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Home My WebLink AboutNA2014_01_01en t e r fo r a ch a n c e to wi n a 20 1 3 hy u n d a i ac c e n t - vi s i t du r h a m r e g i o n . co m / wi n a c a r to en t e r Thinking of Hardwood? Give your home a new look for the Holidays We are Durham’s flooring experts 1547 Bayly St., Pickering905-420-3285www.canadahardwoodflooring.ca Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc. / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham News Adver tiser PICKERING WED. JAN. 1, 2014/ A publication of Pressrun 54,400 / 12 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand Councillor pleaded guilty to Municipal Act Contraventions in July Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A lengthy politi- cal drama came to a head in July 2013, when Pickering Councillor Doug Dickerson pleaded guilty to contravening the Municipal Elections Act by filing incor- rect financial statements and exceeding the campaign spend- ing limit. The highly watched process started in 2011 when sever- al complaints were filed with the City of Pickering relating to Coun. Dickerson’s 2010 election spending. Charges included filing an inaccurate financial statement, which included a purchase of nearly $15,000 in alcohol that was not used during the cam- paign and an $11,550 payment to his common-law wife. After the guilty plea, a judge allowed the seasoned politician to keep his council seat. Special prosecutor David Reiter said it was “plausible” that the infrac- tions were inadvertent. Coun. Dickerson was ordered to pay $17,500 in fines and return about $30,000 to the City to cover expenses improperly categorized in his election finance filing. That still left the City on the hook for nearly $300,000 in legal fees and other expenses. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan said there was little choice in the matter, as the money was spent as part of a provincially legislat- ed process that kicks in if a com- plaint is brought forward. See ISSUE page 2 PICKERING -- Pickering councillor Doug Dickerson pleaded guilty to contravening the Municipal Elections Act by filing incorrect financial statements and exceeding the campaign spending limit Metroland file photo NA @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO Your Life DIY: Holiday hangover cures Detoxing with culinary nutrition- ist Miranda Gibson. Ms. Gibson suggests taking a vitamin B com- plex to break down the alcohol in our bodies, not just in the stomach but also in our bloodstream durhamregion.com Doug Dickerson newsmaker of the year Storm cleanup begins in Pickering Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Now comes the cleanup. And, there’s plenty to clean up following the ice storm. In addi- tion to countless tree branches that snapped off, there’s food spoiled when the power was knocked out along with the general damage caused by the storm. 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Classes commencing Monday January 13, 2014: •Yo ga • Seminars • Brain Gym • Meditation •Aromatherapy Massage • Nutritional Consultation Ajax, Pickering working on storm cleanup Durham relaxing rules on amount of garbage that can be left at curb Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Now comes the cleanup. And, there’s plenty to clean up following the ice storm. In addi- tion to countless tree branches that snapped off, there’s food spoiled when the power was knocked out along with the general damage caused by the storm. Christie McLardie, the manag- er of communications for Ajax, said the Town is putting a plan together and will roll it out dur- ing the week of Jan. 6. The plan will include when and where to place tree limbs, Ms. McLardie said. “The Town acknowledges res- idents need assistance,” she added. A report will be going to coun- cil in January outlining how the lost trees will be replaced. “There will be a budget impact,” she said, but she doesn’t know figures until the report is prepared. “The Town acknowledges residents need assistance and support.” Shauna Muir, co-ordinator of communications for Pickering, noted City crews are “out in full force” cleaning up damage. It’s being done on a prior- ity basis, cleaning “downed branches and other debris,” she added. If a tree on private proper- ty fell onto the City’s property, City staff will take care of the removal. “Leave it at the curb and we’ll be along with our chipper,” Ms. Muir said. People can call the City’s cus- tomer care centre to report tree damage that needs to be cleaned up. The centre can be reached at 905-683-7575 or at customercare@pickering.ca. A tree that’s fallen on private property is the responsibility of the land owner. As for the impact the storm will