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Home My WebLink AboutNA2014_11_05_PICKERINGNews Adver tiser / durhamregion.com / @newsdurham @newsdurham FEATURE SERIESNA Pressrun 54,400 / 32 pages / Optional 3-week delivery $6 / $1 newsstand ‘You learn to accept life the way it comes at you’ John Hill remembers standing at the top of a run at Blue Mountain in Collingwood, calling his doctor on his cellphone with glee. He was about to ski down, and that was a pretty good moment for a man who’d been told he’d never walk again. He still chuckles at the mem- ory. And memories, which are still coming back to him, are signposts of healing for the Durham real estate agent, who battled his way back to a full life following a devas- tating head injury in 2005. He doesn’t recall the morning of Friday, Nov. 25 of that year, when his car spun out of control and col- lided with another vehicle near Kedron Dells Golf Club in north Oshawa at 6 a.m., while he was on his way to a meeting. 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But the federal Liberal leader spent most of his time with the res- idents of Fairview Lodge, who are now taking up residence at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, after an Oct. 27 fire caused signifi- cant damage to the home. He went from room to room and listened to everyone’s stories. See FIRE page 5 Video images lead to arrest in truck thefts at Pickering GO station DURHAM -- Video surveillance images have led to the arrest of a man in connection with the theft of several vehicles from Durham Region GO stations. Nine GMC and Chev- rolet pickup trucks were sto- len from GO lots in Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa between Sept. 3 and Oct. 15, Durham police said. Two others were damaged during theft attempts, police said. Investigators obtained an image of a suspect from surveillance video and were waiting last Thursday, Oct. 23 when a man arrived at the Pickering station on a train. The suspect had break-in tools in a knapsack, police said. He has been linked to five thefts and an investigation continues to deter- mine if the other incidents are relat- ed. Eugene White, 41, of Oshwek- en, near Brantford, is charged with five counts of vehicle theft and six counts of breach of recognizance. He was held for a bail hearing. Full story, page 16 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 2 AP At ComparaSave.com you can compare and save on rates for car,home and travel insurance, plus mortgages and credit cards. From Canada’s top financial institutions. All in one place. It’s easy and it’s free. You compared numerous listings online for a ‘fixer upper’. And managed NOT to be outbid on a great home. Why not compare home insurance rates online, too? /Local Heroes/Local Heroes/Local Heroes We want to salute the work of Local We want to salute the work of Local We want to salute the work of Local Heroes in Durham Region. We’re asking Heroes in Durham Region. 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Seven years later, she’s still going strong. “I really do enjoy it, it’s an excellent way to keep involved in my daughter’s education,” Ms. Cumming says. “And it’s a way to give back to all the fabulous teachers.” On Oct. 30, she was among more than 125 volunteers celebrated by the Durham District School Board at its annual volunteer recogni- tion night. Each spring, DDSB school communi- ties are invited to nominate volunteers who have made a significant contribution to their school. The principal and head of the school community council then choose one volun- teer of distinction from the list of nomina- tions. The honourees are celebrated at an event the following fall. “In Durham District School Board schools, volunteers support our students’ success in so many ways,” says director of educa- tion Martyn Beckett. “School volunteers are an important and highly valued part of our school communities.” Ms. Cumming first started volunteer- ing in 2007 at Brooklin Village P.S. then moved with her daughter to Blair Ridge P.S. when it opened in 2009. She currently spends most of her time help- ing in the school library, shelving books. “The school has 750 students and most of them are allowed to take two books out, as you can imagine it’s an immense amount of shelving,” she says. Over the years Ms. Cumming has also helped with book fairs, art exhibitions and the school’s healthy snack program as well as offering grades 7 and 8 students juice, cookies and moral support during immunizations. She says it was “quite a shock” to learn that she had won an award for her volunteer con- tributions. “I was speechless, for me to be selected is a huge honour,” she says, adding that she hopes to keep volunteering even after her daughter moves on to high school next year. Ajax resident Tony Oliver was another vol- unteer recognized at the Oct. 30 event -- although he doesn’t think of himself that way. “I don’t really think I’m a volunteer, I’m just someone who’s there for the kids to help with whatever they need,” he says. A father of two daughters, he started volun- teering at Nottingham P.S. in Ajax because he was inspired by the impact teachers had on him as a child. Mr. Oliver immigrated from Jamaica when he was 10 and describes himself as “lost” during those early years in Canada. “My teachers helped me to see where I wanted to go in life, they gave me a lot of sup- port,” he says. “There are a lot of kids who need help building their confidence and that’s something I saw that I could help with.” Mr. Oliver’s volunteer work includes help- ing to coach the school’s volleyball and bas- ketball teams, as well as driving students to games and tournaments. He says it warms his heart that kids at the school often call him “dad” and run up to shake his hand. The Oct. 30 volunteer celebration at Sin- clair Secondary School in Whitby included entertainment by the Student Alliance of Student Songwriters and the Anderson CVI Student Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band, as well as catering by the Sinclair culinary arts program. WHITBY -- Tony Oliver from Nottingham Public School in Ajax was one of more than 125 volunteers from schools across the Durham District School Board to be recog- nized for their commitment to students, during the Volunteer of Distinction celebra- tion award ceremony at Sinclair Secondary School. 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 3 AP New Year’sEve Gala PURCHASE YOUR 2014 NEW Y EAR’S E VE TICKETS TODAY!Ticket price is $138 (tax &gratuities included) per person and includes:Cocktails, Passed Hors D’oeuvres, a Delicious Three Course Meal (vegetarian option available),Late Night Station, Premium Open Bar and Party Favours. 2700AUDLEY RD.NORTH,AJAX, ON L1Z 1T7 •(905) 427-7737 EXT:300 •EVENTSDEERCREEK.COM 1800 Ironstone Manor, Dock Door 9, Pickering Thurs. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-2. CHRISTMAS WAREHOUSE SALE Get TOP BRANDED gifts this year with massive discounts. HOURLY DOOR CRASHERS! Electronics • Jewellery • Luggage • Kitchen Appliances • Much, much more! Bring a non-perishable food item or child’s toy and get entered to win a $150 prize. AJAX CREATIVE ARTS 2014 FALL SHOW & SALE Local Artists • FREE Admission • Bonnie’s Tea Room AdmissionArtists • FREELocal Door Prize: Original Painting by Bonnie Lusty AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE (75 Centennial Road, H.M.S.Ajax Room)•Friday Nov. 14 th, 10am - 9pm•Saturday Nov. 15 th, 10am - 5pm•Sunday Nov. 16 th, 10am - 5pm Safety vests, two- way radios used to keep school yards secure Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- School board officials in Dur- ham are offering reassurance in the wake of a recent schoolyard abduction in Hamilton. On Oct. 23, a man took a four-year-old boy from a playground at Earl Kitchener Ele- mentary School in Hamilton during lunch- hour playtime. The abduction was foiled by a woman who saw the crying boy flung over the man’s shoulder. The incident has some local parents on edge. “It’s terrifying, you immediately think, could this happen here?” says Whitby moth- er Courtney Vincent, who has two daughters, ages five and eight. She is one of many Durham parents who have taken to social media and online com- ment sections to express their fears. “Kindergarten students are the most vul- nerable,” says local parent Andrea Howie in a recent letter to Metroland Durham Region Media Group. “Some aren’t even four yet. They wouldn’t know what to do if some- one tried to grab them ... we need to make sure there is no chance of someone getting through those gates.” Ken McNaughton, administrative officer for the Durham District School Board’s Safe Schools program, stressed there are policies and procedures in place to ensure student