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SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND AJAX -- Grant Waddell, administrator for the Ajax/Pickering Salvation Army, with the nativity scene that was vandalized over the week- end. The heads had been removed. ursday, December 1, 2011 P ICKER I NG Baby Jesus statue stolen from Ajax-Pickering Salvation Army REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com AJAX -- A symbol of the true meaning of Christmas for the people who help some of Ajax and Pickering’s neediest families was left shattered last weekend after vandals smashed the nativity scene outside the Salvation Army offices on Kings Crescent in Ajax. Grant Waddell, administrator for the Ajax and Pickering Salvation Army, said the nativity scene was placed last Wednesday on the front lawn of the House of Hope, which serves as the food bank and provides family services. “We’ve had it out every year for at least the last eight years,” he said. “They’re heavy items, but every year we put them out because it signifies what Christmas is all about.” The concrete figures are up to two feet tall and they were a gift from Dr. Blenos Pederson, who died in 2002. See AJAX-PICKERING page 8 COMMUNITY 2 She says ‘yes’ Pickering woman proposed to on magical night KRITTERS 10 Abandoned Durham woman a pet rescuer SPORTS 22 Cup champ Ajax football player wins with B.C. Lions 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 , 2 0 1 1 2 AP Man proposes at Christmas Magic event in front of hundreds Karen LongweLL klongwell@northumberlandnews.com COBOURG -- A magical Christmas event stirred romance for one couple on Friday night. Aaron McDonald proposed to his girlfriend Christina Green of Pickering in front of a crowd of hundreds at the Christmas Magic in Cobourg event at Memorial Park on Nov. 25. The propos- al took many in the crowd by surprise -- including Ms. Green. “I was shocked, I had no idea,” she said after the proposal. Santa Claus was in on the surprise pro- posal and so was MC York Bell-Smith. After Santa Claus greeted the crowd on stage before the light-up, he called Mr. McDonald to the front. “Aaron McDonald, I hear there might be a problem with you, I would like to talk to you,” said Santa Claus. “I hope the rumours aren’t true that you haven’t been good.” Mr. McDon- ald approached the stage with Ms. Green and said he had been good. “Maybe we should ask his girlfriend if he has been good all year,” said Mr. Bell-Smith. “He’s been great,” Ms. Green said. “You put me on the spot. He’s been excellent.” But as Ms. Green turned toward the stage, Mr. McDonald bent down on one knee and pulled out a ring. “This good?” said Mr. McDonald as he held out the ring. “Christina, we were made for each other. We were made to spend the rest of our lives together. Will you marry me?” Ms. Green said yes. Mr. McDonald, from Cobourg, said he wanted to propose after the light-up in the park. A friend suggested he get town staff and Santa Claus in on the pro- posal. Mr. McDon- ald asked the Christmas Magic organizers and they were game, he said. Christmas Magic, now in its sixteenth year, is an annual display of thousands of lights in Victoria Park. The event started at Victoria Hall with a light-up and candlelit walk to the park. Hundreds gathered in the park at 7 p.m. for the official switching on of the lights. The display can be viewed every evening from Nov. 25 to Jan. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. She SayS ‘yeS’ Magical night for Pickering woman in Cobourg Karen LongweLL / MetroLand COBOURG -- Aaron McDonald, left, proposes to Christina Green at the Christmas magic light up in Memorial Park on Friday night. Christina, we were made for each other. We were made to spend the rest of our lives together. Will you marry me? 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Limit 1 prize per customer. * One Gift Card per customer, while quantities last. Must be 13 or older to qualify. PICKMESecret Santa! Police bust two during Ajax robbery AJAX -- Cops responding to a 911 call busted two suspects at the scene of a robbery in Ajax Monday night. A loaded gun was found at the scene of the heist and two men taken into cus- tody have been linked to additional robberies, Dur- ham police said. All the merchandise sto- len during Mon- day’s robbery was recovered. Police were alerted by a 911 call made by an employee moments after two masked men entered the Bell store on Harwood Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. and herded two employees and a customer into a back room at gunpoint. The workers were ordered to fill bags with cell- phones and other electronics, Durham police said. Officers arrived on scene as the robbery was still in progress. Two men were quickly apprehended. The suspects have now been linked to two rob- beries at Telus stores, the first in Ajax in March and the second in June at a Whitby location, police said. Rishawne Stampp, 21, and Jamar Christopher Hibbert, 24, both of no fixed address, face numer- ous charges including armed robbery. Mr. Stampp is also charged with breach of recog- nizance. Ajax man lured to meeting, robbed of cellphone AJAX -- An Ajax man was assaulted and robbed after being lured to a meeting Monday. The 21-year-old victim sustained injuries including a cut to his finger in the attack, Durham police said. The victim told police he was ambushed after an unknown male called him and asked to meet under a bridge on Williamson Drive. Shortly after 5 p.m. the