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DURHAM - With spring upon us, leaf and yard waste collection has begun. The annual bi-weekly collection starts the week of April 2 in Ajax and Claring- ton, and the week of April 9 in Pickering and Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog town- ships. The Durham Region works depart- ment collects the waste in those commu- nities. In Whitby and Oshawa, the collection is the responsibility of those communi- ties. Residents should check their waste calendars or contact the local municipal- ity about the collection. The leaf and yard waste and green bin organics collected through the region's residential curbside collection program is taken to a processing facility and turned into high-quality compost. Yard waste should be put in paper bags or in a clearly labelled rigid open-top re- usable containers. Brush should be tied in bundles up to one metre in length and 76 centimetres in width, weighing no more than 20 kilograms. Brush and tree trimmings must be 10 centimetres or less in diameter. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. For more information on leaf and yard waste collection and other waste manage- ment programs and services, visit www.durham.ca/waste, email waste@durham.ca, call 1-800-667-5671 or download the Durham Region Waste app. DURHAM Durham starts yard, leaf waste collection KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com Please keep our community clean! 5 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 1645 Dundas St W, Whitby ON L1P 1Y9 905-668-7431 sales@starlingpoolsandspa.com NOW HIRING!! Service Technician - Seasonal position available Experienced service technicians required for all aspects of seasonal pool and spa care including, but not limited to, weekly maintenance service, pool openings and closings, plumbing and equipment installations, liner replacements, safety cover installations and pool renovations. Competitive wages based on experience. 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When every shoe is final- ly on, there are cheers, ap- plause and huge smiles. Encouraging these small acts of independence is an important part of "Great Beginnings Start at the DDSB," a new Durham District School Board pro- gram designed to help stu- dents make a successful transition to kindergarten. The school readiness program is the first of its kind in Durham. Great Beginnings launched this winter at 12 DDSB schools, where it runs two days a week for about two hours each day, from February until June. Staff from partner orga- nizations like the YMCA run the program, which in- cludes lots of learning through play, similar to kin- dergarten. It's open to children starting junior kindergar- ten in the fall, with priority given to those who have never attended a daycare, nursery school or pre- school program before. Theos' dad Dave Ker- noghan says it's a great idea. "We want him to get used to routines and learn to so- cialize a bit more," he ex- plains. "Things like joining the group for story time and following instructions. Without these things, it will be a harder transition to kindergarten." Theos says he is having fun. "I like to play. I like to read books," he says flip- ping through a Pete the Cat book. "I like to have friends." On this afternoon, the 13 children taking part in the program at Lakewoods P.S. are examining X-rays with the aid of a glowing light box, pressing pine cones, shells and other bits of na- ture into mounds of Play- Doh, and experimenting with adding drops of food colouring to baking soda and vinegar. "They adjust quite quickly," says Brandie Kat- suyama, an early childhood educator helping to run the program. At the beginning, she says some children had a hard time separating from their parents or caregivers. Even on this day, a few weeks in, there are still some tears. But they stop quickly. "Now, there are lots of smiles, you can see that they're building relation- ships and learning new skills," Katsuyama says. Skills like using the washroom independently, following instructions, and communicating when they need something - such as a tissue for a runny nose. This is crucial at a time when data shows many Durham students are enter- ing kindergarten without the skills to succeed. Since 2006, the DDSB has gathered information on kindergarten students through a questionnaire teachers fill out called the Early Development Index (EDI). It measures a child's de- velopment in areas such as emotional maturity and so- cial competence. Results are grouped into one of three categories - vul- nerable, at risk or on track. Vulnerable means stu- dents scored in the bottom tenth percentile. In 2015, the DDSB gath- ered EDI data on 4,294 se- nior kindergarten stu- dents. That year, 29.4 per cent of Ontario students were "vul- nerable" in one or more of the EDI areas. The local numbers were slightly higher, with 29.7 per cent of Durham Region students vulnerable in one or more areas, and 31.1 per cent of DDSB students. "We're seeing vulnera- bility in social and emotion- al development . that is a concern," says Stacey Le- pine-Fisher, senior manag- er of early years for the DDSB. She says EDI scores in kindergarten can be a "very good predictor" of future success at school. For example, a DDSB re- port shows between 75 and 84 per cent of students who were "on track" in kinder- garten, went on to achieve the provincial standard on the Grade 3 EQAO tests. For kindergarten stu- dents who were "at risk," only 57 per cent reached the provincial standard on the Grade 3 EQAO test for read- ing, along with 67 per cent for writing and 68 per cent for math. Lepine-Fisher says this is why programs like Great Beginnings matter - they can set students up for suc- cess before kindergarten even starts. "It's not as much about knowing things like these letters or these numbers, it's about being ready to learn," she says. The Great Beginnings program joins other school readiness programs offered by the DDSB including School's Cool - offered dur- ing the summer and target- ing children three to five who are delayed in skills de- velopment - as well as sum- mer "stay and play" pro- grams for children from birth to age six. The Durham Catholic District School Board has also offered School's Cool and summer stay and play programs in the past. At the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board -which includes public schools in Clarington - there are regional Welcome to Kindergarten informa- tion sessions, and parent in- formation sessions at each school. The Peterborough Victo- ria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic Dis- trict School Board, which covers Catholic schools in Clarington, also offers Wel- come to Kindergarten Nights, a First Rider pro- gram to ease the transition for first-time school bus rid- ers, and a kindergarten par- ent handbook. Lepine-Fisher says the DDSB is aiming to expand the Great Beginnings pro- gram to more schools next year, and will use EDI data that comes out in the fall, to help prioritize locations. EDUCATION New DDSB program sets kids up for kindergarten success JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Above: Vanessa James, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, helped Isabelle Persaud and Jasmine Kalicharan with some cool science experiments during the program at Glengrove P.S. in Pickering. Right: Lily Piazza worked on some arts and crafts during the program at Glengrove P.S. in Pickering. 