safety. For example, he pointed to the Minis- try of Education’s “Safe Welcome” program, which has been in place at all DDSB schools since February 2014. It includes locking all school doors 10 min- utes after the entry bell and unlocking them only during lunch period and at dismissal time. Schools are equipped with security cam- eras and a buzzer system, to allow the school office to screen visitors. Mr. McNaughton also noted all kinder- garten yards have a pen and a gate and are supervised by teachers and early childhood educators, as well as senior students when possible. Janine Bowyer, superintendent of educa- tion for the Durham Catholic District School Board, said officials are “constantly” review- ing safety policies, noting this year’s Safe Schools audit focused on the board’s access to premises policy, to ensure it is being con- sistently applied. “We are confident that the processes we have in place in our elementary schools will keep our students safe,” she said. -- With files from Torstar news service Durham officials stress local schools safe following Hamilton abduction 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 4 AP VanDusen Chevrolet Hosts Event for Pan Am Volunteers On Saturday, October 25th, VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC held a meet and greet for Pan Am Games volunteers. At the event, volunteers were able to mingle with representatives from the Pan Am Games, the Town of Ajax, Chevrolet and the dealership staff. Guest enjoyed great food fresh off the BBQ, fun games and raffle prizes. Over 75 volunteers came out to the event, and they had the opportunity to meet other local volunteers, learn more about what to expect during the lead up to the games in the summer of 2015 and have some fun. “The reality is, a great community like we have here in Ajax comes from the support and contributions from various areas,” says Jim VanDusen, owner of VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC. “Organizations like the Pan Am Games bring excitement, yet without the help of volunteers who give back to their community, private companies and the Town of Ajax, these types of events are just not possible. We were very proud to participate and provide the venue, the BBQ and some great prizes for this event.” Staff at the dealership were also very happy to have great support from the Town of Ajax. Mayor Steve Parish, Regional Councillors Shaun Collier and Colleen Jordan, Ward 1 Councillor Marilyn Crawford, Director of Recreation & Culture Tracey Vaughn and Recreation Co-ordinator Laura Teggleberg were all in attendance. James Hodge from General Motors as well as Barb Vink and Stephanie Delima from the Pam Am Games also came out to the event. The Pan Am Games will run from July 10 to 16, 2015. The Parapan Am Games will run from August 7-15, 2015. Events will take place throughout Durham Region. For more information about the Pan Am Games and volunteer opportunities, visit www.toronto2015.org. At VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC, customer service is the staff’s number one priority. Whether buying a new or used vehicle, picking up a part or bringing in your vehicle for repairs or service, the staff are there to make it easy, efficient and fun. Their goal is to build strong new relationships with their surrounding community, as evidenced by this great event celebrating volunteers. VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC is located at 425 Bayly Street West in Ajax. For more information, call 1-888-486-2963 or visit www.vandusengm.com. To stay in the loop with everything that’s going on at VanDusen, be sure to follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook! Advertising Feature Durham has free flu shot clinics coming up DURHAM -- Flu season is now upon us and public health officials say it’s important to get the flu shot. Here are five reasons to get vaccinated: 1. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza Flu shots are about 60 per cent effective in preventing influenza illness and every year, a new vaccine is developed to protect against the influenza virus strains that are expected in the coming season. Even if the strains have not changed, getting the flu shot every year is necessary to maximize protection. 2. The flu can develop into more serious health problems Influenza, also known as the flu, is not the same as a cold. Unlike the common cold, the flu can develop into more serious health problems, such as pneumonia or worsening of pre-existing medical conditions (asthma, heart disease or uncontrolled diabetes). 3. The flu is easily spread The influenza virus spreads from person to person by cough or sneeze droplets. You can spread the flu to your family and friends even before you show any symptoms, so it is often difficult to avoid. Those people at high risk of influenza-related complications -- includ- ing people with underlying health condi- tions, residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities, people 65 years of age and older, children aged six months to five years of age, pregnant women and Aboriginal peoples -- are especially urged to get the flu shot, as are those capable of spreading the flu to those high-risk people, such as health-care providers, household members and those providing care to young children. 4. There very few side effects or risks asso- ciated with the flu shot Flu shots are safe and well-tolerated for everyone six months of age or older (unless there are medical reasons that prevent them from getting it). While soreness at the injec- tion site may occur and children can develop a fever after vaccination, you cannot get influ- enza from the influenza vaccine (which con- tains only killed or weakened virus pieces). Severe side effects and allergic reactions from the vaccine are also rare. Anyone concerned about getting the flu shot is advised to consult their health-care provider. 5. Flu clinics are easy to access With dozens of clinics set up over the next month alone, getting the flu shot is not diffi- cult. The following local clinics are organized by Durham Region health department: Ajax Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax Location HMS Room (access through south entrance parking lot) Pickering Sat., Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering Location: O’Brien Rooms A and B (access through back entrance doors) Appointment-only clinics Regional Headquarters Building 605 Rossland Rd., E., Whitby (access from Rossland Road) Location: Room 1B (west doors entrance) Monday, Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 1-800-841-2729 to make an appointment For more information on the flu and the influenza vaccine, call Durham Health Con- nection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841- 2729, or visit http://bit.ly/1E5vh7J . List of reasons to get the flu shot provided by Toronto Public Health Page 6 - Today’s editorial 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 5 P ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m ne w s d u r h a m “You’re surrounded by wonderful people here,” he told one of the seniors he met. Around 200 residents were forced to evac- uate when a massive fire broke out at the Whitby long-term care facility on Monday. Staff was able to get everyone out of the build- ing safely, and residents are staying at various locations until the new facility is com- pleted. Sixteen are currently at the Ajax-Pickering hos- pital and another 11 are at Rouge Valley Centenary in Scarborough. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, who also visited the seniors at the hospital, assured the residents they will get into their new home as soon as possible. A new Fair- view Lodge, on the same site as the current lodge, is under construction, and should be ready for residents early in 2015. “It’s a means of a strong community, how everyone helps each other out,” Mr. Trudeau said of the hard work following the devastating event. Earlier in the day, he met with the firefight- ers who were on the scene Monday, and said he credits the first responders and staff for getting the residents out safely. “Yes, there was a loss of property but no loss of life,” said Mr. Trudeau. Fairview resident Elmer Stewart was also thankful for the quick response. He said the only thing he lost was the meal he was sitting down to eat when the fire broke out. “They were really efficient about what to do,” he said. “They didn’t overlook anything.” Fellow Fairview resident Viola Thompson was cleaning her glasses when all of a sud- den the residents were being taken out of the building. “You’re in a daze,” she recalled. “You don’t know what you’re doing or what you can do yourself.” The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation has been doing everything it can to get important items to the residents, many of whom lost some of their most prized possessions. Five currently staying at the hospital have no family. “We’re trying to bring an element of nor- malcy back to their lives,” said Mary Slavik, director of planned giving at the hospital foundation. Although it’s difficult to replace memorable items such as photographs and jewelry, staff has been collecting board games, clothing, personal hygiene items and more, thanks to generous donors including Shoppers Drug Mart, Giant Tiger and Valu Village. “It’s been absolutely incredible,” Ms. Slavik said of the generosity. “I think everyone real- ized that was a real tragedy.” The foundation still hopes to find the seniors a television, DVD player, movies, and more board games and puzzles to keep them entertained. To donate items, call 905-683-2320 ext. 1501. READ more about Justin Trudeau’s visit to Durham Region Fire victims receive surprise visit from Justin Trudeau at Ajax hospital FIRE from page 1 WATCH the video story @ durhamregion.com New computer system for Ontario Works in Durham DURHAM -- A new computer system for Ontario Works is being installed and recipi- ents may experience some service delays during the installation. The Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vices is putting in the new social assistance management system, which will manage cli- ents’ case information and records more effi- ciently, providing better support for clients. The new system will be installed in Durham Region from Nov. 6 to 10, with a scheduled ‘go-live’ date of Nov. 11. In addition, effective immediately, the online application for social assistance won’t be available until Nov. 11 (when the installa- tion of SAMS is complete). Applications for Ontario Works can still be done over the phone or in person. Anyone wishing to apply for Ontario Works can call 905-428-8982 (or toll-free at 1-877-678-6333). Current clients will continue to receive their social assistance payments on time. For more information on the new comput- er system, visit www.mcss.gov.on.ca. Current Ontario Works client with questions about the new system can contact their caseworker. 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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 homes and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers 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 toll-free 1-800-611-8940 and enter 1000.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home. Advertorial 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 THE AJAX PICKERING BOARD OF TRADE PRESENTEDMONARCH KITCHEN & BATH CENTREWITH A 2014 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD. On hand to receive the award were owners Neil and Sharon Samson, Mayor Dave Ryan and several staff members.“We are honoured and extremely proud of our staff, designers, contractors and associates for their help in winning this prestigious award”says President Neil Samson. Tim Whittaker - Publisher • Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief • Mike Johnston - Managing Editor • Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising • Deb McDonald - Sales Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager • Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager • Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager • Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager A Metroland Media Group Ltd. 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He has no thought of the environment, efficient public transport, farmed lands, water quality, streetscapes, parks, monu- ments, water fountains, walking districts to local markets and locally owned shops and restaurants and much more. Pickering should not emulate Scarbor- ough. It can differentiate itself if the mayor could have some sense of community building and buckle down to work with a focus on creating jobs and people spaces (not high-rise condos), striking architec- ture, the encouragement of local enterpris- es, infrastructure improvements, and aban- donment of the nuclear station. Pickering, if it had any serious leadership intentions, could become the leading Cana- dian centre for the advancement of environ- mental studies. It could become the go-to place for science and information involving the environment and a host of other Cana- dian, yes, even world-class projects. Any of these would make a grand replacement to a casino. Paul F. Smith, Pickering E xploring affordable alternatives to nuclear No nuclear project in Ontario’s history has been delivered on time or on budget. We are still paying for the $20 billion of stranded debt dumped on us from past nuclear cost overruns. No private company will insure a nuclear sta- tion because the risks are too high. Residents of Durham living within 10 kilometres of Darlington will soon receive potassium iodine pills to protect them from radiation from a disaster. And there is still no solution for dealing with nuclear waste. Is this the legacy we want to leave our children and grandchildren? You don’t need an econom- ics degree to understand that nuclear in Ontario is a bad deal. According to the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, Ontario has the transmission capacity in place with Quebec to replace over 90 per cent of the power produced by Darlington. Quebec can do it at a lower cost: 6 cents/kWh for Quebec hydro versus 8.9 to 16.6 cents/kWh for electricity from the Darlington rebuild. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard has said, “We have power available, we have surpluses ... we also want to sell it to our neighbours.” Status quo politicians ignore this better deal in the name of protecting jobs. But studies show that investments in energy efficiency and renew- able energy create three to seven times more jobs than nuclear projects. By any measure the Darlington rebuild is a bad investment. At $12.9 billion it is the equivalent of 12 cancelled gas plants. Factor in the inevitable cost overruns and the price could balloon to $32 billion. These are expensive subsidies at $5.8 to $14.4 million per job! We can create better jobs for Ontario’s nuclear workers by transitioning their expertise into jobs as the global experts in decommission- ing nuclear plants. Decommissioning will only grow with the number of nuclear facilities reach- ing their end of life. Making smart decisions about our long-term energy systems is critical as Ontario prepares for the new clean economy. The government should stop rebuilding Darlington until they conduct an independent, public review of nuclear costs and alternatives. -- Mike Schreiner is leader of the Green Party of Ontario Mike Schreiner Guest Column Energy Protect yourself: Get a flu shot in Durham Potentially lost in a landscape hyped by frightening headlines about the Ebola virus and the DV-68 enterovirus is the important reminder for Durham Region residents to get their annual flu shot. But the virus that circulates annually is making a return and the best shot at pre- vention is to get a vaccination. In terms of perspective, the influenza virus infects mil- lions of Canadians every year resulting in thousands of hospitalizations and, on aver- age, 3,500 fatalities. In comparison, only a few deaths this year have been reported in association with the DV-68 virus, which affects mostly children, and the Ebola virus has killed three North Americans to date. Indeed, some could argue that the only true outbreak related to the Ebola virus in North American is one of mass anxiety. Influenza, however, is easily spread -- before symptoms become apparent -- and can have devastating consequences on certain segments of the population in Dur- ham. Those with underlying health con- ditions, the elderly, pregnant women and children ages six months to five years are especially vulnerable to influenza. In that context, those who are vaccinated are help- ing to protect not only themselves, but are providing a measure of protection for their neighbours, family members, co-workers and friends by not exposing others to the virus. Durham’s public health department, to its credit, is once again rolling out a series of free flu-shot clinics in communities across the region in time for the new flu season. Dozens will be accessible to resi- dents from Pickering to Clarington and north to Scugog and Uxbridge in the com- ing weeks. It’s true that the vaccine doesn’t provide 100-per cent protection against influenza, but it is still the best way to minimize the risk of infection or spreading it to others. Allergic reactions are rare and there are few side effects associated with the vaccine. If nothing else, the rise of Ebola and the return of the DV-68 enterovirus have reminded Canadians that