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Ron Pietriniro / Metroland NA @newsdurham TODAY’S ONLINE VIDEO Pickering’s Wakefield ready for Olympics Municipal election kicks into gear in Pickering Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Amid the clatter of noise makers and Auld Lang Syne ringing in the new year, many people may not be thinking about local politics or that 2014 is an election year. However, when municipal offic- es reopen after the New Year’s celebrations, there will already be political-hopefuls ready to file their nomination papers for the Monday, Oct. 27 municipal elec- tion. We’re launching a 10-month dialogue with readers and candi- dates about what Durham Region needs from its leaders. Read the full story page 9 Your Life DIY: Holiday hangover cures Detoxing with culinary nutritionist Miranda Gibson. Three- to seven- day cleansing won’t cut it. Cleans- ing should not be a fad; rather, we should be eating clean on a regu- lar basis. durhamregion.comWakefield likes underdog role for women’s hockey team in Sochi Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com TORONTO -- As losses go, Mon- day’s wasn’t such a bad one for the Canadian women’s hockey team. Although a 3-2 defeat to the United States meant the Canadi- ans dropped the final four of a six- game exhibition series leading up to the 2014 Olympics, there were some encouraging signs for the team and the 17,227 rabid fans at the Air Canada Centre. Canada battled back from a 3-0 deficit and could easily have tied the game in the third period, leav- ing a better taste in the mouths of the players than had they simply caved in after a dominant second period by the Americans. Read the full story page 19 Durham arborists urge patience, safety with storm cleanup Hundreds of trees damaged Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Local arborists are offer- ing words of advice to property owners cleaning up after last week’s ice storm: Be patient, and be safe. “This is going to take months. That’s what people have to realize,” said Evan Stewart of Stewart Services. “I would advise people that if they’ve contacted a tree company, to realize we’re over-saturated with work.” Like others in his profession, Mr. Stew- art has been working virtually non-stop since a vicious ice storm swept across the region on the weekend before Christmas. “It’s one of the busiest weeks I’ve had in my entire life,” said Dan Perkins of War- riors Tree Service. “It’s overwhelming tree damage. I’ve never seen so many hung-up branches in my life.” Property owners are correct to be con- cerned about the damage their trees have sustained -- and take measures to address it -- but both men said there’s plenty of time, as trees are currently dormant. So the most pressing task for arborists right now is addressing acute or danger- ous situations, particularly limbs that have been damaged and have yet to fall. They present an imminent hazard, Mr. Perkins said. “In a couple of cases I’ve seen people under these limbs and told them to get out of the way,” he said. “People take for granted that when the sun comes out the danger is over, but it’s actually the opposite.” Both men said that in most cases, a pro- fessional ought to be consulted. That’s because they have the expertise to prop- erly deal with broken limbs, scarred trunks and partially-fallen trees. Here are a few pointers: • Property owners should inspect trees now that they are no longer coated with ice. Healthy limbs ought to be growing upward; a downward angle or evidence of wood grain appearing through bark could mean the limb is damaged. Mr. Perkins recommended inspecting trees from a distance, using binoculars to get a close- up view. • Smaller broken branches should be trimmed so the cut is clean, but people shouldn’t venture outside their comfort and knowledge zones. Using a handsaw while standing on firm ground is about as far as many folks ought to go, Mr. Stewart said. More involved jobs require chain- saws, and not everyone has the required skill and safety equipment, which includes proper boots and protective pants, gloves and safety glasses, and a helmet. • Larger limbs and trunks that have sus- tained damage do need attention -- but don’t panic. “At this time of year trees are in dormancy, so there’s no major rush,” Mr. Perkins said. “Everything that breaks that isn’t a clean cut should be addressed in the near future. What we do now to these trees affects how they’ll grow in the future.” • If you’re calling in a company to dis- pose of downed limbs, be ready and be organized. Gather the material in the front yard, but don’t pile it. Spread the branch- es around the yard with the broken end of the limb out so it’s easy to gather up and take to the chipper. This cuts down on the amount of time a crew has to spend at your property, and ultimately saves you money. • Be patient. Companies are swamped and addressing priority matters first. “I’ve been addressing my jobs by severity,” Mr. Stewart said. “Right now we’re going around and getting dangerous things down and making them safe.” • Provide your arborist with as much information as you can about your prob- lem. Mr. Perkins suggested sending pho- tos so the arborist can assess a situation prior to arrival and get on with the job more quickly. • Don’t take chances -- especially with limbs that are higher up. Under no cir- cumstance should you prop a ladder against a tree and climb it. Also, be cogni- zant of any wires -- not just hydro lines -- that may be in the vicinity, and stay clear. • Don’t resort immediately to removal. It’s possible trees that appear to be severe- ly damaged can be saved. “Just because we’ve had this storm and your tree may have damage, don’t jump immediately to removal,” Mr. Stewart said. “Our commu- nity needs it canopy.” • Remember, arborists are people too, and right now they’re people under stress. 