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Ajax Durham Centre 905 683-1212 Whitby Whitby Mall 905 725-1212 Pickering Pickering Town Centre 905 837-1212 Available at the following Bell stores: High school classes cut in Durham public board after enrolment drops Durham District School Board sees 522 fewer students this year Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- After more than 500 students didn’t show up for class this year in Dur- ham’s public high schools, courses have been cancelled and teachers have been cut. Superintendent Mark Joel said 522 fewer students enrolled in high school in 2013- 2014 than was expected. As a result, and to be fiscally responsible, he said 29 occa- sional teachers’ contracts will end after first semester, and 16 permanent teachers will be deemed surplus and are being shifted to other schools, he said. “Staffing makes up 86 per cent of the board budget so it’s very important that it’s accurate and very, very tight,” he said. Thirteen of the occasional teachers have been called back already. Mr. Joel said these changes will save the board about $2.5 million. Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 13 (Durham) president Dave Barrowclough said the provincial funding formula is the big reason for these cuts. When enrolment is down, the board receives less money from the Province. “It’s all based per pupil rather than need,” he said. A number of courses -- mostly low- enrolled electives and non-instructional courses -- have been cut for second semes- ter. “It’s an unfortunate situation and one we’ve been working to try to minimize the impact on students,” said Mr. Joel. “We’ve made as many cuts as we can in a non- classroom situation.” But students are still scrambling to find alternate classes. For students in the Port Perry High School yearbook program, which runs over two semesters, the news was hard to take. The yearbook students must now wrap up their product by the end of January, provide a refund to students, sponsors and the pro- duction company or find a teacher willing to take on the yearbook as an extracurricu- lar activity, explained Madison Nodelman- Williams, co-editor of the yearbook. “If it’s something we have to finish in four weeks, it’s not something we’re going to be proud of,” she said. The Build a House program, which has students from across the board actual- ly building a house for credit, will also be cancelled next semester. “It’s a great program, but it’s expensive to run,” said Mr. Barrowclough. “How many credits do you get out of it at the end of the day? That’s how you have to look at it.” The low enrolment affects the entire board. According to Scugog Trustee Caro- lyn Morton, at Eastdale CVI in Oshawa, 18 classes will be lost for the second semester. Mr. Joel said the guidance depart- ments will work with students to choose courses. If parents have any questions, they should call the schools. Trustee Morton acknowledged that stu- dents who changed their minds and over- ly ambitious enrolment projections by the school board can “both” be blamed for this problem. “Maybe our projections were high,” said Trustee Morton. But enrolment has been dropping across Ontario, said Mr. Barrowclough. He added a lot of students are no lon- ger taking a ‘victory lap’ as they had in the past. In the Durham Catholic District School Board, enrolment is down by 128. But mainly due to retirements scheduled for the end of first semester, the board does not foresee any redundancy or layoff notic- es to permanent teachers, or a surplus situ- ation, said superintendent Michael Gray in an e-mail. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 6 AP e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ durhamregion.com Family and safety: Merry Christmas Giddy kiddies, grumpy grandpa and grateful guests -- Christmas is a time when joy and chaos collide to create wonderful holiday memories. But those memories can turn to night- mares if proper precautions aren't taken to ensure a safe, healthy and happy holiday. Before guests start ringing the doorbell this Christmas, take a few moments to consider some safety tips to help make this Christ- mas a happy one in the memory bank. Christmas can be a fire hazard waiting to happen with overloaded outlets, torn wrap- ping paper, scented candles, and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The Canada Safety Council has no short- age of safety tips at this time of year: • Keep trees away from a heat source such as a radiator, heating duct or sunny window, and even the television. Remove the tree within 10 to 14 days -- even the freshest tree is likely to be dried out by then. • Avoid using angel hair (glass wool) together with spray-on snowflakes because the combination is highly combustible. • Don't use metallic ornaments -- they could become a shock hazard if they make contact with defective wiring. When it comes to wrapping paper, those lucky enough to have a fireplace might be tempted to burn some of the extra mess instead of loading up the garbage with it, but the Canada Safety Council warns against such action. • Gift wrapping, boxes, cartons and other packaging burns too quickly and hot and should not be burned inside the fireplace. Homeowners should be just as careful with electricity as they are around an open flame. • Don't overload wall outlets, even for a short time. • Make sure all extension cords are CSA certified. And because kitchen cooking can be at its highest volume at Christmas, and grease and fat fires are the top cause of Canadian home fires, it's good to