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"For OPG, this is a unique and exciting oppor- tunity to create a high-tech hub that fosters innova- tion and collaboration across the organization with our partner and sup- pliers," said OPG presi- dent Ken Hartwick at a news conference on Mon- day, June 10. "It will also create a unified culture where staff are more en- gaged and inspired to be their best." All of OPG's non-station staff - from corporate em- ployees to engineers - in Toronto, Niagara and across Durham Region will be relocated to the new Clarington campus. The new campus will be built next to the existing Dar- lington Energy Complex on Energy Drive in Cour- tice. "We have had a very long history with OPG, it has been a long and won- derful history," said Cla- rington Mayor Adrian Fos- ter. "We are a proud and very willing host and just delighted with this an- nouncement." OPG will be amalgam- ating non-station staff from 15 properties into one; station staff in Niaga- ra will stay put. Even con- sidering the cost of build- ing a new facility, OPG ex- pects to see significant sav- ings from consolidating operations under one roof. Fourteen of the OPG prop- erties are leased (one in west Toronto the organiza- tion owns and may consid- er selling). Currently, OPG leases more than one mil- lion square feet and spends $26 million in rent each year. "This represents mil- lions of savings for people of Ontario, clearly demon- strating OPG's dedication to finding savings for all ratepayers," said Presi- dent of the Treasury Board and Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy. OPG's Darlington Nu- clear Generating Station has been a major employer in Clarington since 1990. The design work on the new OPG headquarters has not been done yet. Con- struction of the new cam- pus is expected to begin in 2020/2021 - it is expected to be complete in 2024 and staff will begin moving in. "I carried the first desk into a construction trailer on this site when this plant was built. And what OPG has done for the Region of Durham since that time is simply amazing. You guys keep the lights on for al- most 50 per cent of the province," said Durham Regional Chairman John Henry. "To have Durham Region as a centre of excel- lence for the generation of electricity is so exciting." The new OPG head- quarters will be part of an innovation campus that includes the existing Dar- lington Energy Complex and a cutting-edge OPG training centre, which in- cludes a full-scale nuclear reactor mock-up. The new campus will bring togeth- er expertise, enhancing collaboration and innova- tion, explained Hartwick. There will also be opportu- nities to make space for partnerships with other energy industry experts and local post-secondary schools like Durham Col- lege, Ontario Tech Univer- sity and Trent University. "We've talked about, for a long time, Clarington be- coming the clean energy capital of Canada. This an- nouncement certainly puts us well on our way to achieving that," said Dur- ham MPP Lindsey Park. OPG HQ MOVING TO CLARINGTON Ontario Power Generation is moving it's headquarters with 2,000 jobs to Clarington. OPG President Ken Hartwick spoke to a crowd during the announcement Monday. OPG Photo JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.com BUSINESS NEW CORPORATE INNOVATION CAMPUS TO OPEN IN 2024 THE ISSUE: OPG IS RELOCATING ITS HEAD- QUARTERS TO CLARINGTON LOCAL IMPACT: THE AMALGAMATION OF ALL NON-STATION STAFF WILL BRING 2,000 OPG JOBS TO ONE SITE IN COURTICE. 5 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Rotary Park Ajax 177 Lake DrivewayW., Ajax For info visit:www.ajaxrotary.org The Rotary Club of Ajax Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast! Sunday, June 16 th • 8:00am to 11:00am Sponsored by InvitesYOU t o t h e i r Rain or Shine Image used for illustration purposes only. DURHAM - Opioid deaths have tripled in Durham, and now the Region is launching a cam- paign to help those struggling with drugs. The new campaign is called: "People Who Use Drugs are Real People. Get Informed. Get In- volved. Get Help." The aim is to reduce the stigma of being a drug user and to get help. Melissa Hutchinson, program manager in the health depart- ment, said that "we've seen an in- crease in opioid-repeated ED (emergency department) visits and deaths." In 2013, there were 18 opioid- related deaths in Durham and that increased to 58 in 2017; she said that preliminary figures show 57 deaths last year. The biggest increase in deaths were related to fentanyl use, and the vast majority of opioid-relat- ed ED visits are by people be- tween the ages of 25 and 44. If there was any good news in the crisis, she said that the num- ber of youths using an opioid has been dropping. In 2017, one in 10 youths re- ported using an opioid for a non- medical use - that's the same per- centage in 2013 and 2015, but a drop from 2011, when 16 per cent reported using a non-medical opioid. "Stigma is one of the key fac- tors in why people don't get help. We're working in collaboration with the LHIN (Central East Lo- cal Health Integration Network) and Lakeridge (Health) to pro- vide training on opioid addic- tion," she said during a recent meeting of regional council's health and social services com- mittee. "It's certainly a problem for us. Durham Region, we are com- parable to Ontario for our opioid- related deaths. We're higher for ER (emergency room) visits," Hutchinson stated. "There's no specific person that can be asso- ciated with it. It's all walks of life. All people can be affected." She noted that many people become addicted after being pre- scribed for an opioid-related medicine. "It's a legitimate prescrip- tion," she said. "It's used to mask trauma or mental health issues." "The opioid crisis is impacting individuals and families across Durham Region," said Chris Ar- nott, a public health nurse with the health department. "It's im- portant for us to come together as a community to support our residents who could be our neighbours, friends and family members, who may be struggling with substance use disorders. "One of the biggest barriers preventing people who use sub- stances from seeking help is stig- ma. When a person encounters stigma, it can diminish their self- esteem and make it very difficult for them to seek out health care, housing and