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To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. david Gordon wins national award for environmental work at dunbarton High school Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Whether he’s helping students adopt a park or plant a pollina- tor garden, teacher David Gordon says his goal is to get kids thinking about sustain- ability — now, and for the rest of their lives. “When you give them an active way to make things better, they really start to care,” the local teacher says. “They turn into citizens who keep sustainability top of mind.” Gordon, who has been teaching at Dunbarton High School in Pickering for 26 years, recently got some national recog- nition for his commitment to the environ- ment. At a June 14 ceremony in Toronto, he received a Hometown Heroes Award from Earth Day Canada, taking top prize in the category for teachers. The program celebrates Canadian envi- ronmental leaders who “foster meaning- ful, long-term community awareness and action.” Gordon’s award includes a $5,000 cash prize to support environmental projects at Dunbarton. “I’m very touched by the whole thing,” he says, noting that it is especially nice to have been nominated by a group of his students. Gordon’s environmental work at Dun- barton has included helping students plant dozens of trees on school grounds, as well as four large vegetable gardens and a pollinator garden. He advised a group of students who launched the Greenbelt Youth Charter in 2015, and he regularly gets his science classes involved in hands-on activities such as water quality testing and greenbelt tours. In 2014, Gordon played a big role in helping Dunbarton students “adopt” Ernie L. Stroud Park, through a partnership with the City of Pickering’s Celebrating Sustain- able Neighbourhoods Program. A $10,000 park makeover included a water-efficient pollinator garden, new benches — one of which was hand-carved from a 92-year-old fallen ash tree — and 300 native tree species. “Everything I do involves enthusiasm from the kids, neighbours pitching in, or partnerships with other organizations,” Gordon says, describing his award as a shared accomplishment. “You can’t make these things happen without everyone coming together.” Earth Day Canada’s Hometown Heroes Award Program also has categories for youth, individuals, groups and small busi- nesses. This year’s teacher category finalists are Ann Jackson from Russell, Ont., and Pas- cale Baillargeon from Iqaluit, Nunavut. 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SAVE 50% COSTSONALLINSTALLATION Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Evidence gathered by police officers wearing cameras could further com- plicate the already daunting challenge of get- ting charges to trial within a reasonable time, Durham’s top prosecutor has warned. Durham Region Crown attorney Greg O’Driscoll told members of the police ser- vices board Monday that data gathered by body-worn cameras will increase the amount of material that must be disclosed to those accused of crimes. That’s especially chal- lenging as prosecutors grapple with new trial deadlines adopted last year by the Supreme Court of Canada, he said. “It’s easy sometimes for all of us to fall into the trap or misguided belief that video will hasten the process … But history has shown us that sometimes, having video will add to the complexity of cases,” O’Driscoll told board members during their meeting on June 12 in Whitby. “That is at the heart of the con- cern from the Crown’s perspective.” On Monday board members voted to pro- ceed with the fourth phase of the service’s study of body-worn cameras, which will see officers outfitted with the devices during a year-long pilot project. Prior phases have focused on research about cost and privacy issues, as well as surveys aimed at gauging public support for the technology. The service has taken a cautious approach to its consideration of the technology. While perceived benefits include increased officer accountability and community trust, adop- tion of the cameras will involve financial costs and inherent risks to both officer and civilian privacy, board members have been advised. A report to the board last November indi- cated the cost of adopting a body-worn cam- era program might be almost $24 million, the majority of that funding dedicated to staffing and data management. Acting Sgt. Jason Bagg told board mem- bers Monday the pilot project, which will involve up to 80 officers in Ajax and Pickering, will cost an estimated $1.215 million. O’Driscoll, who has consulted with the service on adoption of the technology, said Monday that video from officer-worn camer- as will place increased demands on a Crown attorney’s office currently striving to meet new trial deadlines imposed by the Supreme Court. The new rules mean that charges des- ignated for the Ontario Court of Justice must be heard within 18 months, while the time- line for Superior Court cases is 30 months. Delays found to be attributable to the Crown can result in charges being stayed. O’Driscoll said defence lawyers will expect disclosure of any and all data collected by body-worn cameras as part of the obligatory pretrial disclosure process. “That will surely lead to more and more disclosure,” he said. “If this project moves for- ward, it will add significantly to the complex- ity of prosecution for any and all cases. “It will impact the Durham regional police, but it will also impact the Durham Region Crown attorney’s office,” O’Driscoll said. O’Driscoll’s comments prompted board chair Roger Anderson to suggest petition- ing the provincial attorney general for more resources for prosecutions in Durham. Durham’s pilot project would likely be launched in 2018, board members heard. Opposing the next step was Scugog regional Coun. Bobbie Drew, who expressed concern the required funding might affect other areas of the police budget. “We don’t know what the province will be forwarding to us next year,” Drew noted. “Something’s got to give.” SURVEY SAYS... Durham Region residents appear to solid- ly in favour of having police officers equipped with body worn cameras, according to data presented to the police services board. A telephone survey conducted earlier this year revealed more than 80 per cent of respondents are in favour of equipping cops with cameras that would record their inter- actions with the public. And a big part of that support seems to be based on the notion they’ll increase officer accountability, accord- ing to the survey. The survey, conducted in April, involved 400 respondents across the region, according to a report submitted to the police services board Monday, June 12. Among the findings from the survey: • More than 80 per cent of respondents support the use of body-worn cameras by Durham police officers. During the survey, 83 per cent said they are strongly in favour or somewhat in favour of the technology. • A significant majority of respondents — 90 per cent, according to the report — are of the belief that the presence of body worn cameras will increase police accountability. • Similarly, 90 per cent of respondents are of the belief that the cameras will help cops gather better evidence, which would be of value in prosecuting crimes. • Durham police appear to enjoy the confi- dence of their constituents; about 96 per cent of survey respondents said they have either a great deal or some confidence in police. • Residents are willing to put their money behind the technology. According to the sur- vey, 81 per cent of respondents are in favour of increasing the police budget to fund body worn cameras. • A major concern with regard to the tech- nology is based on privacy issues. More than half of respondents, 59 per cent, said they have some degree of concern about infor- mation being leaked online, to the media or among police officers. Other concerns included the costs (38 per cent), violation of officer privacy (29 per cent) and violation of citizen privacy (32 per cent). Page 6 - Today’s editorial Durham police set to launch officer-worn camera pilot 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 • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 5 P Water woes coincided with construction of Hwy. 407 extension: resident Kristen Calis KCalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It was during the exten- sion of Highway 407 from Brock Road in Pickering to Oshawa that Greenwood resi- dent Ed Tait started noticing problems with the quality of his well water. “We had an increased amount of silt our filter system had to put up with," he said. He is part of a group of residents that wants some answers to their well problems, which they say only became an issue since the extension of Highway 407 began. “They really haven’t been that forthcom- ing,” he said of the Ministry of Transporta- tion and the 407 proponent. A motion recently passed by Pickering council noted the residents’ concerns, and said the ministry and the 407 proponent (identified as 407 East Construction Gener- al Partnership — 407ECGP — by the minis- try) and their consultants undertook water and well monitoring studies and found the construction did not impact local wells. But, the motion notes the ministry and 407ECGP have declined requests by both the residents and councillors to meet with local residents, present their findings and answer questions — and council is asking them to do so. “It doesn’t really benefit residents if they don’t hear all questions and answers,” said Ward 3 Regional Coun. David Pickles, who brought the motion forward. Tait first became aware of others deal- ing with similar problems when he met a neighbour for the first time, and that person mentioned their well “had gone off.” “They experienced a lot of problems with iron buildup, and funnily enough, we had the same experience,” said Tait. Tait said a lot of people