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He has worked in the packaged food business for 20 years and has been sur- rounded by food and kitchens all of his life. He has worn many hats over the course of his career including cook, cleaner and event planner. A year ago he discovered ShelfGenie and is now the owner of Dur- ham and York Region’s franchise. ShelfG- enie helps to provide people with better access, improved storage and more organi- zational options. Mr. Sorhaitz works to ret- rofit existing cabinets for glide-out shelving and shelving solutions. “The aging population does tend to get tired with the setup of their kitchen and is always looking for easier ways to get to things. They tend to describe it as very painful and frus- trating to get to what they have. So we come in and consult with them, we listen to them and look at their kitchen,” says Mr. Sorhaitz. During the holidays, through Mr. Sorhaitz’s experience, he says most hosts don’t get around to planning and organiz- ing until the day of their event. He believes an untidy kitchen is a direct reflection of how the host is feeling. Often times hosts become most frustrated about being disorganized and not finding what they want when they want it. He suggests being proactive and give yourself ample time to organize. “Hosts tend to spend more time worrying than focusing on their party.” Here are a few suggestions for masking that holiday headache before hosting an event. First, it is important to empty out cabinets and take inventory of what you have. Before your event, Mr. Sorhaitz advises to take a hard look at what you use and don’t use; what you use during the summer isn’t nec- essarily what you will use during Christmas. Move what you don’t need downstairs or at the back of your cabinets and bring what you will need to the front so that it is eas- ily accessible. For example, keep pots and pans close to the stove and certain food items that you will need together. Another tip would be to sort through serving dishes. Find out where that hidden turkey baster is and where you stored your mashed potato bowl over a year ago. “The more you keep together, the less you have to search.” Mr. Sorhaitz is always greeted by with mis- matched Tupperware or a disastrous draw- er full of small useless appliances in his cli- ents’ dreaded cupboard. About a week ago, upon inspection, the ShelfGenie himself noticed he too had been holding onto cer- tain items in his kitchen he no longer need- ed. “I got rid of my third Magic Bullet and the 45 accessories that came with it because we didn’t use it and had upgraded to some- thing different. If you can, donate items first but if it’s junk, junk it.” Mr. Sorhaitz says home owners often pur- chase the same food items at the grocery store each week because it becomes lost at the back of the cabinet. “I remember constantly purchasing maple syrup until one day while I was cleaning up I noticed I had three bottles stored at the back of my cupboard. My mother got maple syrup, brother, everyone got maple syrup the following week,” he laughs. The kitchen is always a home’s focal point. Ever notice how the kitchen counter seems to be a magnet for family and friends to gather around? Mr. Sorhaitz says it is impor- tant to alleviate some of the clutter so your guests have room to move around and place down their food. What is the ShelfG- enie’s best kept secret? “Creating a place to put dirty dishes when nobody can see it. Honestly, there are so many dishes when you are trying to cook, so I’ve created a system.” During the holidays, Mr. Sorhaitz will set up a large plastic tub in the laundry room for his dishes and will fill it up with soap and water. Forget the never-ending piles of dinnerware on the counter tops. With this helpful tip, when it’s time for goodbyes and all of the guests leave, the job is already half way done. For more information and more organizational tips and other simple solutions: VISIT www.shelfgenie.com WHITBY -- With the holidays here and people preparing to entertain their family and friends, local kitchen organizing guru Keith Sorhaitz, the owner of ShelfGenie, offered tips for creating space, cleaning up and creating an overall atmosphere that's per- fect for social gatherings. 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One youth has been charged and another is sought in the mugging, which occurred at about 3:20 p.m. Dec. 21 in the vicinity of Bennett Avenue and Sulli- van Drive. Durham police said the victim was walking near St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School when he was accosted by two males who grabbed his computer Boy kicked in face during violent Ajax mugging tablet, then pushed him to the ground. One of the assailants kicked the boy in the face several times before both suspects fled on bicycles, police said. The victim sustained minor injuries. Cops caught up with one suspect nearby and found him to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. The stolen tablet hasn’t yet been recovered. A 16-year-old Ajax boy is charged with robbery and drug possession. His identity is protected under the Youth Crim- inal Justice Act. The second suspect is described as a black teen aged 15 to 19. He wore a black hoodie and rode a bicycle that may have been a mountain bike. 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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 2 5 , 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 Fun with fiction: Adam’s Deception Many of us who work in media have often dreamed of writing a novel, something unbound by the conventions of journalism, creations that are entirely our own. So, I was excited at the end of last year to find myself in a discussion with our editor-in-chief about the possibilities of recruiting local residents to join us in creating our very first eBook that is entirely fictional. The result, a book that leapt from the minds of five Durham Region residents, is Adam’s Decep- tion. It follows the journey of Adam, a young man who mysteriously arrives in Whitby and meets a young widow with whom he hits it off. As the story progresses, readers learn more about Adam and his reasons for being here. Adam’s Deception fea- tures familiar locales in Durham that provide the setting for a story that includes romance, interna- tional intrigue, and the protagonist’s deception. And like the journey Adam takes in our fictional thriller, my own journey in dealing with such talent- ed and committed local writers was amazing. I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of our authors -- Jonathan O’Mara, Laurie Ball, Carolyn Palmer, Gord Lee and Adam Sikora -- but also the many other participants who submitted chapter ideas throughout the process. Although we couldn’t pub- lish every submitted chapter, I had a ball seeing where the different story threads took me as a read- er. I trust you will enjoy the story as much as we did here in the newsroom. My own tiny contribution -- the prologue and epilogue to the story -- allowed me to realize a dream and I’m grateful. But the imaginative minds among our citizen contributors propelled the story, from the first few paragraphs to its (non-violent) conclusion. Along the way, readers will recognize such local settings in Whitby as Lynde Shores Conservation Area, the recently relocated Lynde House on Brock Street, the downtown cenotaph and other local sites. Sit back and enjoy our excerpt published today, written by Whitby resident Jon O’Mara, a former school teacher who also plays guitar in a local rock’n’roll band. Wishing everyone the best of the season. Happy reading! -- Steve Houston is one of the newsroom sub-editors at Durham Region Media Group Steve Houston Page editor Original Fiction Canada getting stingy with international aid To the editor: Recent reports found that the Canadian government has $125 million in unspent aid this year. This represents about 14 per cent of our overall budget for alleviating poverty in developing nations. And yet the overall budget for alleviat- ing poverty in developing nations is about 0.3 per cent of our gross domestic product, despite the agreement of G7 nations that the budget should be 0.7 per cent of GDP. This means that Canada has spent a mere 0.26 per cent of its GDP on alleviat- ing poverty. Many of us are calling on the Canadian government to reinvest $120 million into TB Reach. TB Reach is the innovative, funding arm of the Stop TB Partnership that provides seed money for pilot proj- ects in developing countries to ensure that tuberculosis is found, treated and cured. While this investment would not solve all of the equation, it would certainly address most of the unspent $125 million and bring us up to the 0.3 per cent of GDP promised. It would also end the accusations that the Conservatives are attempting to pad their surplus budget going into an election year. Christine Smith Celebrate the holiday sentiment in Durham One doesn’t have to practise Christianity to celebrate the Christmas season in Durham. This is a special and meaningful time of year for those who do and we celebrate with them, but families in Durham Region represent a plurality of nations, along with a plurality of religious faiths. In this context, we are all encouraged to embrace the notion behind the ‘season of giving’. To some, that might mean the giving of gifts that are thoughtfully chosen for loved ones. To others, it is the giving of our time to those important in our lives. To still oth- ers, the season of giving is what it means to them alone, regardless of convention or tradition. However, local history shows that local residents -- from every corner of the world that now call Durham home -- give all year round. When you are sharing and giving -- gifts, love, fellowship -- think far beyond the season. Let those who undertake random acts of kindness, volunteer at schools, librar- ies, social service agencies or food banks inspire us to do the same. Let us be more willing to give of our time and expertise to ease the load for our fel- low citizens. Don’t be afraid to wish a neighbour, a friend -- even a stranger -- a heartelt and cheerful ‘Merry Christmas!’ at this time of year. It is the sentiment behind it that matters most, and it is not an attack on or insult to anyone else’s religious beliefs. In the same vein at this time of year, we can wish those in our lives a Happy Cha- nukah!, or a Happy Kwanzaa! Canadians, even anglophones, can happily wish their provincial neighbours a snappy Joyeux Noel! A new year quickly follows tomorrow’s festivities, the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button, resolve to improve in 2015, and reflect on the year that was. Again, let us think beyond the twinkling lights, the gift exchanges and the hearty meals. Let’s put others before self. Let’s give those who need it a hand up. Let’s work collectively and individually to make Dur- ham a better, more welcoming and livable place for all of its citizens. From all of us here at Metroland Media’s Durham Region Division to all of you in our communities: Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! Happy Kwanzaa! -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division One lucky SOB on life’s playing field For some strange, but clearly important, reason I have rubbed shoulders with the Angel of Death several times in the last month or so. He’s not been tailing me or anything, thank goodness, and I’m fairly certain my name is pretty far down on his list, but still, we’ve bumped into each other. I saw him at the memorial for a dear friend’s father not long ago, and then, twice, just last week, I glimpsed him again. Once in a Facebook post about the sudden death of a high school friend and then once more in the reddened, swollen eyes of my girl- friend upon receiving the news that she too had lost a dear childhood pal. It’s been quite a month. I have to tell you I’m not afraid of the Angel of Death. In fact, I rather like him. He’s one of the friendliest guys I know ... he just has a crappy job. And I don’t see him in the traditional black robe complete with bony finger and requisite scythe. To me he’s always been a very genial figure. A little portly maybe, in a loud Hawaiian shirt and a straw fedora. And whenever I’ve seen him, he’s usually smiling. In fact, I swear I’ve seen him wink at me. He never speaks when we meet but I’m always left with a very distinct sense of communication. I hear his loving message as clearly as though he’d whispered it into my ear: “How’s it going, pal? Everything okay? You loving every minute? Hope so, ’cause, like, Tempus Fugit and all that, right? Man, it’s beautiful here, ain’t it? You seen that slush outside ... gorgeous! Hey, you know what’s amazing? Everything! Ha ha ha! You know what also? You should have a dinner party soon ... I love when you have those. Oh, and tell your folks you love ’em. And kiss your sons in front of people. That just tickles the hell out of all of us. Any- way, good seeing you pal. You lucky SOB.” I never had a better friend than the Angel of Death. Every time I see him I come away feeling more in love with life than ever before. Because he’s nothing but love. Even though he’s got his hands full lead- ing somebody else off the playing field, he’s never too busy to stop and encourage the rest of us to keep enjoying the game and, most importantly, to keep one eye on the clock. He’s life’s best cheerleader. I always get the impression he’d give his eye-teeth to be in my shoes. Anyway, like I say, he’s taken the time to visit me three times in the last little while. I know what a busy guy he is so I don’t take those visits lightly. I also know that this Christmas there are going to be at least three tables with an empty seat at them. And that’s a message from my Angel friend that I am most cer- tainly taking to heart. I’m going to have that dinner party and I’m going to tell my folks and everybody else who is important to me how much I love them whenever I get the chance. And I most certainly am going to kiss my beau- tiful grown-up boys every single time I see them. Lucky SOB indeed. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. 10 The top baby names of 2014 Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Let’s Talk Weigh in on topics of the day www.facebook.com/newsdurham Poll Something nice to say: In the spirit of the season we asked our Facebook friends to weigh in and ‘rave’ about someone or something that happened to them in recent days. Here’s what they offered on our newsdurham Facebook page: du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 7 AP Karen Stapley Ashmead: I was on the elevator tonight with a family with four young children. The door opened and the oldest boy went to step out and then stepped back, looked at me and said “ladies first”. Sweet young boy is going to break a lot of hearts! To see our lists online, go to WOW under the What’s On tab at durhamregion.com 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, to root for participants and of course, to photograph. I chose this photo as it showed the effort of the participant and there is just enough motion in his feet to demonstrate he is not just cruising on the trike as he struggled to cross the fin- ish line to take the trophy. CELIA KLEMENZ / METROLAND There is growing optimism about Canada’s economic performance over the next year. Do you think things will improve? No confidence whatsoever.41% It will improve noticeably.31% I hope so. I need a job. 27% Shelley Summers-Phillips: This evening while wrapping gifts for my daycare children a knock came to my door. What a beautiful sight to see 15 Sinclair High School students and their teacher/ choir leader Adam Grenon at my door singing Deck The Halls! Thank you for spreading Christ- mas cheer! Sherry Paterson: I have been over- whelmed by the kindness of friends and strangers this past week. Last week my home was broken into and the thief stole all our Christmas gifts, some electronics and jewelry. When people heard our story, they kindly brought gifts, money and some gift cards to help put Christmas back together again for our 3 kids. It is so unexpected and overwhelm- ing! It is a true reminder of the spirit of Christmas! Theressa Audette: As a thank you for volunteering (I’m a Girl Guide Leader) a grandparent of one of our girls gave each of the leaders a $5 Tim Horton’s gift card. It was so thoughtful and it completely made all of our day It wasn’t even done for a spe- cial occasion - just a random thank you moment Donna McAllister: This just hap- pened this morning. I was on my way to work and feeling extra tired after some late nights due to the festive season. 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A charge of driving while over the legal blood-alcohol limit was withdrawn. Durham police announced the arrest in February, saying the charges were laid after officers investigated a report of an unre- sponsive man in a car near Bloor and Oxford streets in Oshawa just before midnight Feb. 20. Det. Lynch, a 26-year veteran, was placed on “modified duties”, Durham police said at the time. Police spokeswoman Ashling Murphy said Wednesday it has not yet been determined if the officer will be subjected to further disci- plinary action under the Police Services Act. “There will be a decision made in January as to any disciplinary measures,” she said. Det. Lynch has been involved in a number of murder cases in Durham, including the 2001 murder of Roy Jones, who was killed before he was to testify at a trial, and the 2005 killing of Shawn Douse, whose body was found in Durham after he was mur- dered by bikers. Both cases resulted in con- victions. He also led the investigation in the mur- der of Beverly Smith, who was shot to death in her home in Raglan in 1974. The murder remained a cold case for decades until Dur- ham police arrested Alan Smith of Cobourg. But the case fell apart in 2014 when a judge ruled critical evidence gathered dur- ing the investigation, including two confes- sions, should be excluded. Some collection days move ahead during holidays DURHAM -- Durham Region's works depart- ment is reminding residents of changes to curbside collection during the holiday sea- son. Changes to blue box, green