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Andrew Kreko’s 13-year sentence for robbery, weapons offences reduced to nine years Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Ontario’s Court of Appeal has reduced a penitentiary sentence given an Ajax man who pleaded guilty to a violent robbery, finding a judge failed to take into account the man’s Aboriginal heritage and the difficult circumstances of his child- hood. Andrew Kreko’s 13-year sentence ought to be reduced to one of nine years, the court announced in a ruling released Monday. He was given credit for two and a half years of pretrial custody, making for a global sentence of six and a half years. The appellate judges found that Ontario Court judge David Stone erred in not fac- toring Mr. Kreko’s Aboriginal heritage into his sentencing considerations. Mr. Kreko was 22 when he robbed a man at gunpoint on Falby Court in Ajax in May of 2012. There was a struggle and Mr. Kreko’s handgun discharged, firing a round into the ground. He fled on foot with the man’s necklace and a cellphone. But the victim gave chase, following Mr. Kreko to a nearby plaza. He caught up to the bandit, running into Mr. Kreko and vaulting him into the windshield of the car. Mr. Kreko got up and fired several shots, a number of which struck the BMW. One of the bullets hit the driver in the back of the head -- the slug was lodged under the man’s scalp but did not penetrate his skull. Mr. Kreko also shot himself in the leg. Mr. Kreko flung his gun onto the roof of the plaza and hobbled away but was soon nabbed by police. Cops recovered the sto- len necklace and phone. The victim was rushed to hospital but his injuries turned out to be minor. Mr. Kreko pleaded guilty to robbery and weapons possession and was sentenced in January of 2014. His defence lawyer urged the judge to consider mitigating the sentence, citing a Supreme Court ruling entitled R. v Gladue, which addresses the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in Canadian prisons. But Justice Stone found Gladue did not apply, as he could discern no link between Mr. Kreko’s heritage and his crimes. That was an error, the appeal court found. In the May 16 ruling the appeals panel found Mr. Kreko had a troubling history, beginning with his apprehension from his teenaged aboriginal mother when he was just one. He was adopted by a Cauca- sian family, but when he was quite young his adoptive mother left the family home and he had no further contact with her for years. When he was in his teens Mr. Kreko learned he’d been adopted, the court noted in the decision. “This came as a shock to him and the realization of the loss of both his adoptive mother and his birth mother led to feel- ings of abandonment, resentment, and a sense that he was unwanted,” the court found. Mr. Kreko has since established contact with his birth mother and embraced his Aboriginal heritage, the court noted. Ajax man’s sentence reduced because judge failed to consider Aboriginal roots Metroland file photo AJAX -- Durham police set up a mobile command post on Kitney Drive in Ajax in May 2012 as they investigated a shooting that sent two men to hospital. The inci- dent began on Falby Court, where the apartment buildings in the background are located. Andrew Kreko later pleaded guilty and sentenced to 13 years. That sen- tence was reduced to nine years by Ontario’s Court of Appeal as it failed to take into account Mr. Kreko’s Aboriginal heritage. inside May 19, 2016 Pressrun 54,400 / 36 pages editorial Page / 7 What’s On / 21 Calendar of events / 24 sports / 27 Classified / 31 905-215-0442 durhamregion.com The latest news from across durham Region, Ontario, Canada and the world all day, every day. search ‘newsdurham’ on your favourite social media channel. YOuR CARRieR Collection weeks are every third week. 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Whitby and Ajax are among other munici- palities that have made contributions to help Fort McMurray so far. “It’s happening all across the province,” Coun. Ashe said of the generosity. To donate to Fort McMurray relief fund, look for the Fort McMurray Appeal link at www.durhamregion.com . M iller C ompost SupportingSustainableLandscapeProjectsSince1990 You are in good hands with Miller Compost 905-404-0685 WWW.MILLERGROUP.CA/COMPOST EMAIL: COMPOST@MILLERGROUP.CA Premium Compost Quality Compost Blended Soils Custom Rooftop Growing Media Several Natural and Coloured Mulches And so much more! Pick-up or Delivery Now open 6 days a week Two locations to serve you better Serving Durham RegionJustin Greaves / Metroland High school poets in Pickering PICKERING -- More than 200 students from secondary schools attended this year’s second annual Poetry SLAM hosted at Dunbarton High School recently. Emily Vanschyndel from O’Neill Collegiate in Oshawa performed her poem. 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Although the body showed signs of trau- ma, those injuries did not lead to the man’s death, police said. He has been identified, but his name was not released. Railway workers found the body, described by police as that of a white man in his 20s, at about 5 p.m. May 15 by tracks on Harbour Road near Farewell Street. An investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905- 579-1520, extension 5407 or Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-8477. Foul play ruled out in death of man found in Oshawa 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 7 APFort McMurray and little unremarkable things OP I N I O N column The terrifying photos and news reports describing the confla- gration in Fort McMurray have, I hope, given a great many of us pause. Pause to consider how blessed we are to be safe and sound. That regardless of those bills that need pay- ing or that job deadline that is loom- ing or that thing with the car that needs looking after ... that we are, all things considered, pretty well off. That our children have a roof over their heads. That in spite of the mess and the tat- tered old furniture and the same old paint on the same old walls, and that same old face sitting across from us at the same old dinner table ... that our loved ones are safe and with us and we have a home and a place for our stuff. Indeed, that we still have our stuff. Looking at those images of frightened, bewildered people ... people who, in many instances, have lost everything, I found myself wondering what, given a moments notice evacuation order, would I try to take with me? What item would I reach for? What would be the one thing, above all else, worth hanging onto and, what is perhaps more inter- esting ... why? I remember when my grandmoth- er, in her final years, made the transi- tion from her home into a care facility, she invited my siblings and I to parse through her possessions and see what we might like to take for our own. There were some very valuable antiques in that collection; furniture, knick-knacks, photographs. Things worth a fair bit of money. Oddly enough, the only thing that caught my eye, that seemed price- less in that trove, was a small, butter yel- low, porcelain ewer. It was the pot my grandma used to serve us hot choco- late from. Completely unremarkable to most people but invaluable to me. I didn’t have to think twice. It resides with me still. I have a sense those are the kind of gut feelings experienced by individuals confronting catastrophe. We make sure our loved ones are safe; our children, our pets and then maybe, perhaps, if it is at all possible, one small, precious, unremarkable thing. Fire is a purifying element, no ques- tion. In its hungry light the things that truly matter are immediately and clear- ly thrown into brilliant relief ... for those pursued by the fire and for those of us watching. And as awful as the situation is, the outpouring of love and support from around the globe also gives me pause. So many thousands of people doing little unremarkable things that make a remarkable difference. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column neil crone Enter Laughing our opinion Every day the Durham Regional Police Service is called upon to catch the bad guys and keep our communities safe. But last week the police were asked to do something they don’t normally have to -- protect residents from a bear. That’s right, a bear was spotted in Brooklin at Lyndebrook Golf Course, located north of Garden Street and Rob- ert Attersley Drive. It was an adult bear but it left the area as officers arrived explained Sergeant Bill Calder. “They will tend to keep to themselves and (go) into the wooded areas. If any- one else spots them, we’ll definitely attend just to keep assessing,” he said. Bear sightings are not uncommon in cottage country. They prefer forest- ed areas. When they move south it’s because they’re in search of food. Then on Sunday bears were spotted in Oshawa. Two different bears were spot- ted in the Dundee Park, (Waverly St N south of Rossland) and near Stephen G. Saywell Public School on Roundelay Drive, off Thornton Road. It should be noted none of the calls was in regards to the bears being aggressive. Mike McIntosh runs the Bear With Us Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre. The organization’s mission is to promote the understanding and respect for bears. He said the bears spotted in Whitby and Oshawa were probably just looking for something to eat. “They’re not looking for people, they’re looking for food,” he said. Mr. McIntosh said it makes sense the bears were spotted on a golf course and park because those areas have lush veg- etation at this time of year and bears typi- cally eat green grass and tree buds. “Once the summer hits and there’s more vegetation for them they’ll prob- ably move back north,,” Mr. McIntosh said. Attacks by black bears are rare. Accord- ing to the Bears With Us website there are 500,000 black bears in North Ameri- ca and fewer than one person per three years is killed by bears despite thousands of encounters with humans. Mr. McIntosh said bears will not approach a house unless there’s a food source left out. That includes bird feed- ers. The best bet to avoid an encoun- ter is to treat your home and parks like a campground. Do not leave food lying about. So what should you do in the event you come across a bear? Mr. McIntosh gives the following tips: • Do not try to get closer to the bear • If the bear does not get closer to you, slowly back away, talking to the bear in a quiet, monotone voice. Do not scream, turn your back on the bear, run, kneel down or make direct eye contact • Watch the bear and wait for it to leave • If the bear does not leave or approach- es you, yell and wave your arms to make yourself look bigger. Throw objects, blow a whistle or an air horn. The idea is to persuade the bear to leave • If you are with others, stay together and act as a group. 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The paramedics, who have been partners for three years, were on duty around 1:30 a.m. last June 7 when they spotted a woman sitting on the railing of a bridge over a ravine in Courtice. “Her feet were dangling over the rail,” Ms. Ross recalled. “She was all alone.” Acting on instinct, Ms. Gilchrist did a u-turn and pulled up near the woman. As the paramedics approached she stood on the edge of bridge on the far side of the rail- ing, nothing but the empty darkness behind her. “I said, ‘why don’t we talk about this’?” Ms. Ross said. But the paramedics quickly became convinced the woman intended to jump. “There’s something in peoples’ eyes sometimes,” Ms. Ross said. “You can tell they’re determined and they don’t want your help.” The paramedics each grabbed one of the woman’s wrists. She struggled, leaning back- ward over the precipice. “We realized she could pull us over,” Ms. Ross said. “But we didn’t want to let go of her.” Just then two men approached on foot. The paramedics called out to them and the civil- ians rushed over to get hold of the woman. She fought furiously as they pulled her to safety, then wrestled her to the ground. Ms. Gilchrist was bitten; Ms. Ross sustained a black eye. Other paramedics, alerted by an emergency signal triggered by Ms. Gilchrist, began to arrive, as did police. Neither woman can accurately say how long the struggle lasted -- “It seemed like an eternity,” Ms. Ross said -- but they do recall their relief that the episode ended well, con- sidering the circumstances. “We have this training and we put it into place so that we have the instincts to react to these situations,” Ms. Gilchrist said. “Every- thing happened so quickly.” The women were nominated for the brav- ery award by administration at Durham EMS. They were among 21 EMS personnel from across the province named as award recipients. Both say the award is an honour, but what they’re really motivated by is the satisfaction they derive from performing their duties, day in and out. “There are a lot of calls that do that,” Ms. Ross said. “When you’re done you’re reminded: this is why I do what I do. “It makes you proud to be a paramedic,” she said. “And to have such a great partner,” Ms. Gil- christ added. 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 905-492-9222NOWOPEN Durham paramedics receive bravery award Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland WHITBY -- Region of Durham Paramedic Services’ Lynne Ross, a primary care para- medic, left, and Nicole Gilchrist, an advanced care paramedic, each received an Ontario Award for Paramedic Bravery. In June 2015, they assisted a distraught woman who was on a bridge railing, preventing her from jumping, even at risk of being pulled over themselves. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 9 AP Public Meeting Notice #2 Lakeshore East Rail Corridor Expansion (Guildwood to Pickering) Transit Project Assessment Process Metrolinx,an agency of the Province of Ontario,is working to transform the way the region moves by building a fast,convenient and integrated transit network across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).Over the next ten years,Metrolinx will be working with communities to transform the existing GO rail system and deliver a whole new rapid transit experience that will bring 15-minute,two-way electrified service to the Lakeshore East Rail Corridor. The Project Metrolinx is completing a Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)under Ontario Regulation 231/08 made under the Environmental Assessment Act,to evaluate expanding and improving the Lakeshore East Rail Corridor,between Scarborough Golf Club Road in the City of Toronto and Pickering GO Station in the Region of Durham.This project will increase service reliability and GO Train service along the corridor. The project involves: •Addition of a third track between Guildwood GO Station and Pickering GO Station. •Grade Separations at:Morningside Avenue,Scarborough Golf Club Road and Galloway Road. •Review of other road/rail crossings. •Bridge widenings/replacements at Highland Creek and Rouge River rail crossings. •5 culvert extensions. As part of the TPAP,an Environmental Project Report is being prepared to assess the potential environmental effects of this transit project.Following the first round of public meetings held in March 2015,Metrolinx invites you to attend the next public meeting to learn more about plans for the rail corridor expansion. At this public meeting,Metrolinx will: •Provide an update on project progress since March 2015. •Present the proposed new third track alignment,grade separations,road closures and bridge modifications. •Discuss key findings from environmental studies. •Seek your input on the proposed plans