have been put out-of-pocket dealing with their well prob- lems. For example, he went from changing his water filter every two months to once a week in the time that Highway 407 was being constructed. Although he originally told the ministry in a complaint that six other households were affected, he and another concerned resident later put up notices at local mail- box announcement boards, asking people to get in touch with them if they had prob- lems with their wells. “We got quite a few responses. We got something like 14 to 16 responses,” Tait said. Most people suffered discoloration and stains in sinks and toilets, and toilet tanks had a lot of iron bacterial growth. Ministry spokesperson Bob Nichols said 407ECGP undertook an investigation of the claim after receiving the complaint. “A report was prepared with the findings of the investigation, and these were provid- ed to the resident, City of Pickering staff and Coun. Pickles,” he said. He said 407ECGP reviewed well moni- toring data collected in or around Green- wood. “None of the data from sample wells showed influence of contamination as a result of the construction dewatering activ- ities for Phase 1 of the Highway 407 East project,” he said. Nichols also said a groundwater moni- toring and sampling program was conduct- ed by the ministry pre-construction only, as well as by the 407ECGP just prior to and during the construction of Phase 1 of the Highway 407 East project. He explained private wells in the moni- toring program were identified during the environmental assessment, but Greenwood was outside the area of influence. “On completion of Phase 1 of the High- way 407 East project, residents identified in the EA and who participated in the pro- gram during construction were asked if they wanted to continue to have their wells monitored during the post-construction phase,” he said. “Well monitoring is con- tinuing for all residents who want it.” Greenwood resident Lou Mussari, also affected by high iron levels, said in an email his well water was tested — but only once, on Aug. 5, 2014. “(The) 407 commissioned a firm to get water samples before construction began, and came to our home before, but never came back during or after construction to get another water sample,” he said. Nichols said all wells previously sam- pled will be resampled as part of the post- construction groundwater monitoring program, which began in January and is expected to last two years. Mussari’s costs related to his well prob- lems, for upgrades and replacements to his water filtration system, totalled more than $2,790. Mussari also questions why an indepen- dent firm did not investigate the well water complaints. Tait said his well problems have mostly cleared up, but noted others remain in a tough spot, and a group still wants to meet with the ministry and 407ECGP. If the well problems weren’t a result of the construc- tion of Highway 407, Tait questions what other road construction has caused them. Nichols said, "When appropriate, the MTO and/or 407EDG will continue to pro- vide information and support." 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Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP How to submit a letter to the editor: Mail 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, l1H 6N8 EMail newsroom@durhamregion.com FaX 905-579-2238 column ouR VIEW I watched my youngest son graduate from university this past week. The funny thing, I’m just now realizing, is that I think it meant a lot more to me and, I’m sure, his mom, than it did to him. Not because he is disaffected or callow or uncaring — he is none of those things — but simply because he is young. I had graduated from the same school, on the same dais, in the same building, 33 years ago at 24 — two years older than my son’s cur- rent age — and I still can barely remember any- thing of the event, other than the robes were hot. And again, it was not because I was dis- affected or callow or uncaring, although I am certain I was all of those things. It was because I was young. The event meant much more to my own mom and dad than it did to me. Graduation ceremonies really are for the parents. All you need to do is attend one and look around you. The prospective graduates, seated in their robed, neatly monochromatic rows are relaxed, casually garrulous … even a little flip about the whole thing. But the parents are amped. From the moment they enter the hall, they have their cameras out and are snap- ping away like rabid tourists, taking pictures of anything and everything that might possibly remind them of this wondrous day years down the road; the empty stage, the lights, the ushers, the washroom signs. “Oh look, Henry! Here’s a shot of the washroom! Remember how badly you had to pee just before our blessed Evelyn got her diploma? Oh, what a day that was!” And they talk. Far more than the grads, the parents are yakking to whomever will listen, proudly extolling the virtues of their golden off- spring. And when those same kids’ names are called and Sally or Rajiv or, in our case, Con- nor, steps up onto that platform and is hand- ed that piece of parchment by the chancellor ... well, I can tell you, it’s like watching your kid get knighted. The parental heart soars. The eyes well up and there is, at least in my case again, much whooping and fist-pumping. And I am sure, in most of those proud parental minds, at that point there is also a switch that gets flicked and a brief, beautiful film is played out. It begins with the miracu- lous birth of that child down there on that podium and swiftly flashes by a highlight reel of the 20-odd years that have brought you all to this marvellous point in time. And that, of course, is where the tears kick in. The grads don’t cry. They smile and laugh and joke, as they should. They are young. No, it is the parents who weep, with love and pride and untold appreciation for a life that has given them even one golden moment like this one. -- Durham resident Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column Graduations are for parents neil crone Enter laughing Be careful what you wish for, Durham Region, when it comes to equipping Durham Regional Police Service officers with body- worn cameras. In many ways, going down that rabbit hole of putting cameras on officers will be costly, and the potential problems for whole- sale usage of the cameras within the force are coming to light. Although the Durham Police Servic- es Board has taken a cautious, step-by-step approach to having body-worn cameras implemented across the police force, it has also taken a giant leap forward. It opted to proceed with the fourth phase of the study by agreeing to a year-long pilot project where 80 officers in Ajax and Pickering will be out- fitted with the cameras. The price tag for this endeavour, expected to take place next year, is about $1.2 million. The advantages of having body-worn cam- eras on officers equipped are well-known. Officer accountability and community trust are perceived as the chief benefits, and that’s exactly what the police services board discov- ered in a recently released telephone survey conducted earlier this year. More than 80 per cent of respondents sup- port the use of body-worn cameras by Dur- ham police officers. During the survey, 83 per cent said they are strongly in favour or some- what in favour of the technology. A signifi- cant majority of respondents — 90 per cent, according to the report — believe the pres- ence of body-worn cameras will increase police accountability. Similarly, 90 per cent of respondents are of the belief that the cameras will help cops gather better evidence, which would be of value in prosecuting crimes. A large majority of the 400 people sur- veyed, 81 per cent, are also willing to increase the Durham police budget to accommo- date full-time use of body-worn cameras for front-line officers. But, with Durham Region taxpayers already stretched, raising taxes to the tune of the nearly $24 million estimate for body-worn cameras included in a report to the police board last November is simply unrealistic. It’s a luxury already overburdened taxpayers just can’t afford. And, at last week’s police board meeting, Durham’s top Crown attorney Greg O’Driscoll explained officers wearing cameras will com- plicate the already challenging task of getting charges to trial. Also, with Crown prosecutors wrestling with new trial deadlines adopted by the Supreme Court of Canada last year, hav- ing video from officers will only add to the complexity of cases, warned O’Driscoll. We recognize there’s a consensus from the public for going ahead with body-worn cam- eras; there are, however, enough pitfalls to give the police board pause before plunging headlong into the full-scale use of the tech- nology in Durham. Cost, courts should give DRPS board pause regarding body-worn cameras Local dog owners give a big shout-out to Team Chelsea To the editor: We would like to give a huge thank you to Team Chelsea. On June 12, our little Chihuahua, Tucker, decided to run away while making a transition from his original owner to new. Team Chelsea came and controlled the situation so fast. We were all very impressed with how they operated. They stayed all night in a swampy field filled with mosquitoes. At 9 o’clock the next morning they called with the best news — they had Tucker! Words cannot express the grat- itude and overflow of emotions for all of us. Members of Team Chelsea are the most amazing, unselfish peo- ple we have ever come across in this crazy world. 