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Please greet your newspaper carrier with a smile and an optional payment for their service. uReport Reader-submitted news uReport 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. Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — More than 700 stu- dents took over the Pickering Recreation Complex on May 4 to share experiences, voice their thoughts, network, and take part in fun and educational hands-on activities. In celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, the City of Pickering’s Con- federation Journey — Youth Forum was open to students chosen by their schools from Grade 8 to Grade 12 from across Pickering, and they were bused in for the day’s events. The day was made possible thanks to Canada 150 government grants, and a lot of planning by Pickering city staff, as well as students. “It’s run by a youth committee,” said Pickering’s co-ordinator of marketing partnerships, Deanne Childs. “I love seeing it come to fruition. It’s been a great ride.” The day kicked off with the sing- ing of O Canada and opening remarks, which included words from Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. That was followed by breakout sessions, where students par- ticipated in various hands-on activities, from an archery workshop, to learning all about Pickering Animal Services and petting animal ambassadors in the care of the Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, to participating in a hip-hop workshop. There were also prizes, vendors, and booths to get the young people thinking about their future careers. “We have everything from finan- cial literature to film and television as a career,” said Childs. A pair of St. Mary Catholic Secondary School students were excited to learn about the film and photography as a career. “I think it’s all really interesting to learn all this stuff and to get myself out there to talk to them,” Grade 10 student Ross Mendigorin said of people involved in the film industry. Daniel Mikla, also a Grade 10 student, felt that young people and their futures were really valued at the event. “I find it’s interesting how a lot of peo- ple here just want to reach out,” he said. The students were drawn to the ani- mals that came out to the event. Catherine Walker of Therapeutic Paws of Canada was on hand, letting the students meet her Labradoodle, Finnegan, whom she brings into various locations for therapy purposes, such as hospitals, and schools in order to help young children read. “Children are always drawn to ani- mals, and dogs do help them bring their anxiety down, which is why the reading program is so good,” said Walker. Sandra Frost, the organization’s team leader for Ajax/Pickering, said the thera- py dogs are in high demand in the area, and volunteers would be much appreci- ated. “We’re always looking for new teams to join us,” she said. The daytime activities wrapped up at about 2 p.m. and the events starting in the late afternoon were open to students from all over. The events included Hip Hop in the Park, which featured a live DJ and breakdancing, dance battles and graffiti art; food trucks; a games room; a youth lounge; a Victorian fashion show; an escape room; and an art show and gala. Pickering teens celebrate past, present and future at Canada 150 celebration Ryan Pfeiffer/ Metroland PICKERING -- Lakesan Siva taught breakdancing to a group of Grade 10 Pine Ridge Secondary School students during the Canada 150 Youth Forum event celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday, National Youth Week and local youth. 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There are still some old-school desks at the front of the room for those who want to sit at them, but students also have the option of riding a stationary bike, bounc- ing on an exercise ball, stretching out on a colourful rug, working at a standing desk, sitting in a pop-up tent — or just moving freely around the room. There are large tables on wheels for easy collaborating, “spooner boards,” which can be placed under a desk for students to rock their feet on, and a fidget tool box filled with play doh, pipe cleaners, elastic bands and other tactile items to manipulate. “Some students just need to be able to move. This change has impacted everything — anxiety levels, attendance and academic achievement,” says Kocjan. “It’s about tak- ing some risks, trying something different.” She is part of a growing number of edu- cators who are embracing movement in the classroom as a way of helping students with self-regulation and concentration. Like many teachers, Kocjan used to sub- scribe to the idea that a classroom should look a certain way — teacher at the front, desks in rows — and that students learn best if they’re sitting still. “There was the idea that moving around was disrespectful,” she says. “Now we know better.” Many of the items in her classroom were chosen after polling students to find out what they would like to see in the space. The result? Teens in Kocjan’s class say they feel less stressed and more engaged. “There would be some days when I’m just drained and I just want to sit a table, but there’s other days where, like, I can’t sit still. So it would really help to go on the bike or sit on the balls,” says Blake Cox, a Grade 12 student. “The things I do in class while I’m mov- ing, I tend to remember those things more than the things I remember when I’m sit- ting down,” adds Grade 9 student Dennalia Fray. Early data suggests the change is trans- lating to real academic improvement. At the midway point of the first term of this school year, 67 per cent of Kocjan’s stu- dents had geography as the highest grade of their academic classes. By end of the first term, that number had increased to 87 per cent. The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is one of many boards across Can- ada looking at the connection between self- regulation — a student’s ability to identify when they are stressed and use strategies to calm down — and school success. Movement is one example of a self-regu- lation strategy. Other options might include sitting alone in a quiet space, deep breathing, lis- tening to music or playing with items like string or a squeeze ball. Allison Potts, mental health leader for the DDSB, says there are hidden stressors that students face day-to-day, ranging from environments that are too bright, loud or crowded, to lack of sleep or having to sit still for long periods. “We know from research, that movement is important for learning,” says Potts. With that in mind, the DDSB recently launched a pilot project that put 36 station- ary bikes in classrooms at 26 of its elemen- tary and secondary schools. Kara Trumbley-Novak, principal at Lin- coln Alexander Public School in Ajax, says a bike has been a welcome addition to one of her school’s Grade 4 classrooms, where students were already learning about self- regulation. She says the bike serves several purpos- es — one student might ride it after recess to calm down, while another might use it to improve focus while working on a math problem. “We ride the Spark bike when we have wiggles,” one Lincoln Alexander P.S. student said, in a video the class made about their new bike. Another said riding the bike “helps us calm down when we are in the yellow zone” — referring to colour coded “zones of reg- ulation” that many schools use to help stu- dents track their feelings. Red represents intense emotions, yellow is elevated emo- tions and green is calm and alert, while blue is used to describe feeling down, tired or bored. The board is gathering feedback from students about how they feel after riding a Spark bike, as well as data on how often kids use the bikes and for how long. There has been such an enthusiastic response, that the DDSB is taking applica- tions from schools to put another 20 bikes in local classrooms. Back at O’Neill CVI, principal Jamila Maliha says she loves to see teachers think outside the box and praises Kocjan’s class- room setup for allowing students to com- municate with each other more effectively. “In the real world, nobody comes togeth- er to have a meeting and collaborate, sitting at single desks,” Maliha says, noting that a second classroom at O’Neill has been mod- ified as well. Next steps at the school include extend- ing the concept to other school depart- ments and updating existing classrooms to include tools such as study zones, tents and noise-cancelling headphones. The school will also be gathering more data on a how the revamped classroom spaces impact academics and attendance. It may be too early to draw formal con- clusions, but for Kocjan, the anecdotal evi- dence speaks volumes. “I see them smiling,” she says. “I see that I have their attention and they are looking right at me when I’m teaching.” Page 8 - Today’s editorial Grades improve after school educators make radical changes to geography classroom Ron Pietroniro / Metroland OSHAWA -- Stacey Kocjan, a geography teacher at O’Neill CVI, has radically changed her classroom this year to include, yoga balls, a stationary bike, stand up desks and a couch seating area. Students are free to move around the class at any time while studying or listening to lectures. Above, Alex Stewart and Dennalia Fray finished up a class assignment and took a break on the classroom couch. Below, Devina Phirtieraj worked on an upside down laundry basket in front of the class. The pilot project helps students to burn off energy and improve focus. News Advertiser 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 6N8 www.durhamregion.com Tim Whittaker - Publisher twhittaker@durhamregion.com Fred Eismont - Director of Advertising feismont@durhamregion.com Mike Johnston - Regional Managing Editor mjohnston@durhamregion.com Deb Macdonald - Sales Manager dmacdonald@durhamregion.com Abe Fakhourie - Director of Distribution afakhourie@durhamregion.com Cheryl Haines - Composing Manager chaines@durhamregion.com ADVERTISING 905-215-0472 CLASSIFIEDS 905-576-9335 DISTRIBUTION 905-579-4407 GENERAL FAX 905-579-2238 NEWSROOM 905-215-0481 LETTERS: We welcome letters. Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. 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I’m the kind of person who randomly throws things into a box as he stum- bles upon them and then lazily labels the car- ton “House.” “New House,” if I’m really on my game. Needless to say, she has been doing most of the heavy lifting. Those of you who have undergone a major relocation, especially in your middle years, will understand completely when I say it is astonishing how much crap attaches itself to you over time. And unfortunately a lot of it is wonderful crap. My personal Achilles heel is photographs. I suspect this may be the cross a lot of us who raised families in the predigital era have to carry. Whereas nowadays people port around their entire photo history on their phone or hard drives, the rest of us have boxes and boxes of framed and unframed prints. And what do you do with those? I remember reading about early native peoples who refused to have their photo- graphs taken because they felt that the cam- era would steal their souls. I get that. And who wants to be the guy who threw out his chil- dren’s souls? Done properly, though, moving is also a purgative. It’s like giving your life an enema. You get rid of the old crap and make room for new crap. And who doesn’t love new crap? As a bonus, if you give away a lot of your old crap, you make a lot of people happy … because your old crap is their new crap. And that’s important, because moving can be stressful, and feeling happy comes in very handy. We discovered that by placing stuff at the curb and writing the magical word “Free” on it, we could make a whole whack of people happy … and that made us feel good. Really good. I suppose we could’ve nickel and dimed people for stuff, but that always seems to take the shine off of it, reduces the joy factor. This way, we met some lovely people and got to experience that wonderful universal para- dox whereby your life gets fuller the more you give away. Who knew an enema could feel so good? -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Moving is like giving your life an enema neil crone Enter Laughing A paradigm shift is happening in many aspects of education. One innovation of significance is occurring at an Oshawa school, where the conventional classroom has been turned upside down. More specifically, it’s in Stacey Koc- jan’s geography class at O’Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute in Oshawa, where sitting down at desks has mostly been replaced with a movement-oriented class- room. Kocjan’s classroom includes exercise balls, stationary bikes, standing desks and even a pop-up tent. There are also large tables on wheels for easy collaborat- ing; spooner boards, which can be placed under a desk for students to rock their feet on; and a fidget tool box filled with Play- Doh, pipe cleaners, elastic bands and other tactile items to manipulate. The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is one of many boards across Can- ada looking at the connection between self-regulation — a student’s ability to identify when they are stressed and use strategies to calm down — and school suc- cess. Movement is one example of a self- regulation strategy. So far, the strategy’s a winner. “Some students just need to be able to move. This change has impacted everything — anxiety levels, attendance and academic achievement,” says Kocjan. Old-school thinking would suggest moving in classrooms would be distract- ing and an impediment to learning; quite the contrary. Students in Kocjan’s class- room feel less stressed and more engaged. “There would be some days when I’m just drained and I just want to sit at a table, but there’s other days where, like, I can’t sit still. So, it would really help to go on the bike or sit on the balls,” says Blake Cox, a Grade 12 student in Kocjan’s class. Does it add up to better marks for stu- dents? Early data suggests the change is translating to real academic improvement. At the midway point of the first term of this school year, 67 per cent of Kocjan’s stu- dents had geography as the highest grade of their academic classes. By end of the first term, that number had increased to 87 per cent. With evidence emerging that moving and not sitting is where the future lies, the strategy is now being extended to other classrooms. The DDSB recently launched a pilot project that put 36 stationary bikes in classrooms at 26 of its elementary and secondary schools. It’s an example of innovation and evo- lution of the static classroom, and so far, the results have yielded a positive revela- tion to educators in Durham.  Innovative classroom strategy working for Durham students lETTER To THE EDIToR Mental health suffers without decent work To the editor: To protect mental health, our govern- ment must stop the rise of insecure work. According to a survey released by the Ontario Federation of Labour, precari- ous workers are more likely to experience mental health distress. In fact, almost one- third of survey participants cited mental and physical health issues as impacts of precarious work. We must protect the mental health of Ontarians by using the Changing Work- places Review to stem the tide of precari- ous work, by setting fair workplace stan- dards, and making it easier to join and keep a union. John MacDonald Durham Region Labour Council Letters should be no more than 200 words. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. How to submit a letter to the editor: MaiL 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, L1H 6N8 EMaiL newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 Write us Fallen Oshawa OPP officer honoured with Stevenson Hwy. 401 bridge dedication Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The Stevenson Road bridge over Hwy. 401 will permanently honour an Oshawa- based OPP officer who died on the job 35 years ago. OPP Det. Insp. Lorne Foran died on May 2, 1982. That eve- ning, he was on his was home from working on the case of a missing and murdered woman when his vehicle hit a median and rolled over onto its roof. The Oshawa father of two was given a police funeral and, 35 years later, the Stevenson Road bridge has been named in his honour. OPP commissioner Vince Hawkes pointed out that Foran is the first commissioned officer to have a bridge named in his hon- our since the program’s inception in 2002. “This bridge dedication is an important act of remembrance which will help preserve the memory of this fallen OPP offi- cer,” he said. “I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Det. Insp. Foran personally, but I do know of the terrible sacrifice that he has made.” Foran was born in Kirk- land Lake in 1937 where he held several jobs, including working in the mines, before he became a police officer in 1960.  He served in detachments in North Bay and Still River before moving to the Security Branch, Indian Policing and the Registra- tion Branch. In 1981, he moved to the Criminal Investigation Branch and received his Queen’s Commission and promotion to detective inspector. Foran’s niece Sylvia Perkins, a retired OPP officer, spoke on behalf of the family at the event. The family has several members in policing in both the OPP and Durham Regional Police. “His family — Derek, Cathy and Aunt Marg — do not feel sad. They are proud of his accom- plishments,” said Perkins. “Today they do not mourn, they are here to honour him with his family, friends and peers.” It was an emotional day for Foran’s widow Margaret Heath and his two children, Derek and Cathy. She thanked the OPP for the dedication and for honouring her husband. “It’s really nice to see that sign, it brought back a lot of memories,” said Heath, following the cere- mony. “We got through today, it’s really hard on my daughter, really hard, but she’s OK now.” Heath explained the family moved to Oshawa in 1970 and still lives in the city. The fam- ily’s tradition of policing contin- ues with Foran’s grandson set to complete the police foundations program at Durham College this year. “I feel good about it, he’s never met his poppa because my daughter was only 12 when he died,” said Heath, adding both her grandson’s grandfathers are police officers. Hawkes said this will be the 70th bridge dedicated to a fallen police officer. “That’s 70 bridges that hun- dreds of thousands of people drive across or over or under every single day in this province and now recognize there’s a fall- en officer that bridge is named for,” he said, adding the bridges along Hwy. 401 will have the most views of any bridges in the prov- ince. “It’s very gratifying to me and the men and women of the OPP to know that people in this area have made a point to remem- bering Det.-Insp. Foran with this honour.” 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 9 AP Now Hiring Election Clerks Are you passionate,organized and looking for a way to engage with your community? Apply to become an Election Clerk in an electoral district near you! Election Clerks are key players in the coordination,implementation and execution ofstrategiesandprogramssupportingelectoralandreferendaevents. For more information about this opportunity and to find a vacancy near you,please visit: www.electionsontario.hrassociates.ca Aussi disponible en français. Elections Ontario is a non-partisan Agency of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.www.elections.on.ca Applications due May 26th,2017. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Ron Pietroniro/ Metroland OSHAWA -- The Stevenson Road overpass on Hwy. 401 has been named in honour of Det.