victim went to the spot and was confronted by five men who punched him in the face several times and cut his finger with a knife. The suspects fled with the victim’s cellphone, police said. Durham police are looking for five suspects in their early 20s. Canine team rounds up Pickering robbery suspect PICKERING -- One suspect was nabbed after a police canine team was dispatched to the scene of an armed robbery Monday night in Pickering. Three men, armed and masked, forced a Kingston Road gas station employee to his knees and ordered him to open a safe during the 10 p.m. robbery, Dur- ham police said. When the worker wasn’t able to open the safe, the bandits took his cellphone and fled, cops said. A canine team called to the scene quickly trailed a scent to the rear of a residence, where a suspect was found hiding. Devin Neto, 19, of Kingston road, Pickering, faces armed robbery and weapons charges. PoliCe briefs forced to use credit card for purchases in Ajax, search warrant issued at Pickering apartment DURHAM -- Two people have been charged after a senior was carjacked at gunpoint and abandoned in Durham Region. The incident occurred Nov. 16 when an 81-year-old Peterbor- ough man drove a female friend and her male accomplice to Oshawa, Durham police said. The victim loaned his car to them, arranging to be picked up later. When that meeting did occur the male suspect was at the wheel, police said. A woman in the back seat pointed a gun at the senior, demand- ing the senior drive to a bank and withdraw cash. The victim was forced to buy two BlackBerry phones with his credit card before being abandoned in Ajax. More than a week later, on Nov. 24, police in Pickering tried to pull the male suspect over. The suspect and a female fled on foot after he lost control of the vehicle, police said. The next day cops executed a search warrant at a Valley Farm Road apartment, seizing a replica handgun and recovering the victim’s stolen 2010 Hyundai. Gideon Kunadu, 21, of Valley Farm Road, Pickering, faces numerous charges including robbery, motor vehicle theft and weapons offences. 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At the Nov. 28 Durham Catholic District School Board meeting, Whitby Trustee Chris Leahy and Oshawa Trustee Stan Karwowski brought for- ward a motion to discuss the possibility of elim- inating kilts as part of the uniform at all of the board’s high schools. Parent councils at all seven of the board’s high schools were to report back to the board of trust- ees by April 2012 recommending if kilts should continue as part of the dress code, or if the long- time staple should be abolished altogether. However the majority of trustees were not on board, and the motion was lost in a five-to-three vote. Trustee Leahy has received complaints that the kilts are just too short, and says the high schools spend too much time trying to enforce the dress code when it comes to kilts. Trustee Leahy said since a News Advertiser article was published regarding the possible ban, he received a number of phone calls in support of his motion to engage the parents on making the decision. Trustee Karwowski had similar sentiments and said he supported the motion because it engaged the parents and the schools. “If the motion passes today the appropriate headline should be ‘Parents, council decide kilt fate,’” he said. But Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge Trustee Kathy LeFort said she was surprised the issue exploded the way it did, and said the uniform procedure is reviewed every three years as it is. She called the motion a “make-work project” for principals and school staff and believes uniform policies should be dealt with at the school level. “If parents don’t want their daughters to wear the kilts, then do not buy the kilts,” she added. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin said in her 21 years as a trustee, she’s never received a phone call regarding the length of the kilts and pointed out students at least have the option of wearing either pants or a kilt. In her day, she could only wear a kilt. “I will not be supporting this ridiculous motion this evening,” she said. 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A food bank worker noticed the damage on Monday morning. One of the figures lost its legs while two of the wise men were missing their heads. A camel was also decapitated and a lamb was smashed into pieces so it looked like noth- ing more than a lump. “There are certain items that are gone, the baby Jesus statue is gone,” said Mr. Wad- dell. There was also no sign of Mary and Joseph. Although some of the figures have been damaged in the past, likely due to weath- er, nothing like this has ever happened before. “This is the first time we’ve seen this kind of intentional damage.” Mr. Waddell wouldn’t go so far as to say staff and volunteers were angry about the vandalism, but they were certainly upset. “I would say it ranges from disgust to upset to every- thing in between,” he said. “Some of the folks who are the most distressed are people from the local community.” The organization will not be making an insurance claim. “To be honest with you, we’re far too focused on pre-Christmas and the assis- tance we can provide to needy people than to be concerned with putting concrete stat- ues back in one piece,” said Mr. Waddell. The Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Cam- paign is in full swing. Proceeds from the campaign fund Salvation Army programs for people in need throughout