employment oppor- tunities," Arnott added. "There are many things we can all do to help reduce stigma faced by individuals struggling with drug addictions. We can start by educating ourselves about substance use disorders, by reflecting on our own biases, and speaking up when we see someone being treated or spoken to in a disrespectful manner," she noted. Arnott also said that words used when speaking about peo- ple who use drugs is also impor- tant. "We need to try using people- first language, such as 'a person who uses substances' versus 'drug user' and avoid slang or de- rogatory language such as 'ad- dict' or 'junkie,'" she stated. Public health officials have been distributing naloxone kits to first responders and other agencies; training is also provid- ed to community organizations, Hutchinson said. The health department is ap- proaching the issue using the four-point plan from Health Can- ada, which stresses prevention, treatment, harm reduction and enforcement. Hutchinson noted that the health department isn't involved with enforcement, but does work with police in promoting the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act and works "to develop a real- time alert system to help notify us of cluster overdoses and sus- pected contaminated drugs." Pickering Coun. David Pickles said for some, two hits of an opioid is enough for some to get hooked. "The majority is related to prescriptions in Ontario. There are really high prescription rates in Ontario. It's now being heavily checked and we are starting to see the prescriptions of opioids reducing," Hutchinson said. "That's a good thing, as long as we have other pain management techniques and services to com- pensate." She added that there's been "over prescribing" of opioid-re- lated pain killers. "But, it's also illicit drugs is another issue we face, with some drugs taken with fentanyl and fentanyl is very powerful and can lead to an overdose very quickly," Hutchinson said. Pickles noted, "It's the first time in history the average lifes- pan is actually coming down. It's lifestyle choices, but also the opioid crisis." "It took a long time for the numbers to increase. It will take a long time for the numbers to come down," Hutchinson said. "No one is really winning the bat- tle on this one across the country. If we can keep the numbers at a maintenance level, that is ideal." To learn more about sub- stance use disorders, opioids and what you can do to help stop stig- ma, visit durham.ca/opioids. DURHAM WANTS TO REDUCE STIGMA OF BEING AN OPIOID USER KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com NEWS Yvonne Corvers/Torstar 7 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ArborMemorialInc. Forallthethingsyourfatherwasto you,honour himthisFather’sDaywith acomplimentary carnation*toplace onhisrestingplace. Father’sDay 541TauntonRoadWest,Ajax,ON • pineridgecemetery.ca PineRidgeMemorialGardens byArborMemorial *Whilesupplieslast. ENTER to WIN a GasBBQ! •Freecommunityevent Fordetails,call:905-427-5416 Sunday,June16th,2019 • 10:00am-2:00pm PineRidgeMemorialGardens Why cook when you can simply enjoy? Made for Seniors The answer to “What’s for dinner?” just got a lot easier! 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Barb's son, Doug, was walking the family dog along the Waterfront Trail near Corbett Marsh last week when he spotted the miniature turtle on the pavement. He picked it up, made sure it was alive and energetic, snapped a few record shots and released it safely in the grass. Then he sent the pictures to his mom, knowing she'd want to know about the sighting. Barb's on the board of the Thickson's Woods Land Trust, a nonprofit group that owns and cares for the well-known nature reserve in south Durham, includ- ing a portion of the coastal marsh. She's witnessed a steep drop in numbers of reptiles and amphibians in recent years due to pollution of the wetland from increas- ing industry, and fatalities from cars and bikes on the trails and nearby road- ways. A longtime local resi- dent, she remembers when toads were so plentiful that she had to stop several times to move them when- ever she mowed her lawn. To see any toad or frog in the area these days is cause for cheering, as was hearing about the baby painted turtle Doug found. The last turtle reported was a small snapper, crushed on Thickson Road last fall, as were three baby garter snakes. And one big garter snake already this spring. So be careful, people! Of female turtles out along roadsides this summer, laying their eggs. Of snakes basking on warm pavements, and frogs and toads hopping about trails and roadsides, on insect patrol. If you find an injured turtle, phone the Ontario Turtle Conservation Cen- ter, 1-705-741-5000, immedi- ately; volunteers will tell you what to do to get it treated as soon as possible. And to help raise aware- ness of this growing prob- lem, be sure to purchase Canada Post's new series of stamps featuring our en- dangered turtles. 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Testing for blue-green algae is not routinely con- ducted, so the public is en- couraged to contact the health department if they suspect that blue-green al- gae may be present at any local public beach - and de- partment staff will investi- gate. "Throughout the sum- mer months, the health de- partment collects bacteri- ological water samples from area beaches. These samples are sent to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory to be tested for elevated bacteria levels to determine if these beaches are safe for swimming," said Lisa Fortuna, director of health protection with the health department. "However, no routine testing occurs to deter- mine the presence of blue- green algae. This signage is being introduced to help the public understand how to spot potential blue- green algae and precau- tions that should be taken if the water is affected." Anyone spotting blue- green algae at any Dur- ham beach should call the health department's envi- ronmental help line at 1- 888-777-9613, or the MECP's Spills Action Cen- tre at 1-866-663-8477 or TTY at 1-855-889-5775; more in- formation is also available at durham.ca/beaches. NEWS DURHAM POSTING SIGNS ABOUT BLUE-GREEN ALGAE 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 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 10 agara IceDogs were