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Annual Christmas Ham Sale - $25.00 Delivery Included. complete Insurance anD fInancIal solutIons Marsha Jones Dooley CIP, CAIB, RIB (Ont), EPC Leeanna McLean lmclean@durhamregion.com Ugly Christmas sweaters are flying off the racks this year. The surge in popularity has made it difficult to find an authen- tic Christmas sweater and oftentimes they come with hefty price tags. Before burning a hole in your wallet this holiday season, we have many cost-effective and DIY ideas. Retail sales manager Kelly Robinson of Value Village in Whitby says the trend started as a fun and silly game but has now turned into a major hot commodity. She explains customers search for the ultimate ugly Christmas sweater as early as September. “At this time of year, selection is slim. Peo- ple don’t care how bad the sweaters are, they just want one before they all sell out.” Ms. Robinson says the tackier, the better. “I think it’s cool to get vintage sweaters, dress up and go back to that old Griswold Christmas fashion,” she says. Value Village on Dundas Street in Whitby offers trinket bags to help with creating a Christmas original. The bags sell for between $2 and $3. Customers can either hot glue, stitch or safety pin the decorations on a sweater. The key is to be creative. “You can customize your sweater the way you want. You can get old stockings, stuffed animals, Christmas bulbs or go as far as pur- chasing battery operated lights.” Using a tree skirt is another great idea. Again you just add what you want to it. For- get the itchiness or extreme heat of a heavy sweater, this light DIY piece can be worn over existing clothes. Ms. Robinson recalls visiting her aunt in the hospital one year decked out as a Christ- mas tree. Using a large green table cloth and wedding crinoline, tie the crinoline around your chest, cut a hole in the table cloth and hang Christmas lights, tinsel and fasten other decorations as you see fit. Wear the table cloth as a dress and top it off with a creative Christmas tree hat made of construction paper. “You can also turn yourself into an advent calendar,” she laughs. “Why not? You can do almost anything.” If you want a little Christmas glimmer, add sparkly hairspray to your outfit for the perfect shimmery effect. For procrastinators, Value Village also sells its own homemade deco- rated sweaters that fit most sizes, says Ms. Robinson. The thrift store offers a variety of authentic, DIY or homemade decorated sweaters. You can purchase a fully decorated sweater for as low as $8.99, or purchase an everyday sweater ranging in price from $5.99 to $14.99 and a bag of trinkets for $3. “So you can have a really awesome sweat- er for under twenty bucks. 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During the week cops demanded 147 roadside breath tests, charging 23 people with drinking and driving offenc- es and issuing 17 three-day licence sus- pensions to drivers who registered a warning for elevated blood-alcohol lev- els. Officers also laid charges against nov- ice drivers breaching their no-alcohol provision and arrested four people for drug offences. Cops stopped a total of 1,386 vehicles during the week. The campaign continues throughout the holidays. Loading up some Christmas cheer AJAX -- John and Diana Gould loaded up their car with gift boxes to be delivered to kids around Pickering and Ajax who might not have presents to open this Christmas. In the program organized annually by the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser, close to 600 boxes were delivered by volunteers from the News Advertiser, Pickering Panthers Junior Hockey team, and Scouts Canada. 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Tickets issued for illegal parking in accessible spaces are not eligible for the program. All donations will go towards the Dur- ham Regional Police Services Food and Toy Drive and the Pickering Fire Services Food and Toy Drive. Almost $8,000 in toys and food have been collected through the program since it started in 2009. People can drop off their donation from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, on the second floor. Toy donations must be new and unwrapped and food donations must be non-perishable. Receipts are required for both food and toy donations. The value of donations must be equal to or greater than the fine on the ticket. Toys for children newborn to age 18 are greatly appreciated. For more program information, call 905-420-4611 or e-mail bylaw@picker- ing.ca. Pickering brightens Christmas season with annual light display PICKERING -- The annual tree lighting and fireworks display was at Esplanade Park Dec. 5. 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All content copyright Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 Editorial &&& Opinions Opinions Opinions du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 6 P 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 Remembrance Day used to talk politics To the editor: I attended the Remembrance Day cere- mony at the Ajax Legion and I’d like to com- ment on remarks made by Ajax-Pickering MP Chris Alexander, Ajax-Pickering MPP Joe Dickson, and AjaxMayor Steve Parish. Mr. Alexander appeared to take advan- tage of the opportunity to make the govern- ment’s case for more war. He spoke of the recent attack on the Hill and while it surely was traumatic for him and everyone there, it doesn’t come close to what veterans experienced. Using this event to bolster the govern- ment’s position was inappropriate and dis- tasteful. Mr. Dickson’s message was not that much different as he spoke of the same events as he experienced them in the Ontario legisla- ture. I realize these gentlemen have their politi- cal masters, but Nov. 11 is not the day to do that. Mayor Parish spoke of the history of the Legion in Ajax, the work that veterans and volunteers do, and of the horror or war. I’d be interested to know what others who attended, in particular the veterans, thought about the remarks from our leaders. Pete Larney Don’t be selfish this holiday season After more than 25 years in journalism there isn’t much that surprises me anymore. But there are still some things that make me shake my head in wonder. Why do the Toronto Maple Leafs still have an ardent fan base? Why are 99 per cent of TV ads still aimed at the 18-25 age group? Why does gravy on fries taste soooooo good? But I’ve been shaking my head at a more seri- ous issue these past two weeks with the start of the annual RIDE campaigns. In the first week of the campaign, Durham Regional police charged 15 people with drinking and driving. The second week saw an increase to 16. This, despite a very public kick-off campaign for the annual program, which every Christmas season works to get drunk drivers off the road. The good news after the