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Centre For Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in Ajax Call or email info@ccbt.ca for more information or to book an appointment Bilingual services available Dr. David Direnfeld, Psychologist 905.427.2007 All that splashing and swirling. All that jumping and jostling in the great steel- head spring run! I'd never seen so many fish trying to fight their way up- stream to spawn, leaping from pool to pool, literal- ly flinging themselves in- to space as they tried to climb the fish ladder in Bowmanville Creek. You can't help but be struck by their determination. By how fierce that urge is to get back to the gravel beds where they hatched, and play their part in car- rying on the species. I got to witness that ex- citing spring ritual be- fore the Easter crowds, thanks to a phone call from Bob McKenzie of Courtice, one of the ded- icated volunteer anglers working to enhance fish habitat in Durham and beyond. He told me the creek water had finally warmed up enough to change steelhead metab- olism and spark their spawning instinct, and he met me at the Goodyear dam, south of the Bow- manville bridge, to wit- ness it together. Steel- head are so big, strong and silvery, with a streak of shimmering pink down their sides. I wanted to wade into the rapids and help every one of them up and over the first major ledge - an obstacle put in deliberately to keep inva- sive species such as sea lamprey from getting up- stream and infiltrating the whole watershed. Native to the West Coast, steelhead were successfully introduced into the Great Lakes more than a century ago, just as local Atlantic salmon disappeared - a species government and anglers groups are now working hard to reestab- lish. Bob told me thousands of steelhead were making their way up the Gana- raska River as well, past the new camera counter that Ministry of Natural Resources and`Forestry staff are using to ID every fish that makes it around the Corbett dam in Port Hope. They're also work- ing on a webcam link so that people can to tune in and watch them swim by. Go now, before the 37th annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny flotillas stir up the waters a week from now, and then fishing season opens. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. OPINION Steelheads headed up Durham creek MARGARET CARNEY Column 7 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Promotionappliestoneworders only.Cannotbecombinedwithany otherofferorpromotion. 3 FOR FREE3FORFREE 2 – HIGH PERFORMANCE LOW-E COATINGS 2 – 90% KRYPTON FILL SUPER SPACER TRIPLE GLASS *Up to $5000 in rebates through the Green Ontario Fund.$500 REBATE* PERWINDOW ACT NOW! 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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 • •LETTERS & COMMENTARY • It's exciting times for public transit users in Durham Region as more resources are being marshalled into something so vital to our local economy that aims to make life easier for local commuters. Public transit in Durham Region is getting the fi- nancial boost it needs to make it a more viable and a more convenient way to get around the region as the federal, provincial and regional governments have com- mitted more than $233 million in long-term funding toward improvements. It's being hailed as the largest investment made by the federal and provincial governments in the history of Durham Region, and should go a long way toward mak- ing transit more seamless and convenient for users throughout the region. "This is a great start. It's predictable funding. Dur- ham Region has a tremendous vision for transit. As the region grows, transit will be a viable option to single user vehicles," Ajax regional Coun. Shaun Collier noted at the recent funding announcement. Bill Holmes, deputy general manager for operations for Durham Region Transit, said the money would be used to "expand the bus rapid transit along the Hwy. 2 corridor" between downtown Oshawa and Toronto. Moreover, the money could enable a bus rapid transit line going north and south on Simcoe Street in Oshawa. Money could also be used on a new transit facility in central Durham. And, that's not the only good transit news for Dur- ham Region of late. GO Transit is just getting started in providing more commuter options in the east end of Durham as construction is soon to begin for a Courtice GO Bus Park and Ride lot at the site of the future Cour- tice Road GO station. A Metrolinx spokesperson said the park-and-ride lot in Courtice should be ready by the end of the year with service commencing either late this year or early next year. This Courtice project is a precursor to the extension of the GO Transit Lakeshore East Corridor by 20 kilo- metres from Oshawa to Bowmanville. The GOtTrain is expected to roll into Clarington for peak rush-hour ser- vice only by 2024. Let's face it, if Durham is going to be continue grow and prosper, improvements to public transit that will move more people more effectively are an absolute ne- cessity. Making it seamless, convenient and fast are the end goals and these investments are definite steps in the right direction. Durham public transit getting the boost it needs Colin Carrie forgets what Harper govern- ment did to veterans To the editor: Re: Veterans deserve bet- ter treatment from Justin Trudeau, letter, Feb. 27 I wonder that Colin Car- rie's tongue does not burn a hole in his cheek with re- gards to his letter. This from a member of the Harper "Conservative" government that: 1. Did not spend even the inadequate amount bud- geted for veterans. 2. Cut Veteran's Affairs staff by 25 per cent even though the needs were growing due to returning troops from Afghanistan. 3. Failed to properly maintain war graves in Eu- rope. 4. Ignored the problem of PTSD in returning veter- ans from Afghanistan. A problem so severe that there were more deaths by suicide than had been suf- fered in the actual combat. 