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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted newsuReport enables our readers to submit photographs and videos from local events, written reports on things happening around durham Region, letters to the editor and event listings. share your event photos, write-ups and letters to the editor with our readers. Go to www.durhamre- gion.com/ureport to register and upload your information. Barbara Howe bhowe@durhamregion.com DURHAM — High school students from across Durham Region are preparing for a field trip with a difference and will take part in what has been described as the biggest mobilization of Canadians in peacetime. Approximately 1,000 students from 18 schools from Pickering to Bowmanville will travel to Europe to honour the Canadian sol- diers who fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. It was Easter Monday, April 9, 1917, that four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together for the first time as a unified force and defeated the German forces. Though the battle claimed the lives of 3,598 and wounded 10,600 Canadian soldiers, it is often regarded as a defining moment in Canadian history and solidified the country as an inde- pendent nation. There will be approximately 9,000 stu- dents, teachers and chaperones travelling to Arras, France representing every Canadian province and territory, but the Durham con- tingent is the largest. The total number of people attending the memorial could be as many as 25,000. Laura Palma, director of educational pro- gramming for EF Educational Tours, will also be travelling. She said the students will have the chance to visit an exclusive education- al expo, which is meant to be a self-directed journey into the past, the present and the future. She said it will be a unique learn- ing experience. “The youth will really have a much more robust understanding of how the Great War had an impact for generations to come,” said Palma. “Most importantly, why is this relevant today, why is learning history and learning about Canada’s role in the Great War relevant today? So, we can better shape their future as well.” Kate Collins, a teacher at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School (MJPC- SS) in South Oshawa, will lead a contingent on 32 students on a nine-day trip to London, Paris, Vimy Ridge and the battlefields of Nor- mandy. Collins said her school has not partici- pated in one of these trips before, but she is excited to see the Vimy monument, espe- cially since her husband’s great uncle, Pte. Eugene James Harrington of the 27th Battal- ion was killed there at the age of 24. Collins went on to say the students have held fun- draising bake sales and taken donations to help spread the cost of the trip. Some of her students have personal connections to the conflict. Cameron Bonesso is a Grade 11 student from MJPCSS whose great uncle Col. Joseph R. Losier was a field doctor during the First World War in England and France. “This trip is important to my family so we can remember the sacrifices our relatives made,” said Bonesso. "As well, my family was trying to emigrate from Britain during the First World War and the strong ties between Canada and Britain during the war encour- aged my family to move to Canada.” Grade 12 student, Ryan Burgess, will be laying a handmade poppy at the Cabernet- Rouge cemetery on behalf of the residents of Cedarcroft Place Nursing home, where he volunteers. The Durham students will travel in differ- ent groups and experience various parts of Europe from April 3 — 14. But, they will all converge at the Vimy Memorial on April 9 for the memorial celebration, attended by mem- bers of the British Royal Family, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. David Johnston and the leaders of France, Belgium and the U.K. Security will be tight and all students have been vetted by Veterans Affairs Canada to obtain their ticket to the event. The town of Arras has been planning the celebrations for April 9 for at least 10 years and they have some spectacular things planned. The students will have the opportu- nity to experience virtual life in the trenches through 3D goggles, and view exhibits from the Hamilton Signals Association and the Invictus Games in an indoor exhibition hall. The anniversary will also see the unveil- ing of the new state-of-the-art Vimy Visitor Education Centre at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. A joint project with the Vimy Foundation and the Government of Cana- da, the centre will ensure visitors know why 100,000 Canadian soldiers were fighting in France in April 1917, what happened at the battle of Vimy and how Canada was changed as a result of Vimy and the First World War in general. 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CALL TODAY Thomas ‘Tommy’ Helmle apparently deliberately breached probation Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — An Oshawa man already jailed twice for incendiary online com- ments about the police is in custo- dy again, apparently after deliberately breaching the terms of his probation. Thomas “Tommy” Helmle, 24, was arrested March 4. He remains in custo- dy, with a pretrial hearing scheduled in Oshawa later this month. Helmle declared on his Facebook page that he had deliberately breached the terms of his probation and then noti- fied police about the act. In a lengthy post dated March 4, Helmle said he wanted to go back in front of a judge in an effort to have court-imposed restric- tions on him lifted. “I've resolved that if I want an audi- ence with a judge, I have to play devil's advocate. F--- the police!” Helmle wrote. “There, I incited hatred, now charge me so I can have an audience with a judge.” Mr. Helmle’s troubles with the law date back to March of 2015, when he was arrested for uttering threats on the basis of comments and videos he post- ed to social media. His virulently anti- cop rhetoric advocated violence against police officers. Two months later, Helmle pleaded guilty to uttering threats and breaching the terms of his bail and was sentenced to four months in jail. Terms of probation imposed after his incarceration included him refraining from posting information promoting hatred toward the police. Then, in August of 2015, Helmle was arrested for doing just that — a series of online posts led to more charges of uttering threats and, this time, breach of probation. A probation order was imposed in Nov. 2015 as a result of his convictions on five charges including breach of pro- bation. Among the terms of the two- year order were that Helmle not pro- duce online posts “intended to promote hatred or negative views of police offi- cers,” according to documents on file at the Oshawa courthouse. Helmle appears to have intentionally breached that term with his recent posts. He was arrested March 4 and represent- ed himself during a bail hearing March 13. His bid for release was unsuccessful. During a video appearance in an Oshawa court March 16, a polite and articulate Helmle informed a justice of the peace he intends to defend himself at trial, and requested a judicial pretrial date. Pretrial hearings typically address issues such as procedural or evidentiary matters, trial time estimates, and poten- tial resolution of charges. “I’ve developed my own case,” Helmle told the JP. He was offered a hearing March 31. “That’s perfectly feasible,” Helmle replied. “Thank you.” Facebook photo DURHAM -- Earlier this year a judge sen- tenced Oshawa man Thomas Helmle to four months in jail for uttering threats in the form of an online video