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At a recent regional council committee of the whole meeting, Metrolinx officials said extending GO train service east from Oshawa to Bowmanville wouldn’t happen until 2023-24 at the earliest. At the meeting, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said there’s “angst” in the community about GO ser- vice being extended. In an interview, he said the angst will contin- ue “until we see a shovel in the ground. We’ve had announcements and there’s still negotiating going on with CP.” Read the full story on page 10 newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook/newsdurham @newsdurham newsdurham WHAT’S ON SPORTS Play ball! Denzel Clarke of Pickering and Daniel Carinci of Ajax are among four players from Durham Region invited to Baseball Canada’s junior national team’s annual Fall Instructional League camp in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Page 22 Philharmonic season opens The Barry Canning Band joins the Ontario Philharmonic Players on Oct. 14 at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre for an evening of pop classics. Page 29 ONLINE AT 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 • Oc t o b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 2 P Young Durham resiDents get new wheels Local resident Abdulkarim Abdulla has always had a soft spot for children in need and has spent over two decades raising money from coworkers and friends to benefit the children that need it the most. For the last 12 years, in cooperation with Durham Children’s Aid Society’s (CAS) Holiday Hope Program, he began raising money to create Holiday Wish packages for families under the care of the Durham CAS.The families provide them with a wish list and he would create special packages for them consisting of toys, clothing and gift cards for groceries,Walmart and Swiss Chalet. This will be the last year running with the program as it is very time consuming for him. In one of his last fundraising efforts, he wanted to purchase 10 bicycles and accessories to give to children under care of Durham CAS. He was able to raise $1,500 through donations from his coworkers at an IT company in Markham. Abdul then connected with Mike Stinson, the general manager of the Canadian Tire located on Pickering Parkway, to see if he would be able to help him purchase the items while staying within the money raised.To his shock, Mike not only offered to provide the bikes and accessories at cost, he also gave Abdul the most expensive bike on list for free. “A big thank you to Canadian Tire,” says Abdul.“Their incredible generosity allowed me to stretch my dollars out and I was able to get the all of the bikes and accessories that I needed with the money that was raised. I was not expecting this.” With the discount,Abdul was able to purchase 10 bicycles, as well as bicycle helmets, pumps, locks and accessories such as water bottles and water bottle holders.These items will be given to 10 children, ages four to 16, living with a single parent. “We were happy to help this gentleman get the bicycles and accessories for children that they may otherwise not be able to afford,” says Mike.“Canadian Tire has always been a big supporter of helping children in the community to be active. Our Jumpstart program helps children get involved in sports by covering the costs of equipment, registration and/or transportation for children in thecommunity, whether the children want to play soccer or learn ballet.” Canadian Tire is located at 1735 Pickering Parkway. For moreinformation, call 905-686-2308 orvisit www.canadiantire.ca. 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Many of the events put online will also make it into our Calendar of events in our Thursday newspapers. To add your event, go to durhamregion.com/durhamre- gion-events. United Way launches its ‘campaign of possibilities’ Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s fall and that means a campaign of possibilities is underway. The United Way of Durham Region’s annual fundraising campaign has begun and the goal this year is $2.9 million, according to Bob Howard, the campaign manager and “chief possibility officer”. “We manufacture possibility in people’s lives,” he said of his second title. Last year, about $2.68 million was raised. He said fundraising is “struggling with the de-industrialization that’s been hap- pening pretty rapidly. That’s why we encourage people to give where they live.” The Durham United Way funds 30 agencies and between 170 and 180 pro- grams. One key message of the campaign is ‘Give Where You Live, he said. “The numbers we get from Toronto is going up each year. People get it,” he said. If people want social services close to home, they have to donate at home, he noted. He said people living in Durham, but working in Toronto can have their con- tribution directed to Durham. “I think the impact in Durham will be tremendous.” Howard stated, “Episodic impulsive micro-philanthropy doesn’t work. We need to have an architectural framework,” Howard said. “It’s a win-win for the com- munity. You can’t do it episodically. You have to do it strategically.” The campaign traditionally runs from mid-September to early December, but “we do a lot of the campaign outside that.” He noted banks and major municipal campaigns are held in the early fall. Having the banks, municipalities and major employers involved is “critical. The banks do a fabulous job for us. They do something without ego. 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VARIETY STORES: Most are open, many around the clock. BANKS/TRUST COMPANIES: Closed. WASTE COLLECTION: There’s no gar- bage, blue box, or green bin collection on Monday. Durham Region collects waste in all communities except Whitby and Oshawa. In Whitby and Oshawa, collec- tion will be done one day later than nor- mal. Check your waste collection calendar for changes. POSTAL DELIVERY: No mail delivery. TRANSIT: Durham Region Transit and GO transit will operate on a Sunday ser- vice schedule. For more information, visit www.durhamregiontransit.com or www. gotransit.com. GOVERNMENT: Municipal buildings closed. Metroland Media Group’s Durham Division offices will be closed. It’s not reshaping, it’s a cutback.” Oshawa resident Jenn Coure is con- cerned about the DDSB’s plan to elim- inate some types of special educa- tion classes all together, including the behaviour assessment class. She says her stepson, whose name she is asking to withhold to protect his privacy, has been diagnosed with both behavioural and developmental issues. Coure says has there are “huge ben- efits” to the small behaviour assess- ment classes, which helps students with things like self-regulation and social skills. “Our worry is that he’s going to fall through the cracks without this class,” she says, stressing that she doesn’t want her stepson to end up placed in a main- stream class, even with support. “It’s not going to be fair to him to not have the same level of support, and it’s not going to be fair to the rest of the class because he has a lot of needs … it’s too much for the teacher to handle.” John Legere, the DDSB’s superin- tendent of special education, said the change aims to increase “equitable access” to special education. He said having 14 different types of classes means they are spread out geographically, which often results in students facing lengthy bus rides and being separated from siblings attending their home school. DDSB officials stress there are no cutbacks or reductions in special edu- cation — an additional five classes were added this school year to the more than 200 already offered. Responding to the specific concerns raised by parents, Terry Simzer, director of communications for the DDSB, said September is a time of transition and that some time for adjustment may be needed. He said “monitoring and measuring” is being done to assess how the changes are working, and urges families to con- nect with their school principal or the board’s special education team if they have concerns. Simzer said the board wants to work with families to create solutions on a case-by-case basis to suit each stu- dent’s needs. “We really want to do this together,” he said. For example, he said students who were benefiting from individual attention in a small special education class, may be able to access some one- on-one support in a mainstream class. The DDSB currently has about 12,325 students identified with special needs and about 15,000 students who receive special education supports. The majority of students with special education needs — about 9,500 — are placed in a regular classroom. 