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dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 THURSDAY MAY 23, 2019 DURHAM - As Grandview Children's Centre works on build- ing a new headquarters in Ajax, work is also underway on a small- er - but significant - Grandview space in Oshawa. Vacant classrooms at Monsi- gnor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School are being converted into a 5,000-square-foot, full-service Grandview location, which is ex- pected to open in the fall. "We're thrilled with the space," says Grandview CEO Lorraine Sunstrum-Mann. Like school boards across On- WHEN A SCHOOL ISN'T JUST A SCHOOL JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com See DURHAM,page 10 Lucas Robinson-Brown worked on his fine motor skills with physiotherapy and occupational therapy assistant Cherrie Kerr at the Grandview location at S.A. Cawker Public School in Port Perry on May 16. The Port Perry site allows north Durham families to access services close to home. 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The per residential dwelling unit rates for year one - from May 1, 2019 and April 30, 2020 - are $2,249 for the DDSB and $1,086 for the DCDSB, for a total of $3,335 . By year five, that total will in- crease to $5,735. DURHAM SCHOOL BOARDS APPROVE NEW EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGES COUNCIL NEW BYLAWS HAVE A TERM OF FIVE YEARS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM DURHAM - Durham's Catholic school board could have 90 fewer staff next year due to funding cuts and larger class sizes. The board is grappling with a $7-million budget shortfall. A first draft of the 2019-20 bud- get was presented to the finance committee May 13 - it is balanced, with no reliance on reserve funds. The 90 positions set to be elim- inated for next year include 20 el- ementary teachers, 37 high school teachers, 12 early child- hood educators, and five custodi- al and maintenance staff. Despite the cuts, Durham Catholic District School Board superintendent Ryan Putnam ex- pects there to be "minimal" im- pact on students, and says that class size caps and averages will still be maintained. "I think we're weathering the storm well," he said. "We've done a good job this year of minimizing the impact on the system by lever- aging attrition or using whatever flexibility we had in other areas of the budget to redirect, and shore up areas and deal with some of the pressure points." About 85 per cent of the Catho- lic board's budget is staffing and human resources. The $7-million shortfall in- cludes the loss of $2.2 million in "local priorities" funding - which paid for things like additional teachers and educational assis- tants - and another 2.5 million in cuts related to things like class size changes and school opera- tions funding. One staff area that is increas- ing is educational assistants; the Catholic board plans to increase the number from 285.5 to 290 for next year. Superintendent Janine Bow- yer says that there is "significant need" for additional EAs, as changes to Ontario's autism pro- gram will mean more students with autism attending school. Other potential cuts for next year include $500,000 for academ- ic services - which includes things like student services, con- tinuing education and alternative education - and $300,000 for staff training and development. Putnam says it's important to note that the budget includes in- vestments in priorities such as equity, Indigenous education, technology, a math strategy, transportation and parent en- gagement - "all of that is still in- tact," he said. While this budget has been a challenge and required tough de- cisions, the bigger concern is what could happen next year. "We don't have any easy adjust- ments for the following year if there's a continuation of signifi- cant funding reductions," Put- nam noted. The draft budget will be pre- sented to trustees at the DCDSB's May 27 board meeting. A final version of the budget will then be reviewed by the fi- nance committee on June 3, and will go to trustees for approval at the June 10 board meeting. COUNCIL TOUGH BUDGET DECISIONS: DURHAM CATHOLIC BOARD COULD HAVE 90 FEWER STAFF NEXT YEAR JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com The Durham Catholic District School Board is facing a $7-million shortfall in the 2019-2020 budget due to funding cuts. Board staff said this could mean cutting up to 50 jobs in addition to teaching positions lost to attrition due to larger class sizes. Trustee Monique Forster and superintendent Ryan Putnam attended a budget meeting May 13. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar DRAFT 2019-20 BUDGET IS BALANCED DESPITE $7-MILLION SHORTFALL dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 8 expert advice? breaking news? today’s top stories? where you live? crime? events? what to read? cooking? SIGN UP NOW We’ve got a newsletter for that. Care about /newsletters DURHAM - Do you have to tell your employer? The topic for the second of four 2019 Lecture Series hosted by Epilepsy Durham Region is Do I have to Dis- close: Learn About Your Rights as an Employee With a Disability. The event will help those living with a dis- ability understand their rights and the emphasis is on workplace health and safety issues. Genevieve D'Iorio, with the Workers' Health and Safety Legal Clinic, is the guest speaker. D'Iorio is a Community Legal Worker, providing public legal edu- cation workshops to help vulnerable workers better understand and protect themselves when working in Ontario. She will discuss how re- cent changes to workers' rights made by the Ontario government will impact workers' health and safety. Registration is required and there is a registration fee of $10. It's being held at the Whitby Public Library, 405 Dundas St. W., Room 1B, starting at 6:15 p.m. Please RSVP by Wednes- day, June 5 at 1-905-430-3090 or by emailing clientservic- es@epilepsydurham.com. EPILEPSY DURHAM HOLDING LECTURE ON WORKPLACE RIGHTS WELLNESS For all the glorious, gaudy birds flitting through Durham these days, there's possibly one that draws more oohs and ahs than any other. By sheer numbers, bold beha- viour and brilliant, dashing dress, one species stands out. Judging by comments from friends, family, neigh- bours, readers and even to- tal strangers, Baltimore orioles are top contenders for giving people goose- bumps. Neon-orange and black, male orioles truly grab your attention as they fly to a nectar feeder and cling there, swinging back and forth. Their all-black hood and wings are set off by a flame-orange shoulder patch, white wing bar and orange outer tail feathers. Females are much more muted, in shades of yellow and grey, but still attrac- tive. I haven't yet invested in a feeder designed for orioles, or put out oranges as lots of people do to draw in these beautiful birds. But orioles have figured out how to perch on our hummingbird feeder and tip it sideways, dipping their pointy beak in the hole opposite for a sweet energy drink. Their regular diet includes insects, flow- ers and fruits. There's nothing shy about orioles; they seem to own the world as they come and go, enjoying the lime- light as if it's their due. Even from afar, in the park and garden treetops they hang out in, male orioles are showstoppers, filling the air with their clear piping notes and fussy, scolding chatter. Meanwhile, their mates are hard at work weaving hanging basket nests from an outer branch of an elm, weeping willow or maple, constructing them so well that last year's nests may still be visible to- day. Of all the readers who have reported orioles this spring, or sent me photos, John and Dianne McFee- ters of Oshawa take the prize. John's pictures show an elaborate array of seed feeders, nectar feeders and oranges, all of which they keep topped up, judging by the cluster of birds in each photo. The colourful mix in- cludes orioles, cardinals, rose-breasted grosbeaks, goldfinches and woodpeck- ers, and most amazing of all, a male scarlet tanager in perfect breeding plum- age. Add one indigo bunting and you'd have a rainbow. 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. 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RBC Dominion Securities 1315 Pickering Parkway, Suite 700 Pickering, ON L1V 7G5 905-420-3430 www.rbcds.com/pickering.branch dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 10 tario, Durham's public and Catholic boards struggle with schools that are both over and under capacity. Often, under-capacity schools face the prospect of being closed or consolidat- ed. Inviting community partners to use empty school space is an idea that is growing in popularity. Partnerships can poten- tially stave off school clo- sures - and it gives non- profit organizations access to cost-effective space in prime locations. The latest Grandview site at Paul Dwyer is one ex- ample of the trend. Grandview also has a full service site located in- side S.A. Cawker Public School in Port Perry, which opened in 2015, as well as a site at Knox Christian School in Clarington. Sunstrum-Mann says the S.A. Cawker location is a shining example of how school-community part- nerships can thrive. "We have been over- whelmed by the number of families who have request- ed to have services there," she says. "It's wonderful for our north Durham families to be able to receive their services close to home." Other partnership ex- amples include another 6,000 square feet of space at Paul Dwyer, which was converted into a Communi- ty Innovation Lab in 2017 - Ontario's first community hub for innovators. The space offers pro- grams for local entrepre- neurs to kick-start or grow their ventures, as well as co-working space. At Holy Family Catholic School in Beaverton, Brock Community Health Centre uses space for its geriatric assessment program. "We seek out what we call win-win partnerships," says DCDSB Supt. Bob Ca- mozzi. For example, school boards are required to show that they are at full capacity before making capital requests for new school funding from the province. Bringing a partner into unused school space re- moves classrooms from the equation and puts school boards in a stronger posi- tion to request new builds. The agreements benefit non-profits by offering af- fordable space - school boards can't lose money on the leases, but they can't profit either. Schools are also accessi- ble, typically have