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Chelsea experienced auditory and visual hallucinations, escalated by severe anxiety, depression and, later, bullying at age 14. “I was being bullied relentlessly and I started seeing a man that would tell me to hurt people, hurt myself, and I got to the point where I was actually self-harm- ing constantly,” she said. “I have scars all over me because of it.” Chelsea was in and out of regular hos- pitals with no hope in sight until Decem- ber 2014, when she was admitted to the adolescent inpatient unit at Ontario Shores. “Today, I’m healthy, I have a future and I can’t wait to celebrate my 18th birthday in just a few weeks,” she said. “The biggest reason I am able to look forward to this and future birthdays is because of the support I have received at Ontario Shores ... there are people here that I will always remember and experi- ences I had that I use each day to help manage my mental illness.” About 20 per cent of individuals will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, according to the Canadian Men- tal Health Association. 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In both instances JW, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and Asperger syndrome, was intent on obtaining what he called “euthanasia drugs” when he felt he could no longer cope with “negative thoughts”, court heard. In the 2014 incident, police were called after JW appeared at Pickering Animal Hospital early on the morning of Aug. 22. He produced no weapon and uttered no threats, but staff became concerned when he lingered outside and knocked on locked doors. He was stopped as he walked on nearby Valley Farm Road, and arrested after telling police he had a knife inside his jacket; robbery-related charges were laid after he gave a statement to police. Defence lawyer Paul Erskine said both the knife and confession ought to be excluded as evidence, citing what he called breaches of JW’s Charter rights. Prosecutor Michael Malleson argued JW’s initial detention was justified, and that his state- ment to police ought to be ruled voluntary. Justice Javed found Charter breaches occurred in both instances. In the case of the initial deten- tion, the judge found the breach not to be serious, and allowed the knife found in JW’s pocket to be entered as evidence. Justice Javed found, however, that a more seri- ous breach occurred during the interrogation, and excluded a confession in which JW admitted he’d gone to the clinic with the intention of stealing drugs with which to kill himself. A video of the statement viewed during trial showed JW at first reluctant to discuss the matter with a detective, then eventually disclosing his intent. “I didn’t want to hurt anybody,” he said. “I just had a knife because I wanted to get euthanasia drugs. “The negative thoughts just keep getting in my head,” JW told the officer. “I can’t stand it.” The judge acknowledged that the officers involved acted in good faith, citing their genuine concern for JW’s well- being. 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The Crystal Serenity will become the world’s first cruise ship to sail through the fabled Northwest Pas- sage. We have arrived. The Northwest Passage was, for centu- ries, the Holy Grail of Maritime explor- ers, a northern shortcut, by sea, from Europe to Asia. It was a kind of aquat- ic 407, dreamily envisioned by hordes of merchants frustratingly relegated to months of dangerous and expensive cross-land travel to the Orient. All to get some decent Chinese take-out. A Northwest Passage would cut that trav- el time in half. Increasing profits incre- mentally and expediting the flow of silk, spices and some really great Moo Goo Gai Pan to Europeans. In fact, it’s inter- esting to note that the eventual discov- ery of the Northwest Passage coincided exactly with the implementation of the ’30 Minutes or Free’ delivery promise. But these goodies came with a hefty price tag. The cost in human lives was staggering. The notorious Franklin expedition alone lost all 129 crew mem- bers. Their ships ice-bound, seasoned, iron-willed men were left to perish, freezing and starving, hundreds of miles from the remotest form of help. Now, thanks to modern technolo- gy and a little help from Global warm- ing, pretty much anybody can make the trip while wearing a thong and sipping a cappuccino. If we knew where Frank- lin’s grave was, I’m pretty sure he’d be spinning in it. People will be lining up at the onboard Starbucks and complaining about how crowded the hot tub was as their mam- moth floating city cruises by the ghosts of men cannibalizing one another in a desperate attempt to stave off death. Seventeen hundred passengers and crew, roughly double the aboriginal population of the communities they will sail past, will glut themselves at buffets, bars and shipboard restaurants, likely wasting enough food to feed ten Frank- lin expeditions. The irony is dizzying to me. It is interesting to note that safety pre- cautions onboard this cruise have been beefed up considerably over your run- of-the-mill Caribbean junket. Mother Nature is still firmly in control above the 70th parallel and should things go side- ways, folks could wind up watching the real Disney on Ice. The version where Mickey eats Pluto. Rescue, up in that part of the world, as Franklin discov- ered, is never an easy proposition. I don’t wish bad luck on anybody and I can only imagine the kind of beauty those smart enough to look away from their stateroom TV’s will experience. But I hope, amid the oohs and ahhs, a prayer or two is sent up for those who paved the way. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column neil crone Enter Laughing our opinion Binding arbitration was first introduced in this province in 1972. Simply put it rec- ognized the work of police officers as an essential service and because of that they were forbidden to strike. Nobody want- ed to see officers on the picket lines while criminals ran amok. Shortly afterwards firefighters were also deemed an essential service. In exchange for giving up their legal right to strike for better wages and benefits, if police and firefighters could not reach a contract agreement their case would go to an arbitrator who would rule on a new col- lective agreement. Sounded fair at the time but since then more and more arbitration decisions have left municipalities scrambling because of the large increases awarded to police and firefighters. Just last week, an arbitra- tor announced a new four-year deal for employees represented by the Durham police union, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015, that will see employees given an 8.7 per cent increase over the lifetime of the deal as well as other benefit improvements. Elsewhere in Durham, arbitrators have surprised individual municipalities with their decisions. In 2013, Scugog’s four full- time firefighters were awarded a 26.7 per cent pay increase, retroactive for the prior four years. Last June, Scugog signed a new deal with its full-time firefighters, agreeing to a nearly 15 per cent pay hike over the four-year pact and avoiding a potentially costly return to the arbitration table. That agreement was retroactive to 2013 and will expire in 2016. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson doesn’t like the arbitration system as it’s set up. He says comparing one police or fire- fighter service to another in the Province is like comparing apples to oranges. Most taxpayers would agree as ultimate- ly it’s them who pay for these large pay and benefit packages. Scugog Mayor Tom Rowett said he’d like to see the Province step in and set stricter guidelines for arbitrators, perhaps imple- menting a ceiling for increases. We would agree, that’s an excellent idea. Every year the Sunshine List, which is a published account of municipal and pro- vincial employees who earn more than $100,000 a year, shows a growing num- ber of police and firefighters. These men and women are all well paid which leaves many to wonder why they should be awarded large pay and benefit increases by an arbitrator while other collective agree- ments for non-essential services get one or two per cent? The binding arbitration system may have been a good compromise in 1972 but it’s 2016 and clearly it’s not working as it should. 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Photographers’ choice winner Readers’ choice winner A little Habs-Bruins hockey rivalry in this family never grows old Meal times in this family make brother happy, little sister not so much 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 8 P Typical 24 hours for new Pickering-Uxbridge MP is met with a last-minute debate, prompting changes to her evening schedule Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com This is the second of a two-part series on Jennifer O’Connell’s new job as a member of Parliament. OTTAWA -- It’s a chilly but bright April morning in Cana- da’s capital city. The business on and around Parliament Hill is well under- way at 9:30 a.m., when the News Advertiser enters the Valour Building on Sparks Street to catch up with Pickering- Uxbridge MP Jennifer O’Connell. The security check resembles that of an airport, as visitors line up to enter the lobby. Bags go through the scanner, and people remove keys, belts, jackets and change and move through the metal detector. The rookie MP is sitting in her office. Clean, simple and bright, the walls feature framed copies of articles she’s been featured in over her lengthy political experience. She’s just 33 and spent nearly 10 years on Pickering council before she was elected as the MP for the new riding of Pickering- Uxbridge. She’s looking over the business she’ll tend to as a member of the standing committee on finance later this morning. “The rule is every hour of committee is two