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Since the program was launched on Nov. 15, police have charged 72 people with drinking and driving offences, up from 66 at this point in the program last year. The 2011 program set a record with 155 charges laid. Police fear they could top impaired driving arrests from 2011>See DURHAM page 5 DURHAM RIDE STATS RISE du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 2 AP Office will act as resource for residents MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- Residents with questions or con- cerns about the new Hwy. 407 east extension will now be able to find answers in Whitby with the opening of a new public information office. On Nov. 29 members of the 407 East Devel- opment Group welcomed area dignitaries and residents to the opening of their new office at 400 Dundas St. E. in Whitby. “The purpose is to have a permanent pres- ence in the region to answer any questions or concerns,” said Javier Tamargo, CEO of the 407EDG. “This office is our commitment to transpar- ent communication and to make sure resi- dents are informed. We all know with con- struction projects you have some effects that people may not like, our goal is do the work as quickly as we can to minimize the impact on the community.” The 407 East extension, which will extend the existing highway 22 kilometres from Brock Road in Pickering to Harmony Road in Oshawa, is expected to be completed by 2015. The project will also include a 10-kilometre link connecting the 407 to Hwy. 401 near Lak- eridge Road in Whitby. The project will be completed in segments, with the 401 link being completed first. Public information centres for that portion will be held Dec. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Whit- by’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre and Dec. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Legends Centre in Oshawa. Construction is expected to start in March 2013 with road clearing. The remaining seg- ments will be brought forward to the public before approvals are sought. “This project is unique in that we will not go to the public with a 100-per cent complet- ed design,” said Paul Ruttan, director, design and construction for the 407EDG. “With each segment we are coming forward to the public for input before the design is complete, so that can be incorporated.” The project is being completed through a public-private partnership between the Ontario Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Ontario and the 407EDG, which is made up of a partnership between Cintra Infraestructuras S.A. and SNC-Lavalin Inc. Under the partnership the government is responsible for land acquisition, environ- mental assessments, technical review, project management and project compliance, while the 407EDG will be responsible for financ- ing, communication and consultation, con- struction and environmental oversight, qual- ity assurance and design and construction, and will be given operation and maintenance responsibilities for the highway for 30 years after completion. “This office will remain here for the duration of the project,” Mr. Tamargo explained. “Our presence here is for the long run because we have 30 years of operation, so we will have a continuing presence in Durham Region.” Residents looking for more information on the project can visit the office at 400 Dundas St. E., call 1-855-463-3109, e-mail info@407edg. ca or visit www.407eastphase1.ca. Home base for Hwy. 407extension opens in Whitby > SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND WHITBY -- Javier Tamargo, CEO for the 407 East Development Group, spoke to guests at an open house at the new project office in Whitby Nov. 29. The office will serve as a public information facility for the highway extension. �� Fo r all your DEBTS!Make One Small Monthly Pa yment credit � Visit: Make One Small Monthly Payment Fo r all your DEBTS! Connect with us on VIDEO SERIES: Decorating for the holiday season We have some great videos to show you what’s hot in decorating for the holidays this year. Starting Dec. 10 you can enter photos of your perfect tree, your outside decorations, your cute kids or adorable pets in our Holiday Photo contest. Details at ‘Contests’ on durhamregion.com. CONTEST: Holiday decorating contest Are you a Pinterest fan? Now you can connect with us on Pinterest, too. 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The Ajax man was killed early Sunday morning after suffering gunshot wounds at a North York apartment, which police said was operating as an illegal after-hours bar. He was 30 years old. “My entire family is pretty much heartbro- ken,” Franklin said. “As far as I know, his life was work hard, party hard.” The family never warmed to the idea of Edwin being on his own in Canada, Frank- lin said. “He was somebody who, in a sense, wasn’t very self-sufficient,” he said. “Him being away from the family, he might suffer because of that. “In a way, we were right.” In July, Edwin told him he was thinking about starting a painting business. “When he wanted to do something a certain way, that was it,” Franklin said. “He was a good person and he loved to work. I don’t know what he did with his money. Probably spent it all. But he loved to work. “If you needed a favour, he was always there for you,” Franklin said. But Edwin was stubborn and often secretive, his brother said, adding that Edwin has a four- year-old son in Canada -- a nephew he’s never met. On Monday, at the Keele Street apart- ment between Sheppard and Wilson avenues --- above a nail salon, florist and pizza parlour -- police cruisers remained outside. A red- and-white striped Christmas bow adorned the door for 2887 Keele, next to a police seal stuck over the frame. A neighbour, who asked not to be identi- fied, said they have complained before about noise and loud music after seeing large groups of young adults enter- ing the apartment after 2:30 a.m. on weekends. “Sometimes I can’t sleep,” the neighbour said. A business owner at the two-sto- rey strip, who identified himself as Roy, said with the redevelopment of Downsview Park and promise of a new subway station, local owners hoped the neighbourhood would improve. The murder and a recent nearby string of home invasions in the nearby Jane Street and Wilson Avenue area have troubled residents. Franklin said he’s planning to come to Toronto next week to speak with police and make arrangements to take his brother’s body back to the Dominican. Police continue to appeal for the six to 10 people they believe witnessed the shooting to contact them. Franklin said he hopes his brother’s murder will not become a cold case. “I know that we wouldn’t be able to get him back. 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We’re trending to break this record and that’s a record we do not want to break,” said Paul Martin, deputy chief of Durham Police, who joined forces with Staff Sergeant Mark Moris- sette, who is in charge of the RIDE program, on Dec. 3 at Regional headquarters for what he called a “halftime huddle.” “I think it’s important to take a bit of a time- out from this and talk to the community directly,” Deputy Chief Martin explained. “Let’s think about what we’re doing. If you’re going out to enjoy holiday parties and activities, take a moment to think about how you’re getting home.” In addition to arrests made during RIDE, police also responded to five alcohol-related collisions in a seven-day span. In one inci- dent, officers had to stop a man driving the wrong way on the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 401 in Oshawa. “This is not a victimless crime,” said Staff Sergeant Morissette, noting both police offi- cers and residents have put themselves at considerable risk to help impaired drivers involved in collisions, including pulling a man from a burning vehicle after he drove off the road near Taunton Road and Holt Road in Clarington on Nov. 29. “My officers are notifying families and noti- fying establishments when someone’s been involved in a collision,” he continued. “The ripple effect of these incidents is incredible. Our message is just to stop, think and not do it. Every one of those 72 people had other options and chose not to take them.” Deputy Chief Martin said police will be reviewing their strategies for dealing with impaired driving given the increase, includ- ing launching a new direct education cam- paign with pamphlets at local liquor estab- lishments in the Whitby area. When asked what the increase might be attributed to the deputy chief had no answers, noting the number of stops made during ride to this point is comparable to last year, and that no specific demographic is more at risk. “There’s no particular trend; about 75 per cent of those stopped are men but aside from that there’s no specific trend in age or anything to say where we need to target,” he explained. For now, police are asking the entire com- munity to help reduce impaired driving. “We consider this a serious criminal offence,” Staff Sergeant Morissette said. “We want anyone who witnesses or sus- pects impaired driving to call 911 and we will handle it. This is a 911 offence.” WATCH the video story @ durhamregion.com Page 6 - Today’s editorial Durham police ‘disturbed’ by spike in drinking and driving arrests DURHAM from page 1 ‘‘Let’s think about what we’re doing. If you’re going out to enjoy holiday parties and activities, take a moment to think about how you’re getting home.’ Deputy Chief Paul Martin FOLLOW OUR TWITTER FEED AT NEWSDURHAM email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up their statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Drunk drivers take the rest of us for a terrifying RIDE A disturbing uptick in the number of Dur- ham Region motorists facing impaired driv- ing charges this year during festive RIDE checks has prompted police officials to hold a rare mid-campaign press conference to raise the alarm. Durham Region Police hosted media on Monday afternoon, following another week- end in which a serious crash occurred in which police believe alcohol played a role. The crash happened last Friday night in Clarington when a vehicle rolled over on Courtice Road, leaving a female in the car with a broken neck and fractured spine. That crash came just a day after three oth- ers involving serious injury. Last Thursday, a vehicle on Taunton Road left the paved surface and burst into flames. Bystanders pulled the driver from the wreckage of the vehicle and he was taken to hospital with severe burns, among other injuries. Later that same night, a vehicle travelling on Brock Road in Pickering struck several con- crete culverts. Still later that evening, a vehi- cle entered Hwy. 401 in Oshawa going in the wrong direction. Thanks to quick police intervention, the car didn’t collide with any other vehicles and potential tragedy was averted. Police believe alcohol was a factor in all of those crashes. The courts will determine the outcome in each of those cases, but given the frightening statistics thus far into the 2012 festive RIDE campaign, it must be said: do not drink and drive, at any time, under any circumstance. Christmas is a time of fellowship and fun. Durham residents are out more, running errands, working on gift lists, stocking up for the big meal or heading out for a night with friends. A conscious decision by one per- son to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol -- there is no other way to ascribe responsibility for it; it is a conscious deci- sion -- puts everyone else at risk. So far this year, according to police statis- tics, many people have already made that decision, despite public awareness efforts, despite the serious risks of harm, despite the heavy legal price one pays if found guilty. All of us -- law enforcement officials, aver- age citizens, everyone -- have a responsibili- ty to make the right decisions related to alco- hol use and driving. But we can also share that message, take ownership of it, and work actively to reduce the incidence of impaired driving. If you’re hosting a party, make sure your guests can get safely home. If you’re at a party, make sure there’s a sober driver to get you safely home. Hail a cab, take public transit, call a friend or family member if nec- essary ... to get you safely home. No excuses. No rationales. No impaired driving. With age and growth come new seasonal traditions This time of year family traditions abound. As our family grows up, those traditions are taking on some new twists. Friday’s Christmas cookie-baking frenzy saw my daughter, Van- essa, and me mixing, rolling, cutting, baking and decorating for the culinary comfort of our family and friends. Sure, we forgot to buy some ingredients, we stood on our feet all day and vowed never to do it again -- again. But it was a great day full of laughs. For the first time, half the cookies walked out the door with Vanessa to her new home to be shared with a wider circle of family and friends. The first Sunday in Advent saw the Burghardt clan gathered to officially kick off the holiday season. There was coffee, cake and cookies followed by a dinner of comfort foods. Most of us were there, but work and social commitments increasingly leave a few chairs vacant as the cousins grow up. For the first time the event was hosted by someone of ‘the next genera- tion’. With all these firsts, it seems only fitting that, as our family grows up, we develop traditions that reflect our new stage in life. On Saturday, rather than bundling up some kiddies and head- ing to Whitby’s Santa Claus Parade, I dodged the little traffic jam at Garden Street and Manning Road where the floats were lining up and headed to Heydenshore Park for the annual Santa Shuffle 5K run and fundraiser. Several hundred of us ran from Heydenshore Park to Thickson Road and back along the waterfront trail to raise money for the Salvation Army. Decked out in Santa hats, reindeer antlers and Grinch costumes, we made the frosty trek with smiles -- and bells -- on. Our little trio had so much fun that the Santa Shuffle appears destined to become a tradition. Next up is the Resolution Run on New Year’s Day. Heck, just getting up and running by noon on Jan. 1 is going to require some new New Year’s Eve traditions as well! -- Joanne Burghardt is editor-in-chief of the Metroland Media Group newspapers in Durham Region and Northumberland County Joanne Burghardt, left, with fellow travellers Kristen Ryan, centre, and Crystal Crimi.du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb MacDonald - Senior Sales Supervisor Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager OpinionsEditorial A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-683-5110 CLASSIFIEDS 905-905-683-5110 DISTRIBUTION 905-683-5110 NEWSROOM 905-579-4400 #2248 GENERAL FAX 905-683-7363 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Opinions Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 7 AP Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 6 AP Nobody tells you that when you start living with a teacher things change. For starters your immune system will need a complete overhaul. If you are dating a teacher you should immediately begin to eat oranges by the bag-load, put yourself on a green tea intravenous drip and get a flu shot every couple of days. If you intend to kiss your teacher partner, I suggest an oral dam or a gas mask. Real intimacy will require a HazMat suit. Even that may not help you. Teachers work in what is essentially a two-storey, sealed, brick-and-glass petri dish. Into this environ- ment swim, daily, hundreds of sneezing, cough- ing, gooey-nosed, phlegm-ejecting, two-legged snot factories. Inexplicably, the windows at most primary edu- cational institutions cannot be opened more than a couple of inches. This is ostensibly for the safety of the children, but I suspect it has more to do with pre- venting raving, bacteria-covered teachers from throwing themselves out of them. This lack of fresh air, however, creates an atmo- sphere more conducive to developing spores than young minds. Teach- ing, at the primary level, is a very personal experience. Unlike the secondary and post-secondary years, where instructors stand in relative safety at the front of the class or lecture hall, education in the early grades is something that much more resembles hand-to-hand combat than the Socratic handing down of wisdom. Study any primary class- room for any length of time and what will you see? Teachers bend- ing down close to their charges, guiding chubby little hands, speaking slowly and emphatically and bringing their own faces sometimes within inches of their students. The board offices refer to this as ‘hands-on’ learning. The children know it as one-on-one time. Teachers call it ‘The Kill Zone’. In the world of classroom germ warfare, this is effectively ground zero. How many teachers have leaned in close to praise, correct or instruct a youngster only to have the little cherub sneeze and/ or cough directly into their open mouths at point blank range? And each one of those crusty-nosed darlings has two hands. That’s 10 fingers. Ten little digits eagerly spreading their viral payload to everything they touch. There are door- knobs in public schools that could take down an Ebola monkey. Remarkably, teachers, especially those with years in the system, have developed incredibly robust immune systems. It’s statistically mirac- ulous how few of them get really sick in view of what they have sprayed on them on a daily basis. They are scientific and medical anomalies. I’ve always felt that in the event of a nuclear or chemical attack, only cockroaches and primary school teachers will survive to repopulate the earth. Living with one, however, provides you with no such immunity. Quite the contrary. Sharing a bed with one is tan- tamount to lying down beside a small- pox blanket. But nobody, as I say, tells you this. And by the time you find out, it’s too late. You’re already in the ICU with her sitting at your bedside, holding your hand and complaining about the new cur- riculum guidelines. Much has been made about the number of sick days afforded teachers. What I find incredulous is not the number of sick days they are given, but how few they actually end up using. Teachers are a very resilient lot. Not so, however, their feeble, germ-riddled, unsuspecting partners. To that end, may I put forth the idea that teachers be able to keep all of their allotted sick days, as long as they are trans- ferable to the poor bastards they live with. -- Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m T eachers’ might found in immune systems ...Chatter on a recent