slapped with sanctions - a fine of $150,000 and loss of a first-round pick in the 2021 - for agreeing to unautho- rized side contracts with players and their families. It was reminiscent of a 2012 transgression where the Windsor Spitfires were fined $250,000 and stripped of four draft picks just two years after posting back-to- back Memorial Cup cham- pionships and three years after the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) enacted player benefit and recruit- ment rules and policies. Although the Windsor violations were never made public, documents related to the IceDogs' pur- suit of prospects were un- sealed by an Ontario Supe- rior Court judge, and re- vealed the team had made side deals with the families of two players, Zach Wilkie and Liam Ham, and likely with some European play- ers. In both instances, OHL commissioner David Branch came down hard on the offending teams, an ef- fective deterrent and indi- cation the league will not tolerate such abuse of the rules. Recruiting practices on both sides of the border have long raised eyebrows, as teams in the Canadian Hockey League, including the OHL, have competed for talent with the National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ation (NCAA). But while most will con- cede there are some shady practices beyond those al- ready brought to light, it's not viewed as a rampant problem within the 20-team OHL, according to those in- terviewed for this story. Jeff Twohey, who spent some 30 years with the Pe- terborough Petes, includ- ing 17 as general manager, and also had a two-year stint as general manager (GM) of the Oshawa Gener- als, insists the best way to lure talent to the OHL is the way he has always done so - by being up front and hon- est, and selling the benefits of the league and team. "When I was in Peter- borough, it was a small market and we were never in a position to circumvent the rules anyway, but I al- ways had the belief that we had to go over and above to do things for the players and make sure they were looked after," he explained, referring to providing ade- quate billets, schooling, coaching and, of course, a solid hockey program. "Most of the agents didn't really want to get in- to negotiating in junior," he continued. "They would do it if they knew you were flexible, that you would give some guys more than others, then they would try and squeeze you for it, but once they know you're con- sistent in what you do, we never really ran into those issues." While the OHL is not without its troubles - it is currently in the midst of a class-action lawsuit de- manding players be paid a minimum wage - it has made steady and remark- able improvements under Branch in the areas of play- er safety and growth. Boasting a 99 per cent high school graduation rate, the OHL covers all ed- ucation costs while players OHL See –page 11 Whitby Dunlops' captain Brett McConnachie chose an NCAA scholarship to the University of Alabama-Huntsville over playing for the St. Michael's Majors, who drafted him in the fourth round in 2001. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar SOME TEAMS SANCTIONED FOR SIDE DEALS WITH PLAYERS SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: IT'S A HIGH STAKES GAME THAT CAN CERTAINLY GET DIRTY AT TIMES, BUT YOUNG HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE MORE OFTEN RECRUITED ON THE UP-AND-UP THAN OTHERWISE, ACCORDING TO SEVERAL SOURCES CLOSE TO THE SCENE. Continued from page 3 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m are in the league, and offers a variety of post-secondary school scholarships, to a maximum of four years full coverage once they're done playing. It's that peace of mind that allowed such high-end talent as Mitch Marner and Cole Perfetti to choose the OHL over very attrac- tive offers from the Univer- sity of Michigan. Marner - who played some hockey in Clarington and Whitby growing up and is now a star with the Toronto Maple Leafs - was drafted 19th overall by the London Knights in 2013, the final pick of the first round. With full-ride scholar- ship offers from Michigan and Michigan State on the table, Marner instead chose the Knights for a va- riety of reasons, but had in- dicated he would go to the NCAA if he wasn't taken in the first round and thus guaranteed the OHL's top education package. He didn't end up using it - play- ers have 18 months to de- cide between pro hockey and a Canadian university -but was comforted by hav- ing a backup plan. "I had a lot faith in Mitch and I thought if he wanted to do it, he would play pro at some point, but there are lots of great players that for whatever reason, inju- ry or that they don't contin- ue to develop, they don't make it, so for us the edu- cation was obviously im- portant," explained Paul Marner, Mitch's dad. The Knights have a long and rich tradition of suc- cess, and have lured a fair share of prominent talent away from the NCAA, but Marner and Twohey both believe it's more about the many benefits of playing in London than any nefarious deeds on the part of Dale and Mark Hunter, who own the team along with Basil McRae. "You've got Western University, you've got a building that gets 10,000 fans every night, you've got an NHL calibre coach - there's not a lot of reasons not to go there," says Two- hey, who is good friends with Mark Hunter, also the team's GM. "I always ad- mired how they did busi- ness and how hard Mark worked." "To the Hunters' credit, I think they run a very good program there for players to go," Marner agreed. "If you're a player going there, I think you know you're in pretty good hands if you want to try to get to the next level." Perfetti, who grew up and played most of his mi- nor hockey in Whitby, was like Marner in that he was blown away by the Univer- sity of Michigan, which not only offers a professional calibre program, but an ex- cellent education. Unlike Marner, however, he had committed to play there during his final year of mi- nor midget hockey. The Saginaw Spirit nev- ertheless took a chance and drafted Perfetti fifth overall, and later con- vinced him to report. "We went down to Sagi- naw and it was everything and more - the room, the billets, the owners, every- thing they had to offer was top-notch," said Perfetti, who de-committed to Michigan and went on to have a phenomenal rookie season with the Spirit. "We