and key elements of the project. Your participation is an important part of this process.You are invited to attend one of the Public Meetings listed below.The study team will be on hand to answer questions and receive your comments.All locations are accessible. Rouge Hill Date:Wednesday,May 25,2016 Time:6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Location:Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute 5400 Lawrence Ave.E Toronto,ON Guildwood Date:Thursday,May 26,2016 Time:6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Location:East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club 100 Galloway Rd, Scarborough,ON Pickering Date:Tuesday,May 31,2016 Time:6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.) Location:Bayview Heights Public School 1400 Gar volin Ave, Pickering,ON Comments invited For more information,or to be added to the study’s mailing list,please contact: Georgina Collymore Senior Advisor,Environmental Assessment Communications &Community Relations Metrolinx 20 Bay Street,Toronto,ON M5J 2W3 tel:416-202-4921 e-mail:guildwoodpickering@metrolinx.com website:metrolinx.com/guildwoodpickering Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.The material will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in study documentation.With the exception of personal information,all comments will become part of the public record. Pour plus de renseignements,veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 ou le 1 888 438-6646. Metrolinx is working to provide residents and businesses in the GTHA with a transportation system that is modern,efficient and integrated.Find out more about Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan for the GTHA,as well as GO Transit,PRESTO and Union Pearson Express at www.metrolinx.com. Community Care Durham holds walk for mental health awareness June 11 DURHAM -- Join Community Care Durham at the 11th annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness along the Waterfront Trail in Whitby. Participants have the option to walk or run one, two or five kilome- tres. Following the walk, there will be a free barbecue lunch, musical entertainment and activities such as face painting, a petting zoo and more. Each year, Community Care Dur- ham organizes this family oriented event to increase awareness about mental health and to raise money in support of those living with emo- tional and mental health disorders. A resource and information tent will be filled with booths from com- munity groups, offering brochures and information on local resources. The first 200 participants to regis- ter will receive a free 11th anniver- sary walk T-shirt and there are also draw prizes to be won on the day. The event will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Heyden- shore Park, 589 Water St., Whitby. To register, contact Emma Ramcharan at 905-430-8014 or eramcharan@ communitycaredurham.on.ca, visit www.ccdwalk.org or pick up a reg- istration form at your local Commu- nity Care Durham office. One arrested after two flee vehicle involved in Durham crash WHITBY -- The Durham police helicopter and a canine unit helped track down a suspect in a drunk driving collision Friday night. Police were called after a crash on Victoria Street around 10 p.m. Friday, May 13. Two occupants of one car fled the scene, between Lake Ridge Road and Jeffery Street, on foot. Air 1 spotted them in a wooded area nearby and the canine unit found the pair and officers made the arrest. Both men were treated in hospi- tal for minor injuries. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for impaired driving. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 10 AP Police aware of situation that has 15 expecting mothers believing they were duped by Pickering business Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com Louise Thompson is 25 weeks pregnant and like many other expecting mothers in Durham, she’s been proudly showing friends and family 3D images of her baby-to-be. Or at least she thought it was her baby. When she noticed a 3D image of a baby looking identical to hers on Facebook Tuesday night, she was in disbelief. “It’s very surreal,” said the Oshawa resi- dent. “I was very upset last night. I cried when I initially saw the post.” Ms. Thompson is one of a growing number of expecting mothers who believe they’ve been wronged by BabyView 3D Prenatal Imaging in Pickering. “It’s sickening,” said Whitby resident Amber Bowden, who is 21 weeks pregnant. “This is so stressful and I’m so sad that this is happening.” It all started when members of a Face- book group for moth- ers expecting a baby in September 2016, started posting their 3D prenatal images. Two mothers real- ized they had the exact same photo, both from BabyView. It blew up from there. One of the expecting mothers, Jenn Cusima- no, created a Facebook group, Babyview 3D Scam, and it contin- ues to grow, with nearly 630 members by noon on Wednesday. At least 15 expecting mothers have come forward, saying they have at least one image or several images that are identical to others they have now seen from other moms-to-be. Ms. Bowden, who is one of them, had a stillbirth in the past. “If this were to happen to me (again), this would be the only picture I could fall back on,” she said. Some mothers commenting on the Face- book page are outraged, afraid the photos they received from the company are not in fact their babies. Others are mothers who have used the service in the past, wondering if the imag- es taken of their baby years ago, are now being passed off to expecting mothers. This Week calls to BabyView went unan- swered, but the business posted to its Facebook Wednesday morning: “Babyview would like to apologize to our valued customers for the recent situation that occurred. Due to a technical issue with the printing services provided (which has been resolved), several of our clients have become concerned regarding their babies images. Babyview is more then happy to adjust the situation and offer a re-scan of the services which were provided or a refund of 50% of the value of the package they purchased during their visit. Please call the clinic or email us and we would be more then happy to fix the situation. Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience.” Ms. Thompson will not take BabyView up on having the scan done again. “I don’t want them touching me,” she said. “I don’t want an ultrasound. I want them shut down. I want them out of busi- ness.” She had actually used the service two years ago with her first daughter. “It was a great experience the first time,” she said. “Apparently it was different own- ers at the time.” She said this time, the image pulled up on the machine when she got the scan done, was quite difficult to see. But the photos she was sent home with, were clear. “God only knows who’s baby that is,” Ms. Thompson said of her photo. She also purchased a teddy bear, which produces the baby’s heartbeat when it’s squeezed. Ms. Thompson noticed the heartbeat was not very audible when it was being recorded, yet it’s loud and clear when she squeezes the teddy. Now she wonders if that is really her baby’s heart- beat. “The last time we went, we had talked about it afterwards,” she said. “Even my grandmother said how shady it felt. It just didn’t feel right.” Ms. Thompson went twice this time around, and said it cost her about $200 altogether. Ms. Bowden also used BabyView during an earlier pregnancy, when she said it was run by a different owner, and had a great experience. She said she received a dis- count and paid just under $125 this time, but was disappointed. “This is my fifth baby and I knew some- thing was odd,” she said. She said she was told at BabyView she was having a boy, but when she went to Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, she learned she’s carrying a girl. When she called BabyView, and asked how they got it wrong, she said they offered her a free scan. Then, when she went back, sure enough, she was told she’s carrying a girl. “I didn’t get any money back,” she said of her first visit. “Nothing.” Ms. Bowden has brought the matter to the police and “absolutely” plans to pursue legal action. “This lady needs to be punished,” she said. “Playing with all these moms’, fathers’ and sisters’ and brothers’ emotions, it’s awful.” Durham Police Sgt. Bill Calder said police cannot give information until charges are laid. “We’re aware of it, we’re looking into it,” he said. Moms appalled after receiving same 3D image from BabyView Prenatal Imaging DURHAM -- The office of BabyView was closed Wednesday. Numerous women have complained that the 3D images of their babies-to-be are not images of their babies at all but rather the same image. This glitch was discovered on a Facebook mothers group, left. 