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Friday, December 21, 2012
SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND
PICKERING -- American Idol season 11 champ Phillip Phillips performed an acoustic set for fans at the Pickering Town Centre Dec. 19.
MOYA DILLON
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- Fans got an early holiday treat during a visit from
American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips.
The musician stopped by the Pickering Town Centre on Dec.
19 for a performance and autograph session in support of his
new album The World From the Side of the Moon. More than 500
onlookers crammed into the mall food court and around the
upper level railings for a glimpse of Mr. Phillips, with 300 of the
lucky fans getting to watch from an enclosed area and meet the
star for autographs after the show.
An American Idol in Pickering
Fans get up close
and personal
with Idol champ
Phillip Phillips>
See IDOL page 10
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AJAX -- This Friday, Dec. 21 edition you are
holding in your hands is the last Friday edi-
tion of the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser.
The change reflects that our Wednesday
and Thursday publications have become
the preferred choice for our readers and
advertisers.
Our award-winning journalists and pho-
tographers will continue to deliver the
same local news, sports and entertainment
in our two weekly editions. As well, break-
ing news and news from around Durham
will still be available on our award-winning
website, durhamregion.com.
During the holidays, you can look for
your community newspaper on Monday,
Dec. 24 and then again on Thursday, Dec.
27.
As we head into 2013, we will deliver a
paper on Wednesday, Jan. 2 and again on
Thursday, Jan. 3.
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schedule in 2013 beginning Wednesday,
Jan. 9
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a happy and healthy New Year.
This is the final Friday edition of
the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser
After Toronto bylaw
struck down
in court, City
stays the course
Moya Dillon
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- The City of Pickering is wait-
ing for the dust to settle after a success-
ful legal challenge overturned the City of
Toronto’s shark fin ban.
On Nov. 30 the Ontario Superior Court
overruled Toronto’s bylaw, with the judg-
ment noting the municipality lacks the
authority to protect national resources,
such as sharks, that never come within pro-
vincial waters.
Pickering City solicitor Paul Bigioni is
currently reviewing the Toronto decision
but said he will wait until “the dust settles”
before taking any action on Pickering’s
own ban on shark fins, which was passed
in November 2011. “I think
the essence of the ruling is a somewhat
narrow scope of municipal powers,” Mr.
Bigioni said.
“There are reasonable differences of
opinion among lawyers and judges as to
the scope of municipal authority. I think
that will always be a live issue. What I
said in my original report on the ban, and
stand behind, is the opinion that it’s prob-
ably justifiable under the Municipal Act. I
would have argued for a somewhat broader
conception of municipal authority than the
Applications Court applied in the Toronto
case, but at the end of the day the judge is
the judge and we have to defer.”
There are slight legal differences between
the two bans that could also come into play,
given that the Toronto bylaw was enacted
under the City of Toronto Act, whereas all
other municipalities in the province are
governed by the Municipal Act.
Mr. Bigioni said for now he is recom-
mending the City do nothing, pending the
final resolution of the matter in Toronto.
“Practically speaking, for Pickering it
means we’re going to let the dust settle and
see if the City of Toronto files a notice of
appeal or not,” he explained.
“If they decide not to then that is going to
establish a legal precedent against the ban,
and at that point I’ll have to look at it quite
critically and decide if the case is applica-
ble to Pickering or not.”
Pickering waiting on outcome
of shark fin ban decision>‘‘Practically speaking, for
Pickering it means we’re
going to let the dust
settle ...’ Paul Bigioni,
City solicitor
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RONA/Millwork Te ddy Bear To ss
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We would like to extend our most sincere thanks
for all those that contributed to the record number
of stuffed animals collected for the Durham Region
Children’s Aid Foundation! Pictured with the gifts
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Recent RIDE statistics released by the Durham Regional Police have caused the Deputy Chief to sound a community safety alarm regarding drunk driving. Mirroring these enforcement results is a number of motor vehicle collisions involving drivers who have consumed alcohol. “Worrisome”, “disturbing” and “frightening” are words used by officials to describe this threat towards your family’s safety, as some choose to ignore the warnings about drunk driving.
As a former collision investigator, I can certainly describe the horror of many crashes. I can recall with clarity many scenes of twisted wreckage. From vehicles crushed and severed, to teeth left embedded in steering wheels and bloody child safety seats. I still remember the faces and the emotions of those involved, the pain, suffering, trauma and expressions of anguish on victims touched by such tragedy. Truly tragic, as I lis-ten to the sorrowful desire of those who made the wrong choice, wanting to go back in time…to change a choice filled with so many conse-quences.
It is these irresponsible individuals who fail to plan ahead, and forget the fact that driving is a privilege, that threaten your family, your neigh-bors, your co-workers and your friends. It’s the people who for whatever reason believe they won’t become a statistic that put us all at risk. The police website is littered with press releas-es describing motor vehicle tragedies, some
involving alcohol. Daily, police are contacted by concerned citizens who have observed what they believe to be an impaired driver. It is inci-dents such as these that should suggest a sense of urgency as you and your loved ones socialize this holiday season.
I expect preparations are well underway as you contemplate negotiating through the increased traffic that will be present on our highways. Food and beverage lists have been probably made, yet I wonder if those same discussions include plans of how you will get there and home safely? Will you wear your seatbelt? Will you race there or leave a little extra time so when you do arrive safely you’re relaxed? Will you drink respon-sibly and drive sober, or use pub-lic transit; hire a cab or driving service? Will you be the designat-ed driver, or the responsible host who ensures no one commits the criminal offence of impaired driv-ing? Will you call 911, and follow a driver you suspect is impaired?
We can, as a community of active participants, make Durham Region safe for people to live, work and play. Together we will
make a difference. So do your part and drive smart. The life you save may be your own!
Sergeant Kennaley has been a member of the Durham Regional Police for 23 years. If you have any questions or require more information, E-mail him at 777@drps.ca
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Future Aces
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positive behaviour
JEFF MITCHELL
jmitchell@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- Cops in Durham are stepping
up their efforts to hand out tickets to kids.
And that’s a good thing.
Durham police have signed up to partici-
pate in the Future Aces program, an initiative
that sees young people acknowledged for
positive behaviour. Young people observed
performing acts of courtesy, kindness and
otherwise solid citizenship are handed “tick-
ets” that acknowledge their good works, and
include coupons for popular restaurants and
other services.
It’s a chance to create positive interactions
among police officers and young people and
to reinforce values among young citizens,
said Constable Angie Sitaram, an elementa-
ry school liaison officer who suggested DRP
participate.
“I love the idea of catching kids in the act
of doing something positive,” Const. Sitar-
am said during a ceremony to launch Future
Aces Dec. 14 at St. Luke the Evangelist Catho-
lic School in Whitby.
“We want to have their experiences with
police officers be positive ones; it will help
build trust and relationships,” Const. Sitaram
said. “And it enhances positive behaviour.”
The Future Aces program is founded on
the philosophy of Herb Carnegie, the son of
Jamaican immigrants who in the 1930s strove
to break hockey’s colour barrier. Following
his playing career, Mr. Carnegie established
one of Canada’s first hockey schools and was
a tireless advocate for youth.
His Future Aces Creed embraced princi-
ples like sportsmanship, tolerance, respect
and self-esteem. Mr. Carnegie died in March
this year.
During last week’s launch, Mr. Carnegie’s
daughter Bernice told children at St. Luke’s
they hold the key to a positive and peaceful
future.
“It doesn’t matter who you are, you can
achieve,” she told an exuberant audience in
the school gymnasium.
“You are the leaders of the future,” Ms. Car-
negie said. “You are the people who are going
to make the changes that maybe some of us
adults didn’t make.”
Wishing you a Holy and
Merry Christmas
from the family of Donna & Joe Dickson
Ajax – Pickering MPP
Durham cops look to catch kids in the act ... of kindness
JEFF MITCHELL / METroLand
WHITBY -- Julian, a Grade 8 student at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic school in
Whitby, was ticketed by Durham police Constable Angie Sitaram as Bernie Carnegie
looked on. The school was the site December 14 of the launch of the Future Aces pro-
gram, which will see officers handing out tickets to young people caught in the act
of demonstrating positive behaviour. The program is based on the philosophy of Ms.
