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The board has received a $175,000 grant from the Ministry of Education to conduct a student census, similar to a census of DDSB staff, which was done for the first time in November 2017. Lisa Millar, the DDSB's director of education, says learning more about stu- dents is a key part of the board's equity initiatives. "We need to get a better idea of who our students are and how they're achiev- ing," she says. The data gathered will help the board ensure "eq- uitable outcomes academi- cally," Millar explains, as well as plan curriculum materials and special events that are "culturally relevant" to students. For example, the DDSB recently launched a Com- pendium of Action for Black Student Success, which lays out action items to address "systemic rac- ism." However, the board doesn't have solid data on how many of its students are black or how their aca- demic achievement com- pares to other students - Supt. 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The Toronto District School Board first conduct- ed a student census in 2006, and now does one every four to five years with the most recent one conducted in April 2017. Data collected in those surveys has helped show that black students are twice as likely to be sus- pended from school and twice as likely to be en- rolled in "non-academic" courses compared with other students. Peel District School Board trustees approved a plan to conduct a student census in December 2018, with data expected in early 2019. A recent York Universi- ty report commissioned by the Ministry of Education recommends that race-re- lated data be collected by school boards and used to identify barriers to equity. 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Phone: 416-340-1981 Web: www.mediacouncil.ca newsroom@durhamregion.com facebook.com/newsdurham @newsdurham ABOUT US Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser 865 Farewell Street Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8 Phone: 905-215-0481 Fax: 905-579-2238 Web: www.durhamregion.com Letters to the editor All letters must be fewer than 200 words and include your name and telephone number for verification purposes. We reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters. Delivery For all delivery inquiries, please call 905-579-4407. CONTACT US Publisher Tim Whittaker | twhittaker@durhamregion.com Director of Advertising Fred Eismont | feismont@durhamregion.com Regional Managing Editor Mike Johnston | mjohnston@durhamregion.com Director of Distribution Abe Fahkourie | afakhourie@durhamregion.com Composing Manager Cheryl Haines | chaines@durhamregion.com WHO WE ARE OPINION • EDITORIAL • •LETTERS & COMMENTARY • Human trafficking, often synonymous with sex traf- ficking, is a scourge upon our society that's destroying the lives of young women and girls. Sadly, it has become more pervasive in Ontario and in Durham Region over the years. According to the provincial government, Ontario is a major centre for human trafficking - accounting for more than two-thirds of the cases in Canada - and the GTA is at the epicentre of that. It's an ongoing struggle, but the war against human trafficking is not lost, and the Durham Regional Police Service is hitting back hard against those who would solicit sex from young women and girls. The Durham police is pursuing another avenue in the fight against human trafficking. The police's human trafficking unit launched Project Chestermere last month in an attempt to target men, a.k.a. "johns," who seek sex with underage girls. The operation will be ongoing as it is the johns who drive the demand for girls being trafficked and exploited in Durham Region each and every day, said acting Det. Dave Davies of the DRPS's human trafficking unit. So far, the sting operation has resulted in charges including sexual exploitation, child luring and obtaining sexual services from a minor against several men across the region who responded to online ads placed by un- dercover officers. Until now police have focused their fight against hu- man trafficking primarily in two ways: by arresting and charging the pimps who control sex slaves, and by reach- ing out to the girls and women and offering them sup- port should they choose to escape the exploitation to which they've been subjected. It has previously been difficult to prosecute johns who patronize underage girls. Online ads assure prospective clients that the workers they're dealing with are over 18 (although they're often younger), and it's difficult to prove a john has deliberately sought out sex with a child. Project Chestermere changes that by requiring that the john explicitly agree to a sexual encounter with a girl he knows to be under 18. It begins with the police placing online ads advertising sexual services. The information in the ads describes workers as being above the age of majority, as most online sites require. Transactions are carried out via text. In 2017, Durham police investigated 27 human traf- ficking cases that led to 210 charges and assisted other police services in the GTA on 11 additional cases. We hope that with the addition of Project Chesterm- ere to the Durham police's arsenal, it will have the net effect of putting a definite dent in a sordid industry that has harmed too many young women and girls in Dur- ham. New Durham police initiative hopes to put a dent in human trafficking Column about bias was biased: reader To the editor: Re: Column 'Combatting everyday racism and bias', Dr. Shanti Fernando I am writing in response to the recent column 'Com- batting everyday racism and bias.' The writer, Shanti Fer- nando, states that "two black customers were ar- rested for no clear reason". The individuals in ques- tion made no purchases, therefore they were not "customers" and they were asked to leave for loitering. When they refused to leave the police were called. The police arrested the individ- uals. By ignoring these facts, Dr. Fernando is dis- playing her biases. Bias is a human characteristic not unique to one skin colour or another. By politicizing this and making it a racial issue, Starbucks is hoping to profit. Their response to this situation will ensure that I, and I am sure many others, will boycott their stores. Glenn Stevens, Whitby Signs pose more risk to children than speeding motorists To the editor: I see the City of Picker- ing is giving away free signs that read "Slow Down Our Kids Play Here" for people to post on their lawns. We now have proba- bly about 12 or 13 down one end of our street and six or seven signs on the street adjacent to ours. While I get the idea of trying to slow down traffic on any given street for fear a child might get hit, I take issue with these signs. There are too many now. They've become ineffec- tive. Also, I see the signs. But, I don't see the kids. Where are they all? Most likely inside on their elec- tronics. Or, they are not al- lowed to play outside alone because their parents fear a predator. So, let's post a sign on the lawn instead that says "Slow Down Our Kids Play Here" and adver- tise the fact that there's a child living in the house. Then all the neighbours do the same and cluster them all together. All a predator has to do is sit in their car and wait patiently until one of the kids wanders on home from school. I think we need to rethink these signs. Tracy Nolan, Pickering The time to remove tolls from Hwy. 412 is now To the editor: Lorne Coe acknowl- edged in a statement re- leased on June 3 that re- moving the tolls from High- way 412 is the right thing to do to help make life more affordable for families in Durham. He indicates that he will be "pushing" for the removal of the tolls from the 412 and 418 at the earli- est opportunity. Why does he have to push? His party has a ma- jority. It's easy. Introduce leg- islation and get it done. Roland Kiehne, Whitby 9 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m OSHAWA - A trucker may have fallen asleep in the mo- ments before his rig slammed in- to a traffic jam three years ago on Highway 401 in Whitby, killing four and injuring numerous oth- ers, a court has heard. Mohinder Saini suffers from sleep apnea, a disorder that ren- ders him "more sleepy than most people" and may have caused him to lose awareness prior to the crash in 2015, expert witness Co- lin Shapiro testified Thursday, June 14. "I think that's the most cogent explanation of what happened," Shapiro, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist, said. "The most likely cause of the situation is that he fell asleep at the wheel and as a result didn't have aware- ness." Saini, 75, was driving a fully- loaded transport truck that slammed into more than a dozen trucks and cars that were slow- ing to a stop for construction on Highway 401 near Salem Road on the evening of Oct. 2, 2015. Pickering couple Carl and Jac- queline Laws, aged 67 and 63 re- spectively, and Jesus Alberto Du- ran-Florez, 12, and his 10-year-old brother Cuauhtemoc Duran-Flo- rez, of Mexico, died of injuries sustained in the crash. Several others were injured. Saini, of Lasalle, Quebec, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of dangerous driving causing death and nine counts of danger- ous driving causing bodily harm. His trial is being heard by Superi- or Court Justice Bryan Shaugh- nessy in Oshawa. Court has heard that following the crash Saini stated he had not fallen asleep while driving, and that his version of events did not correspond with physical evi- dence at the scene. Court has heard Saini's truck was travelling at more than 80 km/h when it struck a small car that had slowed for the traffic jam, then accelerated as it careened into other vehicles. Shapiro, who conducted sleep studies on Saini in 2018, said the driver may not have been aware he'd succumbed to periods of "mi- cro sleep" prior to the crash. "The gentleman is being very honest. He has no recollection, so he says he has no recollection," said Shapiro. "That doesn't mean he's correct." Although his diagnosis is re- cent, Saini likely suffered from sleep apnea in 2015, Shapiro said. The condition causes sufferers to stop breathing, interrupting their sleep, and can result in fa- tigue. "He is much more sleepy than most people," Shapiro said of Sai- ni. However during testing Saini was able to maintain conscious- ness when required, he said. Court also heard that prior to the crash Saini was diagnosed with a renal condition that led his medical doctor to recommend he not drive. NEWS Driver may have been asleep prior to fatal Whitby crash: expert Pickering couple among victims in 2015 Hwy. 401 crash JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com FAR LEFT: Mohinder Singh Saini left the Oshawa courthouse after being released on bail on November 9. The Quebec trucker is charged with four counts of dangerous driving causing death and 11 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm relating to a 21-vehicle pile-up on Hwy. 401 in Whitby. LEFT: The scene of a multiple vehicle collision on highway 401 between Brock Street and Salem Road that had occurred late Friday. Chris Tanouye Please keep our community clean! Notice Of The Passing Of Amendments To The By-law Regarding Development Charges For The GO Transit Service By The Regional Municipality Of Durham Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law Number 31-2018,to amend the Regional GO Transit Development Charges By-law Number 86-2001,as amended,on June 13,2018 pursuant to Section 19 of the Development Charges Act,1997,S.O.1997,c.27,(“Act”); And take notice that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT),pursuant to Section 14 of the Act,in respect of By-law Number 31-2018,by filing with the Regional Clerk of The Regional Municipality of Durham on or before July 23, 2018 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. And take notice that By-law Number 31-2018,which amends By-law Number 86-2001,as amended,imposes development charges on Residential development to recover the growth related capital costs of Regional GO Transit services as permitted under the Development Charges Act,1997.In addition,and among other matters,By-law Number 31-2018 amends certain definitions,including categories of development and the timing of collection of development charges in certain limited circumstances,in By-law Number 86-2001. And take notice that this By-law imposes development charges against all lands in the Region of Durham and accordingly no key map is required. Note:By-law Number 31-2018 applies to all lands in the Region of Durham,with the exception of lands that are owned by and used for the purposes of the Region or a Local Board thereof,a board as defined in Section 1(1)of the Education Act,and an Area Municipality or a Local Board thereof in the Region. A copy of the complete By-law Number 31-2018 is available for examination in the office of the Regional Clerk during regular office hours,Monday to Friday,8 a.m.to 5 p.m.,at the address shown below. Dated at the Town of Whitby June 13,2018. For further information please contact:Ralph Walton Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,Level 1 PO Box 623 Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 extension 2054 or 2012 If this information is required in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2054. 