-Insp. Lorne Foran, an OPP officer and Oshawa resident who died on May 4, 1982 after a car accident near London, Ontario. At the time, he was driving home after investigating the murder and disappearance of a woman. Lorne’s widow, Margaret Heath and OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes unveiled a replica of the signs that sit along the 401. DURHAM — Science is com- ing out of the lab May 13, when Science Rendezvous takes over the shared Durham College and UOIT campus in Oshawa. The free, all-day festival aims to make science fun and acces- sible for people of all ages with mini workshops, games and experiments. Science Rendezvous festivals will simultaneously take place in 30 cities across Canada on May 13. Local attendees can watch sci- entists make liquid nitrogen ice- cream, take a workshop on good and bad bacteria, or join the Sci- ence Chase, an Amazing Race- inspired challenge for students in grades 9 to 12. Science Rendezvous runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UOIT and Durham College campus, 2000 Simcoe St. N. in Oshawa. Parking and admission are free, visit www.dc-uoit.ca/ren- dezvous for more information. Science rendezvous this weekend 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 10 AP We’ll print selected entries in our special Canada 150 feature in your local Metroland Community Newspaper on Thursday,June 15,2017 along with the winning entry. Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St.S.Oshawa,L1H 6N8 by Monday May 29th to qualify. Tell Us Why As we begin to on July 1st,we invite you to join us by letting us know why you are proud to be Canadian. celebrate the150thbirthdayofcanada Canadian…eh!Canadian…eh! YOu’rePrOudTObe Email your entry to dmacdonald@durhamregion.com with the caption “Proud Canadian Contest”or mail it to: Write us a short essay in 250 words or less you could 4 Passes to Canada’s Wonderland Canada’s Premier Amusement Park! Win FamousCANADIANS Canadian Hall of Famer Margaret Atwood, born 1939, has made a name for herself as a novelist, poet and environmental activist. Best known for her novels such as The Handmaid’s Tale, Atwood is also an inventor, holding patents related to LongPen, which facilitates the remote robotic writing of documents. She is the winner of a number of literature awards, has won the Governer General’s Award twice, and is the founder of the non-profit Writers’ Trust of Canada. Margaret Atwood Great contributions to Canadian literature Jean Malek/Toronto Star For more on Canada 150, see durhamregion.com and look under communities tab Pickering man delivers special meal from The Keg to dying man in Richmond Hill Kim Zarzour newsroom@durhamregion.com As he neared the end of his life, Angelo Nocera had two simple requests. He wanted to taste steak one last time, and he wanted to be with his wife on her birthday. Neither wish seemed very likely. Terminal cancer had taken away the 82-year-old’s ability to eat anything but puréed food, and his wife, Rosa, had passed away two years ago. But thanks to human, and divine, inter- vention, the Thornhill man was able to have both. Angelo was one of those salt-of-the- earth types, a man who loved life, loved his grandkids, his garden, card games and a good cup of coffee. He’d come to Canada from Sicily almost 50 years ago to build a better life. He didn’t speak English, but he could work hard and that is what he did as a labourer all his life, raising three children with his dear wife Rosa until she died two years ago. His daughter-in-law Angela Pecchia- Nocera remembers him fondly. He used to joke that they were two sides of one coin — Angelo and Angela. “He was the kind of guy that when you visit him, you hadn’t even sat down yet and he was getting something out of the fridge for you.” Chances are, he’d offer you some of his homemade prosciutto or salami. Angelo loved meat. Which is why, as he came to the end of his life and doctors said he had just a week or so left, he asked for one last steak din- ner. But before his family could make that wish come true, doctors told him he could no longer eat solids. Puréed food only. It’s a helpless feeling, knowing your loved one has no hope for recovery. You want to do something, anything, to make him comfortable. Angela called The Keg at highways 404 and 7. “Can you put one of your steaks in a blender?” she asked dining room manager Chris Papa Dimitriou. Chris was a little taken aback by the unusual request, but when he found out it was for a dying man, he vowed to make it happen. After some online research, he came up with an idea to grind steak with a little French soup base. He gave it a try in his restaurant food processor and it came out nice and smooth. Excited, he called Angela back, but she was putting her children to bed at the time and her husband, Michael, was with his father at Hill House Hospice on the other side of town, north of Major Mackenzie in Richmond Hill. No worries, Chris said. “I’ll deliver it.” “I don’t want you to go out of your way,” she said. “It’s no trouble,” he said. “I’ll bring it over on my way home from work.” It wasn’t really on his way home. Chris lives in Pickering. But he didn’t tell her that. “Hold on and I’ll get my VISA card,” Angela said. No need, he told her. We’re happy to do this. “I was floored to see such good human beings,” Angela recalled. Angela’s 8-year-old daughter was beside her mom in bed, listening. “Mommy,” she said, “I’m going to marry someone like that.” “I told her, ‘Absolutely, you do need to marry someone like that.’” Chris doesn’t want any praise, though. “At the end of the day, people do so many more important, bigger things. It’s kind of embarrassing, but humbling, too, and I’m just glad I could do it.” He had never been to a hospice before and he was impressed with Hill House. It felt like a cosy home. Angelo had been sleeping a lot as his body geared down, but on the night that Chris arrived with the steak, the elderly man was awake and alert. They chatted a bit with Michael trans- lating, laughed about how they shared similar heritage (Angelo from Italy, Chris from Greece). “God bless you and God bless your fam- ily,” Angelo said to Chris. “This is what life comes down to.” Angelo, meanwhile, hung on for a few days more — long enough to share his sea- soned advice with his family, “get along with each other, love each other, respect each other” - longer than any of the doc- tors expected. And each morning, he asked, what is the date today? On Friday, April 28, he left them all. It was his wife Rosa’s birthday. Chris Papadimitriou, dining room man- ager at the Richmond Hill Keg restau- rant, was happy to help grant a Thornhill man’s dying wish for a steak dinner. 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 11 APLetters to the editor High-intensity discharge lights, not halogen headlights are blinding drivers To the editor: Re: ‘Halogen headlights anger blinded driver’, letters, May 4 In response to the letter from June Duffy-Smith.  While most drivers don’t like being blinded, halogen headlamps aren’t the cause. In fact, the vast majority of vehi- cles on the road today have some sort of halogen headlamp system.   The problem June’s describing is caused  by high-intensity discharge (HID) lights that are installed into head- lamps designed for halogen bulbs. Halo- gen lamps are designed to be used with halogen bulbs only but buyers looking for that higher-end look to their vehi- cle, retrofit their vehicle to add these HID bulbs. Not only are they blinding to other drivers but they offer no increased performance. While HID bulbs offer superior per- formance over their halogen counter- parts, they should only be used in the proper housings to get the best perfor- mance and to prevent blinding oncom- ing drivers. Steve ArbuckleAjax Young men should learn to pull up their pants To the editor: Finally someone appears to be doing something about these young men hav- ing their bottoms showing when they are walking down the street! This is good because several states in the U.S. have banned young men from wearing their trousers this way. The police will not fine them yet, but will ask the person to pull up their pants. At least some states have banned the wearing of the pants this way. I am talk- ing about Americans because it appears they are the ones to finally do something about this. I have not heard of any Cana- dian provinces banning the wearing of your trousers under your butt. This has been going on for far too long to be just a fad. Nobody knows exactly how this thing started, but it has been going on for too long. It has even got some celebrities who wear their outfits like this. I have seen Justin Bieber and Kanye West wear their trousers this way. I thought only teenagers were doing this, but some 20- and 30-year-olds are doing it as well! Anyway, I hope the ban makes its way up here to Canada because their under- wear are getting everyone sick! Ron Horner Liberals don’t seem bothered by Ontario’s debt To the editor: Re: ‘Ontario one correction away from debt crisis’, editorial, May 3 Your editorial is right on the money. What is most aggravating is that the budget is not balanced as they say. It appears there is a $5 billion discrepan- cy — but to the Liberals this is pocket change. Over the next three years the debt will grow faster than any government catego- ries of expenditures. This translates to $11.6 billion this year, $12.6 billion next year and over three years it will total $34 billion. Worst, the Liberals do not pay one red cent toward the debt — one knows that when you only pay the interest on your credit card the debt keeps piling on. If you check the debt clock for Ontario you will note that it increases so fast that you cannot ever write the total to date as the numbers keep increasing so quickly. I estimated that for every three seconds the debt goes up by $1,000 which means it increases by $20,000 per minute. Clearly this was an election budget  — however you will have noticed the extended contract given to teachers, I am sure there is much more to come. Ontario is in trouble and I urge all to contact your MPP to voice your displea- sure. 