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The winners are: •Shelley Anne Nelson of Oshawa •Wendy Graham of Arn- prior •Kim Livingstone of Pe- terborough •Dragan Dogovic of Mis- sissauga •Katie C. of Richmond Hill •Kathy Felice of Niagara •Amanda Matinnia of Caledon •Mel To Tsui of Scarbor- ough •Diane Mitchell of Bur- lington •Colleen Butler of Wasa- ga Beach Register to keep up to date on the latest local news, events and communi- ty information at durham- region.com OSHAWA WOMAN WINS $500 SHOPPING SPREE IN REGISTRATION CONTEST Shelly Anne Nelson was the Community Registration Contest Winner in Durham. She was presented with a $500 Halenda's Meat gift certificate by Regional Managing Editor Mike Johnston and Director of Advertising Fred Eismont. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland CONTESTS 10 READERS COLLECT $500 GIFT CERTIFICATES A story that appeared in the Thursday, April 11 edi- tion included a typo. The name of Dunbarton High School was misspelled. The News Advertiser regrets the error. CORRECTION DURHAM - Easter is this weekend and here's what's open and closed from Friday, April 19 to Monday, April 22. Liquor and beer stores, and shopping centres will be closed Friday and Sun- day. Check with your fi- nancial institution for its hours. There won't be mail de- livery on Friday or Mon- day. Municipal government offices will be closed, as will library branches and some recreation facilities. There's no garbage, blue box or green bin col- lection on Good Friday. Items normally picked up on Friday will be collected on Saturday. Durham Re- gion collects waste in all communities, except Whitby and Oshawa. In Whitby and Oshawa, for Good Friday and the week of April 22, collection will be done one day later than normal. Check your waste collection calendar for changes. The region's waste management facili- ties, Waste Management Call Centre and the house- hold hazardous waste de- pot in Pickering will be closed from Friday, April 19 to Monday, April. 22, re- opening on Tuesday, April 23. All elementary and high schools will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday. Durham Transit Au- thority will operate on a Sunday schedule on Good Friday and Easter Sun- day, returning to regular weekday service on East- er Monday. Visit www.durhamregiontran- sit.com for more informa- tion. GO Transit will oper- ate on a Sunday schedule on Good Friday, but regu- lar service on Easter Mon- day. Call 1-416-869-3200 or visit www.gotransit.com for GO schedule informa- tion. Durham Region Media Group offices will be closed on Good Friday. NEWS WHAT'S OPEN, CLOSED DURING EASTER IN DURHAM 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 6 Noothercancercharitydoeswhatwedo.Whenyou donatetotheCanadianCancerSociety’sDaffodil Campaign,youhelpusfundlife-changingsupport programs, ground-breaking research and advocacy effortsthathelpallCanadianslivehealthierlives. Showyoursupportandhelpuscontinuetoprovethat lifeisbiggerthancancer. Donatetoday at cancer.ca/daffodil YOUR DONATION IS BIGGER THAN CANCER DURHAM - On April 2, Camilla Brown was one of about 45 people celebrated at the Durham Catholic District School Board's an- nual recognition night for volunteers. The fun twist? The local parent was be- ing honoured for organiz- ing the very event she was being honoured at. "I kind of threw my own party," Brown says with a laugh. For the past three years, she has been the lead orga- nizer for the Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards, organized by the school board and the Dur- ham Catholic Parent Invol- vement Committee. It's just one of the ways that Brown gives back to her children's school and school board. The mom of three kids - ages nine, eight and six - has been volunteering since her oldest started school. She goes on field trips, helps out in the classroom, pitches in at school events. Brown sits on the Dur- ham Catholic Parent Invol- vement Committee, as well as the parent council at St. James Catholic School in Ajax, where her children attend. Most days of the week, you can find her at the school, helping to organize the Healthy Hunger lunch program. "I do whatever is needed. I just want to be of service," says Brown, who says hav- ing her own business gives her the flexibility to make volunteering fit with her work schedule. "I do it out of love and wanting to give back. But I'm also very social and I don't want to miss out on the fun." Brown says she had no idea she would be chosen as one of the year's volunteer honourees and was shocked when the principal and vice-principal at St. James took her aside to share the news. "My mouth dropped," she says, adding that she is "very, very honoured," by the recognition. The annual volunteer night, now in its sixth year, is one of Brown's favourites -she says the chance to hear about how volunteers im- pact school life is always moving. Her message to others thinking of volunteering is that even small acts can make a big difference at busy schools. "It could be something as easy as helping the secre- tary distribute flyers to each class," Brown ex- plains. "If I can save her 10 or 15 minutes, she could use that time taking care of a parent or child who needs help." One volunteer from each Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) school was honoured at the volunteer night on April 2, which included a reception and ceremony. The event leads up to Na- tional Volunteer Week from April 8 to 13. VOLUNTEER ORGANIZED THE EVENT WHERE SHE WAS RECOGNIZED The Durham Catholic District School Board recently recognized school volunteers at its sixth annual Distinguished Catholic Volunteer Awards. Camilla Brown, one of this year's recipients, volunteers in many capacities with the school board and at St. James Catholic School in Ajax where her three children attend. For the past three years she has also been the lead organizer for the volunteer awards event. She helps organize the Healthy Hunger lunch program at St. James school each day. 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"That was really instru- mental; she's just a great person to work with to bring ideas to motion." Fast-forward to today, and the pair have teamed up to launch an opportunity for women across the re- gion to meet and support each other. More than 30 women attended the inau- gural Durham Women's Network meeting, held on April 11 at The Brock House in Whitby. "I see a huge gap for women supporting other women, and I'm just a really big believer in collaboration and that things get done when you have more than one person carrying some- thing through," said Santos, a Whitby resident who now works as manager of com- munications at the region. "I feel this provides a re- ally good opportunity, for example, for younger wom- en in the workforce to find a mentor or for potential mentors to find a mentee." Although social media helps to maintain ties, she noted that she and King had something more interactive in mind. "We bounced off a lot of ideas with each other about the format, and we kind of settled on a nice, after-work, 5 to 7 (p.m.) - just a general mixer, so no real agenda." Networking events will take place quarterly at vari- ous locations across Dur- ham. "Each event will provide an opportunity for commu- nity leaders to share their experiences of leadership with the group," said King, who left her role as manag- er of tourism at the region in 2015 and is currently CEO of the Station Gallery in Whitby. "Durham is home to a significant number of tal- ented women leaders, and it's important to have the opportunity to network face to face to share our collec- tive experiences." Santos, who credits King as one of her mentors, said she has learned a lot from her about the power of en- gagement. "One of my lessons from her is that you always have to put yourself out there, and it's a challenge, but you have to get out and engage people," she said, adding that some of the inspiration for the networking group al- so came from the Whitby Chamber of Commerce's Connect Women event and others held last month to celebrate International Women's Day. "I just realized there is such a great energy be- tween women that we need to harness and enjoy and take advantage. I think we're natural communica- tors; we're natural promot- ers of each other, and I think we need to find more oppor- tunities in that and support each other and really build each other up." Anyone interested in get- ting involved in the Durham Women's Network is en- couraged to join the group's Facebook page. Local ven- ues interested in hosting one of the future events can email DurhamWomensNet- work@gmail.com for more information. MENTORS, MENTEES MEET THROUGH NEWLY LAUNCHED DURHAM WOMEN'S NETWORK Jennifer Santos was one of the organizers behind the new Durham Women's Network, which was launched at the Brock House on April 11. Jason Liebregts / Metroland PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durham region.com NEWS JENNIFER SANTOS AND KERRI KING SAY THEY WANT TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL WOMEN TO CONNECT AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? eve nt s? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Your say matters . As Ontario’s largest power generator, with stations across the province, OPG needs your input to help shape its plans for the future. Take the survey at opghaveyoursay.com DURHAM - When Rac- quel Granato died suddenly at the age of 14, the loss left her family reeling. Her mother, Kelly Fitz- patrick, says she and her husband were able to find resources in the communi- ty to support them in their grief. But they quickly real- ized there wasn't much available to their son, Ross, who was nine when Rac- quel died in 2014 of a heart condition. "I was looking for some- where that he could get the same kind of understand- ing we were getting," Fitz- patrick explains. They tried resources like the Rainbows program offered through the Dur- ham District School Board, which helps students deal- ing with death, divorce and other difficult events. Fitzpatrick says Rain- bows is wonderful - but not specific enough for a child grieving the loss of a sib- ling, a uniquely painful ex- perience. "The surviving child has lost a brother or sister. But they have also lost their mom and dad for a time, be- cause they are so consumed by grief," she says. "These children are hurting." The family embarked on a mission to create a be- reavement group for local kids - and this spring it has finally become a reality. Using money raised through an annual gala in Raquel's memory, a new children's group has launched through Be- reaved Families of Ontario - Durham Region. The free eight-week pro- gram kicked off March 27 in Oshawa, with about a dozen children and teens regis- tered. The first group is being offered as a pilot project and is specifically for those who have lost a sibling. It is being facilitated by young adults who are be- reaved siblings themselves. "The facilitators get where these kids are and what they're going through. This is something my son can really relate to," Fitz- patrick says. "It is so amaz- ing for him to finally be able to do this." BFO Durham Region hopes to expand the group in the fall to include chil- dren who have experienced other losses, including the death of a parent. Executive director Jane Carter says there is demand in Durham for bereave- ment groups for children. Until now, her organization has primarily focused on supporting parents who have lost a child. "I get so many calls ask- ing for this and, up until now, I've had to say, no, we don't have anything," she says. "It's really a dream come true that now we can support the rest of the fami- ly, as well." For more information, visit www.bfodurham.net or email info@bfodur- ham.net The fifth annual A Rose Given to Her gala in memo- ry of Racquel will take place Nov. 2 at the Jubilee Pavil- ion in Oshawa. Over the years, the event has raised thousands of dol- lars for causes including Sick Kids and dance schol- arships. Email racquel- schair@gmail.com for more information. Olivia Posteraro was working on a Special Memory Book during a meeting facilitated by Sabrina Moreino as the Bereaved Families of Ontario - Durham Region recently launched a new program for children and teens. Jason Liebregts/Metroland FAMILY HELPS LAUNCH BEREAVEMENT GROUP FOR DURHAM KIDS COMMUNITY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com BEREAVED FAMILES OF ONTARIO-DURHAM REGION TO EXPAND GROUP IN THE FALL 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 UNSOLVED COLD CASES THIS WEEK:Before he was stabbed to death, David Walker’s home had been over taken by a cast of sketchy characters. Visit DurhamRegion.com/coldcase to join us as we investigate unsolved crimes across Ontario. My ears popped as I was driving over the Oak Ridg- es Moraine this week. It doesn't happen often, but feeling that change in pres- sure, just like in an air- plane, always brings home to me the sharp rise in ele- vation between Lake Onta- rio and, say, Purple Woods, Uxbridge or Burketon. It's 1,000 feet in some places, about the height of the ob- servation level of the CN Tower. The Greater Toronto Area has a massive and wonderful landform at its back, stretching 200 kilo- metres from Caledon to Rice Lake. Some 1,900 square kilometres in a strip of high, rolling hills, provide stunning vistas, plus one of the last large stretches of forest left in southern Ontario, ideal for recreation in nature. Best of all, it gives us water: pure, clean drinking water essential for life. Once a month or so, my husband and I join the steady stream of people fill- ing water bottles at the springs high atop Lake Ridge Road, near the ski runs there. Winter or sum- mer, night or day, there's al- ways someone else coming and going. Last time we were there, a man from Newcastle was filling 40- gallon jugs for his mom in Havelock, who swears it's the best-tasting water any- where. How the Oak Ridges Mo- raine became a huge aqui- fer of free drinking water, plus the headwaters of more than 30 rivers and streams, boggles the mind. Picture the huge Lauren- tide Ice Sheet, four kilo- metres thick in places, cov- ering most of Canada on and off for some two mil- lion years - the Pleistocene Epoch. All that heavy ice slowly scouring the earth would pick up everything in its path, dragging along rocks and boulders. And then picture it melting as the climate warmed, with great under-ice rivers dropping off all that ground-up debris as they rushed to the sea. Heaping layers of sand, rocks and clay were laid down by just such a river flowing between two melt- ing lobes of the ice sheet here in southern Ontario - today, the Oak Ridges Mo- raine. That piled-up glacial till makes a perfect natural filtering system for rain and snowmelt percolating through it and eventually bubbling out in springs, kettle lakes, bogs and cold- water streams filled with brook trout. Two million years in the making, and definitely worth protecting. Durham outdoors writ- er Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. TWO-MILLION-YEAR-OLD OAK RIDGES MORAINE WORTH PROTECTING OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY SAYS FEATURE HAS SOME OF THE BEST DRINKING WATER MARGARET CARNEY Column DURHAM - After a win- ter with an unusually high number of school bus can- cellations, the Durham District School Board is promoting "continuous learn-at-home resources" for students to use when they are at home on bad weather days. A new report says school board staff will be developing a suggested list of at-home learning re- sources such as Google Classroom, D2L Classroom and Moodle Classrooms, as well as apps like TVO Mathify and TumbleBook. "We need to be respon- sive to the needs of our communities and provide options for learning when there is a bus cancellation," the report notes. The board is planning a three-part communication plan to promote the at- home learning idea. A suggested resource list is expected to be ready by June, superintendents will share information with principals on admin- istrator's day in August and the board's communi- cations department will tweet out information on bus cancellation days starting next school year. DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD PLANS TO PROMOTE LEARN-AT-HOME TOOLS FOR BAD WEATHER DAYS COUNCIL DURHAM SAW UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER OF SCHOOL BUS CANCELLATIONS THIS WINTER R EAD MORE ONLINE AT DURHAMREGION.COM 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ON NOW AT THE BRICK! SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. Saturday,April 27th 10am -5pm one day only! 