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Home My WebLink AboutNA2015_12_09PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com DECEMBER 9, 2015 p.2 Holiday food and toy drives across Durham p.9 Focus on Family: New Year’s Eve games for kids PICKERING -- Performers from the Theatre Dance Academy watched the fireworks, which wrapped up the City’s tree-lighting ceremony at Esplanade Park Dec. 4. This annual event brought thousands of families and friends from the community and beyond out to enjoy the holiday lights and entertainment that included the dancers and the Pickering Community Concert Band. There were live reindeer and a special visit from the North Pole. 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Call 905-683-5117. 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 More than 500,000 individuals visit durhamregion.com every month which makes this a great opportu- nity to share your information with a broad audience. Go to www.dur- hamregion.com/ureport to register and upload your information. DURHAM -- Across Durham Region there are a number of food and toy drives ongo- ing as we approach the holiday season. If you’re able to give, these organizations would appreciate the help. Toy Mountain Campaign The Toronto Area Ford Dealers Association is continuing with its holiday tradition of join- ing CTV’s annual Toy Mountain Campaign in support of the Salvation Army for the sixth consecutive year. Ford dealers from across the GTA will collect charitable donations of new, unwrapped toys from Nov. 17 through Dec. 21 in an effort to bring joy to thousands of deserving children this holiday season. This year, the 22 Toronto Area Ford deal- ers are aiming to collect more than last year’s total of 16,272 donations. While donations will be accepted through Dec. 21, every dona- tion of a new and unwrapped toy at a partici- pating Ford dealership by Dec. 15 will receive a ballot for a chance to win a new 2016 Ford Escape. Participating dealers in Durham include: • Formula Ford, 815 King Street West, Oshawa • Marigold Ford, 1120 Dundas Street East, Whitby DRPS 27th annual Food and Toy Drive The Durham Regional Police Service launched the 27th annual Food and Toy Drive on Nov. 13 at St. Bridget Catholic School in Brooklin. DRPS was joined by a group of students from the school to show their sup- port for the drive. Guest speakers included Chief Paul Martin, CTV News Anchor Ken Shaw, Chief-for-a-Day winner Anthony Scott, Santa Claus and the DRP musical band, The Heat. There were also musical performanc- es by students at St. Bridget. Local business- es, organizations and individuals can donate food and toys this month which are then picked up by volunteers, sorted and distribut- ed to members of the community. Donations can be dropped off at any DRPS division or any fire station in Oshawa, Whitby, Claring- ton and Ajax. Uxbridge Toy Drive • The 2015 edition of the Uxbridge Toy Drive has kicked off and new, unwrapped toys and cash donations will be accepted until Dec. 18. Donations can be dropped off at Canadian Tire, Walmart, Zehrs, Little Acorn, M and M Meat Shops, McDonald’s or Uxbridge Bruins games. Organizers hope to collect 2,000 toys, which will all stay in the Uxbridge area. For more information about the toy drive, visit www.uxbridgetoydrive.com. Stuff a Bug for Santa The Town of Whitby’s annual Stuff a Bug for Santa campaign kicked off this year at the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Celebra- tion Square outside the Whitby Public Library on Dec. 5. The campaign encourages dona- tions of new toys for less fortunate children in the community on Christmas morning. The campaign’s signature Volkswagen Bee- tle will again offer residents the fun of stuffing toys through the open sunroof. The Salvation Army distributes these to disadvantaged fam- ilies in the region. The ‘Bug’ is located at Iro- quois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. W., from Dec. 8 to 22 for donations. Royal Oak Food Drive The Royal Oak launched a food drive at its Whitby Shores location, 617 Victoria St. W., Whitby. It’s accepting all non-perishable food items to be donated to the Salvation Army. Cash donations will be matched by the pub. Scanga Food Drive The sixth annual Scanga Food Drive in Ajax kicked off Nov. 29. The food drive is in sup- port of St. Vincent de Paul (Ajax), St. Paul’s On The Hill Food Bank (Pickering) and The Salvation Army (Ajax). Drop off donations at Coffee Culture, 60 Salem Rd. and 3 Harwood Ave. S. in Ajax, or Petrina’s Billiards, 21 Har- wood Ave. S., Ajax. 2015 Toy Drive for Kids Whitby Toyota, 1025 Dundas St. W., in part- nership with Lakeridge Health, is filling a Tacoma with toys from now until Dec. 18. For more information call 905-668-4792. Chatterpaul’s Toy, Diaper, Coat Drive Chatterpaul’s Restaurant, 3500 Brock St. N. is hosting this event on Dec. 13 in the restau- rant’s parking lot. They will be collecting new and used toys, children’s coats/hats/mitts and diapers from 1 to 5 p.m. For more infor- mation call 905-665-7575. Food and Toy drives across Durham Jason Liebregts / Metroland WHITBY -- Durham Regional Police kicked off the 27th annual food and toy drive with a performance by The Heat police band at St. Bridget Catholic School in Brooklin recently. 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Joe attributed this to too many 100-hour work weeks, plus tired- ness from two election campaigns in 14 months.” Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- The opening of Hwy. 407 east of Brock Road has been delayed until the spring. Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca announced the delay, saying some work can’t be done during the winter. “Outstanding work that remains includes top coat asphalt and permanent pavement markings in some sections, final stages of bridge construction at some locations, and final safety reviews. Some of the outstand- ing work is temperature sensitive and cannot be completed in the winter months,” Mr. Del Duca noted in a letter to local officials. “Despite the tremendous progress, and being very close to completion, it is now apparent that the project will not be ready for traffic on the intended date,” he said. Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson said he wasn’t surprised at the announce- ment. “Considering the winter they had, it doesn’t surprise me. The fact they’re only a couple of months behind does surprise me,” Mr. Anderson said. “I rather they open it up cor- rectly. Inspect it properly and not open it up and have it closed a month later. “It gives us a little more time to do road work to roads connecting to the 407. Not that we can do a lot in the winter. It won’t hurt us any, for sure,” Mr. Anderson said. The first phase of extending the highway east of Brock in Pickering to Harmony Road in Oshawa was scheduled to open on Dec. 18. The link between the 407 and Hwy. 401, running parallel to Lakeridge Road, was also scheduled to open then. Phase 2 will see the highway reach Hwys. 35/115 and another north-south link in Clar- ington. 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In order to apply for higher edu- cation, one might need to go back to high school to pick up cred- its or upgrade marks. ‘Ugh’ was the first thing that came to my mind. At first I heard that internal admonishing voice: “Oh, what have you done?” Then, as I was getting back into the learning groove, I realized that I was enjoying this. It is empowering learning new things. A boost to the ego receiving quality marks. In my mind, it is equal to a gold star. Similar to the Grinch’s heart that swells three times its size, my brain did much the same thing. There are so many ways to take a course, too. You can sit in an adult classroom or learn online. I attended summer school for a month that was teacher-led but fol- lowed online instead of the traditional classroom setting. I have also tried night school and online studies through the local school board. I liked learning through the board due to the fact that I received a hard copy of the book, for a refundable deposit, and access to a tutor. You just can’t take the old school out of this girl. People are fascinated, too, when I tell them I am going back to school. I like to think it’s not due to my age but to the fact that, deep down, we all want to flex our brain muscles. There is so much to learn! Do something spectacular for yourself today and sign up for a course. It feels amazing. Then post those report cards on the fridge like I do. It’s a visual reminder of how hard I worked and the swelling of pride that results from a job well done. Bragging rights earned. And they sell gold stars at the dollar store. -- Carla Bolton is a Bowmanville residents who hopes to hear some good news about her application. Carla Bolton Guest column Similar to the Grinch’s heart that swells three times its size, my brain did much the same thing. “ The Durham Regional Police Service’s Festive RIDE campaign is in its third week and so far the number of people drinking and driving is fairly consistent with last year’s numbers. Sixteen people were charged with drinking and driving offences last week. By comparison, 23 people faced similar charges during Week 3 of the campaign last year. What’s especially startling about this year’s campaign, though, is the fact that two off-duty police officers have been charged with drinking and driving. On Nov. 23 an off-duty officer was charged after a car was driven into a tree and abandoned. And just last week anoth- er off-duty officer was charged after being stopped by colleagues on RIDE duty. Given the years of public awareness campaigns police departments across the GTA have conducted, the Mothers Against Drunk Driving commercials running reg- ularly on television and the more punitive drunk-driving laws there’s no excuse for a driver to get behind the wheel of a car when intoxicated. But when a police offi- cer is charged with drinking and driving that runs counter to the message DRPS is sending to the public. Years of hard work done by the police can be erased by the poor decision of one off-duty offi- cer. When two officers are involved in two separate incidents though it shakes the confidence of the people the police are sworn to protect. We are all judged by our actions but none more so than police officers. The public doesn’t care if an officer charged with drinking and driving was off-duty. When something like this happens it makes headlines for all the wrong rea- sons. Despite these isolated incidents, DRPS will continue its Festive RIDE campaign in an effort to keep our streets safe for everyone. This isn’t something they do just during the holidays, it’s a program the police do throughout the year and for that they deserve credit. We can all do better when it comes to spreading the message about drinking and driving. Public awareness campaigns help but parents should talk to their chil- dren, teachers should talk to their stu- dents, we should all talk to one anoth- er about doing the right things when it comes to drinking. By all means, celebrate the holidays but do so responsibly. If you’re drinking, you’re not driving. Call a cab, use a des- ignated driver, take public transit or walk. Just don’t get behind the wheel of an auto- mobile. We all have a duty to lead by example and do the right thing. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division OUR OPINION Isolated incidents send wrong message about drinking and driving in Durham Agree? 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If the number of children pre-registered for either program exceeds the accepted class limit, some students may be transported to another school. We invite parents/guardians to register at their DDSB home school. DurhamDistrictschoolBoarD www.ddsb.ca To be eligible for Junior Kindergarten, children must be four years old by December 31, 2016. To be eligible for Senior Kindergarten, children must be five years old by December 31, 2016. Junior Kindergarten Before andAfter School Programsages 6 to 12 years After School Recreation Programsages 6 to 12 years Full Day Child Care Centresages 0 to 4 years Preschool Programsages 2 to 4 years Parent and Family Literacy Centresages 0 to 6 years Early Years and Child Care Summer Programsages 0 to 12 years Senior Kindergarten Ajax Schools Alexander G. Bell PS .....905-683-7368Applecroft PS.................905-428-2775Bolton C. Falby PS.........905-683-6240Cadarackque PS............905-428-2347Carruthers Creek PS......905-683-0921da Vinci PS.....................905-686-2772Dr. Roberta Bondar PS ..905-686-1081Duffin’s Bay PS ..............905-683-6023Eagle Ridge PS..............905-426-4463Lakeside PS...................905-686-3014Lester B. Pearson PS.....905-427-4658Lincoln Alexander PS.....905-619-0357Lincoln Avenue PS.........905-683-4941Lord Elgin PS.................905-683-3581 Michaëlle Jean PS*........905-686-4440Nottingham PS...............905-683-0536Roland Michener PS......905-686-5437Roméo Dallaire PS.........905-428-6868Southwood Park PS.......905-683-5230Terry Fox PS ..................905-686-2135Vimy Ridge PS...............905-686-4376Westney Heights PS ......905-427-7819 Pickering Schools Altona Forest PS................. 905-839-9900 Bayview Heights PS............ 905-839-1146 Claremont PS...................... 905-649-2000 E.B. Phin PS ....................... 905-509-2277 Fairport Beach PS............... 905-839-1451 Frenchman’s Bay PS .......... 905-839-1131 Gandatsetiagon PS............. 905-831-1868 Glengrove PS...................... 905-839-1771 Highbush PS....................... 905-839-5289 Maple Ridge PS.................. 905-420-4103 Rosebank Road PS............. 905-509-2274 Sir J.A. Macdonald PS........ 905-839-1159 Valley Farm PS.................... 905-428-6337 Valley View PS.................... 905-683-6208 Vaughan Willard PS ............ 905-839-1931 Westcreek PS...................... 905-509-5437 William Dunbar PS.............. 905-420-5745 Ajax & Pickering Public Schools KINDERGARTEN is a child-centred, inquiry play-based educational program that provides children with a stronger start in school and in life. Kindergarten average class size is two educators for 26 students. Schools offering Early Years, Child Care & After School Recreation Programs For more detailed information on Early Years, Child Careand After School Programs, please visit:www.ddsb.ca/programs/earlyyears Kindergarten,EarlyYears, Child Care &After School Recreation PROGRAMS * Single-track French Immersion school PICKERING -- Drunk driving charges have been laid against a man whose car left the roadway and crashed into a tree early Fri- day in Pickering. Durham police responding to a crash on Krosno Boulevard at about 1 a.m. Dec. 4 arrested the driver at the scene. Calum McCarthy, 22, of Zator Avenue in Pickering, is charged with impaired driving, driving while exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit, and breach of proba- tion. Impaired charge laid after car slams into tree in Pickering Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Singing at the tree-lightning ceremony PICKERING -- Becca Scott performed during the City’s tree-lighting ceremony at Esplanade Park Dec. 4. The annual event brought thousands of families and friends from the community and beyond out to enjoy the holiday lights and entertainment. 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 9 , 2 0 1 5 8 P Room to SpaRe? 905-279-4500 www.keyassets.ca As a foster parent you can help create memories that will last a lifetime. Get in touch with us now to start a journey you’ll never forget. If you have a spare bedroom and are committed to making a difference we’d love to talk to you. We take care of all your health and wellness needs •Fast and friendly service •Free prescription delivery •Diabetes education •Seniors’ discount 88 Harwood Ave South, Ajax (905) 239-5690 Pharmacist/Owner Bowen Chen WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Library Programs Tuesday, december 29 Movie Afternoons: ‘Frozen’ 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, central Library, 1 The esplanade. Get your popcorn, snacks, and drinks and go to the central Library for movie after- noons. second-floor auditorium. Free. http://www.picnet.org Wednesday, december 30 Movie Afternoons: ‘Despicable Me’ 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, central Library, 1 The esplanade. Get your popcorn, snacks and drinks and go to the central Library for movie after- noons in the second floor auditorium. Free. http://www.picnet.org Christmas Friday, december 11 The Newborn King - an original Christ- mas musical 7 p.m. 8 p.m. bayfair baptist church, 817 Kingston rd., Pickering. For all ages. doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Free saTurday, december 12 oPG’s Winterfest Family Celebrations 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering nuclear information centre, 1675 montgomery Park