that advocated violence against police Durham man jailed for threatening police arrested for probation breach du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 5 AP Visit pickeringtowncentre.com for the full schedule. At the Enchanted Butterfly Forest Upper Level, near Pandora MEET THE BUTTERFLY FAIRY Appearances with the Easter Bunny. EASTER BUNNY HOURS Monday – Friday ......................11am – 8pm Saturday..........................................10am – 6pm Sunday.............................................11am – 6pm EASTERPHOTOS FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH TO SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH New funding for greenhouse operators announced as minister tours Durham farm Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — New government funding will help to ensure Ontario’s greenhouse industry continues to flourish in changing times, Ontario’s agriculture min- ister said during a visit to a Durham farm Thursday. “This investment recognizes how important the greenhouse industry is to Ontario,” Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Jeff Leal said during a media briefing March 24 at Link Greenhouses in Clarington. The $19 million Greenhouse Competitiveness and Innovation Initiative will assist in the development and adoption of new technologies that will lower costs, increase productivity and improve product quality, Leal said. Specific applications for the cash will be devel- oped by a panel of government and industry repre- sentatives, he added. “This is an opportunity for the grassroots to design the program,” Leal said. “It’s a great opportunity for them to use their expertise.” The funding comes at a time when greenhouse growers are trying to increase their competitive edge in the North American market, said Jan VanderHout, chair of the Ontario Greenhouse Alliance. “This is really a gap filler for us. Right now there‘s a lot of changes in our sector,” he said. “I see this as a tool to address competitiveness.” Ontario‘s greenhouse sector represents nearly 10 per cent of the province‘s agri-food sector jobs and GDP, supporting 81,000 jobs in 2016, according to the province. The sector grows each year and some 70 per cent of Ontar- io greenhouse vegetables are exported, the majority of them to eastern North America, said George Gilvesy, chair of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “Two hundred tractor-trailer loads go out of Ontario to the U.S. every day,” Gilvesy said. Encouraging the greenhouse industry also helps address issues of food security and quality domestically, he said. Lisa Mulders, co-owner of Link Greenhouses with hus- band Hank, said growers face ongoing challenges as the mar- ket evolves. Over 24 years in the business, “we have expanded several times and tried to keep up with technology,” Mulders said. “It’s very difficult in this field.” Funding initiatives such as those announced Thursday “will give us the opportunity to explore new ways to expand and give us confidence to invest in new technologies,” she said. 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We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 column LETTER TO THE EDITOR A ‘thought-provoking’ column on reproductive rights: reader To the editor: Re: Renae Jarrett guest column ‘Canada Out of Order on International Reproductive Rights’, durhamregion.com Kudos to guest columnist Renae Jar- rett for her thought-provoking column on Prime Minister Trudeau’s $650 mil- lion funding announcement for women’s reproductive health and rights around the world. It has occurred to me that one group often overlooked in any discussion con- cerning abortion is the unborn, who as Renae points out are also “ ... at risk of death, or else simply cannot contribute and achieve their potential”. (PM Trudeau). It seems to me that all parties involved in any issue, in this case the unborn, should be part of the policy discussion, in order to work toward the benefit of all con- cerned. Thank you, Renae, for reminding us of that. Joe Modeste, Ajax du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP Air Canada may be running short on income, reputation and customer satisfaction, but they most certain- ly are not lacking in hubris. In fact, in light of my recent misadventures with AC, might I suggest a bit of rebranding for our national carrier? ‘We don’t cAIR’? ‘UnfAIR’? Or perhaps a playful twist on the nature of flight itself, ‘Up Yours.’ Last week, Kathryn and I were to fly to Key West at 8 a.m. on Monday morning. We had booked this flight, using Air Miles, two months in advance. Let me just repeat that for the sake of clarity. Two months prior. Not two weeks or two days. Months. So, imagine our delight when — having dutifully arrived at the airport three hours early, to make sure we had plenty of time to enjoy our ‘U.S. bound passenger’ cavity search and still make our booked and paid- for flight — we were told the flight was over- booked and we had been bumped. Bumped? Bumped is really far too playful a mis- nomer for this procedure. A more accurate term for this kind of abuse does have a ‘u’ in it, but it starts with an F. The next flight, we were smilingly told, that was not yet over- booked and that Air Canada would happily squeeze us into, was at 8:30 that night. Twelve hours and a full day’s worth of vacation away. Meanwhile, we could always become contes- tants in the wild and wacky game of ‘Stand- by’, where you never know just how badly you can lose until you play. We ‘played’ three times. Hustling with hope-filled, naïve little hearts to different gates, at different times, throughout the day, begging for a seat and being shut down at the 11th hour every time. We were desperate. I tried selling my body for a ticket on an earlier flight, but the best offer I got was a used neck pillow. To be fair, Air Canada did peace us off with a promised $800 of hush money each and sixty bucks worth of meal vouchers. But, who’s kidding who? At an Airport eatery, you can burn through $60 inside of a cou- ple of daiquiris and a plate of fries. And $800 doesn’t come close to compensating me for a day stuck in an airport and a lost day in Key West. Not to mention the price of the Miami hotel room I hastily had to book because we were now arriving at 1:30 in the morning, and as fun as it might be, I didn’t think attempting the four-hour drive to the Keys after being up since 3 a.m. would be a prudent call. It’s staggering a practice so completely antithetical to customer satisfaction is not only actually contemplated, but is common- place in the airline industry. Still, we bent over, smiled politely and were very Canadian about it all. Maybe they should leave the name at Air Canada after all. It’s somehow fitting. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Flying the unfriendly skies of Air Canada Neil Crone Enter Laughing OUR VIEW If you’re a low-income pet owner in Dur- ham Region and looking for a low-cost way to have your pet spayed or neutered, it just got a whole lot tougher. A low-cost spay-neuter program between the Humane Society of Durham Region (HSDR) and the Toronto Humane Society (THS) has been cancelled by the Toronto organization. The program allowed Durham residents to have their pets fixed in Toronto, while also having them transported between Toronto and Durham Region. A transporta- tion fee of $10 per pet was charged. And, since the cancellation, a war of words has ensued between the THS and the Spay- Neuter Initiatives Association. THS spokesperson Tegan Buckingham noted there wasn’t substantial demand for the service and, being that the THS relies solely on donations, it wished to carefully allocate its scarce dollars in a more appropri- ate manner. Buckingham noted low-income Durham pet owners can still access services at the THS spay/neuter clinic, but will need to find their own transportation to and from the facility. For their part, Linda Power with the Spay- Neuter Initiatives Association lamented that the program wasn’t well-communicated, and the off-hours the THS transportation service was provided certainly weren’t con- venient for those in Durham Region. She noted the decision to discontinue the trans- portation service is bad for rescues and also for low-income pet owners in Durham who can’t afford the full freight at a veterinarian’s office. “It’s the difference between eating that month, or their kids getting to have some- thing extra at school, or new boots. But they still want to do right by their animals,” said Power. While all Durham pet owners have an obligation to do right by their pets, and pay- ing to have them spayed and neutered is the responsible thing to do, we recognize those on low-income are in a unique position of wanting the companionship and love of a pet, while also having other financial obliga- tions that are more pressing. Buckingham says the THS is working on some grant requests that may enable it to reinstitute its pet transportation program to its subsidized spay-neuter services. We hope this comes to fruition. And, if not, the Durham humane society should expedite its plan to open up a subsidized spay-neuter program for the benefit of low-income Dur- ham pet owners. It would be good for pet owners who are feeling the financial pinch, and it would definitely be good for happy, healthy pets. 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The willow twig you put in water will grow strong, fibrous roots, just as one dropped on moist soil will — all along its stem. Sprouting into a fast-growing hedge that helps bind soil along shores of streams and wetlands — nature’s ideal erosion control. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. — Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard.It's spring, so the pussy willows are blossoming “Pussy willows!” exclaimed Lois Gillette, as much delight in her voice as in her smile. Nothing in nature brings out the child in everyone quite as much as spot- ting those first fuzzy grey 'pussies' climbing the stems of a clump of willows alongside a stream. Lois, lifelong naturalist and current president of the Durham Region Field Naturalists, was no excep- tion. I felt the same way when she pointed out pussy willows along- side the Waterfront Trail — like a kid again, and totally delighted. It’s a good thing the flower buds of pussy willows start out spring covered in fine silky fur, given the up and down temperatures they must endure. Tannins in the tent- like brown bract covering each bud through winter help protect them through the coldest spells, but these shrubby trees, a pioneer- ing species, get growing early. And almost overnight the velvety buds burst into bloom, yellow-green catkins that flutter in the breeze. Throughout the willow family, male and female flowers appear on separate trees, and our beloved 'pussy willows' are male, produc- ing a yellow pollen that provides a hungry bee’s first meal in spring. Female trees have grey-green cat- kins, too, but less noticeable and not as furry. Their big attraction is the jug of nectar at the base of each pistillate blossom, clear incentive for bees to fly back and forth from male to female willows, happily humming as they pollinate and feast. Trees that flower before their leaves unfold are usually pollinat- ed by the wind, and breezes help pussy willow this way, too. But the flower buds already swelling on red maples and sugar maples, for example, are too often high over- head, not down at eye level. It’s worth getting up close and per- sonal with pussy willow catkins to examine the tiny hairs and deli- cate anatomy of the stamens, pis- tils and nectar glands. 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Other tickets included 42 for stop sign violations, and 14 for distracted 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 r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP Toronto Humane Society cancels low-cost spay neuter transportation program Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Locals involved in animal rescue are not pleased that a transportation program that allowed Dur- ham pet owners to have their cats and dogs spayed and neutered for a low cost in Toronto has been cancelled. The program transported pets from the Humane Soci- ety of Durham Region (HSDR) to the Toronto Humane Society's (THS) low-cost clinic for the low rates that it charges, plus a transportation fee of $10 per pet. “After running the Durham Region Transport Program for a year, while monitoring the necessity and the use of the program, we have not seen a substantial demand for it to continue running the way it has been,” said Toronto Humane Society spokesperson Tegan Buckingham. “We are a charity that relies solely on generous donors and does not receive any government funding, which makes it extremely difficult for us to continue running a nearly empty van between the HSDR and the Toronto Humane Society four days a week.” Not only is it bad for rescue, said Linda Power, treasur- er of the Spay-Neuter Initiatives Association, but it is bad for the residents who cannot afford the procedure at a vet- erinarian's office. “It’s the difference between eating that month, or their kids getting to have something extra at school, or new boots. But they still want to do right by their ani- mals," she said. Power explained volunteers have long been working to get a spay/neuter clinic in Durham, and were getting closer to that goal. But when the transportation program to THS opened up, and supporters saw this as a solution, efforts to open a Durham location were put on the back burner. Power had no idea the program wasn't permanent, and felt it wasn’t advertised enough. “I feel we were terribly misled,” she said. She said for those who did learn about the program, it partly failed due to inconvenient drop-off and pick- up times, between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, and added booking appointments was a nightmare. “The wait time is anywhere from 30 to even 60 min- utes,” she said. She said the spay and neuter program at THS is a very good one, but the general public may have felt uneasy about dropping off their pets to be in the care of strang- ers for both transport to and from Toronto, and for the surgery itself. She felt more could have been done to ease those worries. “I used to spend hours telling people, ‘It will be OK, this is a good way getting your animal spayed or neutered. You don't have much money. You have to do it. Trust me.’” According to Danielle Johnson, manager of HSDR shel- ter operations, “HSDR is in the planning stages to open up our own program by next year.” She did not elaborate on the type of program that will be. Johnson confirmed the Spay Neuter Assistance Pro- gram is still running in Durham. HSDR hands out vouch- ers to people on subsidized incomes in order to have their cat spayed for a reduced rate. The City of Pickering, the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington also provide the vouchers. Buckingham said THS has seen a demand for accessi- bility to its subsidized services, and THS has been working on some grant applications to help it expand the reach of subsidized services through a transport model. “We are still