lots of parking and are located on transit routes, which makes them an ideal spot for community services. "We're always looking for that flexible thinking ... how we can make our schools community assets that aren't just open from 8:30 to 3:30," says DCDSB Supt. Rosemary Leclair. While there are signifi- cant benefits, sharing school space can also bring challenges. In a 2015 submission to the province on communi- ty hubs, the Ontario Public School Boards Association outlines several potential concerns. For example, who man- ages the property during the months of July and Au- gust? Do site management responsibilities take away from a principal's main role during the school year? Many small, remote schools are unable to sup- port hubs or community uses, due to lack of parking and public transit. The association also notes that land value is of- ten "more financially valu- able than the exorbitant cost of rebuilding," and says there should be incen- tives for school boards to renovate existing build- ings, as opposed to selling the property. Durham's Catholic board currently has six ele- mentary schools with un- derutilized space available for a partnership - they in- clude Holy Family Catholic School in Beaverton with up to four rooms, and St. Bridget Catholic School in Brooklin with up to five rooms. In addition to bringing partners into existing school space, the Catholic board is actively seeking partners to co-build future schools including a re- placement for Monsignor Paul Dwyer in Oshawa, a new high school in Brook- lin and a new elementary school in the Seaton com- munity in Pickering. None of the projects have government funding approval yet. The DCDSB is holding a public meeting June 12 to discuss the space available for potential partnerships, as well as the possibility of future school co-builds. COMMUNITY Empty classroom space at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School is helping local entrepreneurs kick-start or grow their ventures. Durham's public and Catholic boards have opened space to the community in schools that are both over and under capacity. The Community Innovation Lab was one local group taking advantage of the space. Here Adrian Sterling talks about his business in a young entrepreneurs pitch competition hosted by the Community Innovation Lab. Justin Greaves/Torstar file photo Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com THE ISSUE: DURHAM'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD IS INCREASINGLY OFFERING UP VACANT CLASSROOM SPACE FOR COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO USE - AND IS EVEN LOOKING AT CO-BUILDING FUTURE SCHOOLS LOCAL IMPACT: BRINGING COMMUNITY USES INTO SCHOOLS CAN PROTECT LOW ENROLMENT SCHOOLS FROM POTENTIALLY BEING CLOSED, AND PUT SCHOOL BOARDS IN A STRONGER POSITION TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR NEW SCHOOLS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ALSO PUT COMMUNITY SERVICES IN CONVENIENT LOCATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS Continued from page 3 DURHAM SCHOOLS INVITE COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO USE VACANT SPACE STORY BEHIND THE STORY At the Durham Catholic District School Board's April meeting, trustees got an annual update on school space available for use by community partners. 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Stay Active Manage Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Workshop WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: West Durham Family Health Team, 1105E Kingston Road, Building E, Suite 200B, Pickering CONTACT: Must register, please call 416-979-7228x3381, 416-979-7228 COST: Must register, please call 416- 979-7228x3381 Emotional Regulation Group Using DBT Skills WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 1450 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON , Pickering CON- TACT: Carea Communnity Health Centre, 9054281212, mstrick- land@careachc.ca, http://ca- reachc.ca COST: This 12-week program will provide adults aged 19 to 29 with practi- cal skills to manage and cope with overwhelmingemotions. You will learn how to tolerate distress- ,reduce difficult emotions, mind- fulness and more! Tech Free Family Nights! WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library - George Ashe Library, 470 Kings- ton Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Brandi Harron, 905 831 6265, brandiharron@picnet.org, pic- net.org COST: Come spend quality time with family and friends in our Chil- dren's Area without the use of tech. Try out new board games, books, creative activ- ities or simply just chat. No tech in theChildren's Area on these evenings, please!George Ashe Library FRIDAY, MAY 24 Trampoline and Tumbling Ontario Championships WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pick- ering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. South, Pickering CONTACT: Madison Thakore, 9054929299, operations@oaa- gym.ca COST: 1, 2 and 3 day passes available at the door. The Osborne Academy of Acro- batics is so excited to host the Trampoline and Tumbling Ontario Championships!When: May 24-26Where: Pickering Recre- ation Complex,1867 Valley Farm Rd.,Pickering, ONL1V6K7 