rd., Pickering. enjoy a holiday movie, baking and crafts with the family. suitable for children ages 6 to 12. all children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. The Newborn King - an original Christ- mas musical 1 p.m. 2 p.m. bayfair baptist church, 817 Kingston rd., Pickering. For all ages. doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Free. RoCK Me home for Christmas musical and dinner 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. st. Paul’s on-the-Hill, anglican church, 882 Kingston rd., Pickering. Find out how a lost kid, three elvises, a bag lady, a dog catcher and two squeegee kids learn the true meaning of christmas. Laughs and music and dancing to enjoy. rsVP to reserve seats by dec. 6 to Jac- quie James 905-839-7909 ext. 24. Free. sunday, december 13 The Newborn King - an original Christ- mas musical 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. bayfair baptist church, 817 Kingston rd., Pickering. For all ages. doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Free. Meetings monday, december 14 PiCKeRiNG council meeting 7 p.m. Pickering city Hall, one The esplanade. Pickering council meets in the council chambers. PiCKeRiNG Toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, one The espla- nade, Pickering. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info. Free. Wednesday, december 16 WoMeN empowering Women 6 p.m. 10 p.m. sabina’s previously known as the court- yard, 1755 Pickering Parkway, unit 20,, Pickering. WeWednesdays. mission is to assist women to build business brands. This is an open forum for women. Guest speaker. meets the third Wednesday of month in Pickering. Visit www.wewednesdays.com for more details. $25. monday, december 21 PiCKeRiNG Toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, one The espla- nade. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info. Free. monday, december 28 PiCKeRiNG Toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, one The espla- nade. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering central Library in the auditorium. Learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toast- mastersclubs.org for more info. Free. Fundraisers saTurday, december 12 GolDeN Rescue at Pickering Markets 9 a.m. 5 p.m. also on dec. 13 from 9-5. Pickering markets, 1400 squires beach rd. booth 3109 at the end of aisle ‘d.’ Fund- raising event in support of Golden res- cue, which is a volunteer organization dedicating to rescuing and rehousing golden retrievers, as well as educating the public about responsible pet ownership. rescued dogs and their owners on site, Wishbone Lottery tickets and merchan- dise for sale. Free. http://www.goldenres- cue.ca/ saTurday, december 19 GolDeN Rescue at Pickering Markets 9 a.m. 5 p.m. also on dec. 20, 9-5 Pickering markets, 1400 squires beach rd. booth 3109 at the end of aisle ‘d.’ Fund- raising event in support of Golden res- cue, which is a volunteer organization dedicating to rescuing and rehousing golden retrievers, as well as educating the public about responsible pet ownership. There will be rescued dogs and their own- ers on site, Wishbone Lottery tickets and merchandise for sale. Free. http://www. goldenrescue.ca/ Sporting Events sunday, december 13 PiCKeRiNG Panthers vs. Wellington Dukes 6:30 p.m. Pickering recreation complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm rd. ontario Junior Hockey League game. Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up: 1. Visit durhamregion.com 2. Click on the black SIGNUP link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the information in the fields and click on SUBMIT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account. 5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on EVENTS - SUBMIT NOW (near the top of our home page on the left) 6. 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 • De c e m b e r 9 , 2 0 1 5 9 AP Servicing Most Makes & Models Bessada kia•Where Family makes the DiFFerence www.bessadakia.com •1-866-421-9191 1675 Bayly St., Pickering (Right off the 401 Brock Exit) Toney Alexander (Service Manager) Over 10 Years Experience with Bessada Kia Our Trained Technicians’ #1 Priority: Giving YOU an exceptional Service Experience that will ensure YOU & YOUR VEHICLE leave HAPPY & HEALTHY! 550 Beck Crescent at the 401 & Salem Road, Ajax 905-428-9993 • www.ajaxconventioncentre.ca NewlyRenovated Ballrooms… SimplyElegant! The P er f ect Place to Stage Your Next Event... New Year’s Eve games for Durham families Keep kids entertained while waiting for the ball to drop DURHAM -- The days of champagne flowing at the strike of midnight may be over, but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your kids with some of these family-friendly games and activities. 1 . Party hats: Help kids make their own party hats with simple supplies from the dollar store such as bristol board, plastic tiaras, glitter, ribbons and glue. 2 . Photo booth: Show off those unique party hats in your home-made photo booth. Hang a bed sheet on the wall, gather some fun props, including those party hats, and snap away. 3 . New Year’s Eve bingo: Create bingo cards featur- ing festive staples such as balloons, streamers, con- fetti and noisemakers and have kids fill them out as they spot the elements on televised celebrations. 