hours prep,” she explains. Today is an average day: meetings in the morning, fol- lowed by a finance committee meeting, and question period in the afternoon. Today, she’s also on ‘house duty,’ a rotation designed to ensure the chamber has quorum at all times. It’s scheduled to run until 6:30 p.m. She’s been in the office since 8:30 a.m. and has already met with representatives from Durham College. She’s looking forward to attending a reception for World Vision at Fairmont Chateau Laurier this evening; she’s often pulled into late meetings and has to cancel. “That happens on a regular basis,” she says. 10:20 a.m. Executive assistant Courtney May ushers members of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association into the office, a typical meeting for Ms. O’Connell. “Usually it’s a heads-up, it’s an introduction to who they are, kind of what their ask is, what they’ll want us to look at,” she says. The association’s representatives speak about their view on retirement reforms, and discuss infrastructure, noting the industry is looking to make investments through the public– private partnership model. At 10:40 a.m., Ms. May politely interrupts the meeting to end it in time for Ms. O’Connell to get ready for the finance committee meeting. 11 a.m. The MP settles into her seat at the meeting. Today they’ll discuss Bill C-2, an act to amend the income tax rate. At noon, Ms. O’Connell’s legislative assistant Musa Man- suar informs the News Advertiser that his boss will no lon- ger attend tonight’s reception. Since she’s on house duty, she must attend an emergency debate that’s been called to dis- cuss the attempted-suicide crisis in Attawapiskat. “Events change all the time,” he says. Toward the end of the two-hour meeting, an opposition member raises the issue of calling federal Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier to appear before the committee to explain a controversial deal among the Canada Revenue Agency and clients of the financial firm KPMG, a recent hot topic. Ms. O’Connell argues, since the minister at the time that the deal was made was Conservative, it would make sense to have that former minister speak before the committee. “Committee is really where a lot of the work I’m going to do gets done,” Ms. O’Connell says afterward. “It’s where I have the most opportunities to speak.” 2 p.m. After a quick bite to eat in the Valour cafeteria, and a ride on the shuttle bus to Centre Block, Ms. O’Connell arrives in time for question period in the House of Commons. Prime Minis- ter Justin Trudeau is in attendance today. Visitors listen to discussions through special ear pieces, as it’s difficult to hear in the House; it’s filled with cheers, boos and bangs on the desks from various MPs. Ms. O’Connell doesn’t speak, but the points she made in finance committee regarding the KPMG deal are raised. As MPs file out once Question Period ends an hour later, Ms. O’Connell is officially on house duty and will remain in the House for the rest of the day. 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Two days later, when I took a break from splitting wood to tidy the place, a pair were actively chasing each other in the yard there, tails bobbing, so I slipped away, not wanting to disturb their courtship. Dennis heard a pileated woodpeck- er drumming and calling, and I watched a long V of geese heading north. We both stopped in our tracks when we heard a winter wren, the tiniest bird with the lon- gest, bubbliest song. They nest in the wet hollow where a small creek splashes down to the beaver pond, alive with spring peep- ers and wood frogs in full voice. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -- Durham outdoors writer Margaret Car- ney has more than 3,500 species on her life list of birds, seen in far-flung corners of the planet. 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Festival organizers are holding a fes- tival media launch and sponsorship recognition event featuring Grammy winner Alvin Youngblood Hart on May 13 at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre. “Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle The- ory is a live explosion of roots rock that is a test of time in the world of music,” states a press release. “He creates a blurred line of blues, roots, country and rock music that has been enjoyed in our culture for decades. The band bends the strings and drops the groove to a level that is only achieved with experience and true love of playing with such passion.” Show time is 8 p.m. and the doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50, available at musicby- thebaylive.com . The St. Francis Centre is at 78 Church St. S. The Durham West Blues Fest is May 28 in Pickering’s Esplanade Park. The free event features live music and much more from noon to 8 p.m. Slat- ed to perform are Steve Hill, Swingin’ Blackjacks, Blue Room and other blues artists. There are opportunities to pitch in