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® News Advertiser.PICKERING CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY DURHAMREGION.COM Newsstand price $2 per copy Summerhill’s 87 Williamson Dr., Ajax (at Westney Rd. North) Da Costa’s 1725 Kingston Road Pickering (at Brock Road) Saving on groceries is easier with a PC Plus card! Tom’s 105 Bayly Street West, Ajax (at Monarch Ave.) We Have All Your Holiday Entertaining Needs All At The Lowest Price! Proudly serving durham region since 1977 www.carpettowne.com Tel: (905) 831-2111Toll free 1-800-236-8533 WEDNESDAYDECEMBER 6, 2017 Pickering church launching entrepreneurial program for youth The Family Worship Centre receives grant for program to help marginalized participants open their own business Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — When he was young and living in Guyana, Joseph Fisher longed to move to Canada. He sought out the support of his elementary school’s head- master to help him enter the country. When the headmaster handed Joseph an envelope, he eagerly opened it as soon as he had the chance. His heart sank when he read ‘Joseph Fisher is an average student and not likely to succeed.’ But he didn’t let that stop him and has spent nearly three decades doing all he can to bring people up, all while living in Can- ada. See PICKERING page 2 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Bishop Joseph Fisher is the pastor at The Family Worship Centre. The church recently received a grant of $390,000 from the federal government’s Skills Link program to create programs to help disadvantaged youth. newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham RON JAMESKing of the Comedy Road Ron James describes himself as “the average man standing in one place while the ground shifts beneath my feet; trying to make sense of this rapidly changing planet.” That makes him the perfect comedian to take stock as another year winds down. James’ ninth consecutive New Year’s Eve special, this year titled “The High Road,” airs Dec. 31 on CBC. 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YOuR CaRRieR Collection weeks are every third week. Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. CaLendaR OF eVenTs Submit your events online Event listings are easy to input online. Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. The bishop and senior pastor at The Family Worship Centre in Pickering is about to recruit 30 disadvantaged young adults to participate in an entrepreneurial program to help them overcome barriers to self-employment. The participants will learn from guest speakers, as well as resume building skills, how to network, what it takes to success- fully run their own business and more. “The object is to get them to have the mental attitude to succeed in running a business,” said Fisher. Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O’Connell confirmed the federal govern- ment is putting $367,590 toward the pro- gram. She said the funding will help the young people in the community learn important lifelong skills. “They’ll learn how to overcome barri- ers to employment, successfully navigate the job market or even become an entre- preneur,” she said. “Most importantly, it’ll help break a damaging cycle that both young people and their parents know too well: no experience means no job, and no job because of no experience.” The program will run for 46 weeks start- ing in January in a classroom-like setting. Participants will meet five days a week and receive a stipend of minimum wage. Fisher thought up the idea after suc- cessfully running programs for disad- vantaged youth for the past 12 years, also thanks to funding by the federal govern- ment. “We’ve had over 200 youth over the years,” he said. The centre boasts a 75 to 80 per cent success rate in the past, and Fisher expects no less from the upcoming program. Pickering resident Tianna Rose attend- ed the youth program in 2012. At the time, she was feeling lost and struggling with depression. In the program, she learned life skills, how to create her resume, how to network and other topics that would help her succeed. “I needed help to kind of find myself again,” she said. After completing the program, she attended college for marketing and adver- tising. “It is important,” she said of the youth program. “There are people who actually want to work and better themselves. It def- initely helps.” Rose feels the youth program not only encourages young people to better them- selves, but it helps residents succeed locally. “We’re growing as a city,” she said. “It’s really important to have people that want to give back to the community.” Rose is currently promoting the upcom- ing grand opening of Pretty Girl Lounge, which is opening in Pickering this week- end by a longtime local resident. Fisher said those who enter the pro- gram must have drive. “We can mentor you as much as you want, but you must have that desire to suc- ceed,” he said. Participants will be recruited based on their strong interest, as well as their dem- onstrated efforts to start their own busi- ness. “The program is open to the entire Dur- ham area,” Fisher said, adding people of all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to apply. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons with ref- ugee protection, between 18 and 30 years old, out of school, legally entitled to work, in need of assistance to become self- employed, and not in receipt of employ- ment insurance benefits. Those interested in applying should fax resumes to 905-839-5057 or email them to tfwc@bellnet.ca. Recruitment will begin Dec. 11. Pickering church program seeks to turn disadvantaged young adults into entrepreneurs PICKERING from page 1 Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING -- Bishop Joseph Fisher is the pastor at The Family Worship Centre, which received a federal grant to provide a program to turn disadvantaged youth into entre- preneurs. 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 6 , 2 0 1 7 3 AP *One per customer,while quantities last. Full details at Guest Services. †Must be 13 years of age or older to qualify. A BOGO Brunch FIRST 250 CUSTOMERS at Guest Services receive a (Valued between $5 and $100) OPEN AT 8AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH A FREE Smoothie from and from PICKERING TOWN CENTREGIFT CARD *†FREE plus ** eihotomS #PTCHolidayMagicpickeringtowncentre.com Former Ajax educator Raymond Hubbard and Heather Elizabeth Earl admitted to sexual misconduct with teens Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ontario’s College of Teachers has revoked the licences of two educators who admitted to professional misconduct involving sexual relationships with teenagers. In decisions rendered earlier this year, the college said both teachers had admitted to the misconduct. In one instance, a teacher with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board acknowledged having entered into a years-long sexual relationship with a male student. That teacher retired after being charged in 2015. In the other case a male teacher, who was sentenced to jail time after admitting to luring a child on the inter- net, did not contest revocation of his licence. In a decision rendered in May the college found Ray- mond Hubbard, who had been employed by the Dur- ham District School Board, had acted in a disgraceful and dishonourable fashion when he pursued an online relationship with someone he thought was a 14-year- old girl in late 2015 and early 2016. Hubbard, at the time 52 and a Grade 1 teacher at Terry Fox Public School in Ajax, had come to the atten- tion of police in Michigan after engaging a young person there in online chats, said the record. American authori- ties alerted police in Durham Region and an officer pos- ing as a 14-year-old girl began chatting online with Hub- bard. The exchanges quickly became sexualized with Hub- bard asking for pictures of the person he thought was a teenager and ultimately seeking a meeting with her, said a statement of facts entered into the record during his disciplinary process. Durham police arrested Hubbard in January of 2016. In June of 2016, Hubbard pleaded guilty to one count of luring a child and was sentenced to a year in jail, fol- lowed by two years probation. In a written decision the college’s disciplinary panel characterized Hubbard’s behaviour as “disturbing.” “It is particularly disgraceful that (Hubbard) would engage is such egregious behaviour when he is a teach- er who is entrusted with the protection of children,” the ruling states. In a ruling issued in June, the college revoked the Two former teachers at Durham schools have licences revoked licence of Heather Elizabeth Earl, who was a teacher at John M. James Public School in Bowmanville at the time she was charged in April of 2015. Earl admitted to engaging in an ongoing sexual relationship with a male student between January of 1996 and December of 1999; the student was 15 and Earl 42 when the relationship began, but the teen was not a student at Earl’s school at the time, the record notes. At one point Earl paid the student $200,000 not to report the relationship to police, said a statement of facts. The student con- tacted Durham police in April of 2015 and Earl was charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation. The charges were withdrawn at the request of the Crown in March of 2016, said court records. Earl retired in September of 2015, the college said. During the disciplinary process Earl agreed to sanctions including a reprimand and revocation of her teaching licence, said the decision. Raymond Hubbard 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 6 , 2 0 1 7 4 P Staff report included 'Pickering Airport Feasibility Study' as recommended development charge Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The City of Pickering says a plan to spend development charges on an airport study was simply a typo. But Pickering resident Mike Borie is not convinced. “That was misuse of money," he said in an interview. A recent Pickering staff report included a Pickering Air- port Feasibility Study costing $150,000 as a recommended development charge in the 2018 budget. The report came a month after council chose to officially support an airport, pending the results of an aviation study, a change from its longtime stance against it. The new stance was included in a report on the city’s bid to host Amazon’s second headquarters. The north Pickering land was expropriated