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After hearing from speakers, under- graduate students in UOIT’s faculty of science boarded the Career Bus and vis- ited two employers to learn more about the value of their university degree, and how they can apply the skills they’ve acquired. The university’s career centre hosted the event. Donna Muirhead, UOIT career centre manager, applauded the students who participated. “I would suggest to you your explora- tion doesn’t really start here; it starts with you,” she said. She suggested students really think about what they want to do, and how they want to contribute after graduation. “The career centre is here to help you on that journey,” she said. Kasia Chojecki, Durham Region man- ager of strategic initiatives, spoke to stu- dents and noted there are many sectors in Durham for business, which include science, agriculture, digital technolo- gies, smart energy and tourism. She also noted the benefits of Durham’s close proximity to Toronto. “We are seamlessly attached to it,” she said. The students got a tour of Purdue Pharma Canada’s research and develop- ment, quality control, and quality assur- ance laboratories in Pickering with the opportunity to learn about pharmaceu- tical sales. “I really enjoyed the Purdue Pharma experience,” said second-year pharma- ceutical chemistry student Max Kisil. “It was very interesting.” Mr, Kisil was especially impressed with the research labs. “The equipment there is like nothing I’ve ever seen before,” he said. A panel also spoke to the students and answered questions. Students also toured the York-Dur- ham regional environmental laborato- ry, where the Region tests organic and inorganic material found in municipal water. “I just really liked to see the way that labs actually function. 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DURHAM -- One person is charged with manslaughter after a Pickering man died of injuries sustained in an assault in Toronto. The death of 30-year-old Kenneth Oxley was the “direct result” of injuries sus- tained in an assault in Scarborough Feb. 22, Toronto police said. Mr. Oxley died March 1, a week after the incident. Andre Miller, 30, of Toronto, is charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault and carrying a concealed weapon. No other details of the incident were released. Budget includes major capital projects, LED streetlight replacement program Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- Property taxes are going up in 2016 for Pickering homeowners. Council approved a tax increase of 3.99 per cent on the City share of the property tax bill when it passed the budget on Tues- day night. Pickering residents will pay an extra $56.62 per year or $1.08 per week on an average home valued at $376,900. “We value every dollar,” said treasurer Stan Karwowski. “We try to maximize every dol- lar. It’s like any other household. The asks are greater than the funds.” Mayor Dave Ryan thanked staff for hard work on the budget. “We’ve come up with a good document,” he said. “It was a difficult document. Diffi- cult decisions had to be made.” Originally a greater number, the capi- tal budget was reduced to $35.1 million by gassing the Tillings Road operations centre construction project. However, plans are in place for a future operations centre on Cle- ments Road. “We’ll hopefully award tender in the early part of 2017,” Mr. Karwowski said. Data included in a staff report indicates the City’s infrastructure is older than that of its Durham neighbours and requires additional funding. Therefore, the budget includes a one per cent special levy for an accelerated infrastructure program, as well as a levy for roads and bridges of .39 per cent. An LED street light replacement program is projected to cost $5.5 million. More than 7,000 street light fixtures are planned to be retrofitted with LED fixtures throughout Pickering. The LED units are expected to save around 67 per cent in electricity use, and lower utility costs by more than 50 per cent. “There’s a lot of projects that we think will benefit many residents that have different interests,” said Mr. Karwowski. Major recreation projects include Dun- barton pool deck repairs and reconstruction and Don Beer Arena renovations, Some roads projects include Third Con- cession Road reconstruction, Timmins Gar- dens and Boxworth Place reconstruction, Glenanna Road asphalt resurfacing, and Rossland Road resurfacing. Also in the roads budget is the Mitchell Bridge rehabilitation project. The bridge is located on the Seventh Concession Road, west of Sideline 32, over Duffins Creek. To view the budget and more projects, visit www.pickering.ca/en/cityhall/budgets.asp. . Manslaughter charge laid after Pickering man dies following assaultPickering City Council approves 3.99 per cent property tax hike 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 • Ma r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 6 AP There are students who breeze through grade school without a lot of difficulty. Then there are students who struggle off and on with particular subjects. Math is a common subject many have difficulty understanding. But for a growing number of students their struggles are constant and their frus- trations neverending. These are students who, through no fault of their own, need special education. Without this type of help they fall behind and in some cases give up. Donna Edwards is the chairwoman of the special education ad-hoc committee and DDSB trustee for Ajax ward 3 and 4. She said one in four students between kin- dergarten to Grade 12 has special needs requirements. That equates to about 15,000 students. No doubt the Durham District School Board is not the only board struggling with this problem. Despite the increasing numbers of spe- cial needs students provincial