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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_04_25THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2019 Let’sPlantaPinwheelGarden Saturday,May4 | 12:00pm-4:00pm |EsplanadePark Helpusplantthousandsofpinwheels,aspartofYouthWeek’sGeocacheRace; andreceiveafreet-shirtforplantingatleast10pinwheels. Thepinwheelswillberedistributedtothecommunityon May25 during ArtfestontheEsplanade. pickering.ca/greatevents @PickeringEvents Durham Optometric Clinic Book your appointment today! Dr. Farooq Khan & Associates 62 Harwood Ave., South, Unit 2, Ajax Plaza 905.426.1434 1360 Kingston Road, Pickering 905.831.6870 New Had Your Eyes Checked Lately? 1MonthHealth PlusPass $25.00 MaySpecial 16+ OnSaleMay1-May31 pickering.ca/fit Visit DurhamRegion.com to keep your local news alive! DURHAM - From Rouge Val- ley to Durham Forest to Ganaras- ka and even some local back- yards, blacklegged ticks have made all of Durham their home. The ticks, which can carry the bacteria that causes Lyme dis- ease, used to be found only in the Rouge Valley, on the western bor- der of Durham Region, but in the past several years have slowly spread, becoming established in forested areas and green spaces such as Durham Forest. "That's the new reality, we're 'NOT GOING TO GET ANY BETTER': LYME ON THE RISE See CLIMATE,page 12 MOYA DILLON mdillon@durhamregion.com Aiden Purich, 15, with his mom Christina and sister Aryana, 12. Aiden has been battling Lyme Disease since he was bit by a tick at the age of 10. The disease was dormant for almost two years before symptoms arose, and then he underwent extensive treatments, including being treated for two months in India. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland READ MORE @ DURHAMREGION.COM Durham poised to become tech leader with opening of Whitby 'innovation accelerator' Pond is stocked for Huck Finn Day in Uxbridge Suspect charged in stabbing at Whitby house party Looking for more online? 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In-store at Customer Service or online at ctfs.com/applynow Expires December 31, 2019 ✁ ✁ ✁ SPRING AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS DURHAM - On April 16, the Durham District School Board honoured about 60 outstanding high school students at the 34th annual Student Recogni- tion Night. Three students from each high school are nom- inated by staff. Some have overcome adversity. Some are lead- ers and role models. Some have made contributions that make their school a better place. Here are just two of their stories. Adam Al-Barkat Finding the right thing to wear to prom is as much a right of passage as the dance itself - but Adam Al- Barkat doesn't have to worry about combing the stores for a stylish suit. He's making one him- self. A jacket stitched from a "very cool" black and white patterned fabric, with emerald green lining. Black lapels. Silver but- tons, maybe gold. He says walking into prom in his one-of-a-kind suit will be a "shining mo- ment." The Grade 12 student at Eastdale CVI in Oshawa has loved fashion since he was a kid. His interest was first sparked by his mom's col- lection of purses and jew- elry. From there, he started doodling high heels in class, and the rest was his- tory. During his time at East- dale, Al-Barkat has volun- teered his keen style sense to help create theatre sets for productions of Willy Wonka and Annie - as well as a stunning ball gown for a production of Cinderel- la. He's active in the school's fashion program, and staff say he's an inspi- ration for other students - especially because, at 17, he's already achieved suc- cess in the industry. Al-Barkat, who works at a Garage clothing store, was recently recognized by the company for having the top sales in North America. His reward was a trip anywhere in the world - he and his best friend got to miss school and jet off to Paris. "It was kind of unbeliev- able," he says. This fall he will be studying fashion arts at Seneca College, with a goal of working for a big fashion name like Chanel or Givenchy. "I would love to be fa- mous one day," he says. "I want to go big or go home." Dennalia Fray At 17 years old, Denna- lia Fray has lived in three countries and attended six schools. She knows what it's like to be the new kid - to have no one to talk to. So, she set out to make sure no one at O'Neill CVI in Oshawa, would feel that way. In the fall of 2018, Fray created the New Students Network. Once a week, 20 to 30 students new to the coun- try and new to the school meet up to talk. Fray also goes out of her way to be a friendly face. "Whenever we have a new student, I'm the one that tours them," she says. "I make sure that they have somewhere to be at lunch. If they don't have anyone, they'll just hang out with me." After living in Jamaica, England and now Canada, Fray says it's her way of f illing a void that newcom- ers often experience. "It was always me feel- ing kind of alone and like I didn't have anyone to con- nect with. So I wanted to be that person I wish I had." Staff at the school call her an "immeasurable as- set." When she's not making newcomers feel welcome or volunteering with her church youth group or running track, Fray is in- volved with the Safe and Accepting Schools Com- mittee and the Black Stu- dent Network at O'Neill. She is also an ambassa- dor for the school board's And Still We Rise confer- ence for black students. In the future, she hopes to be a school principal or a child psychiatrist. DURHAM SCHOOL BOARD HONOURS SOME OF ITS MOST AMAZING TEENS On April 16, the Durham District School Board hosted its 34th annual Student Recognition Night. Three students from each DDSB high school were recognized for overcoming adversity to succeed, or making significant contributions to their school community. Eastdale student Adam Al-Barkat is one of the honourees. He is involved with the school’s fashion program and he currently works in the industry. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY ADAM AL-BARKAT IS FINDING SUCCESS IN FASHION AT JUST 17; DENNALIA FRAY MAKES SURE NEWCOMERS NEVER FEEL ALONE 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 6 www.colonialpools.com 795 Westney Rd. S. Unit #1 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7E9 905-428-7665 FREE BARBECUED APPETIZERS & DRINKS sat. April 27th - sun. April 28th 9am - 6pm 2019 20192019Spring SUPER SALE www.colonialpools.com MANY OTHER IN-STORE SPECIALS AND REBATES! Inground Replacement Vinyl Liners SALE ON INFLUENCE A/G POOL Colonial Pools recommends conditioning your pool water with THIS WEEKEND ONLY! OPTIMIZER PLUS $14000 70% Two 9 kg Pails for... SAVING OWNERS UP TO par year on Pool-Related Energy Costs Call for your FREE onsite quote today DON’T FORGET TO FILL OUT A BALLOT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A GREAT DOOR PRIZE! 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Meanwhile Toronto's current Mayor John Tory wasn't present for the an- nouncement, and it didn't seem to matter one bit, de- spite the city having its own transit plan. In Quebec, Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Bar- rette proposed Bill 21 that would ban civil servants from wearing certain reli- gious symbols in the work- place. The day the bill was tabled, Jolin-Barrette and Premier François Legault congratulated one another with handshakes and smiles, the kind that seemed more fitting of a grandfather and father cel- ebrating the arrival of a new generation in the fami- ly rather than what it actu- ally was - ancient elitism, racism and hatred for reli- gion that's yet to die. It's come up again under the guise of religious neutrali- ty. We'll know those three things have truly died in Quebec or been uprooted when it stops showing signs of life every few years. What about the many In- digenous nations whose re- lationship with their ances- tors and past treaties is stronger than those they presently coexist with? This would be under- standable given the history, but it also sets up a "give us what our ancestors were robbed of" posture, which means there is a perpetual debt to be paid with the dead just as much at any reconciliation or negotia- tion table as the living. Fi- nally, there's Nova Scotia where the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act has just passed, which pre- sumes consent for organ and tissue donation for adults 19 and older unless you opt out or don't have the capacity to make deci- sions. This means going from a proactive choice to one chosen by default un- less you speak up. Would people benefit from this law? Absolutely! But the means is suspect and un- precedented for North America. With the lines between life and death blurred so of- ten, is it any wonder why we don't know which is which? -Renae Jarrett lives in Durham, loves Canada and is passionate about truth in current affairs. She can be reached at: asrjseesit@gmail.com LIFE, DEATH AND LEADING IN CANADA OPINION COLUMNIST RENAE JARRETT SAYS THE LINES BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH BLURRED TOO OFTEN RENAE JARRETT Column AJAX - Forests Ontario kicks off the 2019 planting season with the Communi- ty Tree Plant in Ajax this April 27, with more events following in Penetanguish- ene, Windsor and York Re- gion. All are welcome to join in planting trees to make Ajax a healthier, green place, with no prior tree planting experience re- quired. Forest Ontario's Com- munity Tree Plant was launched in 2008, with events popping up in public spaces across the province. This has led to thousands of trees being rooted and benefiting the communi- ties around them. The event will be held rain or shine at Pauline Park, located at 1575 Raven- scroft Rd. in Ajax from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Partici- pants are encouraged to bring a water bottle, appro- priate outdoor clothing, sturdy shoes (such as steel toes), a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Forests Ontario will supply rest- trees, forestry specialists to assist volunteers as well as mulch. This event is supported by local partners - includ- ing the Town of Ajax, with help from TD Friends of the Environment Founda- tion. Forests Ontario is a not- for-profit charity dedicated to re-greening the province through the support of for- est restoration, steward- ship, education and aware- ness. For more informa- tion, visit www.forestson- tario.ca or follow @Forests_Ontario on In- stagram. COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING IS COMING TO AJAX THIS SPRING WHAT'S ON 7 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m If you sleep near a win- dow, you've likely noticed how the dawn chorus is ramping up. What started as a few lone voices break- ing the winter silence has been filling in steadily as more and more birds re- turn, claiming nesting ter- ritories and letting every- one know it, or singing as they migrate on through. Go for a walk anywhere and count the different voices you hear. High, low, buzzy, clear, whistled, repe- titious - it's all evidence of the amazing biodiversity in the avian world. Sometimes lost among all the divas and soloists are our native sparrows. These streaky brown birds tend to be overlooked in any case as they scratch about on the ground, blend- ing in with the leaf litter. Their voices help fill up the mid-range of the bird cho- rus, so you have to focus in to appreciate them. Tree sparrows here in Durham all winter are singing their sweet, tin- kling songs as they get ready to head back to the Arctic. Overnight they'll be replaced by look-alike chip- ping sparrows, which also have a rusty cap and a clear grey breast, but lack the central chest spot of tree sparrows. Chipping spar- rows were named for their dry, rattling, one-pitch song. Heavily streaked song sparrows have been claim- ing territories throughout Durham with their repeat- ed musical phrases always starting with "sweet sweet sweet." Even bigger, more richly streaked fox spar- rows migrate through in a two-week window, heading for boreal forests. Hearing their musical clear notes and whistles is always a thrill, as is hearing the deli- cate-patterned Lincoln's sparrow's sweet rising and falling gurgling songs later in May, as they move on to alder thickets and bogs from here to Hudson's Bay. White-throated spar- rows on their way to cot- tage country woods stand out from all the rest with their clear, haunting "Oh Canada, Canada, Canada" notes. Thank heavens some sing while en route! White- crowned sparrows heading even farther north have a buzzier series of whistles. Vesper, clay-coloured and grasshopper sparrows are rural specialists, all be- coming rarer as agricultur- al practices change in southern Ontario. It's worth tracking them down to hear their songs while some are still with us. To familiarize yourself with sparrow songs, check out the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's terrific website featuring birdsong: https://www.allabout- birds.org. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905- 725-2116. -Durham nature writer Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. SPARROWS ARE OVERLOOKED, BUT DURHAM IS LOUSY WITH THEM OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY NOTES SEVERAL SPARROW VARIETIES IN THE AREA MARGARET CARNEY Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM AJAX - The town has re- ceived yet another pay- ment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. for host- ing Casino Ajax. The fourth-quarter (January to March 2019) payment totalled $1,554,955. Since the facility opened in early 2006, Ajax has received more than $85 million in nontax gaming revenue. The town uses the mon- ey to pay for infrastructure maintenance and repair, replacing vehicles and equipment, debt reduction and building infrastruc- ture. MORE CASINO MONEY FLOWS INTO AJAX COFFERS NEWS ANNUAL PRE-SEASON SALE EVENT Saturday April 27 th - Sunday April 28 th Join us in celebrating 45 years proudly serving Durham Region! 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Right Now.pickering.ca PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting Monday May 13,2019 • 7 PM Banquet Hall,Don Beer Arena (Rink 1 Entrance) 940 Dillingham Road Pickering,ON L1W 1Z6 Unbeknownst to most of our residents, Pickering is sitting on an economic treasure of immense poten- tial. It's not oil or gold or even a highly-educated work- force, though we do have that. No, it's land. Specifi- cally, it's 9,000 acres of land in Pickering set aside by the federal government for exclusive airport and eco- nomic development use. It is land located at the convergence of 400-series highways, railways, and transit that can draw high- value industry and com- merce just by being put to use. It's land that can be connected with the nation's largest airport as it nears capacity to create an eco- nomic development zone that would enhance a vast area of the GTA. On April 9, Richard Florida and John Kasarda spoke to 400 Toronto Re- gion Board of Trade mem- bers and guests, and pre- sented a vision for econom- ic growth centred on the de- velopment of the Pickering Airport Lands, an action endorsed by the City of Pickering. It was an important start to an overdue conver- sation. Ultimately, it's a dia- logue that - for our resi- dents - should be rooted in key questions we should all be actively considering during this time of transi- tion in our community: What is the Pickering we want to call home? Is it a supplement to Toronto? A place where people who work in Toronto come to sleep? A place where people live, because it is cheaper than living at Yonge and Eglinton? Or is it a dynamic com- munity - a place where peo- ple create economic oppor- tunities and grow further into a city with a bright fu- ture and a personality all its own? Whatever Pickering is perceived to be today, resi- dents have the means to de- fine it for themselves. We have that opportunity, be- cause we have something no other city in the world has, a key to unlock the eco- nomic potential of the en- tire east GTA: the Airport Lands. Unlocking the growth potential of the Airport Lands and surrounding ar- ea will provide our city with the gift of choice. The choice to build a city that meets our needs. The choice to live, work and play in our own communi- ty. The choice to raise fami- lies in a vibrant and engag- ing city. So, what is Pickering? With this opportunity, the potential is unlimited. Dave Ryan is the mayor of Pickering WHAT KIND OF CITY DO PICKERING RESIDENTS WANT? OPINION MAYOR DAVE RYAN TALKS ABOUT AIRPORT LANDS DAVE RYAN Column PICKERING - MP Jenni- fer O'Connell will again be on the ballot in the next federal election. O'Connell, currently MP for the riding of Picker- ing-Uxbridge, will stand as the Liberal candidate for the riding in 2019, the Pick- ering-Uxbridge Federal Liberal Association has an- nounced. The next federal elec- tion is to be held on or be- fore Oct. 21. In a press release, O'Connell said she was ex- pressing gratitude and ex- citement to be nominated as the Liberal candidate. Elected as MP in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in 2015, she was appointed by the prime minister to be parliamenta- ry secretary to the minister of finance (youth economic opportunity). Prior to her election as MP, O'Connell was a regional councillor for the City of Pickering. "I have served my com- munity for the last 13 years, first as a municipal coun- cillor and now as the mem- ber of parliament," she said in the release. "For the last three and a half years, I am proud to have been a part of a government that has helped create nearly 900,000 jobs, put $2,000 more in the pockets of a typical family in our com- munity, enhanced the Can- ada Pension Plan and tak- en concrete steps to combat climate change." O'Connell cited various investments made in the community by the Tru- deau government. "Here in our communi- ty, I'm proud that the feder- al government has invested well over $150 million di- rectly to families, business- es and into infrastructure projects," she said. "That includes over $67 million in 2018 alone to 17,000 families in Pickering and Uxbridge under the new Canada Child Benefit. These in- vestments are supporting not only families with chil- dren, but are stimulating and growing our local economy. It also includes $94 million in funding for Durham Region Transit, the largest investment in Durham's history, and over $3 million in the Canada Summer Jobs program to help students find gainful, local employment." O'Connell said she'll fo- cus on policy differences and her lengthy experience in the upcoming federal election race, while run- ning a "positive" campaign. "Canadians and resi- dents right here in Picker- ing and Uxbridge will have an important choice to make this election. The choice between invest- ments that will improve the lives of Canadians or cuts to important services. Between real action to pro- tect our environment or ab- dicating our responsibility to future generations. I'm looking forward to hitting the campaign trail and en- gaging with residents about the issues that mat- ter to them." LIBERALS CHOOSE O'CONNELL AS FEDERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com Jennifer O'Connell, currently MP for the riding of Pickering-Uxbridge, will stand as the Liberal candidate for the riding in 2019, the Pickering-Uxbridge Federal Liberal Association has announced. Here she was officially sworn in as secretary to the minister of finance, youth economic opportunity. Metroland file photo FEDERAL ELECTION PROMOTE IT FOR FREE TODAY DURHAMREGION.COM/EVENTS 9 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 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 THIS WEEK:Neighbours didn’t know Felix Barufe by name until after he was murdered in the red brick house he called home. Always online first at DurhamRegion.com/coldcase UNSOLVED: ONTARIO COLD CASES 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Got something to say? Comments welcome at ONLY ONLINE 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 seeing ticks in numerous areas across Durham Region," said Toni Moran, senior public health in- spector with Durham public health. "We're definitely seeing more areas where ticks have become es- tablished because of warmer tem- peratures over the last couple of years. Whereas in many places ticks were not able to survive over winter, now they are able to sur- vive and flourish." Unfortunately for residents, Durham offers a particularly ap- pealing habitat for the ticks, thanks to its many deciduous for- ests. "A single tick can fall off a bird pretty much anywhere in Durham Region. We've had isolated inci- dents where ticks have been found in backyards or areas that are not treed or really anything where you would normally not expect to find ticks," she explained, noting public health tries to track populations through tick surveillance pro- grams, where residents can drop off ticks found on them or in na- ture to be identified and tested for Lyme. "When people bring in ticks we always ask where they found them, and people are identifying more and more areas," Moran ex- plained. "We've had them every- where from the Pickering border to the far east Clarington borders and north in Port Perry and Brock Township." And once they're here, they're here to stay. "Unfortunately, there's not a lot we can do to eliminate ticks once they've become established. It's like trying to treat a needle in a haystack. We don't know exactly where ticks are, and they tend to be very intelligent parasites in that they can sense high levels of carbon dioxide and will hang out on trails that people and animals travel frequently." The migration of blacklegged ticks is of particular concern as awareness and diagnoses of Lyme disease is on the rise. "Lyme disease is the most com- mon vector-borne illness in North America right now," Moran said. "In North America and even here in Canada, we've seen dra- matic increases in the number of people affected." Across Canada cases of Lyme jumped from 987 confirmed cases in 2016 to 2,025 cases in 2017. In 2018 there were 29 confirmed cases in Durham Region and eight proba- ble cases. "We're expecting another huge jump when we get our 2019 num- bers," Moran said. Those numbers include New- castle's Purich family, whose son Aiden, now 15, contracted the dis- ease in 2014. "I want to raise awareness as much as possible because it's defi- nitely scary," said his mother, Christina Purich, who notes the family had no idea what Lyme was when Aiden broke out in a rash on his back after a day spent volun- teering to help eradicate invasive weeds in Oshawa's Second Marsh. "We never saw the tick, which is very common," she explained. "He got a big rash on his back, but it was not telltale by any means, there was no bullseye or anything like that. It was about a week after that the first symptoms began, and it was weakness. He was 10 years old and he would tell me 'Mom, I feel weak.' I didn't think anything of it, I thought he just overexerted himself at school." That weakness turned into flu- like symptoms including fever and intense muscle pain. It wasn't until Purich's brother, who was living in Rome at the time, came to visit and mentioned the symptoms seemed to fit with Lyme disease that Pur- ich started researching. "I had no idea what Lyme was at the time but then I started doing my research and fell down the rab- bit hole of Lyme, which is hell on earth," she said, noting the family felt dismissed by many doctors who discounted the possibility of Lyme. Over the next few years there were many scary days, including a stay at SickKids where doctors did not expect Aiden to last through the night. Eventually he became so sensitive to touch that his family couldn't even hug him, and he was relegated to a wheelchair due to the progression of his symptoms. "I don't think people truly un- derstand that this can be fatal," Purich said. "It's not just you get some muscle pain and fever and then it goes away, it only continues to get worse." After