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Home My WebLink AboutNA2018_03_22DURHAM - A majority of Dur- ham police officers have ex- pressed a lack of confidence in their senior leadership, with more than half of them saying Chief Paul Martin ought to be re- placed, according to a member- ship survey. Just 11 per cent of the officers who took part in the survey feel senior management at the Dur- ham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is doing a good job, ac- cording to the survey, conducted for the Durham Regional Police Association (DRPA) by the poll- ing firm Pollara. The results are a stark assess- ment of the membership's low morale and lack of faith in their leadership, said association Durham Police Chief Martin under fire JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com l See SURVEY,page 12 A recent police membership survey shows a majority of officers lack confidence in Police Chief Paul Martin and his senior leadership team. 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Pick-up March 29 th Noon to 6 or March 30 th Noon to 5 CATERING DURHAM - Some school washrooms in Durham are getting a fresh new look and a burst of positivity thanks to a local mom on mission. Jessica Downey recent- ly launched Paint for Posi- tivity, a nonprofit organi- zation dedicated to outfit- ting school washroom stalls with uplifting mes- sages like "the most impor- tant thing a girl wears, is her confidence," and "be the reason someone smiles today." "Washrooms are a place where we go and hide when we're having a bad day," ex- plains Downey, a Bowman- ville mom of three young girls. "School washrooms are so gloomy, if you're hav- ing a bad day, that just adds to it." Paint for Positivity launched about a month ago and the response has been fast and furious. Downey says she has re- ceived close to 200 requests from schools to have wash- rooms painted, as well as about 500 messages from parents praising the idea. A GoFundMe campaign that started with a goal of $1,000 brought in $500 in a matter of hours. Downey has now upped the goal to $3,000 to accom- modate more schools - each school costs about $200 to $300 - and as of this week, about $2,500 had been raised. "This has just blown up, I can't believe it," she says. "I just feel like I'm buzzing." The first school to get a washroom makeover was Charles Bowman Public School in Bowmanville, where Downey gave the stalls a coat of sleek black paint, then used a mix of free-hand painting and vi- nyl designs to add inspira- tional messages and col- ourful illustrations. Next up are Kedron Public School and Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School in Oshawa. Students from partici- pating schools will be se- lected to help with the painting, alongside com- munity volunteers. Downey says bullying in schools is a concern for her, and believes that even small reminders to be kind and positive can have a big impact. "What I hope is that this will create an energy with- in the school that makes kids think, I want to make someone smile today in- stead of making fun of them," she says. For more information, search "Paint for Positivi- ty" on Facebook. EDUCATION Goodbye to Durham's gloomy school washrooms Paint for Positivity has received close to 200 requests from schools JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Bowmanville resident Jessica Downey recently launched a new non-profit organization called Paint for Positivity that is dedicated to painting inspiring messages inside school washrooms. Her first project was at Charles Bowman Public School in Bowmanville. Jason Liebregts / Metroland l See editorial on page 8 DURHAM - A team from Durham was a winner at the recent Future City Finals in Washington D.C. A trio of Grade 8 students from Alexander Graham Bell P.S. in Ajax won the award for best residential zone. Their accomplishment was recognized at the Dur- ham District School Board's March 19 meeting. Students Shiv Patel, Madison Harvey and Sukh Thukral went on to the event in Washington after taking first place in the DDSB's Future City compe- tition in January, which challenged teams to design an age-friendly city set 100 years in the future. The Alexander Graham Bell P.S. team's design in- cluded light poles with built- in screens to allow seniors to access maps and informa- tion while out and about, and traffic lights placed on the ground so people with vision impairments could see them more easily. Ajax students shine in Washington Alexander Graham Bell P.S. team advanced after winning local competition DURHAM - Prelimi- nary design meetings have started for three new Durham elementary schools set to open in Sep- tember 2020. 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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 • •LETTERS & COMMENTARY • The fact several school washroom stalls in Durham Region are getting a fresh coat of paint would not be viewed as particularly newsworthy and certainly not worthy of editorial comment. But, when a new program spearheaded by a local mom is helping in a small way to bring a sense of well- being and positivity to students, it's an idea worthy of praise. Jessica Downey, a Bowmanville mom of three young girls, is currently on a mission to provide a burst of positivity to a space where schoolchildren typically retreat to when they're feeling low or have been the victim of bullying. "Washrooms are a place where we go and hide when we're having a bad day," explained Downey. "School washrooms are so gloomy, if you're having a bad day, that just adds to it." Downey launched Paint for Positivity about a month ago and so far the response has been beyond what she could have hoped for. It's a nonprofit organization ded- icated to outfitting school washroom stalls with up- lifting messages like "the most important thing a girl wears, is her confidence," and "be the reason someone smiles today." Currently, Downey says she's received close to 200 re- quests from schools to have washroom stalls painted, as well as about 500 messages from parents praising the idea. The first school to get a washroom makeover was Charles Bowman Public School in Bowmanville, where Downey gave the stalls a coat of sleek black paint, then used a mix of freehand painting and vinyl designs to add inspirational messages and colourful illustrations. Next up for Paint for Positivity are Kedron Public School and Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School in Oshawa. Students from participating schools will be selected to help with the painting, alongside community volun- teers. A GoFundMe campaign that started with a goal of $1,000 brought in $500 in a matter of hours. Downey has now upped the goal to $3,000 to accom- modate more schools - each school costs about $200 to $300 - and, as of this week, about $2,500 had been raised. It's incredible when an idea as simple as painting washroom stalls can have such a positive effect on the school environment. And, for Downey, the rewards of her positivity and antibullying message are more than worth her efforts. "What I hope is that this will create an energy within the school that makes kids think, I want to make someone smile today instead of making fun of them," she said. Thank you for bringing your mission of positivity to Durham schools. A positive, colourful addition to Durham schools Reader prefers the good old days To the editor: Call me old fashion or whatever you want. I was born just after the Second World War. I have a hard wired, home phone. My older cellphone is used to make calls as needed. I physically turn lights on and off. No smart TV or other devices. I actually cut my grass and shovel or used my snowblower when needed. I was involved with building and using computers and writing code back in the early computer days. I watched