4 . Year-end photo scavenger hunt: Print out photos of your favourite memories from the past year and hide them around the house. Have kids collect all the photos and then go through them as a family to sort them into chronological order. Kids get to learn about the days and months of the year and everyone gets to reminisce about all the good times shared over the year, it’s a win-win. Create a cute bag or box for kids to store all the photos in after and they’re left with a cute yearly memento. Also feel free to add in non-photo memories such as tickets from that baseball game you took them to or the map from your visit to the zoo. 5 . Balloon pop countdown: Before blowing up bal- loons, print out instructions for fun activities such as blowing bubbles, painting or eating a cupcake and put them inside. Write times on the outside of bal- loons in increments of your choice, such as every half hour. Have kids pop the balloons at the appropriate times up to the time of the ball drop and enjoy the listed activ- ity. If you have little ones who can’t wait for midnight, set your clock to an earlier time zone and follow along with their celebrations on the Internet or a time-shifted cable channel so they can still experience the New Year count- down. Bonus, you get to tell friends you stayed up for the midnight countdown even if you crash early. FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & 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 9 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP BrandNameFlooring.LowPrices.AlwaysinStock. ENDOFTHEROLL.COM Pickering |1095KingstonRd |905.420.6001 Nopayment,nointerestfor6monthsOAC.Seestorefordetails. $0 99BERBERCARPETCARPETCARPET Starting at 99 SQ FT $1 3912.3MMLAMINATETEAMINAL Starting at 39 SQ FT $229$LUXURYVINYLPLANKANKVINYL PLANKVINYL PL Starting at 229 SQ FT 7 5 M i l n e r A v e. , T o r o n t o |w w w . g e r v a i s r e n t a l s . c o m 9 0 5 - 4 2 6 - R E N T |1 - 8 8 8 - G E R V A I S Anytime,Anywhere,Anyway... WANT EASY CLEAN UPWHILE ENTERTAINING? CONSIDER US FOR THAT THIS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S.... Dinnerware | Glassware | Chairs Catering Supplies | Tables | Linens | Serving Utensils | Bars | Heaters | Flooring | Lighting Stages | Party Tents | BBQ’S & Cooking Equipment JUST SCRAPE THEM OFF, REPACKAGE IN THE BOXES SUPPLIED & RETURN. WE DO THE DISHES!! TENT RENTALS • WEDDING PACKAGES • PARTY RENTALS FOCUS ON FAMILY FOCUS ON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE Many causes offering gift options for under the tree Whether you want to make a dif- ference close to home or reach out to those struggling abroad, many charitable organizations are offering gift options that let you Christ- mas shop while giving back. WORLD VISION Give a gift with meaning by providing chil- dren and residents in developing countries with gifts that keep on giving. Founded in 1947, the Christian relief and development organization works to eradicate poverty and injustice in developing nations, cre- ating lasting change for families, children and communities. Its annual gift catalogue provides numerous options to spur devel- opment, eradicate hunger and improve access to resources. Items include chick- ens, goats, sheep, piglets, chicks, cows, bees and even fish farms, with options starting at $50, to help families cultivate food and earn income from products such as wool, milk and cheese. Shoppers can also directly impact chil- dren’s health by opting to fund medicines for clinics, immunizations for villages, counselling for children from war-torn soci- eties, clean water, education and school lunches, eco-friendly stoves, winter cloth- ing for children, fruit trees and even short- or long-term meal plans for children. Gift cards are also available so recipi- ents can choose their own gifts to give, and other gift items such as jewelry, scarves and Christmas ornaments are also available to give out closer to home while still benefit- ing those in need abroad. For more information, visit www.worldvi- sion.ca/gifts or call 1-800-844-7993. HBC FOUNDATION Celebrate Canada’s rich history while helping those in need right here at home with the Hudson’s Bay Company Foundation’s 11th annual Heritage Charity Bear. This year, the bear, which hon- ours an adventurer who helped shape the history of HBC and Canada, is named after Scot- tish physician Dr. William Fra- ser Tolmie, a highly regarded botanist and agriculturalist who helped found Fort Nisqually on Puget Sound. Sales of the Tolmie bear, which is available at the Bay, select Home Outfitters and online at www.thebay. com, benefit the HBC Foundation. Dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians by supporting organiza- tions and initiatives that contribute to healthy families, strong communities and sports excellence, the HBC Foundation has donated more than $77 million since 2005 to organizations including the Canadian Olympic Foundation, Canadian Paralym- pic Committee, Beauty Gives Back, Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Canada. “The HBC Foundation’s Heritage Charity Bear is a beloved program that reflects that company’s rich history and heritage while supporting some very important causes,” said Stephanie Thorn- bury, VP of communications and commu- nity investment for HBC. “This annual program provides a vital source of funding for the HBC Foundation to support charitable programs across Can- ada and we’re proud to continue in this tra- dition of giving back through this wonder- ful initiative.” With only 12,500 bears in production, shoppers should hurry if they want to see this charitable teddy under the tree. Families can celebrate the season of giving with charitable Christmas gifts 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 9 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP ©2015PandoraJewelry,LLC•Allrightsreserved•PANDORA.NET A NECKLACE ISN’T JUST A NECKLACE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 1355 KINGSTON ROAD PICKERING, ON