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SUNROOMS • WINDOWS DOORS • ENCLOSURES AWNINGS & INTERIOR SHUTTERS 1-800-465-0593 Visit lifestyleproducts.ca Happy HolidaysHappyHolidaysHOME PRODUCTS LifestyleifestyleLTM 264 Fairall St., Ajax 905-428-0950 NEEDSNOWTIRES?WEGOT‘EM!ALLMAJORBRANDSFORLE$$ @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham News Adver tiser NA PICKERING THURS. DEC. 26, 2013 / A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 20 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand Read the full story, page 9 Your Life: Holiday treats Tasty Chef Chris Traviss prepares cranberry citrus cheesecake bites. Today, he prepares a simple can- died walnut recipe. You can also use this delicious technique for popcorn or other nuts. durhamregion.com Water and sewer rates increasing in new yearNicer than ice Pickering’s first synthetic ice surface offers free skating every day this winter Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Pickering resi- dents laced up their skates to try out the city’s newest rink this week -- but it wasn’t ice they were hitting. On Dec. 19 the City celebrated the grand opening of the Millen- nium Square Rink, Pickering’s first synthetic outdoor skating surface. The unique rink is made of heavy-duty plastic boards coat- ed with a “skate enhancer” lubri- cant. It feels similar to ice under- foot and can be used with regu- lar skates, but isn’t susceptible to melting like a conventional rink. “With regular ice outdoors, you’re fighting weather,” says Rob Gagen, supervisor of parks oper- ations for the City of Pickering. “It’s also a bit of a liability, the ice can get bumpy and have trip edges.” Because the new rink isn’t weather dependent, it could the- oretically be used year-round. It’s also less expensive and boasts easier installation. However, the $50,000 rink saw no visitors on the weekend as residents decided not to brave the freezing rain. “The weather is not favour- able,” said Pickering’s Jim Virgin. Mr. Virgin and his two teenag- ers Shannon and Connor decid- ed to check it out but opted to use the surface another time. The family is famillar with skating on synthetic ice and recalled using it at lessons years ago. “We wanted to see how big it was. It’s a little smaller than we thought but I definitely like the lights, it’s a cool aspect. See LOCAL page 8 DURHAM -- Turning on the tap and flushing that toilet is going to cost you more in 2014. Durham Region councillors approved the 2014 water and san- itary sewer user rates at the final meeting before Christmas. The combined increase works out to 6.3 per cent, or $50.12 per year for the average household. The increase works out to $12.53 quarterly. The water rate is going up 8.9 per cent, while the sanitary sewer rate is increasing four per cent. The increases take effect on Jan. 1. PICKERING -- People tried out the new synthetic surface during the grand opening of the new Millennium Square skating rink on Dec. 19. The rink will be open daily in the winter from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The rink the first of its kind in Pickering, is made of plastic boards coated with a “skate enhancer” lubricant. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 2 AP *Based on the purchase of a 1 year membership.Bi-weekly payments will commence based on your start date.Applicable tax applies. No additional fees are required above the membership fee.Membership fees vary based on club and membership option chosen.Offer valid at participating locations only. Please check goodlifefitness.com or with club for hours of operation. Other conditions apply, see club for details. SPECIAL BOXING WEEK BOXING WEEKLose weight and feel great in 2014! sTART YOUR GOODLIFE TODAY NO MONEY DOWN •NO ENROLMENT* (on a 1 year membership) goodlifefitness.com EveryBODY Welcome Here YOUR NOJUDGEMENT ®CLUB 6 Clubs in the Ajax-Pickering Area1-800-597-1FIT(1348) Dressing for the holidays Laura Pickering Town Centre manager gives style tips Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- It’s easy to look stylish this hol- iday season without spending hours at the mall or breaking the bank. Hope Whittaker, manager of the Laura store in the Pickering Town Centre, sat down with Metroland Media Group Durham Region to discuss the trends for the fall season, with tips on how to dress for the holidays. “Keep it really simple,” said Ms. Whittaker, who began her career in fashion with Holt Renfrew in the 1970s. For example, if a woman chooses a nice pair of black pants and a simple top or cardi- gan, it can be dressed up with a bold necklace or other accessories such as a belt or brace- let. “Add a little bit of sparkle for fun,” she said. She showed examples from the Laura, Laura Petite and Laura Plus lines, which were modelled by staff. Since money can get a little tight around the holidays, dressing up for a holiday dinner or Christmas party can be done on a budget. Ms. Whittaker suggests looking to one’s own closet for a black pant or skirt, and then buy- ing a “novelty” top. “Don’t be afraid to punch it up with some colour,” she said. Adding accessories or simply changing a top can also take a look from day to night. She said holiday parties no longer require really fancy dresses. “It’s more contemporary business casual,” said Ms. Whittaker. If going to a fancy dinner, she suggests a simple black dress, with a cardigan or a blaz- er, and of course, accessories. Cardigans are very hot this season, she said, and the best part: they’re machine washable. It’s also important that women make sure to choose the right clothes for their body, so asking a sales associate for help is best in order to ensure the clothes they buy will be the best fit. She said black and white is really strong this season. Rich colours, different fabrics, and both horizontal and vertical stripes mixed with different colours and fabrics are popular this season at Laura. Ms. Whittaker said although women tend to shy away from horizontal stripes, they can work on any figure as long as the clothes fit well. Watch the video story @ durhamregion.com PIcKERING -- hope Whittaker, manager of the Laura store at Pickering town centre, talked about winter fashion trends for the holiday collection. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Salute to Canadian soldiers on Durham bridge Community solidifies its support for soldiers through installation of plaques Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, John Dolstra wants to give residents a chance to slow down and reflect this season. Two commemorative plaques honour- ing Canadian troops have been installed at the Brock Street bridge in Whitby and recently the protective plastic covers were removed to unveil the new additions. “I’ve been flooded with phone calls with everyone asking, ‘When are you taking the plastic off the plaques’?” said Mr. Dolstra, a Whitby resident who organized a com- mittee of volunteers last year to raise funds for the purchase of the plaques. They were installed about three weeks ago and on Dec. 17 members of the com- mittee gathered to remove the covers and place a Canadian flag there to draw atten- tion to the bridge overlooking Hwy. 401. “This time of the year is a tough time for a lot of people and I think with what we’re doing today, we’ll give a lot of people a place to come and remember those who gave their lives for us,” said Mr. Dolstra. The stretch of Hwy. 401 between Tren- ton and Toronto is known as the Highway of Heroes. Motorcades bearing the bod- ies of soldiers killed overseas travelled the route to the Office of the Chief Coroner in Toronto following a repatriation ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Durham residents have flocked to local bridges along Hwy. 401 to pay their respects to the soldiers since 2002. The Brock Street bridge was one of the most prominently featured overpasses in this tradition, with throngs of people proud- ly waving their flags as the procession passed. In June 2012, the committee set a goal to raise $50,000 toward erecting two plaques on the Brock Street bridge as a tribute to soldiers and their families. Working along- side the True Patriot Love Foundation, the group managed to raise nearly $55,000 with the help of about 300 sponsors. “There were a lot of people that came out on the bridges and this keeps that alive,” said Bob Hartley, Sergeant-at-Arms with the Whitby branch of Royal Canadian Legion, one of the organizations involved in the initiative. “It’s important to do things like this ... we owe it to the soldiers that came down that highway.” Visit: www.whitbybridge.