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Hospital’s going to the dogs Ajax and Pickering hospital’s new pet therapy means patients will be getting some furry visitors >See THERAPY page 3 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Top 10 online stories of 2012 DURHAM -- What do crime, mishaps and birds have in common? Those were among your favor- ite stories on durhamregion.com in 2012. Two of the top 10 stories related to the bizarre incident which led to former Oshawa council- lor Robert Lutczyk facing a number of charges, including kidnapping. The number-one, most-read story was the standoff between Durham Regional Police and the abduction suspect coming to an end. Here are the other top 10 story headlines: • Standoff between police and abduction suspect comes to an end • It’s Day 21 and our Whitby robins have taken flight • Woman found dead on Oshawa trail • Officials celebrate Costco construction in Oshawa • Oshawa teen killed by train mourned • Oshawa man dies after car spins out of control, slams into tree • Do yourself a favour, don’t watch murder video linked to Luka Magnotta • Clarington man, Timothy Smith, killed in week- end crash • Durham police investigation closes Hopkins Street in Whitby • Outpouring of support for mom and son found dead near Sunderland Pat Clark awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal TARA HATHERLY thatherly@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Former Ajax councillor Patricia (Pat) Clark was posthu- mously awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Satur- day, Dec. 15. Ms. Clark, who dedicated more than 30 years to supporting the Ajax community and protecting its environment, died Dec. 12 at age 65. She was elected Ward 5 councillor in 1980 and 1982, and north Ajax’s first regional councillor in 1988. Her Diamond Jubilee Medal, which honours significant contribu- tions and achievements by Canadians, was presented by Ajax-Pickering MP Chris Alex- ander. “Pat was a great community leader and inspiration to all who believe in honouring the Ajax bomb girls’ legacy,” Mr. Alexander said, referencing one of her most recent positions as fundraising chairwoman for the Ajax Bomb Girls Legacy campaign. “I hope this Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal can give some comfort to her family as a memento of her great merit and her many contributions as a community leader, elected official, tireless volunteer, mother and grandmother.” He joins many in the community in mourning the loss of Ms. Clark, who stopped an industrial waste plant from being built in Ajax, helped prevent a Toronto garbage dump from being located in Pickering and volunteered countless hours to supporting local causes, projects and people. “She’s left a wonderful legacy for the residents of the town to enjoy now and for many, many generations to come,” said Ajax Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan. “She’s an inspiration to many, many peo- ple.” Ms. Clark’s friends said she always talked about her love of Ajax, which she did in 2010 while receiving a Civic Award from the Town. “I’ve just volunteered pretty much in every capacity I’ve been able to,” she said at the time. “I’ve always said whatever I’ve done for Ajax, Ajax has given me so much back, it’s such a great community.” Anyone wishing to honour Ms. Clark can make a memorial dona- tion in her name to the Ajax and Pickering hospital, or a charity of choice. 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Runkus and poodle/pomeranian mix Jas- mine were at the hospital on Dec. 19 as part of their orientation for the pet therapy pro- gram, a new program that will see therapy dogs brought in to visit with patients through a partnership with Therapeutic Paws of Cana- da. “I think you can tell the effects, when they walked in the front door they couldn’t even get through,” said Tracy Paterson, vice-presi- dent of the Rouge Valley Health System Foun- dation. “All the patients were smiling and petting the dogs, there were a lot of happy faces and that’s it, it’s just about people being happy.” Runkus’s owner, Ajax resident Graham Horne, decided to volunteer with Therapeu- tic Paws of Canada as a way of giving back to the community. “Runkus loves it, he’s very gentle and docile and just loves the attention,” Mr. Horne said. “I’m hoping patients take away some com- fort and joy from being around animals, just the touch and feel aspect of being around large dogs, I hope it brings some happiness to their day.” Runkus will be visiting the hospital once a week to visit with patients and bring some cheer. As part of his orientation, he had a practice run visiting with Marjorie Lawrence, a retired hospital volunteer who has been in the hospital for just over two weeks. “It’s just such a treat, I loved it,” Ms. Law- rence said as she fed treats to Runkus. “It really gives everybody a lift and it’s so nice of people to donate their time because it really is nice for the patients.” Anita Neesam, director of volunteers for the hospital auxiliary, is happy to add a few new furry friends to her roster of volunteers. “It’s going to be nice, I’m really happy to see this,” she said. “It just gives the patients that smile and brings such joy. In that moment when they’re with the dogs they just forget whatever is going on with their health.” THERAPY from page 1 Therapy dogs make friends at Ajax, Pickering hospital Man killed during hijacking of chicken cargo JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Ontario’s top court has rejected an appeal by a man found guilty of the mur- der of a trucker in Pickering six years ago. Jurors hearing the trial of Paul Leonard Cyr were properly instructed on how to weigh evidence presented at trial, the Ontario Court of Appeal found in a ruling released Thurs- day. The court also rejected a defence sub- mission that Superior Court Justice Bryan Shaughnessy erred in allowing the Crown to introduce cellphone data that linked Mr. Cyr to the murder of Donald Woods, a Brockville- area truck driver who was murdered for a load of air-chilled chicken. Mr. Cyr, of Montreal, was convicted by a jury in 2009 and sentenced to life with no parole for 25 years. It was Mr. Cyr’s second murder conviction. The Crown alleged Mr. Cyr murdered Mr. Woods at a Belleville truck stop in June of 2006 and then drove the load of chicken to the GTA, where the cargo was sold. Mr. Woods was killed by a shotgun blast to the head. His body was found in his truck, which was abandoned outside a Pickering shopping plaza. The Crown alleged Mr. Cyr arranged to sell the chicken, and called as a witness a man who admitted buying the stolen cargo. During