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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2015_12_17PICKERINGNews Adver tiser durhamregion.com DECEMBER 17, 2015 P.16 GIFT IDEAS FOR PETS P.27 STAR WARS IS BACK P.31 LIGHTNING PLAYER OFF TO YALE Metroland file photo BEING PREPARED FOR THE WORST The Region of Durham has recently put out its updated emergency preparedness brochure. It’s designed to help citizens be ready for emergency situations, such as the ice storm that downed trees and cut power to many households in Durham in December of 2013. See page 10. 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The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation recently issued pub- lic polling results from Durham Region after surveying 2,008 Greater Golden Horseshoe resi- dents, including 285 in Durham and 251 in rural communities. Conducted between Aug. 19 and Sept. 8, Environics polling also found nine out of 10 respon- dents in rural communities agree that growth can be accommodat- ed by making more efficient use of existing lands in urban areas. The world’s largest permanent- ly protected greenbelt, Ontario’s Greenbelt encompasses 1.8 mil- lion acres of protected land. “While the Province carries out its legislated 10-year review of the Greenbelt Plan, it’s clear that the vast majority of Durham resi- dents cherish the nearly two mil- lion acres of permanently pro- tected farmland, greenspace, and natural heritage systems,” says Burkhard Mausberg, CEO, Friends of the Greenbelt Founda- tion. “A number of municipalities want to pave over the Province’s treasured Greenbelt, but this recent public polling reveals that Ontarians are just not on board.” When it comes to the Green- belt’s benefits, protecting south- ern Ontario’s clean drinking water sources remains a top pri- ority, according to one in three respondents. The second most important benefit is preserving farmland and green spaces. More than half of those polled would consider changing their vote if protections for the Green- belt were reduced or eliminated. The polling results come on the heels of the release of 87 recom- mendations by an expert adviso- ry panel chaired by former fed- eral cabinet minister and former mayor of Toronto David Crom- bie. The panel was created by the Ontario government to review growth plans for the Greenbelt, the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the Niagara Escarpment. The report recommends that the Province: grow the region in a responsible way by focusing on investing in transit and infrastructure; sup- port agriculture investments and viability; grow the Greenbelt; pro- tect the environment and natural heritage; create jobs; and respond to climate change. Ontario will review the advisory panel’s rec- ommendations and seek public input on any proposed amend- ments to the plans in early 2016. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund www.edwardjones.com HAPPY HOLIDAYS During this holiday season and every day of the year, we wish you all the best. Susan M Lepp Financial Advisor 1105 Finch Avenue, Unit 1b, Pickering, ON L1V 1J7 905-831-4611 MKT-1232A-C Poll shows Durham residents want Greenbelt protected DURHAM -- A foot clinic is col- lecting shoes for the homeless. Slightly worn and new shoes, and new socks, can be dropped off at the Ajax Foot Clinic. Boots and men’s footwear are espe- cially needed. The clinic is teaming up with Ve’ahavta, a Toronto-based agency, to distribute the shoes. The clinic is at 48 Church St. S. in Ajax. Go to www.ajaxfootclinic. com for hours or call 905-426- 3338. Ajax Foot Clinic collecting shoes for homeless A number of municipalities want to pave over the Province’s treasured Greenbelt, but this recent public polling reveals that Ontarians are just not on board. -- Burkhard Mausberg, CEO, Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation “ 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 3 AP #WeSaveLives#WeSaveLives B ecau seyour life ison the line. 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Go to www.durham- region.com/ureport to register and upload your information. Funding helps local producers advertise crops Moya Dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PORT PERRY – Durham produce is getting a boost thanks to funding to help promote locally grown crops. Jeff Leal, minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, visited Willowtree Farm in Port Perry to announce an investment of $10,000 in Durham Farm Fresh’s Find Your Flavour project, which promoted locally grown produce in the 2015 growing sea- son. “We believe, as you believe, that by sup- porting our rural communities we can fos- ter more innovation and in turn help rural communities, farms and farm processors grow and prosper,” Mr. Leal said. “This promotional program is aimed at increasing local demand for strawberries, blueberries, apples, corn and pumpkins. It’s also about exploring new ethnic and unique local foods grown in this sector.” Ken Lamb, vice-president of Durham Farm Fresh, credits the funding, received in the fall, for allowing the group to expand their reach through social media. “It really allowed us to update our web- site and got our social media campaign taking off during the past summer,” he said. “It really highlighted everything Durham Farm Fresh is about, keeping the idea of local food in people’s heads and allowing them to find what they’re looking for eas- ily.” The program includes social media cam- paigns tied to seasonal produce, and uses #findyourflavour to celebrate locally grown food. The announcement was part of the release of the 2015 Rural Roadmap, an update on the province’s progress to bol- ster rural Ontario. The four-part plan includes investing in talent and skills, investing in public infrastructure, encour- aging innovation and secure retirement savings plans. “Strong rural communities help create good jobs, attract investment and expand opportunities for their residents,” Mr. Leal said. “By supporting organizations like the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Associa- tion, we are not only helping strengthen Durham Region, but Ontario as a whole.” MPP Granville Anderson was also on hand for the announcement and praised the agricultural industry for its contribu- tions to the region. “The farming community is very impor- tant, especially in Durham Region,” he said. “In my region alone there’s more than 400 farms and they keep our economy going. 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The Region first implemented a plan in 2003. “For more than a decade, Durham Region has made it a top priority to achieve a fully inclusive and accessible environment for our approximately 70,000 residents living with a disability,” said Regional chairman Roger Anderson. “The Region remains committed to ensuring that Regional pro- grams and services are delivered in a way that preserves dignity and independence for individuals of all abilities.” There were many updates to the 2015 report. Accessible pedestrian signals were installed at various locations in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby. Sidewalk, curb and pavement improvements were also completed in the four municipalities. Accessible print and web-based docu- ments and information were created. Fair- view Lodge construction was completed, and residents moved into a fully accessi- ble facility. The Ajax Social Services loca- tion’s modifications have been completed with fully accessible parking, access to the building, washrooms and counters. Dur- ham Region Transit Specialized Servic- es successfully launched the Specialized Services Webpass online reservation tool, and trip reservation hours were extend- ed to allow confirmation of bookings and cancellations. At Regional headquarters, automatic door openers were installed in the lower level conference meeting room, and lowered counters were installed in the legal services and provincial offences court offices. To view the Region’s accessibility plans, visit www.durham.ca/accessibility . 