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 3 AP BOXINGWEEK BLOWOUTSALESTARTSFRIDAY WORTH THE DRIVE TO WILSON FURNITURE OSHAWA HUGESAVINGSAT THE LEATHERSTORE HOURS Mon. - Wed. 9-6Thurs. & Fri. 9:00-9:00Sat. 9:30-5:30 Sun. 12-5 Main:20 Centre St. N., Downtown OshawaLeather Store:81 Richmond St. W., OshawaFREE PARKING(ask for tokens)905-723-2255 www.wilsonfurniture.com WILSON LEATHERSTORE SAME FAMILY OWNED | 2 LOCATIONS | AN OSHAWA TRADITION SINCE 1934 SAVINGSAT THE LEATHERSTORE SAVE ON: • Floor Models & Discontinued Styles •Special Orders at Sale Prices •Mattresses •Sofas • Bedrooms • Dining Rooms •Sectionals •Home Office HUGESAVINGS HUGESAVINGSVE ON:SA 5 DAYS TO SAVE UP TO 75% OFF Darryl Sherman3rdGeneration Owner Av oid these 7 critical mistakes when selling your home in 2014 DURHAM – A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don’t get what they want for their home and become disillusioned and – worse – financially disadvantaged when they put their home on the market. As this report uncovers, most home-sellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled “The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar”. To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your free copy of this report, call 1-800-611-8940 and enter ID #1000.Yo u can call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home. This report is courtesy of Mike Hogan, Sales Representative, Re/Max Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright ©2013 Advertorial 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 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 4 AP Don’t let your holidays go to waste. During the holiday season, we virtually drown in paper, packaging and party waste -- and there’s no holiday magic to make it disappear. Ontario’s municipalities run successful recycling programs that are easy to use. But all the new materials and fancy packages are �� What can you do? •Use your blue box so that recyclable holiday waste doesn’t end �� •Learn how the proposed Waste Reduction Act would reduce taxpayer costs and encourage packaging that is easier to recycle at: www.amo.on.ca/waste. Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs. Twenty more impaired charges laid in 2013 Durham RIDE campaign DURHAM -- Another 20 people were charged with drunk driving offenc- es during the fifth week of the Durham police’s annual Festive RIDE campaign. The charges, laid by officers staff- ing RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checkpoints in locations throughout the region, bring the total number of drunk driving charges laid during this year’s campaign to 92. By the same point in the 2012 cam- paign, 106 impaired charges had been laid. During the week officers stopped 894 vehicles. Police also issued 19 three- day licence suspensions to drivers reg- istering a warning reading on roadside breath devices. The Festive RIDE campaign continues until the new year. WHITBY -- Durham police have been out each night during the holiday season with their annual Festive RIDE campaign. As of Dec. 22, 128 motorists had been charged with drinking and driving offences. Metroland file photo . 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 5 AP THIS 5 DAY EVENT STARTS THURSDAY,DECEMBER 26,2013.PRICES IN THIS FLYER ARE IN EFFECT DECEMBER 26 TO DECEMBER 30,2013.IF ANY ADVERTISING ERROR OR OMISSION IS DISCOVERED,SPORT CHEK WILL MAKE THE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIONS AND NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.QUANTITIES MAY BE LIMITED.SELECTION (STYLES,COLOURS,SIZES AND MODELS)MAY VARY BY STORE.KIDS’APPAREL,OUTERWEAR AND FOOTWEAR IS NOTAVAILABLEATSTEPHENAVE,CALGARY,AB;PACIFIC CENTRE,VANCOUVER,BC;HYLANDS,LONDON,ON AND EATON CENTRE,TORONTO,ON LOCATIONS.SKI IS NOT AVAILABLE AT STEPHEN AVE,CALGARY,AB;SOUTHLAND MALL,REGINA,SK;NORTH BATTLEFORD,SK;NORTHGATE CENTRE,WINNIPEG,MB;KILDONAN,WINNIPEG,MB;ST.VITAL,WINNIPEG,MB;STEINBACH,MB;ST.CATHARINE’S,ON AND YARMOUTH,NS.SNOWBOARD IS NOT AVAILABLE AT STEPHEN AVENUE,CALGARY AB;TOWN AND COUNTRY MALL,MOOSE JAW,SK;ESTEVAN,SK;GATEWAY MALL,PRINCE ALBERT,SK;NORTHGATE CENTRE,WINNIPEG,MB;STEINBACH,MB;ST.CATHARINE’S,ON AND YARMOUTH,NS.WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES PURCHASED.*NOT ALL CLEARANCE PRICED ITEMS OR PRICE POINTS AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS.SELECTION WILL VARY.PRODUCT SHOWN ON MODELS IN THE LIFESTYLE IMAGES PRESENTED IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT MAY NOT BEAVAILABLE.**THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE MEDICAL ADVICE.INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR HAVE OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE ENGAGING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.PRODUCT AND OFFERS IN THIS FLYER MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT SALMON ARM,BC;STEPHEN AVE,CALGARY,AB;COLD LAKE,AB;CAMROSE,AB;WETASKIWIN,AB;MANNING PARK,EDMONTON,AB;LONDONDERRY,EDMONTON,AB;NORTH BATTLEFORD,SK;ESTEVAN,SK;STEINBACH,MB;LINDSAY,ON;SIMCOE,ON;2529 YONGE STREET,TORONTO,ON;YARMOUTH,NS;TRURO,NS;MIRAMICHI,NB AND GANDER,NFLD LOCATIONS.PRODUCTS AND OFFERS IN THIS FLYER EXCLUDE THE MARKVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE,MARKHAM,ON LOCATION.®REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FGL SPORTS LTD.AND ALL OTHER TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNER(S). ENTIRE STORE† ON SALE OR CLEARANCE*PRICED20%%TO20MINIMUM 60%OFF OUR ORIGINAL TICKET PRICE. SALE DATES:DEC 26 -30,2013 TWITTER.COM/SPORTCHEK FACEBOOK.COM/SPORTCHEKOFFICIAL SPORTCHEK.CAWHILEQUANTITIESLAST. BOXING DAY SALEMEN’S RTM ALPINE 75 iS ALPINE SKISWITHMARKER4MTN10.0 BINDINGS OUR REG.PACKAGE PRICE 649.98OURPACKAGEPRICE32498 50 %SAV E 250$SAV E WHEN PURCHASED AS A PACKAGE WHEN PURCHASED AS A PACKAGE INSTALLATION INCLUDED. INSTALLATION INCLUDED. WOMEN’S ESSENZA AURENA ‘14 ALPINE SKIS WITH MARKER 4MOTION 10.0 BINDINGS OUR REG.PACKAGE PRICE 549.98OURPACKAGEPRICE29998 MEN’S AMBUSH SKI GOGGLES OUR REG.PRICE 79.993999 ADVERTISED COLOUR ONLY. 50 %SAV E 50% SAV E 50 %SAV E ESQUIRE X SENIOR COMPOSITE STICK OUR REG.PRICE 69.993499 SELECTION WILL VARY BY LOCATION. BAUER VAPOR X 5.0,SUPREME ONE.7 OR CCM VECTOR U+12 SENIOR HOCKEY SKATES VAPOR X 5.0.OUR REG.PRICE 249.99 SUPREME ONE.7.OUR REG.PRICE 332.99 VECTOR U+12.OUR REG.PRICE 349.99YOURCHOICE21999 OR X 5.0, SUPREME ONE.7 APVUER A B OR U+12 SENIOR TVECOR CCM EA. EA.130$SAVE UP TO MEN’S FUSE OR FUSE WIDE 2013 SNOWBOARD OUR REG.PRICE 347.9916999 SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. EA. 50 %SAVE OVER 40 %SAVE OVER 50 %SAVE OVER 50 %SAVE OVER PITBULL POLISHEDROOTBEERSUNGLASSES OUR REG.PRICE 145.006999 MEN’S IMPACT X SKI BOOT OUR REG.PRICE 349.9919999 MEN’S RIVAL PRO SKI HELMET OUR REG.PRICE 149.997499 ADVERTISED COLOUR ONLY. MEN’S FORCE 2013 SNOWBOARD BOOT OUR REG.PRICE 129.996499 NEXON N6 OR NEXON N6 WHITE SENIOR COMPOSITE STICK OUR REG.PRICE 79.993999 COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. EA. 50 %SAV E 50 %SAV E 50 %SAV E SUPREME ONE.8 SENIOR HOCKEY SKATES OUR REG.PRICE 508.9924999 TESSENIOR HOCKEY SKA WIDOW SE SENIOR COMPOSITE STICK OUR REG.PRICE 249.9911999 50 %SAVE OVER SILVER SCOT 24-PACK GOLF BALLS OUR REG.PRICE 24.991499 40 %SAV E 50 %SAV E RIDGE LINE SHOWSHOE KIT OUR REG.PRICE 199.999999 AVAILABLE IN MEN’S 21,25 OR 30. SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. 100$SAV E 60$SAV E BAUER NEXUS 1000 OR REEBOK 20K SICKICK4COMPOSITESTICK SENIOR.OUR REG.PRICE 299.99 BAUER INTERMEDIATE.OUR REG.PRICE 279.99YOURCHOICE13999 EA. SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. INTERMEDIATE AVAILABLE IN SELECT LOCATIONS. BAUER JUNIOR OUR REG.PRICE 229.9911499TION. AOCY LY BARVY TION MASELEC BIOMIMETIC PRO-GTX 140 OR BIOMEMETIC PRO-GTX 130 CLASSIC SQUASH RACQUET OUR REG.PRICE 159.99YOURCHOICE7999 EA. 50 %SAVE MIN. ADVERTISED COLOURS ONLY. MEN’S OR WOMEN’SGELCUMULUS14 RUNNING SHOE OUR REG.PRICE 149.997499 EA. MEN’S CULVER MID SKATE SHOE OUR REG.PRICE 99.994999 50 %SAV E 50 %SAV E 50 %SAV E MEN’S OR WOMEN’SONETRAINER1.0 TRAINING SHOE OUR REG.PRICE 109.994999 EA. WOMEN’S BUGABOOT WINTER BOOT OUR REG.PRICE 119.995999 MEN’S CASCADIAN SUMMIT IIWINTERBOOT OUR REG.PRICE 109.995499 MEN’S IMPAX ATLAS 4 OR LUNAR EDGE 15 TRAINING SHOE IMPAX ATLAS.OUR REG.PRICE 119.99 LUNAR EDGE.OUR REG.PRICE 114.995999 COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. EA. WOMEN’SBAREFOOTPACEGLOVE MULTI-SPORT SHOE OUR REG.PRICE 124.996249 ADVERTISED COLOURS ONLY. 50 %SAV E50%SAVE UP TO MEN’S OR WOMEN’S GRID STRATOS TR GTXRUNNINGSHOE OUR REG.PRICE 129.996499 EA. 50 %SAV E 50 %SAV E MEN’S HIKEPOINT MID WATERPROOF HIKING SHOE OUR REG.PRICE 149.997499 WOMEN’S TECHFIT STRAPPY TANK OUR REG.PRICE 29.991499 WOMEN’S TECHFIT PERFECT 3/4 TIGHTS OUR REG.PRICE 54.992749 WOMEN’S SPORT BRA OUR REG.PRICE 39.991999 WOMEN’S TECHFITPERFECTTIGHTS OUR REG.PRICE 59.992999 COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. TOPPICK 50 %SAVE 50 %SAV E 50 %SAVE MEN’S SULLIVANFLANNELTOP OUR REG.PRICE 54.992749 COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION.COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. MEN’S TECHFIT FITTED SHORT SLEEVE TOP OUR REG.PRICE 34.991749 50 %SAV E 50 %SAV E 60 %SAV E MEN’S OR WOMEN’S FLEECE PANT OUR REG.PRICE 59.992999 EA. MEN’S PASSION PROMO BOARDSHORT OUR REG.PRICE 49.992499 EA.EA. EA.EA. 50 %SAVE 50 %SAVE MEN’S FUSION EXACT OR CASCADE PEAK IV JACKET OUR REG.PRICE 299.9911999 LIMITED QUANTITIES.COLOUR SELECTION MAY VARY BY LOCATION. EA. WOMEN’S ME LONG LOGO HOODY OUR REG.PRICE 89.994499 WOMEN’S BRUSHED LEGGING OUR REG.PRICE 44.992249 EA. EA. †EXCLUDES GIFT CARDS,TECHSHOPSERVICES,PREVIOUSPURCHASES&TICKETS. WOMEN’S MEN’S 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 13 AP HondaOntario.com Ontario Honda Dealers B R I N G HOME A DEALB P L U S G E T $5 0 0 H O LI D A Y B O N U S O N A L L 20 1 3 C I V I C M O D E L S * $1,000HOLIDAYBONUS ONALL2014 CR-VMODELS* N O WGET $1,000HOLIDAYBONUS ONALL2013 FITMODELS* N O WGET CASH INCENTIVES ON OTHER SELECT REMAINING 2013 HONDA MODELS. $5000◆ OR GET UP TO LEASE FOR 24 MONTHSµOR FINANCE UP TO 48 MONTHSˆ ON SELECT 2013 HONDA MODELS. OR GE T GREAT DEALS ON OTHER 2013 MODELS MODEL GE8G2DEX 0.99 %APR ‡BI-WEEKLY LEASE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 48 MONTH TERMS OR GREATER. %APR %APR LEASE BI-WEEKLY‡FOR 60 MONTHSΩ. FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS†. $16,970 SELLING PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT,PDI,LEVIES AND OMVIC FEE.EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. LEASE BI-WEEKLY‡FOR 60 MONTHSΩ. 