first two weeks is that the 31 arrests are five fewer than last year, but 31 is still a number that is too high. That’s more than two drunk drivers a day police have removed from the road and that’s only the ones who are caught. As humans we do a lot of stupid things, just take a quick scan on YouTube, but drinking and getting behind the wheel is right up there. My wife and I have been to two galas this Christmas season and for each, we agreed one of us could drink and the other would stay sober to drive. (Guess who had pop most of the night?). That’s one way to plan ahead. If you are alone at an event, get a ride from a sober friend or take a cab. That fare will be much less than the price you will pay if you are caught behind the wheel. Drinking and driving is one of the most selfish acts you can do. You aren’t only endangering your own life but those around you. We have all seen the ads where a cop goes to a door to tell a family the bad news. That isn’t just an act, it happens far too often. So think of more than yourself this holiday season when you go to an event, and plan ahead. -- Managing editor Mike Johnston enjoys taunting the rabid Leafs fans he works with. Mike Johnston Managing Editor RIDE Big g aps in drug-impaired driving plan Police officials are on the right track in their attempt to reduce impaired driving but face a new hurdle in their ongoing effort. For decades, the focus has been on driv- ers impaired by alcohol but new studies show that drug-impaired driving is becom- ing equally prevalent. Indeed, Ontario Pro- vincial Police spokesman Sergeant Kerry Schmidt says enforcement on this emerging issue is on the forefront of police priorities. And though the issue has been identified, Mothers Against Drunk Driving conceded in a 2012 report that drug-impaired driving remains dramatically under-enforced. But it is an issue fraught with complex- ity. Where alcohol levels can be objectively measured through roadside tests that accu- rately determine a level of impairment, no such device yet exists to measure for drug impairment. Furthermore, drug impair- ment can occur through the use of over-the- counter medicines, particularly if combined with, for example, prescription drugs. Add to that the use of illicit drugs such as cocaine or marijuana and the issue of measuring impairment becomes even more complex, since the presence of drugs might be detect- ed in a user’s system, though there is no lon- ger any evidence of impairment. It is in this context that defence law- yer Nathan Baker notes current investiga- tive and prosecution attempts can easily be challenged in court, and won. However, the responsibility to use Ontario roads and highways safely does and must fall to indi- vidual motorists, in every instance. Today, police have new protocols they use to determine levels of drug-impairment, such as trained drug recognition personnel who can conduct what amounts to a field sobriety test, but absent any objective mea- sure the laying of charges will, currently, always have a considerable subjective com- ponent at its foundation. This untested area is where defence lawyers will most success- fully challenge drug-impaired charges. Until new technology is developed to objectively measure the presence of drugs and accurately determine impairment, there will be a risk of innocent citizens fac- ing charges for drug-impaired driving. We can conditionally support ongoing police efforts in the meantime -- the issue of impaired driving remains a serious social scourge -- while recognizing that advanc- es in science and technology are required before a new enforcement regime can be considered by citizens as fully fair and effec- tive. However, it’s vital to repeat the words of the OPP’s Sgt. Schmidt as it relates to the issue of impaired driving generally: “Ulti- mately, you’re responsible for yourself.” Six bags, one phone: God is laughing at me I experienced one of those moments recently when I was almost certain I could hear God laughing ... at me. Normally, if we picture a deity at all, we imagine him robed and seated majestically upon some marble throne, pensive and stern, with the literal weight of the world on his shoulders. In this case, however, I pictured God, sandaled feet up in a recliner, chuckling loudly and slosh- ing mead on his Knicks jersey as he leaned over to elbow the Archangel beside him, sputtering ‘Check this out’ while pointing down to me. I live in an area that must be home to some weird seismic, ecological or paranormal activity. Never have I experienced so few trees throwing down so many leaves over so long a period of time. The flora around my home seem to enjoy prolonging their state of undress well into the winter months. In fact, were it not for the blessing of snow I am certain I would still be raking on Christ- mas morning. It’s as though they’re losing leaves, growing new ones and then spiteful- ly throwing those down too, just to tick me off. I mention this only to preface this recent bit of cosmic fancy. Although we were already into December, I had just spent yet another afternoon raking detritus off of my lawns. I had already filled six bags of leaves and was almost done when I heard my cell- phone chirp. Instinctively I patted the vari- ous pockets of my garments in an effort to access said phone but could not locate it on my person. I was just starting to scan the ground, deck and immediate backyard vicinity when I heard it chirp again. Only this time I was able to ascertain that it was not coming from anywhere near me. It was coming from the area where six well-packed bags of leaves sat smirking at me. My heart sank. As a result of some bizarre combina- tion of physics, gravity and timing or per- haps simply the dark aforementioned eco- mojo of where I live, I had raked up my cell- phone. I think the sheer idiocy of that bears repeating: I had raked up my cellphone. Stunned, I stood there for a few ridicu- lous seconds, ears straining, hoping against hope that the phone would somehow call to me once more, like a panicked, lost child down a well. Nothing. When my wits finally returned to me I ran into the house, grabbed the home handset and placing myself directly in front of the smirking bags, clev- erly dialed my cell number. My phone went directly to voice mail. No ring. I called again with the same damnably mute result. Curs- ing the Indian burial ground my home must surely be built atop, I frantically called Kath- ryn at work and explained what had hap- pened. Minutes later, when she was once again able to speak without laughing, she said she would text me. I hung up and wait- ed, poised in front of the lunatic bags. Again, nothing. The handset rang and, when she was once again able to speak without laugh- ing, K informed me that my phone must be dead. She hung up, laughing. Six bags, one phone. I felt like a contestant on some moronically unfunny game show. It occurred to me that another individual might, at this point, be simply dumping the bags on the ground and sorting through the mess, the phone perhaps already found. But I am lazy by nature. I’m not proud of it but I simply didn’t want to have to do all that work again. Staring at the bags I tried to channel the phone. Yes, second from the left, of course. Four bags later, the phone popped out. At that point, as I stood waist deep in a sea of unraked leaves, I’m not sure which was louder, my exasperated cursing or God’s unquenchable laughter. Two sides of the same coin, I guess. Always. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 10 of the worst Christmas songs Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook. com/newsdurham Poll Lock it or lose it! Police are warning Durham Region residents to ensure they do not become victims of crime, particularly during the Christmas shopping season. Their suggestion that motorists lock their vehicles and hide from site any valuable sparked a discussion on Facebook ... The snow is starting to fly already in Dur- ham Region. Do you put winter tires on your vehicle? du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP Never have, never will. 17% All-season radials are safe. 20% Yes, every year. 63% Jeremy Large: Who doesn’t lock their car doors? Actually if you could just provide their licence plates, that would be great. Helen Rayner: Always, and put any purchases in the boot if you can’t stop at home to drop off! Larry Dickinson: Yes I always lock my truck when I am out. I also make sure there is nothing in eye view that may entice a thief to want to get into my vehicle. However, if they did break in they would get a surprise because (other than hot days) my dog is sleeping on the back seat wait- ing..lol Maybe I should get myself one of those “Trunk Monkeys” too....lol Christy Brooks: Isn’t this common sense? Elizabeth Frank McBarnett: I am always meticulous about locking my van, even when it is within eyesight, but for some reason last Thursday (Nov 27th) night, for the first time in forever, I for- got to and my iPhone was stolen from inside the car. It was at the Harmony/Taunton Smartcentre. It was dead so I dropped it into my handbag but left the bag in the car while I took my wallet into the store. Normally I would put the bag under the seat or under a jacket and take the essentials ... Jennifer Hazzard Lewis: I have wit- nessed this twice this year and called the police. I hope they got caught. The police said that our street is one of the worst in Oshawa for this for some reason. Casper Leal: Not only lock it, hide your valuables. Bought my sister some expensive jewelry for Christ- mas which was clearly sitting in my back seat; thankfully a friend I was with reminded me to hide it. One quick smash and grab is all it takes. BEHIND THE LENS WHITBY -- Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party of Can- ada, dropped by Durham College’s Whitby Campus in Sep- tember for a Q & A . After shooting from every possible angle I noticed Catherine Fairbank, the sign language interpreter at Durham College, who had joined Trudeau on stage. I shot several images of her hands with Mr. Trudeau in the back- ground. I like the connection of her hands with his as they both addressed the students. RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND 1. 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Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug, or “drug driving”, includes any of these situations. Even if the real reason is because you have not gotten enough sleep because you are sick, the symptoms will be very similar (drowsiness, fatigue, poor co-ordination) and the medication will show up in the inevitable urine or blood test. It will then be up to you to convince a Judge that the medication had no effect on you. Even if the medication had only the slightest effect on you, that is enough to ground a conviction. You are under no duty to ever tell the police what medica- tions you are on. You must not lie to the police but you should also not do their job for them. Any statement about medications you are on will be used against you. Your right to silence is key in this situation. The officer may require you to do a num- ber of physical tests. While performing them, he will ask you questions. You do not have to answer those questions and it is important that you do not because even the most innocent answers can be twisted against you. The duty of the police is to gather evidence which will help support a con- viction against you. While we all believe that they are there to help us, the fact is that they are there to help gather evi- dence, which is not in your best interest. Even telling an officer where you are coming from may give them evidence that can weaken your defence. Drug driving is punished more harshly than drinking and driving, even though drug driving can occur out of much more innocent circumstances. That is why it is important to protect yourself. Nathan Baker is a Peterborough-based lawyer with the firm Aitken Robertson. He specializes in defending impaired driving cases. Detecting Durham drivers on drugs at ‘forefront of priorities’: police Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- It’s an annual seasonal ritual, arriving just as certainly as Santa Claus and Christmas trees -- police in Durham and across the country launch their annual holi- day RIDE campaigns, vowing to take impaired drivers off the roads. And while much of the discussion focus- es on drunk drivers, the police also have other offenders in their sights: people get- ting behind the wheel while they’re impaired by drugs. “That’s on the forefront of our priorities,” said Sergeant Kerry Schmidt of the Ontario Provincial Police. “There’s been a big increase in impaired by drugs (charges) this year compared to last year.” OPP report a 32-per cent increase in the number of impaired by drug charges laid across the province in 2014. That’s during a period when the overall number of impaired charges was on the decline, from 6,842 as of the end of September 2013 to 5,685 for the same period in 2014. Officers are now trained to detect signs of impairment caused by drugs, and while it’s safe to assume you’ll be busted if there’s evi- dence you’ve been smoking pot or snorting cocaine, be warned: you can also be impaired by prescription or over-the-counter drugs. And when it comes down to it, the law makes no distinction between illicit and legal drugs. “The consequences are the same,” Sgt. Schmidt said. “You are still looking at criminal charges, having your vehicle impounded, and losing your licence.” “We are getting better at it all the time,” Sgt. Schmidt said. “It’s a big concern for us.”All of this is not something new; driv- ing while under the influence of drugs has been a criminal offence in Cana- da since the 1920s. But a significant change occurred in 2008, when Parliament amended the Criminal Code to give police the author- ity to demand roadside evaluations of drivers suspected of being high. Just as with drunk driving investigations, officers must establish probable cause for compelling drivers to submit to a road- side test. If that evaluation -- it amounts to a field sobriety test -- backs up the cop’s initial observations, a driver will then be subjected- to a more comprehensive examination by a trained drug recognition officer. If that procedure, which includes observa- tions of eye movements, blood pressure and physical dexterity, confirms impairment by drugs, a criminal charge will result. But the current way of doing things is not without its problems. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, methods of enforce- ment are flawed and, in many cases, don’t result in convictions. “Drug-impaired driving is a growing problem in Canada, but remains dramatically under enforced,” the organiza- tion concluded in a 2012 report on the issue. Nathan Baker, a defence lawyer with Ait- ken Robertson who specializes in impaired driving cases, said current methods of inves- tigating and prosecuting allegations of drug impairment are rife with problems. Primary among the concerns is the fact that while it is possible to confirm the presence of drugs in a driver’s system, it doesn’t always follow that those drugs render that person intoxi- cated. It’s up to an investigating officer to draw that conclusion, and it’s one that is eminently challengeable in court, he said. Mr. Baker contends there are questions about the accuracy and reliability of the cur- rent evaluation regime. “It’s hugely subjec- tive,” he said. “The prosecution of alcohol- related charges is much simpler. With alcohol it’s a straight line -- more is worse. “ Mr. Baker noted that in alcohol-related impaired cases, there is a clear measurement -- 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood -- that is accepted as the level at which a person’s ability to drive is compromised. But with drugs, there is no such benchmark. Additionally, some drugs may remain in a user’s system for hours, days and weeks after ingestion, meaning a person could be prose- cuted for substances that are no longer having an intoxicating effect. Add to that people who may inadvertent- ly impair themselves by taking prescription drugs, or a combination of prescribed meds and over-the-counter drugs, and questions can be raised about the intent of the accused, Mr. Baker said. “You may be on this medication for 15 years and there’s never a problem,” Mr. Baker said. “But for whatever reason, one day there is.”All of these factors add up to frustration for MADD, which in its 2012 review of the issue called for revisions that would address the frailties of current laws and, as a result, create a deterrent for drivers who until now haven’t necessarily worried that much about being busted for driving while high. Primary among the recommendations is a call for research that would result in “per se” limits for individual drugs -- similar to the recognized limits for alcohol -- at or beyond which a person would be deemed impaired. MADD also called for roadside saliva test- ing, which would eliminate the guesswork for cops relying largely on physiological indicia as grounds for further investigation of drug impairment. “The current approach is cum- bersome, time-consuming and vulnerable to challenge,” MADD concluded. The organization also suggests another, potentially more controversial enforcement method: random roadside testing for drugs. MADD argues the measure would be mini- mally intrusive, and greatly increase detec- tion. Dave Pereira, president of the Durham Region chapter of MADD, agrees with the suggestion. “Not everybody displays signs of impairment,” he argued. “And I wouldn’t understand why it wouldn’t be supported. I would be happy to go along with it.” Mr. Pereira said drug use has become a “sig- nificant issue” in the ongoing fight against impaired driving. Mr. Baker said that although fighting an impaired by drug charge is viable, it’s incon- venient and expensive, with legal bills poten- tially spiralling into tens of thousands of dol- lars. The best way for drivers to protect them- selves, he said, is to be aware of what they’re ingesting, and make decisions about driving accordingly. He suggests talking with doctors and pharmacists to be fully informed about the possible intoxicating effects of drugs. That information is also conveyed in written warn- ings about side effects, he noted. Sgt. Schmidt of the OPP agrees that the law does not make a distinction between legal and illegal drugs. “It’s not just illicit drugs,” he warned. “And you may not be able to rec- ognize your impairment. Ultimately you’re responsible for yourself.” Page 6 - Today’s editorial Nathan Baker Lawyer A lawyer’s perspective Drug impaired driving is a growing con- cern. A study conducted by the Alberta Alco- hol and Drug Abuse Commission found that drugs could be found in 10 to 32 per cent of drivers involved in fatal collisions. And while it’s acknowledged that illegal drug use leads to impairment, prescription and over-the-counter medications -- they can include anti-inflammatories, antihistamines and cough and cold products -- can result in impairment as well. Here’s a brief look at the effects some drugs can have: • Cannabis use does result in impairment; while in some cases it may actually result in more cautious driving, it can slow information processing and reaction times. • Depressants and painkillers (barbitu- rates, tranquilizers, opioids and some anti- histamines) can greatly affect driving perfor- mance, as they can cause drowsiness and affect concentration. • Stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamines, can cause drivers to be inat- tentive and impatient; they may be more prone to speeding and risk-taking. • Alcohol can enhance and exacerbate the impairing effects of a number of drugs. Sources: albertahealthservices.ca, medscape.org, FindLaw.com Even prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause impairment HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU If you take prescription drugs, or even over the counter medications, there’s a chance they could impair your ability to drive. 