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Registrationisavailableonline,orbymail,fax,andinpersonat PickeringRecreationComplex. 1867ValleyFarmRoad,Pickering 905.420.4621 registration@pickering.ca pickering.ca/camps Mini Pidaca 3-5yrs Eachweekhasanewthemewithactivitiesdesignedtogetyour littlecamperupandmovingwhileparticipatinginarts,crafts, anddance activities. Friends&FunCamp 5-12yrs School’soutandsummerishere-comespendthefirstweekof summerwithus! AllthebestfromArts,SportsandAdventure Camp. Cometryoutthedifferentactivitiesincludingdance, soccer,archery,hockey,survivalskillsandartsandcrafts! Special trips(basedonweather)toWhitevalePark(includinghikingand creekwalking,andtothePickeringBeachforsomefuninthe sun! FinishtheweekwithPlayDay! SwimmingDaily. CampFinale 5-12yrs Joinusforthelastweekofsummerfun! AllthebestfromArts, SportsandAdventureCamp! Allyourfavouriteclassesincluding dance,soccer,archery,hockey,survivalskillsandartsandcrafts! Specialtrips(basedonweather),toWhitevalePark(including hikingandcreekwalking)andtothePickeringBeachforsome funinthesun! PlayDaywillcapoffagreatsummer! Swimming Daily AdventureCamp 5-12yrs AdventureCampisforthecamperwholovestheoutdoorsand seeksadventure. Crafts,outdoorsgames,campingskills,archery, creekwalks,swimmingandmoreareincluded!Swimmingon Monday,WednesdayandFridayeveryweek. Specialthemedays bringafreshsetofactivitiestoeachsessionandincludesspecial tripstoWhitevaleParkandRougeValleytoexploretheoutback in the city. ArtsCamp 5-12yrs Artscampoffersawidevarietyofcrafts,gamesandactivities designedtoshowcaseyourchild’screativity. Dramaanddance classeswillgetthemmovingandinteractingwithnewfriends. Swimmingdaily. Specialthemedaysbringafreshsetofactivities toeachsession. SportsCamp 5-12yrs Thiscampisforthecamperwholovesbeingindoorsandout,and beingactiveinawidevarietyofsports! Camperswillbeasked eachsessionwhattheirfavouritesportsareandtheweekwillbe gearedaroundtheirchoices. Yourchildwilllearn&developnew skillseverysession.Specialthemeslikegladiatorday,Olympic week,superstarday,andmore)keepthewholesummernew andexciting. Swimming Daily. MuseumCamp 5-12yrs JoininthefunatthelargestlivinghistorysiteinDurhamRegion –it’sawholepioneervillageatyourfingertips! Thiscampbuilds friendships,skills,knowledge,andaninquisitivemind. Your kidswillembarkonqueststhatchallengethemtosolvepuzzles, exploretheoutdoors,traveltheworldandtime! Ourpromise:to createaninclusive,safe,educational,andenriching,high-quality camp experience. ThiscampincludesatriptoPetticoatCreekConservationAreaon Fridays(weatherpermitting)foroutdoorfun,asplashpadand pool. Warning:thiscampmaycauseexcessivesmiling! Extend-a-Camp forSummer Fun Camps Beforeandaftercampcareisavailableforparents/guardiansthat needalittlemoretimeeachday. Camperswillbetransferred totheappropriatecamp. Extend-a-campisavailablefor:Mini Pidaca,Friends&Fun,Arts,Sports,Adventure,Museumand CampFinale. Morninghours: 7:00amto9:00am Afternoonhours: 3:15pmto6:00pm Latepick-upfee($20.00)appliedtoanychildpickedupafter 6:00pmdaily. Dropoff/Pickuplocation: PickeringRecComplex-Creative Centre FreeBusing forSummer Fun Camps Freebusingtoandfromcampisincludedforthefollowing camps: MiniPidaca,Friends&Fun,Arts,Sports,Adventure, Museum,CampFinaleandFitness. Besuretofilloutyourbus stopwhen registering. Campsessionletterswithfulldetailsofeachsessionwillbe availableonline,oneweekpriortothestartofeachsession. Locationandactivitiesaresubjecttochange. Packalunch,snacksanddrinksdaily. Peanutproductsarenot permitted at camp. SummerFun Camps SpecialtyCamps YouthLeadership Breakdance Camp 6-9yrs Spendanunforgettable5daysshowingoffwhatyou’vegotin thisnewhighenergyCamp. Camperswilllearnnewmoves& techniquesthatwillbesuretoimpress,nomatterwhatlevelof breakingyouareat,plusatonoffungamesandactivities. Dance Camp 5-12yrs Let’sgetthedanceshoeson,themusicturnedupandtheenergy goingaswespendanactionpackedsessiondancing!Comejoin ustolearnnewchoreographyfromyourfavouritedancestyles: contemporary,jazz,hiphopandmoreinthisallnewspeciality camp!Withtonsofgamesandactivities,andaspecialendof sessionperformance,youwillnotwanttomissallofthefun!Sign upearlytonotmissoutonthisspecialnewdancebasedcamp! DramaCamp 5-12yrs Lights,camera,action!Wearecallingallkidswhowantto unleashtheirinnersuperstarforanunforgettablesession learningallaboutdrama!Comejoinusaswelearnbasicacting techniques,rehearseandperformaspecialendofsessionplay thatwillshowcaseyourchild’sstarqualities!Withtheatregames andoutdooractivities,yourchildwillwanttocomebackfor more!Signupearlytonotmissoutonthisspecialdramabased camp MadScience 5-12yrs Available2weeksonlythissummer. Camp1: FlightAcadamy Camp2: ScienceAdventures SkateboardCamp 7-14yrs Foryouththatloveskateboardingandwanttobrushupontheir skillsORforthebeginnerwhohasbeenthinkingaboutgetting started!ParticipantswillskateboardeachdayattheSkatePark withstafffromSWITCHSkate&Snow,stayforlunch,andenjoy allkindsoffunactivities. Theweekwillalsoconsistofanoffsite trip,relatedtoskateboarding.Participantsarerequiredtobring theirownskateboardandhelmetsaremandatory. Additional safetygearisstronglyrecommended. Summer FrenchProgram 6-10yrs Thisfun½day summerprogramisdesignedforstudents whowanttolearnorkeepuptheirFrenchlanguageskills! No previousknowledgeisrequired.Activitieswillincludesinging, dancing,crafts,dramaandgamestolearnvocabularyandbasic conversationalskills. Xbox&PCVideoGame CreationCamp 8-12yrs/12-15yrs CamperswillspendthedaylearningtodesigntheirownXbox 360orPCgameswithoutasinglelineofcode,usinganewvisual programminglanguage. Designgameconceptsinasimple, direct,andintuitivemanner.Thiscourseisorientedforstudents withnopreviousknowledgeofprogramminganddoesnotusea singlelineofcode. Weuseanewvisualprogramminglanguage madespecificallyforcreatinggames. Itisdesignedtobe accessibleforchildrenandenjoyableforanyone. RedstoneInventionsin Minecraf t 8-12yrs/12-15yrs CamperswilllearnhowtobuildanduseRedstonecircuitsandthe mechanismstheycontrol,allowingkidstogreatlyincreasethe rangeofthingsthatcanbeaccomplishedinMinecraft. FitnessCamp 11-15yrs Thisawesomecampinvolvesbothactiveandclassroom physicalandhealtheducation. Camperswillenhancemuscular endurance,aerobiccapacity,agility,flexibility,andother performancemeasuresthroughactivitiessuchascardio/weight training,kickboxing,yoga,andswimming. Camperswilllearn safeandeffectivetechniquesforworkingoutinahealthcluband gainanunderstandingofthebasicexercisesciencebehindtheir bodies’actions. Fitnessclassessampledarebasedonavailability duringeachsession. Uponcompletionofcamp,participants13+ areeligibletotaketheOperationFittest-asuccessfulgrade meanstheyareeligibletopurchaseayouthgymmembershipat theRecComplex. Freebusingisavailableforthiscamp. Counsellorin Training 13-14yrs AreyouinterestedinbecomingaCampCounsellor? Learn skillssuchasgoalsetting,communication,leadership,healthy living,andresumebuildingtohelpprepareforyourfuture. This