funding has failed to keep pace. In fact, due to cost cut- ting measures funding has been scaled back. “The number of students with special needs is on the rise yet the funding we receive for special education is declining,” said Trustee Edwards. “We can’t see how we are going to meet the increasing needs without cuts to service.” When a student is struggling it’s up to an educator to give that student the help required to succeed. When that help is not available it behooves us to ask why? We realize the Provincial Liberal gov- ernment is grappling with a budget deficit of $5.7 billion. However, Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa announced last month that deficit was down from what he’d originally projected at $7.5 billion. And the good news is the government is on pace to return to a balanced budget by 2017-18. Surely, when we’re talking about billions of dollars, the government can find some extra funding for special needs students? But the DDSB isn’t taking anything for granted. As a result it recently launched a Fund the Need campaign at its March 21 board meeting. It’s sharing a video online explaining the need for special education funding and asking parents to sign a peti- tion to be sent to the Ministry of Education to ask for more help. “We do have the support and hopefully that support will impress the government to make some changes.” We would urge our local MPPs, of all political stripes, to bring this issue to Queen’s Park. While balancing the bud- get is important doing so on the backs of our most needy students is wrong. They deserve help and we owe it to them to pro- vide it. -- Metroland Media Group Ltd., Durham Region Division Attitude is why I call my cat Emperor Huey OP I N I O N column They say cats have nine lives. If so, then I’m fairly certain that at some point in Huey’s past he must have been some kind of dictatorial monster. In fact I have stopped calling him Huey. I now refer to him in ways that I am sure have much more resonance with him. I call him Napoleon, Genghis or Mr. Stalin. Even dripping with sarcasm, these names please him. They conjure some deep ancestral memory within him, some longed-for remembrance of a reign of terror. His eyes gleam ever so slightly when he hears me utter them. This cat has history. How else to explain so much contempt in an eight pound ball of fluff? And, I’m not sure how many serfs, peons or slaves he is used to having in his service but he is clearly not happy with the two inept vassals currently attending him. He yells at us. He actually yells at us. I’ve never had an animal yell at me before. I’ve had lots of whining, growling, yelp- ing and barking but never yelling. It’s unnerving. If we are tardy with the dogs’ dinner or breakfast, it’s no biggie. They know we will feed them. We always have and we always will. If they get really hungry, the biggest protest we might get is one or both of them following us around the kitchen. Not so for Attila. If food is not in the dish when he is even remotely peckish, the yelling begins. He usually starts bellowing from wherever he hap- pened to be sleeping when his growling belly awakened him. He will keep this up until someone actually brings him his food or he has to, God forbid, grump his way downstairs and into the kitchen to find out just what exactly the hold-up is. Once there, if the victuals are still not forthcoming, he will park his imperious ass in front of the fridge and yowl until one of us places a platter before him while the other fans him with a palm frond. Bare in mind that this is often as early as five in the morning. Once his eminence has feasted he will, inevitably, do one of two things: either return to bed and fall into a sated slumber or, should he be feeling mag- nanimous, claw his way onto the chest of the nearest seated human and allow us to pet him. It’s remarkable. Emper- or Huey wouldn’t want this tidbit get- ting out, but he was actually a rescue, so we’re not really sure how long he’s been around. But judging from his attitude, I’d say at least three or four centuries. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column. our opinion Special needs funding fails to keep up with student demand neil crone Enter Laughing Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief jburghardt@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Deb Macdonald - Sales Manager dmacdonald@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-215-0442 DISTRIBUTION 905-683-5117 GENERAL FAX 905-576-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.com Member of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copyright. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 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 • Ma r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 7 P The Regional Municipality of Durham is currently reconstructing Westney Road (Regional Road 31), from just north of Delaney Drive to just north of Telford Street, and Rossland Road from Carter Bennett Drive to Seggar Avenue, in the Town of Ajax. Work includes full road reconstruction and widening; intersection improvements; traffic control signals; curb and gutter; storm sewer; a new multi-use bike path; noise barrier fences and new street lighting. Construction Schedule The Region’s contractor,Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., will start work the week of April 4 and is expected to complete the project by November 2016. Construction in 2015 was focused on widening Rossland Road, constructing noise wall fences and new street lighting. Construction in 2016 will include widening of Westney Road and full restoration of all disturbed areas. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule. Westney Road lane restrictions: starting the week of April 4 Westney Road will remain open to traffic for the duration of the contract, however there will be lane restrictions and delays due to the nature of the construction. Access to residential/commercial entranceways and pedestrian pathways will be maintained when possible. The Region realizes that construction will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Motorists are asked to exercise additional caution for the safety of the pedestrians, cyclists and construction workers. For more information, visit www.durham.ca/cdeap. Dave Gray Ralph Wilson Project Inspector Project Supervisor 905-261-7703 905-668-7711 ext. 2335 dave.gray@durham.ca ralph.wilson@durham.ca www.facebook.com/regionofdurham www.twitter.com/regionofdurham If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3525. WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Westney Road (Regional Road 31) at Rossland Roadin the Town of Ajax ROAD RECONSTRUCTION The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca/CDEAP Ali Raza newsroom@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- We use them every day -- cellphones and WiFi signals -- but at what cost? That question’s been sparked by a pro- posed wireless telecommunications antenna installation slated to be con- structed on 5295 Durham Road 30 in Pickering. Normally, it wouldn’t be an issue for Stouffville residents, but the proposed location of the cell tower is just across from a new subdivision of houses on Mantle Avenue, which is home to several families. The tower’s location has jolted unhap- py residents into action, as they express concern over the health risks associ- ated with a high frequency radio sig- nal in such close proximity to their homes. Property values are also a con- cern for residents, as the 31-metre tower described as an “eyesore” stands in plain view from many homes nearby. The protests are reminiscent of other campaigns in Whitchurch-Stouffville, including one that stopped Rogers from erecting a tower near the Stouffville train station two years ago. “We understand there are areas in Stouffville that don’t have great cover- age,” said resident Holly Freer, who lives within 500 metres of the proposed tower. “Because of the risks, we don’t think this location is optimal.” Ms. Freer and several other residents cite the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer on the health risks associated with living in close proximity to cell tow- ers. According to a 2009 WHO report, in addition to an increased risk of cancer, other health problems such as burning and tingling sensations, fatigue, sleep disturbance, dizziness, lack of concen- tration and headaches are all possible effects of radiation from cell towers. But president Daniel Gibbons of Shared Network Canada, the company installing the tower, reassures against any concerns citing Health Canada’s Safety Code 6, the federal government’s directive regarding health and safety with radio frequency transmitting facili- ties. “Safety Code 6 itself is based on an extensive review of all the literature available in terms of long- or short-term health implications to radio frequency,” Mr. Gibbons said in an interview. “The review had shown there is no demon- strated connection -- for short-term or long-term health -- on humans living close to cell towers, using cellphones or having a WiFi router in your home.” Mr. Gibbons added that typical cell- phone use emits a much higher level of radio frequency energy than even living next to the base of the tower. “Your exposure from the tower is much lower than it is from holding a cellphone up against your head,” he said. But that hasn’t convinced residents. “It almost stinks,” said resident Rishi Patel, who lives with his young family within the 500-metre radius of the tower. “Why would they put it in Pickering? “No one there will know about it and we can’t even talk to our councillors because it’s not within town lines.” “It’s another level of red tape we have to fight,” Mr. Patel added. Mr. Patel explained that he’s now part of a group of residents with Ms. Freer try- ing to raise awareness of the issue. He’s canvassed door-to-door to gain support in the neighbourhood and has received 200 signatures on a petition. Both Mr. Patel and Ms. Freer, along with any residents within a 500-metre radius of the site, received notifications from Shared Network Canada starting the end of February as part of the com- pany’s public consultations. The consul- tations end March 31. Shared Network Canada consulted the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in March 2015 regarding the cell tower and say the proposed location was selected due to airport zoning restrictions of the proposed Pickering airport. At a council meeting on Tuesday after- noon, Coun. Rob Hargrave supported his constituents by agreeing the tower should be moved. “I’ve received over 100 e-mails on this,” he said. “It’s a vast acreage of land and they can tuck it farther away. At the end of the day we don’t know 100 per cent (of the health risks).” Whitchurch-Stouffville council, how- ever, took no position, as recommended by its manager of planning services. For now, the proposed tower remains under scheduled construction, with res- idents’ concerns still present and active. “If those concerns are still there, there’s probably no location for the tower that’s acceptable,” Mr. Gibbons said. Public commenting closes March 31. 