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Canada’s largest moth is a thing of beauty “This morning at approximately 9 a.m., we spotted a large cecropia moth sleep- ing on our emerald cedar. I have sent you five photos,” wrote Christine Gregoris of Pickering in an email last Saturday. Five clear, vivid pictures of a giant silk moth — Canada’s largest — which I stared at in admiration. How beautiful, and how impossible, the colourful strawberry-red and white spots and scallops on its brown velvet wings. The plush crimson fur on the thorax; the red legs and brightly band- ed abdomen. Two black ‘eyes’ near the tips of those massive, three-inch wings may serve to scare away predators, but add to the artistic composition. No kid- ding, cecropias are impressive. Just a day or two later, a friend of mine showed me a wonderful little book by Monica Taylor of Bowmanville, who pho- tographed the whole life cycle of a cecro- pia she discovered in her garden. Wishing to “create a sense of wonder in young and old, celebrating this amazing yet fragile world of ours,” she wrote and published The Cecropia Moth, following its fascinat- ing transformation from egg to caterpillar to cocoon to winged adult. I didn’t know that each caterpillar stage is a different colour; that a male cecropia can detect a female’s pheromones two kilometres away; or that once they find each other, mating can take all day. Hearing of a pair of cecropias perched on the trunk of a pine in Thickson’s Woods, and going to view these amazing insects myself, was icing on the cake. It seemed perfect synchronicity that the second half of Monica’s informative book is entitled The Monarch Butterfly, and follows the life cycle those far-flying orange-and-black beauties go through annually — with subsequent generations moving from Mexico to Canada, following blooming stands of fragrant milkweed, then a super generation flying 4,000 kilo- metres back to the highlands of Mexico to overwinter. Marg Brown of Oshawa had just phoned in great excitement to tell me she had a monarch on milkweed plants she’s been carefully growing in her garden. Then, Dennis De Wilde emailed about spotting a monarch in Newtonville. We all agreed it seemed terribly early, until I remembered Lloyd Hanna had reported a monarch laying eggs on the milkweed patch in his garden in Oshawa way back on May 29. I’ve been delighted to see a few monarchs myself, nectaring on bright blue viper’s bugloss along the 401 and beside the tracks of the GO train. Fingers crossed that these beleaguered butterflies are rebounding. To purchase a copy of Monica’s picture book ($15): mtaylor1529@hotmail.com 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. Cecropia mothsspotted in Durham The Great Outdoors Margaret Carney DDSB hasn't clarified what directive was given on controversial classic Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — High school English teach- ers in Durham are raising concerns this week, saying the Durham District School Board has issued “unclear” directives about the book To Kill a Mockingbird, and how it can be used in the classroom. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was dis- cussed at a closed-door meeting June 13, led by DDSB Director of Education Lisa Millar. According to members of the English Sub- ject Council — which is made up of Eng- lish department heads from all DDSB high schools — confusion ensued after the meet- ing when “inconsistent” information was relayed to teachers. Teachers say instructions ranged from removing To Kill a Mockingbird from units of study all together, to not using it as a “core text”, to offering another book as an alterna- tive when it is taught. DDSB spokesperson Terry Simzer said this week that the book has not been banned, but wasn’t able to clarify what directive was given at the meeting. The DDSB did not respond to a request to clarify the information. Dave Barrowclough, president of Ontar- io Secondary School Teachers' Federation District 13 — the union that represents the DDSB’s high school teachers — says the issue has been brought to his attention, and that he plans to meet with board staff to stress the need for better communication. He says teachers should have been con- sulted if there were concerns about To Kill a Mockingbird. “If they had polled teachers, they probably would have got 100 great ideas,” he says, not- ing this is an example of ongoing “problem- atic” communication between the DDSB and its teachers. Barrowclough says another recent exam- ple was the board’s decision to discourage use of the book and television series 13 Rea- sons Why without consultation with teachers. “It wasn’t banned, but the message was that you shouldn’t use it,” he says. Metroland Media Group’s Durham Region Division spoke to several DDSB Eng- lish teachers concerned about the board’s message on the book. Because teachers are generally not allowed to speak to the media without approval from the school board, Metroland has agreed to withhold their names. “We have no idea what prompted this, it just came out of left field,” said one longtime English teacher, who has used To Kill a Mock- ingbird in her classroom for close to 20 years. “Did a parent complain? Did a student com- plain? We don’t know. We’re not part of the conversation, which is very unfortunate.” Another DDSB English teacher stressed that educators take the right to freedom of expression "very seriously". “Any one person arbitrarily making unilat- eral decisions about keeping literature out of the hands of students should raise red flags,” she said. “To Kill a Mockingbird is one of many novels that tackle controversial issues and language. These texts provide an entry point to discussions of difficult topics within a safe space, supervised and directed by adults who use their expertise to guide meaningful dialogue.” Written by Harper Lee and published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird is considered a classic of modern American literature. Set in small-town Alabama, it follows the life of eight-year-old Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their widowed father Atticus, a law- yer who defends a black man accused of rap- ing a white woman. The book deals with complex themes around race and class, and has attracted con- troversy for its language, including use of the N-word. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom lists To Kill a Mock- ingbird as one of the most commonly chal- lenged or banned classical books, and in Canada the Freedom of Expression Com- mittee of the Book and Periodical Council includes it on its “Challenged Works List.” Recent examples of the book being pulled from school shelves include a decision in 2016 to remove it from the curriculum in some Virginia schools after a parent com- plained about its use of racist language, and removal from a Grade 10 English course at a Brampton High School in 2009. 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It’s the ultimate freedom,” offers up McDou- gall. “You don’t have to charge a bike, you don’t have to pay for insurance or fuel and it can get you places, faraway places.” McDougall, a member of the Durham Region Cycling Coalition and Scugog’s citizen representative on the Durham trails co-ordinating committee, has criss- crossed Durham on two wheels many times as a recreational rider. “Durham is very diverse,” said McDou- gall of the region’s riding landscape. There’s the mostly flat waterfront trail that stretches along the shores of Lake Ontario that spans 84 kilometres from Clarington to Pickering that’s suitable for all ages and abilities. There’s very few sections where riders are forced out onto roadways and it’s perfect for families, said McDougall. As well, most municipalities across the region have their bike routes, he added. “There’s some fabulous bike paths in Oshawa,” said McDougall. In an effort to spur interest in the sport, Durham Tourism has crafted a cycle tours map featuring 14 loops across the region in all eight municipalities that take bicy- clists on tours that run from 22 km to near- ly 100 km in length in both urban and rural settings. The longest route, the Greenbelt Route, takes cyclists along the rolling terrain of Durham’s section of the 475-km Greenbelt route while the shortest spin — the Bea- verton-Cannington route at 22 km — gives riders a close-up view of the Beaver Valley River system. Also included on the map are a myriad of accommodations, attractions, brewer- ies and restaurants. “Cyclists eat more, drink more and stay longer,” said McDougall, citing butter tarts and beer as the top-two pit-stops. “They’re not spending money on fuel, so they spend their money on restaurants.” Cycling safety and the economic spi- noff riders can bring has caught the atten- tion of the province and municipalities in recent years, with cities and towns look- ing to prioritize active transit and Ontario rolling out a draft cycling network that will include provincial funding for upgrades, said McDougall. Locally, there has been a bike lane added in Clarington, a new bridge built in Oshawa and improvements along a stretch of Ashburn Road in Whitby and Scugog. “There’s lots of good things happening here,” said McDougall. One major hiccup, however, is the lack of north-south routes through the Oak Ridges Moraine. There are only three identified cycling routes through the moraine over an east-west span of about 50 km, said McDougall. “We’ve got concerns about the gaps,” he said, stressing that creating additional routes would make Durham more entic- ing to cyclists looking for day trips from Toronto. It’s estimated there are 4,000 regular riders weekly that meander through the Durham Forest in Uxbridge and plans are also in the works to connect that tourist attraction to the Rouge urban park. “There’s so many opportunities here in Durham,” said McDougall. The spotlight on cycling also comes at a time when there’s been a resurgence in riding, added McDougall. While he remembers cycling non-stop as a kid, interest in the sport has waned until recently when people “are starting to trend back to free-range parenting” and taking up the activity again with their children. “Parents remember biking and they want to return to it with their kids,” he