working out the fine details, but anticipate that in May, we will be launching a transport service for people on subsidized income living in Durham Region,” she said. This service will allow these residents to utilize THS’s subsidized services for their cats. These appointments will follow the same fees listed in our subsidized fee guide on our website, with an addition of a $10 transportation fee. The subsidized transport program will run once a month and will also still provide feral cat colony caretak- ers in Durham Region with access to THS’s TNR program, she said. “We will continue to monitor requests and booked appointments and would be happy to expand the pro- gram should there be a demand for it,” she said. She noted people in Durham can still access services at the THS spay/neuter clinic, but will need to find their own transportation to and from the facility. Buckingham said THS is happy to organize one-time transports to support community efforts, such as a spay/ neuter event during kitten season, as it does with other Ontario shelters. Power believes Durham needs its own spay/neuter facility, and said the advocates for it are back at square one. “I don’t know what will happen now,” she said. Page 6 - Today’s editorial Durham’s low-income pet owners left in limbo DURHAM — The Toronto Humane Society has cancelled its low-cost spay/neuter transportation program for Durham. Animal advocates feel this is bad news for local low-income pet owners and to rescue organizations with the loss of an affordable option to fix their pets. 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Emergency situations in the spring can include flooding caused by melt- ing snow or heavy rain, which can result in hazardous driving conditions, issues in and around the home, and increased water levels in local bodies of water. Residents are asked to contact their local conservation authority for infor- mation on flood forecasting and warn- ings. At-home and vehicle emergency kits should stay stocked. For more informa- tion on emergency preparedness and the "Are You Ready?" brochure, which contains valuable tips on personal pre- paredness, can be found at www.dur- ham.ca/demo. The emergency kit an also be obtained by emailing demo@durham. ca, calling 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2792, or picking it up in person at the Region of Durham headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. The region reminds residents to mon- itor local media, official government websites and social media channels for updates and instructions during an emergency. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Girl power in Pickering PICKERING — Alex Batty, an electrical engineer apprentice, showed Gabrielle and Alia Pickett her tools of the trade during an Empower Our Girls event for girls ages 10-17. The event aimed to create awareness of different professions and empower girls to follow the career of their dreams. The event was held at the Pickering Public Library on March 26. Female professionals and a panel of speakers were available to answer any questions. Dr. Carla Ionescu one of four award winners DURHAM — A teacher from Trent Uni- versity’s Durham campus is one of four recipients of the school’s 2017 Teaching Awards. Dr. Carla Ionescu, an instructor in ancient Greek and Roman studies, is this year’s recipient of the CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award recognizes her skill in draw- ing links between the ancient past and current topics from today, creating an active, relevant, and accessible learning environment and engaging students in “deep and meaningful dialogue about the material.” “This award is a great honour, and I truly appreciate the recognition I've received from my students this year,” Prof. Ionescu said. “I promise to contin- ue working hard to improve the learning experience in the classroom, and do my best to share my passion for history and archeology with my students.” This year’s other award winners are: Deborah Kennett, who teaches psychol- ogy and received the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching; Jane Mackie, who teaches nursing and received the Award for Educational Leadership and Innova- tion; and Mike Perry, who teaches Cana- dian studies and received the Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance. 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Ask for details. www.maritimetravel.ca @ Hudson’s Bay Pickering Town Centre TICO # 50010371 905.837.9155 96@maritimetravel.ca Jason Liebregts / Metroland Bowlers in full ‘Canuck’ attire for fundraiser AJAX — Melanie Stewart, Randy Lockwood, Marion Mills, Debbie Buchanan and Heather Severn looked the part during the ‘Canuck Night’ Bowl For Kids Sake fun- draiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham at the Ajax Bowling Centre March 29. 3 ways to keep kids engaged this summer (NC) Here are some activities to help keep kids’ minds and bodies active in fun and exciting ways during their break from school: 1. Write in a journal. Writing is a great way to inspire creativity while developing reading, writing and critical thinking skills. You can recommend a topic or have your child record and reflect on their favourite part of the day. No matter the approach, it’s a great way to empower youth to share their thoughts and experiences through drawings, photos and stories. 2. Attend an overnight summer camp. While engaging in new and exhilarating camp activities, youth develop essential interpersonal, leadership, and life skills. Parents and educators often notice the influence camp has on children’s maturity and overall growth. With a roster of activities not available in the city, summer camp inspires confidence, creativity and a passion to learn in a supportive and encouraging environment. At Muskoka Woods for example, kids can choose from more than 50 activities ranging from traditional watersports to specialized career-based courses like graphic design, radio broadcasting, video production, fine arts and culinary arts. 3. Go on day trips. Step out of the house and explore local parks, libraries, museums and events to provide your child with an exciting new experience each day. Let your kids participate in the planning process and prepare a schedule in advance to ensure they’re excited and interested in every adventure. www.newscanada.com Pickering and Oshawa Locations Contact Us(416) 906-3846info@french4tots.cawww.french4tots.ca ADVERTISING FEATURE du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP WH A T ’ S O N Five things to do this weekend DURHAM — Spring has sprung, no foolin’, and with it comes fundrais- ers, music, shopping — and Kenny vs. Spenny. 