have on the City’s budget, Ms. Muir said that information won’t be available until mid- January as staff is concentrating on the cleanup. Durham Region is also responding to the cleanup by relaxing the four-bag garbage limit until Jan. 4 in communities where it collects trash. Except for Whitby and Oshawa, Dur- ham picks up garbage, green bins and blue boxes in all communities. In Whitby and Oshawa, the Region collects blue boxes, while the local municipalities are responsible for garbage and green bin col- lection. Until Jan. 4, the Region is offering free disposal of large branches and brush at the Oshawa and Brock waste man- agement facilities. The Oshawa facility is at 1640 Ritson Rd. N., while the Brock site is on Sideroad 17. The free dispos- al is for residents only. Busi- nesses and non-residents will be charged the regular disposal fees. There’s no limit on the amount of green bin waste that can be set out. Anyone with large amounts of spoiled food due to a power outage can place the items at the curb for composting. If there isn’t enough room in the green bin, place the extra unpackaged food in a paper bag or rigid container, clearly labelling it as food waste. Many take-out containers can be recycled in the blue bin. To see what can and can’t be recycled, visit www.durham.ca/knowbe- foreyouthrow. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 4 2 P Carriers of the We ek Congratulations Matthew and Megan for being our Carriers of the Week. 279 Kingston Rd. E.,Ajax 260 Kingston Rd. E.,Ajax (in Home Depot) 1105 Kingston Rd., Pickering (in Home Depot) 255 Salem Rd. S. D#1 42 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 465 Bayly St.W.#5,Ajax 1889 Brock Rd. #24, Pickering 300 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax 1995 Salem Rd. N.,Ajax 6 Harwood Ave. S.,Ajax Ajax & Pickering Locations8 Salem Rd. 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From page 1 He called it “the price of democ- racy” and requested a return to normalcy at City Hall, stressing the issue was resolved. Some councillors and mem- bers of the public didn’t agree. In September, Councillors Bill McLean and Jennifer O’Connell moved a motion to remove Coun. Dickerson from his role as deputy mayor and chairman of the Veridian board. Coun. Dickerson said the move showed a “lack of respect” for the judicial process, while his detractors argued that actions have consequences. “If this council does not take some action then the message to other politicians is very clear that they can get away without being accountable,” Coun. McLean said during the heated debate. The motion lost on a tie. The issue may have been resolved by the courts, but it will likely continue to dog Coun. Dickerson for the rest of this council term, and into 2014 if he seeks re-election in next year’s race. It certainly made him 2013’s Pickering newsmaker of the year. Issue could remain with councillor in 2014 AJAX -- A large tree was down at the corner of Falby Court and Harwood Avenue on Dec. 23, a victim of the ice storm that battered southern Ontario. Ajax, Pickering and Durham Region are busy with the cleanup from the storm. Sabrina Byrnes / 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 4 3 AP Durham kitchen & bath GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES ON SOLID WOOD VA NITIES! Starts Sunday December 26 -Thursday December 30: 10am -7pm $99 The IntelligentChoice $On Sale DUAL FLUSH TOILETS •Excellent�ush •Low waterconsumption •White Reg $ on $99 The Intelligent Choice $$On Sale DUAL FLUSH TOILETS •Excellent�ush •Low waterconsumption •White Reg $ on 124 BROCK ST.N., WHITBY 877-728-6556 905-665-7778www.guskitchenandbath.com Best NewBusinessBest KitchenDesign & Reno MANY MORE INSTORE SPECIALS!!! Durham Kitchen & Bath EVERYTHING ON SALE!!!! BOXING WEEKBLOWOUT CLOSED TUES. DEC. 31, WED. JAN 1, OPEN THURS. 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The Epic Climb will see a team scale the Grand Canyon in October 2014 with a goal of raising $45,000 for Epilepsy Dur- ham Region. “This will test our physical endurance and our mental endurance,” says execu- tive director Dianne McKenzie, who has started 15-kilometre hikes and twice- weekly training sessions to prepare. The 12-hour climb will cover a distance two times that of the CN Tower. Partici- pants will climb down the canyon to the Colarado River, then back to the top of the rock. Ms. McKenzie will be joined on the journey by Michael Finigan, owner of Pursuit Training in Whitby; Ray Richard- son, owner of Motorcity Mitsubishi in Whitby and Shane Finigan, a local graph- ic artist. More team members are welcome. In the past year, Epilepsy Durham Region has supported 39,000 local fami- lies and individuals. Alex