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Home My WebLink AboutNA2019_07_11dur 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 DURHAM - Two rating agencies are bullish on Dur- ham Region. Moody's Investors Ser- vice and S&P Global Ratings have both confirmed the re- gion has maintained its Tri- ple A credit rating with a sta- ble outlook. Durham is one of only seven municipalities in Can- ada with the highest credit rating. "The regional municipal- ity of Durham has a solid reputation as a leader in fis- cal responsibility and integ- rity," John Henry, regional chair and CEO, said in a statement. "For decades, re- gional council has supported strong financial manage- ment, financial policies and long-term financial plan- ning practices; which under- pin our Triple A credit rat- ing. The region has a sus- tained track record of strong financial results." The credit agencies point to the region's very strong fi- nancial management, bud- getary performance and manageable debt burden. "Both ratings demon- strate that the region's fi- nances are being managed responsibly and sustaina- bly," said Adrian Foster, chair of the finance and ad- ministration committee. "Regional council has en- sured that taxpayer dollars are prudently invested in key regional programs and services, while continuing to meet the growing needs of our communities." Nancy Taylor, the com- missioner of finance, added, "Our long-standing and dis- ciplined approach to finan- cial management and long- term financial planning gives us the financial flexi- bility to respond to program pressures and unanticipated expenditures - all while keeping debt manageable and affordable." In late 2018 and early 2019, both S&P and Moody's, re- spectively, reviewed the re- gion's credit fundamentals, including budgetary perfor- mance, liquidity profile and debt burden. Durham Re- gion's local-tier municipali- ties also benefit from the re- gion's credit ratings when borrowing for major capital projects. To learn more about the region's business planning cycle visit durham.ca/bud- get. DURHAM MAINTAINS TRIPLE A CREDIT RATING COUNCIL AJAX - A 41-year-old Ajax woman is facing im- paired driving charges af- ter a hit-and-run accident on July 2. The Orillia Detachment of the OPP were called to a scene after a man riding a motorcycle was hit by a pickup truck on Hwy. 12 in Ramara Township, which is near Orillia. The incident happened at about 2:40 p.m., the OPP re- port. After hitting the mo- torcycle, the driver of the pickup fled the scene. How- ever, with the assistance of the public, the police found and stopped the truck. The motorcyclist suf- fered what police are call- ing "life-altering injuries." Vanessa Mitchell has been charged with im- paired driving charges, failing to remain, driving a vehicle with an unsealed li- quor container and having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available. She was released on a promise to appear and will be in court on Tuesday, Ju- ly 30. CRIME AJAX WOMAN FACING IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES AJAX - Police have made an arrest in the kni- fepoint robbery of a wom- an on Sunday in Ajax. A man with a knife con- fronted the victim in a parking lot at Westney Roads and Harwood Ave- nue, at about 8:20 p.m. June 30, and demanded cash, Durham police said. The victim did not com- ply, and the suspect ran off. On July 1, police spot- ted a suspect in the same parking lot and arrested him. Shuandre Kerr-Davis, 23, of Frazer Road, Ajax, is charged with robbery. ARREST MADE AFTER REPORT OF ARMED ROBBERY IN AJAX Don’t be a LitterBug! 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The fire has been ruled accidental and no fines are being levied, said Pickering fire Chief John Hagg, who was among those enjoying Saturday's fundraiser. Most businesses in the plaza are now reopened, except for those located closest to the restaurant that were affected most by the roof damage. Shah said he met with his insurance company Monday morn- ing, and received approval for the Royal Barbershop and Krosno 360 Fitness and Recovery to begin cleaning up the interior of their units ahead of reopening. It will take another three to four weeks to re- open the Refuel Kitchen restaurant, Riviera Coif- fure hair salon and the Bay Ridges Animal Clinic, said Shah. "For smaller businesses, their livelihood depends on it," he said. "I'm pushing the insurance company hard." Plaza businesses now open include the Bay Ridg- es Market, Liverpool Phar- macy, Subway, Square Boy, and Zeera By The Bay Indi- an cuisine restaurant. Shah said he'd like the community barbecue to be- come an annual event. Saturday's barbecue was spearheaded by Ilona Park Road residents Chris and Tammy Wright, who turned the money raised over to the Pickering Kins- men Club for distribution. "It will go to the people who need it the most, the employees and store own- ers," Chris Wright said Sat- urday. "They still need a salary to survive." The community pitched in to donate food, silent auction items and draw prizes for the barbecue. "Everything here has been donated, everything," said Wright. "People have been calling, knocking on our door. It's an incredible community for sure. The pharmacy has been driving all over town, delivering medications to people. It's incredible." Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean, who was manning the silent auction table, donated the hotdogs, while Realtor Michael Bell- more donated the ham- burgers. Buns were donat- ed by Allan's Your Indepen- dent Grocer, and the City of Pickering brought in benches, tables and a fire truck that children could check out. Madison Homes donated a laptop and a TV for draw prizes, and local businesses donated silent auction items. A PartyCade mobile video game truck on site was hired by Shah, who said the company is going to become a new tenant of the plaza. Those enjoying the bar- becued food, popcorn and cotton candy found relief from the sun in the shade of tents supplied by Gervais Party and Tent Rental, and staff from Pickering-Ux- bridge MPP Peter Bethlen- falvy's constituency office. NEWS Pickering residents Chris and Tammy Wright spearheaded the Bay Ridges community barbecue, held Saturday in support of business owners at the plaza at Liverpool Road and Krosno Boulevard, following a June fire at the plaza. Judi Bobbitt photo Local journalism makes a difference. Support us by registering at durhamregion.com THE ISSUE: PICKERING'S BAY RIDGES COMMUNITY TURNS OUT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PLAZA BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY MAJOR FIRE IN JUNE LOCAL IMPACT: "FABULOUS" COMMUNITY BARBECUE RAISES NEAR $7,500 TO HELP PLAZA BUSINESS OWNERS GET BACK ON THEIR FEET Continued from page 3 PICKERING PITCHES IN TO HELP BUSINESS OWNERS RECOVER AFTER PLAZA FIRE STORY BEHIND THE STORY A devastating fire on June 23 initially closed all the businesses at the plaza at Liverpool Road and Krosno Boulevard. Since then, most businesses have reopened, but several remain closed and could take up to a month to reopen. 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In 2017, 88.8 per cent of Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) stu- dents graduated in four years and 92 per cent grad- uated in five years. As well as being above the provincial average, those numbers are the highest of Durham's four main school boards. How are they doing it? A new report says a fo- cus on "pathway" pro- grams is a big part of the success story. Programs that get stu- dents out in the world, do- ing hands on work and making connections with colleges, employers and trade unions, are critical according to school board experts. "We know that many students struggle with sit- ting in the classroom all day," says Claudine Longo, pathways co-ordinator with the Durham Catholic board. DCDSB students are participating in these pro- grams at higher rates than the provincial averages - in some cases, way higher rates. And it's having an impact on how many go on to get that cap and gown. "This is all about ... stu- dents exploring their path- ways and finding out where they fit," Longo says. "Ev- eryone's journey to success is different." Dual credit What is it? This program lets teens earn a high school and col- lege credit simultaneously. The DCDSB offers 36 dual credit courses, which are taught by a closely matched high school teach- er and college instructor. This summer, the board's newest dual credit course is horticulture and urban agriculture, being offered at the Durham College. By the numbers Ontario-wide, five per cent of the Grade 11 and 12 students are taking a dual credit course. At the DCDSB, it's 17 per cent. A whopping 40 per cent of students at Monsignor John Pereyra Catholic Sec- ondary School in Oshawa are taking a dual credit course, which the board calls a "truly incredible sta- tistic." Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) What is it? Students in grades 11 and 12 "major" in a specific area - kind of like what you would see in college or uni- versity. There are 19 eco- nomic sectors to choose from as a major. Students take a bundle of courses re- lated to their sector, com- plete co-operative educa- tion and earn industry re- lated certifications. When students graduate from high school, they get a red seal on their diploma. The DCDSB offers 27 SHSM programs including trans- portation, construction, hospitality and tourism, business and non-profit. Ontario data shows the five-year graduation rate for students involved in a SHSM is five per cent high- er than the provincial aver- age. By the numbers: Ontario-wide, 16 per cent of students are taking a SHSM. At the DCDSB it's 21.4 per cent. Monsignor John Pereyma also has sig- nificantly higher numbers for this pathway - 37 per cent of students are in- volved in a SHSM, more than double the provincial average. Ontario Youth Apprentice- ship Program (OYAP) What is it? Students in Grade 11 and 12 can gain training through a co-operative ed- ucation course in an ap- prenticeship trade. OYAP Level 1 allows students in the last semester of Grade 12 to become registered ap- prentices with the Minis- try of Training, Colleges and Universities. They re- ceive their Level 1 appren- ticeship training from a college or union. Programs include automotive service technician, plumber, gen- eral carpenter, chef, hair- stylist and welder. By the numbers: Ontario-wide 4.5 per cent of high school stu- dents participated in OYAP. At the DCDSB, the number is 5.6 per cent. This year, Durham's Catholic board had 250 students in the program. In 2016-17, the board also exceed the pro- vincial average for the per- centage of OYAP students who completed the pro- gram - 89 per cent, com- pared with 76 per cent. 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Create an account online for a chance to WIN* 1 of 10 prizes of Esso and Mobil e -Gif t cards**wor th $100! 11 | Pi c 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 905.839.2878 Jennifer.OConnell@parl.gc.ca 4-1154KingstonRoad,Pickering,ONL1V1B4 joconnell.liberal.ca /MPJenniferOConnell @MPJenOConnell /MPJenOConnell FREEOUTDOORMOVIENIGHT! jenniferO’Connell Friday,July26 Movie Starts at 8:45pm (Sunset) Millennium Square, Pickering (Bottom of Liverpool Road) MemberofParliament,Pickering-Uxbridge 905.839.2878 *PleaseBringYourOwnLawnChairsandBlankets* invitesyoutoa Showing “TheGreatestShowman” PICKERING - A bi- bliotherapy initiative, spearheaded by the Litera- cy Network of Durham Re- gion, was given high praise on June 21. Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy and Joan Young, an Onta- rio Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer visited LiNDR's 25th annual gen- eral meeting in Pickering to speak with the group. Bethlenfalvy also congrat- ulated the group on the work that has been done to create a Bibliotherapy ini- tiative, which is taking place in the community as a result of receiving a $39,100 seed grant from the OTF in 2018. "Our government is proud to be investing in this important initiative, which will help build a stronger, more inclusive community in Pickering- Uxbridge," said MPP Beth- lenfalvy. "Since day one, we have been focused on providing support to those who need it - in Durham Region, and across the province." Bibliotherapy is the use of reading materials, fic- tion, poetry and memoirs, to help people dealing with mental, physical, emotion- al, developmental or social problems. The book choic- es are used to create topic- related group sessions that speak to specific life prob- lems and promote resil- ience, such as inspiration- al stories about overcom- ing addictions. It is a model that works particularly well to reduce social isola- tion. Each group is led by a facilitator who selects rel- evant reading material to address the identified so- cial isolation topic of the group and promotes growth and well-being through post-reading dis- cussion. To deliver the bibliothe- rapy program to more than 55 people in the area, the Literacy Network of Durham Region has part- nered with the Art Gallery of Northumberland, Brain Injuries Association Dur- ham, the Literacy Council of Durham Region, the Oshawa Public Library, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Pickering Public Library and Trent Valley Literacy Association. Funds from the grant have helped with staffing and facilitator costs, buying books, and some administrative costs as well. OTF is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada's lead- ing granting foundations. The organization awarded more than $108 million to some 629 projects last year to build healthy and vi- brant communities in On- tario. For more informa- tion, please visit: www.otf- .ca. MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, right, was at the Pickering Public Library to announce an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for the Bibliotherapy program at the library June 21. Spearheaded by the Literacy Network of Durham Region, bibliotherapy enhances the personal wellness of participants, who listen to the reading of a selected piece of text and take part in a group discussion. Also pictured are Joan Young, left, from OTF and Jennine Agnew-Kata, executive director of LiNDR. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar PROVINCIAL GRANT HELPINGBUILD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY NEWS $39,100 OTF GRANT ESTABLISHES BIBLIOTHERAPY INITIATIVE IN PICKERING PICKERING - A vacant building on Liverpool Road could become the site of three detached homes, with upgrades to Balsdon Park given in return for the increased density. Three homes on the property would be a "mod- est intensification" for the area, Adam Santos of Ev- ans Planning told Picker- ing's planning committee Monday. Santos, representing property owner Allan Kent Cameron, said the site, at 715 Liverpool Rd., is short by 2.3 metres in frontage to meet the density require- ment under Pickering's of- ficial plan, meaning there's room for 2.79 homes, and the property owner wants to build three. The proposed two-sto- rey homes, on the east side of Liverpool Road north of Commerce Street, would have minimum lot frontages of 10.1 metres. The vacant building on site, formerly an accountant's office, would be demolished. The applicant proposes to use the city's zoning bonus policy to make upgrades to the neighbourhood park at Liverpool Road and Krosno Boulevard in return for the increased density of adding the third house. "We feel two single-family homes isn't in keeping with the area," said Santos. "We've given it consideration." One neighbouring resi- dent spoke to the committee, suggesting two houses on the site would be preferable. "It makes more sense than having three squished up," she said. "It's nice to see a lit- tle bit of space." Ward 2 regional Coun. Bill McLean said he was "more concerned with the visuals" of the renderings of the proposed homes, which Santos said were conceptual only. Coun. Maurice Brenner asked staff to clarify what the neighbourhood's Nau- tical Village theme should look like, in terms of visual guidelines. "We're looking at the Nautical Village to the south," said Coun. Ian Cumming, adding the homes should also blend well with the adjacent Madison Homes develop- ment. The meeting was for public information purpos- es only, with no decision made. Staff will bring a rec- ommendation report to the planning committee at a later date. NEW HOMES ON LIVERPOOL ROAD COULD MEAN UPGRADES TO PICKERING PARK JUDI BOBBITT 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 ALL PRICES IN EFFECT THURSDAY, JULY 11 TO WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. 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Pickering 705 Kingston Rd., Unit 15 905-420-3223 mmfoodmarket.com Jamie Gunningbhad had some fun while warming up prior to the Pickering Baseball Memorial House League Tournament at Brock Ridge Community Park recently. The tournament was held in honour of former coach Michael Carman, who passed away, Betsy Gummow, one of the leagues earliest executives, Anela and Motie Jadunandan, who began the tournament in memory of their son Carl, and Jake Tamemoto, who died suddenly last month. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar PICKERING HOSTS MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT PICKERING - Half a dozen residents took to the microphone during a Pick- ering planning committee meeting Monday, to ex- press concerns over a pro- posed residential infill pro- ject in the Rosebank neigh- bourhood. "I am upset my beautiful residential home will be drastically reduced," said a resident of Rosebank Road, in response to four semi- detached, two-storey homes proposed by Josha- ni Homes for the south end of Dunn Crescent. "We'll have all this traffic." Dunn Crescent is cur- rently a dead-end street at the vacant property owned by Joshani Homes, which is asking the city for a zon- ing amendment to allow semi-detached dwellings. The current zoning per- mits detached homes. Rick Bruynson, re- presenting Joshani Homes, told the planning commit- tee the city requires a cul- de-sac at the end of Dunn Crescent, which makes semi-detached homes needed for a feasible pro- ject. The cul-de-sac meant a single home on the site was not feasible, he said. "We've done a lot of stud- ies, which all appear fa- vourable," he added. Residents expressed concerns about possible flooding and drainage is- sues, sunlight being blocked from yards, traffic, units being purchased as investments and rented out, and a change to neigh- bourhood character. "The density will be very high; it doesn't go with the neighbourhood," said a resident of Nomad Road, who said the proposed homes are "flipped around" so that they don't line up backyard to backyard. "It doesn't go with the Rose- bank plan. It's irresponsi- ble to shove something in to ensure it fits." Bruynson said semi-de- tached homes to the north are linked underground, and Joshani Homes is ask- ing for the zoning to be ex- tended farther south, with the cul-de-sac design asked for by the city. The possibil- ity the homes will become rentals is "speculative," he said, and "shouldn't be en- tertained." The planning commit- tee meeting was for public- information purposes, with no decision made Monday. But since the next step is for staff to bring a recommendation report back to the committee after evaluating the proposal, councillors asked that spe- cific information be includ- ed in the recommendation report. Ward 1 regional Coun. Kevin Ashe asked staff to address issues that include tree preservation, drain- age, the proposal's fit with neighbourhood character and the cul-de-sac require- ment. Ward 1 city Coun. Mau- rice Brenner asked staff to clarify what the city re- quires and doesn't require, or will accept, in regard to a cul-de-sac, and whether a dead-end street with a sin- gle home is an option. He al- so asked staff to look at housing forms and drainage in the entire community. "There are issues staff need to look at, in terms of stormwater management," said Brenner. Chief planner Catherine Rose said it would be four to six months before a rec- ommendation report is brought back to commit- tee. PICKERING RESIDENTS UPSET WITH DUNN CRESCENT PROPOSAL JUDI BOBBITT judibobbitt@gmail.com COUNCIL OSHAWA - A 32-year-old Oshawa woman is facing charges after a seven- month-old baby was found crying and alone in a parked vehicle at a north Oshawa community centre. Police were called to the Delpark Homes Centre at 1661 Harmony Rd. N. on Sunday, July 7 at roughly 12:50 p.m. after a citizen walked past a vehicle and saw a crying infant inside. The door was unlocked so the woman took the in- fant girl out of the vehicle and called 911. The baby was taken to hospital to be ex- amined and was medically cleared and released to her father's care. Police found the mother at a nearby park with her other small children. The 32-year-old Oshawa woman is charged with abandoning a child and criminal negligence. She was released with a prom- ise to appear in court. Po- lice are not releasing her name. CRIME BABY FOUND CRYING, ALONE IN VEHICLE IN DURHAM 13 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m 733 KINGSTON RD. E. 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With the new Durham Home Child Care office in Courtice, they will be a re- source for home daycare operators and families looking for child care. "With home daycare, it's more like a home feel. Some kids just need to have those smaller ratios," said Terri-Lynn Villeneuve, a Compass Durham Home Child Care consultant. The Region of Durham gave Compass a $250,000 grant to open the new of- fice (with two full-time staff) and to license ap- proximately 50 home day- care providers. The funds will also help Compass buy big-ticket items to lend to new home daycares - such as triple strollers, cots or playpens. Licensed home child- care providers are inspect- ed by the Ministry of Edu- cation, the Region of Dur- ham and their licensed home child-care agency to monitor safety and quality. "Our job is to help the providers meet those regu- lations," said Olan-Mac- Lean. It takes approximately six to eight weeks for Com- pass staff to license a new home daycare. The process includes things like an in- terview, a home visit, a safety check for everyone in a the home, and a safety inspection (is there a fire extinguisher? is there an emergency exit from the basement? etc.) Compass will lend providers safety equipment that's needed, like baby gates or electrical plug covers. The first five home day- care providers are almost through the process and ready to be licensed. More home daycare operators are invited to get in touch to be licensed through Compass. "We're looking for peo- ple who are resourceful and creative. Who enjoy seeing children develop and learning. We're looking at providers who are caring and compas- sionate," said Villeneuve. Once the daycare is ful- ly-licensed, Compass staff will connect them with families on the wait list. Then the daycare provider and family can set up a time to meet to see if the daycare is a good fit for the child. "We have upwards of 25 families on a waiting list just in Clarington," said Villeneuve. Parents who work shifts, evenings or week- ends can struggle to find a daycare option that covers their hours. A home day- care operator can decide whether they want to offer evening, weekend or even overnight care. "(Currently) we don't have a licensed centre in Durham Region offering overnight care," said Ville- neuve. The new Compass office will offer ongoing support for the home daycare oper- ators, with equipment, play materials, and train- ing. Daycare operators can call the office for support or arrange for Compass staff to visit them in their home. "For a provider it can be pretty lonely," said Olan- MacLean. "It helps to have that lifeline to ask ques- tions and gain a better un- derstanding about chil- dren's behaviour." For more information, visit www.compasselc.com, email durhamhcc@com- passelc.com, call 905-515- 8951 or visit the new Dur- ham Home Child Care office of Compass Early Learning and Care, 1561 Highway 2 (Unit 6) in Courtice. 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They often visit fruit trees, where flocks quietly lisp to each other as they gulp down berries, swal- lowing them whole, and occasionally picking off caterpillars. Their ele- g ant grey, cinnamon and soft yellow plumage is set off by a black mask edged in white, bright red wing tips and a squared-off tail edged in bright yellow. Truly gorgeous birds. Unhappily, Marcie's birds had flown into a glass wall at the GO sta- tion in Acton, where she was visiting her sister. She'd snapped close-ups of the three lying motionless on the pathway, field marks clearly visible for all to see. We emailed back and forth about the terrible toll window glass takes on songbirds every year, al- most as bad as free-roam- ing cats. Experts figure a billion birds a year in North America die from flying into windows, fooled by the reflection of sky and trees they see. Even stunned birds that "wake up" and fly away usually die later from con- cussions and other inter- nal damage. This sad story had a happy ending that delight- ed me. Marcie asked her mother to write to GO ad- ministrators about the bird collisions she'd wit- nessed. A few weeks later she heard back from them, and shared with me their response: "Thank you for reach- ing out to us. We appreci- ate your observations of the bird strikes occurring at Acton GO station. Met- rolinx acknowledges the responsibility we have in minimizing this across our network as many sta- tions are within migrato- ry paths and built in ro- bust ecological areas. We have made it mandatory in any new build to have anti-bird strike film in- stalled and for the rest of our stations, we are retro- fitting them." Thank you, Marcie, and thank you, Metrolinx! T hank you to everyone who makes a window bird- friendly, using netting, screens, tape, soap, decals or even sticky notes - any- thing to break up that fa- tal reflection. To learn about solu- tions, contact: flap.org. Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. -Durham nature writ- er Margaret Carney has more than 4,000 species on her life list of birds, many seen in far-flung corners of our beautiful planet. BIRDS HITTING BUILDINGS TAKES A TOLL ON FEATHERED FRIENDS OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY SHARES GOOD NEWS STORY MARGARET CARNEY Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM OSHAWA - Ontario Tech University in Oshawa has been named a Bee City Campus, one of eight post- secondary schools in Cana- da to receive the buzzwor- thy designation. Bee City Canada part- ners with cities, schools and businesses across the country to protect pollina- tors and increase aware- ness about the role they play in healthy ecosystem. Ontario Tech's efforts to protect bees include 40 honey-producing beehives - maintained by Royal Meadows bee farm in Bow- manville - as well as a three-hectare hydroseeded pollinator garden featur- ing a native wildflowers. Local residents can support the pollinator pro- ject at Ontario's Tech by purchasing wildflower honey produced on cam- pus at Shop61, located at 61 Charles St. in downtown Oshawa, or ShopSIRC, lo- cated in the Software and Informatics Research Cen- tre at 40 Conlin Rd. in Osh- awa. COMMUNITY WHAT'S THE BUZZ? WILDFLOWER HONEY PRODUCED ON CAMPUS IS AVAILABLE TO BUY 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 16 DURHAM - Ontario Tech University has scored a big endorsement for its forensic science program. T he local university re- ceived a five-year renewal of the accreditation from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences' Foren- sic Education Programs Accreditation Commis- sion. Ontario Tech's pro- gram is one of only two fo- rensic science programs in Canada with the ac- creditation. "It's a huge milestone for everyone connected to our program to be recog- nized as one of the leading universities for forensic science education," says Hélène LeBlanc, an asso- ciate professor with the faculty of science at Onta- rio Tech. "This acknowl- edgment confirms the strong scientific founda- tion of our programs, the strength of our teaching faculty, and sets the stage for future growth and op- portunities, including graduate-level program- ming." T he forensic science program at Ontario Tech features a crime scene house; a dedicated foren- sic lab for biological and chemical analyses; a fo- rensic ecology facility used for decomposition and entomological re- search; and courses like criminalistics and foren- sic drug chemistry and toxicology. PAT ON THE BACK FOR LOCAL FORENSIC SCIENCE PROGRAM FUTURE PLANS COULD INCLUDE GRADUATE PROGRAMMING OSHAWA - An Oshawa student is wrapping up his high school career with a perfect score - but it's not on an exam. From grades 9 to 12, Jake Moores didn't miss a single day of high school at O'Neill CVI, a fact the Dur- ham District School Board confirms. His proud mom says he also had perfect atten- dance in elementary school. "I enjoy school so it wasn't that hard," says Moores, 18, who had his last day at O'Neill this week. "I even went on the day of prom and the day af- ter." How is perfect atten- dance possible? His mom, Jill St. John, credits some of it to a ro- bust immune system. "He just doesn't get sick," she says. And, she says he took the challenge seriously, even considering missing a trip to France that he won, so he wouldn't miss any days. The school end- ed up not counting the days as absences, because it was an educational trip. Moores says he also kept his attendance in check by missing out on some Friday sport tourna- ments over the years. He started taking atten- dance seriously around Grade 1, and over the years became known as "the kid who wouldn't miss a day," with teachers and school staff joking with him, as well as encouraging his goal. "I had a lot of support from everyone," Moores says. After travelling to Eu- rope this summer, he is heading to Carleton Uni- versity in the fall to study civil engineering. And, he plans to relax his attendance standards a bit. "I'll do my best to attend every class," he says. "But I might have to miss a day in October to come home for convocation." ATTENDANCE PERFECTION Jake Moores graduated from O'Neill CVI in Oshawa with a perfect attendance record. The student has never missed a single day of school since starting junior kindergarden. 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The funds raised in 2018 were used to help 90 children from DCDSB schools, paying for things like grocery gifts cards, overdue utility bills, clothing, glasses, dental care and school trips. The foundation also provides bursaries to DCDSB high school students. Foundation chair Stan Kar- wowski says schools are a natural fit to provide this kind of support. "The teacher ... spends six, seven hours a day with the stu- dents. They know what's going on in the classroom. They can tell if a child is hungry. They can see if there's holes in the boots," he says. "They can be an advo- cate for the child or the family with the principal." The foundation primarily raises money through three an- nual events - a gala, the Commu- nity Run for Hope and the #Fo- reTheKids Golf Classic. As the foundation's fundrais- ing power is growing, so is the need. According to the health de- partment, in 2018, 12 per cent of Durham households - about 78,000 people - experienced food insecurity, which means worry- ing about running out of food, re- ducing food intake or eating low- er-quality foods. A 2018 report by Campaign 2000 that tracked child poverty rates in 338 federal ridings in Canada showed a rate of 23 per cent for Oshawa, 10 per cent for Whitby, 14 per cent for Ajax, 12 per cent for Pickering-Uxbridge and nine per cent for the Durham riding. Research shows there is a di- rect link between poverty and school outcomes. For example, data suggests students from families earning less than $30,000 per year score up to 30 per cent lower on provin- cial testing than students from families with a combined income of $100,000 per year. If the foundation can help with a specific need, Karwowski says it takes some of the pressure off the parents and improves a child's overall well-being. Often, families are "at the end of their rope" and have no idea what to do he says. "And here we come with no strings attached and say, we can help." Visit www.durhamcatholic- foundation.ca for more informa- tion or to donate. The annual #ForetheKids Golf Classic in support of the founda- tion is coming up Aug. 20. HOPE. ONE KID AT A TIME St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School students, from left, Christian Barksdale, Hareni Nadarajah, Alexa Frendo-Jones, and Jordan Baksh, participated in a Walk for Hope May 8 to raise funds for the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation, which provides DCDSB schools with thousands of dollars every year to provide direct assistance to families in need. 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Vegas was also responsible for helping to find numer- ous missing people and in- dividuals with mental health issues who were in distress. After a nine-year career with Durham Region Po- lice Service, Vegas retired in July 2018. On his last night shift prior to retire- ment, Vegas was released to catch a fleeing car thief. After an extended vehicle pursuit and crashing the stolen vehicle, the suspect attempted to flee, but Ve- gas quickly caught him and took him to the ground. The suspect hit Ve- gas in an attempt to escape but was apprehended by police. Vegas, a German shep- herd born on May 26, 2008, in Czech Republic, joined the ranks of the Durham police in June 2010. He pa- trolled the streets as a gen- eral purpose canine officer with Armstrong - who de- scribed Vegas as stable, predictable, a laid-back dog who was very friendly and great with kids. The relationship be- tween handler and police dogs is a special one, ac- cording to a 2015 This Week article on Dogs With Jobs, in which Vegas appeared. Police dogs reside with their handlers in a special- ized doghouse and run. When the dog retires, the handler will purchase the dog for $1. Vegas remained with Armstrong and his family to enjoy retirement. RETIRED DURHAM POLICE DOG VEGAS DIES JENNIFER O'MEARA jomeara@durham region.com On Wednesday, July 3, the Durham regional police canine unit announced that Vegas died from a sudden illness but peacefully. Vegas died with his handler, Det.