programalsoincludeslearningtheprinciplesofhealthychild development,andearningStandardFirstAid/CPR-C,alongwith aweekofhandsontraininginourcampprograms. Weekoneof thishighlyinteractiveprogramtakesplaceatPetticoatCreekCC, whilethesecondweektakesplaceatthePickeringRecComplex. Pleasenotethattransportationto/fromthisprogramisthe responsibilityoftheparticipant. AssistantCounsellorProgram 14-16yrs Learnwhatitisliketoworkinasummercampsetting. This programisgearedtowardsparticipantswhoareinterestedin developingleadership,communication,andprogramplanning skills. Participantsreceivealetterwiththeirtotalhours volunteeredthatcanbeusedtowardstheCommunityService Hoursrequiredforhighschoolgraduation. AssistantCounsellorsreceive •training &orientationpriortocamp •opportunitytoruncampactivities •progressevaluationsandfeedback •atraining manualandcounsellort-shirt •acertificateuponsuccessfulcompletion AssistantCounsellorsatcamp •assistandinteractwithallcampers,includingspecialneeds campers •assistandhaveopportunitytoruncampactivities •swim daily Forthisprogramyouwillneed •someexperience/enjoyworking withchildren •2lettersofreference&vulnerablesectorscreening(pickup letterforpolicecheckfromtheRecComplex) Choose one trainingsession.Attendanceis mandatory. Timeisfrom6:00-9:00pmeachdate. Training 1:Monday,May30andWednesday,June1 Training 2:Tuesday,June7andThursday,June9 Chooseyourweekstoworkatcamp.Youcanworkasmanyas youwant,butyoumustchoosea minimum of4weeks. Transportationwillbeprovidedattheregularcampbusstops ApplicantsmustregisterbeforeMay29fortrainingpurposes. Makeadifferencethissummer! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 18 P Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 P 19 Providingchildrenwithafun,safeandactivesummer camp experience. pickering.ca/camps Register early toreserveyourspot! Registrationisavailableonline,orbymail,fax,andinpersonat PickeringRecreationComplex. 1867ValleyFarmRoad,Pickering 905.420.4621 registration@pickering.ca pickering.ca/camps MiniPidaca3-5yrs Eachweekhasanewthemewithactivitiesdesignedtogetyour littlecamperupandmovingwhileparticipatinginarts,crafts, anddanceactivities. Friends&FunCamp5-12yrs School’soutandsummerishere-comespendthefirstweekof summerwithus! AllthebestfromArts,SportsandAdventure Camp. Cometryoutthedifferentactivitiesincludingdance, soccer,archery,hockey,survivalskillsandartsandcrafts! Special trips(basedonweather)toWhitevalePark(includinghikingand creekwalking,andtothePickeringBeachforsomefuninthe sun! FinishtheweekwithPlayDay! SwimmingDaily. CampFinale5-12yrs Joinusforthelastweekofsummerfun! AllthebestfromArts, SportsandAdventureCamp! Allyourfavouriteclassesincluding dance,soccer,archery,hockey,survivalskillsandartsandcrafts! Specialtrips(basedonweather),toWhitevalePark(including hikingandcreekwalking)andtothePickeringBeachforsome funinthesun! PlayDaywillcapoffagreatsummer! Swimming Daily AdventureCamp5-12yrs AdventureCampisforthecamperwholovestheoutdoorsand seeksadventure. Crafts,outdoorsgames,campingskills,archery, creekwalks,swimmingandmoreareincluded!Swimmingon Monday,WednesdayandFridayeveryweek. Specialthemedays bringafreshsetofactivitiestoeachsessionandincludesspecial tripstoWhitevaleParkandRougeValleytoexploretheoutback inthecity. ArtsCamp5-12yrs Artscampoffersawidevarietyofcrafts,gamesandactivities designedtoshowcaseyourchild’screativity. Dramaanddance classeswillgetthemmovingandinteractingwithnewfriends. Swimmingdaily. Specialthemedaysbringafreshsetofactivities toeachsession. SportsCamp5-12yrs Thiscampisforthecamperwholovesbeingindoorsandout,and beingactiveinawidevarietyofsports! Camperswillbeasked eachsessionwhattheirfavouritesportsareandtheweekwillbe gearedaroundtheirchoices. Yourchildwilllearn&developnew skillseverysession.Specialthemeslikegladiatorday,Olympic week,superstarday,andmore)keepthewholesummernew andexciting. SwimmingDaily. MuseumCamp5-12yrs JoininthefunatthelargestlivinghistorysiteinDurhamRegion –it’sawholepioneervillageatyourfingertips! Thiscampbuilds friendships,skills,knowledge,andaninquisitivemind. Your kidswillembarkonqueststhatchallengethemtosolvepuzzles, exploretheoutdoors,traveltheworldandtime! Ourpromise:to createaninclusive,safe,educational,andenriching,high-quality campexperience. ThiscampincludesatriptoPetticoatCreekConservationAreaon Fridays(weatherpermitting)foroutdoorfun,asplashpadand pool. Warning:thiscampmaycauseexcessivesmiling! Extend-a-CampforSummerFunCamps Beforeandaftercampcareisavailableforparents/guardiansthat needalittlemoretimeeachday. Camperswillbetransferred totheappropriatecamp. Extend-a-campisavailablefor:Mini Pidaca,Friends&Fun,Arts,Sports,Adventure,Museumand CampFinale. Morninghours: 7:00amto9:00am Afternoonhours: 3:15pmto6:00pm Latepick-upfee($20.00)appliedtoanychildpickedupafter 6:00pmdaily. Dropoff/Pickuplocation: PickeringRecComplex-Creative Centre FreeBusingforSummerFunCamps Freebusingtoandfromcampisincludedforthefollowing camps: MiniPidaca,Friends&Fun,Arts,Sports,Adventure, Museum,CampFinaleandFitness. Besuretofilloutyourbus stopwhenregistering. Campsessionletterswithfulldetailsofeachsessionwillbe availableonline,oneweekpriortothestartofeachsession. Locationandactivitiesaresubjecttochange. Packalunch,snacksanddrinksdaily. Peanutproductsarenot permittedatcamp. SummerFunCampsSpecialtyCamps YouthLeadership BreakdanceCamp6-9yrs Spendanunforgettable5daysshowingoffwhatyou’vegotin thisnewhighenergyCamp. Camperswilllearnnewmoves& techniquesthatwillbesuretoimpress,nomatterwhatlevelof breakingyouareat,plusatonoffungamesandactivities. DanceCamp5-12yrs Let’sgetthedanceshoeson,themusicturnedupandtheenergy goingaswespendanactionpackedsessiondancing!Comejoin ustolearnnewchoreographyfromyourfavouritedancestyles: contemporary,jazz,hiphopandmoreinthisallnewspeciality camp!Withtonsofgamesandactivities,andaspecialendof sessionperformance,youwillnotwanttomissallofthefun!Sign upearlytonotmissoutonthisspecialnewdancebasedcamp! DramaCamp5-12yrs Lights,camera,action!Wearecallingallkidswhowantto unleashtheirinnersuperstarforanunforgettablesession learningallaboutdrama!Comejoinusaswelearnbasicacting techniques,rehearseandperformaspecialendofsessionplay thatwillshowcaseyourchild’sstarqualities!Withtheatregames andoutdooractivities,yourchildwillwanttocomebackfor more!Signupearlytonotmissoutonthisspecialdramabased camp MadScience5-12yrs Available2weeksonlythissummer. Camp1: FlightAcadamy Camp2: ScienceAdventures SkateboardCamp7-14yrs Foryouththatloveskateboardingandwanttobrushupontheir skillsORforthebeginnerwhohasbeenthinkingaboutgetting started!ParticipantswillskateboardeachdayattheSkatePark withstafffromSWITCHSkate&Snow,stayforlunch,andenjoy allkindsoffunactivities. Theweekwillalsoconsistofanoffsite trip,relatedtoskateboarding.Participantsarerequiredtobring theirownskateboardandhelmetsaremandatory. Additional safetygearisstronglyrecommended. SummerFrenchProgram 6-10yrs Thisfun½day summerprogramisdesignedforstudents whowanttolearnorkeepuptheirFrenchlanguageskills! No previousknowledgeisrequired.Activitieswillincludesinging, dancing,crafts,dramaandgamestolearnvocabularyandbasic conversationalskills. Xbox&PCVideoGame CreationCamp 8-12yrs/12-15yrs CamperswillspendthedaylearningtodesigntheirownXbox 360orPCgameswithoutasinglelineofcode,usinganewvisual programminglanguage. Designgameconceptsinasimple, direct,andintuitivemanner.Thiscourseisorientedforstudents withnopreviousknowledgeofprogramminganddoesnotusea singlelineofcode. Weuseanewvisualprogramminglanguage madespecificallyforcreatinggames. Itisdesignedtobe accessibleforchildrenandenjoyableforanyone. RedstoneInventionsin Minecraf t 8-12yrs/12-15yrs CamperswilllearnhowtobuildanduseRedstonecircuitsandthe mechanismstheycontrol,allowingkidstogreatlyincreasethe rangeofthingsthatcanbeaccomplishedinMinecraft. FitnessCamp 11-15yrs Thisawesomecampinvolvesbothactiveandclassroom