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Flooded base- ments and waterfront homes bar- ricaded with sandbags are things that happen out on the prairies, not here in Bowmanville or Mon- treal. Or the Toronto Islands. As the rains fell I was glad my husband finished putting steel on our roof last summer, and that we don’t have a basement. Dreary as the endless drizzle was, the full extent of all that moisture stream- ing up from the Gulf didn’t really hit me until I took the ferry over to Ward’s Island to visit a friend on Sunday. I wasn’t supposed to. Access was limited to island resi- dents and emergency crews deal- ing with flood control. But I con- vinced the woman at the ticket booth that my friend was aged and needed supplies, which was true. He’s 89, and I took him some wild grape jam. Barn swallows swooping low over the water at the ferry docks, hawking for insects in the cold breeze, were the first I’d seen back so far this spring. Long-tailed ducks and double-crest- ed cormorants were diving in the bay, put to flight as the ferry churned toward the island. I saw a few bufflehead, many ring-billed gulls and some mute swans. High water makes no difference to birds that can paddle. Waves splashing over breakwaters and reams of orange sandbags lining the shores were the first clues that all was not normal as the ferry approached the dock. Seeing two dozen workers in neon jackets placing more sandbags made me wonder if I should have stayed home, as did extensive sheets of water covering the grass. My friend lives three houses from the lakefront, and preferred to ignore the puddles and heaps of sandbags just down the road, so I did, too. We spent a pleasant afternoon looking out at his cheer- ful yellow forsythia bushes, where a migrant black-throated blue warbler, yellow-rumped warbler and ruby-crowned kinglet were hun- grily feeding on midges, down out of the wind. I couldn’t say who was happiest when the sun peeked out for a bit and started to warm things up. On the GO train coming home I sat on the upper deck so I could scan the high water effects between Guildwood and Pickering stations, where the track runs along the lake. I’d never seen so many logs and trees washed up on the beaches, uprooted by the pound- ing waves. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or (905) 725-2116. The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney Student robbed at knifepoint at Pickering high school PICKERING — Three teens have been charged after a Pickering stu- dent was robbed of his shoes at knifepoint Monday. The 15-year-old victim sus- tained minor injuries in the inci- dent, at St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School on Whites Road at about 2:15 p.m. May 1, Durham Regional Police said. Three suspects, one armed with a knife, demanded the teen’s shoes, then fled, police said. A sus- pect returned to threaten the vic- tim, police said. Three suspects were identi- fied and arrested without inci- dent. Three boys, aged 16 and 17, are charged with robbery; one of the 16-year-old suspects is also charged with threatening and assault. Change made to help patient experience Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham residents will no lon- ger be constrained by the clock when their loved ones are in a Lakeridge Health hospital as the organization has opted to eliminate standard vis- iting hours. The change applies to Lakeridge Health hos- pitals in Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville and Port Perry. Prior to the change visiting hours at Lakeridge ran from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. but now families will be able to visit their loved ones at any point dur- ing the day. Lakeridge patient experience director Cathy Fiordalisi Smith said the change is aimed at improving the patient experience for people staying at Lakeridge’s five hospitals. “We want to really declare, organizationally, that we do support family members and part- ners-in-care in the care of their loved ones in the hospital ... visiting hours is one part of that,” she said. She explains that partners-in-care can be any- one who is close to a patient, including friends, coworkers or other loved ones. Instead of limiting visitor hours, the hospitals will now have quiet time between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. so patients can get rest. Patients who are sharing a room with another patient and find vis- itors are disruptive can approach Lakeridge staff about handling the issue. But generally, the goal is to aid the healing process by having patients spend more time with their loved ones. “It’s really about allowing people to be with their family member when they like to and they need to be,” said Fiordalisi Smith. A scan of the hospitals’ departments show there were already units where the visiting hours were waved such as pediatrics.  Fiordalisi Smith said the change will help peo- ple who are on shift work and can’t make it out to visit their loved ones during regular visiting hours. For commuters, it can be a challenge to rush home from work and make visiting hours. “Also for the morning hours, people like to come by before going to work, it allows that flex- ibility as well,” said Fiordalisi Smith. In the neonatal intensive care unit, Blackstock resident Lauren Gerrits recently took a moment to visit with her mother while Gerrits’s new- born twins Rayna and Shay slept. 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FREEcompost Three-storey building planned for site PICKERING — The owners of a home built in the 1890s and a coach house on the same property in Clare- mont are looking to demolish them and build something new. They are seeking a zoning bylaw amendment to con- struct a new building containing two separate dwelling units. A standalone residential dwelling is not currently per- mitted within the commercial zone category for the area. Pickering staff gave a presentation on the proposal at a public meeting on May 8, and the matter will come back to the planning and development committee at a future date. The property currently contains the one-and-a-half storey detached dwelling fronting Brock Road and the two-storey coach house located in the rear yard. Both are used as separate dwelling units. Despite the house’s age, it is not currently included on the municipal heritage register. The date of construction of the coach house is unknown. Once the buildings are demolished, the owners want to build a new three-storey building containing two inde- pendent dwelling units. The new building is proposed to be constructed on the existing foundation. Ward 3 city Coun. Shaheen Butt said he is concerned about the safety of this, but Peter Barton of Avetch Designs, representing the owners, assured him an engi- neer will address this. Owners of 1890s Claremont home want to demolish it to build new 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 15 AP AJAX 1 Westney Rd. at Hwy #2 905-686-2182 WHITBY 1110 Dundas St. E. West of Anderson 905-668-9222 PICKERING Pickering Town Centre Next To Sears 905-420-0271 OSHAWA 534 Ritson Rd. 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Learn to make and taste their delectable versions of a Mediterranean Lentil Salad and a Sweet Potato Muffin.You won’t want to miss it! 1:00 pm Fashion Show featuringNygård &Alia TanJayJoin us for Nygard fashion shows. The latest looks from Nygard will hitthe runway at 1pm. Introducing Nygard Slims Luxe Denim, designed with engineeredpremium fabric, that guarantees the perfect fit. Find your new springwardrobe with fresh looks from Alia and Tanjay.Visit our Stylists at the Nygardbooth to find your look for day and night. 2:00 pmTravel within Canada or Travel the World…the Choice is Yours.Whether you prefer to stretch your travel dollars here at home or long to strike anotherdestination off your bucket list, join Marilyn from Lakeshore Tours and Travel as she shares with you the top travel destination for 2017 and 2018. 3:00 pmAlliums with Master Gardener Elaine DavidsonLearnall about the ornamental and edible members of the onion family.Elaine willdiscuss the benefits of growing alliums, and how to grow them successfully. It also covers topics such as companion planting, pests and diseases and recommended varieties for Durham Region. 4:00 to 6:00 pm Back by Popular demand! BALLROOM DANCINGThis year we feature Arthur Murray Dance Studio -Ajax It’s never too late, they say. Well, they’re right when it comes to dancing. The one skill you thought you’d never learn, or didn’t dare to try,or tried and gave up on because life just got in the way,is now easily accessible in Durham! Wednesday,May 17 KEY NOTE SPEAKER 11:00 amDr.Rakesh Bhargava, MD, FRCPC,FACC Dr.Bhargava is Director of the Heart Care Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program of the Cardiac Wellness Centre, Oshawa and a Staff Cardiologist at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. He will be speaking about when to seek medical attention for leaky valves, fluttering heart and clogged arteries. 12 noonThe Upstairs at Whitby SuperstoreCooking Demonstration with CoordinatorChristineWinters and Chef Edyie StoreyCooking Demonstration with Chef Edyie Storey and Coordinator Christine Winters from theWhitby Superstore are going to dazzle everyone with some incredible dishes. When these twoget together,the room heats up. Come for some delectable food and a few laughs. 1:00 pm Feashion Show featuring:Nygård &Alia TanJay Join us for Nygard fashion shows. The latest looks from Nygard will hit the runway at 1pm. Introducing Nygard Slims Luxe Denim, designed with engineered premium fabric, that guarantees the perfect fit. Find your new spring wardrobe with fresh looks from Alia and Tanjay.Visit our Stylists at the Nygard booth to find your look for day and night. 