Carnegie’s late father, Herb Carnegie, who became famous for breaking hockey’s
colour barrier in the 1930s.
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Ajax cycling program a
21st-century necessity
To the editor:
Re: ‘No accountability for cyclists’ and
‘Ajax has gone over the top’, letters to the edi-
tor, durhamregion.com, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3.
A municipality’s transportation network
is an important part of the livability of a
community.
The Town of Ajax’s progressive transpor-
tation program is creating a safe, integrat-
ed multi-modal system, including walking,
cycling and the use of public transit. For
our investment, we continue to be recog-
nized as a progressive, forward-thinking
and livable community.
The Town is proud to be one the first
bicycle-friendly communities in Ontario.
As a leader and proponent of a strong,
diverse transportation system, the Town
recognized early on the importance of on-
and off-road connections to make cycling
an accessible and safe option for getting
around town.
Now other levels of governments are fol-
lowing suit, including the Region of Dur-
ham, which recently endorsed a compre-
hensive cycling plan and the Province,
which released a draft cycling strategy in
late November. As we continue to face
gridlock, congestion and air pollution,
a shift from a car-centric community to
other forms of transportation is a 21st-cen-
tury necessity.
The Town of Ajax is focused on building
a transportation network that meets the
needs of its diverse users -- whether young
or old, motorist or cyclist, or pedestrian or
bus rider.
We must continue to collectively work
together to ensure our network is used in a
safe and respectful way.
Shaun Collier
Ajax Regional Councillor
Wards 1 and 2
Just how ‘green’ is bicycle
friendly initiative in Ajax?
To the editor:
Re: ‘Ajax has gone over the top’, letter to
the editor, durhamregion.com, Dec. 3,
2012.
It’s appalling how much time and money
is spent in Ajax on ‘bicycle friendly’ initia-
tives.
But, how much money is too much? Any
government service like this should be
driven by need and usage.
If the Town decided to build a swim-
ming pool and hardly anyone used it, they
would be run out of office for wasting tax
dollars. The need has to be determined for
these expensive ‘nice-to-haves’.
Was that done in Ajax with regard to
bicycle friendly initiatives? By the usage I
see on a daily basis, if it was done, it was
done incorrectly.
One concrete way to determine the need
is to require every person over the age of
16 to purchase a bicycle licence annually.
The Town could then set a budget limit of
say no more than four times the licens-
ing revenue on bicycle-friendly initiatives,
providing the Town a way to justify these
expenses while not over-burdening non-
users.
This would put them on a level playing
field with many other Town residents that
have to pay a share of the cost to use of
Town facilities through user fees.
I am not a bicycle commuter. I can’t get
to Mississauga efficiently by bicycle. But I
do ride a bicycle in the summer for plea-
sure and would be happy to purchase a
bike licence, so I’m sure more serous rid-
ers would be too.
I still question the need to replace per-
fectly good road signs with new ones with
bicycle logos.
And with all the carbon used to create the
signs, install them, manufacture the paint
for the street logos and lanes, the effort to
paint (and re-paint them) and the printing
that is done for promotion, I wonder just
how ‘green’ this initiative really is.
Patrick Heron
Ajax
A safe driving trick
to think about
To the editor:
I’m a senior citizen concerned about the
traffic deaths on our highways and city
streets.
Everyone seems to be impatient and in a
hurry to get where they are going.
Lately, while driving, I pretend there is
a “driving examiner” in the car with me,
watching my every move.
With that in mind, I feel it makes me more
patient, more polite and more careful.
Think about it.
Joan Galloway
Pickering
Crime in Durham down in 2012, but work still to be done
Relatively speaking, Durham Region has
always been a safe place to live. Crime
statistics released recently by Durham
Regional Police Services Chief Mike Ewles
indicate that trend is continuing.
In an address to Regional councillors
last week, Chief Ewles noted that crime
rates continue to decline, including vio-
lent crimes (down nine per cent), assaults
(down nine per cent), break and enters
(down five per cent) and drug possession
(down 25 per cent). The force’s Air 1 heli-
copter, an occasional source of complaint
from Durham residents, also contributed
to the cause in discovering 27 illegal mari-
juana grow-ops.
And along with the good work and clear-
ance rate of patrol officers and detectives,
several targeted initiatives resulted in doz-
ens of arrests and the seizure of firearms,
drugs, stolen goods and a mind-boggling
27 terabytes of online child pornography.
Taken together, it adds up to a substan-
tial reduction in the sorts of crimes com-
monly investigated by Durham’s detec-
tives and uniformed officers. It is a com-
mendable reflection of the ongoing efforts
of law enforcement in Durham.
Going forward, the chief will have to bal-
ance the efforts at reducing crime against
the need to maintain a modern, respon-
sive police force. To that end, DRPS must
update its radio system and seek fund-
ing for infrastructure demands and will
require funding from taxpayers to ensure
adequate resources.
However, there is only so much that a
police force can do in terms of crime pre-
vention. Residents can do their part and
minimize the opportunity for crimes of
opportunity through simple measures:
make sure car doors and homes are locked.
Ensure proper lighting around homes and
businesses. When out and about, be alert
and aware of your surroundings. In com-
munities, consider joining existing Neigh-
bourhood Watch programs, or start a new
one.
The DRPS provides a host of information
and tips for everyone to help them reduce
the opportunity for criminals to ply their
trade.
There is everything from tips for busi-
nesses and homeowners to suggestions
for seniors and Internet users.
These statistics released by DRPS are
a bit of good news for Durham Region
as the end of 2012 looms. Police officials
have vowed to work to continue that trend
towards less crime.
Residents and business owners, too, can
become community partners in the cause
and do their part to minimize the oppor-
tunity for crime and deter the bad guys.
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A message
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Tourism
Kerri King
From rolling countryside to pic-
turesque historic sites, Durham
Region provides the perfect back-
drop for major motion pictures
and TV shows. Did you know that
some box-office hits and current
TV favourites are filmed right here
in Durham? Embark on a tour with
me, as I highlight some popular,
recent sets from across the region.
If you’re familiar with the Canadi-
an TV series Lost Girl, you may have
caught an episode or two at some
popular local sites. This popular
crime, fantasy and horror series
was filmed at both Parkwood Estate
in Oshawa and Pickering Museum
Village in Pickering. Did you know
that the entire Pickering Museum
Village set was dressed to be the
Grimley Cherry Festival for season
three? Every building and open
space was decorated.
A television series that has fre-
quent regional backdrops is Nikita.
Featuring popular actors Maggie Q
and Shane West, this action, crimi-
nal drama series was also filmed
at the popular Parkwood Estate, as
well as at Glen Major Angling Club
in Uxbridge, Greenwood Conserva-
tion Area in Ajax and Trafalgar Cas-
tle School in Whitby. With so many
local sets, you’ll definitely want to
keep your eyes peeled for this pro-
duction crew.
If horror movies are your preferred
blockbuster, two up-and-coming
flicks were recently filmed in Dur-
ham. Wolves, scheduled for release
in 2013, was filmed on a farm east
of Claremont. The set included a
wooden farmhouse, a large barn
and acres of cornfields. The filming
featured special effects such as gun-
fire, explosives and flames. Did you
catch any of the action? The horror
movie Carrie, also being released
in 2013, captured some scenes at
Stroud’s Farm in Ajax. You may
remember this film from the popu-
lar novel written by Stephen King.
Some former cinema chart-top-
pers have also had local sets, includ-
ing X-Men, Chicago and Billy Madi-
son, just to name a few. And if you
watched the recent flick Life of Pi,
based on the best-selling novel by
Yann Martel, you may have noticed
a local furry friend -- Jonas the tiger,
from the Bowmanville Zoo. Did
you know that the Bowmanville
Zoo in Clarington is one of the larg-
est North American suppliers of
trained animals for entertainment
productions?
So next time you’re at one of these
sites, take a step back and think
about the lights, camera and action.
Hosting film and TV crews not only
helps to put Durham on the map as
a unique filming destination, but
also benefits our local economy.
Kerri King is manager of Durham Tourism.
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Street robberies,
vehicle collisions
remain high in
Ajax and Pickering
Moya Dillon
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- While overall crime rates are
falling in Pickering, street-level robberies
remain an issue for Durham police.