L1V 1B8 905.492.7263 • JINNYS.CA/PANDORA The Christmas my mother cried Growing up in our house, tradition dictat- ed that my younger sister and I would awak- en our parents on Christmas morning and go downstairs together to see the wondrous delights Santa Claus had left under the tree. It was a moment of childhood magic and one my mother loved to watch. For her, the weeks of shopping, the late-night wrapping with meticulous care culminated in one precious moment when her children’s faces would light up with joy. One Christmas was different. Overly excited and unable to stay in bed, I ventured forth at the ungodly hour of 5 a.m. with my still-sleepy sister in tow. I knew better than to disturb my parents so early, but waiting any longer was unbearable. So with the wisdom of a six year old I decided we would sneak downstairs to see what was under the tree. Surely, a single glance could do no harm. Anyone who knows young children like- ly sees where this story is going. The sincere “just one peak” easily became “Oh, look!” which led to “Let’s play with one toy.” Not sur- prisingly, that turned into “I wonder what’s inside all the presents under the tree?” My mother found us that morning asleep on the sofa, likely exhausted from the adrenalin rush of rabid unwrapping. I can only imag- ine the disappointment she felt as she looked down at shreds of torn Christmas paper, rib- bons and bows strewn about, and a random selection of presents no longer possessing gift tags. Perhaps her greatest disappoint- ment was seeing the Easy-Bake Oven already unpacked with the little cake mix packages laid out on the floor. In our moment of impul- sivity my sister and I had robbed our mother of the opportunity to watch us open the one gift we had wanted for so long. It’s perhaps no surprise that this memo- ry remains firmly engraved in my mind, but it isn’t the unwrapping of presents or play- ing with toys that I remember most. In fact, I barely recall the moment I saw the Easy-Bake Oven. What I remember most is my mother’s disappointment -- the look on her face when my sister and I awakened on the couch, the combination of surprise, sadness and tearful eyes that let us know we had let her down. My sister and I were banished to our bed- room for much of Christmas morning to con- template the error of our ways. When we were finally allowed to come downstairs, the room had been tidied, my mother had regained her composure, and my father had done a valiant job trying to match gifts with recipients. My mother fortunately found humour in the situ- ation and Christmas Day was saved. When my own daughter was older, I shared the story of this Christmas misadventure to explain the importance of giving but also the importance of receiving. My mother gave me that Easy-Bake Oven as a way of saying, “I know you. I love you. And I hope you will make wonderful memories with this gift.” By not receiving the gift with thoughtfulness and care, I failed to respect what the gift meant to her. In a sense, I missed out on the best part of the present. As we enter the holiday season, let’s remind our children not only about the joy of giving but also about the importance of receiving. Let’s help them learn to receive gifts with mindful consideration of the giver, and to show thanks not only for the gift but also for what it represents. 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Canadian Tire Pickering is Now Hiring l Experienced Service Advisor l Class A General Technician Dental, prescription benefits & profit sharing available to qualified candidates. Well equipped shop close to 401.Apply with resume stating position: 1735 Pickering Parkway Ph: 905.686.2309 Fax: 905.686.1016 MORTGAGESOLUTIONS Up to 90% LTV! • Consumer Proposal Payouts • Past Bankruptcies Accepted • Property Tax Arrears • Personal Tax Arrears Must be an Existing Home Owner. Refinance Now! IGOTAMORTGAGE INC Lic#10921 Hugh @ 647-268-1333 www.igotamortgage.ca Parklane Estates - 50 Adelaide Ave. (905-725-5900) Simcoe Estates - 333 Simcoe St. N. (905-571-3760) Marland Gardens - 321 & 349 Marland Ave. (905-743-9712) Come home to your bright & spacious renovated units. Please visit www.qresidential.ca 2 & 3 bedroomapartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent.Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or(905)686-0841Eve. viewing by appt.www.ajaxapartments.com OSHAWA 1 BDRM & 2 BDRM APTS for Rent. Start from $550/mo at 17 Quebec St. & $600/mo at 304 Simcoe St. S. & $700/mo. Plus heat & hydro. Available now. First/Last, referenc- es & credit check required. Call Stephen 905-259-5796 3-bedrooms, 2 baths Condo-apt. over 1200sq.ft. located Pickering Parkway, near PTC, Go & rec centre. 5 appliances, freshly painted, new carpet throughout. $1600+ utilities. Available January 1st. Open House Dec 18th by appt only. Call 905-622-5923 Special Chri s t m a s S e c t i o n Publishing D e c e m b e r 1 0 & 1 7 To advertise your Church Services in our Worship Directory Please call Erin Jackson @ 905-215-0458 or email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Worship DirectoryWorship Directory MCGILL/OLD HARWOOD Large 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 washrooms, eat-in kitchen, family/living/dining, parking. $1900/month. AJAX spacious 2-bedroom basement, full size kitchen, windows, laundry, parking, $1000/month 647-559-7681 or 416-712-4059 HARMONY RD & ROSSLAND RD AREA, OSHAWA Close to public transit & shopping $500/mo. incl. utilities, parking, laundry Shared use of house, backyard & pool. Ideal for student or single individual. Call Brad 905-436-0223 Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Drivers GeneralHelp Career Tr ainingFeatureC Careers Drivers GeneralHelp Career Tr ainingFeatureC GeneralHelp Skilled &Te chnical Help Drivers DZ DRIVER required to do deliveries in the GTA for Small Cartage Company out of Pickering. 