5. Closed some Veteran's Affairs offices at a time of need for more. Is there no depth these latter-day Conservatives will not stoop to? No end to the lying and the down- grading of the welfare of the whole people and not just veterans. Possibly the most re- mote government from the people – the most careless of its welfare, in Canadian history - certainly the most untruthful, and a long "serving" (euphemistical- ly) member daring to criti- cize the present govern- ment that has at least re- stored some services. John Peate Courtice Kathleen Wynne's promises even more debt for Ontarians To the editor: Re: Resident not con- vinced by Ford's ideas, let- ter, March 28 I am truly shocked at this retired couple's rea- soning for deciding Kath- leen Wynne's promises are going to help their situa- tion. Doug Ford's not yet laid out details as to what he'll do to fix Wynne's pre- sent mess if he's elected. Victor Fedeli is very knowledgeable on Liberal finances and Ford will have the use of his expertise backing him up so no wor- ries there. All the promises Wynne's made don't take effect until 2020 if at all, once again Liberals kick- ing the can down the road to get elected. Borrow bil- lions now but what'll she actually spend it on if re- elected remains to be seen but you can be sure what- ever she does it'll cost every senior/worker/family more than they'll get in benefits. Surely you've learned something about how she operates from the last 15 years. Whatever she gives she'll take back times two. Don't forget it's costing us $1 billion per month on inter- est on today's $318 billion debt, and a $7.5 billion defi- cit for the next four years. Add all those new billions in and we're in the red for an- other 30 to 40 years. Those children you're looking af- ter now will be paying off that debt for years. Don't do this to them! Rupert Cameron Whitby OPINION 9 | 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 , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Dear Ontarians, Does anyone else find it strange that our premier has been making spend- ing announcements like there's no tomorrow? Some will say it's just to showcase last month's budget, and others will say the Wynne Liberals are trying to buy their way to another mandate with the upcoming elec- tion just in June. It's been announce- ment after announcement -$2.2 billion in daycare, $300 million for special ed- ucation, $2.1 billion in mental health funding, and $822 million for hospi- tals, not to mention a new Patient Care Centre at SickKids. This sounds great, but this budget has taken On- tario back into a deficit, showing me just how shrewd yet irresponsible our current government actually is. You don't need a man- date to make promises, just a mouth, so while the campaign's on, Ontario's still up for grabs. The Lib- erals, like Annie, might bet our bottom dollar on tomorrow, but we don't have to. Ontario is the world's most indebted subsover- eign borrower with us moving toward a $325-bil- lion debt for 2018-2019. The interest alone on our debt is one of the top areas of spending. How then can you make billions of dollars worth of promises, even if it's over years, especially when you may not be in power come June? That's like knowing a certain plot of land isn't yours, but you decide to build something on it anyhow - something that the com- munity is desperate for - telling everybody about your plans with great fan- fare even though the land's not yours, and you technically don't have the money to build on it ei- ther. A couple of genera- tions ago this type of game plan would have never worked on the public, but government wasn't their god then. This generation looks to government for almost everything from housing, health care, edu- cation and more instead of looking to see if that deal sounds too good to be true or whether the reality or fallout of buying into it will be felt if not now, then in successive generations. While one could just point the finger at the pre- sent government, it takes two parties to have an un- healthy relationship. On- ly one initiates the break- up though, and you know it won't be them. –Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com. OPINION Wynne Liberals ready to bet our bottom dollar RENAE JARRETT Column Election promises are building debt says columnist Renae Jarrett DURHAM - Ten high school students from Durham recently com- peted in the Paralympic Foundation's ParaTough Cup, to help send off Ca- nadian athletes headed to the Paralympic Winter Games in South Korea. The Toronto event was part of a final fundraiser for the athletes, hosted by the Canadian Para- lympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Foundation. The Durham District School Board (DDSB) se- lected the 10 students who participated, based o n their outstanding leadership roles in their school community. Students had the op- portunity to meet para- lympic athletes and try their hand at adaptive sports such as goal ball, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, sledge hockey, athletics-guided running and wheelchair sprint. The DDSB students who participated were: Lindsey Russel, Chloe Wright, Alanna Assenza, Nicole Gaul, Alex Garcia, Paige Busby, Melissa Latchford, Neleh Wood, Jessica Latour and Julia Wilson. EDUCATION Durham students try out wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball Ten local teens chosen to participate in ParaTough Cup l GET CONNECTED For more Pickering News Advertiser information visit www.durhamregion.com. 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Land Over Landings says in a press release the study, A Future for the Lands: Economic Impact of Remaining Pickering Fed- eral Lands if Returned To Permanent Agriculture, delivers proof the best fu- ture for the remaining fed- eral lands is agriculture and agri-tourism. The report, by Atif Ku- bursi of Econometric Re- search Ltd. and John Groe- newegen of JRG Consult- ing Group, found designat- ing the lands for these types of activities will cre- ate jobs, safeguard the nat- ural capital, and quickly return prosperity to the lands. Former Toronto mayor David Crombie chaired the meeting at which the study was presented Tuesday, a packed house at Brougham Hall, and said the study packs clarity and punch. In 1972, 18,600 acres of land were expropriated by the federal government for a future airport. "The impact for many people was immediate and powerful," Crombie said. He noted the communi- ty's reaction was powerful and strong. There's been no action on an airport and the feder- al government is currently awaiting a study. The gov- ernment in recent years transferred more than 10,000 acres to Parks Cana- da to be part of Rouge Na- tional Urban Park. Mary Delaney, chair of Land Over Landings, called the study's findings exciting. "At last we have a report that shows a pathway to prosperity with no need to pave over a prime natural asset," she said. "We can see how real jobs would start to be created almost immedi- ately, and how the area could flourish. It's a breath of fresh air after more than four decades of nothing but promises of jobs at a never- never airport." "I have a thought today, that we're about to win," Crombie said. Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O'Connell was im- pressed with the study, but not too surprised by the findings, as she has long agreed that agriculture and agri-tourism would benefit the area. 