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 , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 AJAX - Two more people have filed papers to run in the October municipal election. Nancy Henry is challenging Sterling Lee for the Ward 2 re- gional council position, while Dane Record is the third candi- date seeking the Ward 3 local councillor job. Also running for the Ward 3 local seat are Pat Brown and Kurtis McAleer. Shaun Collier (wards 1 and 2) and Colleen Jordan (wards 3 and 4) are both running to be the next mayor. Ajax is moving to a three-ward system to accommodate a third regional councillor. Marilyn Crawford is seeking the Ward 1 regional position and Joanne Dies is after the Ward 3 regional post. Three candidates are after the regional chair's post. Tom Ding- wall, a Durham regional police officer, current Oshawa Mayor John Henry and former Claring- ton mayor John Mutton are run- ning for the job. Michael Bissonnette and Rob Tyler Morin are seeking the Ward 1 local position, while Ash- meed Khan is after the Ward 2 lo- cal post. Patrice Barnes and Shafura Mir are running for the trustee position in wards 1 and 2 with the Durham District School Board. Donna Edwards is the lone candidate for the Ward 3 trustee post. Monique Forster and Janice Oldman are seeking one of the two trustee posts with the Dur- ham Catholic District School Board. Nominations close on Friday, July 27, at 2 p.m. The election is Oct. 22. MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2 more add names to municipal candidate list in Ajax PICKERING - The unofficial list of candidates for the munic- ipal election in Pickering re- mains the same this week. Mayor Dave Ryan is seeking re-election and former council- lor Eileen Higdon is running against him. Tony Harold is running against Ward 1 city Coun. Mau- rice Brenner. Musa Mansuar is running against Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe. Tanya Foster is running against Ward 2 city Coun. Ian Cumming. Ward 2 regional Coun. BillWard 2 regional Coun. BillW McLean is seeking re-election, with no challenger yet. Former councillor Peter Ro- drigues is running against Ward 3 regional Coun. DavidWard 3 regional Coun. DavidW Pickles. Nadia Peerzada is running against Ward 3 city Coun. Sha- heen Butt. John Henry, John Mutton and Tom Dingwall are running for the job of Durham regionalfor the job of Durham regionalf chair. Incumbents Paul Crawford and Chris Braney, and Bruce Bradley have signed up to run for Durham District Schoolfor Durham District Schoolf Board trustee. Incumbent Jim McCafferty is running for Durham Catholic District School Board trustee. Richard Brideau is running for French Language Catholicfor French Language Catholicf School Board trustee. He's the only candidate for that seat so far.far.f The last date to register as a candidate is Friday, July 27 at 2 p.m. The voting period will take place from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22. To see the unofficial list of candidates, visit pickering.ca/ en/municipal-elections.aspx. No additions to Pickering election candidates KRISTEN CALIS KCalis@durhamregion.com WHITBY - A police officer and a civilian are teamed up to come to the aid of a kayaker who was in distress after capsizing in the wa- ters of Lake Ontario off the Whit- by shoreline Friday. The 43-year-old kayaker was taken to hospital for treatment of symptoms of hypothermia follow- ing the incident, which occurred at about 5:30 p.m. June 15. Durham police were alerted to the incident by a citizen who called to report a boater in distress about 500 me- tres offshore, near Halls Road. The person who called police heard someone blowing a whistle and spotted the overturned vessel through binoculars, police said. A few minutes later the kayak- er herself contacted police via her cellphone to report she'd been in the water for about 20 minutes. An acting sergeant arrived on scene and "commandeered" a ci- vilian boat, police said. With the civilian boater at the helm the offi- cer located the kayaker clinging to her vessel and brought her to safe- ty. Although temperatures have been warm, the water in Lake On- tario can be as low as 12 C, police said. The Pickering woman,who was experiencing early stages of hypothermia, was taken to hos- pital for treatment. Police officer, civilian team up to rescue kayaker near Whitby NEWS Check out our range of social media channels serving up content from durhamregion.com MORE ONLINE Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed Carruthers Creek Development Area Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges By-law Number 29-2018 on June 13,2018 pursuant to Section 2(1)of the Development Charges Act,1997 (“Act”).Section 2(1)provides that the council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from development of the area to which the by-law applies if the development requires one or more of the approvals identified in section 2(2)of the Act. And take notice that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), pursuant to Section 14 of the Act,in respect of By-law Number 29-2018,by filing with the Regional Clerk of The Regional Municipality of Durham on or before July 23,2018 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to By-law Number 29-2018 and the reasons supporting the objection. The development charges imposed by By-law Number 29-2018 are as follows: RESIDENTIAL/NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES A Carruthers Creek Sanitary Sewerage Service Area Specific Development Charge in the amount of $15,903 per hectare shall be imposed upon Residential uses and Non-Residential uses of lands,buildings or structures in the Carruthers Creek Development Area. SCHEDULE “A” DESCRIPTION OF CARRUTHERS CREEK SANITARY SEWERAGE DEVELOPMENT AREA The Carruthers Creek Development Area is the area generally bounded by Lake Ontario to the south,Audley Road to the east,Taunton Road to the north,and Pickering Beach Road,Harwood Avenue and Salem Road to the west,all in the Town of Ajax. SCHEDULE “B” To the right is a key map specifically showing the boundary of Lands to which By-law Number 29-2018 applies. LANDS AFFECTED The Regional Municipality of Durham Carruthers Creek Development Area Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges By-law Number 29-2018 applies to all lands within the Carruthers Creek Sanitary Sewerage Development Area,with the exception of lands that are owned by and used for the purposes of the Region or a Local Board thereof,a board as defined in Section 1(1)of the Education Act,and an Area Municipality or a Local Board thereof in the Region. A copy of the complete By-law Number 29-2018 is available for examination in the office of the Regional Clerk during regular office hours,Monday to Friday,8 a.m.to 5 p.m.,at the address and phone number shown below. Dated at the Town of Whitby June 13,2018. For further information please contact:Ralph Walton Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1 PO Box 623 Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 extension 2054 or 2012 If this information is required in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.2054 Notice Of The Passing Of A New Area Specific Development Charges By-law For Sanitary Sewerage Works For The Carruthers Creek Development Area By The Regional Municipality Of Durham RESIDENTIAL/NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES 11 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m So what can we do to help these ancient reptiles survive in our crazy modern world, besides driving carefully and gently car- rying them across the road when it's safe to pull over and do so? I feel so helpless whenever I see a mother turtle out of water, know- ing how slim her chances of sur- viving are, not to mention her ba- bies. I happened to be on my way to the Kawarthas to help with a Drivers beware - it's turtle time! All across southern Onta- rio female turtles are crawling out of wetlands and searching for sandy, well-drained sites to dig a nest and lay their precious eggs. Heading out of town the other day I had to swerve to avoid a snapping turtle making her slow, cumbersome way across the highway. No wonder seven of our eight turtle species are officially, tragically "at risk," with so many roads cutting up the countryside and so many cars and trucks whizzing by. moth survey just then, and it turned out the owner of the wooded lakefront property had turtles nesting there, often in her gravel drive - painted, snapping and even endangered Blanding's turtles. To give them more choice, she'd dug a sizable foot- deep area on the lakeshore and filled it with construction sand mixed with small bits of gravel, plus wood chips to add moisture content. And mother turtles are using it, judging by the scrapes and holes, and turtle eggshells left by raccoons and other preda- tors. Only an estimated one per cent of baby turtles make it to adulthood. But if lots of cottage owners, and even people living near wet- lands in towns, made a turtle nesting site on some corner of their property, fewer turtles would have to try to use the hard- packed gravel shoulders of dan- gerous roads. How's that for a great summer project? Another way to help: if you see a wounded turtle, phone 705-741- 5000 right away, so some volun- teer on the Injured Turtle Drop- off Team can transport her to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Center in Peterborough. Last summer 920 were taken to hospi- tal there. It's worth the effort even to try and rescue her unlaid eggs, turtles are becoming so rare. For directions on building a turtle nesting site: www.toronto- zoo.com/adoptapond/turtlen- ests. –Margaret Carney is a nature- appreciation columnist for Met- roland Durham newspapers. She likes to write all about her differ- ent bird sightings, most times spotted right from her own back- yard. OPINION It's spring and that means turtles are out and about Nature writer Margaret Carney urges motorists to be on look out for turtles on roads MARGARET CARNEY Column DURHAM - Several Durham Catholic District School Board students were winners at the 2018 Durham Creative Minds Youth Contest, hosted by the Intercul- tural Dialogue Institution. The annual event is open to students in grades 9 to 12. Students can submit a piece of art, essay or short video. This year's theme was Empa- thy: Walking in Another's Shoes. The DCDSB winners were rec- ognized at the board's June 11 meeting. Ethan Napo and Thad Pasco from Archbishop Denis O'Con- nor CHS won first place in the video category; Gabriel Bautista from Archbishop Denis O'Con- nor CHS won first place in the poster category; Joel Toscano from St. Mary CSS won second place in the video category; and Anish Panday from Archbishop Denis O'Connor CHS won first place in the essay category. EDUCATION DCDSB students win at Creative Minds Youth Contest Annual contest includes art, essays, videos Please keep our community clean! Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law Number 30-2018,to amend the Transit Development Charges By-law Number 81-2017 on June 13,2018 pursuant to Section 19 of the Development Charges Act,1997,S.O.1997,c.27,(the “Act”); And take notice that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT),pursuant to Section 14 of the Act,in respect of By-law Number 30-2018,by filing with the Regional Clerk of The Regional Municipality of Durham on or before July 23,2018 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. And take notice that By-law Number 30-2018,which amends By-law Number 81-2017,imposes development charges on Residential and Non-Residential development to recover the growth related capital costs of Regional Transit services as permitted under the Development Charges Act,1997.In addition,and among other matters,By-law Number 30-2018 amends certain definitions,including categories of development and the timing of collection of development charges in certain limited circumstances,in By-law Number 81-2017. And take notice that this By-law imposes development charges against all lands in the Region of Durham and accordingly no key map is required. Note:By-law Number 30-2018 applies to all lands in the Region of Durham,with the exception of lands that are owned by and used for the purposes of the Region or a Local Board thereof, a board as defined in Section 1(1)of the Education Act,and an Area Municipality or a Local Board thereof in the Region. A copy of the complete By-law Number 30-2018 is available for examination in the office of the Regional Clerk during regular office hours,Monday to Friday,8 a.m.to 5 p.m.,at the address shown below. Dated at the Town of Whitby June 13,2018. For further information please contact:Ralph Walton Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,Level 1 PO Box 623 Whitby ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 extension 2054 or 2012 If this information is required in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2054 Notice Of The Passing Of Amendments To The By-law Regarding Development Charges For The Regional Transit Service By The Regional Municipality Of Durham dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 12 DURHAM - There's more than 60 varieties of fruits and vegetables grow- ing at Cooper's CSA Farm and Maze in Uxbridge, which is just one of the farms supplying the rising demand for local food in Durham Region. The farm's products range from ripe strawber- ries ready to be picked to squash that won't hit the ta- ble until well into the fall as well as local meat and eggs. Kelsey Owen, who works on the farm doing a little bit of everything from livestock management to crop scouting to packing food boxes, explains the CSA in the farm's title stands for community sup- ported agriculture. About 350 customers have signed up for weekly, biweekly or monthly farm share boxes packed with in-season fruits and veg- gies as well as meat and egg shares. Farm owners Lisa and Steve Cooper have been running their CSA for about a decade, tapping in- to the local food movement. "If you really like food and you really like the taste of food, eat local because that's the quality you're looking for," said Owen. "Until I started working here, I didn't know what strawberries were sup- posed to taste like." While Cooper's has 100 acres, Owen said a success- ful CSA program can be just 50 members sharing food grown on an acre. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Minion Pro'} "It's a big veggie garden, pretty much," she said. "On an acre you can grow a lot of food." In addition to farm share boxes, Cooper's CSA and Maze also sells its products at farmers mar- kets and at an on-site farm store where customers can pick up baked goods and homemade preserves. Tracey Werry, co-ordi- nator for Durham Farm Fresh, explains farms like Cooper's are benefitting from a growing local food movement. "There's definitely an increase in people wanting to buy local and support lo- cal businesses," she said. "It's been growing quite sig- nificantly for the last 10 years or so and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. I think a lot of it is people just wanting to support their neighbour and want- ing to support their local community and economy. They want to know where their local food is coming from, what's gone into growing that food and they want to get to know the per- son growing it." She adds that consum- ers also recognize the envi- ronmental benefits in buy- ing food that doesn't have to travel thousands of miles to hit the table. Durham Farm Fresh is a marketing association with more than 60 mem- bers including farms and farmers markets as well as chefs and retailers. The or- ganization distributes 90,000 brochures a year listing its members. Start- ed in 1993, Durham Farm Fresh is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. "It was a way for farm- ers in the region to pool some of their funds togeth- er to more effectively reach their target market with- out such a large cost to the individual farm," she ex- plains. Werry said Durham res- idents are lucky with the large variety of local food available in the region. "We have an amazing climate and soil here that lets us grow quite a huge variety of produce and we can raise pretty much any type of animal as well," she said. And in fact, local farm- ers are expanding their of- ferings to include favou- rites for residents who have migrated to Canada from other parts of the world. "So they're looking for those crops here and in a lot of cases we are able to grow them, things like kohlrabi and bok choy and different peppers," she said. "As they learn people are wanting them, our farmers are starting to grow them." Kevin Anyan has oper- ated Bowmanville's KCC Gourmet Catering for more than 20 years and about four years ago