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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2018_03_15THURSDAY MARCH 15, 2018 $2.00 LOOK INSIDE FOR TODAY’S EDITION dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 2 Events Calendar See what’s happening by visiting our online community calendar. www.durhamregion.com/events News, events and information on your desktop, laptop or mobile device ONLINE at durhamregion.com DURHAM - Eric Girard slow- ly circles a maple tree in his side yard, spotting the holes that have held sap spigots in past years on a massive tree that's decades-old. You shouldn't place a new spigot within 15-centimetres of an old hole, he tells a couple of observers, a sap bucket in one hand and a specially-equipped drill in the other. Nor should the holes be too high, too low or all in one line, he recommends, before squatting down to take a closer look at the bark on the aging tree. Satisfied with a spot on a ma- 'Tis the season for tapping trees in Durham Maple syrup producers hoping for a sweet season in 2018 CHRIS HALL CHall@durhamregion.com l See MAPLE,page 12 Oshawa resident Eric Girard is an avid maple syrup hobbyist and currently has more than 500 trees tapped for the current season. Jason Liebregts/Metroland THURSDAY MARCH 15, 2018 newsroom@durhamregion.com www.facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham durhamregion.com Contact Us $2.00 Premium Dealer Bessada Kia of ajax and Pickering www.bessadakia.com 1-866-421-9191 1675 Bayly St., Pickering Bayly & Brock Rd. See Our aD ON PaGe 10 FOr GreaT DealS! .com.com All types of DENTURE SERVICES Provided 905-683-6074 Bayly St.W.,Ajax dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 4 AJAX - A taxi driver was carjacked and three people are now face charges. The incident happened on Wednesday, March 7 when the driver picked up a man and two women in the Salem Road and Hwy. 2 ar- ea in Ajax. The suspects had the driver take them to several locations before dropping them off at hospi- tal in Ajax, Durham re- gional police report. The man, armed with two knives, threatened the driver and the three made off in a Toyota Camry. With the help of the Pe- terborough police, the sus- pects were located and ar- rested on March 9. Francis O'Connor, 32 of no fixed address, faces sev- eral charges, including robbery and threatening death. He was held for a bail hearing. Faye O'Connor, 62 and Janelle Smith face posses- sion of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Trio arrested after Ajax carjacking DURHAM - An under- cover operation by Dur- ham police child exploita- tion officers has resulted in luring charges against a Kingston man. A suspect travelled to Newcastle to meet a 15- year-old girl, police said. He was arrested by Dur- ham police there Wednes- day, March 7. The man engaged in on- line chats with someone he thought was a teenaged girl and made arrangements for a sexual encounter, po- lice said. In reality, the sus- pect was in communica- tion with an undercover of- ficer. Graham Clark, 37, of Warburton Crescent in Kingston is charged with child luring for sexual in- terference and exposing genitals to a person under 16. He was held for a bail hearing. Police want to ensure there are no other victims. Call 905-579-1520, extension 5563. Newcastle meeting leads to luring charge DURHAM - The provin- cial government has promised funding to help municipalities and local police services deal with the costs relating to mari- juana legalization. No less than $10,000 will be distributed to each municipality to help off- set costs associated with the end of cannabis prohi- bition, expected in the summer of 2018. In an an- nouncement Friday, March 9, the province also pledged funding to train local police officers in de- tecting drug impairment among drivers. T he announcement came just days after Dur- ham Police Chief Paul Martin expressed con- cerns about the costs as- sociated with legaliza- tion. Speaking at a March 6 meeting of the Durham Region Police Services Board, the chief said mu- nicipalities can expect higher costs for policing, public health and bylaw enforcement. Costs to Durham police will include training for officers and purchasing equipment to test drivers for drugs, Martin said. A full cost analysis has not been conducted in Durham but neighbour- ing York Region has pre- dicted the costs associat- ed with legalization will be about $15 per capita, Martin said. York police have estimated they'll need more than $20 mil- lion over three years for training and prepared- ness costs, he said. Martin said Friday he welcomes the provincial funding, but hopes for more support as the ser- vice prepares for legaliza- tion. "Any funding that will help police services deal with the issues that will arise from legal cannabis is welcome, including funds that will flow post- legalization," Martin said. "However, we have also asked for up-front funding to prepare offi- cers in advance of the le- g alization, so hopefully those needs will be ad- dressed as well." The province's an- nouncement appears to be designed to address some of those concerns, noting Ontario will provide $40 million of its revenue from federal taxes on rec- reational pot over two years to help defray costs to municipalities. Funding will be dis- tributed on a per house- hold basis, adjusted to en- sure each municipality receives at least $10,000, according to the province. If Ontario's pot revenues exceed $100 million over the first two years of le- g alization, 50 per cent of the surplus will flow to lo- cal governments. The province has also promised to create a spe- cialized team of prosecu- tors to handle drug-im- paired driving cases, cre- ate a program to divert youth charged with drug offences away from the justice system, and crack down on illegal marijua- na shops. NEWS Provincial funding will help municipalities with costs of marijuana legalization JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com The provincial government has promised funding to help municipalities and local police services deal with the costs relating to marijuana legalization. Rene Johnton/Torstar file 5 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH TO SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST Ea ster PHOTOS V isit pickeringtowncentre.com for the full schedule. At the Enchanted Butterfly Forest Upper Level, near Pandora MEET THE BUTTERFLY FAIRY Appearances with the Easter Bunny. EASTER BUNNY HOURS Monday – Friday ....................11am – 8pm Saturday .....................................10am – 6pm Sunday ...........................................11am – 6pm Just picture it - two snow-white birds soaring together above a turquoise sea, long slim tails streaming behind as they dip and swirl in tandem. For me, standing atop a dizzying cliff and watch- ing white-tailed tropicbirds doing courtship flights was literally a high point of my week in Ja- maica. For much of the year these graceful seago- ing birds range far out across the oceans of the world, feeding on fish and squid. So visiting a breeding colony, where each pair lays and incu- bates a single egg in a crev- ice in the rock face above the crashing waves, was a thrilling experience. My husband and I had many breathtaking mo- ments exploring Jamaica's lush natural areas last week, on a hunt for its unique birds. The black trailing plumes of male streamertail humming- birds are as impressive as the white ones of tropicbirds, and we saw both endemic species, red-billed and the rarer back- billed hummer, as we toured the island. And cuck- oos! Chestnut-bellied cuckoos, with their white breasts, slaty