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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 our opinion It’s true: You never know when and where disaster will strike. Destructively high winds, torren- tial rains that cause flooding and win- ter storms that bring heavy snowfalls and inches of ice have all been felt in Durham in recent years. Even worse disasters, such as an incident with one of the region’s two nuclear power plants, are also always a potential problem away. It’s the possibility of all these types of problems -- an annoying power loss for hours due to a wind storm or a week with no hydro after a freak ice storm -- that have emergency preparedness officials taking the necessary steps to ask Durham resi- dents: Are You Ready? To help prompt and protect its resi- dents, the Region has updated and re- issued its emergency preparedness bro- chure, dubbed ‘Are You Ready?’, that cov- ers four essential steps in preparing for the unknown -- know your risks, make a plan, have a kit and stay in touch. The new-look brochure was last updat- ed in 2013 and while it attempts to ham- mer home the same key messages it features more appealing, user-friendly graphics with the intention of attracting more people to flip through the pages and start thinking about their family’s safety. “This brochure is quite different in look, although the same message is there,” War- ren Leonard, the director of the Durham Emergency Management Office, said of the new booklet. “If we can get people to recognize the risk, educate them and be prepared, that’s our goal.” It’s recommended people keep a 72-hour kit that holds three days’ worth of supplies: water, food, required medi- cation, seasonal clothing, a flash light and crank or battery-powered radio. Also, a first-aid kit should be maintained, along with a kit for any pets, and a vehicle kit. Unfortunately, say Durham emergency officials, not many people make prepar- ing for the unknown a priority, according to polls. In an effort to stir up the public’s inter- est, Durham has sent out post cards to every home to let residents know the bro- chure is available and how to obtain one. A particular push has been made this time around to make the brochure easily acces- sible online, at www.durham.ca/demo. Take a few minutes this holiday season and consider how important it is to protect your family in the event of an emergency. Stash some food and water away, make sure you have some spare batteries, find a flashlight and get ready for the unexpect- ed. A few small things can make a big dif- ference in an emergency situation. Durham Region asks its residents: Are you ready? 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 6 AP column Making present shopping pleasant Neil lays down his rules of engagement among the horde at the mall I have yet to visit the mall this Christmas. Unfortunately it’s a task that can- not be avoided much longer. Sooner or later I’m going to have to gird my loins. Or perhaps I’ll have someone else gird them for me ... that always makes the procedure less uncomfort- able. Any way you slice it, I’m going to have to go shopping. Please understand, it’s not that I don’t enjoy gift buying. I’m rather fond of that. It’s just people I don’t like. At this time of the year, malls are seas of humanity. They’re like mosh pits with fountains. The whole pro- cess would be so much more enjoy- able if I had the stores to myself. I realize, of course, that may be per- ceived as a tad unreasonable so, if push came to shove, I might consid- er sharing the space with a few other, well-behaved consumers. These would have been carefully screened, mind you. For starters, no ‘slow-walkers’. Nothing frosts my cupcakes faster than when I’m on a mission and get jammed up behind somebody who looks like they’re experiencing grav- ity in a different way than the rest of us. People whose painfully slow gait makes it look like they’re not walk- ing so much as doing tai chi. I’m not talking about the ill or the infirm here either. I have all day for somebody who’s in a scooter or wheelchair ... provided we’re not after the same gift. Then it’s gloves off. And before you get all judgey about it, have you ever gone head to head with some granny over the last pot- pourri in Sears? It’s not pretty. Those little gals are wiry as hell. You don’t get through a world war and a depres- sion by being a pushover. Secondly, I’d put a strict dress code in effect. Put simply, I only ask that you do, in fact, dress. And if you must display your butt cleavage at least have the seasonal decency to hang some mistletoe or tinsel on it. That’s not asking much. Remember I have to look at it. Especially if you’re already slow-walking in front of me. Which, of necessity, you are, because your pants are around your ankles. And finally, no sickies. A humid mall crammed with sweaty, slow-walk- ing Christmas shoppers is a veritable petri dish of bacteria. I’ve never done it but I’m sure that if I ever licked the handrail of the esca- lator I would be dead inside two min- utes. Come to think of it, why don’t you all go ahead and lick those railings. I’ll be along in five minutes. Merry Christmas. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. neil crone Enter Laughing Agree? Disagree? Send us a letter to the editor, max. 200 words. newsroom@durhamregion.com, 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 7 P DR. 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Officers, donning Santa hats and toting shopping bags, volunteered their time to help more than 40 Durham kids get into the holiday spirit at the annual CopShop event. “This is our 10th year,” said Lorna Mur- phy, the mall’s marketing director. In that time, Durham police officers have partnered up with more than 400 local chil- dren in their free time to complete their hol- iday shopping. Each child received a $200 gift card donat- ed by Pickering Town Centre, a stocking filled with merchandise from mall retail- ers, a Santa photo, and a pizza lunch at East Side Mario’s. Ms. Murphy said over the years, Pickering’s East Side’s has given away 1,000 pizzas for the event. “To me this is what Christmas is all about,” said Police Chief Paul Martin. “It’s about the kids. It’s about giving, not receiving.” Students are chosen by school boards based on either merit or financial need. Hundreds of children participate in Cop- Shop across Canada each year. Tyson St. Aude, a Grade 6 student at Alto- na Forest Public School, was one of the lucky kids chosen to shop. “I’m here to get stuff for me, my brother and my mother,” he said. A fan of reading and “any type of game,” Tyson asked Santa for the book Dragon Run this Christmas. His shopping partner for the day, Consta- ble Anthony Curcio, was impressed with the young boy’s preparation for the big shop- ping day. Instead of spending time brows- ing at EB Games, Tyson walked up to the counter and told the employee he had items on hold. “He knew what everything was going to cost,” Const. Curcio said. It was the constable’s first year participat- ing. “Any community initiative like that, espe- cially with kids at Christmas, I think it’s a great idea,” he said. Const. Colin Campbell participated in the shop for his sixth year, something he thor- oughly enjoys. “There’s so much they want to buy, and it’s nice when they want to buy for their parent too,” he said. His shopping companion, Damion Morri- son, in Grade 6 at Glengrove PS, was doing just that as he shopped for himself and his mother. Stephanie Gerrard, a Grade 6 student at Lord Elgin PS, was shopping for art supplies for herself, and gifts for her mom. She wants “art things” from Santa. “I like drawing flowers,” she said. City’s byelection is on Jan. 25 PICKERING -- Twelve candidates are seeking the Ward 1 City Council seat in the January byelection. Nominations closed on Dec. 11 and the byelection will take place on Jan. 25. Deborah Bissett, Anthony Navarro and Lisa McFarland most recently added their names. Others who’ve thrown their hat in the byelection ring include: Peter Rodrigues, Gary Strange, Chris van der Vliet, Nancy Granados, Alma Sandoval, Maurice Brenner, Lisa Robinson, Tate Besso and Anita Otto. 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Six Star Wars films have entertained space and cinema lovers in that span, and fans of the franchise are anxiously antic- ipating the Dec. 18 release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. If you want to catch the last full moon of 2015 at its peak, you’ll have to awaken early. It will be at it’s fullest at 6:11 a.m. on Christmas Day. The next Christmas full moon isn’t expected until 2034. Who knows what episode of Star Wars moviegoers will be on by then? Torstar News Services More charges for Durham man accused of luring teens Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- More charges have been laid against an Oshawa man accused of luring and sexually assaulting teenagers. Shelby Brittain, 25, now faces 23 charges including sexual assault, luring a child, sex- ual interference with a person under 16, and possession of child pornography, according to court records. Mr. Brittain, of Frontenac Avenue in Oshawa, was originally arrested in late November on allegations relating to one complainant, a teenaged girl who said she’d been sexually assaulted by a person she met online. The complainant, 15, said she was first contacted in May via Facebook by a man who claimed to be 20, Durham police said. The two continued to communicate online and the suspect convinced the girl to send him compromising pictures of herself, police said. The girl agreed to meet with the man in October. She told police that during that meeting she was sexually assaulted. Court records indicate there are now five complainants. Mr. Brittain is free on $10,000 bail. 