1Raise money to help Newfound- land dogs in rescue at the Newf Friends Spring Fundraiser, April 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Dunbarton Fairport Unit- ed Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering. It’s a fun event for the whole family featuring a Bake and Bark Sale, Newf-Drawn cart rides, a puppy kissing booth, pictures with the Easter Bunny, a silent auction and a high-end rum- mage sale. New this year is a barbecue.2In Whitby, the Whitby Brass Band and the Ajax-based Young Singers team up for a Celebrate Spring Music Concert on April 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. It’s an all-ages con- cert and the cost is $15, $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the door or by visiting www.whitby- brassband.com. Email mail@whitby- brassband.com for information.3St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering, hosts Music Is In the Air on April 1 from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring The Canadian Staff Band of The Salvation Army. All proceeds go to the Backpack Program for those experiencing homelessness. Tickets are $10 in advance, available by calling 905-839-7909, or $15 at the door. For information, email bwhamp- son@rogers.com or call 905-409-6387.4Kenny and Spenny (Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice), stars of the hit TV series, compete for victory in crazy challenges where the best friends try to humiliate one another live on stage. The show contains extreme language and con- tent and is for those 18 and older. It’s on April 1 at 9 p.m. at the Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. The cost is $45, $99 for a premium front-and-centre seat. For tickets, visit the Regent in per- son or online at regenttheatre.ca, or call the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2. To learn more, email scott@blackrosedur- ham.com or call 905-442-3566.5Kick off the new season with the Step Into Spring Shopping Event on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre (HMS Room), 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. Admission is free to the event, featuring more than 30 vendor booths. The first 100 customers receive a free gift bag. For information, email bootyliciousleggings@gmail. com. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Classic film, acclaimed documentary screened DURHAM — It’s been called the greatest film ever made. Director Orson Welles hit a home run, a grand slam, with his first movie, 1941’s Citizen Kane. The con- sensus is that it’s largely based on American newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Brilliant pacing and the use of flashbacks and deep focus make it a film for the ages. Ironically, Citizen Kane was pretty much a box-office flop. But it’s now acknowledged as a masterpiece, and it’s on the big screen in Oshawa on April 6 at 7 p.m. Oshawa’s Regent Theatre holds Classic Movie Nights on the first Thursday of each month. The cost is $5 cash at the door and the Regent is at 50 King St. E. An extraordinary and true story is up next at the Ajax Film Circuit. The Eagle Huntress is the 2016 tale of Aisholpan, a 13-year-old Kazakh girl from Mongolia aiming to become the first female hunter to compete in a Mongolian eagle festival. Aisholpan comes from a long line of eagle hunt- ers and, with the help of her father, she eventually enters and wins the competition. The film has a 7 p.m. start on April 7. Tickets are $10 each, available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean community cen- tres, and the Audley Recreation Cen- tre. You can also get tickets online at www.stfranciscentre.ca. For more information, call 905-619- 2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). Citizen Kane and The Eagle Huntress in Oshawa, Ajax Photo by Asher Svidensky DURHAM -- The Eagle Huntress is a visually stunning 2016 documentary about Aisholpan, 13, the first female in her Mongolian Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter. See it on April 7 at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre. Big brassy band plays for swingin’ seniors PICKERING -- The George Lake Big Band performed during a Sunday Afternoon Big Band 55+ Event at the Pickering Recreation Complex on March 19. The next big band event is June 11. 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Driftwood Theatre chose World The- atre Day on March 27 to announce that Othello is the 2017 play on the Bard’s Bus Tour this summer. “William Shakespeare’s blistering tale of race, jealousy and revenge is set against the backdrop of Canadian histo- ry, when in 1974 Canadian soldiers are caught in a life or death struggle on the small island of Cyprus,” states a press release. The cast features Jordin Hall as Othel- lo, Shelly Antony as Cassio, Christopher Darroch as Iago, Helen King as Bra- bantio/Bianca/Montano, Ayesha Man- sur Gonsalves as Emilia/The Duke and Fiona Sauder as Desdemona. Othello will be staged in 25 Ontario towns and cities from July 14 to Aug. 13 and Ontario Power Generation is The Bard’s Bus Tour sponsor. Visit www.driftwoodtheatre.com to see when the play is performed in Dur- ham. Driftwood’s website states that the schedule will be posted on April 23. Historical drama returns to Museum Village this September DURHAM — Actors are needed to help bring Durham’s history to life in a unique, annual production. Backwoods Players, the theatre group based out of Pickering Museum Village, presents A Spirit Walk: Call to Rebellion for the 22nd straight year late this sum- mer. Performances are at the Village on Sept. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23. “The rebels of 1837 march to Montgom- ery's Tavern to press their demands for a just and free Canada, with far-reaching and tragic results,” states a press release. “The audience is transported by firelight and candlelight to discover why they went and what happened to the resi- dents of Pickering Township who sacri- ficed their own dreams for the dream of Canada's future. This true story brings the history of Pickering Township alive in an unforgettable way.” Backwoods Players is looking for male and female actors, both children and adults. Auditions are April 1 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Village, 2365 Conces- sion Rd 6, Greenwood (north Pickering). To book an audition, email John Edmonds at john.edmonds014@sym- patico.ca. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, starting on Aug. 15. A cast meeting and script reading is on June 3 at 10 a.m. BY TOBY VANWESTON tweston@durhamregion.com DURHAM -+ Sparrows, wolves and kings prepare to sing punk, rock, and metal songs in Durham next week. The 17th annual Reel Music Festival takes place April 4-8. Students from the Music Business Management program at Dur- ham College have organized the event. The five-day festival highlights Canadian music and takes place at various locations around Durham. The event showcases many emerging Canadian artists from pop, punk, rock and metal genres. The Pop Showcase sees Winnipeg band Panicland, Sarah Mark, and Brandon Anthony performing April 7 at E.P Taylor's on Durham College’s Oshawa Campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. The Punk Showcase has Sparrows, Mat- lock Expressway, and Excuses Excuses tak- ing the stage April 7 at the Atria on 59 King St. E., Oshawa. The Rock Showcase features Polarity, Kozen and Howl Said The Wolves perform- ing at E.P Taylor's April 8. Finally, the Metal Showcase includes Ending Tyranny, Throne To The Wolves, and Her Majesty The King hitting the stage of The Music Scene on April 8 at 1916 Dun- das St. E., Whitby. Music lovers also have a chance to learn about the current music landscape from industry professionals. Panel discussions, round tables, and Q&As will give insight into the industry for aspiring musi- cians. For those interested in different areas of the music business, the festival also fea- tures panels dedicated to producers, and visual production of live shows. There will also be a panel dedicated to women in music, designed to teach women how to reach their full potential in the industry. Mitch Masters, Director of Entertainment at X Infused Events, will serve as the key- note speaker. Masters has worked in the music industry for 17 years, and will share his experiences during the festival. Other events include lipsync competi- tions in the style of Spike TVs “Lip Sync Bat- tle” and songwriting competitions. A “Demo Derby” gives recording art- ists a chance to have