car crash, and some lingering Facebook RANTs ... Discussions recently have focused on a recent rollover crash in Durham, and some shared thoughts on things that drive our Facebook friends CRAZY.... Lori-lolo Budd: That is a danger- ous intersection. and with 2 schools within blocks it is scary. Robyn Minnikin: You need to report this properly. It wasn’t a sin- gle car crash. It was a matter of a woman texting and driving that ran the red light and hit this mom and child. Lea Carter Adams: This was not a single-vehicle accident, there were two vehicles being taken away on flat-bed tow trucks. Gene Webb Samyn: This is what happen when you text and drive, my friend was in that car with her child, stop this craziness people DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE!!!! Some recent RANTs... Margaret Lintott: If your kid has autism, you get tons of services, but what if your kid has some other mentally challenging thing? Not much out there. The services should depend on the level of disability, not the name of the disability. Hey, maybe I could get my kid labeled autistic too, she does some of those autistic things at times.......... Craig Kelsey: The Town of Whitby and their incredible debacle and delay on getting Whitby an off- leash dog park facility. This has been going on since the 90’s and STILL isn’t anywhere close to becoming reality. We’re NOT looking for a toxic waste dump or land- fill site...it’s a dog park for cryin’ out loud. Now they say early 2013? How about an actual date Mayor Perkins?!?!?! Let’s TalkTop10 List Top 10 Christmas Traditions Join the Facebook conversation with residents and durhamregion.com readers. We’ll publish a selection of comments weekly. Follow this conversation and get all of the online content you need at www.durhamregion.com Given the $2-million theft of toys and food donations from the Salvation Army that was recently discovered, will you make a special attempt to help replenish stocks and help GTA families in need this Yule season? A. I’d like to, but I’ve already donated to another charity. B. Yes, I’ll be picking up something to donate this week. C. We’ve already donated to help the cause. Cast your vote at durhamregion.com Poll >The Christmas shopping season is really starting to gear up following ‘Black Friday’ sales at local retailers. Have you started to your Yule shopping yet? A. Started? I’ve finished already! B. I’m making progress, but no, I’m not there yet. C. That’s just crazy talk. It’s still November!42% 41% 17% Total votes cast: 419 On greetings during the Christmas season: The controversy during the holiday season....do you say Merry Xmas or Happy Holidays?? In my book it is MERRY CHRISTMAS as I celebrate my beliefs with an open heart. Do not judge or be offended as I respect other faiths and traditons. Stop with the nastiness and negativity life is too short. -- Cindy Chesney On inconsiderate smokers: The bus shelters say, “No Smoking” and people still insist on smoking inside the bus shelters. At the Oshawa Center there are designated smoking areas, everyone smokes everywhere but there. If you cannot handle smoking in the rain and really cold weather then stop smoking! --Anna Farrow On irresponsible pet owners: People that leave their dogs in the car in the winter for hours at a time. -- Debi David 1. Christmas dinner. 2. Hanging the Christmas lights. 3. Baking Christmas cookies. 4. Putting out Santa’s milk and cookies. 5. Decorating the Christmas tree. 6. Picking out the family Christmas tree. 7. Church Christmas programs. 8. Christmas movie night. 9. Snow tubing. 10. Driving by to look at Christmas lights. 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Holiday Gift Guide du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 9 P Seefulleventlisting at pickering.ca/greatevents,or finduson CityApp, facebookand twitter by linking to oursocialmediapage at pickering.ca/socialmedia Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time December10 CouncilMeeting Civic Complex-Council Chambers 7:00pm December13 PickeringLibraryBoard Central Branch 6:30pm December19 Committeeof Adjustment Civic Complex –Main CommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopen to thepublic.Fordetails call905.420.2222orvisit the City website.For Service Disruptionnotification call1.866.278.9993. Holiday Hours of Operation December24 December25&26 December31 January1 January1 8:30am –12noon Closed 8:30am –12noon Closed 2pm –4pm –Mayor’s New Ye ar’s Day Levee MarchBreak& Summer Camps *Summer0nly Back-up Camp Counsellor Camp Counsellor Camp Counsellor,Special Needs Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Coordinator,Special Needs& Volunteers* Museum Summer Staff Camp Counsellor Museum Guide/Receptionist Coordinator,Museum Summer To urs Parks Summer Staff Student Labourer December24 December25&26 December31 New Ye ars EveEvent January1 6am –12noon Closed 6am –12noon 7pm –9pm Closed pickering.ca/socialmedia Alternate versions available upon request, call 905.683.7575 A Message from Fire Services Formoreinformationon Holiday Fire Safety contact Pickering FireServicesat905.839.9968oremail fire@pickering.ca. Civic Complex (CityHall)905.420.2222 December19 –24,27-30 December24,25&26 December31 January1 CallRec Complex forswimtimes Closed 7pm –9pm,New Ye ar’s Eve Free Swim Closed Recreation Complex Pool 905.683.6582 Dropoff or Mail to: HumanResources Division City of Pickering One TheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7 Online:pickering.ca Email:hr@pickering.ca Fax:905.420.4638 *New Program:Socacize 15yrs+ Only$60.00+hst for6wks Meet Laurenwhiletakingthisclassthatincludesablendofhigh/ lowimpactaerobicsand Caribbeandancemovements to Calypso, Soca &Reggaemusic forafullbody workout. Drop-in rate also available;$12perclass.StartsJanuary2013. Meet Lauren Discovergreattipson Personal Training PickupsomeExpert Options View Videos& Instructor ProfileNowonFacebook! Fe atureInstruc tor 905.683.6582 TTY905.420.1739 pickering.ca/recreation CheckoutouramazingGroupFitnessSchedule! POSITIONS AVAILABLE Join Us to Celebrate Winter Date Event/Location Time Thursday, December6 Make AJoyful NoiseMusic Nights City Hall –Council Chambers 7:00pm to 9:00pm Freeholidaymusic concert featuringlocalmusiciansandchoirs.Food Bankdonationsappreciated. Friday,December7 TreeLighting&Fireworks City Hall&Esplanade Park 7:30pm to 8:30pm Free Fa mily Event!Get ready for the annual Tr ee Lighting &Fireworks with fun for everyone:Rides,Crafts, and Live Entertainment:featuring the Robert Davis Christmas Party,Pickering Community Concert Band, and a Visit from Santa!Bring your Loonies and To onies to enjoy tasty treats from the Canadian Progress Club Charity BBQ.Food donations accepted at thisevent. Sunday,December9 Christmasinthe Village~ Winterinthe Wood PickeringMuseum Village (Greenwood) 12:00pm to 3:30pm Visitwiththeinhabitantsofthepioneervillageastheysharetheirholiday customs.Enjoy Scottish Hogmanay,Welsh traditions,Victorian English Christmas celebrations,Squire Jonathan’s Christmas Ball, and a walk in the woods to seehow Pickering’s firstsettlersstruggledinthewilderness. BackwoodsPlayerspresents “A Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant”free withadmission We dnesday, December12 Mayor’sLight To ur Variouspickuplocations 7:00pm Holiday Fire Safety Pickering Fire Services reminds you to stay fire safe this holiday season.If youarebuyingalivetreeensureitisfreshandsubmerge thebaseofthetrunkin water at alltimes.Lit candlesshouldnever be placed on or near the Christmas tree.Check all sets of lights beforeputtingthemupanddiscardanythataredamagedorold. Keep candles in a sturdy holder away from children, pets and combustiblematerials.Ensure candlesareneverleftunattended andarefully extinguishedbeforegoing to sleep. Recreation Complex 905.683.6582 December22 –Jan6inclusive Closed Dunbarton Pool 905.831.1260 Claremont,Greenwood,Whitevale Contactbranch for Holiday Hours PublicSkating Schedule December27,28,Jan2 December29,30 December25&26 December31 January1 1pm –3pm,Tim Horton’s FreeSkate 2:30pm –4:30pm,Tim Horton’s FreeSkate Closed 7pm –9pm,New Ye ar’s Eve FreeSkate Closed Recreation ComplexArena 905.683.6582 December24 –26,31 January1 Closed Closed DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 Pickering PublicLibraries 905.831.6265 December23December24 December25,26,30December31January1 Closed9:30am –1pm Closed9:30am –1pmClosed Prior to applying,candidatesarestronglyencouraged to review our SeasonalHiringinformation at pickering.ca(under City Hall /Employment Opportunities)for requiredqualificationsand mandatory trainingdates. Qualifiedapplicantsmust completetheonlineapplication form,or submita resumedetailingtheposition(s)beingapplied forandtheir qualifications,onorbeforeMonday,January7,2013 by 4:30pm. The City of Pickeringis currently recruiting for2013studentpositions. Opportunitiesincludethe following: Tu esday,December 11 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Finish your festive dinner with a Ginger Creme Brule, sure to be a new yuletide favourite.Chef Berman will also be whipping up Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pies and Pear Ta rte Ta tin with Red Wine Caramel.Each guest will taste from the selections prepared and take home the recipe. Please note,menus may changesubject to ingredient availability. Session