by the federal government in the early 1970s with plans to develop an air- port, which hasn’t come to be. When staff was questioned about the proposed devel- opment charge at a November executive committee meet- ing, Pickering chief administrative officer Tony Prevedel explained it was simply a typo, and the money was for con- sultation purposes regarding the development of the High- way 407 Corridor. The committee then passed the report, which included a typo correction. "It was acceptable to council and that’s the status,” said Mayor Dave Ryan in a phone interview. In response to mass emails from Borie questioning the actions by the city, Prevedel said the money is for a public engagement initiative on the economic and employment impact within the Highway 407 Corridor, which includes both the Pickering Innovation Corridor and the potential airport in Pickering. “Please be assured our commitment to the airport is subject to the results identified in the federal government’s forthcoming aviation sector analysis," Prevedel wrote. A correction was made on a new section of the city's website, called Airport Lands. The page features a smiling man and a girl siting on his shoulders with her arms extend- ed like wings. Mary Delaney, chair of Land Over Landings, which pro- poses the land be used for agriculture and tourism instead of an airport, was shocked when she saw both the line item, as well as the Airport Lands page. “One thought was absolutely insensitive and insulting considering the heartbreak of what the expropriation was and the destruction of the community that has taken place up here for four and a half decades,” she said. Her biggest question is why. “Why are they putting so much effort and so much money into promoting something that doesn’t exist?" she said. Delaney said the city should consider the potential of agriculture and tourism in the area. “How much energy, time and passion are you putting into studying tourism? Because, you know what? Lots of places have actually made money, jobs and lifestyles for cit- izens out of tourism,” she said. Borie feels the integrity commissioner or the ombuds- man should be notified of the situation, and he believes it was not actually a typo. He feels it is impossible to make a typo that large, and instead, the city was backpedaling since development charges are meant for capital projects, not to cover consultation on an airport. “I think it has to be looked at in its entirety,” he said. Ryan reiterated it was a typo and said he is “complete- ly confident” that this development charge is appropriate. He noted the report followed a development charge back- ground study prepared by Watson and Associates Econo- mists Ltd. “It was for the intent that was articulated at the meeting by the chief administrative officer and reiterated in print by the chief administrative officer and is available to the public on our website,” he said. Borie said the outside official should also look at the October situation when residents were not given what he feels was fair warning about the city discussing changing its position on an airport, as part of the Amazon report. “Twice now the City of Pickering has been devious about what they’re doing, so it’s no wonder that anything the City of Pickering puts out, people look at it with a skeptical eye,” he said. Pickering claims airport study plan was a typo Mary Delaney Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Putting in a bid during Christmas craft fair in Pickering PICKERING -- Katherine Zimmer bid on a silent auction item during the second annual Christmas Craft Fair and Sale hosted by St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. The recent event was a fundraiser for the instrumental music department to perform at nationals again this year. Residents can pay parking tickets with food, toys Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — As part of the City of Pickering’s Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines holiday program, most park- ing tickets issued from Dec. 1 to Dec. 20 may be paid via a donation of food or toys, in lieu of the fine. All donations will go toward the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive and the Pickering Fire Ser- vices Food and Toy Drive. Since the program’s inception in 2009, almost $10,000 in toys and food have been col- lected. All toy donations must be new and unwrapped, and all food donations must be non-perishable. The value of the toys or food must be equal to, or greater than, the specified fine on the ticket. As such, receipts are required for all donations being made in lieu of a fine. Please note that tickets issued for illegal parking in accessible spaces are not eligible for the program. Donations unrelated to tickets are gladly accepted. Donations will be accepted from Dec. 1 to Dec. 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on the second floor of Pickering City Hall, located at One The Esplanade in Pickering. For more program information, call 905-420- 4611 or email bylaw@pickering.ca. 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 6 , 2 0 1 7 5 P $25HolidaySpecial AvailableDecember1-31 1Month Health&Fitness Pass UnlimitedFitnessClassesinallstudios Unlimiteduseofcardio&weightrooms poolaccessduringallpublicswimtimes PassisvalidDecember1toDecember31,2017. Optiontoadd memberschangeroomwithwhirlpool&saunaforextra$10.00. Taxisextra. Mustbe16+topurchasepass,18+toaddmemberschangeroom. 