-Const. Bryan Armstrong, and his family by his side. Durham Police Twitter photo CRIME DURHAM - Ontario Tech University has scored a big endorsement for its forensic science program. The local university re- ceived a five-year renewal of the accreditation from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences' Forensic Education Programs Ac- creditation Commission. 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Opportunity For Builder/ Investors. 50 X 104 Ft Severable Lot. Build 2 Homes. Or Brick Bungalow With Detached Garage and Separate Entrance To Basement. Live-In And Build In Future Or Rent Out. $760 , 0 0 0 INCREDIBLE VALUE Spectacular One year old 4 bedroom, 4 bath almost 3000sq Ft modern home. Located on premium lot backing to green space. 9 Ft ceilings, hardwood floors. Thousands spent on upgrades. Truly must be seen! Fantastic Opportunity! $1,0 4 9 , 0 0 0 ANO THER SOLD 27 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York,the owners of the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC),have commenced an Environmental Screening Process in accordance with the Waste Management Projects Regulation (Ontario Regulation 101/07)of the Environmental Assessment Act to amend the Environmental Compliance Approval for the DYEC. The DYEC site is located at 1835 Energy Drive in the Municipality of Clarington,Ontario,Canada and has been in commercial operation since 2016.The DYEC is a waste management facility that produces energy from the combustion of residential garbage that remains after maximizing waste diversion programs in Durham and York Regions. The Proposed Undertaking:The Environmental Compliance Approval for the DYEC currently allows the facility to process up to a maximum of 140,000 tonnes per year of waste for disposal at the site.The Regions are proposing to increase this amount by 20,000 tonnes per year for a total of 160,000 tonnes.The facility is capable of processing 160,000 tonnes per year with its current equipment and is currently being underutilized despite demand for additional waste disposal capacity for residential waste within the Regions.If approved,the expanded tonnage will allow for greater usage of the existing facility,reducing the reliance on alternate waste disposal facilities outside the Regions’borders. The Process:The proposed project is subject to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Park’s Environmental Screening Process for Waste Management Projects in accordance with Ontario Regulation 101/07 under the Environmental Assessment Act.The results will be documented in an Environmental Screening Report,which will be released for public and agency review. During the June 26,2019 Durham Regional Council Meeting,Council provided the approval to conduct the Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for a separate and possible future expansion to 250,000 tonnes per year at the DYEC. As well,Council approved plans to construct an anaerobic digestion facility with mixed waste processing.These are separate projects and will be conducted under individual approvals processes. Consultation:There will be public consultations this summer and fall regarding the study and information will be released as the study progresses.For more information about this project visit durhamyorkwaste.ca or sign up for email updates under the What’s New section on the home page. Durham York Energy Centre Throughput Increase (From 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year) Notice of Commencement Works Department Public Notice Should you have any questions or concerns,please contact the project manager listed below. Andrew Evans,M.A.Sc,P.Eng Project Manager Durham York Energy Centre 905-404-0888 ext.4130 info@durhamyorkwaste.ca If you require this information in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext.3560. The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East,Whitby,Ontario L1N 6A3 Telephone:905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 durham.ca facebook.com/RegionOfDurham twitter.com/RegionOfDurham Figure 1 -EA Study Area July 3,2019 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 28 Take notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed Area Specific Development Charges By-law Number 38-2019 for the Seaton Community – Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Services on June 26,2019 pursuant to Section 2.(1)of the 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 38-2019, by filing with the Regional Clerk of The Regional Municipality of Durham on or before August 6,2019 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to this By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The Schedules of development charges imposed by By-law Number 38-2019 are as follows: Notice Of The Passing Of An Area Specific Development Charges By-law For Regional Water Supply And Sanitary Sewerage Services Applicable Only to The Seaton Area By The Regional Municipality of Durham The Regional Municipality of Durham Area Specific Development Charges By-law Number 38-2019 for the Seaton Community –Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Services,applies to all lands in the Seaton Community,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.The categories of services for which development charges are imposed under By-law Number 38-2019 are water supply and sanitary sewerage. A map of the Seaton Community is provided below. SCHEDULE “B” Residential Development Charges Per Dwelling Unit $Per Dwelling Type Service Category Single Detached &Semi- Detached Medium Density Multiples Apartments Sanitary Sewerage i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 5,125 4,049 2,358 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 1,863 1,472 857 iii)Regional Attribution Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 2,751 2,174 1,266 Subtotal –Sanitary Sewerage 9,739 7,695 4,481 Water Supply i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Water Supply Development Charges 2,452 1,937 1,128 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Water Supply Development Charges 5,752 4,544 2,646 iii)Regional Attribution Water Supply Development Charges 4,064 3,210 1,869 Subtotal –Water Supply 12,268 9,691 5,643 Total Development Charges $22,007 $17,386 $10,124 A copy of the complete By-law No.38-2019 is available for examination in the office of the Regional Clerk during regular office hours,Monday to Friday,8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,at the address shown below. Dated at the Town of Whitby on June 26,2019. For further information please contact:Ralph Walton Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services The Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East,1st Floor,Whitby,ON L1N 6A3 905-668-7711 extension 2054 or 2031 Note:The development charges described above shall be adjusted annually on July 1 pursuant to Section 21 of By-law No.38-2019. Note:The development charges described above shall be adjusted annually on July 1 pursuant to Section 21 of By-law Number 38-2019.If this information is required in an accessible format,please contact 1-800-372-1102 extension 2054. SCHEDULE “C”SCHEDULE “D”SCHEDULE “E” Institutional Non-Institutional Non-Residential Prestige Employment Land Area Development Charges Development Charges Development Charges $Per Square Foot Of Gross Floor Area $Per Square Foot Of Gross Floor Area $Per Net Hectare Service Category Institutional Development Charges Service Category Non Institutional Development Charges Service Category Prestige Employment Land Area Development Charges Sanitary Sewerage Sanitary Sewerage Sanitary Sewerage i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 0.52 i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 1.49 i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 72,380 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 0.19 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 0.55 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 