the year. This year the organization is a little bit behind on where they were last year when residents in Ajax and Pickering proved to be the second most generous community in the country, said Mr. Waddell. As well, the organization is collecting food and toys in anticipation of creating hampers for the more than 600 families who have already signed up and Mr. Waddell said more families are signing up every day. Overall, the Ajax and Pickering Salvation Army helped about 10,000 people this year. “That’s what I think is frustrating about seeing the damage,” he said. “We’re one of the first places people come to for help. We’re privileged to stand in the gap when there’s a need.” And he adds that the organization helps all people regardless of religion or any other factors. “We don’t ask people what their faith is, if they have one ... we help anyone in need.” Mr. Waddell said he didn’t think the van- dalism was religiously motivated, but rath- er suspected it was senseless destruction. He had a message for the vandals. “Have you got nothing better to do with your time? If you haven’t, give us a call and we’ll find all kinds of volun- teer activities that you can do that will make you feel good about yourself.” In fact, he said he’s hoping the people who destroyed the statues will come forward privately and make reparations. And as for the staff and workers, they’ll spend the lead up to Christmas helping local families. Residents interested in volunteering or donat- ing can contact the Salvation Army : CALL 905-683-0454 visit gethope.cc view more photos @ durhamregion.com ‘SAlly Ann’ vAndAliSm Ajax-Pickering staff disgusted by desecration of nativity scene AJAX-PiCKeRiNG from page 1 Some of the folks who are the most distressed are people from the local community. Grant waddell Christmas lights at ilona Park home an annual tradition moyA dillon mdillon@durhamregion.com PiCKeRiNG -- The Christmas spirit is in the air in Pickering as one family pre- pares its annual lighting ceremony. The Williams family, whose home on Ilona Park Road has become a popular seasonal destination, is inviting residents to come out and share in the Christmas joy for the unveiling of decorations at the annual lighting event on Sunday, Dec. 4. “It’s something that we really like to do for the community, we’ve had it going for around 10 years now so it’s kind of a tra- dition,” said Kathy Williams, who helps to create the lighting spectacle, along with her husband and daughter, although she credits her son Michael with doing most of the work. “The kids around here get really excit- ed and people look forward to it every year.” The Salvation Army will be on hand at the event to provide music and collect donations for their Christmas Kettles. Non-perishable food items will also be collected for the Salvation Army’s holi- day food drive and refreshments will be available courtesy of Tim Hortons. Although the event is in its tenth year, Ms. Williams said it never gets boring for the family. “There’s always something new and exciting every year,” she said, although she wouldn’t elaborate on this year’s fea- tures. “It’s going to be even prettier this year and I think the kids will be especially excited.” This year’s light display will be unveiled Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Williams’ home at 1285 Ilona Park Rd. in Pickering. Food donations will be accepted at the Williams home from Dec. 4 through Jan. 6 to benefit the Salvation Army. Donations can be dropped in bins located in front of the house. Community Pickering residents pair with Salvation Army for lighting event 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 , 2 0 1 1 9 P 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 , 2 0 1 1 10 AP Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Maggie Mann believes she’s cared for about 30 animals dumped off in the con- servation area where she’s lived for the past 37 years. “I’ve lost count,” said the Whitby resident. She recently spent more than $450 on a kitten she found that was “skin and bones” and unfor- tunately the poor thing didn’t make it. “It’s so cruel and so inhumane,” she said. She’s also rescued a dog and plenty of other kittens and cats, including two that were preg- nant. Ms. Mann is not alone. I’ve also received phone calls from peo- ple living on farms in Durham Region who also find people just dump their unwanted pets on their properties. One woman recently told me that one of the cats dumped on her family’s farm had the feline immunodeficiency virus, which put her in a tough spot. She had to find a home for it since they’re best in a home without felines; other cats can contract the virus, and she couldn’t put her own at risk. Luckily, she managed to find it a home. And our pet of the week, Audrey, was also abandoned in Clarington and left to fend for herself. Luckily somebody found her and she ended up making her way to the Humane Society of Durham Region. “I love that dog, she’s just so sweet,” said Karen Martins, presi- dent of the humane society. She says she hears these stories, and the humane society takes these abandoned animals in, all the time. “You know what the sad thing is? They sit there and wait for their owner to come back,” she said. “They’re living, feeling things.” As an animal lover, I personal- ly couldn’t even fathom the idea of just abandoning a pet, unsure of whether they’ll survive or not. Thank goodness for these kind souls who will take them in and spend sometimes large amounts of