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Jim McCafferty has been ac- claimed as the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) trustee for Pickering, and Linda Ainsworth and Kevin MacKenzie have been acclaimed as the two Peterborough Victoria North- umberland Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) trustees re- presenting Clarington. Ainsworth - who was first elected in 2014 - says she is "very NO CONTEST JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com See IT’S,page 12 Cathy Abraham is a Clarington trustee for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, and was recently elected president of the Ontario Public School Boards Association. Ron Pietroniro/Metroland THREE SCHOOL TRUSTEE SEATS ACCLAIMED READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Man seriously injured in Osha- wa crash Oshawa protest highlights chal- lenges faced by homeless community Looking for more online? Check out these stories... 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The horse suffered se- vere injuries and was put down by a local veterinar- ian. Anyone with new infor- mation about this incident is asked to call Durham Re- gional Police at 1-888-579- 1520, ext. 1687, or make an anonymous tip to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at www.durhamregional- crimestoppers.ca or 1-800- 222-8477. ESCAPED HORSE HIT BY CAR; DURHAM MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED POLICE SAY SEVERAL HORSES ESCAPED FROM ENCLOSURE NEAR ENNISKILLEN SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM OSHAWA - A judge has formally set the date for a preliminary inquiry for the man charged after the remains of missing Osha- wa teen, Rori Hache, were discovered in his apart- ment late last year. Adam Strong's prelimi- nary inquiry is set to begin Oct. 15 in an Oshawa court. He is charged with a single count of committing an in- dignity to a dead body. During the inquiry the Crown will present its evi- dence before Ontario court Justice Marquis Felix, who will rule on whether or not the case against Strong should proceed to trial. Strong, 45, has been in custody since police found Hache's remains in his basement apartment on McMillan Drive in late De- cember 2017. He is charged with indecent interference with a dead body. Hache, 18, was last seen in downtown Oshawa in August of 2017. In Septem- ber, her torso was found in the waters of Oshawa Har- bour. Although her death was declared a homicide, no murder charge has yet been laid. In July, Durham police announced that DNA from a second woman, Kandis Fitzpatrick, was discov- ered during their extensive search of Strong's apart- ment. No new charge has yet been laid in connection with that development. During a focus hearing Monday in Oshawa, Justice Felix expressed concern that Strong, who has made all his court appearances via video link, was not pre- sent. "My expectation is that this gentleman will be here for anything that's impor- tant to the proceeding," the judge said, adding he wasn't being critical of law- yers for the Crown or de- fence. Prosecutor Kent Sali- wonchyk explained Mon- day's hearing had been scheduled some months ago to address any issues that had arisen for which lawyers needed direction from the court. No such "breakdown in communi- cation" had occurred, he said. The judge also noted there may need to be con- sideration given to bolster- ing security in the court during the preliminary in- quiry, which Strong will be required to attend in per- son. Strong appeared briefly by video link in an adjacent courtroom following the discussion. The preliminary inqui- ry is scheduled to last a week. NEWS HEARING DATE CONFIRMED FORADAM STRONG, ACCUSED INMISSING OSHAWA TEEN CASE JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com Adam Jeffrey Strong of Oshawa is charged with improper or indecent interference with a dead body. Facebook photo 5 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 820 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING, ON 905.420.0002 WHITBY - What looks like a tiny watermelon, but tastes like cucumber with a hint of citrus? The cucamelon - an adorable, Instagram-wor- thy fruit that's growing at Durham College's W. Ga- len Weston Centre for Food. "I saw them on Pinter- est, and I immediately asked if we could grow them here," says Kaitlyn Dover, service manager at Bistro '67 restaurant, lo- cated at the CFF. She develops all the beverages for the restau- rant and is always on the lookout for "quirky" ingre- dients. The cucamelon isn't new - it's native to Mexico and Central America and has been eaten in that part of the world for centuries. But it's not common in Canada. Also known as a mouse melon or Mexican sour gherkin, it grows to be about the size of grape. From the outside, it's a wa- termelon look-alike, but the outer crunch and in- side texture are similar to a cucumber. The CFF harvested its first batch of cucamelons in mid-July, and Dover has been using them in a drink called the "Cucamelon Smash," made with Dur- ham Distillery Strawber- ry Fields gin, cucamelons, strawberries and fresh ba- sil. If there are leftovers, Dover hopes to pickle some in the winter. "Anything you can do with cucumbers, you can do with cucamelons," she explains. Dover says growing un- usual crops like the cuca- melon benefits Durham College students studying at the CFF. "We encourage stu- dents to be curious and creative. Grow something new, then find new ways to use it," she says. The cucamelon isn't the only unexpected crop found at the centre's Whit- by fields. Field co-ordinator Ryan Cullen says Paris Market Atlas carrots are almost ready to be picked - perfectly round and about the size of golf ball, the heirloom carrots date back to old-school Paris markets. There are also four kinds of basil - lemon, cin- namon, purple and Thai - and next year, sea buck- thorn berries and aronia berries will be ready for harvesting. The two types of berries are considered "super- foods," and are commonly found in natural health products, and used to make juices and jams. "They're super high in vitamin C, they're the clos- est thing to a citrus fruit that you can grow in our climate," Cullen notes. CUCAMELONS ARE THE CUTEST FRUIT YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com FOOD AND DRINK UNIQUE FRUITS AND VEGGIES CROPPING UP AT DURHAM COLLEGE CENTRE FOR FOOD Top: Kaitlyn Dover, service manager at Bistro '67, holds up a plate of cucamelon. The Durham College Centre for Food in Whitby has started growing some unique crops, including this grape-sized fruit that looks like a tiny watermelon, but tastes like a cucumber soaked in lime juice. Bottom: cucamelon on a vine. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland 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 u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 6 CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 905-427-2116 www .com Voted #1 Company 7 years in a row •Fully Insured •WSIB Covered •Family Owned and Operated •First Aid Trained •Written Warranty On Workmanship We also do Blown In Attic Insulation WE TREAT YOUR HOME LIKE OUR OWN WE TREAT YOUR HOME LIKE OUR OWN 20 1 7 READE RS’C HOICEA WARD DIAMOND Offering independent, assisted, secured living & respite services! 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This year's students went on field trips to Brock University and tree top trekking as well as visiting the courts with Justice McLeod. Raymond Hartley, a teacher at Carruther's Creek P.S. in Ajax and Strong Academy leader, says the program helps boys see how they can fit in and contribute. "This year was a success, but true success will be evi- dent in our ability to nur- ture and follow up with these young black boys as they utilize resources and manpower to help usher them into young adulthood to be strong men." 50 DURHAM BOYS GRADUATE FROM STRONG ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM Fifty Durham District School Board students recently graduated from the Strong Academy summer program, which aims to empower black male youth. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM LETTERS & COMMENTARY Most Canadians enjoy taking vacations during the summer months and who can blame them? After endur- ing the cold and snow of the wintertime the warmth of summer brings a welcome respite. While this is good for residents fleeing the city for cot- tages, trailers, beaches and parts unknown it's not as wel- come for organizations that rely on people being at home. Food banks suffer during the summer months because of the lack of donations. So too does Canadian Blood Services (CBS) which relies on donations of another sort - your blood. This month CBS issued an urgent plea for blood dona- tions leading up to the Labour Day Weekend. More than 22,000 donors are needed across Canada to help ensure the national blood inventory can meet patient needs for the remainder of the summer. "While Canadians enjoy summer pastimes leading up to and during the last long weekend of the season, we're urging them to add blood donation to their plans," says Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services' chief supply chain officer and vice-president of donor relations. Hospitals across Durham Region and Northumberland County rely on blood to help patients undergoing surger- ies and other procedures. When there isn't enough blood on hand those surgeries cannot happen and in many cases they are life-saving pro- cedures. When people are brought to the ER or are admitted for surgeries it's a stressful time for them and their families. Doctors and nurses need blood to treat patients just as much, if not more, than they need the proper medical equipment. Blood gives life. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to make dona- tions, particularly donors with type O blood. O-negative blood is always in demand by hospitals be- cause it is the only type compatible with all other blood types. In an emergency, when seconds count and there is no time to check blood type, patients receive O-negative blood. "Giving blood is a life-saving habit that will make a real difference in a stranger's life," says Prinzen. "New donors are fundamental to meeting Canada's blood needs over the longer term. If every donor brings a friend to donate, or encourages others to give life, they can have a tremendous impact on the supply system." We've all heard the catch phrase, blood, it's in you to give. Now more than ever it's time to heed those words. Visit blood.ca, download the GiveBlood app or call 888-236-6283 (1-888-2-DONATE) to find a nearby donation site. Walk-in appointments are also available at all loca- tions. IT'S NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT TO DONATE BLOOD THAN RIGHT NOW GUN OWNERS ALREADY FACE MANY RESTRICTIONS To the editor: Re: Canada needs gun control for handguns, letter, Aug. 8 We must use the legal terms for firearms. Non-re- stricted is a rifle or shot- gun. Restricted are hand- guns that are not prohibit- ed and rifles with a barrel shorter than 470 milli- metres. You cannot own a fire- arm and cannot have a re- stricted licence without having a non-restricted li- cence. When you have a gun licence, a background check is done on you every day by the RCMP. All fire- arms that are restricted are registered. Prohibited are; handguns with less than 105 millimetre bar- rels, rifles altered to have less than 427 millimetre barrels or 660 millimetre in length, and automatic fire- arms. Further restrictions are put on calibre. To learn more please go to the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program's website. Prohibited firearm li- cences are given out in only rare cases. The cost of a gun is also restrictive. Ron Horner in his letter alleges legal gun owners are sell- ing their guns en masse to criminals. This would be so unprofitable that it cannot be true. I would encourage people to talk to gun own- ers about firearm safety as there are many regulations that cannot be discussed in a small editorial. Finally, remember that a criminal will not follow gun laws and creating new ones only hurts those fol- lowing the law. WILLIAM KELLY, OSHAWA OCAA A GAS-FUNDED LOBBY GROUP SAYS READER To the editor: Re: Critics blast decision to renew Pickering nuclear licence, news, Aug. 16 The article spotlights the opposition of the Onta- rio Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) to the extension of Pickering Nuclear's oper- ating license. It makes no mention of the fact that the OCAA is a gas-industry- funded lobby group, and is furthering the agenda of privately owned for-profit gas plants. Its raison-d'être is to replace nuclear power in Ontario with gas-fired power, which emits 0.5 kg of greenhouse gases per kWh into our atmosphere, vs. zero for nuclear. The OCAA is a Trojan horse or- ganization of natural gas promoters trying to ob- scure the fact that they are pushing a carbon-heavy power source. OCAA's claim in the ar- ticle that nuclear can be re- placed by hydroelectric power purchased from Québec is a classic bait- and-switch, since they know that Québec does not have hydroelectric genera- tion capacity year-round, and already relies upon - you guessed it - Ontario's gas-fired generation capac- ity to bridge the gap in win- ter. 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DURHAM - Organizers of next year's Ontario Parasport Games in Durham are putting out the call to local knitters to knit. The Durham Region 2019 Onta- rio Parasport Games will be held from Feb. 8 to 10 with 400 to 500 ath-from Feb. 8 to 10 with 400 to 500 ath-f letes expected to compete in 11 events. To welcome them to Dur- ham, organizers are looking for volunteers to knit tuques for eachvolunteers to knit tuques for eachv of the athletes. "We're committed to making these games memorable for the athletes and as sustainable as pos- sible," said Don Terry, co-chair of the organizing committee for the games. "This tuque knitting initia- tive supports both those goals." Volunteer knitters will receive aVolunteer knitters will receive aV pattern, a ball of wool to make one tuque, a tag with the logo for the games to be sewn on and a postcard to accompany the tuque so a per- sonal message can be delivered to the athletes along with the new tuque. The Ontario-sourced wool was provided at a discount by The Philosopher's Wool Company. "The owners loved the motiva- tions for this initiative and wanted to be part of it," said Terry. "They are a fair trade company, produc- ing wool yarn that is as natural and organic as possible." To sign up to knit a tuque, con-To sign up to knit a tuque, con-T tact Donna Anderson at daraphoe- nix@rogers.com. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO KNIT TUQUES Check out our range of social media channels serving up content from durhamregion.com MORE ONLINE 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 u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 Area residents and motorists are advised that the Regional Municipality of Durham,Works Department will be performing asphalt paving work on W estney Road in the Town of Ajax. WHERE:Westney Road (Regional Road 31),from 250 metres south of Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2)to 300 metres north of Kingston Road. WHEN:Thursday August 30 after 8 p.m.until 6 a.m., weather permitting. WHY:To permit paving work in a safe and efficient manner and to minimize disruption of traffic flows during peak times. Motorists are advised that travel through the intersection may be restricted.The Region realizes that the work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly as possible. For more information please contact: Richard Corcoran Ron Morissette Project Inspector Project Supervisor 905-261-7681 905-431-5938 Richard.corcoran@durham.ca Ron.Morissette@durham.ca www.facebook.com/regionofdurham www.twitter.com/regionofdurham If this information is required in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.3478 or visit WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Westney Road (Regional Road 31) Town of Ajax NIGHT WORK The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd.E.,Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca/cdeapSAVINGYOUMORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! It was a calm, clear morning, sunny and bright. Warm and humid, two days after a soaking rain. Idyllic August weath- er as my husband and I drove along Highway 401, heading to a family get-to- gether in Peterborough last Saturday. Dennis noticed them first - dark smudges rising from the tops of deciduous trees along the highway. Smoky plumes curling up and bending northward in what must have been a slight onshore breeze. "Flying ants!" he an- nounced, and we watched with interest as we zipped past swarm after swarm af- ter swarm. It wasn't every tree or every grove. I'd say every 100 meters or so, all the way to Highway 35/115 and part- way up into the ridges, we'd see a cloud of ants emerg- ing and "tree-topping." I checked the time - 7:45. And marvelled that in one morning, at the exact same moment, kajillions of winged ants of one species were taking to the skies to mate. The one chance for these usually terrestrial in- sects to fly high. Every few years well-es- tablished ant colonies ramp up into high gear and produce new queens as well as males, all with wings. When conditions are right they emerge in a cloud, far more than any predators around - gulls, dragonflies, and even other species of ants - could de- vour. Each new queen emits pheromones into the air, trying to attract males from other colonies, in or- der to mix up the gene pool as they disperse. She'll mate with several males, storing enough sperm to fertilize her eggs for a life- time if she's successful in establishing her own colo- ny. A male's nuptial flight is also his swan song; he dies soon after. How do they time it? How do they know? Is there a subsonic underground drumming system humans can't hear? A chemical message sent out on the wind? Some ant experts say it's just a common response to humidity, temperature and time of year. I say it's an impressive social phenom- enon among complex, co- operative fellow earthlings we know far too little about. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. Margaret Carney is a nature-appreciation col- umnist for Metroland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her different bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own backyard. FLYING ANTS SWARM INTO THE AUGUST SKY OPINION COLUMNIST MARGARET CARNEY MARVELS AT THE TIMING OF THEIR FLIGHT MARGARET CARNEY Column DURHAM - Labour Day is on Monday, Sept. 3 and here's what's open and closed on the last long week- end of the summer. Stores, shopping centres, liquor and beer stores will be closed Monday. Municipal government offices will be closed, as will library branches and some recreation facilities. Check with your financial institu- tion for its hours. The mail won't be delivered. Durham buses will be running on Monday, but on a Sunday schedule. Visit www.durhamregiontran- sit.com for more informa- tion. GO Transit will also be operating. Call 416-869-3200 or visit www.gotransit.com for GO schedule informa- tion. There's no garbage, blue box or green bin collection on Monday. Blue box and green bin collection will be temporarily moved to the next day for residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby. Check your waste collection calendar for changes. 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Leaving from Ajax High School, the march headed west along Bayly Street on Aug. 26. The event raised funds for women going through breast cancer treatment. Shay Conroy photo COMMUNITY 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 u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 humbled" to be back for an- other term, and doesn't be- lieve her acclamation nec- essarily reflects a lack of interest from the public. "I don't think people are disengaged," she says, not- ing there was competition for the Clarington trustee seats in 2014, and that she fields a steady stream of calls from constituents. On the flip side, Dur- ham District School Board (DDSB) chair Michael Bar- rett believes interest in school board races has waned since 1996, when trustees lost the ability to tax homeowners as a way of supplementing funding from the province. "Prior to 1996, you could affect the mill rate. When trustees lost the ability to tax, to me that started the demise," he says. "It's hard to get people engaged." Municipal politics ex- pert Mitchell Kosny, who is interim director of the school of urban and re- gional planning at Ryerson University, says a general lack of understanding of the trustee role is also an obstacle. "I think if you were to stop 10 people ... on the street and ask them what a trustee does, they wouldn't know," he says. School board trustees are the oldest form of elect- ed representation in Onta- rio. They oversee multimil- lion dollar school board budgets - the DDSB's 2018/ 2019 budget is $904 million and the DCDSB's sits at $279 million. While a lot of budget control is centralized with the province - upwards of 80 per cent is already deter- mined when trustees get their hands on it - there are many local decisions to be made. "Yes, you have a defined budget," says Barrett, who is a longtime Oshawa trust- ee and a past president of the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPS- BA). "But you can get cre- ative with where you spend your dollar. Trustees know their communities. I know there are pockets of pover- ty, I know where there are parents calling me with concerns." For example, this year DDSB trustees voted to shuffle $3 million from oth- er areas of the budget to top up special education fund- ing from the province. Trustees also make de- cisions that impact peo- ple's day-to-day lives - most notably, they prioritize when and where new schools are built, vote on school closures, and ap- prove school boundaries. School closures in Dur- ham during the 2014 to 2018 term of office included Oshawa Central Colle- giate, Kirby Centennial Public School in Orono, and Epsom Public School in Port Perry. Thorah Central Public School in Brock and Beaverton Pub- lic School in Beaverton were also approved for clo- sure - but will be replaced with a new consolidated school. For parents who are overwhelmed or frustrated by an issue at their child's school, trustees are also crucial advocates. "I often speak to people who are crying," says Cathy Abraham, a Claring- ton trustee with the Ka- wartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB), who was recently elected OPSBA president for the upcoming school year. Abraham says she often deals with emotional is- sues like special education and bullying - or issues that impact people's daily logistics, like school bus- ing. "Every day, these par- ents send a piece of their heart into our buildings. And we really understand that," she says. "We're the only democratically elect- ed politicians whose only concern is your child's edu- cation." If the work is important and impacts people's lives, why are there still uncon- tested races? Kosny, the expert from Ryerson, says any munici- pal race tends to be heavily tilted in favour of incum- bents and name recogni- tion, which can make it daunting for new hopefuls to break through. "You pile that on with the fact that only ... 30 to 35 per cent of the population votes ... and people are re- pelled (from running). They think, 'why would I do that?" he says. "I get dis- appointed because, I would argue, whether it's school board or municipal coun- cil, it's where the action is. It's the level closest to the people, you interact with it every single day." Trustees have long sug- gested that long hours and low pay are also a major disincentive. OPSBA says trustees spend an average of 15 hours a week on their work, which includes at- tending board meetings, responding to communica- tion from constituents and attending community events and school commu- nity council meetings. Trustees are paid a base amount that is increasing from $5,900 to $6,300 as of December 2018. When oth- er pay is added in, for things like board enrol- ment or travel, the hono- rarium ranges from $7,500 to $29,500 per year. A total of 61 people filed to run for the 25 school board trustee seats up for grabs across Durham. That includes seats with the DDSB, DCDSB, KPRDSB, PVNCCDSB and two francophone school boards - Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil sco- laire catholique MonAve- nir. Some races do have healthy competition - in Oshawa, for example, there are nine candidates vying for three DDSB seats, and five competing for Oshawa's two DCDSB seats. Pickering has eight can- didates vying for two DDSB seats. The municipal election is Oct. 22. NEWS Continued from page 3 'IT'S HARD TO GET PEOPLE ENGAGED' SAYS DURHAM TRUSTEE Durham District School Board office. Metroland file photo "Every day, these parents send a piece of their heart into our buildings. And we really understand that. 