26,489 iii)Regional Attribution Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 0.63 iii)Regional Attribution Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 1.84 iii)Regional Attribution Sanitary Sewerage Development Charges 87,796 Subtotal –Sanitary Sewerage 1.34 Subtotal –Sanitary Sewerage 3.88 Subtotal –Sanitary Sewerage 186,665 Water Supply Water Supply Water Supply i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Water Supply Development Charges 0.09 i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Water Supply Development Charges 0.25 i)Seaton Landowners Constructed Water Supply Development Charges 12,114 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Water Supply Development Charges 0.20 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Water Supply Development Charges 0.57 ii)Regional Seaton-Specific Water Supply Development Charges 27,474 iii)Regional Attribution Water Supply Development Charges 0.44 iii)Regional Attribution Water Supply Development Charges 1.26 iii)Regional Attribution Water Supply Development Charges 60,559 Subtotal –Water Supply 0.73 Subtotal –Water Supply 2.08 Subtotal –Water Supply 100,147 Total Development Charges $2.07 Total Development Charges $5.96 Total Development Charges $286,812 is provided below.SCHEDULE “F” SEATON COMMUNITY 29 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Wingfield,A.,Tun,P.A.,&McCoy,S.L.(2005).HearingLossinOlderAdulthood:WhatItIsandHowItInteractsWithCognitivePerformance.CurrentDirectionsinPsychologicalScience,14(3),144–148.†Studyparticipants mustbeover50yearsofageandhaveneverwornhearingaids.Nofeesandnopurchasenecessary.RegisteredundertheCollegeofSpeechandHearingHealthProfessionalsofBC.VAC,WCBaccepted.1.Cruickshanks,K.L., Wiley,T.L.,Tweed,T.S.,Klein,B.E.K.,Klein,R,Mares-Perlman,J.A.,&Nondahl,D.M.(1998).PrevalenceofHearingLossinOlderAdultsinBeaverDam,Wisconsin:TheEpidemiologyofHearingLossStudy.Am.J.Epidemiol. 148(9),879-886.2.NationalInstitutesofHealth.(2010). You can register to be a part of this major new hearing study † by calling:1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study Participants requiredfora majornational hearingstudy. Connec tHearingandProfessorMarkFenskeatthe UniversityofGuelphareseekingparticipantsforahearing studythatinvestigatesfactorsthatcaninfluencebetterhearing. Thetestwilltakeapproximately60minutes.Participantsmust: •Beover50yearsofage •Haveneverwornhearingaids •Havenothadahearingtestin thelast24months WhyParticipate? 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NOTE: Both Good Quality Sales with Something for One & All. see: www.theauctionadvertiser.com/MMacGregor for pictures later in the week Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) MacGREGOR AUCTIONSMike MacGregor, Auctioneer1-800-363-6799(cell) 905 718 6602 Wednesday, July 17th 4:45pm A U C T I O N S A L E of Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles of a Toronto Estate, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica. To Include: China cabinet, buffet, harvest table, walnut sideboard, kitchen suite, cedar chest, lamps, frames, artwork, large quantity of lead soldiers (Britains, Bluecoats, Harrods), sterling set of flatware, jewelry, approx. Shopsmith, router, planer, bandsaw, small tools, 10 ft canoe, plus many other items. Sale Managed and Sold by: NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 www.kimberlyscountrycorner.online SUMMER MARKETMulti-Vendor Sale Furniture, home decor, vintage, jewelery, arts and crafts, and much more. 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OJHL Images 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 New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 2 THE PANDORA STORE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905.492.7263 © 2019 Pandora Jewelry, LLC • All rights reserved JEWELLERY FOR STYLE EXPLORERS #TravelInStyle DURHAM - Fifty-six years ago this fall, a 13- year-old girl said good- night to her friends - and then vanished. To this day the fate of Noreen Greenley remains a mystery. That's in spite of sustained efforts by her family and investigators, who have tried over the years to keep the story in the public's consciousness. "My family and I have never given up on our search to find Noreen and have the closure we have so desired and yearned for af- ter all these years," No- reen's niece, Kelly Green- ley, told Clarington This Week a few years ago. "My family and I feel someone knows something about her disappearance." The last sighting of No- reen Anne Greenley oc- curred Sept. 14, 1963, a Sat- urday night. Noreen, born May 16, 1950, was the third of Har- vey and Nadine Greenley's seven children. She had spent the evening in Bow- manville with her best friend Bonnie Wilkins and Bonnie's boyfriend, Gary Woolner. The kids had en- joyed some bowling at Lib- erty Bowl and a bite to eat, and were walking toward Bonnie's house on Waverly Road when they parted; Noreen crossed the street in order to catch the King Street bus home to her family's house in Maple Grove. Noreen never got on the bus. She was never seen again. As alarm over the girl's disappearance grew, the community took action. Ground searches involving hundreds of people were conducted. Workers from Goodyear, Duplate, and General Motors gave of their time to help search. A canine team was called in and an aerial search was conducted. The mayor of Bowmanville, Ivan Hobbs, pledged a $1,000 reward for informa- tion. In the midst of all this, one tip emerged: a neigh- bour of the Wilkins family reported seeing a Ford au- tomobile believed to be a dark-coloured 1957 to 1959 Prefect - a box-shaped vehi- cle with a distinctive front grille - in the vicinity of the bus stop at the time Noreen would have been there. The driver was described only as a man who wore a black hat. The searches were fruit- less. No trace of the girl was found. In November 1963, No- reen's parents scrambled to get to Calgary after a tip their daughter may have been seen there. They re- turned home with no new information. Over the years Noreen's relatives strove to keep the story alive by promoting stories in the media and participating in public events. In 2013, Durham po- lice spoke to This Week about the ongoing cold case. "She's 13 years old and has never been found. We're all just guessing as to what happened. Nobody knows," said Durham re- gional police Det. Terry Haight. "There's no indica- tion she was murdered or ran away." Noreen's brother and sister spoke to This Week journalist Jennifer O'Mea- ra about her disappear- ance, and their theories about the car seen in the ar- ea when she went missing. They said Noreen worked at a gas bar in town and that it's possible her abductor was familiar to her. Noreen, they feared, made the fatal mistake of getting in the car. Their sister Joyce Greenley, then 12, said she was walking with friends that night when a car swerved by, almost hitting them, and she believes she heard Noreen's scream be- fore the car disappeared down Holt Road. Their fa- ther and older brother chased after the car with- out finding it. "I think she was abduct- ed, raped and brutally murdered - beaten to death. That's what I'm see- ing in my mind over and over again," said Mark Greenley, who was just three years old at the time. "I think she's buried within a 30-mile radius of Bow- manville." That theory was tested just last year, when Dur- ham police, following up on a tip, conducted an ex- tensive dig in the Bowman- ville area. The tip had come a few years earlier, when a man indicated his father had admitted to kill- ing the child and conceal- ing her body in a car he'd buried near Regional Road 57 in 1963. With the help of a forensic pathologist the family identified areas where an automobile may have been concealed be- neath the soil. In October 2018, Dur- ham police oversaw an ex- tensive excavation in the vicinity of Regional Road 57 and Concession 8. Two trenches were dug - one was about 150 feet long and the other was about 100 feet long. Each trench went down seven feet and metal detectors were used to pen- etrate another three feet in depth. The exercise generated a lot of media attention, but yielded no clues as to what may have happened to No- reen. Other events have been less high-profile - but far more poignant. In May 2015, more than 100 people participated in a walk that retraced the steps Noreen would have taken after she parted from her friends the night she disappeared. Leading the way were marchers carrying a ban- ner that bore the