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It has access to excessive per- ishable items from grocery chains and flips those much-need supplies to 51 food banks and emer- gency food providers across the region. Feed The Need Durham was without power for less than 24 hours after the ice storm, which result- ed in the loss of some produce such as celery and asparagus when coolers lost hydro. Items in freezers, which were kept shut, were fine. “We were lucky because we’re always being replenished,” said Mr. LeBourdais. “It wasn’t real- ly an inconvenience to us, particularly. It wasn’t a major hit.” Also helping to lessen the impact was the time of year. With a number of food banks shut down over the holidays, the demand for help from Feed The Need Durham was limited, said Mr. LeBourdais. “If it had to happen, this was as good a time as any,” he said. On the west side of Durham, officials with the Sal- vation Army Hope Community Church Family Ser- vices office said they surprisingly had no major loss- es to report. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sr. Sales Supervisor Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager Editorial &&& OpinionsAP Help yourself -- and others -- in Durham Region 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 Another year has come to a close in Durham Region and 2014 stretches before us, holding the hope and promise only a brand new year can bring. So, what did you resolve to do -- or stop doing -- in the new year? Did you decide this would be the year you would give up smoking? Lose weight? Get fit? All are worthy goals to strive for when a new year beckons. There are many things we can do throughout the year to help ourselves and others. There’s nothing wrong with losing weight, working towards a healthier life- style, or giving up a harmful habit. But there are others things we can resolve to do throughout the year -- for others -- that require little commitment and no monetary obligations. Why not consider volunteering in your community? You can assist at numerous non-profit organizations in communities throughout Durham Region. Volunteers are vital to the quality of life for many. A shut-in senior is always grate- ful for the delivery of a warm meal, or a visiting companion. Some require transportation to vari- ous personal and medical appointments. If you have the time and the inclination, there’s a local Community Care organiza- tion that could use your help. If your interests run to words and num- bers, local libraries might have some opportunities to help with reading buddy programs, and local schools can always benefit from in-school volunteers. Check with your local library and your neigh- bourhood elementary school to see if you can offer assistance in 2014. In communities across the region, local groups often form for special projects such as a litter cleanup, or a tree-planting initiative. And in local ratepayer groups, a vital voice in local politic decision-making, there is strength in numbers. Consider learning more about land use plans, development projects and take the opportunity to add your voice to the cho- rus. The new year began yesterday, and the 364 days ahead hold much promise. What do you resolve to do -- for yourself, for others -- in 2014? -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Big Pipe concerns in Pickering To the editor: Intuitive Pickering residents along the Finch York pipe containment corridor are well served by their sense of unease. To me, no part of the York pipe is as prone to catastrophic failure as this urban contain- ment section. Approval of the populated Finch loca- tion scheme was a disservice to constitu- ents. At minimum, government should provide free property insurance to save residents harmless if York sewage floods their homes, rendering neighbourhoods unlivable. I attended a public meeting for the Big Pipe around 2004. The reasons for the cunningly named “odour control” facili- ties are: The pipe runs on gravity and needs air to flow. Pickering’s system is closed, runs on pumps, needs no air and has no odour. The two systems meet in the populated area of Finch and Valley Farm. There were alternative routes through sparsely pop- ulated, developer-owned land north of Finch. I asked pipe engineers what would hap- pen if Pickering’s pumps stop and they said that Pickering better have a contin- gency plan. Comforting. It was also clear that, at 650,000 litres of effluent on a good day, containment fail- ure predictability isn’t possible. A return visit from a Hurricane Hazel rel- ative will ensure it. The consequence will be effluent blowing out the odour control stacks. For many, paying for a home is a once- in-a-lifetime investment. Finch residents were given no choice if they wanted to live beside the containment area. At minimum they should be provid- ed property insurance, at no cost, which would enable them to rebuild without undue financial hardship in the event of a failure. Current Pickering residents shouldn’t be thrown under the bus or blown away with a flush. Ken Nash Pickering Lynde House a sight to behold To the editor: Re: Lynde House relocation. I am thrilled to have the Lynde House relocated to my neighbourhood. The West Lynde area is the perfect spot to showcase Jabez Lynde’s beautiful home. It brings pride and charm to this heritage community. It is truly a stunning sight to behold on Brock Street and I love seeing it every day. To those of you who are complaining about its new location, I think you are just envious that it is not in your neighbour- hood. Ann Sheridan Whitby Keep pets safe this winterin Durham It’s freezing in Durham and pet owners need to realize that just as hot temperatures can be dangerous to pets, so can the cold. Here’s a good rule of thumb from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cru- elty to Animals: If it’s too cold for you to go outside, it’s too cold for your pet. Exposure to harsh conditions can cause serious illness or death to animals, espe- cially during freezing rain and rapid tem- perature fluctuations. In Canada, it’s the law that animals receive adequate shelter and care. When the temperature drops below freez- ing, pets should not be left outside for extended periods, warns the OSPCA. Cats, short-coated dogs and puppies are most vulnerable. Keep cats indoors and take dogs outside only for short periods. Consider a comfortable dog sweater or coat. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter; they need their fur right now. When bathing your dog, make sure he’s completely dry before taking him out- side. Never leave your cat or dog alone in a car during cold weather. Cars hold in the cold, acting like refrigerators, which could cause your pet to freeze to death. Be aware of cats seeking warmth under vehicle hoods. When the vehicle motor is started, the fan belt can injure or kill the cat. Knock on the hood or honk the horn before starting the engine to warn them away. Another danger for pets right now is eth- ylene glycol, found in antifreeze and brake fluids. It’s deadly to all animals and since it tastes sweet, they may eat it. A very small amount can be fatal, so if they do ingest it, seek emergency care. Always clean up any spills carefully and dispose of the rags as hazardous waste. Keep an eye out for anti- freeze spills when out on walks, says the OSPCA. Wipe your pet’s paws and underside with a damp towel after being outside. Salt and other chemicals used on roads and side- walks can irritate and burn your pet’s sensi- tive paws and can be dangerous if ingested. Remove ice balls by placing your pet’s feet in warm (not hot) water before drying them off with a towel. Using booties can protect your pet’s paws. Ensure your pet always has a warm place to sleep away from drafts and off the floor. Don’t let your dog off leash on ice or snow, especially during a snowstorm. Dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. This will also prevent falls through the ice, which we’ve seen happen in Durham more than once. The OSPCA strongly recommends bring- ing dogs indoors. But outdoor dogs must have adequate shelter and a constant sup- ply of fresh water. Provide a dry, draft-free doghouse soundly built of weatherproof materials with the door facing away from prevailing winds. It should be elevated and insulated, with a door flap and bedding of straw or wood shavings. Check your pet’s water frequently to make sure it’s not fro- zen and use a tip-resistant plastic or ceram- ic bowl, rather than metal, so your dog’s tongue doesn’t stick. According to Pickering Animal Services, do not take your dog exercising with you in the cold -- even a short jog can be too much of a strain. If you see a dog left outdoors in a danger- ous situation, or left unattended in a car, call 911 right away. You can also call the humane society/OSPCA at 905-665-7430. Oshawa-Whitby road connection will impact Corbett Creek valley Two birds with one stone. I don’t like to use the expression, but it’s sometimes so apt. I couldn’t make it to the public meeting this fall about the Manning-Adelaide link-up through the Corbett Creek valley. The envi- ronmental assessment is winding up, and I wanted to see exactly where Durham offi- cials are proposing to route cars and trucks through one of the last little pockets of nature left in “downtown Durham.” I have a special connection to that vibrant stretch of wildness in the heart of Whitby/ Oshawa. It’s in my section of the local Christ- mas Bird Count, so once a winter for 30 years my husband and I have walked the footpaths there, scouting for birds. Down in the creek bottom tangles we always find robins hid- ing away, feeding on buckthorn berries, and lots of cardinals. One year we found a flicker, rare in winter, and once a gray catbird. A red- tailed hawk hangs out in the willows, and great horned owls snooze in the tall pines. On the day of the count I left Dennis off at the north end to walk the wild section along the creek, which stretches for several blocks. Meanwhile I drove around to the Mount Lawn Cemetery, to check the valley slopes where chickadees, nuthatches, juncos and tree sparrows shelter, and goldfinches flit overhead. I love the serenity of the place, with its poi- gnant stone markers, memorial bird feeders, and sweeping view of the valley. In the past year the husband of a dear friend of mine was buried there, adding a whole new level of meaning for me. His grave is beside one of the biggest red oaks on the forest edge, and I gave a silent greeting to both as I made my way past down the hill, to be met by a dozen exuberant chickadees, two brown creepers and a flock of 29 robins that, clucking and cheeping, came to see what the chickadees were fussing about. Dennis heard finches across the valley, so when we met up again at the car, I dropped him at the southeast corner and drove on around to the end of Adelaide, where the proposed road extension would start. A swath of human footprints trampled in the snow showed how many neighbours enjoy walking the valley in winter, and how many children go tobogganing. As I stood at the crest of the hill, studying the silent, peace- ful scene below, a great blue heron took off from a bend in the creek and, flashing its slate-blue wings, few upstream to a new fish- ing spot, right where the proposed road link and bridge would cut the valley in two. As in so many land use decisions, peo- ple’s convenience tends to take precedence over the deeper human need for nature, and nature’s need for space. Perhaps in this case it’s time to rethink what’s truly important in life. 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. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 4 8 AP The term “blocked”refers to a urinary obstruction where cats cannot pass urine. This is a medical emergency. The blockage can be caused by mucous, crystals, & even tiny bladder stones. Some cats may also have a urethral “spasm” causing the obstruction. This condition is common in male cats. Owners often note that their cat is straining to urinate, vocalizing in the litter box, & producing very little to no urine. If left untreated the condition is fatal, so these signs should never be ignored. Diagnosis is made on physical examination by your veterinarian. Additional diagnostics performed may include blood work, examining the urine, & x-rays of the blad- der. Treatment involves placement of a urinary catheter, hospi- talization, IV fluids & medications. Long term management Ask the Vet:“What is a Blocked Cat”?Written by Dr. Melanie Dell often requires a diet change & some cats do need more chronic medication. If you suspect urinary troubles with your cat, please seek veterinary care immediately. http://www.veterinarypartner.com adopt a pet WHITBY -- Pastel is a 10-year-old domestic short-haired neutered male grey tabby. He is declawed, good with dogs, very friendly. His owner died. For more information, call 905-665-7430. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Margaret Carney The Great Outdoors See a video of Pastel 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 DURHAM -- While a lot of dogs love to play in the snow, it’s important for owners to remember that pets are vulnerable in the cold. 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However, when municipal offices reopen after the New Year’s celebrations, there will already be political-hopefuls ready to file their nomination papers for the Monday, Oct. 27 municipal election. Here at Metroland Durham Region Media Group we’re launching a 10-month dialogue with readers and candidates about what Durham Region needs from its leaders. Coverage will include everything resi- dents need to make an informed decision -- candidate profiles, features, election events, debates and the issues that arise on the campaign trail. The public will have new opportunities to be heard through social media and a video series of round- table discussions with citizens from all walks of life. It’s going to be a busy year. For the first time in 2014, electors can vote for the Regional Chair -- which means this year residents can run for the position. Since Durham was founded in 1974, the head of Regional council has been selected by Regional councillors at the first meeting after the election. An Octo- ber 2010 referendum on the issue showed 79.7 per cent of those who cast a ballot were in favour of directly electing the top seat in Durham -- however, voter turnout wasn’t high enough to make the results binding. However the majority of regional council members, and municipal coun- cils supported the change. Current chairman Roger Anderson has held the position since 1997. Those who want a chance to lead the Regional Council can file nomination papers in-person with the Regional Clerk, 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby. For infor- mation on where and how to file a nomi- nation, visit the region’s website at www. durham.ca or contact Regional Clerk Deb Bowen at clerks@durham.ca or 905-668- 7711, ext. 2100. In Pickering, nominations opened Jan. 2 for the Oct. 27 municipal election. It may be months away from voting day, but City Clerk Debbie Shields says it’s not unusu- al for people to file nomination papers at the first opportunity. “We usually get one or two on the first day,” she says. There are seven Pickering city coun- cil seats up for grabs -- the mayor, three regional councillors and three city coun- cillors. Pickering also has four school board trustee seats, one each for the Eng- lish public and Catholic boards and the French public and Catholic boards. Nomination papers for city council and the English school board trustees can be filed in the Clerk’s department at Pickering City Hall, located at One The Esplanade. Those who want to throw their hat in the ring for regional chairman must file at Regional Headquarters in Whitby, while candidates for the French school boards positions file at Oshawa City Hall. The fee is $200 to file as a candidate for mayor and $100 for the councillor and school trustee seats. 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The Foundation provides grants to Ontario Charities that have received support from their local Real Estate Association. With these grants, the Foundation is able to make a signiﬁ cant difference in communities across the province through the support of Ontario REALTORS®. DRAR is proud to announce that the recipients of its 2012 charitable contributions have recently been approved for additional funding through the REALTORS Care® Foundation. Durham Distress Centre is a registered charity that helps people in distress to cope, by providing emotional support, crisis/suicide management and community education. Their values provide the philosophical foundations for all that they do, collectively and individually, with service users, volunteers, staff and the communities. (http://www.distresscentredurham.com) Grandview Children’s Centre has been providing rehabilitation and education services to children and youth with special needs since 1953. While the name of the Centre, its location and its administration has changed over the years, the commitment of staff and volunteers, to provide quality service to children, has remained constant. Since Grandview ﬁ rst opened its doors, over 17,000 children and youth with special needs have been involved in their programs and greatly beneﬁ ted from their wide array of services. (http://www.grandviewcc.ca) “As DRAR Members, we are pleased to give back to our community and support such amazing organizations that truly make a difference in Durham Region,” expressed Jane Hurst, 2014 President of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS®. Durham REALTORS®, We Work Where You Live. To contact a local Durham Association REALTOR® or to search for a weekend open house or listings in your neighbourhood, please visit www.DurhamRealEstate.org Your LocalReal Estate Happy New Year! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 4 12 AP French Connection continues RE/MAX Aw ard winning streak A seasoned veteran with over 30 years of experience inthe To ronto and Durham realestate markets,Trish French continues to go above and beyond to help community members buy and sell their homes. Affectionately known as “The French Connection,”Tr ish has helped well over 1,000 families with their real estate needs –and in 2013, she was presented with the To p Producer Awards for #1 Overall Individual Sales in RE/MAX Rouge River Realty,and the #1 Producer in the To ronto Head Office.Tr ish was also presented with the coveted RE/MAX Platinum Award at the International RE/MAX Convention in Las Ve gas. She has already been recognized by RE/MAX International with ‘Hall of Fame’and ‘Lifetime Achievement’Awards. Tr ish and her mother Shirley French were partners for 22 years.Shirley passed on her expertise,and Trish has now been serving their clients for over 30 years. Shirley’s grandson, Joe Garant, joined RE/MAX Rouge River Realty in 2012. Tr ish does not officially ha ve a team, as she “loves serving our repeat and referral clients personally,like family,and as Shirley is no longer able to share in the excitement, I have some wonderful ‘seasoned’realtors who are willing to help me in a pinch – John,Ivona,Wa lter and now my nephew Joe Garant has started the third generation!” For more information on Tr ish French and RE/MAX Rouge River,pleasecall416-286-3993,or toll free at 1-800-663-7119. TOP:GailLiniger, Co-FounderandVice- Chairof RE/MAX International, presents Trish French withthe Platinum Award in Las Ve gas, U.S.A. Middle:Tr ish French with To p Producer awardsfrom RE/MAX ROUGE RIVERREALTY LT D in To ronto. LOWER:Trish French andnephew Joe Garant,whojoined RE/MAXRouge River Realty in2012. ADVERTORIAL Third generationenters realestate business, continuingthefamily’s legacy ofservice From left to right: Victoria Kehoe, Executive Director of Distress Centre Durham; Jane Hurst, 2014 DRAR President; Cail Maclean, DRAR Executive O f ﬁ c e r . From left to right (top row): Brigitte Tschinkel, Senior Development Ofﬁ cer of Grandview Children’s Centre; Jane Hurst, 2014 DRAR President; Cail Maclean, DRAR Executive Ofﬁ cer. Durham Charities Receive Grants from REALTORS Care® Foundation *Sales Rep **Broker ***Broker of Record Your LocalReal Estate Happy New Year! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 4 13 APMake safety your New Year’s resolution (NC) Rather than cut back on sweets this year, why not make a resolution to make your home safer in 2014? 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Use caution when shoveling or using a snow blower to prevent damage. • Teach your kids: Make sure everyone in your home knows that a gas leak smells like rotten eggs. All family members should know to leave the area immediately and call the gas utility. • Create a phone list: Post emergency numbers, including the doctor, ﬁ re and utilities, by every phone in your home and program these numbers in ev- ery cell phone in case of an emergency. For more home safety tips, visit www.SixSecondSafety.com Barry M. Baboolal Sr. Home Financing Advisor EXPERT SERVICE: • Residential Mortgages & Lines of Credit • Builder Rate Cap up to 24 months Guaranteed • Commercial Mortgages & Lines of Credit • Advice & Solutions for all Applicants • Alternative Financing Available Barry is available 24/7 for personal meetings by appointment. 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NATURE LOVER’S DREAM $848,600 Spectacular luxurious executivetownhomesOnly 8 units to be built - 3300-3850 sq. ft. Complete with elevators, wine cellars. JOHN WILLIAMS Small Clean Functional Unit In Well Maintained Building. 1,681 square feet. 1 Drive-In Shipping Door. 16’ Clear. Easy Access To Hwy 401. Public Tr ansit At Front Door. Close To Many Amenities. Walking Distance To Pickering Go Station. INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE $469,000 1926 Sq' • Gorgeous kitchen • 3+1 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Family Room • Near Tr ansit & all Amenities Call Deborah Armstrong RARELY OFFERED CELL: 416-219-6066 Email:jacqueline.tai@remax.net Tw itter:@remaxjacq •Facebook:remaxjacq JACQUELINE TA I BROKER A.S.A., I.R.E.S. Let me assist you in finding your perfect starter home for rent. Rentals can be as low as $850.00 including utilities. Several Price ranges and styles available in great areas. Call Paula Santos Just starting out &Looking to rent for a year? If you live at 44 Falby Crt and are interested in selling, I have a client who would very much like to be in that building. Please give me a call. jrogers@trebnet.com www.joanrogers.com JOAN ROGERS NEW YEAR! FROM OUR FA MILY TO YOURS WISHING YOU & YOUR FA MILIES A HAPPY HOLIDAY FILLED WITH JOY & MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE COMING mabeatty@trebnet.com MARG BEATTY Wishing you a beautiful holiday se ason & health and happiness for 2014. ONE OF A KIND! hwoitzik@trebnet.com HANS WOITZIK sfearon@trebnet.com STEVE FEARON HolidayGreetings for a Safe & Happy Holiday Season SeasonsGreetings! May 2014 bring you joy and happiness! Wishing You and Yours a Holiday filled with Fa mily, Friends & Fun! Th ank You for being are Pa rt of Our Real Estate Fa mily sridge@trebnet.com SHARON RIDGE paulasantos@rogers.com BARBARA EDWARDS SOLD The agents and staff at ReMax Quality One Ltd. Wish you the very best in the New Ye ar HAPPY NEWYEAR!!! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 4 14 AP *Sales Rep **Broker ***Broker of Record ROGER ANDERSON*** DIANNE OXLEY* DEBORAH ARMSTRONG* SHARON RIDGE* BRIAN KONDO* HANS WOITZIK* MARGARET BEATTY* JOAN ROGERS* BARBARA EDWARDS* PA ULA SANTOS* STEVE FEARON* JACQUELINE TA I** JIM KELLY* JOHN WILLIAMS** EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED Quality One Ltd., Brokerage Call us at 905.683.5000 513 Westney Rd. South, Ajax View our homes online at www.FindYourHomeNow.ca PAULASANTOS darmstrong@trebnet.com DEBORAH ARMSTRONGwww.BrianKondo.com BRIAN KONDO $589,900 • 5 bedrooms - ALL with own bathroom • Backs on to treed ravine • Granite countertops, large kitchen YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE! JIM KELLY $999,000 4+1 bedroom/4 bath home nestled on 0.41 acres of forest & ravine! Overlooks Rouge River where flows to Lake Ontario. Canoe to lake or up Rouge River. NATURE LOVER’S DREAM $848,600 Spectacular luxurious executivetownhomesOnly 8 units to be built - 3300-3850 sq. ft. Complete with elevators, wine cellars. JOHN WILLIAMS Small Clean Functional Unit In Well Maintained Building. 1,681 square feet. 1 Drive-In Shipping Door. 16’ Clear. Easy Access To Hwy 401. Public Tr ansit At Front Door. Close To Many Amenities. Walking Distance To Pickering Go Station. INDUSTRIAL SPACE FOR LEASE $469,000 1926 Sq' • Gorgeous kitchen • 3+1 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Family Room • Near Tr ansit & all Amenities Call Deborah Armstrong RARELY OFFERED CELL: 416-219-6066 Email:jacqueline.tai@remax.net Tw itter:@remaxjacq •Facebook:remaxjacq JACQUELINE TA I BROKER A.S.A., I.R.E.S. Let me assist you in finding your perfect starter home for rent. Rentals can be as low as $850.00 including utilities. Several Price ranges and styles available in great areas. Call Paula Santos Just starting out &Looking to rent for a year? If you live at 44 Falby Crt and are interested in selling, I have a client who would very much like to be in that building. Please give me a call. jrogers@trebnet.com www.joanrogers.com JOAN ROGERS NEW YEAR! FROM OUR FA MILY TO YOURS WISHING YOU & YOUR FA MILIES A HAPPY HOLIDAY FILLED WITH JOY & MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE COMING mabeatty@trebnet.com MARG BEATTY Wishing you a beautiful holiday se ason & health and happiness for 2014. ONE OF A KIND! hwoitzik@trebnet.com HANS WOITZIK sfearon@trebnet.com STEVE FEARON HolidayGreetings for a Safe & Happy Holiday Season SeasonsGreetings! May 2014 bring you joy and happiness! Wishing You and Yours a Holiday filled with Fa mily, Friends & Fun! Th ank You for being are Pa rt of Our Real Estate Fa mily sridge@trebnet.com SHARON RIDGE paulasantos@rogers.com BARBARA EDWARDS SOLD The agents and staff at ReMax Quality One Ltd. 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A cryoseism, also known as a frost quake, is so rare in the Greater Toronto Area that 30-year weather veteran and Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coul- son hadn’t dealt with the phenom- enon until local reports started coming in on Christmas Day. “They are incredibly rare,” he said in an interview on Dec. 30. On Christmas Eve and in the early hours of Christmas Day, many residents around the GTA heard a loud boom and reported it to Environment Canada, but that wasn’t the end of it. “We have been getting some reports from parts of Durham Region and parts of Peterborough County of these things happening this morning,” said Mr. Coulson Monday, adding the temperature went from above freezing Sunday, Dec. 29, to below zero into the eve- ning and overnight. These occurrences appear to be frost quakes, caused when water from rain and ice seeps down into the soil and then freezes when temperatures drop, said Mr. Coul- son. “When that water freezes, it expands,” he said. 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Go outside for a walk during lunchtimeThis seems simplistic. However, if you think about it, we often eat too fast (sometimes in front of our computers). Take time to walk outside for a few minutes after eating. This daily dose of sunlight can make all the difference and you won’t feel like you haven’t seen the light of day. Put some sun into your plateIn the height of summer, 10 to 15 minutes in the sun, two to three times per week, is enough to meet your vitamin D needs. However, in the winter, our exposure to daylight is often far from sufficient. A study reported one third of Canadians are deficient in vitamin D during the winter. To make up for this lack of sun you can take supplements or eat certain types of food. Did you know that a portion of salmon is enough to reach 90 per cent of your daily requirement of vitamin D? simple habits to energize your new year Health & Wellness ADVERTISING FEATURE Enamel, found on our teeth, is the hardest substance in the human body. Every day, your heart willbeat around100,000 times. Your nose can remember 50,000 different types of scents. Make a resolution to stay ‘cyber safe’ (NC) Even with New Year’s resolutions, you can get ahead of the curve. How about, for example: “Think before I app” or “Keep a clean machine”? Similar to eating better and exercising more, both resolutions aim at improving the quality of your life. The following ‘cyber safe’ resolutions, for example, could have an impact on your personal identity, on your online accounts, and even on your financial information: • Keep a clean machine: Keep software current and use the most recent versions of your mobile operating system, security software, apps and Web browsers. Resolving to do these simple things is among the best defenses against malware, viruses and other online threats. • Secure your device: Use a strong passcode to lock your smartphone or tablet. • Protect your personal Information: Check privacy settings on your online accounts. Use strong passwords, and be careful of what you share online including your name, location, and other personal details like where you go to school or your age. • Think before you app: Understand what information (i.e., location, your contacts, social networking profiles, etc.) the app would access and share before you download it. Always download apps from trusted sources. • Back it up: Sync your contacts, photos, videos and other mobile device data with another device or cloud service on a weekly basis. MAKE THIS THE YEAR YOU LOOK AFTER YOURSELF! Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented, evidence-based alternative to medication. In fact, study after study has shown CBT to be as effective as pills for the treatment of depression and more effective than pills for the treatment of anxiety. Regain control of your life. We can help. 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When Matt Holtby was a wee lad, his pops would have him sit down and listen to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon. It was father/son bonding time and an edu- cation. Not so unusual, one might think. But Holtby Sr. went one step further than just spinning the vinyl: he would build an environment for a listening session. “My dad would put on records and have us listen to them with him,” says Holtby, aka Matt Diamond of 94.9TheRock. “We weren’t allowed to talk. My dad had a strobe light and he would black out the liv- ing room. There has always been an esthet- ic in my family of sitting down and listen- ing to music and not have it as just back- ground.” Installing an environment around the music informs the concept behind the 34 year old’s new project, the five-piece elec- tronic outfit, Mass Device, which debuted early this year at The Hub in Oshawa. Holtby says the band grew from jam ses- sions among friends, his purchase of the looping program Ableton and a Roland SP-555 sampler and a desire to take their music out of the bar scene and into places better suited to an uninterrupted listening of the sounds they produced. Something like his father’s listening parties, he says. Alongside Holtby on electronic gadgetry, there is Steve Detaeye on guitar, Brendan Lawless on bass, Andy Kozak on keys and Dan Reiff on percussion. The other mem- bers, like Holtby, has other projects they are involved in and they bring that experi- ence to Mass Device. Lawless, a resident of Whitby, who plays guitar in the Honest Thieves, is also a DJ who has been playing electronic sounds under the moniker DJ Be Lawless. He has garnered the attention of the Toronto Star’s music critic, Ben Rayner, an avid fan and authority on the genre. Detaye is from Bowmanville and spins solo under the name DJ. St. Even. Reiff is also from Bowmanville and is the drummer for the Micronite Filters. Holtby is a member of The Coachlites, an indie rock band. He is the new host for the Thirsty Monk’s Wednesday Open mic as well as an open mic at Stuttering John’s on Thursdays and he teaches at Durham Col- lege as part of its broadcasting program. He describes his bandmates as like- minded who all get the project’s objec- tives. “If you were to walk into any one of our homes, there is usually one room that looks like it’s outer space,” he says. “And when you have that environment on stage, maybe not even from the audience’s point of view but from when you’re playing it, it takes you to a different place. I think that’s cooler.” Rather than gigs, Mass Device plans events. They have played Woodlawn, Geordie Lishman’s art studio in Ajax because it is the kind of place that lends itself to the vibes the band wants to create. Holtby and Detaeye also played as a duo, Impro- vised Device, at the Vault Gallery during Autofest. This sensibility also fuels Holtby’s work in the community at large. Over the course of 2013 he has become a linchpin in the bur- geoning arts and music scene in downtown Oshawa and is now a familiar face on the street, moving from one venue to another. And while he describes the culture com- munity “as the best it has ever been,” he says there are ways to buff it up, “to add a layer of lacquer. “When I walk around here, I’m surprised at how much is going on and how fast it’s happening. Oshawa doesn’t look that bad. But you can always add more art instal- lations ... more colour, more lights, or fog machines or strobes even,” he says. DURHAM -- The Rock’s Matt Diamond has a new project, the five-piece electronic band Mass Device. Supplied photo Theatre 3x60 program to be held in north Durham Young people from across Durham can apply DURHAM -- Young people in Durham looking for a comprehensive theatre edu- cation are invited to apply for a new pro- gram. Theatre 3x60 is the new theatre group in Durham and its Youth Ensemble is for those 14 to 21 years. The program will run from mid-January to early May with sessions twice weekly in downtown Port Perry. “(The) emphasis (is) on stagecraft, play writing, process and performance,” states a press release. “During the program, ensem- ble members will build writing, collabora- tion, production and performance skills through the exploration of contemporary and classic texts; development of origi- nal new work; and public performances. A variety of dramatic forms will be covered including choral dramatization, movement and theatre clown.” Joan Etienne, former arts department head and drama teacher at Donald A. Wil- son Secondary School in Whitby, and Carey Nicholson, an independent theatre practi- tioner and instructor who has been actively involved in Durham theatre for more than a decade, will lead the sessions. The deadline for applications is Jan. 10. The program start date is Jan. 22. For more information on Theatre 3x60 and Youth Ensemble details, including the applica- tion form, visit www.theatre3x60.ca or e-mail info@theatre3x60.ca. Theatre 3x60 is a not-for-profit theatre company founded by Etienne and Nichol- son and its “mandate is to encourage the development of new work, artists and audi- ences through the company’s projects and partnerships.” Women’s hockey rivalry heats up Pickering’s Jennifer Wakefield, Newcastle’s Tara Watchorn play for Canada at ACC Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com TORONTO -- As losses go, Monday’s wasn’t such a bad one for the Canadian women’s hockey team. Although a 3-2 defeat to the United States meant the Canadians dropped the final four of a six-game exhibition series leading up to the 2014 Olympics, there were some encouraging signs for the team and the 17,227 rabid fans at the Air Canada Centre. Canada battled back from a 3-0 deficit and could easily have tied the game in the third