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Money will help tear down current buildings and build a new, expanded location in its place Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Christmas came early for the Sal- vation Army this year with a major dona- tion from a local developer. At a special announcement on Tuesday at the Salvation Army in Ajax, Jerry Cough- lan, the founder of Coughlan Homes, now operating as J.F.C. Developments Ltd., presented a cheque for $2 million to go towards a new, expanded building. “This is an overwhelming day for us,” said Jason Sabourin, the Salvation Army’s officer and pastor. Grant Waddell, the volunteer leader of the building project, said this is a special day for the ministry that’s served the peo- ple of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge for 60 years. He explained the Salvation Army is currently packed with toys and food, ready for families needing assistance, to pick them up for the holiday season. “That’s Christmas time for us,” he said. With an increase in demand in recent years, and to meet current and future needs, he said a new building is a priority for the Salvation Army. Currently, the Salvation Army in Ajax operates out of two buildings, at 35 King St. and 37 King St. “Both locations are going to be torn down. The whole parcel of land is going to be used,” said Mr. Sabourin. Use has surged in recent years. In 2011, 1,414 Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge house- holds used the services, compared to 5,174 in 2014. This represents 4,413 individuals in 2011 and 17,134 people in 2014. “It is a great gift at this time of the year,” said Mr. Sabourin. “I don’t think there’s a more fitting time for a gift like this.” Mr. Waddell and Mr. Coughlan first met a few years ago and the developer has been a constant advisor and friend in helping the Salvation Army plan for its new build. When Mr. Coughlan pledged to make the donation of $2 million recently, the idea for a new building began looking more like a reality. Mr. Waddell said to Mr. Coughlan in his speech at the announcement that people of all backgrounds, all faiths, and even of no faith, will “get support because of your kindness.” Mr. Coughlan said when his brother returned from serving in the Second World War, he told stories of the Salvation Army delivering food and clothing to the front lines, something he’s always held close. He not only appreciates all of the good work the Salvation Army does, adding he respects the organization for spending very little on administrative costs. “I just think it’s a good organization. It’s not skim- ming off the top. It goes to the cause,” he said. Mr. Coughlan said the building should be ready in the next couple of years, but there is no definite date of completion. While both buildings, 35 and 37 King St., will be torn down to make way for the new build, the services will continue to operate throughout construction. This could involve offering services from one building while construction is taking place at the other, a temporary location, or a mixture of both. “We’re going to do all we can to create the least amount of confusion for the cli- ents,” said Mr. Sabourin. Mr. Sabourin took the opportunity to remind people that this $2 million will go to the new building only, and encourages people to continue to donate to the Christ- mas Kettle Campaign, which supports the Salvation Army’s ongoing costs to help the community. The Salvation Army offers food assis- tance, Christmas assistance, clothing assistance, camp sponsorship and person- al support programs, referrals to counsel- ling for individuals and families, referrals to addiction services, an internet cafe and lunch served Tuesdays and Thursdays. Developer gives $2 million to Salvation Army serving Ajax and Pickering Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Jerry Coughlan, founder of Coughlan Homes, made a $2-million donation to Capt. 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Dave & Liz C., Pickering $aving YOU THOU$anD$... At least two incidents of those going door-to-door seeking donations on behalf of Society Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- At least two incidents of people falsely seeking donations on behalf of the Durham Region Children’s Aid Society have been reported, and residents are being warned to be on the lookout for further scams. The Durham Children’s Aid Founda- tion, a registered charity that supports children and youth involved with the CAS, issued the warning Wednesday. The foundation does not conduct door- to-door canvasses, the organization’s executive director said. “The Durham Children’s Aid Founda- tion does not send volunteers door to door. All requests for support are directly from the foundation via e-mail, website or direct mail,” Sian Gibson said. In the week prior to Dec. 9, two inci- dents were reported: an individual solic- iting donations outside a Pickering gro- cery store, and