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Municipality: Scugog Address: 15 Williams Point Rd. Asking price: $499,900 Selling price: $499,900 Previous selling price: $453,500 Days on the market: 7 Sq. footage: Not available Lot: 235.43 ft frontage x depth unavailable Taxes: $4,751.04/2015 Bedrooms: 3 + 1 Bathrooms: 3 Description:Three-plus-one-bedroom raised bungalow perched above this lake- front community. Ten minutes to Port Perry. Large kitchen and eating area with a bay win- dow looking out to a private yard and peren- nial gardens. Workshop, 16X25ft, with garage door. Insulated two-car garage attached to house with separate entrance to lower level. There are three four-piece bathrooms in this home. Master bedroom has his and hers closets and a four-piece ensuite. Paved road to property. Shingles ‘08, drilled well with UV light, water softener, reverse osmosis. Listing agent: Derek Baird, sales representa- tive with The Derek Baird Team, MinCom Millennium Realty Inc., Brokerage 905-720- 2004; www.CallDerekToday.com This executive style four-plus-one-bedroom home, finished top to bottom, sold for full asking price. Municipality: Oshawa Address: 1015 Eagle Ridge Dr. Asking price: $749,900 Selling price: $749,900 Previous selling price: $475,235 Days on the market: 10 Sq. footage: 3,800 sq.ft. plus full finished basement Lot: 52.82 ft x 118.11 ft Taxes: $7,617.55/2015 Bedrooms: 4 + 1 Bathrooms: 4.5 Description: Midhaven 3,800-sq-ft execu- tive four-plus-one-bedroom home. With upgrades. Open concept layout with nine- foot ceilings, crown moulding, hardwood floors, oak staircase, three fireplaces and California shutters. Kitchen features Corian countertops and upgraded cabinets. Addi- tional living room off second bedroom with walkout to balcony. 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Its furred tail wasn’t bushy, and its legs were short, allowing it to fit in impos- sible crannies. Though “mink” was the first word out of my mouth, I was glad Dennis cor- roborated the fact, commenting that it was a lighter brown than most of the ones he’s seen in the Haliburton woods he grew up in. Minks are strictly carnivores. Our visitor bounded from the woodpile to the brush pile, then loped across the yard and disappeared under the wood- shed. It must have been hungry to be out hunting by day, likely looking for mice or voles, since insects, earthworms, snails and reptiles weren’t out yet so early in spring. The sparrows and chipmunks wisely gave it a wide berth. While well adapted to hunt- ing on land, minks are never far from water, where they feed on crawfish, small fishes, frogs and even muskrats, and in season, the eggs of waterfowl. Despite poor underwater vision, they’re nimble swimmers. 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Annie takes the stage at Pereyma on April 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. Chelsea Nolan, in Grade 11, has the title role and it’s her first time perform- ing in a high school play or musical. She expected a lot of rehearsals -- and there are. Perhaps she didn’t antici- pate the camaraderie that comes with being part of a team in a production. “We’re really close,” she says of her castmates. “We see each other all the Deciding what to do with Easter leftovers can be a daunting task, especially when faced with an overabundance of tur- key, pork, ham or whatever type of main course and other goodies one enjoyed. I have always been challenged with what to do with the ‘holiday’ food which invariably ends up in the refrigerator. Refrigeration, even with reheating, seems to change the texture and/or fla- vour of that ‘oven-fresh’ presentation. In addition, I always refrain from freez- ing the food since that it seems to alter the texture even more so. I, thus, plan a few ‘leftover food and wine pairing’ days during the week. Needless to say, the same wine that I used for the origi- nal meal is not the one I use for the pair- ing, not that it was an unsuitable choice, but, as I mentioned previously, the food texture and flavour would have been altered somewhat. Rather than the Ascheri Barolo DOCG (LCBO #34110, $26.95) with its full-bod- ied flavour of cherry notes on the ‘nose’ and leather, dried fruit and nuts on the palate, which went very well with the original roast turkey, baked ham, filets of venison, risotto, mash potatoes, mush- rooms and cheese sauce, I decided to use wines of a somewhat lighter body yet still full in flavour. The reheated turkey, mushrooms and risotto were a nice accompaniment to the Le Clairon de Anges Costieres des Nimes 2014 Rhone (LCBO #441741, $13.95). The wine, which was made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes, was vaguely reminiscent of a lighter Chateauneuf du Pape in style with a ‘nose’ of black fruit and spice with straw- berry/raspberry and vanilla/pepper spice on the palate. It went very well with the turkey and mushroom leftovers. The medium-bodied Ascheri Barbera d’Alba (LCBO #219790, $16.30), made from the Barbera grape, was also good with the roast turkey but it went even better with the leftover ham and venison. I enjoyed this meal as much as the original, though I must say the Barolo was exquisite and of good value. The dessert wine was a bottle of Warre’s Vintage 1977 Port from my per- sonal cellar. Felt like it and had it with a chocolate mousse which it comple- mented phenomenally! In all, both meals were excellent and the pairings were so decadent that they must have been made in Heaven. -- Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consul- tant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. A nice match: Easter leftovers and fine wine 4 things to do this weekend DURHAM -- Music and variety are the themes of this weekend’s list.1Start it off with Sustainable Pickering Day on April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering. This year’s theme is local food, gar- dening and the natural environment. The educational and interactive day features many booths, including an indoor farmers’ market, gardening demonstrations and fun, free, fami- ly activities. Visit www.pickering.ca/ en/sustainablepickering .2In Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa, it’s spring open house time at Dur- ham College on April 2 from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Oshawa and Whitby campuses and Pickering Learning Site will be open to explore and you can learn about the more than 140 full-time programs. Visit www.dur- hamcollege.ca/open-house to learn more, e-mail recruitment@durham- college.ca or call 905-721-3126. 