he made a major shift toward Ontario ingredients in- cluding Durham ingredi- ents. "It plays a huge role sim- ply because buying local lets us get the freshest and best tasting vegetables," he said. "We use two major suppliers, we have it in our buying guides that we de- fault to Ontario foods first." He says he tries to edu- cate customers about what's in season and plan menus around that. "We realize you can't have local strawberries on your fruit tray in the mid- dle of the winter time," said Anyan. He also runs the Out- standing in the Field din- ner series with events lo- cated directly on farms highlighting locally pro- duced food. A March event at Dare to Dream Farms focused on maple syrup while a June event at Linton's Farm Market in Oshawa centred around asparagus. "One of the things about our Outstanding in the Field program is we kind of do it as a showcase for the farmer, we do it as an edu- cation piece," said Anyan. He believes consumers are increasingly focused on the quality of ingredi- ents. "The other thing is I think with a lot of the cook- ing oriented shows on TV, people now understand FOOD AND DRINK A taste for local: Durham's foodies embrace field-to-fork local food movement REKA SZEKELY rszekely@durhamregion.com ABOVE: Matt Haycock from Hy-Hope Farm put out produce at the stand at the farmers' market in Oshawa on June 15. BELOW: Asparagus from the market. Jason Liebregts / Metroland l See GROWING,page 13 13 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m what eating good food is," he said. "That has helped educate the public on un- derstanding what tastes better and once they taste and realize how good it tastes, they crave it and they want more." Owen added that social media and the tendency to post photos and videos of food on Facebook, Pinter- est, Twitter and Instagram has also increased peoples' awareness of local food. "I'm a Pinterester, if I see something I want to try, I'll try that ... there's those Facebook posts, the Tasty videos that always make me hungry and want to cook something," she said. The focus on local and in-season food is not really new, said Anyan, in fact people are going back to eating the way their grand- parents ate. He points out many old- er homes have a rhubarb bush in the back and in fact he turns to those home gar- deners as suppliers for his popular pie business. At Durham College's W. Galen Weston Centre for Food in Whitby local food is front and centre. General manager Kelly O'Brien and Bistro 67 exec- utive chef Raul Sojo ex- plain that both culinary students and food and farming students are en- gaged directly in the local food experience. The food and farming students work in the on- site gardens that supply Bistro 67 and culinary stu- dents are engaged in using the local products for the restaurant and pantry store. Though school's cur- rently out, summer stu- dent workers are in the garden every morning planting and nurturing produce. The centre also works with local farmers and asks suppliers to focus on local because they're Feast On certified by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance. "For us as a restaurant we have to show 25 per cent of everything we bring through the doors here is grown and harvested in Ontario," said O'Brien. Though that can add cost for the consumer, Sojo said local food fans feel it's worth it. "It's a big trend, that's what people want nowa- days, they're interested in knowing how the product got to the table, they want to be involved with the lo- cal economy," he said. "The fact that we're able to offer more and more Ontario produce and our own prod- ucts makes our customers happier and coming back asking for more of that freshness." Growing on site also provides more menu op- tions. "We are obsessed with hot peppers right now," said Sojo adding that he's hoping for a successful crop of shishito peppers, an East Asian variety. When there's a surplus of items - recently the cen- tre was swimming in rad- ishes - they look for cre- ative ways to use them such as whipping up pick- led radishes for the pantry. Students also get a chance to develop menu items based on in-season food. The college is always looking for new partner- ships and new ways to con- nect with the community, a recent example is a part- nership with a local distill- ery producing strawberry gin from strawberries grown at the Centre for Food. Finding local food dur- ing the growing season is easy for residents in Dur- ham. There's a farm store or farmers market in every municipality in Durham Region. Among them is the Osh- awa Centre Farmers' Mar- ket, which runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays June through October. "The farmers market was established in 1959, but the market was actually here prior to this date and prior to the shopping cen- tre being built and we're proud we've maintained this historical partner- ship," said Oshawa Centre general manager Chris Keillor. He says Oshawa resi- dents look forward to the market opening each year. "Eating locally and On- tario grown foods is such a treat in the summer time," said Keillor. Oshawa's Leanne Hol- land tries to get to the Osh- awa Centre Farmers' Mar- ket at least once a month. She picks up vegetables like tomatoes, radishes and asparagus but also fresh bread. "It's fresher than the grocery story, there's a huge difference," she said. Ruby Thompson was visiting from Newfound- land when she hit the mar- ket with her daughter, Oshawa resident Rebecca Sheppard. "I'd rather spend my money at the farmers mar- ket than the grocery store," said Sheppard. In fact, Sojo said the popularity of farmers mar- kets is driving larger gro- cery stores to expand local offerings and he predicts there will be more of that in the future. Sojo also pre- dicts a rise in urban gar- dening. In addition to trying lo- cal food, residents are also increasingly interested in farm experiences includ- ing farm tours, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, ma- ple syrup festivals, wagon rides, pick your own oppor- tunities for apples and strawberries and more. "People can get a taste of what it's like to be on the farm, and to have that warm-hearted good feel- ing," said Werry. "I think that's happened a lot ever since 2008, with the whole recession, people looked for budget-friendly day trips that they could do with their family and expe- riences that they could do, that's something that's re- ally helped out their local farms." Hosting farm experienc- es is an opportunity for farmers to generate reve- nue and also to educate the public. For example, Owen explains that it gives farm- ers the opportunity to talk about the high safety stan- dards on Canadian farms. They can also explain that 98 per cent of farms are family operations. "I do think it's going in a really good direction, farmers are speaking up and people are listening," said Owen. At the end of the day, Owen said supporting local food is rewarding to both the customers and to the farmers. "There's the family that's like 'I'm so glad you're feeding us,' it's nice when a parent says 'my kid learned a lot when we came to visit you in the fall.'" FOOD AND DRINK l Continued from page 12 Growing food locally is a growing business in Durham ABOVE: There has been a growing trend toward local food and local farmers' markets, such as the market at the Oshawa Centre, fill that need. Right: Carrots from the market. Jason Liebregts / Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 14 © 2018 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved THE PANDORA STORE AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905.492.7263 EXPLORE MORE Express your playful side with brilliant, hand-finished NEW jewellery. We all tend to make New Year’s resolutions to exercise, lose weight and watch what we eat. But our motivation only seems to kick in with the start of summer. There’s nothing like warm weather to encourage us to get outdoors, even if it’s only to begin a walking program. As with any new exercise, if you are over the age of 35, you should get a medical evaluation before beginning. A great way to ease into an exercise routine is to start walking. Walking not only burns fat, it tightens muscles and lowers lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Our walking rate as we go about out daily activities is approximately three miles per hour. The average person should walk at a pace of about one third faster (four miles per hour) to reach a desired exercise hart rate. We need to protect our feet, therefore a good walking shoe is very important. It should provide the most flexibility at the middle of the sole. While walking, your feet do not require the same impact protection as when you are running, so your soles do not have to be thick. Before you begin walking, it is always a good idea to start with at least five minutes of stretching exercises. After you stretch, begin walking slowly. Do so for about five minutes to increase your heart rate. Then walk briskly for about 25-30 minutes. Your walk should end with a five minute decrease in speed to cool down and than five minutes of stretching to prevent stiffness and increase flexibility. Never wear ankle weights. They will put pressure on your joints that evolution never anticipated and are sure to cause future problems. Safe walking is great for all ages. Here are some summer exercise tips to get you ready for your warm weather wardrobe: 1. Dress appropriately for the temperature. Wear light coloured, loose fitting clothing. Always wear a hat with a visor and use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. 2. Drink a lot of water before, during and after the walk. Don’t wait until you are thirsty, by then it’s too late and you may already be dehydrated. 3. Give yourself time to adapt to warmer weather. Exercising in the summer heat puts more strain on the body than in cooler temperatures. 4. Walk in the morning or early evening when it’s cooler and traffic is lighter. 5. Make sure you are visible when walking at night. The greatest threat to the health of a walker is an inattentive driver. Wear bright clothing with reflective tape on your arms, front and back. Also carry a flashlight. 6. Avoid busy streets. Carry only enough money for a phone call or emergencies. 7. Obey the rules of the road. Walk facing traffic where there are no sidewalks. Like any form of exercise, walking should be done in moderation, every other day. IF you are concerned about the eather outside, you can always mall walk. Most malls are open early in the morning, and are a perfect temperature. Just think; you won’t have to worry about a pet owner who neglected to scoop their poop. If you have any questions you would like answered, please send it to ASK THE PODIATRIST, C/O The NEWS ADVERTISER. One, Two, Buckle my Boots! Let’s Ask The Podiatrist Ronal J. Klein, B.Sc., D.P.M. Podiatrist Foot Specialist 905-831-3338 www.kleinfootcare.ca COOL FOOT TIPS DURING THE HOT SUMMER... WHITBY - Police have charged a Whitby senior with two counts of sexual assault, one of them dat- ing back more than a de- cade. Officers began an in- vestigation in late April after a woman said she had been inappropriately touched while dropping someone off at the sus- pect's residence in the Winchester Road - Ander- son Street area. That in- vestigation revealed a sec- ond victim who alleges be- ing assaulted as a teenag- er by the suspect 15 years ago, police said. William Hunter, 73, of Whitby is charged with two counts of sexual as- sault. An investigation con- tinues. Anyone with infor- mation is asked to call po- lice at 905-579-1520, exten- sion 1847 or Crime Stop- pers at 1-800-222-8477. NEWS Durham senior charged with two sex assaults 15 | Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. Right Now.pickering.ca Experienced Trial Lawyers Serving Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby SWLawyers.ca 13 John Street West Oshawa289.634.1680 PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Prices of products that feature the MAX special logo are exclusive to registered M&M MAX customers. Simply present your MAX card, or sign up for a FREE MAX membership in store or online, to take advantage of these MAX discounts. 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The suspect entered booths at the Antique Mar- ket on Squires Beach Road on the morning of March 2, then pried open locks on jewelry display cases and removed items, Durham police said. The suspect is a white man in his 50s or 60s with grey hair that is balding on top. Call police at 905-579- 1520, extension 2530 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. NEWS Images released of suspect in theft of antiques Jewelry theft suspect. 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AJAX - Tolls on High- way 412 should be re- moved. Ajax council endorsedAjax council endorsedA the position Whitby has taken, calling for the tolls to be removed on the 412. "Whitby has done a lot of work on this issue. It's very unfair the 412 is tolled," said wards 3 and 4 regional Coun. Colleen Jordan on Monday, June 18. The tolls are prevent- ing motorists from driv- ing on the highway, which links highways 401 and 407. "It's causing conges- tion on other roads," Jor- dan added. In a letter sent to the three main party leaders on May 29, Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell said having tolls on the 412 are "inequi- table and unfair. This un- derutilized highway is a waste of tax dollars." "A toll-free 412 would add significant social and economic value to Whitby and Durham," Mitchell added. He wanted the three leaders "to do the right thing and commit now to the removal of tolls on Highway 412." 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The 63-year-old cyclist was flung over the hood of the car and landed on the roadway during the inci- dent, on Kingston Road east of Harwood Avenue at about 5 p.m. June 16, Dur- ham police said. The driver of the vehicle was making a right hand turn to exit a plaza parking lot at the time of the colli- sion, police said. The mo- torist remained on scene and assisted the cyclist un- til paramedics arrived. The cyclist was rushed to local hospital, then transferred to a Toronto trauma centre with multi- ple serious, but not life- threatening, injuries, po- lice said. No charges had been laid as of Monday, police said. NEWS Cyclist hurt in collision with car in Ajax Start planning your dream vacation with hand-picked travel deals and inspiration just for Canadians Visit dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Pic k e r i n g N e w s A d v e r t i s e r | P | T h u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 18 AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS Expires June 28, 2018 LIMITED TIME OFFER! Min. 