know what to do if something ignites. • Smother flames by covering the pan with a lid. • Turn off the heat. • Use baking soda (flour can be explosive) on shallow grease fires -- never use water. • Don't turn on the overhead fan as it could spread the fire. At the end of the day, Christmas is about joy and happiness. Keeping your loved ones safe is the great- est gift of all. The season of giving ... To the editor: Recently, a kind gentleman helped me out of a potentially dangerous situation. I was in the parking lot of No Frills in Whitby when a man told me my rear tire was almost flat. He told me I could not drive on it the way it was. He drove home and came back with an air pump and filled up my tire. I drove it directly to the dealership. I was advised all four rims were leaking. This gentleman took time out of his busy day to help a stranger and I am thankful for his kindness. Merry Christmas to a wonderful person. Rosemary Reff Whitby Y ou listening, Santa? To the editor: If I could sit on Santa’s lap and ask him for whatever I wanted, I would tell him that I’d like the world’s children to have the same access to clean water, nutrition, immuniza- tion and education that my children have. I’d also tell him that I would like my gov- ernment to consider giving more money to fund to these projects and that I’d gladly make sacrifices to ensure this equality. Alas, I am 42 and no longer welcome on Santa’s knee. Santa, are you listening? Christine Smith Hampton Don’t hibernate this winter This winter, resist your impulse to hiber- nate and get outdoors instead! Whether for a few hours on snowshoes or a few days in a heated canvas tent -- discover the natural wonders of winter. You won’t be disappoint- ed. Winter offers nature lovers the chance to experience nature in an unhurried and quiet way. Animals have their own ways of dealing with the harsh winter climate. Most birds head south, some travel to the far- thest reaches of South America, while oth- ers venture just a few hundred kilometres to find food and shelter. But a hardy 10 per cent of our birds remain in the same habitat year-round. Some of our mammals, including black bears, groundhogs and chipmunks, hiber- nate in dens and emerge only when tem- peratures begin to rise in early spring. All of our reptiles and amphibians disappear dur- ing the winter months. Frogs and salaman- ders overwinter at the bottom of ponds and lakes -- with some actually freezing solid. Snakes head for underground chambers called hibernacula that shelter them. While many of us humans like to remain in the comfort of our homes and let winter pass us by, we do not hibernate. If we did, we would miss a fascinating season for observing and revelling in nature -- from snowshoe hares clad in their winter white to tiny “snow fleas” (also known as springtails) -- hopping madly on patches of melting snow. Ontario Nature is a network of 150 nature-focused groups that coordinate win- ter outings such as owl prowls, snowshoe hikes and a Christmas Bird Count. 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A copy ofthe complete Development Charge By-law,includingthedetailedschedulesofcharges,are available for examination intheoffice ofthe City Clerk at the City of Pickering,Municipal Office,locatedonthe2nd floor,One TheEsplanadeduring regularoffice hours.A copy isalso available forinspectiononthe City’s website at www.pickering.ca/dc Dated at the City of Pickeringthis24th dayof December,2013. 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A lot of people don’t see that, but they kind of travel with me so they hand me things when I do the delivery. I can also be very fast. I have a few sidekicks but you know something, Santa doesn’t like to tell all his secrets... so I will keep it magical. Q. What makes the reindeer fly? A: Well, it’s been a long story. Rudolph is one of my favourites. There is hot and cold in the atmosphere. When the sleigh lifts off the ground, because the ground is so cold and the atmosphere is warm and you get in the middle, the cold air pushes you up and the hot air keeps you up. That’s how we get across the universe. Q: So there is science behind this? A: Definitely, but we can’t tell all of our sci- ence. Q. Can the magic of Christmas ever stop? A: Well the Grinch tried to do that, but it didn’t work. I could name a few other people who tried to stop it, but guess what? When kids are happy and the heart grows fonder, how can you stop that? How can anybody stop a good thing? It makes people happy. They smile at Christmas, it brings families together. Because sometimes we do things we really don’t like to do, but I think Christ- mas brings a lot of happiness back together. Q: Is it the kids, If they believe in you? A: Kids keep me going, because the chil- dren are really for me and I really appreciate that. So that’s what helps keep me going so I want to remit back. You know how they say, give back, that’s exactly how I feel. Q. Are Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus on your naughty or nice list? A: You know, when we think about things it depends... For the whole interview visit durhamre- gion.com and watch the video. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 11 AP 905-683-0407 Celebrating years in Ajax Spot the dot sale Old Ajax Plaza on Harwood Next to Home Hardware 50 25% off 40% off 50% off www.eldonlighting.ca 133 TA UNTO N R D . 