money to care for them. But while we’re lucky to have good people like Ms. Mann in the world, I really hope people will start thinking twice before dumping these helpless animals, especially now that winter’s com- ing. “They cannot survive the win- ter,” said Ms. Mann. And people should also think of some different gift ideas if they’re thinking of buying somebody a cat or a dog this holiday season. Adopting or buying a pet should be a well thought-out decision and they shouldn’t be given as gifts. And if someone does end up with a pet and decides they cannot look after it, there are much better options than just deserting it. “If people realize you can’t look after an animal, please give it to someone who can,” Ms. Mann said. FUnDraiser Pets can meet Santa Claus at the Humane Society of Durham Region annual Pet Pics with Santa for the next two weekends. It will take place at Van- dermeer Nursery and Garden Centre, 588 Lakeridge Rd. S., Ajax. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 and Dec. 10 and 11. Framed 4x6 photos are $13, and many other packages are available. There will be baked goods and a craft table as well as a silent auc- tion. All proceeds help the animals of the humane society. Cats should be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. For more information, call 905-665-7430. “I am looking out over Lake Scugog at dozens, if not hundreds, of birds,” wrote Michele Silva-Neto in an e-mail last week. “I guess this is a migratory stop? It is so fascinating to think of where these birds come from. I can’t com- prehend the amount of flying they would need to do to get to their winter home.” Fascinating indeed, to imag- ine those great flocks of waterfowl gathering together in larger and larger numbers somewhere up north after breeding season. Then taking to the air in waves and mak- ing their way hundreds of kilome- tres to open waters with enough food to get them through winter. Ice is what drives their migration, and the mild fall we’ve enjoyed in much of Ontario has so far left many lakes ice free. That’s a fac- tor in guessing, sight unseen, what species of waterfowl Michele was looking at. I suspect they were red- breasted mergansers, which tend to breed along saltwater coasts and large, shallow lakes farther north. Subzero temperatures around Hudson Bay would move them out in big numbers, which is why great flocks were seen in Lake Ontario about the same time that Michele saw them on Lake Scugog. Common mergansers, on the other hand, nest throughout shield country. When lakes are still open, and the local food bank of fish readily available to these expert divers, they have no incentive to make the long, dangerous journey south. The minute cottage country lakes freeze over, more of the ducks we’re likely to see arriving in Dur- ham Region will be common mer- gansers. Four or five winters ago, that critical freeze up didn’t happen until late December, leaving whole watersheds wide open much lon- ger than usual. Lured by visions of rare waterfowl, my husband and I took part in the Kawartha Christ- mas Bird Count, volunteering to paddle our canoe and check for ducks from Coboconk to Fenelon Falls, some 20 kilometres. We were amazed to find a huge flock of male common mergs on Balsam Lake -- some 1,400 -- as well as 33 bald eagles perched in trees along the shores. Waterways to the north had just frozen over, and the hungry birds were all grab- bing a meal of the plentiful perch in the lake’s shallow waters, which were freezing up as we paddled. The following day the ducks and eagles were gone, the fish locked under ice. This year, temperatures of 25 below in western Canada have already pushed another species of waterfowl our way. Most great- er scaup head to the coasts for the winter, but more and more flocks appear on the Great Lakes, where they dive for zebra mussels. It’s worth scanning every flock of ducks, every stretch of open water, for rarities, such as the Barrow’s golden-eye spotted off Second Marsh in Oshawa recently. Nature queries: mcarney@inter- links.net Durham outdoors writer Margaret Carney has more than 3,000 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Join the conversation durhamregion.typepad.com/kristens_kritters @Kristen’s KrittersKristen’s Kritters MARgARet CARney Ice drives migration of birds this season WHItBy -- Audrey is a four-year-old rotti/ lab mix, that was brought into Clarington Animal Services after being abandoned in Wilmot Creek. She was transfered to the Humane Society of Durham Region on Oct.17. She had an eye injury that could not be treated and her eye was removed on Oct. 28. Audrey is gentle and sweet, loves to run and play and needs an experienced owner who can manage her high energy. Got a smart phone? 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The event will be held at the new Pickering Village Urban Square on the corner of Kings- ton Road and Old Kingston Road. Festivities kick off at 4 p.m. on Dec. 3 and there will be a number of activities including horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertain- ment, children’s crafts and more. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting to officially open the new square and it will be followed by the tree lighting. The event is being organized by the Town of Ajax and members of the Pickering Vil- lage Business Improvement Area. “The Town is proud to partner with the BIA on this holiday tradition,” said council- lor and deputy mayor Shaun Collier. “The Town is committed to working with the resi- dents and businesses of Pickering Village to preserve and enhance its heritage attributes and support the development of a vibrant arts, culture and tourism destination.” BIA chairwoman Marsha Dooley said the annual tree lighting will be bigger and better this year. “Thanks to the Town of Ajax partnering with the BIA, this year’s event will be the best yet,” she said. “Come celebrate the re-open- ing of the village, the official opening of the urban square and the spectacular tree light- ing. 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Because of the brisk air outside, Canadians are poised to take full advantage of the warmth that homemade holiday décor can bring to their homes. “The holidays are a perfect time of year for families to get together and get creative,” says Shelli Gardner, cofounder of Stampin' Up!, a crafting and décor company explains. “Whether you're decorating your house prior to the festivi- ties, creating a perfect table setting for your holiday meal or gathering all of your memories in a scrapbook, our crafts will give you and your family a lot of options this holiday sea- son.” There are so many ways to add the perfect pinch of pizzazz to your home says Gardner, and here are a few: Decorate Nothing is more festive during the holidays than a perfectly festooned home. Stampin Up! offers you a variety of ways to turn your home into a yuletide extravaganza. The holiday stocking Bigz L Die, for example, lets you cut paper or fabric to create your own stocking. 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Trains, dolls, toys, old advertising signs, pocket watches,porcelain and bisque dolls, pretty much everything can be sold at the Roadshow.Any early edition Barbie’s are sought after by the Roadshow collectors, as well as a variety of Dinky Toys and Matchbox cars.LionelTrains and a variety of tin toys can also fetch a price, especially if they are in their original box or in mint condition.If a collector is look- ing for one of your collectibles, they can always make an offer to buy it. A man brought in a 1950’s MarxTinToy Robot, in fairly good condition,still in its original box.They were able to locate minutes, and that gentleman went home with over $700 for his Toy Robot and a few other small toys. So whether you have an old toy car, a broken gold chain, or a Barbie sitting in the closet,bring it down to the Road- show,they will take a look at it for FREE and it could put money in your pocket! See you at the roadshow! 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FREE To the first 500 New MembersPickeringTownCentrePickeringTownCentre Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com durhamregion.com facebook.com/sportsdurhamregion twitter.com/scnewsdurhamSports 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 , 2 0 1 1 22 AP Football Foster catches a Grey Cup championship ajax receiver wins CFl title with b.C. lions Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com VANCOUVER -- Akeem Foster has come a long way in a few short years. In that span, the Ajax native has morphed from a young man wondering if his football career would come to an end in univer- sity to celebrating this week as a Grey Cup champion with the B.C. Lions. Foster and the Lions knocked off the Winnipeg Blue Bomb- ers last Sunday 34-23 to capture the Canadian Football League’s most coveted prize and now, days later, he said the gravity of his team’s accomplishment still hasn’t really set in. “You stay up late at night and dream about that moment. When you finally get there and finally achieve that goal of being immortalized on the Grey Cup, it’s a great feeling. Honestly, I still can’t really put it into words to tell you the truth,” he said in a phone interview earlier this week from B.C. “I am just really proud of the accomplishments of my teammates and myself this year.” A second-year six-foot-four, 214-pound receiver, Foster real- ly came into his own with the Lions this season. And it was all about opportunity. Behind established stars Geroy Simon and Arland Bruce, and alongside fellow young- ster Shawn Gore, Foster became a solid option within the B.C. offence under quarterback Tra- vis Lulay, finishing the regular season with 33 receptions for 593 yards and six touchdowns. And his 18-yards-per-catch average was tops among any receiver on the Lions roster. In the Grey Cup the former St. Francis Xavier star caught one ball for a total of 12 yards. After spending last season on the Lions’ practice roster, being provided with the chance to get on the field this season by coach Wally Buono is something Fos- ter will be forever grateful for. “Going back to my college days where I had to sit out my second year and I wasn’t really focused on what I was supposed to be doing, to go from that, where I thought my football career might be over to being here, being drafted here, being chosen to come to B.C. and put on the Lions jersey is amazing,” Foster said. “The organization really means a lot to me. For me to go out there and help them to a Grey Cup is probably the best thank you I can give them.” What about a repeat next year in Toronto, so close to home? “I wasn’t actually thinking about the repeat, but that would actually be amazing,” he said with a laugh when the topic was brought up. “To play in my own back yard, to play in Toronto, to play in (Rogers Centre), a place where I grew up going and watching the Argos play ... that would be phe- nomenal.” Should the Lions reach the Grey Cup in 2012, the home- coming of sorts would provide a nice little carrot, not only for him, but all those who helped pave his way to becoming a champion. “I’ve got to thank every- one from elementary school, St. Wilfrid, to my high school, Notre Dame. To the (Oshawa) Hawkeyes, my OVFL team- mates. All my teammates from my past years. Just everyone that helped me mold,” he said, while continuing to name names in attempt to not leave anyone out. 