SATURDAY, MAY 25 Claremont Garden Club Annual Plant Sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Parking Lot of the Old Brock Road Cafe and Restaurant, 1716 Central Street, Claremont, ON, Pickering CONTACT: clare- montgardenclub@gmail.com, claremontgardenclub@gmail.com, http://claremontgardenclub.info/ plant-sale.html COST: Come early to get the best selec- tion. Most plants will be $3 and a complete list of the plants (peren- nials, herbs, vegetables, bulbs, native plants) will be available at http://claremontgardenclub.info/ plant-sale.html Celebrate! The Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 50! WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pick- ering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CON- TACT: Brandi Harron, 905 831 6265, brandiharron@pic- net.org, picnet.org COST: The Very Hungry Caterpillar is turning 50 and we are throw- ing a party to celebrate! Come enjoy the famous story, music, songs and some fun activities- !Central Library - Storytime Nook Artfest in Pickering WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: 905-420-6588 COST: Artfest on the Esplanade is being held in Esplanade Park featuring more than 100 artists and arti- sans. SUNDAY, MAY 26 Ajax Lions Club Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Kinsmen Park - 705 Sandy Beach Road, 705 Sandy Beach Road , Pickering CONTACT: SARA CROCKER, 9056862130, crockerleonard18@gmail.com, http://www.walkfordog- guides.com/about/COST: Ajax Lions Club - 2 km Walk to raise funds for Dog Guides - Lions Foundation of Canada provides service dogs for individuals in our community with disabilities such as Vision, Hearing, Autism, Diabe- tes and Special Needs at no charge. MONDAY, MAY 27 Walk the Dome - for Adults with Autism (18/+) and Their Fami- lies WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Picker- ing Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278-3489, kristina@home- basedurham.com, https:// www.homebasedurham.com/ COST: FREE for members (contact us) Start your week off with a leisurely stroll and enjoy a chat with fami- lies just like yours. Program for Autism Home Base Durham members. Not a member or want to register? Contact us: 289-278- 3489 ext. 2 kristina@homebase- durham.com Pickering English Conversation Circle WHEN: 2:45 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Welcome Centre Immigran Services, 1400 Bayly St., Pickering CONTACT: Katelin Grant, 905-686-2661, communitycon- nect@cdcd.org, http:// www.cdcd.org COST: Newcomers practice English in a welcom- ing envi- ronment, expand social networks and learn about the community. 2SLGBTQ Board Games WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 905 831 6265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, picnet.org COST: Are you a gaymer? Need a space to chat with other 2SLGBTQ folk? Drop in to play board games, hangout, and feel welcome. This is a safe program for our 2SLGBTQ community, allies welcomed as guests to the space- .Central Library - Boardroom Pickering council meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Picker- ing CONTACT: 905-420-2222 COST: A meeting of Pickering's council is being held. It's in the council chambers. TUESDAY, MAY 28 Spring In Motion - Active Program for Adults 55 + WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gralvev, 905-831-9803, communitypro- grams@pickeringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/ programs/in-motion/COST: $60 for 12 weeks or $8.00 Drop In Fee Motion is a low impact active living program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and wellness education, recre- ational opportu- nities and social interaction. Pickering Strollerwalks WHEN: 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering CON- TACT: Jemi Smith, 6477855851, ceo@todaysmomcollective.com COST: Strollerwalks are a great way for new parents to meet. It is a laid-back atmosphere and a FREE drop-in program. Regular mee- tups mean making new friends that can share your journey in parenthood with you. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Pickering Gym and Swim - for Adults with Autism (18/+) and Their Families WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Picker- ing Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road South, Pickering CONTACT: Kristina, 289-278- 3489, kristina@homebasedur- ham.com, https:// www.homebasedur- ham.com/COST: FREE for members (contact us) Every Wednesday this multi-sport program offers a wide range of activities in the gym and aqua fit/ free swim in the pool. Program for Autism Home Base Durham members. Not a member or want to regis- ter? Contact us! Jane Austen Tea WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Mandy Smiles, 905.683.8401, muse- um@pickering.ca COST: $35 Does the name Mr. D'Arcy bring a blush to your cheek? Is Jane Austen one of your favourite all-time authors? Learn more about Canada during the Regency period against the backdrop of Austen's life. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do on Canada Day goes live on June 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do outside. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage 6 FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON MAY 25 AND 26 FOOD TRUCK FRENZY is at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. W., Whitby, on May 25 and May 26, starting at 11 a.m. Sample of- ferings from GTA street food vendors and watch performance artists. Proceeds support Durham groups and programs. Free parking at the Whitby GO station lot. Admission is $3 per person, maxi- mum $10 for a family. The FEATHERED FRIENDS FESTIVAL is on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at General Motors of Cana- da Headquarters, 1908 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa. A free, family-oriented event, it celebrates the return of migratory birds and features live pre- sentations, crafts, hikes and other activities. Dogs are not permitted. For information contact wwa- lancik@secondmarsh.ca or 905-723-5047. The Oshawa Garden Club's PLANT SALE is on May 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar St. S. Also receive free garden advice at the event, which features the G.L. Roberts horticultural program, Durham Master Gardeners and mini demos for adults and kids. Cash only sales. The Durham Region WALK FOR MUSCULAR DYS- TROPHY is on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heydenshore Kiwanis Park, 589 Water St., Whitby. It's a one-kilometre or five-kilometre fully acces- sible walk, wheel, roll or run, raising money to support people in Durham Region. All are welcome for food, fun and fellowship. Visit bit.ly/2DYes6D or call 1-800-567-2873, ext. 1105 to learn more. SCRAPBOOKING AND CREATIVITY is on tap at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax, on May 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. It's a full day to work on scrapbook pages, cards or mixed media projects. The event also includes games, contests and prizes. The cost is $85, which includes refresh- ments, lunch and dinner. For more information contact Lisa at info@scrapfest.ca or 905-895-1821. Enjoy a free North Durham Nature TOUR OF THE SCUGOG ISLAND NATURE RESERVE on May 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Port Perry Tim Hortons, 1889 Scugog St., to carpool to the island to see beaver ponds, shoreline marshes, meadows and more. Contact james.kamstra@aecom.com to learn more. WHAT'S ON DURHAM - After seeing how much our readers en- joyed my A&W review, I was itching to do another food story. Just like before, my inspiration came from my editor, who mentioned he was on a special diet called "Plant Paradox." I thought this could be a good opportunity to do a healthy review. The diet was created by a surgeon named Dr. Ste- ven Gundry. He proposes a protein called lectins causes inflammation, weight gain and disease. The diet cuts out many fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. It also offers an alternative way to eat some fruits or vegetables such as picking ripe fruit and peeling certain vegeta- bles. To make sure I was get- ting the full scope of the di- et, I reached out to dieti- cian and This Week colum- nist Andrea Miller to get her opinion on whether Plant Paradox is really healthy. "There isn't any valid science behind it and it's not a diet I would recom- mend," says Miller. "The research is very limited and uses animal and labo- ratory cell models. It's real- ly hard to extract some- thing from a laboratory model and compare it to ac- tual human beings." I challenged myself and chose a pasta dish with broccoli and pesto sauce. Plant Paradox eliminates a lot of grain products, so in- stead I purchased a substi- tute called "Shirataki noo- dles" by the brand Zeroo- dle, though the recipe uses the Miracle Noodle brand. The noodles are low-cal- orie, low carb and are made from a plant fibre that comes from the konjac root. I purchased konjac rice before but refused to eat it after opening the package only to be punched in the face by a smell akin to a dirty fish tank. However, the noodles I purchased ($10.98 for two packages) didn't have the same scent - something they advertise. They don't require cooking, only rins- ing, but the recipe I fol- lowed suggested other- wise. The recipe was very simple and quick, but looked plain. This could be my fault for picking a reci- pe that didn't include a pro- tein, but the diet only al- lows for grass-fed meats, which I had trouble find- ing, or seafood. The real test was the taste test, and wow - it was bad. I'm not picky and I love trying new foods, even "scary" ones like fried fish heads and beef tongue, but these noodles made me feel like I was chewing on a dead jellyfish. Taste-wise, it was OK, but the texture was horri- ble and the dish was too oily. Pesto already contains oil, so one tablespoon of ol- ive oil would have sufficed. I may have enjoyed it more with chickpeas or lentils, but Plant Paradox limits those options. I realized how restric- tive diets can get and what people will do to lose weight, perpetuating a no- tion that we can only be "healthy" by strictly limit- ing the foods we eat. "The challenge is a lot of people are eliminating a wide range of nutritional food," says Miller. "It con- tradicts everything we know about eating a healthy and well-balanced diet to reduce chronic ill- ness." The verdict? The recipe tastes fine albeit bland