an appeal heard in Toronto in May lawyers for Mr. Cyr argued Justice Shaugh- nessy ought to have issued specific instruc- tions about how jurors should weigh evi- dence of the buyer, who was unable to iden- tify Mr. Cyr in a police photo line-up, and whose testimony about the timing of the transaction supported Mr. Cyr’s alibi. The evidence may have raised reasonable doubt and led to an acquittal, the appeal court heard. Writing for the appeal court panel, Jus- tice David Watt said the judge’s instructions were “fair, balanced, and left no doubt about who bore the burden of proof and what was required to satisfy it.” Mr. Cyr’s lawyers also argued the judge erred in admitting evidence that indicated Mr. Cyr’s cellphone was used to contact the buyer several times on the day of the killing. The appeal court found no error in Justice Shaughnessy’s ruling. Mr. Cyr was convicted in late June 2009 after a complex trial based on circumstantial evidence. Jurors deliberated a little over a day before returning with a guilty verdict. In a dramatic outburst during sentencing the powerfully built Mr. Cyr interrupted the judge to protest his innocence. 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All content copyright Opinions IKEA monkey leads to zoo at courthouse If ever there was a case made for the importance of local media, it happened just before Christmas at the Oshawa courthouse. Anyone driving by the building Thursday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21 might have thought the prime minister was in town with the number of Toronto media camped out on the street. But no, they were there to cover a monkey, the IKEA monkey to be exact. I hadn’t followed this story and didn’t care about it until the mon- key was moved to a Durham animal sanctuary. Only then did my level of care rise above zero to one. Yes, we made sure we had a reporter, videographer and pho- tographer at the courthouse both days but I was more interested in what was happening in a second courtroom on the Friday. Former Oshawa councillor Robert Lutczyk, charged with kidnapping Oshawa’s solicitor, was back in court after a month’s absence. During that time he was to undergo a psychologi- cal test to see if he was fit to stand trial. We arranged our schedule to make sure we covered both. We were the only media in the courtroom when it was revealed he could stand trial. Throughout the almost two-month trial of Michael Monckton, who was convicted in November of killing two-year-old Keagan Davis, we were the only media there on a consistent basis. In May, Jacques ‘Junior’ Amakon’ was convicted of manslaugh- ter in the killing of 16-year-old Michael ‘Biggie’ McDonald fol- lowing a simmering feud between the two. Again, it was local media at the courthouse every day. But when a monkey gets loose from a car at IKEA the Toronto media goes ape. Local court officials knew they were in for a zoo with the media and prepared a two-page handout which includ- ed names of all involved in the case, phone numbers of relevant people, where to park and where they could take pictures. None of that information was required when the trials of Mr. Monckton and Mr. Amakon started because only a few of them showed up. As the world gets smaller with new technology and people can get news from hundreds of different sources, local media is still your best bet for finding out what is happening at your kid’s school, in your local arenas and in your community. Over the next few weeks we will be asking our readers to fill out a survey to gauge your interest in what we cover, how we can do it better, and what you would like to see us do differently. I hope you take the time to fill it out. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston would be happy if he didn’t hear about the IKEA monkey for a while longer My cellphone has a handy little feature called the ‘Clear Con- versation’ button. It has nothing to do with the clarity of voice communication but everything to do with erasing the past. With a simple click I can completely erase any and all evidence of any chosen text messaging conversation on the device. Although it does have some practical applications: “Gee, no, honey, I don’t think you did text me about tonight’s bridge game with the Meldersons. Darned unfortunate that it falls on the same night as the final episode of Tank Wars. Oh well, give them my best...” I think I like the thing more as a metaphor than anything else. The idea of being able to selec- tively erase the past is appealing. Especially as we move into a new year. Most of us are very keen on making resolutions as we head into the next 365 days. This year I’m going to lose that weight, exercise more, stop doing that thing that I can’t stop doing. All well and good but I think before we start map- ping out the future it’s sometimes a good idea to tend to the past. For as good as we are at making res- olutions, we’re equally adept, it seems, at carrying baggage. Most of us lug around enough guilt, anxiety and regret to fill a dump truck. ‘I should’ve done this, I shouldn’t have said that, Why didn’t I do this, Why did I ever do that?’ The cumulative weight of all of this junk can make it very difficult to move at all, let alone move forward with resolution into the New Year. Not to mention the fact that most of those New Year’s resolutions wind up becoming yet more unfulfilled cartons of regret and guilt that we load onto our already overburdened psyches. Each year it just gets bigger and bigger until we’re all staggering around like a bunch of Freudian Sherpas. Unless we can somehow lose the load...dump the dump truck. And here is where that little ‘Clear Conversation’ but- ton would come in so handy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful? Can you imagine the weight lifted if we could simply erase the past...or at least those things from the past that no longer serve us or give us joy? This isn’t, of course, a new thought. Humans have been working at ways to do this ever since the first Homo Erectus bor- rowed his neighbour’s spear, didn’t return it and then felt bad about the whole thing. We in the West have developed all sorts of rituals for dealing with it: confession, contrition, atonement, ice cream. None of which works overly well. But what if we could simply press a button and make it all disappear? Well, as impos- sible as that seems, perhaps it’s not that outrageous. And this is where the East- ern philosophies and religions have it all over us, I think. Does the past, once it’s over, even exist? Isn’t the only reality that ever counts the present? Isn’t the only place we can ever actively partici- pate and make a