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Isaac Roberts, 21, of no fixed address is charged with theft over $5,000, pos- session of property ob- tained by crime and failing to comply with his proba- tion. He was released after promising to appear in court. DURHAM POLICE DOG TRACKS JEWELRY STORE THEFT SUSPECT CRIME DURHAM - The Region of Durham's works depart- ment is advising residents of nighttime paving as part of the reconstruction of Highway 2 and Westney Road in Ajax. Work has been resched- uled for Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. un- til the following morning. Unfavourable weather con- ditions may influence the work schedule. Work is oc- curring at night to permit paving in a safe and efficient manner while minimizing the disruption of traffic. Drivers are asked to exer- cise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and construction workers. For more information about regional construc- tion, design and environ- mental assessment projects, visit durham.ca/WorksPro- jects. PAVING SET FOR WESTNEY ROAD IN AJAX NEWS 15 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Monday September 10, 2018 4pm - 8pm Annual General Meeting 6:30pm YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF DURHAM REGION'S Open House & Annual General Meeting 1600 CHAMPLAIN AVE., SUITE 202, WHITBY, ON P: 905-576-2567 REGISTER ONLINE ASDR.EVENTBRITE.CA SEE OUR NEW RECREATION SPACE! LEARN ABOUT PROGRAMS & SERVICES! The CIBC Branch at the south-east corner of Kingston and Glenanna Roads in Pickering held its annual Run For The Cure charity barbecue this past Friday and raised $1400 during the event. The team at the branch would like to thank all its sponsors and contributors for their donations including Jason DaCosta, second from the right in the image, of DaCosta’s No Frills for donating the food and Stephenson’s Rentals for the donation of the use of the barbecue. The bank branch will be holding another fund-raising barbecue for the Run for The Cure from 11am to 3pm on Friday, September 14th, thanks to sponsorship by Pacific Food Fresh Market. Advertisement Call Today for Fast, Friendly, Debt Relief. 1-855-677-6311 COME VISIT YOUR LOCAL OFFICE for pennies on the dollar shed student loans shed collection calls shed credit cards shed CRA troubles shed wage and bank garnishments PRACTISING ON THE COURT Brad Valentine from the Ajax Tennis Club was practising for an upcoming tournament at the courts at the Ajax Community Centre recently. Jason Liebregts / Metroland SPORTS dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 16 PICKERING - What neighbours describe as a constant humming sound they've been hearing for the past month has gotten un- der some Pickering resi- dents' skin. "I have all my doors and windows closed and I have my A/C running all the time and I can still hear it over that noise," said Mary Devlin, who lives east of the Cherrywood Transformer Station. The station is located be- tween Dixie and Fairport roads and south of Conces- sion Road 3 in Pickering and provides energy to the Greater Toronto Area. Devlin said the new noise has put her on edge. "It's very irritating," she said. The transformer station already existed when Dev- lin moved into the area 19 years ago. But she felt the nearby trees that were clear cut in recent years had act- ed as a buffer in years past. The issue was raised to Ward 2 regional Coun. BillWard 2 regional Coun. BillW McLean when he was cam- paigning for the upcoming election. "The noise that was com- ing from this facility was as loud as a jet engine and could be heard 10 blocks away," said McLean after in-away," said McLean after in-a vestigating the noise for himself. "The constant hum was beyond annoying." He asked city staff to call Hydro One to get to the bot- tom of the issue. According to a Hydro One spokesperson Tiziana Baccega Rosa, Hydro One is conducting station renewal to replace equipment that is reaching the end-of-life. "Hydro One's invest- ment includes the con- struction of two new build- ings at the station, replac- ing circuit breakers, switches, insulators and other key station equip- ment. The entire project is expected to be complete in mid-2023," she said. The last time the News Advertiser checked in with Devlin, the noise had sub- sided for the time being. During this five-year- long project there will be different types of heavy equipment required. Bac- cega Rosa said at this time, hydro vacuum trucks arehydro vacuum trucks areh being used to safely exca- vate soil around under- ground equipment in an electrified station. These trucks use water to soften the soil which is then safely vacuumed into tracks. Devlin's neighbour Liz Mitchell said the noise has negatively impacted her summer as well. "I love to garden so I'm al- ways out in my garden nor- mally. When I was out there I'd have to come in every 10 or 15 minutes. It would just drive you crazy," she said. "It's just one of those sounds that - I don't know, it just gets to you, you can't stay out there, or at least I can't." Mitchell hopes the issue gets resolved quickly. Baccega Rosa said con- struction crews are work- ing in compliance with the City of Pickering's noise by- laws. "Hydro One is commit- ted to being a good neigh- bour. We have staff visiting the station to investigate the issue and from there they will develop a noise mitigation plan for the re- mainder of this project," Baccega Rosa said. ANNOYING NOISE IN PICKERING HAS RESIDENTS ON EDGE KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com NEWS Residents have been complaining about the humming sound they say they've been hearing for the past month coming from Cherrywood Transformer Station in Pickering. There's also significant construction in and around the station as well. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland PICKERING - The City of Pickering is offering a free, one-day bus tour for Picker- ing residents 18 years of age and older. This will be the city's third year running the com- munity-wide tour, an initia- tive designed to help resi- dents better understand their local government, and familiarize them with keyfamiliarize them with keyf places of interest. The Your City Bus Tour is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., departing from, and arriving back to, Pickering City Hall. The tour will showcase some of the facilities, services, and projects that impact the com- munity and the everyday lives of residents, such as Seaton, the City Centre, and various economic, environ-various economic, environ-v mental and cultural initia- tives. Stops include the Pick- ering Central Library, Fire Station 5, the new Opera- tions Centre, and Pickering Museum Village, where lunch will be served. "The Bus Tour is always a popular component of our Your City program," saidYour City program," saidY Mayor Dave Ryan. "Through these community engage- ment efforts, we are creating awareness of local govern-awareness of local govern-a ment and opportunities for residents to feel comfortable and confident to participate in decisions that impact their everyday lives."Regis- tration is required and space is limited. Those interested can register online at picker- ing.ca/bustour while spac- es are available. 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Unfortunately, far too many children will lose their stranglehold on any unobligated time as their well-meaning parents - who have unfortunately been duped by such non- sense as the so-called 10,000 hour rule - will reck- lessly over-program said children. And regrettably, espe- cially in light of all the re- search against it, there is an unfortunate emphasis on early specialization in many activities from com- petitive dance, baseball and soccer to, yes, that four-letter word ... H-O-C- K-E-Y! Many recent studies have shown that the earli- er the specialization in an elite sporting program, the earlier the withdrawal from that sport forever. Whatever happened to free play? Want to learn how to throw a four-seam fast- ball? Then how about a good game of redass where the very survival of your own backside depends up- on your ability to plunk Keendog square in the Le- vi's tag. Want to learn how to hit a Clayton Kershaw wipe- out curveball with ease? Then try to hit Scube's fa- mous earthquake bottle cap with an 18-inch piece of broomstick in a good old-fashioned game of stickball? Want to learn how to sprint faster or have more endurance? Then try to outrun Chicken Legs and Iggy in a game of kick-the- can! Want to learn how to both take contact and make a perfect Ray Lewis tackle? Then what about taking on Nibs in the tack- le game? Street golf, prawn ball, buck-buck, boot hockey, the list goes on and on. These are the activities that elite athletes are made of, not more power skating, private lessons, practices etc. Countless studies have shown that free play is critical for healthy brain development. Any activity that forces children to use their creativity will devel- op their imagination, dex- terity, cognitive and phys- ical abilities. Need to improve your child's hockey IQ? Then send them outside with nothing but a whiffle ball, a piece of string and a paint brush. Then sit back and watch what happens. Free play is really the key to unlocking your child's greatness in sports, music and in the class- room. And best of all: it doesn't cost anything ex- cept a bunch of laughs. So go ahead and join your kids for a good old game of stickball. And don't forget to come