Shiels knows first hand the differ- ence the local agency makes. Her son Cameron was diagnosed with epilepsy at age three, after suddenly expe- riencing blank stares and eye twitches. His diagnosis was followed by years of testing, medications and worry. Cameron wasn’t able to enjoy things most kids his age take for granted, such as riding a bike, playing hockey and run- ning with his younger brother. By the time he underwent brain surgery last spring, the eight-year-old was experi- encing as many as 20 seizures a day. “It was really tough,” Ms. Shiels says. “We had no answers. It was just trial and error. Epilepsy Durham was with us the whole way, they gave us so much infor- mation and connected us with other families.” Today Cameron is seizure free, but still working to improve his speech and doing physiotherapy to regain strength. Ms. McKenzie says all the money raised through the climb will go to Lora’s Leg- acy Fund, which helps Durham families cover the cost of anti-seizure medica- tions and travel costs to and from Sick- Kids. The fund also makes it possible for local kids to attend a specialized epilepsy summer camp and receive outreach pro- gramming. Ms. McKenzie stressed Epic Climb par- ticipants will pay out of pocket to cover flights, accommodations and other expenses. “Not one penny of what we raise is pay- ing for expenses, all of it stays in the com- munity,” she says. Epilepsy affects an estimated 300,000 Canadians. For more information, visit www.epicclimb.ca. WHITBY -- Dianne McKenzie, executive director of Epilepsy Durham, is part of a five- person team climbing the Grand Canyon in October to raise money and awareness for Epilepsy Durham. She trains twice a week at Pursuit Training with Mike Finigan. Jason Liebregts / Metroland A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication PHONE 905-579-4400 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWS FAX 905-579-1809 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. 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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 • Ja n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 4 4 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 Canada’s veteran support lacking To the editor: I am a Grade 12 student writing a report on the effect of war on soldiers, and through this have researched how veteran support systems fare. Simply put, it’s not good enough. In Can- ada, soldiers who are severely injured over- seas run a risk of becoming impoverished when military Medicare expires. The new pension system for soldiers is far inferior to that which has been in place since World War 1. In fact, compensation for pain and suffering are inferior to most personal injury settlements in Canada. On top of this, many soldiers returning home have trouble finding work. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics 2011, 12.1 per cent of Iraq and Afghanistan veter- ans found themselves unempl=oyed, and 30.2 per cent of all veterans could not find work. I find it strange that criminals are set up with jobs easier than the veterans who fight for our freedom. Obviously there are benefits to finding work for criminals but it should not be so hard for veterans. The government is simply not putting enough funds and work into caring for our veter- ans. They fight for us, and support systems are inadequate. Owen Fullerton Whitby I missed last weekend’s ice storm. Let me clarify that. What I missed was taking a moment or two and absorbing just what happens when Mother Nature shows us she still is in command. I didn’t get a chance to sit back and take note of the downed trees and ice build up on all the streets. That’s what happens when you work for the local newspaper. You sometimes miss the forest for the trees. After a three-and-a-half-hour drive from London last weekend I arrived home in Bowmanville to the downed trees and icy roads and sidewalks. Because our weekend crew was out of juice, and we had power at my house, I fired up the laptop and started providing updates on power outages for our website and Facebook page. Then, my drive to Newcastle to talk to people at the warming centre took me through downtown Bowmanville which was pitch black. There wasn’t a light to the north or south of the downtown. I should have stopped a minute to appreciate the calm and eerie feeling of the blackout but I was in a hurry to get to Newcastle. Then after talking to some people I rushed back to the house to write the story, download pictures and get more updates. At mid- night, I turned off my laptop then about 30 minutes later, our power went out. It was as if the universe had waited until I was done. On Monday it was right back into hourly updates even