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Get up to+Available:2018 Elantra GL Auto +Don’t pay for90 daysˆ Finance for only $59 Weekly For84 Months with $1,259 down † At0.9% Ultimate model shown♦Limited model shown♦ Now Open 1097 Kingston Rd., Pickering perkinsrestaurants.com pickering.ca/cityguide RegisterNow forWinter Programs THURSDAYDECEMBER 14, 2017 Parking ticket program helps with toy and food donations See story page 10 PARKING FINES PAY OFF FOR DURHAM KIDS Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland DURHAM — Dan Chambers, acting captain, Amar Randhawa, firefighter, and Julie Ineson, fire inspector, sorted toy donations at Station 5 on Dec. 1. The City of Pickering’s Toys 4 Tickets and Food 4 Fines holiday program allows residents to pay most parking tickets issued from Dec. 1 to Dec. 20 with a donation of food or toys, in lieu of the fine. The municipalities of Oshawa and Clarington have similar programs. Pickering’s donations specifically will go toward the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive and the Pickering Fire Services Food and Toy Drive. newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham WHAT’S ON SPORTS JUNIOR HOCKEY Panthers fall to Fury Whitby evens the Bollocks Cup at a game apiece with a 6-5 win over Pickering in junior hockey action. Page 19 DOCUMENTARY ‘The Caregivers’ Club’ debuts Ajax resident’s new offering to be aired on CBC in the new year. Page 28 ONLINE AT 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 2 P Ron Pietroniro / Metroland Pickering mayor wraps gifts for a good cause PICKERING -- CNIB Durham wrapped presents with Mayor Dave Ryan and the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus on Dec. 11. Mayor Ryan and Santa found out what it’s like to wrap gifts wearing eye-condition simulator goggles. Pickering Town Centre is proud to once again partner with CNIB Durham for the return of the popular CNIB Holiday Gift Wrap Kiosk. Throughout December, more than 100 CNIB volunteers will be wrapping gifts for busy shoppers for a nominal fee. All proceeds support CNIB Durham. Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Council has passed a motion to create a vision for the waterfront communities in Pickering. The motion passed at the Dec. 11 meet- ing calls for staff to conduct a visionary exercise in 2018 by engaging with the com- munity. Ultimately, Pickering will incorpo- rate the vision into land use policies for the Nautical Village and surrounding water- front communities. “This motion is for a process to start to engage the community and business own- ers in the south Liverpool Road area of Nautical Village to get together and create a vision how we want to see that particular area developed and go forward, keeping in mind the needs for the waterfront and the (associated issues near) the waterfront,” said Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean, who introduced the motion. The motion builds on a report by a task force in 1997 that provided for the devel- opment of the Nautical Village, which has become a vibrant waterfront destination point with an emphasis on marine use. The motion follows an uproar in the community over a proposal for an apart- ment-style condominium development for the area. The proposal did not go before council and it will be considered by the Ontario Municipal Board. Ward 2 city Coun. Ian Cumming said his phone has rung more on this issue than any other one in the past few years. He’s seen a “strong outpouring of emotion from local residents about this and the feeling for the need to be involved in this deci- sion.” The motion passed unanimously. Pickering to create vision for Nautical Village Pickering residents concerned with tall tower proposal in Duffin Heights Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Residents are con- cerned a high-density condo develop- ment in Pickering will mean more traffic for the already busy area. Joann Wong was one of six residents who spoke at a public information meet- ing on Dec. 4 about a development in the Duffin Heights neighbourhood by Aver- ton (Brock) Limited. The lands in question are located east of Brock Road, west of William Jackson Drive and on the north and south sides of Rex Heath Drive. Council has already approved a zon- ing bylaw amendment application that allows for two eight-storey, apartment- style buildings and a mix of different townhouse units. The developer is now asking for some amendments, which include having the density increased, as well as the height of apartment buildings from eight to 16 and 21 storeys. Wong said she and her husband recently moved to Pickering for a qui- eter way of life but have noticed more and more traffic recently. She sometimes spends 40 minutes driving to her home from Hwy. 401 along Brock Road in the afternoons. “Adding more housing and adding more units with parking and more cars, my concern is how long it will take to get home just from the 401 itself?” she said. She said more and more traffic will diminish the way of life for the people already living in the area. Other concerns included: the tow- ers would be out of character; traffic will make it unsafe for children; the high buildings overlooking backyards will cre- ate privacy issues for nearby homeown- ers; shadow impacts; and a lack of green spaces. The developer’s consultant Mike Pet- tigrew spoke before the committee and said traffic and shadow impact stud- ies have been conducted. He added he would look into specific properties regarding the shadow impacts. He said there is parking that’s in excess of the bylaw and noted the plan meets all visi- tor parking requirements. He said there are two private parkettes on the site. Staff recommendations on the pro- posal will go before the planning and development committee at a future date. Bethlenfalvy running for PCs in Pickering-Uxbridge PICKERING — Peter Bethlenfalvy is the Ontario PC candidate for the Pickering- Uxbridge riding in the upcoming provincial election. A leader in the financial services sector, he brings invaluable experience to the Ontar- io PC team, the party's leader Patrick Brown said in a statement. "Peter has spent 25 years holding interna- tional senior leadership roles and currently acts as chief investment officer at C.S.T. Con- sultants Inc.," he said. Prior to joining C.S.T., Bethlenfalvy held the role of senior vice president of finan- cial regulations at Manulife Financial, as well as co-president of DBRS Limited, where the agency downgraded Ontario’s long and short-term debt ratings. 