an old Walt Disney movie called WALL-E. It struck a note with me with regards to the future. With all of the new "energy saving things" being developed, I can see us being the peo- ple on the space ship. No need to walk, there are de- vices to either do that with you or for you. Self driving vehicles, no need to learn how to drive for when the vehicle systems fail. No need to get up to turn on the coffee maker, other devices or turn on or off the lights. Just use verbal or elec- tronic commands. No need to be able to write, sign legal docu- ments or read. There are apps for that. No need to go to work, work from home in your pyjamas. I foresee a large number of people who cannot/will not physical- ly move themselves or ex- pend energy or seldom leave the house. There will be folks to shop for their food, deliver it and even cook it. I am sad at the thought of my grandkids or their kids not knowing the val- ue of reading, writing, walking and observing re- al things for themselves. The pleasure of physically playing baseball or other sports instead of playing computer based generat- ed "things." A new world of second- hand experiences. Just my thoughts. Bryan Thompson Ajax There's no justice for men accused of abuse To the editor: I am a woman and at the present time I am ashamed to admit it. We hear about justice this and justice that, but there does not seem to be any justice forthcoming. 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DURHAM - One of the first partners to work with Durham College's Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation, has secured a deal for its non-alcoholic craft beer after an appearance on Dragons' Den. Partake Brewing was featured on the March 15 episode of the pop- ular CBC show. Company founder Ted Fleming pitched a locally made, non-alco- holic craft beer and landed a deal with dragon Manjit Minhas for $300,000 for 50 per cent of his com- pany. "After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease I decided to elim- inate alcohol from my diet but re- ally missed beer," says Fleming. "While there were non-alcoholic options available, the quality and variety were just not the same as their alcoholic counterparts, so it became my mission to remedy the situation." He says Durham College played a "vital" role in helping to refine the recipe. Partake's collaboration with the college and its office of re- search services, innovation and entrepreneurship started in Octo- ber 2016. Funded through a $25,000 Engage grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Re- search Council, and using its brew lab and line, ORSIE researchers worked with the company to devel- op Partake's IPA recipe. NEWS Durham College beer scores big win AJAX - Police are appealing for information as they investigate a stabbing Friday in Ajax that left two teens with serious injuries. The victims, a 16-year-old Ajax resident and a Pickering youth, 17, are not co-operating with investi- gators, Durham police said. Both arrived at Pickering-Ajax Hospital shortly after 5 p.m. March 16 with stab wounds and were transferred to a Toronto trauma centre. The only information gleaned so far about a suspect is that he's a white male, police said. Cops are appealing to the public for information. Call 905-579-1520, extension 2528 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police seek info on Ajax stabbing Twitter @newsdurham Follow us on 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 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 Public Notice 2018 Municipal Election Nominations and Candidate Campaigns The Municipal Elections Act,1996,as amended,provides that every person who proposes to be a candidate for the Office of Regional Chair in the 2018 Municipal Election to be held on Monday,October 22,2018 shall file a Nomination Paper with the Regional Clerk. The Municipal Elections Act further provides that a candidate’s election campaign period for the Office of Regional Chair begins on the day he/she files a nomination for the office.No contributions shall be made to or accepted by or on behalf of the candidate and no expenses may be incurred by or on behalf of a candidate prior to filing the prescribed Nomination Paper with the Regional Clerk.Money, goods and services given to and accepted by or on behalf of a person for his/her election campaign are contributions. Take notice that nominations will be received by the Regional Clerk for the municipal election to be held on October 22,2018 for the Office of Regional Chair. Nominations for the Office of Regional Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham must be filed in the Office of the Regional Clerk,605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario L1N 6A3. Nomination Procedure: 1.The prescribed Nomination Paper may be obtained and filed in the Office of the Regional Clerk: •on any day from May 1,2018 to July 26,2018 when the Regional Clerk’s Office is open (8:0 0 AM to 5:00 PM) •no later than Nomination Day,Friday,July 27,2018 during the hours 9:0 0 AM to 2:00 PM 2.The Nomination Paper shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the amount of $200.00 in cash,certified cheque or money order,payable to The Regional Municipality of Durham,or by Debit,Visa or Mastercard. 3.The onus is on the candidate for election to an office to file a bona fide Nomination Paper. For further information,please contact: Ralph Walton Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,PO Box 623 Whitby,Ontario L1N 6A3 Phone Number:905-668-7711,extension 2100 Dated this 22nd day of February,2018. If you require this information in an accessible format please contact the Regional Clerk /Director of Legislative Services via email at clerks@durham.ca or by telephone at 905-668-7711,extension 210 0. Who doesn't love cardinals? Glancing out the window to find a brilliant red bird in your yard is always a joy, no matter the sea- son or weather. So just imagine if you looked out and saw a bright yellow male cardinal instead of a red one. As Charlie Stephenson did at her feeder in Ala- bama late Janu- ary. When she posted the news on Facebook, and said the bird kept coming back, a photographer friend of hers asked if he could come over and try to snap its picture. After some hours waiting for it to show, he managed to capture close-up images of this "insanely rare and beautiful" bird, which, once published in the local newspaper and spread on social media, drew all kinds of curious people to the Bir- mingham suburb, and press attention from across the continent, including CBC radio and National Geographic. Great Outdoors readers occasionally re- port seeing albino cardinals - birds with par- tial or all-white plumage. Biologists believe the unique colouration of the Alabama car- dinal may result from a rarer genetic muta- tion that keeps it from producing red pig- ments male cardinals normally display. If vivid red is a turn-on for females, it remains to be seen if this now-famous yellow cardinal will manage to attract a mate come spring. The flurry of excitement stirred up by one rare bird serves to underline how "insanely" popular yellow cardinals are with people. There's a species with that name in South America, a mid-size yellow songbird with a black crest and throat patch. Prized for its singing and attractive plumage, it's become a victim of the caged-bird trade. So many from the dry savannahs and thorn scrublands of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay have been captured and sold recently that the species is now endangered. Our cardinals might be, too, if far-think- ing politicians a century ago hadn't passed the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, protecting songbirds. One good way to celebrate this commemorative Year of the Bird, 2018, is make a donation to BirdLife