bin, and gar- bage collection will begin across the region on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 and continue until Saturday, Dec. 27 with addi- tional changes scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 1 through Saturday, Jan. 3. Residents whose regularly scheduled waste collection is on Monday, Tuesday or Wednes- day will not be affected by the holiday col- lection schedule. During the dates specified, regularly scheduled collection days will move ahead one day. Residents must have waste materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of collection. Garbage and green bin collection will be affected throughout Durham with the excep- tion of Oshawa and Whitby, where collection is done by the municipality, not the Region of Durham. Residents in Oshawa and Whitby are asked to check their waste calendars, or contact their local municipality regarding curbside collection. For more information visit www.durham.ca/waste or call 1-866- 667-5671 or e-mail waste@durham.ca Changes to Durham curbside collection over holiday season Durham College gets research funding DURHAM -- Durham College recently scored $29,527 in new research funding through the Ontario Human Capital Research and Inno- vation Fund. The money will be used to research the use of simulation as a teaching method in the curriculum for the college’s developmen- tal services worker program. The proposal, developed by Kay Corbier, principal investi- gator and professor with the Durham College school of health and community services, was one of 17 selected out of 94 submissions. 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Two abandoned houses were heavily damaged and will be razed after the Dec. 21 fires, Durham police said. The suspects were arrested after the Air 1 helicopter trailed a pick-up that sped away from police. The first fire occurred at an abandoned house on Sideline 34. Firefighters, called to the scene at about 10:30 p.m., arrived to find the structure engulfed in flames. Just over an hour later, at about 11:50 p.m., a second fire was reported at an abandoned house on Concession 7, police said. An offi- cer called to that fire approached a pick-up that was seen parked on Sideline 22 just south of the scene, but the vehicle sped away, police said. Police deployed their helicopter to trail the pick- up. It was stopped on Major Mackenzie Drive just west of the York-Durham Line and two Stouffville men were taken into custody. Joshua Hopkins, 18, of Greenwood Road in Stouffville and Thomas Pateras, 20, of Lakeshore Road in Stouffville have each been charged with two counts of arson, mischief over $5,000, breaking and entering and possessing incendiary material, specif- ically a gasoline canister and lighter. They were released with on a promise to appear in court. PICKERING -- Durham Regional Police were on the scene at 1240 Conc. Rd. 7, the site of one of two Pickering fires that occurred last weekend. Jason Liebregts / Metroland newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham GivingHopeToday Christmas WithThe Salvation Army 905-683-0454~www.gethope.cc Our usual weekly worship location at Te rry Fox Public School is closed for Christmas Break, and we are grateful to our friendsat St. Nedela’s for giving us a placeto worship. Hope Community Church is The Salvation Armyin Ajax & Pickering CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE St. Nedela’s Church hall (South side of Bayly St. just west of We stney Road) An Evening of Carols and Candles! Wednesday, Dec. 24th - 6pm to 7pm du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 14 AP Spy game: International intrigue, love and loss in Durham from the bosom of his family at the tender age of 34, when young Timothy was a mere nine years old. Ever since then, Susan, like so many other sin- gle mothers, had worked hard to bring up her child in the best way that she could: fair but firm, the way she had been raised. She figured it had worked on her, so it should work on him. She hoped. Susan Kennedy was very pretty and had a fine figure for a 38-year-old woman. Certainly not pos- sessed of a sinewy athletic body, the one many women aspired to in the 21st century, Sue had the sort of figure that was considered the ideal in the 1950s, curvy, feminine and soft. Not that Sue thought much about it. She was far too focused on more important things and, indeed, her many admirers appreciated her natural beauty, just the way she was. Since her husband’s death, seven years before, Sue had not made time, nor had she much inclination, to date any of the many men who approached her. If she had, she wasn’t sure how it would affect Tim and that was of paramount importance. “Come on Mom, you’re slowing me down”, he chided playfully over his shoulder, as he headed for the front door, inserting the ear buds of his ever- present iPod. “Oh, you!”, she shot back at him, with mock exas- peration. No doubt about it. Sue had a hard life, juggling an upper management career at General Motors in neighbouring Oshawa, all the while being both a mother and a father to her son. But it was all worth it. Timothy was a good kid, tuned in to his moth- er’s needs and appreciative of her efforts on his behalf. Just before Tim’s father had become ill, they had moved from Peterborough to Whitby. Tim Sr. had been awarded an associate professorship at the Trent University satellite campus in Oshawa. With Sue working in Oshawa as well, it was an ideal move for them. Life would become much simpler for the entire family. Impressed with the location, the Kennedys had bought a modest house in Lynde Shores, a new Whitby community adjacent to the conservation area of the same name and only a leisurely 15-minute drive to the Oshawa university campus and even closer to General Motors. Yes, Whitby was a peaceful place where nothing much ever happened, a town grown from 30,000 souls in 1980 to a rather large town of 130,000 at present, but still with that small-town feel, where some- times years would pass without even a single homicide. There had been quite a fuss about putting a subdivision right next to an extremely sensitive wetland, an important stopover for thousands of migratory birds and home to numerous sensitive animals and plants. Nevertheless, as so often hap- pens, politics and money trumped the environ- ment and the subdivision was built. Situated on the north shore of Lake Ontario, just east of the seething metropolis of Toronto, it was a quiet, pic- turesque spot, close to nature at its best. There was easy access to the town, the city and local recre- ational pursuits such as swimming, hiking, bird watching, sailing and fishing, most of which the Kennedys never seemed to have the time for. All the same, they enjoyed their new life in Whitby immensely. Sue thought it a wonderful place for a boy to grow up. Like many Canadian children, Tim Jr. played hockey, mostly at the huge Iroquois Arena complex which was within walking distance, not that he Chapter 1 A Chance Meeting By Jonathan O’Mara The shrill keening of a red-tailed hawk pierced the early morning quiet. The raptor soared above the meadow, lofted high upon rising waves of warming air. From this height, the keen-eyed predator could easily spot its prey. Far below, to the south, lay a vast marshland and farm fields nestled by the shore of Lake Ontario. To the north, east and west lay a patchwork of roads, housing developments and shopping plazas, encroaching upon the open areas like a besieging army. With soundless intent, the hawk folded its wings and plummeted to earth, slowing slightly before deftly trapping a hapless meadow vole in its razor-sharp talons. The hawk’s hooked beak tore into the tiny mammal’s neck, killing it instantly. With a flick of its head, the raptor downed the limp rodent in one gulp. Predator and prey inhabited two vastly differ- ent realms, realms where neither animal could ever understand the other. The one, red in tooth and claw, the other, helpless and cowering in fear, both players in an unrelenting battle for survival. To the gentle observer, it may have seemed a barbaric, horrifying tableau. But it was not ... for you see ... Nature is neither cruel nor kind. It is quite simply ... indifferent. Susan Kennedy brushed an errant strand of jet black hair from her forehead and yelled up the stairs, “Timothy Kennedy! You’re late for school! If you don’t get down here this minute, you’ll be hoofing it, mister!” From the landing at the top of the stairs, “Geez, Mom! Chill! Bradley ...” “Mister Bradley to you, young man!”, she inter- jected, calling up the stairs to him. “Yeah, okay ... ’MISTER’ Bradley ... but he doesn’t care if we’re late. Honest! He’s usually late himself.” “Well, be that as it may, I care if you’re late and so should you. Punctuality is very important, Tim. Try being late for work and see how often your boss tolerates that!” “Oh, Mom,” he sighed, “you know what? You have to learn to lighten up a bit ... young lady”, he added, laughing. With that, Timothy Kennedy spilled down the stairs, an impossibly stuffed backpack bumping along behind him. A tall, wiry, handsome