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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. DURHAM — Three Durham munici- palities made the cut on the Province’s most recent list of communities that will see a legal cannabis store in July 2018. The province added 15 more commu- nities to the list of municipalities that will have LCBO-run cannabis stores. That brings the total list to 29 communi- ties. The Town of Ajax issued a statement in reaction to the announcement. “The Town is in the process of under- standing the municipal considerations and impacts,” said Rachael Matheson, senior communications officer for the Town. “Cannabis legislation is cham- pioned by the Government of Canada, and the retail cannabis program is Pro- vincially led. As such, the Town has lim- ited influence in decision-making. We will share more information when it becomes available.” Oshawa Mayor John Henry is sched- uled to meet with the Province on Wednesday for discussions regarding the legalization of marijuana. He said the issue of selling cannabis is greater than just the location. He said municipalities haven’t been given any tools to manage, for example, complaints from neighbours about drifting smoke. “You can imagine a young family who chooses to go out to play soccer or base- ball or be in the garden on a summer day is going to be subjected to smoke with no controls,” said Henry. The Oshawa mayor helped move a motion at the Region for the creation of a Region-wide bylaw on the issue and says Region-wide rules can be enforced by police as opposed to local bylaw depart- ments. The issue is currently under dis- cussion between the Region and lower- tier municipalities like Oshawa. Henry said there are a number of loca- tions he believes would be inappropriate for a cannabis store. “If they’re going to go forward with this, not near a school, not near a drug treatment centre, not in the downtown, not near parks, it needs to be treated for what it is,” he said. Here is the list of communities identi- fied on Dec. 12 for stand-alone cannabis stores to open in July, 2018: Ajax, Belleville, Brantford, Burling- ton, Cambridge, Chatham-Kent, Guelph, Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes), Niagara Falls, Oakville, Oshawa, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Waterloo, Whitby. List of communities announced in November: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton, Kings- ton, Kitchener, London, Mississauga, Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thun- der Bay, Toronto, Vaughan, Windsor. 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It’s a process, but in order to get back on track, we’ll have to face the following ... Our beliefs. They point us in a par- ticular direction and are the source of our words and choices. A few years ago I went on a health regimen. It was rigor- ous. Less than a year into it, after I achieved some marked results, I started thinking, “This is hard. Why would I want to keep this up for the rest of my life?” Where do you think that belief and thinking got me? Clearly our prime minister believes that Canada has something to offer China or he wouldn’t have sought to come to the table in the first place. But while beliefs are our starting point, they’re internal and only one part of the equation. The second thing we cannot escape is people or our relationships. So the prime minister knows what Canada can offer, but China must say yes — yes to talks, yes in negotiations. Yes, yes, yes. It’s one thing to control our beliefs, but what do we do about the things we cannot control like someone else’s beliefs, their choices and circumstances that affect our rela- tionships? While the simple economic value would have been China’s goal, Prime Minister Trudeau made labour, gender and human rights issues a part of the package. Perhaps he forgot he wasn’t dealing with a like-minded nation — an impor- tant fact considering that this would have been the first trade deal China would be brokering with a G7 country. Finally, we’ve got to face the gaffs we’ve made that are now staring back at us. Wouldn’t it be great if all of our mis- steps could be done on an island that we alone inhabited, free from any audience? I’ve wished this many times. But perhaps things in our past went as they did to remind us that we still have some learn- ing to do just in case we thought we had arrived. Now that’s a Christmas gift we can truly call our own. Ah well, Mr. Trudeau, onward and upward in 2018 ... we hope. — Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com Learning from the China trip when hopes are dashed Renae Jarrett Guest columnist LETTERS TO THE EDITOROPINION Truckers not passing anyone should remainin slow lane To the editor: Re: ‘All motorists have role to play to make our roadways safer’, letters, Dec. 7 Referencing the letter by Russ Nelson regarding commercial vehicles, I agree with most of what he says, but have a cou- ple of exceptions. Commercial vehicles are limited to 105 km/h. He explains that the middle lane is their passing lane. He also says, “Please do not pass on the right.” I suggest if commercial vehicles are driving in the middle (passing lane) and not passing anyone, they should move over to the right lane where they should be, and this would also prevent people from passing them on the right. Lenore Parkin Oshawa Resident frustrated by Pickering council, wants change To the editor: Pickering city hall and council are out of control! Lack of leadership with no one supplying direction has certainly lead to residents’ confusion. Simple organizational everyday required tasks such as proof reading official city documents are completely ignored i.e. TYPO! Blame shifting from staff to chief administrative officer Tony Prevedel to Mayor Dave Ryan to coun- cil members is apparent. Mayor Ryan’s quest for his own airport legacy over- shadows the will and voices of a large segment of Pickering residents and Mayor Ryan only chooses to listen and see what he wants to. It is time to build Mayor Ryan and council members their own person- al runway out of Pickering municipal government this coming Oct. 22, 2018. Municipal elections! 