3In Whitby, St. Mark’s United Church, 201 Centre St. S., Whitby, holds its annual progressive and live auction on April 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. The live auction begins at 4:15 p.m. Look out for all kinds of things, including personal services like home-baking once a month, hand- made items, gift cards and certifi- cates for restaurants and local busi- nesses. Hors d’oeuvres and mock- tails will be served. Admission is free. E-mail office@stmarkswhitby. ca or call 905-668-3091 for informa- tion.4Watch martial artists do their thing at World Kobudo Day, an international simultaneous event, happening in Durham at the Team Canada Black Belt Institute, 2795 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, on April 3 from noon to 2 p.m. While it’s not a formal demonstration, the pub- lic is welcome to observe the par- ticipants in the free, outdoor event. Or take part in the Kata Chal- lenge. If you don’t have a bo (long staff), take a mop/broom handle or a sturdy dowel, two inches tall- er than yourself. Register by April 2 at 3 p.m. at https://www.facebook. com/events/1729095017304818/. A food-drive donation box will collect items to support Simcoe Hall Settle- ment House, and you can eat there yourself, courtesy of Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ in Pickering. Check-in starts at 11:15 a.m. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Wine With Chuck Byers Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA -- Liam van den Wildenberg and Chelsea Nolan rehearsed for the Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School musical production of Annie. See STUDENTS page 21 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 • Ma r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 20 AP AjAxOpticAl Glasses for the Whole Family! ask about our 2 For one Special! 3 LOCATIONS FOR QUALITY & CHOICE AJAX OPTICAL 905-683-2888 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza AJAX OPTICAL 905-683-7235 Heritage Market Square 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 7 PICKERING OPTICAL 905-839-9244 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) Visit us for the latest in spring 2016 gl asses fashions! The above trademarks are owned by PDM Royalties Limited Partnership used under licence. 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Audience members will also be asked to vote for their favourite singer.” As well, the 2016/2017 lineup will be announced at the concert. Among the local singers are north Dur- ham’s Karina Bray, soprano, and Oshawa trebles Kalista Wilson and Annie Foy. The concert is at The Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa. Tickets are $25 for adults and it’s free for children. They are available online at www. theoshawaopera.com or at the door on concert day. Paint it blue at Durham West Blues Fest fundraiser Supplied photo Win tickets to a night of The Boss AJAX -- Are you a Bruce Springsteen fan? We have two pairs of tickets to the Tommy Youngsteen tribute show at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre on April 8. Go to durhamre- gion.com/contests for more information and for your chance to win! No purchase necessary. Durham artists the key to Oshawa project OSHAWA -- Oshawa is looking for creative people to turn pianos into art. The City’s piano public art project will see three pianos placed throughout Oshawa -- and three artists will be chosen and assigned a piano to work on. Once installed, the public can play them. Artists will have free reign to change the pianos as they see fit, but “are encouraged to draw inspiration from the surrounding community.” The selected artists will each be awarded $1,500. The submission dead- line is April 15. Learn more and make a sub- mission at www.oshawa.ca/publicart. PICKERING -- Have some fun while rais- ing funds for the Durham West Blues Fest. The festival is set for May 28, happen- ing simultaneously with the PineRidge Arts Council’s Artfest on The Esplanade in Pickering’s Esplanade Park. 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We have this really close bond.” She wanted to be involved in drama ever since she got the bug in Grade 5, but couldn’t find the time, since playing music with her sister, Saleen, in 2 Cute 4 Country keeps her pretty busy. Student Liam van den Wildenburg, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, wants to inspire other students, to show them that roles, even the big ones, are within reach. “When I was in Grade 9, I always looked up to the people playing the lead roles,” he says. His brother got him interested in musi- cal theatre and, when he heard his young- er sibling wanted to try it out, he offered some important advice: “show that your confident,” he told him, and, “if you don’t think you’re good, other people won’t.” He took the advice to heart and has been in every production at Pereyma since he’s been a student there. He replies “definite- ly” when asked if it’s changed him, say- ing he’s more outgoing. It’s his dream to become a performer. Annie tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and kids, available at the door on show nights at the school, 316 Conant St. Here are some of the upcoming produc- tions at other Durham high schools: Clarington -- Bowmanville High School, Office Hours, April 13 to 16 Whitby -- Henry Street High School, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 25 to 27 Ajax -- Pickering High School, Hair- spray. June 1 to 4 STUDENTS from page 19 Students inspired by theatre, and aim to encourage others Jason Liebregts / Metroland OSHAWA -- Students from Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School rehearsed Annie. 