Fo ur:Desserts HolidayIndulgenceHolidayIndulgenceCulinaryWorkshop Series Register Online at pickering.ca/eStore du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 10 AP Fire recruits share training experience on Facebook Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The driver of a mangled tan SUV sits safely covered with a plastic sheet as Pickering’s newest firefight- er recruits go to work breaking glass and cutting off the door with the Jaws of Life. Fortunately for the driver, there’s no rush, since he’s a train- ing dummy and the wrecked vehicle sits in the parking lot of Pickering’s Fire Station 2. “This would be a side-impact type of accident where the door is compromised and wouldn’t operate properly,” said Jason Yoshida, training officer for Pickering Fire Services, who has been training Pickering’s three new firefighter recruits for the last five weeks. Having already trained in search and rescue, ice and water rescue, firefighter survivability, ladders and more, the recruits are now familiarizing themselves with extraction tools includ- ing the Jaws of Life, and have invited the News Advertiser along. The hands-on training is part of an ongoing Facebook initiative showcasing the training experience. “It was different, I definitely wasn’t expecting it,” recruit Mike Doherty said of sharing his experience online, noting his friends and family loved it. “It’s one thing for them to hear it from us, but being able to have a visual and see what we’re going through is a whole other thing.” The initiative, online at www.facebook.com/Cityofpicker- ing, was designed to give the public a peek into the day-to-day realities of firefighters. “We know the community loves our firefighters so it’s excit- ing to show what it takes to become one of Pickering’s finest,” said Julie Ineson, fire inspector. “Usually when residents interact with firefighters it’s on the worst day of their lives, so this is a nice way to let the commu- nity know what we do and build a relationship.” Part of that inside peek includes giving me a chance to play firefighter by trying out the Jaws of Life, but first I have to look the part. For safety’s sake I suit up in everyday firefighter gear includ- ing heavy boots, pants and jacket and a helmet, gloves and safety glasses. The clothes are so heavy I’m having trouble standing as Ms. Ineson points out a real firefighter would also have an air tank and other equipment strapped on, which I can’t even imagine. Somehow I manage to remain upright and clomp my way over to the training pad. Mr. Yoshida invites me to grab the Jaws of Life, which I fool- ishly reach for without thinking. Luckily, Mr. Doherty keeps a firm grip on the expensive piece of equipment as I attempt to grab it, only to discover it weighs almost as much as I do. “It’s a bit heavier than it looks,” he says politely, taking over my struggling efforts to reposition the tool and placing it effortlessly in the empty window, with clamps on the bottom and top of the frame. Once it’s in place I move the trigger to separate the clamps, crushing the window outward to create a gap along the side of the door. “When it seems like it’s stopping, it’s just getting more power,” Mr. Doherty said encouragingly as I hesitantly thumb the trigger back and forth, starting at every pop of the crush- ing metal as the hydraulics roar in my ear. Once we create a wide enough gap, we can pry the door all the way open to get at the hinges, which are cut and the door removed entirely. The method we used is just one of many that firefighters learn to quickly extricate accident victims. In 2011 fire ser- vices responded to 683 accidents, and Ms. Ineson estimates some type of extraction tool was used in 50 per cent of those incidents. While the recruits won’t use the skills learned in train- ing every day on the job, keeping sharp with different rescue techniques is vital. “It’s one of those things where if you don’t train regularly it’s really easy to get hurt,” Mr. Yoshida said. “A lot of our training is just about being safe and being pre- pared, so when these guys start they won’t be asking ques- tions about how something works. They’ll know exactly what to do and exactly where everything is.” As for the recruits, they’re raring to go. “I’m 100-per cent ready to get in that truck,” said recruit Dar- ius Kharazmi. Watch the video story @ durhamregion.com What It’s Like... What It's Like... What It's Like... Getting a grip on the Jaws of Life with Pickering firefighters sabrina byrnes / MetrolanD photos PIcKERING -- News advertiser reporter Moya Dillon suited up to see what it was like to use the Jaws of Life during a training session with Pickering firefighter recruits Nov. 20. PIcKERING -- Reporter Moya Dillon, right, cut into a car using the jaws of life during a training session with Pickering firefighter recruits. > to see more photos from this event visit Photozone WEB durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 11 AP Insurance Broker MARSHA JONES DOOLEY How is your Personal Property Insurance written? Is your home insurance coverage written under broad form or comprehensive form? Do you know the difference? Broad form coverage is all risk coverage on the building and named perils coverage on the contents. Comprehensive form is all risk on building and contents. Named perils coverage is just that, the perils insured are stated (named) in your policy wordings. All risk coverage does not mean any loss is covered, it means that unless the loss is excluded it is covered. With broad form, you look for what is covered. Under comprehensive Form, you look for what is excluded. Need a second opinion or a review of your coverage? Give our office a call.Personal service makes a difference. A&&&&&&&Q 103 Church St. S. Ajax, Pickering Village 905.427.3595 • JDInsurance.ca JONES-DOOLEY INSURANCE BROKERS Financial Advisor SUSAN M LEPP 1105 Finch Avenue, Unit #4 Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 905-831-4611 • www.edwardjones.com Wa tch Out For Ta x Pitfalls When Giving Children Money Giving money to children is a great way to get them started along the road to financial success, but it can complicate your tax life. When you give children who are under 18 money to invest on their behalf, you could end up paying tax on the income earned by your gift.So-called first generation income will be attributed to you for tax purposes. For example, if you give your child $5,000 and it is invested in a GIC that earns 5% interest each year, you’ll be liable for tax on that $250 of annual income. However, you won’t pay tax on second-generation income-in other words, the interest on the interest earned by the GIC. There is one significant exception:Attribution rules don’t apply to capital gains,When you transfer an investment to a child or invest on his or her behalf, any money made by selling that investment for an increased price is taxable in the hands of the child. Edward Jones, Member –Canadian Investor Protection Fund A&&&&&&&Q A&Q FIRST DURHAM INSURANCE &FINANCIAL Insurance 905-427-5888 Ext. 122 b.yetman@firstdurham.com Instead of an insurance topic I want to take this opportunity to talk about Grandview Children’s Centre’s “Include Me” campaign. This initiative, near and dear to our hearts, is aimed at getting many of the 1,000 kids with special needs off Grandview’s wait list and into active treatment. Grandview, the only Children’s Rehabilitation Centre in Durham Region, helps kids with special needs to walk & talk. If you are looking for the perfect gift this season I encourage you to make a donation and invest in the independence of a local child with special needs. For more information or to make a donation visit www.helpourkids.ca Bryan Ye tman What is the Best Investment In Durham Region? When you plan ahead, you will be able to compare the many options available.Yo u will have the opportunity to make an informed decision about your funeral and cemetery arrangements, and the style of memorial you prefer.Yo u will be able to make choices that are meaningful to both you and your family, and you will gain peace of mind knowing your family and friends will be relieved of the emotional and financial burden oftenassociatedwithmakingarrangementswhenadeathoccurs. In addition, by prefunding your funeral and cemetery services, a guaranteed price agreement will allow you to purchase at today’s prices, free from inflationary pressures in the future. Why should I prearrange my funeral or final resting place? Funeral & Cemetery Services A&Q Ta unton Rd. & Church St., Ajax 905-427-5416 • www.pineridgecemetery.ca TIMOTHY NIELSEN ANDREA CHETRAM Ta x Service Ta x Tips has been brought to you by… … 20 Harwood Av e. South Ajax 905-619-3619 www.libertytaxcanada.ca A&Q Income is reported on Page 2 TI general. Residents of Canada must report world income on their Canadian tax return.This means that any foreign income must be converted to Canadian dollars before you record it on your return. There are six income groups you may fall into.Yo u might be: I. employed 2. a pensioner 3. a recipient of a reportable but non-taxable income (social assistance, worker’s compensation, federal supplement) 4. an investor 5. self-employed 6. a recipient of other income, such as scholarship or tips While income is usually the receipt of money, it can