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For the first time in Cook’s early career he made his way east to Moncton to face a fighter in his hometown. The always-tough Bernava had 15 professional fights in both boxing and MMA and had never lost by knockout until Friday night when he faced Cook. Bernava came out strong in the opening round looking to pressure Cook. Bernava was the aggressor until Cook caught the Moncton native with a left hook that dropped Bernava to the can- vas. Getting up on the count of five, Bernava returned to pressur- ing Cook until he was dropped again by a counter straight right hand. The tough local fighter jumped back to his feet on the count of seven and started look- ing to cut the ring off and pres- sure Cook again. At 1:40 of the first round, Cook hit Bernava with a right uppercut that Bernava didn’t see coming. The uppercut sent Bernava down to the canvas and out for the count. The knockout win improves Cook to 4-0, with two of those wins coming by knockout. Cook, 25, received some high praise from trainer Mike Guyett. “Brandon looked sharp. He took his time like we planned and remained calm until he seen the openings to put his punches together. Brandon is improving every time.” Cook said he is starting to see the hard work he puts in the gym pay off in the ring. “Now I am back working my 40 hours and training my 20 hours a week, all my hard work is paying off.” Cook’s promoter, Tyler Buxton of Buxton Promotions, expects the young fighter to return to the Hershey Centre in February. “I will be ready to go 5-0 come February,” vowed Cook. Following the fight it was announced that Buxton Promo- tions and Hennessy Sports are now co-promoting the unbeaten light middleweight. The deal is expected to get Cook more expo- sure and bigger fights, helping to build a better fan base not only in Canada, but also internationally. SuBmitted photo MONCTON, NB -- Ajax’s Brandon Cook, left, made the long trip to New Brunswick worthwhile, record- ing a first-round knockout over Jason Bernava to improve to 4-0, with two knockouts. He expects to fight again in November at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. AthleticS Speed Academy off to quick start Athletes earn 13 medals at indoor meet TORONTO -- The Speed Acade- my athletes are off to a quick start to the indoor season, winning 13 medals at the International Youth Meet of Champions at York Uni- versity. The midget girls began the medal haul by going one, two, three in the midget girls’ 400m. Mariam Abdul-Rashid led the way with a provincial U15 record, clocking 57.43, followed by Taylor and Sommer Sharpe respectively. Wesley Best earned a silver medal in the youth boys’ 400m, running a personal best time of 51.23. Brandon Bob captured a sil- ver medal in the youth boys’ 60m with a personal best time of 6.91. 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Generals will be vying for spots on canadian team OSHAWA -- The good news is two members of the Oshawa Generals have been invited to the selection camp for the Canada’s national junior hockey team. The bad news is the struggling team can ill afford to lose anyone at this particular time, let alone key players such as captain Boone Jenner and Christian Thomas. At the very least, Jenner and Thomas will miss the team’s northern road trip the weekend of Dec. 9-11, as they will instead be off to Calgary along with 39 other hopefuls for the team’s selection camp Dec. 10-14 at the WinSport Canada Athletic and Ice Complex in Calgary. If one or both make the team, they would be gone through the end of the 2012 IIHF world junior championship, which runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Calgary and Edmonton, missing as many as nine games all told. 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Dec. 4th & 11th 11a.m. - 6p.m. 29 Maple St, Ajax L1S 1V5 LIVE AUCTION SALE ACTING UNDER INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED: WE WILL SELL IN DETAILS LOTS BY: Terms: As per posted and announced, can be viewed at www.auctioneer.ca under ‘About Auctions’ link. Removal same day. Registration with government ID required. Accepted payments are Cash, Visa, MC, Debit. Buyers fee on all items. AUCTION DEPOT CANADA www.auctioneer.ca 4840 Brock Rd., Claremont Preview 12 noon Start: 1 P.M. Consignments Welcome! PRE REGISTER FOR ANY SALE ON LINE Art Gallery Inventory: Over 100 asst. Group of Seven Lithographs, A.J. Casson, A. Y. Jackson, Norval Morrisseau Rare Canvas, Salvador Dali Lithos, Robert Bateman, Alan Darling, Tom Thomson, Benjamin Chee Chee, Alica Soave L.E., Giclee Canvas, Studio prints & more. 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Places ofWorship Arts & Crafts Apartments &Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Oshawa, central location, sunroom, Washer/dryer, storage, parking. First/last required. $895/month, available Jan/Feb. (905)744-7530 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom & 3-bed- room from $1099 & $1199/mo. Plus parking. Available January 1st. 905- 683-5322 DOWNTOWN OSHAWA - One bedroom. Fridge, stove, heat and hydro included. No pets. Available immediately. $629/mo. first/last. Call 905- 576-1918 before 6 p.m. Places ofWorship Apartments &Flats for RentA GOING FAST! Just a few units left! 1140 Mary St. N. 1-bdrm. From $799, Utilities Incld. Near public schools, Durham College & amenities. Laundry on-site, Elevator and secure entrance. 