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Ingredients up for grabs this year included chorizo, duck confit, pears, blue cheese, arugula, pulled pork, roasted garlic, bacon, oyster mushrooms, shrimp and kielbasa. The teen cooks chopped, diced and sautéed - their eyes were never far from the clock. There were urgent con- versations about creami- ness, saltiness and how to get the crunchy topping just right. "It's not brown enough," one competitor said anx- iously, peering into the ov- en to check and recheck the progress of his team's top- ping. Another team ques- tioned whether their cheese flavour had enough "depth," having last-minute doubt about their choice to go with just one kind of cheese, where others had used two. As the 12 dishes were brought out for taste-test- ing and voting, the beaming cooks posed for selfies and photos taken by their proud parents. Keaton's assessment was that it was all a bit too fancy. "I don't think you should put any stuff like this in it," he said, meticulously pick- ing bits of roasted pepper and chicken out of his food and discreetly spitting the odd bite into a paper nap- kin. "I really just like the mi- crowave Kraft dinner the best." His mother, Elaina Diaz, says that all three of her kids prefer their food to be separated on the plate in or- derly piles - she wasn't sur- prised that gussied-up mac and cheese fell flat for her middle child, and pickiest eater. My six-year-old son felt much the same. He didn't get as far as spitting into napkins - not one bite passed his lips once he realized there could be garlic, onions or worse lurking in there. I, on the other hand, tried all 12. Eating a dozen little dishes of mac and cheese for lunch kind of felt like liv- ing out a childhood dream. I've never met a mac and cheese I don't like, includ- ing the preservative-laden, bright orange box stuff that reminds me of my child- hood. My favourite of the 12 contenders was "Hog Wild" -made with pulled pork, ba- con, red peppers, cheddar cheese and goat cheese; pulled pork and mac and cheese were meant to be. The winner of the day was mac and cheese made with apple and duck confit - I spotted more than one per- son circle back for a second serving. Regardless of the mix- ins, experts say that the key to success is the sauce. "A béchamel sauce with good quality cheese, that's it," said chef Peter Lee, who oversees the competition. "Something like smoked mozzarella or chèvre. When you use good ingredi- ents, you really can't go wrong." All the teens who partic- ipated had a chance to qual- ify for a bursary toward a culinary program at Dur- ham College. I TRIED 12 KINDS OF MAC AND CHEESE IN ONE SITTING AND LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT High school students had two hours to cook up creative mac and cheese creations at the fifth annual Epic Mac n Cheese Competition at the Durham College Centre for Food on April 6. The winning recipe, as decided on by a vote from the public, included duck confit and apples. Jillian Follert/Metroland JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com FOOD AND DRINK DURHAM COLLEGE HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL EPIC MAC N CHEESE COMPETITION 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 14 my Raymond Pearson. Pearson, 32, shot Lindsay, then killed himself. "My daughter's killer was a lawful gun user," Irons said. In the wake of the trage- dy Irons, a former RCMP officer, conducted her own research into Pearson's past, which included inci- dents of drug trafficking and kidnapping. Previous charges against him result- ed in a sentence that in- cluded two years of proba- tion. "The minute he got off that two years probation, he applied for a gun licence and got it," Irons said. Gun rights advocates of- ten cite what they say is Canada's relatively low rate of gun fatalities. But Irons argues those num- bers don't reflect the true effect and scope of gun vio- lence: For every single vic- tim there is a circle of peo- ple - sometimes an entire community - that is affect- ed. "The impact of gun vio- lence ripples far beyond the victims themselves," she said. Irons was personally devastated by Lindsay's vi- olent death, and continues to feel the effects to this day. An employee of the provincial government at the time of the shooting, she hasn't worked a day since. She has been diag- nosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Things she previously enjoyed are now painful reminders of her loss. "My life was shattered," she said. "Lindsay's family and friends are victims of crime." Tony Bernardo, execu- tive director of the Canadi- an Shooting Sports Associ- ation in Oshawa, says fears of gun crime in Canada are exaggerated and used to target legitimate, law-abid- ing gun owners. "The fact of the matter is that Canada really doesn't have a gun problem," Ber- nardo asserted. "In the last few years there has been an increase (in shootings), but that increase is attribut- able to gangs. "What Canada has is a gang problem." Bernardo said govern- ment measures such as those proposed in Bill C-71 are "red herrings" that will not address the criminal use of illegal guns. Rather, the legislation would sim- ply impose more red tape on legal gun owners, he said: "It's not going to deal with the root issues." Bernardo insists that he and the gun owners he rep- resents are law-abiding cit- izens who are opposed to government overreach. He said gun ownership in this nation is strictly regulated and those seeking permits and purchases are subject- ed to rigorous and ongoing scrutiny. "Pedophiles don't have that kind of scrutiny," he said. "I don't have an agenda, I just want to be left alone." In a recent presentation to members of regional council, Durham Police Chief Paul Martin said that after a years-long down- ward trend, crime rates are edging upward. With re- gard to gun crime in the re- gion, the chief noted a 27 per cent increase in gun discharges in 2018 (33) com- pared to 2017 (26), and an in- crease of 106 per cent from 2016, when there were 16 in- cidents of shots fired. The number of non-fatal shoot- ings in the region in- creased 113 per cent, from eight in 2017 to 17 in 2018. "I am very concerned about the number of guns we are seizing and the number of guns being used in crimes," said Martin. When asked by the poli- ticians where these guns are coming from, Martin acknowledged many of the firearms are associated with gang activity. Fire- arms used in the commis- sion of crime are typically smuggled in from the Unit- ed States, stolen from legal Canadian owners, or ob- tained through straw pur- chases made by people with legitimate licences, the chief said. Irons feels that the only way to address what she sees as an increasing threat of gun violence is through legislative mea- sures, including Bill C-71, which is currently making its way through parlia- ment. The bill would, among other measures, en- hance background checks into potential gun owners and reinstate restrictions on transportation of fire- arms that were revoked by the previous government. She sees such actions as reasonable and sensible measures that would help to enhance public safety without imposing undue hardship on qualified gun owners. "How can you argue with stronger background checks?" she asked. "I want to be clear," Irons said. "I am not op- posed to guns. I am con- cerned that too many legal guns are getting into the hands of the wrong people. I want to keep legal guns out of the hands of those who should never have them in the first place." Gun owners acknowl- edge the necessity for vet- ting of potential purchas- ers, and for police interven- tion when a clear danger is highlighted, Bernardo