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Parish also had strong words for Premier Kath- leen Wynne, saying she has thrown Dickson "under the bus. "He is done politically in Ajax," Parish said, adding after this announcement, Dickson's chances of re- election are zero to five per cent. He said Wynne's deci- sion has shown "contempt" for the people of Ajax, and for quarter-horse racing. Ajax is going to court on Thursday, April 12 to ap- peal an Ontario Municipal Board ruling issued last year that supported the Durham Live proposal. Parish has great con- cerns for traffic gridlock along Bayly Street in Ajax as a result of a casino being build at Bayly and Church streets, and said it will de- stroy Pickering Village. "We are not satisfied with any of these things and we will fight all of these matters as long and as hard as necessary," he said. In his statement Dick- son said, "I'm deeply sad- dened and disappointed by this decision. I was one of the strongest proponents of bringing the slots to Ajax Downs back in 2006 with owner Norman Picov, as I knew that the revenues would benefit my munici- pality of Ajax and support the quarter-horse racing track." Dickson added, "I prom- ised our community that if Durham Live was the suc- cessful project, I would fight for three main priori- ties - that no local jobs are lost, support for the quar- ter-horse racing industry continues, and the Dur- ham Region benefits from a new revenue sharing agreement with the host municipality. "I have been assured by OLG and the service pro- vider that all OLG employ- ees (about 300) currently at Ajax Downs will be trans- ferred over to the new facil- ity," he noted. "I want to thank Mayor Ryan for his immediate commitment toward reve- nue sharing with all of the Durham Region. The re- gion's share of millions of new dollars from this pro- ject will mean better social services for all our resi- dents. Additional invest- ments in assisted housing and seniors necessities, as well as infrastructure are always needed." Pickering announced it expects annual revenue as the host community from the facility would be about $20 million a year. Of that, 30 per cent, or $6 million, would be given to Durham Region annually. Pickering is suggesting a portion of the funds be given to social housing "in order to secure matching funding from the senior levels of govern- ment." Ajax has been getting as much as $7 million annual- ly as the host community. Also, two per cent of rev- enues will be shared with the local quarter-horse in- dustry "but will need to meet with industry repre- sentatives first in order to better understand their needs," Pickering noted in a press release. "Based on an economic impact assessment pre- pared for the developer, Triple Properties, it is esti- mated that Durham Live, anchored by a resort casi- no, has the capacity to con- tribute approximately $1.3 billion in incremental an- nual GDP, over $625 million in annual total tax reve- nues, and create approxi- mately 10,000 new jobs. It is this once-in-a-lifetime val- ue proposition that has generated significant busi- ness interest across North America," the statement noted. Pickering Ward 3 re- gional Coun. David Pickles initiated the idea in Decem- ber 2012 that Pickering was a willing host for a casino. "At the time Coun. (Kevin) Ashe and I wanted to keep the option open for a casino, but we were al- most overwhelmed by the positive response of resi- dents and investors," Pick- les said, adding the city was quickly approached by in- terested groups. "I recall taking enthusi- astic potential investors, along with councillors Ashe and (Doug) Dicker- son, around the city in my car to look at sites, includ- ing the current Durham Live site," said Pickles. "Then the Apostolopoulos family, as the Durham Live group, came along with this great proposal that blew everyone away with not only a casino but a dy- namic multi-use complex." Also on Tuesday, Rod Phillips, the Progressive Conservative candidate in Ajax, issued a statement, noting, "Today, the Liberal government left the Town of Ajax and the quarter- horse racing community facing more uncertainty with the future of Ajax Downs. Kathleen Wynne and Joe Dickson once again failed to communi- cate with the parties in- volved, instead hiding be- hind a third-party press re- lease. 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"This is an economic op- portunity to be seized," she said. Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean shared con- cerns about marijuana le- galization, and O'Connell explained "The current system just does not work." She said by cannabis not being regulated, the con- sumers don't know what they're getting. "There's significant health impacts. We have to deal with this in a different way," she said. She added Ontario re- cently announced they'll give municipalities $40 mil- lion for law enforcement costs. McLean said he noticed a lack of infrastructure projects in the budget. O'Connell said the gov- ernment's big infrastruc- ture investment was the $180-billion over 12 years; which was included in the first two Liberal budgets and the first phase has been rolled out. She said timelines for the second phase are de- pendent on the province signing a bilateral agree- ment, which she said is an- ticipated to come by the end of the month. Once that is signed, the application process will open up. Ward 3 regional Coun. Shaheen Butt asked about funding opportunities for northern areas. O'Connell said the gov- ernment had $500 million in previous budgets for the Connect to Innovate pro- gram, some of which has been rolled out. The pro- gram brings high-speed in- ternet to 300 rural and re- mote communities in Can- ada. And the government is investing $2 billion over the next decade to support ru- ral infrastructure projects. She's been told that can be used for broadband, and there may be opportunities for north Pickering. "You've been a great ad- vocate for us on that broad- band file," said Mayor Dave Ryan. He said Pickering would like to put in an ap- plication for the first round of funding. O'Connell said she would follow up. NEWS MP Jennifer O'Connell gives update on Liberal progress KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com Jennifer O'Connell, MP for Pickering-Uxbridge, pose for photo inside the Parliament building. 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Geranium Homes is ap- pealing to the Ontario Mu- nicipal Board to build around 70 homes in the northeast section of Clare- mont, on a property known as Ward Farm. At the first pre-hearing on March 22, the dates were set for the next meeting, scheduled to take place on several days, Oct. 30, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. On these dates, the sta- tus of the applications should be sorted out, said Ward 3 regional Coun. Da- vid Pickles. The main hearing will likely take place in 2019. Original applications for the property date back decades, and the OMB is expected to decide whether it will invoke the 'clergy principle,' which states that, generally, land use planning applications must be judged on the basis of the law and policy in place on the date of the original application. A grandfather clause in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan allows development applications submitted before Nov. 16, 2001, to go forward. Original developer Toko Investments applied for re- zoning and filed a draft plan of subdivision to build 27 homes on a portion of the land (referred to as Phase 1) in 1990, but plans never went beyond a public information meeting, when Toko opted not to pursue it further. The city also received a rezoning application for more lands (Phase 2) on the property, but no draft plan of subdi- vision. Geranium Homes since purchased the property, and in 2012, the new devel- oper reactivated the lands and submitted another re- zoning application and a draft plan of subdivision for 27 detached homes. Again, the application didn't go further than a public information meet- ing. Geranium Homes is ap- pealing all three of its ap- plications, on the grounds that Pickering exceeded the time limit to make a de- cision on the proposals. 