physicalandhealtheducation. Camperswillenhancemuscular endurance,aerobiccapacity,agility,flexibility,andother performancemeasuresthroughactivitiessuchascardio/weight training,kickboxing,yoga,andswimming. Camperswilllearn safeandeffectivetechniquesforworkingoutinahealthcluband gainanunderstandingofthebasicexercisesciencebehindtheir bodies’actions. Fitnessclassessampledarebasedonavailability duringeachsession. Uponcompletionofcamp,participants13+ areeligibletotaketheOperationFittest-asuccessfulgrade meanstheyareeligibletopurchaseayouthgymmembershipat theRecComplex. Freebusingisavailableforthiscamp. Counsellorin Training 13-14yrs AreyouinterestedinbecomingaCampCounsellor? Learn skillssuchasgoalsetting,communication,leadership,healthy living,andresumebuildingtohelpprepareforyourfuture. This programalsoincludeslearningtheprinciplesofhealthychild development,andearningStandardFirstAid/CPR-C,alongwith aweekofhandsontraininginourcampprograms. Weekoneof thishighlyinteractiveprogramtakesplaceatPetticoatCreekCC, whilethesecondweektakesplaceatthePickeringRecComplex. Pleasenotethattransportationto/fromthisprogramisthe responsibilityoftheparticipant. AssistantCounsellorProgram 14-16yrs Learnwhatitisliketoworkinasummercampsetting. This programisgearedtowardsparticipantswhoareinterestedin developingleadership,communication,andprogramplanning skills. Participantsreceivealetterwiththeirtotalhours volunteeredthatcanbeusedtowardstheCommunityService Hoursrequiredforhighschoolgraduation. AssistantCounsellorsreceive •training &orientationpriortocamp •opportunitytoruncampactivities •progressevaluationsandfeedback •atraining manualandcounsellort-shirt •acertificateuponsuccessfulcompletion AssistantCounsellorsatcamp •assistandinteractwithallcampers,includingspecialneeds campers •assistandhaveopportunitytoruncampactivities •swim daily Forthisprogramyouwillneed •someexperience/enjoyworking withchildren •2lettersofreference&vulnerablesectorscreening(pickup letterforpolicecheckfromtheRecComplex) Choose one trainingsession.Attendanceis mandatory. Timeisfrom6:00-9:00pmeachdate. Training 1:Monday,May30andWednesday,June1 Training 2:Tuesday,June7andThursday,June9 Chooseyourweekstoworkatcamp.Youcanworkasmanyas youwant,butyoumustchoosea minimum of4weeks. Transportationwillbeprovidedattheregularcampbusstops ApplicantsmustregisterbeforeMay29fortrainingpurposes. Makeadifferencethissummer! du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 18 P Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 P 19 A SpiritWalk: Call to Rebellion! ** September 16, 17, 23 & 24 Hurry! Tickets sell out quickly! Museum Minecraft I July 11 - 15 Museum Minecraft II July 18 - 22 Amazing Pioneer Race I July 25 - 29 Museum Minecraft III August 2 - 5 Museum Minecraft IV August 8 - 12 Museum Clue August 15 - 19 Amazing Pioneer Race II August 22 - 26 905.683.8401 @pickeringmuse@pickeringmuse Family Tree & Coat of Arms July 7 Fantastic Fans July 14 Recipe Book July 21 Christmas in July July 28 Stained Glass Critters August 4 Fascinator August 11 Anchors Away & Money Maker August 18 King Me!August 25 Rain Sticks September 1 Summer Solstice & Harvest Suppers ** June 11 & 18, and August 13 & 20 Reserve your seat at the table today! Getyourticketsfor thesegreateventsat pickering.ca/estore Get YourHandsOnHistory! Includedwith generaladmission.Registrationisnotrequired.Includedwith generaladmission.Registrationisnotrequired. History in Action Saturdays Teddy Bear Picnic June 25 Geocache Adventures July 2 Busy as Bees July 9 Theatre in the Open July 16 Chopped PMV July 23 Museum Minecraft July 30 Amazing Race August 6 Passion for Fashion August 13 Museum Minecraft August 20 SelectSaturdaysfrom 10:00amto4:30pm. JoinusThursdaymorningsat10:00am. Bringalongapicniclunchandstayfortheday! Kids in theVillage RegistertodayforMuseumCampsonline pickering.ca/museum Actionpackedcampsforages5-12years! Inclusive,safe,educationalandfun! Summer Camps For the latest event information visit pickering.ca/museum The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport of the Province of Ontario. Bring the past to life with sights, sounds tastes, textures, and scents as you explore our 19 heritage buildings and gardens! GuidedTours,GiftShopandmore! It’sTime to Visit the Village! Open Weekends Starting in June! 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 P 20 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 21 AP WH A T ’ S O N Blues festival, Artfest return to Pickering May 28 Steve Hill, Suzie Vinnick and lots more artists coming to town PICKERING -- It’s a free, one-two punch that’s now a knockout. For the second year, Artfest on the Esplanade will partner with the Dur- ham West Blues Fest on May 28 in Esplanade Park, behind City Hall in Pickering. The former features more than 100 artists showing and selling work, plus opportunities for kids to make some creations of their own. The PineRidge Arts Council event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. From noon to 8 p.m., the blues festi- val runs in the park and in the adjacent Pickering council chambers. “For a third straight year, a dedicated group of volunteers have pulled togeth- er to bring the blues to Pickering under the direction of Music by the Bay Live,” states Lori Murray, chairwoman of the 2016 Durham West Blues Fest. “This year’s musical line-up will include something for everyone, from Pickering blues band VOODOO Pawn Shop to JUNO Award-winner Steve Hill from Montreal. “We’re bringing swing blues, rock blues, roots blues and blues with an edge to Esplanade Park.” For those who don’t want to just lis- ten to the blues, Maple Blues Award winner Suzie Vinnick is hosting a free two-hour blues guitar workshop for beginning and intermediate guitarists at 1 p.m. All ages are invited and can bring their acoustic guitars to the coun- cil chambers. 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In the last three months in my new role at Station Gallery, I have had occa- sion to enjoy many lively discussions about art and how it impacts individu- als and the community. We get to enjoy meeting people from every walk of life as they pass through the doors of Station Gallery, and while they are all charmed by the art, they are drawn in for so many different rea- sons. Interested to find out why people are attracted to art, we got out a video camera and asked people at our recent Drawing for Art event, “What does art mean to you?” They told us: “Art expands your horizons.” “Creative release and stress relief.” “Freedom, self-expression, joy, hap- piness!” “Express perspective, feelings and emotions.” What I noticed is that many of the answers share a common thread -- the idea that art helps us to grow. It helps us to experience the world in differ- ent ways by showing us new ideas. 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Free Arts events saTuRday, May 28 ArtfeSt on the esplanade 11 a.m. 5 p.m. esplanade Park, Valley Farm Rd. and Kingston Rd., Pickering. Outdoor art and Craft show and sale with over 100 artists this year! art activity host- ed by PineRidge arts Council, Hands On art tent with art activities. Joining us again this year, durham West Blues Fest will now fill the stage line-up, featuring local craft beers and tasty food trucks! Free Concerts saTuRday, May 28 Young Singers Spring Concert 3 p.m. 5 p.m. Forest Brook Community Church, 60 Kear- ney drive, ajax. Come and watch more than 100 talented youth perform choral music!. 20.00 www. youngsingers.ca Events sunday, May 29 Street Sale 7 a.m. 2 p.m. street sales On Georgina drive, Brooks drive, Balsdon court, 16 Georgina drive, ajax. street sales On Georgina drive, Brooks drive, Balsdon court and Hiley drive. garage sale For seniors FRiday, May 20 SeniorS’ Club 1 p.m. Pickering and Village seniors’ Club, 29 Lin- ton ave., ajax. 