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The onus is on the candidate for election to an office to be familiar with and meet requirements set out in the legislation. Ralph Walton Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,PO Box 623 Whitby,Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone Number:905-668-7711,extension 2100 Dated this 11th day of December,2017. If you require this information in an accessible format please contact the Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services via email at clerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668-7711,extension 2100. For further information,please contact: Visit our website at durham.ca for additional information. •Nomination period now opens onTuesday,May 1,2018 and closes on Friday,July 27,2018 at 2:00 PM. •There is also a new requirement for 25 supporting signatures on the nomination paper. Durham police say homeowners can take steps to prevent thefts and vandalism BROCK TWP — Durham Regional Police say homeowners can take steps to prevent thefts and vandalism of outdoor decorations this holiday season. After photos of stolen decora- tions in the Beaverton area were posted on Facebook, police were asked if there was an increase in the thefts. Const. George Tudos said he was not aware of that, but noted the rea- son could be the incidents were not reported. He says while residents may be reluctant to report minor incidents to police, a theft is a theft. "We get numerous theft reports every day," he said. "But, some- times people will post on social media and tell their friends and not report it to us." The officer said theft is a crime, and it doesn't matter how minor people may think it is. Const. Tudos explained police crime analysts track incidents around the region, which is how they determine if increased police presence is needed in a given area. For example, if there is a rash of vehicle break-ins, more officers may patrol the area. "Those large Christmas deco- rations are expensive. Many peo- ple get them because they have kids, and it's heart-wrenching for the kids if they're stolen," the offi- cer said. "Property crime happens a lot ... you can report it online and we also have an app you can down- load. We look at every report." He said there are ways to dis- courage theft and vandalism. "Put up the decorations so they can be seen from the house. Try not to put them off to the side of the property where they aren't visible," he suggests. Security cameras also help, he added; if you are a victim of property crime, you may have foot- age of the suspect. Const. Tudos also suggested neighbours keep an eye on oth- ers' homes, especially if people are away. To report online, visit http:// www.drps.ca/coplogic/start-report. html. 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It was the third OJHL win in a row for the Fury, who improved to 8-18-3-1 for the season and moved 10 points back of the Panthers (14-14-1-1) in the North/ East conference. The Panthers currently occupy the eighth and final playoff spot in the con- ference, but they are close behind the Cobourg Cougars (14-12-1-2), Trenton Golden Hawks (15-16-1-1) and Kings- ton Voyageurs (16-13-1-0). The Fury broke open a tight 2-2 game by scoring the first four goals of the third period Sunday, before the Pan- thers fought back with the final three to make for an interesting finish. Matt Sherwin, Jason Stachelbeck, Liam Robertson and Noah Bull each had a goal and assist for Whitby, while Nate McDonald made 27 saves for the win. Toby Cooper and Andrew Hughes had a goal and assist each in defeat for Pickering. The Fury went into the game fresh off a pair of 3-2 home-ice wins, the day before against Kingston and Dec. 5 against North York. Stachelbeck scored the tying and winning goals on the power play Satur- day, giving him nine goals in 11 games since being acquired from Aurora. Luke Pearson made 36 saves in net. The Panthers are now on a two-game losing streak after winning their previ- ous four. They lost 4-3 in Aurora Satur- day after beating Kingston by the same score on the road two nights earlier. Captain Josh Argier leads Pickering with 15 goals and 36 points through 30 games, followed by Brock Traill, who has 32 points, but only four in 11 games since coming over from Lindsay. Andrew Hughes, another mid-sea- son acquisition, has nine points in nine games with Pickering after picking up 19 points in 24 games with Stouffville. The Panthers won the first game of the Bollocks Cup 3-1 at home Nov. 10. The two clubs meet twice more, Dec. 28 in Pickering and Jan. 16 in Whitby. 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Cook is no stranger to the Hershey Centre, fighting and winning there 13 times previously, including his profes- sional debut on Feb. 19, 2011. The top-ranked super welterweight in Canada and 46th in the world, according to www.boxrec.com, Cook will be looking to work his way back up the ladder after getting knocked out by Kanat Islam in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round fight in Sep- tember. Cook managed to land that fight after knocking out previously undefeated Steven Butler in Montreal in January. The Dec. 16 event will also see Oshawa’s Franz Rill (13-2-0) challenge Argentina’s Ricardo Humberto Ramirez (14-3-0) in a heavyweight bout, and Bowmanville’s Abokan Bokpe (6-0-0) take on Barrie’s Lyndon Chambers (1-3- 1) in the cruiserweight division. Brandon Cook set to step back into the ring Saturday Goalie Kyle Keyser sharp in return, but not pleased with effort Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The current frustration being experienced by the Oshawa Generals was displayed succinctly by Kyle Keyser Sunday as he readied himself for postgame inter- views following a 3-1 loss to the Saginaw Spirit at the Tribute Communities Centre. The 18-year-old goalie tossed aside his water bottle in anger and then apologized to passing-by owner Rocco Tullio for the team’s performance before settling in and expressing his belief the Generals are much better than a 13-17-2-0 Ontario Hockey League record would otherwise indicate. Tullio, as he carried on by, quite correct- ly pointed out that Keyser was not to blame for the outcome, but Keyser shouldered his share of the burden nevertheless. “It’s a whole team. From goaltending to forwards and defence, we’ve just got to put it together,” said Keyser, who returned from injury a day earlier in Barrie, but in relief in a 5-0 loss to the Colts. “We have the tools in the room, and we’re just learning how to find it and put it together for a consistent weekend.” Consistency has been hard to find for the Generals, who for the second consecu- tive weekend won on a Friday — this time 5-3 over Ottawa on Dec. 8 — only to turn around and lose Saturday and Sunday. Keyser’s return is the most important yet for a team that has been riddled with inju- ries this season, although Cole Ceci had stepped up and done a decent job filling in for the 12 games he missed. Keyser allowed two goals on 25 shots Saturday and just two more on 37 shots Sunday, and both of those deflecting in off defenders. “I felt good, but just disappointed we couldn’t get the win,” he said. “It’s a shame. 