2:00 pmOrganizeYour Life with Organizing Lives Whether your intention is to remain in your current home for the balance of your life, or to relocate to smaller quarters next year,or in ten years, the fact remains the same...you need to address the things that you’ve accumulated over your life-time. As more boomers become empty-nesters and retire, there is much emphasis on lightening their load. Deal with ‘your stuff’when you’re able, not when you have to, or worse, when someone else makes the decisions for you about what you need. Professional Organizers and Senior Move Managers Kim and Sandra from Organizing Lives will take you on the step-by-step journey,sharing product demos, tips and resources to take control of your life, and reduce your daily stress. 3:00 pmSpring Inspiration for Your Home with Sue Pitchforth Join Award winning, International Designer/ Stager,Sue Pitchforth of Decor Therapy Plus, for a fun, inspiring, interactive seminar on ways to bring a fresh, new Spring look to your home without breaking the bank. Hope to see you there! 50+50+SHOWSHOWLifestyleLifestyle Tuesday, May 16 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday, May 17 10 am to 5 pm 2 FUN DAYS! FREEADMISSION 50+50+SHOWSHOWLifestyleLifestyle Tuesday, May 16 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday, May 17 10 am to 5 pm 2 FUN DAYS! FREEADMISSION 14th ANNUAL 50+ LIFESTYLE SHOW •MAY 16 &17 ADVERTISING FEATURE ADVERTISING FEATURE 14th ANNUAL 50+ LIFESTYLE SHOW •MAY 16 &17 Come out and talk to the area’s leading professionals catering to the 50+ market 2GrandPrizes E N T E R T O W I N ! AND LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES TO BE WON!!!!! You could WINAtrip for two to CaesarsWindsor Resort and Casinofor4days/3 nightsAugust 8-11,2017 The package includes a show ticket to see Tony Orlando plus a dinner/dance cruise on the Detroit River.Courtesy of Fun Time Travel December 2-3,2017 For this tour,valid GOVERNMENT ISSUED photo ID is required. TOUR COST INCLUDES:•Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation• 3 Nights’Accommodation at Caesars Windsor•$75 Food Voucher •$30 Casino Slot Dollars,Bonus Show Ticket for Tony Orlando •Bonus Dinner&Dance Cruise with Windsor River Cruises•Fun Time Travel Tour Director •Hotel Taxes•Baggage Handling Package includes: Deluxe Motorcoach,1 Night at the Holiday Inn Sarnia,Welcome Reception, Festive Holiday Dinner,Starbright Christmas at the Victoria Playhouse, Brunch at the Elmhurst Inn, Castle Kilbride Tour Departure times determined closer to departure 905-623-1511 www.lakeshoretours.ca 1-3. Wind Spinners Plus 4. Shoppers Home Health Care 5. Alzheimer Society of Durham Region 6. Stirling Festival Theatre 7.The Armstrong Financial Advisory Group at Scotia Wealth Management 8. Chartwell 9. Cobra Mask 10. Smart Shelving 11 Finetouch Sales and Marketing 12. Royal Heritage Realty Ltd. - Trudi Johnston 13. Organizing Lives 14. Nygard 15. Alia TanJay 16. Jenkins Gardner Home Team 17 – 18. Albern Windows & Doors 19. Bank Of Montreal 20. BMO Nesbit Burns 21. LeafFilter North of Canada Inc. 22. Toronto Star 23. Senior Discovery Tours 24. Abbeylawn Manor 25. Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 26. Silver Cross 27. Bath Fitter 28. Step by Step Downsizing - Isenor Live Mediation Services 29. Louise Sabino - Royal LePage Signature 30. Lakeshore Tours & Travel 31. ListenUP Canada 32. The Mortgage Centre - Durham 33. Professional Hearing Services of Ajax 34. Marlin Travel 35. Ruby Cosmetics / Unidem Sales Inc. 36. Durham Region Public Educators – Fire Department 37. OLG - Slots at Ajax Downs 38. TBA 39. Mr. Bambo Plus 40. Freedom 55 Financial 41. Somerset Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre 42. Great Canadian Holidays 43. Hear Clear Canada 44. Precision Denture Centre 45. Bowmanville Creek 46. Nurse Next Door 47. Mary Kay Cosmetics 48. The Village of Taunton Mills 49. 1st Defense Security 50. Funtime Travel Company Ltd. 51. Enduring Beauty by Christine 52. Advanced Hearing Ontario 53. Durham Lifelong Learning FunTimeTravel CompanyLtd. 19 Seminar Area 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10987 6 5 22 21 20 39 40 4142 3338 37 36 34 35 32 29 30 31 23 24 25 282726 43 47 48 45 44 46 TIM WESTHEAD Tim Westhead, OCT (Ret.), BA, MA, BEd, CEO of Tim Westhead Productions, is an award-winning educator,actor,author, and internationally known speaker who has delivered presentations for business and financial organizations, universities and educational associations across North America.A nominee for Canada’s prestigious Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, Tim has received awards from OPSBA and the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts Alumni Association for “outstanding contributions to his professional field”.Website: www.timwesthead.com DR. RAKESH BHARGAVAMD, FRCPC,FACC Rakesh Bhargava received his M.B.,B.S.in 1972 and M.D. (Internal Medicine certification) in 1976 from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal,India. He was awarded eight Gold medals forstandingfirst in merit in all M.B.,B.S examsand distinction in Preventive and Social Medicineand Forensic Medicine, Bhopal University.Dr.Bhargava isDirector of the Heart Care Cardiac Prevention and RehabilitationProgram of the Cardiac Wellness Centre, Oshawa and a staff Cardiologistat Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. He was the Physician Leader,Critical Careand Cardio Pulmonary Program at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. (1997 –2000). He is an Assessor in the Cardiology Peer Assessment Programof the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario since 1993. He isactively involved in Cardiac Research and was GTACC Research Chairin 2002–2003 and is presently the Chair of GTACC (Greater Toronto Area Community Cardiovascular Specialists Organization). 4 3 49 5051 52 53 21 4 Days/3 Nights TourAugust 8 –11 PetroliaChristmas 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 20 AP 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 21 AP KEYNOTE SPEAKERSfeaturing: Tuesday,May 16 KEY NOTE SPEAKER 11:00 amTimWesthead: “Survive&Thrive with Humour”© Want to boost your morale and live longer? Join Tim and try his powerful and practicalsuggestions to bring some morefun into your life, increase motivation,reduce personalstress, and augment your health-and-wellness quotient!Website: www.timwesthead.com 12 noonCooking Demonstration byPC Cooking School, Loblaws Pickering MarketJoin Coordinator, Tracey Jackson and In StoreDietician, Lisa Ireland as they demonstrate 2dishes for busy people on the go! Learnto make and taste their delectable versions of aMediterranean Lentil Salad andaSweet Potato Muffin.You won’twant to miss it! 1:00 pm Fashion Show featuringNygård &AliaTanJayJoin us for Nygardfashion shows. The latest looks from Nygardwill hitthe runway at 1pm. Introducing NygardSlims Luxe Denim, designed with engineeredpremium fabric, that guarantees the perfectfit. Find your new springwardrobe with fresh looks from Alia andTanjay.Visit our Stylists at the Nygardbooth tofind your look for day and night. 2:00 pmTravel within Canada orTravel theWorld…the Choice isYours.Whether you prefer to stretch your travel dollars hereat home or long to strike anotherdestination offyour bucket list, join Marilyn from Lakeshore Tours andTravel as she shares with you the top travel destination for 2017 and 2018. 3:00 pmAlliums with Master Gardener Elaine DavidsonLearnall about the ornamental and edible members of the onion family.Elaine willdiscuss the benefits of growing alliums, and how to grow them successfully. It also covers topics such as companion planting, pests and diseases and recommended varieties for Durham Region. 4:00 to 6:00 pm Back by Popular demand! BALLROOM DANCINGThis year we featureArthur Murray Dance Studio-Ajax It’snever too late, they say. Well, they’reright when it comes to dancing. The one skill you thought you’d never learn, or didn’tdareto try,or tried and gave up on because life just got in the way,is now easily accessible in Durham! Wednesday,May 17 KEY NOTE SPEAKER 11:00 amDr.Rakesh Bhargava, MD, FRCPC,FACC Dr.Bhargava is Director of the Heart CareCardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program of the CardiacWellness Centre, Oshawa andaStaffCardiologist at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. He will be speaking about when to seek medical attention for leaky valves, fluttering heart and clogged arteries. 12 noonThe Upstairs at Whitby SuperstoreCooking Demonstration with CoordinatorChristineWinters and Chef Edyie StoreyCooking Demonstration with Chef Edyie Storey and Coordinator Christine Winters from theWhitby Superstorearegoing to dazzle everyone with some incredible dishes. When these twoget together,theroom heats up. Come for some delectable food andafew laughs. 1:00 pm Feashion Show featuring:Nygård &AliaTanJay Join us for Nygardfashion shows. The latest looks from Nygardwill hit the runway at 1pm. Introducing NygardSlims Luxe Denim, designed with engineered premium fabric, that guarantees the perfectfit. Find your new spring wardrobe with fresh looks from Alia andTanjay.Visit our Stylists at the Nygard booth tofind your look for day and night. 2:00 pmOrganizeYour Life with Organizing Lives Whether your intention is toremain in your current home for the balance of your life, or to relocate to smaller quarters next year,or in ten years, the factremains the same...you need to address the things that you’ve accumulated over your life-time. As moreboomers become empty-nesters andretire, thereis much emphasis on lightening their load. Deal with ‘your stuff’when you’reable, not when you have to, or worse, when someone else makes the decisions for you about what you need. Professional Organizers and Senior Move Managers Kim and Sandra from Organizing Lives will take you on the step-by-step journey,sharing product demos, tips andresources to take control of your life, andreduce your daily stress. 3:00 pmSpring Inspiration forYour Home with Sue Pitchforth JoinAwardwinning, International Designer/ Stager,Sue Pitchforth of Decor Therapy Plus, for afun, inspiring, interactive seminar on ways to bringafresh, new Spring look to your home without breaking the bank. Hope to see you there! 