Durham Regional Police Inspector Jamie
Grant laid out the year in crime
for Pickering councillors
during a council meeting
Dec. 10.
Two of the main issues
locally were motor
vehicle collisions and
street-level robberies,
which Insp. Grant said
have been an “ongo-
ing problem” for several
years.
“Pickering and Ajax have always
had a more significant number of street-lev-
el robberies than the rest of the region, just
historically it’s been an issue,” Insp. Grant
explained, noting street robberies usually
consist of a victim being accosted face-to-
face for items such as cellphones or iPods.
“Pickering, however, is doing much bet-
ter than Ajax in terms of theft with a violent
component,” he continued, noting police
coupled an education component and
special funding for a street-level robbery
reduction initiative to reduce incidents by
15 per cent in 2012.
Another focus area was collisions, since
16 of the top 20 intersections for accidents
are located in Ajax and Pickering. Police
goals included reducing motor vehicle col-
lisions by six per cent and collisions involv-
ing alcohol by eight per cent.
“The first thing we focused on is road-
way safety because it’s the No. 1 complaint I
get,” Insp. Grant explained
He outlined a series of efforts taken to
improve safety, including reviewing and
adjusting signals at problem intersections
to clear out traffic by giving longer left-
turn signals or other adjustments, RIDE
programs, a media campaign, targeted
enforcement and Road Watch programs,
where citizens report aggressive or danger-
ous driving.
“Pickering and Ajax have one of the
most successful Road Watch programs in
the area, and with targeted enforcement
we gave out more than 8,000 tickets in
Pickering,” Insp. Grant said.
As a result, motor vehicle collisions were
reduced by just under six per cent, and
police exceeded their goal on collisions
involving alcohol with a reduction of 64 per
cent.
Other police initiatives throughout the
year included senior education programs
to make elderly residents aware of fraud
dangers and programs to reduce break and
enters and overall thefts, including thefts
from vehicles.
“Overall Pickering is a very safe commu-
nity, we don’t really have any outstanding
concerns and I can assure you it’s a safe
place to work, play and live,” Insp. Grant
said.
“We have had a lot of success working
with different groups and organizations
within the community to make it that way,
so it’s not just about what the police are
doing, everyone can contribute.”
Overall crime decreasing
in Pickering: police
METRolanD FilE PHoTo
PICKERING -- Durham Regional Police Inspector Jamie Grant outlined the year in
crime for Pickering councillors at a recent meeting. Although street robberies and
vehicle collisions are high in the city, overall crime is declining, Insp. Grant reported.
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APOUR THANKS
TO THOSE
THAT MADE IT
HAPPEN
THE CONVERSATION ABOUT
ACCESSIBILITY HAS GONE MAINSTREAM
Newspaper columns have put out the arguments
in support of greater accessibility, the Province of
Ontario has enacted legislation, and conferences -
including last month’s Capitalizing on CapABILITIES
- have put the issue on the table.
Capitalizing on CapABILITIES was Durham’s
first business to business conference and expo
on accessibility. Organized by Durham Region
Employment Network (DREN), it put forward the
business case for increasing accessibility to people
with disabilities.
Thanks to the conference, we have a better
understanding of the benefits of accessibility in
general, and the economic, sport, and social legacy
of the To ronto 2015 Pan Am /Parapan Games, in
particular.
The facts bear repeating:
• Nearly two million Ontarians have a disability of
some form.
• The number of Ontarians with a disability is
growing as the population ages.
• The collective spending power of Canadians with
disabilities is a staggering $25 billion annually.
• Accessible tourism is one of the fastest-growing
tourism markets, worth more than $13 billion in
North America annually.
• The To ronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Games will
bring thousands of visitors to Durham.
Businesses have another reason to think about
becoming more accessible –the largely untapped
pool of talent.As Ontario’s Lieutenant-Governor
pointed out at Capitalizing on CapABILITIES, one-
quarter of Ontarians with a disability is unemployed.
Here, too, the facts bear repeating:
• Absenteeism rates among employees with
disabilities are lower.
• Productivity rates are higher.
• Job retention rates are higher.
• It usually costs less than $400 to make any
physical changes needed to accommodate
employees with a disability.
•People with disabilities are innovative and
resourceful –they have to be.
As the accessibility conversation moves forward,
Durham Region Employment Network’s Board of
Directors, staff, and member agencies thank all
those who made the event possible.From speakers
and panelists to the many sponsors who helped,
we thank you for your support.
From left to right, Her
Honor Ruth Ann Onley,
The Honourable
David C Onley,Te ra Hill,
master of ceremonies,
and Donna McAllister,
executive director of
DREN visited the expo as
part of the day’s events.
Darren Bailey
of the Canadian
Hearing Society,
was one of the
21 organizations
taking part in
the expo.
Fatima Finnegan, of
the Ontario Restaurant,
Hotel, & Motel
Association, was one
of several speakers
during the conference.
Five time
paralympian Jeff
Adams, left, was
a speaker at the
conference. Shown
with him is Scott
Bremner, panel
moderator.
DREN Administrative
Co-ordinator Diana
Fletcher greeted
participants entering
the conference.
Conference
panelists, from
left to right, Kevin
Lauzon,To m Scholtz,
Lawrence Conmigo,
Mark Wafer,Te ra
Hill and Jonathan
Bolivia, with Donna
McAllister standing.
Christine Demchuk,
of the John Howard
Society, took care of
the Society’s booth
at the expo.
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EXHIBITORS
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“I just love everything about him,” said
Amanda McAllister, who came down from
Peterborough with three friends and her
three-year-old daughter for the event.
“We went to see him in concert at Amer-
ican Idols Live and he got two rows in
front of us before they ushered him away
so we didn’t get autographs. It’s exciting
to be here today and know we’ll get to
talk to him.”
Of course, it wasn’t all about music for
the group.
“I love his smile,” said Cassie Lafonte.
“He’s perfect,” echoed her friend Katie
Bruce.
Fans without wristbands crowded out-
side the roped-off centre stage area of
the mall’s food court for a glimpse of the
star.
Whitby twins Brandon and Sabrina
Lucey, 17, opted not to skip school along
with some of their classmates at Notre
Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax,
missing out on the coveted wrist bands
that would have allowed them access to
the autograph line.
“I’m a musician so I thought if I played
him one of my songs, even just one min-
ute of it, he might like it,” Brandon said.
“I’m looking forward to hearing his new
stuff though. I’ll wait around after to see
if I can see him, at least to say hi.”
Fans waited anxiously for almost an
hour after the start time before the Idol
took to the stage for a four-song set, clos-
ing with the hit Home, which gained
notoriety after being featured in a Tim
Hortons commercial.
“It was worth the wait,” Sabrina said
after the performance.
“Watching him on American Idol I just
thought it was great the way he stuck to
himself. He’s one of the first Idols to real-
ly stay true to himself and his sound.”
And of course, there’s that cute smile.
“He’s beautiful,” said Natashia Hussey,
14, watching the show along with fellow
Ajax High School student Marjorie Sams.
“The news of him coming has been
going around the school,” she contin-
ued. “No one famous ever comes to Ajax
or Pickering so to get someone this big,
everyone was excited about it.”
SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND
PICKERING -- A huge crowd of fans turned out at the Pickering Town Centre to hear an acoustic set by American Idol winner
Phillip Phillips.
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Council lends
support to several
project proposals
Moya Dillon
mdillon@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- The future is bright for
Pickering solar as council voted to sup-
port several new proposals.
A joint proposal from Veridian and
Solera Sustainable Energies to build
solar panels on the roof of the Clare-
mont Community Centre got
support from council on Dec.
10, with councillors voting to
allow staff to proceed with a
contract to lease out the facil-
ity’s roof.
The project would see a
99-kilowatt solar array con-
structed on the roof in
exchange for $120,000 in guar-
anteed revenue over the dura-
tion of the 20-year lease, or
about $6,000 per year for the
City.
Councillor Bill McLean
expressed reservations other
partnership options weren’t
explored, asking if the City might be
better off doing a similar project on its
own.