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The FC Durham Academy will be holding camp Dec. 27-28, where national team players Nichelle Prince of Ajax and Kailen Sheridan of Whitby will be the fea- ture attractions. Prince, a striker, and Sheridan, a goalkeeper, will serve as coach- es for their respective positions at the camp, which runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. both days. Both players, along with defender Allysha Chapman of Courtice, recently closed out 2017 with the national team by storm- ing back from a 2-0 deficit for a 3-2 win over Norway, finishing the year with a record of 7-2-3. Prince, 22, is a graduate of Ohio State University who plays for the Houston Dash of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Sheridan, also 22, is a graduate of Clemson University playing for Sky Blue FC of the NWSL. The camp will be held on the indoor turf of the FC Durham Academy training centre at 1255 Terwillegar Ave. in Oshawa. There will be a maximum of 40 players born between 2003 and 2008 able to register for the camp, which costs $226.00 per player. Visit www.fcdurhamacademy. com for more information or to register. Ajax’s Prince coaching at holiday camp Ajax Knights minor bantam AE claims Oshawa Cup AJAX — The Ajax Knights minor bantam AE hockey team is having quite the season. The Knights are currently lead- ing the Lakeshore League stand- ings with a record of 15-1-3 and also recently won the Oshawa Cup tournament. Backed by outstanding goal- tending, the Knights were able to post a 3-1 record in the round-robin portion of the tour- nament. The Knights came out a little sluggish in the first game against a tough Peterborough opponent, but were able to squeak out a 3-2 victory. The Knights played much bet- ter in their next game, earning a 4-1 victory over the host Oshawa Minor Generals. The lone blemish of the tour- nament came after an admin- istrative error, turning what appeared to be a 2-0 shutout over the Northumberland Nighthawks into a 1-0 forfeit loss. The Knights finished off the round-robin with a 4-3 victory over the Clarington Toros to take the top seed heading into the playoff rounds. The semifinal would prove to be a tough, well-fought contest against the host Generals, but a goal early in the second period was all Ajax needed to take a 1-0 win and advance to the final. Facing the Toros again in the final, the Knights broke a 1-1 deadlock with two goals in each of the final two frames to claim the championship with a con- vincing 5-1 victory. Submitted photo AJAX -- The Ajax Knights minor bantam ‘AE’ hockey team is having a fantastic season. 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 22 AP Laugh at Winter This year, let winter throw its worst at you. Dark nights, icy sidewalks and mounds of snow. If you’ve made a move to Bowmanville Creek Retirement Community, you’ll be snug and cozy with new friends, great meals and a busy schedule. Everything you could want is right in our beautiful building. If you do want to venture outside, you’ll enjoy the convenience of our car service and scheduled shuttle bus trips. We’ll take care of the shoveling and salting! Learn to enjoy winter again. Ask about a winter stay. Call Fiona at 905-623-8228 to schedule your personal visit and stay as our guest for lunch. 105 Queen Street, Bowmanville 905-623-8228 BowmanvilleCreek.ca Happy H o l i d a y s ! 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering (at Valley Farm Rd) (905) 837-0829 HAPPY HOLIDAYSFROMOURFAMILYTOYOURS Season’s Greetings from all of us at Pick-A-Mix Concrete Co. 2890 Brock St Rd,Pickering 905-683-6501 Season’s Greetings 610 Finley Ave. Ajax, ON L1S 2E3 T: 905-426-6225 2504 Base Line Otonabee, ON K9J 6X8 T: 1-844-858-6225 from all of us www.durhamtruck.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 4 , 2 0 1 7 23 APChristmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Christmas Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship Worship DirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectoryDirectory Next Christmas Section Thursday,December 21st To advertise Tina Ellis 905-215-0442 Or email: tellis@durhamregion.com DUNBARTON-FAIRPORT UNITED CHURCH1066 Dunbarton Rd, Pickering |905-839-7271 Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for regular worship serviceswww.dunbartonfairport.on.ca ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P ist.eace, Joy, Love and ChrHope, P istmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Christmas Season!Join us this Chr DEC 24TH 10:30 A.M. 4th Sunday of Advent Service DEC 24 TH 7:00 P.M.Family Service"The Savior's Birth - A Nativity Skit"Refreshments &Fellowshipto follow DEC 24 TH 11:00 P.M.Communion andCandlelightService DEC 25 TH 11:00 A.M.Christmas sing alongat Erskine Church DEC 31 ST 10:30 A.M. Regular worship service St.Paul's United Church The Church with Open Arms invites you to celebrate the Christmas Season with us! 65 K i n g s C r e s . , A j a x 905.6 8 3 . 4 7 4 0 www .stpa u l s a j a x . o r g EveryoneWelcome December 24, 2017 10:30 a.m. -Worship Service 7:00 p.m. -Family Service 11:15 p.m.-Christmas Eve CommunionService December 17, 2017 10:30 a.m. -Worship Service 3:00 p.m. -Young Singers Concert(tickets at the door) pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca PICKERING VILLAGEUNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS EVE 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Family Christmas 11 p.m. - Candlelight Service 300 Church St. N.,Ajax (905) 683-4721 Advent, ChristmAs & new YeArs serviCes Sunday, December 24th - Christmas Eve 4 p.m.- Children’s and Family Eucharist7 p.m. – Contemporary Christmas Eucharist9 p.m. – Christmas Eve Eucharist 11 p.m. - Watchnight Eucharist with Candles Monday, December 25th - Christmas Day 10 a.m. Christmas Day Eucharist with hymns Sunday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve 7:45 a.m. BCP Eucharist with hymns10 a.m. Choral Eucharist with hymns 7 p.m. – Eucharist with silent prayer and reflection Sunday January 7th - New Year’s Service ofFamily Blessing (Epiphany) 7:45 a.m. BCP Eucharist with hymns and blessing 9 a.m.- Family Blessing Service11 a.m. – Family Blessing Service St. Paul’son-the-HillAnglican Church 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering 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.TraditionalCommunion in the Historic Church WEEKLYSUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 a.m.TraditionalCommunion in Historic Church 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Communion in Worship Centre May the Blessing which came down that rstChristmas continue to ll your hearts. Celebrate with us the true spirit ofChristmas in Historic Church with Communion in Historic Church 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in Worship Centre St. Martin’sAnglican Chur Please Join UsThis Christmas Season 4:00 p.m. Family Service with Communion Christmas Day10:00 a.m. Holy Communion 1203 St. Martin’s Drive, Pickering ON L1W 1M9SouthBayly,West of Liverpool905.839.4257 •www.stmartinsanglican.ca All WelcomeAll Welcome Christmas ServicesChristmas Services The Rev. Dr. Alison Falby Sunday, December 24 th and Pageant 10:30 p.m. Sung Communion hurchA ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 ChurCh St. N., AjAx 905-683-7311 email: office@standrewsajax.ca www.standrewsajax.ca The world is about to turn...come hear the news! Everyone Welcome December 14th and 21stDrop InADvent prAyer StAtIonS1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 17thCHrIStMASCAroLConCert6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21stCHrIStMAS CoMfort,CoMMunIon&MeMorIAL ServICe5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 24thCHrIStMAS eve MornInGServICe10:30 a.m. CHrIStMAS eve fAMILyServICe6:30 p.m. CHrIStMAS eve CAnDLeLIGHt,CAroL &CoMMunIon ServICe10:30 p.m. 