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 • Oc t o b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 5 AP Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a short-term,goal-oriented, evidence-based alternativeto medication. In fact, study after study has shown CBT to be aseffective as pills for the treatment of depression andmore effective than pills for the treatment of anxiety. Regain control of your life.We can help. Call or emailinfo@ccbt.cafor more information or to book an appointment Depression, Anxiety, Social Phobia, Panic Attacks are real, serious and treatable conditions. Ce n t r e f o r BilingualservicesnowavailableCentre For Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in Ajax Dr. David Direnfeld, Psychologist 905.427.2007 Bilingualservicesavailable Jillian Follert jfolloert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Some frustrated parents say the new school year got off to a bumpy start for their kids with special needs, as the Durham District School Board starts a “reshaping” of its special education classes. Beginning this fall, the DDSB is phasing in chang- es over a two-year period — from 2017 to 2019 for elementary schools, and from 2018 to 2020 for sec- ondary schools. The new model will see the number of “small placement” special education classes streamlined from 14 different types to seven. Officials say this will allow students to access spe- cial education closer to home. Port Perry parent Debbie Marsden says it has meant a difficult start to the  school year for her son Harrison. The 10-year-old has a “significant” learning dis- ability and has been thriving spending half days in a special education classroom at S.A. Cawker P.S. Until now, Marsden says Harrison’s special edu- cation class was made up of eight students with learning disabilities similar to his. “He was making great headway,” she says. Under the new model, Mardsen says his class is now a mix of students with learning disabilities and students with more complex disabilities. Marsden says the change has meant a more cha- otic classroom where the teacher is able to devote less time to each student. “He was happy before, he was doing well. Now he doesn’t want to go to school. This is having a big emotional impact,” she says.  “Let’s not candy coat it. Back-to-school tough for some Durham families as public school board makes changes to special ed classes 20% 30% 35% 40%off Oshawa’s premier home furniture store invites youto SAVE on every single piece of furniture in our store. 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Please include your full name, address and day phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and community standards. Email: newsroom@durhamregion.comMember of the Canadian Circulations Audit Board, Ontario Community Newspaper Association, Canadian Commu-nity Newspaper Association, Local Media Association and the National News Council. Content is protected by copy-right. Publication Sales Agreement #40052657 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 • Oc t o b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 6 AP column ouR VIEW lEttER to thE EdItoR Everybody has a story. And very often that story is a gift for you if you are able to simply shut up and just listen long enough to receive it. That, of course, is easier said than done. Most of us labour under enormous loads of confidence and self-esteem issues. We want to be liked, we want to be thought well of, we want to fit in. And many times, when we meet someone new, someone who might have a gift for us, we are working so hard to impress, figure out or get an angle on them, that we completely miss the golden little thing being offered us. Think, for instance, how often you have been in a conversation with someone and before the speaker has even finished his or her thought, you and your nervous lit- tle self have already queued up the story you want to top theirs with? Your mind has left the conversation and is racing ahead to the next clever thing you can say. Have you been there? I certainly have. For all intents and purposes, I appear to be listening, but I’m not. Not really. I’m not present. And you can’t receive the gift if you’re not present. Sometimes it’s really OK to not be the smartest, funniest or most interesting person in the room. And believe it or not, it’s always perfectly fine to simply be yourself and to listen. Because here’s a little something it’s taken me 57 years to finally understand. People don’t always like someone who has a need to fill the air with words, however entertaining they may seem. But everyone adores a good listener. Good listeners are as rare as hens teeth. Be a good listener, a sin- cerely attentive, present individual and peo- ple will flock to you with their gifts. They will line up to tell you the most fascinating, life- changing things. Because when you listen well, when you make yourself completely and utterly present to another person, you are giving them a gift as well. You are telling them that they are valued and special and interesting. That’s powerful stuff. And something else wondrous happens when you shut up and listen. If you do it often enough, when the time comes that you do eventually speak, when you feel you have something important to share, heads will snap around, rooms will go silent and people will gravitate toward you like iron fil- ings to a magnet. Because good listeners are filled with all of those precious gifts every- one else has been offering them for so long. Their insights and perspectives have been distilled through every story they’ve ever been told. That, in a word, is wisdom. And who doesn’t want more of that? — Neil Crone, actor, comic, writer, saves some of his best lines for this column neil crone Enter Laughing De-industrialization is changing the way the United Way of Durham Region raises funds these days. Not so many years ago the organization collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from autoworkers at General Motors and other supplier plants during its annual fun- draising campaign. Workers would set up at the gates and money would pass hands. It was a perfect, symbiotic relationship that benefitted the community. Auto manufacturing though is not what it once was in Durham Region. Fewer employees work in the industry and as a result, fewer dollars can be raised there. So the United Way has been forced to adapt to its new environment. The solution? Organizers are encour- aging employees who give through their employers to give where they live. Given about 52 per cent of Durham workers commute across the GTA each day it makes perfect sense. In the past those workers’ donations would go to the United Way in the municipalities where they were employed. Now they can be directed to the United Way of Durham Region. “That’s why we encourage people to give where they live,” said Bob