threats to our national health are always present. But we are fortunate to live in a country where health care is state of the art and surveil- lance protocols are well developed and established. In the interests of health, we encourage every eligible citizen to get their flu shot this season to protect themselves and others. Just how friendly was this giant? Humans are a silly, fickle lot. In a mat- ter of days the public attention has been wrenched from the tragedy on Parliament Hill to 50 shades of goofy. I think it was either Pierre Elliott Trudeau or Honey Boo Boo who said, ‘The government has no business in the bedrooms of the nation’. I’m on board with that. I certainly don’t want any members of Parliament in my boudoir. Although there have been times when it might’ve been handy to have a lobbyist or two on hand. The Jian Ghomeshi kerfuffle howev- er does tend to muddy the waters a tad. Mostly because the facts in the story are about as clear as a tube of K-Y. If real abuse has occurred then unques- tionably steps need to be taken. But, as the Wicked Witch of the West once said, ‘These things need to be handled deli- cately’. An individual’s reputation and livelihood are at stake. Not to mention the issues of human rights, privacy and not least of all, the safety of women. This is a slippery slope we’re treading on and it’s covered in Mazola. The whole thing has me tied up in knots, frankly. I have to say, however, that to those of us raised watching and listening to CBC pro- gramming, none of this is really coming as much of a surprise. There has always been a dark side to the Corp. Even as a youngster I remember the hair standing up on my neck as I watched the opening credits of The Friendly Giant, with its chains and drawbridges, dun- geon-like atmosphere and, of course, the cozy chair by the fire for two to be tied-up in. Just how friendly was this giant any- way? At the time I couldn’t put my finger on it, but I knew there was something odd going on. The guy wore a tunic and Spanx and his best friends were a rooster and a giraffe, one of whom was tied up in a sack for most of the show. Three males living in a dungeon. Hmmm. And who the hell has an adjective for a first name? Of course on the other side of the coin we had the startlingly sapphic Chez Helene. Three women this time, one of whom was a mouse and another, brazen- ly bi-lingual. Right there on public televi- sion. And did any of us stop to think that per- haps Adventures in Rainbow Country was in fact a deviously clever promulgation of the Gay Rights movement? I sure didn’t. No, I was too busy being taken in by the dark magic of The Forest Rangers. So many men in uniforms and buckskin. The lead character’s name was Chub for cry- ing out loud. And don’t even get me start- ed on Country Hoe-down. Finally we come to the CBC’s flagship children’s program, the aptly named Mr. Dressup. Need we really say more? How did our parents miss all this? Here was a show that actually employed the use of something called a ‘tickle trunk’. Make of that what you will. Those of us raised in the ’50s and ’60s, when the CBC was the only meal on the menu, have already seen it all ... not in 50 shades of grey, but in grainy black and white. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 10 Things to do with all that Halloween candy Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook. com/newsdurham Poll FIRE RESPONSE: A devastating fire at Fairview Lodge in Whitby last week prompted an outpour- ing of support even as firefighters worked to knock down the blaze. Here’s what people were saying on Facebook about the blaze ... Political figure Doug Ford is expressing interest in replacing Tim Hudak as Ontario PC leader. What do you think? 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP Meh. I’m not sure.6% Gawd help us all.71% Go Doug! 24% Lizanne McReelis: I applaud the staff at Fairview and feel sorry for the residents. That experience must have been very hard on them. I won- der how this will affect the waiting list for LTC in the region. BEHIND THE LENS PORT PERRY -- The seventh annual Tour de Perry trike race hosted by the United Way of Durham Region was a great event to watch for residents to root for participants and of course, photograph. I chose this photo as it showed the effort of the participant and there is just enough motion in his feet to dem- onstrate he is not just cruising on the trike as he struggled to cross the finish line to take the trophy. This photo was shot Sept. 4, 2014. CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND Larry Dickinson: Very sad for the people that live there and will now have to find other accommodations. I’m sure it was very scary for them. Kudos to the staff for their quick and responsible actions. I am certain that all the lives were saved because of this staff. Melissa Anne Hunter-King: Good job Fairview staff!! Rhonda McDougall: So sad but happy everyone got out safe thanks to the great staff @ #Fairview Lodge. Renee Robitaille: So sad for them all. Breaks my heart. However I’m so thankful and happy all the staff and community help got everybody out safely...great job to them all. Susan Forbes: They do need Walmart gift cards to Walmart for the Fairview Lodge residents. I spoke to those that are in charge. They said they would be changing this status. Gift cards are the best as they can buy the cor- rect sizes for indivual residents. The residents ranged from teeny tiny to very, very large. Our own mother was a resident at Fairview Lodge. There is a need for the gift cards. I have been up every day to Hillsdale Terrace whose staff is co-ordinating everything. Norm Chura: Hope they can rebuild as fast as they can. 1. Recycle it. Screen the candy your kids bring home. 2. Freeze it. Put the chocolate bars right in the freezer to save them for later. 3. Bake it. Bake surprise cupcakes. Push a soft candy into the middle of the batter in each cup before baking. 4. Melt it. You can s’mores any time of year. 5. Stuff it. Gather the leftover goodies and stuff them into a piñata. 6. Create it. Make mosaics with hard candy. 7. House it. Save Halloween candy for Yule gingerbread houses. 8. Wear it. Make a candy necklace. 9. Decorate it.Create Christmas ornaments from candy. 10. Share it. Take your leftover candy to the office. Source: parenthood.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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 8 P It’s bazaartime in Pickering South Pickering Seniors Club got an early jump on the holiday season with its annual Christmas Bazaar PICKERING -- (Clockwise from top) Plenty of browsers and buyers scoped out the unique items for sale at the South Pickering Seniors Club’s annual Christmas Bazaar at the Eastshore Community Centre Nov. 1. • Pauline Bristlon looked through items for sale. • One of the many handmade Christmas items on display. • Laura Nigro and her daughter Kate McDonnell looked through the one-of-a-kind items for sale. Sabrina Byrnes photos / 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 9 P Individuals, Choirs and School Choirs are invited to perform holiday music on December 9 or 11 between 7:00 and 9:00 pm. Contact Krystal Ferguson at 905.420.4620 or visit online at pickering.ca/greatevents MakeA Joyful Noise Music Nights PerformersWanted! Winter CitySer vices&LeisureGuide Available onlineand in CityFacilitiesNovember 19. Newprograms,coolworkshops, greateventsandmore! FinditallinyourWinterCityGuide! Program Registration begins: November27forAquatics December1forallothers ProgramsstartinJanuary. pickering.ca/cityguide 905.683.6582 PickeringFit pickering.ca/fit EnjoyaFreeFitnessClass:BollyFuze Bringafoodbankdonationandsignin fortheclassatthefrontdesk. Onefreetrialclassperperson. This1hourclassblendselementsofIndian classical,modernBollywoodandfolkdancewithmainstreamfitness techniquestogiveyouafullbodyworkout. Saturdays,November8and 22 12:30pm-1:30pminStudioC Remembrance Day Sunday, November 9 ~ Parade & Service Tuesday, November 11 ~ Service 10:45 am City Hall, Cenotaph Join us at the cenotaph as we recognize the achievements and sacrifices of those who have served and died for Canada in the struggle for worldwide peace. Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 606 TheCityofPickering(FinanceDivision)isaccepting grantapplicationsundertheCommunityGrants Program,PolicyFIN040.Pickeringorganizations wishingtoapplyforagrantarerequiredtoapply byNovember14,2014.Applicationsareavailableat PickeringCivicComplex,2ndFloor,CorporateServices DepartmentorpleaseaccesstheCity’swebsite: Pickering.ca/CommunityGrants Grantsareavailabletovolunteerorganizations, serviceclubs,orsportclubsthatarenot-for-profit; servesPickeringandatleast80%ofitsmembers resideinPickering.Regionallybasedorganizations maybeconsiderediftheorganizationcan demonstratethatitsserviceswilldirectlybenefit Pickeringresidents.Applicationsmustbesubmitted usingtheprescribedform.Anyquestionsshouldbe addressedto:Grants2015@pickering.ca Upcoming Public Meetings Date Meeting/Location Time Nov.5 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall 905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite.ForService disruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Community Grants Program “In Your Words &Expressions” Studentsingrades2to12,areinvitedtoparticipatein a“CreativeArtsContest”onthetheme: “IfIcouldplananeventforDurhamRegion, Iwouldcelebratemydiversecommunityby...“ Entriescanbewritten,illustratedorfilmed. EntriesmustbesubmittedonFebruary13,2015at 4:00pm. Winningentrantswillbeinvitedtoparticipateinan eventplanningworkshop,withtheirpeers,tobring theirideastolifeinPickering! Formoreinformation,call905.420.4620 Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Glenanna Rd between Dixie Rd & Pickering Town Centre Annual Tree Lighting & Fireworks Friday, December 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Esplanade Park & City Hall Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods Sunday, December 7 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Pickering Museum Village Make A Joyful Noise Music Nights December 9 & 11 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pickering City Hall (Council Chambers) Tim Hortons Free Family Skate December 22, 23, 29 & 30; January 2 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Arena New Year’s Eve Family Countdown Wednesday, December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex ComeCelebrateWithUs! pickering.ca/greatevents Thanks to our sponsors: Ontario Power Generation, RBC, Canadian Progress Club Durham Region Women, Meridian, NewsAdverstiser. 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 15 AP HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR TOP PICKS!20 1 4 READE RS’ C H OICE AW A RD WINNER THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BUSINESSES! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS! FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF 2014 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS GO TO DURHAMREGION.COM At top right side - click on Digital Print Editions and scroll down to locate the Ajax/Pickering results. HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR TOP PICKS!HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR TOP PICKS! 2 0 1 4R E ADERS’ CHOICE AWA R D WINNER WINNER S . . . LOOK I N S I D E F O R Y O U R R E A D E R S ’ C H O I C E durham r e g i o n . c o m A ND t HE WINNE R S ARE... tHANK Y O U F O R V O t I N G F O R YOUR F A V O U R I t E B U S I N E S S E S ! By Paul Taalman Have you ever made a million…bottles of wine? Local winemaking business,Winexpert Pickering has. Owner & Operator Craig Cats celebrated his iconic milestone this year in October.Craig,having been in theconsumerwinemakingbusinessforover23yearswasafoundingmemberofthe36storefranchise called Wine Not – founded in 1993. He now operates under the name “Winexpert” (Pickering) which is the brand name of the industry- leading juices supplied by GlobalVintners (a division of PellerWines).To this day, he continues to own and operate his Pickering location “Because I love the business and love teaching wine in a down-to-earth approach” says Craig. As is to be expected, with all of his industry experience and passion for his craft, Craig’s business has made its mark in the wine making industry arena - and with reaching “THE ONE MILLION BOTTLES MADE MILESTONE”, what better way to mark the historical event than by thanking the customers who have made it all possible. Congratulations to Tony and Heather Scopel for making our ONE MILLIONth BOTTLE of wine.And as a special “Thank You” gift the Scopels received a 35 bottle wine fridge. (The Scopels are the ones with the hats…which I made them wear). Thank You to all the wine lovers who got us here! CHEERS! “I am humbled by our customer’s loyalty and I and my staff have always strived to make the best wine in the on-premises winemaking industry. I believe that’s why our clientele are so loyal and keep coming back.”says Craig.He also states that“our success over the last two decades can be attributed to combination of quality, knowledge and service. And it all hinges on making sure our wines are the best in the industry.” Craig also offers his services and knowledge for private functions. He has conducted wine tastings for several functions including the “IMAGE IS EVERYTHING” MRI fundraiser for the Ajax Hospital as well as many DURHAM HOSPICE fundraisers at PORT restaurant. “When talking or teaching about wine,I like to use analogies and examples that everyone can relate to. Wine should be enjoyed…not intimidating!” To learn more please visit www.craigswine.com or call WINEXPERT PICKERING 905-837-9463. THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1! 623 Kingston Rd. (just west of National Sports) Pickering • 905-837-9463 Please visit us at www.craigswine.com CELEBRATING…OVER 1 MILLION BOTTLES MADE! “Winemaking at its Finest” Thanks Ajax & Pickering for voting us Diamond Winner for Best Grocerystore OPEN 7 Days a Week 7 am to 11 pm. Watch for our extended Holiday Hours. 30 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax Buy an Annual Membership and Get 2 Months FREE! * *Restrictions apply.Call or visit for details. For Voting For Us! Martial Arts Club -Diamond Fitness Club - Women -Gold Thank You 91 Station St. Unit 2, Ajax •905.428.2866 WWW.DURHAMBOXINGACADEMY.CA Durham Boxing Academy 20 1 4 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD DIAMOND 20 1 4 READE RS’C H OICEA WA RD GOLD © 2014 PPG Industries, Inc.All rights reserved.Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to PPG Architectural Coatings Canada Inc. for use in Canada only.The Multi-Colored Swatches Design is a trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. 20 1 4 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD GOLDThank You! For Voting Dulux Pickering the Gold Award Winner in the BEST Paint & Wallpaper Categor See Us First For All Your Paint & Wallpaper Needs! y! 621 Kingston Road, Pickering (Just west of Whites Road on South side) 905-420-2548 “Ajax/Pickering’s Best Personal Trainers &Bootcamps” Thanks for Voting! To receive your free consultation or Fitness Bootcamp pass please call 905-619-1FIT or email us at Thanks for Voting! To receive your free consultation or Fitness Bootcamp pass please call 905-619-1FIT or email us at train@mefirstfitness.com 1st - Bootcamps 1st - Nutritionist 2nd - Fitness Club 1st - Personal Trainer – Mark Robson 2nd - Athletic Therapist – Katie Holland 3rd - Fitness Instructor - Tiffany Hudson THANKYOU!THANKYOU! Carpet •Vinyl Flooring •Harwood • laminate • engineered In the BeSt Floor CoverIngS Category Offering a large selectiOn Of carpet, area rugs, Vinyl and Other flOOring! 1095 Kingston Road, Pickering (Ashley Furniture Plaza) www.endoftheroll.com905.420.6001 for voting us one of the Best flooring stores in pickering & ajax! PicKeriNg & AjAx Harvey Storm of Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP would like to thank everyone who voted us #1 in the Best Law Firm Category! 1099 Kingston Rd.,Suite 5A,Pickering (289) 351-1203 www.RealEstateLawyers.ca/HarveyStorm Call UsToday to Find Out WhyWeWereVoted 20 1 4 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD DIAMOND #1 AJAX OPTICAL 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit7Heritage Market Square 905-683-7235 AJAX OPTICAL 56 HarwoodAve.S. Ajax Plaza 905-683-2888 PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering Hub Centre 905-839-9244 Share with your loved ones during our 2 for1Sale on Now! Pickering Optical thanks everyone who voted for us in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Best Eye Care Centre: Pickering Optical Best Optical Store: Pickering Optical SERVING THE CITIZENS OF PICKERING,AJAXAND DURHAM FOR OVER 20YEARS!Emergencies and New Patients Welcome Dental Office DR. JOe MiSKin 3 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax • www.drjoemiskin.com Thank you for voting us #1 again this year! 20 1 4 READE RS’C HOICEA W A RD DIAMOND 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 10 AP 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 15 AP HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR TOP PICKS!20 1 4 READE RS’ C H OICE AW A RD WINNER THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BUSINESSES! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS! FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF 2014 READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS GO TO DURHAMREGION.COM At top right side - click on Digital Print Editions and scroll down to locate the Ajax/Pickering results. HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR TOP PICKS!HERE ARE A FEW MORE OF YOUR TOP PICKS! 