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We have a clear mandate to move it forward,” Mr. Anderson said in his inaugural address. “I’ll truly appreciate working with all of you over the next four years.” Having an elected chairman is “new for all of us. It will create a new dynamic. I won’t be bringing pet projects and pushing them on council,” he added. After being sworn in, Mr. Anderson sat down in his seat and wiggled, saying it “feels the same.” Being the first elected Regional chairman is “a privilege to serve the citizens of Dur- ham Region. It’s a tremendous responsi- bility and I take it seriously,” he noted. He said returning councillors bring “con- tinuity and experience,” while new mem- bers bring enthusiasm and new ideas. He thanked all councillors who either didn’t run again or lost in the election. “Each of them deserve our appreciation for what they did.” Council will be a team, he added. “We’ll debate issues respectfully. Some time you may have to compromise. We’ll make decisions, stand behind them and move forward.” Key issues Mr. Anderson ran on include advocating for a Pickering airport, extend- ing Hwy. 407 east to Hwy. 35/115, council composition and studying the amalgama- tion of fire departments across Durham. Studying the composition of council, both the size and how each municipality is represented, should be done early in the term so it will be ready for the 2018 munic- ipal election, he noted. “My No. 1 concern is jobs, no ifs, ands or buts. Taxes are No. 2,” Mr. Anderson said, adding all candidates heard the same mes- sage while campaigning. “That is my focus and I hope it is your focus.” The Seaton development in north Pickering is “an unprecedented opportu- nity to create jobs,” he added. As for a Pickering airport, when Pear- son International reaches capacity in the 2020s, Pickering “should be ready to absorb the commercial and corporate” air traffic, he said. Transit and transportation were other issues candidates heard at the door, Mr. Anderson said. “You heard about speeding, but also about moving in and out of Durham Region,” he added. On transit, he said, “Our residents need to easily reach their destination.” The development approval process needs to be streamlined, he said. “It’s time to make things happen, not slow things down,” he said. “We have to find ways to make things hap- pen rather than look at obstacles.” Fast facts Councillors appointed to regional committees Planning, economic development committee Chairwoman Gerri Lynn O’Connor (Uxbridge) John Aker (Oshawa) John Henry (Oshawa) Don Mitchell (Whitby) Steve Parish (Ajax) Tom Rowett (Scugog) Dave Ryan (Pickering) Works Chairman Nester Pidwerbecki (Oshawa) Jack Ballinger (Uxbridge) John Grant (Brock) Colleen Jordan (Ajax) Bill McLean (Pickering) John Neal (Oshawa) Willie Woo (Clarington) Finance and Administration Chairman Bob Chapman (Oshawa) Shaun Collier (Ajax) Nancy Diamond (Oshawa) Bobbie Drew (Scugog) Adrian Foster (Clarington) Jennifer O’Connell (Pickering) Elizabeth Roy (Whitby) Health and Social Services Chairman Lorne Coe (Whitby) Dan Carter (Oshawa) Joe Drumm (Whitby) Amy England (Oshawa) Joe Neal (Clarington) David Pickles (Pickering) Ted Smith (Brock) Durham Regional Police Services Board Roger Anderson Bobbie Drew, Bill McLean WHITBY -- Members of regional council were sworn in during the inaugural meeting of Durham Region council after the October election. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 16 AP TICKETS ON SALE NOW! TORONTO2O15.org/tickets TICKE TSFROM $20 THE PAN AM GAMESARECOMING! BE PART OF THE ACTION AND WATCH HISTORY UNFOLD. July 10–26,2015 LEAD PARTNER FUNDING PARTIESBAILLEURS DE FONDS UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Execution filed with the Sheriff of the Regional Municipality of Durham, dated the 6th of July 2012 and the 2nd of August 2011, under writ file numbers 13-660 and 13-661, the real and personal property of Kevin MacDonald and Nancy MacDonald, Debtors, at the request of Barry H. McQueen, Creditor, I have seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Kevin MacDonald and Nancy MacDonald, Debtors, in and to: PT LT 34 CON 5, PICKERING, PTS 1 & 2 40R20562, PICKERING, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM; S/T EASE AS IN DR6493 municipally known as: 3515 Sideline 34, Pickering, L1X 0A3. All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Kevin MacDonald and Nancy MacDonald, Debtors, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditionssetoutbelowattheSuperiorCourtofJustice,150BondStreetEast,Oshawa,OntarioL1G0A2,Phone Number (905) 743-2800 ext. 7015 on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. THE SALE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS:A deposit of 10% of bid price or $1,000.00 whichever is greater. • Payable at time of sale by successful bidder; • To be applied to purchase price; and • Non-refundable – Failure of the successful bidder to comply with terms and conditions may result in a forfeit of any deposits paid at the time of the sale or any time thereafter. Ten business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance in full at Superior Court of Justice, 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2. All payments in cash or by bank draft, certified cheque or money order made payable to the Minister Finance. A Deed Poll will be provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SALE TERMS BY A SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. Note:No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. October 31, 2014 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington - Court Enforcement Officers, Superior Court of Justice 150 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0A2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF LANDSDurham police issue warning after powerful drugs go missing Fentanyl, Oxycocet lost by courier Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Police have issued a warning after a large quantity of powerful painkillers went missing in Durham Region. A Bowmanville-based courier company contracted to deliver medications to area pharmacies reported the incident Dec. 1, Durham police said. During the course of deliveries it was dis- covered a large quantity of drugs was unac- counted for, police said. The drugs, including Fentanyl, Oxycocet, Oxyneo and Hydromorphone, were sealed in pill bottles and boxes and packaged inside white plastic bags, police said. Police are investigating the possibility the drugs were stolen, Sergeant Bill Calder con- firmed. “We don’t anticipate they fell off the truck,” he said. “A criminal investigation has been launched.” That investigation has included question- ing of the delivery driver and other employ- ees of the courier company, Sgt. Calder said. “Every employee of the facility is part of the investigation,” he said. “Everyone so far has cooperated.” Police are particularly concerned because the drugs can lead to overdoses, especially if they’re ingested by users without experience with powerful painkillers like Fentanyl. “It can be fatal in one dose,” Sgt. Calder said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, extension 1604 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 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Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. †Receive a $1,000 Holiday Discount on the purchase finance or lease of any new 2014 Sentra/2014 Juke ® or 2015 Versa Note/Rogue models. Receive a $2,000 Holiday Discount on the purchse finance or lease of any new 2014 Maxima/2014 Pathfinder or 2015 Altima/2015 Pathfinder. This discount includes $250 dealer participation. The discount is based on stackable trading dollars when registered and delivered between Dec.2, 2014 – Jan. 2, 2015 only through Nissan Canada finance. The discount will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and can be combined with special and standard lease or finance rates. Conditions apply. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG15 AA00), CVT transmission/2015 PathfinderS V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission. 2.99%/3.89% lease APR for a 60/60 month term equals 120/120 semi-monthly payments of $140/$194 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $16,848/$23,275. $1,000/$2,000 NCF Bonus cash discount included in advertised lease offer, applicable only on 2015 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG15 AA00), CVT transmission/2015 PathfinderS V6 4x2 (5XRG15 AA00) CVT transmission through subvented lease, finance through NCF. This offer is only valid from Dec. 2, 2014 – Jan. 2, 2015. Conditions apply. ±Representative finance offer based on 2015 Nissan Micra ®1.6 SR (S5SG55 AA00) Manual transmission. Selling Price is $17,282 financed at 0% APR equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $133 for an 60 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $17,282. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. **MSRP starting from $9,998 for a 2015 Nissan Micra ® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires.$11,432 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra ®1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA00). Conditions apply.Models shown $16,331/$35,982/$48,202 Selling Price for a new 2015 Micra ®KROM MT (S5RG55 DA00)/2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/2015 Pathfinder Platinum (5XEG15 AA00). * ±≠Freight and PDE charges ($1,400/$1,750/$1,720), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease and finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between December 2, 2014 – January 2, 2015. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from October 2013 to September 2014 of all Canadian automotive brands and 12-month averages sales growth. +Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information compiled from third-party sources, including AutoData and manufacturer websites. July 30, 2014. ^Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information complied from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. Gasoline engines only, excludes hybrids, diesels and electric vehicles. July 30, 2014. ∞Based on GAC (AIAMC) Intermediate segmentation. All information compiled from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. November 26, 2014 Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. AJAX NISSAN 500 BAYLY STREET WEST,AJAX TEL: (905) 686-0555 DURHAM -- Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for Canadian children, says Parachute Canada. But according to the national charitable organization dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries, when children are trav- elling in the correct car seat stage, the risk of injury can be reduced by 74 per cent. “Moving your child to the next car seat stage before they’re ready is a major safety hazard,” said Jaclyn Young, a public health nurse with the Durham Region health department. The health department is reminding par- ents and caregivers that it’s safest to keep chil- dren in each car seat stage for as long as pos- sible. The four car seat stages are rear-facing, for- ward-facing, booster seats and seat belts. “Car seat safety goes beyond choosing the correct stage,” explains Ms. Young. “Correct- ly installing the car seat and harnessing your child in the car seat are steps that cannot be overlooked,” she said. Evidence shows the most common car seat installation errors in Durham Region include: Installing car seats at an incorrect angle - at stage one, rear-facing car seats should be at a 45 degree angle; and car seats are not being secured tight enough - at stage two, forward- facing car seats should not move more than one inch from side to side. The most common harnessing errors include: The chest clip positioned incorrect- ly - the chest clip should sit at armpit level on the child; and harness straps are too loose - only one finger should be able to fit between the harness strap and the child’s collar bone. “Parents can reduce their child’s risk for injury by following the car seat manufactur- er’s instructions for height, weight and age requirements, and by choosing the right car seat stage based on your child’s age, height and/or weight,” adds Ms. Young. “It’s impor- tant not to rush children through the various stages; give them the time they need to grow.” For more information, call Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800- 241-2729. Take car seat safety seriously: Durham health department OSHAWA -- Elisabeth Pfeiffer loaded her son, Hayden Pfeiffer, three months, into his car seat. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 18 P Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor / bkelly@durhamregion.com / 905-579-4400 #2254 Panthers starting to put it together Have won three of past five OJHL games Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- The Pickering Panthers appear to have gained a little bit of traction. The hockey club earned a weekend split, and have won three of the past five in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The weekend included winning in Milton 5-2 on Friday and losing 3-1 to Lindsay on home ice Sun- day. “I’m real happy,” said GM/head coach Paul Coffey of his team’s most recent out- ings. “(Sunday) night, it’s not always good to lose to a team lower than you. We played well but just couldn’t put the puck away. We took a couple of bad penalties. That’s the way it goes. “I think the guys that are here are happy to be here. I think everyone is getting a fair chance to play and prove what they can do. A lot of them are getting better.” Daniel Butchart staked the Panthers to a 1-0 lead on a second period power-play goal, but Lindsay counted three times in the third, once on the power play and another into an empty net with just 58 seconds left to play in the game. After tying the game on the power play just over six minutes into the third peri- od, the winner for Lindsay came with just 3:01 left to play. Friday’s game in Milton played out the opposite way, with the Panthers getting off to a slow start, down 2-1 midway through the