as a volunteer or sponsor of the event. Once again, the blues festival coin- cides with the PineRidge Arts Council’s Artfest on the Esplanade. Visit www.durhamwestbluesfest.com and www.pineridgearts.org/artfest to learn more. Rob Teehan guest at anniversary concerts Nuance Vocal Ensemble celebrating five years of song OSHAWA -- The Nuance Vocal Ensem- ble is marking an anniversary with two concerts and a special guest in Oshawa. The group welcomes a former student of director Erin Collins, JUNO nominee Rob Teehan, to concerts on May 15 and 18. “Nuance Vocal Ensemble began five years ago in response to a need for a group for experienced musicians that performs choral works that are largely a cappella (performed without accom- paniment),” she says. “The group has ranged in age from students in post- secondary to retirees. The choir strives to provide audiences with a musical experience that includes fine musician- ship and always a touch of humour. We work diligently and laugh a lot in rehearsal so we want our audiences to experience that too.” The concerts will feature the pre- miere of a commissioned piece by clas- sical music/film score composer and Oshawa native Teehan, now based in Los Angeles and a former member of the Lemon Bucket Orchestra. As well, singer/songwriter Tim Wat- son, a Nuance alumnus, is performing his original music, accompanying him- self on guitar. See the ensemble on May 15 at 3 p.m. at the Harmony Creek Community Centre, 15 Harmo- ny Rd. N., and on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Kedron United Church, 1995 Ritson Rd. N. Tickets are $15 for the May 15 perfor- mance and $10 for the May 18 concert. Tickets are available from any Nuance member or by calling 905-725-5143. Visit www.nuancevocalensemble.ca to learn more about the group. Five things to do this weekend DURHAM -- They do so much; one day doesn’t seem enough to treat and cel- ebrate mothers. And it isn’t, but May 8 is the big day and, as you can imagine, events with mom in mind figure promi- nently on this weekend’s list.1There’s a Mother’s Day Tea on May 8 at Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Rd. 6, Pickering, starting at noon. The Redman House is the tea room and every mom receives a small token at her table. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Visit pickering.ca/eStore or in person at the Pickering Museum Village Gift Shop. For information, e-mail museum@ pickering.ca or call 905-683-8401.2Oshawa’s Robert McLaughlin Gal- lery, 72 Queen St., hosts a Mother’s Day brunch on May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Arthur’s on the 4th. Seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m and reserva- tions are required (czamulinski@rmg. on.ca). The event sells fast, but last we heard there was some space in the first seating. It’s $42.99 for adults, $29.99 for those over 4 and kids under 4 are free. It’s also an OPG Second Sundays day (1 to 3 p.m.) at the RMG. Celebrate mom’s day at the free event by creating a tile mosaic and more. Ideal for kids 3 and up (kids work with their parents and art instructors). No registration required.3Spoil mom at a Mother’s Day Mar- ket on May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heydenshore Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby. Local vendors and artisans with a variety of crafts, jewelry and more. Food trucks, draws and refresh- ments are available. Admission is free.4Have a drink and create art at Paints and Pints, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. Everything but the drinks is provided, including a professional artist to help. No experience necessary and as there’s a cash bar, it’s only for adults 19 and older. Get tickets ($25) at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recre- ation Centre, online at stfranciscentre. ca or by calling 905-619-2529, ext. 2787.5Ajax’s McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., hosts The Holy Quran Exhibition, an open house on Islam, on May 8 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Presented by the Women Association of Ahmadi- yya Muslim Community -- Durham Chapter, the women-only event is an opportunity to learn about women in Islam, the hijab and Islam and the media. There’s also free henna designs and refreshments. Admission is free See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Supplied photo AJAX -- The 2016 Durham West Blues Fest launches with a May 13 concert by Grammy winner Alvin Youngblood Hart at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland OSHAWA -- Noel Mowat, left, Tim Watson, and the Nuance Vocal Ensemble rehearsed for two concerts: May 15 at 3 p.m. at the Harmony Creek Community Centre, and May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Kedron United Church. 