905.683.6582 pickering.ca/fit RecreationPickering Complex Mayor’sLightTour free event for adults55+ Getonthebustoseetheneighbourhoodlights! Thistourincludesacelebrationstop featuringliveentertainment andlight refreshments. Wednesday,December13 Beatoneofthefollowingpick-uplocationsby7:00pm: EastShoreCC 910LiverpoolRd. StMartin’s/Bayview 1201StMartins Dr. GeorgeAsheLCC 470KingstonRd. VillageRetirementCentre 1955ValleyFarmRd. Tridel Building 1880Valley FarmRd. ChartwellSelect,CityCentre 1801Valley Farm Rd. MillenniumCondoTower 1000TheEsplanade Routemapswillbeavailableonlineaftertheevent. pickering.ca/greatevents 905.420.6588 Canada150SkateParty Joinusforanafternoonoffunontheice! Sunday,December 10 1:30pm- 3:30pm PickeringRecComplex,Arena Thisfreeeventfeaturesfamilyskatingonbothrinks, activities,games,popcorn,hotchocolate,andaspecialguest allthewayfromthenorthpole.Yes...Santawillbethere! pickering.ca/greatevents 905.420.4620 Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 (24 hour line) pickering.ca @cityofpickering customercare@pickering.ca Date Meeting/Location Time December6 CommitteeofAdjustment CityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm December11 CouncilMeetingCityHall–CouncilChambers 7:00pm December13 AccessibilityAdvisoryCommitteeCityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm December14 PickeringLibraryBoardCentralBranch 7:00pm December19 PickeringMuseumVillageAdvisoryCommitteeCityHall–MainCommitteeRoom 7:00pm Allmeetingsareopentothepublic. Fordetailscall905.420.2222orvisittheCitywebsite. ForServicedisruptionnotificationcall1.866.278.9993 Upcoming Public Meetings Holiday Hours of Operation CivicComplex(CityHall)905.420.2222 December25,26,29 Closed January1:Mayor’sNewYear’sDayLevee-2:00pm-4:00pm RecreationComplex 905.683.6582 December24 7:00am–12:00pm December25,26&Jan1 Closed December31 7:00am–12:00pm NewYear’sEve 7:00pm–9:00pm RecreationComplexChildSupervision 905.683.6582 December25,26&Jan1 Closed RecreationComplexPool 905.683.6582 December27-31 Callforswimtimes December25,26&Jan1 Closed December31:NewYear’sEveFreeSwim-7:00pm–9:00pm DunbartonPool 905.831.1260 December22–Jan5inclusive Closed RecreationComplexArena 905.683.6582 PublicSkatingSchedule December25,26&Jan1 Closed December31 6:00am–12:00pm NewYear’sEveFreeSkate 7:00pm–9:00pm DonBeerArena 905.831.1035 December24&31 6:00am–12:00pm December25,26&Jan1 Closed AnimalShelter 905.427.0093 December25,26&Jan1 Closed GeorgeAsheLibrary&CommunityCentre 905.420.2370 December23&30 9:00am–1:00pm December25,26,31&Jan1 Closed EastShoreCommunityCentre 905.420.6588 December25,26,29&Jan1 Closed PickeringPublicLibraries 905.831.6265 December23&30 9:00am–1:00pm December25,26,31&Jan1 Closed PickeringMuseumVillage Administration December25,26,29&Jan1 Closed Employment Opportunity KindergymInstructor $26.60(approx.6–8hrs/wk.) AnopportunityexistsforanexperiencedinstructortoteachKindergym programswiththeCityofPickeringforourWintersession. Successfulapplicantswillpossessthefollowing: •Successfulcompletionofsecondaryschooleducationoranycombination ofeducation,workplacetrainingandexperiencedeemedtobe acceptablebytheCorporation. •GymnasticsCoachingLevelI(LevelIIconsideredanasset). •Experienceininstructingchildren6monthsto7yearsofagein gymnasticsorKindergymprograms. •Well-developedinterpersonal,leadership,organizational,customer serviceandcommunication(writtenandoral)skills. •Provenknowledge,skillsandexperienceinprogramdevelopment. •Abilitytodealprofessionallyandcourteouslywithemployeesand membersofthepublic. •Mustbemedicallyandphysicallyfittoperformthedutiesoftheposition. •Mustbewillingtoworkeveningsandweekendsasrequiredforeach event/function. •Abilitytoperformalldutieswithminimumofsupervision. •MustbepreparedtoundergoaVulnerableSectorScreeningasacondition ofemployment. •MustholdcurrentStandardFirstAid(within2yearsofcertification)and BasicRescuerCPR-C(within1yearofcertification)certificates. Qualifiedcandidatesmaysubmitadetailedresumeby Wednesday,December13,2017to: (Acting)HumanResourcesAssociate hr@pickering.ca HumanResourcesDivision fax905.420.4638 OneTheEsplanade,Pickering,ONL1V6K7 pickering.ca/employment TheCityofPickeringiscurrentlyrecruitingfor2018studentpositions. Opportunitiesincludethefollowing: *SummerOnly Priortoapplying,candidatesarestronglyencouragedtoreviewour SeasonalHiringinformationatpickering.ca/seasonalforrequired qualificationsandmandatorytrainingdates. Qualifiedapplicantsmustcompletetheonlineapplicationform, orsubmitaresumedetailingtheposition(s)beingappliedforandtheir qualifications,onorbefore Friday,January5,2018by4:30pm. 