game, but closing strong, scoring four unan- swered goals for the win. Mitch Emerson, Michael Kelaiditis, Riley Devine, Dalton Lawrence, Doug Carter and Brandon Salerno scored for the Panthers, who counted twice on eight chances on the power play. Lawrence’s goal on the power play with under two minutes to go in the sec- ond period stood as the winner making it 3-2, with Carter and Salerno providing some insurance in the third. It’s been 14 games since Coffey took over the hockey club as he continues to try to build a strong program. “You would have to ask (the players) if they are comfortable with me, but I’m very happy with them. I like our team right now. I think we need a couple more players, but I like our team right now. “Our team is not being built for right now anyway. My (goal) is to get the Pickering Pan- thers, for the most part, get some local kids involved, get involved with the midget team.” A six-player trade the Panthers made with the Whitby Fury back on Nov. 13 has been revamped. Kyler Challis has been returned to the Panthers, and Patrick McAuliffe, who was slated for surgery, went back to the Fury. The Fury then released McAuliffe. Forward Mitchell Burghardt, who came over from Whitby to the Panthers with Mitch Emerson, didn’t report to the Panthers and remains out of hockey. Former Panthers Nicholas Lepone and Kevin Dimagno remain with Whitby. The Panthers are 12-14-1-3, and sit two points back of Wellington for the eighth and final playoff spot in the North-East Confer- ence. This weekend they host North York at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m., then head to Stouffville on Saturday night. PICKERING -- Pickering Panthers forward Dalton Lawrence blocked out Jeff Wilson during OJHL action against the Lindsay Muskies at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday night. Lindsay won 3-1. Photo by Peter Redman Pickering’s Chelayne Bailey, Shaina Pellington get invitation to national basketball camp TORONTO -- Three local players are among 65 athletes from across the coun- try that received an invite to partici- pate in the women’s national age-group assessment camp at Humber College in Toronto from Dec. 13-17. Chelayne Bailey and Shaina Pelling- ton from Pickering, along with Danielle Garven of Ajax, will be among the group competing for a spot on the team. “We are excited to hold this camp to provide identified athletes with exposure to our Canadian style of play to them, apply the skills and knowledge towards the goal of becoming a world-class ath- lete, and representing Canada at the top international level,” said Denise Dignard, Director of Women’s High Performance. “Having a pool of world-class coach- es who are committed to the long-term development of podium athletes for the senior national team is a key contributor to our successful system. “When we gather individuals who are all striving for excellence, the energy is tremendous and sparks the passion for continued growth.” Bailey is a student at Pickering High School, Pellington at Dunbarton and Garven at Pope John Paul II. The camp offers a national training environment with international focus to top athletes born 1996 or later who have been selected through the national iden- tification process. Placing sixth at the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championships for women, the cadette team will participate in the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship for Women. Whitney Ellenor named an athlete of the week at Laurier Basketball player earns honour for second time this season WATERLOO -- Women’s basketball for- ward Whitney Ellenor of Pickering has been named the Laurier Bookstore Athlete of the Week for the week ending Nov. 30. Ellenor continued her strong start to the 2014-15 season in the Golden Hawks victo- ry over the Waterloo Warriors. The fifth-year history major was efficient at both ends of the floor finishing the game with 18 points on 47-per cent shooting while adding eight rebounds, four steals and two blocks in Lau- rier’s 87-72 win. Her performance helped extend the Hawks win streak to six games and she now ranks sixth in the OUA in scor- ing, fifth in rebounding and first in blocks. Ellenor earned Female Athlete of the Week honours for the second time this sea- son and third time in her career. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 19 APOshawa Generals prove worthy of top-ranking in country Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Generals may be forgiven if they stumble slightly over the next month, but up to this point, no one can dispute they are the cream of the crop in the Ontario Hockey League. Set to bid adieu to Michael Dal Colle, Cole Cassels and Sonny Hertzberg for as much as a month thanks to the world junior hockey championships, the Gen- erals turned in another exemplary effort Sunday before a packed house of 6,068 at the General Motors Centre. A defensive gem saw the Generals take out the Erie Otters 4-1 and take over top spot in the league with a 23-3-1-0 record, moving one point ahead of the Otters (22- 5-0-2) with two games in hand. The stats go much deeper than that, how- ever. The Generals are now first place in the entire league in just about every category of relevance, including power play (32.0 per cent), penalty killing (87.7 per cent), home record (14-2-0-0), road record (9-1- 1-0) and goals-allowed per game (2.33). Only in overall offence do the Gener- als not lead, but even there they are close, their 4.56 goals-per-game trailing only the Otters (4.79) and Sault Ste. Marie Grey- hounds (4.76). After Sunday’s game, which unfortunate- ly did not include injured Connor McDa- vid for the Otters and suspended Cassels for the Generals, coach D.J. Smith was his usual subdued self, but clearly proud of the effort. “That’s a very good hockey team and obviously they’re on the road, so we get last change and that’s a big advantage for us, and certainly (McDavid) is probably the best (junior) player in the world,” said Smith, before adding, “I thought we played very structured and held them to few chances, and that’s the way we have to play to win.” The three stars, usually reflective of offen- sive success, did a bit of that by honouring Tobias Lindberg first after he led the way with a goal and an assist. But, defencemen Chris Carlisle and Josh Brown were also rightfully acknowledged after they helped shut down a team that came in with the best offence and league’s top scorer, Dylan Strome. “I thought Chris Carlisle was probably our best player. He carried the play, made plays, and Josh Brown defended and kept their top line off the board,” said Smith. “We’re nowhere without our defence and tonight they played great.” Smith tinkered with the blue-line as the game moved along, too, moving Mitchell Vande Sompel back to his natural position after he started