six- teen year old, Tim had that seemingly innate Irish charm that could melt hearts, particularly those of the fairer sex, his mother included. Particularly his mother. He shot a freckle-faced grin at a harried Sue. At once, her pretty face dissolved into a warm smile and the tension drained from her neck and shoulders. “Don’t do that to me, you!”, she said, barely keeping the smile out of her voice. Laugh- ing, “God, Tim! You’re so much like your father!” Tim blushed, but loved it when she said that. Like most boys, he thought the world of his father: once a professor of classics at Trent University in Peterborough, avid hiker, fisherman, musician, poet, you name it. A ‘Renaissance Man’, one of his friends once called him. Put simply, his father was his idol. Tragically, cancer tore Tim Kennedy Sr. ‘Prologue... The lake spat Adam onto the shore soaking, cold and exhausted. He turned and sat on the beach, looking briefly back into the black water before gathering his strength and his wits for whatever the future had in store... He stood and turned again, away from the water, and walked up a small bluff, water still dripping from his clothes. When he reached the top, an expanse of field lay before him, divided by a white gravel path that mean- dered through the greenery. He paused on the edge of the path, its fine white limestone gravel winding a course through the field, took a deep breath, and stepped onto the stone with a soft crunch. Behind him lay Lake Ontario and his past. In front of him lay this shining path and an unclear future. Before long, he saw the sign: Welcome to Lynde Shores... du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 15 AP ever walked there, mind you. Every year, Sue Ken- nedy dutifully, but happily, joined the winter fleet of SUVs, laden with sons and daughters and hock- ey equipment, wending their way to the arena and to various other arenas in southern Ontario and beyond. Hockey was a very big deal in Whitby, espe- cially since the Whitby Dunlops had captured the junior world championship gold from the Rus- sians in 1958. Former Whitby mayor Bob Atters- ley had been a team member and had managed to parley that local fame into successful business and political ventures. The Attersley name was to be seen all over town, a town Sue found increasingly intriguing, the longer she lived there. She loved any and all local history and always made it a point to stop and visit the tiny museums most villages seemed to have. Just recently, Sue had been persuaded by a very civic-minded neighbour to volunteer to help refurbish Lynde House, home of the first area set- tler, whose name was also ubiquitous in Whitby. The house had recently been moved from its last location in Cullen Park, a few kilometres to the north of the town centre, down to the site of the Whitby Tourist Information office at the corner of Brock Street and Burns Street, just south of the four corners, as the downtown intersection was called by long-time locals. The move was quite a produc- tion and drew a large crowd, anxiously watching the stately pale yellow house, perched precariously on the back of a flat bed truck, making its slow, laborious way down the road. Once situated, vol- unteers would work to refurbish the interior ready- ing it for, they hoped, interested locals and tourists. How Sue would find time to do this extra work, she didn’t know. But, as the saying goes, if you want something done, ask a busy person. Besides, it would give Sue a chance to meet some of the other volunteers and perhaps make some new friends. She was to accompany her neighbour and new- est friend, Victoria “Vicky” Stevenson, a striking divorcee. They had arranged to meet on Saturday morning and drive over to Lynde House, just to get an idea of what needed to be done. Sue craved a distraction from her busy life and this would also indulge her love of local history. She found herself looking forward to it. Saturday morning dawned bright and warm, a perfect day for late May. Sue, dressed in blue jeans and a loose-fitting T-shirt, bent down in the foyer to lace up an old pair of sneakers while admonish- ing Tim to please mow the lawn and to not enter- tain any “young ladies” at the house while she was gone. As she opened the front door, she reminded him, “There’s ham, cheese, and rye bread in the fridge for lunch ... and clean up after yourself, OK?” “Yeah, Mom, I know. I’m a big boy, now. Du-uh!” Tim smiled that same grin that seemed to melt her heart. At the foot of the driveway, Vicky tooted her horn and Sue bounced from her front door, trot- ted over, then climbed up into the big black Dodge Durango, an impressive beast of an SUV that dwarfed the slight woman at the wheel. Vicky greeted Sue with a broad smile, handed her a hot Tim Hortons coffee (she’d been up for hours), put the beast into gear and set out for Lynde House. “So, what have you been up to, Sue? We haven’t really talked in ages, have we?” ”Oh, you know ... the usual: Tim, work, home, Tim, sleep ... Tim, work, home, Tim, sleep!” she laughed. Vicky, who was childless, chuckled. “Sue ... you’re breakin’ my heart, darlin’. You really gotta get out more! You know,” nudging Sue in the ribs, “kick up your heels now and then. Find a great big hunk of a guy to take you to a club and dance. Live a little! Life’s short, if you hadn’t noticed ... ooooh, uh, sorry, baby.” Vicky caught herself, remembering too late that Sue was a widow. “Oh, God ... don’t be embarrassed, sweetie. I’m OK, really. It was a long time ago,” Sue replied, touching Vicky’s arm, putting her friend at ease. “Well still, I really don’t know how girls like you do it, juggling a career, a house, a kid. Superwom- en is what you are!” Sue saw a mischie- vous grin developing on her friend’s face. Amused, she thought, here we go again. Vicky continued, “Me? Hey, I get worn out, too, you know, girl? You think it’s easy being foot- loose and fancy free and dating two different guys at once? It’s hard work keeping my girlish figure while being wined and dined in the finest restau- rants all the time.” “You’re a shameless hussy. I don’t know why I even keep company with you!” kidded Sue. “And don’t I know it? Play your cards right and someday, you too may enter into the land of Hus- sydom. I know you want to,” Vicky teased. Exchanging glances, they both laughed. Today was going to be fun. From their first encounter, the two women had developed an enviable ease with each other. Neither put on airs or tried to compete. They could completely relax while together, say what they liked, knowing there would be no judg- ment or condescension. Two people, each secure in their own skin. That was a rare thing and they both knew it. Vicky Stevenson had a great outlook and a wick- ed sense of humour, much of it self-deprecating. However, she was one of those women who, upon first encounter, you knew instantly must be suc- cessful. She carried herself with confidence and an air of benign authority. A lover of sports, she assid- uously maintained her athletic figure, the result of four quite frenzied spinning sessions a week. Sue reckoned, though not unkindly, that Vicky was a ‘suicide blonde’ -- dyed by her own hand -- but still, the lighter hair colour complemented her strikingly vivid green eyes. Though she wore the barest trace of makeup, Vicky Stevenson was an attractive woman of about 35 with fine, sym- metrical lines to her face. Her slightly aquiline nose lent her aspect a certain gravitas without detract- ing from her natural beauty or femininity. She was twice a divorcee, yet, somewhat surprisingly, har- boured no bitterness toward the male of the spe- cies. An honest and practical woman, she readily assumed her share of the blame for two failed mar- riages. When asked about them, she never hesi- tated to say, “Yeah, I married a couple of jerks but, to be honest, my friends, I was a bit of a jerkette myself. Lots of blame to go around.” After which, she would laugh uproariously. By any measure, Victoria Stevenson was a dyna- mo. She made quite a comfortable living, thank you very much, as supervisor of a small army of local “Five Steps to Beauty Cosmetics Company” representatives, who sold in-home or at parties that various friends would arrange. Though it was not technically a pyramid enterprise, Vicky, none- theless, gleaned a healthy commission from every sale her subordinates made, commissions that were more than enough to maintain her lifestyle, supplemented by small, but welcome, alimony payments. In her own way, Sue Kennedy was a match for Vicky, though in a different, more subdued man- ner. Physically, her black hair, porcelain skin, pierc- ing blue eyes and fine Celtic features made her every bit as striking as her equally pretty, blond friend. Her quiet but confident way, along with her native intelligence, saw her rise steadily up the ranks in General Motors. Sue was a practical and some might even say naive country girl, but as much at ease in the corporate boardroom as she was in her own home, a rare and valuable trait. She put others at ease without even trying. The office work was hard and intense, so when the day