International, a global partnership working to protect birds all around the planet. To donate: www.birdlife.org/worldwide. Nature queries: mcarney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. –Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation columnist for Metroland Durham newspa- pers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. OPINION 'Insanely rare' yellow cardinal has birders chirping Nature writer Margaret Carney says birds are rarer than albino brethren MARGARET CARNEY Column DURHAM - A two-year contract to collect trash in four Durham communities could cost taxpayers about 18 per cent more than it cur- rently does now.Even with the increase, region staff say the contract is "still a good deal."The contract is for Miller Waste Systems to collect garbage, recyclables and organic waste from homes in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge Town- ships and in Clarington.The company will be paid $9.14 million annually to do the work. The existing contract with Miller pays the compa- ny about $7.7 million annually.Clarington Coun. Joe Neal said during a committee meet- ing on March 7 it's an "18.5-per cent increase right out of the gate. I don't agree with it. I'd test the market. I could see five per cent, but not 18.5 per cent for two years."Finance Commissioner Jim Clapp said, "This contract is still the low bid. 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Martin promised to "reach out" to association leaders in an attempt to address the issues identified in the survey. The online survey was con- ducted between Feb. 5 and 25. Ac- cording to Pollara, 418 of 1,150 eli- gible police union members took part, which the firm character- ized as "a very good, above aver- age response rate for a member- ship survey", roughly equal to the rate of participation in elec- tions for police union executive members. A few of the key findings in- clude: ·52 per cent of respondents feel Martin should be removed as soon as possible, with the majority of them saying his contract should not be renewed when it expires in May of 2019 ·80 per cent of the members surveyed feel chief administra- tive officer (CAO) Stan MacLel- lan should be removed and re- placed with a new CAO as soon as possible ·Two-thirds of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the police services board, the civilian panel that provides governance for the service ·While 60 per cent of the offi- cers surveyed expressed satis- faction with their careers, 43 per cent indicated their dissat- isfaction with the Durham ser- vice. Among concerns expressed by respondents are the impres- sions that promotion is based more on favouritism than merit, and that complaints of work- place bullying and harassment are not dealt with effectively by management. While three quarters of re- spondents indicated their imme- diate supervisors treat them with respect and fairness, just 31 per cent of them feel the same way about senior management, Pollara reported. And 79 per cent said senior management exer- cises a "culture of favouritism", granting advancement and pro- motion based on personal rela- tionships rather than merit, the poll found. In addition, just 11 per cent of those polled said they felt com- plaints about bullying or harass- ment would be addressed fairly and within a reasonable time frame. Some 70 per cent indicat- ed they'd been subjected to bully- ing or harassment within the past three years. Of those re- spondents, just 21 per cent said they filed complaints, and a large segment of those respon- dents said doing so has negative- ly affected their career. Overall Pollara notes a "slim majority" of respondents ex- pressed pride in working for the Durham police, with 28 per cent agreeing strongly and 28 per cent agreeing somewhat with the question. In his statement, Martin ac- knowledged concerns raised in the poll. "We are aware from our own surveys that members have been frustrated about the promotion- al process, staffing levels on front line platoons and the num- ber of officers who have been borrowed from the front line to address emerging issues and op- erational challenges," the chief said. "We have been working dili- gently to improve our internal processes, replace our vacant positions faster and address any internal issues related to equity, inclusion and fairness." The poll results come at a time when the Durham police service is fraught with labour re- lations issues. "There is a toxic culture with- in the Durham Regional Police Service, and this survey shines a light onto some of the reasons behind the low morale among our officers," Henning said. The association has launched a grievance alleging that the po- lice services board violated its collective agreement with offi- cers and civilian employees by failing to assure a harassment- free workplace. The hearing, un- der the Police Services Act, is set to begin next month. In a March 15 decision grant- ing the media the right to cover the hearing - lawyers for the po- lice services board and individu- als associated with the service opposed media access - arbitra- tor Laura Trachuk acknowl- edged the tensions between management and employees. "Labour relations between members of management and the association are strained," she noted, "and this arbitration may make them worse." Henning has forwarded the Pollara report to police manage- ment and the police services board; the association is calling for an immediate meeting of the board to address concerns raised by the poll. The board issued a statement March 15: "The board takes seri- ously the issues raised by the as- sociation and will review the findings of the survey at its next meeting on April 9," it said. "The board continues to support the leadership of Chief Martin and looks forward to ongoing dia- logue with all members and the DRPA to ensure the DRPS re- mains an effective, productive, safe and healthy organization." The survey was conducted af- ter a meeting in late January at which association members sup- ported a vote of non-confidence in the chief. "We've been saying to senior management for some time that morale is low," Henning said. "It would seem it's fallen on deaf ears." 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"We really wanted to make it more of an arts centre so it's more attrac- tive to a bigger group," said Sharon Milton, manager of recreation services. The new Arts Studio, formerly the pottery stu- dio, will offer a wide vari- ety of art, pottery, and craft programs for all ages and abilities. Open pottery stu- dio times will also be avail- able on three days. Spring 2018 art pro- grams for children, adults and seniors will operate out of the new studio. In ad- dition, the city will offer new programs, such as hand building and sculpt- ing, adult pottery wheel and jewelry creations. "I think it's wonderful that they're keeping the studio a studio, so thank goodness," said Shirley Bailey, a member of the Durham Potters' Guild who uses the studio. She's pleased with all of the classes for children. "I think it's great for the community and I'm really happy that they're doing it," she said. But she's concerned about the new prices. "It's really gotten astro- nomical and it's going to have a bearing of the open studio participants," she said. The membership is $25, and then $5 per hour of open studio time. It's $30 for a brick of clay and $5 per item on the kiln. "Whether you have a ti- ny item or a large item, that is very expensive," she said. Before, after the initia- tion fee of $50, it was $3 an hour and everything was included. "We're not in it to make money," said Milton. "That's not our goal at all. But we do have to recover." Everything in the stu- dio will be new, she said. She said planning for the new space all hap- pened very fast. "We really jumped on 'We can't close this' but we didn't have time to sit down with a lot of people to say what are you needs in this room?" she said. Staff will gather feed- back once the new space opens, and "we will learn who users are, what they need," said Milton. Bailey explained many users, like herself, are se- niors on a fixed income. She's afraid if potters are hesitant to use the open studio, staff might take that to mean it's not needed, when it will likely be the expense that keeps people away. "Hopefully it'll be via- ble, and they'll keep it open," she said. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the rec complex, 1867 Val- ley Farm Rd. Visit pickering.ca/city- guide for more informa- tion. NEWS New arts studio set for Pickering KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com The former Pottery Studio at the Pickering Recreation Complex is now becoming the Arts Studio, which will still feature pottery, including classes for kids. Celia Klemenz / Metroland NEWSPAGE VIEWS 1,167,222 UNIQUE VISITORS 487,572 TOTAL PAGE VIEWS 1,848,999 CONTACT US TODAY! 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Topics covered include proper storage of seeds, when to start seeds, germination requirements, lighting, thinning and transplanting, fertilizing and hardening off. 2 pm 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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Topics covered include proper storage of seeds, when to start seeds, germination requirements, lighting, thinning and transplanting, fertilizing and hardening off. 2 pm 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 win 1 of 2 $250.00 ptc Gift cArdS Friday march Saturday march Sunday march 23rd 3pm - 8pm 24th 10am - 5pm 25th 10am - 4pm free AdmiSSion fridAy 2700 AudLey rd., AJAX (just north of taunton) 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 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). 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All persons winning or purchasing firearms, ammunition or related items will require aValid Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) 21 | 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 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ✁ *Offer valid until March 27, 2018 at this location. Offer is only valid on a single transaction. Limit one coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offers. No photocopies please. THE HERBAL PATHWAY 1822 Whites Rd., Pickering ON, L1V 4M1 Tel: 905.839.7234 Your choice of products *$49 $7 ✁On any purchase of Present this COUPON ✁ SAVE l Friday, March 23 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. Walking Buddies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Megan Gardiner, 9055762567, mgardiner@alz- heimerdurham.com, http:// www.alzheimer.ca/en/durham/ We-can-help/Liv- ing%20Well%20with%20De- mentia/Walking%20Pro- gram%20- %20One%20Step%20Ahead COST: Join us for this indoor walking program at Oshawa Centre or Pickering Town Centre (alternating weeks).The walking pace will vary per participant. Volunteers will accompany participants at their respective fitness levels make it accessible for all! Our Winter 2018 schedule is out now! 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. l Saturday, March 24 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. Vandermeer Nursery Tour and Seed Starting Seminar WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Vandermeer Nursery, 588 Lakeridge Road South, Ajax CONTACT: Isaac Musial, (905) 430-8099, info@compasswealth- partners.ca, https://www.event- brite.ca/e/vandermeer-nursery- tour-seed-starting-seminar- tickets-43168084904 COST: Calling all garden enthusiasts and green-thumbs alike. Please join us for continental breakfast, an educational gardening seminar and a special opportunity to have a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Durham's premier garden centre facilities, Vandermeer Nursery. Video Game Tournament (16+) WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 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 COST: If you love gaming, come show off your skills at our tournaments. Awesome prizes to be won. Vote via snapchat for which games you want @teensppl. Register to reserve your spot. Drop Ins wel- come. l Sunday, March 25 Muslim Volunteers Expo WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering High School, 180 Church Street North, Ajax CONTACT: Vaqar Raees, 416 819 6411, fican.ca@gmail.com COST: An Expo to connect various humanitarian, civic and communi- ty organizations and potential volunteers. Sunday Afternoon Big Band in Pickering WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Kim Bradley, 905.420.6588 COST: $6.50 Adults 55+ event featuring an afternoon of live entertainment, music and dancing with the George Lake Big Band. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets on sale at: Pickering Recreation Complex, 905.683.6582; East Shore Community Centre, 905.420.6588; George Ashe Library and Community Centre, 905.420.2370. l Monday, March 26 Baby & Tot Storytime (Birth to 36 months) WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265 Babies and toddlers will develop early literacy skills through sing- ing, reading, talking, and playing with their caregiver. l Tuesday, March 27 Baby Storytime (Birth to 18 Months) WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http:// www.picnet.org COST: Bond with your baby through music, stories, and rhymes! Play and socialize together with other parents and babies. 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 COST: Join other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and con- versation. This fun gathering features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion. Ajax French Conversation Circle WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax, Onta- rio L1S2H8, Ajax CONTACT: Bozena Stobinska, 905-686- 2661, bstobinska@cdcd.org, http://cdcd.org COST: Newcomers who are fluent in French socialize with other native French speaking newcomers and volunteers. Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Regional Community Discussion WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Patience Mensah, 9056192529, patience.men- sah@ajax.ca, http://calen- dar.ajax.ca/default/Detail/2018- 03-27-1900-Ajax-Wards-1amp2- Regional-Councillor-Community- Dis COST: Free An opportunity to connect, share and discuss matters of impor- tance to you and your community. l Wednesday, March 28 Family Storytime (2 to 5 years) WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http://www.pic- net.org COST: Children learn early concepts through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with their caregivers. Toddler Storytime (18 to 36 Months) WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http:// www.picnet.org COST: Learn how to develop your tod- dler's early literacy skills. Play and socialize together with other parents and toddlers! Parent and Tot Trail Walk WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Claremont Field Centre, 4290 Westney Road North, Pickering CONTACT: Mary Gawen, 647-401-7377, mga- wen@trca.on.ca, https://trca.ca/ event/parent-tot-trail-walk/ ?instance_id=2880 COST: Explore nature and spend time outdoors together with your little one at Claremont Nature Centre. We will walk along an easy trail, play games and learn about nature.This event will run rain or shine. Please dress for the weath- er and wear closed-toed sturdy footwear.Registration is required. Knitting Circle WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:30 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 COST: Join us for cozy creative time in front of the fireplace to share ideas and socialize with your fellow knitters. All skill levels welcome! The Magic Ingredient in Suc- cessful Relationships - Contin- ues... WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: Are you easily able to communi- cate your thoughts and feelings with others? Or, do you avoid having difficult conversations?Are your relationships based in love and affinity? Or, is a guarded existence more convenient?Do you feel completely self-ex- pressed in your communication? Or, do internal blocks prevent you from fully expressing yourself? Overeaters Anonymous WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 289- 689-0791, http.www.oaonta- rio.org COST: Nominal contribu- tion 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 29 Pub Trivia (19+ years) WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 9058316265, http://www.pic- net.org COST: Come down to your local watering hole... er... library... for some great company, tough questions, and beer. You heard us. This is a 19+ event, be sure to bring your ID to get a drink on us. EVENTS l GET CONNECTED Visit durhamregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. 