“We did a fairly thorough review of all
our facilities when we received this pro-
posal and one issue we found is capac-
ity restraint,” said Thomas Melymuk,
director of the Office of Sustainability
for Pickering, noting many City facilities
didn’t have the easy access to the power
grid required for solar projects.
Only Claremont Community Centre
and Petticoat Creek Community Centre
offered viable options.
“While Claremont proved to be the
best option structurally, we had no bud-
get money to proceed ourselves, so a
partnership was deemed the best way
to go,” Mr. Melymuk continued, noting
a City-owned solar project for Petticoat
Creek would be considered as part of
2013 budget deliberations.
Coun. David Pickles called the project
a good fit for Pickering.
“I think this is a good deal,” he said. “It
will serve us very well and also serve as
an example of sustainability in the com-
munity.”
Coun. Doug Dickerson also pointed
out the City could see benefits beyond
the annual $6,000; since the City owns
43 per cent of Veridian and Solera is a
Pickering company, the success of either
organization could mean financial ben-
efits to the City through investments or
job creation.
“This gives us a good position going
forward and speaks well to Pickering’s
efforts at sustainability,” Coun. Dicker-
son said. “It causes us to be able to put
our money where our mouth is.”
Council unanimously approved the
proposal, with an amendment from
Coun. McLean that the final contract be
brought back to council for approval.
Council also endorsed requests for sup-
port from three other private solar pro-
posals, which would see roof top panels
installed at 790 Kingston Rd., 1655 Feld-
spar Crt. and 890 Brock Rd.
Under the new Ontario Power Author-
ity Fit 2.0 feed-in tariff program, applica-
tions that have secured council support
are given priority points.
HUNDREDS OF TOYSDONATED FOR KIDS IN NEED
The Staff and Management of Canadian Tire
in Pickering proudly donated a huge haul of toys to
be distributed by the Salvation Army Hope Church.
Heather Ly ons was on hand to accept this donation
from the team at Canadian Tire, located at
1735 Pickering Parkway in Pickering
More solar power could be coming to Pickering
‘‘I think this is a
good deal. It will
serve us very well
and also serve
as an example of
sustainability in
the community.’
Councillor David
Pickles
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Mike Ruta - Entertainment Editor • mruta@durhamregion.com
Editorial OpinionsWhat’s On On in Oshawa
Matt James and friends play
concert at Regent Theatre
SUPPLIED PHOTO
OSHAWA -- Oshawa saxophone player
Matthew James is celebrating a decade
in the music business at a concert fund-
raiser at the Regent Theatre on Dec. 28.
OSHAWA -- Oshawa saxophonist Matthew James
is marking 10 years in the music business with
friends in Oshawa.
The show is Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Regent
Theatre.
James is performing along with Juno produc-
er Eddie Bullen, local singer/songwriter Katrina
James, and Canadian Idol judge Zack Werner.
Also appearing at the event are jazz artist Eddie
Bullen, Ed Watson, Batsirai Chada and, from
Coldjack, John Fraser.
It’s a charity event for the Congo, with attend-
ees asked to make a donation to help.
“We have partnered with www.potentialseek-
ers.com, operated by Lorn Scanlon and Diane
Scanlon,” James states.
“Their focus is to raise money/awareness
and they attend the Congo once a year to work
with families by helping them seek employment,
start their own business, assist with their cloth-
ing, cleaning and fundamentals of life.”
The show is free.
Register for free tickets at concert@live.ca
(a limited number are available).
DURHAM -- Concerts and events coming up in
Durham:
Dec. 27: The Regent Theatre. 50 King St.
E., Oshawa, presents Max and Ruby in the Nut-
cracker Suite at 6:30 p.m. 905-721-3399, ext. 2,
tickets.regenttheatre.ca.
Dec. 31: Class Act Dinner Theatre. 104 Con-
sumers Dr., Whitby, presents New Year’s Eve
with The Fab Four (hospitality at 6 p.m., dinner at
7 p.m.). 905-668-2229, class-act.ca.
Top three iconic Christmas
albums from the ‘50s and ‘60s
A long-held complaint about Christ-
mas music is the narrow, repetitious play
list that’s continually thrown across the
board, each and every year.
And so it was way back when during
the 1950s, when holiday songs were big,
so much so that just about all popular
recording artists were obliged to record a
Christmas album of their own.
But most gravitated to the same mode:
well-known carols mixed in with well-
known secular songs. This carved-in-
stone fallacy can also be attributed to
Oldies radio format, that obstinate cul-
ture that to this day sticks to narrow, lim-
ited, same-old, same-old titles.
And so, in the interest of a wider variety,
mixing the familiar with the not-so-famil-
iar, here are standout Christmas albums
that likely fit the bill.
Elvis’ Christmas Album (October 1957,
peaked at No. 1)
These days, we seem to be astonished
by the constant push for earlier, retail
unveiling of the commercial side of
Christmas. But, judging by the surpris-
ingly early release of Elvis Presley’s first
Christmas album back in ‘57, nothing has
really changed.
And what of the elite’s reaction to
this album of Christmas songs -- they
were worried that Elvis would corrupt
the minds of Christians everywhere. Of
course, nothing could have been further
from the truth. Elvis fully demonstrated
his vocal prowess and capable profes-
sionalism that was at first not recognized
by the establishment.
This 30-minute, timeless album (subse-
quently re-released in many shapes and
forms throughout the years), recorded
in three days, features originals such as
Santa Claus Is Back In Town and Santa
Bring My Baby (Back To Me), as well as
holiday perennials like Blue Christmas
and Silent Night. Additionally, four gospel
songs (including Peace In The Valley, It Is
No Secret (What God Can Do), previously
issued in EP form, were grouped together
for this collection.
Christmas Hymns And Carols -- Rob-
ert Shaw Chorale, Volume 1 (December
1957, peaked at No. 5)
The first and most desirable Christmas
album by American conductor Robert
Shaw. It is unique because of a significant
offering of esoteric selections not read-
ily recognizable by targeted consumers
everywhere (Shepherd’s Carol, Bring A
Torch Jeanette Isabelle, I Sing Of A Maid-
en). But that’s just what makes Christmas
Hymns And Carols so special to have dur-
ing the season.
A Christmas Gift For You From Philles
Records (November 1963, peaked at No.
13).
Of course, this Phil Spector-produced
iconic album, released the same day Pres-
ident John F. Kennedy was assassinated,
has over the years taken on legendary sta-
tus proportions.
Made when Spector’s trademark ‘Wall
Of Sound’ was in full tilt, it is a must for
every Christmas music collection.
Spector had an amazing team of West
Coast session musicians at his disposal
when he produced this album, such as
Jack Nitzsche, Hal Blaine, Sonny Bono,
Leon Russell, Tommy Tedesco, Nino
Tempo, etc. They were part of what is now
called The Wrecking Crew.
A Christmas Gift For You consists of
mostly secular tunes such as White Christ-
mas, Winter Wonderland and Sleigh Ride
performed by The Ronettes, Darlene Love
and Bob B. Soxx and The Blue Jeans. My
personal favourite is Rudolph The Red-
Nosed Reindeer by The Crystals.
Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who’s interested
in music and movie history. He has contributed
articles to Metroland Durham since 2003. You can
reach him at amerey@rogers.com.
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WHITBY -- Whitby columnist Andy Merey notes that Elvis’s Christmas Album,
released in 1957, hit No. 1 on the music charts at the time. The album featured
originals, holiday favourites and four Gospel songs. Listen to Elvis singing two of
the songs on the album at durhamregion.com.
ANDY MEREY / LOOKING BACK
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Lindi Ortega: tips for dispelling the darkness
Will McGuirk
newsroom@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- One-time
Pickering resident Lindi Orte-
ga has settled her signature red
cowboy boots under the worn-
smooth tables of Nashville, but
not for long: the road beckons
again for the alt-country singer/
songwriter.
She is touring the U.S. and
Canada in January and Febru-
ary and a tour of the U.K. is set
for March. Most recently, she
toured with Social Distortion.
The move to the home of coun-
try music has paid off hand-
somely for the Juno nominee.
She had a performance appear-
ance on the hit TV show Nash-
ville. Two other Durham Region
transplants, Lennon and Maisy
Stella, also appear on the show.