a person going door-to- door in Whitby. In the Whitby incident, the individual displayed a photo of a woman and chil- dren identified as CAS clients in need. The incidents serve as a reminder to be cautious when approached by someone seeking charitable donations, said Dur- ham police Sergeant Bill Calder. It’s rare for legitimate charities to conduct door- to-door solicitation, and before giving, people should insist on seeing identi- fication and literature supporting the campaign, he said. It’s also a good idea to ask a canvasser to come back later, after you’ve checked into the charity online. “If they’re not legitimate, they won’t be back,” Sgt. Calder said. If you’re suspicious, call police at 905- 579-1520. “The main thing is to get us involved in these things,” Sgt. Calder said. Warning issued by Durham police over phony Children’s Aid fundraising du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 4 AP 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. mclellancontracting.ca (905) 767-1240 GAF Training Excellence Award IS YOUR ROOF READYFOR SANTA? 20 1 5 READE RS’C H OICEA W A RD PLATINUM Roofing • Windows • Renovation Built On Integrity Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Now Accepting New Patients For Dentistry While Asleep And Awake Clinic services include: •Teeth Cleaning and Whitening • Custom Mouth Guards • Crowns and Bridges The team at Durham Dental Anesthesia is committed to providing you with the very best in dental healthcare. 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Tracy MacCharles, MPP Pickering-Scarborough East I cordially invite you and your family to my New Year’s Levee Sunday, January 10th, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Leadership room 875 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough Constituency Office 300 Kingston Road, Unit 7 Pickering, ON L1V 6Z9 Tel: 905-509-0336 Email: tmaccharles.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org Web: www.tracymaccharles.onmpp.ca DURHAM -- The new publicly owned portions of Highway 407 East being built in Durham will cost rush-hour motor- ists nearly six cents less per kilometre in some busy periods than the existing 407 ETR tolls. At other times, however, the price dif- ference will be only a fraction of a penny per kilometre less on the publicly owned section of highway. The Province has promised to keep its 407 tolls below the ETR rates when the new stretch opens next spring between Brock Road in Pickering and Harmony Road in Oshawa. The proposed prices for the new high- way range from 19 cents per km to 29 cents per kilometre, according to the Ministry of Transportation website. The existing, privately-run 407 ETR charges between 20 cents and 35 cents per kilometre in the regular zone. The 407 light zone — a stretch from Highway 410 to Highway 427 — ranges from about 20 cents to 33 cents per kilo- metre. The most significant price difference comes in the weekday rush hours, when the roads are most heavily travelled. Drivers will pay about a nickel less per kilometre on the provincial section than on the privately operated ETR. While large trucks and buses are tolled nearly twice as much by the Province, they are given commensurate savings — about a dime per kilometre less than some periods on the privately run high- way. Earlier this month, the government announced that the highway, which was supposed to open on Friday, wasn’t fin- ished due to delays in early design work and because remaining pavement mark- ings and asphalt work couldn’t be done in the winter. Hwy. 407 runs from about Brock Road in Pickering west down to the QEW in Burlington. TOLL COMPARISON 29 cents per km to drive the provincially owned 407 East on a weekday between 4 and 6 p.m. 34.73 cents per km to drive the private- ly operated 407 ETR in the regular zone, weekdays between 4 and 6 p.m. 19 cents per km to drive the 407 East week- days between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. 19.74: cents per km to drive the 407 ETR weekdays between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. in both the regular and light zones Torstar news services New 407 East tolls through Durham will be lower than ETR prices Metroland file photo DURHAM -- The new publicly owned section of Hwy. 407 will cost commuters less per kilometre than the existing 407 ETR tolls. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 5 AP On November 1, 2015 Oshawa Community Health Centre and The Youth Centre, two existing Community Health Centres with excellent track records, amalgamated into a single Community Health Centre. The amalgamated CHC is building on the combined strengths and capacities of both organizations to achieve a broader continuum of consistent, quality health services to the residents of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. The new CHC is currently undergoing a rebranding project for a new name. The new CHC Board of Directors is looking to recruit additional strong community leaders for the Board which will expand and diversify the skill set and experience required for the newly amalgamated CHC. What are we looking for? We need individuals with strong governance leadership who are aligned with our integration vision. Professional experience in the following areas would be a significant asset: • Finance • Youth and Community Services • Legal • Philanthropic Fundraising If you are interested in being considered for a position on the new CHC Board of Directors, please submit an expression of interest/CV outlining your qualifications and expectations by email to:DCHCBrdRec@ochc.ca on or before January 22, 2016. Please note this is a volunteer position. For additional information please contact Lee Kierstead, CEO Oshawa Community Health Centre/The Youth Centre at 905-723-0036 ext. 218 Thank you for your consideration! 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An investigation began in mid-November when Canada Border Services agents in Hal- ifax discovered 44 litres of the drug among food products in a shipping container from Trinidad and Tobago. The RCMP identi- fied two men connected to the shipment. Norris Williams, 46, of Whitby and 46-year- old Lincoln Strachan of Mississauga face charges including drug trafficking and impor- tation. Durham police charge 77 with impaired after four weeks of RIDE campaign DURHAM -- Another 28 motorists were charged with drunk driving offences dur- ing the fourth week of Durham police’s annual Festive RIDE campaign. The new charges bring the total for this years’ campaign to 77; after four weeks last year, 73 impaired driving charges had been laid. During the week, officers stopped 1,542 vehicles and demanded 132 roadside breath tests. In addition to the impaired charges, police issued 19 three-day licence suspensions to drivers who registered warning levels. 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That donation can be earmarked for the community you live in by simply putting a checkmark on a form indicating you want your dona- tion to go to the United Way of Dur- ham Region. “When you give where you live, you support your neighbours, when you support your neighbours you build a more prosperous and resilient com- munity,” noted Robert Howard, cam- paign director for the United Way of Durham Region. He feels the United Way could col- lect an additional $700,000 if resi- dents check the box. The campaign is called Give where you live. You may have noted the red signs popping up along routes commuters take out of the area to their jobs. No one is saying all your charitable donations must be donated locally. We all give to the Terry Fox Founda- tion or the Hospital for Sick Children because we know those dollars are going to a worthy cause. But locally, the United Way helps 35 non-profit groups all of which rely on donations to help keep them afloat and make a difference in peoples’ lives. Distress Centre Durham, Big Broth- ers Big Sisters and the Salvation Army are just a few of the groups which step up and lend a helping hand in our neighbourhoods. You in turn can lend a hand by mak- ing sure your donation helps Durham residents. Keep spreading your charitable donations where you believe it does the best good but if you do support the United Way and work outside Durham’s borders, make sure those dollars are directed back into the region. Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Help keep United Way dollars in Durham Region column Two police confrontations, two different outcomes Why did Michael MacIsaac of Ajax have to die On Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, my brother, Michael MacIsaac, ran from his home naked at 10 o’clock in the morn- ing while suffering the aftereffects of an epileptic seizure, a phase that is referred to as postictal state. Durham police officers rushed to the scene and, within 8 to 10 seconds of arriving, shot Michael. Michael died early the next morn- ing from the injuries caused by the two bullets that were fired into his body by a Durham Regional Police officer. A few weeks ago I saw a news story headlined “Police Taser naked, bleed- ing man as he slashed himself”. At about 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, Ham- ilton police responded to a report of a naked man in the middle of main street waving a kitchen knife. According to Hamilton police, “upon arrival it was obvious that the man was in crisis”. Police were able to manage the situ- ation until a supervisor could arrive with a Taser, as officers on the scene had requested. The question I and the rest of Michael’s family have is simply this: How was it not obvious to Dur- ham police officers responding to a report of a naked, disoriented man on a residential street at 10 o’clock in the morning that Michael was in cri- sis? How can two such similar incidents end so differently -- and yet both out- comes be accepted legally? Is your survival when encountering a police officer one