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 24 AP Costco Wholesale CanadaAUDIOLOGIST - Oshawa Costco Hearing Aid Centre has over 58 locations in Canada. We are expanding and looking to add qualified Audiologists. Costco has been recognized as a leader in the marketplace and is dedicated to quality in every area of our business. In addition, we are respected for our outstanding business ethics, which include taking care of our employees. We believe employees are the company's most valuable assets. We are looking for clinicians to help build our team. We will help you to offer the highest standard of care by providing you with access to the latest diagnostic and verification tools. You can dispense a variety of advanced hearing aid technology with no pressure to compromise. You will have regular access to a network of dynamic clinicians that share and learn from one another. Qualifications: • Excellent people skills• Registered or eligible for registration with the CASLPOWe offer an exciting compensation package that includes a competitive salary with an excellent Health and Medical Benefits package. We are looking for enthusiastic team players. If this sounds like the right environment for you please email your cover letter and resume to:hearingcareerscanada@costco.com DURHAM YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM • Fifteen (15) positions are now open to unemployed and out of school youth to be involved in a Government Sponsored Skills Link Entrepreneurial Program in the Durham area• Particularly youth from culturally- different backgrounds who want to improve knowledge and skills in starting up and managing their own business• A five (5) months in-take. (Mon-Fri) Skills Link Youth Entrepreneurial Program• Compensation is based on minimum wageEligible participants must be:• Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons on whom refugee protection has been granted• Age 18-30, Unemployed and Out-of-School, with sound interest and experience, in being self employed.• Not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits E-mail Resume: tfwc@bellnet.caBy December 22nd 2017. Family Life Centre1527 Bayly Street, PickeringTel: (905) 839-4953 This program is funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy DELIVERY ROUTESAJAXAB202 Addle Cress, Devil Cress, Hettersley Dry 44 papersAB231 Large Cress 37 papersAM904 Doric St, Heron St, Mandrake St 46 papersAM914 Lovergrove Lane 30 papersAM915 Angus Dr, Cooperage Lane 29 papersAM916 Cooperage Lane 29 papersAN968 Sullivan Dry, Nuke Cress 42 papersAN975 Hearne Cress 42 papersAN978 Hearne Cress 36 papersAN980 Sullivan Dry 34 papersAN986 McGonagall Lane, Penne father Lane 51 papersAN991 Barstool Lane, Abele Lane 27 papersAO003 Wilce Dr 48 papersAO027 Weekes Dr 38 papersAR105 Delaney Dr, Hibbins Ave 35 papersAV346 Williamson Dry E 39 papersPICKERINGClaremont- Routes available in the Claremont areaPI364 Get Circle (46 Papers)PI374 Get and Pickering Poky (54 Papers)PI376 1945 Denmark (38 Papers)PI379 1915 Denmark (36 papers)PI380 Denmark Rd, Jawing Cir (32 Papers)PI333 1580 Kingston Road (43 Papers)PI334 1850 Kingston Road PI391 1623 Pickering Parkway (67 Papers)PI404 1790 Finch Ave.(41 Papers)PI444 Alwen Circle (40 Papers)PI445 Jay win Circle (40 Papers)PJ395 Holy Hedge and Major Oaks (61 Papers)PJ396 Green mount and Denville (63 Papers)PJ397 Strathmore Cress. (46 Papers)PJ398 Major Oaks and Annan Woods (33 papers)PJ407 Alpine, Wildwood and Rees or (57 Papers)PJ408 Wildwood and Terracotta (45 papers)PJ410 1443-1521 Major Oaks (50 Papers)PV200 Autumn Cress (52 Papers)PV201 Foxwoods Trail and Autumn Cress. (52 Papers)PV202 White Cedar (48 Papers)PV203 Silver Maple Drive (52 papers)PV 204 Sparrow Circle, Chickadee Cart. (65 Papers)PV205 Autumn Cress. (39 Papers) PV217 Treetop Way and Calving ton (35 Papers)PD233 Erin Gate Blvd (44 Papers)PT903 West creek and Tranquil (31 papers)PT904 1748-1808 Pine Grove (25 Papers)PT905 1804-1865 Pine Grove (23 Papers)PT906 Rockwood and Prefill (23 Papers)PT907 Wood view (22 Papers)PT910 1840 West creek (33 papers)PT911 Lawson, Castle and Walcott (50 papers)PT912 West creek and Moss brook (46 papers)PT913 Pine Grove and Sand Hurst (52 Papers)PT914 Wood view, Hogarth, Sweetbriar and Rockwood (51 Papers)PT916 Valley Ridge, White Pine and West Lane (40 papers)PT917 Pine Grove and Nor Dane (45 Papers)PT918 Sand Hurst and Meldrum (60 papers)PT921 Valley Ridge and Thicket (42 PapersPT926 1995 Pine Grove Townhomes (43 papers)PQ626 Hoover and Richardson (35 Papers)PQ622 Fawn dale, Riverview and Valley Gate (45 Papers)PQ632 Hoover and Little ford (55 houses)PQ641 Rouge Valley and Little ford (31 Papers)PQ666 Howell and Hoover (38 papers)PQ646 Fiddlers and Tomlinson (25 Papers)PQ647 Rouge mount Drive 30 PapersPQ649 302-487 Sheppard Ave (67 papers)PQ634 506-698 Sheppard Ave (60 papers)PI368 Larks mere Cart and Beech lawn (57 Papers)PI369 Beech lawn and Ashford Drive (54 Papers)PI370 Marsh court Drive (41 Papers)PI371 Marsh court Drive (35 Papers)PI372 Fairfield and Bainbridge (46 Papers)PI373 Fairfield, Bainbridge, Ban bury and South view (48 Papers)PI375 Bainbridge and Burnside (50 Papers) If you are interested in a Route that isn’tlisted please call (905)683-5117and have your name put on a waiting list.All Routes Listed are not necessarily available SERVICE ROUTE DRIVER REQUIRED - FULL TIME Chantler's Environmental Services Ltd is presently recruiting for a full time Service RouteDriver working out of our Pickering location. 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Please view website for detailed information. 2017/18 www.ajaxskatingclub.ca • Pre-CanSkate • CanSkate • CanSkate Elite • Teen CanSkate • STARSkate• Hockey/Ringette Skills • Adult Learn To Skate Open Tues - Fri - 5:45 - 7:15Sat 10:30 am - 12:00 pm • Closed Sun - Mon Office ClosedDec 24 ~ Jan 1 • Jan 26 ~ 27 • Mar 22 ~ 24 • Mar 30 iscomingsoonWinterWintersessionsession 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 28 AP WH A T ’ S O N Six things to do this weekend DURHAM — All Christmas all of the time — or most of the time — on this weekend list. 1If you still need a Christmas tree, a real one, local Scouts are sell- ing them on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Bayfair Baptist Church parking lot, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The sale supports the 6th Pickering Scouting Youth.2Next door in Ajax, the St. Berna- dette’s Youth Group invites you to their live performance of A Christ- mas Story on Dec. 