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Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 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 6 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP column ouR VIEW Wednesday, Dec. 6, is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women across Canada. It’s a day for reflection, remembrance and action on an all-too-pervasive problem that exists in Canadian society today. The day was established in Canada in 1991 to mark the anniversary of the murders of 14 young women who attended l’École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989. Here in Durham, 2017 has been an abys- mal year in the ongoing battle to end vio- lence against women. In fact, statistics relat- ed to women’s shelters are particularly grim. Rather than abating, domestic violence against women seems to be taking on epi- demic proportions, including three domes- tic homicides in the region this year. This year, four women’s shelters in Dur- ham – which provide safe havens to women and children escaping domestic violence – had to turn away more than 1,000 women seeking shelter. And, not because these women’s shelters were at capacity, but because they were over-capacity, having already added extra beds in play rooms and meeting rooms. These numbers are sad and alarming. Currently, Durham has 90 funded beds among its four shelters – Y’s WISH and Denise House in Oshawa, Bethesda House in Bowmanville, and Herizon House in Ajax. Judging by the number of women in crisis who couldn’t access Durham’s shelter net- work, the resources are woefully inadequate. Having so many women turned away from Durham shelters begs the question: where do they go? Are they returning home to a potentially violent situation? Shelter staff have provided help in any way possi- ble, including aiding women to find a bed in another community, or making a safety plan. Shelter directors say conversations staff has with women turned away from the shel- ters are “heartbreaking” and the situation takes a huge toll on those working the front lines. Elizabeth Pierce, executive director Cath- olic Family Services of Durham, which pro- vides therapy for adults and children who’ve experienced domestic violence, likens it to calling the fire department when your house is burning down and being told they can’t come, to try the department in the next town. “Can you imagine that?” she asks. Quite frankly, no, we can’t. Having women fleeing domestic violence and at their most vulnerable turned away from a shelter is untenable; more pressure needs to be brought to bear on the Province to mar- shal more resources into this area of need. We simply must do more to protect women from domestic violence. ouR VIEW Violence against women is all-too pervasive, especially in Durham Region For decades, when it came to post- secondary education, students and their families were focused on getting into a good program and figuring out how to pay for it. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is whether or not there will be a good job available after graduation. So, when every news story insists a career in STEM — science, technology, engineering, math — is the only way to find work and succeed, what do you say when your student announces they want to study esthetics, cosmetics or spa man- agement? First, don’t panic. Then, before you say no or try to talk them out of it, think about this: the global wellness industry is a $3.7 trillion market. The spa industry alone is worth $99 billion and research is showing the global spa industry will need 500,000 new spa therapists by 2018. That’s a ton of career opportunity. The spa business is a growing, high- demand sector, but it’s facing a significant problem — a shortage of skilled talent. In fact, members of the Spa Industry Associ- ation of Canada recently identified “find- ing qualified staff” as their top business challenge. As an experienced wellness profession- al and entrepreneur, I must admit that this dearth of skilled professionals does not surprise me. Because while many enter the field with the heart to provide good quality service and care, few possess the equally important head for business. The provision and management of esthetic, cosmetic and spa services is a uniquely complex and demanding field. There’s no faking it when it comes to the human touch required in these jobs. You need heart — empathy, respect, genuine desire to improve someone’s quality of life; but, wellness professionals also need the hard skills — sales strategy, operations management, accounting — that consti- tute a head for business success. With this in mind, it only makes sense that Durham College’s new two-year diploma wellness programs — cosmetics techniques and management and estheti- cian — spa management — fall under the School of Business, IT and Management. In fall 2018, the college will begin train- ing the next generation of wellness pro- fessionals who will not only graduate with the foundational hands-on skills vital to their work, but also the business acumen and entrepreneurial know-how needed to carve out a profitable, meaningful career. They will learn in the new Centre for Collaborative Education at the college’s Oshawa campus, which will house the Durham Spa full-service teaching facility where students will hone their skills and gain valuable work experience. For those willing to invest in their train- ing and education, the opportunities will certainly be there on the other side of graduation. — Leslie Morris is a professor with Durham College and president and founder of Your Signature Look, an image consultancy firm based in Toronto. 