and I won't purchase the noo- dles again. I also advise anyone who wants to start a new diet talk to a dieti- cian. As for myself, I will use the rest of the pesto to make a normal pasta dish. This recipe is not hun- gry-intern approved. FOOD AND DRINK PLANT PARADOX PASTA REVIEW - TOO RESTRICTIVE AND VERY 'EW' JOURNALISM INTERN COOKS AND REVIEWS A 'PLANT PARADOX' APPROVED PASTA DISH FEATURING SHIRATAKI NOODLES JACKIE GRAVES jgraves@durhamregion.com Durham College journalism student Jackie Graves challenged herself with a recipe from the Plant Paradox diet and chose a pasta dish with broccoli and pesto sauce. She was not a fan. Jackie Graves/Torstar INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2): • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 cup broccoli florets • 1 bag Miracle Noodles • 2 tablespoons basil pesto INSTRUCTIONS: 1. 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Samantha Banfield and Vanessa Frelih from Pick- ering, Naya Cardoza and Jenine Alkhatib from Ajax, Caitlin DiSanta from Whitby and Kaiya Bogers from Brooklin were pitch perfect at the tournament held at the Pickering Soccer Centre, ultimately defeating Ham- ilton 2-1 in the national fi- nal. They will now re- present Canada, along with a boys' team from Oakville, at the 22-country international tourna- ment, where the winning teams will earn a trip to the Wanda Metropolitano stadium to see the Cham- pions League final live. "I'm not familiar with the rest of the teams, but Ottawa went last year and lost 1-0 in the final, so I'm thinking that as Canadi- ans, we stand a chance," says coach Paul Deabreu. "I'm trying to prepare them to show well for Can- ada basically." The national Gatorade tournament is a competi- tion for 14 to 16-year-old elite male and female ath- letes, and has been held in Pickering each of the past two years. Players and teams are selected from across the country, with the majority coming from the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL). The local tournament featured over 50 teams, in- cluding another from United FA that reached the semifinals. "The 5v5 game is a great way of preparing for the big size game," Deabreu explained. "There's more technique, a smaller place to play in." The local team headed for Spain has been prepar- ing by training three times a week, and has also taken part in a pair of futsal tournaments, similar to the 5v5 soccer game, but on a hard court and with a different sized ball. Alkhatib is the team's goalkeeper and Cardoza is typically the striker in a diamond-like formation, but the other four players are all versatile and able to rotate positions as needed. "They all need to be playing at a top level to win games," Deabreu says. Deabreu is a Pickering resident who has coached soccer for the past 30 years, including his two sons' teams. He has had plenty of success with the girls' and women's games, including as head coach of the Pickering Power U16 girls' team that won pro- vincial and national championships in 2010. DURHAM SOCCER PLAYERS OFF TO SPAIN BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com SPORTS Pickering's United FA U15 girls' team won the Gatorade 5v5 Soccer Tournament in Pickering, earning a trip to Spain for the global tournament May 30-31. They are, from left, front row: Vanessa Frelih, Jenine Alkhatib, Kaiya Bogers; Back row: Samantha Banfield, Naya Cardoza, Caitlin DiSanta; Pickering's United FA U15 girls' team celebrated winning the Gatorade 5v5 Soccer Tournament. There are many factors that influence what you get from the sports and activi- ties you participate in. The first is to recognize what you can control and what you cannot control. In this column, I will fo- cus mostly on the sport of golf, but similar situations can be found in many sports. A classic example was when a 10-year-old hockey player told me he was upset because his coach moved him to a less produc- tive line. His rationale was strong: "I am a good passer and when I play with Dade, I pass, he scores and Grand- ma gives me a loonie for the assist. On my new line, I make the same pass, the re- cipient doesn't score and no pay day." All he could con- trol was his play. On golf courses, we all play in a natural setting which means there will al- ways be elements of the game that are beyond our control. But my estimation is that for mid to high hand- icappers (people who rou- tinely score above 80), there are many little things they can do that will influence the outcome of their play. They are: fitness, men- tal preparation, routines (pre-game, before each hole, pre-show, post-shot and postgame), attitude and emotional control. Fitness refers to your general conditioning and also to sport-specific train- ing that maximizes perfor- mance, minimizes injuries and when injuries do hap- pen, quality training en- hances your recovery. For mental prep pre- game, check the forecast, choose the proper clothing, check your equipment, plan your game. This may take a little computer time if you are going to a course that you are less familiar with. Pretty much every course has an online score card and many have You- Tube flyovers that will show you the layout. Think every hole from the green back to the