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Call 905-215-0504. uReport Reader-submitted news share your event photos, write- ups and letters to the editor with our readers. e-mail us at newsroom@durhamregion.com durham district school Board inducts three into Hall of Fame DURHAM -- An athlete, a firefighter and a First Nations chief are among those being honoured by the Durham District School Board. On Monday, Nov. 16 the Durham District School Board inducted board alumni Can- dice Hollingshead, Anne Ottenbrite-Muy- laert and Chief Kelly LaRocca into its hall of fame at the Definitely Durham Ceremony. “Definitely Durham is a special event in our community that celebrates both pub- lic education and the achievements of Dur- ham District School Board alumni,” said Michael Barrett, chairman of the DDSB. “Each year we celebrate our honourees who are excellent role models for our stu- dents, our staff and our community.” Oshawa Central Collegiate grad Ms. Hol- lingshead, who became the first female firefighter in the city when she was hired by the Oshawa Fire Department in 1995. One of only four individuals to qualify for the position, Ms. Hollingshead is now celebrat- ing 20 years of firefighting. “If you want something in life, it’s up to you to make it happen, no matter what may get in your way,” Ms. Hollingshead said. “Love life.” Ms. Ottenbrite-Muylaert, graduate of Henry Street High School in Whitby, medaled for Canada in swimming at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, 1982 world championships, 1983 Pan American Games and 1984 Olympics. She is a recipi- ent of the Order of Canada and inductee of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, Ontar- io Aquatic Hall of Fame, Canadian Aquat- ic Hall of Fame, International Swimming Hall of Fame, and the Whitby Sports Hall of Fame. Coach of the Pickering Swim Club since 2002, Ms. Ottenbrite-Muylaert runs her own company, Gold-Minds, providing mental skills programs for athletes. Also inducted was Ms. LaRocca, chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, who attended Conant Pub- lic School and G.L. Roberts Collegiate in Oshawa. Ms. LaRocca plays many roles as chief, including conducting outreach with the Durham Regional Police and Durham Children’s Aid Society, vice-chairwoman of the Dnaagdewenmag Binnojiiyag Child and Family Services Board, and director for the Ogemawhaj Tribal Council, and the Ontario SPCA. She is also a member of the Committee on Aboriginal Justice. “Congratulations to this year’s inductees, the three individuals being inducted are very deserving of this honour,” said Martyn Beckett, director of education. Successful school board alumni honoured at Durham ceremony Jason Liebregts / Metroland WHITBY -- Oshawa firefighter Candice Hollingshead, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca, and Anne Ottenbrite-Muylaert, an Olympic medalist in swimming, were inducted into the Durham District School Board Hall of Fame. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 3 AP ***cleaver As low as Commission1% * NEW CHOICE REALTY LTD BROkERAgE Independently Owned and Operated www.MincomRealty.ca 905-428-4557FREE Home Market Evaluation *Limited Time Offer *Terms & Conditions Apply True STory.... Itwas40yearsoflivinginthesamehouseandthethoughtof sellingmadeusverynervous.WemetJudyoneyearago.Ittook usthislongtogoforwardandwedidn’tknowwheretostart, itwasoverwhelming!Lotsofthingstothinkabout,whoto trust,timing,healthissuestoconsider, OHMYGOSH! 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As part of the planning process, Enbridge has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. (“Stantec”) to undertake an environmental study of the construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline (the “Environmental Study”). The Environmental Study will fulfill the requirementsoftheOntarioEnergyBoard's(OEB's)“Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario, Sixth Edition (2011)”. The Environmental Study process will include consultation and engagement with landowners,Aboriginal communities, government agencies and other interested persons. Public consultation is an integral component of the Environmental Study. An Information Sessionregardingtheproposedprojectwillbeheldasfollows: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Whitevale Community Centre 405 Whitevale Road Whitevale, ON L0H 1M0 The Information Session will be conducted as drop-in style, and representatives from Enbridge and Stantec will be available to discuss the proposed project and answer questions regarding the route, design and schedule. Input received will be used to confirm both the existing environmental conditions and the preferred pipeline route and to develop site specific protection or mitigation measures for the project. It is anticipated that an Environmental Report for the study will be completed in January 2016, after which Enbridge will file an application for the proposed pipeline to the OEB. The OEB's review and approval is required before construction of the project can proceed. If approved,constructionofthepipelineiscurrentlyanticipatedtobeginnoearlierthanthesummerof2016. ForanyquestionsorcommentsregardingtheEnvironmentalStudyorthisprojectpleasedonothesitatetocontactthefollowing: NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT AND INFORMATION SESSION ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. RoolyGeorgopoulos SeniorProjectManager StantecConsultingLimited 300-675CochraneDrive,WestTower Markham,ON L3R0B8 Phone:(905)415-6367 Fax:(905)474-9889 Email:rooly.georgopoulos@stantec.com SarahKingdon-Benson EnvironmentalSpecialist EnbridgeGasDistributionInc. 3rdFloor,101HondaBlvd Markham,ONL6C0M6 Phone:(905)927-3176 Fax:(905)927-3293 Email:sarah.kingdon-benson@enbridge.com PROPOSED PIPELINE TO SERVETHE SEATON LAND DEVELOPMENT Motorcycle- riding suspect in Pickering bank robbery arrested Man also suspect in Richmond Hill bank robbery PICKERING -- A man arrested by police as he pulled up to a bank on a motorcycle Monday, Nov. 9 has been charged with rob- bing a Pickering bank the week prior. The Toronto man is also a suspect in the robbery of a bank in Richmond Hill in Sep- tember, Durham police said. At about 1:20 p.m. on Nov. 6 a man claiming he had a gun demanded cash at the National Bank on Liverpool Road in Pickering. He fled the scene on a motorcy- cle. On Monday, Nov. 9, members of Dur- ham’s Robbery Unit were waiting when their suspect arrived on a motorcycle at a bank at Morningside and Lawrence ave- nues in Toronto. He was taken into custody; police believe he planned to rob the bank. Gary MacArthur, 47, of Danforth Avenue in Toronto, is charged with two counts of robbery and attempted robbery. He was held for a bail hearing. Durham elementary teachers ratify deal with Province Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Local elementary teachers voted 86 per cent in favour of a new central contract agreement with the provincial gov- ernment. Members of Elementary Teachers Federa- tion of Ontario Durham voted last week on an agreement reached between the union and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Asso- ciation and the government. David Mastin, the president of ETFO Dur- ham, said, “Teachers are clearly happy with the agreement.” ETFO Durham represents 2,700 teachers. The three-year deal ends an acrimonious period that saw teachers work to rule, includ- ing not providing comments for report cards and refusing to take part in extracurricular activities. The elementary teachers had been with- out a contract since August 2014. “It’s certainly taken an awful long time to get to a ratified agreement. It was 14 months of bargaining,” Mr. Mastin noted. He added the agreement is with the Prov- ince and there are still negotiations going on at the local level. The local talks have “gone well,” Mr. Mastin said. “We have good relationship and I’m not anticipating any problems. There are one or two large items we need to see resolved.” As for job actions the teachers took, he said, “There has to be a phasing back to quote unquote normal.” He said progress reports won’t be issued until December, adding both sides agreed to delaying the reports. Oshawa Trustee and OPSBA president Michael Barrett said in an e-mail, “We are pleased with a framework at the provincial level and we look forward to continued dis- cussions with ETFO to develop a partner- ship local agreement.” Mr. Mastin said the provincial govern- ment’s ‘net zero’ guide for bargaining “real- ly did compromise” the negotiations. “I’m speaking about class size. It costs an awful lot of money, but it contributes significant- ly to what teachers can provide,” Mr. Mastin said. While it’s a three-year deal, he noted there’s only 18 months left before the con- tract expires. The deal was approved by 86 per cent of the province’s teachers and occa- sional teachers and 98 per cent of school locals, the ETFO reported. According to the union, the deal means: • ETFO, school board and education minis- try representatives will develop recommen- dations on how to better support elementary students with special needs; • A review of full-day kindergarten staffing and class sizes will be undertaken by repre- sentatives from ETFO, school boards and the government; • A similar review will be undertaken regard- ing class sizes from students from grades four to eight. • Teachers have the right to use “their profes- sional judgment in the assessment and eval- uation of students’ learning needs.” • School boards must make “every effort” to avoid full-day kindergarten/Grade 1 split- grade classrooms. • Occasional teachers will receive classroom keys to ensure the safety of students and staff during school lockdowns. • Key recommendations of a health and safe- ty task force from September 2014 regarding student and teacher safety will be imple- mented by school boards. 