backs and rich rufous underparts are half again as long as the beautiful peach-bel- lied Jamaican lizard cuckoos. Both big, secretive birds creep through dense forest vegetation hunt- ing for lizards and other small animals, balancing on branches with the aid of their long, white-spot- ted tails. Jamaican todies, in contrast, have almost no tail at all. These squat little lime-green birds sit on branches along forest tracks at head height, dart- ing out to snatch an insect in mid-air and then re- turning to their perch to eat it. Their bright red bills, puffy red throats and yellow tummies, often seen up close, given their tolerant nature, make these cute birds everyone's favourite. Jamaica is home to black-billed and yellow- billed parrots, olive-throated parakeets and green- rumped parrotlets, and we saw them all. We lucked out when our expert guides from Reliable Adventures Jamaica (RAJ Tours) located a pair of crested quail- doves in the shadowy depths of a forest high in the John Crow Mountains. It's one of the last holdouts for these rare birds whose wings turn an iridescent purple in good light. Nature queries: mcarney@inter- links.net and 905-725-2116. –Margaret Carney is a nature-appreci- ation columnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. OPINION Jamaica has lots to offer for birders Nature writer Margaret Carney checks out feathered friends on Caribbean island MARGARET CARNEY Column AJAX - Two homes in Ajax were broken into and now a 37-year-old man faces several charges. The incidents happened between Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6, when homes in the Westney Road and Finley Avenue area were bro- ken into. The suspect entered through sliding rear doors and took personal items. in one instance, residents were at home. No one was harmed. Bank cards taken from one home were used at a local convenience store. A man was located by po- lice on March 7 and arrested. Brian Arscott, of no fixed address, was been charged with two counts each of break and enter, committing a crime, pos- session of property obtained by crime, illegal use of a credit card, fraud and possession of identity information. He was held for a bail hearing. 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The suspects continued westbound, before losing control near the Salem Road off-ramp in Ajax and ending up in a ditch. The suspects then fled on foot into a wooded area. Allen Johnson was driv- ing home when a friend called to say there was po- lice activity near his home. Johnson didn't see any po- lice when he arrived home, but shortly after he saw two or three unmarked police cars on Galea Drive. Soon, he saw officers do- ing backyard searches and at one point yelled out they were police. Officers found two sus- pects in a shed about 4:30 p.m. "It was quite orderly. There was no shouting or screaming. It's quite profes- sional," he noted. K9 units and tactical squads were on the scene, he added. Johnson and some of his neighbours were out on the street watching the police. "They never said a word. There was hardly any con- tact with police. They did their jobs and we watched," Johnson said. One man walking his dog on a nearby trail was told to leave the area. He didn't see the police arrest the suspects, but he saw them place one suspect into an ambulance. "A couple of minutes lat- er, they took him out and put him in a (police) car," he stated. The incident was "kind of" exciting, he admitted. "I've lived here six years. It's the first time anything like this has happened. The worst activity is kids going through cars left open and taking change," Johnson said. The Durham police, along with the OPP and To- ronto officers, searched the area near Salem and the 401. Several roads in the ar- ea were closed while police searched. Joining along was the Air1 helicopter. Sergeant George Tudos said incidents like this can be challenging for officers. "Any time there's a call like this, emotions are up, their guard's up. It's always unexpected. It's not rou- tine," Tudos said. He noted some officers were at the scene for five hours and "it was freezing out there. "At the end of the day, a lot of officers are relieved. We got two of them," Tudos said. "There's a lot of emo- tion, depending on their role." He wouldn't give num- bers, but noted there were "a lot of resources. We prob- ably pulled officers from ev- ery division." Officers from the public safety unit were on the scene Tuesday searching for evidence. "They set up a command post and their searching the area for evidence. They'll be searching until something is found," Tudos stated. Initial reports had the suspects fired shots at po- lice. However, the only shot fired was by an officer while doing "a high risk take- down." Police recovered a hand- gun in the car and a second replica gun near the Ste- venson Road on-ramp. Jaiden Smith, 18, of Dela- ney Drive in Ajax and a 17- year-old male from Scar- borough were each charged with robbery with a fire- arm, disguise with intent, possession of dangerous weapons, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm with no license, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, careless storage of a firearm and use of an imitation firearm dur- ing the commission of an of- fence. They were held for a bail hearing. The third suspect is de- scribed as black man, with a thin build, about six-feet tall. CRIME Two arrested in Ajax after Clarington bank heist KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com (Left) Durham Police, with the help from the Toronto Police Emergency Task Force, were searching the area of Kingston Road and Alexander's Crossing in Ajax after shots were fired at cops following a bank robbery in Clarington March 12. 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The News Advertiser is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham ABOUT US Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 865 Farewell Street Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Phone: 905-215-0481 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 200 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-579-4407. CONTACT US Publisher Tim Whittaker | twhittaker@durhamregion.com Director of Advertising Fred Eismont | feismont@durhamregion.com Regional Managing Editor Mike Johnston | mjohnston@durhamregion.com Director of Distribution Abe Fahkourie | afakhourie@durhamregion.com Composing Manager Cheryl Haines | chaines@durhamregion.com WHO WE ARE • EDITORIAL • The Durham Regional Police Service is under pres- sure in regards to the impending legalization of mari- juana to get training processes in place and have a full understanding of what it will mean to law enforcement. Unfortunately, the provincial and federal govern- ments have made it extremely difficult to have those new policing protocols in place under such a tight time- line. Although the federal government's original timetable was July 1, the final passage of the bill awaits senate approval, and likely won't happen until August. That means in less than six months, Durham police and oth- ers throughout the province must be up to speed on new laws and enforcement. In our view, it's a recipe for starting this new era of legal pot on the wrong foot from a law enforcement standpoint. Durham police Chief Paul Martin noted at a police services board meeting on March 6 that 'there's still a lot of unknowns for us right now.' There's a host of training the Durham police are obliged to do prior to when legal pot is the law of the land. Officers in Durham will have to be trained not only in recognizing drug impairment among drivers, but also in