difference in, the now? It is, as far as I can tell. I like the idea of the past simply vanishing the minute it passes my consciousness. I like thinking of it as smoke or vapour behind me. It has no weight, no substance. And if I choose to, I can easily turn, and with a breath, blow it into invisibility. You might want to spend some time think- ing about that as we begin 2013. If you real- ly want to lose weight this year...try losing your past. -- Durham resident 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 Clearing the past to see the way forward More on the monkey and views on Boone Jenner’s big check... Discussions recently have focused on the future of Darwin, the IKEA monkey, and on the controversial hit by Boone Jenner at the world juniors hockey tournament in Russia... Patricia Rose King: Maybe I am in the minority, but if this was a dog in a jacket that escaped from a car, there would be no publicity at all... enough already!!! Kimberly Robbins: You people have obviously never owned a pet before!! I feel so bad for this woman. That was not a monkey to her it was her baby! I don’t agree with the fact that she left him in the car to go shop- ping but those owners in Toronto that left their dog in the car got the dog back!! I hope that once this woman moves that she will get her monkey back!!! Beverly Taylor-Leskiw: I cannot believe people. GIVE this PET back to the owner. Or do you feel that this poor little Monkey doesn’t have feeling and does not miss his-her family. They are family. They would be together all day on the 25th of December if they had not been separated. Who is being cruel now. Merry Christmas to you too while you spend your day with your pet. Randy J Kirk: Yes, the Monkey belongs in the jungle,,, PERIOD. We can not make a demand for Monkey’s here in cold Canada... It’s just dumb to want a Monkey... About Boone Jenner’s hit... Marv Whidden: He never left his feet. Sure the hit was late but he received a game for it. Aaron Jay: Yes, it was a stupid and dirty hit and deserves punish- ment. He never learned his lesson. Crawford Luke: Major was suffi- cient. Let’s TalkTop10 List Top 10 Most Returned Christmas Gifts 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 This week’s question: As we enter a brand new year, what are the things you hope for the most? A. Job security and a steady income. B. Love and romance. C. Happiness and good health. D. All of the above. Cast your vote at durhamregion.com Poll >Darwin, the ‘Ikea’ Monkey that was all over the news last week, was ordered by a judge to be held at a Durham sanctuary until at least the new year. Should he be returned to his owner? A. Who cares? There are far more important issues. B. Absolutely! Darwin should be with his human ‘mom’. C. No way! Monkeys shouldn’t be pets.54% 21% 25% Total votes cast: 763 10. Duplicate toys 9. Housewares 8. Movies 7. Video games 6. Music 5. Shoes 4. Spouse-inappropriate gifts 3. Clothing 2. Age-inappropriate toys 1. Something you just plain didn’t want -- Source: listverse.com On the teachers’ dispute: This whole thing is getting out of control, this whole back-and-forth bs between the teachers & the gov’t isn’t solving ANYTHING, it’s only hurting the kids...they’re the ones who are suffering & it’s them I feel sorry for esp. students in Gr.12. This is their final year of high school, their last chance to get those scholarships, to enjoy after-school activities and trips with their friends (many of whom they probably won’t see after hs is done), it’s their chance to finally, finally experience Prom after 4 yrs. of waiting and now it’s all gone, that sports scholarship some were looking for & perhaps NEEDED they can’t get now, those trips- cancelled, Prom - one of the most anticipated parts of hs, something that MUST be experienced by every Gr. 12 student ...well they’re saying now that all the Proms in the province will most likely be cancelled??!!!! How can the teachers & Gov’t do this and sleep ok @ night?? I’d really like to know cause if it was me, I wouldn’t be sleeping knowing the stress & problems I’m causing the students...I’m willing to bet if you were to take a look @ attendance records throughout the province you’d see a HUGE drop in students showing up to school cause for some of them what’s the point now?? -- Kelly Thompson Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 3 7 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Staff photographer Ryan Pfeiffer picked out his best images that appeared in the pages of Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division publications in 2012. To see more photos from this event visit Photozone WEB durhamregion.com (LEFT) AUGUST 24 OSHAWA -- Betty Taylor treated her dogs, from left, Chico, Angel, and Violet, to an ice cream treat on the back of her 1965 Mustang in downtown Oshawa during the kickoff party for the 19th Annual Autofest. The event runs Aug. 24 to 26. MAY 10 OSHAWA -- Michael Roche was honoured with the Resident Accessibility Recognition Award for his work on accessibility issues in Oshawa. Mr. Roche received the award from the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee at city hall. (RIGHT) NOVEMBER 13 WHITBY -- There were no injuries after a van caught fire on Henry Street near Burns Street. Firefighters were able to extin- guish the blaze shortly after arriving on scene. (TOP) NOVEMBER 21 OSHAWA -- A man walked through a foggy Lakeview Park. JUNE 1, 2012 (ABOVE) AJAX -- Todd Nakasuji won the Elite 89, an award that recognizes the true essence of the NCAA student- athlete. 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TO QUALIFY MUST HAVE SOME SAVINGS, NO COLLECTIONS. POWER - $294,900 * fabulous treed fully fenced pie shape lot * stunning get-away prof finish bsmt * 3 BR – 3 bath, main flr FR & laundry POWER - $449,500 * 50 x 177 lot backs to ravine/greenspace * breathtaking designer front foyer * nothing to do but move in & enjoy POWER - $229,000 * less than 6 years old, shows like new * 3 family sized spacious bedrooms * make this home for less than rent POWER - $499,900 * over 3000 sq ft of home perfection * 58 x 196 foot Muskoka like backyd * make the new year special Happy New Year www.jacquelynntanner.com •jtanner@rogers.com JACQUELYNN TA NNER Sales Representative INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED sutton-groupheritage realty inc.brokerage (905)436-0990 (905)619-9500 $369 , 0 0 0 Detached above ground 3 bdrm. link. Updated kit., newer Berber Broadloom. Mbr. Semi-enste., Bsmt. fin.rec room. Repl.Vinyl wind.,roof, 2012 Hi Eff. Furn. Custom deck overlooks fenced I/G pool. Extra deep lot –154.44 ft. w long drive. Desirable