said. And they realize their individual responsibility to comply with rules sur- rounding storage and transportation of firearms. "The fact of the matter is that all of these gun control programs we have keep people honest," he said. But gun advocates object to ad- ditional legislation they see as targeting owners who are already obeying the letter and intent of the law. He said that often, legis- lative efforts arise from high-profile incidents in- volving guns. "There is a visceral re- action whenever some- thing happens," Bernardo observed. But he insists gun violence in Canada is low, despite firearms own- ership being "common as dirt." He cited statistics in- dicating an estimated 2.2 million firearms licence holders in Canada. "The prevalence of fire- arms does not cause crime," Bernardo said. "Ca- nadians generally don't settle their differences by shooting each other. And most Americans don't ei- ther." Bernardo insists gov- ernments, in their rush to restrict access to guns, overlook the socio-eco- nomical causes of crime, thus failing to address the root causes of violence. "We're legislating in the name of public safety, but not in the act of public safe- ty," he said. "We've had lawful fire- arms ownership in Canada since the country existed. We've had this mass shoot- ing phenomenon for the last 30 years. How come?" Irons said she's dis- mayed by the widening po- litical rift in this country over gun control. Reason- able debate is abandoned, she said, in favour of vitu- perative rhetoric and ef- forts to discredit critics. She cited one social me- dia post, sent in June of 2018 by a gun rights activ- ist, that accused her and others of "dancing on the graves of children to push your anti-gun agenda." "We do this work to try to prevent it happening to someone's else's child and to prevent other families from going through our eternal pain and suffer- ing," Irons said. "I would far rather be dancing around the living room with my daughter as we used to." NEWS Continued from page 3 GUN CONTROL DEBATE STRIKES HOME FOR DURHAM REGION OWNERS, VICTIMS OF CRIME Tony Bernardo is the executive director of the Canadian Shooting Sports Association. 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COUNCIL 3-YEAR PLAN TO ADD AIR CONDITIONING AT SOME DDSB SCHOOLS IS ON TRACK 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Tired of potholes? Stuck in traffic?Worried about your safety? For many people, their daily commute includes roads riddled with traffic congestion, potholes or poor signage. Ontarians can voice their concerns by nominating that road in CAA’s annualWorst Roads campaign.The month- long, road safety advocacy campaign, now in its 16th year, invites drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to share their opinions on road conditions. “We want to know what roads are pain points for Ontar- ians. By highlighting specific problems, you can play a vital role in making roads safer for everyone,”says Raymond Chan, government relations specialist for CAA South Cen- tral Ontario. The campaign acts as a forum for road users to share their experiences about road conditions in Ontario.The goal is to help elected officials better understand areas that are in need of improvement. “Over the past 16 years, votes in the CAAWorst Roads campaign have helped to send a message to governments that we need proper maintenance and improvements to our existing road network,”says Chan. According to a study conducted on behalf of CAA, 71 per cent of Ontarians are concerned about the condition of roads while 67 per cent of respondents stated they took no action to get them repaired. “The data reinforces the campaign’s importance.The sim- ple act of participating in the CAAWorst Roads campaign can help various levels of government understand what roadway improvements are top of mind for road users, and where improvements could be prioritized,” says Chan. 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It placed third on Ontario’sTop 10 list in 2018.Thanks to the $10.3 million allocated to reconstructing the road, phase one of the project began last fall, and phase two is set to move forward this spring. Duckworth Street, between Melrose Avenue and Bell Farm Road, is expected to be completed by 2020. Dufferin Street inToronto topped the list from 2012 to 2014.Through the City ofToronto’s capital works program, a nearly two-kilometre section of Dufferin between Dundas StreetWest and Bloor StreetWest was repaved.The street’s damaged curbs and sidewalks were also included in the repairs. “All levels of government prioritize infrastructure through multi-year capital investments that will see billions of dol- lars spent to help communities across the province.We are pleased that governments have been taking these steps, and more can be done,”says Chan. Chan says CAA will continue to call for permanent and dedicated funding from both the provincial and federal levels of governments, to help municipalities effectively plan for improvements within their communities. “In the end, it’s all about advocating for safer roads for citizens,”adds Chan. When the campaign wraps up on April 26, CAA will assess the nominated roads and release a provincial top 10 CAA Worst Roads list as well as a series of regional lists. Who knows? Maybe Ontario’sWorst Road this year will be a government project next year. Vote for the worst road you’ve encountered in your travels across the province and help facilitate change. The 2019 voting portal is open. Have your say and help cre- ate safer roads in Ontario. Tired of potholes? Stuck in traffic?Worried about your safety? VOTE FORYOURWORST ROAD. C AA’s search for Ontario’s worst roads runs until April 26, 2019. 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Pickering is the fastest-grow- ing municipality in Durham, and Durham Region is driving eco- nomic development of the Greater Toronto Area because of Picker- ing, he said. The city is now developing its Innovation Corridor for industri- al growth along Highway 407, has the Durham Live entertainment complex coming on Bayly Street and is anticipating significant economic development if the fed- eral government moves ahead with a Pickering airport. Plans are underway for a new city cen- tre, to include pedestrian walk- ways and outdoor public spaces modelled in a European style. "Statistics are overwhelming," said Brenner in pointing to Pick- ering as an Ontario economic driver of the future. "Everything should be tied to a strategic plan. Everything. What do you want Pickering to be, and how do we get there?" NEW PICKERING PLAN ANNOUNCED JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com DURHAM - The chair of the Durham District School Board has written a strongly worded letter to the minister of education outlin- ing concerns about recent provin- cial education announcements. The April 8 letter from Michael Barrett to Education Minister Lisa Thompson says the changes will have "significant negative impact on our students." The letter raises concerns about changes to the Ontario Au- tism Program, mandatory e-learn- ing for high school students, staff- ing cuts, mandatory math testing for teachers, the loss of "local pri- orities funding" - which allowed the board to hire additional staff - and changes to the sex education curriculum. "The ministry-proposed chang- es will profoundly reduce levels of service and the quality of educa- tion," the letter concludes. Other school boards have writ- ten similar letters. COUNCIL DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR WRITES STRONGLY WORDED LETTER TO MINISTER OF EDUCATION 23 | Pi c 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Start planning your dream vacation with hand -picke d travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit Find what you’re looking for, in the location you want, for the price you want to pay! Right Choice{ } C ar Place Price C atch a Great Deal! Browse our inventory of vehicles by Body Style, popular Makes and Models, Province, popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose, you will find the right car, in the right location, for