period, leaving a better taste in the mouths of the players than had they simply caved in after a dominant second period by the Americans. “I don’t think we were going to just roll over and die,” said Pickering forward Jennifer Wakefield, outside the dress- ing room after the game. “We kind of just chipped away and kept working hard and got some good breaks.” Canada turned the momentum in its favour late in the second period when Scarborough’s Natalie Spooner scored a beautiful goal with a burst of speed down the right side and a nice backhand deke to beat U.S. goalie Molly Schaus. Oakville’s Brianne Jenner cut the defi- cit to one with another nice goal, short- handed, early in the second period, put- ting home her own rebound after her first shot hit the post. A large and enthusiastic crowd pushed Canada for the equalizer, but despite some good chances, it didn’t happen on this night. “Any time you score and the build- ing goes that loud, or make a good play, it’s hard not to build momentum off of that,” said Newcastle defenceman Tara Watchorn. “I think it did help us come back in the third. We just couldn’t get that last one.” Wakefield and Watchorn were impressed with the crowd at the ACC, which provided a nice send-off before the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia in February. “It’s awesome. Growing up in the Toronto area, everyone wants to play in the ACC, so it was a really cool experi- ence and the fans were amazing,” said Wakefield. “You couldn’t really ask for anything better.” Wakefield, 24, has played in the last three world championships, includ- ing earlier this year in Ottawa, while Watchorn, 23, has played only once at that level, in 2011. Both will be making their Olympic debuts. “That was definitely a first for me,” Watchorn said of the atmosphere Mon- day. “I think last year for the girls in Ottawa it was close to that, but for me that was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it was pretty cool to play in not only Ontario but in front of a bunch of Cana- dian fans here.” Although Canada has won gold at the past three Olympic Games, it will be the U.S. likely considered the favourites in Sochi. The Americans are the defend- ing world champions and have won four straight exhibition games, two of them convincingly. “They’ve definitely controlled the last few games, so I think looking at it that way, we’ll be coming in as the under- dogs,” admitted Watchorn. “I think at the same time we have a lot of figuring out to do over the next month, so we’ll have a whole different outlook going into Sochi.” “It’s never bad to be an underdog,” added Wakefield. “I think that gives us extra motivation even though I feel like the Olympics is motivation enough. We’re just going to have to bring it and obviously play better than our last few games against them.” The two fierce rivals will meet next on Feb. 12 in Sochi and, barring a major upset, again for Olympic gold on Feb. 20, which promises to be another spirited affair. “You play any team that many times with that amount of skill and determi- nation, you’re bound to have some col- lisions and battles,” Watchorn said. “I think the rivalry is only getting bigger.” du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ja n u a r y 2 , 2 0 1 4 19 APSports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 TORONTO -- Team Canada’s Tara Watchorn from Newcastle crushed Team USA’s Meghan Duggan with an open ice collision during an exhibition game at the Air Canada Centre Monday. Watchorn and Pickering’s Jennifer Wakefield are both for- mer players with the Durham West Lightning, as is Scarborough’s Natalie Spooner, who scored in a 3-2 loss for Canada. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Oshawa to host lacrosse’s Brogden Cup OSHAWA -- Oshawa will host the 2014 Brogden Cup, a best-of-three lacrosse showdown between teams from Canada and the United States, early in the new year. Held in Florida each year since 2009, the tournament will be played this year out of the new indoor field house at the Civic Recreation Complex Jan. 3-5. Canada will be represented by the Ontario under-19 team, which won the First Nations U19 Canadian Champion- ships on Labour Day weekend in Mon- treal. Included among the 25 players are five from Durham Region: Tyler Gaulton, Matthew Gilray, Connor Kearnan and Brandon Staal of Clarington and Picker- ing’s Holden McDonald. All but Gilray play for the Oshawa Blue Knights field program. “Any time the U.S. and Canada play lacrosse, the games are competitive,” said Oshawa’s Terry Lloyd, a Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, on the nationallacrosseclassic.com website. “I would not expect anything different for the 2014 Brogden Cup.” Last year, the American team from Rochester won the Brogden Cup for the second time in three years, sweeping a Canadian team from Ontario in the first two games of this best-of-three-game series. This year’s U.S. team is from New Jersey, winners of the 2013 Brine Nation- al Lacrosse Classic. Named for H. McCullough Brogden, a member of the 1932 Olympic team and 1932 and 1933 Johns Hopkins Universi- ty teams, the Brogden Cup was created in the late 1930s to determine the top region in North America for lacrosse. 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Devoted Grandma to 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Loving sister to Dorothy (Harold) Wilkins, Shirley (Art) Reynolds, Pat Pingle and the late Stanley “Bud” (the late Lorraine) Pingle. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street Bowmanville, on Friday January 3rd, 2014 from 4 pm – 8 pm. If desired, Memorial Donations may be made to The SickKids Foundation or a Charity of your Choice. Deaths Deaths When: Sun. January 26th 2014, 10am – 5pm Where: Durham College – Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre What: 2 fashions shows, room for 126 exhibitors, 10 x 10, 8 x 8 and 6 x 6 booths. 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