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Refinance now and Save $$$ before rates rise. Below bank Rates Call for Details Peter 877-777-7308 Mortgage Leaders #10238 Apartments & Flats For RentA Places ofWorship Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shop- ping, GO. Pool. 2-bed- rooms available December, January 1st, from $1189/mo. plus parking. Call 905-683-5322 or 905-683-8421 OSHAWA - John & Park, 1 & 2-bedroom apart- ments from $899+hydro, includes 1 parking. Available immediately, Jan 1st. Clean, quiet. Close to all amenities. Call Jerry 416-271-7664 Music &Dance Instruction PIANO TEACHER looking for students, beginners welcomed at any age. Westney Heights area of Ajax. Call Joani at 905-686-8351. Articlesfor SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS UP TOO 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; lug- gage from $19.99; wal- lets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarbo- rough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES. Variety of dented fridge's, stoves and laundry available. Also brand new appli- ances, GE dyers $449 and GE washers, $579. Many other new items available. Free local delivery. Call us today, Stephenson's Applianc- es, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448. Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. Includescarpet, pad andinstallation(25 sq. yards)Steve 289.274.5759 CarpetDeals.ca HOT TUB COVERS All Custom covers, all sizes and all shapes, $375.00 plus tax Free delivery. Let us come to your house & measure your tub! Pool safety covers. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com MARCAN FASHIONS Indian Garments and Imitation Jewellery im- ported directly from In- dia. Salwar kameej, Kurta Pajamas, Saree, Kids Clothing, and many more items. Phone 905-999-8190 email: marcanfashion@ gmail.com RENT TO OWN Appli- ances, TV's, Electronics, Furniture, Computers, BBQ's & More!! Apply today. Contact Paddy's Market 905-263-8369 or 800-798-5502. Visit us on the web at www.paddysmarket.ca SEARS CRAFTSMAN Snowblower. 6 spd, 4HP, 21"" wide, electric start. $175. Call 905-723-1292 Christmas Trees 500 m Tree Farm SOBCZAKTREES Pre-Cut or U-Cut $25 & up Free Candy Canes & Boughs 905-725-3090 613-828-5608 401 Oshawa Watson St.Br o c k S t . Lake Ontario Whitby Classifieds LocalWork.ca Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm • Oshawa 905-576-9335 • Ajax 905-683-0707 • Fax 905-579-2418 • classifieds@durhamregion.com 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 9 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP 2015 GMC SIERRA SLE 1500Pick up, double cab, 2 WD, burgundy, 2980KM, rust chip, tonneau cover, bed/tailgate mats, rear camera, Kodiak package and more! $33,800. Call 905-213-3142 ANTIQUES FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES SALE Our Annual Christmas Auction SATURDAY DECEMBER 12th, 2015 10:00 AM UXBRIDGE SALES ARENA 720 DAVIS DRIVE, UXBRIDGE Estates from Uxbridge, Pickering, Stouffville ADDITIONS: 2016 ATC Trailer 24 Ft 10,000 LB All Alum Frame & Box Mag Wheels LED Lights 2 X 150 LB Axles, Qty Int Stamps, 30's Will Rogers Pub Photo, Carlos Delgado & Wayne Gretzy auto Pic, Flutie Jersey, RD Figurines incl Michele Last Waltz Fair Lady My Love Olivia Loretta Falstaff, Partial Set India Tree, Vin Motion Light, Limoges China,more. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: Elmira Cooks Delight Electric/Gas Combo Repro Stove w 6 Burners EX, Oak Dining Set 6 Chairs w China Cabinet, 2 Wing Back Chairs, Teak DR Set 6 Chairs w hutch, Teak Coffee & End Tables, Qty Display Cases/Wall Units w Lighting, 1960's Retro Women's Dressers, 1960's Tub Chair, Rnd Cherry DR Table 4 Chairs, 1960's Sling Back Chair w leather seat, 2 Lrg Pine Cottage DR Table, Leather Button Tub Chair, Ant Oak Hall Seat w Mirror, Rnd Glass Top Coffee Table, Rnd Oak Coffee Table, Selection of Sofa/Love Seats, Lrg Maple Dining Table w 8 Chairs & matching side desk, Stereo System w Lrg Speakers, Rnd Glass Table w 4 Chrome Chairs, Childs Rocker w Cane Seats, Qty Lamps, Teak Wall Unit, Wing Back Chairs, 2Oak Pocket Doors w Paned Glass, and more. COLLECTIBLES: Primitive Kitchen Utensils, Tobacco Cutter, Vintage Perfume Bottles Qty, Qty Royal Collectibles, Vintage Bar Items Qty, Vin Linens, Vintage Ladies Vanity Case w Case, Coal Scuttle, Kenmore Port Sewing Machine, Variety Vin Children's Games, Lrg Qty Vin Ladies Purses, Vin Ladies Clothing, Ladies Mink Coat, Lrg Qty Costume Jewelry, Wig w Wig Box, Vin X-mas Decorations, Childs Shoe Salesman Sample, Coke Collectibles more to unpack. CHINA: Lrg Qty Collect Royal, Selection Pyrex, Pink Corn Flower, Crystal, Partial Bavaria Dishes, Lrg Qty Wedgewood, Qty Royal Doultons, Pin wheel Crystal, Limoges Plates, More to list. ANTIQUE TOOLS: Lrg Qty Hand Forged Tools, Wipple Trees, Ice Tongs, Henry Boker, Marples, Hand Power Screw Driver, Scrapper Stanley, Ratchet Screw Driver, 2 Sided Wrench, Hoes, Barn Drill, Fayel, Cast Iron Pots w Lids, many more. NOTE: Qty Silver Coins and Stamps to be listed. UXBRIDGE TOY DRIVE Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive Toys collected in Uxbridge stay in Uxbridge! SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS 10% Buyers Premium. Terms: Cash, Debit, Approved Cheque, Visa & Mastercard GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 - 416-518-6401 garyhillauctions.ca garyhauctions@sympatico.ca ONLINE ONLY ESTATE AUCTION Beginning Friday