of pure chance? Is it simply “luck of the draw” as to what police officer arrives when you call police for help? Depending on the responding offi- cer, you might be treated with dignity and respect (as we are all entitled), or get Tased or shot. Astonishingly, the man in Hamilton had a kitchen knife. Michael did not have an edged weapon. He may have had a table leg in his hand. He did not set out on a violent course that morn- ing, he was in a moment of mental crisis -- yet it cost him his life. Why? We have to wonder, did Hamilton police learn from the Durham police service’s mishandling of the similar incident with Michael? I am sure you can understand that it is very difficult for us to compre- hend. We are happy and relieved that the man in Hamilton survived (for both him and his family), and we com- mend the responding officers in Hamilton for their professional and compassionate handling of this call. But it is agonizing, from our perspec- tive, to try to understand the vastly -- and tragically -- different outcomes of these two very similar incidents. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 6 AP Joanne macIsaac Guest Columnist du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 7 P WANT EASY CLEAN UPWHILE ENTERTAINING? CONSIDER US THIS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S.... JUST SCRAPE THEM OFF, REPACKAGE IN THE BOXES SUPPLIED & RETURN. WE DO THE DISHES!! We Would Like To Wish Everyone A Very Merry Christmas & A Healthy Happy New Year! 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 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Christmas Sunday, december 20 Christmas carol singalong 7 p.m. Greenwood united church, 2430 conces- sion rd. 6, Pickering. The church invites one and all to get fes- tive with a carol singalong. There will be a freewill offering. Free. Fundraisers SaTurday, december 19 Golden rescue at Pickering markets 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Pickering markets, 1400 Squires beach rd. booth 3109 at the end of aisle ‘d.’ Fund- raising event in support of Golden rescue, which is a volunteer organization dedi- cating to rescuing and rehousing golden retrievers, as well as educating the public about responsible pet ownership. There will be rescued dogs and their owners on site,Wishbone Lottery tickets and mer- chandise for sale.. Free. http://www.gold- enrescue.ca/. Sunday, december 20 Golden rescue at Pickering markets 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Pickering markets, 1400 Squires beach rd. booth 3109 at the end of aisle ‘d.’ Fund- raising event in support of Golden rescue, which is a volunteer organization dedi- cating to rescuing and rehousing golden retrievers, as well as educating the public about responsible pet ownership. There will be rescued dogs and their owners on site,Wishbone Lottery tickets and mer- chandise for sale. Free. http://www.golden- rescue.ca/. Library Programs TueSday, december 29 movie afternoons: ‘Frozen’ 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, central Library, 1 The esplanade, Pickering. Get your popcorn, snacks, and drinks and go to the central Library for movie afternoons. Second-floor auditorium. Free. http://www.pic- net.org. WedneSday, december 30 movie afternoons: ‘despicable me’ 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, central Library, 1 The esplanade, Pickering. Get your popcorn, snacks and drinks and go to the central Library for movie afternoons in the second floor auditorium. Free. http://www. picnet.org. SaTurday, January 16 star Wars party 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The esplanade, Pickering. For ages 12 and under. Take the family and enjoy Star Wars-themed games, crafts and activities. Star Wars costumes are welcome.. Free. http://www.picnet.org. Meetings mOnday, January 4 PiCkerinG toastmasters weekly meetings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The esplanade, 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.toastmastersclubs.org for more info.. Free mOnday, January 11 PiCkerinG toastmasters weekly meetings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One The esplanade. 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.toastmastersclubs.org for more info. Free. Registration ThurSday, January 7 PiCkerinG skating Club registration 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. delaney rink Pickering recreation centre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Winter learn to skate lessons for all skating sports, sanctioned by Skate canada. Pre- school, canskate and STarskate. The win- ter season starts Jan. 18 and runs to may 10. Lessons at the delaney rink in the Pickering recreation complex. register also on Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Or online at www.picker- ingskatingclub.ca. registration fees vary. SaTurday, January 9 PiCkerinG skating club winter registra- tion 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. delaney