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While his mother was being treated at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Smyth attended their chil- dren's program called The Magic Castle. This is where Smyth created a connec- tion to the hospital. Even after his mother's treat- ment concluded, Smyth still visits the centre one or two times a year. Two years ago, Smyth dyed his hair, and this year he asked his parents if he could dye it once again. His mother found the Colour Your Hair to Conquer Can- cer initiative, and Smyth wanted to participate. The Colour Your Hair to Conquer Cancer is a fund- raiser for the Princess Margaret Cancer Founda- tion. According to Nick Tay- lor, the senior director of strategic initiatives, the idea is modelled after Mo- vember, declaring May "Colour Your Hair Month." Participants are en- couraged to dye their hair and raise money for the foundation and show their support for cancer pa- tients, survivors and their families. Taylor says the initia- tive is more accessible than similar ideas, since partici- pants dye their hair rather than shaving their heads. He says this initiative is also more accessible than some of their other fund- raisers for people who can- not walk or bike for long periods of time in order to participate in their walk- ing or biking events. "People are able to sup- port this cause where per- haps they might not have been able to," Taylor says. Smyth raised $910, from May 1 to May 31. His fund- raising efforts included do- nating his Pickering News Advertiser carrier collec- tion money for the month, raising money at his school's play and creating an online campaign page for people to donate. Throughout his news- paper deliveries, Smyth said, he told people on his route about his fundrais- ing. He spoke to a man who had battled cancer, telling Smyth he was proud and impressed by his initiative and leadership. 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For more information, visit www.colour2cc.ca. NEWS News Advertiser carrier goes blue to help conquer cancer Pickering boy raises more than $900 for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre SHANA FILLATRAU sfillatrau@durhamregion.com Nathan Smyth dyed his hair blue and raised $910 for the Colour Your Hair to Conquer Cancer initiative. Heather Smyth photo PICKERING - Durham police are investigating a boy's report that two men attempted to abduct him recently in Pickering. The 13-year-old told in- vestigators he was walking in the area of Old Brock Road in Claremont around 5:20 p.m. on June 7 when a man got out of a white van and offered him $20 for a newspaper. When the boy refused, the suspect told him a second man in the van would also pay $20 for a paper, police said. The boy left and went to a nearby house, but no one was home. He told police that when he saw the van heading west on Central Street, he ran home and told his father about the in- cident. The suspect is de- scribed as a black man in his mid-20s who had black hair with short dreadlocks, about five-foot-seven with a slim build. He wore jeans and a black shirt and had tattoos on his arms. The van, last seen driving on Central Street toward Stouffville, was a white work van with tinted front windows. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, extension 2528 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477. Boy reports abduction attempt in Claremont CRIME D URHAM - Fifty Dur- ham District School B oard schools have been recognized for partici- pating in the 2017-2018 Healthy School Awards program. T he award from the Durham Region health department highlights schools for their commit- m ent to preventing chronic diseases, inju- r ies and substance mis- u se. "Education and health are closely linked," says L inda Cassin, a public h ealth nurse with the h ealth department. "Good health helps to support successful learn- ing and successful learn- ing supports health. Healthy schools initia- t ives have many benefits for the entire school com- munity including, stu- d ents, staff and parents." This year also saw 21 schools from the Durham Catholic District School Board recognized, as well a s five schools from the Kawartha Pine Ridge D istrict School Board, two schools from the Pe- terborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic Dis- trict School Board, and o ne private school. EDUCATION Schools across Durham receive Healthy School Awards 19 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m www.PickeringRibfest.com Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Clubs of Ajax & Pickering North Ajax theupsstore.ca/349 Small Business Solutions South Ajax theupsstore.ca/121 THANKYOU! 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The CFCE is scheduled to open in September and will replace the aging Sim- coe Building, which was built as a temporary struc- ture and opened in 1969. The new building fea- tures a combination of limestone, white architec- tural block, wood soffit, and a Muntz copper metal panel system, with light- filled, flexible spaces in- side. "The architects have cleverly included part of the college's history into the new building, by creat- ing a beautiful entrance feature, which incorpo- rates a living wall and re- claimed stone from the original Simcoe building." says Durham College pres- ident Don Lovisa. The accessible, four-sto- rey, 75,000-square-foot-fa- cility will house three new interpersonal simulation labs and an anatomy and physiology lab. There will also be a full-service spa to support students in pro- grams such as massage therapy, as well as nine general purpose class- rooms and 10 classrooms for the Centre for Success program. The CFCE will also house the First Peoples In- digenous Centre, Office of Student Diversity, Inclu- sion and Transitions and the FastStart program. EDUCATION Durham College's newest building wins urban design award 23 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed Development Charges By-law Number 28-2018 on June 13, 2018 pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (“Act”); AndtakenoticethatanypersonororganizationmayappealtotheLocalPlanningAppealTribunal(LPAT),pursuanttoSection14oftheDevelopment Charges Act, 1997, in respect of By-law Number 28-2018, by filing with the Regional Clerk of The Regional Municipality of Durham on or before July 23, 2018 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to By-law Number 28-2018 and the reasons supporting the objection. The Schedules of development charges imposed by By-law Number 28-2018 are as follows: Notice Of The Passing Of A Development Charges By-law By The Regional Municipality Of Durham By-law Number 28-2018 imposes development charges in regard to the following services: water supply, sanitary sewerage, regional roads, long-term care, regional police, paramedic services, health and social services, housing services and development related studies. The Regional Municipality of Durham Development Charges By-law Number 28-2018 applies to all lands in the Region of Durham, with the exception of lands that are owned by and used for the purposes of the Region or a Local Board thereof, a board as defined in Section 1(1) of the Education Act, and an Area Municipality or a Local Board thereof in the Region. By-law Number 28-2018 in regard to water supply and sanitary sewerage services does not apply to the development of lands located within the Seaton Community. A map of the Seaton Community is provided below. A copy of By-law Number 28-2018 is available for examination in the office of the Regional Clerk / Director of Legislative Services during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dated at the Town of Whitby June 13, 2018. For further information please contact: Ralph Walton Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services clerks@durham.ca The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, Level 1 P.O. Box 623 Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 extension 2054 or 2012 SCHEDULE “F” Seaton Community SCHEDULE “B” Residential Development Charges Per Dwelling Unit Effective July 1, 2018 - $ Per Dwelling Type Service Category Single Detached & Semi- Detached $ Medium Density Multiples $ Two Bedroom Apartment & Larger $ One Bedroom Apartment & Smaller $ Region-Wide Charges: Regional Roads 9,250 7,432 5,373 3,502 Regional Police 715 575 416 271 Long-Term Care 19 15 11 7 Emergency Medical Services 170 137 99 64 Health & Social Services 123 99 72 47 Housing Services 387 311 225 147 Development Related Studies 19 15 11 7 Subtotal 10,683 8,584 6,207 4,045 Regional Water Supply & Sanitary Sewer Charges: Water Supply 9,420 7,569 5,472 3,566 Sanitary Sewerage 9,170 7,368 5,327 3,472 Subtotal 18,591 14,938 10,799 7,038 Total of All Charges 29,273 23,521 17,006 11,083 NOTE:The development charges described above shall be adjusted annually on July 1 pursuant to Section 24 of By-law Number 28-2018. SCHEDULE “C” Commercial Development Charges Effective July 1, 2018 $ Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area Service Category Commercial Development Charges Water Supply 3.51 Sanitary Sewerage 5.88 Regional Roads 8.54 Total of All Charges 17.93 SCHEDULE “D” Institutional Development Charges Effective July 1, 2018 $ Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area Service Category Institutional Development Charges Water Supply 0.86 Sanitary Sewerage 1.05 Regional Roads 7.18 Total of All Charges 9.09 SCHEDULE “E” Industrial Development Charges Effective July 1, 2018 $ Per Square Foot of Gross Floor Area Service Category Industrial Development Water Supply 2.80 Sanitary Sewerage 3.38 Regional Roads 3.24 Total of All Charges 9.42 NOTE: The development charges described above shall be adjusted annually on July 1 pursuant to Section 24 of By-law Number 28-2018. NOTE: The development charges described above shall be adjusted annually on July 1 pursuant to Section 24 of By-law Number 28-2018. If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2054. DURHAM - The region is chipping in to help with the con- struction of a pair of hospices. Durham Region Hospice, which is a partnership of Dur- ham Hospice and VON Durham Community Corporation, want to bring 15 beds to the region - 10 in Whitby and five in Clarington. The homes would serve people across the entire region, not just from the community where they are located. Speaking to Durham Region's committee of the whole on Wednesday, June 6, Melodie Zar- zeczny of Durham Hospice said, "The need is out there and the need is urgent. Durham Region is one of the last regions in Onta- rio without hospice beds." The Central East Local Health Integration Network has forecast a need for 33 hospice beds by 2019. A five-bed hospice is under construction in Port Perry, with the aim of opening next year. The two groups approached the region seeking funding help. In a letter to regional chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor, the group had sought funding of $1.125 million. The region will be providing $834,900, with $569,250 going to the Whitby site and $265,650 to the Clarington site. The Whitby hospice would be about 18,000 square feet and cost about $7.6 million. Of that total, about $5.6 million must be fun- draised. The province has com- mitted $2 million. The Clarington facility will be about 7,600 square feet and cost about $3.5 million. Of that, the province is contributing $1 mil- lion and the remaining $2.5 mil- lion would have to be raised in the community. Zarzeczny said, "Up to 95 per cent of people who are preparing to die don't need to be in a hospi- tal. They really could die at home or in a residential care setting like a hospice." She noted the average cost to provide end-of-life care in a hos- pital is $850 a day. In a hospice, the cost is $439 a day, or about half. Christine Raynor of the VON said most people have a "pretty good birth, in most cases, and have a good life and we should be about to make sure that they also have the best possible death. "I know it's not a sexy subject, but we are all going to die," Ray- nor added. Clarington donated the land for the hospice on Cobbledick Road, while Whitby donated land at the corner of Prince of Wales Drive and Crawforth Street. Raynor said having the beds means a dying person will have the choice of going to a hospital, stay at home or go to a residen- tial hospice. The group has organized a fundraising campaign. An open house on the Whitby location is being held on Thursday, June 14 at Dr. Robert Thornton Public School, starting at 6:30 p.m. Ajax Coun. Shaun Collier not- ed the region has a "no grants" policy, yet continually doles out grants for things such as hospi- tals and post-secondary schools. "It's not a huge amount of money. It's important and it's needed. But hospitals and this kind of thing are health care and health care is a provincial re- sponsibility. To me, the LHIN should step up with little more significant money," Collier said. "If we open up and make more provisions for these things, we're going to have thousands of dele- gations asking for money." Whitby Coun. Joe Drumm dis- agreed, saying, "The funding will go a long, long way to help hos- pice get established. This is not only a want, but a yesterday's need. That's what it is - a need, a need that's already there." Scugog Coun. Bobbie Drew said giving money to hospitals and schools "it's about the qual- ity of life in Durham. This partic- ular project is about the quality of end of life." DURHAM Durham contributing for 2 hospices in region KEITH GILLIGAN KGilligan@durhamregion.com WHITBY - Police are investi- gating a spate of reports of a man committing indecent acts over the past three weeks in Whitby. Between May 28 and June 14, three women reported seeing a man committing an indecent act, Durham police said. The first re- ported incident was on Trent Street near Peel Park, while the latter two were at Athol and Burns streets and Athol and Gil- bert streets, police said. Although there are similari- ties in the reports - the man ex- poses himself while walking along the street, and no words are exchanged, "there is not enough information to suggest they are all related," police said in a statement issued Tuesday, June 19. In all three instances a white man is involved. Estimates of the age of the perpetrator range from late teens to a man in his 30s, and observations of suspects' heights and builds vary somewhat. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579- 1520, extension 1847 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. NEWS Police warn of man exposing himself to women in Durham dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 24 Ambrish emigrated from India to find a safe and accepting place to raise his family. For years he worked across the street from a Tim Hortons, and noticing its popularity with Canadians, decided to find out why. He discovered that the same values that drew him to Canada were deeply rooted in the brand and knew this was the place for him. Now an Owner, Ambrish inspires his Team Members daily to bring their whole selves to work – body, heart, and soul. Because a cup of coffee can be found at any store, but a welcoming atmosphere can’t. Thank you, Ambrish. And thanks to all those who make our community stronger. “If you have passion for what you do, people will take notice.” Am brish, Restaurant Owner from Toronto, ON ©Tim Hortons, 2018 DURHAM - If the Region wants to get to its goal of divert- ing at least 70 per cent of waste, a "Made in Durham" solution will be needed. During an information ses- sion for councillors, Mirka Ja- nuszkiewicz, the director of waste management for Durham Region, said, "The Region has outgrown (its) current system." The session, held on Wednes- day, May 23, was to educate coun- cillors about a new organics management program the prov- ince is putting into place. One of the key components of the pro- gram is to ban all food and organ- ic materials from the waste stream by 2022/23. To ensure food and organic materials are out of the waste sys- tem, Regional staff will be recom- mending an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility be considered. Mary Simpson, the acting fi- nance commissioner, said an AD facility would cost $160 million to $200 million to build and then there would be operating costs. "We're looking at a wide vari- ety of business models. All are still under consideration," she said of how the region would pay for the facility. Craig Bartlett, manager of waste operations, said with AD "we can put more waste through the system." Januszkiewicz noted, "The Re- gion of Durham has one of the best diversion programs in the province. We're at 54 per cent, and it is difficult to increase." Provincewide, only about 26 per cent of garbage is diverted out of waste stream. Januszkiewicz said of the 54 per cent diversion rate: "Without a big program, we're not able to change this number. We've dealt with all the low-hanging fruit. The region is growing, and we need to deal with residents pro- ducing waste." No organic waste is collected from multi-residential proper- ties, such as apartment buildings and condominiums, she added. "They all want to divert waste," Januszkiewicz noted. Bartlett admitted dealing with multi-residential properties is a "huge challenge." He added that, in 2010, council- lors were told if every resident participated and diverted 100 per cent of waste, the region would get to a 75 per cent diversion rate. She added the Durham York Energy Centre incinerator in Clarington is "the best option for residual waste." The goal of reaching 70 per cent diversion has been around for about a decade, she said. Januszkiewicz noted the prov- ince wanted the region to get to 70 per cent back in 2010. "That didn't happen." Gio Anello, manager of waste planning and technical services, said the region collected 118,503 tonnes of garbage in 2017, with al- most 105,000 going to the inciner- ator. The remaining garbage went to offsite locations. 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Every one of them had a story. This is the story of Sadaf Parweez. The 28-year-old Dur- ham resident is the first in her family to graduate from university. She was born in Afghan- istan, the fifth of six chil- dren. But she wouldn't stay there for long. By 1995, war had envel- oped the country and the Taliban was advancing. "I still remember when they took over the city of Kabul. They closed schools for girls, women had to be covered," Parweez says. Her family made the de- cision to flee - they ran in the middle of the night, leaving everything behind. For nearly seven years, Parweez and her family lived as refugees in Paki- stan. "It was really hard for us to grow up in such an envi- ronment...there were no proper schools, things were very hard for my par- ents," she recalls. In 2002, the family ar- rived in Canada - "a land of opportunity," says Par- weez. "My father always had a dream for his children to go to school, to have a univer- sity degree, to have a good future," she says. "He said in Canada, you can have this. You can be safe." English is not Parweez's first language, or her sec- ond. It's actually her fourth after Farsi, Pasthu and Ur- du. But that didn't stop her from finishing high school, and completing a social work program at Seneca College in 2014. Her next goal was uni- versity - she set her sights on studying political sci- ence at UOIT, with a goal of learning more about the political landscape in Can- ada. University was daunt- ing at first - Parweez wor- ried that her English skills weren't good enough and was intimidated by the huge lecture halls with hundreds of students. But she loved learning about politics. "It was an eye-opening program for me...now poli- tics was something I could have a conversation about with people, with my boss at work, with the bus driv- er." Her next goal is to build a career helping people - Parweez says she is espe- cially interested in youth mental health, and the is- sues facing Indigenous youth. Barely out of university, she is already well on her way, having recently land- ed a job as an outreach housing worker at a wom- en's shelter. Parweez, says walking across the stage at UOIT convocation was deeply meaningful for her - and for her loved ones, who threw a celebration in her honour. "For all the Af- ghans all around the world - many have suffered a lot - and when they see the kids doing something bet- ter with their life, it makes them very happy," she says. This year marked UOIT's 15th convocation and saw the number of de- grees conferred by the uni- versity surpass 18,000. About 2,100 graduates were celebrated at four cer- emonies held at the Trib- ute Communities Centre in Oshawa. This year, UOIT recog- nized its first program graduates in forensic psy- chology, political science and a new major in entre- preneurship. Five honorary degrees were also presented. This year's recipients were: the Honourable Frank Iacobucci, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada; Craig and Marc Kielburger, co-found- ers of the international de- velopment and youth em- powerment organization WE; Dr. Maria Klawe, pres- ident of Harvey Mudd Col- lege in Claremont, Califor- nia; and Kenneth Knox for- mer deputy minister of en- ergy, science and technology and former deputy minister of agricul- ture and food. EDUCATION UOIT student first in her family to graduate Sadaf Parweez among graduates celebrated at university's convocation ceremonies JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Sadaf Parweez was among more than 2,000 UOIT graduates recognized at convocation ceremonies. 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That's because the 52- year-old former Canadian figure skating champion knows what she had to over- come leading up to that day in Calgary when the whole world watched her stunning performance. "A lot of people only re- member me as ... 'Canada's sweetheart' (and) that great moment in Calgary (when) I looked like I had the world in my hands. Many people don't know really what went on prior to the Olympic Games," said Manley, who was the guest speaker at On- tario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences' an- nual general meeting in Whitby on June 13. Born in Belleville, she grew up in Trenton in an Air Force family where she was the youngest of four children and the only girl. All three of her brothers were avid hockey players, and her parents' goal was to make them NHL stars. "I was the little five-year- old in a pink snowsuit that was dragged to the rink ev- ery Saturday literally for 13 hours," she recalled. In her boredom, Manley hatched up a ploy where she'd go around asking par- ents for money for hot choc- olate. When her mother and father found out, they signed her up for skating lessons to keep her busy. Her natural talent shone through from the start. "Within the two months that I was doing these clas- ses, the coach came over to my mother ... (and) said, 'She's way too good for our classes, here's all the badg- es, just take her away.'" She switched to figure skating and quickly devel- oped a passion for it. When she was 10, her father was transferred to Ottawa, and the family relocated there. Shortly after, her parents announced they were get- ting divorced, and her father moved to Europe. Instead of dealing with any emotions she may have had about the situation at the time, Man- ley threw herself into skat- ing. By age 12, her coach ap- proached her mother and said he could make her daughter into a champion, but he had one stipulation: he would have to take over her life. That means he'd pick her up every morning at 5 a.m. to skate, drop her off at school, and then pick her up for evening skating sessions until 10 p.m. By 15, Manley was named Canadian women's figure skating national champion - a title that came with a lot of pressures but also filled her with joy. "I'm wearing that Maple Leaf, and I'm so proud. And for the first time in my life, I'm actually thinking I can possibly go to an Olympics," she said. One year before the 1984 Winter Olympics in Saraje- vo, Manley's coach - who by then was a father figure to her - suddenly broke the bad news that he could no lon- ger coach her. "He gave us some excuse that he felt he wasn't good enough to take me to an Olympic Games." Many years later, she learned that he had been di- agnosed with AIDS and didn't want to have to en- dure seeing his health de- cline. But at the time, the 16- year-old couldn't under- stand how he could aban- don her. She felt she had lost her skating career. "I blurted out to my mother, 'Did I not win enough medals? Did I not train hard enough? ... And I looked at her really quickly and I said, 'Is this why Dad- dy left me?'" As an athlete, Manley said she'd been trained to keep her emotions in check in front of competitors, and this was the first sign that she wasn't OK. With no money for a new coach who could train her at the same level, she knew she had to give up skating. "I went to my room, put my skates away, put all my skating clothes away, and I cried all night." The next day, her mother received a call from Skate Canada. They offered to send their champion to Lake Placid, N.Y., and set her up with a place to stay and a new coach. It was a glimmer of hope that soon faded when she arrived at her billet house, which re- minded her of the The Ad- dams Family residence. The woman living there was a hoarder, and the only space that wasn't cluttered was the attic, which is where Manley slept. Soon after, she met her new coach from Austria, who did not speak much En- glish but one word he did know was "fat" and that's what he called her. Feeling isolated, combined with a rigorous training routine, led Manley to become de- pressed. She put on weight, and her hair started falling out in handfuls. Her mother immediately arrived to pick her up and take her back to Ottawa. Af- ter undergoing several tests, doctors diagnosed her with clinical depression, and she was offered two treatment options: drug therapy or talk therapy. "Remember, this is the '80s, so as far as talk therapy, there was very little out there, and who was avail- able was very expensive, and we had no money," she said. "Drug therapy scared me -it doesn't today ... but I was an athlete that was drug- tested constantly." It was around that time that Manley said she made a decision that she was going to take her own life. "I thought people would be better without me. I didn't want to be a burden to my mom. I didn't want to hurt people. I didn't want to let Canada down." The only thing that stopped her from going through with it was not wanting to leave her mother alone. After placing fourth in the national figure skat- ing championships, Manley was at her lowest when she received an unexpected call from a therapist who offered to treat her at no charge. "One therapy session turned into 10, turned into 50, turned into over 200 - all because somebody cared about me, somebody reached out to help me." Once she was ready to go back to skating, she was able to approach it with a new mindset. "I said, 'I feel good. I just want to skate; I don't want to compete. I don't want to talk about medals; I don't want to talk about Olympics. I just want to skate because I love it.' And that turned into me being handed the uniform for Calgary." When she penned her first autobiography after the Olympics, Manley said she tried to open up about her struggle with mental ill- ness, but when she got the book back from the publish- er, three-quarters of it was cut out. "I was literally told, 'People don't want to hear that. We'll never sell the book if we put that in there.'" Today, she said she's proud to be able to finally share her story, to not only reach out to those suffering in silence, but to thank staff at facilities like Onta- rio Shores, whose mission it is to help people in need. "You help the Elizabeth Manleys ... I would not be standing here today with- out help, and I can honestly say that." WELLNESS Olympic figure skater shares story of overcoming mental illness PARVANEH PESSIAN ppessian@durhamregion.com Elizabeth Manley spoke during Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences' annual general meeting in Whitby. 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"It's not meant to re- strict personal political activity," he says. In a recent statement, the college said it "un- equivocally" supports the rights of students and em- ployees to participate in the democratic process. The newly revised pol- icy states that Durham College employees cannot take part in political activ- ity while wearing branded Durham College clothing, or using a social media platform that identifies them as a college employ- ee. Employees are also prohibited from using col- lege facilities or equip- ment while engaging in political activity. The policy requires em- ployees to take an unpaid leave of absence during the election period if they want to run for office or solicit funds for a candi- date or party. "As a Crown corpora- tion, we should be non- partisan and this policy helps us maintain that," Garrett says, noting the college has ongoing deal- ings with all levels of gov- ernment as well as school boards, and can't be asso- ciated with supporting a particular party or per- son. RM Kennedy, OPSEU's college faculty division chair, called the policy's original wording "a seri- ous violation of academic freedom and our demo- cratic rights," while David Robinson, executive di- rector of the Canadian As- sociation of University Teachers wrote to Dur- ham College president Don Lovisa noting "uni- versities and colleges are places where debates on matters of public concern must be encouraged, not stifled." EDUCATION Durham College updates policy on political activity for staff JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Communications + Marketing/submitted DURHAM - On June 25, Durham Region Transit is rolling out significant im- provements across its net- work, in an effort to make life easier for customers. June's service en- hancements were ap- proved by Durham region- al council earlier this year and contain thousands of hours of new service, in- cluding earlier starts and later end times for many routes. Updated route maps are available at dur- hamregiontransit.com. June's improvements include additional service hours on some of the re- gion's busiest routes, in- cluding 120 (Whites), 224 (Harwood-Salem), 302 (Baldwin-Brock), 401 (Simcoe), 915 (Taunton), and 916 (Rossland). Com- mercial and employment areas will also see more service on weekends and evenings. The 2018 service chang- es were communicated at this year's public informa- tion centres, held all across Durham in March. 