50+50+SHOWSHOWLifestyleLifestyleTuesday, May 16 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday, May 17 10 am to 5 pm 2 FUN DAYS! FREEADMISSION50+50+SHOWSHOWLifestyleLifestyle Tuesday, May 16 10 am to 6 pm Wednesday, May 17 10 am to 5 pm 2 FUN DAYS! FREEADMISSION 14thANNUAL 50+ LIFESTYLE SHOW•MAY16&17ADVERTISING FEATURE ADVERTISING FEATURE 14th ANNUAL 50+ LIFESTYLE SHOW •MAY 16 &17 Come out and talk to the area’s leading professionals catering to the 50+ market 2GrandPrizes E N T E R T O W I N ! AND LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES TO BE WON!!!!! You could WINAtrip for two to CaesarsWindsor Resort and Casinofor4days/3 nightsAugust 8-11,2017 The package includes a show ticket to see Tony Orlando plus a dinner/dance cruise on the Detroit River.Courtesy of Fun Time Travel December 2-3,2017 For this tour,valid GOVERNMENT ISSUED photo ID is required. TOUR COST INCLUDES:•Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation• 3 Nights’Accommodation at Caesars Windsor•$75 Food Voucher •$30 Casino Slot Dollars,Bonus Show Ticket for Tony Orlando •Bonus Dinner&Dance Cruise with Windsor River Cruises•Fun Time Travel Tour Director •Hotel Taxes•Baggage Handling Package includes: Deluxe Motorcoach,1 Night at the Holiday Inn Sarnia,Welcome Reception, Festive Holiday Dinner,Starbright Christmas at the Victoria Playhouse, Brunch at the Elmhurst Inn, Castle Kilbride Tour Departure times determined closer to departure 905-623-1511 www.lakeshoretours.ca 1-3. Wind Spinners Plus 4. Shoppers Home Health Care 5. Alzheimer Society of Durham Region 6. Stirling Festival Theatre 7.The Armstrong Financial Advisory Group at Scotia Wealth Management 8. Chartwell 9. Cobra Mask 10. Smart Shelving 11 Finetouch Sales and Marketing 12. Royal Heritage Realty Ltd. - Trudi Johnston 13. Organizing Lives 14. Nygard 15. Alia TanJay 16. Jenkins Gardner Home Team 17 – 18. Albern Windows & Doors 19. Bank Of Montreal 20. BMO Nesbit Burns 21. LeafFilter North of Canada Inc. 22. Toronto Star 23. Senior Discovery Tours 24. Abbeylawn Manor 25. Investors Group Financial Services Inc. 26. Silver Cross 27. Bath Fitter 28. Step by Step Downsizing - Isenor Live Mediation Services 29. Louise Sabino - Royal LePage Signature 30. Lakeshore Tours & Travel 31. ListenUP Canada 32. The Mortgage Centre - Durham 33. Professional Hearing Services of Ajax 34. Marlin Travel 35. Ruby Cosmetics / Unidem Sales Inc. 36. Durham Region Public Educators – Fire Department 37. OLG - Slots at Ajax Downs 38. TBA 39. Mr. Bambo Plus 40. Freedom 55 Financial 41. Somerset Family Chiropractic and Wellness Centre 42. Great Canadian Holidays 43. Hear Clear Canada 44. Precision Denture Centre 45. Bowmanville Creek 46. Nurse Next Door 47. Mary Kay Cosmetics 48. The Village of Taunton Mills 49. 1st Defense Security 50. Funtime Travel Company Ltd. 51. Enduring Beauty by Christine 52. Advanced Hearing Ontario 53. Durham Lifelong Learning FunTimeTravel CompanyLtd. 19 Seminar Area 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10987 6 5 22 21 20 39 40 4142 3338 37 36 34 35 32 29 30 31 23 24 25 282726 43 47 48 45 44 46 TIM WESTHEAD TimWesthead, OCT (Ret.), BA, MA, BEd, CEO of TimWesthead Productions, is an award-winning educator,actor,author, and internationally known speaker who has delivered presentations for business andfinancial organizations, universities and educational associations across North America.Anominee for Canada’sprestigious Prime Minister’s Awards forTeaching Excellence, Tim has received awards from OPSBA and the University ofWaterloo Faculty of Arts Alumni Association for “outstanding contributions to his professionalfield”.Website: www.timwesthead.com DR. RAKESH BHARGAVAMD, FRCPC,FACC Rakesh Bhargavareceived his M.B.,B.S.in 1972 and M.D. (Internal Medicine certification) in 1976 from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal,India. He was awarded eight Gold medals forstandingfirst in merit in all M.B.,B.S examsand distinction in Preventive and Social Medicineand Forensic Medicine, Bhopal University.Dr.Bhargava isDirector of the Heart CareCardiac Prevention and RehabilitationProgram of the CardiacWellness Centre, Oshawa andastaffCardiologistat Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. He was the Physician Leader,Critical Careand Cardio Pulmonary Program at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. (1997–2000). He is an Assessor in the Cardiology Peer Assessment Programof the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario since 1993. 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TICO # 50010371 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 29 AP WH A T ’ S O N Five things to do this weekend DURHAM — It’s all about moms this weekend — plus a look ahead to gar- dening season and something for pet lovers. 1If mom has a green thumb, get something new for the garden at the Pickering Horticultural Society Plant Sale, May 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering. For infor- mation email joanne.shaw2@gmail. com or call 905-903-2597.2Also in Pickering, The City of Pick- ering’s Animal Services presents its 6th Annual Petapolooza on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand Valley Park, Concession Rd. 3, west of Valley Farm Road, Pickering. Meet industry pro- fessionals, rescue groups and others in the pet industry. There will be three performances by the Woofjocks Canine All-Stars, Pet Print Art, Pet Stenciling, prizes and more. Rabies vaccines and microchipping $20 (cash only) from noon until 4 p.m. Admission is $5, free for seniors and kids.3You don’t have to wait until Moth- er’s Day to treat mom. The Commu- nity Concert Band of Whitby presents a Spring Concert, with special guests The Whitby Brass Band, on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Take mom out for a night of classics, marches, show tunes and pop- ular hits. Tickets are available at the door: $12, $10 for students and seniors. Treats will be available during the intermission. 4You can also take mom on a Moth- er’s Day Tour May 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Canadian Automotive Museum, 99 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. The tour will showcase cars that were owned and driven by amazing women. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for youths. Need to know more? Email agates@canadianautomotivemuseum. com or call 905-576-1222.5The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa, holds an OPG Second Sundays: Mother’s Day Cel- ebration on May 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. The free, drop-in fun includes diffused cards, embellished gift bags and an original artist print. Email communica- tions@rmg.on.ca or call 905-576-3000 to learn more. There’s also a Moth- er’s Day Brunch, with sittings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The cost is $42 for adults, $30 for kids under $30, free for kids under 4. Reserve spots by contact- ing Cheryl-Ann at 905-576-3000, ext. 103, or czamulinski@rmg.on.ca. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events. Grammy nomination ‘opened up a lot of opportunities’ for Ron Korb Jason Liebregts / Metroland AJAX — Ajax flutist Rob Korb, who was nominated for a Grammy Award last year, plays Ajax’s St. Francis Centre on May 20 at 7 p.m. Flutist in concert May 20 Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A Grammy Award win is golden for a musician. But for Ajax flut- ist Ron Korb, a nomination is pretty good as well. Korb was up for Best New Age Album at the 2016 awards for his album Asia Beauty, a concept record which received Best of Show at the Global Music Awards for July 2015. He didn’t win the Grammy — but his profile in the music world has risen. Hear him perform on May 20 at 7 p.m. at Ajax’s St. Francis Centre. “It’s been great,” he says of the last year. “It’s really opened up a lot of opportunities for me. And your overall status goes up. Also, I’m getting asked to play on a lot of people’s projects.” Korb has played music on the shows Orphan Black and Breaking Bad. After seeing him perform at the ZMR Music Awards, Windham Hill co-found- er William Ackerman invited Korb to be on his team of session players. His teammates include standout musicians such as bassist Tony Levin, known for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, and drummer Steve Holley, who was a member of Paul McCartney’s Wings and has recorded with Elton John, Joe Cocker, and Chuck Berry. After the Grammys, Asia Beauty con- tinued on a good run, winning Korb the Best World Album award at the ZMR Awards in New Orleans in May 2016. Korb is working on a new album, has been designing flute head joints made out of wood, and has started writing and orchestrating pieces for sympho- ny orchestra, something he wants to do more of in the future. Korb’s Ajax concert features “key pieces” off of Asia Beauty. “And this concert features the Chi- nese violin, the ehru, and a wonderful player, Xiao Qiu Lin (who plays on Asia Beauty),” he says. Also performing at the concert are cellist Wendy Solomon; pianist Bill Evans, originally from Oshawa; drum- mer Larry Crowe, who taught at the Durham School Of Music in Ajax; and current teacher Ray Hickey Jr. of Ajax. Korb says it will be a night of solos, duets, and the full band. Tickets are available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean community centres, the Audley Recre- ation Centre, and online at stfrancis- centre.ca. For more information, call 905-619- 2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). This concert features the Chinese violin, the ehru, and a wonderful player, Xiao Qiu Lin. Ron Korb “ Two Whitby bands at Spring Concert DURHAM — Along with a card, take mom to a concert on May 13. The Community Concert Band of Whitby presents a Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Durham Christian Homes, 200 Glen Hill Dr. S., Whitby. Joining the concert band as special guests is the Whitby Brass Band. 