other aspects of the law including the legal age for buyers and regulations surrounding those who grow marijuana at home, Martin said. "We're talking about our enforcement rules - legally what we can and cannot do. What the legal amount of possession is; the ages for people to purchase it. Some people can grow a certain number of plants within their own residence. Those technical issues will become very important for our officers to make sure they're enforcing the law in the right way," the chief said. Chief Martin also mentioned that more than 400 offi- cers must be trained in a short time frame, which could mean overtime tacked on to the cost of training officers. The province, only this week, has rolled out its pro- gram to support municipalities in the safe transition to marijuana legalization, saying it will provide funding for sobriety test training for police officers as well as other items geared to law enforcement in the new reality of legal pot. Moreover, the province says it will provide $40 mil- lion to all municipalities for implementation costs relat- ed to the legalization of cannabis. In our view, the federal and provincial governments have left police forces across the province too little time to train and grasp the enormous challenge of imple- menting the enforcement of marijuana legalization. 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PICKERING VILLAGE, ON •905-427-2277 11 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street West Oshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PICKERING - Pickering is working on ways to protect the city's established neighbour- hoods, and is starting with an im- mediate restriction on the height of houses being built in the Rose- bank, West Shore and Bay Ridges neighbourhoods. Pickering's planning and de- velopment committee imple- mented a nine-metre height re- striction for homes going up in these neighbourhoods. The by- law amendment was passed at the March 5 committee meeting, and will come to council on March 12. "Thanks for getting this far this quickly," Ward 1 city Coun. Maurice Brenner told staff. Brenner has long been push- ing for building height guidelines for these neighbourhoods. Pickering's chief planner Catherine Rose explained at the meeting staff thought the nine- metre restriction would allow the development of a two-storey home, but put a cap in place where there isn't one already. The amendment includes a site-specific exception allowing a maximum building height of 9.5 metres for lands within a current draft plan of subdivision by Mar- shall Homes (Copperfield) Ltd. Homes in Bay Ridges, West Shore and Rosebank were mostly built between the 1970s and 1990s. These areas have been experienc- ing new larger and taller homes being built through infill and re- placement housing. Through public consultation, local residents have raised con- cerns that these new homes are not compatible with the predomi- nant character of these neigh- bourhoods. At a September meeting, resi- dent Llewellyn Pereira said a number of older homes have been sold, torn down, and replaced with much larger homes, and it seems to be an ongoing trend. "I really urge council to move forward quickly," he said. The zoning bylaw currently does not regulate maximum building height for parts of the es- tablished neighbourhoods of Ro- sebank, West Shore and Bay Ridges. This new interim approach will address the lack of building height restrictions in these neighbourhoods. For the long term, the city is undertaking a study on infill and replacement housing in estab- lished neighbourhoods, and will bring back updated policies, zon- ing, guidelines and tools for council's consideration. It's ex- pected to take about 18 months for this report to come back to coun- cil. Mayor Dave Ryan asked staff to contact those who have regis- tered with the city for informa- tion on this item as the process moves along, in order to give them an opportunity to provide input. While four members of the public spoke in favour of the pro- posed height restriction at the meeting, one resident said she was concerned that when she sells her home in the area, the new restrictions will decrease the value of her property. Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe noted while he sympa- thized, "I'm more concerned about the people who are being negatively impacted by these monster homes." Rose confirmed there is a mechanism in place for appli- cants to ask the committee of ad- justment to consider a variance, and the applicant has the right to apply for rezoning if the variance is turned down. However, Ashe pointed out there are strict tests applicants must pass before they receive a variance approval. NEWS New building height limits set for some Pickering areas KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com A sample of interesting architecture looking north-east on Pleasant Street. The City of Pickering is implementing a nine-metre building height restriction in the Bay Ridges, Rosebank and West Shore neighbourhoods to avoid monster homes and keep the character of the neighbourhood. Jason Liebregts/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 ple tree that winds high up into the sky, Girard drills a small hole into the tree, taps in a spigot with a hammer and hangs a bucket -- one of two sap catchers that wait to catch the sweet water that flows from the tree synony- mous with Canada. "You need to know what you're doing so you don't harm the trees," says Girard. "You've got to be smart and intelligent and know what you're doing." It's pretty safe to say Girard knows what he's doing. Maple syrup, it might seem, could be flowing through his veins given the passion and knowledge he showcases while giving visitors a tour of his sugar shack set-up. Raised in Victoriaville, Quebec -- the province that produces the bulk of Canada's maple syrup -- Girard comes from a family of proud maple syrup makers that has a long history of tapping trees. "It brings families together," says Girard of the culture of ma- ple syrup, reminiscing of times when bonfires burned outside of sugar shacks and meals were en- joyed inside. "It's something like farming: You don't do it to make a big pile of money, you do it be- cause you love doing it. It really brings people together." A banker by trade, Girard is somewhat of a maple syrup afi- cionado in his spare time. Short- ly after moving into his north Oshawa home, near the Whitby border, Girard continued his life-long dabbling in the maple syrup business with his new neighbour, Randy Kalebaba. The two began by tapping a few trees and then boiling the sap, trans- forming it into sweet syrup, out- side underneath a gazebo. Discussions followed, ideas were hatched and soon, with the help of Kalebaba, Girard turned his pool shed into a scaled-down version of a modern sugar shack. A gleaming evaporator is the centrepiece, complete with digi- tal instruments and alarms. A reverse osmosis system sits be- hind the evaporator, which re- duces the water content in the sap and, as a result, dramatically cuts the boiling time. A canning machine, done my hand, sits nearby on a counter, ready to seal the product prior to distributing. Hanging on the walls are a television and dart board -- it helps kill the time while the sap boils -- along with recipes, maple syrup facts and photos of a young Girard, now 44, his identical twin brother and other family. "I'm a little bit serious, but it's still a hobby for me," he says of his investment into maple syrup. Along with the quartet of trees he taps in his own yard, Gi- rard rents a five-acre plot of land on Hwy. 47, between Uxbridge