though we had no Internet or server connections at our office on Farewell Street in Oshawa. My concern then was getting the news out while others were writing and talking to residents who were impacted directly by the storm. My wife took photos of all the downed trees and ice buildup on our trip home from London. Now, a week later, I plan to sit down with a warm tea in my hand and take a look at them. Kudos to all those workers on the front line who spent their holidays working round the clock to get power on as fast as possible: Managing editor Mike Johnston Mike Johnston Managing Editor Runing to the ice Looking at 2014 as it stretches ahead Today is the first day of a brand new year, an opportunity for us to make changes and important decisions, to look ahead while taking stock of the past, to embrace the promise of tomorrow. We firmly resolve to improve this or stop that, lose weight, be a nicer person, learn a new skill. And since 2014 will see municipal voters choosing new school trustees, coun- cillors and mayors, not to mention direct- ly electing the Durham Regional chairman for the first time, we must also resolve to get involved, learn the issues and exercise our democratic franchise on election day. Here then, on the eve of 2014’s arrival, is a guide to help candidates and their upcom- ing campaigns so their efforts will resonate more effectively with voters. On politics and campaigning: Let’s return to a society where ideas are attacked, not individuals; where compromise is seen as a democratic necessity, not a political weak- ness; where politicians discuss and debate ideas and policies that serve ratepayers, but which do not reduce access or deny trans- parency. On electing the Durham chairman: This reform represents a huge step for Durham and sets the stage for a new political land- scape, one in which the chairman is not an appointee, but an elected head of govern- ment, chosen directly by the people he or she will serve. How will this affect you? What will it mean in terms of policy directions? Tax rates? Do some homework, attend pre- election debates, ask questions. Your vote matters and it belongs to you alone. Please exercise your democratic franchise. On a potential provincial election: Voters may also be heading to the polls if Premier Kathleen Wynne’s minority Liberal govern- ment is no longer propped up by Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats at Queen’s Park. Weigh what the other parties offer against the Liberal record. Though bogged down by scandal, polls still show the Liberals leading the NDP and Tim Hudak’s Progres- sive Conservatives. But an election could happen. Be ready and exercise your vote. Finally, we ask that all online commen- tary, whether on social media networks, election forums or other electronic media in 2014 be characterized more by decorum, common courtesy and mutual respect. Again, let’s debate ideas. Let’s discuss together the issues and seek solutions. Let’s be civil. Poignant symbol in a hat on a tree I was all set to write a column this week about my struggles through the ice storm. How I’ve been girding my loins these past two or three days and toughing out some pretty imposing challenges. And then I noticed that a friend of mine had changed her Facebook profile photo. It was now a poorly lit, grainy, camera phone shot of her Christmas tree. Nothing unusual or terribly poignant about a shot of someone’s Christmas tree at this time of the year, of course. Seems like everybody’s Facebook page is adorned with something of the Yuletide. This one, however, was different. On the top of the tree, where one would normal- ly expect to find the traditional Christmas Angel, sat not a Cherubim or even a Sera- phim...but a hat. A hat. An old, worn Fedo- ra. This was my friend Linda’s tree and the hat belonged to her recently deceased hus- band and dear friend, Paul. Some things hit you like a hammer blow to the side of the head...or heart. This pic- ture, this simple, grainy, underdeveloped emblem of loss and love, courage and fealty completely upended my silly, self- ish world and put things back where they needed to be. Even in the midst of an ice storm and power outages and dangerous driving con- ditions, I am the luckiest man in the world. I am surrounded by love. Those that I love most dearly and who most dearly love me are all still here, alive, safe and huggable. And even though I was jolted out of bed last night by the thunderous crashing of tree limbs in my yard, I was still alive and able to feel the wonderfully exhilarating chill of the winter night on my cheeks and neck as I stood outside in my house robe. And my muscles will once again glorious- ly ache with fatigue as I shovel the end of my driveway