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 • Ma r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 22 P Reserve 905-472-3085herongate.com Save $12.00 cpl off any eveningdinner & show from April 2 - 23.with cpn HIT COMEDY!FUNNY SHOW! Fly to these three fabulous destinations from the Peterborough Airport Flying out of the Peterborough Airport! • Convenient & hassle free! • NO baggage fees! 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Those keeping their rides are bringing them in for tune-ups and Northern Cycle’s experienced and knowledgeable staff have been working hard on dozens of bikes, getting them ready for the season. As everyone prepares to get out on their bikes, they should be thinking about cycling safety. “Always make sure you are wearing a proper fitting helmet,” advises Ron Boehm, owner of Northern Cycle. “Parents can be charged if they allow their children to ride without a helmet.” Bells or horns are also a mandatory item for riding, and you can be fined if you don’t have one. Lights and reflectors are essential in helping drivers see you on the road. You must have a front and rear reflector on your bike, and if you are riding in the dark you should have a front light and a rear flashing light. 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Northern Cycle is located at 889 Westney Road South (just west of Monarch). For more information, call (905) 619-8875 or visit www.northerncycle.com. Enjoy the ride! Northern Cycle helps you stay safe on the road 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 • Ma r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 23 PWHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING This spring Ontario Hyundai will be awarding another 10 scholarships to graduating Grade 12 students from Durham Region. The scholarships are $1000.00 per student per year and are renewable each year for up to four years. “The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships’ main mission is to help financially assist Durham Region students. For over 30 years Ontario Hyundai has supported many causes and charities in Durham Region. The establishment of The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships is a natural progression for us and one we felt was important. We believe we have to promote the value of education to our youth. Education is their passport to the future and without it they may be left behind. We are proud and honoured to offer our support to the exemplary young men and women of Durham Region”. - Greg Mason, Founder, The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships The Ontario Hyundai Scholarships For more information on applying for one of the Ontario Hyundai Scholarships please visit our web site at www.ontariohyundaischolarships.ca Art and Galleries Wednesday, april 6 Arts in Harmony 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. OpG -info Centre, 1675 Montgomery park road, pickering. This annual general meeting is a fundraiser for the arts council.in addition to a very short business meeting, there will be a members’ art display, raffle for an original watercolour by Hal Bilz and music by Gary Faulkner and Cathy schnippering, accompanists Will Tay- lor and Glenda Varty, production manager susan reed.The meeting is open to the public and you are welcome to take a friend.. Free Fundraisers saTurday, april 9 Let’s Paint the town Blues 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Creative Math and Music, 1064 salk rd, pickering. Fundraiser for the 3rd annual durham West Blues Fest.you’re invited to create your own work-of-art over cocktails as you’re guided by accomplished artist Monique ra Brent. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and all the supplies are provided. Must be 19+.. $40 www.durhamwestbluesfest.com Kids stuff Friday, april 1 Pickering after school drop-in 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd., pickering. For pickering kids aged seven to 10, the after-school program will feature foosball, air hockey, ps4 and more. The room will be open Monday to Friday, with staff supervi- sion.it’s located in the youth room at the petticoat Creek Community Centre.. $4 Wednesday, april 6 Pickering after school drop-in 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston rd., pickering. For pickering kids aged seven to 10, the after-school program will feature foosball, air hockey, ps4 and more. The room will be open Monday to Friday, with staff supervi- sion.it’s located in the youth room at the petticoat Creek Community Centre.. $4 Luncheons and dinners sunday, april 3 PotLuck oyster supper 5 p.m. Greenwood united Church, 2430 Conces- sion rd. 6, pickering. Take along a favorite dish to share with oth- ers and the oyster soup will be provided. Freewill offering.. Freewill offering Meetings MOnday, april 4 Pickering toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public library, One The espla- nade, pickering. pickering powerhouse Toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the pickering Central library in the audito- rium. learn how to strengthen your speak- ing and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toastmaster- sclubs.org for more info.. Free MOnday, april 11 Pickering toastmasters weekly meet- ings 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public library, One The espla- nade, pickering. pickering powerhouse Toastmasters will hold weekly meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the pickering Central library in the audito- rium. learn how to strengthen your speak- ing and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. Visit http://6809.toastmaster- sclubs.org for more info.. Free Tuesday, april 