Howard, the campaign manager. “The numbers we get from Toronto is going up each year. People get it.” Last year about $2.68 million was raised during the campaign. This year the goal is $2.9 million. This money helps fund the 30 agencies and between 170 and 180 pro- grams in Durham Region. Howard said if people want social ser- vices close to home they have to donate at home. Checking that box having your dona- tion directed to the United Way of Durham Region will make all the difference. “I think the impact in Durham will be tremendous,” said Howard. Helping the cause many banks and major municipal campaigns are held in the early fall. Howard said these campaigns are also critical for the United Way. “The banks do a fabulous job for us. They do something without ego. They don’t care who gets the credit,” he said. Whether you’re able to direct your con- tribution through your employer or help by donating to other campaigns in the com- munity, the important thing is you’re help- ing your neighbours. The United Way pro- vides a pathway from poverty. Its work is essential in helping those most vulnerable in our communities. This year’s efforts are being coined the Campaign of Possibilities because good things are made possible when you give. Help make Campaign of Possibilities a reality for the United Way of Durham Region Everybody has a story to tell, just listen Schools can’t fix everything says reader To the editor: Re: ‘Oshawa family alarmed after child suffers two broken wrists during school recess’, news, Sept. 21 I have seen toddlers doing some- thing unsafe even though the care- giver is right beside him/her. No one can expect school staff to pre- vent all mishaps in the schoolyard. I think we expect schools to take responsibility for all misadventures that occur on school property. What if this happened in his own back- yard, who would be responsible for the lack of supervision in that case? Maybe parents should volunteer at their kids’ school during recess instead of expecting the school to “fix” everything. 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But there’s a reason Corner tried to cover up his involvement in the killing, the lawyer said: He feared retribution from associates of Niazi. “He was desperately afraid of retaliation,” Di Giuseppe said. “He was panicked. He was terrified. He was in shock.” Corner, 25, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Niazi, 22, Corner’s friend and part- ner in a marijuana selling enter- prise, sustained nine gunshot wounds after a day of hanging out with Corner and other friends in the garage at Corner’s family home on Roosevelt Avenue in Ajax, on Feb. 19, 2014. After the shooting Corner phoned 911, claiming several men had shot Niazi and then fled with their marijuana, Crawford said. Corner repeated the phoney narrative in an interview with Dur- ham police and continued to stick to the story in the ensuing days, sometimes varying the details, Crawford said. Corner disposed of clothes he’d worn during the shooting and hid the 9 mm Glock handgun used in the killing in a park near his family’s home, court heard. The trial, before Superior Court Justice Michael McKelvey and a jury, continues in Oshawa. Join us on Facebook/newsdurham Join us on Facebook/newsdurham Join us on Facebook/newsdurham What will it take to change gun laws in the U.S.? To the editor: I am extremely shocked and devastat- ed to hear about the mass shootings that took place in Las Vegas by a 64-year-old man, Stephen Paddock. The shootings killed more than 50 people and left more than 500 injured. It is extremely upsetting to imag- ine that in the 21st century we have such extremists roaming the streets of a developed western country so freely. Irrespective of whether this is terror- ism or not (which it clearly is), I think the more pertinent issue here is about the gun laws in the United States. In 2017, there were more than 270 mass shootings, and over 11,000 deaths in the United States through gun vio- lence. This has led to the continuous grief and worry of many families. What else will it take to reconsider the gun laws in the United States? My thoughts, prayers, and condolenc- es are with the injured and families left bereaved. Jariullah Adnan Maryland People with allergies must learn to adapt to conditions, says reader To the editor: Re: ‘Feathers ruffled over bird feeders in Ajax’, news, Sept. 27 I read with great interest a proposal to amend the bird feeder bylaw. First, I did not know that there was such a bylaw, silly me, and secondly that this would ever make it to the newspaper. I have allergies and I have learned to deal with them. I do not need or want legislation protecting me from the world. What will be legislated against next: birds, dogs, cats, horses, fish, the list is long of things that people are aller- gic to or do we eliminate all of the sourc- es totally? How are Akkim Taylor’s children going to deal with their allergies as they grow older and probably develop addi- tional allergies? Seek legislation to pro- tect them, probably instead of learning to deal with them? Even life threatening allergies require personal adaptions and awareness to situations that create reac- tions. Bird feathers and related allergen- ic items are part of living on this planet whether natural or man made. Just my opinion. Bryan Thompson Ajax Children have to be able to cope with the realities of life To the editor: Re: ‘Banning WowButter the prudent thing to do for DDSB’, editorial, Sept. 28 When are students ever going to be taught how to handle the real world? Why are school boards constantly giving in to the type of parent who has a need to coddle children to the point they are not going to be able to cope with the reality of the world when they finish school? Look at what is going on in the world nowadays. If you are raising your child to be traumatized over another student bringing to school a labelled sandwich containing a spread made from roasted soya beans, how on Earth do you expect them to handle the harsh realities of life they will face after high school? Here is yet again another example of how some parents are destroying any hope of their child being able to cope with the realities of life. No wonder so many young adults are in therapy! 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Letters to the editor Mayor questions why road work is taking so long to complete Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Regional Chair Roger Anderson believes the greatest econom- ic development opportunity available to Durham is an airport in Pickering. During his annual address to Pickering council on Sept. 11, he said if the federal government was to go for- ward with an airport, it “would have businesses snapping up the 800 acres of employment lands along Highway 407 and creating the jobs in Seaton.” The federal government has yet to make a decision on the land designated for a possible airport, which was expro- priated in the early 1970s. Anderson also spoke of the region’s progress in the past year in several areas, including increasing its accountabil- ity and transparency through adjust- ing council composition to better reflect population patterns, and creating an age-friendly strategy for Durham. In Pickering, in particular, in 2016 the region invested in road expansion at five locations, much of which was on Brock Road. The section from south of Rossland Road to the CP Rail bridge is a $15.2-million project. The section from Bayly Street to High- way 401, in conjunction with the prov- ince’s work on the 401 overpass, was a $3.7 million investment. The other key road works in 2016 at Liverpool, Whites and Brock roads wid- ened Highway 2 for bus rapid transit. He said this work, valued at $25 million will wind up