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 23 P Eight places to get cupcakes Who doesn’t love a good cupcake? The sweet treat of cake everyone loves, in a fun size just for you. Over the past few years this confection has grown in popularity and taken on a new life, with many shops selling their own fresh take on this little creation. Here are some places in Durham where you can pick up a cupcake or two: 1. Cupcakes Canada, 78 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax. Offers 12 daily flavours including peanut butter and cookies and cream, as well as two new gourmet monthly flavours. www.cupcakes-canada.ca 2. The Cupcake Place, 1450 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Many flavours offered daily in the shop that bakes up more than traditional cup- cakes. www.thecupcakeplace.wordpress.com 3. The Village Bake Shop, 601 Dundas St. W, Whitby. A Dutch bake shop that serves up fan- tastic food along with a wide selection of desserts. www.villagebakeshop.ca 4. Choko-Mocko Family Bake Shop and Café, 71 Station St., Ajax. A haven for those on a gluten-free diet. They serve up breakfast and lunch along with a cupcake you can’t tell is gluten- free. www.choko-mocko.com 5. Village Cupcakery, 15 Main St. N., Uxbridge. Delectable desserts in Uxbridge. 6. Cupcake Junkie, 404 Brock St., S., Whitby. This nut-free shop in Whitby features cupcakes, sandwiches and ice cream, all without the worry of aggravating a nut allergy. www.cupcakejunkiecafe.ca 7. Cupcake Goodness, 10 Meadowglen Dr., Whitby. Whether you just want to grab a few ready-made cupcakes or put in a custom order, this place gives you options to sat- isfy your sweet tooth. www.cupcakegoodness.ca 8. Sweet Emma’s Cakery, 299 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax With almost 20 flavours of cupcakes and made-to-order goodies, Emma can bake up sweets for any occasion. www.sweetemmascupcakes.com Metroland file photo DURHAM -- There are many options for great cupcakes in Durham. WHAT’S ON Advertising Feature FOCUS ON BUSINESS Pickering First Choice Fish & Chips serves up the best in town If you’re looking for the best fish and chips in town, it’s time to head to First Choice Fish & Chips! The owners come from a family with a long tradition in making delicious fish and chips, and have now brought their unique family recipe to Ajax. Their previous restaurants received rave reviews and the new restaurant on Westney Road South is following in that tradition. The secret to their success is their fresh food, cooking techniques and refined recipes. They use 100% vegetable oil to make their meals healthier, use only the highest quality fish and hand cut all of the fish daily. 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S., Ajax (near Giant Tiger in Discovery Bay Plaza) 905-426-7001 Halibut & Chips 2pc. fish & 2 orders of chips $13.79ONLY Expires Thursday May 12, 2016 Tuesday-Thursday 11:30-7:30 • Friday 11:30-8:00Saturday 12:00-7:30 • Monday and Sunday Close Celebrating50years! 711 Krosno Blvd., Pickering thebigm.ca 905-837-9332 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 24 P WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Environment Saturday, May 7 Jane’s Walk: Pickering’s urban forest 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. altona Forest, altona Forest Entry and Parking, 1883 altona rd, Pickering. Look for animals and signs of animals, the varieties of trees and other plants such as spring flowers in altona Forest. See signs of human habitation as part of the human heritage and story of the area. Be pre- pared for a walk on forest trails -- dress for the weather and with appropriate footwear. rain or shine.http://janeswalk.org/canada/ pickering. Free Sunday, May 8 Jane’s Walk: The Green Oasis next Door 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. altona Forest - Summer Park Entrance, 500 Summerpark Crescent, Pickering. Explore an oasis for wildlife, a respite from hectic and paved city life, and a per- fect place to get to know nature. discover the forest’s challenges and its place in our community. Be prepared for a walk on for- est trails -- dress for the weather and with appropriate footwear. rain or shine.http:// janeswalk.org/canada/pickering. Free Fundraisers Saturday, May 14 Dance for the cure 6 p.m. 11 p.m. Claremont Community Centre, 4941 Brock rd., Pickering. dance to 1940s’ music to benefit breast cancer research. Home-made appetizers, hot and cold buffet, dessert buffet, 17-piece jazz/swing band. theme: Black, white and pink. Proceeds benefit Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital. all ages welcome. For tickets or to donate, check out www.candacecarter.comor call 905- 626-5391.. $30 in advance, $35 at door Library Programs Saturday, May 7 MiniOn Party (6 to 12 years) 2 p.m. Pickering Public Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. ages 6 to 12. there will be minion related crafts, activities and food.. Free http://www. picnet.org Luncheons, dinners Sunday, May 8 MOTher’s Day Tea 12 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion road 