eventually confirming a Lyme diagnosis and receiving treatment, they began to see some improvement, and they recently travelled to India for stem cell treatment. Aiden is now doing much better, and has returned to school after a prolonged absence. Moran also emphasizes the po- tential dangers of chronic Lyme disease, noting those affected have an exponentially higher chance of recovery if the disease is caught early. "Not everyone gets the charac- teristic bullseye rash, and only about 70 per cent of people infected will get a rash at all," she ex- plained. "The other symptoms tend to be flu-like so it can be difficult to diag- nose, many people will put it down to a flu or respiratory bug. The problem is once those early symp- toms appear they will start to reap- pear and over time those symp- toms become more serious and dif- ficult to treat." Long-term affects can include heart issues, arthritic symptoms, Bell's palsy, tremors and more. Last year 125 ticks were submit- ted to public health for testing, of which 84 were found locally. Of those 84, 75 were blacklegged ticks, and eight tested positive for Lyme. "Because we don't have a lot of means to control ticks in the envi- ronment, personal precautions are really the best way to protect yourself," Moran said. She recommends wearing long sleeves and pants when heading outdoors to forested areas, using bug repellents with DEET or tick repellents, and performing regu- lar tick checks after coming in- doors, paying special attention to warm, hidden areas of the body such as armpits, groin, knees, el- bows and behind the ears or on the scalp. "We suggest having a shower within an hour or two of coming indoors because if they haven't at- tached and started feeding often you can wash a tick right off," she said. "If they have started feeding at least in the shower you get a good look at yourself and will like- ly see or feel a tick and be able to pull it out." Ticks should be pulled out as close to the mouth area as possi- ble, Moran recommends grasping the insect with tweezers and pull- ing straight up. It's critical that all parts of the insect's mouth are re- moved, otherwise it can continue secreting the bacteria that causes Lyme. She recommends putting the insect in a Ziploc bag and drop- ping it off to a medical facility or public health for testing. Anyone who finds a tick on them, even without developing a rash, should see their family doc- tor for testing and treatment. Moran warns that ticks could be just the first of a host of new vec- tor-borne illnesses residents will have to deal with thanks to global warming. "The situation is not going to get any better," she explained. "With warmer temperatures and more precipitation we're going to be looking at possibly having mosquitoes that carry malaria and Zika virus in this region, whereas they have not been able to become established in the past," she said, noting the species of mos- quito that carries Zika has already been found in Windsor, although they have not tested positive for the virus. "We're looking at things like Dengue fever and other so-called 'tropical' illnesses becoming com- mon locally." For more information call the Durham Health Connection hot- line at 905-666-6241 or email health@durham.ca. COMMUNITY Continued from page 3 CLIMATE CHANGE MAKING DURHAM A HOT SPOT FOR NEW PESTS LIKE TICKS The Region of Durham's health department is reminding residents to protect themselves against ticks. Courtesy of Durham Region health department THE ISSUE: PROLIFERATION OF BLACKLEGGED TICKS ACROSS DURHAM REGION LOCAL IMPACT:THE TICKS, WHICH CAN CARRY THE BACTERIA THAT CAUSES LYME DISEASE, ARE HARBINGERS OF A LARGER PROBLEM AS CLIMATE CHANGE BRINGS NEW INSECTS TO THE REGION STORY BEHIND THE STORY: After hearing from many residents impacted by Lyme disease locally, reporter Moya Dillon checked in with public health to get the facts on the local threat posed by blacklegged ticks. 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But after Alls mentioned the idea to the school community council, parent Nicci Gray volunteered to make the decals her- self. "I'm a crafter at heart and love being able to give back to our school in any way I know how," says Gray, who has four chil- dren at Sir John A. Macdonald. She makes the decals at home using vi- nyl sheets and a Cricut machine. Some take minutes to make, while oth- ers - like a double layered alphabet set - can take hours. Her daughter Mackenzie Gray, who is in Grade 2, says the path is "really fun" be- cause it has lots of jumping. As Gray has made more decals, the path has slowly expanded. The lengthy route now includes the whole alphabet, footprints, flowers, shapes, numbers, even a worm. "The kids are so excited as it grows" says Alls. Students who are feeling fidgety, unfo- cussed or upset can ask permission from their teacher to leave class to use the path - or just take a quick spin through as they're passing by. In addition to helping students focus in class, school staff say the path is also cut- ting down on "hands-on" behaviour in the hallways like pushing or poking. "We want it to be used as a tool, not a toy," Alls notes. "At first, I thought it would be mainly the primary students using it, but students all the way up to Grade 8 love it." Michael Bragagnolo is one of the Grade 8s who uses the path often. He has autism and says the physical activity is helpful. "I can get everything out ... and then I can learn," he says. "It just makes me feel good." HOP TO IT! KIDS ARE LOVING THE SENSORY PATH AT THIS PICKERING SCHOOL Grade 2 student Mackenzie Gray and Grade 5 student Taejah Langley made their way down the sensory path in the hallway of Sir John A. Macdonald Public School in Pickering on April 16. Several Durham schools have created a sensory path to help students calm down and self regulate. 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This year, the program - which runs from February to June - has expanded to 16 locations from the initial 14, with a total of 224 students registered. There are also summer versions of Great Begin- nings, specifically for black and Indigenous students. Staff assess the children at the beginning and end of the program, and data shows progress is being made. "The biggest gap that we see is in self regulation and well being," Lepine-Fisher explains. That means things like playing comfortably with peers, separating from their parents and expressing themselves. When last year's group of children was assessed at the start of the program, 84 per cent were where they need- ed to be in terms of self reg- ulation and well being - at the end of the program in June, it was 96 per cent. At the start, 69 per cent were able to play comfort- ably with other kids, a num- ber that jumped to a full 100 per cent by June. Lepine-Fisher says these are the crucial factors when it comes to getting ready for kindergarten. "The social and emotion- al piece and the well being piece is extremely impor- tant, because it lays the foundation for students to be able to learn," she explains. Since 2006, the DDSB has collected information on kindergarten students through a questionnaire teachers fill out called the Early Development Instru- ment (EDI). It measures a child's de- velopment in areas such as emotional maturity and so- cial competence. Results are grouped into one of three categories - vul- nerable, at risk or on track. In 2015, the DDSB gath- ered EDI data on 4,294 senior kindergarten students - 31.1 per cent were vulnerable in one or more areas. Those numbers matter, because research shows stu- dents who are vulnerable in kindergarten, score lower on EQAO tests years later in Grade 3. A DDSB report shows be- tween 75 and 84 per cent of students who were "on track" in kindergarten, went on to achieve the provincial standard on the Grade 3 EQAO tests, while 57 per cent of kindergarten stu- dents "at risk" went on to achieve the Grade 3 provin- cial standard for reading. Lepine-Fisher says Great Beginnings can help level the playing field. "We do have the ability to change the trajectory of how a child is learning," she says. "The brain can catch up." New this year, Great Be- ginnings also includes learning for parents. Four sessions are being offered to teach parents about things like literacy, and how children learn through play. NEW DATA SHOWS UNIQUE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS GETTING DURHAM KIDS KINDERGARTEN-READY JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com The Durham District School Board launched its first-ever preschool program just over a year ago and data shows it's resulting in kids who are more ready for kindergarten. Jason Quammie, parent of a child in the program at Nottingham P.S., helped Xavier Rose with some magnetic building blocks last year at the start of the program. Ron Pietroniro / Metroland COMMUNITY DDSB'S GREAT BEGINNINGS PROGRAM EXPANDS TO MORE SCHOOLS THIS YEAR AJAX - The Town's fire department wants resi- dents to get real about fire safety. The bi-annual Get Real Ajax campaign runs from April 23 to May 17, and the focus is on educating resi- dents about fire safety and fire-related problems in the community. "The Get Real Ajax cam- paign has been very suc- cessful in educating our residents about fire safety issues in the community. It is an excellent opportunity for our firefighters to inter- act with our residents and answer any questions that they have regarding fire safety and prevention," fire Chief Dave Lang said in a statement During the campaign, some households will re- ceive an automated tele- phone message from Lang, with tips outlining what residents can do to protect their family from fire. A Get Real Ajax informa- tion card will be sent to homes in the mail, while firefighters will go door-to- door to discuss the reality of fires in the community. Get Real Ajax fire safety videos can be seen on the town's Facebook and Twit- ter accounts, and residents can interact by using the hashtag #GetRealAjax. The chief hopes that through education, aware- ness and teamwork, fire-re- lated fatalities, injuries and property damage can be re- duced across the town. For more information, visit ajax.ca/fire. AJAX AGAIN HOLDING FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN NEWS 17 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m DURHAM - The com- munity leaders of Durham Region have begun the battle for epilepsy and crown for best golf four- some, all while raising money to help support those impacted by epilep- sy. On May 9, 10 local teams of four will play to claim not only the best round of golf but the chance to sup- port the greatest fundrais- ers to benefit the 1 in 100 people in Durham impact- ed by epilepsy. The game is an "epic challenge" consisting of both a 36-hole marathon including a Ryder Cup and Masters format with priz- es to win throughout. The event will be held at the Royal Ashburn Golf Course. With 40 golfers playing, the goal is to raise $72,000 to support Epilepsy Dur- ham Region's Pediatric Management program and the Clinic to Commu- nity Epilepsy Clinic. Previously, the Epic Golf Challenge has raised almost $400,000, in part due to the unwavering support of the partici- pants. The event has assis- ted Epilepsy Durham Re- gion by providing support for nearly 100,00 families and individuals living with epilepsy. "This is a tangible ef- fort to ensure that resi- dents of Durham Region living with epilepsy have access to the care that they need in their community," says CEO Dianne McKen- zie. For more information please call Epilepsy Dur- ham Region at 905-430- 3090 or go to www.epilep- sydurham.com. COMMUNITY EPIC GOLF CHALLENGE TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR EPILEPSY DURHAM REGION DURHAM - A Pickering man is facing charges after police in Peterborough County determined a driver caught going more than 50 km/h over the speed limit was driving drunk Wednes- day night. The motorist had his li- cence suspended and his ve- hicle impounded following the stop, at about 11 p.m. April 17. The vehicle was travelling at 152 km/h in a 100 km zone, OPP said. 