clean today and scrape the fourth coating of ice from my vehicle. I will sweat and completely destroy the effects of my morning shower. My breath will come in sweetly ragged puffs and my heart will pound and pound its beautiful live rhythm in my chest. I will drive, through crawling, sliding traffic to the mall and I will, with a beam- ing smile on my puss, park a million miles away from the nearest entrance in a sea of vehicles. I will happily bump and jostle my way through dense crowds of last-minute shoppers and will make certain to grin at every single face I see. I will treasure all of those beautiful people who willfully and purposefully show up in my life. Who have chosen me. I will kiss my partner ferocious- ly. I will fold her in my arms and squeeze her until she cries out. I will wear her scent on my cheek and think of her every second of the day. I will gather my children around me and I will savour every sweet second of their pre- cious company. Every mouthful of food, every swallow of drink will be ambrosia. Every second of every minute of every day will be both fleeting and golden this holi- day. Because my hat is not yet on some- one’s tree. Merry Christmas dear Linda... and thank you, Paul. -- 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 • Ja n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 3 5 Let’s Talk Join us on Facebook and weigh in with readers on topics of the day www.facebook.com/ newsdurham Jenny Hart: Thank God we are back up and slowly get- ting the house warmed up. When the power came on the house temp was 52 and dropping fast... Julie a big thank you for your kind offer. 10 Top hangover ‘remedies’ APQuestion: When I think of last week’s ice storm, I think:Poll Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Why me?14% It could have been worse.69% It was a winter wonderland.17% Ice, Ice Baby ... Durham was literally cov- ered in ice following last weekend’s big storm that threw Christmas plans for thou- sands into disarray. Here’s a glimpse of some of the Facebook chatter that domi- nated online discussion ... Derrick Paquette: Hope- fully power will be on in south Oshawa today was off all day never turned on once but hopefully powers on all over so family’s can keep warm. Katie Martin: You’d think in the winter more of an effort would be make to restore power as soon as possible. It’s been over 24 hours here in Ajax. Tim Logan: Where’s the dis- like button?! Terri Gudgeon: Makes me very happy to see a com- munity come together and help each other when mother nature shows us how powerful she can be! Merry Christmas! Kim Young: First the ice storm comes. Then the hydro goes out. I heard the first wave of the Zombie attack is imminent. Prepare yourselves .... Cindy Wells: My uncle drives a plow for Durham region and had a power line fall on his truck last night. Be careful and stay in if you can! BEHIND THE LENS CAESAREA -- A sack race is always fun to pho- tograph but capturing all the participants in midair is rare. 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Bring the FamilyBringngnthe Family du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 1 , 2 0 1 4 8 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 A night to remember for Brandon Cook Ajax boxer winning Canadian light middleweight title is sports story of the year Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Over the course of his lifetime, there will be many dates that will be per- manently etched into the memory of Bran- don Cook. Birthdays and anniversaries will certain- ly top the list. So too will June 1, 2013. That was the day the Ajax resident became the Canadian light middleweight (154 pounds) boxing champion. It was also the day that he grabbed top honours for the News Advertiser sports story of the year. ‘Bad Boy’ was certainly at his best on that day in June at the Hershey Centre in Mis- sissauga, facing wily veteran Fitz Vander- pool for the vacant Canadian title. Since his first professional fight in Feb- ruary of 2011, Cook had been victorious in each of his previous nine fights, record- ing five knockouts in the process. Heading into the fight, Cook, 26 at the time and just a couple of weeks shy of his 27th birthday, was relishing the opportunity. “I can’t wait,” he told the News Advertis- er just a week before the fight, the antici- pation obviously mounting. “There’s no excuses. This is the best I’ve ever felt. I’ve never felt so strong.” His opponent on that memorable night was Vanderpool, an accomplished and experienced veteran of ring wars, who had accumulated a record of 26-7-4 with 13 knockouts over his illustrious career. He knew what it took, and what it was like to be a champion, owner of six championship belts. At