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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 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. Maid and Janitorial Worker Cooperative Development In- formation Session WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Main Library, 1 The Esplanade S. Pickering, ON , Pickering CONTACT: Iffat Zehra, 905-427-7849, iffat.zeh- ra@wmrccdurham.org What is a Worker Cooperative- ?Worker co-operatives are busi- nesses that are owned and democratically controlled by its members. The members combine their skills, interests, and experi- ences to create worker co-opera- tive. The primary goal is to pro- vide employment to co-op mem- bers as the owners of the worker cooperative. Open Mic Nite @ the Cafe WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $3 Open Mic every Friday nite. Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cozy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome!$3 admission. OWC 2018 Festival of Authors WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Creative Math & Music, 6-1064 Salk Road, Pickering CONTACT: Barbara Hunt, 905- 985-4409, info@thewritersconfe- rence.com, http://thewriterscon- ference.com/ontario-writers- conference-overview/festival-of- authors-2/COST: Tickets are $20 available at our website and at the door. The 2081 OWC Festival of Authors takes place on Friday, April 6 at Creative Math & Music, 1084 Salk Rd, Pickering featuring authors Greg Gilhooly, Brad Smith, Katherine Ashenburg, and Barbara Hunt, hosted by Ted Barris, and a special appearance by Wayson Choy. You can also vote for your favourite Finalists in our Story Starters Contest. l Saturday, April 7 Family Storytime (2 to 5 years) WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: 9058316265, http:// www.picnet.org Children learn early concepts through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with their caregivers. Dunbarton Environmental Coun- cil Birdsafe App Launch WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton High School - East Gym, 655 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering CONTACT: no contact The Dunbarton Environmental Council is hosting an educational community night in partnership with BirdSafe Canada/ FLAP focusing on migrating birds and the hazards posed by buildings. This will include a guest speaker and launching an app students have created for schools to assess their windows' risk to birds. All are welcome l Monday, April 9 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, http://www.pic- net.org Babies and toddlers will develop early literacy skills through sing- ing, reading, talking, and playing with their caregiver. Life Drawing @ the Cafe WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $18 Life Drawing session with live model includes one-minute warm-up gestures and continues with 30-, 45- and 60-minute poses. Bring your own drawing materials. Drawing boards are available at the cafe.$18 (3 hours)Reserve your spot early with Paypal ($19), openstudioart- cafe.comRSVP by Sun, April 8 @ 6pmdraw@openstudioart- cafe.com. l Tuesday, April 10 Toddler Storytime (18 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, http://www.pic- net.org Learn how to develop your tod- dler's early literacy skills. Play and socialize together with other parents and toddlers! 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. Living a Healthly Life with Chronic Conditions WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Sophie Lott, 8669715545, sophie.lott@lhins.on.ca, https:// www.ceselfmanagement.ca/ workshop?id=1001 Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a six week workshop for anyone with a chronic condi- tion. This could include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and other chronic health issues. Anyone can register themselves for a workshop; no referral from a health care profes- sional is needed. Pickering Horticultural Society Meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Joanne Shaw, 905- 903-2597, jo- anne.shaw2@gmail.com, http:// www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety- .com Welcome to our Visitor Day. We hope you can join us and we are looking forward to meeting you. We are a group of enthusiastic, helpful, generous people who consider gardening an enjoyable, fulfilling activity. Our meeting aims to provide inspiration and education to all gardeners, re- gardless of their level of experi- ence. Monthly meetings are held in the O'Brien Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refresh- ment time. Join us for presenta- tion by Melissa Spearing 'Flower Phenology'. Pickering Township Historical Society Meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library Auditorium, 1 The Espanade, Pickering CONTACT: Becky George, (905)831-6265, beck- yg@picnet.org Speakers Series: Women Preach- ers of the Bible Christian Church with Corelia KarpenkoBetween 1840 and 1884 there were six Bible Christian chapels construct- ed in Pickering Township. Kar- penko's presentation centers on the women preachers of the BCC, and especially on Mary Nichols Green. l Wednesday, April 11 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 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 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 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 weather and wear closed-toed sturdy foot- wear.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 Join us for cozy creative time in front of the fireplace to share ideas and socialize with your fellow knitters. All skill levels welcome! 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. 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 , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 18 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Ah, the 50s. A time of malt shops and drive-ins. And, of course, great music that left a lasting imprint. The Dreamboats are do- ing their part to keep the music of that magical era alive. The Mississauga foursome have a gig on April 14 at 7 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. "I'm 30 and we're all kind of in that ballpark," says drummer Gianmarco Fiacconi of his bandmates. "It was our parents' gener- ation. Our parents grew up in that era. It was the gold- en era of rock 'n' roll." The band, Fiacconi on drums and vocals, Bryan Fligg on lead vocals and bass, Chris Hummel on lead vocals and guitar and Matthew Bestvater-Tenni- son on lead guitar and vo- cals, specializes in music spanning the decade from 1955 to 1965. So, think Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Jer- ry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and the Beatles. Fiacconi says when he and Hummel formed the band nine years ago, they shared a passion for music of the '50s and '60s and movies such as Back to the Future and La Bamba. When the two started jam- ming, it was to old Beatles' music, which they both love. The two started play- ing in downtown Toronto and around four years ago there was a lineup change as Fligg and Bestvater- Tennison joined the band. "It kind of took off from there," he