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 9 AP 2015 Goal -$1.7 million TO DONATE by VISA,MasterCard,Discover or AMEX,call 416-869-4847. 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The Order of Excellence by Excellence Canada award recognizes organizations that have previously received the Canada Awards for Excellence Gold Trophy, and have successfully maintained a focus on excellence over the long-term. “On behalf of Regional Council, con- gratulations to the Social Services Department on this national recogni- tion,” said Regional chairman Roger Anderson. “You are leaders among your peers, and have consistently shown a commitment to continuous growth and development. Residents can be confi- dent that they are receiving high-quality programs and services from this depart- ment.” The department received the award by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence and continuous improve- ment, following the completion of Excel- lence Canada’s Progressive Excellence Program in 2012. This program has four levels of imple- mentation. The department obtained Level 1 in 2004; Level 2 in 2006; Level 3, along with the Silver Trophy, in 2009; and Level 4, and the Gold Trophy, in 2012. Region’s social services is excellent with latest award First case of raccoon rabies in province since 2005 DURHAM -- Durham Region’s health department is advising residents to take proper precautions as raccoon rabies has been found in Hamilton. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has confirmed a rac- coon captured in the Hamilton area test- ed positive for rabies with the strain that is circulating in North America and is highly prevalent in New York State. All public health units in southern Ontario that border New York State have been asked to ensure their raccoon rabies contingency plans are up-to-date. Durham Region health department’s plan is currently being reviewed and updated. “This is Ontario’s first raccoon rabies case since 2005; previously, the only outbreak of raccoon rabies in Ontar- io occurred in eastern Ontario in 1999,” said Ross MacEachern, the Region’s manager of environmental health. From 1999 to 2005, Ontario conducted an aggressive rabies vaccine wildlife bat- ing program which resulted in the elimi- nation of the raccoon rabies strain from the province. As precautions, Mr. MacEachern said residents should: ensure dogs’ and cats’ rabies vaccinations are current; not allow pet dogs and cats to roam off- leash or unsupervised; avoid all contact with wild animals, including prevent- ing contact between pets and wildlife; report wild animals exhibiting abnor- mal behaviour, particularly raccoons, to either local animal control, or directly to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resourc- es and Forestry’s rabies hotline at 1-888- 574-6656; and report all animal bites or other contacts that may result in trans- mission of rabies to humans to Durham’s health department at 1-888-777-9613. Additional information on rabies can be found at www.durham.ca/rabies or by calling 1-888-777-9613. Durham Region gives tips after raccoon rabies case reported in Ontario Submitted photo DURHAM -- A Region spokesman says residents should take precautions in light of a positive test for rabies of a raccoon in the Hamilton area. Jason Liebregts / Metroland J. Clarke students host dinner for seniors AJAX -- In an effort to bring members of the community together, students at J. Clarke Richardson High School, including Shondel Forde, hosted a holiday dinner for seniors. The student-driven intergenerational dinner has been running in Durham Region for the past 17 years and started as a small community project that has grown to include more than 200 seniors. Students involved in the culinary program took care of the cooking and serving the meal. 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 10 AP Durham wants you to be prepared for anything with updated emergency brochure Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Would you be prepared in the case of an emergency? Think back two years when Durham Region and much of southern Ontario were hammered by the ice storm. Power for some was out for days, leaving people to scramble for food and heat. Having the storm hit just before Christmas didn’t help either. To help ensure you are as prepared as much as possible, Durham Region has put out an updated emergency pre- paredness brochure. Are You Ready? covers four steps -- Know Your Risks, Make A Plan, Have A Kit, Stay In Touch. And, as there are two nuclear stations in Durham, there are two additional steps to follow if there were an incident at a nuclear plant. Warren Leonard, the director of the Durham Emergen- cy Management Office, said of the new booklet, “It’s part of our ongoing public education program. It’s legislated. Beside that, it’s a good idea.” The last time the information was updated was in the spring of 2013. “This brochure is quite different in look, although the same message is there,” Mr. Leonard added. “If we can get people to recognize the risk, educate them and be pre- pared, that’s our goal.” It’s recommended people keep a 72-hour kit of water, food, required medication, seasonal clothing, a flash light and crank or battery-powered radio. Also, a first-aid kit should be maintained, along with a kit for any pets, and a vehicle kit. Mr. Leonard noted, “Recent polls say not as many do (keep an emergency kit). That’s why we keep beating the drum.” He added all three levels of government -- federal, pro- vincial, local -- use the same information. “We want to keep a consistent approach,” he said. “In a very serious emergency, you might need to be on your own for some time. That’s why we try to make it as perva- sive in the community as possible.” The new version of the brochure uses more graphics to help get the message across, Mr. Leonard said, adding the old brochure was “a little heavier on text. The graphics are more engaging.” The new brochure has “been pretty successful,” he noted. Rather than send the brochure to all homes and busi- nesses, “this time, we sent out post cards” to let people know about the booklet. The cards were sent to “the entire Region, every address.” The cards included information on where to get the bro- chure, including on-line. “More people want to get access that way.” There are several locations where a brochure can be picked up, he noted. “We felt that was a more reasonable approach. Rather than do it every second year, we’d do it annually. We’ll dis- tribute post cards again,” Mr. Leonard stated. National Emergency Preparedness Week is the first week of May and the Region will time the update to that week. The focus of the week is raising awareness and emergen- cy preparedness promotion. “We really try to keep a simple approach.” The ice storm of 2013 is an example of why a kit is need- ed. The storm only lasted a short time, but the resulting power outage left some people in the dark and cold for several days, he said. A crank radio or a battery-operated one is recommend- ed to stay up-to-date through the media. A kit will help keep your family warm and fed, he said. Given there are two nuclear stations in Durham, the brochure includes steps to follow in case of a nuclear inci- dent, he added. “We felt it was necessary and warranted for that particu- lar area of Durham Region.” Get your copy of the updated brochure online at www. durham.ca/demo, by e-mail at demo@durham.ca, by phone at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2792, or in person at the Regional Municipality of Durham headquarters at 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby. What your emergency kit should contain • Food (canned or dried) and a can opener • Water (two litres per day, per person) • Medications (if it’s a nuclear emergency, include potas- sium iodide or KI pills) • Clothing appropriate for the season • Blankets • Flashlight and batteries • Battery or crank-powered radio • Personal hygiene products • Toys and games for children • Cash and important papers (identification, medical, insurance) There should be enough to last 72 hours. And, don’t forget to bring food and water for any pets. HOW THIS IMPACTS YOU Having a kit in case of an emergency is being prepared. That way, you’re not running around at the last minute trying to pack. If the emergency is of such a nature that you can’t leave the house, you might not be adequately supplied, making a bad situation worse. Region asks: Are you ready? Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland WHITBY -- Warren Leonard is the director of the Durham Emergency Management Office. The Region is promoting a new emergency preparedness brochure which is available online, in person, via e-mail or phone. Recent polls say not as many do (keep an emergency kit). That’s why we keep beating the drum. -- Warren Leonard, director of the Durham Emergency Management Office “ 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 11 AP Savings for all offers are off our regular prices and exclude One Day Sales,unless otherwise specified.Women’s fashion:Excludes New Spring Arrivals;Select styles available in Petite and Plus Sizes.Tommy Hilfiger excludes PRESPRING 16 and items with 99¢price endings.I.N.C International Concepts and I.N.C International Concepts Plus Size exclude S16 and items with 99¢price endings. 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Deloitte will be paid $78,000 annually to continue as auditors for the Region and the Durham Regional Local Housing Corpo- ration. Finance commissioner Jim Clapp said Deloitte has been the Region’s auditors “probably since day one.” Durham was formed in 1974. The last time an RFP was issued was “10 to 15 years ago,” Mr. Clapp added. Clarington Mayor Adrian Fos- ter said, “I have a real problem with the same company year in and year out. I cannot support this.” Ajax Councillor Shaun Collier agreed, saying changing audi- tors is the new standard in the accounting industry. Mr. Clapp said preparing an RFP “takes a whole lot of time and you’ll probably get no change. We simply don’t have the time to put a tender together. There are far too many things on our plate with a higher priority.” Coun. Collier suggested appointing Deloitte for 2016 and then issue an RFP for 2017-18. Mr. Clapp said, “I don’t have a staff of hundreds and hundreds to put this together. I guarantee you the fees will be the same. New firms, we don’t have the time to do an RFP and then train a new firm in our proce- dures. Trust me, it just puts added work on staff and the value you’ll get back is negli- gible.” Pickering Councillor Kevin Ashe said, “I’m new to this place, but $78,000 on a $1-billion corporation is a minor issue. If we do it in three years, that’s fine by me.” Deloitte is one of the four big interna- tional public accounting firms and having one of those firms as auditors is necessary when dealing with bond rating agencies, Mr. Clapp noted. 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N.   Asking price:  $280,000   Selling price:  $320,000   Previous selling price: (Family Owned Since 1971)   Days on the market:  8 Days   Size:   Detached Bungalow   Lot:  49 X 105 Feet with Single Car Garage   Taxes:  $3,706.90 (2015)  Bedrooms:  3   Bathrooms:  2 In 8 days and 7 offers this detached bun- galow Sold $40,000 over asking.   Located in north Oshawa with 3 bed- rooms, 2 full baths and partial finished basement.   The home has been freshly painted with neutral colors. All the bedrooms and hall have hardwood flooring. The living and dining room have broadloom with hard- wood underneath. The bright eat-in kitch- en has upgraded cabinets.   The partial finished basement has a workshop and furnace room.   Close to shopping, schools and church- es, public transit is available on Wilson Rd.   Listing agent: John Martin, Sales Represen- tative with The Stacee-Free Team, MinCom New Choice Realty Ltd. 905-428-4557; min- comrealty.ca. See another home at www.durhamre- gion.com. 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 16 AP CHRISTMAS DINNER info@heritagehousecatering.ca www.heritagehousecatering.ca 479 Kingston Road W. Ajax • (289) 314-9870 Delicious homemade family dinner to heat and serve in the comfort of home $30/person • Minimum 4 people • Order deadline Dec. 16 •Bread, Rolls and Butter •Cranberry Spinach OR Caesar Salad (choose 1) •Honey Carrots, Peas, Corn, Green Beans, or Butternut Squash (choose 2) •Mash, Scalloped OR Roast Potatoes (choose 1) • Turkey,Stuffing, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce (or Baked Ham) •Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce,Trifle, Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce, Cheesecake OR Chocolate Cake (choose 1) •Pick-up Dec 24 10-4 -Split orders add $25 CATERING SORRY SOLD O U T E A R L Y Holiday gift ideas for pets Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com I was thinking of knitting my cats some blankets for Christmas. Since they love my blanket, I thought this gift would be a win-win; they will have their own cozy blanket to hang out on, and my husband and I will get to actually use the one I knit for us. But on second thought, I know it won’t work out that way. In reality, my cats won’t use the blanket I knit for them and they’ll continue to take over mine. That’s just the way cats are. So, I’m considering alternate pet gifts. Catnip is usually a hit. And they enjoy toy springs and balls. But they usually lose them under the couch within minutes. Since I know many people will be scram- bling to buy presents for their loved ones last minute -- including their pets -- I thought I’d share some of the gifts my cats actually use. If yours don’t have one yet, how about a cat condo or cat tree? My cats don’t usual- ly enjoy things traditionally made for cats. Their idea of a good place to relax is in a box or on the clothes I discard at the end of the day. However, they love their cat condo. They each take turns sitting on it, even though there is clearly enough space for all three of them. If you get one, make sure the posts are wrapped in sisal rope. Because of this material, my cats have stopped clawing the furniture and now take out their itch to scratch on the rope. Make sure it’s a good sturdy one too. And make sure to snip the rope as they claw it because they may try to eat the stray pieces like mine do. I have also had luck with the Cat Dancer. It’s a simple toy consisting of a wire with rolled-up cardboard on both ends. Appar- ently they think it’s a bug or a butterfly, which naturally they try to attack. It’s inter- active and gets them moving -- for a few minutes anyway. They also like to sit in their cat cube and in the cardboard airplane that my friend got them last year. I haven’t had luck when I’ve ordered things for my cats late at night off TV. Just saying. But cats are unique. My parents’ cat Ory loves the stuffed mouse my brother got him. He carries it around with him everywhere. It doesn’t even have catnip in it. But their other cat, Harry, can’t be bothered. My brother usually gets the family dog Ginger a squeaky fetch toy. She loves them -- when someone plays with her. A new bed for the dog is always a good idea, or a sweater or coat because baby, it’s getting cold outside. I’ve noticed some trending gifts, which include; light-up dog leashes, dog tipis, cat business collars, cameras to strap to your pet, very fancy, modern pet furniture and a ridiculous dog treadmill. If you feel your pets are already showered with enough toys and treats on a regular basis, why not donate to an animal shelter instead? To be honest, I think this is what I’ll do -- on top of the balls and springs that will add to the pile under the couch. But most likely, they’ll be happiest with the boxes or bags that my presents come in. The best present for your pet is free. Give them lots of love during the holidays and I can guarantee they’ll be grateful. HOLIDAY REMINDERS • Keep an eye on candles or use flameless ones • Make sure your tree is anchored • If company is coming in and out of your house, put your pet in a room with food, water and bed so they don’t escape • Make sure they’re wearing ID in case they do escape • Don’t let your pet eat chocolate, human holiday foods or poisonous plants. Search for poisonous plants online. • Keep ribbon and tinsel away from pets -- cats especially love them and ingesting them can be dangerous • In case of after-hour emergencies, call the Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region at 905-576-3031 • Finally, enjoy the holidays! ADOpt-A-pEt Ron pietroniro / Metroland facebook.com/NewsDurhamKristensKritters OSHAWA -- Lady is a two-year-old female, and has a small kink in her tail. She is playful and loves to snuggle and enjoys the company of other pets. 