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Your Local Birding & Nature Experts DURHAM -- It may seem as if Halloween just ended but across Durham Region organizers have been planning and preparing floats, bands and volunteers for the upcoming Santa Claus Parades. If you are like most people you won’t want to miss your local parade. But if you can’t make it to your local parade there are others close by for everyone to enjoy. Below is a list of parades taking place in Durham Region: Orono Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 21 - 10:30 a.m. The parade will begin at Mill Street, head southwest on Mill, continue onto Main Street, and turn left onto Station Street. The parade will end on Princess Street. Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 21 - 11 a.m. Starts at the corner of Brock Street and Centre Road, heads east on Brock through town to Nellkydd Lane and finishes at Uxbridge Secondary School. Santa’s Parade of Lights Oshawa Saturday, Nov. 21 - 6 p.m. There’s a new parade route this year for the Santa’s Parade of Lights. The parade starts on King Street at Gibbons Street and makes its way east down King to Centre Street. It turns north up Centre to Bond Street before heading west on Bond back to Gibbons Street. To avoid being blocked in by the parade, rec- ommended parking is north of Bond or south of King along the parade route. Pickering Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 28 - 10 a.m. Sponsored by Kinsmen and Kinettes, it runs on Glenanna Road between Dixie Road and Pickering Parkway. Ajax Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Nov. 28 - 6 to 9 p.m. Santa’s Magical Parade of Lights makes its way through downtown Ajax. Floats, marching bands, colourful characters and more will warm your heart as you wait for the parade’s guest of honour -- Santa Claus. Immediately afterward see Heritage Square light up and come alive with the annual Christmas tree lighting, and head to the warmup party, which is hosted by the Ajax Public Library Main Branch, with crafts and hot chocolate. Enniskillen Farmers’ Christmas Parade Wednesday, Dec. 2 - 6 p.m. Local farmers decorate all sorts of farm machin- ery, wagons and tractors with hundreds of lights and Christmas scenes. The parade starts on Old Scugog Road just north of Enniskillen (at Concession 9), with an estimated time of arrival in Enniskillen (by the public school) at 6 p.m. The parade then continues down Old Scugog, across Concession 8 and then around Potter’s Lane back to Concession 8 (Regional Road 3). It follows Concession 8 to Middle Road, then Middle to Concession 7. The parade then finishes up as it enters Tyrone on Conces- sion 7 at around 7:30 p.m. Whitby Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Dec. 5 - 10 a.m. - noon One of the highlights of the year is the annual JCI Santa Claus Parade with marching bands, dance groups, floats, clowns, musical entertainment and Santa Claus and his reindeer. Both JCI Durham and the Whitby Chamber of Com- merce judge the best parade entries. The best overall entry is announced at the Parade Awards Dinner in January. Scugog Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Dec. 5 - 5 to 7 p.m. This year’s theme is ‘Small Town Christmas’. The parade starts at the Port Perry Fair Grounds, goes along Reach Street to Simcoe Street, down Simcoe to Queen Street, along Queen to Water Street. Courtice Santa Claus Parade Sunday, Dec. 6 - Noon to 2 p.m. The parade runs along Nash Road starting at Town- line Road. It travels east along Nash before ending at George Reynolds Drive. 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Vincent Patterson, the general manager of Durham Region Transit, said the money represents about 10 per cent of the services’ annual budget. “It’s a very significant contribution to our budget. We can grow our system,” Mr. Patterson said. “Every year, it’s something we come to depend on. It allows us to maintain our modern fleet of buses, keep them clean.” Mr. Patterson wouldn’t say how the money will be used, noting the service is finalizing its budget. Mr. Del Duca said the $332.9 million “obviously, it’s a big number province-wide. It’s an increase province-wide. It helps support the work they do.” The contribution this year is $11.4 million more than was handed out last year, Mr. Del Duca noted. “It the time period we’ve been providing the gas tax, rid- ership has literally exploded,” he said. The Province began giving tax gas money to municipali- ties in 2004. Since then, about $3.4 billion has been hand- ed over to municipalities to run public transit. Ajax Councillor Shaun Collier, a member of transit’s executive committee, said the funding is “critical” to the service. With last year’s money, DRT was able to buy new buses and retire the last remaining non-accessible buses, Coun. Collier said. “It’s things residents have been asking for. We can expand the system. Without it, people won’t use it,” he noted. “It helps us meet the needs of our residents.” During the announcement, Mr. Del Duca said the Prov- ince has a 10-year $130-billion investment in infrastruc- ture. Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell said the funding is “predict- able and sustainable dollars.” Congestion is a big issue in the Region, Mr. Mitchell noted, adding the money will help expand public transit. SEAT SALE! Saturday Nov 21 only $99.00 per couple! OR- Save $12.00 off per cplNovember 26 & 27...with this ad.. Reserve 905-472-3085herongate.com T SALE!SEAT SALE!SEA Dinner Theatre COMEDY! 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Some of the causes are broad and help many, such as the initiatives of the United Way or those of the Salva- tion Army, which spends charitable dollars on a variety of programs, sup- ports and services. Others are much more narrow and the dollars go to a single cause or quest for a cure. Still, every dollar that finds its way through a charitable organization to an individual or group that will benefit from the help is a dollar well spent. However, it is also true that the demand for charitable dollars is grow- ing and there is a risk of donor fatigue from the communities they serve. To address that without discourag- ing residents who have the means to donate from continuing to doing so, residents can direct their dollars to causes that are specific to their heart or their personal experience and feel confident about their pledge or dona- tion. Alternatively, as noted above, groups such as the United Way or Salvation Army direct donation dollars to a number of programs or services that help those in need. Either way, the money goes to creat- ing better outcomes for people right here in our communities. Local groups -- and the people they serve -- can also benefit from dona- tions of your time or expertise. Con- sider volunteering with a United Way member agency, a local church food bank, a seniors’ centre, a service club such as Rotary, or an important local cause. In the simplest terms, there are many options available for people to positively affect the lives of others in Durham Region’s communities. Choose your issue or cause and make a difference with your donation, give to an organization that has a large and meaningful reach, or bring your personal skills and knowledge to bear through volunteering in a way that will brighten someone else’s life. Either way, you are creating positive change. Either way, you are making a differ- ence too. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 6 AP Health care cuts versus Pan Am exec bonuses? OP I N I O N Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief jburghardt@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Deb Macdonald - Sales Manager dmacdonald@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com This Week 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-683-5117 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number for veriﬁ cation. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and com- munity standards. Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copyright. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 COLUMN OUR OPINION Agree? Disagree? Send us a letter to the editor, max. 200 words. newsroom@durhamregion.com, Charitable giving in Durham I had an angiogram done at the Rouge Valley Health System’s Scar- borough Centenary Hospital, and was unexpectedly diagnosed as needing extensive heart bypass surgery. Just six days later I was admitted to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. My family and I were amazed at the medical expertise we have right here in Ontario. The completely professional and caring staff were willing to listen to our concerns and kept our spirits up with their humility and tremendous sense of humour. I want to thank those involved, who were like angels to me and gave me a new life: the cardiac sur- geon, all doctors, nurse practictioners and staff at St. Michael’s Hospital. As well, there was the cardiologist, and staff at Centenary and all the doctors and staff at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. This potentially terrifying experi- ence has instead become a life-learn- ing one, and I want to share my new- found belief that these life-saving pro- fessionals absolutely do not warrant the present provincial government’s efforts to cap their wages, or lay them off in an effort to undo their economic mistakes. To do so is to cut off the hands that save our lives, and will, ultimately, drive great medical professionals out of Ontario. In contrast, a small group of execu- tives who were extremely well paid and put on the two-week Pan Am Games are now lined up for huge bonuses. Where are the priorities? Why are we punishing our dedicated life savers, when we should be giving them well-deserved bonuses? Why are Pan Am Games executives getting richer at the expense of our health care? Members of the Ontario government need to realize that they -- or mem- bers of their families -- might one day need our medical professionals, and they would be well advised to ensure some of these experts will still be in this province to treat them! As an Ontarian, I strongly urge the Wynne government to stop spending my tax contributions on the wrong pri- orities. -- Dave Patterson is a Newcastle resident. Dave Patterson Guest Column Why are we punishing our dedicated life savers when we should be giving them well-deserved bonuses? “ The scourge of drunk driving It was beyond frustrating to hear news last week that, according