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While the cere- mony is held at the Pickering cenotaph, it is organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 Pickering with support from the city. The removal of the wreaths is actually done by the Royal Canadian Legion volun- teers immediately after the event, as part of their post-ceremony duties, in order to take advantage of their vehicles which are still on hand. And, as confirmed by the Legion Branch 606 Branch president, the wreaths are reused annually and therefore must be protected from damage due to the elements. To further commemorate Remem- brance Day, the legion invited officials and members of the public back to the legion for beverages and snacks immediately fol- lowing the ceremony. Again, we are proud to participate and pleased with the great number of residents who attended to honour those who serve for us. We hope to see may residents there again next year. David Pickles Regional Councillor — Ward 3 It seems most motorists speed through parking lots To the editor: Re: ‘Costco parking lot is dangerous, says shopper,’ letters, Nov. 22 This is in response to Alana Rayman’s letter in the Ajax News Advertiser, about the dangerous drivers in the Ajax Costco parking lot. I find that this seems to hap- pen in many parking lots everywhere I go. People drive through them like they’re on a speedway. They are always driving at excessive speeds for a parking lot. I find that when I am crossing the path of oncoming drivers, I attempt to make eye contact and make sure that they see me and slow down. There have been times when they have just ignored me crossing and driven right past. I think it would be a great idea if all parking lot owners would take the time to post a reasonable speed limit for their parking lots, because people really do seem to think they can go as fast as they like through them and the only thing that slows them down are the occasional speed bumps. Phyllis Wells Ajax Neighbourhood traffic problem frustrates resident To the editor: Concession 5 east of Whitevale Road in Pickering has been closed since Oct. 3. Whitevale residents do not want heavy trucks going through with construction expected in the future. Truthfully they do not want any through traffic at all. To date no construction has taken place. All that needed to be done was to put up a sign ‘No heavy trucks.’ People leaving east of Whitevale Road are forced to travel east to Sideline 24 then to Highway 7. Have you tried going west on Highway 7 during rush hour? It is impossible. Sideline 24 is full of potholes and ruts and is very hard on cars. I have contacted Coun. 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Students prepare by learning to identify more than 100 tree species that grow in Can- ada. “It teaches them an awful lot about the environment, and an appreciation for it,” says Larry Noonan, a volunteer who helped coach the St. Monica teams. “I’ve had students say they want to become a forester because of Tree Bee.” This year saw 57 teams from 15 schools in Durham and Scarborough compete. Teams from St. Monica scored both first and second place, and this year’s top four teams were all from Durham, for the first time in the history of the competition. The first place team from St. Monica included Lexi Boehm, 10, Lily Sebastian, 9 and Sasha Vegas-Kisielowski, 11. “It’s really fun, you have to remember a lot,” says Boehm, describing how the trio held practices twice a week at lunch, took nature walks in the Rouge Valley to look at trees, and gathered for an intense study session right before the Tree Bee. The girls say the competition can be tricky because many trees — like the pawpaw and magnolia, for example — look a lot alike. Lily says it’s fun to wow her family by iden- tifying trees they spot when they’re out and about, while Sasha was especially proud that their team came close to a perfect score, miss- ing just one tree. Only one team has ever achieved a perfect score in the local Tree Bee. The St. Monica students plan to bring that number up to two teams, next year. Tree Bee is a program of Forests Ontar- io, a nonprofit charity dedicated to making Ontario’s forests greener. The Tree Bee web- site at www.treebee.ca includes a searchable tree identification tool that offers photos and information on 161 species of trees. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland PICKERING -- A team from St. Monica Catholic School recently earned first-place honours out of 16 teams at the 65th annual Tree Bee -- a competition that challenges students in Grade 4 to 6 to identify the leaves and bark of different species of trees. Students Lexi Boehm, Sasha Vegas- Kisielowski and Lily Sebastian were members of the winning St. Monica team. 