was done, Sue tried to leave it behind and concen- trate on her son, her house and her small circle of friends. Helping to renovate this house could be just what she needed. A siren wailed in the distance. Adam awoke with a start, heart racing, muscles tensed, prepared to either fight or flee. He held his breath until the sound of the siren drifted away. Still disoriented after his long, cold swim, and an exhausted sleep, he looked around. Where the hell was he? The room he was in was entirely devoid of furnishings, and the windows appeared to be boarded up. Thin slivers of morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the boards and pierced the gloom. Now he remembered. Having dragged himself from icy Lake Ontario in the dead of night, he knew he had to remain out of sight, at least until he could get his bearings. The lake had deliv- ered him to the edge of the community of Lynde Shores, which looked positively idyllic by the light of the amber street lamps. So quiet, so peaceful, so serene, an atmosphere he craved but hadn’t known for years. Perhaps he never would again. As inviting as it was, the neighbourhood was very much inhabited. He had to find a secluded space where he could rest and take stock of his situation, but not before wandering in and out of several unlocked garages. He easily liberated a jean jacket, a well-fitting pair of coveralls, a utility knife, and, “thank you God!”, a half case of beer that someone had conve- niently left for him in a garage fridge, right beside a packet of hot dogs and buns, which he devoured rather quickly. Adam was more than a little incred- ulous as to how easy it was to gain access to so many homes. So trusting. These people didn’t even lock their doors. Not at all like the places he had known. After wandering for an hour or more, he discovered, on what looked like a main street in the town proper, an old house with boarded-up windows. Perfect. Using a thin piece of discarded wire he had found on the grounds, it wasn’t long before he had jimmied the door lock and was inside. The street lights, through gaps in the shut- tered windows, just managed to penetrate the darkness inside, lending his surroundings a very dim aspect. Although there didn’t appear to be a stick of furniture in the room, it still seemed the perfect place to warm up, sleep, gather his strength and consider his options. It was quite warm for late May and Adam’s clothes had dried thoroughly on his walk from the lake. He rolled up the jacket and coveralls into a pillow of sorts, and curled up in the corner of the main room. Stomach full and feeling a slight buzz from the beer, he immediately fell into an exhausted, dreamless slumber. As Vicky and Sue pulled into the small parking lot of the adjacent Tourist Information office, it became apparent that Lynde House looked like it belonged in its new location, as if it had always been there, front and centre on the main thor- oughfare of town, proudly proclaiming its right as one of the first real houses in Whitby. It had been built in the early to mid 19th cen- tury, on what was once the Kingston Road which linked the small city of Kingston, the one-time capital of Canada, to York, which soon became known as Toronto. That muddy, rutted, well-trav- elled route became King’s Provincial Highway 2, known as Dundas Street as it passes through the town of Whitby. Sue was quite impressed by the look of the two-storey, clapboard house and couldn’t wait to get inside. As she went to open the car door, Sue noticed a movement over by the far side of the house. A rather young look- ing man, fair-haired and well built, dressed in a Canadian tuxedo (matching blue jeans and jacket), emerged, stretching rather energetical- ly, oblivious to his surroundings.“Who’s that?” asked Sue, her voice rising, surprised to see any- one else at the site that early.Vicky perked up, smiled, then stared lasciviously. “I don’t know, darlin’ ... but he sure looks yummy.” ebook Our fictional ebook, Adam’s Deception, is avail- able for download effective Dec. 24, 2014. Visit us at durhamregion.com and click on the ‘Download our Ebooks’ button on the top right hand site of the web page. Enjoy! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 16 AP First Lady of Christmas talks about preparing for the big day, vacation plans and Santa’s hidden secrets Leeanna McLean lmclean@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Metroland Durham Region Media Group had the lucky opportunity to sit down with Mrs. Claus as she took a lit- tle time away from helping Santa with a public appearance at the Whitby Seniors’ Activity Cen- tre. Visit durhamregion.com to watch the whole interview and view the video. Q: How do you help Santa prepare for the big day? A: Well, it is an exhausting endeavour and it is very, very, busy and we have around-the- clock preparations which takes a long time. But I must say, towards the end, my role seems to be that of good wife and sup- porter. I tend to do a lot of bak- ing. Santa’s favourite cookies are shortbreads. I tend to do a lot of baking for him and certainly for the elves. I make sure they are well-nourished. I also make sure to take care of the reindeer too. It’s a huge job and sometimes they get missed with all of the busyness and creation of all the gifts for all the boys and girls, so I tend to be that of helper. Q: Santa must be tired after Christmas, are you going on vacation? To where? A: You know, we are going on vacation and often times we will take a couple of days just for the two of us. We’ve been to Finland, to Denmark and to many Scandi- navian countries but we thought this year we would check out a lovely spot I heard about in Ontario. It’s in Blue Mountain and it’s a Scandinavian spa. I heard it is very, very lovely. So we are looking forward to relax- ing there perhaps in the hot tub, just reflecting on all of the won- derful things that have trans- pired this year. Q: What’s on your wish list this year? A: My wish list is constant and that of Santa’s. My wish list always surrounds good- will, hope and harmony for the future but particularly for children. Children who are in need, or maybe at risk, or maybe who are not getting all of the things they deserve. We always have our care and concern for children. It’s hope for good- will and for children around the world who need assis- tance. Q: How did you and Santa meet? A: Well that’s a story that goes way, way, way back. But we met in the village together a very, very long time ago. We both as you probably know, went to school together and we were in each other’s class. I always had a special feeling for Santa. One of the things we did a long, long time ago when we were children going to school together was we were often partners, help- ing each other through school. Our fondness grew into love. So it predates a long time ago when we first met each other in school. Q: What is one secret we don’t know about Santa? A: Well, Santa is a very, very jolly man as we all know. He’s a very kind soul, he can be very calm and very patient. He can be won- derful to all. However, he can get angry sometimes. In particular, he gets angry when sometimes children get missed in the world and we don’t spend as much time and care for kids in our busy lives. So sometimes he gets mad about that in parts of the world and he always wants to help and fix that. But he doesn’t get angry very often. He tends to be happy, stable and considerate of others. But on occasion he can get a lit- tle frustrated. Q: What is your message for children around the world this Christmas? A: Oh children, continue doing everything you can to help the community and to help others. Always have others goodwill in your hearts, think about serving others and helping out when you can, particularly at home and at school. If you ever see situations, chil- dren, where other children are not being treated well, make sure you stand up and do the right thing and you help out other people. Mrs. Claus dishes in Durham Region ‘‘My wish list always surrounds goodwill, hope and harmony for the future but particularly for children. Children who are in need, or maybe at risk, or maybe who are not getting all of the things they deserve.’ Mrs. Claus WHITBY -- Mrs. Claus sat down with Metroland Media’s Durham Region Media Group to answer a few questions for our readers in a candid and wide-ranging interview, just in time for Christmas Eve as Santa was putting the last-minute touches on his annual journey. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 17 AP HALIBUT HOUSE fish & chips Eat-In Only Halibut Fish & Chips BUY 1 AND GET 1 FREE! OPENING DAY ONLY!!January 15 th, 2015! 85 Kingston Rd. E. (Hwy#2),AjAx (Kingston Rd. & sAlEm Rd. - soutH wEst PlAzA) 2014 Opening Day Hours: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Breakfast special! $4.95 Buy 1, Get 1 free! 