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Follow us on Twitter @newsdurhamFollow us on Twitter @newsdurhamFollow us on Twitter @newsdurham College investigating Pickering dentist charged with voyeurism Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The provincial body that governs dentists has launched its own investigation into allega- tions that a Pickering practitioner concealed a camera in a wash- room at his clinic. A committee currently investi- gating allegations of voyeurism against Dr. Philip Willenburg has the power to recommend a hear- ing before a disciplinary tribunal, and could impose an interim sus- pension on the dentist, said Irwin Fefergrad, registrar of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. An immediate suspension could be imposed if it’s determined the public is at risk, Mr. Fefergrad said. “It is discretionary,” he said. “(The committee) has to believe the member may be likely to expose the patient to harm or inju- ry.” The college’s investigation is in its early stages, Mr. Fefergrad said. It was begun after Durham police announced charges against Dr. Willenburg this week. Police were called in Dec. 11 after staff at the Kingston Road clin- ic discovered an operating cam- era in a washroom. Investigators, who seized computers and video equipment, believe the camera was used to record activities in the washroom, police said. No footage of patients appeared to have been captured on the day police were called in. An investigation contin- ues. Dr. Willenburg, 53, of Toronto, is charged with voyeurism. He was released on his own recognizance. Mr. Fefergrad said Thursday the college will co-operate with police as the investigation continues. In the event the allegations lead to charges before a disciplinary tri- bunal penalties could include revocation or suspension of the accused dentist’s licence. Dr. Willenburg has no disciplin- ary history with the college, he said. 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Those times aren’t anywhere near as fre- quent these days. In fact, they rarely exist. He’s the first to admit that he hasn’t sin- gle-handedly turned the franchise around, spreading the credit to everyone involved in the organization who has made a con- tribution. But he has to accept the fact that he has spearheaded the operation, giving it the guidance and leadership it desperately lacked. A quick look at the standings of the Ontar- io Junior Hockey League confirms that the Panthers have finally turned the corner to respectability, and still continue to evolve as a franchise. “Running a team, managing a team, owning a team, it’s an unbelievable expe- rience and unbelievable amount of plea- sure,” says Tuchner of the experience since he purchased the hockey club in the spring of 2012. “When you get something at the beginning that’s in rough shape, it affords you the opportunity to make improve- ments. “We’re moving in a positive direction. I’m excited that it’s coming together.” When Tuchner purchased the team, he quickly went to work to install a solid set of core values in the franchise. At the time of his first interview with the News Advertiser in March of last year, he noted the Panthers were: “An organization in need of organi- zation.” The Panthers had lost their identi- ty. He made some superficial changes -- upgrading the dressing room topped the list -- and put Mike Galati, who had been fired from the Panthers during the 2011-12 season, in charge of the hockey operations side, naming him general manager and head coach. The two had been friends for years through hockey, and it was at Galati’s urging that Tuchner bought the team. “Give Galati credit,” says Tuchner. “He’s had his ups and downs. He’s been termi- nated from this franchise once before only to come back.” With some stability in the ownership and a dedicated and loyal GM/coach in place, Tuchner started to reconstruct the fran- chise. His core values centred around how players and staff were to behave, act and conduct themselves. How to win graceful- ly and how to be part of a community were also part of the equation. The benefits weren’t immediately recog- nized on the ice, as the Panthers won just 13 of 55 games last season, finishing last in their division, but the framework was in place. This season, they are destined to make the playoffs, and the winning has fos- tered a positive attitude around the league. Instead of selling off assets at this time of year as players parachuted out of Pickering, the Panthers are bringing players in to ele- vate the team to the next level. “It takes time to build. Losing is never fun, but winning isn’t easy,” notes Tuchner. “It becomes easier to get players. It becomes a place where they no longer don’t want to go. When they don’t want to come here, it makes it hard. Now, it’s becoming easier. Winners want to come here as opposed to this being a place you had to go. “There’s another step. There are champi- onship teams and we are now a competi- tive team. Being from a bad team to a com- petitive team, that’s a quantum leap. To go from competitive to a team that competes for a championship is the next step.” Tuchner, who spends his fair share of time welcoming fans at the admission gate on game nights, has also changed the in-game experience. A winner of the Chuck-A-Puck promotion pocketed $600 this season. He has heard countless stories from fans with favourable memories of the Panthers, and he is trying to restore that passion. “I want the people to come back. I think they were ripped off for a number of years,” he says. “They want to like the team, but the team didn’t earn their following. That’s sad. I want to win the crowd back.” The Toronto resident has been impressed with the operation of the