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Ron James describes himself as “the average man standing in one place while the ground shifts beneath my feet; try- ing to make sense of this rapidly chang- ing planet.” That makes him the perfect comedian to take stock as another year winds down. James’ ninth consecutive New Year’s Eve special, this year titled “The High Road,” airs December 31 on CBC. Two thousand and seventeen, howev- er, has been a year of highs and lows for the ever-touring, 59-year-old Cape Bret- on Island native. The lowest of the lows came this past summer, as his father Ber- niepassed away. “He was a good man, I miss him a lot,” says James, gamely fulfilling a press commitment after a straight-through, 16-hour road trip. He had just driven back to Toronto from Halifax, where he was visiting his mother and other family members. James spent much of the summer help- ing to care for his ailing pater, who passed away at 85. As is his wont, he was able to find a shining ray of comedy in his dad’s final moments. “The penultimate night before he passed,” he says, “This nurse was giv- ing him a catheter. I walked around to this side of the bed and he said, ‘Ronnie, am I ever glad to see you. Look what this beautiful young woman just picked up for me at Canadian Tire!’” “How fantastic is that?” says James. “He understood what it is all about, which is the main thing, right?” James works the personal story into this year’s special, but more towards the end. “I try to strike a balance between the big laughs and the pathos,” he says. “You always have to keep in mind that it’s New Year’s Eve and that people are partying.” James shot the special over two live per- formances in mid-October at the River Run Centre in Guelph. Yes, the fact that marijuana may be legalized in 2018 is one reason to call the special “The High Road.” As he jokes, it’s no coincidence that fidget spinners “came out just as legalization is happening because all you do is spin it and stare at it. That’s a per- fect stoners evening.” “The High Road,” however, also refers to the path Canada is taking “as Ameri- ca seems to go squirrelly.” As one might expect, James does take aim at Don- ald Trump’s “Kraft dinner coated” nog- gin. Still, Canadian government officials are also fair game. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “hand is held over the flame for selling weapons to Saudi Arabia,” says James, who also saves some barbs for finance minister Bill Morneau. One of the hazards of shooting a year end special ahead of time is missing some last minute headlines in Decem- ber. The Harvey Weinstein Hollywood sexual assault allegations, for example, has just come to light in the days lead- ing up to the taping. Fortunately, that was still enough time for James to work in shot or two. That’s the challenge with these shows,” says James. “You have to take broad strokes on these events that have affect- ed us. Between the time I shoot and the time it airs, anything could hap- pen. The mother ship could land and dinosaurs with penguin heads could be doing a soft shoe down the ramp.” The comedian went back out onto the road after taping his special – just as he always does. “I’m running my trap line up and down the 401 this winter,” says James of his swing through southern Ontario. He was head- ing out to Winkler, Manitoba, the day after this interview. “I’ve always had a soft spot for the West,” says James, who has taped several come- dy specials and done countless live con- certs on the Prairies. “I hit my stride in the big wide open.” “The road takes no prisoners and com- edy doesn’t suffer fools,” says James, who 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 6 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP Zacand Malorie CharitableRegistrationNo.:131969628RR0001 TheWar Amps 1800363-4067•waramps.ca LeaveaLastingGift forChildAmputees A charitablebequestorgiftinyourwill honours thelegacy of waramputeesandchanges thelivesof child amputeesforthebetter. 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I think it was a face in the funny that the audience and I built together one kilo- meter at a time.” James knows the annual TV specials play a big part in bringing fans out to his live shows. He gives credit to his long- time executive producer, Lynn Harvey, for making each special special. Har- vey’s Enter The Picture Productions also backed his CBC series“The Ron James Show”during its five-year run. He also salutes writers Paul Pogue and Scott Montgomery for “raising the bar for me,” especially this past summer, he says, “when I had so much on my plate with my dad. To have a team like that that has your back when the chips are down is priceless.” The steady exposure on TV and on the road has made James -- as Rick Mercer once called him -- “more Canadian than warm mitts on a radiator.” That’s the kind of apt phrase that usu- ally drops from James’ own lips. He’s a language specialist with an ear for Cana- dian colloquialisms, a sort of stand up Stephen Leacock with a Cape Breton cadence. As for what he has planned for New Year’s Eve, James hopes to get back to Nova Scotia like last year, “when we just tucked into my place, had some wine and popcorn and watched the special. It was a nice clear night for a walk afterwards – hopefully we’ll be able to do it again.” JAMES from page 15 James hopes to watch his special at home in Nova Scotia WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DURHAM 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 6 , 2 0 1 7 17 AP Myles and Ryley lay a wreath on behalf ofTheWar Amps Sharing a Friendship and aTradition Ryley, 9, and Myles, 5, have developed a strong friendship over the years and share a special Remembrance Day tradition. As members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, they receive financial assistance for artificial limbs and have the opportunity to attend regional seminars. 