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Minutes from Hwy 401, 404 & Public Transit. SOLD FOR TOP $$$! ANOTHER SOLD $2,3 0 0 , 0 0 0 CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD MinsTo Downtown. Ravine Lot LeadingTo Rouge River. 62.5’Wide Premium Lot With Privacy From All Sides. High-End Finishes Made For Any Taste. Over 5500 Sqf Finished Living Space. Contemporary Styled Architecture With Only The Highest Quality Materials. Built By Reputable Builder With 30 Years Experience. Full Tarion Warranty. Able To Build To Suit Buyer’s Needs. $1,2 0 0 , 0 0 0 MASSIVE CONDO WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS Unbelievable 1730 sq ft 2bd + den, 2 bath condo. Beautifully renovated throughout. Modern eat-in kitchen with quartz counters, pot lights + floating island. New baths. Huge master with ensuite + lots of closet space. Sunny SE view. 2 large balconies. Parking + locker. Sold For Top $$$!! ANO THER SOLD HEART OF THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Beautiful and Spacious 1 Bdrm Plus Den Overlooking The Rogers Centre. Unobstructed View of Lake Ontario From Your Bdrm and Balcony! Located In the Heart Of Toronto, Minutes Away from The DVP & The Gardiner, Scotiabank Arena, The CN Tower, Parks and Restaurants. Everything At Your Doorstep. SOLD IN 1WK FOR 122% OF ASKING!! INCREDIBLE VALUE IN BLUE GRASS MEADOWS Spacious Ranch Style 3 bedroom Bungalow On Corner Lot! Large living room, Separate Entrance to Basement Rec Room with heated floors and wet bar. 2 car garage, Interlock drive, across from school and greenbelt. Perfect Family home or renovated to taste! $649 , 9 0 0 QUIET CUL DE SAC Magnificent 4 bedroom 4 level backsplit with large lot in wonderful established family neighborhood. Close to all amenities, public transit, schools, shopping, community centers and Hwy 401. Amazing Opportunity!! $629 , 9 0 0 ANO THER SOLD 19 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 50+50+ SHOW 16thAnnual SHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOW 2019 50+50+ SHOW 50505050505050505050505050 16thAnnual SHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOW 2019 Sunday, April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pm Monday, April 29, 2019 10 am to 5 pm Show Dates 2 DAYS OF FUN RIGHT HERE IN DURHAM Ajax Convention Center, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax (conveniently located just off Salem Rd and Hwy #401) www.durhamtradeshows.ca SHOW CO-ORDINATORS: Wendy Weber 905.215.0519 Laurie McCaig 905.215.0476 SPEAKERS & Seminars on HEALTH MONEY TRAVEL LIFESTYLE STAYING ACTIVE FOOD GARDENING FASHION AND SO MUCH MORE! NEW THIS YEAR Crafters Market Place Sponsored by: Fill Out a Ballot to Win 1 of 2 Grand Prizes Fashion Shows Each Day Cooking Demos 12 Noon Each Day FunTimeTravel CompanyLtd. 2 FUN DAYS! FREE ADMISSION FREEADMISSION Sunday, April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pm Monday, April 29, 2019 10 am to 5 pm , April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pmSunday Show Dates ADVERTISING FEATURE Bring your CA$H or ATM on site www.durhamtradeshows.ca PA Marketing Charity Auction to benefit CNIB 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 20 50+50+ SHOW 50505050505050505050505050 16thAnnual SHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOW 2019 2 FUN DAYS! Sunday, April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pm Monday, April 29, 2019 10 am to 5 pm , April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pmSunday Show Dates Schedule of Events Sunday,April 28 Monday,April 29 11am Fashion Show and Sale by Marlene Marco Independent Stylist, Nygard Style Direct Marlene Marco, Independent Stylist with Nygard Style Direct will show you the magic of separates! Sifting through the trends, the importance of fit, and your personal style, Marlene will show how to create a wardrobe that works for you without breaking the bank. Travelling? Living in a small space? 9 easy pieces, carefully chosen, create over 20 looks - now that fits!! 12pm Karen Porter-Hollistic Health & Return to Food Coach Cooking Demo Join Karen where she’ll be talking to us about how we can get more energy, feel vibrant, and maintain a healthy weight. As we get older it’s even more important to look at our food and lifestyle in order to feel our absolute best at any age. Not only will she be sharing her food expertise, she will also be doing a food demonstration that you’ll be able to sample from! Karen loves to guide others through her Wellness Retreats, Cooking Workshops, and one-on-one Consulting. She’ll also come out to your home to cook a healthy meal and share her knowledge. 1pm Jana Bartley RN, BScN, MBA, LNC Jana has been a Registered Nurse for 27 years witnessing the gaps and challenges of our healthcare system. Today she is a health care navigator and patient advocate for health care consumers who are feeling scared, frustrated and overwhelmed. Join Jana as she discusses ways for you to be more empowered and engaged in your health care journey. 2pm Traveling with Lakeshore Tours Join Jim and Marilyn from Lakeshore Tours and Travel for their 2019/2020 tour highlights. See all the destinations to fill your travel calendar for the coming year ahead. 3pm Conquering Clutter As We Age Will your home suit your lifestyle as you age? To age in place means the capacity for any individual to safely, independently, and comfortably live in their own home. Professional Organizers Kim and Sandra of Organizing Lives will share organizing hints, tips and products to help you prepare your home to continue living an independent lifestyle that doesn’t require you changing your address. 4pm Indoor Plants with Master Gardener Elaine Davidson The who, what, why and when of indoor house plants. What to get. Where to put them. Why to have them and when and how to care for them. All that you need to know to have a house full plants that grow and thrive. 11am Turning Your Passion into a Business Post Retirement With Community Innovation Lab’s CEO and Founder, Pramilla Ramdahani If you’re like the average Canadian who has worked for 35-40 years, you know the trick of the trade. But at the age of retirement, what do you do with all the skills, knowledge and connections you’ve accumulated over a life span of 40 years? How do you continue to remain active and relevant in a rapidly changing environment? What if you can turn that lifelong passion that has been sitting on the backburner for years into a new reality? Enter phase 2 - test drive an entrepreneurial journey and learn about how you can pursue your passion through entrepreneurship after years of employment and the support systems that are now in place to help you. 12pm Karen Porter-Hollistic Health & Return to Food Coach Cooking Demo Join Karen where she’ll be talking to us about how we can get more energy, feel vibrant, and maintain a healthy weight. As we get older it’s even more important to look at our food and lifestyle in order to feel our absolute best at any age. Not only will she be sharing her food expertise, she will also be doing a food demonstration that you’ll be able to sample from! Karen loves to guide others through her Wellness Retreats, Cooking Workshops, and one-on-one Consulting. She’ll also come out to your home to cook a healthy meal and share her knowledge. 1pm Fashion Show and Sale by Marlene Marco Independent Stylist, Nygard Style Direct Marlene Marco, Independent Stylist with Nygard Style Direct will show you the magic of separates! Sifting through the trends, the importance of fit, and your personal style, Marlene will show how to create a wardrobe that works for you without breaking the bank. Travelling? Living in a small space? 9 easy pieces, carefully chosen, create over 20 looks - now that fits!! 2pm Discover Antarctica With Lakeshore Tours and Travel Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join us to learn about a voyage of discovery to our planet’s last frontier —a mysterious and virtually pristine paradise on an ice-strengthened expedition ship that is ideally suited to cruising this icy wilderness, with an expert staff on hand to ensure you’ll fully appreciate all the majesty you will encounter. Prepare yourself for an adventure like no other —more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise. 3pm Spring Planter Demo and Draw With the Durham Master Gardeners Watch while we create a spring time planter that can go right outside. While creating the planter, we will discuss the key ingredients for successfully gardening in containers. The topics covered include containers, the right soil, and how to select the right plants based on colour, texture, scale and shape. FREE ADMISSION ADVERTISING FEATURE www.durhamtradeshows.ca 21 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 50+50+ SHOW 50505050505050505050505050 16thAnnual SHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOW 2019 2 FUN DAYS! Sunday, April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pm Monday, April 29, 2019 10 am to 5 pm , April 28, 2019 10 am to 5 pmSunday Show Dates FREE ADMISSION ADVERTISING FEATURE 50 Plus Lifestyle Show Vendors 2019 1 & 2 Royal Heights Inc. 3 DUCA Credit Union 4 Hearing Life 5 & 6 Lakeshore Tours & Travel 7 Professional Hearing Services of Ajax 8 Toronto Star 9 Vitality Assurance Vacations / Living Stone Golf Resort 10 & 11 Marlene Marco - Independent Stylist Nygard Style Direct 12 Organizing Lives 13 & 14 Revera Westney Gardens Retirement Living 15 Durham Medical 16 BMO Nesbit Burns – Bryndon Fry 17 Native Seed Co. 18 – 21 PA Marketing Charity Auction to benefit CNIB 22 LeafFilter North of Canada Inc. 23 & 24 B & N Direct 25 Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery 26 & 27 Comfy Bamboo World 28 to 30 Silver Cross 31 & 32 Maritime Travel 33 Bath Fitter 34 & 35 Village of Taunton Mills 1A Remax Impact – Sandy Brittain 2A Community Innovation Lab 3A Vena Transitional Home 4A Senior Discovery Tours 5A Oshawa Senior Community Centre 6A Advanced Hearing 7A Integrity Healthcare Consultants 8 A Mary Kay – Fiona Corby 9A Durham Region Fire Departments 10A Stirling Festival Theatre 11A Home Instead Senior Care 12A FunTime Travel Company Ltd. 13A IG Wealth Management – Troy Williams 14A Herongate Theatre 15A Newcastle Funeral Home 16A RBC Wealth Management – Paul Hart 17A Imagine 2 Connect 18A Armstrong Funeral 1B MTC Windspinners Plus 2B Front Door Media 1D KD Cloth 2D Grandma Frankie’s Homemade 3D Epicure – Helen Miklaszeuski 4D VOXXLife Lucite table & chairs Booths 1B to 2B are 8'x15' Booths 1A to 17A are 6'x6' Booth 17 is 8'x15 1A 2A 3A4A 5A 6A7A 8A 9A10A 11A 12A13A 14A 15A16A 17A 18A 1B 2B Booths 1D to 4D are 5'x10' 1D 2D 3D 4D 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 1011121314 151617 18192021 22 23 24 252627 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 change room Cafe Check out our vendor links on www.durhamtradeshows.ca www.durhamtradeshows.ca 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 22 50+50+ SHOW 50505050505050505050505050 16thAnnual SHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOWSHOW 2019 2 FUN DAYS! 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SELL Your Home FASTER and for MORE MONEY! •Your Home Advertised 24 Hours a Day Until Sold • Your Home Advertised to Millions on www.GetLeo.com • Learn the Secrets of Selling your Home, without ineffective Open Houses • Your Home Listed in Full Colour Print Ads Until It’s Sold • Our team of Professionals for the same price as hiring a single broker • Get up to $10,000 no interest for 60 days**** • Total service guarantee in writing • Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy it**** • Competitive Rates, Exceptional service • Award Winning Results! • In Depth Neighbourhood Report for each Property We Sell EAGLE EYE VIEW OF LAKE ONTARIO Elevated Luxury Custom 3 Floor Modern Masterpiece. Zero expense spared. Bright Open Concept Main Flr. HardwoodTop to Bottom. The ideal Floor plan to Entertain Family/Guests! Private Balcony Lake Views, Sun Rise/Set. Frenchman Bay’s Finest!!! SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! EXECUTIVE ESTATE ON 2.2 ACRE RAVINE LOT Large custom built 4 Bedroom. Rarely available exclusive quiet court. Spacious eat-in kitchen with quartz counters + walk-out to breathtaking backyard. Huge family rm with fireplace. Separate dining room. Sunken living room with fireplace. Main floor den. Hardwood floors thru-out. Huge finished basement. 