2013 CIVIC DX 2014 CR-V LX1.99@88$2.99149$@ INCLUDES ROOF RACK RAILS, RUNNING BOARDS,CARGO TRAY,ALL-SEASON FLOOR MATS,AND MORE. $5 MORE BI-WEEKLY FOR SE ACCESSORY PACKAGE 0$DOWNPAYMENT/OAC 0$SECURIT YDEPOSIT MODEL RM3H3EES WITH SE ACCESSORY PACKAGEMODELFB2E2DEX 2013 CANADIAN BLACK BOOK BEST RETAINED VALUE AWARD: SUB-COMPACT CAR§ LEASE BI-WEEKLY‡FOR 60 MONTHSΩ WITH $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. $1,430 DOWN PAYMENT/OAC 2013 FIT DX % APR1.9977@$ THE BEST-SELLING CAR IN CANADA FOR 15 YEARS RUNNING.◆◆ Limited time lease and finance offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc.(HFS),to qualified retail customers on approved credit.Selling prices and payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,640 depending on 2013 model and $1,695 on advertised 2014 models),EHF tires ($29),EHF filters ($1),A/C levy ($100 except Civic DX and Fit DX models),and OMVIC fee ($5).Taxes,license,insurance and registration are extra.ΩRepresentative bi-weekly lease example:2013 Civic DX Sedan //2014 CR-V LX 2WD on a 60 month term with 130 bi-weekly payments at 1.99%//2.99%lease APR.Bi-weekly payment is $88 //$148.74 with $0 //$0 down or equivalent trade-in,$66 //$0 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes,$0 security deposit,and first bi-weekly payment due at lease inception.Total lease obligation is $11,439.71 //$19,336.43.120,000 kilometre allowance;charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65,due at time of delivery are not included.Limited time SE Accessory Package installed for $4.88 more bi-weekly (plus taxes)on a 2014 CR-V LX 2WD includes all advertised items plus “SE”badge. †Representative bi-weekly finance example:2013 Civic DX Sedan on an 84 month term with 182 bi-weekly payments at 1.99%APR [including $1,600 Finance incentive and $476.65 individual dealer contribution deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes].Incentives apply only to Finance contracts through HFS,and can be combined with subvented rates of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program.Finance amount is $14,939.Cost of borrowing is $1,077.28 for a total finance obligation of $16,016.28 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in.*$500 //$1,000 Holiday Bonus offer applies only to retail customer purchase or lease agreements for new 2013 Civic models //2013 Fit and 2014 CR-V models concluded between December 13th,2013 and January 2nd,2014 at participating Ontario Honda Dealers.Deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates.µLimited time 0.99%APR lease offers on remaining new 2013 Fit DX //2013 Civic DX Sedan //2013 CR-Z //2013 Accord EX Coupe 6MT // 2013 Accord LX Sedan 6MT //2013 CR-V LX 2WD for a maximum of 24 //24 //24 //42 //24 //36 months.Representative lease example:2013 Civic DX Sedan on a 24 month term at 0.99%lease APR,the monthly payment is $287.20 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in,$0 security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception.Total lease obligation is $6,892.80.48,000-kilometre allowance;charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres.PPSA lien registration fee of $18.81 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.65,due at time of delivery are not included.ˆReceive 0.99%APR purchase financing on remaining new 2013 Fit DX //2013 Civic DX Sedan //2013 CR-Z //2013 Accord EX Coupe 6MT //2013 Accord LX Sedan 6MT //2013 CR-V LX 2WD models for a maximum of 36 //48 //24 //60 //24 //48 months.Representative finance example:2013 Civic DX Sedan on a 24 month term at 0.99%APR and finance amount of $16,991.65 the monthly payment is $715.31.Cost of borrowing is $175.79 for a total finance obligation of $17,167.44 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in.◆$1,500 //$1,500 //$3,000 //$1,500 //$2,000 //$3,500 //$2,000 //$2,500 //$4,000 //$5,000 //$5,000 customer cash incentive is valid on remaining new 2013 Fit (except DX)//2013 Civic Coupe and Sedan (except DX Sedan)//2013 Accord Coupe (except EX Coupe 6MT)//2013 Accord Sedan (except LX Sedan 6MT,EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan)//2013 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan and Touring V6 Sedan //2013 Crosstour EX 2WD and EX-L 2WD //2013 Crosstour EX-L 4WD and EX-L 4WD NAVI //2013 CR-V (except LX 2WD)//2013 Odyssey //2013 Pilot //2013 Ridgeline models when registered and delivered between December 3rd,2013 and January 2nd,2014.Cash incentive is available for all Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program.All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates.Cash incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes.For all offers:taxes payable on full amount of purchase price.Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers.Dealer may sell/lease for less.Dealer order/trade may be necessary.Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only.Offers,prices and features subject to change without notice.See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.◆◆Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC)data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2012.§2013 Canadian Black Book Best Retained Value Award winner –Sub-Compact Car category.Based on value retained from original MSRP for 2009 model year vehicles as published by CBB,as of 1 January 2013.See CanadianBlackBook.com for complete details. 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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 6 , 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 Better governments for citizens sought in 2014 To state it simply, 2013 has been nothing short of an embarrassing year in Canadian politics. One may have expected a quieter 2013, given the loud eruption of the ORNGE scan- dal people were still shaking their heads about when the year began, but for those looking for more to present them with dis- belief and disappointment in their govern- ments, the year delivered more than anyone could have hoped. At the provincial level, news of the real cost of scrapped power plants in Oakville and Mississauga came following the resig- nation of Ontario's elected premier, Dalton McGuinty. While the new premier, Kathleen Wynne, acknowledges the expense of more than $1 billion was a big mistake, it doesn't change the fact it happened or do anything to help the Liberals’ track dubious record on spending. The Ontario Liberals have repeat- edly overspent by the billions annually, and this year's budget was no exception. In federal politics, disgrace loomed as well. Some members of the Senate came under RCMP investigation over expense and housing claims, and the scandal eventually reached the Prime Minister’s Office. Allega- tions are that Prime Minister Stephen Harp- er’s former chief of staff, Nigel Wright, along with Senator Mike Duffy, were involved in fraud, bribery, and breach of trust offenc- es -- all of which are still before the courts. In November, Conservative senators Mr. Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau were suspended for two years, though all passionately worked to defend their records and their reputations. While the Liberals’ overspending and shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone in Ontario -- it has been a pattern of behav- iour for the provincial government since Mr. McGuinty was elected a decade ago -- criti- cism surrounding financial scandals may be a little more harsh for the feds. Voters well remember Prime Minister Ste- phen Harper’s frequent exhortations about honesty and fiscal responsibility, making the Senate expense scandal much harder to overlook. But the biggest blow to Canadian politics -- the scandal that leaves a stain of embar- rassment on every single Canadian -- came from a municipal mayor, Toronto’s crack- smoking Rob Ford. He has made Canada a laughing stock. One can only guess how many investors are sitting on their money in the GTA and the country thanks to Mr. Ford’s disgraceful conduct -- not just as an admitted drinker and drug user, but also as a bully inside the council chambers. Canada is the best nation on earth; we have freedoms and peace others can only wish for. This country deserves better -- let’s hope it comes in 2014. High-tech gadgets just don’t cut it during ice storms It’s been a long time since Durham as whole has been whacked by a storm like the one that hit this past weekend. With iced-over trees taking out power lines across the GTA it’s a stark reminder of how much our modern lives depend on electricity and it seems like we’re growing more and more dependant as each year passes. Like many people, I’m among those who had forsaken a landline in favour of a cell phone. It works just fine 99 per cent of the time. Cell towers run off electricity and they do have a backup for minor power outages. But when an ice storm hits and knocks out power to a wide area, service can become spotty. People with a landline and a regular non-cordless phone have no such worries, usually. For me it ranged from no service to edge service where I could make the odd call but had trouble grabbing anything off the internet. It’s too bad because there was a great deal of information available online, if only I could have gotten to it. When the power went out so did the Wifi. None of the streaming aps on my new iPhone do the job of an old fashioned $20 battery-operated radio in a situation like this. At times like this I have to get in my car to get any kind of information through the radio or by driving to an area with cell cover- age. But say a tree had fallen on my car, not that unbelievable given the weather condi- tions, I would have been completely out of luck. So instead of hitting Best Buy for Boxing Day this year, shopping for the latest gad- gets, I think I’m better off investing in some emergency basics. And rethinking my deci- sion to opt out of landline. -- Contact social media columnist Reka Szekely on Facebook or on Twitter @rszekely Reka Szekely Reporter Social Media Warm hearts needed to assist those in need To the editor: Being with family around the Christmas season is something most of us look for- ward too, however, some Canadians are not that lucky. For victims of domestic abuse, the holi- day season is a time that inflicts fear and sadness rather than joy. Economic pres- sure is proven to be a cause of many argu- ments and violence. Not only does one have to worry about the gifts on their wish list, but there is also heightened pressure for the purchase of Christmas dinners and alcoholic drinks. A mixture of alcohol, the anxiety of cel- ebration or extra holiday debt can cause tempers to rise and fights to ensue. This time of year can be emotionally draining, especially for those who are already sub- jected to abuse by spouses or family mem- bers. The temperature may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean our hearts should be as well. Support local shelters for victims of domestic violence. Donations of cloth- ing, food and other necessities are always in much need, especially after the holiday season. Spread some Christmas cheer and help victims of abuse stay warm this win- ter. Athena Zboch Whitby The magic of Christmas One of the things I enjoy about getting older, besides the fact that I can have cook- ies at breakfast if I want, is the perspective that attends the aging process. Like hiking up a mountain trail, the further along the path you have come, the more impressive and interesting the view when you stop and look back over your shoul- der. When you first start out on the journey there’s not much to see behind you, except for maybe the snack bar and parking lot. Consequently, young people don’t spend much time looking back. And why would they? Everything looks so much more excit- ing up ahead. But as the years pass, there comes a certain pleasure from stopping now and then and taking stock of the memorable moments one has enjoyed along the way. Christmas, for me, has always been one of those way stations. Christmas Eve, in partic- ular, is the perfect vantage point for looking back and savoring the ride. And it’s interesting too that, as we age, our Christmases become earmarked not by that particular gift that tickled us so much or that party that was off the charts, but by simpler, quieter, almost invisible moments of peace and contentment. I think you first begin to really experience these moments when you have children of your own. There is so much vicarious pleasure to be taken from watch- ing your kids getting ready for Santa’s arriv- al, from reading them Christmas stories on Christmas Eve, helping them to write their letters to Santa, putting out the plate of milk, cookies and carrots for the reindeer and of course basking in the glow of their delirium Christmas morning. My boys are well past the age of Christmas letters and cookies. They are young men, on the cusp of discovering Christmas with their own children. But even so, they still have many Christmas gifts to offer their parents. We will not be reading The Polar Express together this Christmas Eve, but we will still be sharing stories, old and new and I will still be basking in the glow of having them under my roof, at my table, having had them bless my life in a million wonderful ways. As we get older, Christmas necessar- ily changes. It becomes much more about family, friends and connection. It becomes less and less about the big gift, the big cel- ebration and more and more about that special chat while stuffing the bird or chop- ping the turnip, that incredible bottle of wine, that long-anticipated hug, that loving glance. And sometimes it’s about nothing at all. Sometimes it’s simply about watching, sitting back and taking in what you have, where you are and where you’ve come from. Those, I think, are my favourite moments. The ones when I am most at peace, most content, most filled with the true spirit of Christmas. They’re not big, noisy or shiny and you have to look for them, but they are always there ... and they are priceless. Whatever your plans for this holiday sea- son, whether you celebrate Christmas or not, my wish for you is that you too will be able to stop and savour at least a little of that true Christmas magic. That you will be able to be still and quiet and happily watch- ful enough to find a few of those priceless moments. Merry Christmas everyone. -- 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 Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 7 Let’s Talk Join us on Facebook and weigh in with readers on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Lisa Pasowisty-James: People who do not shovel their sidewalks. I watched a poor woman try and navigate through the snow while on her scooter. Disabled people deserve better and the city should be fining these people. 10 Last-minute geek gifts APQuestion: The best part of the Christmas season is:Poll Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer A break from work.13% Celebrations with family.75% Getting a perfect gift!12% BEHIND THE LENS This photo was shot at a Port Perry Scouts fund- raiser held at the Port Perry Curling Club. These three boys didn’t care if they had to push the rock themselves just so they could sweep it from end to end. It really didn’t matter. What mattered was they were having a blast chasing the rock while trying to keep from slipping and falling down. Just proves you don’t have to be able to curl well to have a great time doing so. April 14, 2013 CELIA KLEMENZ cklemenz@durhamregion.com On A Most people are on their best behaviour at this time of year so as not to end up on San- ta’s naughty list. Despite that, we thought there might be a Rant or two lurking out there. Here is what is driving our Facebook friends batty ... Steve Sherwood: Here is my RANT. I have nothing to RANT about. It is Christmas time. Relax and enjoy the holiday season people! Beverly Cullen-Ferguson: My rant is when you work retail and when you ask for the next person in line and the last person in the line comes running over!!! Connie Kobelka Gray: People who drive slow in the passing lane! Speed up or get the hell out of the way! Erica Wendy Nippard Mont- gomery: Please please please when an ambulance is trying to get through, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! If your loved one were waiting on that ambulance you would be desperate for it to arrive as soon as possible! Deborah Linton: Rude drivers -- if you don’t know where your signal lights are PARK IT! Joanne W Reinert: People who don’t clean the snow off their cars “completely” Kim Dickinson: Thank you Lisa I also use a mobility scooter. I cannot even get down my street because people are too lazy to shov- el their sidewalks. 