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Apartments & Flats For RentA Townhousesfor RentT Apartments & Flats For RentA TeachingOpportunities UMBRELLA CENTRAL DAY CARE SERVICES is hiring for 4 positions in Oshawa. Three full time positions required, RECE's and assistants and one part time assistant position. Benefits included with full time positions. Start date Jan 2, 2018. Valid Standard First Aid and Infant CPR (level C) and a current criminal reference check required. Please submit resumes by Dec 12 to sacoordinator@umbrelladaycare.com Apartments & Flats For RentA AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms available from Dec 1st1-bdrm from $1129+parking*Ask about Discount , 2-bdrm from $1299+parking,3-bedrooms from $1399+parking. Call 905-683-5322 Articlesfor SaleA CarpetI have several1000 yds. of new Stainmaster and100% Nylon carpet.Will do livingroom and hallfor $389. 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Sale Managed and Sold by:NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD.905-985-1068 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARNFriday December 8th at 4:30pmLocated 3 miles East of Little Britainon Kawartha Lakes Rd 4Selling the contents of a Stouffville home plus others - 4pc bedroom set - air hockey table - Duncan Phyfe table - approx 50 pieces of new jewelry - hall table - corner china cabinet - pot belly stove - nesting tables - 10" Craftsman tablesaw - Health Rider motorized treadmill - Genera sauna - walk in bath tub - Maytag flat top stove - 2 chest freezers - 8HP GranPrix snowblower - qty of plastic culverts and pipe - Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items GREG CORNEIL AUCTIONEER1241 Salem Rd Little Britain 705-786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.corneilauctions.com(terms cash, debit, cheque 10% buyers premium visa, mastercard 13% buyers premium)Open for viewing Thursday from 9am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday at 9am Rememberyour loved onesat this special time of yearin our special section forChristmasTributesPublishingDecember 21Deadline December 19 For further informationplease call one ofour Classifi ed SalesRepresentatives at905-576-9335 or905-683-0707 PENNY, Shannon Kathryn Claire - When her heart ceased to beat, ours broke too. Our beloved daughter Shannon died of cardiac arrest on November 30 at the age of 33 in the arms of her cherished partner Jon Fernandes. Boyd, Nancy and Gavin, her parents and her brother, are left devastated by this tremendous loss. Her grandmas Faith Penny and Shirley Barrett and her aunts Susan Barrett and Leona Kershaw will deeply miss her. Edward and May Fernandes and Shannon's best friend Joan Piscopo will miss the time they spent together. Shannon will be looking after all her relatives and friends who have travelled this path before her - her grandfathers Luther Penny and Bruce Barrett, her brother Derek and sister of the heart, Stephanie. Her dogs Cody and Rollo and her first dog Sampson will always be with her in spirit. May the slopes always be covered with snow, the powder perfect and sun at your back as you fly down the best hills forever. But come and visit us once in awhile. Visitation will be held at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488 on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10-11 with service to follow in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Toronto Humane Society. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca PAVLETICH, Cynthia Elaine Katherine nee Vanular - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Elaine Katherine Pavletich on November 30th, 2017 at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering. Cynthia is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Andy, and two daughters Natasha & Kaitlyn. Cynthia was the eldest of 5, survived by her brothers (Greg, Tim & Jay Vanular), and sister, Glynnis Pedwell. Predeceased by her parents Neil & Patricia Vanular. Cynthia had a unique engaging personality that had a polarizing effect on everyone she met. She was truly one of a kind. She loved her garden, collecting antiques and cherished her time in Aruba with family. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering & Sunnybrook Hospital. Friends and relatives will be received at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME (28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, 905 428-8488) on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 between 11am - 1 pm with a service in the Chapel at 1pm. Interment to follow at Christ the King Cemetery. Flowers sent to McEachnie or donations to Lung Cancer Canada would be appreciated by the family. flyers •coupons •deals • cash back Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca/coupons *Coupons subject to availability. by Agropur save $150 on selected agropur fine cheeses* *VALID ON:L’EXTRA BRIE (170g and up), OKA L’ARTISAN (180g and up), AGROPUR GRAND CHEDDAR (200 g and up), or CAMBOZOLA (variable weight wedge of 160g and up). Buy and sell inyourneighbourhood. Tradyo Turns Your Clutter Into Cash. 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