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The entire Brother Andre Catholic School population took part in a Skype session with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Students had a chance to ask Mr. Hadfield questions, who was at his home in Toronto and not in space. Students from different grades asked questions, such as how much space junk is there to what’s the most breathtaking thing he saw in space. “Seeing the whole world. You can see where you were born, where your parents were born and your grandpar- ents were born. You can see Africa. You see the whole world 16 times a day,” Mr. Hadfield said. “Seeing where I was born and went to school and where I learned to be a pilot. It’s all there along the 401. It’s like seeing my whole life out of a window.” Mr. Hadfield made three trips to space, including two on a space shuttle. His third trip, in 2012-13, was memo- rable when he recorded David Bowie’s Space Oddity. He retired as an astronaut in June 2013. One of the more amazing sights he saw was to “see a shooting star burning up in the atmosphere, but it was below me, not above me,” Mr. Hadfield said. Brigette Ramlochan, 11 and in Grade 6, asked Mr. Had- field about his use of social media and what inspired him to do so. Mr. Hadfield said, “Social media is social. I want to share the experience. I always used the best technology that existed so I could share it with people.” Brigette liked his answer. “He really made us understand why he shared. I really, really liked his answer.” Francheska Salvador, 11, in Grade 6, asked Mr. Had- field about combining arts and science in space. Mr. Hadfield noted former U.S. astronaut Alan Bean was an artist and sculpture, along with being an engi- neer. “It’s boring to be only one thing,” Mr. Hadfield said. “We need more artists in space. But, we also need someone to fly the space ship. As a complete person, you should understand both. Specialization is only for insects. We’re not insects, we’re humans.” “He really thoroughly answered,” Francheska said. “I like when he said you have to chose who you want to be.” Neither Brigette nor Francheska have aspirations of being astronauts. “No, not really. It’s kind of scary,” Brigette said. “I don’t like heights.” Francheska has her eye on being an artist. “I don’t plan to be an astronaut. I plan to be an artist.” After answering questions, Mr. Hadfield urged the stu- dents to choose their own path in life. “Remember, you are going to grow up to be some- thing. You can let life choose for you. Life could choose for you something you might not like. It’s your life. You choose,” Mr. Hadfield said. “Choose who you want to be. 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Enter former music teacher and com- poser Ennio Paola of Pickering, whose west Durham New Horizons Band since April 2014 has provided opportunities for those 40 and over to either start in music or get back into it. “It’s a joy,” he says. “They work so hard and they appreciate so much.” Paola notes that there are “wonderful bands” in Durham. But the focus in New Horizons, a North American-wide pro- gram, is different. Apart from keeping older adults engaged, the band is mainly for instruction and guidance, not perfor- mance. It can and does, however, act as a bridge for members who can brush up on their skills before moving on to one of the region’s other bands. Two-thirds of the people who come to his band, which Paola describes as a music “camp,” have never played before. Some have piano lessons in their distant past, or sang in a choir at one point. Most are from Pickering and Ajax. Even if they have just a little experience, Paola tells them, “it will all start coming back” once they begin playing again. “For a lot of them, that’s what’s really happened,” he says. “You could not point out who’s been on an instrument for years.” There are some amazing stories, like Pickering’s Lynn Barnett, for whom join- ing New Horizons was doubly satisfying: she had always wanted to be in a band and, following brain tumour surgery, learning an instrument helped her brain to heal. Instruction, held weekly at VIVA Retire- ment Residences in Pickering, begins simply, with getting a sound on the mouthpiece of a trumpet, for example. “You take it step by step and they respond well,” Paola says. He says some band members started in music long ago and regretted stopping. Now the conditions are right for them to jump back in. “They do have the time and they always wanted to and now they have an oppor- tunity,” he says. Check out sigmuse.wix.com/ennio- paola. And if you’re interested, contact Paola at sigmuse@pathcom.com or by calling 905-509-3815. As for age eligibility (40 plus), he jokes that “we don’t check IDs.” Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING -- Carol Williams worked on a music piece with Ennio Paola during a New Horizons session. 5 things to do this weekend DURHAM -- While Christmas is get- ting closer, Santa Claus still has a few stops planned for Durham before the big day Dec. 25. 1He’ll start his weekend with break- fast at the Milestone Christian Cen- tre, 610 Monarch Ave in Ajax, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 19 and children can eat free with Santa. For more informa- tion, contact Carolyn Hou by e-mail santa@milestonecentre.ca or phone 647-999-5924. 2The Prima Dance Ensemble will present The Nutcracker at the Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russett Ave., with show time on Dec. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. Journey back to 1892 and share the cel- ebration with Clara and her friends with this all-ages show that lets you rediscover the joy of the season by look- ing through the eyes of children and their imaginations. There will also be another performance on Sunday, Dec. 20, also from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $29.50 for adults and $21.50 for chil- dren 12 and younger. E-mail boxof- fice@oshawalittletheatre.com.3For music enthusiasts, there will be an opportunity on Dec. 19 to hear pianist Daniela Liebman perform at the Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E. in Oshawa, from 8 to 9:45 p.m. The young prodigy will embrace Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, op. 21 in F minor, with the Ontario Philharmonic. Tickets for the all-ages performance are $45. Con- tact Jennifer Caines by e-mailing con- tact@ontariophil.ca or call 905-579- 6711.4The sounds of the holiday season will continue on Dec. 20 with a performance by GMA Canada honoree and veter- an Christian Canadian recording artist Kevin Pauls at the Trinity Pentecostal Church, 900 King St. E. in Oshawa, start- ing at 7 p.m. He will be joined by The Nelons, Michael English and Jeff Stice. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Visit www.kevinpauls.com.5The Redeemer Church will host a family room service at Romeo Dallaire Public School, 300 Williamson Dr. East in Ajax, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 20. There will be an inter-generational wor- ship service for people of all ages from any background or religious experience to worship and learn together in one space. This is a free, all-ages event. Con- tact Ryan Sim at 289-624-4209, e-mail info@redeemerajax.ca or visit www. redeemerajax.ca. See many more events at www.durhamregion.com/events Photo Credit Excitement building for Star Wars: The Force Awakens DURHAM -- Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens tonight in local theatres and it’s the hottest ticket in Durham. In fact, tickets are quickly disappearing in Ajax and Pickering for tonight and through the weekend. Call local theatres Cineplex Odeon Ajax, 905-426-777, and Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas, 905-839-2977, to see what’s available. For the lucky people who have tickets, we want to hear from you! E-mail your review in 15 words or less and take a selfie at the theatre in front of a Star Wars poster or sign. Send them to newsroom@durhamregion.com. We’ll run as many as we can in next week’s papers and at www.durhamregion.com. And watch online for our movie experience as we’re seeing the movie tomorrow. 