said, pointing to the health benefits of cycling. “If you can make exercise part of peo- ple’s activity without them intending to exercise, it’ll happen naturally. The human body is meant to move,” said McDougall. “Most of us end up in vehicles at some point in the day, but I can’t think of many residents who will say they enjoy driving their car. How many people enjoy their commute into Toronto? It’s not very enjoyable anymore.” For more information on where to ride in Durham Region, visit www.durham- tourism.ca/cycletours or www.durham. ca/cycledurham. Wheeling around Durham Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland SCUGOG -- Biking enthusiast Ian McDougall along the waterfront downtown Port Perry. BIKE INSPECTION DURHAM — With the return of warm weather, cycling enthusiasts are urged to give their bike a thorough inspection after every long winter. An easy way to remember these important inspections is the “ABC Quick Check,” which is essentially a basic safety inspection that can be carried out in less than a minute. A is for air in the tires: Check your tires to make sure they have enough air and look for any holes. B stands for brakes and bars. Check your brakes by standing beside your bike, pulling the front brakes only and pushing forward on the handlebars; the front wheel should lock up and the back wheel should leave the ground. Then pull on the back brakes and walk forward; the back wheel should lock and skid along the ground. The brake levers should be at least two fingers’ width from the handlebars when pulled and the brake pads should touch only the rim of the wheel and not the tire. As well, check to see if the handlebars are loose, either from side-to-side or up-and-down, by holding the front wheel between your knees. C is for the chain and crank. Check the gears to see if the chain is on and lubricated, that there is no damage and that pedals spin freely backwards. It’s also a good idea to lift the bike several inches off the ground and the drop it — listen for any loose parts and tighten if necessary. All riders, regardless of age, are encouraged to wear a helmet every time they jump on their bikes. In Ontario, by law, every cyclist must wear an approved helmet if they are under 18. For riders under 16, a parent or guardian must make sure riders wear a helmet. The fine for youths under 18 not wearing a helmet is $75. Riders are also encouraged to wear bright clothing so drivers can see them better. 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The five other types include Changes coming to Durham school board’s special education classes deaf/hard of hearing classes, the developmental program, gifted classes, structured learning classes and the practical learning program. Under the new model, the DDSB will be phasing out its oral language classes for primary students, multi- ple exceptionalities classes, behav- iour assessment classes and behav- iour intervention classes. Three community consultation sessions were held between Janu- ary and March, and the DDSB also got feedback through focus groups and surveys completed by parents and students. So far, Legere says there haven't been many “negative or concern- ing” comments about the changes, mostly just questions from parents. Other changes will include upgrades to some special educa- tion classrooms, and online curric- ulum documents for special educa- tion teachers to improve consisten- cy between schools. Legere says transitions are espe- cially important for students with special needs, and with that in mind the DDSB is phasing in the changes “slowly and strategically” over a two-year period — from 2017 to 2019 for elementary schools, and from 2018 to 2020 for secondary schools. The DDSB currently has about 12,325 students identified with spe- cial needs and about 15,000 stu- dents who receive special educa- tion supports. The majority of students with special education needs — about 9,500 — are placed in a regular classroom. Durham College alumnus honoured with provincial accessibility award John Draper receives David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility DURHAM — A Durham Col- lege (DC) alumnus has been recognized with the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. John Draper received the award on May 25 at Queen’s Park. 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Cathy Stockman, the director of operations at the refuge, said it will be a “struggle for them” to survive. “They’re still with us, but it’s a hard go,” she noted. “Bunnies are extremely hard to rehab. There’s the stress and there’s no milk on the market to replace mom’s. We get our formula from Australia,” Stockman said. The bunnies are about a week old, as “they’re just opening their eyes. They were pretty dehydrated,” she added. “Someone put them in a box. People decided they didn’t want them in their yard. We get it all the time, unfortunately.” For more on how to deal with wild animals, visit shadesofhope.ca. Bunnies foundin garbage bin on Ajax waterfront Submitted photo AJAX -- Five one-week-old bunnies were found dumped in a waste bin on the Ajax waterfront on Sunday, June 18. Ajax Animal Services were called and the rabbits were transferred to a wildlife refuge in Pefferlaw. 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For more information, call 1-866-683-2760.2See beautiful gardens on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gardens of Uxbridge Tour. It’s a self-guided tour of eight gardens in Uxbridge and the surrounding area. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on tour day. For information, call 905-852-3517 or 905-852-1291. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardens-of- uxbridge-tickets-33544012043.3Take another tour on June 24, this time in Oshawa at the Canadi- an Automotive Museum. The Cars and Cupcakes Walking Tour puts the focus on the history of automo- tive manufacturing in downtown Oshawa. Expert guides will highlight the people and places that made Oshawa ‘Canada’s Motor City’. It’s a 45-minute tour, which includes cof- fee and a cupcake at Cupcake Good- ness, plus admission and a guided tour of the automotive museum at 99 Simcoe St. S. Tickets can be pre- purchased online at www.canadian- automotivemuseum.com or at the museum on the day of the tour for $15. Children under five are free.4Take in the Elementary School Track and Field Super Meet on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa Civic — Terry Kelly Field, 99 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa.5Back in Uxbridge, the Second Wedge Brewing Company, 14 Vic- toria St., hosts a Bee Why’s Fami- ly Event on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a free, fun, and informative event that answers the question ‘why are the bees disappearing?’ Held in conjunction with the Uxbridge Farm- ers’ Market, it features educational speakers, samples, fun kids’ activi- ties, bee-related vendors, and more. For information, call 905-852-3232. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Three days of music, food and more DURHAM — Ajax is the place to be on the June 24 and June 25 weekend. In addition to the Durham Caribbean Festival on June 24, the Pickering Vil- lage Jam Festival runs from June 23 to June 25. The latter features a variety of music, from hip hop to jazz to clas- sic rock, at six spots on the closed-off Old Kingston Road, just west of Church Street. “The Pickering Village Jam Festival kicks off the festival season in Durham Region,” states coproducer Lido Chil- elli. “It showcases the hospitality, food and entertainment scene in Durham Region today.” The event is a street festival where you can check out local vendors — and bring your appetite, as along with the music, there will be all kinds of food to quench those hunger pangs. The festival also showcases a unique and historic part of Durham Region: Pickering Village, with its shops, salons and restaurants. With so much going on, many details, bands and times are still to be con- firmed; but the music is set to play on June 23 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., June 24 from noon to 11 p.m., and June 25 from noon to 8 p.m. Check pickeringvillage- jamfest.ca for changes and updates. Here’s the music schedule as it stands: June 23 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Courtyard — Rust Proof Dentistry 4 Kids — TABB Envoy — Earl Johnson 100 Old Kingston Rd. — Old Man Fla- nagan’s Ghost 103 Old Kingston Rd. — Stacey Renee Maraschino — Andy Earle and the Bandits June 24 Noon to 6 p.m. Courtyard — Project Phoenix Dentistry 4 Kids — TABB 103 Old Kingston Rd. — Gallagher’s Showcase Maraschino — Music4Life Ensemble (noon to 2 p.m.), Steve Peckford (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Courtyard — Rust Proof Dentistry 4 Kids — The Achromatics Envoy — MOKA 100 Old Kingston Rd. — Tangent 103 Old Kingston Rd. — Old Man Fla- nagan’s Ghost Maraschino — Earl Johnson (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.) June 25 noon to 4 p.m. Courtyard — Project Phoenix Dentistry 4 Kids — TABB 100 Old Kingston Rd. — Steve Peckford 103 Old Kingston Rd. — 2 For The Show Maraschino — Andy Earle and the Bandits (noon to 3 p.m.), Galley East Coast Players (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Courtyard — Kim and Company Dentistry 4 Kids — The Achromatics Envoy — MOKA 100 Old Kingston Rd. — Turbo Funk 103 Old Kingston Rd. — Stacey Renee Turbo Funk and Tangent at Pickering Village JAM Festival in Ajax Jason Liebregts/ Metroland AJAX -- Martin Matuszczak from the Toronto Big Band performed for crowds during the 2016 Pickering Village JAM Festival. Take in the music on the street vibe June 23 to 25, 2017 in Ajax. Jazz ‘monsters’ play Port Perry DURHAM — High-quality jazz music continues in Port Perry on June 25. Local jazz vocalist Lynn McDonald’s Jazz at Jesters series presents Bernie Senen- sky (piano), Bill McBirnie (flute) and Anthony Michelli (drums) at 7 p.m. at Jester’s Court, 279 Queen St. She describes the show as “an evening with three jazz monsters.” The doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 per person. For reservations, email lynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz.com or call 289-354-1140. 