1. Big Bang Theory Knee-high Socks 2. Ctrl-Alt-Delete Cup Set 3. Superhero Caped Socks 4. Dr. Who TARDIS Mug 5. Energy Gummi Bears 6. Cat Whack-a-Mole 7. ‘Bacon Strip’ Bandages 8. Minecraft Posters 9. R2-D2 Ice Cube Tray 10. Beanbag Cellphone Chair Source: http://www.thinkgeek.com du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 6 , 2 0 1 3 8 P HOURS: Mon -Wed 10am -6pm •Thur -Fri 10am -8pm •Saturday 9am -6pm •Sunday 11am -5pm SCARBOROUGH1420 Kennedy Road JustSouthofEllesmere416.751.0007 $189$99 $19 9Iron Futon FrameOnly Day Bed Alpine Bed SingleMattress$19 9 SingleMattress$299 BOX SPRING AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS Pillow Ultim a BOXING WEEK MATTRESS SALE NO HSTon any purchase Double 289Queen 309King 429 Double 309Queen 349King 469 DOORSOPEN9AMDEC. 26 From page 1 “ We will be back over the holidays.” The Millennium Square rink took a day- and-a-half to install and comes with a price tag of $50,000 to operate as a pilot project for this winter. “It’s much more cost effective and much more predictable,” said Mayor Dave Ryan, who helped spearhead the idea. The mayor says he saw the technology being promoted at various trade shows and conferences and was intrigued. This fall he asked City staff to look into a rink at Millen- nium Square, with funding from the local business community. Sponsors were quick to come on board and cover the cost of the pilot project. “Assuming it is as successful as I think it’s going to be, and with the continued sup- port of the community, I think this is some- thing we could expand,” Mayor Ryan said, noting City Hall would be another ideal rink location. The pilot project will see the Nautical Vil- lage Business Association monitor usage of the rink and provide snow clearing. In turn, the rink is expected to bring the waterfront to life over the winter months and support businesses in that area, mak- ing the Nautical Village a “four-season tourist destination.” The Millennium Square Rink is at the bot- tom of Liverpool Road South, at the lake. It will be open for free skating throughout the winter from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day and can accommodate 40 skaters at a time. Washroom facilities have been winterized and heated and lighting has been installed for evening skating. For more information, visit www.picker- ing.ca/skate. PICKERING -- Justin Anger chased Jaden Jalloh during the grand opening of the new synthetic skating rink on Dec. 19. Local sponsors chipped in for rink Whitevale craft show WHITEVALE -- Don and Carol Beattie looked at tree ornaments made by Betty Elleker during the annual Whitevale Christmas Craft Show at the Whitevale Community Centre earlier this month. Twelve vendors were selling their goods at the show, which started more than 20 years ago at the house of a community member. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Durham water, sewer rates to rise $50 Future increases projected to 2023 DURHAM -- Turning on the tap and flushing that toilet is going to cost you more in 2014. Durham Region councillors approved the 2014 water and sanitary sewer user rates at the final meeting before Christ- mas. The combined increase works out to 6.3 per cent, or $50.12 per year for the average household. The increase works out to $12.53 quar- terly. The water rate is going up 8.9 per cent, while the sanitary sewer rate is increas- ing four per cent. The increases take effect on Jan. 1. The only comment about the increase at the council meeting was from Oshawa Councillor John Neal, who said raising the rates now was premature until the entire Regional budget was considered. In a press release, the Region said the increases are “necessary to provide for the maintenance and repair of aging infrastructure, to cover inflationary increases in operating costs and to com- plete capital improvements required to comply with legislation to ensure safe and reliable water and wastewater treat- ment programs.” Rates have increased annually, even though usage has been steadily drop- ping. In 2003, the average household used about 68,000 gallons a year, but this year, the average is about 54,300 gallons. Projections through to 2023 show user rates will increase between seven and nine per cent annually, a staff report to councillors noted. One of the reasons is the number of new users has slowed while demand from current users has been dropping. Another reason is operating costs -- utilities, chemicals, supplies and regu- latory requirements -- are expected to increase by four per cent annually. 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 9 AP Floor Model Blowout Boxing We ekBlowout Event NOHST!* Grandfather Clocks Bars & Wine Cabinets Recliners Home Theatre Seating Sofas & Loveseats Hundreds ofFabric andLeather tochoose from up to 50%offupto50%off OSHAWA 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa •905-723-4561 Hours: Mon. -We d. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 *Not applicable to previous purchases or clearance items. See store for the details. Credit equal to the value of the HST. * Credit equal to the value of the HST. Not to be combined with any other offer. www.furnituregalleries.ca CHOOSE FROM HUNDREDS OF STYLES &FA BRICS Rate increases since 2010 2010 - 7.4 per cent combined (water = 8.2 per cent sewer = 6.6 per cent) 2011 - 4.5 per cent (w = 2.4 per cent s = 6.4 per cent) 2012 - 6.4 per cent (w = 8.3 per cent s = 4.6 per cent) 2013 - 8.4 per cent (w = 3.6 per cent s = 13 per cent) 2014 - 6.3 per cent (w = 8.9 per cent s = 4 per cent) Source: Region of Durham 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 10 AP 2013 -- the year in photos - Ryan Pfeiffer OSHAWA -- Liane James tuned her harp prior to guitarist Pavlo taking the stage to perform new arrangements of his music with Durham’s Ontario Philharmonic on Nov. 29. Preparing to play Radha dancing Help arrives from above Goingairborne to knock down a pass PICKERING -- Binara’s Dance Academy members performed a modern Radha dance dur- ing the Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham cel- ebration at the Pickering Town Centre on Aug. 25. COURTICE -- Holy Trinity Titans defender Martin Hepburn knocked a pass away from Eastdale Eagles receiver Ian Ross during a senior football game at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School on Sept. 20. The Titans beat the Eagles 35-8. Metroland Media’s Durham Region Division photographer Ryan Pfeiffer picks out his top photos for 2013 AJAX -- The air ambu- lance was called after a car left Hwy. 401 at Salem Road offramp, ending up on the train tracks on Sept. 18. 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Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland We should all remember to count our blessings Good things come out of every tragedy. I’ve lived long enough to believe that. The ice storm last weekend was a reminder. Waking up at 3 a.m. to find the power off was one thing. Hearing cracking, ripping sounds as limbs fell off the many big trees around our home was quite another. I was wide awake in an instant, awash with adren- aline. As was everyone in the neighbourhood, I found out later. Which, strangely, comfort- ed me, knowing I wasn’t alone with jangled nerves that no yoga moves or deep breath- ing seemed to banish. All the women and even some men admitted to being awake all night listening to those ominous thumps and cracks as the freezing rain coated each twig and needle, pulling trees over and weighing down branches till they fell. It was downright scary. The first thing my husband did at dawn was head out to the garden shed to feed the waiting chickadees. He had to move a few big pine limbs to do so, and I watched from the kitchen window, worried more would fall. We’d had enough foresight to park the cars out from under the big pines and black cher- ry. Mine was completely surrounded by ice- encased lilac branches bent down around it. Eventually Dennis freed my little car with chainsaw and clippers, and I dragged the heavy branches down the lane to the brush pile. Juncos, tree sparrows and cardinals hungrily feeding nearby ignored me, so glad to find food in an ice-covered world. As the day moved on, neighbours ven- tured forth to view all the damage, check on one another and commiserate, telling sto- ries of who had fire, who had water, who had telephone service. That was the best thing, everyone’s willingness to share. The ice storm brought us closer and made us appre- ciate good neighbours. I was so grateful for them, for our wood stove, for fire itself and for firewood, which of course comes from trees. In the storm our area lost many birch trees, Scotch and white pines, anything with reaching limbs. Cedars everywhere bent over. I heard a crack and watched one limb of a huge red oak, the sturdiest of trees, swing down over a neighbour’s house, a fortunate miss. As another long night approached I was deeply moved to hear the hooting of the great horned owls that live in our neighbour- hood pines. A reminder that new trees will grow, and Mother Nature is endlessly resil- ient. As are humans. We’re still without power as I write this. I’ll have to drive to a friend’s in Oshawa who still has hydro--lovely hydro!