in 2017. Mayor Dave Ryan said in reference to road work, the city is becoming con- cerned with the amount of time it’s tak- ing for projects to be completed. For example, Concession Road 3 between Brock Road and Church Street has been closed for three years. “It’s totally unacceptable on behalf of our residents,” he said, adding it has a direct impact on residents and business- es on main arteries. Anderson was asked if it’s an issue all municipalities are facing. “It’s a region-wide, provincewide problem,” said Anderson. Ryan said he’s going to bring forward resolutions, possibly to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to hopefully help improve the situation. In 2017, the region will spend almost $1 million on traffic control signals at 12 locations in Pickering, along Bayly Street and Brock Road. Several water and wastewater proj- ects are still on tap in 2017, including: Construction of the Liverpool Road sani- tary sewage pumping station; cathodic protection of water mains; and replace- ment of 196 polybutylene water service connections at a cost of $1.3 million. When speaking of region-wide proj- ects, he noted the region is working with the area municipalities and energy utili- ties on a community energy plan. 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At a recent regional council committee of the whole meeting, Metrolinx officials said extending GO train service east from Oshawa to Bowmanville wouldn’t happen until 2023-24 at the earliest. At the meeting, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster said there’s “angst” in the communi- ty about GO service being extended. In an interview, he said the angst will continue “until we see a shovel in the ground. We’ve had announcements and there’s still negotiating going on with CP.” Metrolinx plan is to have the extension use CP tracks from about Thornton Road in Oshawa out to Bowmanville. Right now, GO uses CN tracks out to Oshawa. A bridge has to be built over Highway 401 to link the two tracks. “We need to see tangible, physical things. Then we’ll be satisfied it will be here,” Foster said. He praised the work of Durham MPP Granville Anderson for his persistence in fighting for the extension. The money for the extension has been committed and “that’s never happened before. But, there is that uncertainty,” Fos- ter said. One aspect of the uncertainty is the pro- vincial election scheduled for next June. “There’s an election coming up. The guys that said yes might not be there.” On a scale of one to 10, he said his confi- dence right now is about nine. “The community needs to speak up to all the candidates. In Whitby, Oshawa, Clar- ington and even further east in Northum- berland. If the train isn’t here, it’s not going to there,” he said. “If the community doesn’t express itself, the nine will slip down.” Scott Money, a spokesperson for Metro- linx, wouldn’t comment on what could happen if there’s a change in the govern- ment. He added the organization continues to work on the project, including negotia- tions with CP Rail. “Subject to agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway, which owns the rail corri- dor between Oshawa and Bowmanville, the new GO rail service is expected to begin by 2023-24. This timeline will accommodate the necessary steps toward implementa- tion, such as consultation, planning and design, procurement and construction,” Money said. “There are many steps that need to be taken for a project of this scale. It involves building an extensive amount of new infra- structure, with preliminary assessments calling for a rail bridge across Highway 401, track improvements, four new GO rail sta- tions, layover facilities, utility relocation and additional fleet,” he added. “This time- line accommodates all the necessary steps toward implementation, such as consul- tation, planning and design, procurement and construction.” As for the importance of having the extension to Bowmanville, Foster said, “It’s huge. It was overarching issue that was brought up in the provincial election and the municipal election (both in 2014). Get the GO train here.” He noted one couple who bought a home near the Bowmanville site in the anticipation of service being extended. “We have one of the worst commutes in the world,” he said. “In Oshawa, even if you wanted to take the train, there’s no parking, so you’re forced onto the road.” He said the areas around the four sta- tions could have as much as $1 billion in investment and the creation of 12,000 jobs. The extension includes four new sta- tions, expansion of the rail corridor, 14 bridge expansions, nine level crossing modifications and a new layover facility. The new stations are planned for Thorn- ton Road and Ritson Road in Oshawa, and at Courtice Road and Martin Road in Bowmanville. The Ritson station will be at the former Knob Hill Farm site. “Where you want to have a more dense centre is these greenfields,” Foster said. He said condominiums could be built near the Courtice site and they would “have a gorgeous view of the lake.” He mentioned a newspaper article from 1900 about “how excited Bowmanville was to get a train to Toronto. It’s 117 years later and we’re still excited. That’s where the angst comes from.” Transportation Minister Steve Del Duca’s office “has been phenomenal in terms of listening.” It’s expected the system would be elec- trified, although he noted there are hybrid trains that run on electric when it’s avail- able and diesel when it’s not. “I don’t want it delayed even one min- ute,” Foster added. “People aren’t going to care if it’s diesel when it’s diesel and electric when it’s electric.” Money said of electrification, “We will continue to work with CP Rail to examine what type of service could be provided on this extension and how it may complement the existing plans for electrified GO rail ser- vice on the Lakeshore East GO corridor. “Since a portion of the extension would use the CP-owned railway corridor between Stevenson Road in Oshawa and Bowmanville, Metrolinx will need to have further discussions with CP about what infrastructure improvements can be made on portions of the extension owned by CP,” he added. As for the cost of the extension, Money said, “Metrolinx is in discussions with CP Rail related to the planned expansion. Sub- sequent to the results of the negotiations, further analysis of the estimated capital and operating costs will be required.” Metrolinx is currently reaching out to the local community seeking input, he noted. “Most recently, Metrolinx community relations staff were present at the Orono Fair on Sept. 9 and will also attend the upcom- ing Applefest on Oct. 14. We will continue to work with our municipal counterparts to identify opportunities for Metrolinx staff to be visible in the community during all stag- es of the project,” he stated. “The environmental assessment will commence once the agreement with CP is formalized. Public engagement happens at all stage of the project, from planning and feasibility which is where we are today, through design, procurement and con- struction.” For more on the extension, visit www. metrolinx.com. 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The har- vest was in, the larders full for winter and the summer work done. Snow wasn’t blocking the roads yet, so family members could get home to Grandma’s for some feasting and fun — and to pause and reflect on the blessings of life in this season of plenty. For all that this bountiful earth gives us, we can’t help but be grateful. High at the top of my own list is beauty and biodiversity. That came home to me this week, when we final- ly got up to the family farm for a load of fire- wood. Psychologists are recognizing a new malady in people these days — nature defi- ciency — and are prescribing time outdoors, especially in forests, to their patients. I got a good dose of that healing energy in the sugar bush and found lots to be thankful for. Dragonflies, for starters. Autumn mead- owhawks, the latest-flying species in Ontario, were everywhere; the males bright red, the females glowing yellow, as they perched atop swaying grasses in the sun. 