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 • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 25 AP WHAT’S ON Jason Liebregts / Metroland Jammin’ in the Jax AJAX — Andrew Symington belted out vocals with Ajax band Lumbergh during the first set of a recent punk rock session at the jam space on Commercial Avenue in Ajax. Pickering dancer Judi Lopez helping out at Breakin’ Convention Toronto DURHAM — Judi Lopez has an impor- tant job at Breakin’ Convention. The Pickering dancer, founder and project director of KeepRockinYou, is Toronto’s hip hop representative at the event, June 23 to 25 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Curated and hosted by Jonzi D from the U.K., Breakin’ Convention cele- brates and supports hip hop dance the- atre. “I’m like a programmer,” Lopez says. Involved in hip hop culture for around 15 years, she has danced for Rihanna and was featured in the Canadian series Lost Girl. Breakin’ Convention is described in a press release as “an awe-inspiring weekend of exceptional performances from world champion b-boy and b-girl crews to cutting edge street dance com- panies.” On June 23 and 24, the doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available in person at the Sony Centre Box Office, by phone at 1-855-872-SONY (7669) or online at www.sonycentre.ca. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door on the day of the show. The Sony Centre is at 1 Front St. E. June 25 is a free event from 1 to 6 p.m. at David Pecaut Square, 215 King St. W. Learn more at www.breakinconven- tion.com/touring/toronto. And watch for a profile on Lopez on www.durhamregion.com later this summer. Shelter Valley Folk Festival Family Picnic June 25 NORTHUMBERLAND — The festival is a couple of months away. But check out the Shelter Valley Folk Festival Family Picnic on June 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at the festival venue, the Henkel Family Farm, 101 Dudley Rd., Alnwick/Haldimand Township in Nor- thumberland County. Picnickers are asked to bring along a plate, cup, utensils, beverage, food (to share), a blanket or chair and a musical instrument. The festival takes place Sept. 1 to 3 at the farm, the last time it will be held there. At 1:30 p.m. on picnic day, there is a members’ meeting and all are welcome to attend. At stake is nothing less than the future of the festival. The options are to look for a new festival site for 2018, take a break or stop holding the event. 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A successful Crown corporation like the LCBO should be setting an example for Ontario. And if Mr. Soleas can’t do it, let’s get someone who can. GET THE REALSTORY OFWHAT’SHAPPENINGATTHELCBO A paid advertisement by OPSEU. The opinions stated in this advertisementare those of the sponsoring organization. WHAT’S ON Triplicate is Nobel laureate’s first triple album DURHAM — He’s pretty well done it all, but a triple album is a first even for Bob Dylan. The legendary singer-songwriter and his band play Oshawa’s Tribute Commu- nities Centre on July 4, America’s birth- day and three days after Canada 150 cel- ebrations. Dylan’s 38th studio album, Triplicate, contains covers of classic American songs, broken up into three, thematical- ly-linked 10-song sequences. The tunes include Stormy Weather, As Time Goes By, Sentimental Journey and Stardust and it’s his third straight album of stan- dards. In an interview on his website, Dylan is asked: “Are you concerned about what Bob Dylan fans think about these stan- dards?” “These songs are meant for the man on the street, the common man, the every- day person,” he replies. “Maybe that is a Bob Dylan fan, maybe not, I don’t know.” He has also said, “I am finding these great songs to be a tremendous source of inspiration that has led me to one of my most satisfying periods in the studio.” Never one to satisfy expectations, Dylan caused an uproar in the folk community in 1965 when he “went electric,” eschew- ing his standard solo acoustic perfor- mances, strapping on an electric guitar and fronting a band at the Newport Folk Festival. He has explored virtually every genre in the American songbook, easily mov- ing back and forth from folk to blues to country to gospel, and rock and roll. Known for his penetrating lyrics, Dylan achieved another first in 2016, when The Nobel Prize committee announced he would be receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poet- ic expressions within the great American song tradition". He is the first musician to receive the award. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, for almost 30 years Dylan has been on what is known as The Never Ending Tour. Tickets are $65.25 or $85.25, available at www.tributecommunitiescentre.com, by calling 1-877-436-8811 or in person at the Tribute Communities Centre Ticket Office, 99 Athol St. E. Bob Dylan plays Oshawa on America 241 Toronto Star file photo OSHAWA -- Bob Dylan performing in 1978. The iconic singer/songwriter’s Never Ending Tour stops in Oshawa on July 4. 'Footprints 150: Picturing Canada' at Station Gallery DURHAM — Station Gallery is cel- ebrating Canada’s big birthday with a special show. Footprints 150: Picturing Canada is an exhibition of prints running at the gallery, 1450 Henry St., Whitby, until July 2. “Station Gallery’s permanent collec- tion is a unique repository of the fin- est Canadian prints,” states the Station Gallery website. “During this summer’s sesquicen- tennial celebrations, we’ll feature defining moments in printmaking his- tory and the gallery’s CanCon hold- ings. Footprints 150 will picture Can- ada and this country’s diverse cultural mosaic.” Blues Festival on hold DURHAM — The 2017 Whitby Blues Festival has been postponed. “Hello Blues Festival enthusiasts,” states the festival website. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Whitby Blues Festival will not be proceeding June 23 and 24. Please stay tuned for a date change; we are hoping late summer or early fall.” 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 • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 27 P Only at Visit www.travelalerts.ca/Backyard Start planning your summer adventures with travel deals on hotels,vacation rentals,tours and more! Banff National Park,Alberta WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PICKERING Health Saturday, June 24 LabeL Reading Grocery Store Tour - Free 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Pickering Loblaws, 1792 Liverpool road, Pickering. don’t understand how to read a nutrition label or what it means? How much fibre should we be having? How much do we need to limit sodium or sugar? Come and learn at a hands-on tour through the Pickering Loblaws. Free tueSday, June 27 TaoiST Tai Chi® arts class 1 p.m. 3 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham road, Pickering. Lighten your spirit and renovate your body. taoist tai Chi® arts involve deep stretching, which includes a full range of motions and continuous turning of the spine to develop a body that is relaxed and strong. Health ben- efits include improved circulation, balance, posture; increased strength, flexibility and reduce stress. Visitors welcome. tBa Museums Sunday, June 25 Tom Thomson: His Life and art 12 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession road 6, Pickering. this exhibit will commemorate the 140th anniversary of tom thomson’s birth in Pickering and the 100th anniversary of his death, including an exploration of the thom-son family, the life and work of tom thomson and his mysterious death in 1917. $8 https://www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/exhibitions. aspx Kids stuff Friday, June 23 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) in the most fun and innovative tennis program in the region. now outdoor at rosebank tennis Club. $10/hour Meetings tueSday, June 27 PiCkeRinG Horticultural Society meeting 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Pickering recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm rd. S., Pickering. this is a group of enthusiastic, helpful, gen- erous people who consider gardening an enjoyable, fulfilling activity. it aims to provide inspiration and education to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Month-ly meetings are held in the O’Brien room. doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refresh- ment time. Visitors welcome. Join us for a presentation from Paul Laporte on ‘nurture nature’. Free www.pickeringhorticulturalsoci- ety.com Support Groups WedneSday, June 28 PiCkeRinG Caregiver Support Group 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Orchard Villa retirement residence, 1955 Valley Farm rd, Pickering. drop-ins welcome. Held by alzheimer Society of durham. Held monthly. Call Victoria at 905- 576-2567 for more information. Free www.alzheimer.ca/durham Workshops Friday, June 23 LivinG a Healthy Life with diabetes 6-Week Workshop 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pickering Library, 1 the esplanade Sourth, Pickering. the ‘Living a Healthy Life’ workshop is a free six-week workshop. the workshop helps people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers to better cope with symptoms and activities of daily life. all participants will receive the ‘Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions’ companion book. We suggest participants attend all six sessions of the workshop, where possible. Free Things To Do tHurSday, June 29 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 pro-gram for pre-teens. Get your pre-teens ready for a summer of fun on the tennis courts. $10/ hour TaoiST Tai Chi® arts class 7 p.m. 9 p.m. don Beer arena, 940 dillingham road, Pickering. Lighten your spirit and renovate your body. taoist tai Chi® arts involve deep stretch- ing, which includes a full range motions and continuous turning of the spine to develop a body that is relaxed and strong. Health ben-efits include improved circulation, balance, posture; increased strength and flexibility and reduced stress. Visitors welcome!. tBa Jason Liebregts / Metroland Waving in Whitby WHITBY — Rob Watson, Trish Robb and Tracy Stella of the Trish Robb Trio performed as Station Gallery’s Wave music series began at the gallery. The next concert is on July 6 at 7 p.m., when Deidrey Francois and Band play SG. The music nights feature appe- tizers and a cash bar. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For advance tickets, visit the gallery in person, 1450 Henry St., or online at www.whitbystationgal- lery.com. 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 • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 28 AP Notice of Commencement and Public Meetings GO Rail Network Electrification Transit Project Assessment Process Metrolinx,an agency of the Province of Ontario,is upgrading its commuter rail system into Regional Express Rail.The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)is now home to nearly7millionpeopleandheadingtowards10millionby2041.To address the urgent transit needs of the GTHA,the Province of Ontario committed to implement Regional Express Rail and make other improvements to the GO system.By 2025,electrified trains will be running every 15 minutes or better,all day and in both directions,within the most heavily travelled sections of the GO network. The Process Metrolinx and Hydro One are co-proponents,jointly carrying out the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08 -Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (made under the Environmental Assessment Act)to examine the environmental impacts of converting several GO rail corridors from diesel to electric propulsion. The Project As part of Regional Express Rail,Metrolinx is proposing to electrify GO-owned corridors.The GO Rail Network Electrification undertaking will entail design and implementation of a traction power supply system and power distribution components located along and within the vicinity of the rail corridors. The Study Area (see key map)includes six GO rail corridors,as well as proposed locations for thetractionpowerfacilities(i.e.,Traction Power Substations,Paralleling Stations,Switching Stations) and ancillary components: •Union Station Rail Corridor•Lakeshore West Corridor –West of Bathurst St.to Burlington•Kitchener Corridor –UP Express Spur (at Highway 427)to Bramalea•Barrie Corridor –Parkdale Junction to Allandale GO Station •Stouffville Corridor –Scarborough Junction to Lincolnville GO Station •Lakeshore East Corridor –Don River Layover to Oshawa GO Station Traction Power Supply and Distribution System Electrification of the GO Network requires a connection to the provincial electrical system.It is proposed that power be supplied from Hydro One’s existing 230 kilovolt (kV)transmission lines through the installation of five (5)Tap locations which will bring power to the Traction Power Substations (TPS)and then feed into the power distribution system components adjacent to andalongtherailcorridorstobeelectrified. Consultation Building on the first and second rounds of public consultation meetings held in February/March 2016 and November 2016,Metrolinx and Hydro One are now formally commencing the TPAP.A third round of public consultation is planned for June/July 2017 (details below)and will present the findings of the technical/environmental studies (posted online at www.gotransit. com/electrification)undertaken for the GO Rail Network Electrification Project.Members of the public,government agencies,Indigenous communities and other interested parties are encouraged to participate in the process and/or contact the project team directly with feedback or questions.A discussion guide will be posted online at www.gotransit.com/electrification prior to the meetings to provide key information. We invite you to join us in person at the public meeting nearest you to find out more. Meeting times:6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m./Presentation:7:00 p.m. Monday,June 26,2017 Clarke Memorial Hall 161 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga,ON L5H 1G3 Wednesday,June 28,2017 Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Road Ajax,ON L1S 4S4 Thursday,June 29,2017 Metro Hall 55 John Street Toronto,ON M5V 3C6 Wednesday,July 5,2017 Newmarket Community Centre 200 Doug Duncan Drive Newmarket,ON L3Y 3Y9 For further information on the project and studies completed to date,please visit www.gotransit.com/electrification. If you would like to be added to our project mailing list,submit a comment or question,or to receive additional information related to the Project,please send an e-mail to the project team at:electrification@metrolinx.com or contact: James HartleyManager,Environmental Programs and AssessmentMetrolinx–GO Transit 20 Bay Street,Suite 600,Toronto,ON M5J 2W3 e-mail:electrification@metrolinx.com website:www.gotransit.com/electrification Patricia StaiteTeamLead–Environmental AssessmentsHydroOneNetworksInc. 483 Bay Street TCT12,Toronto,ON M5G 2P5 e-mail:Community.Relations@HydroOne.com website:www.HydroOne.com/projects Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.All personal information included in a submission –such as name,address,telephone number,email address,and property location –is collected,maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation.The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.For more information,please contact James Hartley (contact information above)or the Ministry of the Environment andClimateChangeFreedomofInformationandPrivacyCoordinatorat416-327-1434. This Notice first issued on June 14,2017. Si vous désirez des renseignements en français,veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 ou le1888GET-ON-GO (438-6646). 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 • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 29 AP SP O R T S Tony Sharpe Guest columnist Report card more important than stat sheet In recent times, I have come to notice a disturbing trend among some parents of young superstar athletes. These parents have somehow man- aged to blur the lines between being a parent and being a superfan of their athletically-gifted child. Most can quickly recite stories of every move little Jimmy made before scoring the game winner, the incred- ible crossover before the amazing dunk or what the wind gauge read- ing was when he ran his new personal best. Yet many cannot tell me what subjects their champion is taking at school this semester or have no idea that their future pro is struggling with math or science. These same parents anxiously book off time at work to attend tournaments but miss parent-teacher interviews at school. Many will even offer a finan- cial reward for goals scored and outfit their superstar with the latest athletic gear, but won’t invest in the services of a tutor. This mentality will typically come to a head when the discussion about athletic scholarship arises. I like to say the term is student-ath- lete not athlete-student. Unfortunate- ly, you cannot progress to the post- secondary level in any sport without taking care of business in the class- room. Far too often, some of the great high school talents are limited in their post-secondary options because of poor results in the classroom. While it's great to support your child and make all the sacrifices for them to succeed on the field, gym or track, I am a firm believer that the same enthusiasm and attention from a parent toward their child’s academ- ics can yield outstanding results in the classroom. I would like to challenge those hockey, track, soccer and other sports moms and dads out there to get as excited about the report card as you do about the scoreboard. Worry more about exam time than playing time. Get to know his teachers as well as you know his coaches. Remember, as parents, our job is to raise a child, not an athlete. Former Olympic medallist Tony Sharpe is head coach at the Speed Academy Athletics Club based in Pickering. Contact him at info@speedacademy.ca Colin Campbell, Dan Renouf triumph with Detroit Red Wings' top affiliate Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Colin Campbell and Dan Renouf are three years apart and knew little of each other growing up in Pickering, but it turns out they have plen- ty in common. Most significantly, the two now have a bond that will last a lifetime after win- ning a Calder Cup together with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, the top farm team of the Detroit Red Wings. The Griffins claimed the 81-year-old trophy with a 4-3 victory over the Syra- cuse Crunch June 13 before a capac- ity crowd of 10,834 on their home ice of Van Andel Arena, completing a six-game series win and a remarkable 15-4 playoff run through four rounds. “Words can’t really describe the feel- ing, especially right after the final sec- onds ticked down and we won,” said Campbell, a 26-year-old forward, by phone from Michigan on Thursday. “We’ve had fun the last couple of days celebrating. It’s been a long journey, a long grind, long season. It’s a pretty spe- cial moment.” “Hands down the best experience I’ve had in hockey,” added Renouf, a 23-year- old rookie defenceman. “Definitely as a first-year pro, it was cool to kind of see it all in my first year.” Although the two grew up in the same area of Pickering, the age gap was enough that they didn’t know each other. Rooming together during a road trip this season, however, they discovered they had many common friends and similarities, including