N.W. Whitby family community. MLS# E2525879 WHITBYGEM! The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting women’s shelters and ending violence against women and children. Through agent commission donations and the fundraising activities of the Royal LePage network, we have raised over $14 million since 1998 to help provide a safe haven and new beginnings to more than 30,000 women and children each year. To break the cycle of violence, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation also supports violence prevention and education programs. All funds raised by Royal LePage offices remain in their local community and because Royal LePage covers the Shelter Foundation’s administrative costs, one hundred percent of all money and effort goes toward this important cause. The Shelter Foundation is a large part of the Royal LePage culture and with Agent contributions throughout this year we were honoured to present a cheque for $12,450 to our shelter of choice, Julliette’s Place. Through our annual events and ongoing contributions, Royal LePage Connect has raised $30,000 in 2012 towards making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and children fleeing family violence. For further information please call: 905-427-6522 or visit www.royallepage.ca/shelter (from left to right) Vicki Camara, Rita Daguio, Carol Rooney, Zsuzanna Porter, Brenda Reber of Julliette’s Place Homeward Family Shelter, Joanne Cross, Barb Storey, Kira Cope, Naomi Richmond visit www.royallepage.ca/shelter du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 20 $193,900 FA NTASTIC LO CATION! 1240 Sq. Ft!Prestige Adult lifestyle. 24/7 patrolled security.We ll managed with excellent facilities and convenient for all amenities. Absolutely incredible value!!18 MAGNIFICENT DREAM HOME • Exquisite Custom Built Stone/ Stucco Residence In Pickering • Approx.12,000SqFt Of Living Space • Phenomenal Architectural FinishesThroughoutThe Entire Home • Stunning Gourmet Kitchen, Incredible Fully Covered Rotunda, Gym & so much more • Situated In a Private Enclave Of Grand Custom Estate Homes •Yo u Must SeeThis Remarkable Mansion To AppreciateWhat It Has To Offer $3,450,000 17 $409,900 COUNTRY LIVING INTHE CITY!! •HUGE 75 x 200 Ft Private Lot In The Heart Of Ajax!!•Beautiful Upgraded Bungalow Situated In A Quiet Neighbourhood •3 Bedrooms,2 Baths. Double Car Garage. •Finished Basement. Close to all amenities, transit &Schools •Call today to view this fabulous home! 16 Tr illium gated community close to Pickering town Centre Nine foot ceilings with patio off living room hardwood and just installed new carpet. Call for your private viewing today. $225,350 ONE OF ONTARIO’S TOPCONDOS 19 $539,900 PRIME PICKERINGVILLAGE LOCATION •Fantastic For An Office/Business Right In The Heart Of To wn • Huge LotWith Lots Of Parking Av ailable • Space For Multiple Offices • Great Opportunity ! Call To day 13 LOVELY “TRADITIONAL” FREEHOLD TOWNHOME Desired location -Salem & 401.6 years new! 3+1 bdrm 2 storey town features: 3 baths, finished bsmt, huge master w/sep shower and soaker tub. Hardwood & ceramics on main and brand new broadloom on upper, 5 appliances incld! Access yard from garage! south facing 103 ft lot graced with gorgeous summer perennial beds. A first time buyers delight! $319,500 14 Luxury Living at its finest. In the heart of Downtown To ronto. Steps to Rogers Centre, Harbourfront,Fashion, Financial,Theatre and Entertainment Districts. Walk to GO and TTC. This one bedroom beauty has city view and lake view from 32 sq. foot balcony.Amenities will include, lap pool, lounges, extensive gym, billiards, table tennis, pet spa, yoga, manicure/pedicures, squashcourts and more.Te nant will stay or vacate.Perfect for Investor or First Time Homebuyer. $299,900 ULTRA CHIC, ULTRA SEXY!! 15 ELEGANT & SOPHISTICATED LO FT IN YO RKVILLENEIGHBOURHOOD! Thisgorgeous2storeyloftoffers2bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Huge master bedroom with spa like 5 pce ensuite on second level. Open concept kitchen w/granite. All appliances and furniture are included. Great price for Yo rkville are rate! $839,000 1 If you are a historian, car enthusiast, horseman or gentleman farmer, then this property is for you! This sensational centurion home with modern updates and addition sits on 14+ acres with fence paddocks and pastures. An 8 stall barn with hayloft for the horseman and a 4 car heated mega garage with second floor studio for the car buff.Let your dreams begin! WA LK TO THE GANARASKA FOREST! $859,900 2 $338,000 LAND! MORE LAND! Sensational raised bungalow on ½ acre. Ve ry open and bright home with dining room overlooking living room. Finished top to bottom! Ensuite! 5 appliances,oversized double garage with house access! Central air! Ceramics! Berber carpet! Etc! Etc!4 $319,900 CHATEAUX BY THE PA RK • Beautiful townhome at Brock/Kingston Rd. • 3 bedrooms/3 bathroom 2-storey open concept •Recently replaced furnace/hot water/AC • Large master with 4 pce ensuite • 2 underground parking with direct access to unit • Luxurious condo living close to the city3 UNIQUE RESORT LIVING $678,800 Jaw Dropping Open Concept Brick and Stone 2500 sq ft Bungaloft with Ultra Luxe Finishes/Located in Riverside Village Overlooking Duffins Creek on Premium Ravine like lot, LEEDS & Energy Star features, Mn flr Master Retreat,AYA Dream Kitchen w/island, Granite countertops along w/Designer appliances,Soaring 2 Storey Great Rm with Stone Fireplace, Bathrooms w/Marble Countertops, Hardwood Floors,Oak Staircases,Wrought Iron and pickets...call now to view this gem. 12 $479,900 LAKEVIEW • Amazing lake view.South Ajax lakeside community • 4 bdrms, 3 baths, corner home with a view of the lake • Glass balcony,hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2nd floor laundry • A truly family home11 $879,000 ONE OFA KIND! • Impressive Agincourt showpiece! •Rarely available bungalow in prestigious community • 75 x 194 feet premium lot with heated salt water pool, pond & lots of privacy • 3 + 1 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 laundry and separate entrance • Double detached garage • Granite counters, hardwood floors –A must see!9 PRESTIGIOUS MAXWELLVILLAGE Beautiful bungalow built by “Kuzenko Homes”, large open concept great room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace, hardwood floors, pot lights, stainless steel appliances, fully finished lower level, professionally landscaped front and rear with private yard. $429,900 10 $424,950 NEW LISTING! COURT LO CATION! Rare Find!! 4 bedroom home on a quiet court location in Pickering We stshore area. Close to schools.Wa lk to lake. Master bdrm w/ ensuite bathroom, finished bsmt with office area and rec room. Call for more info. 8 • Hardwood Floors • Open Concept • 4 Bedrooms • Finished Rec Room • Backs to Greenspace • 2 Tier Deck $529,900 JUST LISTED! 