2014R E ADERS’ CHOICE AWA R D WINNER WINNER S . . . LOOK I N S I D E F O R Y O U R R E A D E R S ’ C H O I C E durham r e g i o n . c o m AND tHE WINNE R S ARE... tHANK Y O U F O R V O t I N G F O R YOUR F A V O U R I t E B U S I N E S S E S ! By Paul Taalman Have you ever made a million…bottles of wine? Local winemaking business,Winexpert Pickering has. Owner & Operator Craig Cats celebrated his iconic milestone this year in October.Craig,having been in theconsumerwinemakingbusinessforover23yearswasafoundingmemberofthe36storefranchise called Wine Not – founded in 1993. He now operates under the name “Winexpert” (Pickering) which is the brand name of the industry- leading juices supplied by GlobalVintners (a division of PellerWines).To this day, he continues to own and operate his Pickering location “Because I love the business and love teaching wine in a down-to-earth approach” says Craig. As is to be expected, with all of his industry experience and passion for his craft, Craig’s business has made its mark in the wine making industry arena - and with reaching “THE ONE MILLION BOTTLES MADE MILESTONE”, what better way to mark the historical event than by thanking the customers who have made it all possible. Congratulations to Tony and Heather Scopel for making our ONE MILLIONth BOTTLE of wine.And as a special “Thank You” gift the Scopels received a 35 bottle wine fridge. (The Scopels are the ones with the hats…which I made them wear). Thank You to all the wine lovers who got us here! CHEERS! “I am humbled by our customer’s loyalty and I and my staff have always strived to make the best wine in the on-premises winemaking industry. I believe that’s why our clientele are so loyal and keep coming back.”says Craig.He also states that“our success over the last two decades can be attributed to combination of quality, knowledge and service. And it all hinges on making sure our wines are the best in the industry.” Craig also offers his services and knowledge for private functions. He has conducted wine tastings for several functions including the “IMAGE IS EVERYTHING” MRI fundraiser for the Ajax Hospital as well as many DURHAM HOSPICE fundraisers at PORT restaurant. “When talking or teaching about wine,I like to use analogies and examples that everyone can relate to. Wine should be enjoyed…not intimidating!” To learn more please visit www.craigswine.com or call WINEXPERT PICKERING 905-837-9463. THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1! 623 Kingston Rd. (just west of National Sports) Pickering • 905-837-9463 Please visit us at www.craigswine.com CELEBRATING…OVER 1 MILLION BOTTLES MADE! “Winemaking at its Finest” Thanks Ajax & Pickering for voting us Diamond Winner for Best Grocerystore OPEN 7 Days a Week 7 am to 11 pm. Watch for our extended Holiday Hours. 30 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax Buy an Annual Membership and Get 2 Months FREE! * *Restrictions apply.Call or visit for details. For Voting For Us! Martial Arts Club -Diamond Fitness Club - Women -Gold Thank You 91 Station St. Unit 2, Ajax •905.428.2866 WWW.DURHAMBOXINGACADEMY.CA Durham Boxing Academy 20 1 4 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD DIAMOND 20 1 4 READE RS’C HOICEA WA RD GOLD © 2014 PPG Industries, Inc.All rights reserved.Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to PPG Architectural Coatings Canada Inc. for use in Canada only.The Multi-Colored Swatches Design is a trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. 20 1 4 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD GOLDThank You! For Voting Dulux Pickering the Gold Award Winner in the BEST Paint & Wallpaper Categor See Us First For All Your Paint & Wallpaper Needs! y! 621 Kingston Road, Pickering (Just west of Whites Road on South side) 905-420-2548 “Ajax/Pickering’sBestPersonalTrainers &Bootcamps” Thanks for Voting! To receive your free consultation or Fitness Bootcamp pass please call 905-619-1FIT or email us at Thanks for Voting! To receive your free consultation or Fitness Bootcamp pass please call 905-619-1FIT or email us at train@mefirstfitness.com 1st - Bootcamps 1st - Nutritionist 2nd - Fitness Club 1st- Personal Trainer – Mark Robson 2nd - Athletic Therapist – Katie Holland 3rd - Fitness Instructor - Tiffany Hudson THANKYOU!THANKYOU! Carpet•Vinyl Flooring•Harwood• laminate• engineered In the BeSt Floor CoverIngS Category Offering a large selectiOn Of carpet, area rugs, Vinyl and Other flOOring! 1095 Kingston Road, Pickering (Ashley Furniture Plaza) www.endoftheroll.com905.420.6001 for voting us one of the Best flooring stores in pickering & ajax! PicKeriNg & AjAx Harvey Storm of Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP would like to thank everyone who voted us#1in the Best Law Firm Category! 1099 Kingston Rd.,Suite5A,Pickering (289) 351-1203 www.RealEstateLawyers.ca/HarveyStorm Call UsToday to Find Out WhyWeWereVoted 2014 READERS’CHOICEA W A RD DIAMOND #1 AJAX OPTICAL145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit7Heritage Market Square905-683-7235 AJAX OPTICAL56 HarwoodAve.S. Ajax Plaza905-683-2888 PICKERING OPTICAL1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering Hub Centre905-839-9244 Share withyour loved ones during our2 for1Sale on Now! Pickering Optical thanks everyone who voted for us in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Best Eye Care Centre: Pickering Optical Best Optical Store: Pickering Optical SERVING THE CITIZENS OF PICKERING,AJAXAND DURHAM FOR OVER 20YEARS!Emergencies and New Patients Welcome Dental Office DR. 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And memories, which are still coming back to him, are signposts of healing for the Dur- ham real estate agent, who battled his way back to a full life following a devastating head injury in 2005. He doesn’t recall the morning of Friday, Nov. 25 of that year, when his car spun out of control and collided with another vehicle near Kedron Dells Golf Club in north Oshawa at 6 a.m., while he was on his way to a meet- ing. But the accident put him into a coma and into Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and then into rehab for months. He didn’t go home until early 2007, and life was changed. “What you do is you learn to accept life the way it comes at you,” advises Mr. Hill, now 54. “I’m happy to have my two feet on this side of the ground.” Life is a before-and-after story for him: before the crash, and the journey afterward to pick up the pieces and carry on. And life was flowing well for him before that dark morning. In November 2005, Mr. Hill owned Re/Max Spirit, with 165 realtors working in offices in Oshawa, Bowmanville and Brooklin. He was building a plaza in Brooklin to be tenanted, with his real estate office going on the sec- ond floor. He and his wife were building a new house in Enniskillen. But the car crash changed everything. “The only reason I lived was because I was in the best shape of my life,” says Mr. Hill, recalling he had done Ironman competitions and had a resting heart rate of 50. While he lay in a coma for more than four months, friends and colleagues pitched in to run the business, get the plaza finished and complete the house to the point his wife could live there, he says. He has no memory of waking up from the coma, and no memory of his time at Sunnybrook. “I had to learn to walk and talk,” he says. “I had no memory of my marriage, no memo- ry of my kids. When I woke up I asked for my first wife.” But memories did return to him while he was recovering in a rehabilitation hospital, and after several months he was sent home in a wheelchair. Friends had built ramps for him at the house, but one day, he says, he decided to get rid of the wheelchair and ramps, deter- mined he would walk again. “I fell on my face a lot. “Memories came back. I remembered the birth of my kids. I still remember things. I’ll drive by a place, and memories come back.” By Easter of 2008, his marriage had crum- bled. He counts it as another casualty of the accident. “I had a temper problem,” he acknowledg- es, saying he was charged with assault and spent a week in jail before getting bail. “I’m not like that now. I was frustrated back then. I couldn’t eat. My whole body didn’t work right.” He lost the “capacity” for dealing with finances, he says. “They took that away from me. I got it back after a year.” While he says he never lost his real estate licence, he did lose his driving privileges and had to get his driver’s licence again. What he calls his “rough period” lasted about four years. In 2009 he sold his business, and now works for a