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free to attend, it’s the story of the first Christmas and fun for the entire family. See it at the church, 21 Bayly St. E. (at Harwood Avenue). For information, email gomes_cheryl@hotmail.com or call 905-426-7470.3Sounds of the Season is a cele- bration of music performed by the St. Mark’s Chancel Choir and Mixed Blessings Choir. The free concert is at St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby, on Dec. 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.4The Ontario Philharmonic pres- ents In the Spirit of the Holidays on Dec. 16 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. On the bill are works by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. Tickets are $45 or $56, available at regent- theatre.ca or by calling the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2.5The spirit of giving and family fun meet at How the Grinch Stole Santa, a free charity event on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Archery 2 You, 60 Celina St., Oshawa. Staff is collecting toys and food items in order to make Christmas a bit brighter for some local families. Admission to the Christmas Event is free. But each participant is asked to bring an unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food donation before jumping in to a family Nerf event. Email info@archery2you.ca or call 905-410-7959 to learn more.6The Oshawa Music Hall, 39 King St. E., Oshawa, hosts The AC/DC Tribute Show on Dec. 16 starting at 9 p.m. (doors 8 p.m.). Tickets are $15, available at www.ticketweb. ca or in person at Wilson and Lee Music Store in Oshawa. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events The Caregivers’ Club airs in January on CBC Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It didn’t start out this way. Cynthia Banks, an award-winning independent documentary film maker, had set out to make a film about dementia, including Alzheim- er’s disease. Prompted by her expe- rience with her mother and father, it looked like the focus would be the inadequacies of the health-care sys- tem. But then the Ajax resident went to see her father, retired Toronto police offi- cer Donald Banks, in a Toronto hospi- tal. He had dementia, was having hal- lucinations and could be aggressive. “He was tied down to the bed and my mom was crying in the corner,” Banks says. A social worker said they were try- ing to figure out when Donald was going home. Knowing the tremen- dous strain that her mother, Phyllis Banks, had been under, caring for him for years, Banks knew home wasn’t an option. “I said ‘look at her’,” Banks recalls. “For 10 years it’s been about my dad. He’s not going home. It’s about my mom now.” Banks came to understand the story was about the caregivers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, who look after people with dementia. As for the health-care system, it wasn’t to blame. “Nobody there could help him,” Banks says. “And it wasn’t their fault.” The Caregivers’ Club, written, direct- ed and co-produced by Banks, airs on CBC Docs POV on Jan. 14 at 9 p.m. You can see it online at cbc.ca/CBC- DocsPOV on Jan. 12 from 5 p.m. It coincides with Alzheimer’s Aware- ness Month. Banks says her research was leading her in many directions. Pitching the idea to the CBC, she was told, "give us hope." It was great advice, allowing Banks to narrow down her portray- als to people who were doing the best they could, bravely finding humour and life lessons in their situations. Banks says it was hard to find people for the documentary as health-care organizations were “very wary of what I was doing.” Through Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto she eventually met occupational therapist Nira Rit- tenberg and three caregivers. The film took one-and-a-half years during which Banks was completely immersed in the project. She cut her teeth researching docu- mentaries in 1987 at CBC’s The Jour- nal. She founded Banks Productions Limited in 1995 and in 2002 began directing, producing and writing full- time as president. Banks’s The Pagan Christ received the Best Documentary Award at the U.S. International Film and Video Fes- tival and a Platinum Remi Award at the 41st Houston International Film Festival. She received a Gemini nom- ination for her direction of A Hail of Bullets. Banks, who also teaches broadcast news production at Durham College, says in looking for a good documen- tary subject she wants something that hasn’t been done before and a topic that is not only relevant now but will also be down the road. She’s always on the lookout for a story. After 20 or so years as an indepen- dent, Banks says it’s a tough industry in which to survive and make a liv- ing. It’s taken a toll on her and some- times she wonders if what she does is making a difference. Banks says what keeps her going is a desire “to be of service in my life.” Calling The Caregivers’ Club her best film yet, Banks says it may be a life- changing as well. “I want to take it across the country to communities, ... turn it into a fun- draiser called the Caregivers’ Club,” she says. “Some low-income families, I don’t know how they’re surviving.” She’s hoping the film is an award winner that will bring attention to the issue. “I want the buzz to happen; we need the buzz to happen,” Banks says. Visit www.banksproductions.com. Ajax resident’s documentary changed course Supplied photo DURHAM -- Ajax documentary filmmaker Cynthia Banks, left, with her mother, Phyllis Banks. Cynthia Banks’s film, The Caregivers’ Club, was prompted by her mother and father’s experience. Phyllis cared for her husband, Donald Banks, who had dementia and died in 2016. Our Lady Peace, Johnny Reid, hockey heroes coming to Oshawa in 2018 DURHAM — The 2018 calendar is filling out at the Tribute Communities Centre. And a marvellous March is shaping up at the Oshawa venue with a num- ber of events. Here’s what’s coming early in the new year: • Jan. 13 — Our Hockey Heroes, NHL Alumni Benefit Game (Toronto versus Montreal) • Feb. 23 to 25 — 2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships • March 9 — Hedley, with special guests Neon Dreams and Shawn Hook • March 13 — Our Lady Peace and Matthew Good • March 15 — Letterkenny Live — St. Perfect’s Day • March 28 — Judas Priest, with guests Saxon and Black Star Riders • April 7 — Skating Through the Decades (Oshawa Skating Club cel- ebrates 80 Years with special guests Elvis Stojko and Jeffrey Buttle, host- ed by Donald Jackson and Barbara Underhill) • April 12 — Johnny Reid, special appearance by Glass Tiger • April 20 — Gerry Dee Live For tickets, log on to www.tribut- ecommunitiescentre.com, visit the box office at 99 Athol St. E. or call it at 1-877-436-8811. 