Ortega says by phone that the
road to Nashville is well worn,
with many ex-pat Canadians liv-
ing there. Among them, Colin
Linden (Blackie and the Rodeo
Kings), who produced her latest
album, Cigarettes And Truck-
stops, which is available on Last
Gang Records. Her previous
album, Little Red Boots (2011),
was nominated for a Juno and
long-listed for the Polaris Prize.
"The alternative country music
scene from what I know isn't
gigantic and there isn't that
many places to move to," she
says. "So if you have aspirations
and goals, dreams in that genre
the place to be is Nashville."
"I went more for inspiration. A
lot of my country music heroes
passed through Nashville so
I just wanted to be there and
absorb the history and go to the
places and see if it would inspire
me for my music."
It did, as the resulting album
draws deep from the sounds, the
legends and the folklore of Music
City.
Ortega's love of country came
from her mom, who was born in
Northern Ireland. Her father is
from Mexico.
"I am a fan of the kind of music
that tells a story," Ortega says.
"My country music inspiration
came from my mom's record
collection. She was a big country
music fan when I was growing
up."
Ortega says she would sing
occasionally at the Chameleon
Cafe in Ajax, but most of her
early public outings were at her
high school, Dunbarton. From
there, she began playing around
Toronto. Her road went west
and south, not east and north,
to the various Durham open
mics of the Region, which have
produced other successful alt-
country players such as Cuff The
Duke, Timber Timbre and Jadea
Kelly.
"I'm a big fan of Timber Tim-
bre," she says. "The modern art-
ists that I am inspired by are all
inspired by the same old school I
am. They are modern artists but
they have an appreciation for the
old era and the way it was record-
ed and the way it sounds."
Creaky Old West saloon
sounds, reminiscent of Hank
Williams, Patsy Cline and John-
ny Cash, are to be found in the
stripped-down production of
her album. Ortega's glass-and-
gravel voice cuts like a slat of
light through the smokey interi-
or of the tracks.
With song titles like Murder
Of Crows, The Day You Die and
Heaven Has No Vacancy, it is
clear Ortega doesn't shy away
from examining the shadier side
of life. An honest, and at times
humorous, take on the human
condition is what she strives for.
It is an approach she believes
can ease the blues, if not dispel
them entirely.
"I think that a lot of my dark
songs do show this underlin-
ing positivity and there is a mes-
sage to people to not be taken
away by that darkness and not
to be overcome by it," she says.
"At least, I hope that if someone
is taking a serious listen to my
songs lyrically they would gather
that. That is what I'm hoping to
get across."
"Songs like Use Me are genuine
and they definitely come from
moments in my life that were
darker times," Ortega says. "Peo-
ple reach for various vices when
they are going through those
dark times, at least some of us
do. In my experience I learned
that reaching for those vices only
served to bring me down further.
lindiorteGa.ca
PICKERING -- Singer/songwriter Lindi Ortega, a former Pickering
resident, is touring North America and the U.K. early in 2013.
See VICES page 14
“I really want to get going on
this art career thing,” says Crys-
tal C. Brown, as we speak about
her nascent professional artistic
beginnings in her studio space in
Ajax.
Brown is a 2008 fine art graduate
from the Ontario College of Art
and Design University in Toronto
and, worthy of note, a graduate of
the Toronto Academy of Realist
Art, where she studied simultane-
ously while attending OCDAU.
Even though she has won priz-
es at jury shows and completed
a number of portrait commis-
sions in the few years since, she
still finds herself working in temp
positions in Toronto and strug-
gling to establish a career as a
professional.
Brown finds herself in the
conundrum of most fine art grad-
uates: having the training and
skills to get in on the ground floor
of the fine art 'market', but not
knowing where exactly to begin.
Does one look for a gallery/deal-
er? Is it better to simply self-pro-
mote on the Internet? Or does
one work in obscurity, hoping to
be 'discovered' by some benevo-
lent benefactor?
We discuss what a wasteland it
is for OCADU fine art graduates --
her experience now being much
like mine was when I graduated
41 years ago: trained to make art,
but having no skills/methodology
to make a go of it.
In the beginning, Brown was an
art prodigy, wowing people with
her drawing skills at a very young
age. She pursued art with inten-
sity when she moved from home-
town Toronto to Ajax in her high
school years. Brown was inspired
and supported by an art teacher
at Ajax High School and excelled
in the advanced training pro-
gram for exceptional students in
Grades 11 and 12 before moving
on to her post-secondary studies.
She draws exceptionally well
and her paintings have a won-
derfully high degree of realism.
Her subjects range from portraits
to life drawing to still life. And
Brown plans on adding plein air
landscape painting to her reper-
toire. Teaching art is also some-
thing she will pursue as well as
assembling enough work for a
solo show -- venue TBD.
Go to www.crystalbrownart.
com to see her art or connect with
her about a portrait commission.
Or if you have any ideas to share
with her about making a living as
an artist.
Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living
and working in Ajax. For contact information
go to www.allanomarra.com.
I write about those experiences
because I am of the mind that
you shouldn't sweep these things
under the rug. The human con-
dition consists of happy times
and sad times and angry times;
the whole gamut of emotions
and why should we deny that
those things exist in our human
existence. I think that if you talk
about them and think about
them then it might actually help
people who are going through
dark times feel better about their
situation or help them through it
a little bit and that's my intention
when I write songs like that."
"Demons Get You Down is
about not running to vices to
help you deal with problems,"
she says.
"That's like putting a Band
Aid on but not fixing it. When
you have to deal with things on
your own merit that's truly over-
coming those dark times. It is
meant to be more uplifting than
depressing."
For Ortega, music has been a
therapeutic aid in dealing with
her own issues.
"It helps me in so many ways,"
she says, "not just writing and
singing... even just listening to
music by other people helps me
in many ways. I feel like it's a
great gift."
"It definitely makes life better."
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Brad Kelly- Sports Editor • bkelly@durhamregion.com
Long-time softball
coach tricked
into attending
awards banquet
BRAD KELLY
bkelly@durhamregion.com
PICKERING -- Norm MacLeod is as dedi-
cated as they come, so when he was asked
to attend the annual general meeting of
the Ontario Amateur Softball Association,
those extending the offer knew he would
go.
That kind of dedication was used against
him, but in a flattering way.
The longtime coach was named to the
Gil Read Coaches Honour Roll, in recogni-
tion of outstanding achievement and ded-
ication to coaching fastball in his commu-
nity.
The award is engraved: He has positively
influenced his athletes and others associ-
ated with his teams by fostering a passion
for the game, encouraging sportsmanship,
and creating a coaching environment
rewarding skills development and com-
petitive success.
A little embarrassed and humbled were
the emotions he was feeling as the award
was being presented.
“They surprised me there,” he admits.
“When they started talking and in par-
ticular when Dave Northern (as execu-
tive member) said, ‘We brought a guy here
under false pretenses’ I knew pretty quick-
ly,” says MacLeod, who, up until that point,
had sat through other award presentations
and typical AGM stuff.
“As I went up, a lot of the players I coach
now, including a couple of players and
parents that I coached in the past, walked
in the door too. That might have been the
best part of the whole thing.”
MacLeod, a Pickering resident, has been
coaching in the local softball association
for 20 season, starting with his oldest son,
Chris, and then returning to the fold when
his youngest son, Steven, picked up the
game. He began in the mite program with
Chris and followed through the squirt,
peewee, bantam, midget and junior lev-
els, before recycling and beginning over
again in squirt with Steven, who is 10 years
younger than Chris.
He didn’t intend to get involved initial-
ly, but was volunteered by another parent
back in 1993.
“When my oldest, Chris, was eight, I went
to a tryout with him and a parent I knew
from hockey said, ‘There’s your coach.’
The rest is history,” he recalls.
Softball has been a part of MacLeod’s life
for more than 50 years, having played and
coached, and he still grabs a glove and bat
and plays to this day.
“I just love the game,” he says of his pas-
sion for the sport. “When I was growing up
it was either ball or hockey. I played both,
but ball was my sport of choice and I have
continued forever.”
On the nomination form that was sub-
mitted for the award by Mark Fujita,
Pickering Heat team manager, high praise
is given to MacLeod.
“Norm’s sportsmanship and respect
for the game are unparalleled,” it reads.