Bowmanville Re/Max office. He says the accident meant a “huge” financial blow for him, taking him from being well-off to writing a bankruptcy proposal. “Things started to turn around in late 2010 due to healing and memories coming back,” he says, noting he kept active through cycling and gym workouts. While he still has rough days, “I have more good days than bad days. Before, it was more bad than good. “There was a time when if I had too much on the go, I got confused. It’s better now. The doctor said, ‘most people don’t have the drive to do what you did’.” He says a lot of his physical recovery came from coaching himself. “My brain doesn’t talk to the right side of my body properly. I have to constantly talk to myself, ‘move my leg, move my arm, make a fist’.” He believes doctors can’t really take a patient’s own determination into account when giving a prognosis that the patient won’t walk again. “Go with your own intuition. Go with your beliefs.” He also points out he had a little help from his friends: “I’ve got some good ones.” These days, Mr. Hill says his progress in recovery and healing has slowed, but he doesn’t believe the healing has finished. “My conversation skills have improved from a year ago. I’ve been able to talk up a storm in the last six months. Sometimes I get exhaust- ed.” Now living in Courtice, enjoying his real estate career and pastimes that including bik- ing, dancing and canoeing, he looks forward to more healing. “Life is about relationships. I’m feeling posi- tive, I’m feeling pretty pumped. The future holds a lot for me.” Stories of Inspiration will appear monthly in 2014. If you have an inspiring story you’d like us to consider sharing with readers, e-mail Judi Bobbitt at jbobbitt@durhamregion.com. Durham man focuses on healing after devastating head injuryTaking life the way it comes DURHAM -- John Hill is a Durham real estate agent who forced himself to learn to walk again following a head injury suffered in a 2005 car accident. Judi Bobbitt / Metroland‘‘My conversation skills have improved from a year ago. I’ve been able to talk up a storm in the last six months. Sometimes I get exhausted.’ John Hill Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 17 AP Discount Code Durham100 www.CONSUMERSCHOICE.CA/DURHAM100 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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP Discover and createmomentsofjoy! Don’t miss these,and other great deals! 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What’s not to like about winning four golds and a bronze medal against the best young competition in the country. The 15 year old from Ajax won individu- al gold in the 100m, 200m and 200m hur- dles, and picked up another pair of med- als in relays, winning gold in the medley and bronze in the 4x400 relay with mem- bers of Team Ontario. Her time of 26.82 in the 200m hurdles broke the Canadian record. The biggest meet of her young career to date produced the usual set of nerves, but she was able to overcome them and wear a path to the medal podium five times. “I was definitely really nervous,” she shares. “I always get a little nervous before all my races. “I just think to myself don’t worry about it. I say in my head it’s not an important race. It helps me not feel as nervous. I tried not to think I was at nationals.” Santiago’s parents, who both ran track when they were younger, signed her up for track at the age of seven with Durham Legion Athletics. She took a break from training and competing a couple of years ago, focusing her efforts on soccer. But when she entered Grade 9 at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, she got back into track. In a big way. She won three golds in the 100m, 200m, and 300m hurdles at LOSSA. At the OFSAA provincial championships, she was gold- en in the 300m hurdles and finished with silver in the 100m. After competing independently for some time, she is now with The Speed Academy based in Pickering, under head coach Tony Sharpe. “She’s something else. I’m pretty excited about having her on board,” says the for- mer Olympian. Sharpe adds that Santiago is a good example of an athlete who will excel and continue to develop in a structured set- ting with a track club. That’s not always the case in track, he says, comparing it to other sports where promising athletes in hockey or baseball, for example, move through a tiered system and seek extra ice or instruction through camps. As for the future, Santiago says she wants to, “Go as far as I can,” eyeing the Olympics as a long-term goal. AJAX -- Xahria Santiago, a member of The Speed Academy in Pickering, won three gold medals at the national youth track and field championships held in British Columbia. Her events were 100m, 200m and 200m hurdles. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland St. Mary, Pine Ridge ready to tackle LOSSA senior, junior football playoffs DURHAM -- The LOSSA football playoffs begin in earnest Wednesday, with two senior games in Clarington. In the senior AAAA tier 1 division, Pickering’s St. Mary Monarchs will visit Courtice’s Holy Trinity Titans, and Whit- by’s Donald A. Wilson Gators will be at St. Stephen in Bowmanville to face the Royals, both beginning at 1 p.m. The winners of those two games will advance to the Nov. 11 semifinals, where Oshawa’s Paul Dwyer Saints and Ajax’s Pickering Trojans await thanks to first- round byes. The standings suggest the playoffs should be interesting, as Dwyer and Pickering finished tied for first at 5-1, and St. Stephen was also 5-1, albeit with an easier schedule. Holy Trinity and Wilson were both 4-2 and St. Mary 2-4. In senior AAA tier 2, Pickering’s Pine Ridge Pumas will travel to face the Ajax Rams at 2 p.m. Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final against J. Clarke Richardson. In senior AA/AAA, the Bowmanville Talons will be in Oshawa to play the O’Neill Red Hawks Friday at 1 p.m. look- ing for a berth in the championship game against Oshawa’s Eastdale Eagles. Pickering appears to be the team to beat in junior, going undefeated and earning a bye to the tier 1 semifinals on Nov. 11 along with Holy Trinity. Notre Dame will face Wilson noon Thursday at Oshawa’s Civic Stadium in one quarter- final, while St. Stephen will be at Dwyer for the other at 1 p.m. that day. Quarter-finals in tier 2 junior will also go Thursday, with O’Neill at Ajax (noon), J. Clarke Richardson at Port Perry (1 p.m.), Pereyma at Eastdale (1 p.m.) and Bowmanville at Pine Ridge (1 p.m.). Semifinals are Nov. 12. The championship game for all five divisions will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Oshawa’s Civic Stadium, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and culminating in the senior AAAA tier 1 final at 7:30 p.m. This year’s Football for the Cure event, which featured Wilson facing Dwyer in a junior game and Wilson against Holy Trinity in senior, raised about $4,600 for the Canadian Cancer Society, bringing the four-year total to well over $16,000. Pickering’s John Moonlight included on rugby tour National team preparing for 2015 World Cup LANGFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Cana- da’s men’s rugby team will continue its prep- aration for next year’s Rugby World Cup by embarking on its year-end tour to the United Kingdom and Europe. Among the long list of players available to the team for the four week tour is Pickering’s John Moonlight. Canada’s roster boasts a wealth of international experience. The first stop on Canada’s tour to Europe in November is Worcester where they faced an RFU Championship XV side falling in a close 28-23 decision. The side now moves to North Wales to meet fellow England 2015 qualifier Namibia (22nd ranked) at Colwyn Bay on Friday, Nov. 7. Following that test match, Canada will depart for Vannes, France for a fixture against ninth-ranked Samoa on Nov. 14 before end- ing the tour on Nov. 22 in Bucharest against 16th-ranked Romania. Following losses in June to Japan, Scot- land and USA, Canada’s focus is on building momentum and a winning culture ahead of England 2015, rugby’s pinnacle event. The long list of players announced includes 33 names. 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Wood supplier of first choice by many custom- ers since 1975. (905)753-2246. Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.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 • No v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 4 21 AP 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4X4 Hemi, Silver in colour. Fully Loaded, Sun roof, Alpine Stereo. Comes with brand new winter rims & rubber. Great condition $17,500.Call 289-600-1445 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville FRIDAY November 7th 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a Cobourg Home: Pine Cabinet; rd. Dining Table 4 chairs; set 6 chairs; Harvest Table; 5pc. Dinette; Pr. 