message Bring Noreen Home. One participant said it's important to keep the story alive. "Someone knows some- thing about this for sure," he said. "Some more infor- mation would be great, and people pay more attention if you publicize it. This will remind people about things and maybe some- thing will come forward that hasn't been available yet." Even after all this time, Noreen's memory - and the questions surrounding what happened to her - res- onate with her family and community, a family mem- ber told This Week. "Noreen once was here with us," Kelly Greenley said at the time. "She is not just an unsolved forgotten cold case or some files of paper collecting dust in a box. She was a young, 13- year-old, vibrant girl who enjoyed baseball, skating, bowling, horseback riding and baking, and loved her family very much." The Crime Stoppers number in Durham Region is 1-800-222-8477. ONTARIO COLD CASE: FAMILY RELENTLESS IN QUEST TO BRING MISSING TEEN HOME Kelly Greenley, niece of Noreen Greenley, spoke with Durham Regional Police forensic investigators Drew Groves and Bryce Maclean. The police were working in the trench following up on a tip in a cold case involving Noreen Greenley, 13, who went missing in 1963. Police were excavating for a car rumoured to be buried in the area. Jason Liebregts / TorstarJEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durham region.com NEWS 3 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m *Call for details, offers cannot be combined, after rebate, O.A.C. 1910 Dundas St. E. 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Now six-foot-five and 175 pounds, Brady began his minor hockey career with the Pickering Pan- thers and graduated from the same Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor midget AAA team that produced Connor McMichael, a first- round draft pick of the Washington Capitals. Brady was selected in the eighth round of the 2017 Ontario Hockey League draft by the Guelph Storm but was more swayed by the U.S. college route, which will see him play Di- vision 1 hockey at Arizona State University beginning in 2020. After a solid season in the OJHL - a 3.48 goals- against average (GAA) and .904 save percentage at 16 - Brady sought out more ex- posure with the Jets of the NAHL, a Tier 2 junior league sanctioned by USA Hockey. "The North American league is very good for goal- ies and has developed play- ers well," explained Brady, who managed a 2.79 GAA and .912 save percentage in 43 games and was named the team's most valuable player. "It just gave me an opportunity to play a lot of games and develop well." Brady was ranked ninth among North American goalies by NHL Central Scouting, and he was confi- dent he would get drafted - despite, as it turned out, three ranked ahead of him were not. He said several teams showed some interest, in- cluding the Devils, where he was happy to land. "They've had multiple successes, Stanley Cups. They've had legends go through the program like Marty Brodeur. It's a great organization to be a part of," he said. "During the draft, I didn't really know who I was going to go to. I just felt lucky to go to anyone, real- ly." Brady will play the up- coming season with the Fargo Force of the United States Hockey League be- fore joining the Sun Devils, a young program that reached its first National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ation championship in 2019. COMMUNITY Continued from page 1 ST. MARY GRAD BOUND FOR ARIZONA More Canadian families than ever before are realiz- ing that sport dreams for their children are not only possible but achievable. If the McDavid, Subban and Henderson families in Canada can produce world- class athletes, then so can many other like-minded families. When we first started specializing in sports psy- chology 35 years ago, it was difficult for parents to be- lieve they could be taught and trained to help produce and develop their offspring to be elite champions. Now that special dream has become a reality for more Canadian families. They are now spending more money, time and ef- fort in developing elite ath- letes. In fact, our families have invested more money per capita than any other country in the world to nurture, motivate and de- velop the belief that their children can be among the best athletes in the world. According to statistics, many families in this coun- try are spending between $10,000 to $25,000 annually on developing young prom- ising elite athletes. We and others have found sport families re- ceive one of the biggest bangs for their buck with elite sports psych training. Sports psyching pro- vides a solid foundation for developing an authentic, intelligent, compassionate character who gives back to the community and fam- ily. Ultimately, most par- ents' goal is to produce hap- py, healthy and indepen- dent individuals. In our opinion, you don't have to be wealthy to pro- duce an elite athlete and a good person. Families don't have to pay for expensive schools, be on the best teams, buy the most expen- sive equipment or be the most talented athlete to make it to the big time. Families who invest in the sports psych training process have a purpose and meaning for their life. They live with passion and excite- ment. They love coming home and seeing how happy and healthy their athletic children look and talk. Parents of elite athletes love the social aspects of being in a unique group of like-minded people who share many of the same goals and aspirations. The accolades they get from others makes them feel that all the work and com- mitment with their chil- dren was worthwhile. Producing an elite ath- lete is similar to developing a doctor, lawyer or CEO. The feelings of pride, ho- nour and success are im- measurable. Developing an elite ath- lete is very much a family commitment, goal and now doable. Many of the players on the St. Louis Blues Stan- ley Cup winners were Ca- nadian. Then we have Brooke Henderson, a world-class golfer winning her ninth tournament this year, and Corey Conners, winning his first PGA tour- nament. So, as Brooke Hender- son says, "The sky is the limit." 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 SPORTS PSYCH CAN BE A GREAT INVESTMENT FOR FAMILIES OPINION COLUMNIST DOUG SMITH SAYS CANADIAN ATHLETES CAN COMPETE WITH THE BEST DR DOUGLAS SMITH Column 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 4 Downsize Space. Upgrade Style. DiscoverActiveAdult Independent Living in the Heart of Oshawa wnsize Space. Upgrade Style.Do Call TODAY to book your tour! 905-429-2351 1-866-601-3083 reception@royalheights.ca www.royalheights.ca Five StarAmenities • Salt Water Pool • Full Service Spa • Games room • Movie theatre • Fitness room • Library • Onsite underground parking and lockers • Large windows and private balcony provide natural daylight • Stunning 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus den & 2 bedroom units available! 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It's a free community event that started as part of the Ajax impact fund. Rock the Block showcases the talent in Durham and facilitates interaction among neighbours through music, food, games, activities and art. Parking, shuttle available. Contact thenasexperience@gmail.com or 1-647-998-4708. It's WHITBY RIBFEST weekend July 12 (noon to 11 p.m.), 13 (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) and 14 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) at Victoria Fields, directly south of the Iroquois Sports Centre in Whitby. Live entertainment, marketplace, food vendors, Kidfest area, the Whitby Art Show and more. Admission is free; donations welcome. Proceeds support both local community projects and international initiatives through Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise projects. Visit whitbyribfest.com. GRANDPA HENRY'S PICNIC is on July 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S. (Lakeview Park), Oshawa. The fifth annual free picnic is a mini-vacation back in time at the Museum. Contact programming@oshawamuseum.org or call 1-905-436-7624 to learn more. NEWCASTLE'S 12TH ANNUAL ARTIST AND ARTISANS SHOW AND SALE is July 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Newcastle Memorial Arena, 103 Caroline St. W., Newcastle. Free admission to the event where, in addition to the work of local artists and artisans, you can enjoy music and food at the Bistro. 