“Opposition coaches, umpires, parents
and players would attest to the class that
he exhibits on and off the field.”
>MacLeod thrown a curveball
SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND
PICKERING -- Norm MacLeod won the Gil Read Coaches Honour Roll award from the Ontario Amateur Softball Association,
in recognition of outstanding achievement and dedication to coaching fastball in his community of Pickering.
One 2 Watch
Robinson
starting
to find
stride with
Battalion
BRAMPTON -- Brandon Robinson put an
exclamation point on his second-season
improvement as the Brampton Battalion
thumped the Niagara IceDogs 7-1 in both
teams’ final game before the Ontario Hock-
ey League’s Christmas break.
The Pickering resident scored three goals,
also adding one assist, to bring his goals
total to nine. The Battalion’s first-round
pick, seventh overall, in the 2011 OHL pri-
ority selection got off to a slow start this
season but has scored six goals in the last
five games.
The left winger is looking for more of
those kind of contributions in the new year,
he said on the club’s website.
“In the second half, I’m definitely look-
ing to build off the last month or so,” said
Robinson, who lost five October games to
a hip flexor. “Everyone knows I didn’t start
the way I wanted to. I started slow, but I’m
not going to worry about it.
“As far as I’m concerned, the first month
and a half didn’t happen. I’m focused on
how I’m playing now and what I need to do
to keep that going down the stretch.”
Robinson said the Battalion produced a
solid effort against Niagara in the teams’
fourth of six season meetings.
“It was a great team effort by everyone.
We played them the same way we always
play them, and we broke through,” he said.
“It feels good to get a big win like this head-
ing into the break. Hopefully we can carry
this momentum with us into the second
half and start making up some ground for
home ice heading into the playoffs.”
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TERRY WILSON / OHL IMAGES
BRAMPTON -- Pickering’s Brandon
Robinson is in his second season with the
Brampton Battalion.
Rock, Ironheads
will be affected
by rule changes
Shawn Cayley
scayley@durhamregion.com
DURHAM -- The Canadian Lacrosse Asso-
ciation has made a change to rules ahead of
the 2013 season with regards to how it will
govern fighting.
And you can count Derek Keenan, a man
who has played and coached within the
CLA for many years, among those who is on
board with the changes that will see players
slapped with a five-minute major plus an
automatic game misconduct for engaging
in a fight.
While the one-and-done scenario won’t
eliminate fighting entirely, it will, Keenan
believes, be the first step in eradicating
staged fights that often interrupt the flow of
a good lacrosse game.
“I am in favour of it,” Keenan, the coach of
the Whitby Warriors junior A program, said
earlier this week after the changes were
announced. “I think it eliminates the goofy
staged fighting ... Emotion and reactionary
fights are one thing, but the centre-floor,
peel-off-all-the-gear kind of fights, I don’t
think it really does anything for our game,
to be honest, so I am in favour of it.
“I honestly think it’s a good rule. Our game
is moving in another direction.”
The only instance in which the call to
remove a combatant won’t be made is if
a player is clearly instigated upon or an
aggressor penalty is called on the play. In
that case, the player on the receiving end
of those penalties will face ejection, while
the non-offending player will be allowed to
continue playing.
In the making the announcement regard-
ing the changes, the CLA stated its reason-
ing as being a desire to put the focus back
on the pure elements of the game.
“The CLA board of directors took a
stance today and we are positive that oth-
ers will follow,” president Joey Harris said
in a press release. “The rule change allows
our athletes to showcase the sport that we
all love and keeps the focus on the aspects
that make our sport so great -- speed, ath-
leticism, and skill. Lacrosse is the quickest
game on two feet, played by some of the
most passionate and athletic participants in
any sport.”
While he is in support of the rule, Keenan
recognizes that there will be those with-
in the game, and others outside of it, who
won’t feel the same.
“There is probably the old-school tradi-
tionalists that think it’s part of the game,
but I mean is it really?” he asks. “It’s a good
thing and I think they are moving in anoth-
er direction in terms of protecting guys from
head injuries. That’s a big push right now.”
In addition to making the game safer all
around for its participants, Keenan notes
that the rule changes will open up oppor-
tunities for more skilled kids to get a chance
to play at varying levels.
“The game has never been better in terms
of the skill level, the athleticism and speed
... With the staged stuff, it leads to teams
putting guys in the lineup that can’t even
play and we don’t need that. What you’re
doing there is taking a spot away from a kid
that deserves to play the game because he
has the skill set,” Keenan said.
Talk of the changes to the rules first sur-
faced last summer and the recommenda-
tions were brought to the CLA board during
the fall annual general meeting where the
needed approval was obtained.
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Carrier of the We ek
Ajax
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you are interested in a paper route call Circulation
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recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue
box Recycling program.
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To day’s Carrier of
the Week is Marcus.
He enjoys basketball
and TV. Marcus
has received dinner
vouchers compliments
of McDonald’s, Subway
and Boston Pizza.
>Lacrosse takes stand on fighting
Metroland file photo
BOWMANVILLE -- Emerson Clark, shown here in 2009 with the Clarington Green
Gaels, won’t be allowed to fight with the Whitby Warriors this summer without being
ejected under rule changes by the Canadian Lacrosse Association.
Power ends London’s league-record win streak
Shawn Cayley
scayley@durhamregion.com
OSHAWA -- As far as wins go, Saturday’s
was the biggest yet for the Oshawa Power.
The NBL Canada team went into the
Budweiser Gardens in London and post-
ed a 105-101 victory over the previous-
ly undefeated Lightning, winners of a
league-record 11 straight coming into the
game.
Point guard Nick Okorie did a bulk of the
damage, draining a game-high 38 points,
while power forward Jushay Rockett was
an absolute force, pouring in 16 points
and grabbing 16 rebounds, including eight
at the offensive end.
“They are the measuring stick of the
league,” Power coach Larry Blunt said
when asked what the win meant to his
Power squad. “They’re first place and
(were) undefeated, but we came out and
were much better defensively than we’ve
been ... Nick Okorie really stepped up and
Jushay Rockett was unbelievable.
“It was a team effort. We played every-
one and everyone really contributed in a
major way,” Blunt added.
In addition to Okorie, who captured the
league’s player-of-the-week honours for
his efforts, and Rockett, three other Power
players hit double-figures in the victory,
with 17 points from William ‘Bo’ Harris, 15
from Mark Gomillia and another 12 from
Kirk Williams Jr.
Pickering’s Papa Oppong struggled to
shoot the ball, but finished with a decent
line of six points, five rebounds and four
assists.
Blunt is hopeful the Power can take from
that game much more than the initial
excitement of the win itself.
It’s all about the big picture, says the
coach.
The next step is an important one for
the Power. Their next four games are -- on
paper at least -- winnable with two against
the expansion Windsor Express and two
against the still-winless Montreal Jazz.
Tonight the Power hosts the Jazz at the
General Motors Centre, followed by a Sun-
day game against Windsor. Both games are
7 p.m. tip-offs.
PICKERING -- Pickering Athletic Centre’s trampo-
line athletes competed in Newmarket recently.
The results are;
Beginner interclub women age 11
Trystan Harper 2nd overall, Hayley Menard
4th overall, Elizabeth Bakler 8th overall
Beginner men
Derek Thompson 2nd overall, Nicholas Widdis
5th overall
Beginner Interclub women age 12+
Dallar Earle 1st overall, Charlotte Dufour 6th
overall
Men’s intermediate
Nicholas Summerville 3rd overall
Women’s intermediate age 12
Kaarina Niemimaa 4th overall
Women’s advanced interclub
Cassandra Kustec 2nd overall
Women’s provincial 1 age 12
Madison Vos 1st overall, Kylie Campbell 3rd
overall
Women’s provincial 1 age 13+
Veronica Barnes 3rd overall
Women’s provincial 2 age 13
Misti Worden 4th overall, Annaliisa Nieminaa
7th overall
Women’s provincial 2 age 14+
Veronica Large 2nd overall.
Pickering Athletic Centre trampoline athletes in Newmarket
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THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON REQUIRES:
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Centre Wellington is a thriving and growing amalgamated community of 28,000 residents with diverse urban and
rural settings. Its close proximity to Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo, diverse economy, active arts and heritage
community and renowned natural features are among its many lifestyle advantages.