6, Pickering. dads, have we got an idea for you! Book early to bring your mom, and your chil- dren’s mom to a luncheon out, just for them! Pickering Museum Village’s redman House will be the tea room for this spe- cial day. Every mother will receive a small token at her table. tickets are $25/person and must be purchased in advance. tickets available online at pickering.ca/eStore or in person at the Pickering Museum Village Gift Shop starting Feb. 1.. $25 Meetings MOnday, May 9 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, May 10 PickerinG horticultural society Meet- ing 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. Monthly meetings are held in O’Brien room. doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Flower show and guest speaker each month. Visitors welcome. topic this month is “ Climbers and other interesting tidbits”. Free www.pickeringhorti- culturalsociety.com PickerinG Township historical society meeting 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Pickering Central Library, One the Espla- nade, Pickering. Charles C. Hill, former curator at the national Gallery of art in Ottawa, will dis- cuss thom thomson and the Group of Seven. He’s written extensively about these artists and mounted numerous exhibi- tions related to their work. He will be here in anticipation of the 140th anniversary of tom’s birth in Pickering township; and the 100th anniversary of his death in Canoe Lake under suspicious circumstances both to be commemorated next year.. Free WEdnESday, May 11 OvereaTers anonymous meeting 8 p.m. 9 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, Pickering. are you having trouble with food? Is your eating out of control? Join the group every Wednesday night. Call Brenda at 289-689- 0791 or Kim at 905-492-3011 for more information.. Free Sales and bazaars Saturday, May 7 PickerinG horticultural society plant sale 8 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. Plants available for sale at the gazebo in Esplanade Park. Expert gardeners avail- able for questions. Free www.pickeringhorti- culturalsociety.com Sporting Events MOnday, May 9 afTer school drop-in tennis 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. amberlea tennis Club Courts, shadybrook drive, Pickering. Beginner and novice players welcome. no registration, no equipment or experience needed. Proper footwear required. Monday and Wednesday ages 6-11, tuesday and thursday ages 12-18. at the courts weath- er permitting. runs through May 19.. Free 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. 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On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 25 AP How to prevent back woes while golfing As a manual and physical health care provider, I see a number of golfers this time of year coming into the clinic. With this column I would like to spe- cifically address how golfers can avoid ‘trashing’ their lower back this summer. There are two main ways people hurt the lower back (lumbar spine) while golfing. The first and most apparent way is con- trolling rotation in swing technique used to hit the golf ball down the fairway. Lower back issues such as strains, sprains, and disc injuries are com- mon in golfers because the body is not designed to allow for such forceful, fast and repetitive motions through the lower back joints. Your lumbar spine is mainly designed to flex forward and extend backward with mild twisting. To reduce the risk of injury a golfer should strengthen the gluteus and core musculature. Basic exercises include wall squats, planks and glute squeezes. Addition- ally, during the golf swing keeping the core straight or central is important. Too much over-rotation and/or tip- ping side to side during the swing can ‘trash’ your back. Keeping your spine centred is the key. It’s not how hard you hit the ball, it’s how well you hit the ball. The second way golfers tend to injure the lower back on the course is bend- ing over to pick up a golf ball, or teeing the ball. Either way, golfers should utilize the ‘golfer’s pick up’ or ‘golfer’s lift’. When bending forward to tee or pick up the ball one leg should be planted on the ground, the other leg should rise up behind you. Hold the golf club with your non dominant hand for balance, while using your dominant hand to either pick up or tee the golf ball. This keeps your spine in a neutral position during the bend and greatly reduces the chances of strains, sprains and disc injuries. If you watch any professional golf tournament you will see a perfect dem- onstration of this. Dr. Andrew Fagan is a licensed chiropractor, kinesiologist and clinical acupuncture provider. You can reach him at dr.fagan@porthopehealthcentre. com or 905-885-5111 Dr. Andrew Fagan Guest columnist SP O R T S Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Laying down the law for Durham United PICKERING -- Durham United FA’s Eddie Lay challenged for the ball against Aurora United FC during the League1 Ontario men’s soccer season opener at the Pickering Soccer Centre. Lay scored both goals as Durham beat Aurora 2-1. Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- A basketball season that’s been bursting with accolades and awards just overflowed for a Durham College basketball star during the college’s recent evening devoted to recognizing athletic excellence. Lindsay Panchan, the starting point guard for the Durham College Lords women’s basketball team, earned back- to-back female athlete of the year hon- ours at the 46th annual Athletic Banquet at the General W. Sikorski Polish Hall in Oshawa. It’s the first time since Durham College hall of famer Erin Smith three-peated as female athlete of the year from 2003 to 2005 that a Lords’ athlete has won back- to-back awards. “I was pretty shocked by it (back-to- back female athlete of the year). It’s pret- ty cool,” noted Panchan, of Ajax, who was also named as MVP of the women’s bas- ketball program this season. Panchan, a second-year sport manage- ment student, became the first women’s basketball player in program history to be named a Canadian College Athletic Asso- ciation All-Canadian in back-to-back sea- sons. She finished the year as the OCAA scoring champion with 24.6 points per game and first in the province with 12.5 rebounds per game. Both totals were good enough for second in the nation. Not only did she reach these feats at the provincial and national level, but Pan- chan also broke Durham’s single-game scoring record with 41 points against the Algonquin Thunder on Nov. 20. Coming back to Durham College for her second season with the Lords, Pan- chan says she was determined to put in the work necessary, all with the goal of pushing the Lords toward a berth in the Ontario College Athletic Association championships. The Lords, however, fell just short of that goal. “That’s where my passion and drive came from this year,” she explained. “I improved again this year, which was real- ly cool.” Panchan shared the female athlete of the year award this season with Jessica Broad of the women’s volleyball team. The Courtice resident was a leader on the team this season, finishing second in the province with 267 points, fourth with 3.8 points per set, sixth in the province with 2.76 kills per set and ninth overall with 43 service aces. She led the Lords in all four categories and over her three-year career at Durham finished as the leader in kills with 538 and second overall with 710 points. Craig Conroy, of the men’s golf team, earned male athlete of the year honours after a stellar season on the links for the Lords. A marketing major from Bowmanville, Conroy led the Lords to their second straight appearance at the CCAA golf championship, finishing fourth in the team competition at the OCAA champi- onship. The Lords veteran had the best individual finish for the Lords at provin- cials, tied for fifth, the best finish at the championship since 2012. At the national championship in Chilliwack, B.C., he was the top Durham College golfer, finishing tied for 15th overall at three-over par. Best of the best at Durham College DURHAM -- From left, Lindsay Panchan Craig Conroy and Jessica Broad are Durham College’s top athletes. 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 26 AP Kitchen Cabinets Bath Vanities Custom Butcher Block Counters - Live Edge Pieces Toto - Riobel - Moen - Grohe - Alt HOURS Tuesday - Friday … 9am - 5pm Saturday … 9am - 6pm Sunday … 9am - 5pm Monday … Closed 975 BROCK RD PICKERING 905-492-9222NOW OPEN Proudly serving the community since 1997 New Patients and Emergencies Welcome. 172 Harwood Ave.S.,Suite 101 (located in the Ajax Plaza) •905-683-1391 Add our friendly,caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. 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The Ironheads now have a stretch of seven straight games at the Ajax Community Cen- tre to try to get on track, including May 4 against Newmarket (after our deadline), May 7 against Mississauga and May 11 against Orillia again, all at 8 p.m. In the opener, the Ironheads battled back from an early 3-0 deficit to tie the game, but six straight goals by the Kings put the game on ice. Aidan Conlon led the offence in defeat with a hat trick, while Mike Bryne, Brandon Netto, Mike Berger and Branden Hunt added single goals. Chris Steele made 22 saves in defeat, as the Ironheads were outshot 33-31. Ironheads crowned by Kings in lacrosse opener AJAX — Dickson’s Printing capped off a great season in the Ajax men’s basketball league with a solid effort in the champion- ship game to defeat The Right Step 53-41. Dickson’s finished first during the regu- lar season, losing only two games in the process. They had their hands full in the playoff final, leading by only 26-24 at the half, but they outlasted and outscored their oppo- nent by 10 in the second half for the win. Captain Henry Kuzniak