7 *This very nice 3 bedroom, 3 bath home shows wellandhasalargeeat-inkitchenwith walkoutto deck. Fireplace in living room, master bedroom has 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Finished Basement *Great street –close to schools, shopping, rec centre and more! $319,500 GET STARTED HERE! Nort h A j a x 5 Custom 8 room bungalow situated on spectacular 10 0’ x 602’ treed grounds with river meandering through back portion of lot. 3 fireplaces, finished basement with games room inground pool and hot tub too! A must see! $639,900 PA RADISE IS HERE! 6 $750,000 IMAGINE! The 3100 sq.ft, 4 bedroom model home with finished basement, now add the pool table, bar, hoist in garage, put thousands of dollars in finishes with hardwood floors, totally renovated kitchen. It’s Available! It’s here! www.remax-first.comPICKERING905-831-3300 AJAX 905-686-3330 To see all our listings.. FIRST REALTY LT D. 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Granite Counter Tops & Marble In Washroom, Largest House On St., Premium Lot, 9’ Feet Ceiling, Very Quiet Street. 4 Bedrooms, Coscorp Built Home 19 $599,000 Country In The City! 3 Bedrms W/Hardwood Flrs On The Main Flr. Walkout To 18X14 Wooden Deck.2 Wood Burning Stone Fire Places In Living & 24Ft Recreation Rm. The 17Ft Workshop W/Ent. To The Garage.A must see! Prime West Rouge Raised BungalowOn A Deep Fenced Yard $475,000 17 This lovely 4Bdrm semi is a must see! Eat in kitchen, Sep family & Dining rm. New flrs. throughout. Painted,fixtures all done in September 2012, Master ensuite w/soaker tub. Walk out to deck and professionally landscaped fenced yard. North West Ajax $355,000 11 4Bdrm, 2 Storey detached W/completed professionally finished Bsmt.,W/Bdrm & Bathroom.Main floor laundry, fireplace, French doors, master ensuite & lots of storage space. Close to public school, park, go transit & shopping. ‘The Falling Brook’ John Boddy Model $459,900 15 Found In This Exquisitely Crafted ‘Kylemore’ Raised Bungalow. Stunning Open Concept Design Enhanced By Rich Hardwood Flrs, Centre Kitchen Island, Double-Sided Gas Fireplace, Formal Dining Rm W/Wet Bar Servery -The Perfect Combination Of Layout & Amenities For Entertaining. Exclusively listed $435,000 14 Separate Living Rm, Formal Dining Rm, Both W/Gleaming Hardwood Flooring. Sunny Family Rm Complete W/Gas FP For Cozy Evenings.Bright Eat In Kitchen CompleteW/Walkout ToBackYard.4GenerouslySizedBdrms. Ideal For A Growing Family! Fabulous Family Home Located InNorth Whitby! $376,900 12 Family Size Kitchen With Ceramic Backsplash, W/O To Yard. Hardwood Floors! Open Concept Great/ Family Room With Fireplace. Main Floor Laundry Room With Garage Door Access, a must see!! Desirable North Whitby Location! $429,900 13 Pickering 905-683-1790 • Ajax 905-427-6522 • Whitby 905-668-6566 A Canadian best sellersince 1913 Situated At Yonge & Sheppard! 886 Sq Ft! 2 Bedrooms & 2 Full Bathrooms! Split Bedroom Layout! Very Bright & Spacious! South West Views! Open Concept! Freshly Painted! Newly Installed Crown Moulding In Living Room. Luxury Menkes Spectrum Condo! $339,900 10 Beautiful One Bdrm Features Open Concept Floor Plan W/A Modern Kitchen, Granite Countertops, 6 Stainless SteelAppliances,LaminateFloors,FloorToCeilingWindow Focusing On Quiet Northwest View. Live At Tridel’s Boutique Building $329,000 8 WallToWallWindows In Family & Living Room, Partial Lake Views To Enjoy In Spacious 1920Sq.Ft. Unit. Bright And Beautiful W/Excellent Floor Plan Includes Lots Of Storage. Huge Master, Sunny Solarium and Gorgeous Kit. *This Is It!* Absolutely Stunning 2 Bedrm Suite InLuxury Condo Community $329,000 9 3 Bedroom w/Partially finished Basement,Refinished hardwood floors (July 2012), New wiring (July 2012), Extra deep fenced yard.Detached garage. Backing onto Park $299,900 7 Walking Distance To Lake,Yacht Club, Shopping, Go Station W/Easy Access To 401. Bright, Clean Freehold Townhouse Freshly Painted Throughout. New Laminate Flooring In Living/Dining & 3 Bdrms. Great Home In Mature Area Overlooking A Park. Located In Popular ‘Port Whitby’ $274,000 6 Legal 2 BdrmApartment On Lower Level (W/Sep.Entrance & SoundProofing ) + An Oversized 3 Car Garage. Located On A Premium Lot (50’X 185’) In The Prestigious South Rosebank Area.Over 4000 Sq.Ft.Above Grade Finished Space.3Bdrms Including 2 Master Bdrms, Both W/Ensuites & Walk-In Closets. Awesome & Unique Custom Raised Bungalow $949,900 24 In High Demand Upscale Neighbourhood & Quiet Cul-De-Sac* Well Kept 4 Bedroom Home With Inground Pool And Finished Basement! Walking Distance To Agincourt Mall, Ttc, Golf, Schools & Parks. Absolutely Amazing Family Home $700,000 22 Custom Executive Hm Approx 3500Sq.Ft! Inground Pool & Entertainer’s Backyard Oasis! Grand Foyer W/Travertine Floors! Crown Mouldings! 4+1 Bdms, 4 Bathrooms! Large Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Formal Dining Rm & Living Rm. Elevator! Wheelchair Accessible! $899,900 23 Coughlin Built 4 Bdrm Home On Quiet Court! Reno’d Kitchen W/Quartz Counters & High End Ceramic Flrs, Reno’d Baths & Ensuite Baths W/Jacuzzi Tub & Walk- In Shower, 2 Gas FP, Hardwood & Crown Moulding Thruout Main Flr. Large Pie Shaped Lot W/Inground Pool! $649,900 21 With 30 Acres, Pond & Bridge featured in the Canadian series of Ann of GreenGables,Eat-InKitchenLunchRoom,6,0235Sq.Ft.DetachedBrick/ Concrete Building, Multiple Offices, Board Room, Zoning: Institutional And Open Space Environmental. And so much more.A must see!!! Whitchurch-Stouffville, Building 25 $1,650.000 Tastefully Furnished And Decorated, All Equipped And Inclusive. Ready For Immediate Occupancy, Super Location,All ServicesAndAmenities Nearby Incl.GoTrain. Possible To Rent Unfurnished. Fabulous Fully FurnishedLower Level Unit $1,050 2 Very Spacious Home With Large Principal Rooms. This Executive Home Offers A Lot Of Space In It’s 3000 Sq. Ft. Upper Level, Plus Finished Open Concept Basement. Popular Fallingbrook Area,School Is Walking Distance. $2,275 3 2 Bedrooms W/One Walk-in Closet, Eat-In Kitchen, Faces East, Balcony Walkout, TTC Shelter Outside Near Building, Malls, Dvp And Eglinton Near By, Parquet Flooring, Lovely View Of The Ravine, Immediate Occupancy. Excellent Location $165,000 5 Southern View $114,000 4 Rental Rate Includes All Utilities, Realty Taxes, Maintenance& Outside Building Insurance. Lots Of Parking. Unit Size IsGross Sq. Ft And Includes Unit’s Proportionate Share OfCommon Areas 3 Units available W/Direct ExposureTo Bayly St. 1 $16.00 PerSq. Ft. 1 Bed + Den, Close To All Amenities, Go Shopping, Huge Open Balcony. Large Utility/Storage Room. Don’t Miss This One. Why Rent When You Could Own!! Ground Floor With Walk-Out To Open Balcony!! Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 3 11 AP 54,400 printed copies and on-line at durhamregion.com A Durham Region Media Group Publication January 2, 2013 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 905.683.5000 •www.remax-qualityone.com The agents and staff at Re/Max Quality One Ltd. wish you All the best in 2013 JOHNWILLIAMS** BRIANKONDO* BRENTLEVY* DIANNEOXLEY* JOANROGERS* SHARONRIDGE* HANSWOITZIK* RHONDAANDERSON* JUDYDENBY* BARBARAEDWARDS* STEVEFEARON* JIMKELLY* ROGERANDERSON*** DEBORAHARMSTRONG* MARGARETBEATTY* JAMESCARR* PAULASANTOS* QUALITYONE Ltd. BrokerageEach Office Independently Owned & Operated What’s New in Yo ur Neighbourhood…Call Us At 905-683-5000 or view our homes online at www.FindYourHomeNow.ca 2 $449,900 4 bedroom family home -walkout basement.Rec room,games room,wet bar, hot tub... Great for entertaining. Main flr family rm.Master bath with granite counters, oversized shower with slate walls. SUPER UPGRADED HOME 7 $185,000 1,632 Sq. Ft. 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SPECTACULAR RAVINE SETTING www.jimkelly.ca JIMKELLY$189,000 2 bed plus den, 2 bath condo withparking is ready to call home. Located inAjax near the lake with spectacular view.Includes appliances, awesome amenitiesthat include a car wash, tennis and pool. Call Paula Santos paula_santos@rogers.com PAULASANTOS READY TO CALL HOME Let your basement tenants help you with your mortgage - House being sold as is. Needs work. $529,900sfearon@trebnet.com STEVEFEARON MARKHAM LOCATION $495,000 READY AND WAITING JACQUELINETAIJacqueline.tai@remax.net •www.j-tai.com Charming 3 Bedroom bungalow on 75’ lot in the heart of West Hill!Recently renovated with new floors,kitchen and 2 new baths. New poured concrete patio at rear. Gorgeous backyard.Come see!! mabeatty@trebnet.com MARGARETBEATTY PREMIUM CORNER LOT $498,988 More than 2800 sq ft of modern living. Marble entrance, oak staircase. 4 Bedrooms.Custom gas fireplace. California shutters on main floor.Builder- finished basement. $498,988 rhanderson@trebnet.com RHONDAANDERSON $339,900 Stunning End Unit To wnhome -3 bedrooms/3 baths, walk- out to hot tub and ravine lot. No neighbours behind! GREAT PICKERING LOCATION bedwards@trebnet.com BARBARAEDWARDS 163’ OF LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINE $689,000 This custom built one of a kind property has wonderful panoramic sunrise, sunset Lake views.Completely upgraded through-out. Asking $689,000.Call me today. $359,900 JOANROGERS DETACHED “HERMITAGE AREA” Detached all brick home w/ double car garage located within walking distant to school, public transit this 3 bedroom,3 bathroom home has much to offer,Hardwood flooring thu-out main level , main floor laundry room with garageaccess, master bedroom has his and hers closets with 4 pc. ensuite,basement is completely finished with office,bedroom and re.rm.Updates incl.New windows, new furnaceand central air.A pleasure to show!jrogers@trebnet.com •www.joanrogers.com 5 $999,900 4500 Sq Ft home - 6 baths, 5 bedrooms. Main flr library with double sided gas fireplace. 2 family rooms. Huge oversized lot - mature trees, privacy. EXECUTIVE HOME Only 5 1.5 acre estate lots remain for you to build your dream home in enclave of truly outstanding architecture.Award winning builder. BUILD YO URDREAM HOME! 4 NEW PRICE $570,000 Spacious,bright, immaculate! Main floor Family Room with gas fireplace.Second floor laundry. 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LIVE IN THE COUNTRY 3 $449,000 SPECTACULAR 7000 SF CUSTOM DESIGNED EXECUTIVE ESTATE MANSION $2,450,000 1.5 acres overlooking Fountain & Fish Stocked PondStunning Architecture and Interior Designed AwardWinning finishes including Professional Wine Cellar,completely Finished Lower Walkout Level with 2 EnsuiteBedrooms, Exercise Room, Home Theatre Room,Soaring Vaulted Ceilings, Superb Master with “DreamSpa” Bathroom & Dressing Room, Multiple Fireplaces,Spectacular Landscaping, Covered Rotunda with 2Sided Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen/TV EntertainmentExtensive QualityUpgrades thru’out.6 JUDYDENBY*$189,499jdenby@trebnet.com HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY S! 3 bed, 2 bath condo with parking is ready to call home. 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Heartbreaking court cases, important commu- nity developments, labour strife and politics: all the top stories of 2012 from across Durham Region have been woven into a digital document that can be viewed on e-readers, smart phones and com- puters. Just go to durhamregion.com and look for the e-books link at the top of the page, under our ban- ner. Durham’s best news photographers will be show- casing their work in digital format as well with release of 2012 Durham Year in Pictures -- another e-book for our readers to download. That e-book is now available for download. Durham’s top stories from 2012 woven into new e-book>Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 3 14 AP SportsSports Brad Kelly- Sports Editor • bkelly@durhamregion.com College Bound Program helping kids reach the next level AJAX -- Ajax FC has enjoyed some major success within its College Bound Pro- gram, which is offered to both male and female players in the high school grades. Specific to the girls’ program, since 2006, Ajax FC has assisted 45 female players to scholarships in the United States and another large group of players to universities in Ontario. This success does not happen with strictly college showcase attendance. The Ajax FC College Bound Program consists of many components to ensure the players and parents are well educat- ed on the process and are following the required steps to succeed. The program includes a college bound seminar, individual player meetings, SAT preparation course, NCAA Core Course GPA calculation, course selection guid- ance, possible tutoring, E-College Coun- sellor, college coaches at club train- ing sessions, hosted college showcase events, a large trusted college coach net- work as well as college showcase events selected with a purpose. The first college showcase event for the females was the CASL Girls College Showcase in Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is one of the most presti- gious college showcases in the United States and over the years Ajax FC has developed a positive relationship with the host club CASL. It was attended by four Ajax FC teams, the U15, U16, U17 and U18. Ajax FC began the journey to North Carolina