The Township is seeking an experienced, innovative and highly motivated leader to fill the challenges of the full-time
position of Managing Director of Community Services.
The Township’s range of community services includes parks and recreation, facilities, theatre operations, horticulture
services, fire suppression services and tourism within a non-unionized environment currently employing full time, part
time, seasonal, contract employees as well as 55 volunteer fire fighters.
All applicants must possess a University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services, Business or Public
Administration with preference for master’s level education. Qualifications would also include a minimum of 8-10
years of progressive experience in municipal operations and senior management, budgets, efficient staffing, strategic
planning and legislative compliance. Must be able to provide expert advice and sound recommendations to the CAO
and Council on community, cultural and recreational issues, as well as operational and business plans.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to write and present reports, project management skills,
a collaborative management style, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to think and act strategically.
Compensation includes attractive benefits and a current salary range of $103,641 - $122,024 per annum.
To learn more about the Centre Wellington community and the requirements for this position, please visit our Human
Resources section on the Township’s website at www.centrewellington.ca.
Resumes will be accepted from qualified candidates only and by email in word or pdf format, fax or regular mail.
Our contact information is noted below:
Rick Hulley, Manager of Human Resources
Township of Centre Wellington1 MacDonald SquareELORA, ON N0B 1S0Email: careers@centrewellington.caFax: (519) 846-2825
Job Closes: Thursday, January 24, 2013 – 4:00pm
Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection. We thank all those that apply; however only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 Dental
Assistant for General Dental office in Newcastle. Chair-
side assisting position. Per-
manent, full-time, weekdays.
Start immediately. Email
cover letter and resume to:
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Drivers
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Sales Help& Agents
ADVERTISING SALES Reps - National Industrial
Trade Publisher for 26 years
needs experienced print/digi-
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Careers
Hospital/Medical/Dental
CLINICAL CARE
COORDINATOR, RN/ RPN LTC, 128 beds, good team,
good benefits Contact jwest@hellenichome.org,
fx 415 654 0943
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN required for Oshawa Com-
pounding pharmacy. New clinic opening. Full/part time.
E-mail: tms191@bellnet.ca
Private SalesP
COMPLETELY RENOVAT- ED house for sale, prime
area in Whitby. 4 wash-
rooms, 3+1 bedrooms, hard- wood throughout, skylight,
and many other features. $329,000 Shuja
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Careers
Apartments & Flats For RentA
1-BEDROOM, TWO storey
loft apartment, bedroom over looks living room, eat-in
kitchen, no smoking/pets, first/last, references,
$975/month, all inclusive.
Available January 1st/Febru-
ary 1st. (905)728-9499.
2 BEDROOM north Oshawa.
Simcoe North at Russett. Well-maintained 12-plex,
Bright, clean, large windows, hardwood floors, Rogers
cable, heat/water/parking in- cluded. Laundry, No dogs.
905-576-2982, 905-621-7474
AJAX, BACHELOR APT.
Own washroom, TV, basic cable, fridge & microwave.
ALSO Furnished Room available. Suitable for profes-
sional adult single. No pets. Available immediately
905-428-6385
AJAX- OXFORD Towers.
Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO.
Pool. 1-bedrooms & 2-bed- rooms December & January
1st, from $969/mo. Plus parking. 905-683-8421
AJAX, Westney/Kingston
Rd. Bachelor basement
apartment. Separate en-
trance, laundry. Parking.
Available immediately. No pets/smoking. $700/inclu-
sive. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649
LARGE 2-BEDROOM newer
apartment, Hampton, 4 appli-
ances, laundry, nice back-
yard, quiet street. Suits
single person. Available Jan1st. $800 plus 1/2 hydro.
(905)263-2389.
OSHAWA 760 KING ST. E., at Harmony. Beautiful new 1-
bedroom apt available imme-
diately. Minutes to Go train
and public transit. $690 plus
hydro, gas heating and water included. Laundry room on
sight. 1-855-550-3950
Careers
Apartments & Flats For RentA
PARK ROAD SOUTH apart- ment, 1-bedroom
$750/month + hydro & 2- bedroom, $850/month + hy-
dro. Located near shopping, 401, secure entry. Laundry in
building. To view call
(905)436-6042
PARKLANE ESTATES -
50 Adelaide Ave
(905-720-3934), Tower On
The Green - 1140 Mary St N
(905-438-1971), Governor Mansions - 110 Park Rd N
(905-723-1712) , Simcoe Es- tates - 333 Simcoe St N.
(905-571-3760). Come home to your newly renovated
units. Social events, close to
hospital, shopping, easy ac-
cess to transit.
Houses for Rent
HOME FOR RENT, non- smoker, bright 3-bdrms
+den, 2.5 baths, great yard,
large kitchen, all hardwood
floors, veranda & deck,
organic gardens, large
attached garage. 15km. N.
Cobourg. Sparkling clean. Genedco Service Ltd.
905-372-4420
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.
PICKERING, WESTSHORE
cozy bungalow. 3-bdrms,
walk to beach, bike path,
schools. Fenced yard. 4-appliances. Quiet safe
neighbourhood. $1500+ utilities. Avail. Jan. 1st.
416-606-0948
VENDORS WANTED
Oshawa Home and
Garden Show
March 9th, 10th & 11th
General Motors Center
Call Devon at 905-579-4473ext. 2236 dleblanc@durhamregion.com
Careers
VendorsWantedV
DaycareAvailable
HOLIDAY SEASON Day-
care. Full-time spots
available. Wednesday and
Friday drop-in movie night.
Located in Ajax. Call Melody
905-995-5811 or email:
melodynadeau7@gmail.com
Health& Homecare
PART-TIME CAREGIVER
needed for Jamaican Senior. North Ajax. Tuesday and
Thursday mornings, some evenings and Saturdays. Du-
ties include personal/home- care, meal preparation,
attending appointments.
Vehicle an asset. Receipts
issued. 2 references
required. Call Lou 416-712-7451.
Articlesfor SaleA
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Technology. Can be installed almost anywhere. Rental
Special low monthly rates. www.SkyviewE.com 905-
655-3661 1-800-903-8777
Careers
VendorsWantedV
Articlesfor SaleA
HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and
all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to
your house & measure your
tub! Pool safety covers.
905-259-4514.
www.durhamcovers.com
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS
Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call
1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca
HOT WHEELS, MATCHBOX
$1.00. Johnny Lightnings
$2.00. Hundreds to choose
from. 1/64 scale. Special Edi- tions and Hunts available.
Call Bob905-242-4276
**LEATHER JACKETS UP
TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from
$9.99; luggage from $19.99;
wallets from $9.99. Every-
thing must Go! Family
Leather, 5 Points Mall,
Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177,
(416)335-7007.
Careers
Articlesfor SaleA
**PINE LUMBER SALE,
ontariowidelumber.com. Di- rect from the Mill to you,
whole sale prices. Wide plank flooring, log siding
(round/square profile) V-joint, wainscotting, board & batten,
custom molding, etc. SPE-
CIALS, 2x8 round logs
$0.89/cents-foot. 2x12
square log siding $1.59/foot. 1x6 & 1x8 Pine T&G Floor-
ing, $1.25sq.ft. 1x6 V-Joint, $0.45/cents-foot, 1x4 base-
board, $0.49/cents-foot, 1x3 casing, $0.39/cents-foot. ON-
TARIO WIDE DELIVERY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.
(905)550-7463.
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
WOMEN'S PLUS SIZE
CLOTHING & ACCESSO- RIES. Above Average Con-
signments specializes in sizes 14 and up. There are
many markdowns throughout the store, 20-40% off. Come
scoop up a great party outfit.
252 Bayly St W, Unit 13B,
Ajax. N. side of Bayly
between Harwood Av & Westney Rd. MacKenzie
Plaza. 905-427-5151. www.aboveaverageconsign-
ments.com
Swap & Tr adeS
PORTABLE OFFICE required for warehouse
environment. Approximately 8x8 or 8x12. Please call
905-579-4473 ext 2298.
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.
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
Careers
Firewood
100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE-
WOOD, excellent, very best
quality hardwood, guaran-
teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn),
cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery.