league since join- ing the fraternity, crediting its top execu- tives and directors with building a strong brand and having great vision. Cutting the number of teams from 35 a few years back to just 22 has strengthened the product on the ice. “It has elevated the quality of hockey and brought back the interest in scouts. There’s 22 teams, 22 kids on a roster, 450 kids total in the league. The value of each spot for each kid has elevated and that’s what mat- ters,” he says. PICKERING -- Pickering Panthers owner Steve Tuchner has guided the Ontario Junior Hockey League team back to respectability. After being at or near the bottom of the standings for the past five seasons, the Panthers are in second place in the North Division, and are in position to be in the playoffs. Tuchner is in his second season as owner of the franchise. Photo by Walter Passarella Derek Gillespie falls shy of goal at Q-school LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA -- Two bad holes in one round cost Oshawa golfer Derek Gillespie his goal of finishing among the top-45 during the six-round Web.com Tour qualifying tournament in La Quinta, Calif. Gillespie ended up tied for 67th among the 152 who took part, which should still allow him some opportunity to play during the 2014 season. The winner, American Zack Fischer, is now exempt for the entire season on the Web.com Tour, which is one rung below the PGA Tour. Those who finished from second to 10th are exempt until the third reshuffle of the 2014 season, which occurs after 12th event, and those from 11th to 45th are exempt until the second reshuffle, after the eighth event. The remainder will be slotted accord- ing to their finish, with their first re-ranking taking place after the fourth tournament of the year. Gillespie was where he needed to be through the first four rounds, as scores of 71, 67, 72 and 67 had him at 11-under par and among the top-45. It was round five that hurt him most, however, as two double bogeys contribut- ed to a three-over 75. A final round of one- under 71 on Dec. 17 wasn’t enough to lift him back up. Overall, the 35-year-old Gillespie had just those two double bogeys over the six rounds, along with 14 bogeys, 65 pars and 27 birdies, leaving him at nine-under par and three strokes shy of the top-45. The 152 participants who competed at the qualifying tournament will join approxi- mately 90 other players who already secured Web.com Tour status through 2013 performance. The 2014 Web.com Tour season gets underway Feb. 6-9 at the Panama Claro Championship in Panama City. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 17 AP Granite Golf Club is looking for Employees with Drive! 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JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. O Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude Helper of the Hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the eighth day your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail, never. Publication must be promised. Thanks to St. Jude for prayer answered. J.L. Volpe In Loving Memory at Christmas This poem is dedicated to our Loving Mom & Caring Dad & beautiful Big Sis at this Special Christmas Time Always there by our side, Whenever we laughed, Whenever we cried, Always giving us the push to do our best, To excel better than the rest. Our Dad is a deﬁ nition for the ULTIMATE DAD, Providing us shelter and a better tomorrow, Our Mom is our GUARDIAN ANGEL, The light of our soul, Always there to listen, Without a fret or regret. Our dear Big Sis, is the greatest there is, And amazing in every way. We greatly admire and look up to her, Each and every day. In good times or bad times, They took care of us and loved our family dearly, They provided warmth whenever we were cold, The feeling of being secure whenever we were frightened. All three are SPECIAL, All three are UNIQUE, All three are one of a kind, The unsinkables ... This poem to you, Mum, Dad, Anna Shows our gratitude and happiness for being a Family, Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas in Heaven and sending You our ETERNAL LOVE Tiamo Tanti! Tanti! Tanti! Always with Love and Never Forgotten Stella, Larry, John, Tony V o l p e I n L o v i n g M e m o r y a t C h r i s t m a s Incoronata Vincenzo Anna 1932-2010 1929-2006 1953-2010 This poem is dedicated to our Loving Mom & Caring Dad & beautiful Big Sis at this Special Christmas Time Always there by our side, Whenever we laughed, Whenever we cried, Always giving us the push to do our best, To excel better than the rest. Our Dad is a definition for the ULTIMATE DAD, Providing us shelter and a better tomorrow, Our Mom is our GUARDIAN ANGEL, The light of our soul, Always there to listen, Without a fret or regret. Our dear Big Sis, is the greatest there is, And amazing in every way. We greatly admire and look up to her, Each and every day. In good times or bad times, They took care of us and loved our family dearly, They provided warmth whenever we were cold, The feeling of being secure whenever we were frightened. All three are SPECIAL, All three are UNIQUE, All three are one of a kind, The unsinkables ... This poem to you, Mum, Dad, Anna Shows our gratitude and happiness for being a Family, Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas in Heaven and sending You our ETERNAL LOVE Tiamo Tanti! Tanti! Tanti! Always with Love and Never Forgotten Stella, Larry, John, Tony BRAD’S CHRISTMAS WISH May you wish for what you get, And may you get just what you need. 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