rink Pickering recreation centre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. non-profit fall, winter and full season learn-to- skate lessons. excellent for all skating sports. Preschool, canskate and STarskate. The winter season starts on Jan. 18. Lessons take place at the delaney rink in the Pickering recreation centre on real ice. multiple dis- counts for registering early, paying in full, fami- lies and multiple sessions, making it the most economical skating program in Pickering. Pay- ment plans with cash or cheque. Fees are also pro-rated depending on when you start. It’s also the only skating program sanctioned by Skate canada. register at delaney rink Jan. 9 or online at www.pickeringskatingclub.ca any- time. Print and drop off the registration form at the office. Free. Sporting Events FrIday, January 8 PiCkerinG Panthers vs. aurora tigers 7:30 p.m. Pickering recreation complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., Pickering. Ontario Junior hockey League. Varies 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. 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AsperCouncilResolution #110/15,CityofPickering isconsideringrenaming ClaremontCommunity CentretoTheDr.NelsonF. TomlinsonCentrepursuant totheFacility&ParkNaming ProcedureADM110-006. TolearnmoreabouttheNotice ofMotionrequestingtherenamingofthisfacility,visitpickering.ca/claremont TheClaremontCommunityCentreislocatedat4941OldBrockRoad, ClaremontONL1Y1A9. Public Notice requesting to rename Claremont Community Centre to The Dr. Nelson F.Tomlinson Centre PositionsAvailable Camps(MarchBreak &Summer) Back-upCampCounsellor•CampCounsellor •CampCounsellor,SpecialNeeds •AssistantCampDirector•CampDirector •Coordinator,SpecialNeeds&Volunteers* Museum(Summer& FallWeekends) CampCounsellor*•AssistantCampDirector* •CampDirector*•MuseumAdmissions/ Receptionist•MuseumGuide/Receptionist Parks,Roads, &Engineering Infrastructure (May–August) StudentLabourer *SummerOnly Priortoapplying,candidatesare strongly encouragedtoreviewourSeasonal Hiringinformationat pickering.ca (underCityHall/EmploymentOpportunities) forrequiredqualificationsandmandatorytrainingdates. Qualifiedapplicantsmustcompletetheonlineapplicationform,orsubmita resumedetailingtheposition(s)beingappliedforandtheirqualifications, onorbefore Friday,January8,2016by4:30pm. DropofforMailto: HumanResourcesDivision online:pickering.ca CityofPickering email:hr@pickering.ca OneTheEsplanade fax:905.420.4638 Pickering,ONL1V6K7 Alternateformatsavailableuponrequestat905.683.7575 Are you a full-time student looking for a March Break or summer job? TheCityofPickeringiscurrentlyrecruitingfor2016studentpositions. Opportunitiesincludethefollowing: IsyournameontheVoters’List? ToqualifytovoteattheWard1MunicipalBy-election: •youmustbeaCanadianCitizen; •youmustbe18yearsofageonorbeforeJanuary25,2016; •youoryourspousemustlive,rentorownpropertyinWard1in Pickeringonelectionday;and •youmustnototherwisebeprohibitedbylawfromvoting. *Inordertoobtainaballottovote,yournamemustbeontheVoters’ List,oraddedtotheVoters’List. Howdoyoucheck? TheVoters’Listshowingthenamesofallpersonsentitledtovotein theJanuary25,2016Ward1By-ElectionintheCityofPickeringis availableforpublicinspectionatthefollowinglocations: •Clerk’sOffice–SecondFloor,CityHall,OneTheEsplanade •PickeringPublicLibrary,CentralLibrary,OneTheEsplanade •PickeringPublicLibrary,PetticoatCreekBranch,470KingstonRoad IfyournameisnotontheVoters’List,whatdoyoudo? IfyouqualifyandyournamehasbeenomittedfromthePreliminary Voters’Listortheinformationisincorrectlyshown,youmustfile anapplicationforrevisionduringtheperiodstartingWednesday, December9,2015,toMonday,January25,2016(ElectionDay). ApplicationsareavailableintheClerk’sOffice,PickeringCityHall,One TheEsplanadeandmaybefiledduringnormalofficehours,Monday toFriday.Identificationshowingnameandaddresswillberequired. ApplicationsmayalsobemadeonJanuary25,2016(ElectionDay)at theelector’svotinglocation. 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NORTh PICKERING May your holidays be the brightest and your new year full of hope $1,900,000 Updates the week ending Dec. 25 DURHAM -- It’s the most wonderful time of the year but also one of the busiest on Dur- ham Region’s roadways. To keep you apprised of the ongoing road construction proj- ects taking place across Durham Region we have put together this Google Map. Each marker pinpoints an area where roadwork is tak- ing place. Once you click on the marker the details about each construction project are revealed including expected com- pletion dates. If you know of a construction project not included on this map let us know by emailing newsroom@durhamregion.com. Ajax Where: Hwy. 401 (eastbound and west- bound), Salem Road and Brock Street When: Dec. 7 to 12 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Rossland Road, Shell Drive to Bun- ting Court When: November to 2017 Reason: Road widened to four lanes Pickering Where: Kingston Road When: Nov. 30 to