and Greenbank, where last year he placed 600 buckets on hun- dreds of trees. This year, in an ef- fort to become more efficient, he has replaced his buckets with the more modern tube process that sees sap flow directly from trees to tanks -- thanks to grav- ity. "It's much easier on my back," offers Girard. That sap is then loaded into a 425-gallon plastic tank that slides in and out of his pick-up truck, delivering the sweet tree water back to north Oshawa. From there, it's pumped directly into a holding tank on the out- side of Girard's homemade sugar shack where it waits to be boiled down into maple syrup. During the maple syrup sea- son, acknowledges Girard, it's rare to find him not checking the weather on his phone as sap is fa- mously finicky -- cold nights and warm days are a necessity to get the sap flowing. "It's been so-so this year," says Girard of the 2018 season. Almost three weeks into the 2018 season, Girard has boiled sap twice, creating about eight gallons of syrup. Last year -- "It was average, not the best, not the worst," he says -- five boils result- ed in 55 gallons over a month's worth of work. On average, it takes about 40 gallons of sap to create one gallon of maple syrup. "I'm not concerned yet," says Girard of this season, pointing to this weekend's forecast that could yield him as much as 25 gallons of syrup if conditions hold up. A long stone's throw from Gi- rard's place, on Scugog Island just east of Port Perry, Jason Traviss is all smiles when asked how his syrup season is going. "It's great, it's been a great year so far," says Traviss, 40, on a recent crisp morning. Always helping out friends' families with their maple syrup seasons when he was younger, Traviss branched out on his own four years ago and now operates Stones Throw Farm on Demara Road as a hobby business. Last year he had 100 taps on his 50-acres of land, but this year has scaled back to about a dozen or so due to family issues. "It's a lot of fun, we really en- joy it," says Traviss as he pro- vides a tour of a thicket of trees, buckets hanging from a handful of them. "It's a lot of work, but when you arrive at the final product it's pretty satisfying." When it comes to creating his syrup, Traviss' system is a little more low-key. In front of a large stack of firewood in his long driveway sits a barrel on its side with a chimney. On top of that barrel are stainless steel pans where the sap is boiled into syr- up. "If the sap is flowing, we'll just be able to keep up," he says of his small system which could take up to a full day to boil sap. After the sap is transformed into syrup, Traviss gives it away to family and friends and also sells it alongside the eggs and honey that comes from his prop- erty. The family is also dabbling in lavender and later hopes to of- fer unique experiences for visi- tors that include pumpkins, strolls through woodland trails and bonfires. "Family experiences," says Traviss. "That's what people are looking for, that's what brings people out and that's what we want to provide for them." COMMUNITY Maple syrup producers hoping for a sweet season Top: Randy Kalebaba has been assisting Oshawa resident Eric Girard, an avid maple syrup hobbyist who currently has more than 500 trees tapped for the current season; Bottom: Jason Traviss, whose family operates Stones Throw Farm on Scugog Island, creates his own maple syrup from trees on his 50-acre parcel of land. He says that so far the 2018 maple syrup season has been great. His family also sells honey and eggs at their Demara Road home. 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Sponsored by: SeminAr StAge And eventS SAturdAy mArcH 24 tH 11 AM StARtING pLANtS FROM SEEDS wIth MAStER GARDENER GINI SAGE In this presentation we will provide the home gardener with the right knowledge and skills to make them successful at starting seeds at home for planting in the spring. Topics covered include proper storage of seeds, when to start seeds, germination requirements, lighting, thinning and transplanting, fertilizing and hardening off. 2 AM RAIN GARDENS wIth DuRhAM MAStER GARDENER tRAcEY SMYth Learn how and why water runoff has become a serious threat to our environment and what you can do to help offset the problem on your own property. 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You can find Norm on the upper level concourse. 3pM “Gut MY hOuSE...MAkE It NEw!” With over 30 years in the building industry Glenn Hunter will take you through the steps in planning and developing a complete home renovation program that you can execute over many years. 12 NOON - 2 pM DESIGNER DIALOGuE cONSuLtAtION SERIES Join our 3 designers as they meet with you one on one. 15 minute individual consults available. meet our Panel: Michelle understands the importance of making a home your own and inspires clients to go beyond the conventional to create a home that is truly a reflection of them. She graduated from The International Academy of Design in 1991, and has acquired experience in residential design working in paint & decor, furniture & custom drapery, and complete home renovation. 1628 Charles St. Whitby 905-240-4120 michelle@2codesign.ca 2codesign.com MIchELLE pEER With over a decade of experience Candice Brown has been heading her own interior design firm, Candice Brown Designs. As she attended Durham College to begin her education as Certified Interior Decorator, it has not stopped there. Candice has built a spectacular team, they offer superior quality in craftsmanship with all projects from start to finish. Candice Brown Designs 905-767-1207 info@candicebrowndesigns.ca candicebrowndesigns.ca cANDIcE BROwN Susan’s desire to incorporate the unique tastes of each client, results in a finished design that embodies both elegance and individuality. She graduated from Ryerson University in 1993 where she obtained her Bachelor of Applied Arts Interior Design (B.A.A.I.D). Susan gained valuable experience working for Elte one of Toronto’s most established furniture showrooms, and later as a furniture buyer, merchandiser, and designer at Rousseau’s in Durham region. 1628 Charles St. Whitby 905-240-4120 susan@2codesign.ca 2codesign.com SuSAN cARDuccI 12 NOON - 2 pM ORGANIzING AND StAGING SESSION SERIES, 15 MINutE cONSuLtS FRANcA cALABRO Ann Powell is a Certified Interior Decorator and Founder of Home Healing Hues, which is not your traditional home décor company. Utilizing the healing power of colour, we create spaces that are pleasing and nurturing - visually, emotionally and physically. We offer a full range of services to meet the needs and budget of each client.Whether you are looking to simply organize/declutter, freshen up an space or a complete renovation, our team of skilled trades work with you to create a space that is inspiring, uplifting and motivating. ANN pOwELL Tammy Hart, is an accredited International Decorating and Design Professional (I.D.D.P) and is the Owner and Designer for the Designer Chick Co. She strives to bring functional, yet stylish, design into homes for every day living for every day people. tAMMY hARt (647)302-7646 franca@senseofspace.ca senseofspace.ca (289)892-6760 hello@dznrchik.com www.dznrchik.com 905-441-9472 ann@homehealinghues.com www.homehealinghues.com sense of space creates home and garden designs in the Whitby, and surrounding Durham area,that work with features in your existing outdoor and indoor spaces. They skillfully incorporate new elements to build beautiful environments that create the mood you want - whether it’s a soothing hideaway or an invigorating, organized space. HEALING HOME HUES wIN A $1000 Mtc GIFt cARD 17 