Wood supplier of first choice by many customers since
1975. (905)753-2246.
FIREWOOD: $120/FACE cord, 12" length, mix of good
quality hardwood, fully sea-
soned. Call (905)576-8400.
Delivery also available.
CarsC
2009 NISSAN 370Z. Mint.
54kms. Must sell. $24K. 416-669-4272
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.
Cars WantedC
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& LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days
per week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357.
!!! $200-$2000
Cash For
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$$$$
1-888-355-5666
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Cars WantedC
$250-$2000 ajaxautowreckers.com
Cash for Cars,
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905-686-1771416-896-7066
CASH FOR CARS! We buy
used vehicles. Vehicles
must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come
to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES
AdultEntertainment
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The Holistic $35 you want
Ritson Rd. / Bloor
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ANNA'S SPA
Russian Girls
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4286 Kingston
Rd. Scarborough
Kingston Rd
before Galloway,
past Lawrence (416)286-8126
NOW OPEN
LaVilla Spa
634 Park Rd. South
Oshawa
(905)240-1211
Now hiring!!!
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V.I.P. Rooms
1050 Brock Rd. S. Unit 25
7 days/week Open 10am
(905)831-3188
pickeringspa.com
Special $25
Relaxing Massage
6095 Kingston Rd.
401/Meadowvale
SPRING SPA
10am-9pm 7days
416-287-0338
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News Advertiser
To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-5110 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259
durhamregion.com • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com
Auctions
Contact us
on-line durhamregion.com
Office hours Monday- Friday 8am-8pm Call 905-576-9335
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HOLIDAY PUBLISHING
DEADLINES:
Publishing: Deadline:
Monday Dec. 24th Fri. Dec. 21st - 3 pm
Thursday Dec. 27th Mon. Dec. 24th - Noon
Wednesday Jan. 2nd Mon. Dec. 31st - Noon
Thursday Jan. 3rd Wed. Jan. 2nd - 3 pm CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CHANGES
Be be aware that the
Ajax Classified Department
will now be handled
through the Oshawa Office.
All Classified inquiries please call
Erin Jackson at 905-683-0707 ext 2263
or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com
G.C.B. CONSTRUCTION INC
General Home
Renovations & Improvements
All work guaranteed
Craig (905)686-1913
Home RenovationsH
No Job is too smallBasement & Bathroom renovationsDecks & Fencing
Let me help you
get rid of your
TO-DO Lists
For an estimate
call Ian at
416-606-0195
PLUMBER ON THE GOTop Quality Plumbing at Reasonable ratesService andnew installationsResidential/CommercialNo job too big or smallFree estimates - over 20 years experience
(905)837-9722
Home RenovationsH
Waste Removal
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A1 1/2 PRICE
JUNKREMOVAL!!Homes, Yards,Businesses, etc.
We do all theloading.Seniors Discounts.
Cheap and fast Service!
John
905-310-5865
Handy PersonH
NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK?
l Junk Removal
l Gen. Deliveries
l Small Moves
l Yard Cleanups
l Odd Jobs
Reasonable Rates
Call Hans anytime(905)706-6776
afriendwithatruck.ca
Painting & DecoratingP
ALL PRO
PAINTING AND
WALLPAPERING
Repair & Stucco ceilings
Decorative finishes &
General repairs
20% off for seniors
(905)404-9669
Moving & StorageM
$40 / HOUR2 MEN/TRUCK
House/Condo/Piano
Hot Tub Movers
Local
Long Distance
Licensed, Insured
Cargo Vans or
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3 fully insured and
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3 reasonable rates
3Local/long distance
(905) 426-4456
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Ta x &FinancialT
$$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do
you have a pension plan from an ex-employer? (LIRA)
or (locked in RRSP). Call
NOW! 1-416-357-9585
DONNELLY Amelia 'Amy' (nee Tukker) -
Peacefully at the Village of Taunton Mills,
Whitby where she resided for 10 years with
her family by her side on Tuesday, December
18, 2012 at age 72. Amy, loving wife of Ian
Donnelly for 47 years. Devoted mother of
Kevin (Suzanne), Melinda (Bronson Vinnels)
and Sarah (Dan Gaudenzi). Proud Nana of
Kelowna, Bryce, Victoria, Braeden, Reaghan
and Marcus. Sister-in-law of Jettie Tukker.
Predeceased by her parents Piet and Anne
and her brother Jan Tukker. A special thanks
to her good friend Lenny, Dr. Reed and the
staff at the Village of Taunton Mills for their
loving care over the years. Friends and family
will be received at MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road,
Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on
Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 6-8 pm.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Mount
Lawn Chapel on Friday, December 21, 2012
at 2 pm. In memory of Amy, donations to the
MS Society or the R.S. McLaughlin Durham
Regional Cancer Centre would be
appreciated.
FELLOWS KARSTULOVICH, Tanya - Passed
away suddenly and peacefully at the Ajax
Pickering Hospital on Thursday December
20, 2012 at the age of 31. Loving wife of
Adam. Cherished daughter of Gord and Anita
Fellows and sister of Michael. Dear
granddaughter of Jean Fellows and niece of
Monica (Terry) and Susanna (Dave). Tanya
will be fondly remembered by her cousins
and her many family and friends. Visitation
will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax,
905-428-8488, on Saturday, December 22,
2012 from 1-4 p.m. with a celebration of
Tanya's life taking place on Sunday,
December 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the
funeral home chapel. Interment Pine Ridge
Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Hospital
for Sick Children or the Children's Wish
Foundation would be appreciated. Online
condolences may be placed at
www.mceachniefuneral.ca
FITZPATRICK, née Sweeney, May (Mary) -
Died peacefully at home, in her 91st year,
surrounded by her loving family. Born March
9, 1922 in Ballinacullia, near Straide,
Co.Mayo, Ireland. Predeceased by parents
Michael and Mary, brothers Patrick and John
and sisters Bridie Wilson, Norah Toner and
Anne Conlon. Deeply adored and sadly
missed by husband Tom with whom she
shared 65 years of marriage and seven
children. So loved by daughter Deirdre
(John), Mary (Harry), Cathy (Anthony) and
Ann-Marie and sons Michael (Ellen), John
(Tracy), and Tom Jr. Granny will be forever
missed by grandchildren Scott, Shane,
Gabriel, Juliette and Claire. Also the nieces
and nephews in England and Ireland. Mary
had a quiet strength and a huge heart that
touched all family, friends and neighbours.
She left a legacy in her beautiful garden and
reminds us all to live in the moment and love
deeply. Special thanks to Mom's palliative
caregivers : Margo, who is like a daughter,
Yulia, Marina, Sondra, Renata, Marguerite,
Cheryl and Sandra. Alma's weekly visits with
the Blessed Sacrament brought much
comfort. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old
Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax)
905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on
Friday, December 21, 2012. The Funeral
Mass will be held on Saturday, December 22,
2012, at 9:00 a.m. at HOLY REDEEMER
CATHOLIC CHURCH (796 Eyer Drive,
Pickering) with cremation to follow. A
memorial celebration of May's life will be held
at a later time and this will be published. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Lung
Association would be appreciated A Guest
Book may be signed on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca
MAYLED, Tony - We grieve the loss of a
wonderful man named Tony, who passed
away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the
age of 46. He leaves two beautiful
daughters, Casey and Mackenzie. He will
forever be missed by his daughters, as well
as his mother Jillian, his father Edward and
Edward's wife Oliva, his sisters Louise and
Sandy, his nephews Austin, Drew and Bruce,
his niece Lauren and Mackenzie's Mom Sam.
He will also be missed by a large treasury of
friends, many of whom have known him since
high school. Tony touched many, many lives
with his fun, outgoing personality. He was
the life of the party! His sense of humour is
unsurpassed and we will miss his laughter.
Tony was kind, thoughtful, had a good work
ethic and worked very hard throughout his
life. Death leaves a heartache no one can
heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Tony brought love to so many people with his
fun, kind and gentle ways. We are comforted
to know that Tony is at peace. A Memorial
Service will be held at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd.,
Pickering on Saturday, December 22, 2012
at 1:00 pm. If desired, donations may be
made to the Canadian Mental Health
Association. A Guest Book may be signed
on-line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca
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