their demo critiqued by a panel of industry experts. The winner of this derby will be given a free recording session in Durham College’s on-campus recording studio. Early Bird All-Access tickets can be pur- chased online for $20, or for $10 for each showcase. Visit www.reelmusicfest.com for infor- mation or to purchase tickets. Canadian music on centre stage at Durham Reel Music Festival www.facebook.com DURHAM -- Winnipeg band Panicland is performing as part of Durham College’s Reel Music Festival. Backwoods Players casting for Spirit Walk in Pickering du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 17 AP Reserve 472-3085Clip n Save$12.00 off per couple!Valid April 6 -to- 15 with this coupon Dinner & Show WHAT’S ON Supplied photo This beer’s the bomb! AJAX -- Louise Johnson, one of Ajax’s original Bomb Girls, sampled Bomb Girls Blonde Ale at the grand opening celebra- tion of Falcon Brewing Company on March 24. The brewery features two beers, including Munition IPA, named as a tribute to the women who staffed Ajax’s Defence Industries Limited munitions plant during the Second World War. newsdurhamnewsdurhamnewsdurham On Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, 2017 the Durham West Arts Centre is presenting their ninth annual Studio Tour. On that weekend, local artists are opening the doors to their studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the general public. The artists are located in Pickering, Claremont and Uxbridge, and everyone is invited on this self-guided tour. A brochure about the tour is available on Durham West Arts Centre’s website (www.dwac.ca) or at local libraries, and includes maps to all of the artists’ studios as well as information about each of the artists participating in the tour. The Studio Tour is an opportunity to see where beautiful art is created, meet the artist and to purchase artwork directly from the artist. As you visit the studios, you will discover unique paintings, pottery, glass art, jewellery, photography, scrimshaw, hand drawings, sculptures, and fabric arts that have been created locally. The Studio Tour is a beautiful way to spend a spring weekendWhile on the Pickering part of the tour, be sure to stop by to see Cheryl Flucher’s jewellery. Her jewellery is art in metal, and brings a flow and balance to her chain link necklaces and bracelets. The beauty is in the detail, as she hand winds wire into links.At Lis Simpson’s studio in Claremont, you can view her beautiful glass art. She has been making art glass jewellery and art pieces on the torch and in the kiln for 15 years. In Uxbridge, you can meet Carolyn Bather, an acrylic painter on canvas. She started painting 40 years ago and has exhibited her work in Toronto and Uxbridge. Her inspiration comes from observing our relationships with nature and with the constructed world and the tension created between the two realities. She is new to the Spring Tour. DWAC is pleased to include other new artists such as Mike Wilkins a self-taught sculptor; Monique Van Wel and Monica Gennaro, both jewellery designers; Tricia Webster, a fabric art sculptor; Sarah Holtby, an artist who does hand drawings, and Libbie Burns, who makes clothing with wet felt. This year’s Studio Tour is sponsored by Veridian, Ontario Power Generation, Rotary Club of Pickering and the City of Pickering. The Durham West Art Centre is located at 1867 Valley Farm Road in Pickering. For more information, call 905-420-2667 or visit www.dwac.ca. Advertising Feature FOCUS ON BUSINESS PickeringAjax/ Discover local artists on DWAC Studio Tour APRIL 22nd–23rd 10:00am–5:00pm For moreinformation pleasecontact: 905.420.2667 or www.dwac.ca The DurhamWest Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of: du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 18 P Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.caCall Paul Taalman today to find out more.P: 905-215-0514Email: ptaalman@durhamregion.com YOURAD HERE! You just proved that Newspaper advertisiNg works. aNd it caN work for Your busiNess too! The Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser is delivered to 54,400 homes every Wednesday and Thursday. Our ads ARE effective ANd affordable. Get the area’s most effective media working for your business TODAY! WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Concerts Saturday, april 1 Music is in The Air 7 p.m. 9 p.m. St. paul’s on-the-Hill anglican Church, 882 Kingston rd, pickering. St. paul’s on-the-Hill anglican Church hosts its Music in the air concert featur-ing the Canadian Staff Band of the Sal-vation army. all proceeds go to the Back- pack program for those who are experi- encing homelessness. tickets can be pur- chased at pickering.snapd.com/#/events/ view/1030720. $10 in advance - $15 at the door Food and Toy Drives Saturday, april 1 The Great Pasta challenge 9 a.m. the Great pasta Challenge, 836 Moretta ave., pickering. the 7th pickering Scouts are collecting pasta and sauce the month of april and will deliver to local foodbanks in May as part of Scouts Canada Good turn week. please take the time to drop off some pasta/sauce at one of the drop loca- tions: Formula Ford 940 Kingston rd., pickering; Master Mechanic 1211 Kings-ton rd., pickering; Fairport pharmacy 750 Oklahoma dr. pickering; the print place 520 Westney rd. (south) in ajax. Formula Ford is challenging all dealerships and business to match or better their donation of 10 packages for each vehicle sold or leased in april. take up the challenge and help us help those in need. Free For seniors MOnday, april 17 OsTeOArThriTis (OA) of the hand class 12:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Chartwell Select pickering City Centre retirement residence, 1801 Valley Farm rd., pickering. at the end of this program, participants will be able to use strategies to control pain, protect joints and improve function of the hand. Free Fundraisers Saturday, april 1 Newf friends spring fundraiser 12 p.m. 4 p.m. dunbarton Fairport united Church, 1066 dunbarton road, pickering. this is a fun filled event for the entire fam- ily (fur and non-furbearing). all proceeds from this fundraiser go towards helping newfoundland dogs in rescue. Bake and bark sale, newf drawn cart rides, a puppy kissing booth, pictures with the Easter Bunny, a silent auction and a high-end rummage sale. new to the event this year will be a barbecue. please come out and support our gentle giants while having a terrific time. Free Sunday, april 16 BOuNciNG Bunnies fundraiser 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 1105 Finch ave, pickering, On l1V 1J7, Finch Flowers and la pet Grooming are organizing a Easter Sunday ‘Bouncing Bunnies Fundraiser’. all proceeds will be donated to St. isaac Jogues Catho-lic School. What to look for: a live enter-tainment petting zoo with real bunnies, chickens, and a pony. a 50/50 raffle draw. Mani-pedi for your pet. plus $2 of every flower bouquet sold will also go toward the proceeds. all in all a fun-filled family fund-raiser. ‘Hopping’ to see you there. Free Library Programs Saturday, april 15 eAsTer egg hunt (3 to 12 years) 2 p.m. pickering public library, Central library, 1 the Esplanade, pickering. Meet outside of the Central library for an Easter egg hunt. Free Meetings MOnday, april 3 PickeriNG Powerhouse Toastmasters 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. pickering public library, One the Espla- nade 2nd Floor auditorium, pickering. this group meets weekly every Mon- day night. learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more informa-tion visit http://6809.toastmastersclubs.org. Free tuESday, april 