just thought it would be the best place to develop and make me the best player I could possibly be." Marner and Perfetti both said their dealings with OHL and NCAA teams were completely above board. As is often the case with elite talent such as theirs, the OHL is gener- ally thought to be a better and quicker route to the NHL. For players like Brett McConnachie, however, it's a much more difficult decision. McConnachie, now 34 and captain of the Whitby Dunlops Sr. A team, tore up his final season of mi- nor midget hockey in Ajax, but had already decided he would be heading south - and indeed ended up at the University of Alabama- Huntsville instead of the St. Michael's Majors, who drafted him in the fourth round. Now self-employed and doing well in business, he admits he's not sure he made the right choice for his hockey career, but en- joyed himself immensely and is satisfied with the way things turned out. Asked about recruiting practices, he said he knows some players who were "of- fered a pretty penny and basically getting a signing bonus just to play in the OHL," but that it did not ap- ply to him. "My decision was al- ready made, so it wouldn't really have mattered what they had offered me, I was going NCAA regardless," he said, while hinting some players received extra to play in the NCAA as well. "It's a touchy subject and I don't want to get anybody in any trouble, but you're taken care of. Obviously you're a student-athlete and you don't have a job, but then there was never any issues with money or food." Both Twohey and Roger Hunt, his replacement as GM in 2014, insist that the Generals offer nothing more than the program and the allotted scholar- ship packages when re- cruiting players to Osha- wa. Like the Knights, the Generals boast a state-of- the art arena and training facility, excellent coach- ing, a competitive team and nearby universities. Hunt says the decision ultimately comes down to what suits a particular player best, and often in- cludes which system they have been more exposed to growing up. "The NCAA does a great job. Obviously we're in competition with them to get the best players in the world, and it really comes down to the family and the player," he said. "Both are good and both are looking at education and making great people. They're both great options and you're in a good position if you can choose." OHL Continued from page 10 Terry Wilson photo/OHL Images Jeff Twohey, above left, who spent two seasons as general manager of the Oshawa Generals, says there is not a rampant problem with illegal recruiting in the OHL. Whitby's Cole Perfetti, shown above, with the Saginaw Spirit against the Oshawa Generals, walked away from a scholarship to the University of Michigan to play in the OHL. Sabrina Byrnes/Torstar Yvonne Corvers/Torstar STORY BEHIND THE STORY Stiff sanctions against the Niagara IceDogs for recruiting violations uncovered in February once again brought to light the sometimes shady practices of OHL and NCAA teams while competing for hockey talent. 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NEWS DURHAM RECOGNIZES SCHOOLS WITH HEALTH AWARD PICKERING - A rainbow crosswalk in support of the LGBTQ community could be painted in Pickering in the future as the city looks at possible locations ahead of its planned downtown re- development. A number of Durham municipalities have already created a rainbow cross- walk or are considering funding and location, Jake Farr, president of PFLAG Durham, told Pickering council Monday. "The more prevalent the place, the better," said Farr, noting Toronto has many such crosswalks and they've posed no safety is- sues. PFLAG Canada Durham Region provides support, education and resources on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. The rainbow crosswalks let the LGBTQ community know they're acknowledged and welcome as part of the broader community, he said. "Home is where the heart is, but it's often a place that's not safe," he said, not- ing 10 per cent of the popula- tion identifies as LGBTQ but they're often mocked and called names. "Home can often be dangerous." Durham Region has a "vibrant and hidden" LGBTQ community often marginalized and mistreat- ed, he said, with suicide rates four times higher than the general population. Sui- cide rates are 47 times high- er among the trans commu- nity, he added. "We do lose people every year," said Farr, noting members of the LGBTQ community often lack sup- port among their own fami- ly members. "The pride crosswalk of- fers inclusion," letting peo- ple know "they exist and are valued," he said. PFLAG Durham, the largest and most active chapter in Canada, draws its members from every re- ligion, race, culture and de- mographic in the wider community, he said, and is asking municipalities to consider a rainbow cross- walk as a "beautification project." It connects people to each other, he said, and shows businesses and com- panies that the municipali- ty is inclusive. "Like the ingredients of a cake, inclusion is where we mix them all together," said Farr. Municipalities that have already painted a rainbow crosswalk include the Re- gion of Durham and Cla- rington, with Ajax creating a rainbow walkway at a ga- zebo. Whitby has agreed to the project and Uxbridge is considering funding and space, said Farr. Noting Pickering plans redevelopment of its central downtown core, Ward 1 Coun. Maurice Brenner asked staff to look at the possibility of painting a rainbow crossing point on the Esplanade north cross- ing to the gazebo. He also suggested Glenanna Road, which will become a street that can be closed off for pe- destrians during festivals, could have a rainbow design as part of the interlock. Chief administrative of- ficer Tony Prevedel said staff will report back on funding and potential loca- tions for a rainbow cross- walk. In an interview, Farr not- ed the Pickering Town Cen- tre, under the management of Cushman Wakefield, is hosting a pride event at the mall June 15, with money raised to go toward Camp Rainbow Phoenix for youths aged 13 to 17. Pride events in Durham Region are held at the end of May into the beginning of June. PFLAG Durham serves 250 clients a month, as the primary resource to help people find other resources in the community, he said. PICKERING TO CONSIDER LOCATIONS FOR RAINBOW CROSSWALK JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com COMMUNITY Pickering will consider funding and locations for painting a rainbow crosswalk in support of the LGBTQ community, such as this one recently created at the Region of Durham's headquarters. Joe Arruda photo 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 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 14 Looking for latest info about your community? Pickering Community information in every Wednesday paper Your City. 