age 45, he was looking to relive some of those glory days. But it was Cook’s time to shine on this day. Entering the ring to a sold-out crowd chanting ‘Bad Boy’, the Hershey Centre was alive and electric. The look on Cook’s face as he made his way to the ring was menac- ing -- a man with a purpose and on a mis- sion. Vanderpool, with veteran status, was obliged the respect by coming into the ring second. His entourage carried all of his championship belts, while a rap group per- formed his theme song, Will of a Champi- on. The entrance was impres- sive, his performance not so much. Nearing the end of the opening round, Cook landed a punishing right that stunned Vanderpool, following it up with a devas- tating uppercut that sent Vanderpool crashing to the canvas. Vander- pool got to his feet, but tumbled to the mat. He rose again by the count of eight, but the referee waved him off, stopping the fight. Cook was the Canadi- an champion. “It’s a dream come true,” Cook said after. “This was my dream when I first started, to be Canadian champ. “This is everything I ever wanted. I’ve come a long way from when I started. It’s unbe- lievable. It proves if you put your mind to something, you can accomplish anything. I didn’t give up.” Vanderpool and his corner protested the stoppage, claiming it was premature. But Cook was having none of it. “If he would have came out again, he could have got seriously hurt. He’s lucky they stopped it.” Staff from the News Advertiser were embedded with Cook and his handlers for the fight, producing some behind the scenes photos and video that fans don’t have access to. The video can be found at http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx16IoPidpo. Cook closed out the year with two more fights, defend- ing the Canadian belt with a unanimous 10-round decision over Tebor Brosch in September at Casino Rama. In November, in a non- title fight, he shredded Italian Luca Michael Pasqua in the main event at the Hershey Centre. After four rounds, Pasqua’s corner threw in the towel. Cook, 12-0 with seven knockouts, is expected to be back in the ring in the spring. MISSISSAUGA -- Ajax boxer Brandon Cook leaps into the air in celebration after the referee stopped his fight with Fitz Vanderpool on June 1 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. The first round knockout earned Cook the Canadian light middleweight boxing title. The accomplishment topped the list for the best sports story in Ajax- Pickering for 2013. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Panthers hot going into break Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A break from the rigours of a hectic schedule is always welcomed, though you might get an argument from the Pickering Panthers. With the ice storm postponing a couple of games on Dec. 21 and 22, the Ontario Junior Hockey League club was granted an extended break over the holidays, with their last game played on Dec. 13, and the next one scheduled for Friday, Jan. 3 when they host Buffalo at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex. When they do hit the ice, the Panthers will try to pick up where they left off, winners of nine of their past 10 games, having col- lected points in 10 straight as the lone loss came in a shootout. It’s a complete reversal of the kind of streaks Panther teams from the past five years have put up. “They’ve finally realized they can win games,” said GM/head coach Mike Galati of the team’s resurgence. “Pickering Pan- thers teams of the past, when things weren’t going well, they waited for things to go bad and they did. In games you would go up by a couple goals and wait for the sky to fall and sure enough it you believe it will hap- pen, it will. “They get up in games now and move forward. It’s nice to see. They are believing and working hard and deserve it.” Barring a total collapse in the final 20 games of the regular season, the Panthers are playoff bound. 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Friends may call at the MCCONNELL FUNERAL HOME, Madoc, on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 12 Noon - 12:45 p.m. with Memorial Mass to follow in Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Madoc at 1:00 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca KILBURN, Jane Clara -It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jane Clara (MacKenzie) Kilburn on Monday, December 23, 2013 in her 79th year. She passed peacefully after a 30 year long battle with skin cancer. Jane was the best mother and best friend to Nancy (Richard deceased) Dressel, Joan (Steve) Batchelor and Donna Austin (Chris). Adored grandmother to Scott, Adam (Cass), Michael, Brady and Kylie. Jane is predeceased by her parents Clara Gray and