with a campus tour and friend- ly played at Robert Morris University, allowing the players to showcase their talent in front of the RMU coaching staff and to also make personal comparisons of the college campus to others they have visited or will visit in the future. It was the first showcase for the U15’s. “Our 98 Girls Red performed well in their first college showcase event, learn- ing different aspects of the game and the environment that will only improve them as they proceed into future show- cases,” said Ajax FC girls’ coaching direc- tor Rich Hirst. “They had an opportuni- ty to watch our 95 Girls Red and witness the number of college coaches that are attracted to our club’s program.” The U16 (97 Girls Red) and U17 (96 Girls Red) generated a great deal of inter- est in the players on these teams. Both team’s games were heavily attended by US college coaches and since returning home the coaches have been diligently fielding phone calls and e-mails about the players on these two teams. Following the event Hirst said: “Our 1996 Girls Red already has two players committed to US schools and both the 97 and 96 girls will have a large group of players commit. “Both groups are very mature in the showcase environment and under- stand the difference between the game at home and what it will take in college. The communication regarding these girls has been extremely positive and I look forward to watching them excel into the college game.” The 1995 Girls Red is the lead show- case team at Ajax FC. “This is an exciting team. At each event we have attended with the 95 girls, the college coach attention has been impressive. Coach Bob Langford and I are always busy during and following each showcase, as we answer questions regarding the talented players on this squad,” Hirst said. Five members of that team have already made commitments to U.S. schools. Following this tour, the club held its own Showcase event at the Civic Field- house in Oshawa. Throughout the event Hirst attended as many Ajax FC games as possible, communicating with attending college coaches regarding the recruit- ment of the club’s athletes. “It is a great feeling to be a small part of the life pathway for these tremendous ladies,” Hirst added. Led by Hirst and club head coach Tom Croft, the Ajax FC Showcase teams will take part in five more events in 2013, based on the graduation year require- ments and the college coach network which belongs to the club. >A real showcase for Ajax SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Ajax FC Red 96 player Alexsondra Moar battled over the ball during the match against North Mississauga, in the Girls’ College Showcase held at the Civic Fieldhouse. Sports Briefs Pickering Panthers suffer third loss in a row, falling 5-2 to Aurora PICKERING -- The Pickering Panthers didn’t close out the 2012 portion of their schedule on the best of notes. The Ontario Junior Hockey League club is on a three-game losing streak, including a 5-3 set- back to Aurora on home ice Sunday night. The Panthers actually led early, up 2-1 after the first period on goals by Tanner Bull and Bro- die Tutton, and held that one goal lead through two periods, ahead 3-2 compliments of an Andrew McCann goal. But Aurora charged back in the third period with three unanswered, the game winner coming with 3:59 left in the third period. An empty net goal with 1:12 remaining gave them the final two-goal cushion. Conor Barrie was busy in the Panthers net, facing 38 shots, while his teammates fired 28 the other way. The loss leaves the Panthers with an 11-21-4 record, as they sit 10th in the North East Confer- ence, 10 points back of the eighth and final playoff spot with 19 games to go in the season. They get back at it on Friday when they host Stouffville at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Depleted Oshawa Generals run out of gas OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals simply ran out of gas to close out the 2012 portion of their sched- ule on Sunday night. With just 14 skaters to start the game and only 12 by the end, the Generals fell in a 4-2 decision to the Owen Sound Attack before 5,109 fans at the General Motors Centre. Despite the patchwork roster that coach DJ Smith had to work with, for the first two periods and half of the third, his team was the better of the two, owning a 2-1 lead following Scott Laughton’s power-play goal early in the final frame. However, Owen Sound tied things up with just over six minutes to go and added two more, all in a span of just under four minutes, to complete the rally and snap Oshawa’s four-game winning streak. Bradley Latour had Oshawa’s other goal, a first period marker to tie the game at 1-1. Daniel Altshuller made 31 stops in the loss as Oshawa fell to 21-13-1-2. The Generals were without Boone Jenner, Tyler Biggs, Sebastian Uvira (at the world junior hockey championships) and Michael Dal Colle (at the world under-17 hockey challenge), while Matt Petgrave, Lucas Lessio, Adam Lloyd, Chris Carl- isle, Tyler Hore and Hunter Smith were also out of the lineup due to various injuries. To make matters worse, forward John Urbanic was assessed a five-minute major for head-check- ing and a game misconduct and could be in line to face some supplementary discipline. The Generals came out of an 11-day holiday break with a 4-3 road win over the Mississauga Steelheads Friday. The Generals were back in action New Year’s Day against the Guelph Storm, after our print deadline. 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 • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 3 15 AP du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ajax Knights AE team wins tournament in Cambridge AJAX -- The CIBC, Scotiabank Ajax Knights bantam AE hockey team was victorious at the Cambridge Hawks Festival of Friendship Tour- nament. IT finally secured a tournament victory after having come up short in the finals during each of their previous two tournaments. In Cambridge, the Knights opened the tournament with a 5-0 victory over the Brampton Rockets. Michael Mouawad was solid in net to post the shutout, while Josh Hall scored a hat trick with his goals being assisted by Nicholas Iervas- si and Josh Morrell. Sean O’Brien and Zach Fleming rounded out the scoring. Assists came from Tristan Mooy, Patrick Cowley, James Reid and O’Brien. The second game was played against a tough Hamilton Cyclone squad and Ajax emerged victorious 2-1. Josh Morrell scored both goals with assists to Matthew Carpe, Mooy and John Mallare. Ajax tied its last game in the round robin against the Woodstock Navy Vets 2-2. Scoring for Ajax were James Reid and Matthew Carpe. Assists