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Specifically, he would like a fire-free season. “While fire can happen anywhere and any time, it most often strikes when we let our guard down,” said Chief Hagg. “With no shortage of holiday distractions, all it takes is a pot to be left on the stove, or an unattend- ed candle left burning, to turn festivities into tragedy.” Fire inspector Julie Ineson shared some tips that people should keep in mind over the hol- idays. She said cooking is the biggest cause of fire. “We had two kitchen fires last week alone,” she said. Both occurred when people left their stove unattended while something was cooking on it. Space heaters are another common cause of fire in the winter months. She showed a charred portable heater that had caused a fire in the past. “This was right next to the couch,” she said. People using space heaters should keep them at least one metre away from anything that can burn, such as curtains, upholstery or holiday decorations. Candles are hazardous, especially around the holidays. Ms. Ineson suggests using bat- tery-operated or electric flameless candles. Residents who use the real thing should blow out candles before leaving the room or going to bed. Candles should be kept away from children and pets and anything that can burn, such as curtains, upholstery or holiday decorations. Ms. Ineson said Christmas trees can become dangerous if not maintained prop- erly. Real trees should be bought fresh and the base of the trunk should be kept in water at all times. Keep the tree away from any igni- tion source, including fireplaces, heaters and candles. Before putting Christmas lights on the tree, check them and discard any sets that are frayed or damaged. Legally, homes must have working smoke alarms on every storey. Pickering Fire Servic- es also urges residents to install carbon mon- oxide alarms outside of all sleeping areas. To spread awareness of smoke alarm test- ing and battery replacement, residents are encouraged to post a picture on Facebook or Twitter of themselves testing their smoke alarm, accompanied by the hashtag, #Picker- ingFire. All posts will be entered into a draw that will take place on Jan. 2 for a fire safety kit, including a two-storey home escape lad- der, smoke alarms, and other fire safety items. Go to ontario.ca/firemarshal for more fire safety tips for the holidays. On Now at The Brick! For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. PICKERING -- Pickering fire inspector Julie Ineson showed the aftermath of a heater that had been left near a sofa. She talked about the dangers of leaving heaters near furniture and other objects that could catch fire. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 18 AP www.eldonlighting.ca 133 T A U N T O N R D . W . 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Travelling from Venice to Verona one can see a series of mountainous foothills in the distance ranging in size from about 1,800 to 2,500 metres (6,000 to 9,000 feet) and providing a preamble to the majesty of the Alps. Vento’s present immerses one in its past. Simply by staying at a villa such as the 18th- century Villa Condulmer, near Venice, which hosted the composer Verdi, or the 100-hectare, 18th-century estate of Villa Cordevigo with its vineyards and Cyprus gardens, one is almost overpowered by the historic significance of the region. Vineyards -- each with different forms of vine trellises ranging from the umbrella shaped Per- golas to the Sylvos/Gyot Double vine training -- stretch far and wide. Wine is a part of this region as flesh is to the human body. Though quite ancient in origin and built around the traditions of the village and the local cuisine, many of these wines have adapted to suit tastes on the World scene. One such wine is the white sparkler called Pro- secco. The wine, made from the Glera grape, can be intensely aromatic and crisp with apple, apri- cot, peach and pear flavours. The gold medal winning Azienda Ca’ Di Rajo produces a fine extra dry Valdobbiadene Superiore (Vintages # 369447, $17.95) with apple, pear, citrus lime and a fine mousse. Ca’ Di Rajo also produces a mag- nificent red wine from the Raboso grape (sadly unavailable). Soave is another regional wine named for the village. While it is generally a still white wine, a Spumante and Recioto style are also made. The main grape is from the Gargenega grape variety though some Trebbiano di Soave, Pinot Bianco or Chardonnay are used. The wine is straw coloured and light bodied but some such as that from Agricola Azienda Piero- pan, (Vintages # 946848, $19.95) a unique and leading winery that started production in 1882, can be quite complex. Mainly Gargenega (85 per cent) with a touch (15 per cent) Trebbiano, this wine has depth and wonderful balance with the ability to develop fur- ther. Soave can be magnificent when done right and Pieropan does it more than right. Veneto also produces some fine red wines namely Valpolicel- la, Valpolicella Ripasso and its big brother, Ama- rone. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and one of a variety of other grapes, the taste can range from average to superb. The Ripasso is basically a Valpolicella that has been re-fermented over the skins of Amarone, (the above wine’s “big brother”), pressed and vin- ified after at least 90 days drying (Passito). When vinified it takes on some of the character- istics of the Amarone but at a much cheaper price ($24.95) Azienda Ca’ Rugate, Zenato and Tommasi are favoured names in the making of Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone wine. This article just touches on the many faces con- cerning the wine of Veneto. Go out and try some of these exciting wines with your meals or as gifts. Merry Christmas. -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. Chuck Byers Wine du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 19 AP Savings for all offers are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified.Women’sclearancefootwear excludes Dept 875 Designer collection. See in store for details.Women’sclearancefashion:Includes dress and swimwear in our dress and swimwear departments. 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Durham Region water, sewer rates up by five per cent New rates effective for Durham homeowners Jan. 1 DURHAM -- The average house- hold should be prepared to pay an extra five per cent -- or $42.28 -- per year in sanitary sewer and water rates after Durham Regional coun- cil approved the increase at the final council meeting of 2014. “No other service has a greater impact on our everyday life than the delivery of clean, safe drinking water, and the proper treatment of wastewater to protect the local envi- ronment,” said Regional Chairman Roger Anderson. “With these user rates, Durham Regional council has ensured the Region of Durham will continue to provide a safe, reliable service and ensure financial sus- tainability at an affordable cost. Our water is worth it.” Effective Jan. 1, water rates will increase by 5.3 per cent, and sani- tary sewer user rates will increase by 4.8 per cent. Water and sewer user rate increases provide for the maintenance and repair of aging infrastructure, cover inflationary increases in operating costs and fund capital improvements required to comply with legislation to ensure safe and reliable water and waste- water treatment programs. Clarington Regional Councillor Joe Neal attempted to reduce the combined increase to four per cent, but his motion was overwhelmingly rejected by council. “It’s my concern we shouldn’t be saddling our business owners and residents with a five-per cent increase year over year,” he said. Cliff Curtis, the Region’s com- missioner of works, said in order to address issues such as aging infra- structure, the increase could have been higher. “Five per cent is on the low side as far as I’m concerned,” he said. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said he couldn’t support Coun. Neal’s motion, since the increase will cover necessary costs, but felt his concerns of continuously increasing water rates are valid. He would like the Region to focus on demand management and conserva- tion of water. The Region is reminding customers that if they reduce their water use, and therefore help to conserve the resource, they are hav- ing a positive impact on the environment. In addition, conservation practices help Durham Region prolong its water infrastructure and defer large, costly projects, such as water sup- ply plant expansions, to future dates. 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The terms of the credit promotional plan will terminate if you default under your Account Agreement. On termination or expiry of the credit promotional plan (or for purchases that are not part of the credit promotional plan), the standard APR of 29.99%and the terms of the regular creditplan will apply to all outstanding balances owing. This offer is valid up to and including promotion end date, cannot be used for previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or special incentive programs. Certain terms and conditions apply.See store and Account Agreement for further information. Previous purchases excluded. Cannotbe combined with any other promotion or discount. 