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To help carry the mes- sage to residents, fire in- spectors will visit The Beer Store locations at the Pick- ering Town Centre and at 705 Kingston Rd. on Satur- day, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be able to speak to inspectors on any fire safety concerns they might have. Pickering Fire Services offers the following sum- mer fire safety tips: •Stay in the kitchen or near your barbecue when cooking. •Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home and cottage. •Install carbon monox- ide alarms outside all sleep- ing areas of your home and cottage. •Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every month to ensure they are working. •Change batteries in smoke and carbon monox- ide alarms at least once a year. •Develop and practice a home fire escape plan at home and at your cottage. FIRE INSPECTORS TAKE SAFETY MESSAGE TO BEER STORES 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 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 THIS WEEK:Young mom’s disappearance reported nine years after she vanishes. UNSOLVED: ONTARIO COLD CASES Always online first at DurhamRegion.com/coldcase Parents protesting On- tario's new funding model for children with autism now have support from the City of Pickering, which will call for suspension of the program pending "meaningful" consultation. "I don't think I've ever seen this level of devasta- tion," Elisha Chesler, direc- tor of the Sunshine Learn- ing Centre in Ajax, told pol- iticians during council's meeting Monday. "It's a dif- ficult and challenging time. ... We're literally talking about children's futures." She was joined by Ajax parent Elizabeth Wallis and other parents sitting in the public gallery, some of whom sobbed quietly as they listened to the impact on families brought about by the new funding model, which is based on a child's age rather than need. "Our government has taken away the communi- ty's hope," said Chesler, who explained one-on-one applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy is the most effective therapy for au- tism, a spectrum disorder that affects individual chil- dren differently, leaving them with unique needs. The Ontario government's new funding model, based on a child's age, is the "an- tithesis to a needs-based system," she said. As of April 1, Ontario in- troduced "childhood bud- gets" for autism funding, making children under age six eligible for $20,000 an- nually to a lifetime cap of $140,000, and those who en- ter the program over age six eligible for $5,000 annu- ally, to a maximum of $55,000 by age 18. The provincial govern- ment has said it's doubling funding to expand Onta- rio's five autism diagnostic hubs, and moving 23,000 children off a wait-list. But needs-based ABA therapy is expensive and can cost some families $80,000 a year, Wallis told councillors. One-on-one therapy improves an autis- tic child's quality of life, and can mean they learn to play, socialize with friends or learn to toilet them- selves, she said. "One size fits all doesn't work," said Wallis. She has two special- needs children and says $5,000 will give her son two hours of therapy a week. The government fund- ing caps mean some fami- lies are paying $1,000 to $6,000 a month extra, to cover a shortfall in therapy costs, said Chesler. "Some of my families have six months to come up with thousands of dollars, or we will lose a generation of children. With the right support they can go on to become happy and inde- pendent. Without ABA, children can't access what they need. It's suboptimal treatment." Without therapy avail- able, autistic children will enter the mainstream school system, and Dur- ham schools are not equipped to handle an in- flux of autistic kids, said Chesler. She said the Sunshine Learning Centre currently has a client wait-list, but some colleges have can- celled training programs for therapists because it's uncertain if the field will offer jobs if clients can't pay for services. Wallis told councillors there's been an estimated job loss of 1,500 across the province. Some parents in the gal- lery sobbed as council unanimously supported calling on the provincial government to suspend the current funding model and to engage in meaningful consultation with stake- holders, and to revise the program to ensure autistic children get the support they need to thrive. Whitby and Scugog have also written letters of sup- port, said Wallis, and Ajax and Oshawa will consider the issue at upcoming council meetings. Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean said the pro- vincial government is "pro- longing the agony families have to go through." "Imagine the pain, the frustration and the tur- moil." 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MADHAUS High School Reunion Party WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsn- flats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com/ reservations/COST: $5 cover It's Reunion Time! If you went to school in Pickering/Ajax, we only had a few high schools. So spread the word come meet with people you have not seen in sometime and catch up. We will supply the kick ass entertainment, it's a patio party, let's ROCK Red Velvet Dance Party at Drums N Flats WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Drums N Flats, 60 Randall Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Shane Thomson, 9056192636, ajax@drumsnflats.com, http:// www.drumsnflatsajax.com/ reservations/p COST: $5 cover Red Velvet is a dynamic and professional party band that always deliver a high energy and engaging show with a full dance floor. Drums N Flats Ajax is Super Excited to welcome this in- credible band with special guest DJ Gump spinning Rock N Retro. Juggernaut plays The Edge Lounge WHEN: 9:45 p.m - 2:00 a.m WHERE: The Edge Lounge, 252 