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 ALLEMS CHOCOLATE CREATIONS All Safety Roofing Allems Chocolate Creations Altona Painting Company (The) BathFitter Bethany Village Boulder Design Inc. BridgeHouse Mortgage Brown’s Home Heating & AC Button’s Heating Canada Kitchen & Bath Canadian Cabinetry and Countertops Canadian Home Leisure Classic Floor Shop Inc. Comfort Masters Ltd. Costco Wholesale Double Diamond Duct Cleaning DUCA Credit Union D&L Mobile Welding and Mobile Fabrication Elephant Construction and Landscaping Fine Touch Sales & Marketing Grabbing Crowns Great Northern Insulation Habitat for Humanity KD Cloth LeafFilter North of Canada Inc Lifestyle Home Products Logik Roofing MacAskill Chiropractic & Wellness Mary Kay Cosmetics McCam Insurance Brokers Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery MTC Factory Outlet One Landscape Design & Build Pickering Chrysler Profile Cabinetry & Millworks Renewal by Anderson RP Property Services-Flexstone Scentsy Canada Sierra Stone GTA Silver Rose Somerset Family Chiropractic Stone River Windows Student Works Painting Sultry Sophistication Sunset Gourmet Sun King Blinds The Deck Guys The Gift Hunter Todd’s Sheds Toronto Star Tranquility Matters Trillium Maintenance Inc. Tupperware U-Save Contracting View Communication - Bell Authorized Dealer Vitality Assurance Vacations (Cranberry Resort) VOXXLIFE Water Depot Wool 4 Ewe Y & G Construction Group 2018 AJAX Home SHow eXHibitor LiSt Friday march Saturday march Sunday march 23rd 3pm - 8pm 24th 10am - 5pm 25th 10am - 4pm FREE ADMISSION FRIDAY SundAy, mArcH 25 tH 3 pM - AuthOR, SpEAkER AND GARDENING ENthuSIASt - ShER LEEtOOzE, thE NAtuRAL GARDENER Hate using Chemicals in your garden? Come hear Sher tell you how to have a wonderful pest-free garden naturally. Find out how other bugs can help you; find out how birds can help you; find out how other plants can help you; and find out how you can let the butterflies and bees do their work more efficiently.You have jobs to do too, so don’t miss this talk! Sponsored by: SeminAr StAge And eventS SAturdAy mArcH 24 tH 11 AM StARtING pLANtS FROM SEEDS wIth MAStER GARDENER GINI SAGE In this presentation we will provide the home gardener with the right knowledge and skills to make them successful at starting seeds at home for planting in the spring. Topics covered include proper storage of seeds, when to start seeds, germination requirements, lighting, thinning and transplanting, fertilizing and hardening off. 2 AM RAIN GARDENS wIth DuRhAM MAStER GARDENER tRAcEY SMYth Learn how and why water runoff has become a serious threat to our environment and what you can do to help offset the problem on your own property. Learn the basic principles of creating a rain garden and how to measure yourproperty’swaterrunoff.Therewillbeademonstration of how a rain garden works,and which plants to choose to make your rain garden successful AJAX wIN 1 OF 2 $250.00 ptc GIFt cARDS 2700 AuDLEY RD., AJAX (just north of taunton) SEED pLANtING ON SuNDAY wIth NORM ‘thE GARDENIN’GuY’! Hey Kids-Don’t miss out. Come on by and see Norm ‘The Gardenin’ Guy’ and plant your very own seeds to start your summer garden. You can find Norm on the upper level concourse. 3pM “Gut MY hOuSE...MAkE It NEw!” With over 30 years in the building industry Glenn Hunter will take you through the steps in planning and developing a complete home renovation program that you can execute over many years. 12 NOON - 2 pM DESIGNER DIALOGuE cONSuLtAtION SERIES Join our 3 designers as they meet with you one on one. 15 minute individual consults available. meet our Panel: Michelle understands the importance of making a home your own and inspires clients to go beyond the conventional to create a home that is truly a reflection of them. 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"It's a special group of kids," Nekkers said while driving home Thursday morning. "This is the first group of guys who get abso- lute joy out of other peo- ple's success. With this group of kids, it doesn't need to be the individual to do something to be happy. If the group is doing some- thing good, everyone is happy, and that's a rare thing with teenage boys." It was certainly no easy task for the Pumas, who en- tered the tournament as the No. 1 seed after winning their sixth straight Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) title and sporting only one loss all season against high school opposition - to Central To- ronto Academy in a tourna- ment final at St. Michael's College in Toronto. It was St. Michael's, as usual, providing the big- gest challenge to the covet- ed gold medal. Having lost to St. Mike's in the quarter- finals in 2012 and 2016 and the semis in 2015 and 2017, Nekkers was worried the same fate was about to be- fall his club in this year's semis when it trailed by 12 points in the third quarter and by three with nine sec- onds remaining. But, Jesiah Deerr tied the game with an ice-in-his- veins three-pointer with two seconds remaining and the Pumas prevailed 77-71 in overtime to finally dis- patch of their longtime ri- val. "That monkey was ripped off our back," said Nekkers, while bemoaning a lack of scoring touch through three quarters. "We just did not shoot the ball well. I think it's be- cause the guys wanted to win that game so badly for the Pine Ridge program that everybody was tight." Facing No. 2-ranked and previously undefeated St. Francis Xavier in the final, the Pumas again had to claw from behind at times, but celebrated in the end with a 76-72 victory, the team's third medal in four years and LOSSA's first gold in basketball since Whitby's Anderson Raiders went back-to-back in 2011 and 2012. Nekkers credited Sha- kael Pryce for leading the team - "He's our engine, he's our team leader, he's what makes things go," he said - but also praised the play of Deerr, Derrell McLaugh- lin-Perreira, Nathaniel Jo- seph-Parker and Jerry Mercury among many oth- ers. "I could rave about so many different guys to be honest," Nekkers said. "It was a team effort, no doubt." Other players on the team include Miles Hall, Matteus Case, Jalen Deerr, Jayden Grange, Darnelle Peddie, Seth White, J.B. Wong, Kole Scott, Drazen Jerkovic and Tareek Kerr. Pine Ridge Pumas' Shak Pryce put a move on Richardson Storm's Daijon Furde during the LOSSA AAA senior boys' basketball final at Durham College Feb. 21. The Pumas beat the Storm 88-70 and went on to win the OFSAA provincial championship with a 76-72 win over St. Francis Xavier March 7 in Windsor. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland Pine Ridge Pumas finally rise to the top in OFSAA basketball Pickering school wins gold at AAA provincial championship in Windsor BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com You don't have to be a product of your circum- stances. Rather, you can and you will be a product of your choices. True, the starting line isn't the same for every- body, but too bad, that's life. And please don't con- fuse talent with great- ness. Talent alone only gets you so far. You must outwork your talent everyday if you really want to be great. Kris Draper, four-time Stanley Cup winner, has been retired for seven years now but this sum- mer will mark his 28th year leading the pack with our pro hockey group. And it's not because the guys who are 20 years his junior are no good; rather, it is because he is the poster boy for out- working your talent, be- ing accountable and hav- ing that rare kind of pride that makes him continue to choose greatness ev- eryday. His greatness was no accident - it was and con- tinues to be a daily choice. Everyday you make de- cisions that are either moving you closer to greatness or away from greatness. For example, how much sleep did you get? How hydrated are you? Did you get on your foam roller or lacrosse ball to take care of your soft tissues? Did you outwork ev- erybody else at practice? Did you do just enough to beat your teammates in the runs or did you max out and beat them by a country mile because you have that much more tal- ent? Did you leave practice as soon as the coach blew the last whistle or did you stay after and get in some extra work? How much time did you spend playing video g ames or getting involved in drama while texting the night away? Did you make yourself a healthy lunch with real food or did you go to the café or the plaza and eat crap? The list goes on and on and on. So when things don't go your way, look in the mirror, wipe your tears, punch your excuses in the face and get at it! Until next time, re- member, "you can't fake strong". –Peter Renzetti is a strength and condi- tioning coach, a corporate speaker, men- tor and high performance life coach. 