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The Ajax teenager will join 170 of the world’s best players from more than 20 countries from Dec. 28 to Jan. 2 at the home of the Miami Marlins for the Power- ball Home Run Derby Showcase. “This will be the biggest showcase I’ve ever participated in, without a doubt,” says the 17-year-old Grade 12 student at Ajax High School. “I’ve been trying to keep my same routine, but obviously pushing a lit- tle harder.” Baseball has been Larmand’s passion since the age of 12 when he had to choose between it and lacrosse, as the two sports overlapped. He played his minor ball in the Ajax system, joined the Ontario Pros- pects at age 13, and then the Toronto Mets the past three seasons. The Mets program is extensive, with as many as 160 games a year including league, tournament and friendlies against university teams. This past summer, the team had a lengthy tour through Cincinnati and Indianapolis. A teammate who participated in the Miami showcase previously recommend- ed Larmand to organizers, who reached out with an invitation to the six-foot-one, 205-pound outfielder, who can also play at first base. In Miami, the schedule includes an opening ceremony the first day, followed by skills sessions in front of major league and college recruiters on day two, with players being put through hitting, running, catching and throwing drills. The third day will be a home run derby, and the final two days a series of exhibition games. It’s been a challenge to prepare for, con- sidering this is the off-season for baseball in Canada, but Larmand doesn’t care. “I’m not complaining at all even though it’s right over Christmas which is a busy time.” As part of the showcase, participants have been asked to select someone who inspires them. For Larmand, the choice was a no-brainer. His sister, Ashlee, worked some sum- mer camps for the Town of Ajax, includ- ing camps for kids with special needs. She struck up a special bond with Christopher Barker-Hayley, who has cerebral palsy, and it translated into some part-time work as a caregiver for the family. The families have remained in contact ever since. “Christopher goes through a lot of stuff that I couldn’t imagine going through and he’s still toughing it out,” says Larmand. “I find that very inspiring.” Larmand is hoping that the showcase in Miami will translate into something big- ger. He attended a Major League Base- ball camp last winter which sparked some interest from teams, including a scout from the Milwaukee Brewers coming out to watch him play. Though he hasn’t com- mitted yet, the plan is to secure something with a junior college for next fall, and after two years, see if he gets drafted by a major league club. Failing that, he wants to use the junior college experience as a spring- board to a higher level of NCAA baseball. PICKERING -- Wyatt Larmand, left, a Grade 12 student at Ajax High School, is off to Miami after Christmas for the 9th annual Power Showcase that will feature 170 of the world’s best baseball players representing more than 20 countries. He has chosen Christopher Barker-Haley as a person with special needs who has inspired him. Barker-Haley, who has cerebral palsy, is a long- time friend of the family. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Swimming Pickering Swim Club members improve times OSHAWA -- A total of 86 Pickering Swim Club athletes attended the Oshawa Aquatic Club Fall Invitational. Pickering swimmers faced tough com- petition and many swimmers participated in events for the first time. The athletes dropped a combined 1611.91 seconds and swam to 156 best times. Of note, 13-year-old swimmer Brayden Naumovski took off 115.26 seconds in his individual events. Jasmine Jaswal won the high-point award for 10 and under girls. The following Pickering athletes made their way to the podium in their individual events: Gold -- Jasmine Jaswal (10), 50 fly (52.58), 50 free (39.44), 100 free (1:32.30), 200 free (3:28.29), 200 IM (4:03.63); Chloe Taylor (10), 50 breast (59.25). Silver -- Abbygail Gamelo (9), 50 fly (53.51); David Harvie (9), 50 free (43.59); Anna Kocinski (10), 50 breast (1:00.15); Madeleine Malesich (10), 200 IM (4:11.28); Hunter Perez (10), 50 fly (1:01.25); Dante Reid (8), 50 breast (56.80); Chloe Taylor (10), 50 free (45.47). Bronze -- Martine Conn (10), 50 fly (56.84); Abbygail Gamelo (9), 50 free (46.51); Alexander Haines (11), 400 free (6:47.23); David Harvie (9), 50 breast (1:03.03), 50 fly (1:03.98), 200 free (3:46.08), 200 IM (4:29.83); Hunter Perez (10), 50 back (55.23), 50 free (44.61); Dante Reid (8), 100 breast (2:10.17); Chloe Taylor (10), 100 fly (2:23.81), 200 IM (4:31.55); Beth Woolley (10), 50 breast (1:01.20). Ringette Jackie Deschenes named to Team Canada ringette staff AJAX -- Jackie Deschenes of Ajax has been announced by Ringette Canada as a member of the Team Canada bench staff for its 2016 senior national team program. Deschenes will fulfill the role of team leader for the junior national team. She has been involved with ringette for more than 27 years in many roles, includ- ing player, coach, official, executive mem- ber and serving as technical director for Ontario Ringette for four years. Deschenes has also volunteered at the 2010 Olym- pics, represented Canada at the Interna- tional Olympic Academy in 2011 and is currently the executive director of Ontario Speed Skating Association. The junior national team will compete in the 2016 world ringette championships that will take place in Helsinki, Finland from Dec. 28 to Jan. 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 • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 24 AP DELIVERY PERSON for pickup and delivery for furniture store. 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Your 'listen to understand' attitude, patience and perseverance will assist you in providing the ultimate in customer service and follow through. A proven track record in a sales role within a print/digital environment is a definite asset. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Effectively communicate the features and benefits of our print and digital assets to our customers and potential customers. • Work with an Online Sales Consultant towards progress and opportunities for further growth. • Work through objections and overcome obstacles with the goal of superior customer satisfaction at all times. • Provide feedback on market needs to further expand our print and digital product offerings. • Build and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • " Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license. • " A proven track record working in a sales environment where your role has been to drive revenue. • " Print and Digital Sales Experience would be an asset. • " Coachable and open-minded with a willingness to be trained and developed. • Positive attitude and excellent communication and creative skills. • Strong multi-tasking skills with a drive for results. • Well versed in internet revenue vehicles and trends with an active interest in the digital space. • Strong problem solving skills and capacity for strategic thinking. • Ability to interact with cross-functional teams, salespeople and senior business people. • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU • Opportunity to be part of an exciting company at the cutting edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communities • Competitive compensation plan including a car allowance and Group RSP Plan • Be part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportunities • We've got your health in mind; you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vacation plan If working for a highly energized, competitive team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to careers@durhamregion.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of the Sales Role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner. Granite Golf Club is looking for Employees with Drive! Location: 2699 York Durham Road 30 (South of Bloomington Rd.), Stouffville, ON We are currently seeking energetic employees to join our 2015 team for the following seasonal positions: Camp Counselors Camp Instructors Cooks and Dishwashers Food and Beverage Servers Golf Course Maintenance Staff Golf Operations Attendants Golf Shop Attendants Member Service Attendants Please submit your resume by January 5, 2015 to: Granite Golf Club E-mail: hr@granitegolfclub.ca GraniteGolfClub.ca DELIVERY DRIVER Required Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington Great Student Opportunity! A contract opportunity is available delivering papers/flyers/product to specific addresses in Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington area. Requirement of a reliable vehicle proof of valid licence and vehicle insurance is required. 