went to Mooy, Scott Ryman, Rielly Flynn and Derek Livesey. Ajax finished first in the division and went on to play the second- place finishers, the Kitchener Rang- ers. Kitchener opened the scoring early in the second period before Rielly Flynn tied the game early in the third with assists going to Livesey and Carpe. Livesey then scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in the game, set up by Carpe and Flynn, for the 2-1 final. The win moved the Knights into the final against Hamilton. Reid opened the scoring early in the first period with a blast from the blueline assisted by Brad Zah- arias and Ryman. Later in the first Livesey scored the second goal assisted by Jake Cleary and Ajax cruised the rest of the way for the victory behind the strong play of goalie Matt Ferreira. Team members are Matthew Carpe, Jake Cleary, Patrick Cowley, Matthew Ferreira, Zachary Flem- ing, Rielly Flynn, Joshua Hall, Nich- olas Iervassi, Derek Livesey, John Mallare, Joshua Morrell, Tristan Mooy, Michael Mouawad, Sean O’Brien, James Reid, Scott Ryman, and Bradley Zaharias. Ajax coach- es are Michael O’Brien, Scott Hall, Bill Morrell, with trainers Shaheen Mouwad and Michael Mooy and team manager Andrea Reid. Submittted photo CAMBRIDGE -- The Ajax Knights AE bantam hockey team won a tournament in Cambridge recently. Third time is a charm>Pickering Swim Club members Dash for Cash GUELPH -- Sixteen athletes from the Pickering Swim Club partic- ipated in the Team Aquatic Sup- plies Dash for Cash swim meet. The Guelph Marlins Aquatic Club embraced teams from all over Ontario, including Oakville Aquatic Club, Blenheim Blast Swim Team, Kingston Blue Mar- lins, Milton Marlins, Middlesex Swim Team, Collingwood Clip- pers Swim Team and Breakers Swim Team. Warren Mayer achieved first- place finishes in eight of his 10 individual events in the male 13-14 category. He broke club records in four of his winning events including 50 free (25.13), 50 breast (31.87), 100 breast (1:06.12) and 50 fly (27.47). Mayer added to his winning streak in the 100 fly (1:00.76), 100 free (54.09), 100 back (1:04.48) and 800 free (9:04.95). Sixteen-year-old Emily Mayer broke a club record in the 100 back (1:05.14) and defeated all her competitors in the 50 back (31.25) and 100 breast cash event (1:13.73). Amy Smith swam to the top of the leaderboard in three of her eight events in the female 13-14 category. Her successful events included 200 breast (2:47.89), 100 breast (1:15.97), and 50 breast (36.73). 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West of Utica To Include: 5 pc mahogany bedroom suite, child's bedroom suite, table and leather chairs, pine cupboard, coffee and end tables, leather chesterfield (brown & 3 months old), 7250 Az- tec generator, Rigid nail gun, Hitachi air nailer, shop vac, new ladders, panel box, work light, vapour barrier, Greenline tool chest, hand tools, fittings, cords, cleaners, plus many other items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 Saturday Jan. 5 - 10am ANTIQUE COLLECTORS AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER- LINDSAY selling several collections, interesting antiques, pine country furniture, excellent collection of advertising, interesting porcelain and tin signs, memorabilia, old tin toys, Buddy L, etc., military items, collectables, antique coffee grinders, industrial items, salesman's samples, railway items, old store displays and dispensers, lge qty of vintage ice cream scoops (some very rare), sporting items, glass & china, 40 Royal Doulton Figurines, tools, Emmert pattern makers vice, rare Ebony restored plow plane, partial early list, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view photos/full list/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com MARTELL, Roy Sr. - W. Bro, A.F & A.M, Occident Lodge #346, and a 43 year member of the United Association Local 46, Passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2012 in his 68th year. Loving husband to Carol for 47 years. Devoted father to Roy Jr., David, Michael Kevin their spouses and Poncho. Proud Grandpa to 10 grandchildren. Beloved son of Wilfred and the late Sadie Martell. Brother to sisters Vivian and Marilyn. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905 428-8488 on Tuesday January 1st, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. and on Wednesday January 2nd from 9 a.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca CARLYON, Peter Conway - Passed away at his home on Saturday December 29, 2012. Peter Carlyon beloved husband of Debbie Walker. Dear father of Shaun Carlyon (Kim), Kristen Carlyon (Steve Balkissoon) and Tina Carlyon. Also survived by grandchildren Drew and Luke Carlyon and Carter Davis. Brother of Ben Carlyon (Judy), Vivienne Bennett and Jane (Mike Aprile). Friends will be received at the ALLISON FUNERAL HOME, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope, Wednesday January 2, 2013 from 7-9 pm. Funeral Service Thursday 11 am. Interment, Port Hope Union Cemetery.www.allisonfuneralhome.com PATY, Ray - On December 26th, 2012 Ray loving and devoted husband of Gloria. Beloved father of Jean (Jennifer), Edmund (Audrey), Ray Jr. (Judy) and Kirk (Leanne). Cherished Grandpa of 12. Friends will be received at ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave. Ajax (905-428-9090) on Saturday December 29th, 2012 from 1-3 and 6-9 pm, and Sunday December 30th, 2012 from 3-5 pm. Mass will be held on Monday December 31st, 2012 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church (903 Giffard Street, Whitby) at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. 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Regular inspections are especially impor t a n t i n o u r s e v e r e Canadian climate. It’s important to spot any trouble before it becomes dangerous and more costly. Have y o u r a n t i f r e e z e / coolant tested before the cold weather to in s u r e f a s t w a r m - up and proper engine protection. Your tires s h o u l d a l s o b e inspected, check for cracks, tread depth and proper inﬂ ation. Repairing ABS issues can also make the d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n accident avoidance and a fender bender. What shouldIdoto Auto Service MIKE McGRAW i p p 30 Charles St., Newmarket 905-898-0514 Why should I have my heating equipment maintained every year? Ontario’s fuel safety regulatory body (Technical St a n d a r d s a n d S a f e t y A u t h o r i t y ) a s w e l l a s e q u i p m e n t manufacturers strongly recommend that a l l f o s s i l f u e l e q u i p m e n t b e m a i n t a i n e d a n n u a l l y . 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