to reports from the local constabulary, the incidence of drunk driving is actually up ... considerably. Why, in God’s name, is drunk driving still even a thing? We can put more technology into a smartphone than was used in all 17 Apollo missions, we have cameras orbiting the earth that can watch you taking a show- er, we have Spanx, for heaven’s sake. But we’re still unable to prevent morons from drinking and driving? Clearly the technology exists to stop ine- briates from even starting a vehicle let alone driving one. What must be lacking is the will to use it. Drinking and driving is, appar- ently, one of those things that has been so endemic to our culture for so long that it has simply become a part of who we are. Like traffic congestion, television commercials or the Kardashians, it’s ossified into more of a nuisance than anything else. Just some- thing we’ve learned to live with. We don’t like it, but what are you gonna do? And you know what? I would be okay with that if it were only the blotto idiots who were ever killed and maimed as a result of their incredibly stupid decision-making. There’s something pleasantly Darwinian about that. But unfortunately that’s not what usu- ally happens. In fact, the opposite seems to be the case. Through some ironic rule of physics, it turns out drinking yourself half- blind is one of best things you can do to insure your personal safety in the event of a car crash. Who knew? Getting behind the wheel while you are impaired is about as premeditated a felony as it gets in my book. People are sentenced to life imprisonment, even executed for lesser crimes than killing someone while driving drunk. And as much as I would love to see some of these boneheads erased for their sins, the solution doesn’t have to come anywhere close to that. As I say, the technol- ogy exists. Every car produced could roll off the line with an ignition interlock breatha- lyzer system that would render the vehicle un-startable if the driver had a certain per- centage of alcohol in his or her system. If we could all learn to live with that, we would probably see the end of drunk driving. A better solution, however, a more enlightened, evolved and perhaps perma- nent solution, would be if we could all stop learning to live with people who drink and drive. Nothing gets to be as epidemic as this without a great deal of enabling going on. I remember sitting in hockey dress- ing rooms and bars listening to guys regal- ing those around them with stories of driv- ing hammered. These men were elevated to the status of celebrities. They were actually esteemed for this behaviour. I wonder how eagerly they would drink and drive again if, instead of smiles and laughter, their tale was greeted with disgust and pity? If their audi- ence, having realized how close these idiots may have come to killing one of their chil- dren, relatives or neighbours, rose up as one and tossed them bodily out the door? What kind of culture celebrates idiocy? Drunk drivers should be loathed as despi- cable pariahs, not party animals ... as mur- derers, not fun-loving, rabble rousers. Zero tolerance should extend far beyond blood alcohol level when it comes to those who drink and drive. It should be something every one of us clearly and angrily shows them. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m 7 APDurham Region is asking the Province to expand nuclear evacuation zones beyond 10 km in the event of an accident. What do you think?Poll Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 10 Movies to watch in the autumn season Let’s Talk Rosa Lopez: No. I run one of those reactors for a living and live in the evacuation zone. I know our CANDU reactors are safely operated by highly trained professionals. Safety has been stepped up as a response to Fukushima event. We want to be better prepared just in case. As a matter of fact, Darlington is recognized as one of the world leaders in Emergency Preparedness. POWERFUL POSITIONS: With the Region of Durham asking the provincial government to expand nuclear evacuation zones, we posted the story link on Facebook and asked residents to weigh in on the issue, specifically asking if they worry about living in the shadow of two nuclear generating stations in Durham. Here’s what was shared: www.facebook.com/newsdurham Enter Laughing Neil Crone Actor, comic, writer Why? It wouldn’t make any difference.39% Better safe than sorry.55% I’m not sure.6% 1. When Harry Met Sally 2. The Lake House 3. Rushmore 4. St. Elmo’s Fire 5. Rudy 6. Good Will Hunting 7. Dead Poets Society 8. Hannah And Her Sisters 9. Garden State 10. Autumn In New York Source: ETCanada.com The InBox Now that daylight saving time has ended, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is reminding Ontarians about maintenance to do around the house before winter sets in. IBC’s top seven things to do: • Test and maintain your smoke alarms Clean, test and change the batteries reg- ularly. • Check your CO detectors Be sure to have a CO detector in work- ing condition on every floor in your home,, which is CSA-approved. • Review your family’s emergency plan Ensure that you have a family emergency plan that works and review it with family members to explain what to do and where to go in case of an emergency. • Update your emergency kit Check your first-aid kit and replace missing supplies. • Have fuel-burning appliances inspect- ed by a trained professional It’s important to have these appliances inspected at the beginning of every heat- ing season. • Check your chimney and vents Have a professional inspect these to ensure that everything is connected and in good condition and that nothing is blocked • Check your car’s tire pressure and fluids Make make sure all lights and signals are working. Source: IBC Cindy J. Smith: I live 4 kilometres north of Darlington Nuclear. I’ve never given it a second thought. Larry Dickinson: I am sure the nuclear plants are very safe and the people that work there are very skilled and properly trained. How- ever, have you ever heard of Murphy’s Law? (What ever can go wrong will go wrong). Things happen, and people make mistakes. We also have to contend with terrorist attacks and other acts of sabotage by deranged people. I agree that the evacuation zones should be expanded. Steve Hudson: I have been here 30 years. Not a worry in the world. My neighbour and I were talking about this very subject the other day. It was kind of difficult looking into his third eye, though. Chris LaRocque: I’m surprised that people haven’t figured out why they are stepping up safety measures. Ever hear of Fukushima? Andrew Larter: Nope. CANDU reactors have one of the world’s best safety records, and the scores of scientific literature finding that the level of radiation to which we’re exposed from the plant is negligible is pretty reassuring. Viktor Vas: Candu reactors are a very safe design.. They’re exported around the world for that very rea- son. Not at all worried. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 8 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 9 P Friday,December4 6:00 pm -9:00 pm EsplanadePark LivePerformancesby: Pussn’Boots,Anna&ElsafromFrozen, PickeringCommunityConcertBand, &more! FreeGames,FunRides&CoolCrafts! LiveReindeer&Special Guestsfromthe North Pole TastyFood forSale: -Smoke’sPoutinerie -MoustacheBurger -Beaver Tails Fireworksstartat8:30 pm CelebrateWinter isgenerouslysponsoredby:OntarioPower Generation, CanadianProgressClubDurhamWomen, Meridian&theNewsAdvertiser. pickering.ca/greatevents @PickeringEvents Fooddonationsareacceptedandappreciated. CelebrateWinterisgenerouslysponsoredby:OntarioPower Generation, CanadianProgressClubDurhamWomen, Meridian&theNewsAdvertiser. FreeFamilyEvent! Upcoming Public Meetings November18 November24 November25 November26 7:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm CommitteeofAdjustment –CityHall– MainCommitteeRoom PickeringMuseumVillageAdvisory Committee –CityHall– MainCommitteeRoom HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommittee –CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom PickeringLibraryBoard –Central Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisit theCitywebsite.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Date Meeting/Location Time TheMunicipalElectionsAct,1996,asamended, requireseverypersonwhointendstobeacandidateforthe positionofCityCouncillor,Ward1tofileanominationpaper withtheMunicipalClerkwhoisresponsibleforconductingthe elections,onorbefore Friday,December11,2015,by2:00pm. NoticeisherebygiventotheMunicipalElectorsoftheCityofPickering: ThatNominationPaperswillbereceivedbytheCityClerkfor themunicipalelectiontobeheldonJanuary25,2016,forthe followingoffice: OfficeofCityCouncillor,Ward1 TheprescribedNominationPapermaybeobtainedandfiledin theOfficeoftheCityClerk: OnanydaythattheCityClerk’sOfficeisopenfromNovember18,2015 toDecember10,2015betweenthehoursof8:30amto4:30pm. NolaterthanNominationDay,Friday,December11,2015during thehoursof9:00amto2:00pm. Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontacttheCityClerk’sOfficeat 905.420.4611oremail:clerks@pickering.ca AreYou Interested in Running for Local Government? Laloide1996surlesélectionsmunicipalesexigechaque personnequidésireposerleurcandidaturepourlepostede conseillermunicipal,circonscriptionélectoraleno1,dedéposerle formulairedenominationaveclegreffiermunicipalresponsable delatenued’électionavant14h00,soitlevendredi11décembre 2015ouavantcettedate. Avisestparlaprésentedonnéauxélecteursmunicipauxdela villedePickering: Quelesformulairesdenominationserontreçusparlegreffier delavillepourl’électionmunicipalequisetiendrale25janvier 2016,pourlepostesuivant: Postedeconseillermunicipal,circonscriptionélectoraleno1 Ledocumentdemiseencandidatureprescritpeutêtreobtenuet déposéaubureaudugreffierdelaville: Soittoutelajournée,àpartirdu18novembre2015au 10décembre2015entrelesheuresde8h30et16h30. Auplustardlejourdeclôture,levendredi 11décembre2015pendantlesheuresde9h00à14h00. Pourdeplusamplesrenseignements,veuillezs’il-vous-plait communiqueraveclebureaudugreffier au905.420.4611ouparcourriel:clerks@pickering.ca Inscrivez vous pour gérer le gouvernement local How to do Business with Pickering Interestedsuppliersareinvitedtoattendaninformalsessionto learnhowtodobusinesswiththeCity,onMondayNovember30,2015, from10:00amto11:30am. Limitedspaceavailable,advanceregistrationrequired. Visitpickering.ca/supplyorcall905.420.2222 Direct Access 905.420.4660 General Enquiries 905.683.2760 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Customers Importantreminder,allmonthlyPre-AuthorizedTaxPayment participantsarenowona12monthplan.InDecemberwewill bewithdrawingyourlastpaymentfortheyear. ContactCityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca TheSeniorsCulture&RecreationCouncilwill: •actasanadvisorygrouptotheculture&recreationstaff •providenewandexcitingideasforpossiblefutureseniorsprojects •workwithstafftocompletenewsletters •helpdevelopandcompleteaseniorswebsite •helppromoteseniorseventsinthecommunity •helpidentifythecurrentneedsoftoday’sadults55+ •assistwithspecialeventsandprojects ApplicantsmustresideinPickeringandbeovertheageof55.Onlythose selectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted. Successfulapplicantsshouldexpecttovolunteerapproximatelytwohours permonth.Meetingsoccuronthe 2ndWednesdayofeveryothermonthfromJanuarytoJune,and SeptembertoDecember.Specialmeetingsmaybescheduledifdeemed necessarybyallcouncilmembers. ApplicationformsareavailableatPetticoatCreekCC, EastShoreCCoronlineatpickering.ca.Applicationsmustbesubmittedat oneofthelocationslistedaboveby Monday,November30,2015. FormoreinformationpleasecontactKimBradleyat420.4660ext.2078 Members Wanted for New Committee: Seniors Culture & Recreation Council Inresponsetonewlegislationandenvironmentalinitiatives, OfficialPlanAmendment27andInformationalRevision22 proposeupdatestotheCity’sOfficialPlan.Theseupdateswill helpsustainahealthynaturalenvironmentandcountryside, andbettermanageandprotectournaturalresources. Learnmoreandprovidefeedbackat: OpenHouse PublicMeeting Monday,November30 Monday,December7 6:30pmto8:30pm 7:00pm PickeringCityHall PickeringCityHall MainFloorLobby CouncilChambers Youcanalsoprovidefeedbackinwritingtothe CityofPickering. Ifapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeoralsubmissionata publicmeetingormakewrittensubmissiontothe CityofPickeringbeforeCounciladoptstheproposedOfficial PlanAmendment,thepersonorpublicbody: •IsnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCouncilto theOntarioMunicipalBoard •Maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappeal beforetheOntarioMunicipalBoardunless,intheopinionof theBoard,therearegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedoffuturemeetingsanddecisions regardingthisamendment,youmustmakeawrittenrequest totheCityClerk. Detailsontheamendmentsareavailableinour InformationReport#09-15.Viewitonlineatpickering.ca, oratCityHallduringtheOpenHouse,PublicMeeting, orduringregularbusinesshours. Formoreinformationcontact: DéanJacobs,PrincipalPlanner–Policy 905.420.4617 djacobs@pickering.ca We’re updating our Environment and Countryside Policies Winter CityServices&LeisureGuide Willbeavailableonlineand inCityfacilitiesNovember18. Programs,Workshops,Events& Activitiesforthewholefamily. RegistrationbeginsNovember24. pickering.ca/cityguide RougeHillSeniors’ Christmas Bazaar Saturday,December5,2015 10:00am-2:00pmatPetticoatCreekCC FreeAdmission&Parking CraftItems•BakeTable•Vendors Delicious$6Lunch Formoredetailscall905.420.4660ext6103. pickering.ca/greatevents PickeringGreatEvents TheCityofPickeringCulturalStrategicPlan,setsavisionforthe placeofarts,cultureandheritageintheCity;andidentifiesstrategic directionsforpolicy,investment,partnershipsandprograms.The CulturalAdvisoryCommittee(CAC)willassistCitystaffwiththe implementationoftheCityofPickeringCulturalStrategicPlan. ProspectiveCommitteemembersmayviewthePlanat pickering.ca/culture MemberQualifications MembersmustresideinPickeringandrepresentabroadrange ofinterestsandexperienceintheculturalsector.Qualifications includetheskills,knowledge,andexperienceneededtocontribute effectivelytotheCommittee’sobjectives.Membershipwillbesought onthebasisofbroadinterest,understandingandcommitmentto culturaldevelopmentinthemunicipality,inadditiontospecific expertiseandinterestrelatedtoculture. FormoreinformationonthedutiesofaCommitteemember,contact TanyaRyceat905.420.4620,oremailtryce@pickering.ca Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmenttothis Committee,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichisavailableon theCity’swebsitetotheundersignedsettingoutabriefdescription ofanyjoborcommunity-relatedexperience.Thedeadlinefor submittingyourapplicationisDecember4,2015. LindaRoberts,CommitteeCoordinator CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7 Applications Being Accepted for Four Citizen Positions on Pickering’s Cultural Advisory Committee ComeCelebrateWithUs!ith Us!ate WebrlCome Ce ith Us!ate WebrlCome Ce ith Us!ate WebrlCome Ce ith Us!ate WebrlCome Ce ith Us!ate WebrlCome Ce pickering.ca/greatevents Thanks to our sponsor: Ontario Power Generation Pickering Recreation Complex Today! T. 905.683.7575 (24 Hour Line) Toll Free 1.877.420.4666 TTY 905.420.1739 Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Glenanna Rd between Dixie Rd & Pickering Town Centre Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods Sunday, December 6 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Pickering Museum Village New! Joyful Nights December 8 - Family Favourtites December 10 - Holiday Classics 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pickering City Hall (Council Chambers) Tim Hortons Free Family Skate December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, O’Brien Arena New Year’s Eve Family Countdown Thursday, December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poinsettia Tea Sunday, December 6 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pickering Rereation Complex customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca Alternate versions available upon request. Contact Customer Care. PoinsettiaTea Adult 55+Event Sunday,December6 2:00-4:00pmatPickeringRecComplex. EntertainmentbyGeorgeLakeBigBand. Lightrefreshmentsandpoinsettiagiveaways. Ticketsstillavailable.$6.00 each at EastShoreCC -910LiverpoolRoad PickeringRec Complex -1867Valley Farm Road Call 905.683.6588 orvisit pickering.ca/greatevents du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 8 P du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 9 P Friday,December4 6:00 pm -9:00 pm EsplanadePark LivePerformancesby: Pussn’Boots,Anna&ElsafromFrozen, PickeringCommunityConcer tBand, &more! FreeGames,FunRides&CoolCrafts! LiveReindeer&Special Guestsfromthe North Pole TastyFood forSale: -Smoke’sPoutinerie -MoustacheBurger -Beaver Tails Fireworksstartat8:30 pm CelebrateWinter isgenerouslysponsoredby:OntarioPower Generation, CanadianProgressClubDurhamWomen, Meridian&theNewsAdvertiser. pickering.ca/greatevents @PickeringEvents Fooddonationsareacceptedandappreciated. CelebrateWinterisgenerouslysponsoredby:OntarioPower Generation, CanadianProgressClubDurhamWomen, Meridian&theNewsAdvertiser. FreeFamilyEvent! Upcoming Public Meetings November18 November24 November25 November26 7:00pm 7:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm CommitteeofAdjustment–CityHall– MainCommitteeRoom PickeringMuseumVillageAdvisory Committee–CityHall– MainCommitteeRoom HeritagePickeringAdvisoryCommittee –CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom PickeringLibraryBoard–Central Allmeetingsareopentothepublic.Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisit theCitywebsite.ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Date Meeting/LocationTime TheMunicipalElectionsAct,1996,asamended, requireseverypersonwhointendstobeacandidateforthe positionofCityCouncillor,Ward1tofileanominationpaper withtheMunicipalClerkwhoisresponsibleforconductingthe elections,onorbefore Friday,December11,2015,by2:00pm. NoticeisherebygiventotheMunicipalElectorsoftheCityofPickering: ThatNominationPaperswillbereceivedbytheCityClerkfor themunicipalelectiontobeheldonJanuary25,2016,forthe followingoffice: OfficeofCityCouncillor,Ward1 TheprescribedNominationPapermaybeobtainedandfiledin theOfficeoftheCityClerk: OnanydaythattheCityClerk’sOfficeisopenfromNovember18,2015 toDecember10,2015betweenthehoursof8:30amto4:30pm. NolaterthanNominationDay,Friday,December11,2015during thehoursof9:00amto2:00pm. Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontacttheCityClerk’sOfficeat 905.420.4611oremail:clerks@pickering.ca AreYou Interested in Running for Local Government? Laloide1996surlesélectionsmunicipalesexigechaque personnequidésireposerleurcandidaturepourlepostede conseillermunicipal,circonscriptionélectoraleno1,dedéposerle formulairedenominationaveclegreffiermunicipalresponsable delatenued’électionavant14h00,soitlevendredi11décembre 2015ouavantcettedate. Avisestparlaprésentedonnéauxélecteursmunicipauxdela villedePickering: Quelesformulairesdenominationserontreçusparlegreffier delavillepourl’électionmunicipalequisetiendrale25janvier 2016,pourlepostesuivant: Postedeconseillermunicipal,circonscriptionélectoraleno1 Ledocumentdemiseencandidatureprescritpeutêtreobtenuet déposéaubureaudugreffierdelaville: Soittoutelajournée,àpartirdu18novembre2015au 10décembre2015entrelesheuresde8h30et16h30. Auplustardlejourdeclôture,levendredi 11décembre2015pendantlesheuresde9h00à14h00. Pourdeplusamplesrenseignements,veuillezs’il-vous-plait communiqueraveclebureaudugreffier au905.420.4611ouparcourriel:clerks@pickering.ca Inscrivez vous pour gérer le gouvernement local How to do Business with Pickering Interestedsuppliersareinvitedtoattendaninformalsessionto learnhowtodobusinesswiththeCity,onMondayNovember30,2015, from10:00amto11:30am. Limitedspaceavailable,advanceregistrationrequired. Visitpickering.ca/supplyorcall905.420.2222 Direct Access905.420.4660 General Enquiries905.683.2760 Service Disruption1.866.278.9993 Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Customers Importantreminder,allmonthlyPre-AuthorizedTaxPayment participantsarenowona12monthplan.InDecemberwewill bewithdrawingyourlastpaymentfortheyear. ContactCityofPickering,TaxationSection: 905.420.4614 propertytaxes@pickering.ca TheSeniorsCulture&RecreationCouncilwill: •actasanadvisorygrouptotheculture&recreationstaff •providenewandexcitingideasforpossiblefutureseniorsprojects •workwithstafftocompletenewsletters •helpdevelopandcompleteaseniorswebsite •helppromoteseniorseventsinthecommunity •helpidentifythecurrentneedsoftoday’sadults55+ •assistwithspecialeventsandprojects ApplicantsmustresideinPickeringandbeovertheageof55.Onlythose selectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted. Successfulapplicantsshouldexpecttovolunteerapproximatelytwohours permonth.Meetingsoccuronthe 2ndWednesdayofeveryothermonthfromJanuarytoJune,and SeptembertoDecember.Specialmeetingsmaybescheduledifdeemed necessarybyallcouncilmembers. ApplicationformsareavailableatPetticoatCreekCC, EastShoreCCoronlineatpickering.ca.Applicationsmustbesubmittedat oneofthelocationslistedaboveby Monday,November30,2015. FormoreinformationpleasecontactKimBradleyat420.4660ext.2078 Members Wanted for New Committee: Seniors Culture & Recreation Council Inresponsetonewlegislationandenvironmentalinitiatives, OfficialPlanAmendment27andInformationalRevision22 proposeupdatestotheCity’sOfficialPlan.Theseupdateswill helpsustainahealthynaturalenvironmentandcountryside, andbettermanageandprotectournaturalresources. Learnmoreandprovidefeedbackat: OpenHouse PublicMeeting Monday,November30 Monday,December7 6:30pmto8:30pm 7:00pm PickeringCityHall PickeringCityHall MainFloorLobby CouncilChambers Youcanalsoprovidefeedbackinwritingtothe CityofPickering. Ifapersonorpublicbodydoesnotmakeoralsubmissionata publicmeetingormakewrittensubmissiontothe CityofPickeringbeforeCounciladoptstheproposedOfficial PlanAmendment,thepersonorpublicbody: •IsnotentitledtoappealthedecisionoftheCouncilto theOntarioMunicipalBoard •Maynotbeaddedasapartytothehearingofanappeal beforetheOntarioMunicipalBoardunless,intheopinionof theBoard,therearegroundstodoso. Ifyouwishtobenotifiedoffuturemeetingsanddecisions regardingthisamendment,youmustmakeawrittenrequest totheCityClerk. Detailsontheamendmentsareavailableinour InformationReport#09-15.Viewitonlineatpickering.ca, oratCityHallduringtheOpenHouse,PublicMeeting, orduringregularbusinesshours. Formoreinformationcontact: DéanJacobs,PrincipalPlanner–Policy 905.420.4617 djacobs@pickering.ca We’re updating our Environment and Countryside Policies Winter CityServices&LeisureGuide Willbeavailableonlineand inCityfacilitiesNovember18. Programs,Workshops,Events& Activitiesforthewholefamily. RegistrationbeginsNovember24. pickering.ca/cityguide RougeHillSeniors’ Christmas Bazaar Saturday,December5,2015 10:00am-2:00pmatPetticoatCreekCC FreeAdmission&Parking CraftItems•BakeTable•Vendors Delicious$6Lunch Formoredetailscall905.420.4660ext6103. pickering.ca/greatevents PickeringGreatEvents TheCityofPickeringCulturalStrategicPlan,setsavisionforthe placeofarts,cultureandheritageintheCity;andidentifiesstrategic directionsforpolicy,investment,partnershipsandprograms.The CulturalAdvisoryCommittee(CAC)willassistCitystaffwiththe implementationoftheCityofPickeringCulturalStrategicPlan. ProspectiveCommitteemembersmayviewthePlanat pickering.ca/culture MemberQualifications MembersmustresideinPickeringandrepresentabroadrange ofinterestsandexperienceintheculturalsector.Qualifications includetheskills,knowledge,andexperienceneededtocontribute effectivelytotheCommittee’sobjectives.Membershipwillbesought onthebasisofbroadinterest,understandingandcommitmentto culturaldevelopmentinthemunicipality,inadditiontospecific expertiseandinterestrelatedtoculture. FormoreinformationonthedutiesofaCommitteemember,contact TanyaRyceat905.420.4620,oremailtryce@pickering.ca Ifyouareinterestedinbeingconsideredforappointmenttothis Committee,pleasesubmitanapplicationformwhichisavailableon theCity’swebsitetotheundersignedsettingoutabriefdescription ofanyjoborcommunity-relatedexperience.Thedeadlinefor submittingyourapplicationisDecember4,2015. LindaRoberts,CommitteeCoordinator CityofPickering,OneTheEsplanade Pickering,ONL1V6K7 Applications Being Accepted for Four Citizen Positions on Pickering’s Cultural Advisory Committee ComeCelebrateWithUs!ith Us!ate WebrlCome Ceith Us!ate WebrlCome Ceith Us!ate WebrlCome Ceith Us!ate WebrlCome Ceith Us!ate WebrlCome Ce pickering.ca/greatevents Thanks to our sponsor: Ontario Power Generation Pickering Recreation Complex Today! T. 905.683.7575 (24 Hour Line) Toll Free 1.877.420.4666 TTY 905.420.1739 Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Glenanna Rd between Dixie Rd & Pickering Town Centre Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods Sunday, December 6 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Pickering Museum Village New! Joyful Nights December 8 - Family Favourtites December 10 - Holiday Classics 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pickering City Hall (Council Chambers) Tim Hortons Free Family Skate December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, O’Brien Arena New Year’s Eve Family Countdown Thursday, December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Poinsettia Tea Sunday, December 6 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pickering Rereation Complex customercare@pickering.ca pickering.ca Alternate versions available upon request. Contact Customer Care. PoinsettiaTea Adult 55+Event Sunday,December6 2:00-4:00pmatPickeringRecComplex. EntertainmentbyGeorgeLakeBigBand. Lightrefreshmentsandpoinsettiagiveaways. Ticketsstillavailable.$6.00 each at EastShoreCC -910LiverpoolRoad PickeringRec Complex -1867Valley Farm Road Call 905.683.6588 orvisit pickering.ca/greatevents du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP Giving generously in Durham this Christmas Charities trying to adapt to changing donor trends Jennifer O’Meara jomeara@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- As the holiday season begins, Durham residents will be inundated with requests to donate to various worthy causes, making it easier for them to lose focus and for the donations to become more diffused and less effective, according to local community groups. “The problem that organizations run into is that there is donor fatigue that exists in the marketplace,” said Kevin Anyan of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville. Charity organizations are finding that people have less discretion in how to spend disposable income, due in part to a weak global economy that is hitting people at home. “More people feel more vulnerable (today) than perhaps in any time since the Second World War,” explained Bob How- ard, campaign director for the United Way Durham Region. That makes people less likely to sign up for regular donations taken straight off their paycheques or from their bank accounts. “Now we have to have events so there’s something the community gets out of it,” said Mr. Anyan. The trick is to find the right kind of event. There’s cost and risk involved in throwing an event, and the outcome is never guar- anteed. Bowmanville Rotary Club used to host an annual dinner and charity auction -- until it became obvious that approximately 80 per cent of the money it raised was coming from Rotarians themselves. Now the Bowmanville Ribs and Brews festival is the biggest annual fundraiser for the local Rotary Club. It raised $118,000 in 2015. That money goes towards the Rota- ry Club’s local and international char- ity work, from running a respite program for families with special needs children to eradicating polio worldwide. “Once we got the community supporting us, we were really able to support the com- munity,” said Mr. Anyan. Aside from events, there is also a grow- ing phenomena of check-out charity, when customers are asked at the cash register whether they’d be willing to add a charita- ble donation to their bill. Some companies run excellent check-out charities which give all of the money donated to a charita- ble organization. Other companies might use the donated money to purchase their own products, at retail cost, and donate the products. What Mr. Howard found interesting about check-out charity is the tolerance people have for being repeatedly asked if they’d like to donate, each time they use the store. “If my wife goes into (a store) 14 times in six weeks, you’re going to ask her 14 times, really? If that was a direct mail (campaign) you wouldn’t dare ask 14 times,” said Mr. Howard. Fundraising through events such as bar- becues, or stunts like the ice bucket chal- lenge that involved dousing participants in cold water then donating, can be problem- atic for charitable organizations like the United Way. “It’s episodic. Real impact on the com- munity can’t be helped episodically or impulsively,” said Mr. Howard. “Helping people get off the street or women fleeing abuse, that needs thoughtful ongoing sup- port.” Technology has made donating easier and more direct. The Salvation Army Oshawa now offers ways to donate online and a text-to-donate number that lets people contribute direct- ly from their bank accounts. However the iconic Christmas kettles still draw gener- ous holiday shoppers. “Much of our giving is still the same as it was. We’re the Salvation Army so most of our donations come from the Christmas kettle program,” said Ivan Downey, direc- tor of Community and Family Services for Salvation Army in Oshawa. Despite the fact that most people may be using debit or credit cards to shop, the Salvation Army in Oshawa anticipates rais- ing $230,000 from cash donations at the Christmas kettles this year. That supports local Salvation Army pro- grams, including the food bank, the trust- ee program, counsellors and an emergen- cy vehicle that responds at the scene to assist families who have lost everything in a house fire. Recently the United Way launched a Give Where You Live campaign to encour- age Durham residents to support the local United Way initiatives not just because they may someday need one of the servic- es, but also because someone they know, or work with, a neighbour, or a family member may be helped. At its heart, phi- lanthropy hasn’t changed that much. Peo- ple still have the urge to help the less fortu- nate in their communities. “There’s an empathy gene ... People say ‘Even though I’m hungry, here’s half my bread.’ That’s philanthropy,” said Mr. How- ard. HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU: People are being approached by more charities and asked to support worthy causes. To avoid being overwhelmed by the requests, consider focusing in on a personal cause or organization to support. To verify if a charity is registered, ask for its registration number and visit www.cra-arc. gc.ca/ to confirm its status in the charities listings. Or, call the Canada Revenue Agen- cy at 1-800-267-2384. A charity that asks for online donations should be responsible for protecting private information. Read the charity’s privacy pol- icy before making a donation online. Only give donations through secure web pages, or contact the charity and ask about other ways to donate. Visit www.bowmanvillerotaryclub.org, www.unitedwaydr.com or www.oshawa- temple.org for more information on the community groups mentioned above. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Seen here and on our cover, Barbara Moore, a retired Salvation Army officer, now volunteers with the Christmas kettle program. While charitable giving is changing, the Salvation Army in Oshawa still receives most of its donations from the Christmas kettles. 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Swimming Canada announced Wednes- day, Nov. 11 it had suspended Matt Bell, an accomplished coach and CEO of Ajax Swim- ming. The move came just hours after Durham police said charges of sexual assault, sexu- al exploitation and luring a person under 18 had been laid against Mr. Bell, of Cumberland Lane in Ajax. Swimming Canada has suspended Mr. Bell, 35, from all activities that come under its jurisdiction and is in the process of notifying athletes and parents about the allegations, said the organization’s CEO, Ahmed El-Awa- di. “Immediately upon becoming aware of the charges, we began the process of contacting athletes and parents who have had interac- tions with Mr. Bell in connection with Swim- ming Canada national teams, tours and pro- grams, and we should have all notifications complete within the next 24 hours,” Mr. El- Awadi said in a statement released Wednes- day evening. Durham police said an investigation was launched in August 2015 after a teenaged girl reported a sexual assault, alleged to have occurred in 2011. The teen was a member of Ajax Swimming, police said. Mr. Bell was arrested Nov. 10. His past roles with Swimming Canada include acting as a member of the coaching staff at the 2015 FINA world junior championships, and a recent Mid-Eastern World Cup tour. Metroland file photo AJAX -- Matthew Bell, 35, of Ajax, faces charges of sexually assaulting a teen- age girl he met through his swim club, Ajax Swimming. Ajax swim coach suspended by national organization du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 12 AP THERE’SHELP FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS NEW OntarioElectricitySupportProgram. OntarioEl ectricitySu pport.caApplyNow.1-855-831-8151 (toll-free within Ontario) Youmayqualifyforareduction onyourelectricitybill.Itcouldbe reducedby$30to$50eachmonth. 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See what is new this year. refreshments will be available. the lights will be on every evening from dec. 6. until Jan. 6. non-perish- able food donations will be accepted for the Salvation army. Free. Concerts Saturday, december 5 SoutheRn gospel Christmas Concert 7 p.m. 10:30 p.m. bayfair baptist church, 817 Kingston road, Pickering. Featuring Gaither Homecoming favourite Lynda randle, dove award winner. also fea- turing canadian artists tanya bower, rena Gaile and dave Zettas. tickets can be pur- chased at www.bayfairbaptist.ca, by calling 905-839-4621 or by e-mailing info@bayfair- baptist.ca. $20 in advance $25 at the door (if available). Events Saturday, noVember 21 PoetRy reading, book signing in whitevale 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Whitevale arts and culture centre, 475 White- vale rd., Pickering. author anthony di nardo will give a poetry reading, sign books and have them for sale. antony di nardo is a poet and teacher. He is the author of three collections of poems: alien, correspondent (brick books, 2010), Soul on Standby (exile editions, 2010) and roam- ing charges (bricks books, 2015). Visit www. whitevaleacc.ca for more information. Free. Fundraisers Saturday, december 5 goLden Rescue at Pickering Markets 9 a.m. 5 p.m. (also on Sunday, dec. 6 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.) Pickering markets, 1400 Squires beach rd. booth 3109 at the end of aisle ‘d.’ Fundraising event in support of Golden rescue, a volun- teer organization dedicating to rescuing and rehousing golden retrievers, as well as educat- ing the public about responsible pet ownership. there will be rescued dogs and their owners on site, Wishbone Lottery tickets and merchan- dise for sale. Free. http://www.goldenrescue. ca/. Sunday, december 6 heRe,theRe and Beyond celebration din- ner 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. the bridge church for all nations, 477 Kings- ton rd., Pickering. Join Faith Five Fellowship of ministries to give thanks for 2015 with an inspirational evening that includes dinner and a silent auction. Part of the proceeds will go toward youth with a mission Jamaica’s discipleship training School for Jan. 2016. Limited space available. 905- 427-7438. $25/person. Health Sunday, noVember 22 CoMMunity health and services fair 12 p.m. 3 p.m. devi mandir, 2590 brock rd., Pickering. devi mandir invites all seniors and the general public to this fair with a focus on seniors’ health issues. Get the latest information on a range of health and services topics. Featured speaker is dr. Vivian rambihar, cardiologist, talking about creating positive health outcomes for South asians. many local organizations will be there. Free. Library Programs FrIday, noVember 20 CeLeBRate winter: Cookie time (2 to 8 years) 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, one the esplanade. run, run, as fast as you can ... can you catch the Gingerbread man? Have a deliciously fun time listening to yummy cookie stories and songs. decorate your own cookie to take home with you. dress for mess. also at the central Library nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and at the Petticoat creek branch: nov. 20 at 2 p.m. and nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Free. http://www.picnet.org. tHurSday, noVember 26 CoLLette travel Presents: exploring Scandinavia 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, central Library, 1 the esplanade. norway, Sweden and Finland are countries on many must-see travel lists. Whether your pref- erence is to see the city sights or the countries’ own unique beauty, travelling to these places will leave you breathless. a representative from collette travel will deliver a presentation on the Scandinavian countries and answer any ques- tions you might have. Free. http://www.picnet. org. Saturday, december 5 FRozen Party (3 to 8 years) 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library - Petticoat creek branch, 470 Kingston rd.. a fun afternoon of Frozen-themed activities. Wearing costumes of characters from the movie Frozen is encouraged. the ultimate character experience will be sending a certain white-streaked princess to visit. Free. http:// www.picnet.org. Sales and bazaars Saturday, november 21 ChRiStMaS Craft Show and Bake Sale 9 a.m. 3 p.m. royal canadian Legion, 1555 bayly St., Pickering. many vendors with varied products for sale. Free. annuaL abbeylawn Manor Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. 2 p.m. abbeylawn manor Living, 534 rodd ave., Pickering. abbeylawn manor’s annual christmas bazaar raises money for its residents’ coun- cil. there will be many vendors selling vari- ous items including baked goods, crafts, jewelry, and cosmetics. Free. ChRiStMaS Craft Show and Bake Sale 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. royal canadian Legion br. 606, 1555 bayly St., Pickering. twenty-six vendors with a variety of items, home-made goods and the tea room. Get your christmas shopping done early. Pau- line 905-420-5339. Free. Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? 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On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 18 AP NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION AND TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT SUBMISSION Highway 401 from Brock Road to Courtice Road Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design Study (G.W.P.10-20011) THE STUDY AECOM was retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO)to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Design study (G.W.P.10-20011)along a 25 km stretch of Highway 401 from Brock Road in the City of Pickering to Courtice Road in the Municipality of Clarington.The primary focus of this study was to confirm the rehabilitation needs of the corridor. In parallel,the Study Team confirmed the long-term capacity and operational needs so that rehabilitation investments can be made with an understanding of the long-term vision for the corridor. The long-term vision for the corridor includes the extension of the 12-lane core-collector system from Brock Road to the Highway 407 West Durham Link,and widening of Highway 401 to 10 lanes easterly from the Highway 407 West Durham Link to Courtice Road.In addition,modifications to each of the interchanges along this section of the highway are required to accommodate the proposed widening and provide adequate traffic operations. The section of Highway 401 between Salem Road and Brock Street was reviewed and approved as part of a separate study (W.O.09-20009)that considered the capacity,operational,and safety needs of that section of Highway 401.The study also included the integration of the planned improvements for the Highway 407 West Durham Link connection to Highway 401 and a new Lake Ridge Road interchange.The recommended plan for this study (G.W.P.10-20011)incorporates the recommendations from the Salem Road to Brock Street study. RECOMMENDED PLAN The Recommended Plan for the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and to address the long-term capacity and operational requirements generally includes: •Widening Highway 401 to a 12-lane core-collector system (extend existing system to the east)from Brock Road to West Durham Link; •Widening Highway 401 to a 10-lane simple freeway (no collectors)from West Durham Link to Courtice Road; •Bridge replacements at Park Road,Cubert Street,Simcoe Street,Albert Street,Ritson Road,Wilson Road,Bloor Street,and Farewell Creek; •Bridge rehabilitation/widening at Brock Road,Duffins Creek,Westney Road,Salem Road,Thickson Road,Oshawa Creek,and Bloor Street (over Harmony Creek); •New structures over Oshawa Creek,Harmony Road at Highway 401,and Bloor Street over Farewell Creek; •Minor interchange modifications at Brock Road,Westney Road,Salem Road,Thickson Road,and Stevenson Road interchanges to accommodate the recommended widening of Highway 401; •Major interchange reconfigurations at Simcoe Street/Ritson Road and Harmony Road interchanges; •Closure of the existing interchange ramps at Drew Street,west of Ritson Road; •Conventional pavement rehabilitations;and, •Other improvements including drainage,illumination,overhead signing and traffic signals. THE PROCESS This study followed the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’project under the MTO Class Environmental Assessment (EA)for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000).Opportunities for public input were provided throughout the project.Two Public Information Centres (PICs)were held for this study in March 2013 and November 2014. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR)has been prepared for this study which provides information on the process that has been followed leading to the selection of the Recommended Plan,the environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures,as well as the technical findings of the study.The TESR is available for a 30-day public and agency review period commencing November 20,2015 and ending December 19,2015.The TESR may be viewed at the following locations and on the project website at www.Highway401BrocktoCourtice.ca: Ontario Ministry of Transportation Central Region,Planning &Environmental Office 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue,3rd Floor Toronto,ON M3M 0B7 Oshawa Public Library –McLaughlin Branch 65 Bagot Street Oshawa,ON L1H 1N2 Ajax Public Library –Main Branch 55 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,ON L1S 2H8 Municipality of Clarington Administration Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville,ON L1C 3A6 Town of Whitby Town Hall,575 Rossland Road East Whitby,ON L1N 2M8 City of Pickering City Hall,One The Esplanade Pickering,ON L1V 6K7 Clarington Public Library –Courtice Branch 2950 Courtice Road Courtice,ON L1E 2H8 Whitby Public Library –Central Branch 405 Dundas Street West Whitby,ON L1N 6A1 Pickering Public Library –Central Branch One The Esplanade Pickering,ON L1V 6K7 City of Oshawa City Hall,50 Centre Street South Oshawa,ON L1H 3Z7 Town of Ajax Town Hall,65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax,ON L1S 2H9 AECOM 30 Leek Crescent,4th Floor,Front Desk Richmond Hill,ON L4B 4N4 Interested persons are encouraged to review the TESR and provide written comments to the MTO during the 30-day review period (ending December 19,2015).If after consulting with Ministry and Consultant staff,you have serious unresolved concerns,you have the right to request the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change (in writing to:Ferguson Block,11th Floor, 77 Wellesley Street West,Toronto,ON M7A 2T5)to make a Part II Order (“bump up”)for this project.A Part II Order may lead to the preparation of an Individual Environmental Assessment. A copy of the Part II Order request must be forwarded to MTO at the address below.If there are no outstanding concerns at the end of the 30-day review period (ending December 19,2015) the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Class EA. COMMENTS To provide comments,or if you have any questions or require further information,please contact: David Fallows,P.Eng.Patrick Puccini,P.Eng.,AVS Holly Wright,M.E.B.,MCIP,RPP Senior Project Engineer Senior Project Manager Senior Environmental Planner Highway Engineering –Toronto and Durham AECOM AECOM Ministry of Transportation,Central Region 4th Floor,30 Leek Crescent 4th Floor,30 Leek Crescent 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue,5th Floor Richmond Hill,ON L4B 4N4 Richmond Hill,ON L4B 4N4 Toronto,ON M3M 0B7 tel:905-882-4401 tel:905-882-4401 tel:416-235-5519 /fax:416-235-3576 fax:905-882-4399 fax:905-882-4399 e-mail:project_team@401brocktocourtice.ca e-mail:project_team@401brocktocourtice.ca e-mail:project_team@401brocktocourtice.ca Comments are being collected to assist MTO in meeting the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.This material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in project documentation.Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project,please contact one of the Study Team members listed above. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • No v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 19 PGens fighting a losing battle of late Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Bob Jones is more upbeat than one might anticipate from a coach whose club has dropped four straight games. But the Oshawa Generals continue to play hard in every game and could easily have had a better fate from this past week- end, when they fell 6-4 to the Otters in Erie Friday, Nov. 13 and 4-2 to the Niagara Ice- Dogs in St. Catharines the next night. Both games were very much up for grabs until empty-net goals sealed them, and the fact the Generals were playing without two key players, took a few ill-timed pen- alties and didn’t get the best goaltending out of Jeremy Brodeur, left Jones feeling as though better days are ahead. “No one has taken it to us where we’ve felt overwhelmed or dominated, and so that’s a credit to the players,” Jones said of the season overall, which has seen the club compile a record of 9-10-2-1. “They keep themselves in every game and for the most part we’re playing right. We’ve started to score more and generate more offence against some real good teams. “Overall I think we’re fairly pleased with the progression of our younger guys and now that Michael (Dal Colle) has caught fire a little bit, he’s been a real leader for us.” After going without a goal in his first 12 games since being sent back to the Gen- erals by the New York Islanders, Dal Colle has now scored in six of his past seven games, the lone exception coming when he was forced out of a game in the first period. On Saturday, after two scoreless peri- ods and a goal each way early in the third, Dal Colle scored short-handed to put the Generals up 2-1 with 12:35 remaining. But rather than it being a back-break- er, the IceDogs replied with a power-play marker 28 seconds later and went ahead to stay when defenceman Aaron Haydon notched his first of the season with 6:28 remaining. “I just think we needed to get a couple of timely saves on the road that we didn’t get,” said Jones, whose club was never- theless outshot 34-22 by the IceDogs and 40-22 in Erie. Against the league-leading Otters Fri- day, the Generals also took a lead in the third period, when rookie Kyle MacLean scored his first OHL goal at the 4:57 mark of a game that was tied 3-3. The Generals have another tough road game coming up Thursday against the London Knights (13-3-1-1). They return to the GM Centre Friday against the Hamil- ton Bulldogs (7-12-1-0) at 7:35 p.m. Pickering Panthers facing character test OJHL team winless in past six games Brad Kelly bkelly@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers are going through a stretch right now that is going to test what they are made of. They aren’t winning, which would be an easier set of circumstances to deal with. They are at the other end, with- out a win in six straight Ontario Junior Hockey League games. And the last two losses over the weekend were by far the worst of the bunch. Competitive despite losing dur- ing this recent stretch, the Panthers weren’t even that in a 6-2 loss on home ice to Kingston on Friday, Nov. 13, and especially in a 7-1 drubbing in Whitby during a matinee game on Sunday, Nov. 15. “We played a great first period on Fri- day night, got into a little bit of penalty trouble in the second and almost got out of it before they got one, and then the wheels came off,” said head coach Matt Carroll of the downward spiral. “It happens when your team is low on confidence. It happens quick when it does happen. “We weren’t in the rink from the start,” he said of Sunday’s loss in Whitby. “It snowballed from the way we finished Friday night. We are in a slump and it’s tough to get out of it. When you don’t get the bounces, you can only work so hard before you ques- tion whether it’s ever going to end.” The weekend had a promising start, as Chris Sekelyk goal was the only one in the first period of Friday’s game against Kingston. But the visi- tors pumped four in during the sec- ond before a John Hudgin goal on the power play ended the run to put the Panthers down 4-2 heading to the third. Two more in the third by Kings- ton put the game out of reach. Sunday’s game in Whitby was never close. The Panthers went down 3-0 in the first, 4-0 after the second and 7-0 in the third before Owen Scuralli scored with just 1:29 to go in the game. The Panthers were widely outscored, but just narrowly outshot in the games, Kingston with a 27-26 advantage and Whitby holding a 37-36 edge. Coming out of the weekend the Pan- thers have gone six in a row without a win, although they picked up single points with a tie and overtime loss in that stretch. They have just one win in their past nine, a mark of 1-6-1-1. “It’s easy to be a good teammate when you are winning and everyone is having fun. Now it’s a good challenge for the guys to really test their charac- ter and see what type of players they are going to be,” said Carroll of how he expects his club to respond. “It’s a challenge right now, but I think we’re going to be stronger coming out of it. Hopefully we get through. “We can’t get fully removed from what we’ve been doing. We have to stick with it and work through it. It’s tough but it will change sooner or later.” The Panthers will take an 8-11-1-3 record into St. Michael’s in their lone game this weekend on Friday, Nov. 20. Four Panthers will get in some extra action this week at the Eastern Cana- da Cup All-Star Challenge in Cornwall. 