home when the street lights come on. Till next time, remem- ber "you can't fake strong!" Former NHL strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Red Wings, Peter Renzetti can be reached at razor_1@sym- patico.ca WHATEVER HAPPENED TO STICKBALL? OPINION COLUMNIST PETER RENZETTI SAYS FREE PLAY IS INVALUABLE TO ELITE DEVELOPMENT PETER RENZETTI Column OSHAWA - Greg Fran- cis has an extensive and impressive resumé in bas- ketball, but he hopes his latest gig will be his lon- gest stint yet. Hired to become the first head coach of the new men's basketball program at the University of Onta- rio Institute of Technology (UOIT), Francis uses the phrases "dream come true" and a "destination job" in describing why his smile is a mile wide right now. Francis was introduced to media during a visit to the Oshawa campus Aug. 28, with his five-year-old daughter Lilia playing nearby with her cousin, who is from Ajax. "It's going to be a big ho- mecoming for me, so I'm excited," explained Fran- cis, who is from Toronto, but has plenty of friends and family in Durham Re- gion. "For me personally, it's a dream come true to have an opportunity to be right here." Currently living in Ed- monton, Francis said he plans to settle in Durham soon and has already be- gun the recruiting process by touching base with high school and other basket- ball coaches across the country. He's excited by the tal- ent available in Durham Region and the GTA, but recognizes the need to look throughout the country and beyond in order to ulti- mately compete with the likes of Carleton Universi- ty, defending U Sports champion and winner of 13 of the past 15 national ti- tles. "Recruiting now is na- tional and international, but if you can get some kids out of your own backyard, then it makes your job I think better and you can get more engaged with the community," he said. "I think a lot of coaches would love to have the gold mine here that's right in this area." Francis will have over a year to prepare for the Rid- gebacks' first season in On- tario University Athletics (OUA), which launches in 2019. He said he is interest- ed most of all in players who are looking to have a future in the game beyond their university days, be it as a player, coach, official or whatever the case may be. "You want to get play- ers, especially at the U Sports level, who want to have a lifetime in the game," he said. "If you can get the student athletes who really want to have a future in the game, I think that's where you want to build. Then you don't have to tell them to practice, they want to practice." Francis, 44, played for Canada at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and is very familiar with the bas- ketball landscape in the country, having spent the past three years as Canada Basketball's men's high- performance manager and technical director, and al- so coaching a variety of events for national teams from 2005 to 2014. At the Canadian univer- sity level, he coached the University of Alberta Golden Bears from 2009 to 2012, winning a national silver medal in his final year, and the University of Waterloo Warriors from 2013 to 2015. "To have someone of Greg's calibre take the helm of this program as we launch next fall is some- thing we are very excited about," UOIT athletic di- rector Scott Barker said in a press release. "Greg brings with him an ability to lead every aspect of a program because of the im- measurable amount of ex- perience he possesses." Francis will remain in- volved with Canada Bas- ketball, but said his focus will now switch to UOIT and preparing for the 2019- 20 season. GREG FRANCIS FIRST HEAD COACH OF NEW UOIT MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamre- gion.com SPORTS TORONTO NATIVE BRINGS IMPRESSIVE RESUMÉ FROM CANADA BASKETBALL AND UNIVERSITY SPORTS Greg Francis is the first UOIT men's basketball head coach for the inaugural Ontario University Athletics (OUA) season in 2019-20. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland 25 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PANTHERS PREVAIL IN PRE-SEASON MATCH WITH FURY Pickering Panthers goalie Andrew Vigliatore blocked a shot during Ontario Junior Hockey League pre-season action against the Whitby Fury at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre on Aug. 28. The Panthers won 5-4 in overtime. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland HOCKEY PICKERING BOY HEATS UP THE TRACK Zion Chapman of Pickering won three gold medals at the Minor Ontario Track and Field Championships in Hamilton this summer. A Blaisdale Montessori School student and member of the Durham Gazelles track club, Chapman won the 100-metre and 200-metre runs as well as the long jump in the mite division. He also brought home a silver medal from the relay. Durham Gazelles photo TRACK AND FIELD OSHAWA - Just over three years removed from winning the 2015 Memorial Cup, the Oshawa Generals have begun training camp with the hope of taking an- other run at the biggest prize in junior hockey. Both Roger Hunt, vice- president and general manager of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) club, and new coach Greg Walters spoke optimistical- ly about the prospects of the team following the camp's first scrimmage Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Tribute Communities Cen- tre (TCC). Bolstered by the addi- tion of defenceman Gio- vanni Vallati from the Kitchener Rangers and Swiss forward Nando Eg- genberger from the import draft - who wasted no time in scoring the camp's first goal - the Generals appear to be a team with few holes as the 2018-19 season ap- proaches. "I can't wait to get it started," said Hunt, who expressed his enthusiasm to the coaching staff via text messages on Sunday. "Depth and skill level and speed, hopefully that mix will go in the coaches' caul- dron and come out as a winning mix." Walters, hired from the Georgetown Raiders after Bob Jones and the Gener- als failed to agree on a con- tract extension, said he was impressed a week pri- or to camp even stating that 18 players showed up to help with the team's an- nual hockey school. "That shows huge char- acter," he said. "They're ex- cited to get back. They're really, really good kids, a tight-knit group, and the skill level is obviously there." When asked about any potential weaknesses on the club, he replied: "There's nothing ... We're deep everywhere, that's the situation. The expectations are very high and I've made that clear to everybody at camp." The biggest decisions looming prior to the Sept. 21 season-opener will likely revolve around a glut of overage players. Defence- man Matt Brassard, expec- ted out until October recov- ering from an injury, and forward Domenico Com- misso are virtual locks, leaving goalie Cole Ceci, defenceman Sean Allen and forwards Eric Hender- son and Brendan Harro- gate fighting, ultimately, for one other spot. "It's a real tough deci- sion for this organization," Walters admitted. "There's a big competition going on there and you can see it on the ice that guys are play- ing for jobs." Led by captain Jack Studnicka, the Generals should be strong up front with support from recent NHL draft picks Allan McShane and Serron Noel, as well as Commisso, Eg- genberger, Kyle MacLean, Danil Antropov, Nick Wong and rookies Tyler Tullio and Dylan Robin- son. Brassard and Vallati will anchor a blue-line that also includes NHL draft pick Nico Gross, Mitchell Brewer and William Ennis, while Kyle Keyser is the undisputed No. 1 in net fol- lowing a strong but injury- plagued 2017-18 campaign. Hunt, who made several trades to help push the team over the top in 2015, said the talent level of the current roster compares well to that of September 2014. "You could look at this team potentially as having more talent than that team at that time, but that team had an incredible bond and an incredible team-first mentality," he said. "If this group can grasp that and accept their roles, you nev- er know what can happen." The Generals have four pre-season games, begin- ning Friday, Aug. 31 in Mis- sissauga and including home games in Ajax Sept. 15 against the Steelheads and Sept. 16 in Port Perry against the Peterborough Petes, both at 6 p.m. They start the regular season in Kingston Friday, Sept. 21 and open at home Sunday, Sept. 30 against the North Bay Battalion, a 6:05 p.m. start at the TCC. 