905- 431-7752. Skylineonline.ca MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca OSHAWA DUPLEX for rent. 1-bedroom, kitchen, living room. $700/month includ- ing lights and heat. Immedi- ately. Abstainer/non smoker. Pets welcome. Call 905- 434-6706 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, 208 Centre St.S. luxury 2-bedroom, $1000/month plus utilities. ALSO 2-bedroom Bloor St Dec 1 $850-inclusive. ALSO 949 Simcoe N. 2-bedroom $875-inclusive. All NO PETS 905-723-1647 905-720-9935 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom apt. from $500/month plus heat & hydro. Also 2 bedroom, $600 plus heat & hydro. First/last, references, available Novem- ber 1st. Call Stephen 905- 259-5796. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bedroom (utilities included) & 2-bedroom (plus utilities) Parking, fridge/stove includ- ed. First/last, available imme- diately. 647-404-1786. PICKERING ALTONA/ TWYN RIVERS area. Clean, 1-bdrm bsmt apartment. sep. entrance, A/C, parking, cable, no smoking/pets, suit single. $725/mo. security de- posit. references. Available immediately. (905)509-8339. WHITBY Central, immacu- late 1-bedroom $845+hydro avail. now, and 2-bedroom $990+hydro Jan 1. Applianc- es, heat, water, laundry facilities, and parking. No dogs 905-666-1074 or 905- 493-3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 9 0 5 - 4 3 0 - 5 4 2 0 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, LARGE RENO- VATED BACHELOR APT, 216 Powell Rd, in a unique owner-occupied triplex. Liv- ingroom, with new wall bed unit. Kitchen, diningroom, pri- vate bath, private entrance. Utilities, cable included. No pets/non-smoker. Suitable for professional/mature per- son/or serious student. First/last. $750/month lease. Available Dec 1st. (905)721- 1010 or 416-580-2867 leave message. References re- quired Houses for Rent AAA WHY RENT? You CAN afford to own! No down payment- NO problem! YES YOU CAN! Let me show you call Ken Collis Bro- ker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate 905-728-9414 1-877-663-1054, or email kencollis@sympatico.ca NORTH OSHAWA, 1-bdrm basement apartment, in legal duplex. Excellent neighbour- hood, extra clean, includes appliances, shared laundry, parking. No smoking/pets. $850/mo inclusive. Dec. 1st. 905-706-2200 Sam OSHAWA, CHARMING 1 Ω storey, 2 bedroom, family home on quiet street. Hard- wood floors, deck, yard, parking laundry facilities. Non-smoking $1200.00 plus heat and hydro. Available immediately. Call 519-458- 8011 PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM legal basement, own laundry, 1 parking, no smoking/ani- mals. Near all amenities. Available now. $820+30% utilities negotiable. Suit work- ing person. 416-459-9993 or 905-426-9898. PICKERING, Whites & Strouds Lane. Top level of a beautiful 3-bedroom house. New upgrades throughout. Utilities included. Garage space and one outside park- ing available. Use of back- yard, $1450/month. No pets/smoking. Avail. Dec. lst. (416)564-8537. To wnhousesfor RentT 2-BED TOWNHOUSE IN OSHAWA 4-plex, quiet cres- cent, near schools/401. New windows/furnace, newly renovated, enclosed patio, basement and laundry room. Appliances and utilities not included. $950/month, wa- ter/parking included. First/last, available immedi- ately. 905-626-5777. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca CENTRAL OSHAWA 3- bdrm townhouse-style apart- ment, 5yrs old. Hardwood throughout, 2-car parking, walkout to enclosed patio from livingroom. Available January 1st. $1050/month plus hydro/gas. Call 905- 263-2412. EYER DR/WHITES RD Pick- ering, 3 bedroom townhouse for rent, near schools, 401, conservation area. $1350. Sabina, (905)852-4071. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.real- star.ca Rooms forRent & WantedR AVAILABLE IN Oshawa, fur- nished room, bright very clean house, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, high-speed internet, near all-amenities, $500/month. (289)314-1949 CLEAN QUIET home, all over aged 45. Suitable for working male. Non smok- er/abstainer. No pets. Refer- ences req'd. No criminal record. First/last. Call 9am- 9pm (905)571-5191. GRANDVIEW/HWY 2, Look- ing for a roommate, $500/month, prefer male 40+. Available immediately. Includes laundry & parking. (905)429-7144. LIVE IN A CASTLE! Hot tub outside. $525/month includes heat, hydro, cable, water, ja- cuzzi. Furnished. North Whit- by. Parking available. Near transit. Available now, first/last, suit professional fe- male. (905)432-6454. Rooms forRent & WantedR ROOM FOR rent in upscale home by lake. Non-smoker, female university student preferred. Parking available, own washroom, share kitch- en. $500/month, first/last, available December 1st. 289-892-2985. SharedAccommodation AT BLOOR/SIMCOE, Oshawa. Room for rent, near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, parking included. Available immedi- ately, first/last, $495/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433- 4088; 905-243-4088. Va cationProperties CANCEL YOUR TIME- SHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Mainte- nance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guaran- tee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1- 888-356-5248 RentalsOutside CanadaR CLEARWATER FLORIDA 3-bedroom fully furnished, air conditioned, manufactured homes, 85o pools, 104o hot tub, near beaches/major attractions. Half hour to NHL Hockey ($25/seat). 