3 car garage. Country setting close to all conveniences and 404! $1,9 4 9 , 0 0 0 LUXURY PENTHOUSE CONDO Rare 3 Bdrm 2 Level 3350 sq ft Suite with over $500k in Exquisite Upgrades. Private Elevator Ready. 19 Ft Foyer. $100k Granite Kitchen. $50kAquarium Bar. Master with 6pc + Sauna. 2 Balconies. 2 Parking. Featured in Toronto Life! Celebrity Lifestyle. Low Maintenance. Heart of Thornhill. A Must See! SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! ANOTHER SOLD EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW ON 3/4 ACRES Exquisite 3+1 BedroomWith Loft On Gorgeous Lot! Large Sunken Living Room, Separate Formal Dining Room, Upper Level Great Room/Loft, 4 Fireplaces, Modern Kitchen W/Breakfast Area, Master W/Spa-Like Ensuite, Sprawling Basement Rec Room,Wet Bar & Much More! SPECTACULAR MARKHAM VILLAGE BOUTIQUE COLLECTION Custom Modern Home Filled With Curb Appeal And Surrounded By Scenic Views. Never Lived-In 5 Bed, 5 Bath Smart Home Featuring Soaring 10’ Ceilings On Main. Cedar Deck Off Kitchen, Balcony Off Master, W/O To Private Yard, Chef’s Kitchen With High-End Appliances. Professionally DesignedAnd Decorated. Security Package Included. ChooseYour Finishes. $2,1 0 0 , 0 0 0 UPPER BEACHES DETACHED Stunning 3 bedroom Family home in Highly Desirable Bowmore School District. Modern open concept living room, Hardwood throughout, Custom Kitchen with island and granite counters, beautiful back deck overlooking huge backyard. Steps to Woodbine Station! $999 , 9 0 0 BEAUTIFUL BUNGALOFT!! Fabulous, Luxury Home Located In Highly Desirable Neighbourhood!! Amazing Layout, Separate Living and Dining Rooms, Large Kitchen With Breakfast Area, Family Room With 17’ Ceiling, Master Bedroom With Ensuite & Double-Sided Fireplace, 2nd Floor Bedroom & Open LoftArea + Much More! Must Be Seen! $999 , 9 0 0 STUNNING BEACHES RAVINE LOT Fabulous Detached 2-Storey! Bright & Ultra Spacious Open Concept Layout, Large Great Room With Walkout To Huge Terrace Overlooking Glen Stewart Park, Spacious Modern Kitchen,MasterW/Ensuite,Walk Out Basement,Garage & Much More! Gorgeous Property — Amazing Opportunity! SOLD FAST FOR 114% OF ASKING!! ANOTHER SOLD SUPER VALUE Detach Fully renovated bungalow with 3+3 bedrooms,3 new kitchens,3 new washrooms,new hardwood floors,separate entrance to basement, steps to TTC,close to all amenities in Ideal Location. $999 , 0 0 0 FULLY RENOVATED BUNGALOW! Immaculate 3+ 2 Bedroom on a large lot next to Milne Conservation Park by Markville Mall. Spectacular Quartz Kitchen (2018). Reno’d Baths,Potential BasementApt. Hardwood. Double Drive. Highly Ranked Roy Crosby Gifted School. Close access to 407 SOLD FOR TOP $$$! ANOTHER SOLD SALES PERSON OPPORTUNITY SKYROCKET YOUR CAREER GO TO JOINTEAMLEO.COM GLENGROVE ON THE PARK Stunning Open Concept Suite filled with elegant finishes: Stainless Steel Appliances, Quartz Counters, Custom Backsplash, Undermount Sink, Contemporary Bath With Upgraded Fixtures, Frameless Shower, Porcelin Floor, 9Ft Smooth Ceilings, Roller Blinds, Walk Out To Terrace, Steps to Main Street Shopping, 2 Parking Spots & Locker Included. Stouffville’s Newest Condo Development! SOLD FOR TOP $$$!! RARE RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP Unique opportunity to own a workshop in the city! Ideal Location close to major Hwy’s. Space for 4 vehicles and Variance Granted from the city to build Residential above. Work and or Live in this one of a kind Rare space! $349 , 9 0 0 OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY Condo Townhouse With Huge Upside Potential. Renovate And Live In Or Fix Up ForA Cash-Flowing Investment Property. Low Maintenance/LowTaxes. Parking and Finished Basement Included. 2 Beds 2 Baths. Quiet Complex. Act Fast!! SOLD FAST FOR 109% OF ASKING!! ANOTHER SOLD GORGEOUS END UNIT Recently updated with large kitchen overlooking combined Living and Dining Room,Main floor Family Room withWalkout to fenced yard,3 spacious bedrooms,finished basement with 4th bdrm, bath & living area. GO train & Subway mins away,TTC at doorstep. SOLD FOR TOP $$$! ANOTHER SOLD ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE LOCATIONS IN TORONTO Luxury Living At Trendy King West. 2 Bedroom + 2 Full Bath + Parking + Locker + 50 Sq Ft Balcony. Functional Layout, Walk Score 98, Transit Score 100. Modern Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appliances. Steps To Trendy Restaurants, Shops,And Much More. SOLD FOR TOP $$$! ANO THER SOLD EXECUTIVE NORTH OSHAWA HOME Just Under 3000 Sq Ft Home Plus Fully Finished Basement. Large Principal Rooms, Upgraded Kitchen, Landscaped Backyard, 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Plus Extra Office Space. Man Cave Basement Rec Area With Pool Table Included! Mins To 407/401. $700 , 0 0 0 ANOTHER SOLD ANOTHER SOLD $550 , 0 0 0 TRULY UNIQUE DESIGN Completely Renovated Bungalow. Over $150k In Recent Renos. Taken Back To Studs, Re-Insulated, Re-Designed and being Sold With New Custom Layout. Bsmt Re-EngineeredWith City Permits. EasyTo ConvertTo Legal Duplex. Right Next Door To Park. See It To Believe It! $514 , 9 0 0 EXCELLENT VALUE! Meticulously-maintained detached 3+1 bedroom,2 bath with formal dining, large, cozy, sunken family-room and many updates! Excellent location right by major hwys, schools, transit, parks, shopping, plus much more! Simply move in and enjoy! LOVELY HOME CLOSE TO LAKE Wonderful 3 bed, 2 bath in high demand location. Bright + spacious. Large kitchen with breakfast area + walk-out to large fully fenced yard. Gas fireplace in living rm. Spacious master with semi ensuite + wall-to-wall closets. Single car garage. Quiet crescent, close to 401. $549 , 0 0 0 SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME Stunning & Bright 2130 sqft 3 bedroom, 4bath. Large kitchen with breakfast area + walkout to huge 19X11ft terrace. Open concept with gorgeous hardwood floors. Huge master with 4pc ensuite + big walkin closet. Professionally finished family room with separate entry, is a self-contained living space. $574 , 9 0 0 FULLY UPDATED Beautiful open concept side split with $100k+ spent on updates. Vaulted ceiling,stone counters,new high end laminate,family room addition on main floor, beautiful private yard backing onto open space. Plus so much more! $769 , 9 0 0 RENOVATED LEGAL DUPLEX Amazing Opportunity To Own Positive Cash Flowing Property. Sky High 5.6% Cap Rate. Entire House Re-done With Permit For Luxury 2UnitRental.QuartzCounters,StainlessSteelAppliances,Premium Life-Proof Vinyl Flooring. Largest Lot In The Neighbourhood.Close To Schools, Community Centre,Transit. $600 , 0 0 0 ANOTHER SOLD DOWNTOWN AURORA MASTERPIECE! Historic 4 Bdrm 2 Storey Century Home Rebuilt from the Studs with $350k in Jawdropping Renovations! Huge Quartz Chef’s Kitchen overlooking Salt Water Pool. New Master Bdrm Addition with views of Town Park. 9 ft Ceilings. Like a Brand New Home! Steps to Farmer’s Market, Concerts and GO. $799 , 0 0 0 25 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ZION MEDICAL CENTRE is located next to FILL-RITE PHARMACY New Clients Welcome! To transfer your prescriptions, please ask our pharmacist for details. 550 Finch Avenue, (Off Rosebank Road) Pickering 905-420-2929 Now Accepting New Patients! Register Early! 550 Finch Avenue, Pickering (Off Rosebank Road) 905-901-5520 • 647-405-7338 ZION MEDICAL CENTRE NOw OPEN! CALL TODAY! David Walker wanted out. The house he lived in on Oshawa's Celina Street had been virtually invaded by outsiders who used it as a place to party and flop. The 61-year-old seemed no lon- ger to have control over what was going on in his home. After he was found fatal- ly stabbed in the notorious house at 190 Celina on Jan. 29, 2012, neighbours talked about how he'd been pushed around by a revolv- ing cast of characters com- prised mainly of prosti- tutes and drug users. "I think he was intimi- dated," said one neighbour. "Dave's had the s--t kicked out of him a few times." "He was a victim," said another source at the time. "He was talking about get- ting out and going to Swit- zerland. He talked about opening a pub. If he could've done it, he'd be alive today." Seven years later, David Walker's killer has yet to be charged. The file remains active, according to Dur- ham police homicide Det. Darren Short, who was among the original investi- gators on the case. Short said that police were able to identify and in- terview a number of people who knew of the comings and goings at Walker's house, but ultimately lacked the hard evidence they needed to lay charges. It's another case in which investigators are reasonably sure someone - maybe a number of people - know who did the killing, but refuse to co-operate with the police. "It's very frustrating," Short said. "There's no doubt in my mind there are people out there who know, who have information but won't come forward. This seems to be the norm with that culture - don't talk to the police, and just go on with your life." Walker's house was a source of irritation for neighbours long before the killing; although renters from time to time lived at 190 Celina, for the most part it was a crashing place for a varied cast of characters, sources said. The issue fes- tered to the point that some homeowners launched a civil suit, claiming their property values had been adversely affected. Shortly before Walker's death, a number of people who had been crashing at the house were successful- ly removed - neighbours said they saw garbage bags full of belongings and clothing lining the curb in front of the house. But just before the Sun- day morning Walker was found dead, there was yet more trouble at the house. People in the neighbour- hood said that there were a couple of disturbances over the weekend - the first Fri- day night when visitors made noise in the vicinity and another Saturday night. One neighbour said that three people were involved in Saturday night's distur- bance, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. "I heard a commotion - somebody was banging on the doors and windows," he said. "Then I was woken at about 1 a.m. by the police pounding on the door." People were shocked, but not surprised, by Walk- er's violent death. "What more can we say?" said Lyle Henderson, a longtime res- ident of Celina Street who campaigned for years to fight prostitution and drug trafficking in his neigh- bourhood. "Nobody knows for certain something's go- ing to happen. If we'd known we could've stopped it." For his part, Short con- tinues to hope someone will step up with the miss- ing pieces required to com- plete the puzzle that identi- fies Walker's killer. "Clearly from our inves- tigation there's no doubt people have information that could assist us," he said. "You hope maybe, at some point, they've grown a conscience." Short can be reached at 905-579-1520, ext. 5407. The Crime Stoppers number is 1-800-222-8477. ONTARIO COLD CASE: OUTSIDERS OVERTAKE HOME BEFORE SENIOR'S MURDER After he was found fatally stabbed, neighbours said David Walker had been pushed around by a revolving cast of characters comprised mainly of prostitutes and drug users. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland NEWS JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com VICTIM TALKED ABOUT MOVING TO SWITZERLAND FOR A FRESH START PROMOTE IT FOR FREE TODAY DURHAMREGION.COM/EVENTS 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 26 Notice of the Passing of Education Development Charges By-Laws Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board TAKE NOTICE that the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board (the “Boards”) each passed an Education Development Charges By-law (the “By-law”) on April 10, 2019 and April 15, 2019 respectively, under section 257.54 of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, as amended (the “Act”). The adopted by-laws will have a term of five years unless repealed or rescinded earlier. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) under Section 257.65 of the Act, in respect of any or all of the By-laws, by filing with the Secretary of the Board or Boards which passed the By-law or By-laws being appealed on or before the 21st day of May, 2019 for the Durham District School Board and 27th day of May, 2019 for the Durham Catholic District School Board, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection, along with the required fee payable to the Ministry of Finance in respect of each appeal. ThescheduleofEducationDevelopmentChargestobeimposedinrespectofdesignatedcategories residential development (effective May 1, 2019), and has been calculated in accordance with the legislative rate ‘caps’ imposed by amendments to O. Reg 20/98, is as follows: Education Development Charges are imposed on all development and redevelopment lands in the Region of Durham except the Municipality of Clarington, save and except the types of development specifically exempted by each Board in their respective By-laws. Accordingly, a key map showing the location of lands affected by the By-laws is not provided as part of this notice. A copy of each By-law is available for examination in the offices of each Board (addresses shown above), during regular office hours, being between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and also on each Board’s website noted above. Notice of a proposed by-law amending a By-law or the passage of such an amending by-law is not required to be given by a Board to any person or organization, other than to certain clerks of municipalities or secretaries of school boards, unless the person or organization gives the secretary of the Board a written request for notice of any amendments to the By-law and has provided a return address. Any questions respecting the respective board By-laws or the application thereof may be directed to: Carey Trombino, Accommodation Coordinator & Senior Planner, Durham District School Board, 905.666.5500 ext. 6430,carey.trombino@ddsb.ca Lewis Morgulis, Mgr. of Planning, Admissions & Partnerships, Durham Catholic District School Board 905.576.6150 ext. 22207,lewis.morgulis@dcdsb.ca Dated at the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby, Ontario this 25th day of April, 2019 Lisa Millar, Director of Education and Secretary to the Board, Durham District School Board Anne O’Brien, Director of Education/Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Catholic District School Board Year 1 Proposed Rates May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020 Year 2 Proposed Rates May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 Year 3 Proposed Rates May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 Year 4 Proposed Rates May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 Year 5 Proposed Rates May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Rd E, Whitby, ON L1R 2K6 https://ddsb.ca Residential EDC Rate per Dwelling Unit Durham Catholic District School Board 650 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 7C4 https://www.dcdsb.ca Residential EDC Rate per Dwelling Unit Total Residential EDC Rates $2,249 $1,086 $3,335 $2,549 $1,386 $3,935 $2,849 $1,686 $4,535 $3,149 $1,986 $5,135 $3,449 $2,286 $5,735 Welcome to the final arti- cle of this series. Last week, we ended on early priorities for the Pickering Airport Authority Board and CEO. We'll finish those before winding down. Recommendation No. 8.5: Recognize that custom- er convenience is every- thing and plan all aspects of the airport - parking, mass transit, design, airlines, flight times, restaurants, comfort, etc. - with custom- ers in mind. This means different things in different coun- tries. In the U.S., for exam- ple, the emphasis is on con- sumerism (no surprise) so ... abundant consumer goods, fancy lounges, restaurants with decent food, pubs with large TVs, private lounges, etc. France emphasizes tech- nical excellence so ... high- speed rail systems, variable- speed moving sidewalks, baggage belts lifting verti- cally through several sto- reys, etc. And the U.K. em- phasizes economy and re- turn on investment. So ... average service and less ele- gance. No surprise, Canada fits more with the U.S. and will have to gear up, accordingly. Recommendation No. 8.6: Make all the tough, must-have decisions early. For example, don't defer any runways; build them all in Phase 1. Recommendation No. 8.7: In partnership with the Government of Canada, be- gin sourcing competitive pools of capital. Debt is (almost) always an airport's No. 1 cost. The GTAA (Greater Toronto Airport Authority) has demonstrated it can be managed judiciously. Recommendation No. 8.8: Initiate and sustain a fantastic communitywide communications regimen - comprehensive and easy to read website, totally honest, frequently updated, encour- aging feedback, etc.; plus town hall meetings and mechanisms for listening to all interested citizens. Recommendation No. 8.9: Explore every opportu- nity for meaningful symbio- sis with advocates of agri- culture, conservation, cli- mate change, green technol- ogy, carbon neutrality, etc. Recommendation No. 9: Partner with First Nations leaders and communities in a fully respectful and ac- countable way. Recommendation 10: Recognize and plan for the immense opportunities and challenges of the anticipat- ed workforce, whether on the airport land or near it, including a competitive ar- ray of college and university education. No one knows how many jobs will be created by all ventures relating directly and indirectly to the air- port. One hears rumours. Thirty thousand, 45,000. 60,000. I repeat: No one knows. Whatever the num- ber, however, it'll be huge, with most jobs in industry that move here because of the airport rather and not for the airport itself (al- though its job numbers will be significant, too). As well, these will be good jobs, many of them unionized. That's why I named my re- port to the federal minister of transport "JETS and JOBS." My point is, our commu- nity, led by our elected coun- cils, must plan for this growth so that the result is/ continues to be a wonderful place to live, learn, work and raise a family. In conclusion I hope I have not come across in this series as someone purport- ing to know everything about airports. Nothing could be farther than the truth. You may even recall my confession in my first column that I knew and cared nothing about air- ports until I agreed to study them and write the report. In that process, I con- ducted 64 interviews involv- ing 124 persons who were ex- ceptionally informed, smart, forthcoming and sin- cere. I thank them for their tutelage. Finally, I remind all that the KPMG Report on mar- ket demand is not out yet. It may conclude there is no market need in which case I've said there should be no airport and provided some guidelines in such a deter- mination. If KPMG con- cludes otherwise, however - indeed, that the Greater Golden Horseshoe will crumble without a reliever airport - I've tried to provide some guidelines for that, too. Regardless, I hope you found this series interesting and I thank you for your en- gagement. -Dr. Gary Polonsky is the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) founder and Dur- ham College's longest-serv- ing president. He is a recent graduate of Harvard Law School's mediation program and may be reached at gary@forwardslashmedia- tion.com. MORE AIRPORT RECOMMENDATIONS AS PICKERING AWAITS A DECISION OPINION YOUROPINIONS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM COLUMNIST GARY POLONSKY CONCLUDES HIS SERIES ON A POSSIBLE PICKERING AIRPORT GARY POLONSKY Column 27 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 119 Consumers Drive,Whitby 905-665-9565 Financing Available www.adornhomeimprovements.ca Fast, Friendly, Debt Relief. Be debt free as early as tomorrow. 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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 COST: PineRidge Arts Council present its 6th Juried Photog- raphy Exhibition in partnership with The Town of Ajax and part of the 2019 Scotiabank CONTACT Photo. Joanne's House presentation WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: McLean Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax, Ajax CONTACT: Adrianna Vanderneut, 289-980- 5771, adrianna.vanderneut@dur- hamyouth.com COST: Ajax-Pickering MPP Rod Phillips will present Adrianna Vanderneut, Executive Director of Joanne's House, with a plaque to mark the creation of the Resident Support Program, and a Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for $241,000. 20 Minute Makeover WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-4550 COST: A 20-Minute Makeover is being held in various places around Ajax. It's part of Green Living Days. Whiskey Rose Tributes present Thin Lizzy WHEN: 9:00 p.m - 12:30 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsn- flats.com, http:// www.drumsnflat- sajax.com/live- music/COST: advance tickets only $10 Whiskey Rose Tributes are one of the most accomplished tribute bands in Canada with exceptional note for note performances, celebrating iconic rock bands such as the great Thin Lizzy!Ex- tremely talented and passionate musicians, WRTs ROCK! Two for the Show 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. Two for the Show takes the stage. SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Annual Yard Sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: St. Paul's United Church, 65 King's Crescent, Ajax CON- TACT: Jennifer Cree, https:// stpaulsajax.org/mc-events/ annual-yard-sale/?mc_id=1329 St. Paul's United Church Women (UCW) invite you to their Annual Yard Sale. Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Books, jewelry, household items, attic treasures, and much, much more. F45 Training Ajax Central Grand Opening WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: F45 Training Ajax Cen- tral, 235 Bayly Street West, Unit 7-8, Ajax CONTACT: 289-733- 2020, ajaxcentral@f45train- ing.com, http://f45training.ca/ ajaxcentral/trial COST: World's fastest growing fitness network continues to expand across the world and has made its way to Ajax. The new fitness studio is set to bring all fitness levels. Two-week free trial! Use this link f45training.ca/ajaxcentral/tr And Still We Rise Conference WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Romeo Dallaire Public School, 300 Williamson Dr. E, Ajax CONTACT: Durham District School Board, 905-666-5500 The Durham Black Educator's Network hosts the 8th Annual And Still We Rise Elementary Confer- ence with support from the Dur- ham District School Board. Stu- dents in Grade 4 to 8 and their families are invited for workshops, entertainment and vendors. Tax program for low-income Ajax residents WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-4000 COST: The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will provide help filling out tax returns for Ajax residents. Low-income people only. Valid library card required. Call to register. 