12 Pickering Horticultural society Meeting 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. Monthly meetings are held in O’Brien room. doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refresh- ment time. Flower show and guest speaker each month. Visitors welcome. Topic this month is “ look at How easy Floral designs can be “. Free www.pickeringhorticulturalso- ciety.com Sporting Events saTurday, april 2 registrAtion/court opening 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Maple ridge Tennis Club, 2010 Bushmill street, pickering. The club will be opening the courts for the season. information about the club and reg- istration will also be available.. Free saTurday, april 9 Pickering skating club ice show 2 p.m. 4 p.m. delaney rink pickering recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm rd., pickering. let The show Begin features performances from club skaters and special guests piper Gilles and paul poirier, ice dance silver medalists from the 2016 Canadian champi- onships. Tickets can be purchased at office during office hours. Visit www.pickerings- katingclub.ca for office hours. second show runs from 7 to 9 p.m.. $25 or $20 for adults, $15 or $10 children, 12 & under http://pick- eringskatingclub.ca/piper-paul-to-be-fea- tured-in-pickering-ice-show/ Teens Wednesday, april 6 FootPrints 4 Autism teen and youth program 4 p.m. 6 p.m. pickering Central library, One The espla- nade, pickering. social program for teens and youth on the autism spectrum. peers (14-21 years) chat, play games, listen to music and have fun in a social gathering, fostering inclusion, acceptance and friendship. space is limited. register for free. e-mail: melissa@footprint- s4autism.org. Free www.footprints4autism. org Things To Do MOnday, april 4 rAise the Flag for World Autism Aware- ness Day 8:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. pickering City Hall, One The esplanade, pickering. autism Ontario’s raise the Flag campaign, through the simple act of raising a flag, unites families, schools, communities, gov- ernment and professionals in recognizing World autism awareness day, and brings to light to struggles and triumphs of people on the autism spectrum. Through this initiative, the organization is building stronger, more inclusive communities for people with autism spectrum disorder.. Free http://www.rais- etheflagforautism.com 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. 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Selecting a team is a tough job for any coach and one not made any eas- ier with the volume of bodies on the ice and the short timeframe in which to evaluate. All the more reason these aspiring young skaters need to take every opportunity to make a positive impression by following these simple guidelines to ensure they stand out for all the right reasons. Don’t try to reinvent yourself at tryout time. If you are a stay-at-home defence- man who excels at looking after your own end, then don’t all of a sudden try to become an offensive defenceman overnight. A good coach will recognize the different talents players bring to the table. Every coach wants players on their team who are willing to work hard at all times. Attend each tryout with the intention that you will work as hard as you possibly can, and right to the end of each session. The easiest way to get noticed for the wrong reasons is to be lazy on the ice and not give a full effort. Pay attention at all times during try- outs and listen to what your coaches are saying. Make sure you are up front when the coaches are speaking so you can hear the instructions. Be one of the first skaters to start each drill and don’t hide at the back of the line. Coaches are always on the lookout for those players who are fooling around and not taking things seriously. This is often overlooked but I believe it is important. Look like a player. Make sure your socks match and your equip- ment isn’t in poor condition. Above all, don’t forget you are not only being evaluated on the ice but also in how you carry yourself off the ice. Come to the rink dressed respectfully. How a player looks and carries her/himself can definitely impact a coach’s impres- sion. You only have one shot at a first impression. Make sure it’s the one you want. Curtis Hodgins is the head coach of the UOIT men’s hockey team. Contact him at Curtis.Hodgins@uoit.ca Curtis Hodgins Guest columnist Durham Lords basketball player Lindsay Panchan earns back-to-back all-Canadian nods Ajax native led the OCAA in points, rebounding this past hoops season Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- It was somewhat unreal to Lindsay Panchan who, in consecutive seasons, was named as one of the pre- mier female basketball players in col- lege hoops in the country. “Honestly, it was kind of shocking to me, because some people never get one,” the point guard said of being named a Canadian College Athlet- ic Association all-Canadian player in back-to-back seasons. “Coming into the school to achieve these awards for myself and the school is pretty exciting.” She received the accolade award at the recent CCAA national champi- onships hosted at St. Clair College in Windsor. Panchan was also named an Ontar- io College Athletic Association first- team all-star and presented the OCAA league-scoring champion award at the provincial championship hosted by Niagara College recently. She was the first Durham College Lords women’s basketball player to ever achieve all-Canadian status in back-to- back seasons. “I’m at a loss for words; I didn’t know that,” when told her accomplishment was a first for the Durham College Lords women’s basketball program. “It’s just exciting; it hasn’t really kicked in yet.” Durham College athletic director Ken Babcock noted earned all-Canadian accolades twice in a row was a major