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 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 22 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Rick Pyves wanted to release his sec- ond book, Courage, Sacri- fice and Betrayal: The Sto- ry of the Victoria Rifles of Canada, 60th Battalion, in the First World War, to co- incide with the 100th anni- versary of the start of the war in 1914. It was four years late. "I didn't realize the mag- nitude of the project," says the Pickering author. What was to have been mainly a book about family members became much larger when Pyves learned there had been no history written on the battalion. So, it turned into an eight- year odyssey which, he says, was "90 per cent re- search." The 60th Battalion, com- prised of 1,000 men, saw ac- tion at some of the major battles of the war, includ- ing the Ypres Salient at Sanctuary Wood and Hill 60 and Vimy Ridge. Pyves outlines the daily opera- tions of the battalion and what its soldiers experi- enced. Almost half of the men were born in the U.K. "I think a lot of people in that time frame, first of all, felt a commitment to Eng- land," Pyves says. "And I think that a lot of them were looking for adven- ture." As in his first book, Night Madness: A Rear Gunner's Story of Love, Courage, and Hope in World War II, there is a family connection. Pyves's grandfather, Sgt. Edward Pyves, was front-and-cen- tre when 200 German sol- diers attacked Hill 60, near Ypres in Belgium, on Aug. 12, 1916. He explains that his grandfather was in a for- ward position, in command of a platoon of 50 men. Sgt. Pyves's commanding offi- cer left him in charge when he left to relay information to his superiors. The com- manding officer was killed. Sgt. Pyves and his men held the position. Sgt. Pyves was wounded and awarded the Military Med- al for bravery. "He was a very humble person," Pyves recalls. "He never talked about his he- roics." Sgt. Pyves worked in a hospital in southern Eng- land for the remainder of the war. But even there, Pyves notes, his grandfa- ther was in danger from German bomber attacks. "They actually had to move the hospital," Pyves says. A notable member of the 60th Battalion was Pte. A.Y. Jackson, remembered to- day as one of Canada's famed Group of Seven art- ists. Pyves thought he'd fin- ished the book, although he wanted some stories sur- rounding battles. Pyves turned to online genealogi- cal research and sent 2,500 email requests to relatives of battalion members. "Amazingly, I got 1,400 responses and from that I was able to get the 86 per- sonal recollections (in the book)," he says. Pyves also obtained more than 200 photographs of battalion soldiers and letters from Jackson. As for the "betrayal" part of the book's title, Pyves says the 60th was one of only four Canadian bat- talions with front-line ex- perience to be disbanded before the war ended. He is proud to say that "40 per cent of the words in the book are from the mouths of the soldiers." Pyves notes that some battalion members' graves are in Oshawa's Union Cemetery and in Good- wood Cemetery. The book is available on- line at www.chapters.indi- go.ca and www.amazon.ca. Look for it in local book stores. Pickering's Richard Pyves is the author of 'Courage, Sacrifice and Betrayal: The Story of the Victoria Rifles of Canada, 60th Battalion, in the First World War'. It's his second book. The first is 'Night Madness: A Rear Gunner's Story of Love, Courage, and Hope in World War II'. March 14, 2018. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland Pickering author tells story of First World War unit MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com Six things to do in Durham Region on March 24 and 25 DURHAM - OSHAWA COMICCON is March 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Legends Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa. The guest artists are Fred Dunn and Stepha- ny Lein and more are expected. Attendees are asked to bring canned goods for the local food bank. Admission is $5, children 10 and under free. For information con- tact David at popculturecan@gmail.com. In Whitby, there's an ARTIST MEET AND GREET at the Lynde House Museum, 900 Brock St. S., on March 24 between 1 and 4 p.m. The Warren General Store will be open for business and you can meet some of the artists that have their work there, including wood carving, jewelry, art, and knitting. The artists include Angela Hennessey, Kade Bolger, Rebecca Christie and Darlene Horne. It's free to attend. To learn more contact in- fo@lyndehousemuseum.com or 905-665-3131. Also in Whitby, the AAA Minor pee wee Whitby Chiefs' baseball team is going to Cooperstown, NY for a big tournament and need to some help to get there. A CHARITY POKER, DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION is set for March 24 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Knights of Colum- bus Hall, 133 Brock St. N. Tickets are $70. For more information contact Coach Bill at 905-925-7718 (text or call) or bbatstra@hotmail.com. The first MARCH MADNESS DANCE is on March 24 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Blackstock Recreation Centre, 3440 Church St., Blackstock (in the Township of Scu- gog). Hosted by the Blackstock Curling Club and Lions clubs with live music by Steve Waters and Cartwright Boundary. Late night buffet. Cash bar. Door prizes. Contact Connie Ashmore 905-926-4913 or Doug Hud- son 905-429-8093 for tickets ($25 per person). In Clarington, see what potter Rosemary Jenkins has been up to at her annual spring open house on March 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2144 Regional Road 3, Enniskillen. Email rj@rosemaryjenkinspottery.ca to learn more. Earth Hour is March 24 starting at 8:30 p.m. and you can catch an Earth Hour, lights out, movie screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power on March 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. 