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Also scor- ing for Oshawa were Nick Wong, Kenny Huether and Hayden McCool. Studnicka powered Oshawa to a 6-2 win over the Steelheads in Mis- sissauga on Friday. The centreman notched the hat trick on five shots. Domenico Commisso, Brendan He- rogate and Allan McShane had the other Oshawa goals. The Generals head out for their final road game of the regular sea- son against the Kingston Fronte- nacs on Wednesday. Oshawa re- turns home to host the Peterbor- ough Petes on Friday, March 16 and then on Sunday the Gens will play their final game of the regular sea- son against the Sudbury Wolves at 6:05 pm. Oshawa (34-28-3-0) can still finish as high as 4th place or drop as low as 6th and will play either Kingston or Niagara in 1st round OHL playoffs. GENERALS Generals hit the home stretch following split of weekend games Jack Studnicka of the Oshawa Generals scored four goals in two games on the weekend. 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The camp includes daily work- outs, a six-game professional schedule against minor league prospects from the Baltimore Ori- oles, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays and To- ronto Blue Jays organizations, with two intersquad games and an exhibition contest against the Fort Lauderdale Stars also planned. This will be the seventh time in the last eight years that the junior national team has held its spring training camp in St. Petersburg. "Our players are treated to a professional atmosphere that al- lows us to maximize training and development time for our pro- gram," said Greg Hamilton, head coach and director of national teams for Baseball Canada, in a press release. The highlight of the week will come on March 17 when the team will travel to Dunedin Stadium to take on a split-squad version of the Toronto Blue Jays. "This game has become an event that our program and play- ers look forward to each year and we're extremely appreciative of the support from both our corpo- rate partners," Hamilton said. Clarke, an outfielder, is one of five invitees who represented Can- ada at the 2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup last September and helped Canada to a fourth-place finish. McKnight is also an outfielder, while Carinci is a shortstop and McQuaid a right-handed pitcher. Toronto-born pitcher Braden Halladay will also be at the camp. He is the son of the recently de- ceased Roy Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner who spent 12 of his 16 big league sea- sons with the Toronto Blue Jays. The team is focusing its efforts on player development and prep- aration for the 2018 U-18 Pan Am Championships in the fall, a quali- fier for the 2019 U-18 Baseball World Cup. BASEBALL Spring is in the air for four Durham Region baseball players Denzel Clarke of Pickering, shown here during the National U-18 World Cup Exhibition Series between Canada and Australia in August 2017, is off to spring training camp with Baseball Canada's under-18 junior national team March 15-24. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland DURHAM - The Durham Touch Football League estab- lished since 1993 is now taking team and individual applications for the 25th upcoming spring sea- son, which begins in early May until the end of June. Games are in Ajax at Roland Michener Public School. Teams play 10 games including playoffs. The format is a one-hand-touch, four- steamboat game. Teams are accepted from anywhere in Dur- ham region and Toronto. The league has two divisions for your team's level of play. All teams make the playoffs. Divisional winners receive lined, embroi- dered jackets or a similar award, as well as individual awards. Games are played on week- ends from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ban- quet is on championship day and a taped final. For more info please contact: Bill Moore at 416-399 4935 or email moores43@rogers.com. Durham Touch Football League looking for players, teams 23 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - You've heard how crucial first im- pressions are. But in the entertainment world, when actors are audition- ing for a part, it's every- thing. So says talent agent Pat Jarosz, owner of BookitTa- lent, which she describes as "a boutique agency." And she should know. A former model, Jarosz start- ed out as a junior agent when she was 20. She makes regular trips to Dur- ham hunting for talent at open auditions and says 80 per cent of her 100-plus cli- ents are from the region. "The first five seconds of an audition is the most im- portant part," Jarosz says. "The first five seconds is when the actor is walking in a room. I can tell from the moment (a person) walks in the room, and the way they are making eye contact with me, you can feel that energy and confi- dence." Jarosz says that doesn't mean the person can act, but it does mean they have the foundation. She's returning to Dur- ham on March 25. Jarosz will be at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 600 Beck Cres., Ajax, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested in an audition/interview can simply drop in or book a specific time by contacting Jarosz at agent@bookitta- lent.com. All prospective actors have to bring is a head-and- shoulders picture - and a selfie will do. Jarosz welcomes any- body three years old and up who are interested in print and television advertising or TV series or films. "I have found such amazing talented people in Durham Region and that's why I keep coming back ev- ery couple of years," she says. Among them are Chris- tian Corrao of Pickering, who among other work is to be featured in the untitled and highly anticipated Pip- pa Bianco film. Jarosz pre- dicts great things for the young actor, who she ex- pects to be walking the red carpet at the Toronto Inter- national Film Festival. Eric Osborne scored a lead role on Degrassi. Oth- er local talent Jarosz has discovered include Katie Ortencio of Ajax (new lead on The Next Step), Katrine Hachey of Uxbridge (lead, Lost and Found Music Room) and Sarah Abbott of Whitby. Sarah had a role in the 2016 film Lavender and in an episode of the series Black Mirror, directed by Jodie Foster. "Sarah's name is on the lips of Jodie Foster and big studios in Los Angeles," Ja- rosz says. There's some serious coin involved in being in the entertainment biz. Ja- rosz says at the low end of the scale a short-run, union TV commercial pays a minimum of $2,000 and a national long run can pay up to $12,000. A starring role on a Canadian TV se- ries? Around $150,000 and up. Jarosz says the planned film studio that is a part of the Durham Live develop- ment in Pickering bodes well for local talent. "It really is going to give really huge opportunities for actors in the area," she says. But Jarosz suggests Durham people have a leg up to begin with. She says every municipality in the region features dance schools and opportunities for children and adults to be involved in theatre groups. Visit her website, patja- rosz.com. Talent agent Pat Jarosz held an open call for children and teenagers interested in working in TV commercials, series and films in the meeting room at Residence Inn by Marriott in Whitby in 2016. Jarosz, who says 80 per cent of her clients are from Durham Region, returns to the region on the hunt for talent on March 25, 2018. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland Pat Jarosz back in Durham looking for future stars MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com Six things to do in Durham Region on March 17 and 18 It's a rockin' St. Patrick's eve as the Oshawa Music Hall, 39 King St. E., Oshawa, presents local hard rock band the Standstills, with special guests Oshawa's Crown Lands, on March 17. Doors at 8 p.m., the music starts around 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at www.ticketscene.ca. Celebrate ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT THE LYNDE HOUSE MUSEUM, 900 Brock St. S., Whitby, on March 17 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to a tour of Lynde House, there will be St. Patrick's Day-themed crafts in the Warren General Store. Donations kindly received. For more information visit www.lyndehouse- museum.com, call 905-665-3131 or email info@lyndehousemuseum.com. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's Maple Syrup Day is March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ganaraska Forest Centre (10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd., just east of the Highway 35/115 split). Lots to taken in including demonstrations, tours, live music, crafts and, of course, pancakes. Tickets are $15, $10 for kids 16 years and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Ganaraska Forest Centre Gatehouse upon arrival. For more information, call the GRCA at 905-885-8173 or the GFC at 905-797-2721 or email info@grca.on.ca. March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is a Reuse Day at the Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Rd., Whit- by. There's no charge to drop off reusable items that will go to Habitat for Humanity Restores, Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army. Clothing, shoes and accessories, home decor, bedding and linens, hard furniture, light fixtures and good-quality renovation material are among the things you can bring to the centre. Contact 1-800-667-5671 or waste@durham.ca to learn more. Help Sparky the Fire Dog celebrate at Sparky's Birth- day Party, March 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pickering Fire Services' headquarters, 1616 Bayly St., Pickering. It's a free family open house and non- perishable food item donations are appreciated. To learn more, contact Julie at 905-420-4660, ext. 8517 or jineson@pickering.ca. Be sure to catch Betwixt and Between: An Untold Tom Thomson Story, running to April 15 at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa. The RMG says "lead artists Joel Richardson, Germinio Pio Politi and Nyle Johnston build upon what we know about Thomson, investigating the contradictions and myster- ies, in order to produce ... a multilevel platform project that incorporates new technologies such as augmented reality and virtual experience through an interactive app that fully integrates with and is reflective of the exhibi- tion." The RMG is open on Saturday and Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 24 durham.ca/waste If you require this information in an accessible format, please call 1-800-667-5671. EASTER HOLIDAY CLOSURE Regional waste management facilities will be CLOSED Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, April 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. DURHAM - It's an anni- versary year for Station Gallery's big fundraiser. Drawing for Art turns 25 this year and, as in a marriage, there's a colour associated with that par- ticular milestone. "It's going to be kind of a theme this year, a silver lounge we're hoping to go for," says curator Olexan- der Wlasenko. "A silver theme and we're hoping to celebrate in style." Drawing for Art is set for April 26 at the gallery, 1450 Henry St., Whitby. The premise is simple: 100 tickets are sold and the f irst person whose ticket is drawn gets first pick of the original art. Four rounds of 25 take place until all of the names are chosen. Once your name is drawn, you have two minutes to make a selec- tion. The value of the works ranges from $250 to $1,000 - and beyond, well beyond in some cases, Wlasenko notes. "We anticipate to sell out as we do every year," he says. T he people he refers to as the Station Gallery "tribe" have once again come through with art do- nations. On March 8 Wla- senko said the 100 donat- ed works mark had been passed and he anticipated many more. Artists from Durham and beyond pro- vide works and some have been doing so for many years. They include Mary Ellen McQuay and Sue Miller of Whitby, Darlene Cole of Brooklin, Allan O'Marra of Ajax, Todd Tremeer of Bowmanville, J.C. Heywood of Montreal and Dan Steeves of Sack- ville, NS. Wlasenko says two "steadfast supporters of the gallery and super- g enerous artist donors who have passed away since last year's fundrais- er" will be acknowledged at this year's event. "Year after year, their donations were on the top of ticket-holders' lists and they were cherished by the SG (Station Gallery) team and our audiences: Lotti Thomas of Picker- ing and of course Whit- by's very own, and very lovely, Joan Attersley," he says. Tickets are $250, which g ets two people into the event to enjoy gourmet appetizers and one piece of art. Tickets are available at www.stationgallery.ca. You can see a preview of the art online and in the g allery starting on April 3. WHAT’S ON Drawing for Art in Whitby marks 25 years MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com Olexander Wlasenko, curator at Station Gallery in Whitby, with a couple of art pieces that will be up for grabs at the annual Drawing for Art event. 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Deadline March 26 th. Pick-up March 29 th Noon to 6 or March 30 th Noon to 5 CATERING DURHAM - See art in west Durham in March and April. The PineRidge Arts Council's Art in Public Places initiative presents the work of local artists - but not in a gallery set- ting. Pickering artist Gwen Williams, well-known for her portraits and who has lately rediscovered land- scape painting, is showing at Reeds Florists in the Pickering Town Centre. Christian visual artist James Ruddle, also of Pickering, is exhibiting work at Dentistry on Liv- erpool, 927 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. In Ajax, Debbie's Bou- tique Cafe, 94 Harwood Ave. S., hosts paintings by Oshawa artist Eileen Myers, who specializes in flora. Back in Pickering, see Toronto artist Jayshree Mina Daya's work, in- spired by her upbringing in Kenya, at the Ontario Power Generation Infor- mation Centre, 1675 Mont- gomery Park Rd. (At the foot of Brock Road.) 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Right Now.pickering.ca l Friday, March 16 March Break Activities at the Pickering Recreation Complex WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Centre, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Jody Morris, 905.420.4660, jmorris@picker- ing.ca COST: Equipment is free, but a refundable deposit is re- quired. 