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: The Edge Lounge COST: $5 cover after 9:30 p.m. The Juggernaut band takes the stage, with DJ Ray between sets. SATURDAY,JUNE 15 Pickering Baseball Memorial House League Tournament WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Brockridge Park, 2030 Brock Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Gail, 905-420-4897 Annual tournament to be held in honour of fallen Pickering Base- ball Association members. Cars, Cars, Cars Show and Shine WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC, 425 Bayly Street West, Ajax CONTACT: Mike, mcjaeb@hotmail.com, prcc.ca Pine Ridge Corvette Club presents Cars, Cars, Cars at VanDusen Chevrolet Buick GMC in Ajax. Corvettes, classic cars and hot rods all are welcome. $20 regis- tration fee, spectators are free at this rain or shine event. In support of Hearth Place Oshawa Durham Carifest WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Downs, 50 Al- exander's Crossing, Ajax CON- TACT: Patrice, 289 892 6686, sales@durhamcarif- est.com, http://www.dur- hamcarifest.com COST: $5 online $10 at the gates Durham Carifest is an annual festival that celebrates and promote the diversity of the Caribbean Region in Durham Ontario. The family friendly festi- val showcases the uniqueness of the region Community Fair WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Steeple Hill Shopping Centre, 670 Kingston Rd., Picker- ing CONTACT: info@thepower- tobe.org The Steeple Hill Community Fair will include jumping castles, food, entertainment, face painting and raffles. NBA player Corey Joseph will be on hand to sign auto- graphs. West Durham Ironheads vs. Green Gaels WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering CONTACT: 905-683- 6582 COST: Tickets at door Ontario Lacrosse Association Jr. B league MONDAY, JUNE 17 Planting a vegetable garden (4-7 years) WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 4:45 p.m WHERE: George Ashe Library and Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd. W., Pickering CONTACT: Pickering Public Library, 905-831-6265, http:// picnet.org Come help make the library garden a community garden by planting seeds. We will talk about, plant and water our new garden. Dress for mess! Registra- tion is required at picnet.org, by phone or in-person. Cooking workshop WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Real Canadian Su- perstore 30 Kingston Rd Ajax, 30 Kingston Rd Ajax, Ajax CONTACT: 905-619-2529 A cooking workshop is being held by Ajax as part of Aging Well Month. The theme is Everything Barbecue. Participation is limited and prior registration is required. Ajax council meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-4550 A meeting of Ajax council is being held. It's in the council chambers. This is the final planned meeting before the summer recess. TUESDAY, JUNE 18 Spring In Motion - Active Program for Adults 55 + WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Soccer Centre, 1975 Clements Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Tammy Lyle-Gralvev, 905-831-9803, communitypro- grams@pickeringsoccer.ca, http://www.pickeringsoccer.ca/ programs/in-motion/COST: $60 for 12 weeks or $8.00 Drop In Fee Motion is a low impact active living program for adults 55+, with a focus on health and well- ness education, recreational opportunities and social interaction. Historic Church Tuesday Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: Church Administrator, 905-683-7981, stgeorgesa- jax@gmail.com, http://stge- orgeschurch.ca/ St. George's Pickering Village (Ajax) Historic Anglican Church is open Tuesday's 12:30-2:30. Come in to explore our church. Built in 1859 the church is open for visitors to tour or just come in for a quiet moment of contempla- tion. Downsizing WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Library Information, 905-683-4000, libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, https://www.ajax- library.ca/events Organizing Lives will de-mystify the com- plexities of downsiz- ing, guiding you through the transi- tion, with hints and tips proven to reduce your stress and embrace this next stage of your life. Please register via ajaxlibrary.ca/events. Tales to Tails (ages 9-12) WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Animals Servic- es, 1688 Highway 7, Pickering CONTACT: Brandi Harron, 905- 831-6265, brandiharron@pic- net.org Come read to the animals at Pickering Animal Services, learn about their unique stories and create handmade toys for them to enjoy long after your visit! 1688 Highway 7 Brougham. Registra- tion is required. A Library and City of Pickering Collaboration WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Money Management for Seniors - Series WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade S, Pickering CONTACT: Jessica Trinier, 905- 831-6265, jessicatrinier@pic- net.org, http://www.picnet.org/ These 60-min sessions focus on helping seniors better manage their finances in retirement and also protect themselves against fraud. June 12 - Fraud Protection for Seniors June 19 - Managing Finances in Retirement - Registra- tion is required. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do on Canada Day goes live on June 1. Further ahead, we’ll be featuring Things to do outside. Visit durhamregion.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! GET UP AND GO THIS SUMMER! Visit durhamregion.com/getup to create an account for a chance to WIN* 1 of 10 prizes of Esso and Mobil e-Gift cards** worth $100! 1 in 10 Prizes of $100! 