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Free 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 Wednesday, May 25 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 THuRsday, May 26 AjAx-PiCkering Christian Women’s Club 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt st., ajax. he Country Cheese Company will be here in attendance to explain all about cheese. speaker is Mary-Lynn Foulds who will also sing. 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It begins in practices, training and regular games during the season. The emphasis is not about trying to play perfect through the whole perfor- mance, as that only intensifies the emo- tional chemistry and causes havoc with fluid play and quick thinking. The following mental strategies will help manage the highs and lows of criti- cal games. Champions learn to focus on the can- do factors. They recall and visualize past good games, plays and practices. They learn from bad games, mistakes and poor performances and incorporate that knowledge into future games. They do this by preparing for every eventuality. They don’t just rely on their superior physical skills and abilities to carry them through. They have a plan to never give up no matter what happens to the very last second. They realize that every player on the team has an equal opportunity to give a personal best performance and there- by lessen the pressure from the stars to carry the game. Each player needs to realize he or she is just as important to the process as the star performers. Another huge part of the mental prep- aration is to get a good sleep and be refreshed, positive, relaxed and let go of mistakes on the spot. When mistakes occur, deep abdomi- nal breathing and reminding self to focus on energizing words like “attack”, “power up” and “you can do it” help get the ath- lete and team back on track. The athletes who are able to follow the above strategies will be better able to block out distractions and nervousness and focus like a laser beam on the rele- vant variables and maintain their energy throughout the whole game. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@promind.ca Dr. Douglas Smith Guest columnist Ajax boxer eyes shot at WBA title next Brad Kelly newsroom@durhamregion.com MISSISSAUGA — His collection of titles increased, but the one he covets the most still eludes him. Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook was trium- phant in the main event of a six-fight professional boxing card at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga on Saturday, May 14, earning a lopsided unanimous deci- sion over Germany’s Davide Doria. The victory earned Cook the NABA Super Welterweight (154-pound) cham- pionship, adding to an impressive sta- ble of belts that also includes the Cana- dian Super Welterweight, WBA-NABA Canadian Middleweight and WBA Inter- Continental Super Welterweight titles. The title he talked about after was the one he seeks, not the newest one draped over his shoulder. “We want to get Jack Culcay. We want to get to the top. We want the WBA Interim title. That’s my goal. We’re just going to keep working hard until we get it,” he vowed. When asked when that time might come for a fight with Culcay (22-1-0, 11 KO), who hails from Germany, the Ajax native who now resides in Courtice was talking sooner rather than later. “Whatever my team thinks. I don’t care. I’ll take him next. As soon as pos- sible.” Culcay holds the title, while Cook, 17-0-0 with 10 knockouts, is ranked ninth by the WBA, and sure to move up after his most recent win. For now, Cook will have to take a win over another German, Doria (14-3-1), and build on it. The 10-round bout was a good test, and helped the 29 year old take anoth- er step up in calibre. While he wasn’t totally satisfied with Saturday’s perfor- mance, noting it was sloppy at times, all three judges scored the fight in Cook’s favour. “I was just trying to knock him out,” he said following the fight. “After about the fifth round I started boxing a bit more. I was looking for the big power shot, as usual. “Every fight you learn something about yourself.” Cook didn’t escape the fight unscathed, cut over the left eye in the second round, the result of an apparent head butt, and again below the same eye in the sixth. He was able to ignore the cuts during the fight, but not after. “It’s tough when you’re fighting a guy that short, especially when he’s coming up with the head. As soon as it happened I was kind of mad. The ref didn’t even say anything about it,” he said of the incident. The fight marked the first time in Cook’s career that he went 10 rounds, and he was just as fresh for the final six minutes as he was for the first six, cred- iting his team for their work in preparing for the fight. It was the first time he had been in the ring since November of last year, after suffering a broken hand in a win over Uruguay’s Rafael Sosa Pintos. Post-fight this time out, Cook said other than the cuts to his face, health- wise, everything was good. He’s anx- ious to keep busy. “It’s tough when you’re not in the ring. You’re not learning,” he said of the long layoff. “I’ve got to get back in there.” The next card at the Hershey Centre is planned for September. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland MISSISSAUGA -- Ajax’s Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook connected with a straight right hand to the face of challenger Davide Doria during Round 1 of their WBA Inter-Continental super welterweight title fight at the Hershey Centre. Cook won a 10-round unanimous decision. Cook rings up 17th straight win Every fight you learn something about yourself. -- Brandon ‘Bad Boy’ Cook“ Osborne Academy of Acrobatics sending seven to Edmonton for nationals PICKERING — Things are bouncing along very nicely for the Osborne Academy of Acrobatics. The club, which opened in Pickering in September 2014, has already sent one ath- lete to a world championship and will soon be sending seven to the national champion- ships in Edmonton May 31 to June 5. Kiara MacLean, who went to the world age group championships in Denmark late last year, will be among those attending nation- als, joined by Andrew McKendry, Annal- iisa Niemimaa, Grace Steinhausen, Justine Gomes, Nicholas Kvrgic and Victoria Dob- son. The club offers a home for a lot of long- time trampoline and tumbling athletes, but it wasn’t easy at first, says gym owner and coach Cameron Osborne. “The first few months were really hard: No sleep, no money, no time and a ton of learn- ing curves,” he explained in an e-mail. “Just living off of the fumes of a lifetime goal of owning a gym. “I had poured my life savings into this proj- ect and it was hard to even keep up with cur- rent expenses,” he added. “I am happy to say that the sacrifices were well worth it.” Training out of Ultimate Canadian Cheer facility on Bayly Street in Pickering, the club’s first season started with 24 athletes, with 11 going to Ontario championships, two to the Eastern Canadians and six to nationals. The club has now grown to almost 80 members in the second season, with 19 hav- ing gone to the provincials and seven to east- ern nationals. “The atmosphere and energy has been very motivating,” said Osborne. “We have a lot of close friendships that can be just as competitive as they are supportive.” The club brought home nine medals from Barrie and crowned four provincial champi- ons in April. The champions were Alexandria Verbancic in level 3 individual, Disha Tandon in level 4 individual, along with Kaarina Niemimaa and Misti Worden in level 2 double-mini. Verbancic also won silver in in level 3 dou- ble-mini with Sammy Parham, while other medallists were Halaina Kvrgic (bronze in level 2 double-mini), Linnea Moras (3rd in level 2 individual) and Victoria Dobson (3rd in level 4 tumbling). Other who competed at provincials were Andrew Panourgias, Christina DeLorenzo, Dallas Earle, Evan Bates, Hannah Smart, Lexie Buffan, Marley Faria, Megan Douglas, Ryan Clarke, Ryan Harris, and Stella Brady. Verbancic, Bates, Worden, Clarke, Harris, Parham and Dobson competed at eastern nationals in Quebec City. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 28 AP Carrier of the Week Congratulations Sheldon for being our Carrier of the Week. Ajax &Pickering Locations8SalemRd.South Ajax,ON L1S 7T7 FLYERS ThuRSdaY MaY 19,2016 *DelivereD to SelecteD HouSeHolDS only Today’s Carrier of the Week is Sheldon.Sheldon is 12yrs old, loves soccer and math with a passion,enjoys camps,hiking and the outdoors.He is saving up to buy a kayak with his paper-route money.Sheldon has received dinner vouchers compliments of McDonald’s, Subway and Boston Pizza. All inserts can be recycled with your newspapers through your blue box program. 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SportS Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING -- Trampoline athletes from Osborne Academy of Athletics, including Kiara MacLean, Nicholas Kvrgic, Grace Steinhausen, Andrew McKendry, Annalisa Niemimaa and Victoria Dobson, have qualified for the national championships. Justine Gomes, not pictured, also qualified. Jumping and tumbling for joy in Pickering Remedios signs scholarship at EMU Al Rivett alrivett@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Choices, choices, choices. Ajax resident Nicole Remedios has long been able to handle the rigours and demands of being a two-sport athlete, playing soccer and hockey at a high level through her teenage years. Remedios’s decision, howev- er, to focus exclusively on soccer is one she’s entirely comfortable with making. And, her choice was rewarded of late. Despite offers and visits to other universities in Ohio and New Jer- sey, the 18-year-old graduate of Archbishop Denis O’Connor Cath- olic High School decided to attend Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI where she will be part of the Eagles women’s soccer team for the next four years on an athlet- ic scholarship. “Yes, I’m very excited. It’s some- thing I’ve always wanted to do,” she said of her decision to attend and play NCAA Division 1 soccer at EMU, a suburb of Detroit located west of the Motor City. She went on official visits to schools in Ohio and New Jer- sey before eventually travelling to ‘Ypsi’ to tour the EMU campus to gauge both the athletics program as well as the academic offerings at the school. Following the visit, she was all-too ready to make the com- mitment to the Michigan school. “I liked the idea of going to school in Michigan; it was not too close but not too far. I visited smaller schools and bigger schools and Eastern Michigan was a bigger school, but it is a tight-knit community. The coaches (for EMU women’s soc- cer) were very nice and they said I could help the team out a lot.” Remedios says her goal is to make an immediate impression with the EMU Eagles, which play in the Mid-America (MAC) Confer- ence. “I hope so,” she said of being a starting defensive midfielder with the EMU Eagles. “Eastern Michi- gan competes in the MAC Confer- ence, which is very competitive. I hope to make an impression. It’s not usual for a freshman to start, but it’s a goal of mine.” For his part, EMU head coach Scott Hall noted he saw Reme- dios play several times and was impressed with her all-around game. “We were able to see Nicole a lot playing with her Pickering club team,” said Hall in an email. “She always had a big influence on the games in that she is very comfort- able with the ball at her feet, can play anywhere through the mid- dle of the field, quality on attack- ing and defending free kicks, and most importantly she was always looking to win. We are thrilled she is joining us this fall.” Choosing the soccer pitch over the ice rink wasn’t a difficult deci- sion for Remedios, who played 12 years with the Durham West Lightning organization, including two seasons as a forward with the Junior Lightning squad that com- petes in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. “I did hockey and soccer, but I always was more into soccer. Out of the two sports, I was always better at soccer, so that’s the path I went on,” said Remedios. She isn’t the only one in the Remedios family who’s gone on to star in university sports. Her eldest sister Jenna, 22, is the captain of the University of Waterloo women’s field hockey team, while her mid- dle sister Sarah, 20, is the captain of the women’s volleyball team, also at the U. of Waterloo. “We were always a sports-crazy family growing up,” said Remedios. In preparation for her first train- ing camp with the EMU Eagles, Remedios said she will continue to play for two of the top women’s teams in Durham Region -- for the Pickering Ontario Youth Soc- cer League (OYSL) squad as well as the semipro Durham United FC, which competes in League 1. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 29 P SPORTS Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? 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The pellet formulation of the larvicide VectoBac 200G (Bti), Pest Control Products Act No.18158,will be placed into storm-water detention ponds and the briquette formulation of the larvicide Altosid (Methoprene)Pest Control Products Act No.27694,will be placed into catch basins on Highway 407 ETR throughout the municipalities of Halton,Peel,York and Durham,only where it is determined prudent to do so. For further information, Contact: 407 ETR Concession Company Limited Office:905-264-5380 –please call collect Fax:905-264-2662 newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham Two-sport star hopes to soar with soccer Justin Greaves / Metroland AJAX -- Nicole Remedios will be playing soccer at the U.S. D1 level at Eastern Michigan University. 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 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 30 AP SportS Paid for by the Government of Ontario Funding to our health c are system will increase by over $1 billion this year. Investing in new and better ways for all Ontarians to get the care they need means: •700 new doctors and specialists •35 hospitals currently being renewed,modernized or expanded •$250 million invested in home and community care •$345 million invested to improve wait times and access to care These investments ensure a strong health care system for both today and tomorrow. ontario.ca/bettercare Overtime loss ends three-game surge for Jr. B lacrosse club AJAX — The Ironheads had a three-game winning streak snapped after an overtime loss to the Nepean Knights in Jr. B lacrosse action at the Ajax Community Centre Sun- day, May 15. After dropping their first two games of the season, the Ironheads reeled off wins of 15-7 over Mississauga, 16-8 over Oril- lia and 16-9 over Gloucester before finally falling 8-7 in overtime to Nepean. The loss came despite a 65-31 advantage in shots on goal and a two-goal lead late in regulation. Nepean tied the game with 4:34 left in the third period and Nathan Grenon complet- ed a hat trick with the only goal of the extra session, 5:52 in. Kurtis Rauch scored twice for the Iron- heads, while Kris Veltman, Jake Gilmour, Mike Berger, Taggart Clark and Ryan Mor- rison each scored once. Gilmour led the way against Gloucester with five goals and an assist, while Cyle Ropson also has six points, all assists, and Berger fired a hat trick. Against Orillia, Branden Hunt and Rop- son had six points apiece, with four each from Rauch, Morrison, Gilmour, Berger and Adrian Torok-Orban. The Ironheads are in the midst of a sev- en-game home stretch, including Fri- day May 20 at 8 p.m. against the unbeat- en Green Gaels. On Sunday, they travel to Newmarket. 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