Robert Girdwood. Loving sister of Helen (John deceased) Penner and aunt to Sandra and David. Jane was retired from Chrysler Ajax Trim. She loved her golf games and her many friends from Country Lane Golf Club. Jane will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A profound thank you to Dr. Nijhawan and staff, Dr. Russell and all the caring staff of CCAC for their care and compassion. Family and friends were received at the LOW AND LOW FUNERAL HOME, 1763 Reach Street, Port Perry (905) 985-7331 on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 1 to 2 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jane was held in the chapel on Sunday December 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. Mom's wish was to be all together and share funny stories. At the request of Jane and in lieu of flowers memorial donations to Camp Oochigeas Cancer Camp for Kids (Make a tribute donation on line to the camp or contact Diana Gourley at the office of Camp Oochigeas (416) 961-6624) Or to the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation www.canadianskincancerfoundation.com would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.lowandlow.ca KROEKENSTOEL, (nee Arnts) Mary - It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Kroekenstoel announces her sudden passing at The Village of Taunton Mills on Monday, December 23rd 2013 in her 88th year. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Frank Kroekenstoel and cherished companion of the late Albert Winterink. She was one of 19 children of the late Bart and Elisabeth Arnts. Predeceased by 11 siblings and survived by 7 throughout Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia. Loving mother of Betty Kroonen (the late Willy) of Mitchell, Terry Kroekenstoel (Theresa) of Whitby, and Johanna Hopper (David) of Whitby. Proud Oma of Jeffrey (Ashley), Gregory (Elizabeth), Christopher (Jennifer), Stephanie (Dane), Matthew, Brendan (Julie), Kevin, and Taylor. Loving Great Oma of Paige, Cole, Hunter and Luke. Her sense of humour and general good cheer were with her to the end, teaching us that the essential spirit of a person endures no matter what the circumstances. The family would like to thank the staff at Taunton Mills for their care and assistance. Visitation was held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, a Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John the Evangelist, Whitby. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice or St. Vincent's Kitchen, where Mary volunteered for many years. Condolences may be expressed online at www.wctownfuneralchapel.com. MOSES, Tristen Jaidyn - Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 26, 2013 at the Hospital for Sick Children at the age of 9. Beloved son of Amanda Ramsarran and Andy Moses. Loving brother of Jahnoi and Syliss. Cherished grandson of Esther and Babs Ramsarran and Goma and Dennis Moses. Sadly missed by Auntie Tanya, Uncle Damian and Uncle Kieron and his favourite cousin Taijah Ramsarran and his second mom/nurse Darlene Romano. Friends may call at the MOUNT LAWN RECEPTION CENTRE, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, December 30, 2013 from 11 am until time of service at 12 noon in the Chapel. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to The Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family. Sign a guest book of condolence at www.mountlawn.ca SHEARON, William Clayton - May 24, 1931 - December 27, 2013. "Bill" died peacefully at home on Friday, December 27, 2013. He was the eldest of 13 children born to the late Margaret and John Shearon of Windsor, Ontario. Bill was a loving husband of the late Jeanette Shearon and step father to Donna and Diane. He was such a doting and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be a sadly missed "Poppa" to Melissa, Paul, Connor, Dylan, Seann, Cheryl, Ashton and "Gramps" to Kimberly, Bruno and Olivia. Bill will also be remembered by his surviving siblings Gerald, Mary Ellen, Shirley, Carolyn and his many nieces and nephews, colleagues and friends. At his request he will be cremated without a service. He will be laid to rest alongside Jeanette at "The Duffin Meadows Cemetery" in Pickering, Ontario in the spring. Funeral arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Memorial donations to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made atwww.oshawafuneralhome.com. "Always in our hearts" WAITE, Rev. Dr. Harry Edward - Passed away in Barrie on Monday, December 23, 2013, at the age of 77. Born in Sarnia to the late Harry and Florence Waite, he is survived by wife Wilma (nee Gale), son Howard of Bowmanville, Donna Mayes (Shane) and grandson Chris of Barrie. 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