says. Fiacconi says band members knew from the beginning that music lov- ers had a passion and a yearning for music from the era. And the Dream- boats don't just play the songs, "we really try to make them our own" and are known for their infec- tiously boisterous live shows. They write their own music as well. In fact, the band was recently record- ing and performing in the Palm Springs area and are working on a release, ten- tatively called The Cat City Sessions. Fiacconi says they're excited about one track in particular that has a Sam Cooke vibe about it. He and Hummel used to muse about "how cool it would be to play the Cav- ern Club," the Liverpool nightclub that was at the heart of the city's rock scene in the 1960s, and where the Beatles played when they were starting out. It became a reality when the Dreamboats played there for two days. The band has found a mentor in Robbie Lane, of Robbie Lane and the Disci- ples fame, with whom they meet regularly. Robbie Lane and the Disciples peaked in the mid-1960s and began as Ronnie Haw- kins's backup band. Through Lane, they met Hawkins. The veteran rockers see the Dream- boats as a band "to pass the torch to," Fiacconi says. He says each live show is an adventure."We don't really know what's going to happen; that depends on a lot of factors," Fiacconi says. "No two shows are the same, I can tell you that." Tickets are available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean Community Cen- tres, the Audley Recre- ation Centre or online at stfranciscentre.ca. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). The Dreamboats, a band that seeks to keep the music of the golden era of rock 'n' roll alive, have an April 14 concert at Ajax's St. Francis Centre. The Mississauga foursome are, from left, Matthew Bestvater-Tennison, Chris Hummel, Bryan Fligg and Gianmarco Fiacconi. The Dreamboats/Submitted The Dreamboats set to rock Ajax old school MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com WHAT’S ON The Brooks Farms Maple Sugar Festi- val is on weekends to April 15, includ- ing April 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sugar Bush tours cost $10 per person, kids two and under free. Lots to take in such as a train or wagon ride, a camp f ire in the sugar bush and an indoor pancake house. Wear warm clothing and winter boots. Brooks Farms is at 122 Ashworth Rd. in Uxbridge Township, just east of Mount Albert. Visit www.brooksfarms.com or call 905- 473-3246. In Whitby, a Charity barbecue for Cameron Imrie is on April 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Marigold Ford Lin- coln, 1120 Dundas St. E. The event is to assist a Whitby family reach its goal of $150,000 for out-of-country surgery for the boy, who has been diagnosed with spastic diplegia. Visit www.gofundme.com/runcame- ronrun. Health and Wellness Expo Ajax 2018 is on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre (HMS Room), 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax. The event fea- tures guest appearances and speakers, interactive workshops and exhibitors. Free to attend. For information, con- tact james@jcichouse.ca. In Pickering, ladies are invited to the Warrior Workout, described as "an em- powerment practice that is designed to teach you a very strong mind-body connection," on April 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Held at the Montessori Learning Centre, 401 Kingston Rd. The first class is free; $15 drop-in/monthly session pricing available. Contact Heidi at getfit@heidifit.ca to schedule your free trial or to register for a session with Interac e- Transfer. Cash at the door also accepted. Visit www.heidifit.ca. It's a Sunday Funday on April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S., in Lakeview Park, Oshawa. Join museum staff and mem- bers of Club Carib as they play and dis- play the club's first steel pan. Admissi- on is free. Finally, artists Suzanne Moreau and Nancy Simmons Smith present Bath- ing Beauties and Blue Lagoons, de- scribed as "portraits of strong, beauti- ful (but no longer young) women who swim at the YMCA mingled with non- objective paintings that expand the watery environment." At the Kent Farndale Gallery, inside the Scugog Memorial Library at 231 Water St., until May 3. The opening reception is on April 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. WOW 6 things to do in Durham Region 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - They came from Pickering, Port Perry and Peterborough. Talent agent Pat Jarosz had initial interviews at Homewood Suites by Hil- ton in Ajax on March 25 for those interested in appear- ing in commercials, on TV and in films. Jarosz had booked a meeting room from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for drop-ins. Those who wished to book a specific time could do so. However, the response was so over- whelming Jarosz was at the Hilton from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It made for a long and busy day for the agent, most of whose clients are from Durham. Jarosz had to turn people away and said she's returning to Dur- ham soon for more inter- views. Jarosz told many who came to see her that she would make a decision on whether to represent them in the next day or two. But some got the nod - an enthusiastic one - right away. "You're beautiful," Ja- rosz said when Princess- Adanna Taylor, 18, of Ajax walked into the room. "You need to get on a soap opera - soon." Taylor said she is study- ing theatre at York Universi- ty. She sings and competed in the Miss Teenage Cana- da pageant last year. Jarosz had seen and heard enough. "You walk in the room and you have a presence and that's what casting di- rectors want to see," she said. "I want to represent you -you're in." Jarosz said they would meet within a month and asked Taylor to prepare two songs. Jarosz was to send her comedy and dra- ma scripts "that we will work on together and I will see where your talents lie." Taylor said it was the first time she had met an agent. "I'm very excited," she said. "I'd love to get booked on a series." Their mom brought No- lan Portincasa, 10, and his brother Jack, 12. "Why did you want to see me?" Jarosz asked them. "Me and Jack really like to act at home," Nolan replied. "Acting is from the heart," Jarosz said. "You can do it or you can't do it." She told the boys they were "so cute" and said she would represent them. "I like you guys - very much," she said, giving them high 5s. Tianna O'Connell-Gray, 15, of Whitby, was looking into acting classes in To- ronto when her mom heard about Jarosz coming to Durham. They considered it a nice coincidence. Meeting Jarosz, who asked her a number of questions, O'Connell-Gray often began her answers with an "um." "Watch the ums," Jarosz said. "We all do it. Likes and ums. If you really think about the question you're being asked, you don't need the ums." Offering more advice, Jarosz told O'Connell-Gray she wouldn't say it if she wasn't interested in re- presenting her. Asked to sum up her day, Jarosz said "as usual I found so many amazing people and I cannot wait to work with them and see how they do with scripts." She also met a lot of peo- ple who need to work on their communication skills. "My business is about communication, full sentences and good old- fashioned manners, to be honest," she said. WHAT’S ON Hunting for talent in Durham MIKE RUTA MRuta@durhamregion.com Jari Lichacz,11, from Pickering, was interviewed by talent agent Pat Jarosz on March 25. Jarosz said she had an "amazing response" to her latest open interviews in Durham. She booked appointments from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and stayed until 8:30 p.m. Still, Jarosz said she turned away at least 20 people and pledged to return to Durham soon. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland "Acting is from the heart. You can do it or you can't do it." - Pat Jarosz It is estimated that 46%of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1,but most do not seek treatment right away.In fact,the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by”without help,however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do.For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car,but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day.By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identif y key factors impacting these difficulties and f ur ther understand their influence on the treatment process. Major universit y hea ring study seek s par ticipants. Connect Hearing,with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All par ticipants will have a hearing test provided at no charge.Qualif ying participants may also receive a demonstration of the latest hearing technology.The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life- changing hearing healthcare across Canada. Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems ty pically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to u nderstand the biolog y behi nd heari ng loss. More importantly,researchers now realize the *Pichora-Fuller,M.K.(2016).How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening.Ear and Hearing,37,92S-100S.†Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids.No fees and no purchase necessary.Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.VAC,WCB accepted.1.Cruickshanks,K.L.,Wiley,T.L.,Tweed,T.S.,Klein,B.E.K.,Klein,R,Mares-Perlman, J.A.,&Nondahl,D.M.(1998).Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam,Wisconsin:The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study.Am.J.Epidemiol.148 (9),879-886.2.National Institutes of Health.(2010). If you are over 50 years of age and have ne ver worn hearing aids,you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study†by calling:1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. need to better understand how hearing loss affects your ever yday li fe*.In this new hearing study,Professor Pichora-Fu l ler and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully. 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 , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 SINGING OUT IN AJAX Durham's Young Singers performed at Forest Brook Community Church in Ajax on March 25. Toronto Northern Lights, the 2013 World Champion Barbershop chorus, was the special guest at the concert. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland MUSIC DURHAM/NORTHUM- BERLAND - Eight like- minded women artists are stepping into the spotlight as a group for the first time on April 8 in Oshawa. But the Wild Nellies want the focus to be on the beneficiary, the Denise House, an emergency shel- ter for women and chil- dren, not their launch at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery. "We got together so that we could collect a group of women across various genres of the arts," says co- founder Gwen Tuinman, a Whitby writer. "To bring them together to perform in their community but then to also, at future events, bring them to other communities so they can connect with new audienc- es." The Wild Nellies are Tuinman; co-founder Cheryl Casselman, a sing- er/songwriter from Cas- tleton in Northumberland County; Michelle Coombs, a Castleton filmmaker; artist Dani Crosby of Osha- wa; Whitby writer and blogger Carin Makuz; singer/songwriter Cheryl Ireland of Oshawa; Whitby actor Lisa Ferreira; and sculptor Erika Takacs of Oshawa. Tuinman says each will have some time at the mic to speak about what they do and the female heroes ("sheroes") who have in- spired them. Takacs and Crosby are displaying their work. Cas- selman, Ireland and Fer- reira are performing. Tuinman will read and she says Coombs, as a young person, doesn't have a lot of work out, but adds it's im- portant to the group to sup- port someone who has a lot `of talent. Makuz has a unique in- sight into the people at De- nise House as a longtime volunteer there: she facili- tates journaling work- shops with women at De- nise House and will be reading their stories. "She talks to the women about using creativity to heal and express them- selves," Tuinman says. And the Wild Nellies was born. The Wild Nellies' per- formance is from 1 to 3 p.m. and the Robert McLaugh- lin Gallery is at 72 Queen St., Oshawa. Admission and refresh- ments are free. Learn more about them at thewildnellies.com, where you can enter your email address to receive updates about Nellies' art- ists and the group's upcom- ing events. 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The play stars Natashia Hussey of Ajax and Reid Pierson of Whitby. Michael Khashmanian of Whitby is the director. Note that Whole Lotto Love contains scenes of mild nudity and adult situations. Tickets are $25 (plus service fees) and are available at www.starticketing.com. For more information, visit www.beechsttheatre.com or call 905-243-1587. WHAT’S ON On the hunt for a winning lottery ticket in Whitby Reid Pierson of Whitby, left, and Natashia Hussey of Ajax star in Beech Street Theatre Company's 'Whole Lotto Love'. Courtesy of Beech Street Theatre Company DURHAM - Another year, another book for Doug Hall. The prolific Pickering author has just had his 23rd book published. Murder Can Kill is avail- able online at www.ama- zon.ca and www.chapter- s.indigo.ca. Hall, who turns 89 in June, is a former Canadian radio and television host. As well, he wrote for the sci- ence fiction TV series The Starlost and was executive producer for TV musical bi- ographies on artists such as Paul Anka, Chet Atkins and Gordon Lightfoot. Hall has also written biogra- phies on Patsy Cline and the Mamas and the Papas. His first book, The Brittle Thread, was published in 1968. Since 2009, he has pub- lished nine mystery works. Hall says he has two more mysteries that have been accepted for publication and a third is in progress. "I'll just keep going as long as I can," he says. Books keep coming from Pickering's Doug Hall 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 , A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 8 | 22 SPORTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage Nutrigenomics studies how nutrients in food in- teract with an individual's genes to alter perfor- mance, health and risk of chronic disease. This research aims to optimize nutrition with respect to an individual's genotype. Nutrigenomics is personalized nutrition, based on a genetic profile. Nutrition is a key factor in athletic performance, regardless of level. The foods and fluid you choose