the right price! Carrying on from last week ... Recommendation No. 6:The federal government should create the Pickering Airport Authority (PAA), independent of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA), to govern all aspects of the new airport. Recommendation No. 7:The federal government should an- nounce that the GTAA will lead the consolidation of all air traffic in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). Recommendation No. 8:The federal announcement should create the Founding Board of Trustees for the PAA, along the following lines: Recommendation 8.1:The foun- ding chair should live in Durham Region and be appointed by the federal government after consul- tation with Durham regional council; Recommendation 8.2:The foun- ding trustees should be appointed by the federal government after consultation with Durham re- gional council, York regional council, the City of Toronto and the PAA board chair, and: a. Come from Durham Region, York Region, Scarborough, the rest of Toronto and the GGH, com- munities east of the GGH, and from across the globe; b. Represent a stellar track re- cord in a skills matrix which in- cludes governance, general and aviation business, accounting, law, agriculture, environment, communication and education; c. Have gender parity and be in- clusive, including First Nations; d. Have no active politicians. Recommendation 8.3:The first task of the board will be to hire the founding chief executive officer (CEO). I met with some outstand- ing aviation leaders and am con- vinced some would apply; Recommendation 8.4:The CEO must then get on with all startup issues, both standard and unique. Some unique tasks will include how to relieve Buttonville airport; if/how to take advantage of the Pe- terborough/Havelock rail line which transects the property; and if/where to realign certain bor- ders for conservational purposes. Probably the top two standard strategic priorities are to fill out the senior team and develop the long-range plan. I hope the plan- ners consider Richard de Neuf- ville's concept of dynamic strate- gic planning (DSP) rather than the standard SWOT (strengths/ weaknesses/opportunities/ threats) analysis. DSP emphasiz- es flexibility, focusing on early milestones, delaying subsequent goals to reflect emergent realities. An example of a DSP task will be to decide if it's necessary to con- nect Pearson and Pickering. Intu- ition might say, "Of course!" Re- search may affirm, however, that it's unaffordable, especially as neither Air Canada nor WestJet will locate (much) traffic in Pick- ering. If, however, the province decides some day to build high- speed transit along Highway 407 to serve the burgeoning popula- tion ... I hope you return for my last column with its final recommen- dations and conclusions. -Gary Polonsky is the Uni- versity of Ontario Institute of Technology's founder and Dur- ham College's longest-serving president. He is a recent graduate of Harvard Law School's media- tion program and may be reached at gary@forwardslashmedia- tion.com. IF A PICKERING AIRPORT IS APPROVED HERE'S WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OPINION COLUMNIST GARY POLONSKY DELVES FURTHER INTO HIS PICKERING AIRPORT RECOMMENDATIONS GARY POLONSKY Column PICKERING - The Geocache Race & Hip Hop in the Park is re- turning to Pickering this spring with new games and lots of chances to win. The free teen event will be held Saturday, May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex by the arena entrance. New additions have been added to this year's Geocache Race in- cluding bubble soccer, archery, and a few new surprises you'll only see if you attend. There's also opportu- nities to learn from world re- nowned breakdancers and graffiti artists, all while a DJ plays hit mu- sic live. The Geocache Race provides the chance to experience culture, food, games, and even free give-away with plenty of prizes to be won. 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O wn From The $500s Harmony Road &Ta ylor Avenue, Oshawa SymphonyTowns.com Perfectly Tu ned To The Life You Lead 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 30 31 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ONLY ONLINE S hare important stories, photos and more at DurhamRegion co m DurhamRegion com 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 32 PICKERING - Alexa Vi- gliatore hopes to leave gym- nastics with a bang next month in Prince Edward Is- land, and she knows her best chance to do so is sim- ply by having a blast. Vigliatore, a Grade 11 student at St. Mary Catho- lic Secondary School in Pickering, will be heading to Summerside May 10 to 11 to compete in her third straight Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Champion- ships. Although she goes in as the provincial champion in Level 9 and the defending eastern national champ in Level 8, she says she has no lofty expectations, other than to just have more fun - something she's been doing consistently since she joined the TriStar Gymnas- tics Club in Markham three years ago. "I do better when I'm having more fun, so I just try to loosen up and have fun with it," she explained. "I'm just going to go and try to do my best. I don't really have any expectations." Having just moved up to Level 9 this year - Level 10 is the highest before reaching the elite ranks - Vigliatore said she was unsure how she would perform at the Ontario Women's Artistic Gymnastics Champion- ships held in Amherstburg, Ont. April 5 to 7. She ended up not only surprising herself by win- ning the Level 9, age 16+ all around gold medal, but with the manner in which she did so. Typically strong on the beam, where she placed fourth with a score of 9.100, Vigliatore won the all- around title based more so on her winning floor rou- tine of 9.400. She also placed seventh on bars (8.763) and ninth in vault (9.183) for an overall score of 36.466. "It was kind of shock- ing," she admitted, espe- cially with respect to her floor result. "I felt ready go- ing into the competition, but I kind of just went in having to have fun because it's probably my last (pro- vincial) championship. Winning was just like a cherry on top." Vigliatore has now won two straight provincial championships and will looking to match that feat at the eastern nationals, a meet she won last year a lot closer to home, in Oshawa. She said she found a new lease on life in the sport when she switched from a club in Pickering to Tristar three years ago, but is ready to leave it behind next year, rather than try to make the big jump up to Level 10. "I want to concentrate on school and maybe try something else, try a differ- ent sport for my last year before I go to university," said Vigliatore, who has participated in soccer, swimming and cross-coun- try in the past, and is con- templating track and field. Vigliatore has invested plenty of time in gymnas- tics over the past few years, not only training five hours a day, four days a week, but also coaching part time at a club in Scarborough. She's unsure what the future will hold, but expects it to in- clude physical education and more coaching. The TriStar club had two other local athletes named to Team Ontario for the eastern nationals, Em- ma Hasson from Ajax and Brianna Aguanno from Pickering, who finished second and third respec- tively in the Level 7, age 13 group at provincials. PICKERING'S ALEXA VIGLIATORE FLOORS THE COMPETITION Pickering's Alexa Vigliatore, a member of the Tristar Gymnastics Club in Markham, is shown here at the provincial championship in Amherstburg. She won the Level 9 all around gold medal and will compete at her third Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships May 10-11 in Prince Edward Island. Lora Rigutto Vigliatore Photos BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com SPORTS ST. MARY STUDENT OFF TO P.E.I. FOR EASTERN NATIONALS Many parents, athletes, coaches and sports fans are curious about how mind training works and how long it takes to acquire the confi- dence, focus, emotional con- trol and creativity required to fulfil one's potential as an athlete. It takes far less