be receipt of items with commercial value such as grain,gold ,shares or services.These types of income may present a valuation problem.The taxpayer may have one value - Canada Revenue Agency may offer a second opinion. Because the onus of proof is on the taxpayer, be sure to record income correctly on the tax return. REPORTING INCOME ON THE TA X RETURN KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Starting Dec. 10 at the latest, all public high school teachers across Ontario will boycott extracurricular activities. “Basically, at the grassroots level, the mem- bers have told us they want a fight on Bill 115 and that’s what’s moving forward at this point,” said Dave Barrowclough, District 13 (Durham) president of the Ontario Second- ary School Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Teachers will also come to class just 15 min- utes before it starts, as required in the Educa- tion Act. Bill 115 gives local school boards and teach- er unions until Dec. 31 to sign new contracts, which must be approved by the minister. Mr. Barrowclough said since the bill also allows the minister of education to end legal strike action and to enact sanctions on an employer -- which she hasn’t done yet but has the power to do -- it leaves the union with little room to fight the bill. He understands parents and students will be upset by extracurricular activities being canceled, but hopes “students can under- stand what we’re fighting for is democratic rights.” “We know it’s difficult to understand but these are their future rights,” said Mr. Barrow- clough. In November, the Durham District School Board and OSSTF District 13 signed a ten- tative agreement, which requires approval from the Province before it can be ratified by local members. Mr. Barrowclough said while Education Minster Laurel Broten called it ‘workable,’ the ministry removed a number of terms. “As far as we’re concerned, we don’t have a tentative agreement because the government has overwritten part of it since we signed,” he said. Secondary teachers in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board also reached a tentative deal with their employer, but there’s no word on the ratification. Ms. Broten said it was workable as well. Earlier Monday, the minister blasted the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontar- io for planning one-day strikes throughout December, and blamed union leaders for the current strife. “This has been and will continue to be about the refusal of union leadership -- not our teachers -- to accept a real pay freeze. It’s the union leaders -- not our teachers -- who refuse to accept our shared fiscal reali- ties,” she added, referring to the Province’s $14.4-billion deficit. However high school teachers in York Region, Niagara and Hamilton voted down the tentative agreements reached between unions and the boards. “Union leaders don’t vote in this,” Mr. Bar- rowclough said. “It’s the members saying ‘this is unacceptable and we need to fight for collective bargaining rights.’” He said the OSSTF has done everything it could to avoid the current situation. “There’s an easy way to end this,” he said. “Repeal the bill and allow us to bargain local- ly with our employer. We can come to an agreement.” But not with the ministry’s constant inter- ference, he added. Ms. Broten said on Friday she has no plans to repeal the bill. -- With files from Torstar news service Durham secondary teachers stopping extracurricular activities ADVICEMETROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA PRESENTSExpert PUT TRUST IN A LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ... THEY’RE HERE TO HELP YOU ! By: NANCY McKERAGHAN Heating &Air Conditionin g How can I control my heating costs? 1. Keep your equipment maintained. This will ensure that it is operating safely and at its maximum efficiency. 2. Consider buying a parts and l a b o u r p l a n . This avoids the unplanned cost of system breakdown and repair and p r o v i d e s peace of mind. 3. Speak to a qualified heating expert about the systems now available for your home. This may save you money in the long term including hydro costs. Some models are eligible for rebates. 4. Install a pr o grammable thermostat. 5. Check your furnace filter regularly. 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This feature will be published monthly, if you would like to be featured please contact 905.683.5110 Ext. 242 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 12 AP Calendar DECEMBER 5 OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP. holds its Christ- mas luncheon at the Portly Piper Pub, 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax. Plan to arrive for 12:30 p.m. to enjoy good food, fun and fel- lowship. 905-831-4471 (Odette). PROSTATE CANCER CANADA NETWORK. in Dur- ham meets at L’Amicale, 707 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, at 7 p.m. for the annual Christmas buffet, seasonal music and door prizes. 905-438-9593 (Graham). DECEMBER 6 LAKERIDGE HEALTH ANNUAL BAKE AND CRAFT SALE. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeridge Health Whitby, 300 Gordon St. Support local hospital volunteers. Theme baskets available for donation of $5 for three tickets. DECEMBER 7 RENAISSANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT. at St. George’s Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax, at 7:30 p.m. Christmas classics from the Renaissance to the Early Baroque period. A festive reception will follow. To reserve tickets and for information call the church office at 905-683- 7981 or buy tickets using PayPal by visiting www.stgeorge- schurch.ca. DECEMBER 8 HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS. St. Paul’s on the Hill, 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering, is putting on the play ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. R.S.V.P by Dec. 8. The play is followed by a pizza dinner. Admission and dinner is free. 905-839-7909 ext. 24 (Jacquie). FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER. for Ajax youths 13 to 19 years, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre (HMS Ajax Room). A night of food, fun and entertainment. RSVP by Dec. 8. 905-426-4557, vvsadult@hotmail.com. DECEMBER 9 BELLyDANCE RECITAL. from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Fran- cis Theatre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. zahras.ca. DECEMBER 11 SENIORS CLUB. Ajax Seniors Friendship Club hosts a Tuesday morning social club featuring guest speakers and tea and coffee from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. 905- 426-7605. PEPPERMINT PARTy AND TOy MOUNTAIN DRIVE. prizes, carol singing, pictures with Santa and face- painting from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Chiropractic Centre for Optimum Health. 208-1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering. 905- 420-7231. ONGOING PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS. meets every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pickering Central Library auditorium, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering. Learn leadership and public speaking skills. Guests always welcome. 905-837-5637 (Janice), jahjones2002@yahoo.ca, 6809.toastmastersclubs.org/. DROP-IN BRIDGE CLUB. every Monday and Wednes- day at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. Come as early as 12:15 p.m., cards start at 1 p.m. 905- 619-2626 (Jean). TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLy). a non-prof- it weight-loss support group, meets Wednesdays at Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (lower level). Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. 905-831-8095. CNIB. is looking for volunteers to fill various roles in the Durham area, including in the areas of transportation and to help people who are blind or partially sighted to be inde- pendent. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed for mile- age. 1-800-563-0887 ext. 5207, filomena.diruscio@cnib.ca (Filomena). LIVING WITH MS. meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Durham Chapter office, 400 Dundas St. W., Whitby. A monthly discussion of life with MS. Caregivers and family welcome. 905-668-0530 (Debbie). COMMUNITy LUNCH. Last Thursday of every month, noon, Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. All are invited, please join us for a home-cooked meal and fellowship. If you require a ride call 905-839-3521. TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLy). a non-profit, weight-loss support group meets every Tuesday evening at the Ajax Alliance Church, 115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax, from 6 to 8 p.m. Men, women and teens welcome. 905-683-6234, topson5397@ gmail.com. THE yORK-DURHAM APHASIA CENTRE. runs a group com- munication program for people with aphasia and other communication disabilities as a result of stroke, brain injury or brain illness. It is seeking volunteers for the Whitby program on Monday and Friday mornings and Friday afternoons. Volunteers provide support by participating in group conversation sessions. Training provided. 905-773-7758, ext. 6266, vbar- ber@marchofdimes.ca. COMMUNITy CARE DURHAM. needs volunteers to deliver meals for the Meals on Wheels programs in Durham. Volunteers need to be available for an hour and a half between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Volunteers also needed to drive clients to medical appointments. 