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The story follows main character Jaden, who loves to play a video game called 'Cross Ups', which allows players to fight other char- acters and take on the shape and traits of mytho- logical creatures. Since his mother doesn't know that he plays violent video games, Jaden has a dilem- ma to face when he's invit- ed to a tournament. "A lot of the themes are things students will hope- fully be able to relate to, vi- olence in gaming, family tensions and apprehen- sions, bullying and keeping secrets," Chiang explained. The book is also reflec- tive of the diversity she sees as a teacher at John G. Diefenbaker Public School. "It wasn't something I did consciously, but people who were reading the book really liked that part of the story and commented on it," she said of the diverse cast of characters. "I just thought, that's what's in the classroom, it reflects reality." With Tournament Trou- ble being the first book in a planned trilogy, Chiang said she hopes kids identify with both the characters and the storyline. "I think all children, when they're exposed to the right books, can get a lot out of them, it's one of the ways we escape, to get into a book and just be somewhere else for awhile," she said. "If students don't find books that are their key to enjoying reading then it be- comes something you only do at school because some- one tells you to, instead of the pleasure I think it should be. Sometimes chil- dren are reluctant to read because they haven't been matched with a book that clicks for them. Sometimes you need to find the right book to really start appre- ciating reading." Reading is especially important as it has been identified as a key indica- tor of academic success. "As a teacher my ulteri- or motive is always the fact that a child's reading level is the single best predictor of their success in school," Chiang says. "The only way you get better is by read- ing." Children can find out more about Tournament Trouble and the Cross Ups series during a launch par- ty at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge on Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. The video game-themed event will feature games and activities for kids. For more information visit www.blueheronbooks- .com. COMMUNITY Literary fun on tap in Uxbridge this March MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com Sylvia Chiang published her new book Tournament Trouble. 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Her career began in 1930 but it wasn't until 1959 when she started acting in movies. Her first appear- ance was in A Hole In The Head (1959) with Frank Si- natra. She worked steadily over the years but mostly in the latter part of her ca- reer, which ended with Lovesick (2014). Here are five stars over 90: .Hal Holbrook (age 92). Holbrook started a long, busy career in movies with Sidney Lumet's The Group (1966). Of particular note, he is remembered for his role in All The President's Men (1976). .Eva Marie Saint (age 93). An actress of great lon- gevity, Saint's movie debut in 1954 was On The Water- front opposite Marlon Brando, which earned her an Academy Award For Best Actress In A Support- ing Role. It made for a fine career-launching pad, greatly consolidated by her role as a classy, suave blond in Alfred Hitch- cock's North By Northwest (1959). Other movies over the years: A Hatful Of Rain (1957), All Fall Down (1962), The Sandpiper (1965), Grand Prix (1966), Cancel My Reservation (1972) and Winter's Tale (2014). In 1952 Saint married Jeffrey Hay- den, who was also in show business but mostly on television as a director/ producer. Their union last- ed 65 years until his death in 2016, age 90. .Kirk Douglas (age 101). Amazingly, Kirk Douglas has entered centenarian territory and is still hold- ing his own. Luckily, Doug- las opted to continue living after suffering from a stroke when he had a brush with suicide con- templation in 1996. He came to realize that suicide is a very selfish act be- cause you are only con- cerned about yourself and not the mess left behind. His road to recovery has been a marvellous expedi- tion. Douglas' favourite movie of the ones he made is Lonely Are The Brave (1962). .Norman Lloyd (age 103). Lloyd worked in every corner of the film industry, primarily in episodic tele- vision programs. He is still in the game, currently the oldest working Hollywood actor. Early on, Lloyd worked for Alfred Hitch- cock in Saboteur (1942), Spellbound (1945) and pro- duced many of the famous "master of suspense" an- thology shows on televi- sion, Alfred Hitchcock Pre- sents (1955-1965). One of his more outstanding televi- sion roles, St. Elsewhere (1982-1988), exposed Lloyd to a new generation of ap- preciative audiences. Lloyd and Peggy Craven were married in 1936 until her passing in 2011. .Mary Carlisle (age 104). Actress, singer and dancer Mary Carlisle goes way back to the early '20s. Her big break came when she starred apposite Bing Crosby in College Humor (1933), but Carlisle gave up her film career in 1943 after getting married. Her final picture was Dead Men Walk (1943). Carlisle tied- the-knot with James Ed- ward Blakely. The mar- riage would last almost 65 years until his death in 2007. Blakely was an exec- utive with 20th Century- Fox and also functioned as production manager on various television shows of the 1960s. So, what does it feel like to still be in the land of the living after all this time? Well, for one thing, Carlisle must be a walking encyclopedia of Hollywood's early years. She was discovered by Carl Laemmle Jr., the son of Universal Pictures found- er Carl Laemmle. Between 1923 and 1936, Laemmle Jr. was head of production at the studio, which did very well in churning out popu- lar films such as All Quiet On The Western Front (1930) and The Invisible Man (1933). –Andrew Merey is a Whit- by resident who's interest- ed in music and movie history. He has contributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@rogers.com. 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(CIBC Plaza) Direct Billing to Benefit Provider Accepting New Patients Dedicated Dental Team www.bythelakedental.com SINGERS AND LIGHTS IN AJAX Random Notes, one of five choirs in Durham's Young Singers, performed at Forest Brook Community Church in Ajax in 2015. Young Singers is back at the Ajax church, at 60 Kearney Dr., on March 25, 2018 and welcomes Toronto Northern Lights, the 2013 World Champion Barbershop Chorus. The concert is at 3 p.m. and tickets are $25, available at songsofages.eventbrite.com. Metroland file photo NEWS DURHAM - Allan O'Marra has a solo show at Ajax's McLean Communi- ty Centre. "The show will be com- prised of the works shown in my Magical-Mystical- Mythical exhibition at the Art Gallery of Bancroft last spring plus all of my re- alist paintings completed since then," says the Ajax artist. "Also included will be a selection of the Lush Gravitas large-scale por- traits displayed in exhibi- tions in Whitby, Bancroft and Aurora in 2016 and 2017." The exhibition runs to April 23 and the Centre is at 95 Magill Dr., Ajax. The show's opening re- ception is free to attend and on March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.allanomar- ra.com to see his work. WHAT’S ON Ajax artist's solo show opens with March 23 reception 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 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 26 SPORTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage PICKERING - Now that the Pickering Panthers have a taste for playoff hockey, they want more. Much more. After watching his team bow out in an exciting sev- en-game series in the first round of the Ontario Ju- nior Hockey League (OJHL) playoffs, general manager and head coach David DeMarinis is already back to work, scouting for players and looking for ways to improve for next season. Sure, he was disappoint- ed to fall 6-2 in an anticli- mactic deciding game in Wellington March 13, but to fight back from a 2-0 deficit in the series and win two games in overtime - one in front of a crowd of 774 at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex - provided invaluable experience. "To get a taste of the playoffs and get a taste of what it takes to battle back from 2-0 and play over- times and play in front of large crowds, it was a real- ly good experience for ev- erybody, even for us as coaches, and the players for sure," DeMarinis said. "I think we learned a lot in what it takes to win a round." It was a remarkable turnaround season for the Panthers, who improved from finishing last in the North East Conference with