--to type it up and send it in. A chance for a good visit with her, a hot shower, a glimpse of the birds coming to her big backyard feeder. A reminder to me to count my many blessings. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or (905) 725-2116. Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Canadian organization suggests mandatory spay/neuter at all shelters Looking at recent numbers from a report by the Canadian Federation of Humane Soci- eties, it’s clear that people are still not taking care of their pets the way they should be. The federation, the national voice of Humane Societies and SPCAs, surveyed 102 shelters across Canada. Not all shelters par- ticipated in the 2012 survey, but these num- bers give a good representation of compan- ion animals in the country’s shelters. Of those shelters surveyed, more than 119,000 cats, 53,000 dogs and 15,000 other animals were taken in and cared for. The intake of cats to shelters is consistent- ly twice the intake of dogs in a given year. Unfortunately, since 2008, the number of animals brought in to shelters has increased. This could be due to the economic slow- down, but to me, that’s still no excuse. Only adopt if you can commit. “Only four per cent of cats brought in to shelters were reclaimed by owners com- pared to 26 per cent of dogs,” said Toolika Rastogi, policy and research manager with CFHS. “We strongly encourage everyone, members of the public and shelters, to use a permanent method of identification to ensure that lost animals are reunited with their families.” The following number really got to me: only seven per cent of dogs and five per cent of cats (both stray and owner surrendered) entering shelters were already spayed or neutered. Thankfully, 96 per cent of the shelters that responded spay or neuter pets in their care before adopting them out as a matter of pol- icy. In 2012, shelters spayed and neutered more than 22,000 cats and 10,000 dogs. The procedure costs shelters a lot of money, but it’s necessary to keep the unwanted pet population down, and to keep animals healthy. These numbers show how much low-cost, high-volume spay and neuter clinics are needed. Fingers crossed 2014 will mark the beginning of one to come to Durham. The report says euthanasia is the starkest reality of pet overpopulation due to a lack of responsible pet ownership. Six times as many cats were euthanized as dogs in 2012 - 41 per cent of cats compared to 15 per cent of dogs. I don’t like these numbers, but the rates are much better than in the mid-1990s when they were closer to 60 per cent for cats and 30 per cent for dogs. Adoption rates for dogs have dropped slightly from 52 per cent in 2010 to 48 per cent in 2012. Many dogs (4.3 per cent) are transferred to another facility with more capacity or to a rescue group, says CFHS. On the bright side, cat adoption rates for 2012 were 46 per cent - an increase from just 38 per cent in 2007. I personally think as animal lovers, we should step in and speak up for pets, even to our friends and family members. It’s diffi- cult to give advice on the way someone cares for their pet - it’s like telling a parent how to raise their child, but it can be done in a non- judgemental way. If you think your friend’s pet should be spayed or neutered, casually bring up the benefits of getting the proce- dure done in conversation. The same can be said if you don’t agree with your friend let- ting their pet outside. And let’s always encourage adoption. Adopting an animal is cheaper than going to a breeder, and as the numbers indicate, the animals in shelters are in serious need of homes. Animals cannot say what’s on their mind. It’s our job to speak up for them when it’s needed. It’s something I plan to do more often in 2014. The CFHS has spoken up by making sev- eral recommendations to increase adop- tion rates and decrease euthanasia. These include widespread education, accessi- ble spay/neuter initiatives and mandatory spay/neuter and identification for all ani- mals leaving shelters. You can see the full report at cfhs.ca. 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 12 AP Omega fatty acids are a form of fat. There are several types of fatty acids that are essential for optimal function of many systems of the body such as the skin, respiratory system, nervous system & many organs. For healthy skin and coat, our pets’ diets must contain an adequate amount of omega 6 fatty acids, as these are a component of the surface of the skin. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for optimal brain function. The ratios of these acids are also important in maximizing their health benefits. It may often be recommended to supplement your pet with either oral or topical omegas. They may be used for conditions such as allergies, dry skin, itching, Ask the Vet:“What are Omega Fatty Acids”?Written by Dr. Melanie Dell blackheads, oily skin, & osteoarthritis to name a few. It is important to speak to your veterinarian about what supple- ments are recommended for your pet. adopt a pet WHITBY -- Chance is a domestic short- haired, white and red, neutered male cat. He is very friendly with people and is extremely playful. He would do best as an only pet. For more information, call 905- 665-7430. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Zeus on Facebook Kristen’s Kritters Kristen Calis Reporter / kcalis@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2240 facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters Kristen Calis Reporter Tips for a tail-wagging Christmas season WHITBY -- Mojo peered out from one of the cat rooms at the Humane Society of Durham Region. 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The event featured village inhabitants as they prepared for the holidays, including Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions and Victorian English Christmas. Father Christmas was on the porch at the General Store and “A Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant” was presented by Backwoods Players. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Woman robbed near hospital AJAX -- Police are on the lookout for a sus- pect after a daylight mugging Dec. 17 near the Ajax hospital. The victim, a 33-year-old Oshawa woman, was approached by a man wearing a ski mask as she walked through the parking lot at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hos- pital at about 11 a.m., police said. The man asked for a light for his cigarette and when the woman ignored him, he demanded she hand over money, saying he had a knife. He fled on foot and the woman was unharmed. Cops are seeking a white man who’s about 5 feet 8 with a medium build. 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Offers end January 2ND.Find your gift at CHOOSENISSAN.CA or your local retailer PAYMENTSON US On top of current in-market offers on select models6* MY NISSANBOXINGMONTH � � �� P�P�A�A�PAP�P�A�P�YMEN�YMEN�AYMENAT�T�ON US�ON US� �ON US��ON US� �ON US� On top of current in-market offers on select models�On top of current in-market offers on select models�6 �6 � �6 � MY NISSANBOXING�XING� MONTH�MONTH�Event� �� MYBMONTH�MONTH� YOUR FIRST 2013 SENTRA AVAILABLE TOUCH-SCREEN NAVIGATION 2014 VERSA NOTE BEST-IN-CLASS TOTAL INTERIOR VOLUME † FREIGHT AND FEES INCLUDED • $999 DOWN STARTING FROM $13,199� BI-WEEKLY≠PER MONTH 2014 SUBCOMPACT CAR OF THE YEAR AT 0.9%$69 APR FOR FORUP TO IN CASH DISCOUNTSON ALL 2013 SENTRA MODELS MONTHS MONTHS≠ $3,000‡ 84 0%24 NOW PLUS 1.6 SL Tech model shown �SL AWD model shown � 1.8 SR model shown � 2013 ROGUE AVAILABLE INTUITIVE ALL WHEEL DRIVE STARTING FROM $25,862� STARTING FROM $13,449� ON ROGUE S FWD CASH PURCHASER’S DISCOUNTSON OTHER SELECT ROGUE MODELS FORUPTO MONTHS≠0%84APR APR $5,000‡ OR GET � � WD SL AWD SL A model shown model shown� EUGO3 R102�� ETOA NSRE4 V102 �ech 1.6 SL T model shown� � �� 6 � 3102�3102�ATRNES�ATRNES�� 1.8 SR model shown� �� *Offer available only to qualifying retail customers on the purchase or lease of a new 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue models when registered and delivered between Dec. 17, 2013 – Jan. 2, 2014. First six (6) bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $500 (inclusive of taxes) per month. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $500 (inclusive of taxes) per month. After six (6) bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. Offers available only through Nissan Finance on approved credit.Offers available on special low rate lease/finance contracts, as well as Nissan Finance standard rate programs. If Nissan Finance qualified lease/finance customers choose to forego the 6 bi-weekly finance/semi-monthly lease payments waiver option, customer receives 1 payment of $500/ /$500//$1,000//$1,000//$1,000, applied before taxes and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes on 2014 Versa Note//2013/2014 Sentra//2013/2014 Altima Sedan//2013/2014 Juke//2013 Rogue. The 6 bi-weekly finance/semi monthly lease Payment Waiver cannot be combined with the NF Cash Support, only one option can be selected. This is a limited time offer. Not combinable with fleet discounts. First time buyers are not eligible for the program. Conditions apply.