hours to think and feel like a pro than it takes to play the physical game like a pro. Sports psych training can take weeks, months or more to realize, actualize and benefit from the process. The time it takes also de- pends on how motivated and keen the athletes are to work hard at changing attitudes, emotional reactions and life- style habits. One or two ses- sions are better than none, but don't expect to be flying in a rocket ship with a cou- ple of sessions. Not everyone is ready for mental training when things are going well. It often takes a number of obstacles such as injuries, a slump, being cut, sent to the minors, trad- ed or playing less each game to initiate the desire for sport psychology training. A better approach to im- prove your ability to develop confidence and mental toughness is to dive in and see if it works for you. Noth- ing ventured, nothing gained is a wise old slogan for advancement in any en- deavour. In most cases, it's a no- brainer, especially if there is a great connection with the mind coach. It's a certainty that you won't get better if you continue doing what you are doing and improve- ment doesn't materialize. When we get lost and can't figure out how to move forward it is very comforting to have at our disposal a pro, who can act like a genius to get us unstuck and boost our belief in our amazing poten- tial. A clinical sports psychol- ogist is an optimistic expert. He or she does not give ath- letes drugs or make them feel like there is something wrong with them. He or she points out all the good things that are not readily apparent to the individual and en- courages the athlete to stretch their limits of capa- bility. The mind master's job is to find ways to motivate the athlete, coach and parent to think and play outside the box of frustration, fear, doubt and indecision. Then the individual can find a way to play spontaneously, with joy, exhilaration and a strong belief that a much better performance and a better world is attainable. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario, specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905-430-3538 or drdoug@promind.ca; website www.promind.ca. ADD MENTAL TRAINING TO YOUR SPORTS REGIMEN OPINION COLUMNIST DOUG SMITH SAYS OBSTACLES OFTEN INITIATE THE NEED FOR A SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST DR DOUGLAS SMITH Column 33 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m OSHAWA - Coming off a mild upset, the Oshawa Gen- erals will now need a much larger one if they hope to re- main in the hunt for a record 14th J. Ross Robertson Cup. But after completing a six-game series win over the Niagara IceDogs with their fourth straight win of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs on Monday, April 15 - and sixth straight at home - the belief in their ability to do so remains high among the players and coaching staff of the storied club. Standing in the way now is the Ottawa 67's, who have followed up a league-leading 50-12-4-2 regular season by winning the first eight games of the playoffs, in- cluding a four-game sweep over a solid Sudbury Wolves team in the Eastern Confer- ence semifinal. The Generals, mean- while, finished off their semifinal against a Niagara team loaded with veteran talent by riding a wave of fantastic goaltending from Kyle Keyser and a gritty, de- termined effort by all 18 players in front of him. Brandon Saigeon, Gio- vanni Vallati and Nando Eg- genberger each scored once, captain Kyle MacLean picked up two assists and Keyser - fresh off his second OHL player of the week award - shook off a mid- game leg injury with a 34- save effort in a 3-2 win before 4,235 fans at the Tribute Communities Centre. "You saw them putting their bodies and everything on the line to block shots and they really competed, that's the biggest thing," coach Greg Walters said after- ward. "I'm so proud of those kids right now." Apart from the obvious contribution of Keyser, who leads all playoff goalies with a 2.09 goals-against average and .943 save percentage, MacLean was also instru- mental to the victory. The 19- year-old son of former Gen- erals star, John MacLean, continues to elevate his game and show why he was named captain following the trade of Jack Studnicka to the IceDogs in January. MacLean not only helped limit Studnicka to just three points in the series, he put up a team-best seven him- self, and was a plus-seven, bringing his playoff totals to 5-7-12 and +12 through 11 games. "He's our captain, he's our hardest worker every single day, he leads by exam- ple," Walters raved after Monday's clincher. "He's al- ways defence first and now he's putting up the points. Having him as our shut- down centre playing against the other team's top line, people don't want to play against him because he plays hard, he's fearless and he's got a great skill set." The 67's will offer a whole new level of challenge in the Eastern Conference final. They finished atop the league by seven points, 14 ahead of Oshawa, and fea- ture depth at all positions, especially in goal, where Mi- chael DiPietro and Andree Cedrick finished one-two in the goals against average. In head-to-head play, the Generals prevailed in the first two meetings - one in overtime and one in a shoo- tout - but the 67's won five of the final six by a combined score of 31-15. "They're extremely well coached, they have four lines of gas that are going to come at us, they've got some big physical D, and they've got a great goaltender," Wal- ters pointed out. "So we know it's not going to be easy, but I do know that our kids will come and compete for everything ... We're play- ing for a trophy now." The Generals will open up the conference final in Ottawa Thursday and Satur- day before returning home for games on Easter Sunday at 6:05 p.m. and Wednesday, April 24 at 7:05 p.m. MIGHTY 67'S STANDING IN THE WAY OF GENERALS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham r egion.com Oshawa Generals' Nando Eggenberger looked for a pass during Game 6 of the OHL Eastern Conference semifinal against the Niagara IceDogs. Eggenberger scored the winning goal in a 3-2 decision, sending the Generals to the conference final against Ottawa. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland OHLMCMICHAEL SETS SIGHTS ON NHL DRAFT Connor McMichael, of Ajax, had his season with the London Knights come to a shocking end Tuesday after a 6-3 loss to the Guelph Storm in Game 7 of the OHL Western Conference semifinals. The favoured Knights won the first three games of the series, only to lose lose the next four. McMichael, who had 36 goals and 72 points in the regular season, managed two goals and five points in 11 playoff games. He's ranked 24th among North American skaters for the upcoming NHL draft. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images TAKING IT TO THE MAT Ryan Peister from Pickering's Gandatsetiagon Public School and Fahad Chohan from Oshawa's Woodcrest Public School competed in the junior division of the 2019 Durham Elementary Athletic Association Wrestling Championships in Whitby on April 10. Sabrina Byrnes/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 p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 34 REAL ESTATE SALESWe’re Hiring! *We pay course fees*Licensing Training & Support*9 Locations Considering, Licensed or In course, contact… Pamela Park1-888-472-2767 humanresourcesrmr@coldwellbanker.ca www.BecomeARealtor.ca*Conditions apply*Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate AutoPlanet Durham coming soon! Now Hiring for all positions! AutoPlanet, Canada’s largest Used Car dealership is part of the Performance Auto Group and will be opening a new lo- cation in Bowmanville, Ontario in May 2019. 