a record of 9-42-1-2 to making the playoffs with a record of 26-24-1-3, the best season in 11 years. Underdogs against the Dukes, who won all four regular season meetings and finished 18 points ahead, the Panthers never- theless pushed them to the limit, winning 3-2 and 5-4 in overtime at home, taking one game in Wellington, 3-1, and dropping another there by a goal, 5-4. But, decisive home-ice wins of 6-3 in the opener and 6-2 in the finale, along with a 4-2 road decision in Game 2, proved to be the difference for the Dukes. "We felt we came up a lit- tle short in Game 7 and just couldn't fight our way into the game," DeMarinis ex- plained. "It's too bad be- cause we felt we really could've competed in the second round." As one of the younger teams in the league, the Panthers expect as many as 17 players to be return- ing for another go-round next season. There will be some big holes to fill, however, with the graduation of overag- ers Brock Traill, Andrew Hughes and Zach Ander- son and the departure of both goalies, Ethan Lange- vin to the Sarnia Sting and Adam Wisco - who left the team mid-playoffs - to Mid- dlebury College. "We're going to be looking to bring in a bona fide No. 1 with a lot of expe- rience," said DeMarinis, re- ferring to the ever-impor- tant goaltending position. "We feel next year our team is going to be ready to win. "That next step is to try to win a league champion- ship, and that should be our goal," he added. "I think we've put ourselves on the map now to be one of the desired destinations to play for." Pickering Panthers' Jacob Didanieli and Wellington Dukes' Geoff Lawson battled for the puck in OJHL hockey playoff action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on March 7. The Panthers delivered a 3-2 overtime victory to tie the best-of-seven playoff series at two games apiece, but the Dukes went on to win the series 4-3. Jason Liebregts / Metroland Pickering Panthers looking for more after promising playoff run BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Scientific research shows that many great ath- letes have had parents who made a significant impact on their development and rise to the top of their sport. In fact, I would go so far as to say that without im- mense support, emotional- ly, socially, financially and faith and belief from their parents, these famous ath- letes would not have achieved such success. Raising exceptional ath- letes and people with char- acter is no accident or fluke. These dedicated par- ents have generally been on top of their own game, whether that be in sports or other domains. The typical parent of an outstanding athlete has learned how to get results from their children by fos- tering respect, kindness, warmth and a loving and generous appreciation of the value and worth of their children. These same parents were also frequently firm on structure and disci- pline. Their children re- ceived good values and had respect for their parent's rules and boundaries. Conscientious parents have a strong work ethic and are devoted to raising responsible, mature, inde- pendent-minded children and adults. Loving parents have healthy relationships with each other and they create healthy relationships with their children and every- one they come in contact with. Parents who pursue ex- cellence in themselves have the same expectations of their children. They model all the qualities they expect their kids to have. They walk the talk and they provide love, safety, security and a solid sense of encouragement to be the best they can be every day. Good parents teach their kids to value hard work and keep an open mind to learning new methods in reaching their full potential. Smart parents realize they don't have to do all the work themselves. They are not afraid to reach out to experts to help them instil the necessary tools to reach their objectives for their children in sport and life. We are not saying that without enlightened, dedi- cated parents, kids cannot be successful in sport and life; it's just a lot tougher job for athletes to learn how to make it happen without considerable pa- rental support. –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 Parents can make a crucial difference Columnist Doug Smith says the best athletes often have the best parents OPINION DR DOUGLAS SMITH Column 27 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! OSHAWA - At first glance, it would appear the Niagara IceDogs are slight favourites heading into their Ontario Hockey League Eastern Confer- ence quarter-final series with the Oshawa Generals. After all, the IceDogs finished five points ahead of the Generals in the standings and will get the extra home game should the series go the seven- game distance. But, upon closer inspec- tion in a couple of key ar- eas, a case could be made for the Generals to not only be favourites in this series, but perhaps even a dark horse to take a lengthy run this spring. First and foremost, the team is much different when Kyle Keyser is guard- ing the crease - a scenario that was interrupted twice this season by injury. Keyser, who turned 19 March 8, has quietly put up impressive stats this sea- son, buoyed in part by be- ing signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins fol- lowing an impressive camp with the NHL club. The most telling is Keyser's re- cord of 28-13-2-0, which gives him a winning per- centage of .674 - tops in the conference and fourth best in the OHL. And, after getting a taste of the playoffs last year when he made 36 saves in a 3-1 season-ending loss to the Mississauga Steel- heads, he's more than ready to go. "You watch it from the bench and you kind of get an understanding and grasp of it, but when you're playing in it, it's a com- pletely different atmo- sphere, so I think it was re- ally big for me to get that little bit of experience," he said Sunday, after being rested in a 4-2 win over the Sudbury Wolves. "I'm a guy that loves playing with pressure," he added. "I feel that when the pressure is on me the bet- ter I play." The Generals have dealt with plenty of adversity this season, including sev- eral other injuries and sus- pensions, and perhaps most damaging, the loss of head coach Bob Jones to a health issue. But, since bringing gen- eral manager Roger Hunt to the bench to aid assis- tants Greg Nemisz and Na- than McIver, the team has stabilized, improving from 8-10-2-0 at the time to 36-29- 3-0 overall - a winning per- centage of .594 over the fi- nal 48 games. "We've been through a lot of adversity early and the last two months we've really come together so I think we're all pretty excit- ed to get the playoffs under- way and we're confident with our group right now," said Nemisz. The IceDogs have four players - Sam Miletic, Akil Thomas, Kirill Maksimov and Ben Jones - who fin- ished with more points than the Generals' top scor- er, captain Jack Studnicka, but overall they scored 10 fewer goals, suggesting depth to be another area of strength for Oshawa. And, while the Generals are still a relatively young team, 15 players on the cur- rent roster gained experi- ence from winning a round in the playoffs a year ago. "You've got to keep your emotions in check in the playoffs," said Studnicka, who led the team with 17 points in 11 playoff games last year. "You can't get too high when things are going good and you can't get too low when things are going low. At the end of the day, it's a short series and you've got to keep your head level." The series gets under- way in St. Catharines March 23 and 25 and shifts to Oshawa March 27 and 29. SPORTS Keyser ready to lead Oshawa Generals into battle OHL club has record of 28-13-2-0 with No. 1 goalie between the pipes this season BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Niagara IceDogs (35-23-7-3) vs. Oshawa Generals (36-29-3-0) Game 1: Friday, March 23 at Niagara, 7 p.m. Game 2: Sunday, March 25 at Niagara, 2 p.m. Game 3: Tuesday, March 27 at Oshawa, 7:05 p.m. Game 4: Thursday, March 29 at Oshawa, 7:05 p.m. x-Game 5: Saturday, March 31 at Niagara, 7 p.m. x-Game 6: Sunday, April 1 at Oshawa, 6:05 p.m. x-Game 7: Tuesday, April 3 at Niagara, 7 p.m.