≠Finance offers are now available on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $13,199/$13,449/$25,862 financed at 0.9%/0%/0% APR equals 182/52/182 bi-weekly payments of $69/$259/$128 for an 84/24/84 month term. $999/$0/$2,500 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $393.08/$0/$0 for a total obligation of $13,592/$13,449/$25,862.$1,250 NF Finance Cash /$3,000 stackable trading dollars included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00//B5RG14 AE00), manual transmission//CVT transmission/all 2013 Sentra models on finance purchases through subvented loan/lease and loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ‡$13,000/‡$5,000 cash discount is valid on all new 2013 Titan models/all 2013 Nissan Rogue models except 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission when registered and delivered between Dec. 17, 2013 and Jan.2, 2014. The cash discount is only available on the cash purchase, and will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply.‡3,000 stackable cash is valid on the purchase or lease of any 2013 Sentra model available with subvented lease and/or loan rates from Dec. 17th, 2013. �$13,199/$13,449/$25,862/$25,262 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG53 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG14 AA00), CVT transmission.$1,250 NF Finance Cash /$3,000 stackable trading dollars included in advertised price, applicable only on Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00//B5RG14 AE00), manual transmission//CVT transmission/any 2013 Sentra model on finance purchases through subvented loan/lease and loan contracts only through Nissan Finance. $500 dealer participation included in advertised selling price and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on finance offers of an 84 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply.�Models shown $20,719/$21,649/$36,282/$34,862 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S SL (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT ®transmission/2013 Sentra 1.8 SR (C4RG13 RT00), CVT transmission/2013 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG13 AA00), CVT transmission/ Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. * ≠‡��Freight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,750/$1,630), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable,certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra.Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between Dec. 17, 2013 and Jan. 2, 2014. †Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. MY13/14 competitors. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc.and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. AJAX NISSAN 500 Bayly Street West, Ajax, ON Tel: (905) 686-0555 Blue in the loo For such a small room, the bathroom gen- erates a lot of garbage. But if you check, there’s a lot that’s recyclable. When it comes to recycling at home, the kitchen still rules as the most common place to find a recy- cling box. It’s easy to forget that in other rooms of the house, like the bathroom, there are lots of recyclable items that should be making it to the blue box as well. Often, there is only a small garbage can placed beside the toilet to collect waste. But many things in the bathroom are recyclable and should not be going in the garbage. Empty plastic bottles for shampoo, con- ditioner, haircare products and body wash are all recyclable. Other materials such as toilet paper rolls, soap and toothpaste boxes are recyclable and should also be put in your blue box. The problem with only having a garbage can in the bathroom is these items will likely end up there. You may have good intentions to take them out later but that doesn’t always happen. And we all know recyclable items placed in the garbage sit in a landfill for decades. Although the typical bathroom is fair- ly small in comparison to other rooms in the house, a small recycling box should be placed wherever you can find space. It doesn’t have to be a typical blue box; a small wicker basket is both functional and fashionable to collect bathroom recycla- bles. The next time you find yourself in the bathroom, take a look around -- you will be surprised at how much is actually recy- clable. Got an item you’re not sure what to do with? Let us help you. Know before you throw is a web tool that helps residents understand what can be recycled, com- posted or reused. Check it out at durham. ca/knowbeforeyouthrow. -- Katherine Ross-Perron is a waste man- agement technician with the Region of Durham. Katherine Ross-Perron Waste Management Technician Region of Durham Durham Recycling Your Life: Holiday hangover cures Detoxing with culinary nutritionist Miranda Gibson The company of family and friends, a few days off from work, the cheerful holiday spirit, and easy access to festive holiday drinks set the stage for increased alco- hol consumption this time of year. Next week’s Your Life video series on durham- region.com looks at holiday hangover cures and detox methods. Good times are often followed by that uncomfortable, can’t move, party-over, I’m-never-going-to-drink-again holiday hangover. Well, don’t let a hangover ruin the rest of your holidays. Stay with us next week as Your Life expert Miranda Gibson has a tip for each day of the week to help keep you in top shape, even if you decide to have an extra couple of sips. • Monday, Dec. 30: Water You might not be facing a hangover if you’d paid more attention to your best friend, water, the night before and alter- nated a glass of H20 in between every alcoholic beverage. • Tuesday, Dec. 31: Vitamin B Ms. Gibson suggests taking a vitamin B complex to break down the alcohol in our bodies, not just in the stomach but also in our bloodstream. • Wednesday, Jan. 1: Vitamin C Ms. Gibson suggests taking vitamin C with bioflavonoids. This will help to cleanse the liver. It will not only deal with the alco- hol but other toxins we ingest on a daily basis. • Thursday, Jan. 2: Cleansing Three- to seven-day cleansing won’t cut it. Cleansing should not be a fad; rather, we should be eating clean on a regular basis. • Friday, Jan. 3: Foods to avoid Ms. Gibson counts down the top five foods we should try to avoid. • Saturday, Jan. 4: Other detox methods Ms. Gibson discusses brushing your skin, lemons, leafy greens and fresh air. Is there a project or topic you would like to see us cover? Let us know what you want to learn. 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After this period, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term.§Up to $750 customer bonus is available on 2014 Cadenza ($750), 2013/2014 Rio4&5 door ($200), 2013/2014 Soul ($250), 2014 Forte ($250), 2013/2014 Optima/Optima Hybrid ($300), 2013/2014 Sportage ($300), 2014 Sorento ($375), 2014 Rondo ($300), 2014 Sedona ($400).Savings cannot be combined with Don’t Pay Until Spring offer.Offer only available on finance terms, not cash or lease offers. �Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C.for new 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE)/2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E) based on a selling price of $28,893/17,913 is $159/$98 with an APR of 0%for 60/84 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,255/$0 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period.Retailer may sell for less. 