2 For 1 Racquetball & Squash weekdays to 5 p.m. Call 905.831.1730 to book your court. Includes public swim, a great afternoon of fun for only $7. Walk The Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $3.00 drop in fee, or $25.00 for an 11 use pass. Come join us on Monday and Friday mornings for "Walk the Dome" at the Pickering Soccer Centre. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while making new friends. No age restrictions and no special equip- ment required. March Break Madness: THE SCIENCE OF SOUND WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Nuclear Gener- ating Station, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering CONTACT: OPG What is sound and how does it work? Learn the science behind this and put it to the test with your own harmonica.Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.Programs are suitable for children ages 6 to 12.All children must be accompa- nied by an adult.* PRE-REGIS- TRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER HEREhttps://fs16.formsite.com/ opgweb/form50/index.html Walking Soccer WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-8903, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $5.00 Drop in Fee Walking Soccer is a new take on soccer; participants must be walking whether they have the ball or not. This allows players of all skill and fitness levels to participate and be engaged in the sport. Walking Soccer is played on a smaller field, 5 on 5. There is no special equipment needed for this program. March Break Free Skate WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Pickering Recreation Complex, 905.831.1711, http://calen- dar.pickering.ca/default/De- tail/2018-03-16-1300-March- Break-Free-Skate Enjoy an afternoon of free public skating, courtesy of Durham/ Northumberland CUPE Council. Located in the back of the Picker- ing Recreation Complex. March Break Free Skate at the Pickering Recreation Complex WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Jody Morris, 905.420.4660, jmorris@picker- ing.ca, http://calendar.picker- ing.ca/Default/Detail/2018-03- 14-1300-Boyers-March-Break- Free-Skate COST: Free compli- ments of Boyer Pickering on March 14 & 16 Public SkatingMonday to Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.March 14 and 16 are free compliments of Boyer Pickering. March Break Public Swimming at the Pickering Recreation Complex WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Jody Morris, 905.420.4660, jmor- ris@pickering.ca COST: March 14 is free compliments of OPG Public Swim1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. daily. March 14 is free compliments of OPG. Speed Friending WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 9058316265, jessicatrinier@picnet.org, http:// www.picnet.org Making new friends is hard.let us help you out with a strictly platon- ic, fun and fast way to meet new people - speed dating for friends- !Register to save a seat, drop-ins welcome l Saturday, March 17 Discover Your Inner Warrior WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: St Mary & St John the Beloved Coptic Orthodox Church, 984 Kingston Road, Pickering ON, Pickering CONTACT: Heidi Tsino- kas, 9059990280, getfit@heid- ifit.ca, heidifit.ca COST: First class is always FREE - $15 drop-in / monthly session pricing avail Empowering women in the Dur- ham Region, the Warrior Workout is more than just a fitness format - it's an empowerment practice that is designed to teach you a very strong mind-body connec- tion. Learn to quiet your mind and reach new levels of mind and body empowerment you never thought possible. The Modern Suffragette and Friends WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/ Discussion led by Eileen Hig- don.Currently no women sit on Pickering council. One woman is a token; two women in a show; three women means real change. There will be an opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions. All comments are welcome. Two other guests follow to entertain with comedy and thought-provok- ing rhyme. l Monday, March 19 Getting Ready for Kindergarten (3 to 5 Years) WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http:// www.picnet.org This hands-on, six week program, focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: Talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing. Registration is required. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Children must be be- tween the ages of 3 and 5 upon registering. Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Katelin Grant, 905-686-2661, communityconnect@cdcd.org, http://www.cdcd.org Newcomers practice English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. Pickering Powerhouse Toast- masters WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library Auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering CONTACT: pickering- toastmasters@gmail.com Want to learn how to strengthen your speaking and leadership skills? Come visit us at Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters. Weekly meetings on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library's audi- torium. We meet every Monday except for statutory holidays. Guests are always welcome. Keeping it Green, Keeping it Beautiful WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Claremont United Church, 5052 Old Brock Road, Pickering CONTACT: claremont- gardenclub@gmail.com, clare- montgardenclub@gmail.com, http://www.claremontgarden- club.ca COST: Free for members, $5 for guests Our presenter for the evening is Sean James who is an eco- consultant, garden designer and teacher. l Tuesday, March 20 In Motion WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy LyleGravlev, 1 (905) 831-9803, inmotion@pick- eringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/in- motion/ In Motion is a low-impact active living program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and well- ness education, recreational opportunities and social inter- action. Seniors's Social WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 9058316265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org Join other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and con- versation. This fun gathering features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion. l Wednesday, March 21 Screenwriting WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, kay- hanb@picnet.org This workshop will teach you to write a screenplay. Learn how to organize your ideas, type up your screenplay using free software and export to a file. There is limited space available, register online, in-person or give us a call! Overeaters Anonymous WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 289- 689-0791 COST: Nominal contri- bution Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anony- mous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. l Thursday, March 22 Makers and artisans WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 9058316265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org Whether you are knitting, crochet- ing, crafting, printing, building, or just socializing - you can do it here! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and get creative. All skill levels welcome. Youth Drop In (13 to 19 Years) WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Elaine Knox, 9058316265, elainek@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org New drop-in time! We promise music, games, and snacks. Bears vs Babies anyone? 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