playing baseball with the Pickering Red Sox as kids. In hockey, both started out with the Ajax-Pickering Raiders, played on schol- arship in the National Collegiate Athletic Association — Campbell at Lake Supe- rior State University and Renouf at the University of Maine — and went undraft- ed into the National Hockey League And, both hope to use the AHL as a springboard into the NHL nevertheless. “Every summer you train and at 26, you still have a dream of playing in the NHL,” said Campbell, who had four assists in 17 games of the playoff run. “It hasn’t happened yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen.” Renouf, who had two goals, four points and was +7 during the playoffs, was called up to the Red Wings for one game in March, getting 13:35 of ice time in a 4-3 overtime win in Carolina. “Everyone dreams of it, and for it to come in my first year, I honestly wasn’t expecting it,” he explained. “I got that taste and that’s the end goal. The fact that I saw that is going to help me this summer knowing what I’ve got to do to reach that level.” Campbell and Renouf both spoke glowingly of the chemistry of the Grif- fins, which had a nice mix of young play- ers and veterans, and also drew on the knowledge of Daniel Cleary, a Stanley Cup winner with the Red Wings who closed out his career with the Calder Cup victory, albeit without playing a game. “He’s a huge piece,” Campbell said of Cleary. “He’s in the locker room every day. He didn’t play any games, but he’s in a mentorship role. He’s a bit of a sheriff in the room, but also a bit of the glue that holds the team together.” “He’s someone everyone respects,” Renouf added. “He’s done it all, he’s won at every level. He was around us, gave us tips and he’d be hard on us if we need- ed it. He’s a great hockey mind and was a really good mentor for us.” Renouf made a strong impression on the Red Wings in training camp, but ended up suffering a concussion in a pre-season game and missed the first three games of the AHL season. The six- foot-three, 210-pound blue-liner ended up playing 67 of the 76 regular season games, picking up three goals, 16 points and a team-high 95 penalty minutes. Campbell, a six-foot-one, 200-pound right winger, had nine goals and 20 points in 57 regular season games. “When you’ve just finished an eight month season and then you play another two months of playoffs, with game after game, it’s like nothing I’ve ever experi- enced before,” said Campbell. “I may need a vacation.” “I came from college where I played 36 games a year, so playing 76 and then going through three seven-game series, it’s a battle, mentally and physical- ly draining,” said Renouf, adding: “But that’s why it’s so sweet when you win because it’s so tough to get here.” Pickering pair claim Calder Cup Photos by Sam Iannamico GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Forward Colin Campbell, left, and defenceman Dan Renouf, both of Pickering, were able to hoist the Calder Cup after winning the 2017 American Hockey League championship with the Grand Rapids Griffins. OSHAWA — Four Oshawa Generals and several Durham Region players have been invited to Hockey Canada camps for three different age groups this summer. Recent Generals draft picks Mitchell Brewer and Nick Wong will attend an under- 17 development camp, while forwards Allan McShane and Serron Noel will be at the selection camp for the under-18 team that will ultimately take part in the Ivan Hlin- ka Memorial Cup. Both camps will be held in Calgary. No Generals have been invited to Canada’s national junior team develop- ment camp in Plymouth, Mich. this sum- mer, but Whitby forward Jonah Gadjovich of the Owen Sound Attack will be among the 42 looking to earn an invitation to the Decem- ber selection camp. Brewer and Wong, the first two draft picks of the Generals this year, will be among 111 players assembling in Calgary July 22 for the under-17 camp in preparation for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in November. Forwards Brandon Coe and Connor McMi- chael of Ajax, Blake Murray of Uxbridge and Ethan Keppen of Whitby, along with goalie Ethan Langevin of Brooklin have also been invited to the U17 camp. 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 • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 30 AP The winner of the weekly draw receives 20% of the proceeds from weekly ticket sales. The winner’s ticket has one chance to win the 30% accumulating jackpot by choosing the correct numbered envelope written on their ticket, or chosen in person,that contains the Ace of Spades.You do not need to attend the Draw to win. If the envelope containing the Ace of Spades is not chosen the 30% jackpot keeps growing until the next week’s draw. Every week the deck of cards gets smaller, the odds of winning get higher and the jackpot gets LARGER!TickeTs are $5.00 eachAvailable at the Ajax Legion Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm, Fridays 4pm to 6pm & 7pm to 9pm, Saturdays 3pm to 6pm. 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Durham West GirlsHockey Association SportS TORONTO — It was a banner week for Durham Region athletes at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association tennis championships held in Toronto and Markham May 29 to 31. Two doubles teams from Lake Ontar- io Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) won gold and another took silver, while a singles player brought home an antique bronze from the tournament. Spencer Robertson and Michael Orrett from Whitby’s Henry Street High School defeated Andrew Roberts and Prince Wang from Lawrence Park in the high school boys’ doubles division gold medal match. Sisters Mya and Jada Bui from Pickering High School in Ajax also won gold, in open girls’ doubles, defeating Rita Colyer and Katarzyna Kubicz from Robert Bateman in the final. Stephanie Afloroaei and Andrew Codita from Pickering’s Dunbarton High School came up just short in the open mixed dou- bles final, settling for silver after falling to Toronto’s Jack Sarabia and Tilly Rigby. Dylan Valentine from Denis O’Connor Catholic High School in Ajax lost the bronze medal match in open boys’ singles to Neil Kandhai of Castlebrooke. LOSSA sent a strong contingent to the provincial championships, also including: Denis Cimic and Eric Cimic from St. Mary in high school boys’ doubles; Umar Vahidy from Pickering and Jordan Schaaf from Henry Street in high school boys’ singles; Hasna Khan and Sandra Petkovic from Anderson and Jailyn Joensen and Emilia Svoboda from Dunbarton in high school girls’ doubles; Mary Ngo from Anderson and Isabella Watson from Holy Trinity in high school girls’ singles; Colleen Alcorn and Tom Smith from Uxbridge and Alyssa LaJoie and Will Todd from Dwyer in high school mixed doubles; Scott Vieira from All Saints in open boys’ singles; Diana Cotos- man and Daniela Todorov from St. Mary in open girls’ doubles; and Mira Kandhari from Dunbarton in open girls’ singles. 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Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠0% lease offer is only available on select new models to qualified customers on approved credit.Representative Leasing Example:Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), onthe 2017 Forte LX AT (FO742H)/2017 Forte EX AT (F0744H)/2017 Sportage LX FWD (SP751H)/2017 Sportage LX AWD (SP752H) with a selling price of $20,194/$23,494/$26,774/$29,074 is based on a total number of 169/169/208/208 weekly payments of $49/$59/$59/$68 for 39/39/48/48 months at 0%/0%/1.9%/2.9% with $0 security deposit, $575/$575/$1,725/$1,725 down payment and first payment due at lease inception. Offer includes 2,000/$2,000/$500/$1,000 lease credit. Total lease obligation is$8,348/$9,895/$12,359/$14,195 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $9,271/$11,024/$13,635/$14,518. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). *$500 Additional Bonus discount is available to qualified retail customers on cash purchase, lease or financed purchase (on approved credit) of a new 2016 /2017 Kia model. Discount is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Dealers are free to set individual prices. $500dealer participation is required. Dealer order may be required on some models. Offer ends June 24, 2017. Offer is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Conditions apply. See your participating Kia dealer or visit kia.ca/gtadealers for details.∑None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving and are not a substitute for safe driving practices. Some features may have technological limitations. 