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 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 | 20 ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage AJAX - It's a big weekend in Ajax, with three major events happening. The Pickering Village Jam Fest is on Old Kingston Road, west of Church Street on June 14, 7 to 11 p.m., June 15 noon to 11 p.m. and June 16 noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy live music at six locations, all within a short walk of one another, from familiar faces such as Old Man's Flanagan's Ghost (June 14 and 15 at Glaze Cafe Pottery Painting, 109 Old Kingston Rd.), and the Toronto All Star Big Band (June 15 and 16 at Den- tistry 4 Kids, 81 Old Kingston Rd.). Al- so look for new artists and a Peppa Pig Meet and Greet on June 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at Smileline Orthodon- tics for Kids and Ellen G Hair Design, 103 Old Kingston Rd. Admission to the event is free and it also features food vendors and the work of local artists. Visit pickeringvillagejamfest.ca to learn more. Durham Carifest is on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander's Crossing. The annual festival celebrates and promotes the diversity of Durham residents from the Caribbean region. Look (and smell) for delicious food, a Cari-Marketplace, live music and a kids zone, where the younger set can enjoy face painting, story time, arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and amusement rides. The admission cost to the all-ages event ranges from $3 for kids to $30 for four adult tickets (buy three get one free). Visit durhamcarifest.com for tick- ets and more information. Finally, the 49th annual Ajax Home Week is underway. On June 15, between 5 and 8 p.m., check out the free Axalta Classic Antique Car Show at Canadian Tire, 250 Kingston Rd. E. (at Salem Road). And on June 16 (rain date June 22) from 8 to 11 a.m. enjoy the Ajax Rotary Pancake Breakfast at the Ajax water- front at Rotary Park. Pancakes, sau- sages and coffee for $5. It's $3 for kids ages three to 11. For more information visit www.a- jaxhomeweek.com. TRIPLE EVENT WEEKEND IN AJAX: JAM FEST, DURHAM CARIFEST AND HOME WEEK Marsha Williams, left, and Kerry-Ann Wright, who grew up in Whitby and Oshawa, at an event promoting the 2013 Durham Caribbean Festival. The 2019 event is on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander's Crossing, Ajax. Photo taken June 12, 2013. Torstar file photo WHAT'S ON DURHAM - How's your singing voice? Good enough to win $10,000? Oshawa's Music Hall is one of the venues for the amateurs-only Great Canadian Karaoke Competition. Beginning on June 18, and every Tuesday night until July 23, it is hosting local competitions, leading up to the Oshawa finals on July 30. Each Tuesday night, 20 singers will each perform two songs of their choice. They will be judged by three mystery judges and two vocalists will be chosen each week to advance to the Oshawa finals on July 30. Three singers will emerge from the Oshawa finals and move on to the Ontario regional finals in Kingston on Aug. 17. The national finals are in Kingston on Aug. 24, with $10,000 on the line. It's $25 to enter and if you're elim- inated, you can get into the competi- tion again - if there's space for you and you pay another $25. Competitors must be 19 and over to take part. Sign up online and learn more at themusichall.club or call 905-404- 2990 for more information. Your musical journey could even- tually take you to Las Vegas for the 2019 World of Singing Champion- ships. WHAT'S ON GET YOUR KARAOKE ON IN OSHAWA 6 FUN FAMILY IDEAS IN DURHAM REGION ON JUNE 15 AND 16 The OSHAWA PEONY FESTIVAL is June 15 and 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, 155 Arena St., Oshawa. Voted a Top 100 event in Ontario for the seventh year in a row, it features a spectacular peony collection. Plus a judged flower show, bonsai display, works for sale by artisans, cultural performances and, new this year, a wine garden. Free admission. Visit www.oshawa.ca/things-to-do/peony-festival.asp. The 45th annual FIESTA PARADE AND CONCERT is on June 16 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. The parade route is from King and Centre streets, south to Gibb Street, west to Park Road and north back to King Street. The concert follows in Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St. S. Visit fies- taweek.ca to see the week's lineup of cultural pavilions. Or contact oshawafiesta@gmail.com or 905-725-1624. In Ajax, the free PICKERING VILLAGE JAM FEST is on Old Kingston Road on June 14, 7 to 11 p.m., June 15 noon to 11 p.m. and June 16 noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy live music on multiple stages, food trucks, vendors and a visit from Peppa Pig on June 16. Visit www.pickeringvillagejam- fest.ca. Also in Ajax, DURHAM CARIFEST is on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ajax Downs, 50 Alexander's Crossing. The annual, family-friendly festival celebrates and pro- motes the diversity of Durham residents from the Caribbe- an region and features music, food, vendors and lots for children to enjoy in the kids' zone. The admission cost ranges from $3 for kids to $30 for four adult tickets (buy three get one free). Visit durhamcarifest.com for tickets and more information. Nova's Ark's ninth annual FRIENDSHIP WALK is on June 15, a three-kilometre trek with Bing the Camel leading the way. The walk headquarters is Grass Park, 41 Baldwin St., Brooklin. The walk raises awareness for people with varied abilities. It's $10 to walk and you must register by June 14. To learn more, email katie.novasark@bell.net. Garage sale enthusiasts can head north to Zephyr, in Uxbridge Township, for a COMMUNITY GARAGE, BAKE AND BAG OF BOOKS FOR A BUCK SALE, plus a barbe- cue, on June 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact bobjunearchibald@gmail.com or 905-473-5713 for more information. 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Many of these pro- grams help fund the ath- lete's tuition and this can save parents thousands of dollars over four years. Not only that, but the ath- lete who moves away from home learns to mature fas- ter and become more con- fident and independent, thus relying less on par- ents to support them. This process of gaining a competitive edge using the services of an experi- enced sport psychologist should start early in order to secure a university scholarship and/or play for Canada's national team, play pro, or be card- ed as an Olympic athlete. The benefits of young athletes playing sport at an elite level are without question one of the best things they can do to im- prove self-esteem, body image and develop more confidence in themselves. Body image is enhanced with regular and consis- tent workouts, training and practice. Elite sport participation is about striving to have more fun, learning about oneself and appreciating one's strengths and personal power. Young athletes are now realizing they can be stronger, tougher and smarter playing elite sports. Little research exists on elite and recreational fe- male athletes, while al- most all the athletic re- search is