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Tickets are $7 in advance at the Ajax Library’s Main Branch or $7.50 at the theatre on film night. You don’t have to be a mem- ber to see the films. For more information on the circuit, or to be added to the circuit e-mail list, contact Barry at barrybutler@rogers.com. AJAX -- The Ajax Film Circuit screens Watermark, a film about water and our relation- ship to it, on Jan. 8. povmagazine.com Whitby columnist lists some classics There are many categories in Christmas music -- pop, rhythm ‘n’ blues, orchestral, country and rock ‘n’ roll -- but perhaps the most unlikely of all and least visible in the mainstream is jazz. Yet, upon taking a clos- er look, a wealth of Christmas-themed jazz exists in the vaults of various record com- panies, particularly from the golden age of the 1950s and 1960s. Although we are merely skimming the surface, here are a handful of outstanding jazz musicians who recorded fine Christ- mas instrumentals and are generally rec- ognized as some of the best. VINCE GUARALDI: Skating, O Tannen- baum from A Charlie Brown Christmas (LP 1965). Beautiful evocative jazz. Guaraldi accom- plished pure transformations of the sea- sonal sounds. He gained wonderful results with A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of the most popular Christmas albums of all time. Besides the aforementioned titles, other notable selections include, Linus and Lucy, Greensleeves and Christmas Time Is Here. Vince Guaraldi died in 1976, just as he completed the score for another TV program, It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown. He was 47 years old. AHMAD JAMAL: Snow Fall from Ahmad Jamal’s Alhambra (EP 1961). Pianist, composer Ahmad Jamal, who thankfully is still recording and very much with us, earned a reputation as one of the greatest jazz figures. Snow Fall presents Jamal at his easygoing best. It is an atmo- spheric, jubilant piece of jazz. During his recording prime, in the 50s and 60s, at Chess subsidiary Argo Records out of Chi- cago, Jamal maintained enduring creativ- ity. His appeal lies in a subtle and winsome style of jazz. RAMSEY LEWIS: Here Comes Santa Claus from The Sound Of Christmas (LP 1961). Ramsey Lewis, also a renowned pianist and composer, became widely known later through The In-Crowd (a huge hit in 1965), and yet the measure of his leg- acy goes far beyond that. Along with label mate Ahmad Jamal, Lewis consistently demonstrated a high level of jazz sophis- tication. Santa Claus brings forth a live- ly conclusion that hints of things to come with The In-Crowd. KENNY BURRELL: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Merry Christmas Baby from Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (LP 1966). By the mid-1960s, Kenny Burrell’s stand- ing as a superior jazz guitarist was firmly established. Burrell’s Christmas LP is so good, it is dif- ficult to say which are the best tracks. The album opens up with the title tune, inter- preted in a leisurely manner. In contrast, the final cut, Merry Christmas Baby (an old r ‘n’ b song originally recorded by Charles Brown in 1954), unfolds into a full-fledged jazz build-up. CHARLIE PARKER: White Christmas from Jingle Bell Jam -- Jazz Christmas Clas- sics (CD 1994). Jazz icon, alto-saxophonist Charlie Parker (1920-1955) recorded a cap- tivating White Christmas in 1948. It is an amazing, striking jazz classic far removed from conventional versions of the Irving Berlin standard. Parker’s rendition of White Christmas precisely exemplifies why Christmas instrumentals, by their nature, allow year-round listening and enjoyment. Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who’s interested in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@ rogers.com. 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TAP AND TANKARD. 224 Brock St. S., Whitby, presents Acoustic Night Wednesdays, Johnny and the Sex Machine Thursdays, DJ ED on Fridays, bands Saturdays. 905-666-8090. THIRSTY MONK GASTRO PUB. 21 Celina St., Oshawa, presents Wednesday night Open Mic with Poor Pelly at 9 p.m. No cover charge. 905-728-3219, www. thirstymonkpub.com. TILTED KILT. 101 Mary St. W., Whitby, presents an Open Jam hosted by Stewie every Sunday. 905-430-5699. 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 6 , 2 0 1 3 23 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Trainer has assembled strong team around Canadian champ Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Even before the success came, Mike Guyett could see the potential in Brandon Cook. Together, with the aid of a couple of other important members of the team, they have won a Canadian boxing championship, Cook in the ring as the light middleweight (154 pounds) title holder, Guyett serving as his trainer. “I had met Brandon through school. He had got into some trouble and we started to become pretty good friends,” recalls Guy- ett of days gone by at J. Clarke Richardson. “I quickly realized from altercations outside boxing that I really believed he had what it took. “It took no convincing whatsoever,” Guyett recalls of getting Cook interested in boxing. “One time I just said to him, ‘I’m going to my house, I’ve got some boxing gloves, some hand pads.’ We tried it out, I got him punch- ing a little bit. I already knew he had what it took. I took him to the gym the next day and the rest is history.” Guyett’s boxing resume includes about six moths of training at the age of 14, and a couple of amateur fights, a win and loss on his record with the Ajax Boxing Club. Now 27, Guyett developed many of his coaching philosophies from the teachings of his dad, Ron, who taught his son how to play hock- ey. Regardless of the sport, the theories are applicable. “When my dad taught me how to play, there was never any babying and that’s exactly how I train Brandon for boxing and it works perfectly,” says Guyett. His passion for boxing dates back to a time when the sport seemed on the decline, as the UFC started to garner a lot of the atten- tion and publicity. “I liked boxing back in the day when it wasn’t even cool to like boxing,” he says. “Now UFC is huge and people like combat sports, but I’m telling you, I used to sit on the edge of my seat watching boxing and I didn’t know anyone else who liked it.” He walked into the Tiller gym in Ajax about seven years ago and started coaching. Another fighter in his stable, Frankie Rill, has since moved on to Germany, a heavyweight with a 4-0 record and three knockouts. The constant has been Cook, who is now 12-0 with seven knockouts, earning a Cana- dian title in June after knocking out Fitz Vanderpool in the first round. Guyett and Cook practically live on the same street in Ajax, and work together at Pro-Tech Glass in Scarborough. “He’s definitely more than a friend,” says Guyett of the relationship that has devel- oped over the years. “I’ve got a couple of close friends and Brandon is one. It doesn’t hurt that we enjoy the exact same things. “Having a relationship with Brandon has been great. Just seeing him succeed has been great for me.” Guyett talks proudly of the team that has been assembled around Cook, including cut man Carlos Varela, strength and condition- ing coach Andrew Williams, and promoter Tyler Buxton. He substitutes team for fam- ily when speaking of the tight-knit group. He also praises the Ajax Boxing Club for turning over a key and letting them come and go as they please for training. Even with the contribution each brings, Guyett deflects a lot of the credit to Cook. “He puts in the work. No one else is in the ring but him,” says Guyett. “I don’t have 12 wins, he does. Great coaches don’t make great fighters. Great fighters make great coaches. As good as Brandon makes me look, that’s all it is. “When you get under the lights at the Her- shey Centre, nobody cares what happened in the eight weeks leading up to the fight. There are so many life stresses that can ruin a boxing career. That’s one thing Brandon does extremely well, he stays focused and dedicated to what his goals are.” Originally, those goals were to win a Cana- dian title. With that accomplished, Guy- ett says the bar has to go higher, potentially reaching for a world title. Guyett is in Cook’s corner AJAX -- Mike Guyett barks out instructions to Brandon Cook during a boxing card held at Casino Rama earlier this year. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Jenn Wakefield off to Olympics DURHAM -- There will be at least two from Durham Region taking part in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Newcastle’s Tara Watchorn and Picker- ing’s Jennifer Wakefield were among the 21 players named by Hockey Canada Monday to the national women’s team that will try to run its string of gold medals at the Olympic Games to four. It will mark the Olympic debut for both Watchorn, a 23-year-old defence- man, and Wakefield, a 24-year-old forward. “Narrowing our roster down was extremely difficult due to the depth of the female game in our country, but we’re abso- lutely thrilled to announce the 21 players who will defend our gold medal in Russia,” said head coach Kevin Dineen in a Hockey Canada press release. “We’re confident the players who will travel this final stretch on the road to Sochi will do so with passion, perse- verance and performance that will make all Canadians proud.” In addition to its three gold medals, Can- ada’s national women’s team also claimed the silver medal at the 1998 Olympic Win- ter Games in Nagano, Japan, the inaugural event for the female game. Wakefield has played for Canada at the past three world championships, winning gold in the United States in 2012 and silver in Switzerland the year before, while Watchorn was part of the 2011 team. Both players are graduates of Boston University. The Canadian team is comprised of three goalies, six defencemen and 12 for- wards, and includes a dozen players who won gold at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Before heading to Russia, Canada and the U.S. face off in the final two games of a six-game exhibition series, Sat- urday, Dec. 28 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota and then 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. 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