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IF YOU SEE A DRIVER YOU SUSPECT IS IMPAIRED, PULL OVER AND CALL 911.905-420-1389 1600BaylySt,PickeringONL1W2Z1 PreventativeMaintenanceandRepairstoAllMakesandModels www.rngauto.com 27 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Notice of Public Meeting Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Environmental Project Report (EPR)Addendum Metrolinx and GO Transit Expansion Metrolinx,an agency of the Province of Ontario,is working to bring more transit connections to communities within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)through the GO Expansion program.GO Expansion is Metrolinx’s 10-year program to bring more and better train service to customers on the GO network.As part of GO Expansion,Metrolinx is planning to build the new Lincolnville GO Station in your community.On September 13,we are hosting a public meeting to provide information about the new Lincolnville GO Station and to get your feedback. The Project Metrolinx is preparing an addendum to the Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Environmental Project Report (EPR)in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP)set out in Ontario Regulation 231/08:Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings.The TPAP has already been completed for the Lincolnville Layover site and an addendum is required to evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed new station. Project Location The site for the proposed Lincolnville GO Station is located at 12902 and 12958 Tenth Line in the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville,south of the existing station and layover site,on the Stouffville Rail Corridor. Public Meeting Metrolinx is hosting a public meeting for the addendum to the Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Project,which will focus on the new Lincolnville GO Station.The purpose of this public meeting will be to:introduce the new GO Station;explain site selection;summarize existing environmental conditions,predicted effects and proposed mitigation measures;present a preliminary conceptual design for the station;solicit feedback;and discuss the next phases of the EPR addendum process.We invite you to join us in person to find out more: Date:Thursday,September 13,2018 Meeting Time:6:00-8:00 P.M. Location:19 on the Park –Lebovic Centre for Arts &Entertainment,19 Civic Avenue,Stouffville,ON The Addendum Process The Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Project underwent the TPAP process in 2017/18 and a Statement of Completion was submitted to the Ministry of the Environment,Conservation and Parks (MECP,formerly MOECC)on April 17,2018.As a result of a recently completed feasibility study and ongoing design work,it was determined that a new GO Station should be developed south of the existing station.A study area consisting of two new property lots to the southwest of the current station is being assessed for the new GO Station.As this will result in a change to the Environmental Project Report (EPR),Metrolinx is completing an addendum to the EPR to address the new GO Station. Environmental studies began in spring 2018,and the EPR addendum is expected to be completed in fall 2018.The final EPR addendum will be provided to the public for a 30-day comment period prior to being submitted to the MECP for Minister’s review.Additional information will be provided in a Notice of EPR addendum in fall 2018. Comments Invited We thank everyone for their feedback during the TPAP process,and we invite you to provide additional comments and feedback for the new GO Station location.We encourage members of the public,agencies,Indigenous communities and other interested persons to actively participate in the TPAP addendum process by visiting the website and contacting staff directly with comments or questions by email (see below for contact information).If you have any project-related questions,would like to be added to the Project’s electronic mailing list or would like to provide input at any time,please contact: Azim Ahmed,Community Relations Specialist,Metrolinx c/o Lincolnville Layover and GO Station Improvements Project 20 Bay Street,6th Floor,Toronto,ON M5J 2W3 tel:416-869-3600 e-mail:lincolnville@metrolinx.com website:metrolinx.com/Lincolnville Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.All personal information included in a submission –such as name,address,telephone number,email address,and property location –is collected, maintained and disclosed to the MECP for the purpose of transparency and consultation.The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. 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Ed had developed and applied a very effective handicapping system for the races. In fact one time he won 10 out of 10 races at the Garden City Raceway. We can't thank enough all the help received during Ed's illness. The care from the nurses and doctors at Oshawa and Ajax/Pickering Hospitals was exceptional. The home care we received from VHA and CCAC was also very much appreciated. And a big thank you to all his friends at the condo for their support too. A Celebration of Ed's Life will be held soon for family members. In memory of Edward, donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Foundation at https://lakeridgehealthfoundation.akaraisi n.com WOOD, Harry Ross -, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in Midland on Tuesday August 28th, 2018 in his 86th year. Harry was formerly of Ajax and he is survived by his wife Helen of 60 years, his children Jeff (Wendy), Ken (Lynda), Linda (Scott) , Stephen (Carolyn) and predeceased by Rick and Laura. He will be lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the rest of his family and friends. Friends received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, 384 Finley Ave. Ajax on Friday August 31st from 10 am until time of service in the chapel at 11 am. In lieu of flowers a donation to Heart and Stroke would be appreciated. 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Visit our local website: Wendy Jennings Regional Digital Manager PHONE: 905.215.0523 | EMAIL: wjennings@starmetrolandmedia.com DurhamRegion.com Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. 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 u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 30 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Ajax's per- forming arts centre is gearing up for another season of entertainment. The St. Francis Cen- tre's 2018/19 schedule has been released and is avail- able at stfranciscentre.ca. It's a full lineup with concerts, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit movies and plays, including Wait Until Dark, the first of 2018/19 from Ajax Community Theatre. The Town of Ajax pre- sents a free season kickoff on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. with Jennifer Walls. The To- ronto actor and producer has played a variety of roles including Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Tickets for Town of Ajax events 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). For Music By the Bay Live (MBBL) concerts, vis- it www.musicbythebayli- ve.com, email mbbl.blues@gmail.com or call 905-903-8661. For Ajax Community Theatre plays, visit ajax- communitytheatre.com or call 289-892-4132. Here's what you can see at the St. Francis Centre to the end of 2018: •Sept. 7 - The Miseduca- tion of Cameron Post, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) •Sept. 22 - The Dream- boats ($35) •Sept. 23 - No Longer Relevant?, Act2 Studio Works play (free) •Sept. 28 - Myles Good- wyn and Friends of the Blues (MBBL, $65) •Sept. 29 - 2018/2019 Sea- son Launch (free) •Oct. 5 - Mary Shelley, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) •Oct. 6 - Alastair Greene (MBBL, $50) •Oct. 13 - Faith Amour - An Evening With Ella ($25) •Oct. 19 - A Fantastic Woman, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) •Oct. 26 - Les Stroud (MBBL, $70) •Nov. 10 - Tom Wilson (MBBL, $50) •Nov. 16 - Ramen Shop, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) •Nov. 24 - Cinderella, Dufflebag Theatre ($20) •Nov. 25 - Irish Mythen ($25) •Nov. 30 - Generation Wealth, TIFF Ajax Film Circuit ($10) •Dec. 1 - Ajax on Stage 2018 - Youth Talent Show- case ($6) •Dec. 6 to 15 - Wait Until Dark, Ajax Community Theatre ($13.50 to $22) Douglas Booth is the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and Elle Fanning is 'Frankenstein' author Mary Shelley in the film 'Mary Shelley'. See it on Oct. 5 at the St. Francis Centre in Ajax. Toronto Star file photo MUSIC, MOVIES AND THEATRE COMING TO AJAX ST. FRANCIS CENTRE SEASON LAUNCH SEPT. 29 6 IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON LABOUR DAY WEEKEND 2018 The Durham Region Labour Council's annual LA- BOUR DAY PICNIC is on Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oshawa's Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S. All