(x-if necessary) Goalie Kyle Keyser will lead the Oshawa Generals into a first-round Ontario Hockey League playoff clash with the Niagara IceDogs. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland PICKERING - The Ajax- Pickering Raiders minor bantam team will have home-ice advantage as it strives for a third straight Ontario Minor Hockey As- sociation AAA champion- ship this weekend at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex. After winning at the mi- nor peewee level, the Raid- ers hosted the peewee tour- nament last year, and won again, going undefeated and beating the Souther Tier Admirals 5-2 in the gold-medal game. This season, the Raiders finished first in the West Division of the Eastern AAA league with a record of 22-4-7, and then defeated North Central in a three- game playoff sweep and Oshawa in six-game thril- ler. The five-team tourna- ment gets underway at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23 and culminates with the gold- medal game at noon on Sunday. The Raiders will play Oakville at 11:30 a.m. Fri- day, Southern Tier 7 p.m. Friday, Oshawa or York- Simcoe at 11:30 a.m. Satur- day and Quinte at 4 p.m. Saturday. The tournament will help support three worthy causes, including a 50-50 raffle to raise funds for the Pejcinovski family, victims of a triple murder in Ajax on March 14. Programs sold during the weekend will support the Todd McNabb Scholar- ship Fund for a second straight year. Organizers are also ask- ing for non-perishable food donations from fans in sup- port of Herizon House, a crisis facility in Ajax. Ajax-Pickering Raiders hosting OMHA AAA minor bantam tournament Team looking for 3rd straight OMHA championship 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 2 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 28 OSHAWA - The Oshawa Gener- als brought the Ontario Hockey League's regular season to a close with a 4-2 win over the Sudbury Wolves Sunday, March 18 at the Tribute Communities Centre, in a game that was meaningless in the standings. By resting five regulars, howev- er, the Generals were able to ac- complish something no other team in the league could match this season - having every player on the final roster with at least one point. Rookies Mitchell Hewitson and Joseph Rupoli took advantage by picking up their first OHL points in the game, including a goal by Hewitson that tied it 2-2 in the sec- ond period. Goalies Cole Ceci and Mario Peccia also finished the season with one point each, while No. 1 Kyle Keyser had four assists. At the other end of the scoring list, captain Jack Studnicka led the way with 72 points in 66 games, which left him tied for 25th in the league. Allan McShane and Domenico Commisso were next in line with 65 and 62 points respectively, while Kenny Huether and Serron Noel were the top two goal-scorers with 30 and 28 respectively. Huether and defenceman Matt Brassard were among five healthy scratches for Sunday's game, leav- ing the Generals without a player suiting up for all 68 games. Studnicka finished with the best plus-minus on the team at +18, while Commisso was at the other end of the spectrum at -13. Defenceman Sean Allen led the team in penalty minutes with 99, sixth most in the league. The Generals finished the sea- son with a record of 36-29-3-0, fifth place in the Eastern Conference and 10th overall, and were third in attendance behind London and Kitchener, averaging 5,022 fans a game. The Sault Ste. Marie Grey- hounds won the Hamilton Specta- tor Trophy with the league's best record of 55-7-3-3, tied with the 2009-10 Barrie Colts (57-9-0-2) for second best in league history be- hind the 2004-05 London Knights (59-7-2-0). Aaron Luchuk of the Barrie Colts won the Eddie Powers Me- morial Trophy as the top point pro- ducer, with 115 in 68 games, and shared the league lead in goals with teammate Dmitry Sokolov with 50 each. Both players were ac- quired by the Colts in trades this season. Morgan Frost of the Grey- hounds, Jordan Kyrou of the Sar- nia Sting and Nick Suzuki of the Owen Sound Attack also cracked the 100-point plateau, with Kyrou pegged for the Jim Mahon Memo- rial Trophy as the league's top scoring right winger. Kyrou, who won gold with Canada at the world junior championships, had 109 points in 56 games. Bowmanville's Luke Burghardt had the most points among Dur- ham Region players in the league with 71 in 68 games with the North Bay Battalion. Two rookies from the region al- so made their mark, as Enniskil- len's Cam Hillis finished second among freshmen with 59 points in 60 games with the Guelph Storm and Uxbridge's Blake Murray was fifth with 44 points in 57 games with the Sudbury Wolves. GENERALS Hewitson, Rupoli earn 1st OHL points for Oshawa Generals BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Ajax defenceman Marcus Crawford of the Saginaw Spirit finished the 2017-18 Ontario Hockey League season with 13 goals and 53 points, sixth most among blue-liners in the league. Crawford, who turned 21 on March 21, will try to extend his junior career in the playoffs, but it sure won't be easy, as the Spirit (29-30-9-0) will face the Sault Ste. 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To deliver newspapers, Flyers, catalogues and other products to Specific drop locations for customers in Brooklin, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Hampton, Port Perry and Clarington area. Information packages available At This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 6N8 Van required. Bid #210 approx. 2,689 Bid #306 approx. 6,824 Bid # 401 approx.6,121 Bid # 511 approx. 1,031 Bid # 605 approx.1,100 Bid # 606 approx.602 Lowest or any bids will not necessarily Be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. This Week Newspaper INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below Address to: The Warehouse Manager This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa L1H 6N8 Will be received until 12 noon On Monday March 26th, 2018. Contract commencing, April 27th, 2018. Work consisting of inserting, bagging and delivering newspapers and flyers to Customers in rural area on Wednesday and Thursday. Van required. For more information email: tcole@durhamregion.com Information packages available at: This Week Newspaper 845 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Bid #310-Oshawa rural area - approx. 600. Bid # 607 Port Perry rural area - approx. 544. Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted. Only the successful Company will be contacted. *** VENDORS WANTED *** CLARINGTON Fri, April 6th - Sat, April 7th - Sun, April 8th Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre For booth information contact: Susan Fleming at 905-215-0444 or sfleming@durhamregion.com Wendy Weber at 905-215-0519 or wweber@durhamregion.com MUSTONEN, Joan - With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Joan Mustonen. Beloved mother of Erik (Cheryl) and Craig (Laura) and loving grandmother of Sophie, Olivia, Paige and Jack. Sister of Betty (John), Shirley (the late Ivan), the late Fred Jr (the late Shirley) and Patty (John). She is predeceased by her parents Fred Sr. and Mary. For over 30 years, Joan worked passionately as a nurse at the Ajax/Pickering hospital and spoke often of the great joy she received from working in Obstetrics. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved with all her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 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