feat for her and for the college’s wom- en’s basketball program. The last Lord to be named a CCAA all-Canadian from women’s basketball, prior to Panchan, was Bonnie Slaughter in 2002-03. “We’re extremely proud of Lindsay’s hard work on and off the court and are excited to have her receive this award for the second straight year,” said Bab- cock. The five-foot-eight-inch point guard from Ajax, a graduate of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, was a tour de force on the court this season. She finished the season first in the OCAA and second in the CCAA in scoring with 24.6 point per game. More surprisingly, however, is the guard finished first in the OCAA and second in the CCAA in rebounding, with 12.5 boards per game. She notes that she accepted it as a personal challenge prior to the start of the season to be better on the offensive and defensive boards. “I felt that last year I didn’t use all the tools I had. We don’t have many bigs on our team, so I had to work harder and hit the boards more. I had to help more defensively,” she said. Not only did Panchan achieve these feats at the provincial and national lev- els, but she also broke Durham’s sin- gle-game scoring record with 41 points against the Algonquin Thunder on Nov. 20. The previous record was set at 38 points by Jenn Hevey in Barrie on Oct. 16, 1998 against Georgian College. Panchan notes she and her team- mates have been allowed to thrive with- in the context of the Lords’ program under head coach Heather LaFontaine. “Definitely, the coaching staff has given me confidence to do more, to think more, to attack and distribute on the court. The coaches have given me the freedom to do that.” In her second year in the sports administration program at Durham College, Panchan has one more year of eligibility on the basketball court. She is, however, unsure if she will return to college next year. “I don’t know my future plans. I’m looking at school programs. If I do come back, it will definitely be to Durham.” OSHAWA -- Two Canadian interna- tional darts heavyweights will show their dead-eye skills at an exhibition in Oshawa next month. John Part, aka Darth Maple, an Oshawa native and three-times world darts champion, as well as New Bruns- wick native Jeff Smith, aka The Silencer, who’s currently playing in British Darts Organization events, will be in Oshawa at the Canadian Corps Oshawa, 142 Athol St., for the exhibition on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Part and Smith will be joined by guest Maria Mason, of Bowmanville, a two- time national darts champ. There will be draw tickets ($10 each) for the chance to play either John, Jeff or Maria during the evening. There will be other prizes available, too. Advance tickets are available ($5) or they will be available at the door ($10). For advance tickets, call Pamela Stolk at 289-991-0682. DURHAM -- Durham College Lords basketball player Lindsay Panchan, of Ajax, earned back-to-back CCAA all-Canadian awards at the national champion- ships at Windsor’s St. Clair College recently. 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Strengthen your skills and explore career opportunities with a field placement. SportS Ajax woman eager to get back on the pitch Rakeisha Sealey eyeing a career in medicine after college tristan Garnett newsroom@durhamregion.com St. Leo, Fla. – When Rakeisha Sealey’s college soccer career is over, she wants to work towards a career in med- icine, with aspirations of someday becoming a general practitioner. The Ajax resident is a senior on the Saint Leo Lions, a Division Two program in central Florida. Sealey’s favorite subject is biology and her interest in medicine can be attributed to a lecture about the digestive system during a biology class at her alma mater, All Saints Catholic Secondary School, in Whitby. “(I was) sitting there thinking that I just ate lunch and I’m learning what’s happening to that food that I just ate,” said Sealey, on the pitch at Saint Leo. “From starches, to carbohydrates, to fats, to proteins. ... I thought that was crazy phenomenal.” Originally intending to be a surgeon, the 22 year old recently changed her mind, opting now for a field of medi- cine that is non-invasive. Last season, she competed in only three games before tearing her meniscus and being medically red-shirted, allowing her one more year of eligibility. The third-year Lion has battled injuries throughout her career, including tearing her ACL, MCL and lateral menis- cus in high school, and also fracturing her ankle when she previously played for Grand Canyon University, in Arizo- na. Lions’ spring exhibition season has begun, but Sealey has not yet been cleared by the school’s training staff to resume contact. In the classroom, the upperclassman has worked hard to maintain a high grade-point average, something she will need along with a good MCAT score when applying to medical schools. She will consider schools in both Can- ada and the USA but prefers to do an internship abroad first. Her preferred destination to work and study would be Spain because of the possibility to participate in the Atlan- tis Project, a highly regarded medical shadowing program. photo by Joseph Marranca DURHAM -- Rakeisha Sealey of Ajax is playing for the Saint Leo University Lions womens’ soccer team. Pickering Athletic Centre picks up wins in trampoline competitions Sean Heeger sheeger@durhamregion.com PICKERING - The Pickering Athletic Cen- tre sent 13 of their best to compete in the third Ontario Cup and the 2016 Elite Ontar- io Championships for trampolining held in Oshawa from March 4 to 6. The Ontario Cup is the second of two qualifiers for the Eastern Canadian Cham- pionships that will be held in early May at Laval University, Quebec City. Here are the results. 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