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MENDELSSOHN’s Overture to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”op.21 CHOPIN’s Piano Concerto No.2 op.21 in F minor MENDELSSOHN’s Symphony No.5 op.107 in D major, “Reformation” Chopin with Daniela liebman Put some funk into your Christmas with Ajax’s David Chown and Professors of Funk bandmates Second holiday music special Dec. 23 at Oshawa’s Simcoe Street United Church Mike Ruta mruta@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- Most Christmas music is all well and good, but let’s face it, not very cool. So inject some funk into your holiday fun courtesy of a Durham band on Dec. 23. The 2nd annual Professors Of Funk Friends And Family Christmas Special is at Simcoe Street United Church in Oshawa, with a 7:30 p.m. start. Professors’ founder and band leader Derek Giberson, who came up with the idea last year, says he still has people tell- ing him how great it was and asking if there will be another. His memories are of how the event was put together at breakneck speed. “I distinctly recall looking back at the text messages I sent out to members of the band part-way through the planning pro- cess,” says the Oshawa musician, noting he had given himself -- and them -- under three weeks. “Seventeen days to do this. That’s a little bit crazy.” Roughly 200 people came out for the music, in the process raising $1,500 for the Back Door Mission, which helps people and families in need. Special guests this year include Oshawa Opera founder Kristine Dandavino, and Dale Russell, formerly of The Guess Who and co-founder of the School Alliance of Student Songwriters’ program in local schools. Clarington native and Oshawa musician Trish Robb will also be there, along with Dave Statham, Jessie Houston and more. It’s an all-ages event featuring traditional and contemporary Christmas music, like an old-fashioned review, Giberson points out, where a band backs different guest singers. And, yes, he gave himself more time to plan this year’s show. “You don’t want a night that’s just all bal- lads or just all up-tempo songs,” he points out. The Professors Of Funk just marked a two-year anniversary of playing a monthly gig at Oshawa’s Moustache Club, perform- ing classic funk, soul and R and B. A full- time musician, Giberson plays between 150 and 175 shows a year, and notes the band started as a four-member out- fit before growing to a nine-piece, “more reflective of the instrumentation of the music in that era.” The members are Giberson, Brian Wal- lace, Enrique Loyola, Curtis Hunter and Bruce MacKinnon from Oshawa, Tracy Penhale Stella and John Owens of Whitby, Amy Peck of Uxbridge and David Chown of Ajax. However saxophonist Peck won’t be able to make the gig, and Giberson is hop- ing to have Jeff Pighin from Clarington as a sub. Similarly, Owens will be away and an Oshawa musician is filling in. Admission is pay-what-you-can, a sug- gested $10 to $20, and the doors open at 7 p.m. “We don’t want anybody to feel that they can’t come if they find that their financial situation would make it a challenge,” he says. As for the venue and the recipient of the proceeds, Giberson says Simcoe Street United is a “community-minded church” in Oshawa’s downtown core. “The Back Door Mission started there ... it’s name is very literal,” he says. “The mis- sion itself is at the back door of the church.” The church is at 66 Simcoe St. S. Photo by Mat Manser DURHAM -- Durham band the Professors of Funk invite one and all to their second Christmas show, featuring special guests, at Simcoe Street United Church on Dec. 23. Like last year, the proceeds from the pay-what-you-can concert will go to the Back Door Mission in Oshawa. Get tickets to reserve a spot at http://professorsoffunkchristmasspecial.bpt.me/. Photo below, Oshawa musician Trish Robb, who grew up in Clarington, is one of the evening’s special guests. 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Ontario Junior Hockey League Georgetown 4, Whitby Fury 2 (Nik Coric, Jacob Durham). Wellington 4, Pickering Panthers 3 (Chris Sekelyk, Doug Carter, Kennedy Duguid) (2OT). Aurora 2, Whitby Fury 1 (Justin Brand) (2OT). Provincial Women’s Hockey League Durham West Lightning 1 (Jaden Head; Tera Hofmann SO), Mississauga 0. Durham West Lightning 2 (Nicole Remedios, Julia Talman), Toronto 2. Durham West Lightning 3 (Maria Dominico, Charlea Pedersen, Head; Danika Ranger SO), Oakville 0. Ottawa 1, Whitby Wolves 0. Ontario Hockey League North Bay 4, Oshawa Generals 3 (Anthony Cirelli, Domenic Commisso, Kenny Huether). Oshawa Generals 3 (Lukas Lofquist, Joe Manchurek, Daniel Robertson). Niagara 2. Saginaw 3, Oshawa Generals 2 (Cirelli, Jack Studnicka). Allan Cup Hockey Whitby Dunlops 2 (Will Jones, Scott Freeman), Brantford 1 (OT). 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Ontario Junior Hockey League Newmarket at Whitby Fury, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 7:40 p.m. Pickering Panthers at Lindsay, Tues- day, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m. Provincial Women’s Hockey League Burlington at Whitby Wolves, Friday, Dec. 18, 8:55 p.m., McKinney Whitby Wolves at Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 19, 3 p.m. London at Whitby Wolves, Sunday, Dec. 20, 4:40 p.m., Iroquois Durham West Lightning at Leaside, Saturday, Dec. 19, 7:40 p.m. Durham West Lightning at Waterloo, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m. Ontario Hockey League Flint at Oshawa Generals, Friday, Dec. 18, 7:35 p.m. Sudbury at Oshawa Generals, Sunday, Dec. 20, 6:05 p.m. Allan Cup Hockey Whitby Dunlops at Hamilton, Satur- day, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. Greater Metro Hockey League Shelburne at Oshawa RiverKings, Monday, Dec. 21, 8:30 p.m., Legends SP O R T S Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland AJAX -- Saroya Tinker, a defender with the Durham West Junior Lightning, will be playing for Canada at the U18 world championships in January and headed to Yale next fall. Tinker catching lightning in a bottle Durham West Lightning defender off to U18 worlds and later Yale Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Although her job as a defender often necessitates skating backwards, there’s little doubt Saroya Tinker’s hockey career is charging full steam ahead. Tinker, a 17-year-old Oshawa resident who plays locally with the Durham West Lightning, has opportunities coming up that many others can only dream of; namely, representing Canada at a world championship in January and later in the year joining the Ivy League ranks of Yale University in Connecticut. Tinker has had visions of donning her country’s colours for years now, but still had to pinch herself after learning the news she’d be part of Canada’s entry at the 2016 IIHF ice hockey U18 women’s world championship Jan. 8-15 in St. Catharines. “It’s something you dream about, but never really picture it coming true,” she said. “When it does, it’s amazing.” It’s been a lengthy process for Tin- ker, who began playing in the Oshawa Church Hockey League before switch- ing over to the Lady Generals and later the Clarington Flames and making her way up to the Provincial Women’s Hockey League with the Lightning last season. Tinker took part in a Hockey Canada strength and conditioning camp in May and another camp in Calgary in August, where she distinguished herself enough to play in a three-game exhibition against the United States in Lake Placid, New York, which Canada won 2-1. She took the feedback offered from Hockey Canada back to her second sea- son with the Lightning and, along with all the other players, was monitored closely at the recent national cham- pionships, where she was part of the Ontario Red team that won gold. “I was playing with confidence and was definitely trying to work on all the things that they told me to work on,” Tinker said. “We played well as a team, and that definitely helps as well.” Indeed, 10 members of the winning Ontario squad will be part of the Cana- dian team at worlds, including Ban- croft’s Victoria Howran, who plays defence for the Whitby Wolves of the PWHL. At five-foot-nine and 151 pounds, Tin- ker was told to use her size to be more physical and confident on the ice. 