week of Dec. 20 Reason: Lane restrictions on Kingston Road, near Bainbridge Drive part of the bus rapid transit reconstruction project. Where: Eastbound on Hwy. 7 from Brock Road to Pickering Sideline 14 When: Started in October, expected com- pletion early December Reason: Construction Clarington Where: Washington Road between Con- cession Road 6 and Taunton Road will close permanently When: Nov. 9 Reason: This closure is necessary to allow for the construction of the Hwy. 407 through this area. Oshawa Where: Lane closures on Winchester Road, between Garrard Road and Simcoe Street North When: Dec. 9 to 17 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Road closure Thornton Road between Winchester Road and Conlin Road When: Ongoing to Dec. 14 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Whitby Where: Lane closures on Winchester Road, between Garrard Road and Simcoe Street North When: Dec. 9 to 17 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Lane closures on Hwy. 401 (west- bound) between Brock Street and Salem Road When: Dec. 28 to 30 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Lane closures on Hwy. 401 (east- bound) between Salem Road and Brock Street When: Dec. 27 to 30 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Where: Lane closures on Taunton Road, between Coronation Road and Lake Ridge Road When: Dec. 14 to 23 Reason: Hwy. 407 construction Durham Region roadwork continues Off-duty police officer makes arrest at Whitby business Ajax man facing charges in theft at grocery store DURHAM -- An Ajax man is facing charg- es after an off-duty Durham police officer heard a disturbance at a Whitby grocery store. The off-duty officer was in the Fresh- Co store on Brock Street South in Whitby at about 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 when he heard a cashier call for help. Durham police report the cashier asked to see inside a shopper’s bag before he left the store, as she suspected it had some sto- len items. As the cashier tried to look in the bag, a struggle ensued and the shopper pulled the bag away, causing minor inju- ries to the cashier’s hands. The officer saw a man fleeing and chased after him. Following a short foot pursuit, the officer grabbed the suspect. The police were then called to the scene. Diederick Bastmeyer, 35, of Wilkie Lane in Ajax, has been charged with robbery and possession of property obtained by crime. 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Jamie Kennedy Thursdays is a series that was launched in October at the teaching-inspired restaurant, located inside the Centre for Food at the college’s Whitby campus. On select Thursdays throughout the year, guests can interact with Mr. Kennedy, a veteran chef and Centre for Food ambassador, while sampling cuisine prepared by culinary and hospitality students with his assistance. The events are inspired by the centre’s field-to-fork philoso- phy, which focuses on the production of local food for local consumers.Q & A 1. How did the partnership with Durham College come about and why is it important to you to be involved with the school’s Centre for Food? I was approached by (Durham College president) Don Lovisa. He had been aware of my work with the local food movement and thought that some involvement with the college’s newly minted field-to-fork vision for the Centre for Food would be a good fit. 2. How is it decided which meals to showcase on Jamie Kennedy Thursdays? The menu is conceived in consultation with Ron Subden, Bis- tro ‘67’s executive chef. The recipes are drawn from either my most recent cookbook or from my repertoire of dishes that have been created elsewhere and tap into local sources of supply. 3. What skills are you hoping to pass on to DC culinary stu- dents participating in the dining series? It is important for students to see the big picture. Dining includes not only cooking and preparing good food but also how the wines are selected and how the room looks and feels and the calibre of service. It is a lot to take in but these dinners offer a window into general understanding. 4. What are you hoping guests will take from the experience? I hope the guests walk away happily content and perhaps sur- prised that such excellence in food and wine exists right here in Ontario. 5. As a longtime chef, what does the partnership and inter- action with the next generation of culinary masters offer you? I am inspired by the students. They show such passion and enthusiasm. It’s infectious. 6. With the holidays around the corner, what are some of your favourite meals to prepare this time of year? Christmas Cake, Eggnog, Chicken Liver Pate, and Toutiere with mustard pickle. 7. Is turkey the way to go for holiday dinner or would you encourage people to try other meals during the festive sea- son? I am a traditionalist. I love preparing turkey with all the trim- mings. 