at centre, to help replace Cassels, but was eaten up on the draws by Strome. As always seems to be the case, the tac- tic worked out well, as the defence ran smoothly and Sam Harding, moving up the depth chart at centre, scored what proved to be the winner late in the second. The Generals will need to do more tweaking now with the departure of Dal Colle, who scored his team-leading 21st goal of the season late in Sunday’s game, and Hertzberg, who will play for Denmark at the world juniors. Cassels is suspended until late-December regardless, but could be gone into early-January too if he makes the United States team. “Yeah, it’s going to hurt us, but we’ve just got to do what we can until they come back,” said Smith, who learned Monday that Lindberg is not part of Sweden’s plans. “It was nice to get a win before they left.” While Smith was pleased to come out on top in the first-place showdown Sunday, he knows things could be different come the new year, with the trade deadline looming and McDavid’s imminent return. “It’s just one game at the end of the day, but they’re all little measuring sticks throughout the year,” he said of Sunday’s win, their fourth in a row and 12th in the past 13. “When they get McDavid back and do whatever they’re going to do, they’re certainly going to be a lot deeper.” Oshawa has four games before Christ- mas, all on the road, including a rematch with the Otters Saturday, surrounded by games in Niagara Friday and Guelph Sun- day. 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South Oshawa (905) 240-1211 open 7 days www.lavillaspa.ca One and only Lic'ed Spa in Oshawa CHRISTMAS AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville FRIDAY December 12th 5:00 p.m. Selling a variety of new furniture items along with a quantity of new Inventory Stock including exercise/gym equipment; several TV Console Units; Leather Chairs; Crystal Chandeliers; Fixtures; Block Rock PA Sound Systems; Bicycles; Vacuums; Shampooers; Steamers; Bolts of New material; Carpets; HP Printer Units; New Luggage; Artificial Christmas Trees; Bedding; Fireplace Mantles; Toys; Watches; Jewellery; Swarovski; Built in Dishwasher; Along with Estate Items; etc. etc. Preview 2 p.m. Check Website/fb for complete list Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques, M/C, Visa, Interac. 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com fb - Stapleton Auctions 'Celebrating 43 years in the auction industry' KELLETT AUCTIONSSelling contents from a Bowmanville home & over 50 pieces of new jewellery, collectibles & more at:Kellett Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock) Sat. Dec. 13, 2014 @ 10:30am Corner curio cabinet • Small china cabinet • Tiffany Reed Co. of New York wooden liquor box • Hockey cards, 1981-82, 1970s, sports cards & more • Old calendars, 1957 Hebel, Studebaker Cars, Fenelon Falls, Franks Spur, Oshawa 1977 • War time & other post cards • Bobble heads • Comic book • New jewellery • Nascar die cast cars • Old Christmas postal stamps, 1919, 1948 & more • Stamps Merry Christmas! Next Sale: January 10, 2015 Selling contents of antique & collectable store 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett • Visit:www.kellettauctions.fcwhost.com/web CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday December 12 at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 2pc flat to wall - refinished flat top farm scales - ice box - 4' church pew - stained glass window - Grandola gramaphone - Coca Cola cooler - walnut gate leg table - wooden advertising boxes - Royal Doltoun figurines - pb rockers - walnut dining room set - slot machine - 6pc maple dinette set - curio cabinet - 4pc bedroom set - oak and pine kitchen table sets - Harmonic apt size piano - qty of fishing supplies - wooden blanket box - Sun Mar mod. Excel NE composting toilet - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable itemsDon and Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil - open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am HAYES, Clair Joseph - Peacefully, with family by his side, on Saturday December 6, 2014, at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital, one day shy of his 93rd birthday. Beloved husband of Mary for 65 years. Loving father of Anita Comer (Cam), Mary (DeeDee) Hayes (John Massie), Dan (Rosemary), Vicky Andress (Cam) and Sean (Angel). Cherished Papa of Rebecca, Jeremy, Shawna, Genna, Jesse, Kate, Liam, Anthony, Georgia, Breanna and Great Papa of Ethan, April, Isla, Evan, Brendan and Avery. Dear brother of Helen Hartnett and Margaret O'Grady, and the late Rev. Jerry Hayes, Charles, Leonard, David, Bill, Frank, Charlie and Noreen Powers. Clair served in WWII in the Royal Canadian Navy, and was a long time member of Our Lady of Peace Church. Friends may call at the TURNER & PORTER BUTLER CHAPEL, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 3914 Bloor St. W., on Thursday December 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca Turner & Porter SAVAGE, Wesley - born in Belfast, N. Ireland - Passed away at Ajax/Pickering Hospital, on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Nellie (nee Kirk) and survived by Anita (nee Van Kampen). Will be sadly missed by his family - Liz (Watson) and Barry, Trevor, Shawn, Kyle, Colton; Brian (Savage) and Venetia, Alyssa, Nicole, Mackenzie; Eileen (Kennedy) and Wayne, Darrell, Colleen (Brad), Jennifer, Rebecca, Aiden, Jason; Mark (Savage), Ryan (Mary), Tyler, Jordan, Amanda; Chris (Savage) and Tracy, Brodie, Holly. Loved brother of the late Tom (Mabel), Nan, the late Elsie, Harry (Lillian), Marie (Denis) and Robert (Lois). Lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and in-laws. Friends may pay their respects at the SIMPLY ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday December 13 from 12 - 3 p.m. Celebration of Life service in the ROSSLAND RIDGE BIBLE CHAPEL, 1 Stevensgate Dr., Ajax on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 1 p.m. with reception to follow immediately afterwards. Donations to the Cancer Society, MS Society, Teen Challenge and Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated. BOYES, Elizabeth - - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Arthur Boyes who passed on December 1, 2014. Loving mother of Barbara, Bryan & his wife Mary-Anne, David & his wife Christy, Dianne & her husband Bob Carstairs. Proud grandmother of Michael, Kathryn, Ashleigh (Tyson) and Heather, great-grandmother of Ethan. The family received friends at WESTNEY HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (1201 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax) on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1:00 - 4:00 pm. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Lake Ridge Health Oshawa or the Charity of Choice. 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