11 PickeriNG horticultural society Meet-ing 7 p.m. pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val-ley Farm rd. S., pickering. this is a group of enthusiastic, helpful, generous people who consider garden- ing an enjoyable, fulfilling activity. it aims to provide inspiration and education to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Monthly meetings are held in the O’Brien room. doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Visitors welcome. this month we will be having a seed starting workshop. Free www.picker-inghorticulturalsociety.com Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub-lished to appear in our print editions every week. (Whitby This Week, Oshawa This Week, Clarington This Week, Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser, Uxbridge Times-Journal, Port Perry Star, Brooklin Citizen, Clarington East Citizen, Durham Parent) Here’s how you get set up:1. Visit durhamregion.com2. Click on the black SIGNUP link near the top of the page, on the right 3. Create a free account by entering the information in the fields and click on SUBMIT 4. You will receive an e-mail; click on the link in it to confirm your account.5. You can now access the events calendar by clicking on EVENTS - SUBMIT NOW (near the top of our home page on the left) 6. On the events page, click on Publish Your Event HERE! to enter your event information. New shows coming to Oshawa’s Regent Theatre DURHAM — Four concerts have been added to the schedule at the Regent Theatre. The Oshawa venue welcomes Lighthouse on May 7. The band garnered Juno Awards for best Canadian group in 1972, 1973 and 1974 and had hits with songs such as Sunny Days and One Fine Morning. On June 2, the Five Man Electrical Band takes the stage with Holly Woods and Toronto. Chilliwack is in town on Sept. 8, playing classics such as Crazy Talk and Whatcha Gonna Do. Dan Hill, of iconic Sometimes When We Touch fame, is on the bill for Sept. 23. For more information and tickets, visit regenttheatre.ca or call the box office at 905-721-3399, ext. 2. The Regent is at 50 King St. E. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 19 AP SP O R T S Joe Millage Guest columnist Planning is key to development Every coaching clinic in every sport emphasizes the need to develop ath- letes at all stages of the long-term ath- lete development (LTAD) plan. Beginning with early physical move- ment literacy skills through learning to play by the rules and basic strategies, the process includes learning good hab- its around training, learning to compete with strong physical, nutritional and mental preparation, and finally embrac- ing the fun, good health and social ben- efits of being active for life. It takes a lot of planning to coach effectively and we should always be aware of the huge amounts of time coaches put into developing athletes and the personal expense they incur in attending coaching clinics, etc. This month in many sports is a great time to plan your personal LTAD, sit back for few minutes with a calendar and think about what and how you can get more fun out of the spring and sum- mer sports you play. Most importantly, how can you pre- pare now to get more satisfaction for the money and time you invest? Golf is a great example of a sport that can pay great dividends if you put in some prep time before your season starts and in the early months of May and June. For instance, plan where you want to play, then create a practice schedule focusing on one or two skills you want to improve this year, such as driving the ball, shots from 100 yards or lag putting. Think about attending a yoga class to improve your flexibility, strength and balance and maybe start a walking pro- gram that will help ensure you have a little more energy on the 16, 17 and 18 holes of your game. You can also look at coaching and clinic options and make time for getting to the range twice a week in April and then finding a good place to practice putting in early May. A little practice planning now can take a couple of strokes off your game, but more importantly scoring a little better will usually increase the enjoy- ment factor. We are blessed to have great pub- lic golf facilities throughout Durham Region with excellent practice facilities so check out their websites and plan to get more from your summer. Joe Millage is a master course instructor with the OMHA, chair of ParaSport Ontario and an advocate for lifelong activity who believes that “everyone wins when everyone plays”. Email: emtjoe@rogers.com Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING — Whitby Wildcats’ Matthew Poitras and Ajax-Pickering Raiders’ Jonathan Snow and Owen Steenson battled for the puck in OMHA Peewee AAA championships at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Raiders won the game 5-4 and went on to win gold, while Whitby took bronze.Rare repeat for Raiders Peewee AAA hockey team wins second straight OMHA title, off to OHF tournament PICKERING — Players with the Ajax-Pickering Raiders Peewee AAA team are getting used to putting on the red caps as Ontario Minor Hockey Association champions. After winning the right to host the tournament this year by winning the OMHA title in the minor peewee age group a year ago, the Raiders have not only defended their crown but this time earned a trip to the Ontario Hockey Federation championships as a bonus. The Raiders didn’t lose a game last weekend at the Pickering Recreation Complex, beating Hamilton 2-1, Rich- mond Hill 3-1 and Whitby 5-4, while tying the Southern Tier Admirals 3-3 in round-robin play to set up a battle of the undefeated against the Admirals in the gold medal game. The Raiders dominated the rematch and took gold with a 5-2 victory, while Whitby defeated Richmond Hill 4-3 to claim the bronze medal. Ajax-Pickering will now play at the OHF championship tournament being hosted by the Don Mills Flyers and held at the Mattamy Centre in Toronto April 3-7. Team members are Jonathan Snow, Ryan Johnstone, Bradley Barker, Kea- gan James, Michael Crngarov, Luke Komisar, Marwan Al-Joundi, Quen- tan Koop, Max Abdee, Camden Brown, Noah Button, Alex Bradshaw, Xavi- er Gonsalves, Tnias Mathurin, Owen Steenson, Jayden Lavalley-Lewis and Tanner Ryan. Durham Region teams came away with four other medals at the OMHA AAA championships this season, including another gold for Whitby’s minor midget team on home ice. Whitby also won silver in novice, while Clarington won silver in both minor atom and midget. Clarington hosted the minor atom tournament and was also looking for a repeat, but lost 1-0 in the gold medal game to York- Simcoe Submitted photo PICKERING -- Members of the Ajax-Pickering Raiders Peewee AAA hockey team proudly sport their red caps after winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship on home ice. The team also won last year in minor peewee. PICKERING — The Pickering Athletic Centre will send 24 athletes to the provin- cial gymnastics championships after the third and final qualifier held in Alliston. The Level 6 to 9 athletes will now com- pete with Ontario’s best at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto April 6-9. Here are the athletes who have qualified. Level 6: Ava Wilson, Addison Othmann, Brianna Aguanno, Emma Hasson, Sophie Fudge, Veronica Merisca, Mackenzie Hors- fall, Jessie McGuire, Bianca Miller, Alexan- dra Facchini and Shannon Singh. Level 7: Tara Esbati, Paige Busby, Ashley Faria, Renee Scheel, Sydney Mohamed, Lia Holdsworth, Katherine Duncan and Jordan Kondo. Level 8: Christina Roustas, Chloe Scheel and Isabella Baldi. Level 9: Mila Puseljic and