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. Tree planting WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Paulynn Park, 1575 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-2951 COST: Ajax is holding a Community Tree Planting Event as part of its Green Living Days. High school students can volunteer and receive community hours. Alastair Greene (former guitarist for Alan Parsons) WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 11:30 p.m WHERE: St. Francis Centre for Community, Art and Culture, 78 Church St. S., Ajax CONTACT: Music by the Bay Live, 9059038661, mbbl.blues@gmail.com, http:// musicbythebaylive.com COST: Please see website Alastair Greene's musical journey has been anything but traditional. His combination of Blues, South- ern Rock, and Jam Band sensibil- ities has been thrilling audiences for nearly two decades. Five Wheel Drive Live at Drums N Flats WHEN: 9:30 p.m - 12:30 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats , 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflatsajax.com, http://www.drumsnflatsa- jax.com/live-music/COST: $5 Cover 5WD is one of the Dur- ham Region's favourite bands, passionate, talented and super entertaining, this band loves to rock. Get out and have a great night at Drums N Flats Ajax with the always amazing Five Wheel Drive! The Spitfire Kings 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. The Spitfire Kings take the stage. SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Pollinator Garden WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: St. Andrews Park, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax CONTACT: 905- 619-2951 COST: Ajax is holding a pollinator garden maintenance session. High school students can get volunteer hours. 50+ lifestyle show WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax,, Ajax CON- TACT: Laura McCaig, 905-215- 0476, lmccaig@starmetroland- media.com COST: The 16th Annual 50+ Lifestyle Show features speakers, seminars and a crafters market. There are cooking demonstrations and fashion shows. It's on Sunday, April 28 and Monday, April 29. SPUC Gospel Hour Radio Show WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: St. Paul's United Church, 65 King's Crescent, Ajax CON- TACT: Catharine Ottaway, of- fice@stpaulsajax.org, SPUC Radio is pleased to present the old time radio gospel hour as the Sunday morning service on April 28. Come to church and be part of the studio audience and enjoy the music of the Gospel Singers under the leadership of Lois Craig. The Fabulous Variety Show WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Forest Brook Community Church, 60 KEARNEY DR., AJAX, Ajax CONTACT: Andrea Cox, publicrelations.pccb@gmail.com, http://www.concertband.ca COST: $15 - ($10 for students and seniors, children under 12 - free) Pickering Community Concert Band presents: The Fabulous Variety Show - Sunday April 28, 3 p.m. Enjoy 11 variety acts and performances by the Pickering Community Concert Band. Re- freshments, door prizes, raffle prizes - fun for all ages! TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Historic Church Tuesday Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Church Administrator, 905-683-7981, stgeorgesa- jax@gmail.com, http://stge- orgeschurch.ca/COST: St. George's Pickering Village (Ajax) Historic Anglican Church is open Tuesday's 12:30-2:30. Come in to explore our church. Built in 1859 the church is open for visitors to tour or just come in for a quiet moment of contemplation. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do on Mother’s Day goes live on May 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do on Canada Day. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! 29 | 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Despite be- ing the lead singer of a Juno Award-winning indie pop band, Dizzy's Katie Mun- shaw is very much a regu- lar 24-year-old girl, who en- joys things such as relaxing on weekends and watching makeup tutorials on You- Tube. "I like to read, I love spending time with my lit- tle sister, I like to thrift shop -and I love my dog and my cats," Munshaw says. "I just love being home." What may be more sur- prising to know is Mun- shaw didn't start out with an interest in becoming a musician. Munshaw has been an avid athlete for as long as she can remember and only learned how to play piano and guitar when her par- ents urged her to do so. "My parents always real- ly encouraged me to do ev- erything," Munshaw says. "I guess what a lot of people are surprised about is that I played hockey and lacrosse my entire life. My music is very sensitive and sort of pretty - but I was a big jock." Munshaw experimented with her musical talent when she met her friend and fellow bandmate, Char- lie Spencer, in Grade 9 at Maxwell Heights Second- ary School in Oshawa. She says the two began playing as a duo at the end of Grade 12 and posted covers of their favourite songs on You- Tube. The duo would later add the two other Spencer brothers, Mackenzie and Alexander, into the band. "They had instruments in their hands at a very young age," she says about the Spencer brothers. By the time Munshaw began applying for college, she was prepared to enrol for theatre programs but found herself feeling hesi- tant. "I was really nervous about telling my parents about that," she laughs, adding she was even more nervous when she told them her intention to take a one-year break to practice music. Munshaw says instead, she went on to study com- munications at University Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech University) before applying and being accepted to Durham Col- lege's journalism program. However, she would end up leaving journalism after one semester when Dizzy got their break at the Drake Hotel in Toronto after being spotted by Royal Mountain Records. "It was the second show we played in Toronto and they were there," she says. "We were really, really new and were really nervous." Munshaw says they were immediately approached by Royal Mountain Records and asked to sign with them right away. At the 2019 Juno Awards, Baby Teeth was nominated and won in the Alternative Album of the Year category, something Munshaw insists her and the Spencer brothers were shocked by. "It was really cool, we were not expecting it," she says. "Winning the Juno was pretty special, we were collectively like ..." Mun- shaw pauses to make a gid- dy squeal, laughing and adding one of the first things the band did was call their mothers. According to Munshaw, Dizzy are "hopefully" plan- ning to put out some new music within the next cou- ple of months. The band plays in Oshawa April 23 at the Music Hall Concert Theatre as they tour across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. As for the future of Diz- zy, Munshaw has very sim- ple and very grown up dreams. "My hope is we continue to write music we're proud of and hopefully move out of our parents' houses," she says. "That's all anybody can really hope for, to make enough money to move out of mom's house." Oshawa-based Indie band Dizzy is fresh off a Juno Award for the Alternative Album of the Year for Baby Teeth. The group is signed to a label and is set for a major tour across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Singer Katie Munshaw is with bandmates Charlie, Mackenzie and Alexander Spencer. Photo courtesy of Dizzy DIZZY SINGER KATIE MUNSHAW TALKS JUNOS, TOURS, GROWING UP AND MOVING OUT JACKIE GRAVES jgraves@durhamregion.com 6 FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON APRIL 27 AND 28 Introducing girls and women to the possibility of a career in aviation and aerospace is the mandate of GIRLS TAKE FLIGHT OSHAWA, a free outreach event hosted by the First Canadian Chapter of the Ninety-Nines. It's on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Enterprise Airlines, 1190 Keith Ross Dr., Oshawa (Oshawa airport). For information on the all-ages event call Anna at 289-834-0979. Start your Saturday with a PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR EARTH DAY at Seagrave Park, 53 Coryell St., Seagrave (in Scugog Township). The all-ages event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features the Scugog fire department with its fire safety house, Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue, Kawartha Conservation and more guests. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for kids. End the day at Club Carib of Oshawa, which hosts its CARIBBEAN DINNER AND SHOW ANNUAL FUNDRAISER on April 27 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 600 Wentworth St. E., Oshawa. The event supports the Alzheimer Society Durham Region and the club's post-secondary bursary fund. In addition to the Caribbean dinner and entertainment, Miss Club Carib 2019 is crowned. Tickets are $45 each. Call 905-728-4530, 905-728-4293 or 905-434- 5629. To learn more email clubcaribosha- wainc@gmail.com. Spring is here and it's time to clean up, including at the 17th annual PITCH-IN BROOKLIN, April 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. Visit any Brooklin park to get a free cleanup kit. Check out the Ajax-Pickering 2019 STAMP AND COIN SHOW on April 28 starting at 9:30 a.m. It's at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Stamp and coin dealers will be on hand. Free admission and lunch and refresh- ments will be available. For more information contact John at roberts.jhr@rogers.com. The HOW-TO IN 10 FESTIVAL returns to the Claring- ton Public Library's Bowmanville Branch, 163 Church St., Bowmanville, on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In 10 minutes or less, you can learn a new skill at the event's booths, each hosted by a local group or business. While learning something new, you can also explore the many resources in the community. It's free and a drop in event so no registration is required. To learn more and see which other Durham libraries are taking part, visit www.howtoin10.com. WHAT'S ON dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A p r i l 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 30 Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland STORY AND THE STRINGS To mark World Storytelling Day, members of the Durham Storytellers, including Sheila Ryan from Courtice, left photo, shared legends and lore of the Oshawa lakefront, inspired by the artwork of local artist Eric Sangwine, at the Oshawa Museum on March 24. At right, harpist Kim Michele from Pickering also took part in the event. DURHAM - When Osha- wa woman Medea Kalantar found out she was to become a grandparent she made a cake. And not just any cake. She explains that when her daughter, Shanaz, passed on the news she was "so excited." "It was a full circle mo- ment for me," Kalantar says. "So in honour of my grand- mother I decided to bake a honey cake." Kalantar is from the na- tion of Georgia, and came to Canada when she was 4. Her husband, Esfandiar, is originally from Iran and Kalantar reflected that her grandchild would have a di- verse cultural heritage. As she got the ingredients to- gether for her honey cake she thought how they are like the various cultures re- presented in her family, dif- ferent flavours coming to- gether as one. While she had never contemplated be- ing a writer, it led Kalantar to think of a book, a series of books, that have "a strong message about diversity and acceptance. "I wanted a book my grandchildren in the future could read that has positive messages," she says. In a burst of inspiration Kalantar wrote five chil- dren's books in four days. The first, Honeycake: A Family of Spices was re- cently released. Kalantar was also think- ing of the experiences of her own children, who when growing up were asked, 'What are you?' as in, what is your background? "I thought, 'Why does that matter'?" she says. "Why don't we focus on be- ing a good person, kind and compassionate? These are the kinds of lessons you want to teach." A Reiki master and prac- titioner, Kalantar says she saw a similarity between what she imparts to clients and what kids need to hear. Why not start kids early in hearing positive things, giv- en all of the negativity in the world, she thought. The series is based on her own family and in each book a different member passes on a lesson. The first introduces readers to a di- verse, loving family and sees the grandmother teaching her granddaugh- ter how to make a honey cake and explaining why she calls her grandchildren honeycakes. And if all this talk of cake is making you salivate, the book includes a honey cake recipe. The second book, expec- ted next month, will be called Honeycake: Help, I Swallowed a Butterfly. Kalantar says the books are "coming from