will impact performance, adaptations to training and risk of injury. Follow- ing nutrition guidelines aligned with your person- al genetic profile may help you optimize your health and performance. Different versions of a gene can lead to different responses from food and food components. Some individuals may alter their body composi- tion or performance from limiting their caffeine or saturated fat intake, or in- creasing their intake of protein or vitamin D, while others may benefit more from snacking be- tween meals. Each of these variations in nutrition can be determined by your DNA. Your best perfor- mance diet depends on the specific variations in these nutrient-related genes. Other examples of how knowing your nutrition- genetic profile may impact health and performance include taste preferences. There are DNA markers that can tell us if we have a preference for sugar or fat when selecting food choic- es. The way we perceive taste can have a signifi- cant impact on the overall quality of our diet, our weight and our heart health. We have DNA markers that can provide us with clues to our risk for high blood pressure, if we con- sume a diet that is high in sodium. Sodium is an es- sential nutrient that regu- lates blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium re- quirements may be higher in athletes, especially those who train outdoors, in hot weather. Knowing your genetic response to sodium can be helpful when planning your nutri- tion program for summer training. Research shows that when nutritional advice is personalized, we are more likely to follow it; this may be more significant when that advice is tailored to an individual's genetic profile. For more informa- tion about nutrigenomics or to find a dietitian who offers this service, visit www.nutrigenomix.com. 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The event was hosted by the Osborne Academy of Ac- robatics and included sever- al of its athletes, including Jordyn Anderson, Emily Bakler, Lexie Buffan, Ryan Clarke, Jack Fujita, Jacob Goldman, Halaina Kvrgic, Nicholas Kvrgic, Natalie Mason, Maximus Mysyk, Andrew Panourgias, Becky Parham, Sammy Parham, Teja Rosevear, Isaiah Slater, Adrian Tuen, Misti Wor- den and Tia Worden. ABOVE: Two-time Olympic gold medalist Rosie MacLennan competed on trampoline in the Ontario Cup event hosted by the Osborne Academy of Acrobatics in Pickering. BELOW: Sammy Parham from the host Osborne Academy of Acrobatics competed on the mini trampoline during the Ontario Cup event held in Pickering March 24. Parham finished first in his category. 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"I'm glad it's this soon, be- cause we can't wallow and feel sorry for ourselves about our playoffs," Hunt said by phone Monday, April 2 two days after a 5-2, season-ending loss in St. Catharines. "We have to get ready for next year now." Hunt, vice president and general manager of the club, conducted exit inter- views Monday morning along with coaches Greg Nemisz and Nathan McIver, and left the players with something to think about over the off-season as well. Although a little more was expected out of this sea- son, it's presumed the Gen- erals will have a solid core of players back next season to perhaps take another run at a title. But, he said the onus will be on the players to put them in a position to con- tend, and prompt him to bulk up at next year's trade deadline. "Realistically, our inter- nal plan when we started to strip it down was to be good (this season), and hopefully be ready to take a chance for next season and the follow- ing season," Hunt said. "Our message to the players was, 'hey, it's going to be up to you'." It was a challenging season for the Generals, who were coming off an im- pressive 40-23-3-2 campaign and a playoff round victory the year before, but started off without head coach Bob Jones - who, as it turned out, missed the entire season af- ter rupturing his colon in the off-season. After a slow start, owing in part also to injuries and suspensions, Hunt joined the bench staff in November and the team steadily im- proved, finishing in fifth place in the Eastern Confer- ence at 36-29-3-0. But they proved to be no match for the fourth-seeded IceDogs, who entered the playoffs on a seven-game winning streak and out- scored the Generals 21-13 in the series, including 19-7 in the four wins. "I don't think you can hide the fact when you only win one, there's some disap- pointments," said Hunt. "I think without a doubt we needed more from some of our guys, but we hit a good team in round one." While hoping he was go- ing to get Jones back at some point this season, Hunt said he expects the coach to return in full health next season. The roster will lose over- agers Kenny Huether, Hay- den McCool and Alex Di Carlo and a few 1998-born players, but see the probable return of players like cap- tain Jack Studnicka, Allan McShane, Serron Noel, Do- minco Commisso, Danil An- tropov, Kyle MacLean and Nick Wong up front, Wil- liam Ennis, Mitchell Brewer and Ian Blacker on defence, and Kyle Keyser in goal. The potential return of Matt Brassard, an unsigned Vancouver Canucks draft pick, and import Nico Gross, who's expected to be drafted this summer, will play a large role in deter- mining the strength of the blue line. 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Looking back, he said his parents George and Pat might not have been able to afford replacing his skates had they been lost in the fire. As it was, he became a huge part of the history of the Oshawa Skating Club, which on Saturday, April 7 will celebrate 80 years with Skating Through the De- cades, an ice show at the Tribute Communities Cen- tre. Jackson and Barbara Underhill, another who started with the Oshawa club and won a world cham- pionship, will host the event, which will include guest appearances by two other world champs, Elvis Stojko and Jeffrey Buttle. Also featuring performanc- es by club members, the show begins at 7 p.m. Jackson, who turned 78 on April 2, recalls his own humble beginning with the Oshawa club at age eight, when he learned to skate with girls' figure skates that were dyed black and which he also used for hockey, al- beit briefly. "I just liked skating fast and I wasn't afraid to skate fast," said Jackson, who soon signed up to learn from Ede Király, a world champi- on from Hungary lured to the club by then-president Dick McLaughlin. "I was the first person to sign up with him. My mother signed me up before we even knew if he was a good coach or not. That's how much we knew about skating." It turns out he was a very good coach, although it took Jackson seven attempts to pass his first test and four times to pass his second be- fore he consistently went through the other levels on the first crack. Thanks in part to the fire, Jackson was not skat- ing with the Oshawa club when he won the world title in Prague, but instead the Toronto Cricket Club. He turned professional and joined the Ice Follies af- ter winning the world cham- pionship and would later coach for years at the Minto Skating Club in Ottawa, but returned to the area with his wife, Barbara, in 2010 to be closer to family. 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