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The Durham Catholic District School Board is seeking a Catholic Trustee to represent separate school ratepayers for the City of Oshawa. This successful candidate will be sworn in at the June 10, 2019 Board Meeting. To qualify, a candidate must show proof that he/she is: • A Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age - and resides within the jurisdiction of the Durham Catholic District School Board; • A baptized Roman Catholic, who is shown as an English- language Roman Catholic school board supporter on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) form; • Not an employee of the Durham Catholic District School Board or any other district school board or school authority in Ontario. Interested Catholic Trustee applicants are invited to submit an application package including the following: • A letter indicating their interest in the position of Catholic School Board Trustee which includes: o Rationale for interest in the position as well as interest in the Durham Catholic District School Board and Catholic Education; and • A curriculum vitae outlining relevant personal and professional experience. Application packages for this position must be submitted to the Director’s Office via email to TrusteeApplications@dcdsb.ca by Monday, April 29 at 4:00 p.m. Candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to present a speech at a public Board meeting. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please contact Liz Beckstead, liz.beckstead@dcdsb.ca prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made. 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To learn more visit www.bowmanvilleanti- queshow.ca or contact tinlineantiques@rogers.com or 905-718-9074. Another local tradition is the PICKERING EASTER PARADE on April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fun for all ages, and kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes, wagons or scooters and take part in the parade. The parade begins at Liverpool Road and Annland Street, heading along Annland to Krosno Boulevard and then along Krosno to Bayly Street and the legion at 1555 Bayly St. Contact Myrna at myrna.picotte@gmail.com or 905-839-2990 for more information. St. Paul's United Church holds an EARLY MORN- ING EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE on April 21 from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. at the Ajax lakefront (McClarnan Road and Lake Driveway East, east of Harwood Avenue). Contact Catharine at office@stpaulsa- jax.org or 905-683-4740 to learn more. In Whitby, local cover band DELANEY DRIVE per- forms at Michelle's Billiards and Lounge, 601 Dundas St, W., on April 20 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's no cover charge. Canadian musician David Martinez and U.S.-born performer Erin Rose Hubbard are JITENSHA, an indie music duo based in Montreal, and they per- form on April 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Second Wedge Brewing Company, 14 Victoria St., Uxbridge. No cover to soak up original tunes and favourite covers. The City of Oshawa encourages you to help spruce up the city. Get a large or small group together to clean up a public area. Free bags and gloves will be provided and a certificate of recognition will be issued. COMMUNITY CLEAN UP WEEK starts on April 20 and runs to April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For more information contact Rose Mary at 905-436-3311 or rmason@oshawa.ca. DURHAM - Some of the best jazz players in the land are coming to Clare- mont. Promoter Tracey May presents the fifth Jazz in Claremont concert on April 27 at Claremont United Church, 5052 Old Brock Rd. The band is the Mark Eisenman Quintet and there's a familiar face in the group: bassist Steve Wallace is May's brother. The band also includes Mark Eisenman on piano, John MacLeod on flugel- horn/trumpet, Pat LaBar- bera on saxophone and Mark Mickelthwaite on drums. "I am thrilled to be bringing another high quality jazz band to Clare- mont," says May. "Our past concerts have been a huge success with great crowds. The musicians are always amazed by the wonderful acoustics of the venue and they appreciate the atten- tiveness of the audiences we attract. If you are a jazz fan, this is a great place to see a concert. I know it will be another amazing night." She says the quintet will play Eisenman origi- nals plus compositions by jazz masters including Al Cohn, David Frishberg and Benny Golson. The concert is at 8 p.m. and the doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in ad- vance and $30 at the door. To learn more or to buy tickets contact May at jaz- zinclaremont@gmail.com or 647-982-4649.Source: Mark Eisenman 'ANOTHER AMAZING NIGHT' OF COOL MUSIC IN PICKERING DURHAM -- Mark Eisenman brings his quintet to north Pickering for the fifth Jazz in Claremont concert on April 27 at Claremont United Church. Mark Eisenman photo WHAT'S ON SCUGOG - The Green- bank Folk Music Society will welcome Major Love to its stage at the end of April. Major Love is the moni- ker of Canadian songwrit- er and multi-instrumen- talist Colleen Brown and a collaboration featuring Alberta rock darlings Sce- nic Route To Alaska with Ontario's Elijah Abrams. Co-produced by Jesse (and the Dandelions) Northey and Aaron Gold- stein, they've made an al- bum of "soulful pop-rock music for their hoser friends." Opening the April 27 show will be Campbell Woods, who released his debut record, Oxford Street, in April 2017. T he Greenbank Cen- tennial Hall is at 19965 Hwy. 12. The show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Blue Her- on Books (62 Brock St. W. in Uxbridge, 905-852- 4282), POE Design (146 Queen St. in Port Perry, 905-985-0060) or by calling 905-985-8351. For more information, visit www.greenbank- folkmusic.ca. GREENBANK WELCOMES MAJOR LOVE CANADIAN BAND TO PERFORM APRIL 27 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 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 40 THANK YOU CLARINGTON FOR VOTING US BEST INTERIOR DECORATOR/DESIGNER Don’t leave home. We come to you! Our extensive product assortment allows us to work with your lifestyle and budget. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTATION! READERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2018 WINNER FROM INSPIRATION TO REALITY *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, after rebate, O.A.C. 1910 Dundas St. E. 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Soln is also the director/producer/de- signer for the show and says "we also have a team of dedicated teachers supporting in various roles," adding all of the rehearsals have been af- ter school and on week- e nds. It needs little introduc- tion, but he sets the stage for The Sound of Music. "This beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic tells the story of Maria Ranier, a postulant nun who enters the world of the Von Trapp family and transforms their lives for- ever," he says. "You'll hear all of your favourite songs, including Favou- rite Things, Do, Re, Mi and So Long, Farewell." T ickets are $15 and seats are assigned. For tickets, visit event- brite.ca or get them at the door on the night of each performance. T he Sound of Music is staged April 25, 26, May 1, 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. at the school, 3001 Country Lane, Whitby. NEW WHITBY THEATRE'S DEBUT SHOW A BELOVED CLASSIC WHAT'S ON 'The Sound of Music' cast at a recent rehearsal. Jason Liebregts / Metroland PICKERING - A sex com- edy six-pack is on stage in Pickering. Herongate Barn Theatre presents the Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore play Do Not Disturb to May 11. The play is actually six, one-act sex comedies all taking place in the same ho- tel suite. "From a sexy Viking god- dess to a wedding party, and from lonely lovers to dream dates and a suicide-attempt- ing klutz, you will be wit- ness to all the hilarious and zany comings and goings in a New York hotel room," states a press release. Do Not Disturb features Chris Furlong and Eliza- beth Holden of Oshawa, Rose Green and Don Green of Pickering, Grant Evans and Lisha van Nieuenhove of Scugog and Denise Walk- er of Enniskillen. Herongate is celebrating 45 years, making it North America's longest, continu- ously running dinner thea- tre. Herongate is at 2885 Alto- na Rd., between Taunton and Altona roads in north- west Pickering. See Do Not Disturb on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, arriving at the theatre, 2885 Altona Rd. (be- tween Taunton and Altona roads) at 6 p.m., with the show to start at 8 p.m. Catch a matinee on Sundays, with arrival at noon and the play at 2 p.m. Tickets are $63.72 plus tax ($68.14 plus tax on Satur- days). Seniors (65 and over) and students (17 and under) get a $5 discount. For tickets, visit www.herongate.com or call 905-472-3085. SIX SEX COMEDIES, ONE HOTEL SUITE IN PICKERING Alliston author Doug Gardham, left, chatted with Vlodek Witt during a book signing at the Ajax Chapters last month. Gardham was signing copies of his three novels, 'The Actor' (2013), 'The Drive In' (2014) and 'The Musician' (2018). Learn more about Gardham and his books at www.douglasgardham.com. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland DOUG'S BOOKS DURHAM - The blood- bath continues in Osha- wa. Mansfield's Cabaret, 50 Bond St. E., has extended its run of Evil Dead, The Musical. See it April 18 and 25 at 7:30 p.m., and April 20 and 27 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.50, available at www.brown- papertickets.com. MORE 'EVIL DEAD' IN OSHAWA DURHAM - Seventy art- ists from across Durham are showing and selling their work in a variety of media. The Oshawa Art Associ- ation presents its Spring Art Festival April 26 to 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The festival is at Osha- wa's Camp Samac, inside the Council Hall building. Access is at the Conlin Road gate, 275 Conlin Rd. E. (between Ritson Road and Simcoe Street). There is no admission charge and the event also features a lunch counter and hourly draws for art pieces. BIG ART SHOW AND SALE IN OSHAWA VISIT US ONLINE AT DURHAMREGION.COM 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 p r i l 1 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 42 Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Find Your Dream Home VISIT TODAY! FRIDAY, APRIL 19 PineRidge Arts Council presents the 6th Juried Art Show and Sale! WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Elsie HETHERMAN, 9054249507, eheth- er19@gmail.com, http://pine- ridgearts.org PineRidge Arts Council present its 6th Juried Photography Exhi- bition in part- nership with The Town of Ajax and part of the 2019 Scotiabank CONTACT Photo. Walk the Dome - Friday WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, communitypro- grams@pickeringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/ programs/community-programs/ COST: $3.00 Drop In Fee/ $25.00, 10 Pass Come join us on Monday and Friday mornings for Walk the Dome at the Pickering Soccer Centre. The Centre is fully acces- sible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles. Strollers welcome! April STEAM Camp in Ajax - Automatic Water Dispenser WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Academic and Fine Arts of Durham, 68 Harwood Avenue South, Unit 2, Ajax CONTACT: Yodika Singh, 6476369815, singhy3@mcmaster.ca COST: $125.00 Mathstronauts provides innovative and creative experiential learning opportunities for youth focused on STEM. Our team develops exciting hands-on modules and uses state-of-the-art technologies and techniques to foster a love for STEM in our stu- dents. Tamin Thunder at The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 2:00 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge, 905-426-9692 COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Cover band Tamin' Thunder takes the stage. SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Ajax Blood Donor Clinic WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Community Center - HMS Room, 75 Centennial Road, Ajax CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888-236- 6283, http:// www.blood.ca Join Canada's lifeline by donating blood. Blood donors are needed at the Ajax Community Centre mobile donor centre, to book your appointment and for eligibility information please visit www.blood.ca. Lego Saturdays WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2SxBqWn COST: Put your building skills to the test with our weekly Lego challenges.Ages 4+. Drop-in.Space limited by room capacity. Ladies Easter Tea WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Christian Faith Outreach Centre, 158 Harwood Ave S., Ajax CONTACT: Marsha Walters, 9056191109, marketing@cfoc.ca, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ ladies-easter-tea-tick- ets-59614592852?aff=ebdsh- psearchautocomplete COST: $10 Fun Easter Tea Party on Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. I-Heart plays The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 2:00 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge, 905-426-9692 COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. Cover band I-Heart takes the stage. MONDAY, APRIL 22 Minds in Motion WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St North, Ajax CONTACT: Laura Clements, 905-576-2567, lclements@alz- heimerdurham.com, http:// asdr.eventbrite.ca COST: $80 This recreation program runs for 8 consecutive weeks. Minds in Motion incorporates 45-60 min- utes of physical exercise and 45-60 minutes of mentally stim- ulating activities for individuals living with dementia and their care partner. Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CON- TACT: Katelin Grant, 905-686- 2661, commu- nitycon- nect@cdcd.org, http:// www.cdcd.org Newcomers practice English in a welcoming environment, expand social networks and learn about the community. TUESDAY, APRIL 23 Spring In Motion - Active Pro- gram for Adults 55 + WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gralvev, 905-831-9803, communitypro- grams@pickeringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoc- cer.ca/programs/in- motion/COST: $60 for 12 weeks or $8.00 Drop In Fee Motion is a low impact active living program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and well- ness education, recreational opportunities and social inter- action. Books for Babies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905- 683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajax- library.ca, http:// bit.ly/2EiAQXC Babies need words everyday: Talk, Read, Sing, Play. Enjoy songs, poems, finger plays and simple books with your baby. Stay and play with new friends at the end of storytime.Birth - 2 Years.Drop-in.Space limited by room capacity. STEAM Storytime: Discover, Create, Explore WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2ThynpZ Kids learn through exploration, discovery and play. Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will help them discover lots of new and exciting thing- s.Ages: 2+. Drop-in. Pickering Stroller- walks WHEN: 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering CONTACT: Jemi Smith, 6477855851, ceo@todaysmom- collective.com Strollerwalks are a great way for new parents to meet. It is a laid-back atmosphere and a FREE drop-in program. Regular mee- tups mean making new friends that can share your journey in parenthood with you. Family Storytime WHEN: 6:15 p.m - 6:45 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajax- library.ca, http:// bit.ly/2IEDJqX Early literacy begins with you. Help your child get ready to read with simple activities every day.Enjoy a fun-filled session of family friendly stories, songs and activities!All Ages.Drop-in. Space limited by room capacity. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Furry Friends Fit Club WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 10:20 a.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: 905-420- 4620 COST: $25 The Furry Friends Fit Club will met every Wednesday from April 24 to May 29. Each week will be a different location or trail. STEAM Storytime: Discover, Create, Explore WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2ThynpZ Kids learn through exploration, discovery and play. Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will help them discover lots of new and exciting thing- s.Ages: 2+. Drop-in. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do on Earth Day goes live on April 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do on Mother’s Day. 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