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As a family business, Crystal Bath understands this better than most, so they go to great lengths to ensure that renovations are done smoothly and stress free. Crystal Bath is the epitome of a family-run business.Itbeganin1995withhusbandandwife, MarioandAnn.MarioisatilerbytradeandAnnis asaleswoman,sostartingabathroomrenovation company was the perfect combination of their skills. Inthelate1990s,CrystalBathstrictlyrenovated bathrooms. As the business grew, they added kitchenrenovationstotheirrepertoire.Soontheir son,Chris,joinedthefamilybusinessandbecame a licensed plumber. Once again, the business expanded to include full plumbing services and construction, but still kept that family feel. Crystal Bath does not subcontract out to others, a common tactic in home renovations, but one that often makes renovations a stressful crowd of people flowing in and out of the house. “With us, you don’t have to shop around,”says Ann. “We provide everything for you. 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W., suite 7 Whitby, ontario L1n 0e4 � � � Fall fun in Durham Region The leaves are beginning to fall, the trees are ablaze with gorgeous colours, and our dreams of pumpkin spice and apple har- vests are coming true. Welcome to autumn in Durham Region! The harvest season brings a wealth of activities, events and attractions to the region, with fun around every corner. There is no better way to enjoy the beau- tiful fall foliage than by taking a trip on York- Durham Heritage Railway’s Fall Colours train rides. Passengers enjoy the beauty of autumn, while travelling through the picturesque Oak Ridges Moraine. Several trips are available throughout the month of October, in addition to special Halloween trips, where the whole family can enjoy entertainment and Hallow- een-themed activities aboard a specially dec- orated train. Apples are on the menu at the annual Applefest in historic downtown Bowmanville on Oct. 14. 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The event offers a fun, frightening haunted Halloween experi- ence for those who love a good scare! Finally, looking ahead to November, the region welcomes the 2017/2018 East- ern Regional Quidditch Championship. The championship games sweep into Oshawa’s Civic Recreation Complex on Nov. 11 and 12. Spectators and students are welcomed and encouraged to come out and check out the action of this up-and-coming sport. Be sure to check out the Durham Tour- ism events calendar at www.durhamtourism. ca. 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Some may need help to step up their game when scouts are watching. Others want to perform opti- mally to make it through the draft or tryouts. Then there are individuals who want to be at their best to qualify for golf, tennis or racquetball tournaments. Sometimes this last-minute cram- ming exercise works. Unfortunately, there are more times when the quick fix method fails. Last-minute preparation tends to make athletes more anxious, nervous and uptight. Then they get distracted by trying to force their brain to work over- time with new ideas that haven’t had a chance to be assimilated, absorbed and put into practice. No one can make lasting and effective change in mindset, attitude and thinking in a few hours, days or weeks regardless of effort. Books, videos, DVDs and drugs can sometimes be useful, but the benefits are frequently short-lived and these products end up on the shelf never to be touched again because they are geared to one-size-fits-all. Few athletes learn in the same man- ner, which leads wise parents, coaches and teachers to the conclusion that the same methods  rarely work for all indi- viduals. Significant, lasting and major improvements with sport psych training can generally take a few months to sev- eral months or more  to be fully realized. In sports, as in life, we should never stop learning. Ideally, mind training for sports would begin in the pre-season or the post-season. At these times there is a better chance to relax, be open to new learning and allow the brain to absorb and integrate sports-minded skills. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@ promind.ca; website www.promind.ca Provincial Women’s Hockey League team sits at .500 early on DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning and Whitby Wolves have plenty of time to move up, but early in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League season, they’re both sitting in unfamil- iar spots. Typically at or near the top of the 20-team league, the two are currently sitting in the middle of the pack with .500 records, as the Lightning are 2-2-0- 0 and the Wolves 1-1-2-1. The Lightning won their home open- er Saturday, 3-0 over the Cambridge Rivulettes (1-1-0-2), but then dropped a 2-1 decision the next day to the Stoney Creek Sabres (4-1-0-0) at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. The Wolves also played their home opener on the weekend, after four road games to start, and came away with a 3-3 tie with the Mississauga Chiefs (2-2- 2-1). Whitby also tied Leaside (2-0-3- 0) 1-1 last Wednesday and defeated Oakville (4-3-0-0) 4-3 Saturday. Allisa Hitchen made 26 saves to record her first shutout for the Lightning Saturday, against her former team no less. The Sudbury native had two shut- outs playing last season in Cambridge. Emily Pinto scored twice in victo- ry, including the winner just 23 sec- onds into the game, while Nicole Shaw notched the other. Uxbridge’s Chavonne Truter assisted on both Pinto goals. Brooke Stanford gave Durham West another early lead Sunday, on the power play, but the Sabres tied the game before the first period was done and scored the winner in the second. Victoria Kelaiditis made 26 saves in defeat. Avery Horlock scored twice for the Wolves in their home opener and cap- tain Brooke McQuigge also found the mark as Whitby jumped out to a 3-1 lead, but two late goals by Sofia Smith- son allowed Mississauga to tie the game. McQuigge, Margaret MacEachern, Ava Lacey and Claire O’Donoghue each had a goal and an assist in the win over Oakville, including the winning tally by O’Donoghue with 5:07 remaining. Lightning still looking for a spark Photo by Shay Conroy AJAX -- Emily Pinto of the Durham West Lightning backchecked against Olivia Wallin of the Stoney Creek Sabres during Provincial Women’s Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre. The Sabres won 2-1. Daniel Carinci of Ajax also with national team for fall instructional camp in Florida OTTAWA — Four players from Dur- ham Region were among 32 invited to Baseball Canada’s junior nation- al team’s annual Fall Instructional League camp in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oct. 1 to 11. Pickering outfield Denzel Clarke is one of five who recently represent- ed Canada at the U-18 World Cup in Thunder Bay, where he led the team in on-base percentage and was also named the tournament’s top defen- sive player. Oshawa pitcher Zack McQuaid, who played for Ontario recently at the Canada Summer Games less than a year after breaking his back in a car accident, was also invited. Shortstop Daniel Carinci of Ajax and outfielder Joel McKnight of Brooklin are the other local players. Clarke, McQuaid, and Carinci are all 17 while McKnight is 16. The camp includes daily practices and a seven-game professional sched- ule against Fall Instructional League clubs from the Atlanta Braves, Pitts- burgh Pirates, and Toronto Blue Jays organizations. All games and practices will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports, the spring training home of the Braves, with the exception of an Oct. 10 con- test against the Blue Jays that will take place at their minor league complex in Dunedin. “This camp will serve as an intro- duction to the junior national team program for the majority of our ros- ter while also preparing players for future international competition and the challenges associated with the next levels of the game,” said Greg Hamilton, head coach and director of national teams. “From a coach- ing standpoint, it will allow the staff to evaluate players in a highly-com- petitive environment and provide an opportunity for instruction and player development.” Whibty’s Roville Daniels has joined the team in Florida as an athletic therapist. 