tee and have a game plan. Where will you attack the course and where is a con- servative approach in your best interest? If you are the person who stands on ev- ery par 4 or 5 tee deck with a pre-show routine of "how far can I hit this one," you're in trouble. Establish a pre-show routine that is your stan- dard. It should be less than 25 seconds but it should en- sure that you are singular- ly focused on the line, swing and contact you want to perform. It sounds simple but it is really diffi- cult, especially if you let any external thoughts creep in. Your last thought should be positive - every time. Your body should be ready but relaxed. Watch the pros and see how many are chewing gum. It isn't because they are spon- sored by Wrigley; it relaxes their jaw. At the very least, take a deep breath, exhale and think about which dimple you want to hit on the ball. After your shot, all you have to think about is the next shot. I can't detail all aspects of a sound mental game in 500 words, but maybe I can get you thinking about how you manage the things within your control and hopefully that will get you on course for more fun. Joe Millage is a master course instructor with the OMHA, chair of ParaSport Ontario and an advocate for lifelong activity. Email: emtjoe@rogers.com. OPINION PREPARATION IS KEY ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE COLUMNIST JOE MILLAGE SAYS NOT TO SWEAT WHAT'S BEYOND CONTROL JOE MILLAGE Column 27 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , M a y 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m BOWMANVILLE - As has become tradition at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the May long week- end was filled with racing action as the Castrol Victo- ria Day SpeedFest kicked off the major event sched- ule for 2019. In the feature race Sun- day, the Clarington 200 of the NASCAR Pinty's Se- ries, Kevin Lacroix beat Andrew Ranger to the checkered flag, while pole sitter Gary Klutt dropped to third. The weekend also in- cluded races in the Blanc- pain GT World Challenge and the Pirelli GT4 Amer- ica Series, as well as three Canadian series - the Ca- nadian Touring Car Cham- pionship, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama and the Nissan Micra Cup Series. The historic 2.459-mile track, formerly known as Mosport International Speedway, has four more major events on the calen- dar this year: the VARAC Vintage Grand Prix June 14-16; the Mobil 1 Sportscar Grand Prix July 4-7; the Superbike Doubleheader Aug. 9-11; and the Chevro- let Silverado 250 Aug. 23- 25. SPORTS The Blancpain GT World Challenge America Race was part of the annual Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on May 19. Clockwise from top, left photo: Ferrari 488GT3 driver Toni Vilander put his helmet on prior to the race; cars negotiate a corner; Chris Damianidis and his son Christian, 6, from Ajax, admired the race cars; the RealTime Racing Acura NSX of Dane Cameron and Trent Hindman on way to a sixth place finish; cars lined up with helmets at the ready prior to the race; Shawn Williamson from Oshawa and his three-year-old bloodhound Roscoe seated comfortably for the race. 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Online condolences may be placed at www.newcastlefuneralhome.com Notice of Public Information Centre #1 Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is working to transform the way the region moves by building a fast, convenient and integrated transit network. Part of this plan is to bring more frequent and reliable transit service, known as Durham- Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit, along the Highway 2 and Ellesmere Road corridor. The Project The proposed Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a crucial transportation corridor connecting people through the Region of Durham and Scarborough. Metrolinx is studying the Durham Scarborough BRT with our partners in Durham Region and City of Toronto. An Initial Business Case was completed in Spring 2018 to define the corridor and identify initial project costs and benefits which will be refined as the project progresses. 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Part of this plan is to bring more frequent and reliable transit service, known as Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit, along the Highway 2 and Ellesmere Road corridor. The ProjectThe proposed Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a crucial transportation corridor connecting people through the Region of Durham and Scarborough. Metrolinx is studying the Durham Scarborough BRT with our partners in Durham Region and City of Toronto. An Initial Business Case was completed in Spring 2018 to defi ne the corridor and identify initial project costs and benefi ts which will be refi ned as the project progresses. Learn moreMembers of the public, agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested persons are encouraged to participate by attending consultation opportunities or by contacting staff directly with information, comments or questions. We invite you to attend a public meeting to learn more about the Durham-Scarborough BRT project. 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