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WHAT’S ON Durham photographers capture life and death PineRidge Arts Council show in Ajax to May 27 Mike Ruta MRuta@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A street crossing. A story told in stone. A living bird and one that’s legs up. These are some of the images in the Pin- eRidge Arts Council’s 2017 Juried Photogra- phy Exhibition. The group held its opening reception and awards presentation on May 4 at Ajax’s McLean Community Centre. More than 100 photos were entered in the show and 58 were chosen for the exhibition. See it until May 27. Zachary Bird of Whitby took the PineR- idge Arts Council Award for his Slow and Steady Wins the Race. In the photo, an elderly man with a walker crosses a slushy street with Toronto’s flatiron building in the background. “The amazing thing was it had just fin- ished snowing,” Bird says, adding the pic- ture was taken in February. A photographer for three years, he says he spends a lot of time in Toronto and, when he started taking photos, “it only made sense to see the city from a photographer’s perspec- tive." While Bird had the angle from which he wanted to take the photograph, he also needed just the right person crossing the road. “Me and my buddies were there for a few hours, just waiting for an interesting per- son,” he says. In Fledgling, Pickering’s Rachael Steen- land caught an image of a dead barn swal- low. “In my carport we have a big nest of birds and sometimes they fall; they fall a lot,” she says. Steenland’s photo doesn’t show the whole bird — and she didn’t need to, as what the viewer sees is enough to tell the story. “I didn’t want it to be too sad because it was a dead bird,” she says. Steenland, 14, has been taking photo- graphs since she was seven. She won the Optimist Club of Ajax Award in the youth category and last year took the Youth Award of Excellence. Jane Walker’s bird is very much alive. In her Ruby Throated Hummingbird at Rest photo, the creature’s feathers are ruffled and, as Walker points out, its tongue is stick- ing out. The Newcastle resident has been shooting for around three years and doesn’t have to go far for subjects. “That was in my backyard,” she says. “I live on a farm so I do feed the birds; I have hummingbird feeders out.” She and friends also go on short photo jaunts to Hall’s Road, Lynde Shores and other local destinations as often as three times a week when the weather is good. Walker won the Rotary Club of Pickering Award. Oshawa’s John Krasinski, winner of the Ontario Power Generation Award, is old school: he shoots in black-and-white film and the Georgian Bay area is a favourite place. His Shoreline Gneiss, Detail is of a rock formation created millions of years ago. “Most of my stuff doesn’t even have a hori- zon,” he says. He’s been taking photographs since the early 1970s and favours black-and-white photography as “it’s a lot more interpretive.” The McLean Community Centre is at 95 Magill Dr. Here are the other award winners: • Mayor’s Award: Kim Lowes, Claremont, Fox Den #2 • Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Award: Sharon Janushewski, Whitby, The Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park • Durham West Arts Centre Award: Robert Fisher, Oshawa, Memories of Summer • Veridian Award: Vanessa Young, Ajax, Walk in the Woods • Canada 150 Award: Daniel Cullen, Pon- typool, A Canadian Icon Youth awards • Mayor’s Youth Award: Victoria Lesniara, Oshawa, Before the Race • Youth Award of Excellence: Leigha Flynn, Pickering, Where’s Cinderella? Photo by Esther Steenland DURHAM -- Pickering’s Rachael Steenland, winner of the Optimist Club of Ajax Award, with her photo of a dead barn swallow, Fledgling. I didn’t want it to be too sad because it’s a dead bird. Rachael Steenland “ Music ranging from Bach to Cole Porter in Courtice DURHAM — A special group of musi- cians presents a free concert in Courtice. The Wildwind Flute Choir features play- ers from Courtice, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Brooklin, Newmarket and Peterborough. Hear the choir May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Courtice. "This group is really special,” Shewchuk says. "We have professional calibre play- ers who are able to do a super job of even the most challenging pieces. If you haven't heard a flute choir before, take this opportu- nity to hear this very interesting performing ensemble.” She notes the flute choir has 17 members, including two piccolos, four altos, two bass- es and a contrabass flute. Wildwind likes to play a varied program of music and the May 12 concert is no excep- tion, as music by Bach, Mozart, Debussy and Cole Porter is on the bill. 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On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.” Mamma Mia! opens on July 5 at 7:30 p.m. and is at the Regent for 24 perfor- mances. See the show until July 30, Wednes- days to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with 1:30 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sun- days. Tickets are $39, $49 and $59. The latter VIP price includes a seat in the first two rows, a brief cast Q and A after the show and an onstage photo op. A student discount is available, and pupils must buy tickets in person at the box office and show current student ID. 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. Photo by Kevin Thomas Garcia DURHAM -- David Raimo and Liana Hunt in the 2010 production of Mamma Mia! The popular show has a long run at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre this July. ‘Mamma Mia!’ has long run in Oshawa this summer Three-band night at Ajax’s Rotilicious DURHAM — Ninjaspy is rocking Ajax on May 17. The Vancouver band, a trio of brothers, is touring Canada and plays Ajax’s Rotilicious, 89 Commercial Ave. Also on the bill are Harangue and local band Lumbergh. Ninjaspy plays “hard, heavy, hook-laden music that runs the gamut of reggae, surf, metal and more,” states a media release. “All this combined with an explosive and powerfully unhinged live show that got the band off the ground in a hurry. They released their debut, Pi Nature, in 2017 and their 2013 EP, No Kata, with a graphic novel and return in 2017 with their new album, Spuken.” Harangue is a Toronto band that plays thrash, metal core and groove metal and rock outfit Lumbergh is based in Ajax. The show has an 8 p.m. start and tickets are $10, available at the door. Photo by Taya Fraser AJAX -- Vancouver band Ninjaspy plays Ajax’s Rotilicious on May 17. Also on the bill are Ajax rock band Lumbergh and Toronto metal band Harangue. 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 1 , 2 0 1 7 32 P Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City.Right Now.pickering.ca WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Dances Saturday, May 13 One Parent Family Association dance 8 p.m. 1 a.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Val-ley Farm road, Pickering. the ajax Pickering Chapter holds its annual Mother’s day dance. It includes music by Best Music Services, dancing, door prizes, a cold buffet and a great time! the dance is open to everyone and it’s a great opportunity to have fun and meet some new friends. $17 Fundraisers WedneSday, May 17 B.A.T.L. For Shelter! 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. BatL axe Pickering, 813 Brock road - unit 11, Pickering. Jane thuet, dena Sicard and Sue driver of royal LePage Frank are raising funds in support of the royal LePage Shel- ter Foundation! Come on out to B.a.t.L. axe Pickering for some axe-throwing fun while supporting an incredible cause! all proceeds raised will benefit the denise House and y’s Wish of yWCa durham! What better way of putting an end to vio-lence against women and children than by BatLing with us for a great cause! tickets only $50 (Includes axe throwing and Pizza), FaBuLOuS Silent auction Items to Bid On! 50/50 draw! door Priz-es! Cash Bar! Call 647-895-8050 to pay by cash or chequeor send an e-transfer to janethuet@royallepage.ca. $50 Library Programs tueSday, May 16 DrAmA and Leadership (12 to 19 years) 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Pickering Public Library - Petticoat Creek Branch, 470 Kingston rd., Pickering. CICS presents drama, props, a dress rehearsal, plus a final performance. Intro- duce yourself to next-level drama, liter- ally. Free tHurSday, May 18 COOkBOOk Challenge 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Pickering Public Library - Petticoat Creek Branch, 470 Kingston rd., Pickering. Here’s a chance to sample some new dishes. Choose a favourite recipe from the Pickering Public Library’s large col-lection of cookbooks, prepare at home, then take your delicious creation to the library to share with other participants, potluck style. the theme is “appetizers and Finger Foods”. Please ensure all rec- ipes are nut-free. Free Things To Do tHurSday, May 18 TenniS lessons- kids ages 10-12 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. rosebank tennis Club, 593 rosebank rd., Pickering. Fun and innovative tennis introductory program for pre-teens. now at rosebank tennis Club in Pickering. Get your pre-teens ready for a Summer of fun on the tennis courts. $10/hour Saturday, May 20 WhiSkerS & Wags Pet Adoption Day 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Pickering town Centre, 1355 Kingston road, Pickering. Speak with animal Services staff from Whitby, Oshawa and Pickering and learn what they do on a daily basis. adopt a pet, purchase a pet licence, live educa-tional performances by Sopher Creek Wildlife rescue, Spin to Win Prize wheel, children’s activity stations and demon- strations. take part in arts unleashed Canadian Pet design Challenge, and join us at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. for ‘Who’s in your backyard Wildlife talk’ hosted by Soper Creek Wildlife rescue. Location: Pickering town Centre (Lower Level Cen- tre Court). Free www.pickering.ca/rPO Gardening MOnday, May 15 WiLD edibles 7:30 a.m. Claremont united Church, 5052 Old Brock road, Pickering. the guest speaker at the Claremont Gar- den Club will be Karen Stephenson, a well-known writer and expert on edible wild plants. new members welcome. Free for members, $5 for guests. Visit www.claremontgardenclub.ca for further details. Free Kids stuff FrIday, May 19 FriDAy Tennis - for kids Under 10 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. rosebank tennis Club, 593 rosebank rd., Pickering. tennis is fun! enroll your kid(s) to the most fun and innovative tennis program in the region. now outdoor at rosebank tennis Club! $10/hour Seminars WedneSday, May 17 SeminAr - Wildlife and how to keep them out of our homes 6:30 p.m. Pickering City Hall, One the esplanade, Pickering. aaa Gates’ Wildlife Control hosts a one- day seminar on what attracts wildlife into our neighbourhoods. It will cover ways to wildlife-proof your home, what you can do to keep wildlife out as well as dis-cuss the common behaviour and biology of the most common species. Join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Pickering City Hall. Free. www.pickering. ca/rPOSporting events MOnday, May 15 Free After-School Drop-in Tennis 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. amberlea tennis club courts, shady- brook drive , just south of Strouds Lane, Pickering. amberlea tennis Club Program for youths 18 and under! no registration, equipment, or experience needed! Mon-day - thursday May 8-18, weather permitting.