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The Fury, in the midst of a five-game home stand, took three points from their two weekend games, blanking St. Michael’s 2-0 on Friday before falling 2-1 in double overtime to Cobourg on Saturday. Nate McDonald made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season against the Buzzers, while Shane Bull scored what turned out to be the winning goal just 4:13 into the game. Josh Battistella added the insurance marker in the third period. Luke Pearson did his best to get the Fury another two points, making 40 saves, but the Cougars escaped with two points after a goal by Whitby native Ryan Porter 2:28 into the second overtime. Bull again opened the scoring for the Fury, on an early second period power play, but Brooklin’s Connor MacEachern tied the game for Cobourg, also on the power play, with 2:40 remaining. The Panthers had just one weekend game against Newmarket on Friday in Pickering, where they played to a 1-1 draw through two five-minute overtime frames.   Davis Teigen-Katsumi scored his fourth goal of the season 7:54 into the game, while Adam Wisco stopped 29 of 30 shots he faced, including all 20 after the first period. The Fury have two more games at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre this weekend, at 7:40 p.m. on Friday against Newmarket and 3:30 p.m. Sunday against Lindsay . The Panthers are at home against Orangeville on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and in Cobourg on Thanksgiving Monday. 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Through the first six rounds of the 25-team, double-knockout tournament, Pickering posted a record of 5-1, with victo- ries over Georgina (19-1), Vaughan (16-4), Aurora (16-14), Whitby (17-5) and Kitchener (22-21) and a one-run loss to North London (10-9). Matched against London West in the semifinals, and down one run going into the bottom of the sixth, the Red Sox scored seven runs while batting around their lineup. In the championship final against the Bolton Braves, Pickering stormed out to an 8-2 lead in the early innings, but Bolton battled back and narrowed the lead to 11-8 by the top of the fifth inning. In the end, Pickering's 18-10 championship win was solidified by another bat-around, seven- run sixth inning. Players on the team include John Gould, Carter Asselin, Aydin Baillie, Jus- tin DeNobrega, Matthew Nigro, Alex Uden, Nate McGee, Dylan Irwin-Steel, Daniel Colangelo, Kaeden Mazni, Nikeel Gahunia and Diem Wignal. Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — Nick Wong may stand only five-foot-nine inches tall, but he’s reaching some rar- efied heights when it comes to comparisons to other Ontario Hockey League rookies over the years. Wong, who was taken — stolen perhaps — with the 38th pick of the 2017 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft, scored twice Sunday, including the winner, to lift the Oshawa Generals past the Lon- don Knights, 5-4, before 5,119 fans of the home opener at the Tribute Communities Centre. After scoring a hat trick in his first OHL game, an 8-2 win in Sud- bury, and adding two more in a 5-4 loss in Guelph, Wong now has seven goals in just five career games. By way of comparison to other Generals rookies over the past 15 years, only wunderkind John Tavares compares. A year young- er, Tavares had six goals and seven points through his first five games, and added another two goals in his sixth en route to a 45-goal campaign. Boone Jenner had four goals in his first five games and need- ed 12 to hit seven, while Michael Dal Colle needed 20 games and Anthony Cirelli 21 to reach seven. Current captain Jack Studnicka, who shares the league lead with nine points right now, needed five games into his second season to score his seventh career goal. Wong, who turned 16 on Sept. 17, is trying to take it all in stride, despite the early-season atten- tion. “I don’t really know how to explain it,” he said after Sunday’s game. “I’ll give a lot of credit to my teammates because they always make it easier on me.” While admitting to being a “lit- tle bit” surprised with how easily the goals are coming so far, Wong says good thing happen through hard work — and he’s not shy about putting it in. He compares his playing style to Johnny Gaud- reau of the Calgary Flames, who is also five-foot-nine and about 160 pounds. “I usually describe myself as skilled, smarter player with quick feet, always trying to be slippery around the ice so I don’t get hit too much,” he said. 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 • Oc t o b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 25 AP The Regional Municipality of Durham,Works Department willbetemporarilyclosingthefollowingstreetsintheCityofPickering WHERE and WHEN:Vicki Drive from West Shore Boulevard to Greycoat Lane. •October 9 to October 20GreycoatLanefromSanokDrive to Vicki Drive •October 18 to October 25SanokDrivefromGreycoatLane easterly to end of bulb. •October 23 to November 3WHY: To permit installation of a sanitary sewer and services in asafeandefficientmanner. 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Generals coach Greg Nemisz said the organization was high on Wong from the beginning, and had no hesitation giving him a roster spot once he was viewed up close and personal. “I know our scouts really liked him and were excited about the pick there in the second round,” Nemisz said Sunday. “Once we saw him in orientation camp, we really liked him, didn’t know how he was going to do through train- ing camp, but obviously he was one of our better players in train- ing camp and exhibition season.” Wong sits atop the rookie scoring race by four goals and two points on Blake Murray, an Uxbridge native taken seventh overall by the Sudbury Wolves. Compared to rookies from the previous few years, Wong’s hat trick in his first OHL game match- es Max Domi’s feat in 2011 and his seven goals through five games was accomplished also by Alex Debrincat in 2014, but DeBrincat was a year older. 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Visit pinglesfarmmarket. com or call 905-725-6089 to learn more.2In north Durham, there’s more fun on the farm at Cooper’s CSA Farm and Maze, 266 Ashworth Rd., seven kilometres south of Zephyr in Uxbridge Township. Lots to see and do, including a 10-acre corn maze, an asparagus mini-maze, pumpkin picking and more. The maze is open Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10, kids three and under free. Visit www.coopersfarm.ca or call 905- 830-4521 for more information.3Also in the north, the York-Dur- ham Heritage Railway offers Fall Colours Train Rides on the Oak Ridges Moraine on Oct. 7 and 8. Catch the train at Uxbridge Station, 19 Railway St., Uxbridge. For depar- ture times, prices and to book tick- ets visit www.ydhr.ca. To find out more you can also e-mail ydhr@ ydhr.ca or call 905-852-3696.4The Newcastle Harvest Festival is on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Newcastle. The event shines a spotlight on Newcastle’s art, food, and music and there’s all- ages fun such as free kids’ activities and pumpkins. Visit villageofnew- castle.ca.5Start the weekend at The Rob- ert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa, on Oct. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. This months free RMG Fridays is themed Legacies and features the genre-bending music of Fiuran. Visit rmg.on.ca, e-mail lcabral@ rmg.on.ca or call 905-576-3000 for more information.6On the ice, the Pickering Panth- ders and the Orangeville Flyers on Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Tickets range up to $10. See more events at www.durhamregion.com-events Barry Canning Band and Players perform pop classics DURHAM — Durham’s orchestra is starting its 2017/18 season with a Billy Joel Spectacular. The Ontario Philharmonic’s (OP) first concert of the new season is on Oct. 14, when the Barry Canning Band performs the music of Billy Joel with some of the orchestra’s musi- cians. It‘s the first of five OP concerts com- ing to Oshawa’s Regent Theatre. Greg Hawco, the orchestra’s prin- cipal percussionist, is the guest con- ductor for the concert. “Billy Joel has composed true clas- sics of the pop song,” says OP music director and Ajax resident Marco Parisotto. “Classically trained him- self, his music contains plenitude in these exciting arrangements for orchestra and band with musician and singer Barry Canning. This is a special season opener sure to gratify the most avid concertgoer and afi- cionado alike. You can’t miss this evening of supercharged performers with OP and Billy Joel’s greatest hits.” The OP this year is introducing a Pre-Concert Chat Series before each concert with classical music critic John Terauds. Even if you have a seat to the concert, you must preregister in order to get into the Regent at 7:10 p.m. The chats start at 7:15 p.m. Pre- register at www.ontariophil.ca. All of the OP’s concerts have an 8 p.m. start. Note that there are options to get a deal by purchasing ticket bundles for three, four or all five concerts. Here’s the full schedule: • Oct. 14 — Billy Joel Spectacular; • Dec. 16 — In the Spirit of the Hol- idays: Dvorak Visits Tchaikovsky for Christmas; • Jan. 27 — Mahler’s Celestial Fourth. Also works by Massenet and Tchaikovsky;• Mar. 24 — Music in Threes: Great Trios of Mendelssohn and Schubert; • April 28 — The Three Great B’s: Bach-Beethoven-Brahms all in one. For tickets, visit the Regent in person at 50 King St. E., online at regentthe- atre.ca or call 905-721.-3399, ext. 2. Durham’s Ontario Philharmonic begins season with music of Billy Joel Photo by Rick O’Brien DURHAM -- Barry Canning, a native of Newfoundland, and his band open the Ontario Philharmonic’s 2017/18 season on Oct. 14 with Billy Joel Spectacular. The night features Joel’s greatest hits, performed by the band and the Ontario Philharmionic Players. Get your submissions in for Clarington juried art show CLARINGTON — Artists are invited to submit work to be considered for the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington’s 37th Annual Juried Show. The exhibition runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 12 at the VAC, 143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville. Artists can submit two works each and paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture in any medium, plus mixed media and photographs will be considered. Works must be original and must have been finished in the last two years. The entry fee is $11 for Visual Arts Centre members, $22 for nonmembers and entries must be in by Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. You can get a registration form at www.vac.ca. For more information, visit the website or call 905-623-5831. 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 • Oc t o b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 30 AP FallFunattheMuseun! BirthdayParties Fan-fabulouspartiesfor children5-12years!Five themestochoosefrom. LearningAdventures Weofferschooltours, heritage-to-goprograms, andspeakerspresentations. VenueRentals Ourheritagegardensand restoredbuildingsprovide amagicalbackdropfor engagement&family photos,weddings,and otherprivateevents. Booknowfor2018! @PickeringMuse pickering.ca/museum Pathways on PleasureValley2499BrockRoad,Uxbridge,ON 905.649.2888www.pleasurevalley.com Enjoythe255acresofpeaceful trailrides orenjoylessonsalongthevalleypathways Private,semi-privateandcorporatelessonsavailable.Visitourwebsiteorcallfordetails. HorsebackTrailRidesHourly Wehaveridesgoingout6daysaweek. 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Paul Delongchamp, president of the Ajax-Pickering Stamp Club, demon- strated the process of removing stamps from envelopes. 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 • Oc t o b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 31 AP ESP PSychic Faircanada’S longESt-running PSychic Fair! octobEr 6, 7 & 8, 2017 Friday: 2pm - 10pm • Saturday: 11am - 10pm • Sunday: 11am - 6pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 111 Hunt St, Ajax FREE Gem stone with admission Admission $8:$5 with this ad • Good for all 3 days you have More to do, see and learn! www.esppsychicfair.com Top professional Psychic mediums.Find out what’s coming up in your love life, work,health and your finances. 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The UK food consultant, an Oshawa native who graduated from O’Neill CVI, recently released #RECIPESHORTS: Delicious Dishes in 140 Characters. By email, Stewart tells us she often helps create new restaurant concepts and leads food walking tours. “The idea for the book came from want- ing to break down the barriers that peo- ple often have around cooking — you know, that it takes too long or is too complicated,” she says. “I hope that the simplicity of a recipe in 140 characters encourages people to say: 'Hey I can make that!' For the more experienced cook, they can look at a recipe and make it their own, using the ideas for inspira- tion.” The book’s recipes include Mediterra- nean Avo Toast, Meatball Pho and Figgy Piggy. Stewart lived in the UK for about a decade. Her book is available on www.ama- zon.ca, www.barnesandnoble.com and www.indiebound.org. 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As we wrap up the last part of 2017, three local exhibitions featuring women artists offer plenty of opportunity to reflect on what women, in particular, have meant to our local creative culture. Ingrid Ruthig: Re|Visions exhibition at Whitby’s Station Gallery, on view from Oct. 14 until Dec. 10, features portrait- and-biography diptychs of women writers and artists. The Ajax artist presents us with a won- derful view on the women who have helped to shape our culture in this prov- ince, country and world. Station Gallery concurrently features a retrospective exhibition of work by local historical artist Florence Helena McGilli- vray, who was born in Whitby in 1864 and became a deeply influential landscape painter. Early in her career she studied paint- ing in both Ontario and Paris. Through- out her life, she travelled nationally and abroad looking for new and challeng- ing landscapes to paint. She was a val- ued mentor of famed landscape painter Tom Thomson, and a contemporary of the Group of Seven. If you’re unfamiliar with McGillivray’s work, you’ll be interested to see Finding Florence, which brings together paintings borrowed from both public holdings and private collections. Everyone is welcome at the opening reception on Oct. 20. at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, in Oshawa, noted artist, writer and curator Margaret Rodgers presents a group exhibition at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery entitled Legacies. It draws direct connections between the work of contemporary artists Teri Dono- van and Gwen MacGregor and historical- ly and regionally significant artists Alex- andra Luke and Isabel McLaughlin. This group of works provides an understand- ing of how two mid-20th century women have affected the regional cultural land- scape, continuing to inspire and moti- vate women artists working today. Visit the RMG on Nov. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. to tour the exhibition with the artists and curator. The exhibition continues into early 2018. With all of these opportunities surround- ing me, it’s led me to reflect on ways I have been inspired by the visionary, creative and vibrant women whom I have met in our community. From photographers and painters to mothers who pass their love of drawing on to their little ones, to school- teachers who bring a love of theatre to the children they mentor, I have been sur- rounded by women who design, invent and create. It is the endless passion for the arts expressed by women whom I know that so often motivates my own enthusiasm and creativity. The influence of powerful, artistic women leaves a legacy for future genera- tions of women in our community. Tell me, who are the creative women who inspire you? Let me know on Twitter @kerrikingdurham. — Kerri King is the chief executive officer of Station Gallery in Whitby Culture Corner Kerri King Country music night Oct. 20 DURHAM — A night of country with a lit- tle down-south rock ‘n’ roll is in store for an Oshawa audience. The Tribute Communities Centre (TCC), 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa, presents Dallas Smith, Lauren Alaina and The Cadillac Three in concert on Oct. 20. Smith has been touring in support of his latest record, Side Effects. Alaina, is nominated for new artist of the year at the Country Music Association awards on Nov. 8. Also taking the stage in Oshawa is The Cadillac Three, a southern rock trio. Tickets start at $49.50 and are available at the TCC, online at www.tributecommu- nitiescentre.com or by calling the ticket office at 1-877-436-8811. Jazz quartet Oct. 15 SCUGOG — Lynn McDonald’s Jazz at Jesters series presents Kevin Goss and his All-Star Quartet on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., upstairs at Jester’s Court, 279 Queen St. The band features Goss on saxophones, Dave Restivo on piano, Jim Vivian on bass and Kevin Coady on drums. The doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. Email lynn@lynnmcdonaldjazz. com or text or call 289-354-1140. CULTURE CORNER: Let’s hear it for the girls says Station Gallery CEO 'Painted Ladies' show on display at Scugog library in October SCUGOG — A new exhibit titled ‘The Painted Ladies’ will be on display at the Scu- gog library throughout October. The works of artists Cheryl Bannister, Margaret Brackley, Cheryl Del Ciello, Irene Leach, Bonnie Lusty, and Kim Johnson will be showcased in the Kent Farndale Gal- lery until Oct. 26. An opening reception for the show was held Sept. 30, the day the exhibit opened. 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This free one-and-a-half hour workshop will provide you with information on how to prepare for your appointment, what questions to ask and how to make sure you understand everything before you leave. setting an action plan and follow up are key to living healthy. register at 1-866-971-5545 or www.ceselfmanage-ment.ca. Free Library Programs Friday, October 6 SteM Day (6 to 12 yrs) 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 The espla- nade s, Pickering. conduct science experiments, play with some technology, create an engineering marvel or use math to solve a mystery. Free FAMilieS getting ready to read (2 to 5 yrs) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. This hands-on program, focuses on how you can help your child learn early lit- eracy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required.younger siblings welcome. Free SteM Day (6 to 12 yrs) 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. conduct science experiments, play with some technology, create an engineering marvel or use math to solve a mystery. Free MOnday, October 9 BABy and tot Storytime (Birth to 36 months) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - Petticoat creek branch, 470 Kingston rd., Pickering. babies and toddlers will develop early literacy skills through singing, reading, talking, and playing with their caregiver. Free http://www.picnet.org/ Tuesday, October 10 FAMily Storytime (2 to 5 yrs) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - Petticoat creek branch, 470 Kingston rd., Pickering. children learn early literacy concepts through talking, singing, reading, and playing with their caregivers. Free BABy and tot Storytime (Birth to 36 months) 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 The espla- nade s, Pickering. babies and toddlers will develop early literacy skills through singing, reading, talking, and playing with their caregiver. Free SeniorS’ Social 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 The espla-nade s, Pickering. Join other seniors every Tuesday after- noon for coffee and conversation. This fun gathering features scrabble, domi-noes, cards, and lively discussion. Free teen tuesday in the lab (13 - 19 yrs) 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Pickering Public Library, 1 The espla- nade s, Pickering. Teens Only in the computer Lab! use it to your advantage. Free Wednesday, October 11 toDDler Storytime (18 to 36 months) 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Learn how to develop your toddler’s early literacy skills. Play and socialize together with other parents and toddlers. Free Jr. coderz club (6 to 9 years) 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. Tech enthusiasts are invited to sign up for a fun and interactive six-week cod- ing club. students will learn the basics of coding over the course of six weeks, each week building on the last. regis-trants must attend all six classes. Free PAint night 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Pickering Public Library - George ashe Library, 470 Kingston rd, Pickering. have you always wanted to try a paint night? now’s you chance! Join us for a creative night of guided painting, fun, and enjoy the picturesque scenery of our Petticoat branch. all materials are pro- vided and participants will leave with a one-of-a-kind art piece. aprons are avail-able, however please dress accordingly. Free Sporting Events Tuesday, OcTOber 10 tenniS for kids Under 9 and Under 12 6:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. rosebank Tennis club, 593 rosebank rd., Pickering. Littleace tennis school is launching 2017/2018 season offering lessons for kids under 9 and under 12 at rosebank Tennis club in Pickering. Low cost, low ration, free equipment. Visit www.lit-tleace.ca for further details and sign-up. Free Support Groups MOnday, OcTOber 9 Pickering english conversation cir- cle 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Pickering Welcome centre immigrant services, 1400 bayly st., Pickering. newcomers practice english in a wel-coming environment, expand social net- works and learn about the community. Free http://www.cdcd.org Q: How do I submit my event to the newspaper? A: When you input your Event information at durhamregion.com it can be seen by as many as 500,000 unique visitors every month so it’s a great way for you to spread the word about your event. A selection of those events are reverse pub- lished to appear in our print editions every week. 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