Dec 11 - 10am - Closing Tuesday Dec 15-7pm at MCLEAN AUCTIONS-LINDSAY at 2194 Little Britain Rd - - selling several estates, large carved Victorian sideboard, Roxton dining furniture, antiques, furniture, unusual bird cage, 2 theater seats, formal dining suite, glass & china, 23 rare Royal Doulton Character figurines, Beswick figurines, pharmacy bottles, spittoon, pennants, Tea & Coffee tins, Coke cooler, Coke clock, Sutton creamery can, collector cards including Bee Hive hockey cards, records, vintage toys, Matchbox & Hotwheels cars, Dinky & Corgi toys, Comics & display rack, books, James Bond figures, Star Wars & Star Trek items, G.I. Joe, Col Sanders plastic bank, Doll carriage, dolls, gumball machines, Playboy magazines, silver, early Can silver coins & pennies, silver dollars, some uncirculated, mint sets, proof sets, specimen sets, binders of stamps, etc., hundreds of collectable & hard to find items.NOTE: closing time-7pm MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 photos/catalogue/terms/preview/pickup times at www.mcleanauctions.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday December 11 at 4:30pm Located 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4 Selling the contents of a Lindsay home plus others - 9pc modern dining room set - stained glass lamps - Mason and Risch apt size piano - coffee and end tables - spinning wheel - metal cutting band saw - Mastercraft 10" table saw - Shopcraft drill press - estate lawn sprayer - 4 wheel elec scooter - Kenmore washer - industrial sewing machine - Taylor wood stove - 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 MOODEY, Mamie (Mimie) - It is with the great sadness that our family announces the passing of Mamie (Mary) Moodey on Friday December 4th at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Frank for 58 years, loving mother of Sharon, Darlene and her husband George, and Ron and his wife Jane. Much loved Grandma to Mark, Scott, Keith, Alex, Kate, Kyle and Fraser. Mamie will also be missed by her family in Scotland and England. We would like to give our thanks to all the doctors, nurses and personal support workers for their compassionate care. There will be a Celebration of Life in the McEachnie Family Centre at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 20 Church St N. L1T 2W5, Pickering Village, (Ajax) 905-428-8488 at 1:00 pm on Monday December 14th. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Lupus Ontario http://www.lupusontario.org, a children's charity or the Canadian Cancer Society. MOWFORTHAudrey Louise (One of the first female bicycle couriers in Toronto; Retired 20 year employee of the T. Eaton Company in Toronto) Peacefully at her home, in Ajax, on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Audrey in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Reg. Devoted and loving mother of Bob and his wife Anne, Brian and his partner Brenda, Brad and his wife Donna, and Scott and his wife Karen. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jessica, Brenton, Daniel, Christie, Jake, Connor, Zackery and Christopher. Older sister of Norma Dawson and her husband Doug. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a reception celebrating Audrey's Life on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 11:00 to 1:00 pm at McINTOSH-ANDERSON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558). Donations in memory of Audrey to the Rouge Valley Health System Ajax would be appreciated by her family. Online condolences may be made at makfuneralhome.com. 2000 CHEV S10 ZR2, wide stance, 4x4, standard, 4.3L, 4 wheel drive, includes cap and nearly new tires. $1000 as is. Call Matt 905-259-9906 ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, Dec. 11, 5:00 p.m. Selling the Postill Estate, Oshawa: featuring an excellent line of Woodworking, Shop Equipment. Dining Room Suite; Designer Sofas; Occ. Tables; Occ. Chairs; Hanging Fixtures; Antique Chairs/Tables; Library Unit; Buffalo 15" Floor Drill Press; Beaver 3100 HD Scroll Saw w/Bench; Craftsman Radial Saw w/Bench; Craftsman 100 Table Saw w/Cabinet; Sears 12" Wood Lathe w/ Cabinet (Combination Drum Sander); Compressor; Delta Chop Saw; Bulldog Horizontal Vertical Band Saw; Sears Belt/Disc Sander; Zenith & Delta 6" Bench Grinders; Shop Vacs; Mastercraft Air Nailer; Numerous Power Tools; 1 Ton Chain Hoist; Antique Stove; Airtight Stove; Corner Jacuzzi Tub; Cub Cadet 6.75 HP Mower; Lawnboy Snow Blower; Gas Weeder; Leaf Blowers; Crocks; Old toys; Art work; Prints; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m Terms: Cash; Approved Cheques; Interac; M/C, Visa. 10% Buyers Premium Applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, www.stapletonauctions.com fb - Stapleton Auctions 'Estate Specialists for 45 Years' MacGregor Auctions CLEARING AUCTION Sunday December 13th 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: A Varied Offering from Past to Present. Household Effects, Furniture, Collectibles, Sports Cards, Misc Tools & Hardware. Something for One & All. NOTE: Plan on Attending our Estate Coin & Currency & Jewelry Auction Sunday December 20. Watch for details. 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 Cars WantedC AAA AUTO SALVAGE WANTED: Cars, Trucks & Vans. 24/7 905-431-1808. $100-$10,000 Cash 4 Cars Dead or alive Same day Fast FREE Towing 416-831-7399 **!Go Green!** Cash ForCars & Trucks Auto (ABE's) Recycling 1-888-355-5666 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H H Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 Now hiring!!! NOW OPEN LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. 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