within." "It's everything I'm pas- sionate about, everything I believe in," she says. Honeycake: A Family of Spices is available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Visit the website, www.honeycakebooks- .com. DIVERSITY, ACCEPTANCE CELEBRATED IN OSHAWA AUTHOR'S SERIES MIKE RUTA mruta@durhamregion.com BOOKS DURHAM - Seventy artists from across Dur- ham are showing and sell- ing their work in a variety of media. The Oshawa Art Asso- ciation 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 WHAT'S ON DURHAM - Samantha Cardwell will play Felix Mendelssohn in Whitby on May 4. The Durham Youth Or- chestra presents a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at He- bron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. "The featured reper- toire includes Beethoven's dramatic Symphony No. 5, Mendelssohn's passionate Violin Concerto, with tal- ented young soloist Sa- mantha Cardwell, as well as brass quartets by Mey- erbeer and Gabrieli," states music director John Bea- ton. Tickets are $20 and available at dyomusic.com and at the door. Students in Grade 8 and under are admitted for free. SAMANTHA CARDWELL IN THE SPOTLIGHT Courtice violinist Samantha Cardwell is featured on Mendelssohn's 'Violin Concerto' at the Durham Youth Orchestra's May 4 concert in Whitby. Durham Youth Orchestra photo WHAT'S ON 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Centre. "The game itself, it's a little fresh right now, so I don't have much to say on that," Generals captain Kyle MacLean said after- ward. "The season as a whole, I was very proud of the guys. We had a great season, I thought. I was just very happy and proud to be a part of it." The game featured an excel- lent goaltending duel between Keyser, who made 42 saves, and DiPietro, who stopped 21 of 22, in- cluding all 10 in a solid first peri- od for Oshawa. Both teams were without key players following a 5-1 Ottawa win in Game 3 in Oshawa. Antho- ny Salinitri was sitting out the first of what would have been a six-game suspension stemming from a hit to the head against Ot- tawa rookie Marco Rossi, who missed the game after racking up a series-high four goals and eight points through the first three games. The Generals came out strong, getting two big hits from Kyle Bollers early and seven of the game's first eight shots, but Di- Pietro was sharp and kept the game scoreless through an enter- taining first period. It was Keyser's turn to shine in the second period, as the Oshawa netminder made 18 saves, includ- ing a brilliant glove snare on Aus- ten Keating on a short-handed breakaway. The game by that point was 1-0 for the Generals, on a goal by rookie Tyler Tullio 1:20 into the period. It came off a nice pass by Cole Resnick, who quickly re- grouped after a fanned shot at- tempt to set up Tullio for his third goal of the post-season. The second period took a turn for the nasty, including a knee from Ottawa's Nikita Okhotyuk on Serron Noel that ended in a Generals' power play but Noel go- ing off for a total of 17 minutes af- ter instigating a fight. Lost opportunities with the man advantage was a storyline for the Generals in the middle frame, as they not only were shut down on a later five-on-three, but failed to even get a shot. The 67's now advance to the OHL final against the Saginaw Spirit or Guelph Storm - Saginaw leads the Western final 3-1 - while the Generals are left to ponder what lies ahead. Salinitri, Brandon Saigeon and Nicolas Mattinen will all be gone to graduation, and goalie Kyle Keyser is likely to start his pro career with the Boston Bru- ins organization, leaving four big holes in the roster. OSHAWA - As much as they clearly did not want their season to come to end, the Oshawa Gen- erals suffered just that fate after a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss to the Ottawa 67's on Wednesday, April 24. Despite an excellent game overall by the Generals, especial- ly from goalie Kyle Keyser, the Ottawa 67's tied the game late in regulation and won it just 20 sec- onds into overtime - both on pow- er-play goals scored by Tye Felha- ber - to complete a four-game sweep of the Ontario Hockey League Eastern Conference fi- nal. "It's a very disappointing end- ing," said an emotional Generals' coach Greg Walters, who apolo- gized for his attire by saying: "There was lots of tears and sweat from the players, hugging them and thanking them for every- thing they did for us and the orga- nization. It's a tough way to go out, but they played hard to the last whistle." It looked as though the Gener- als were going to send the series back to Ottawa, as they carried a 1-0 lead late into regulation, but Felhaber tied the game with 34 seconds remaining and won it quickly after the intermission, both on well-executed plays. Ottawa actually had a six-on- three advantage in skaters at the end of regulation, with defence- men William Ennis and Nico Gross in the penalty box and goal- ie Michael DiPietro pulled for an extra attacker. Felhaber, who had 59 goals during the regular season, now shares the playoff lead with 11, as he led the 67's to their 12th straight playoff win and a cele- bration with the Bobby Orr Tro- phy before a stunned crowd of 3,683 at the Tribute Communities OHLGENERALS SWEPT ASIDE AFTER OT HEARTBREAKER TOP: Oshawa Generals' Kyle MacLean shielded the puck from Ottawa 67's Sam Bitten during Game 4 of their OHL Eastern Conference final at the Tribute Communities Centre April 24. BOTTOM: Oshawa Generals' Nicolas Mattinen was dejected after the Ottawa 67's scored 20 seconds into overtime to win Game 4 of the OHL Eastern Conference final. The 67's swept the Gens in four games. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com THE SERIES Ottawa 67's (50-12-4-2) vs. Oshawa Generals (44-20-4-0) 1. Ottawa 6, Oshawa 4 2. Ottawa 7, Oshawa 3 3. Ottawa 5, Oshawa 1 4. Ottawa 2, Oshawa 1 (OT) 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 2 5 , 2 0 1 9 | 32 WHITBY - Eight days after McGill University dropped the name Redmen for its varsity sports teams, Brooklin's Major Series Lacrosse franchise has followed suit. The senior men's la- crosse team, which has been in operation as the Brooklin Redmen since 1966, will move forward for now simply as the Brook- lin Lacrosse Club, but will begin a process for a new name and logo after the coming season. "We had not been ignor- ing this issue for the last few years, but times have changed and people want different things now," team president Dean Link explained. "It's an awk- ward time for us because we're about to start our season and there's an aw- ful lot of things that need to be changed. It's going to take a little while." Amid growing con- cerns throughout North American involving team names and logos that per- petuate native stereo- types, Whitby Coun. Chris Leahy put forward a mo- tion in April 2017 calling for the Redmen name and logo to "be banned and or removed from schools, sports teams and commu- nity property." Since then, according to Link, the team has re- ceived letters of support for the Redmen name from the MSL league, which in- cluded input from various Indigenous partners, as well as the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Na- tion council. However, the decision was made by the team's ex- ecutive members to drop the name effective imme- diately, as announced in a press release April 20. When asked if there was an event that prompt- ed the decision now, some six weeks before the June 2 start to the season, Link said it was a combination of factors. "Not one particular thing, no. It's been a com- bination of events, discus- sion and concerns," he said. "I believe there are other things coming down the line for other teams and facilities in our area that are also going to be af- fected. We're not the first and we won't be the last." The decision has result- ed in a strong opinions on social media, both for and against the name change, but it was greeted with support from another team in the MSL league, the Six Nations Chiefs - a team based on a First Na- tions reserve near Brant- ford. "The Brooklin Major Series Lacrosse Club should be commended in their decision to change their name," said team president Duane Jacobs in a Tweet. "Brooklin has a rich history and is a proud organization. They are stepping forward in the la- crosse community at large and doing their part for reconciliation." The team will have new jerseys for the coming sea- son, but won't have time or resources to make a com- plete changeover, Link said. The jersey for this sea- son is expected to be plain, with the same red, black and white colours, and the Brooklin name, but leav- ing room for an additional name and logo to be added moving forward in 2020. "We didn't feel that five or six weeks before our season started was enough time to provide our fans and alumni the opportunity to be involved (in the naming process)," Link explained. "We're a community-owned team and at the end of the day it didn't seem fair that our executive would have a few weeks to try and figure out a name and logo and get in on a shirt." As the Redmen, Brook- lin has won 13 league titles and seven Mann Cup na- tional championships. BROOKLIN MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM DROPS REDMEN NAME The Brooklin Major Series Lacrosse team has moved away from the controversial Redmen name after 52 years. Matt Spanger is shown here with the ball in a game last summer against the Oakville Rock. Right: The old team logo. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamre- gion.com NEWS 52-YEAR-OLD CLUB WILL BEGIN PROCESS FOR NEW NAME FOLLOWING 2019 SEASON Submitted photo Henderson, Matthews, Leonard, Woods and Ovechkin are a few of the names that have recently dominated sports pages, social media and hundreds of thousands of recent con- versations. They are among the best at what they do and so recognizable that we don't even need to mention both names. It can be a lot of fun to sit and watch them, to cheer loudly when things go well and wince quietly when things don't work out. Sometimes watching them can inspire us. Can you take in their excellence and set a plan for your im- provement? Before a recent victory, Rory McIlroy talked about how much he has focused on mental training, medi- tation, staying in the mo- ment and using those tech- niques to play better and to get more enjoyment from the game. Tiger often talks about his new regimen (he has al- ways been one of the most fit athletes in golf) but since his most recent sur- gery, his pregame routine starts two hours before he gets to the driving range and that is two hours be- fore he starts playing - meaning he is up at 4 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. Commentators talk a lot about how the 2019 Ti- ger is the happiest Tiger. After winning the Mas- ters, the long embrace with his kids resonated with even his harshest critics. The Raptors are playing awesome. The impact from their bench (players not in the starting five) is phe- nomenal, but equally in- spiring is how the starters stay in the game when they are on the sidelines. Lis- tening to the games you hear how preparation, quick ball movement and strong defence are win- ning them games in a sport dominated by stellar indi- viduals. Hockey is renowned for having the toughest road to its biggest prize. Players are asked to do extraordi- nary things when they are exhausted, and the biggest part of it is to stay focused on doing the little things. The schedule only al- lows for rest if you oust your opponent in four or five games and that be- comes less likely with each series. How far the Toron- to Maple Leafs have come this playoff season is indis- putable, regardless of the result. How can you learn from the best? Where do you find the exercises that calm your mind and let you focus on the task at hand? What are the best routines for you? That'll be the meat of my next article. In the meantime hug your kids or, if you are someone's kid, hug your parents. 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