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We pay Top Dollar for your Scrap cars & trucks. Cash paid. 24 hours, 7 days/week. Free pickup. Call John (905)436-2615 NEED CA$H WILL PAY you up to $2000 for your scrap car, truck or van. Free tow. Will beat anyone's price call (289)892-3414. Tr ucksfor SaleT 2010 DODGE RAM SLT Hemi 3/4 Ton. Long box. 40,000km, 4 wheel drive. Regular cab. $29,995 certi- fied. 905-914-0900 Auctions Vans/4-Wheel DriveV 2009 FORD ESCAPE. San- gria w/black interior. Sport Model, black rims/grill. Load- ed. Lady driven only. 41,000kms. 0% interest until July 2014. Asking $22,000 certified. (905)839-1742 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS H H H H H Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com Now hiring!!! GRAND OPENING LaVilla Spa 634 Park Rd. South Oshawa (905)240-1211 Now hiring!!! 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Log on to: www.durhamregion.com Holiday Wishes HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Seasons Greetings HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Happy Holidays HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Merry Christmas HappyIquis atie te con hent nullandreet, quat illa feuisim dolore digniamcon vulputatem ipit iure tat aliquisim delit erat nullam, voluptat del essisis esto estrud eu feuip er sim dolum aliquat. Duiscil landre ming exerosto eum in endio et, quis nulput tem dui tat, susto odolor suscincil do conulpute faci Send your Holiday Wishes through the News Advertiser newspaper! The holidays are here again. It’s a time to spread good cheer and wish health, wealth and happiness to all the special people in your life. This Week will be publishing a special Personal Holiday Greetings Section in our Friday, December 16 editions. Do you have a teacher, coach, babysitter, mechanic, friend or family member that you would like to say thanks to? Be different this year and send your special Season’s Greetings via this newspaper. The cost is only $29+hst for a photo and a maximum of 50 words. Please call Erin for more information at 905-683-5110 ext. 286Christmas Greetings Jonathan Stewart December 1, 1986 - August 14, 2004 A thousand words can't bring you back I know because I've tried, Neither will a million tears, I know because I've cried. You left behind our broken hearts, But happy memories too, We never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Happy Birthday Love forever, Mom, Dad, Courtney & Jeremy RUNDLE, Alex - 50 year member of the Doric - Masonic Lodge #424 AF & AM G.R.C. Peacefully, at Ajax-Pickering Health Centre, on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Grace Louise Rundle. Loving Father to Ron and his wife Sylvia and Paul Wayne. Dear Grandfather of Paul Adrian Rundle and his good friend Wendy. Lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, and the family of Glenna Maurer. Brother-in-law to Herb Spring and Ray Symonds. Brother of the late Irene and Jean. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village, (Ajax), 905-428-8488 on Sunday, December 4 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. A service to celebrate Alex's life will be held in the chapel of the Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations may be made to a Charity of your Choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca WILKINSON, Arthur - WWII Veteran R.A.F., 2nd TAF COMM. SQDRN - Born July 1st, 1924, Liverpool England. Passed away Sunday November 27th, 2011. Beloved husband of wife Helen. Dear brother of Norm (Margaret), Stanley (Judith), Ruby, Joan, & Elsie, all of England. Beloved step father of Wilma and Grandpa of Scott (Joanne), Ross, Bryan & Kevin, Great Grandpa to Courtney, Lauren, Carson & Skye. Arthur was employed by Vaunclair Purveyors of Toronto for 40 years. His main hobbies were philatelic, numismatics, gardening and sequence dancing, in that order. Memorial visitation will be held at MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, 905-428-8488, on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 3-4 p.m. with service in the chapel to follow at 4 p.m. Donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Online condolences may be placed at www.mceachniefuneral.ca MALLOY Brian Harold At Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011. Brian, in his 57th year. Dear father of Michele Malloy of Belleville. Brother of Brenda Upshall (Brian Robinson) of Oshawa and Michael Malloy (Christine) of Port Perry. Uncle of Trisha Upshall, Tara-Lee Upshall, Thomas Malloy and Derek Malloy. Grand-uncle to Liam. Relatives and friends may call at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Thornton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Brian to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.makfuneralhome.com ComingEventsC ComingEventsC ComingEventsC ComingEventsC In Memoriam Deaths In Memoriam Deaths Deaths Deaths Birthday Thank You I would like to thank all the Family and Friends who attended my 80th Birthday celebration. Thanks for the lovely cards, gifts and flowers. And a special thanks to my Daughters and Husband for making this day happen, I will remember it always. Betty Smith 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 , 2 0 1 1 28 AP