described the win as a strong defensive team effort: “Our man-to-man pressure defence was the key to victory. They simply ran out of gas.” Nick Mikos led the way with a game- high 19 points while centre Trevor Ben- nett was solid as usual with 17. Guard Billy Jack and big man Brian Mar- sellus each tallied 14 for The Right Step. In the consolation final, Top Shelf held off ESN Packaging for a 41-34 victory. Cleve Barclay led the winners with 13 points while Pat Roach finished with a dozen for ESN. Dickson’s Printing steps up to win Ajax basketball league title 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 27 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details BE INFORMED! SportS Pickering school wins national competition Molly Kett newsroom@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- St. Mary Catholic Second- ary School’s cheer team has been com- petitively cheerleading for the last six years. This year was the first time the team placed first at the 2016 National Cheer and Dance Championships, under the catego- ry of Small Senior AA Novice for schools, beating eight other teams. The team has come quite a long way since their first nationals five years ago, where they placed seventh. The competition ran from April 8-10, with more than 360 teams from across Canada and the United States competing. St. Mary’s team was comprised of 23 athletes, three of them male and 20 females. The team was coached to victory by St. Mary teach- ers Cortnie Freeman and Nicole Oster, with help from an outside coach with experience in cheer, Kyra Davie. One of the Grade 12 competitors, Cassan- dra Malandrino, said the team has phenom- enal coaches. She admits that they “couldn’t have had the season without them.” Freeman, the coach who started the team six years ago, said the team worked extreme- ly hard to accomplish this feat at Nationals. “They train twice a week for seven and a half months of the school year so it’s an intense team to be a part of, it takes a lot of dedication,” said Freeman, who also noted that the team has to train in a facil- ity off school property due to the nature of the sport and the tumbling that comes into play. Coming in first, though, wasn’t what the team had initially anticipated going into the competition. “When we went to provincials we actually came third overall,” said Freeman. “Where you stand in provincials lets you kind of know where you might end up at Nationals, so once we finished third at provincials it would have been a month from then to fix a few things and get a tighter program togeth- er and put in a few extra tricks.” At the competition, teams run through their routine twice. The first day is worth 30 per cent and the second is worth 70 per cent of their final score. On the first day, St. Mary’s did a “good, clean routine,” accord- ing to Freeman, and placed first right from the get-go, but only by 0.2 points. They won by the same margin of 0.2 points on their routine the second day, earning them first place. Malandrino said this year “everyone was a team player and worked well collaborative- ly. We put in a number of hours and prac- tices that obviously were hard at times but it clearly paid off.” Malandrino said when she graduates this year, she will miss the team’s relationships and trust they’ve built over time. “I’m a flyer so I have to rely on the people underneath me to catch me when I’m up in the air,” said Malandrino. “I’m going to miss those strong relationships, feeling welcome and the sense of community with the team and school.” For next year, Freeman said she hopes to continue to build a strong and hopefully bigger team. “We’re kind of just hoping to build off of our team from this year; we’re hoping a lot of them come back,” said Freeman. However, the St. Mary team will be los- ing six Grade 12 graduating competitors, including Malandrino, who have been with the team for four years. The change will bring a new dynamic to the team next year. Plenty to cheer about for St. Mary Submitted photo PICKERING -- The cheerleading team from Pickering’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School finished first in its category at the 2016 national cheer and dance championships. Create your own VissCher Gazebo AppreciAte your LifestyLe tAXes iNcLuDeD oNcustoMorDereD furNitureeffectiveuntilApriL30th new weber suMMer CharCoaL GriLL $1,999$1,999 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 y 5 , 2 0 1 6 28 AP CONSTRUCTION POSITIONS Durham Region, GTA • Asbestos Supervisors • Type 3 Asbestos Workers • Warehouse Clerk • Required 3-5 Years Construction Experience • Competitive Compensation Email Resume to: hr@ontarioinsulation.ca NO CALLS PLEASE DRYWALL DELIVERY TEAM WANTED Experienced Boom truck driver and operator and drywall delivery labourer required. Heaving lifing involved. Please send resumes to don.son@rogers.com Our Community Needs You!! 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