905-985-0150, ext. 245, mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca (Marcy). AJAX OUTSPOKEN SPEAKERS TOASTMASTERS. meets every Tuesday at Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, 458 Fairall St., Unit 5 (behind Sure-Fit), Ajax. Meet and greet at 6:45 p.m., meetings run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 1651924.toastmastersclubs.org, 416-619-7584 (Richard). Guests always welcome. FREE MEDITATION CLASSES. conducted by qualified yoga teach- ers are held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Whitby Central Library, Room lA, 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby, and on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Pickering High School, 180 Church St. N., Ajax. 905-441-5360 (Reg). BRAIN TUMOUR SURVIVOR GROUP. meets on the first Thurs- day of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Cres., Ajax. 1-800-265-5106. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 13 AP SportsSports Brad Kelly- Sports Editor • bkelly@durhamregion.com Ajax boxer improves to 8-0-0 despite switch to different opponent BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The end result was the same as his previous seven fights, but the sto- ryline leading up to it was far different than anything Brandon Cook had expe- rienced. First the story in the ring, where Cook continued to chalk up victories over his opponents, this time earning a unani- mous four-round decision over Junmar Eamon in the co-main event at the Her- shey Centre in Mississauga on Saturday night. Leading up to Saturday night, Cook was slated to fight Beka Sutidze, of Kutai- si, Georgia, who sported a record of 10-5-1. But when Sutidze failed to get on the plane flight to come to Canada, Cook was without an opponent. “My promoters came into my hotel room and told me my guy never got on the plane, so I was rattled,” said the Ajax fighter of the unexpected meeting on Friday night around 10:30 p.m. After talking it over with his promoter, Tyler Buxton, and trainer, Mike Guyett, they turned their attention to Eamon, who was already slated to fight on the undercard. Buxton paid the opponent originally scheduled to fight Eamon his purse money and flight home, essential- ly not to fight, paving the way to guaran- tee Cook an opponent. “I didn’t even know I was going to fight until 10:30 Saturday morning,” said Cook. “All night I was tossing and turn- ing trying to sleep. It was tough. It was something I probably wouldn’t want to do again. “I didn’t want to let all my fans down. There were too many people there for me not to fight.” All told, he had close to 400 family and friends in attendance. Once the fight began, Cook did enough to impress, as all three judges scored the fight 39-37 in his favour, with him improving to 8-0-0 with four knockouts. The website blog.canadianboxiana.com said the fight was the best of the night. Cook’s fight was originally scheduled for eight rounds against Sutidze, but it was reduced to just four rounds because Eamon entered the ring at just 2-0-0. Cook said he came out a little too fast and strong, and in grading his perfor- mance, wasn’t totally satisfied. “I could have fought so much better,” said the 26 year old. “I guess with every- thing that happened it was a little over- whelming. I could fight so much better than I did. My feet were so flat it felt like I was standing in cement. “I’ve never felt like that before.” Though he said it probably wasn’t the best idea to fight considering the uncer- tainty leading up to it, Cook was very complimentary to his promoter and trainer for doing some quick work to get an opponent. As for his next opponent, Cook is look- ing to get something in Quebec in Feb- ruary, with hopes of another fight in March. Looking further down the road, he is eyeing a Canadian title shot in June against the winner of a January fight in Halifax between Rory Coveney and Jor- dan Clarke. Shorter term, he was heading back into the Ajax Boxing Club on Monday to help work with some young boxers, taking it easy for a couple of weeks, then jumping back into training full time, noting that at the level he is at now, training is a year- round process. >Cook overcomes change PHOTO BY BLOG.CANADIANBOXIANA.COM MISSISSAUGA -- Ajax’s Brandon Cook landed a right hand to the head of Junmar Eamon during their fight Saturday night at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Cook won a unanamous four-round decision. One 2 Watch Pickering Power soccer player leading scorer for Fairleigh Dickinson University SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY -- Bowman- ville’s Rachel Hoekstra was named the 2012 Northeast Conference rookie of the year after a stellar freshman season with the Fairleigh Dickinson University wom- en’s soccer team. Hoekstra, a graduate of Clarington Cen- tral Secondary School, also earned first- team all-conference honours. In her first season with New Jersey school, Hoekstra’s nine goals ranked her second in the league and first for Fairleigh Dickin- son. She was also third on the circuit with 20 points and was the only freshman to be named to the all-NEC first team. It is the first time a Knight has been named rookie of the year in program histo- ry, and the first all-conference nod award- ed since 2008. Hoekstra’s impressive statistics leave a mark in the FDU record books as she tied the single-season record for goals and broke the single-season record for goals and points by a freshman. She was named NEC rookie of the week twice. Hoekstra was a member of the 2010 national champion Pickering Power Green team under coach Paul Deabreu. Hoekstra’s sister, Rebeccah, is also on a soccer scholarship, and has been a starter for four years at Sir Francis Marion Univer- sity in South Carolina. She was captain of the 2012 team. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 14 AP RACHEL HOEKSTRA Team leads the league with eight wins on home ice Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Durham West Junior Lightning should consider put- ting a welcome mat outside the front doors of the Ajax Commu- nity Centre when opposing teams arrive to play. The gesture would be sincere, as the Lightning love to be hosts, though gracious hosts wouldn’t be a term used to describe their hospitality. The Lightning lead the Provincial Women’s Hock- ey League in home wins with eight, the latest two coming on the weekend in the form of a 3-0 shutout over Burlington on Satur- day and a 3-1 victory over Kings- ton on Sunday. “We probably have the biggest ice surface in the whole league. Because we practise there three hours a week, without question, we tailor a lot of our stuff towards that ice,” said head coach Wayne McDonald. “We’d be disappoint- ed if our home record wasn’t good.” Another of the contributing fac- tors to the success on home ice is the dressing room facility the Lightning utilize. When the Tier II junior Ajax Axemen merged with the Pickering Panthers in 2010, the Lightning moved into the per- sonalized room vacated by the Axemen. The room provides a comfort- able atmosphere for the players before and after games. “Without a question, it’s a fea- ture we encourage with players and recruits. We’re lucky as an organization to have that,” said McDonald, estimating that about one-third of the league’s 20 teams have their own dressing room. “It’s great for the girls. They’ll do their homework there dur- ing the week. They have the cof- fee machine, TV, stereo. They arrive for games a couple of hours before just to hang out.” Saturday against Burlington, Carly Marchment, Dakota Waites and Kennedy Marchment did the damage offensively, each scor- ing a goal, while Jackie Rochefort stopped all 16 shots to record her third shutout of the season. The shutout also lowered her goals against average on the season to 1.11, moving her into top spot in the league in that category. “It does not surprise me at all,” said McDonald. “We’re thrilled for her. She’s playing great. She’s playing as good as she’s ever played. It’s her third year in the league and she’s a very good goal- ie.” Rochefort has already commit- ted to Nippissing University in North Bay for next season. On Sunday, the Lightning got another strong goaltending per- formance as Kassidy Sauve stopped 16 of the 17 shots fired her way in a 3-1 victory over Kingston. Carly Marchment scored twice, while Brittany St. James added the other. The wins improved the Light- ning to 12-4-0-1 on the season and moved them into a tie for third place in the standings. The Lightning get a break from league play this weekend as they head to Kitchener to play in a Can/Am tournament that will attract a number of university scouts and recruiters. They will play five games over the course of the weekend against U.S. compe- tition. They will return to league play with a game in Brampton on Saturday, Dec. 15, followed by a home game against Etobicoke on Sunday, Dec. 16. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 15 AP DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 Flyers We dnesday Carrier of the We ek If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 Sat. 9 - 1:00 Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Congratulations Jarod for being our Carrier of the Week. 279 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E.Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd. Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. 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Jarod has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. Jason lieBregts / Metroland AJAX -- Durham West Junior Lightning’s Laura Horwood battled for the puck against Kingston Ice Wolves’ Brenna Murphy in Provincial Women’s Hockey League action Sunday at the Ajax Community Centre. The Lightning came out on top 3-1. Home sweet home for Lightning> PWHL STANDINGS TEAM GP PTS Mississauga 17 30 Whitby 17 27 London 15 25 Durham West 17 25 Toronto 14 22 Aurora 15 19 Cambridge 16 19 Stoney Creek 15 18 Bluewater 14 17 Burlington 20 16 Waterloo 17 15 Nepean 14 15 Etobicoke 12 14 Ottawa 13 13 Oakville 14 12 Barrie 15 11 Kingston 17 10 Leaside 14 6 Southwest 19 5 Brampton 17 5 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 16 AP ≠ ≠ ∞ ∞ ≠ Panthers make another change in net Team has ‘two No. 1 goalies’ says GM/head coach Mike Galati Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- For the second week in a row, the Pickering Panthers have found themselves a No. 1 goalie. After shuffling the deck recently by acquiring JP Cesario and trading away Spencer Bacon, the Panthers seemed to be set in goal. Cesario was slated to fill the No. 1 spot, while youngster CJ Sharp would serve as the backup. But just a few days later, another goaltender, Conor Barrie, became available, and the oppor- tunity to sign him was too much for Pan- thers GM/head coach Mike Galati to pass up. “He came highly recommended from a hockey friend that I trust and I was told that if I had a chance to get him, then I should. I was told the kid is the real deal,” said Galati. The move paid off immediately, as Bar- rie backstopped the Panthers to a 3-2 win over division-leading Newmarket last Thursday, stopping 36 of 38 shots, including 20 in the third period alone. He faced 30 shots on home ice Sunday against Lindsay, but the outcome was far different, as the Panthers lost 5-2 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Barrie, a 19 year old from Vernon, BC, played last season in the BCHL with the Surrey Eagles where he posted a 6-3-1 record and .885 save percentage. He started this season in the SJHL with the Yorkton Terriers, collecting a pair of wins in four outings with a 3.19 goals against average and a .908 save percentage. With Barrie now in the mix, it gives Galati a one-two punch in goal. A No. 1 designation hasn’t been given to either Barrie or Cesario just yet. “We have two No. 1 goalies now,” said Galati, adding that his staff was going to discuss a goaltending rotation at Mon- day’s practice. To maintain the maximum roster of 23 players, the Panthers released Sharp, who still has some midget eligibility remain- ing, said Galati. The loss to Lindsay was a disappoint- ing one for the Panthers, who continue to chase the Muskies for the eighth and final playoff spot in the North East Con- ference. A win by the Panthers could have closed the points gap to 25-24 in favour of Lindsay, but instead, the loss stretched it to 27-22, with Lindsay hold- ing three games in hand. The game was tied at the midway mark of the third period. Carlos Amestoy and Matt Galati scoring in the first and sec- ond period respectively for the Panthers as the teams finished two periods tied 2-2. But Lindsay went ahead with 9:27 to go in the third on a power-play goal, added another just over three minutes later, and closed it out with an empty-net goal with 51 seconds remaining. The loss dropped the Panthers to 10-17- 2 on the season heading into Whitby last night (after our print deadline) to face the Fury. > North East Conference TEAM GP PTS North Division Newmarket 29 36 Aurora 31 34 Stouffville 29 29 Lindsay 26 27 Pickering 29 22 East Division Trenton 28 45 Whitby 29 38 Kingston 32 37 Wellington 31 33 Cobourg 32 26 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 17 AP Full time Accounting Clerk required for Pickering financial services company. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and filing. Minimum 2 years experience required. 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Laundry in building. To view call (905)436-6042 SIMCOE ESTATES, 333 Simcoe St., North. 1, 2, & 3- bedrooms. Utilities included. Quite building, close to hos- pital, seniors welcome. (905)571-3760 or simcoeestates@ qresidential.ca Condominiumsfor RentC AJAX, LAKESIDE 1-bed- room condo, unfurnished, 6 appliances, en suite laundry, fireplace, a/c, parking (2nd available) pool, sauna, jacuz- zi, gym, tennis courts includ- ed. NO PETS. $1175 + heat & hydro. Available immedi- ately. (905)852-2011. Houses for Rent AJAX, Beatty/Kingston Rd. Newly renovated 3 large bedroom detached house. 2-full bathrooms. Corner lot. Central/air. Alarm. Close to amenities. $1300+utilities. Available Dec. 8th. First/last. 416-721-5319. NORTH OSHAWA: RENT TO OWN detached home, 2 Storey, 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, Fin- ished Basement, Great Neighbourhood, Bad Credit Ok, 24 Hour Message 1-866-864-6033. OSHAWA, 3 BEDROOM bungalow, detached garage, rec-room with wood stove, all major appliances. 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Hardwood throughout, 2-car parking, walkout to enclosed patio from livingroom. Available February 1st. $1050/month plus hydro/gas. Call 905-263-2412. OSHAWA 4-BEDROOM townhouse, December lst. $1350/month, all inclusive. No dogs. Ritson/Dean area. Parking, backyard. (905)922-2181 Rooms forRent & WantedR AJAX, Rossland/Westney. Room for rent in quiet subdi- vision. Suitable for working male. No pets. Avail. immedi- ately. Call (647)828-4571 OSHAWA Wilson/Dean. High end rooms, fully fur- nished, shared kitchen, liv- ingroom, bath. Available immediately. No pets. 905-434-5666 PICKERING ROOM for rent, $400 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shopping, amenities & bus service. Female preferred. Call (905)426-1974, leave message if not home. ROOM FOR RENT in a very clean quiet adult home. Long-term tenants preferred all over aged 55. Near Oshawa Centre. Working male preferred. Non smok- er/abstainer. No pets. Refer- ences req'd. No criminal record. 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RENT TO OWN Appliances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263- 8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit u s o n t h e w e b a t www.paddysmarket.ca TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridge's - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! 18 cu. ft. fridges at $399. New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Ap- pliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 WALL UNIT, 3pc interlock, black, 60" width. excellent condition. Asking $350-o.b.o. Must sell! 905-239-4834 Articlesfor SaleA WOMENS PLUS SIZED CLOTHING & ACCESSO- RIES - Above Average Con- signments sells new and gently used clothing on con- signment, including shoes, purses, belts, and jewellery. There are many markdown's throughout the store! Size 14 & Up. 252 Bayly St W, Unit 13B, Ajax, ON. N. side of Bayly between Harwood Av and Westney Rd (driveway next to McDonalds. Closed Sun-Mon. Tues-Thurs 10 am to 6 pm. Fri 12:30 pm to 6 pm. Sat 10 am to 5 pm. 905-427-5151 Please Con- tact. VendorsWantedV BARRIE'S LARGEST SPRING HOME show is March 2 & 3, 2013 at the Barrie Molson Centre. We are currently looking for new and exciting vendors in the landscaping or home renova- tions business. Are you look- ing to market your product or service and reach thousands of potential customers in a short period of time? Please call MBM Shows and ask for Connie Barszcz at 705-726-0573 ext. 260 or go to www.mbmshows.com for more info. Auctions & Sales A VendorsWantedV DURHAM'S Fast & Furious Motorsports Show, Sat. & Sun, April 6th & 7th, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Cen- tre, Bowmanville, Ont. For more information or to book a booth call 905-579-4400 Jennine Huffman, ext 2627 or Jennifer Reesor, ext 2334 Visit www.durhamfastandfuri- ous.com or www.metroland- shows.com Firewood FIREWOOD: $120/FACE cord, 12" length, mix of good quality hardwood, fully sea- soned. Call (905)576-8400. Delivery also available. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, All hardwood, seasoned 16", stored inside. Some 14" available. Call 905-986-9610 or 905-955-1069 FIREWOOD LOGS FOR SALE - Limited supply of dry logs, green also available truck and trailer loads deliv- ered. Please Contact 705-286-2122. FIREWOOD, SEASONED hardwood. Delivered, (905)263-2038. Auctions & Sales A Christmas Trees 500 m Tree Farm SOBCZAKTREES Pre-Cut or U-Cut $25 & up Free Candy Canes & Boughs 905-725-3090613-828-5608 401 Oshawa Watson St.Br o c k S t . Lake Ontario Whitby CarsC 2005 PONTIAC VIBE, blue, auto, hatchback, air, p/w, p/l, tinted windows, 4 snow tires on rims. Excel- lent condition. 191,400kms. New battery, certified/e-test- ed. $5,795. Mike 905-686-7106 TIRED OF TAKING THE BUS? Car Repairs Got You Down? Bankrupt? Poor Credit? 