Kasey Peter. Results from the Alliston Country Hoe- down Competition Level 6, Age 11 Addison Othmann — 1st vault, 4th bars, 6th beam, 5th floor and 3rd AA Brianna Aguanno — 5th vault, 6th bars and beam, 4th floor and 6th AA Emma Hasson — 2nd vault, 5th bars, 8th beam and 8th AALevel 6, Age 12 Ava Wilson — 3rd vault, 1st bars, 5th floor and 3rd AA Level 6, Age 13 Sophie Fudge — 4th vault, 3rd bars, 4th beam, 6th floor and 4th AA Jade Symes — 5th vault, 6th bars, 4th floor and 6th AA Level 6, Age 14 Veronica Merisca — 6th vault, 2nd bars, 8th beam, 2nd floor and 3rd AA Mackenzie Horsfall — 2nd vault, 6th bars, 7th beam, 2nd floor and 5th AA Jessie McGuire — 8th bars, 2nd beam, 1st floor and 8th AA Bianca Miller — 5th vault, 8th bars and floor and 10th AA Level 6, Age 16+ Alexandra Facchini — 1st vault, 5th bars, 2nd beam, 6th floor and 2nd AA Shannon Singh — 5th vault, 1st bars, 3rd beam, 4th floor and 2nd AA Level 7, Age 13 Tara Esbati — 6th vault, 2nd bars, 8th beam, 9th floor and 9th AA Level 7, Age 14 Renee Scheel — 1st vault, 4th bars, 3rd beam, 3rd floor and 1st AA Paige Busby — 2nd vault, bars and floor, 6th beam and 3rd AA Ashley Faria — 4th vault, 6th bars, 5th beam, 4th floor and 5th AA Brooklyn Fralic — 2nd vault, 8th bars, 7th beam, 6th floor and 9th AA Level 7, Age 16+ Jordan Kondo — 3rd vault, 7th bars, 4th beam, 1st floor and 2nd AA Lia Holdsworth — 9th vault, 1st bars, 2nd floor and 3rd AA Katherine Duncan — 6th vault, 5th bars, 5th floor and 4th AA Sydney Mohamed — 7th vault, 8th bars, 4th floor and 6th AA Level 8, Age 15 Isabella Baldi — 5th vault, 4th bars, 8th beam, 4th floor and 6th AA Level 8, Age 16+ Chloe Scheel — 4th vault, 7th bars, 1st beam and floor and 5th AA Level 9, Age 16+ Mila Puseljic — 1st vault, 4th bars and beam, 6th floor and 4th AA Kasey Peter — 5th vault and bars, 8th beam, 2nd floor and 7th AA du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ma r c h 3 0 , 2 0 1 7 20 AP FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER: flemingcollege.ca/openhouse 100+ programs offer real-world, real-work experience PETERBOROUGH LINDSAY HALIBURTON COBOURG Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Durham West loses bronze medal game second year in a row Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OAKVILLE — The Durham West Light- ning have one more shot at winning a gold medal this season, but it’s not the one that they and other teams in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League covet most. That medal went to the Oakville Hor- nets, who hosted and won the league’s Final Four tournament this past weekend, while the Lightning finished out of the medals in fourth place for the second year in a row. The season comes to a close with the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association championships April 6-9 in Mississauga, a tournament that Durham West has won in the past, but coach Jeremy Murphy admit- ted the league tournament is the pinnacle for the intermediate age group. The Lightning, who finished tied for second during the regular season and reached the tournament with five-game playoff series wins over London and Nepe- an, were extremely competitive during the weekend, with every game decided by one goal, excluding empty-netters. “You go to Final Four and you want to come home with a gold medal, so anything less than that is disappointing, but we played very well,” said Murphy. “It seemed like whatever team got that extra bounce or made that one fewer mistake was the one that got the win. “It’s not the result we wanted, but we are very happy with how the team played,” he added. “We certainly had a chance in every game, and there were great teams there, so that’s all you can really ask for.” The Lightning were hit with a tough loss right off the bat, losing 2-1 in a shoot- out to the Toronto Aeros, which ultimately prevented them from playing in the gold medal game. After a 2-0 loss to Oakville, the Light- ning closed out round-robin play with a 2-1 win over the Mississauga Chiefs, but the rematch for bronze saw the Chiefs pre- vail 3-1. “You have to refocus and you have to change your mindset and try to get excited about the bronze game, but it’s not easy,” Murphy said. “We did play well on Sun- day and again just needed maybe that one extra bounce. We had so many chances to go up 2-0 in the third period, and it didn’t work out that way, and Mississauga never gave up.” Emily Pinto scored early in the second period and the Lightning carried the lead into the third, but the Chiefs scored three times, including the clincher into an empty net and the second of the game for captain Daryl Watts. Oakville claimed its first-ever gold medal and the Alumni Cup with a 2-1 dou- ble overtime victory over the Aeros, who had won last year and have played in all but one of the 13 tournaments since incep- tion in 2005. The Lightning also lost the bronze medal game last year, in overtime to the Whitby Wolves, who this year had a string of four straight tournament appearances snapped. As is the case most years, the Lightning will send several players off to post-sec- ondary opportunities next season, includ- ing five to NCAA Division 1 schools in the United States: captain Lisa Bruno to Ohio State, goalie Allison Small to Quin- nipiac, both Charlea Pedersen and Nata- lie Wozney to St. Lawrence, and Katerina Dajia to Dartmouth. The team will also lose goalie Dani- ka Ranger to Nipissing University, Tay- lor Hicks and Alexandra Maw to Queen’s, Lindsay Reid and Meghan Howell to Waterloo, and Philomena Teggart to Divi- sion 3 Oswego. Emily Pinto (Mercyhurst) and Nata- lie Dean (York) have also committed, but won’t begin playing until 2018. 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The Generals head into a crucial Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final Thursday in Sudbury trailing 2-1 after a 3-2 loss Tuesday at the Sudbury Community Arena, which was hosting a playoff game for the first time in three years. Similar to the series opener in Oshawa, the Generals failed to score on the power play Tuesday and could beat McGrath only twice on 35 shots. “I think with the amount of chances we’re getting eventually they’re going to go in,” Generals coach Bob Jones said by phone from Sudbury. “I have a lot of faith in this bunch. They’ve shown good resilience all year. There’s no doubt in our room that we can win a game.” McGrath, a rookie who turned 18 in Janu- ary, became the Wolves’ starter in December when veteran Zack Bowman suffered a high ankle sprain, which he has yet to recover from. He has shown no signs of nerves and has out-played Generals overager Jeremy Brodeur in Sudbury’s two wins, an unexpect- ed turn of events. McGrath seems particularly adept at making the cross-crease save, his best Tues- day coming in the final minute to prevent Generals defenceman Riley Stillman from tying the game. Robbie Burt and rookie Danil Antropov did manage to beat McGrath for their first OHL playoff goals, but the first- and third- period tallies were sandwiched around three in the second period by the Wolves. Dmitry Sokolov, who finished second in the league with 48 goals during the regular season, scored his third of the series to get the Wolves rolling six minutes into the frame, while Macauley Carson and Michael Pezzet- ta each scored his second before the period was done. Sokolov’s goal, which showcased his light- ning quick release, came just as Domenic Commisso was stepping back onto the ice from the penalty box, not technically a pow- er-play goal, but effectively so. 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