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Graydon Hughes, 10, set a new meet record in the boys’ 25m butterfly with a time of 17.91 seconds, and 10-year-old Maeve Atkin- son set a new record in girls’ 25m fly with a time of 15.97 seconds, which was also a new Pickering Swim Club record. The following Pickering athletes attained first place status in their individual events: Female 10 & under Maeve Atkinson – 25 Fly (15.97), 50 Fly (36.20), 100 IM (1:28.68); Sarina Charania – 25 Free (20.83); Samantha David – 25 Breast (26.32); Riana Green – 50 Breast (50.48). Male 10 & under John Atkinson – 25 Free (24.76); Ean Carta – 25 Breast (26.37); Reid David – 25 Breast (35.21); Nick Fiamboli – 25 Back (25.56), 25 Free (19.56); Graydon Hughes – 25 Fly (17.91); Daniel Nawrot – 25 Back (26.19); Dante Reid – 25 Fly (19.94). Female 11-12 Catherine Bernier – 50 Breast (40.72); Vanes- sa Estrada – 200 Breast (3:03.80); Madeleine Malesich – 50 Fly (43.03). Male 11-12 Viktor Vragovic – 400 Free (5:11.16), 400 IM (6:10.86). Female 13-14 Jenina Baylon – 50 Free (31.18); Alexandra Kotaridis – 200 Fly (3:03.01); Paige MacLeod – 50 Free (30.81); Elisabeth Pinto – 50 Breast (47.99); Isaura Rampersad – 200 Fly (3:45.02). Male 13-14 Dejan Mircevski – 50 Free (28.82), 200 IM (2:52.02). • • • GUELPH — Twenty-two of Pickering Swim Club’s top swimmers travelled to Guelph University for the Dash for Cash swim meet. Pickering swimmers picked up some cash for their gold-medal performances, along with 133 best times. The following Pickering athletes made their way to the podium in their individual events: Gold: Kyle Allen – 400 Free (4:32.32); Katrina Berry-Stavropoulos – 400 Free (4:54.57); Daniel Earley – 200 Breast (2:43.59); Alexia Estrada – 50 Fly (30.64); Ben Fera – 100 Breast (1:16.92); Aidan Malesich – 200 Fly (2:39.50); Male 13-14 200 Medley Relay – Aidan, Ben, Brandon, Dejan (2:07.54); Male 15 & Over 200 Free Relay – Jamie, Kyle, Nich- olas, Tyler (1:45.36). Silver: Danielle Cornacchia – 100 Back (1:09.35); Daniel Earley – 100 Breast (1:17.11); Alexia Estrada – 50 Free (27.79), 100 Free (59.99); Ben Fera – 200 Breast (2:49.70); Nicholas Geoffroy – 50 Free (24.82), 100 Free (55.08); Aidan Malesich – 50 Fly (29.88), 200 back (2:24.29), 400 Free (4:43.26); Tyler Olson – 200 Free (1:59.77); Sonja Ross – 400 Free (4:56.22); Brandon Tapp – 200 IM (2:34.22); Alexandra Vragovic – 50 Fly (30.93); Male 13-14 200 Free Relay – Aidan, Brandon, Daniel, Dejan (1:53.71); Female 15 & Over 200 Free Relay – Alexandra, Alexia, Danielle, Jamie (1:56.04); Female 15 & Over 200 Medley Relay – Alexandra, Alexia, Dani- elle, Renee (2:10.12). Bronze: Katrina Berry-Stavropoulos – 200 Free (2:17.91); Danielle Cornacchia – 50 Back (33.33); Daniel Earley – 50 Breast (35.75); Alexia Estrada – 400 Free (4:50.52); Aidan Malesich – 50 Free (27.65), 100 Fly (1:08.96); Brandon Tapp – 100 Free (59.25), 200 Free (2:11.65), 400 Free (4:49.56); Male 15 & Over 200 Medley Relay – Jamie, Kyle, Nicholas, Tyler (2:01.64). Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Jeremy Brodeur needs to be better for the Oshawa Generals. He knows it. His coach knows it. Although nobody expected him to main- tain a pace that saw him earn four shutouts in his first seven games this Ontario Hock- ey League season, the young Generals team does need more than they’ve been getting of late from the 19-year-old, second-year goal- ie. On Sunday, Dec. 13, for example, with 5,889 fans on hand at the General Motors Centre, Brodeur made several nice saves among his 31, but two weak goals were enough to derail the club in a 3-2 loss to the Saginaw Spirit. Brodeur was not at fault on the winner, a clear chance by Kris Bennett that was bur- ied to the top corner with 1:44 remaining, but earlier game-tying tallies by Tye Felha- ber and Kirill Maksimov could easily have been stopped, as both the coach and player acknowledged afterward. “It’s not good enough,” Brodeur said when asked to assess his performance. “We’ve had trouble lately winning games and when I can’t put up a performance that is going to help us win games, it doesn’t help our team at all. It just needs to change.” When asked what frustrated him the most about the loss, coach Bob Jones didn’t mince words. “We don’t get a save when we need it,” the coach answered. “Their goalie (Bowman- ville’s Evan Cormier) made a game-breaking save in the slot with 12 seconds left, or what- ever it was. Brodie’s got to be better than that and he’s got to come up with one of those goals.” Oshawa’s descent to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, of course, has coincided with Brodeur’s dip in play. In his first 15 starts, Brodeur sported a spar- kling 9-4-1-1 record with a 2.32 goals-against average and .913 save percentage; since them he’s been 2-6-1-1 with a 3.60 GAA and .879 percentage. The team, meanwhile, is in the midst of a 15-game stretch that has produced just three wins and six losses by one goal, leaving the overall record at 12-16-3-2. “Of course it’s frustrating,” said Jones. “Who wants to lose? It’s no fun losing. We compete hard and we’ve let some games slide away for numerous reasons, and it’s something we’ve got to correct.” Anthony Cirelli opened the scoring for the Generals just 4:48 into Sunday’s game, a power-play tally that brought 6,017 stuffed animals onto the ice for charity from the team’s annual teddy bear toss night. Good news also came from rookie Jack Studnicka, the team’s first pick in the 2015 draft, who finally notched his first OHL goal 1:36 into the third period, a power-play tally off a tremendous feed from Joe Manchurek. The Spirit (13-16-1-1) had solid contribu- tions from Cormier, who made 30 saves, Ajax defenceman Marcus Crawford, who was +2, and former General Will Petschenig, who was given a warm return by the fans and picked up an assist on the winning goal. GENERALLY SPEAKING: The Gener- als went into Sunday’s game following two other one-goal decisions, a 4-3 loss in North Bay Thursday and a 3-2 win over the Niagara IceDogs at home Friday … Captain Michael Dal Colle will be back sooner than some anticipated, as the 19-year-old winger was among the first cuts made by the Canadian world junior team Sunday … Rookie Jalen Smereck was moved up from defence to forward for Sunday’s game … Joe Manchu- rek and Kenny Huether share the team lead with 26 points each, including a team-high 13 goals from Manchurek … The Generals are in the midst of a six-game home stretch, including two before the Christmas break, Friday, Dec. 18 against Flint (13-14-1-2) and Sunday, Dec. 20 against Sudbury (6-23-3-0). 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Fully Lic. & Insured - Free Estimates Ryan 289-200-1430 Cool Connections Home Services To place your Apartment for Rent ad call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you To Place Your Ad Call905-683-0707 (Ajax) View Classifieds online @ durhamregion.com 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 37 APHOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE Thursday December 24th Thursday December 31st Please note that there will be no publications on Wednesday December 23 and Wednesday December 30 Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington Circulation Number 905-579-4407 Ajax/Pickering Circulation Number 905-683-5117 Celebration of Life Emily Young August 2, 1924 - December 18, 2014 A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ajax Legion, 111 Hunt Street, Ajax Friday December 18th from 2-4pm Please join us in an afternoon of sharing stories, fond memories and laughter, as we remember and celebrate Emily's life. Refreshments will be served Emily is currently resting in her niche at Pineridge Memorial Gardens, Wall of Memories. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the ESTATE OF JOHN PEARSON MURRAY, late of the City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, Province of Ontario, who died on the 1st day of September, 2015, must be fi led with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 2nd day of January, 2016, thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then fi led. DATED at Oshawa, Ontario, this 10th day of December, 2015. DAVID PEARSON MURRAY, Estate Trustee, by his solicitor, CRAIG MACK, 146 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 4S7, 905-571-1405, craig@macklawyers.ca. BLACK, Alan Russell - January 22, 1927 - December 8, 2015, predeceased by wife Barbara (Sept. 2015). Alan was born in Manchester, England. During the war, he served in the coal mines as a Bevin Boy and later in the Parachute Regiment. Alan and Barbara emigrated from England to Canada in 1957 and made Pickering their home shortly after. Alan was a member of the Whitby Brass Band for over 50 years. He learned to play the cornet as a child and had a lifelong involvement and love of Brass Bands, from playing to teaching, organizing events and attending concerts. Alan also enjoyed being a member of the Whitby Seniors for many years. An avid gardener, Alan spent every day in the summer making sure the grounds looked just right. He loved to have visitors and good conversation. Alan had a zest for life and fought right up to the end. He will be missed by Dyanne, Chris, many close friends and family around the world and of course Harold P. Cat. A special thank you to those who helped in many ways over the past few years. A memorial service will be held in the new year. MAIR, Linda Marie (Nee Munro) - It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Linda Marie Mair at Ajax- Pickering Hospital in her 67th year on December 13, 2015. Born in East York Twp, Ontario to Arthur and Betty Munro. Beloved wife of 38 years to Doug Mair and loving mother of Jeff (Alison), Tim (Jessica), and Greg (Stephanie). Dear sister to John, Diane, Karen and caring grandmother to Anthony, Jayson, Dylan, Isabella, Natasha, and Cecilia. She was loved in life and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The family will be having a small private service prior to friends being received. A Celebration of Linda's life will be held at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE - Pickering, 1057 Brock Road (Brock & 401) on Saturday December 19, 2015 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. In lieu of fl owers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. McSHANE, Brian. Passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015 at the age of 82. Predeceased by his loving wife Eleanor. Beloved father to Paul and Tracy. Proud grandfather to Amanda, Cory, Daniel, Darren and Jesse, and great-grandfather to Joshua and Reaghan. Survived by his brothers and sisters in both Canada and Ireland. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FAMILY CENTRE (20 Church Street N, Ajax, 905-428-8488) on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca STEPHEN, William "Bill" - Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, on Tuesday December 8, 2015 in his 79th year. Bill was the beloved husband of Kathleen and he will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family and many friends. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Saturday December 19th from 1 pm until time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 2 pm. Donations in memory of Bill to the Durham Humane Society, Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice would be preferred by the family. LAMBDEN, Richard Kenneth - June 16th 1955 to December 10th 2015. After a long, hard battle with cancer, Richard passed away peacefully at Oshawa Hospital, surrounded by family. Beloved Husband of June Lambden (nee Wigley). Dear Dad of Nicholas and Samantha. A special Grandad to Zoey, older brother to Gary Lambden, brother-in-law to Pearl Kent (Martin) and Paul Wigley (Marian) and also Aunt Nit. Cousins Linda, Mandy, Martin, Tracey and extended family. Visitation will be held at HIGHLAND FUNERAL HOME - SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL, 3280 Sheppard Ave. East (West of Warden Ave.) 416-773-0933 on Wednesday December 16 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place Thursday December 17 at 12 p.m. in the funeral home. Private Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family in lieu of fl owers. Online Condolences at www.highlandfuneralhome.ca. In the Garden of Memory, we meet everyday. Remember your loved ones at this special time of year in our special section for Publishing December 24 Deadline December 17 For further information please call one of our Classified Sales Representatives at 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 ChristmasTributes LegalNotices LegalNotices Death NoticesIn Memoriams uReport When you see news happening let us know... newsroom@durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 Ajax and let one of our professional advisors help you 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 7 , 2 0 1 5 38 AP PICKERING VILLAGEUNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 7:30 p.m. - Family Christmas 11 p.m. - Candlelight Service 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca 00 ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Dr., Ajax 905-683-7981 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES 5:00 &Family Christmas Celebration 7:30 p.m. with CommunioninWorship Centre 11:00 p.m.Traditional Christmas Service with Communioninthe Historic Church CHRISTMASDAY 10:00 a.m.Tr aditionalCommunion in the Historic Church WEEKLYSUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 a.m.Tr aditionalCommunion in Historic Church 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Communion in Wo rship Centre May the Blessing which came down that rst Christmas continue to ll your hearts. Celebrate with us the true spirit ofChristmas in Historic Church with Communion in Historic Church St. Paulson the HillAnglican ChurchPickering 882 Kingston Rd. (at Fairport Rd.) 905-839-7909 • www.stpaulsonthehill.com Thursday December 24 th - Christmas Eve 4 p.m.- Children’s and Family Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. – Contemporary Christmas Eve Eucharist 9 p.m. – Contemporary Christmas Eve Eucharist 11 p.m. - Traditional Watchnight Eucharist with Candles Friday December 25 th - Christmas Day 10 a.m. Christmas Day Eucharist with hymns St. Martin’sAnglican Church Please Join UsThis Christmas Season Rev. Dr. Alison Falby, Incumbent Thursday, December 24 th 4:00 p.m. Family Service 10:30 p.m. Choral Eucharist Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 1203 St. Martin’s Drive, Pickering ON L1W 1M9South off Bayly,West of Liverpool905.839.4257 • www.stmartinsanglican.ca All WelcomeAll Welcome Christmas ServicesChristmas Services St.Paul's United Church The Church with Open Arms invites you to celebrate the Christmas Season with us! DECEMBER 20, 2015 10:30 a.m.advent 4 Jesus’ Birthday Party 65 K i n g s C r e s . , A j a x 905. 6 8 3 . 4 7 4 0 www . s t p a u l s a j a x . o r g Everyone Welcome DECEMBER 24, 2015 7:00 p.m.Christmas Eve Service and Pageant 11:15 p.m.Candlelight Communion Service Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering • 905-839-7271 Due to road construction, our church facility is only accessible via Dixie Rd. and Dunbarton Rd. December 24th at 7:00 p.m. Family Service "Isaiah's Surprise" December 24th at 11 p.m. Communion Service December 25th at 11:00 a.m. Christmas sing along at Erskine Church Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Epiphany Party - Potluck lunch following Worship Join us this Christmas Season Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for regular worship services www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca Safe Haven WorSHip Centre1084 Salk road,pickering (off Brock rd., just S. of 401) 905-837-8771 www.safehavenworship.com senior Pastor Rev. Matthew Porter Associate Pastor Mike Murphy ThuRsdAy deceMbeR 17Th fRoM 10-11:30AM “young AT heART” chRisTMAs PRogRAM (senioR’s evenT)$5.00 PeR PeRson ThuRsdAy deceMbeR 24Th @ 7PM cAndlelighT chRisTMAs eve seRvice ThuRsdAy deceMbeR 31sT fRoM 7-8:30PM new yeAR’s eve fAMily fellowshiP ***And of course our sunday Morning worship services @ 10AM!!!*** 97 Burcher Rd, Ajax 905-683-6122 c c t n ly lc m PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.s ttimothysajax.ca ST.TIMOTHY’S Family Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. Sunday Services 11:00 a.m. Christmas WorshipDirectory Don’t Drink & Drive Don’t Drink & Drive MADD Canada and MADD Durham Region Chapter volunteers will be out in force over the coming weeks to distribute millions of red ribbons to Canadians as a reminder to drive sober during the upcoming holiday season. MADD Canada’s 28th annual Project Red Ribbon campaign runs from November 1 to January 4. With plenty of parties and celebrations taking place over the holiday season, and with many people travelling to see family and friends, the risk of impaired driving is high. The red ribbon is a symbol of the wearers’ commitment to sober driving, and a tribute to the thousands of Canadians who are killed and injured in impairment- related crashes each year. MADD Durham Region Chapter would like to ask the community to show their commitment to sober driving. Get a red ribbon, then tie it, wear it, show it, share it, and live it. Contact us at 905.576.7473 or info@madd-durham.com and don’t forget to follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/MADDDurham and Twitter @MADDDurham. 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