100% Approval. Drive The Car You Need Today. Call 1-877-743-9292 Or Apply Online @ www.needacartoday.ca. Auctions & Sales A Classifieds YourClassifieds.caFor Delivery Inquiries, please call 905-683-5117 News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-5110 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 2 18 AP ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday December 7th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the interesting contents from a local home, including an unusual combination server Dining Table; 8 pc. Tile Top Dinette; Sectional Chesterfield; Antique Settee; Occasional Chairs; Numerous Antiques and Collectibles; Complete Set Mapex Drums; Casio Keyboard; Washburn Electric Guitar and Amp; Sports Memorabilia; chests; Trunks; Crocks; L/E Prints; Books; Coin/Paper Bill Collection; Sears Band Saw; Sears Radial Arm Saw; MF 8hp Snowblwoer; Wheel Barrel; Mowers; Golf Equipment etc. etc. Check the website Preview, after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, visa, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'celebrating 42 years in the auction industry' WEDNESDAY, December 12th • 4:30PM *A U C T I O N S A L E * of Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles for a Scarborough home, Selling at NEIL BA- CON AUCTIONS Ltd, 1 km. West of Utica THIS WILL BE THE LAST REGULAR WEDNESDAY NIGHT AUCTION OF 2012 FEATURING A SCARBOROUGH ESTATE Note: Sales will resume Saturday, January 5th at 10a.m. with our annual New Years Auction of Exceptional antiques, featuring a Gormley Estate with Victorian furniture and approx 400 pieces of sterling silver. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION SUNDAY DECEMBER 9th Preview 12:30 p.m. Auction 1 p.m. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS37 Spicer Square, Bowmanville *Over 100 Limited Edition Prints* Robert Bateman, Trisha Romance, Doug Laird, Group of Seven and many more! Highlights include: l Star Of Wonder l Ice Castle For more info contact Images 21 Inc. (905) 239-6363 www.images21inc.com AUCTION SALE Sunday, , December 9, 2012 9:30 am (viewing 8:00 am) Auction features a Quality Offering From a Whitby Home, Articles from Past to Present, Collectibles & Household Effects. Hall Stand, Treadle Sewing machine, Old Porcelain Hand Dryer, Wagon Wheels, Stamps, Coins, Oil Lamps, Costume Jewellery, Toys, Old Books & Magazines, Christmas Related Items, Selection of Tools, Antique (Stanley Pcs), Old Chain Saws, Plus Newer Hand & Electric including Delta 6" Jointer, Generator, Craftsman Chop Saw, Scroll Saw, Clamps, Drills, Hardware, Misc Wood, Something for Everyone. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com MacGREGOR AUCTIONSLocated in Orono at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115/35 Hwy to Orono, Exit at Main St. (Exit 17).Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd.905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday December 7 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 The contents of a Cambray home plus others - 10 pc mahogany dining room set - modern pine flat to wall - 8pc oak modern dining room set - settee - railway cart coffee tables - blue flowered crock ``W E Welding Brantford ON`` - walking wheel - glass top coffee and end tables - pb high chair and rocker - Beaver double gum ball machine - doll house - antique wooden baby carriage - Gingerbread clock - John Collins pop sign - washstand - oak cupboard with barley twist legs - maple table and chairs - Kenmore 2 door fridge - Mastercraft 8HP, Cub Cadet 11HP and Toro 826LE snowblowers - Lee Enfield 303 rifle - Mossberg mod 195k 12 ga - 3pth snowblower - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go towww.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am HAYDON AUCTION BARN Midway between Bowmanville & Blackstock, just east of Durham #57Monday December 10 4:30 pm - Viewing from 3 pm Rare Coins, 50 Lots of Fine Jewellery (Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Crystal, Gemstones. Most with Written Ap- praisals), Beautiful Tall Table & Chairs Set, Cross Trainer, Stereo & Home Theatre Components, Small Kitchen Appliances, Small Viking Wood Stove, Qty Books, China, Art, Glassware, Renfrew Cook Stove, Chev Parts, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Lots More. See Website for Photos, Full Details & Updateswww.haydonauctionbarn.com 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling contents from a Bowmanville home & others at KELLETT SALE BARN 13200 Old Scugog Rd. (1/2 Mile S. of Blackstock) Sat., Dec. 8, 2012 @ 10:30am New Christmas figurines • Vintage Christmas table cloths • 4 Ladder back chairs with rush seats • Round wooden pedestal dining table • Old tools • Old wooden tool box • Ammo box • Art glass • Costume jewelry • Vintage stainless canister set & bread box • 1940s Skyranger Radio phonograph AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 Photos: www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web Sat. December 8 - 10am PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling for City of Kawartha Lakes, wholesalers, trustees, financial institutions, Donate a Car Canada, local consignments, approx 30-40 vehicles, cars, trucks, SUV's, 4x4's, vans, Fisher 8' slide in truck sander/salter, City 96 Western Star tandem plow/sander truck, City 02 Int road line painting truck, looking for consignments of vehicles, snowmobiles, trailers, snowblowers, plows, turn your unused items into cash! Consignments arriving daily. Clear titles guaranteed, many unreserved, call to consign, 705-324-2783 MCLEAN AUCTIONS view list/photos/updates/Terms at www.mcleanauctions.com In loving memory of a wonderful husband, Dad & Grandpa JOHN SAVAGE June 7, 1951 ~ December 5, 2011 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane. I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say "Goodbye". You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you - No one can ever know. But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more; To remember all the happy times life still has much in store. Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today~ A hollowed place within my heart is where you'll always stay. Forever Loved Wife Brenda, Daughters Kristy & Jason Jen & Cat and granddaughter Avery In Loving Memory of Carl Balsdon November 12, 1930 ~ December 5, 2000 Memories of the heart linger on. Always remembered by his family ZOWKEWYCH, Derek - 1985-2012. Peacefully, at Rouge Valley Health Centre in Ajax, on Monday, December 3, 2012, with his family at his side. Loved and cherished son of Peter and Nancy. Dear grandson of Mildred Lancaster and Nina Zowkewycz, and nephew of Joan Porter, Heather Lancaster, Oksana Sears, and Vera Hamulak. Derek's family is grateful for all of the people and organizations who enriched his life. Funeral arrangements are private. If so desired, donations in Derek's memory can be made to WindReach Farm (www.windreachfarm.org) or the Ontario SPCA (http://www.ontariospca.ca). A Guestbook may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca STEVENS, Trevor - Peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer with his family by his side. Best friend and cherished husband of Barbaranne for 36 years. Survived by his family Ken, Dougie, Donna, Lynda (Ken) and Wayne (Shera). Dear Grampa of Shawn, Angela, Gordon, Dean, Mike, Chris, Stephanie, Justin, Jackson and Max, Great- Grampa of 8. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Trevor proudly serviced as a WWII Vet with the Royal Canadian Air Force, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #322 and worked for 34 years with CP Rail. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Veterans Affairs for their support and Dr. Vorps for his care and compassion. In honour of Trevor's wishes, there will be no funeral services. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. A Guest Book may be signed online at www.mceachniefuneral.ca FRAN, Paul - Quietly, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Centenary Hospital in his 68th year. Best friend and soul mate of Linda for 42 years. Beloved Dad of Tanya (Rick) and Tara (Jake). Proud Dida of Kelsey, Nathan, Tess and Audrey. Sadly missed by his sister Mary, his nephew Bill (Denise) and their children Brandon and Brittany. Fondly remembered by the Barnett's, Bynoe's and all of his nieces and nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905) 428-8488 on Wednesday, December 5 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Thursday, December 6 at 11:00 am. Paul will be laid to rest in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax following the service. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Charity of Choice. A Guest Book may be signed online at www.mceachniefuneral.ca HORNOV, Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully at Rouge Valley Ajax Site on December 2, 2012. Loving wife of the late Gerald. Cherished mother of Edward and his wife Lynda and their children Heather and Colleen, Peter and his wife Pina and their children Nicole, Jessica, Cora, Soraya, and Vincent, and Anne and her children Andrew and Christian, and the late John. Elizabeth will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-8488, on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Greenwood United Church, 2430 Concession Road 6, Greenwood, Ontario on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Salem Cemetery. Donations to the Greenwood United Church would be appreciated. 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