Friday, April 26, 2019 5Brooklin Town Crier Meet the March Trivia Night champs! (left to right) Vince Pileggi, Christine Smith, Jim Smith, Susan Bruce, Terry Bruce, Kim Pileggi In the three events to date, we've sent Prostate Cancer Canada Network Durham $345 in donations! Soccer Player Representing Canada In Spain Local soccer player Kayla Bogers, who plays with United FA, will represent Canada at the 2019 Gatorade 5v5 tournament in Madrid, Spain. Her team along with Oakville SC qualified for the global final. A winger and attacking midfielder, she was part of the 2018 Provincial Project program and has aspirations of playing for at the university level after she graduates from Brooklin High School. Over the last year, her club won the 2018 OPDL Charity Shield (as best team in the province), 2018 Ontario Futsal Cup, and the 2019 Great Lakes Regional Futsal Championship in Ohio which qualified them for the 2019 National Futsal Championship in Kansas where they finished second, losing in penalties in the gold medal game. Whitby Earns Data Council Award The Town of Whitby has been awarded platinum-level International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 37120 certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD), a global leader in standardized city data. Whitby is the 11th Canadian municipality to receive certification, joining a network of cities, like London, Dubai and Los Angeles, from around the world. "As a Town, we are committed to operating in an open and transparent manner," said Mayor Don Mitchell. "This certification demonstrates that commitment and will help us profile what makes our community a great place to live and do business, on the global stage." The ISO 37120 provides a standardized system of 100 indicators that can be measured by a municipality to gauge its social, economic and environmental performance - key contributors to a community's quality of life. Whitby earned a platinum-level ranking by reporting on 95 of the 100 indicators. The results of these indicators can be shared with other ISO-certified cities to compare best practices and develop innovative solutions to shared challenges. "Data is an important part of sound decision-making and continual improvement," added Matt Gaskell, Chief Administrative Officer at the Town. "This certification provides the opportunity to learn from a global network of municipalities and apply these learnings locally." Whitby's ISO 37120 data can now be viewed at dataforcities.org. The Town's data was reviewed by an independent third-party to ensure consistency. "Swing Into Spring" At WindReach Farm WindReach Farm, an inclusive, barrier-free organization, offers programs and services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. We are excited to announce our first of our Open Houses for 2019 on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sponsored by our Annual Program & Event Sponsor, Ontario Power Generation, this popular event will feature our annual Sheep Shearing where you can get an up close and personal view of professional sheep shearing and the opportunity to meet the wonderful volunteers who turn the wool into weaved products available for sale at the Farm. In addition to our delightful farm animals, which include baby lambs and chicks, you can enjoy a variety of family friendly activities including our popular accessible hay wagon rides. This is a great event for family and friends of all ages! Entrance fee is $25.00 per car. Don't worry about lunch as we have refreshments available for purchase. Please leave your pets at home. Celebrating our 30th year, WindReach Farm has supported individuals of all ages and abilities, including those with physical, psychological and intellectual challenges. As a registered charity, WindReach Farm officially opened its doors on June 16, 1989. Specially designed to meet the needs of individuals with a variety of disabilities, it includes fully wheelchair accessible pathways, trails, buildings, barns and stables. Offering five core programs, WindReach welcomes both the special needs and able-bodied communities. It is the result of Para Olympian Equestrian rider Sandy Mitchell's, lifelong interest in working on the land. Born with cerebral palsy, Sandy was able to integrate his personal passion with providing a similar opportunity for other persons with disabilities. Media are invited to participate in related photo and interview opportunities throughout the day.WindReach Farm is located at 312 Townline Road in Ashburn. For more information contact: info@windreachfarm.org or call 905-655-5827, ext. 227. CLOCA Hosting Earth Day Tree Planting The public is invited to give nature a helping hand at Central Lake Ontario Conservation's annual Earth Day is Every Day Tree Planting. The event will be held at the north entrance of Heber Down Conservation Area, 5000 Cochrane St., Whitby, (Beside the Whitby off-leash dog park) on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am until noon. A Google Map is available at www.cloca.com. The event is FREE and will run rain or shine, Those wishing to participate are asked to register at www.cloca.com or call 905-579-0411, ext. 142. Volunteers of all ages are needed to plant 300 potted white spruce trees that will eventually grow into a mixed forest habitat. The public is asked to dress for the weather, bring a hat, sunscreen, boots and a refillable water bottle. Central Lake Ontario Conservation's (CLOCA) Earth Day is Every Day event is a great opportunity for families, scout and guide groups, churches, businesses and students to assist and enjoy nature. "We would like to say "Thank You" to RBC as this is their 8th year of sponsoring the event by purchasing planting stock and providing staff to help plant," says Patricia Lowe, Director of Community Engagement with Central Lake Ontario Conservation. "Not only will these trees help fight climate change but once mature they will also provide wildlife habitat and help enhance groundwater resources." For more information please visit www.cloca.com or contact Gord Geissberger at the Authority office (905) 579-0411, ext. 142, email: ggeissberger@cloca.com.