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SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 TO ADVERTISE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 2 5 , 2 0 1 4 25 AP SUBJECT: • Wireless Self Support Tower, 50 metres tall • Location: 3315 Sideline 4, Pickering, ON L0H 1J0 Site is located approximately 572 metres north west of the intersection of Sideline 4 and Concession Rd 5, and 35 metres east of Sideline 4. “Telecommunication tower/antenna systems are regulated exclusively by Federal Legislation under the Federal Radiocommunication Act and administered by Industry Canada. Provincial legislation such as the Planning Act, including zoning by-laws, does not apply to these facilities. The City of Pickering is participating in land-use consultation pursuant to Issue 5 of Industry Canada’s CPC 2-0- 03. In the case of a dispute between the proponent and the City, a final decision will be made by Industry Canada.” Further information from industry Canada may be obtained through the following contact: Industry Canada (Toronto District) 55 St. Clair Ave. E. Room 909 Toronto, ON M4T 1M2 Tel.: 416-973-8215 Fax: 416-954-3553 With respect to this matter, the public is invited to provide written comments by January 21, 2015 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address. PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION relating to proposed wireless communication site will be held on January 7, 2015, anytime from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the Holiday Gardens Private Slovenian Country Club, located at 3315 Sideline 4, Pickering ON L0H 1J0, 905-686-0782. Any person may attend this public information session during the specified time to allow the public, land use authority and the applicant to exchange information. Further information may also be obtained through the following contacts: SpectraSite Inc, Agent for Rogers Communications Inc. Nam Tran 702-50 Spadina Rd, Toronto ON M5R 2P1 namt@spectrasiteinc.com Tel (416) 918-1535 Fax (855) 541-8497 PUBLIC NOTICE ROGERS PROPOSED 50 METRES WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SELF SUPPORT TOWER INSTALLATION City of Pickering Tyler Barnett (Senior Planner) One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V6K7 Phone: (905) 420-4660 ext.2042 Fax : (705) 420-7648 SITE LOCATION MAP Proposed Site SUBJECT: • Wireless Self Support Tower, 60 metres tall • Location: 4670 Lakeridge Road, Pickering, ON L0C 1A0. Site is located at the north west corner of Lakeridge Rd and Concession Rd 8, approximately 12 metres north of Concession Rd 8 and 38 metres west of Lakerdge Rd. “Telecommunication tower/antenna systems are regulated exclusively by Federal Legislation under the Federal Radiocommunication Act and administered by Industry Canada. Provincial legislation such as the Planning Act, including zoning by-laws, does not apply to these facilities. The City of Pickering is participating in land- use consultation pursuant to Issue 5 of Industry Canada’s CPC 2-0-03. In the case of a dispute between the proponent and the City, a final decision will be made by Industry Canada.” Further information from industry Canada may be obtained through the following contact: Industry Canada (Toronto District) 55 St. Clair Ave. E. Room 909 Toronto, ON M4T 1M2 Tel.: 416-973-8215 Fax: 416-954-3553 With respect to this matter, the public is invited to provide written comments by January 21, 2015 to the contact information shown below. Please include a return address. PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION relating to proposed wireless communication site will be held on January 7, 2015, anytime from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at the Holiday Gardens Private Slovenian Country Club, located at 3315 Sideline 4, Pickering ON L0H 1J0, 905-686-0782. 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N., AJAX 905-683-7311 Email:churchadministrator@standrewsajax.ca standrewsajax.ca Lives transformed through Jesus… that’s our goal every Sunday when we worship at 10:30 a.m. Join us as we celebrate once moreGod giving us His Son to show us how much He loves us. CHRISTMAS EVE Family Service at 6:30 p.m. Children’s Pageant Candlelight Communion Service at 10:30 p.m. ChristmasChristmas OSHAWA: Sat. March 7th 10am - 8pm Sun. March 8th 10am - 5pm General Motors Centre CLARINGTON: Fri. April 10th 1pm - 5pm Sat. April 11, 10am - 5pm Sun. April 12th 10am - 4pm Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre AJAX: Fri. March 27th 3pm - 8pm Sat. March 28th 10am - 5pm Sun March 29th 10am - 4pm Deer Creek Please Contact: Susan Fleming 905-579-4473 ext. 2629 sfleming@durhamregion.com Wendy Weber 905-579-4473 ext. 2215 wweber@durhamregion.com www.metrolandshows.com www.durhamregion.com BRAD’S CHRISTMAS WISH May you wish for what you get, And may you get just what you need. May you have a long life of love, And free of hate and greed. May all be forgiven, In this life we’re living. There is no greater gift in life, Than that of selfless giving. Let’s not forget He, Who was born, who had no gifts to give. Who traded off His own life, So the rest of us could live. His power lay not in his strength, Nor His skill with sword. His power lie in his gift of love, And skill with spoken word. And if you don’t believe in the Father, and his Son, Then believe in the power of just one person, And see what He has done. His story, and others like him, Have changed the world forever, History has taught me this, Never to say never. To friends, and family, all the best, In this Christmas season. May the spirit of giving live on in you, Even if for no reason. And to those of you now come and gone; Those no longer with us. I’ll see you when I get there, until then, Merry Christmas by Bradley Mark Johnston (November 8, 1980 ~ January 10, 2005) The Bradley Mark Johnston Educational Foundation 952 Queen St W, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M6J 1G8 *Registered Charity Places ofWorship ComingEventsC Places ofWorship ComingEventsC Places ofWorship Volpe In Loving Memory at Christmas This poem is dedicated to ourLoving Mom & Caring Dad & beautiful Big SisMissing You at Christmas Time There’s a little place within our heartsThat is with us everydayA place where all our memoriesAre softly tucked away.It is the perfect placeAt special times for us to goFor words could not explainHow very much we miss you so.And now that once againChristmastime has come aroundIt’s where our sweetest memoriesand thoughts of you are always foundWe wish for you a Christmas fi lledwith joyous holiday cheer and we wish you a Merry Christmas, And a very Happy New Year! Wishing You a Very Merry Christmasin Heaven and sending You our ETERNAL LOVE Tiamo Tanti! Tanti! Tanti! V o l p e I n L o v i n g M e m o r y a t C h r i s t m a s Incoronata Vincenzo Anna 1932-2010 1929-2006 1953-2010 This poem is dedicated to our Loving Mom & Caring Dad & beautiful Big Sis at this Special Christmas Time Always there by our side, Whenever we laughed, Whenever we cried, Always giving us the push to do our best, To excel better than the rest. Our Dad is a definition for the ULTIMATE DAD, Providing us shelter and a better tomorrow, Our Mom is our GUARDIAN ANGEL, The light of our soul, Always there to listen, Without a fret or regret. Our dear Big Sis, is the greatest there is, And amazing in every way. We greatly admire and look up to her, Each and every day. In good times or bad times, They took care of us and loved our family dearly, They provided warmth whenever we were cold, The feeling of being secure whenever we were frightened. All three are SPECIAL, All three are UNIQUE, All three are one of a kind, The unsinkables ... This poem to you, Mum, Dad, Anna Shows our gratitude and happiness for being a Family, Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas in Heaven and sending You our ETERNAL LOVE Tiamo Tanti! Tanti! Tanti! Always with Love and Never Forgotten Stella, Larry, John, Tony Always with Love andNever ForgottenStella, Larry, John, Tony Holiday In Memoriams H Holiday In Memoriams H Holiday In Memoriams H Holiday In Memoriams H Holiday In Memoriams H Holiday In Memoriams H 1922-2012 Born near Straide, County Mayo, Ireland We were all blessed - I had a wonderful wife; my children a wonderful mother; my grand- children a wonderful grandmother. And of all the blessings in life, living with and loving May Sweeney was tops. We bless her, we love her - we miss her. She was the soul of our family and will be in our hearts and memories forever. Love Tom Fitzpatrick & family. XO YOUNG, EMILY (nee HILL), August 2, 1924 to December 18, 2014 - It is with great sadness that the family of Emily announces her sudden passing on December 18, 2014 at Ajax Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was a cancer survivor and in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband Joe, son Michael, daughter-in-law Lynda and best friend Jean Plourde. Always remembered and forever loved by son Rick, daughter Judi (Deb), daughter-in-law Melanie, grandsons Rick and Sean, great grandchildren Sean and Samantha and Vanessa and Sophia; extended family Annie, Mike and Kyle; as well as her many friends at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club. She was kind, caring, thoughtful and had a great wit about her. She will be missed. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Special thanks to the First Response Team, the ER and ICU doctors and nurses for providing such compassionate care to our mother. 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