are welcome for food, drink, live music and games for the kids. There's more free food and fellowship on Sept. 1 from noon to 3 p.m. at Duke of Cambridge Public School, 47 Liberty St. N., Bowmanville. Hosted by Miracle Centre Ministries Bowmanville, families and friends are invited to a BARBECUE AND MEET AND GREET. It's a party at the waterfront on Sept. 2 from 2 to 9 p.m. as Whitby's Town Brewery presents the first HARBOURSIDE BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL at the James Rowe House, 301 Front St. W., Whitby, at Whitby Harbour. In addition to the craft beer, there will be food trucks and live music by New Swears, Lost Cousins, Kirty, No Aloha, Dave Allen and Olivia and the Creepy Crawlies. The fun ends with fire- works. The all-ages event is to benefit the Whitby Heritage Community Association. Admission is $25 (free for kids under 12). For tickets go to www.e- ventbrite.ca. If it's another scorcher, cool off indoors at the Oshawa Public Library's Northview Branch, 250 Beatrice St. E., on Sept. 1 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Families can try out new BOARD GAMES and enjoy old favourites. It's free but registration is required. Visit oshlib.evanced.info/signup or call 905-579- 6111. Also in Oshawa, it's a free SUNDAY FUNDAY - BACK TO SCHOOL on Sept. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S. (at Lakeview Park). Visitors can learn what school was like for kids in the early 1900s. Take a trip back in time at Guy House. Free summer guided site TOURS OF THE CAMP 30 - JURY LANDS, a former German prisoner-of-war camp in Bowmanville, come to an end this month. Pre- sented by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario - Clarington Branch, there is a tour on Sept. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet at 151 Sprucewood Cres., Bowmanville. The Ehrenwort trail links residential Bowmanville to the former camp site. There are also tours on Sept. 9 and 22 at 2 p.m. Visit www.jurylandsfoundation.ca for a map of the trail, historical information and updates on Camp 30 preservation efforts. THINGS TO DO 31 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Leaking basement? invest in your Foundation with over 35yrs experience www.noleaks.ca 905-686-6880 waterproofing 10year warranty! free estimates! professional and courteous service we will solve the problem! 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McEvoy is a pianist and composer who has given recitals throughout Cana- DURHAM - Enjoy an evening of classical piano music featuring works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Schu- bert and Liszt performed by internationally ac- claimed pianist, Tangle- da, the United States and Europe. He was a solo pia- no fellow of the Music Academy of the West in 2014, a finalist in the 2012 Knigge National Piano Competition, the 2012 TD Canada Trust Elora Festi- val National Competition, a winner of the Penderecki String Quartet's prize for Chamber Music Excel- lence (2009) and a gold med- allist in the 2005 Ontario Music Festivals Associa- tion provincial competi- tion. The upcoming solo pia- no recitals will feature some on the most beloved works of classical music. The Clarington recital will take place on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Reho- both Christian Reformed Church, 130 Scugog St. in Bowmanville. McEvoy will also be giving a Whitby re- cital on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 An- derson St. E. in Whitby. Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only) and are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and se- niors. CLASSICAL PIANO RECITALS WITH DAVID MCEVOY THINGS TO DO 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 u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 | 32 Fall2018 Ajax Pickering NewsAdvertiser when: Sun. Sept 23, 2018 11am - 4pm where: Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres, Ajax Visit the show to see Durham’s leading WEDDINGPROFESSIONALS Inpartnershipwith: Formoredetailsgoto www.durhamweddingsource.com To receive more information please contact Laurie McCaig, show co-ordinator at 905.215.0476, email lmccaig@starmetrolandmedia.com or contact your representative. Join Ajax/Pickering’s LONGEStRuNNING Wedding Show! DVDs have been com- fortably riding the home video market alongside stalwart Blu-ray for quite some time now. But there are still some no-shows to be found. Here is a list of some of them: P.J. (1968). George Pep- pard, Raymond Burr. Burr splendidly came back into the role of a villain after spending nine seasons (1957-1966) as television's most successful lawyer, the resolute Perry Mason. Pri- or to that, Burr was type- cast as a bad guy, but after P.J. it was back to more good works in Ironside (1967-1971). Peter Joseph, as played by Peppard, is P.J., a private detective framed for murder. P.J. has yet to be released on home video. Out Of It (1969). Barry Gordon, Jon Voight. Fame and fortune was just around the corner for Jon Voight and Midnight Cow- boy (1969). Before that, Voight acted in a secondary but interesting role in Out Of It, a movie about two high school students who hang around together. One is a socially awkward intel- lectual, the other (Voight) great at sports but not too bright. In real life, Voight's brother is Wes Voight, who became Chip Taylor. He re- corded several singles in the late '50s and early '60s but none became a hit al- though, generally speak- ing, they were high-quality material. Taylor is also re- sponsible for writing the ever popular Angel Of The Morning (1968), made fa- mous by Merrilee Rush, and Wild Thing (1966), an- other big hit by the British group The Troggs. As for Out Of It, it hasn't yet made DVD transition. Twisted Nerve (1968). Hywel Bennett, Hayley Mills. 'Pollyana' goes psy- chological thriller! She's up against demented 'Geor- gie' (Bennett), who em- barks on killing anyone that crosses his path to be near Susan (Mills), whom he is fixated on. Not avail- able on DVD in North America. Soundtracks: Twisted Nerve - Original Sound- track, music composed and conducted by longtime Hitchcock collaborator Bernard Herrmann (Poly- dor 583-728) 1968 - (includes The Twisted Nerve - Jazz). Twisted Nerve - Sound- track EP 1. Main Titles 2. The Murder / Henry's Dead 3. The Assault 4. Twisted Nerve (Second Jazz Version) - (Stylotone Records STEP 8695) 2016. Mister Cory (1957). Tony Curtis, Martha Hyer. Di- rected by one of the greats in Hollywood history, Blake Edwards was first honing his abilities with low-budget movies like Mister Cory, a story based around gamblers and gam- bling. Not available in North America on DVD. The Offence (1973). Sean Connery, Trevor Howard. After Sean Connery cashed in on the James Bond bo- nanza, he made it clear he wasn't going to rest on his Bond laurels. One such ti- tle to come out of his quest for quality filming was the brilliant, riveting The Of- fence, directed by Sidney Lumet. There isn't another movie quite like it. The Of- fence is about a policeman (Connery) in pursuit of a child killer, the capture of a suspect and subsequent in- terview and murder. You hang around filth long enough, you begin to smell like it. Not available for the home market in North America. The Family Way (1966). Hayley Mills, Hywel Ben- nett. Agreeable, winning film about the trials and tribulations of a new mar- ried life. Not yet released for home use in North America. Soundtrack: The Fami- ly Way (London MS-82007) 1967 - music score by Paul McCartney, who was still one of the Beatles at the time. It marked the first McCartney composition credit not shown as Len- non-McCartney. Andrew Merey is a Whitby resident who's interested in music and movie history. He has con- tributed articles to This Week since 2003. You can reach him at amerey@rog- ers.com. 6 MORE ELUSIVE HOME MARKET DVDS OPINION WHITBY COLUMNIST ANDY MEREY ON FILMS YOU SHOULD SEE BUT CAN'T FIND ANDY MEREY Column DURHAM -- English actor Hayley Mills, who is in two films on Whitby columnist Andy Merey's list of films you cannot find on DVD. Toronto Star file photo 33 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 3 0 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ac.stepracgnik.www | 7487-138-509 gnirekciP ,7 tinU .dR kcorB 0501 morf esoohc ot sngised 005 revO | noitceleS eguH nosaes gnirps eht rof emoh ruoy ecnahne ot gur aera wen a pu kciP WALTER TROUT DAZZLES IN AJAX Walter Trout, an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, performed a Music By the Bay Live (MBBL) concert at the St. Francis Centre in Ajax on Aug. 8. Upcoming MBBL concerts include Myles Goodwyn and Friends of the Blues (Sept. 28, Ajax), Alastair Greene (Oct. 6, Ajax), Les (Survivorman) Stroud Band (Oct. 26, Ajax), Devin Cuddy (Nov. 3, Whitby), Tom Wilson (Nov. 10, Ajax) and The Fabulous Thunderbirds (Nov. 30, Uxbridge). Visit musicbythebaylive.com for tickets and information. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland WHAT’S ON held Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax. There are no special requirements and you don't have to audition to join the choir, which is looking for adults who like to sing and have fun and is open to anyone in the region. For more information,contact Scott-Jacobs at judy.scottja- cobs@gmail.com or 905-831-3358. DURHAM - A new choir is coming to Dur- ham and male voices are especially wanted. Judy Scott-Jacobs is the director and Bonnie Thomson the accompanist for Dur- ham Notables. Rehearsals begin on Sept. 4 and will be NEW DURHAM REGION CHOIR Sign up now:DurhamRegion.com/newsletter OPINION Local issues through the eyes of experts. LOCAL NEWS What you NEED to know today. UNSOLVED Follow the cases that still baffle law enforcement. EVENTS It’s your community activity planner. Newsletters collect the local stories you need to know and deliver them to your inbox… Our custom-made newsletters allow you to focus in on your favourite topics. 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Details in store. *20% off Installation of Brembo PADS and monroe shocks and struts *Some restrictions apply. Expires September 6, 2018. 2 2 1 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Friday Morning Movies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Jennie Fallis, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca Aug 3 - Moana (rated PG)Aug 10 - Coco (rated G)Aug 17 - Lion King (rated G)Aug 24 - Incredibles (rated PG)Aug 31 - Minions (rated PG)Space limited to 125 participants. Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Movie titles may change. Trinidad and Tobago 56th Anniversary of Independence WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: St. Nedela's Church, 485 Bayly St., West , Ajax CONTACT: Shane Suepaul, 416- 407-8403 The Town of Ajax has declared August 31 as Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day. Celebrations will start at St. Nede- la's Church at 10 a.m. with a flag raising followed by greetings, a cultural show and light refreshments. 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.pickeringsoc- cer.ca/programs/community-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 equip- ment needed for this program. Pickering Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Laura Ashton, 905 243 4690, laura.ash- ton@blood.ca You can give life by donating blood at the Pickering blood donor clinic. If you are 17 years of age and older we encourage you to book an appointment and review your eligibility online by visiting www.blood.ca. (Pickering Rec. Complex, O'Brien Room) Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioartcafe.com, http://openstudioartcafe.com COST: $3 Open Mic every Friday night. 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 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 A Family Story: The Ashael Scott Box WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, 9056838401, muse- um@pickering.ca, https://www.picker- ing.ca/en/discovering/exhibitions.aspx COST: $9 Following the 1837 Rebellion, thousands of men were imprisoned across Upper Canada to await trial as traitors. Rebel- lion boxes were carved by these prisoners as mementos for wives, mothers, and daughters by the prisoners at the Toronto Gaol only. A box made by Asahel Scott of Pickering for his five-year-old daughter is the highlight of this rebellion-themed exhibit. Exhibit free with admission to the site. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Pickering City Centre Farmers' Market WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: Kristy Gagen, https://www.pickering.ca/en/ FarmersMarket.aspx Every Tuesday from June 5 to Oct. 2, come out and experience local fresh produce, food, music and family activities in the heart of Pickering's City Centre. Located in the City Hall parking lot. New choir rehearsal, meet-and-greet WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: 905-831-3358, judy.scottjacobs@gmail.com The first meeting and rehearsal of Dur- ham Notables, a new, adult, non-audi- tioned choir for people who like to sing. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 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.oaontario.org COST: Nominal contribution Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anonymous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednes- day from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Fathering During and After Divorce or Separation WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: Family Mediation Resource Centre, 1-877-297- 3312 COST: A free support group for fathers to share experiences, challenges and information with other dads. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Free Community Corn Roast WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church Street North, Ajax CONTACT: Secretary, 1 (905) 683-4721, pvuc@pvuc.ca FREE Community Corn Roast- Meredith Cutting, Guitarist (Singing Policeman)Sat., Sept. 8, 2 - 5 p.m.Pickering Village United Church Parking LotPVUC Tours/Desserts in the Downstairs Auditorium300 Church St. N., Ajax. www.pvuc.ca SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in Ajax WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Rotary Park Pavillion, 177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax CONTACT: Anastasiia Ermakova, 416-962-2700, aermako- va@ovariancanada.org The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country. Have the #lady- balls to take action. Join us for the Walk in Ajax on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Rotary Park in support of women, families, and friends affected by ovarian cancer. Register now at ovariancancer- walkofhope.ca. Parkinson SuperWalk 2018 WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Rotary Park Pavillion, 177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax CONTACT: Jake Martin, 4162279700, jake.martin@parkinson.ca, superwalk.ca Parkinson SuperWalk is Canada's only nationwide fundraiser in support of Canadians living with Parkinson's. Join us this September as part of a cross-Canada movement of communities committed to changing the course of Parkinson's in Canada. Commit to join 10,000 partici- pants bonded together by their vision of a world without Parkinson's. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Pickering City Centre Farm- ers' Market WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: Kristy Gagen, https://www.pickering.ca/ en/FarmersMarket.aspx COST: Every Tuesday from June 5 to Oct. 2, come out and experience local fresh produce, food, music and family activities in the heart of Pickering's City Centre. Located in the City Hall parking lot. Pickering Township Historical Society WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Central Library auditorium, One The Esplanade South, Pickering CON- TACT: John Earley, 905-839-4373, earleymaps@gmail.com Monthly public meetingPresentation on the historical and social impact of the Rouge River on the settlement of Picker- ing. Pickering Horticultural Meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: joanne@down2earth.ca, jo- anne@down2earth.ca, http://www.picke- ringhorticulturalsociety.com We aim to provide inspiration and educa- tion to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Monthly meetings are held in the O'Brien Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Visitors welcome. Join us for a pre- sentation by Sean James on '20 Bullet Proof Plants'. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 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.oaontario.org COST: Nominal contribution Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anonymous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednes- day from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Golf Tournament 2018 WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Whitevale Golf Club, 2985 Golf Club Road, Picker- ing CONTACT: Rita Nave, 905-428-7434, rita@habi- tatdurham.com, https://www.habi- tatdurham.com/events/golf-tourna- ment-2018/COST: Prices Vary Start getting your golf clubs ready! Habi- tat for Humanity Durham's annual Golf Tournament is back. Be a part of this exclusive experience of golfing on a scenic, world-class private course. 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