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See Website for Complete Details, Photos and Updates www.haydonauctionbarn.comAlso check out our Current Online Auction of Antiques, jewelry, Hardcover Books and Hockey CollectiblesRunning Thursday Nov. 6 through Thursday Nov. 13th 2498 Concession Rd. 8 Bowmanville (Haydon) Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday November 7 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 oak china cabinet glass 3 sides - square oak dining room table - Philadelphia counter top coffee grinder - 8 modern double press back chairs - salesman sample Royal Safe - Catskill Game Farm tin sign - 2 Cities Service Koldpruf antifreeze cardboard sign - walnut t wagon - Thor antique washing machine - 2 door wardrobe - inkwell - table top steam engine - wooden work bench - wooden machinist tool box - 2 walnut claw foot end tables - pine bunk beds - round glass top rattan table - gingerbread and OG clocks - 2 door wardrobe - pine cupboard bottom - Aladdin lamp - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items Don and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am Valarie Lynn Schmidt (Burnside - Gallagher)November 30, 1946 - October 29, 2014 (age 67) With deepest sadness we announce the passing of Valarie Lynn, at Peterborough Regional Heath Centre; following complications from a routine medical procedure. Valarie will be deeply and forever missed by her children: Michael Gallagher (Erika), Michelle Gallagher (Bill) and Danielle McRae (Brian), predeceased by Dwayne Gallagher (1989). Cherished by her grandchildren: Christopher Vanstone, Elyse Gallagher and Sydney McRae. Valarie was predeceased by her husband Joseph Schmidt (1998) and will be forever missed and loved by her partner, John MacKillican. She is also predeceased by her parents Josephine Glide-Crago and James Burnside. Valarie worked for many years at TRS and Restronics, which were located at GM South Plant and Ministry of Ontario. Her family will hold a private interment ceremony. NASH, JOHN - - Peacefully at the Ajax- Pickering Hospital on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Beloved partner and best friend of Mabel Smith. Godfather to Ray (Sigrid) and Terry (Terri). Proud Poppa to Michelle, Brian, Ryan and Nicole. Great- grandpoppa of Michael, Willy and Ben. Survived by his brothers Joe, Brendon and by his sister Annette. Predeceased by his brother Frank and by his sister Mary. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be held at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (905-428-8488) on Thursday, November 6 from 12 noon - 1:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. John will be laid to rest in Erskine Cemetery, Pickering. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of ﬂ owers to the charity of choice. A Guest Book may be signed on- line at www.mceachniefuneral.ca May Graham March 23rd, 1933 - November 4th, 2013 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. 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Owned and operated by Manohar Singh and his family, Mount Everest has been voted the area’s number one Indian Restaurant in the News Advertiser’s Readers’ Choice Awards contest for each of those years; which is no small feat. Have just one meal in this family atmosphere restaurant and you’ll agree all competition pales in comparison. But it’s not just the food that keeps customers coming back time and again; it’s the genuine friendliness of the staff and the customers to each other. It’s not uncommon to see local dignitaries and politicians dining next to you. And it’s Mr. Singh’s sincere attention to your dining pleasure and comfort that makes casual customers into lifetime friends. Mr. Singh’s early cooking experiences came from working with his mother back in India when he was just 13 years old. His true passion for cooking comes from eating, hence the reason why he doesn’t compromise on quality. “I want only the best food for me and my family and I consider my customers to be my family. I want only the best for them too!” Even when they are really busy, Mr. Singh comes out of the kitchen to greet every guest and discusses their meal so as to ensure that it meets with their and his high standards. Mount Everest’s signature dishes are Balti, Handi and Mughali dishes. All prepared according to your preference; mild, medium or spicy! While Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala dishes are most customers’ favorites. Balti dishes offer a variety of meats marinated in lime juice and cooked with fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes and Balti seasonings. Handi style dishes offer meats marinated with garlic, ginger, yogurt and lime juice. Favoured by emperors of the past, Mughali dishes (from which the word Mogul is derived) are created from a secret recipe from the kitchens of Mughal Emperors, using rich cumin and nutmeg scented spices that deliver a mouth-watering taste to the chicken. Most visitors to Mount Everest try a dish of each type of signature food including Tandoori Chicken - marinated in spices for twenty- four hours and baked in a clay tandoor oven. Side dishes include Kabulee Pullaw - rice cooked with cashews, sliced almonds, raisins and carrots. Appetizers include the best Samosas in the area and a spicy Mulligatawny soup that clears the sinuses. For vegetarians, Mr. Singh has created a soya fiber dish cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and garnished with coriander. Other dishes created exclusively by Mr. Singh include Paneer Tikka Masala, Tak Taka Paneer and Subjie Naurangabadai. Another Mr. Singh original is the appetizer Tomato Coconut soup. Many competitors have tried to copy it but no one has been able to duplicate it. As mentioned earlier, Mount Everest is a family affair with Mrs. Singh helping in the kitchen and serving while daughter Amanpreet welcomes guests when she’s not at university. Melissa has been part of the Mount Everest family for just over 5 years now and is treated like a daughter and sister to the Singh’s. Son Manvir helps on weekends. Bawa and Madan work behind the scenes in the kitchen. No staff turnover is a testimony to the type of business person Mr. Singh is. Along with dining in, take-out is offered, just call an hour ahead. Catering is also available for groups of 35 to 500 people with two weeks notice. If you’d like to check out their menu from home visit them online at: www.themounteverest.ca. All major credit cards, debit and cash are accepted. Gift certificates are also available. Mount Everest is located at 611 Kingston Road West, just four doors west of Church Street on the south side in Pickering Village, Ajax. Parking is available at the rear. They are open weekdays with two daily seatings; lunch from 11:30am to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 9:30pm (10:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays and till 9pm on Sundays). A buffet lunch is served from 11:30am to 3pm daily and Sundays from 5pm to 9pm. To book a reservation or to order for pick-up, call Mount Everest at 905-686-5553. For a taste treat you’ll never forget visit Mount Everest today! Specializing in artisan cakes, cupcakes, and cookies baked from scratch using high-quality ingredients. Coco Cake Co. 905-420-5191 or check us out on facebook 774 Liverpool Rd., S. Pickering (north west corner of Massey’s Restaurant building) Visit us at www.cococakeco.com or stop by the shop if you’re craving a cupcake! Commercial Meat Grinders were once commonly found in better restaurants. This species is now on the verge of extinction as most establishments purchase factory mass-produced ground beef in plastic tubes or pre-packaged frozen patties. You Have a Voice! Act now to save the Commercial Meat Grinder. Ask if your burger was freshly ground on site. This ad was paid for by the Save the Meat Grinder Foundation (if it existed) Massey’s Restaurant 774 Liverpool Road, Pickering 905-839-5758 Using commercial meat grinders since 1982! ENDANGERED SPECIES 201 3 READE RS’C H OICE A W ARDPLATINUM BEST INDIANRESTAURANT Balti, Handi &Mughlai Dishes. Biryanis,Tandoori Chicken &Much More! Buffet Daily at Lunch and Sundays 5pm - 9pm Eat In • Take Out Catering Fully Licensed www.themounteverest.ca Fine Authentic Indian Cuisine Take-out orders of$20 or more beforetax, when payingwithCASH!R E C E I v E 10%O F F OPEN TUES - SAT For Daily Lunch Buffet • OPEN SUN For Lunch & Dinner Buffet **REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE** 611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church, S.W. 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