*proper foot wear is required*. Free tHurSday, May 18 Free After-School Drop-in Tennis 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. amberlea tennis club courts, shady- brook drive , just south of Strouds Lane, Pickering. amberlea tennis Club Program for youths 18 & under. no registration, equipment, or experience needed. Monday- thurs- day May 8-18 weather permitting. *proper footwear required*. Free Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. 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Meeting over- all energy requirements is essential for per- formance, as well as many other functions, including bone growth and maintenance. For individuals engaged in sports where it’s a competitive advantage to be lean, it’s important to be aware of the risk of con- suming too few calories to support normal physiologic functions. Meeting energy requirements is impor- tant for muscle function, stamina and long- term bone health. Calcium and Vitamin D are also essential for bone health and strength. Our body tightly controls the amount of calcium we have circulating in our blood, so if you’re not getting enough calcium through diet, the body will start to release calcium from its biggest reservoir – our bones – to stabilize blood levels. Aim for 1000-1200mg of calcium each day. Milk and fortified milk alternatives, yogurt and cheese, provide approximately 300mg of calcium per serving. Vitamin D plays an important role in protecting bones and is required for the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D also improves the function of muscles, which in turn improves balance. There are very few food sources of Vita- min D. In fact, it is impossible for adults to get sufficient vitamin D from diet alone, no matter how good their nutrition. Healthy adults between 19-50 years of age require 400–1,000 IU of Vitamin D daily. Those over 50 or those younger adults at high risk (with osteoporosis, multiple fractures, or conditions affecting vitamin D absorption) should receive 800–2,000 IU daily. The best way to ensure that you are get- ting sufficient vitamin D is by taking a sup- plement. Other nutrients important for bone health include Vitamin C, Vitamin K, zinc, copper and manganese. Therefore, consuming a variety of foods will help to ensure an adequate supply of the full range of nutrients needed for healthy bones. Andrea Miller is a consulting registered dietician who emphasizes that healthy eating should be good, nourishing and delicious. 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PICKERING -- Elizabeth ‘Ema’ Arch- bold returned to the Milton velodrome at the Cycling Canada U17/U19 Track National Championships March 31-April 2, and matched her output from last year with another five medals. This year, however, the 15-year-old Pickering resident had three gold med- als, and came away with multiple national championship jerseys, along with a Cana- dian record in the team sprint competi- tion. Archbold was competing in the under- 17 division against other female athletes from across Canada on the 250-metre banked wooden track where the 2015 Pan Am Games were held. She raced for the Pickering/Scarbor- ough-based Madonna Wheelers-LaBici- letta club team in individual events, but was part of Team Ontario for the team competitions. Archbold won gold in the individu- al scratch race, the 3000 m team pursuit (as part of the four-person Ontario team), as well as getting gold and a Canadian record in the two-person team sprint with her friend and training partner, Madison Dempster of Milton. On top of the three golds, Archbold won silver in the points race and the keirin, a short but very fast race that is extremely popular in Japan and is now an Olympic event. A Dunbarton High School student, Archibald will now mix some mountain biking with the school team and training on the road for the spring, before concen- trating on road racing for the summer. She will work toward the road nation- als in June before she tries to repeat her podium placing from last year at the pres- tigious Tour de Rimouski in Quebec in July. Pickering’s Ema Archbold wins five medals at cycling nationals SPORTS Submitted photo MILTON -- Pickering’s Elizabeth Archbold led the way at the U17 women’s scratch race final at the Canadian Track Championships. Returns to Tribute Communities Centre nine years after last hosting in 2009 DURHAM — Oshawa will welcome the country’s best synchronized skaters to the Tribute Communities Centre early next year. The 2018 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will take place Feb. 23-25, bringing about 40 teams and more than 800 skaters from across Cana- da to Oshawa. “Synchronized skating is one of our sport’s most exciting disciplines,” said Skate Canada CEO Debra Armstrong in a press release. “It is something special to see a team of skaters working together on the ice to create a unified and capti- vating program. “Oshawa is going to get to experience that magic next year,” she continued. “We are delighted to be heading back to Oshawa for the 2018 Skate Canada Syn- chronized Skating Championships and look forward to the continued support from the community.” The city previously hosted the event in 2009. “The City of Oshawa is proud and ready to host the 2018 championships that will bring skaters, coaches and offi- cials from all across Canada to our great city and the Tribute Communities Cen- tre,” said Oshawa Mayor John Henry. “The prestigious event will put Oshawa in the international spotlight and will showcase our amazing city to Canada and the world.” Teams will compete for national titles in the senior, junior, open, intermediate and novice categories. 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DATED at Pickering, on the 28th day of April, 2017 Royal Trust Corporation of Canada Estate Trustee 155 Wellington Street West, 20th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 3K7 Attn: Kenneth Bell NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSIN THE ESTATE OF GERALD FERREIRA All persons having claims against the Estate of Gerald Ferreira, late of Ajax, ON, who died on or about June 13, 2016, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned on or before June 1, 2017, after which date the assets of the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the undersigned will not then be liable to any person of whose claims they shall not then have notice. Dated this day April 25th 2017. MATRIXX FERREIRA, Estate Trustee of the Estate of Gerald Ferreira, By his solicitor, Andrew Maloney, 40 Queen Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6Z2. (905)-688-4304 31 Woodward Drive,Whitby Moving Sale..Sat. 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What I would give to hold her handHer happy face to seeTo hear her voice and see her smileThat meant so much to me. Ever remembered and dearly missed by her husband Bob. Auctions In Memoriams Obituaries ON SITE SALE FOR MAPLELOOSA FARMMAY 13TH, 2017 @ 10:00 A.M. 1266 COATS ROAD WEST PORT PERRY ONTARIO L9L 1B31 KM East of Hwy 12 on Townline Rd at Myrtle Station, 3 KM West on Coates Road West from Simcoe Street N of Oshawa WAGONS/BUGGY'S/CARTS: ANT 4 Wheel Wagon, 4 Wheel Repro Jail Buggy EX, Doctor's Buggy's EX, Vegetable Vendors Cart, Covered Chuck Wagon, McClaughlin Cutter Stencils EX, 2 Wheel Buggy, Bob Sleigh, Cutter Sleigh, Round Bale Wagon, Early NB Cart w/Forged Wheels, Wood Garden Cart, Wood Utility Trailer, Coach Buggy, Lrg Flat Rack Wagon, Cutter Sleigh Bench, Red Childs Wagon, Qty of Garden Carts. HORSES: Six (6) mares in need of good homes. Sheyenna: mixed thoroughbred/appaloosa born in 1997. Chestnut-white blanket on loin and hips. Trained for pulling buggies (single) and horseback riding (western). Good temperament, quiet. Chelsey: purebred appaloosa (certifi cate of registration)-Ive Gottabe Gowin born June 5th, 1997. Sire-Prince Gowin#29680 and Dam-Snippys Pride#33018. All white now - born chestnut-blanket with spots over loin & hips. Trained for horseback riding (western); not ridden for few years. Quiet. Shana: mixed appaloosa/thoroughbred born October 4th, 2007. Chestnut-blanket with a few spots on loin & hips. Trained for pulling buggies (single). Western horseback riding-not ridden for few years. Friendly. Princess: percheron born in 2003. All white - born black. Bahia: percheron born in 2003. All white - born black. Both are trained for pulling buggies-single and double. Quiet and good temperament together. Pearl: mixed percheron/appaloosa born February 29th, 2008. Trained pulling buggies - not ridden for a few years. Very friendly. 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