on males. That is most unfortu- nate because we know there are differences in how males and females learn, think, and act. What works mentally for a male may not necessarily work well for a female and vice versa. It is recognized that the bulk of attention and mon- etary rewards are centred primarily on male athletes and teams at this time. Despite these differenc- es between males and fe- males, we know that sports psych training works won- ders for both genders. Effective training for the mind includes not only the basics of goal-setting, visualization and positive thinking; it also is neces- sary to have a special focus on personal issues such as relationships, self-esteem and emotional develop- ment for a complete job on mental training. Working on sports psych basics without deal- ing with personal and emo- tional issues is like putting the cart before the horse, so to speak. My experience over the last four decades has taught me to treat every athlete differently. The same approach does not work for every athlete. Some males are more sensitive than others and the same for female ath- letes. Other athletes are frozen in their ability to express their emotions and thoughts. For less con- fident, less self-assured athletes, we have to take more time to help them get out of their shell and move forward by taking risks to improve performance and life skills. The reality is that elite athletic performance and life skills go hand-in-hand and complement each oth- er for both genders. Dr. Douglas Smith is a licensed psychologist in Ontario specializing in sport psychology since 1985. Contact him at 905- 430-3538 or drdoug@pro- mind.ca; website www.pro- mind.ca OPINION YOUROPINIONS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM ELITE ATHLETES LEANING MORE ON SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY COLUMNIST DOUG SMITH SAYS EVERY ATHLETE MUST BE TREATED DIFFERENTLY DR DOUGLAS SMITH Column PICKERING - There are many reasons why Picker- ing's Chanel Hudson-Marks shouldn't be living out her dream of playing at the FI- FA Women's World Cup in France right now. The fact that she is can be attributed to her own dedication and persever- ance, of course, but also to that of her entire Jamaican national team and one nota- ble supporter. The Reggae Girlz, as they're affectionately known, dropped a 3-0 deci- sion to a strong Brazil team Sunday, June 9, but the fact Jamaica is even in the tour- nament for the first time - a first for any Caribbean country, actually - is a testa- ment to many, including Ce- della Marley, daughter of deceased music legend Bob Marley. A huge success story in her own right, Marley has made substantial donations to help keep the team afloat in light of suspended fund- ing from the Jamaican Foot- ball Federation. Hudson-Marks is among the beneficiaries, but not without her own personal struggles. A 21-year-old graduate of Pine Ridge Secondary School, Hudson-Marks has played the past four years on a soccer scholarship at the University of Memphis. She flourished only in her final year after switching positions from forward - where she had played spar- ingly - to defence, where she was named the most out- standing defensive player in the American Athletic Con- ference (ACC) tournament and helped the Tigers' cap- ture their first-ever tourna- ment title last November. The daughter of Jamai- can-born parents, Hudson- Marks had been part of un- der-17 and under-20 Jamai- can teams in the past, but appeared to be a long shot to make the women's team un- til her tremendous senior year. "It means the world to me to represent my country and beyond to represent it on the biggest international stage," Hudson-Marks said in an email exchange from France, prior to the opening match. "I still can't believe it. Being able to play beside the top players in the world is a dream that will soon be reality and it's hard to find the words to describe how I feel. I'm really looking for- ward to an amazing experi- ence." Hudson-Marks, who lives in Oshawa now, also competed in basketball and track while growing up in Pickering, but soccer has been her main sport since she started playing at three. She made her way to region- al and provincial teams, but had never reached the na- tional level in Canada. She was introduced to the possibility of re- presenting Jamaica by her North Mississauga club teammate Cachet Lue, who passed on her contact infor- mation to Vin Blaine, then director of football for the small island country. Hudson-Marks majored in marketing management at Memphis and has a few job prospects lined up in Kentucky, but is "going to see where this once-in-a- lifetime World Cup opportu- nity takes me," she said, be- fore determining her fu- ture. A cousin of Usain Bolt, Hudson-Marks said she met the world's most famous sprinter at a family reunion in 2013, but didn't get much one-on-one time. Jamaica, the 53rd ranked team in the world and lowest of the 24 compet- ing in France, has games re- maining against No. 15 Italy June 14 and No. 6 Australia June 18. "My goal in this tourna- ment is to have fun and to really just live in the mo- ment; take advantage of the opportunity every time I step foot on that field," Hud- son-Marks explained. "I'm expecting great things from the Reggae Girlz. We have been training and working hard and believe we have a strong athletic advantage." HUDSON-MARKS ROCKING IT WITH REGGAE GIRLZ Pickering's Chanel Hudson-Marks, shown here playing with the University of Memphis, is a member of the Jamaican squad competing at the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019. Photo by Matt Smith / University of Memphis BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair @durhamregion.com SPORTS PINE RIDGE GRAD PLAYING FOR JAMAICA AT FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 27 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u n e 1 3 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING - The Osborne Academy of Acrobatics hosted the Ontario Championships for Trampoline and Tumbling at the Pickering Recreation Complex May 25-26. Among those taking part were (top photo) Blake Fera from Anti-Gravity AcroSports, (below, from left) Keegan Turpin from Anti-Gravity, and three from the host club: Teja Rosevear, Sammy Parham and Derek Thompson. 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