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Thursday, November 26th 10:00am - 11:00am at Whitevale Golf Club. Confirmation of attendance is required to allow for planning and seating arrangements. PLEASE RSVP TO 905-294-2512 BLAIR RENNIE - IPM AGENT ANTIQUES FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES SALE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21st, 2015 10:00 AM UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Estates from Uxbridge, Pickering, Stouffville and Newmarket ADDITIONS: Ant Settee & Chair, Leather Couch & Love seat, Vin Wheel Barrow Wheels, Mission Style Coffee Table, Ant Needlepoint Chairs 6, DR Table Chairs and Heavy Carved Buffett, Generator, Stain Glass Chandelier, Milk Can, Hanging Stain Glass Light, Outdoor Brass Lights, Stain Leaded Windows, Wood Carved Pole, Chevrolet Tailgate for 50/60's Truck, Krug Maple Dining Set 4 Chairs Table China Cabinet, Country Wash Stand, Radio Flyer Wagons. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: DR Suite 6 Chairs from England mid 60's, Drop Leaf Tables, Eastlake Style Uphl Chair, Mission Style Rocker, Oil Lamps, Black Leather Bar Stools (5), Victorian Stand up Ashtrays, Vintage Children's Record Players, Qty Cigar Boxes, Mahg Plant Stand, Lrg Pine Tool Box, Universal Coffee Mill, Pine Trunk, Carved Blanket Box, 2 Over 2 Oak Dresser, Oak Desk, Pine Sofa Table, Brass Stamp Boxes, Small Ant Spinning Wheel, Pine Table w 4 Chairs, Retro 2 Tier Mosaic Table, Ant Garden Plow, Oak Hall Mirror, Pine Writers Desk Top, Chatilbn NY Scale, Persian Rugs. COLLECTIBLES: Vintage Dresser Set, Coalport Pins, Extra Rich Milk Bottles, Int Tea Set, T Eaton Blue Ribbon Sealer Jars, Glasbake Coffee Hotels Vin Orig Bx, Lady Schick Consolette Orig Tags, 1907 Calendar Ex, Lrg Qty Royalty Medallions/Medals, Signed 1992/93 Blue Jays World Series Baseballs, Lrg Qty Beer Steins, Border Fine Art Sculptures, Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies 10, Lrg Qty Ant Razors, Lrg Qty Vintage Bar Ware Sets, Qty Coke Bottles, Lilliput Lane Sculptures, Wade Figurines in Bx, Lrg Qty Vin Records, Lrg Qty Avon Orig Boxes, Vintage Ham Beach Juice o Matic, Viking Retro Record Player, Qt Vintage Bar Collectibles, Bar Tap Handles, Lrg Qty Vin Toys, Athearn Miniature Trains, Vin Train Tacks, Magnajector Portable Projector, Wilsons Ginger ale Wd Box, Sammy Taft Orig Hat in Box The Hatter, Gold Brand Scale, Exact Weight - Hanson - Hughes Scales, Vin Pyrex, Vin Scale Boat w Langcraft Motors, Qty Dolls In Orig Box, more arriving. CHINA & GLASS: Kaiser Porcelain, Lrg Qty China Cups & Saucers many Royalty, Blue Depression Dishes, Lrg Qty Wedgewood Royalty Memorabilia, Lrg Qty Royal Jubilee China Plates, Lrg Qty Anysley Paragon Adderly Coalport, Depression Glassware, Clarisse Cliff Dishes Royalty, Spode, Cranberry Glass, Lrg Qty Avon Red Glass, Wedgewood Blue Jasper Pcs and more to unpack. BOOKS: Lrg Qty Royalty Books & Memorabilia. NOTE: Qty Silver Coins to be listed. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS 10% Buyers Premium. More to List Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Matercard GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401 garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca *** VENDORS WANTED *** Fri, March 4th - Sat, March 5th - Sun, March 6th @ General Motors Centre, 99 Athol St., Oshawa Fri, April 1st - Sat, April 2nd - Sun, April 3rd @ Deer Creek, 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax Fri, April 8th - Sat, April 9th - Sun, April 10th @ Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre Hwy 57 & King St., Bowmanville For booth information go to www.metrolandshows.com or contact Wendy at 905-215-0519 or email: wweber@durhamregion.com or Susan Fleming at 905-215-0444 or email: sfleming@durhamregion.com ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 5:00 P.M. Selling the contents from Patricia Stevenson home and two Bowmanville homes: Unique 9pc. 1950 (Napanee) Dining Suite; 7pc. Andrew Malcolm Walnut Dining Suite; 7pc. Pedestal Dinette; 5 pc. Pedestal Country Dinette; 4 PC. Oak Pedestal Dinette; Corner Curio Cabinet; Sofas; Occasional Tables; Occasional Chairs; Wing Chairs; Coffee Tables; Oak Dressers; 7 Drawer Highboy; Oak Armoire; Hoosier Cabinet; East Lake Chest; Desks; China Glass; Collectibles; Garden Tools; Power Washer; Shop Vac. Etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m Terms: Cash; Interac; M/C, Visa, Approved Cheques. 10% Buyers Approved AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com fb - Stapleton Auctions 'Estate Specialists for 45 Years' LATE MODEL LARGE & HEAVYCONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT www.corpassets.com • 416.962.9600 B. GOTTARDOCONSTRUCTION Thurs., December 10 • 10:30 A.M. EST Assets are located in 2 locations in the Greater Toronto Area - Details coming soon! PUBLIC AUCTION! ONSITE &ONLINE FEATURING EQUIPMENT FROM CAT, JOHNDEERE, VOLVO, GROVE, BOMAG, SUMITOMO,HITACHI, MACK, GRADALL ETC. FEATURING:(20) rollers & compactors new as 2014, (20+) dozers new as 2007, (25) backhoes new as 2012, (15+) wheel loaders new as 2010, (5+) graders new as2008,(10+)dumptrucksnewas2014,(2)pavers new as 2009, (15+) scrapers, (5) heavy outdoormobile cranes up to 75 ton cap., (5+) trailers newas 2008, (50+) vehicles consisting of (lube trucks, tractors, cars, pick-up trucks, cube vans, water trucks etc.), (5+) diesel generators, miscellaneous construction support assets &MUCH MORE! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th: 4:30 PM A U C T I O N S A L E Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables for a Markham Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: Captain's chairs, chesterfield and chair, bedroom suite, kitchen suite, floor lamps, prints, mirrors, rugs, clock shelf, quantity of collectables and glass- ware including cranberry, Royal Albert and ruby, plus many other interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 MacGregor Auctions ESTATE AUCTION Sunday November 22nd 9:00am (viewing 8 am) Located in Orono. Take 401 to 115 Hwy (10km), Exit at Main St, Orono. Follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction Features: Contents from 2 Estates featuring Antique Furniture, Tables, Chairs, China Cabinet, Buffet, Steamer Trunks, Walking Wheel, Old Tins & Collectibles, Silverplate & Flatware, Crocks, Old Fur Coats, Rugs, Artwork & Prints, Quality Glass & China, 2 Sets Royal Albert (Moonlight Rose & Memories), Plus Many More Unique & Interesting Articles. Something for One and All. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) see: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.comFor Updates MacGREGOR AUCTIONS Mike MacGregor, Auctioneer 905-718-6602 l 905-263-2100 l 1-800-363-6799 macgregorauctions@hotmail.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday November 13 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4China cabinet (glass 3 sides) - 2pc flat to wall - Davenport desk - morris chair with carved heads - tin toys - oak hall bench - walnut vanity, desk and library table - leaded glass windows - hanging light - Singer featherweight sewing machine - wooden wheelbarrow - flat top grain scales - maple corner cabinet - Iron Horse vertical air compressor - apt size portable dishwasher - Nordic Trak treadmill and elliptical bike - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER 1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures www.corneilauctions.com - open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am KELLETT AUCTIONSKellett Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd.(1/2 mile south of Blackstock)Contents from Stouffville, Lindsay & othersSaturday, November 21 at 10:30amEco wall-mount air meter • Kendall Motor Oil round tin sign • Kendall Motor Oil tin sign • Castrol round sign with stand • Golden Coffee tin sign • Limoges France cake plate • Shelley • Post cards • New jewellery • Stamp collection AUCTIONEER: Bruce Kellett 705-328-2185 or 905-986-4447 www.kellettauctions.com Sat. 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Please join us in a celebration on Sunday, November 22, anytime between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm at ANNANDALE GOLF & CURLING CLUB, 221 Church St S., Ajax. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill (and Mae's) memory to Hearth Place or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com MASHINTER, Howard William - After a wonderful life, Howard passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on November 14, 2015 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Kaus) for 59 years, cherished father to Karyn Swaffield (Rob), Lori Jamieson (Ross) and Dyana Olynyk (Russ). Proud Poppo to grandchildren Breanne (Manny), Bretton and Jake. Pre-deceased by his mother Mildred, father Norman and step- father Russell Trousdale, and sister Carolyn. Will always be remembered by his brother Fred Mashinter (Susie) and Bob Trousdale (Kathy). Family meant everything to Howard and he will be sadly missed by his many sisters/brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces. Visitation at the Lakeland Funeral and Cremation Centre, 19 Moose Road, Lindsay Ontario, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service and reception. If desired, please consider a donation to Ross Memorial Hospital or a charity of your choice. www.lakelandfuneralcentre.com Death Notices Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online FREE PaRking • DooR PRizEs •$BRing CasH$no aTM on PREMisEs aDulTs $6.00 • sEnioRs $5.00 • kiDs 16 & unDER FREE C H R I S TMAS CRAFT S H O W ONE DAY ONLY! SUNDAYNovember 29th10:00 aM - 5:00 PM metrolandshows.com in PaRTnERsHiPwiTH:kingsway CollEgE 1200 Leland Road,osHawa metrolandshows.comwww.totravelshow.com TORONTO’S ULTIMATE January 23 & 24, 2016 EnercareCentre,Exhibition Place,Toronto Saturday 10am-6pm &Sunday 10am-5pm Book your exhibitspace today! 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