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 29 AP Buffet Queen in Ajax celebrated its grand opening this past Saturday. As istradition, the grand opening kicked-off with a ceremonial Lion Dance. Pictured atright, the Lion is led by the Ông Đia, a good-hearted spirit, that has the power tosummon the auspicious lions, and thus during the dance, takes the lead in clearingthe path for the lions. The Ong Dia guides the lions to find money and to areas topray for good luck. Buffet Queen is located at 163 Harwood Avenue North, Ajax,(Value Village Plaza), just north of Kingston Road. Advertisement The winner of the weekly draw receives 20% of the proceeds from weekly ticket sales. The winner’s ticket has one chance to win the 30% accumulating jackpot by choosing the correct numbered envelope written on their ticket, or chosen in person,that contains the Ace of Spades.You do not need to attend the Draw to win. If the envelope containing the Ace of Spades is not chosen the 30% jackpot keeps growing until the next week’s draw. Every week the deck of cards gets smaller, the odds of winning get higher and the jackpot gets LARGER! Hosted by the Ajax Legion - 111 Hunt Street,Ajax For more information go to the Ajax Legion website:www.rcl322.com or call 905-683-7811 In Support of Local Charities! Lottery Licence M729782 If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s gambling, phone the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline at 1 888 230 3505,it’s confidential, anonymous, free and open 24 hours a day. TICkeTS are avaILabLe aT The ajax LegIon Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm, Fridays 4pm to 6pm & 7pm to 9pm, Saturdays 3pm to 6pm. Draws held Sundays at 3pm. Everyone 19 & over welcome to play! Tickets for the next“CatCh the aCe” draw on sale now! tiCkets are $5.00 eaCh WHAT’S ON Professors Of Funk Friends and Family Christmas Special Dec. 20 Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s back. In what has become a Christmas tradition in Durham, Oshawa-based band the Pro- fessors of Funk are playing music and wel- coming special guest artists, all in support of the Back Door Mission For The Relief Of Poverty. The band’s 4th Friends and Family Christ- mas Special is on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Simcoe Street United Church in Oshawa. “When we started this in 2014, I never would have guessed that it would so quick- ly become as big as it has,” says Derek Gib- erson, Professors of Funk frontman and founder of the Christmas special. “We’re on target to sell out this year, in a venue that holds well over 600 people, which I think speaks volumes about the quality of pro- fessional musicians and performers from this area who join us on stage that night. As a fundraiser for the Back Door Mission For The Relief Of Poverty, it has also been remarkable to see the way our audiences have come to understand and get behind the important work being done there — the average amount people are giving has increased. This means that the Mission can provide more meal tickets to Durham Out- look For The Needy, have our doors open more during the week, and extend more services to people in our community strug- gling on society’s margins.” He said this year’s performers include singer-songwriter Patrick Dorie, bluegrass group Alicia Robicheau and Lonesome Sound and rising country artist Sacha Visa- gie. “I’ve also noticed a theme in the song selection we’ll be performing: lots of great Christmas songs spanning the past 50 years that I’d call forgotten classics,” Giber- son says. “I think people will enjoy hearing these again.” He noted that new this year, for anyone paying $50 or more for their ticket, is a post- concert reception that includes a perform- ers’ meet-and-greet, refreshments, a cash bar and an income tax receipt. Giberson urged those who wish to attend to get their tickets asap as it’s looking like a sellout. The concert is a pay-what-you-can event, with attendees asked to give according to their ability. Twenty dollars is suggested, at least $50 each for the show and postconcert reception option. Tickets are available online at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/3177186 or professorsoffunk.com. If you can’t go to the special, you are still encouraged to make a donation to support the Back Door Mission, which supports people in need in Oshawa. You can also get tickets at Isabella’s Choc- olate Cafe or and Amaranthine Salon and Spa in downtown Oshawa. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the church is at 66 Simcoe St. S. Durham band celebrating the holidays with music Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA -- Whitby’s Candence Grace, above, performed in 2016 as Durham band The Professors of Funk presented the 3rd Professors Of Funk Friends and Family Christmas Special at Simcoe Street United Church. The 2017 special is at the church on Dec. 20. The concert supports the Back Door Mission For The Relief Of Poverty. Below, special host Derek Giberson of The Professors of Funk. We’ll be performing lots of great Christmas songs spanning the past 50 years that I’d call forgotten classics. Derek Giberson “ 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 30 AP ARTS&MEDIA REGIONALPROGRAM GRADES7-12 NEW ! Deadline to Apply isWednesday, December 20, 2017 Students in Grades 6, 7, 8 in Durham Region are invited to apply and audition for the regional Arts and Media Program at All Saints Catholic Secondary School. Program majors include: Dance, Dramatic Arts, Instrumental Music, Media Arts, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. To apply online and for audition requirements,visit dcdsb.ca/amp. All students who apply will be granted an audition. WHAT’S ON DURHAM — 2018 will be here before we know it. If you’re looking for ways to spend the final night of 2017, here are some options: • In Oshawa, it’s New Year’s Eve with rock- er David ‘Do the Bearcat’ Wilcxox at the Oshawa Music Hall, 39 King St. E., Oshawa. Tickets are $55, the doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show begins at 9:30 p.m. Tick- ets are available online at www.ticketweb. ca and in person at Wilson & Lee Music Store and Long & McQuade in Oshawa, cash only, and The Music Hall on show days. • Also in Oshawa, The Corral and The Other Side’s New Year’s Eve 2018 features live music by the Ray Darren Band, with special guest Eric Lambier. Start the night off with dinner reservations at The Other Side Sports Bar and Lounge. The doors open at The Corral at 8 p.m. Midnight buf- fet, champagne and party favours. Gener- al admission. No reservations; first come, first served. Tickets are $20, available at www.ticketscene.ca or at the venue, 433 Simcoe St. S. • The local pub is always a good choice. Reservations are recommended at the Portly Piper, 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax. It’s $40 per person with a New Year’s Eve menu, a DJ starting at 10 p.m., plus midnight party favours and champagne. Call 905-426- 9535. • The Whitby Lions Club New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance is at Heydenshore Pavil- ion, 589 Water St., Whitby. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and there’s dancing until 1:30 a.m. Before that, enjoy a served sit-down meal at 7:15 p.m. plus a midnight snack and sweet table and coffee. There will also be a silent auction, a raffle and spot prizes. DJ Serge will be playing the music. Tickets are $170 per couple. Call Lion Christine at 905-576-6060 for tickets and more infor- mation. If it’s a family-friendly time you’re looking for, note that every municipality in south Durham hosts a party for you and the kids. • Pickering — calendar.pickering.ca/ default/Detail/2017-12-31-1900-New- Years-Eve-Family-Countdown • Ajax — www.durhamregion.com/ events/7485385--town-of-ajax-new-year- s-eve-party/ Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2018 in Durham DURHAM — Seasonal music, including a special Christmas medley, is on the bill at a Dec. 15 concert. The Wildwind Flute Choir performs at 7:30 p.m. at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Courtice. The choir is made up of 14 musicians who come from all over Durham Region and Peterborough. “Many Christmas favourites will be per- formed, as well as several classical piec- es, such as Ave Maria and Mother Goose Suite,” states director by Lynda Shew- chuk. “Special guests for the concert (are) the brass quintet CBC Top Brass. The play- ers are soloists from the Concert Band of Cobourg. A wonderful Christmas medley composed by flutist Brian Rose for flute choir and brass quintet for this occasion will be performed.” Admission to the concert is free. Windy Christmas music in Courtice Jason Liebregts / Metroland COURTICE — Members of the The Wildwind Flute Choir, including John Fletcher, rehearsed for their Dec. 15 concert at Faith United Church. The choir will perform many Christmas favourites and classical pieces. 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 4 , 2 0 1 7 31 P Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca 905-420-4605 dpickles@pickering.ca davidpickles.com David Pickles Regional Councillor - Ward 3 905-420-4605 sbutt@pickering.ca shaheenbutt.ca City Councillor - Ward 3 Shaheen Butt Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Healthy, Prosperous 2018, from your Ward 3 CouncillorsCouncillors Back to the G rind ?Kee p Smi ling ! 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Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cozy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are wel- come!$3 admission. Free openstudioartcafe.com/ Health Friday, december 15 Free Foot Care 10:30 a.m. Foot Care academy, 210-1550 Kingston rd., Pickering. Free Foot Care Fridays for seniors and dia- betic clients from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to register. Free Friday, dECEMBEr 22 Free Foot Care 10:30 a.m. Foot Care academy, 210-1550 Kingston rd., Pickering. Free Foot Care Fridays for seniors and dia-betic clients from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call to register. Free Support Groups MOnday, december 18 piCkering english Conversation Circle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome Centre immigrant Ser- vices, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Free www.cdcd.org MOnday, dECEMBEr 25 piCkering english Conversation Circle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome Centre immigrant Ser-vices, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering. newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Free www. cdcd.org Christmas Friday, december 15 SCOutS Christmas tree Sale 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. BayFair BaPTiST CHUrCH, 817 Kingston road, Pickering. Christmas Tree Sales. Free SaTUrday, december 16 SCOutS Christmas tree Sale 9 a.m. 6 p.m. BayFair BaPTiST CHUrCH, 817 Kingston road, Pickering. Christmas Tree Sale. Free WEdnESday, december 20 LOngeSt night Service 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites rd, Pickering. Because Christmas is not always easy. a quiet, reflective service. Free amber-leachurch.ca THUrSday, december 21 MeSSy Church 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites rd, Pickering. an interactive Christmas experience for young families with dinner, crafts and games. Free CarOL Sing 7 p.m. 9 p.m. amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites road, Pickering. Join us for a good old-fashioned carol sing- a-long for all ages. Free Faith TUESday, dECEMBEr 19 advent Film Series 7 p.m. 10 p.m. St. Martin’s anglican Church - Pickering, 1203 St. Martins dr., Pickering. Please join us on Tuesdays in advent to watch three different films and reflect on how they talk about God. Each film is fol- lowed by a short discussion, led by The rev. dr. alison Falby. all welcome! dec. 5 and 19. Films are suitable for all ages; dec. 12 film is rated r for mature themes. See our website for film details. Free www.stmartinsanglican. ca Library Programs TUESday, dECEMBEr 19 SeniOrS’ Holiday party 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering. Celebrate the holiday season with friends, laughter, festive goodies, and, of course, scrabble. Free Meetings MOnday, dECEMBEr 18 piCkering powerhouse toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Central Library auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering. Want to learn how to strengthen your speak- ing and leadership skills? Come visit us at Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters. Weekly meetings on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s auditorium. We meet every Mon- day except for statutory holidays. Guests are always welcome. Free Sporting Events Friday, dECEMBEr 15 piCkering panthers vs. georgetown raiders 7:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd, Pickering. Ontario Junior Hockey League game. Up to $10 Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub-lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up to start entering events:1. Visit durhamregion.com2. Click on the black REGISTER link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the infor- mation in the fields and clicking on CREATE ACCOUNT4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account.5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on the EVENTS link (near the top of our home page) and then scrolling down to POST YOUR EVENT 6. 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