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SportS Ironheads draw Hunters for first round of Jr. B playoffs Best-of-five conference quarter-final starts this weekend at Kahnawake Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Green Gaels will open the playoffs Thursday in Bowmanville looking for a much better result than when they opened the Ontar- io Lacrosse Association Jr. B regular sea- son there two months earlier. And, frankly, likely to get it too, although you won’t catch coach Brad MacArthur saying so. The Green Gaels, minus many key players at the time, opened the season with a 9-8 loss to the Mississauga Tom- ahawks on April 20, the same team they will face to begin a best-of-five eastern conference quarter-final at 8 p.m. on June 22 at the Garnet Rickard Recreation Complex. Since the opener, the Green Gaels have racked up 17 wins in the final 19 games, including a 22-2 romp in Missis- sauga, to enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the east and prohibitive favourite against the 9-10-1 Tomahawks. “You just can’t take anybody for granted in our conference,” said MacAr- thur, who dismissed both regular season encounters as meaningless. “We can’t look past them, that’s for sure … It’s a game at a time, period at a time, shift at a time.” The Gaels closed out the season with a 17-4 win over the West Durham Iron- heads as part of Lacrosse Day in Durham on Saturday, showcasing a lineup that included late-season acquisitions Bran- don Porga, who had a goal and six points, and Tyler Sonnichsen, who had a goal and two assists. Brady Kearnan led the way with five goals and seven points, while Brenden Lundy chipped in with four goals and an assist, Jeremy McWatters and Liam Osborne each fired hat tricks, and Jeff Fernandes helped set up six. MacArthur has been impressed with the maturity shown by his club, which has welcomed the new players with open arms and accepted the shift in responsi- bilities as a result. “I think we have 20 some-odd guys that we can count on in any circum- stance,” he said. “We’ve got some really good role players.” The series shifts to Mississauga for Game 2 Tuesday, June 27 and back to Bowmanville for Game 3 Thursday, June 29. If necessary, games will also be played June 30 in Mississauga and July 2 in Bowmanville. The Ironheads, meanwhile, finished the season strong apart from Saturday’s game and moved up to sixth place in the conference with a 10-7 win over the Tom- ahawks on Sunday in Ajax. The Ironheads won four of their final five games to finish above 0.500 at 10-9- 1, and will draw the third-place Kahn- awake Hunters (14-6) in the conference quarter-finals. Sean Wesley had three goals and six points in the finale to close out with a team-high 68 points. Dylan Tulett also scored three, while Aidan Conlon and Branden Hunt had a goal and three assists each. In head-to-head play against Kahn- awake, the Ironheads lost the only encounter 9-7, but not before forcing overtime. Cam Horn had three goals and five points in that game and led the Hunters with 53 goals and 95 points this season. The Ironheads will head to the Kahn- awake Sports Complex for games Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the hope of forcing the series back to Ajax June 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. du r h a m r e g i o n . c o m Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r • Ju n e 2 2 , 2 0 1 7 32 AP GRAND OPENINGMid June 1300 Kingston Rd, Pickering HIRING for all departments Call : 647-518-5678 walterlin8181@163.com AZ DRIVERSCompany & Owner Operators Mackie Transportation is recruitingAZ drivers for cross border, flatbed,van, reefer and car hauling. • Competitive rates & benefits• Steady, year round work!• Opportunities for growth Must have an acceptabledrivers abstract and CVOR Please contact Shawn Mackie at 905-728-1000 ext 203recruiting@mackietransportation.com1900 Boundary Rd, Whitby,ON L1N 8P8 Ste. 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Frontline Autosales Pickering 416-871-7836 Auto Workers (Ajax) Credit Union Limited NOTICE OF FINAL LIQUIDATOR'S MEETING OFMEMBERS AND SHAREHOLDERS NOTICE is hereby given that a Final Liquidator's Meeting of members and shareholders of Auto Workers (Ajax) Credit Union Limited, in liquidation, is to be held at: Address: Ajax Public Library, Rotary Room A55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, OntarioDate: July 13, 2017 @ 4:00 pm for the purpose of presenting the final account of the liquidator and providing any explanations thereto. This meeting is being held pursuant to Section 298, sub-section (22) and (23) of the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994. A quorum of shareholders is required for this meeting to take place. NOTICE IF HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2007, the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO) issued an Order placing Auto Workers (Ajax) Credit Union Limited under Administration. Subsequently, on November 8, 2007, the Corporation exercised its powers under Section 295 of the Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994 requiring the credit union be wound up. DICO has been appointed liquidator. Dated this15th day of June, 2017. Auto Workers (Ajax) Credit Union Limited, in LiquidationBy its Liquidator, Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario To advertise your Church ServicesPlease Call Erin Jackson at 905.215.0458or Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com August 14 to 18 •9 am - 4 pm Ages JK to Grade 6 PeAce LutherAn church 928 Liverpool Road, Pickering • (905) 839-3521 • peacepickering@bellnet.ca SummerSummerCampCamp registration forms & more information at:www.peacelutheranchurch.ca/vacation-bible-school-2017 Registration Fee: $70 (Discounts for siblings)If you requirefinancial assistancefor your children toattend camp with us, please contact the church office. Princesses and Princes! Knights and Ladies! Come join us for TournamentGames, create treasures during Festival Crafts, devour snacks in the Great Hall and discover that God is our Mighty Fortress during Stronghold Storytelling andVictory Village. Each afternoon campers enjoy two electives. Morning and afternoon snacks provided. Campers should bring their ownNUT FREE lunch and drink in a lunchbox. MIGHTy FoRTRESS VaCaTIoN BIBLE SCHooL Vacation Bible School Careers Sales Help& Agents Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp CABINET MAKERS,INSTALLERS AND LAMINATORS needed for busyPickering Commercial Custom cabinetry Shop.Full time positions available. Please email resume to info@regencycabinets.ca or fax 905-831-5700 Careers Sales Help& Agents Skilled &Technical Help GeneralHelp EDUKIDS CHILD CARE CENTERSFull Time & Part Time ECEs and Assistants. 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On behalf of the family, please arrive in something blue. An interment will take place at a later time. John Edward MurphyJuly 23, 1937- June 23, 2016In memory of a beloved husband whopassed away one year ago tomorrow. Alone, but never quite aloneI face an empty chair;But sometimes in the silenceI imagine he is there,My companion for so many yearsNo longer here with me,And yet in some mysterious wayHe keeps me company Love forever, wife Bernice DAVIDSON, Kimberlee Suzanne (Bondy)It is with tremendous sadness we announce Kim's passing at home with her loved ones in her 49th year, after a 12-year battle with breast cancer. Kim's strong determination and fierce strength was ever present right up until the end. She is mourned by the love of her life, her beloved husband Rob and her precious and dearest joys, her children Alexis and Andrew. Kim is survived by her parents Sue & Stan LeBeau and Bill & Christine Bondy. 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Please bring 2 pieces of Photo ID, SIN, Bank Info, 2 Work References, Resume Preferred Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to clients, but to our incredible team of Nurses & PSWs. Join one of our new Integrated Palliative Care Teams — one supporting clients and families in Scarborough and the other in Durham. By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families, the interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care of palliative clients, with an emphasis on effective symptom and pain management, to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career — fl exible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefi ts, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families — then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs, PSWs and Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work with palliative care clients and families. Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor Qualifi cations — Undergraduate degree in Nursing/Science in Nursing and current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; progressive experience in nursing including supervisory experience or advanced practice role in end-of-life care; Valid driver’s license and use of a car on the job required. RN and RPN Qualifi cations — Current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certifi cate (RN); diploma (RPN). Ideal candidates will have “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” (MoH). In addition they will have, CNA certifi cation in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing OR are actively pursuing Enhanced Fundamentals and the Comprehensive Palliative Education Program (CAPCE). PSW Qualifi cations — Personal Support Worker Certifi cate; First Aid/CPR; Certifi cate in Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (MOH). RNs, RPNs and PWSs Required — Experience working in community setting with palliative care clients. Must be fl exible to work weekdays and weekends. Valid driver’s license and access to a car (for those working in the Durham area) to travel between clients. Interested applicants may apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.VHA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.If you require an accommodation, let us know in advance. Accredited with Exemplary Status by Accreditation CanadaAn RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate and; A founding member agency of United Way Toronto Join one of our new Integrated Palliative Care Teams - one supporting clients and families in Scarborough and the other in Durham. By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families, the interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care of palliative clients, with an emphasis on effective symptom and pain management, to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career - flexible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefits, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families - then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs, and PSWs in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work with palliative care clients and families. RN and RPN Qualifications — Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certificate (RN); diploma (RPN). Ideal candidates will have “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” (MoH). 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