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"We are a precarious workforce but thanks to the new labour legislation unions fought for in Onta- rio, the law states clearly that equal work deserves equal pay," says Sarah Voll- mer, local president for PSAC 555. "We are demand- ing the university abide by this legislation and more importantly, do what's right." Ontario passed Bill 148 - the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act - in November 2017. The labour legislation includes a range of changes such as an increased mini- mum wage and expanded personal emergency leave. It also aims to ensure pay fairness - as of April 1, 2018 employers are re- quired to pay casual, part- time, temporary and sea- sonal workers the same rate of pay as full-time workers if they are doing "substantially the same work." Employers are exempt if the wage difference is based on factors such as a seniority or merit system, or systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production. Asked for comment, the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology (UOIT) issued a statement con- firming that it is engaged in collective bargaining nego- tiations with PSAC. "While the university fully intends to keep confi- dential the matters being negotiated at this time, it is our position that we have been, and continue to be, fully compliant with the provisions of Bill 148," the statement notes. The union maintains that's not the case. For example, Vollmer says a sessional instructor is paid a base rate of $7,200 per course, while a full- time instructor is paid a base rate of $8,400 to teach the same course - "the only difference is the title," she notes. Sessional faculty also have to reapply for their jobs every 15 to 17 weeks, which advocates says makes it difficult to buy a home or plan for retire- ment. PSAC started collective bargaining with the uni- versity April 16, and a ma- jor obstacle has been equal pay. UOIT filed for concilia- tion on April 26, and a me- diator has been appointed. EDUCATION Contract instructors claim UOIT is violating new labour laws by paying them less University says it is 'fully compliant' with Bill 148 JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com Sarah Vollmer is the president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada Directly Chartered Local 555. Ryan Pfeiffer / Metroland 29 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - The music has started playing in local parks. Every Durham munici- pality offers at least one free outdoor concert se- ries, and the music ranges from country to jazz to pop. Some shows, and at least one series, are especially for younger folks. Here's a listing of what's happening from Pickering to Clarington and up to north Durham. As in the past, we've included one se- ries that is held indoors. Donations are requested for Fridays at the Foster in Uxbridge, they help to sup- port the maintenance of the facility and it's money well spent. Enjoy a summer of mu- sic. AJAX'S SUMMER IN THE SQUARE Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Heritage Square at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. Events for youngsters (Kids in the Square) and all ages (Mu- sic in the Square). MUSIC IN THE SQUARE: July 4: Blame It All On Their Roots, a tribute to Garth Brooks and Shania Twain, July 18 Motown Mania, a tribute to the best of Mo- town; Aug. 1: Face 2 Face, a tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel; Aug. 15: Beach Party Boys and Jersey Sea- sons tribute; Aug. 29: Disco Fever, a disco tribute. KIDS IN THE SQUARE: July 11: Little Red Riding Hood, presented by Dufflebag Theatre; July 25: Sonshine and Broccoli; Aug. 8: Dan the Music Man; Aug. 22: Professor Jamz and Bum- bling Bert. All performanc- es take place rain or shine. Performances will move indoors during inclement weather and admission for indoor seating is on a first- come-first-served basis (180 capacity). www.ajax.ca/en/Calendar BOWMANVILLE CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Rotary Park, 194 Queen St. W., Bowmanville. Take a lawn chair. June 21: Emily Creek; June 28: Ragweed Jazz Band; July 5: Little Pe- ter and the Elegants; July 12: Clarington Concert Band; July 19: Swing Shift Big Band; July 26: Fade Kings; Aug. 2: Toronto All- Star Big Band; Aug. 9: Rob- bie Lane and the Disciples; Aug. 16: Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band; Aug. 23: Fleetwood Mac Mania; Aug. 30: Rainstone. www.facebook.com/bow- manvilleconcertsinthe- park/?rc=p COURTICE FAMILY CONCERTS Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Tooley Mill`s Park, 71 Old Kingston Rd., Courtice (just off Hwy. 2). July 18: Cory James Mitchell Band; Aug. 8: Beyond the Sun. www.facebook.com/cour- ticefamilyconcerts FRIDAYS AT THE FOSTER Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Foster Memorial, 9449 Concession Rd. 7, Uxbridge Township (north of the town of Uxbridge). Admis- sion by donation. June 22: Mike Burns (guitar); June 29: Canadian Music Spe- cial; July 6: Mark Thack- way (guitar); July 13: Jamie Thompson, Urban Flute Project; July 20: Now and Then (vocals); July 27: De- rek Christie (guitar/vo- cals); Aug. 3: David Donar (guitar); Aug. 10: Nancy Hall (guitar/vocals); Aug. 17: Chris Saunders (guitar/ vocals); Aug. 24: Shimoda Family Ensemble (instru- mental); Aug. 31: Special Night of Music (pop, Broad- way music and classic rock); Sept. 7: Shaman Ayerhart (vocals/coun- try); Sept. 14: Jane Loewen (vocals); Sept. 21: Justin Kerswill (multi-instru- mentalist); Sept. 28: Fri- days at the Foster Finale Mike Burns, Andrew Heathcote, Jonathan Ison, Bruce Bamford (pop clas- sics). www.fostermemo- rial.com Country singer Jayme Lynn Reed performed a Sundays at the Gazebo concert in Esplanade Park, next to Pickering City Hall, last summer. Free, outdoor concerts are being held across Durham once again this summer. The Sundays at the Gazebo series is held on Sundays at 2 p.m. and begins July 8. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland Listen to the music across Durham Region l See OUTDOOR,page 30 WOW Six ideas in Durham Region on June 23 and 24 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S CORTEO is at the Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa, June 21 to 24, with day and evening shows. Tickets start at $39 and are available at www.tri- butecommunitiescentre.com, by calling the box office at 1-877-436-8811 or in person at the venue. Homeward Bound Rescue's CANINE CARNIVAL is on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakeview Park, near the lake on Simcoe Street South in Oshawa. Free admission to this event for dogs, kids and anyone who loves the four-legged critters. Bring your pooch for dock diving, weight pulling and more. For information contact events@homewardboundrescue.ca or 705- 932-2115. Clarington Tourism holds a SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY on June 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 181 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville. It's free to attend and you can drop in for some fun and to plan your local summer holidays or a road trip in Canada. Contact tourism@clarington.net or 905-623-4356 to learn more. Also in the east, take a free CAMP 30 EHREN- WORT GUIDED SUMMER TOUR on June 23 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Camp 30 Jury Lands, 151 Sprucewood Cres., Bowmanville. Hosted by the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Clarington Branch, it's a historic walk through the Camp 30 grounds. The Ehrenwort trail links residential Bowmanville to the site of the former German prisoner-of-war camp. There are more chances this summer to take a tour. Visit ACOclaring- ton@arconserv.ca. In the north, enjoy a STRAWBERRY SUPPER on June 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Black- stock Recreation Complex, 3340 Church St., Blackstock (in Scugog). The Blackstock United Church event features ham, roast beef, salads, cake and Ontario strawberries. Tickets at the door are $20; students six to 12 years $5 and kids under six free. The Tamil Cultural and Academic Society of Durham (TCASD) holds its second walk-a-thon on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rotary Park, 177 Lake Driveway W., Ajax, in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The society's goal is to raise $2,500 in support of MADD Durham Region. Pro- ceeds from the event are divided between MADD and the TCASD. The cost to register, at www.eventbrite.ca, is $20 and online regis- trants receive a T-shirt. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. To learn more, contact info@tamilsociety.ca or 905-409-9430. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 30 DD AT SG The DD Francois Ensemble performed for guests as Station Gallery presented the first of three WAVE summer music concert events, at the gallery June 7. WAVE music nights highlight local musical talent and feature food from Hawley Crescent. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $15 each or four tickets for $50. Tickets are available at www.stationgallery.ca Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland MUSIC DURHAM - Earl John- son has a home gig this month before heading to the Lone Star State. The Pickering Village guitarist founded the band Moxy in the 1970s and the hard rock group plays Ajax's Drums N Flats on June 28 at 9 p.m. Moxy had a hit with the song Can't You See I'm A Star in 1975 and toured the U.S., becoming popular in places such as Detroit, San Antonio and here in Ontario. Johnson notes that in their heyday Moxy toured with bands such as Boston, Blackmore and Santana. On their first U.S. tour, AC/DC opened for Moxy. Other Moxy hits in- clude Moon Rider, Sail On Sail Away and Midnight F light. Moxy has a following in Texas and Johnson says after the Ajax show the band is heading there for a few concerts. Tickets to the Ajax show are $15, advance tickets only available at www.drumsnflatsa- jax.com/live-music or by picking them up at the venue, 60 Randall Dr. WHAT’S ON Moxy show in Ajax NEWCASTLE VIL- LAGE CONCERTS Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Newcastle Community Hall Parkette (on the west side of the Hall, 20 King Ave. W., Newcastle). Rain venue for most concerts is inside the hall. Take a lawn chair and a toonie for the Clarington East Food Bank. June 26: Lincol- naires; July 3: Clarington Concert Band; July 10: Charles Street Band; July 17: Chuck Simms; July 24: John Sautner and Barbara Lynn Doran; July 31: Ce- dar Rail; Aug. 7: Cruisin'; Aug. 14: Gord McGee and The Blue Sky Flyers; Aug. 21: Rainstone; Aug. 28: Dan and Dave. villageofnew- castle.ca/events-calendar NEWTONVILLE MU- SIC NIGHT IN THE PARK Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the Ina Brown Par- kette (Church Lane/Mill Street). In the community hall if it rains. June 24: Mike Pollard (country); July 1: Emily Creek (coun- try); July 8: Rick Stephen- son (classic country); July 15: Angie Robinson Austin (country); July 22: Cruisin ('50s/'60s); July 29: Charles Street Band (classic rock); Aug. 5: Jayde; Aug. 12: Na- omi Bristol (country); Aug. 19 Rainstone ('50s/'60s); Aug. 26: Nicole Lisa Craig ('50s to '70s). www.facebook.com/ NewtonvilleMusicInThe- Park OSHAWA'S CON- CERTS IN THE PARK Wednesday night con- certs by the Oshawa Civic Band at 7:30 p.m. and vari- ous Thursday night shows at 7 p.m., both at the Me- morial Park Bandshell at Simcoe and Metcalfe streets, Oshawa. OSHA- WA CIVIC BAND: July 18: Rockin' Around Summer; Aug. 1: Movie Madness; Aug. 15: Hymns of the Highlands; Aug. 29: Out of This World. THURSDAYS: July 3: Opera Pops Plus featuring a Tribute to Broadway; July 5: Punch Douglas (country); July 12: Scotty James (country); July 19: Matt Doran (alt pop), Nicole Lisa Craig (folk) plus the Summer Night Market; July 26: What If Elephants (indie pop rock); Aug. 9: GT Har- ris and the Gunslingers (classic country); Aug. 16: Momma's Kitchen (soul/ R&B), The Professors of Funk (funk and Motown) plus the Summer Night Market; Aug. 23: The Wanted (folk, unplugged rock and roll); Aug. 28: Oshawa Opera featuring Carmen by Bizet; Aug. 30: Ron Moore (Elvis tribute). www.oshawa.ca/things- to-do/Concerts-in-the- Park.asp PICKERING WATER- FRONT CONCERT SE- RIES Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Millennium Square at the Beachfront Park at the foot of Liverpool Road. take a lawn chair. July 5: Salk Road; July 12: The Jackson Fox Band; July 19: The Wanted; July 26: The Doncasters; Aug. 2: South- field; Aug. 9: Backspin; Aug. 16: Stacey Renee; Aug. 23: The Twisters. www.pickering.ca/en/liv- ing/resources/DP_Sum- mer_Concerts--Muse- um_Flyer_2018.pdf PICKERING SUN- DAYS AT THE GAZEBO Sundays at 2 p.m. at The Esplanade Park gazebo, on Valley Farm Road be- tween Brock and Liver- pool roads (adjacent to City Hall). July 8: PCCB; July 15: Whiskey Mojo; Ju- ly 29: Reflex-Sun; Aug. 5: Cruisin'; Aug. 19: Toronto All-Star Big Band; Aug. 26: Alex Whorms. www.pickering.ca/en/ living/resources/ DP_Summer_Concerts-- Museum_Flyer_2018.pdf PORT PERRY CON- CERTS IN THE PARK Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Rotary Gazebo in Palmer Park, 175 Water St., Port Perry. June 24: Ja- son Maxwell; July 2: Port Perry Seniors' Choir; July 9: Liz Auston; July 16: Newmarket Citizens' Band; July 23: Alicia Rob- icheau and Lonesome Sound; July 30: Backstage Pass; Aug. 13: Irwin Smith; Aug. 20: George Timms; Aug. 27: Blue Sky Flyers; Sept. 3: Grande Finale. calendar.scugog.ca/de- fault/Detail/2017-06-25- Concerts-in-the-Park WHITBY'S MUSIC IN THE PARK Two locations: Whitby Rotary Centennial Park, 800 Brock St. S., Whitby, on Wednesdays and Grass Park, 41 Baldwin St., Brooklin, on Thursdays. Both at 7 p.m. ROTARY CENTENNIAL PARK: Ju- ly 4: The Melotones (big- band music); July 11: Com- munity Concert Band of Whitby (instrumental); July 18: Robert D'Cruz (classic rock); July 25: Ju- lia Middleton (pop); Aug. 1: Home from Away (pop); Aug. 8: The Doozies (Mar- itime folk); Aug. 15: Whit- by Idol winner. GRASS PARK: July 5: Azalyne (jazz/soul/R&B); July 12: George Olliver (R&B), Ju- ly 19 Krista Ferguson (hits and classic country); July 26: Tides on Earth (folk); Aug. 2: Barbara Lynn Do- ran (country); Aug. 9: The Brickhouse Trio (jazz); Aug. 16: Chantal Rouette (acoustic pop). www.whitby.ca/en/ residents/musicinthe- park.asp WHITBY BRASS BAND SUMMER CON- CERTS BY THE LAKE At 7:30 p.m. at Heyden- shore Pavilion, 589 Water St., Whitby. If raining, concert is inside the pavil- ion. June 28, July 19, Aug. 9. whitbybrassband.com WHAT’S ON l Continued from page 29 Outdoor concerts from Pickering to Clarington to Uxbridge DURHAM - Culture Days will be here before you know it. So, Durham Tourism is encouraging local munici- palities, event producers and arts and heritage groups to take part and sign up. Culture Days 2018 are Sept. 28, 29 and 30. In its ninth year, the weekend is a creative showcase, an op- portunity for the public to be inspired to get involved in arts and culture where they live. Durham Tourism urges interested participants to register their Culture Days events online on both the Durham Tourism and Cul- ture Days websites. "The 2018 national pro- gramming theme is On- Beat, and event organizers are invited to participate in this theme by organizing drumming and/or rhythm- inspired events during Cul- ture Days," it says in the press release. Register at www.dur- hamtourism.ca and at cul- turedays.ca. For more information, contact Durham Tourism at 1-800-413-0017 or tour- ism@durham.ca. Sign up and take part in Durham's Culture Days weekend 31 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m l Friday, June 22 Walk The Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $3 drop in fee, or $25 for an 11 use pass. Come join us on Monday and Friday mornings for "Walk the Dome" at the Pickering Soccer Centre. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while making new friends. No age restrictions and no special equip- ment required. Walking Soccer WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-8903 COST: $5.00 Drop in Fee Walking Soccer is a new take on soccer; participants must be walking whether they have the ball or not. This allows players of all skill and fitness levels to participate and be engaged in the sport. Walking Soccer is played on a smaller field, 5 on 5. There is no special equipment needed for this program. Free Foot Care WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Foot Care Academy, 210-1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Bridget Lawrence, 905-839-0080 COST: Free Foot Care Fridays for seniors and diabetic clients from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Call 905- 839-0080 or 289-624-9827 to register. Get on the List - Open Mic @ the Cafe WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $3 Get on the List - Open Mic Nite. Come out to this fun-filled, mu- sical evening at the cozy water- front cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome!$5 admission. l Saturday, June 23 Teddy Bear Picnic WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Brent Woods, 905-683.8401, museum@picker- ing.ca, https://www.pickering.ca/ en/discovering/pmv-events.aspx COST: $11 Once upon a time at the Pickering Museum Village, there came a great adventurer. The adventurer spent their whole day in the village, watching a play, having their stuffed friend stitched up, and telling legendary tales of their adventures. That adventurer could be you, if you come to this fun- filled day! AAC Youth Concert Band Regis- tration WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Alliance Church, 115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax CONTACT: Danielle Noel, 6478839504, dnoelmusic@live.com, https:// goo.gl/forms/FLWmVeltvNUFjz- do2 COST: Registration is now open for the Ajax Alliance Church Youth Con- cert Band -- a free program offering Music education to students in Grade 7-12. Students must have their own instrument, but no previous experience is required. Rehearsals are on-going and begin at 10:30 a.m. We are now mid-session, but new regris- rants are always welcome. Regis- ter now @ https://goo.gl/forms/ FLWmVeltvNUFjzdo2 THERE WILL BE NO REHEARSAL, SAT. MAY 5. Monarchs WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Ellen Tayles- Armstrong, 9056838401, muse- um@pickering.ca, https:// www.pickering.ca/en/discover- ing/exhibitions.aspx COST: $9 A travelling exhibit developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature, Monarchs features information, specimens, games, and inter- actives about this beautiful creature. Did you know that the City of Pickering has undertaken many initiatives to protect the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators? Find out what these initiatives are. Get on the List - Summer Kickoff with Brownsmith WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:30 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $10 Get on the Guest List - Summer Kickoff with Brownsmith. Enjoy their rock/blues/acoustic sounds from inside the cafe or outside on the porch. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music begins at 7 to 10 p.m.Be sure to reserve a spot on the guest list as space is limited. Purchase in advance online: openstudioartcafe.com or at the cafe counter.$10 advance sales only. l Monday, June 25 Walk The Dome WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, 905-831-9803, inmotion@picke- ringsoccer.ca, http://www.picke- ringsoccer.ca/programs/commu- nity-programs/COST: $3.00 drop in fee, or $25.00 for an 11 use pass. Come join us on Monday and Friday mornings for "Walk the Dome" at the Pickering Soccer Centre. The Pickering Soccer Centre is fully accessible, with a soft turf indoor surface and ample parking. Enjoy some light music, use our Nordic Walking Poles while making new friends. No age restrictions and no special equip- ment required. C.O.V.E. Family Support Group WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Laurie Laframboise, berry- hom@icloud.com, http:// www.amberleachurch.ca COST: C-Caring O-Optimism V-Victory E-Encouragement. C.O.V.E. is a peer support group offered on the second and fourth Mondays of the month to address the chal- lenges and concerns faced by family members who have a loved one living with mental health issues. Laurie Laframboise, a mental health case manager in Toronto, will facilitate the meet- ings. Life Drawing @ the Cafe with Andrei WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, draw@openstudioart- cafe.com, http://openstudioart- cafe.com/COST: $18 Life Drawing session with Andrei as our model includes one minute warm-up gestures and continues with 30-, 45- and 60-minute poses. Bring your own drawing materials. Drawing boards are available at the cafe.$18 (3 hours)Reserve your spot early with Paypal ($19), openstudioart- cafe.comRSVP by Sun, June 24 at 6 p.m. draw@openstudioart- cafe.com l Tuesday, June 26 Pickering City Centre Farmers' Market WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CON- TACT: Kristy Gagen, https:// www.pickering.ca/en/Farmers- Market.aspx COST: Every Tuesday from June 5 to Oct. 2, come out and experience local fresh produce, food, music and family activities in the heart of Pickering's City Centre. Located in the City Hall parking lot. Free Fitness Workshops to Celebrate Seniors' Month WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering CONTACT: Lauren Grenier, 905.420.4660, lgre- nier@pickering.ca COST: 2018 marks Ontario's 34th annual Seniors' Month. This year's theme is: 'Now's the Time to Start Something New', which highlights how aging does not prevent any of us from leading fulfilling lives. In the spirit of the theme, the City of Pickering will be offering free workshops throughout the month at various community centres in Pickering! Free Family Law Information Session WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Laura Tarcea, 8772973312 This session will provide a general overview of the areas of law that are relevant to separation and divorce, such as the different rights for married couples versus couples who are not married but live together, the law regarding spousal support, child support and support enforcement.The session will also describe what one can expect going through the court process, and will discuss the rules of the Court and the different steps to resolution including conferences, motions and trials.Last, but most definitely not least, it will discuss other dispute resolution processes such as mediation, collaborative family law and negotiation, which can allow families to solve their issues in a quicker and more cost effec- tive manner.Space is limited and (free) Registration is required. Please email info@fmrcentre.ca to register. Pickering Horticultural Society meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. S., Pickering CONTACT: Joanne Shaw, 905-903-2597, jo- anne.shaw2@gmail.com, http:// www.pickeringhorticulturalsociety- .com COST: This is a group of enthusiastic, helpful, generous people who consider gardening an enjoyable, fulfilling activity. It aims to provide inspiration and education to all members, regardless of their level of experience. Monthly meetings are held in the O'Brien Room. Doors open at 7 p.m. for social and refreshment time. Visitors welcome. Join us for a presenta- tion from Dugald Cameron on 'Tips and Tricks'. l Wednesday, June 27 Overeaters Anonymous WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 289- 689-0791 COST: Nominal contribution Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anony- mous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. EVENTS l GET CONNECTED Visit durhamregion.com/events to submit your own community events for online publishing. Catch a Great Deal! Browse our inventor y of vehicles by Body Style,popular Makes and Models, Province,popular Cities or by Price. Whatever path you choose,you will find the right car,in the right location, for the right price! Right Choice{}Car Place Price F i n d what you’re looking for,in the location you want,for the price you want to pay! } 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 , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 32 AJAX - Brandon Cook was preparing for his next duathlon when an offer came pretty much out of the blue to focus his atten- tion back into the boxing ring in a big way. The 32-year-old Ajax Boxing Club member will get "the biggest opportuni- ty of my life" when he steps into the ring against for- mer world champion Kell Brook at the O2 Arena in London, England July 28. The super welterweight bout, part of a pay-per- view event featuring heavyweights Dillian Whyte and Joseph Parker, will serve as a world title eliminator, putting the winner into position for a world title shot. "This is a chance for me to make a name for myself and it's great for boxing in Ontario," said Cook, who has a professional record of 20-1 with 13 knockouts. "It'll be crazy. I can't wait. I'm so pumped." Eddie Hearn, a well- known English boxing promoter, spoke most of the day on June 12 with Ty- ler Buxton, Cook's promot- er, and a deal was reached the next day, Cook's birth- day. Cook speculates that Brook was planning to fight Kanat Islam - who was responsible for Cook's lone defeat Sept. 9 in his native Kazakhstan - but was forced to find a new opponent due to an injury to Islam. Brook, a 32-year-old En- glish fighter with a record of 37-2, is the fifth ranked super welterweight in the world, according to box- rec.com, while Cook is ranked 45th. "He just wants to fight for a world title, so he had to pick somebody and I guess he thinks I'm the easiest pick," said Cook, who has been a fan of Brook's his whole career. "I never thought in my life I'd ever end up fighting him, but like I said, I don't care who you are, when I get the opportunity, I'm go- ing to try my best. I know how good he is, but I know how good I am." Since falling in the ninth round of a scheduled 12-round fight with Islam last year, Cook has won twice handily at the Her- sey Centre in Mississauga, in quick fashion against lesser opponents. He recently finished fifth in his first duathlon and was preparing for an- other one, which has left him in excellent shape, but in need of getting back into the ring to prepare over the next six weeks. "My body is already in great shape so it should be an easy transition," said Cook, adding his biggest challenge will be to shed his current weight of 169 pounds down to 152 by fight time. Cook said he learned plenty from his loss to Is- lam, and expects to be more prepared than ever for Brook, who suffered a broken orbital bone in suc- cessive defeats recently. "I'm hoping my power is going to affect his eye sock- ets a bit," said Cook, who also inflicted a broken or- bital bone on his last oppo- nent, Miguel Angel Sua- rez. "If not, I'm just going to have to work on a good game plan and hopefully it works out." Cook says Brook has one of the best one-two punch combos in boxing and, while not perhaps as powerful as Islam, is likely to be quicker. He recogniz- es he will be a big under- dog for the fight, but is un- concerned. "If I win this, I'm on top of the world, I'll get a world title shot, so that's all I'm looking at," he said. "It's just a huge opportunity for me touching on every- thing. It changes so much." SPORTS Cook vs. Brook biggest fight of Ajax boxer's pro career Super welterweight matchup part of pay-per-view event July 28 in England BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Ajax boxer Brandon Cook is training for his upcoming super welterweight fight July 28 in London, England against Kell Brook. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland I recently had the privi- lege of spending time with a group of people who epito- mize what happens when real connections are made and nurtured. There were two groups: one mostly evolved from the lacrosse community, and the second from minor hockey. Both had created incredibly strong friend- ships. The teams that intro- duced them to each other were now decades behind them. Their careers varied, from engineers, to sales, trades, teachers, health professionals, entrepre- neurs, police officers and many other occupations. There was one of Cana- da's top trainers and an agent whose athlete still thinks enough of him to in- vite him to his wedding. Some were world cham- pions, others had tasted life in professional sport, and many had played through university; most had worked hard, been success- ful at some level in their sport(s) and were now get- ting involved in the coach- ing stream. There were a lot of youngsters and babies in the crowd, and I will predict many more to come in the near future. There was also re- presentation from the pre- vious generation who nur- tured them and have be- come the grandparents. In every case, there was pride, and I think there was consolation that we had done a pretty good job of passing along values - most obvious were the values of friendship and steward- ship. Interestingly, there was little talk of games, scores, championships or any as- pects of their athletic lives. There were many conversa- tions about what they are doing now and where they want to work, live and play. They were truly an extend- ed family. The strong sense of fami- ly may have more to do with the common struggles of getting through adoles- cence and into adulthood with supportive teammates -people who know and ac- cept you for what you are. Maybe, meeting those peo- ple is easier or more organ- ic through sports. The wedding was a great event, with enough stories behind the scenes to create a great play. It'll be a story with a lot of happiness re- sulting after significant struggles that were negoti- ated successfully because of the friendships nurtured through minor sport. Perhaps we can take something from the song by the Traveling Wilburys that, at the End of the Line, the sweet smell of success may have more to do with how we care for each other than how many trophies we collect. –Joe Millage is a master course instructor with the OMHA, chair of ParaSport Ontario and an advocate for lifelong activity who believes that "everyone wins when everyone plays." Email emtjoe@rogers.com OPINION How do you measure success in a minor sport system? Columnist Joe Millage says personal triumph goes well beyond the playing field JOE MILLAGE Column 33 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING - It's safe to assume John Moonlight will tackle the next phase of his life with the same gusto as he did the past 11 years. And this, rest assured, is good news for Pickering and Durham Region. Moonlight recently re- tired from a decorated rug- by career with no regrets and nothing left on the ta- ble, the result of giving ev- ery ounce of energy and be- ing as prepared as possible every time he took to the pitch. That led to plenty of suc- cess and accolades, includ- ing serving as captain of the national team, playing more World Series games than anyone else in Cana- da, winning two Pan Am Games and a World Series tournament, and being named this country's play- er of the year four straight times. But, when the call came that a job was available as a firefighter in his home- town of Pickering, the 30- year-old Moonlight knew it was time to head back home from Victoria and start a new chapter. "I just knew I had to get myself in a position where I was set up for life," ex- plained Moonlight, who had spent the past couple of years going through basic training and getting certi- fied. "Rugby is an awesome game, I've put everything into it, but the time just came for me to look for- ward to getting myself ready for the next step." In the midst of seven weeks of more intensive and specific training, Moonlight's passion and at- tention to detail will no doubt serve the public well - just at it served his rugby teams well. "When I'm put on a truck come the end of June, other people's lives are go- ing to be in my hands, so I'm going to make sure I have everything done and everything right so I'm pre- pared," he said. In what little spare time he has had since returning in early-May, Moonlight has also begun dabbling in coaching, and recently helped out with sessions for his old Toronto Elite Red squad at the Ajax Wan- derers club. As he gets more settled into his new career and reconnected with family, Moonlight plans to do more for the game that gave so much to him. "I want to start giving back at that lower level so that guys are prepared and more ready by the time they reach that national team," said Moonlight, who headed west in 2007 with no guarantees he would make the team and little idea what was in store. "Kids should be coming through with all the core skills locked down." When asked about his career highlights, Moon- light's thoughts went straight to his first rugby sevens tournament in Hong Kong, which coinci- dentally was also where he played his final game, shortly after suiting up for his third Commonwealth Games. He also quickly pointed to the 2015 Pan Am Games, where he played a much more active role than he did in his debut. "The Pan Am Games in Toronto were unreal, play- ing in front of my family and friends, and the way we won," he said, referring to a near loss to Chile in the quarter-finals followed by narrow wins over the Unit- ed States and Argentina. Moonlight admitted he would love to have played in an Olympic Games, but despite falling short in 2016, says he leaves the game with nothing but fond memories. "I put everything into my career, I put my body on the line - emotionally, men- tally, I've put everything in- to it," he said. "I can't regret anything I did or anything that happened." SPORTS Pickering's John Moonlight finds career outside of rugby Decorated national team member returns home for firefighting job, has plans to coach BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Pickering rugby player John Moonlight, who recently retired after a long and distinguished career for Rugby Canada, was working with players on the Toronto Elite Red team in Ajax on May 27. Sabrina Byrnes / Metroland OSHAWA - Algoma Uni- versity has gone to the ex- treme to turn the fortunes of its women's soccer pro- gram - or, more accurately in this case, the Xtreme. In an unprecedented move, the small university in Sault Ste. Marie recently offered full athletic scholar- ships and maximum aca- demic scholarships to all 16 players on the Oshawa Tu- rul Xtreme, a highly suc- cessful local team featuring players from Oshawa, Cla- rington, Ajax and Picker- ing. Remarkably, 13 of the 16 players have agreed to join the Thunderbirds in 2019, the natural graduating year for most of the players, but an accelerated step for a couple. Neil Ovey, head coach of men's and women's team at Algoma, said the offer came about after a visit by the team in March. "It was never our inten- tion to do this - this is obvi- ously unheard of - but you could see the bonds these girls had," Ovey explained in a telephone conversa- tion. "There's just some- thing about this group of girls. They're driven, they're motivated, they're focused, they're great students aca- demically and athletically." The smallest member of Ontario University Athlet- ics, Algoma has had a wom- an's soccer program for the past four years and has yet to produce a single point, going 0-16 each year while scoring only 16 goals in to- tal. Ovey expects that to change in a big way in 2019. "I'm expecting them to pitch for playoffs in 2019, 2020 definitely playoffs, and their third or fourth year, I can't see any reason they can't win an OUA banner and progress to the nation- als," he said. "I've got that much trust in this group of girls with everything they're bringing in athleti- cally, their mind set, and their accepting a chal- lenge." The Oshawa Turul Xtreme has enjoyed plenty of success over the past sev- eral years, including win- ning the Central Soccer League for their age group from 2012 to 2016, going un- defeated in the CSL for three consecutive years and winning numerous show- cases and tournaments in both Canada and the United States. During the visit in March, both the team and the university found a com- mon bond of being small in comparison to other clubs and universities in the prov- ince. The chance to stay to- gether and play together was too much to resist for the majority of the players. "I have played with these girls for four years, and we have amazing chemistry," said defender Jayden Ne- whook in a team press re- lease. "I love that I get to be with them for longer. This is something nobody expec- ted." Striker Leigha Nippard, who had planned on going to a U.S. university, had a change of heart after the visit. "I fell in love with the idea of small classes, where I would be a person rather than a number," she said in the press release. "On top of that, I loved the idea of being underdogs ... Being given a chance to make a comeback and shock everybody." The other players who have accepted the offer are Sabrina Adey, Katie Belfry, Megan Chandler, Sydney Conrad, Jenna Crombie, Maria Fernandes De Melo, Faith Holmes, Katie Nip- pard, Cierra Meredith,Hay- ley Tremblay and Jackie Wilson. Thirteen players from the Oshawa Turul Xtreme girls' soccer team have agreed to play at Algoma University in 2019. They are, from left, back row: Faith Holmes, Megan Chandler, Jayden Newhook, Jackie Wilson, Maria Fernandes; middle: Katie Belfry, Sydney Conrad, Katie Nippard, Leigh Nippard; front: Sabrina Adey, Jenna Crombie, Hayley Tremblay, Cierra Meredith. SOCCER Algoma University looks to local team to turn soccer fortunes Ajax, Pickering players among 13 from Oshawa Turul heading to Sault Ste. Marie BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com Photo supplied by Oshawa Turul 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 , J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 1 8 | 34 TORONTO - It's rare for elite athletes to run in both the 100 metre and 400 metre events, let alone to earn medals in both, but that's exactly what Alyssa Marsh of Ajax was able to do at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Associa- tion track and field champi- onships June 7 to June 9 at York University. She threw in another in the 200 m for good measure. Marsh, a Grade 12 stu- dent at Notre Dame Catho- lic Secondary School, had a busy Friday, winning silver in the senior girls' 400 m and less than an hour later bronze in the 100 m, an event she also needed to run a heat in earlier in the day. On Saturday, she added anoth- er bronze in the 200 m. "It's kind of hard, but I didn't do too bad, so I'm hap- py about it," Marsh said of running two events on the same day. "I was very confi- dent going into the race and I just did my best." A member of the Dur- ham Legion Athletics club, Marsh said she started out in track and field in Grade 8 at Terry Fox Public School and quickly took to it. She hopes to land a scholarship to the United States soon, and take a crack at reaching the Olympics down the road. Marsh's haul was among 13 individual medals won by athletes from Ajax and Pick- ering, plus five more from relay teams. Zion Brookes from J. Clarke Richardson also ex- celled in the sprints, win- ning silver in the junior boys' 100 m and bronze in the 200 m, as well as another silver with the 4x100 m relay team. Madison St. Louis from Pickering High School won gold in the midget girls' 300 m hurdles on Saturday, af- ter stumbling in the 80 m hurdle heats Friday, and added a bronze with the midget girls' 4x100 m relay team. Nicole Hunter from Dun- barton High School nearly reached the top of the podi- um as well, in the midget girls' shot put, but settled for silver when Sierra Skotnis- ki from Welland Centennial surpassed her throw of 12.90 m by 0.11 m on her final at- tempt. "I wish I got gold, but I worked hard all year for this, so it's nice to get it," Hunter said of the silver medal. "I'm a little bit disap- pointed, but I still have two more events." In her best event, the dis- cus, she just missed the po- dium the next day in a deep field, finishing fourth, while she also placed 15th in the javelin. A high-level hockey play- er with the Durham West Lightning, Hunter had al- ready been to an (Ontario Federation of Schools Ath- letic Association) OFSAA event this school year, in field hockey, but said she was more impressed with the size and excitement lev- el of the track and field meet. "Everyone is just so good at what they're doing and it's really cool to watch every- one dominate their events," she said. Other silver medals were won by Dunbarton's Alanzo Ryan in the senior boys' 800 m, Jaheim Ferguson from Pickering High in the midg- et boys' 300 m hurdles, Myesha Nott of Pine Ridge in senior girls' triple jump, and Reuel Thomas of Ajax High in midget boys' javelin. Alexandria Verbancic from Dunbarton and Ethan Smith of St. Mary's won bronze medals, in the junior girls' 300 m hurdles senior boys' 400 m respectively. Verbancic added a gold with Dunbarton's 4x400 m open girls' relay team. Pickering relay teams delivered three medals, a gold in the senior girls' 4x100 m and bronze in midget girls' 4x100 m and open girls' 4x400 m. HIGH SCHOOL Alyssa Marsh of Ajax runs off with 3 OFSAA medals 13 individual, 5 relay medals won by Ajax, Pickering athletes BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com LEFT: Nicole Hunter from Dunbarton High School in Pickering finished second in the midget girls' shot put during the 2018 OFSAA Track and Field Championships at York Lions Stadium at York University in Toronto June 8. She also competed in discus and javelin. RIGHT: Alyssa Marsh from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax finished third in the senior girls' 100m in a time of 12.35 seconds She also won silver in the 400m and bronze in the 200m. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland WHITBY - Derek Kee- nan and his son Ryan aren't completely satisfied with what they've accomplished together in lacrosse just yet, but they took a big step in that direction by winning an NLL Cup with the Sas- katchewan Rush June 9. Derek, the team's gener- al manager and coach, and Ryan, in his second season as a player, were able to share another special mo- ment together after the Rush defeated the Roches- ter Knighthawks 15-10 in Saskatoon to claim the Na- tional Lacrosse League (NLL) championship in three games. The Oshawa pair al- ready won plenty of minor lacrosse championships to- gether and a Minto Cup ju- nior title with the Whitby Warriors in 2013. "We obviously won to- gether in minor lacrosse a lot, then we won a Minto Cup together, but this is the best league and best players in the world," Derek Kee- nan said. "We've always had the coach/player relation- ship, but the other night we got to be a little father/son, which is nice. We've always been pretty good at separat- ing the two, but after the game finished, we had a lit- tle bit of father/son time, and it was really special." The Rush have now won three NLL titles in the past four years, including as Ed- monton in 2015, but fell in the final to the Georgia Swarm last year when Ryan Keenan was a rookie on the team. Derek Keenan has sur- rounded himself with plen- ty of familiar faces beyond his son, including Mark Matthews, Curtis Knight, Adrian Sorichetti and Matt Hossack, who also went through the Whitby War- riors system. Matthews had a particularly sensational year, breaking the NLL sin- gle-season assist record with 84 in 16 games, win- ning his first scoring title with 116 points, and setting up eight goals in the cham- pionship clincher. "He's just one of those guys who's going to do whatever it takes and con- tribute in whatever way he can to win," Derek Keenan said of Matthews. The Keenans will now focus their attention to the Brooklin Redmen and try- ing to win an elusive Mann Cup, which hasn't hap- pened in these parts since 2000. Matthews, Knight, Sorichetti and Hossack will also be part of that hunt, along with Rush defenders Chris Corbeil and Kyle Ru- bisch, and a host of other NLL players. The Redmen had six of the Rush players back in the lineup June 13, and im- proved their Major Series record to 3-0 with a 14-12 win over the Cobourg Kodiaks, but were without them all again for the next two games, along with several others, and lost 8-4 in Peter- borough and 12-3 in Co- bourg. When all hands are back on deck, Derek Keenan be- lieves the team will indeed chase the franchise's eighth Mann Cup. "I think we've got a really good shot, I really do," he said. "There are just a little bit of mental things we need to get over in terms of the dynasty Peterborough and Six Nations have built. I think it's our turn." The Redmen play all their home games on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Iroquois Park Sports Cen- tre. 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