8. What advice do you have for people feeling over- whelmed while preparing meals for large holiday parties? Hire some students from the college to help! The next Jamie Kennedy Thursday is scheduled for Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at 1610 Champlain Ave., Whitby. Tickets are $50 per person. Contact Kelly O’Brien at 905-721-2000 ext. 4255 or kelly.o’brien@durhamcollege.ca or visit www.bistro67.ca. FOCUS ON FAMILYFOCUSON SENIORS FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON FOOD & WINE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY Jason Liebregts / Metroland WHITBY -- Celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy prepared food for guests during a special event at Bistro ‘67. On select Thursdays, diners can choose their menu and sample various foods. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • De c e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 14 AP Wednesday, December16 70 %off Diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald fine jewellery** Featured: Pendants. Reg. $2395 to $4045 Sale $718.50 to $1213.50 Earrings and rings. Reg. $2395 to $6000 Sale $718.50 to $1800 No rain checks and no price adjustments. No pre-orders or telephone orders. Offer available while quantities last. Cannot be combined with other offers. Selection may vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices unless otherwise specified. Excludes Hudson’s Bay Company Collection and Kleinfeld. 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The Villa Sandi Prosecco (LCBO #394387, $13.95) is a light, refreshing sparkler made with the Charmat meth- od of secondary fermentation within pressurized tanks rather than in the bot- tle such as Champagne. The wine has citrus, apple, pear and dill flavours and a crisp finish. The Santa Margherita Prosecco Supe- riore di Valdobviadene (Vintages #687582, on sale at $16.95 and formerly $18.95) with its DOCG status is a step up from regular Prosecco. Only 15 towns make this style of Pro- secco compared with some 500 that make the regular DOC wine. This wine is dry with a touch of sweet- ness. It has a medium body and effer- vescence with citrus, apple, pear and lychee flavours. Lombardy’s Franciacorta territory in Northern Italy produces Ca’ Del Bosco Cuvee Prestige (Vintage #105353, $39.95 release date Dec. 12). This sparkler is as close to being Champagne without being Champagne. The wine has a bread crust nose with nuances of white fruit. On the palate it is dry, medium in body with hazelnut, cit- rus, apple and pear nuances. This complex blend of a Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero results from the blending of reserve wines from older vintages with the newer wine. From Champagne comes Champagne Nicholas Feuillatte Brut Reserve (LCBO #537605, $49.95) which is made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Char- donnay. The wine has a very fine mousse with an elegant nose of citrus and pear. This medium-bodied wine is dry on the pal- ate with fruit and nut flavours. All the above wines could be used to accompany oysters, fish, smoked salm- on, duck and various desserts or alone as an aperitif. Be sure to serve all the above selec- tions at a temperature of 7-10 degrees Centigrade. These are but a few of the wines avail- able at the local stores. Collect now and avoid the rush. -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. Wine With Chuck Byers Habeeb Salloum Spain’s delicious meatballs have one of the most interesting origins in culinary history. Known in Spanish as albon- digas, these meatballs trace their name back to the Arabic al-bunduq (hazelnut) since it was the Arabs that introduced the small meatball recipe to Spain. The name even has a connection to the description of ammunition from Venice. Strange as this may sound, these factors all connect. When Venice was the leading trading nation in the eastern Mediterranean, their small musket balls became inter- nationally famous. The Arabs called them al-bunduq because of their resem- blance to hazelnuts and the city of Ven- ice became known in Arabic as al-bun- duqiyya since it sold these balls. When the Spanish Conquistadors land- ed in the New World they brought along with them albondigas inherited from their Moorish past. Meatballs Spanish Style – Albóndigas Makes about 30 balls This dish is tasty and simple to prepare - great for lunch or dinner. 1 pound finely ground beef (other types of meat may be substituted) 1 medium onion, very finely chopped 1 small hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon salt Oil for frying 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 cup red dry wine 2 cups water In a mixing bowl, place meat, onion, hot pepper, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, oreg- ano, pepper, allspice and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, then thoroughly mix. Form into smaller than walnut size balls and set aside. In a saucepan, place oil to about 1- to 2-inches deep, then heat over medium. 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