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This repre- sents a signi cant 19 per cent increase from the 918 transactions in June of 2018. Durham Region saw 2,320 new listings in June, representing a 22 per cent increase compared to June 2018. Residential transactions and new listings have increased consistently representing signi cant year-over-year growth. The overall average sell- ing price in Durham Region for the month of June was $620,506, up 2 per cent from $610,728 in June 2018. “We are continuing to see strong sales growth in this summer market compared to the same time last year” stated Sorichetti. “Buyers continue to bene t from the value and a ordable housing types that are available in Durham’s marketplace.” The MLS® Home Price Index Composite Benchmark was up 1.25 per cent in June 2019. The Benchmark Price for a single-family detached home in Durham was $611,500 last month. Durham Region has a diverse market place that has several di erent communities and choices for buy- ers. 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Right Now.pickering.ca FRIDAY, JULY 12 Friday Morning Movies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2Iu1oZe COST: Jul 5: Nancy Drew (G)Jul 12: Wonder Park (G)Jul 26: Leo Davinci: Mission Mona LisaAug 2: Asterix: Secret Potion (PG)Aug 9: Missing Link (G)Aug 16: Shazam! (PG)Aug 23: Dumbo (Rated G)Aug 30: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG) Family Reading Club: Anne of Green Gables Ice Cream Social WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683- 4000, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2Zzebzg COST: Dress up for this fancy evening all about Anne with an E. Enjoy stories and activities based on this beloved Canadian classic plus create (and eat) your own ice cream sundae. Note: Food Allergy Alert.All ages. Drop-in. Max: 60 participants. Dance Social Durham WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m WHERE: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Nicole Cote, 905-427- 2054 COST: $10 per person Your local place for ballroom, social and line dancing! At the McLean Community Centre (Ban- quet Hall) in Ajax on the second Friday of every month. A good mix of line dancing and ballroom music. Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420-2233, draw@openstu- dioartcafe.com, http:// openstudioartcafe.com/ COST: $5 general, $2 open mic musicians Open Mic every Friday nite. Everyone is welcome to play a few tunes and encouraged to collab- orate when inspired.$5 - admissi- on$2 - open mic musiciansGratu- ities hat for feature artist - contact the cafe to be the feature artist. Durham United FA vs. Alliance United FC women's soccer WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Kinsmen Park, 705 Sandy Beach Road, Pickering CONTACT: 905- 683-7575 COST: Tickets at door League1 Ontario soccer SATURDAY, JULY 13 Rock the Block WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Downs, 50 Al- exander's Crossing, Ajax CON- TACT: Norman Smith, 6479984708, thenasexpe- rience@gmail.com, thenasexpe- rience.com COST: Good Day!'Rock the Block' is a community event that started as part of the Ajax impact fund. It is an event that showcases the talent within the Durham commu- nity and brings interaction among neighbours through music, food, games, activities and art. SUNDAY, JULY 14 Karaoke Sundays@606 WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Royal Cana- dian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St., Picker- ing CONTACT: Elaine Bond, bayridges- branch606@gmail.com COST: End off your weekend with some karaoke at Pickering Legion, Branch 606.Great voices up on stage, a dance floor where you can kick up your heels, and a welcoming place to hit the stage yourself!Come by and check it out! MONDAY, JULY 15 Summer Breakfast Club WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Nancy Varga, 905-839-1383, familyministries@amberlea- church.ca, http://www.amber- leachurch.ca COST: $3.00 per day Breakfast Club is a fun drop-in program for children aged 4 to 12. Each themed week includes music, science experiments, indoor and outdoor games, crafts, God's story and breakfast! No pre-registration required. Break- fast Club runs Monday to Thurs- day Shipwrecked Vacation Bible Camp WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: St. Paul's on-the-Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Rd, Pickering CONTACT: Jacquie James, 905-621-0155, jacquie- james@stpaulsonthehill.com, http://stpaulsonthehill.com COST: Shipwrecked Vacation Bible Camp JK to Grade 6 to come set sail July 15 to 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp- ers rotate through four stations with their crews in morning and experience 2 electives in afternoon. Cost $120, Family Rates; Fin. assist. available. Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Donor Event WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Nuclear Gener- ating Station, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, Pickering CONTACT: Canadian Blood Services, 888- 236-6283, http://www.blood.ca COST: This blood donor event at Picker- ing Nuclear Generating Station is open to the public and is held in the Information Centre auditorium to book please visit www.blood- .ca. French Reading Buddies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000 Readers ages 6-12 (Grades 1-8) attend- ing French im- mersion or French schools, read with high school volun- teers. Please only register the child attending.Ages 6-12. Max: 16 Kids. Doors open 30 min- utes before program start. Summer Storytime - STEAM Storytime WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: libraryinfo@ajax- library.ca, 905-683-4000, Lau- ren.Wagner@Ajaxlibrary.ca, http://bit.ly/2N0e1j9 COST: Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will open up a completely new world for kids, parents and caregivers to discover!Ages 2+. Drop-in. Native Plants WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Native Plants in Clare- mont, 4965 Westney Rd N, Claremont, ON , Pickering CON- TACT: claremontgarden- club@gmail.com, claremont- gardenclub@gmail.com, http:// www.claremontgardenclub.ca COST: Free for members, $5 for guests The Claremont Garden Club will be on location with owner Karen Abrahams at the Native Plants in Claremont nurserie. The talk and tour starts at 7:30 pm. TUESDAY, JULY 16 Mental Health First Aid WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: St. John Ambulance Durham Region - Ajax Training Centre, 314 Harwood Ave, Ajax CONTACT: 905 434 7800, durham@on.sja.ca, http:// www.sja.ca COST: 150.00 Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person experiencing a mental health need/ experiencing a crisis. MHFA is given until appropri- ate treatment is found or crisis is resolved. Anyone can benefit from this 2-day course. Call to register. Historic Church Open Door WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: St. George's Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr., Ajax CONTACT: 905-683-7981 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. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Junior Reading Club WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: libraryin- fo@ajaxlibrary.ca, 905-683-4000 Join us for a fun, interactive hour of stories and literacy based activities, games and crafts. Foster the joy of reading at this program where we will learn to play and play to learn!Ages 4-5. Drop-in. EVENTS Visit durhamregion.com/events for featured online events. Things to do outside goes live on July 1. Next, we’ll be featuring Last-minute things to do before the kids go back to school. 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Bowles, who dabbled in Cross- Fit as a competitor for a brief time but is now immersed in coaching and running the business, was understandably thrilled to lead Braden Groeneveld to the Cross- Fit Games last year in Madison, Wisconsin - where the best in the world convene every year to com- pete in a variety of events that test strength, endurance, flexibil- ity and overall fitness. But, he enjoys the less-recog- nized victories just as much, in- cluding helping someone quit smoking or advance from walk- ing around the block to running. "A lot of people gravitate to- ward the tip of the sphere be- cause it's exciting, but more excit- ing to me is stuff that gets swept under the rug, and that's getting people off their diabetes medica- tion, curing chronic disease though diet and the exercise we implement here," he explained. "That's the biggest motivator for me. If that's the full-course meal, then Braden's stuff is kind of like the dessert." Bowles played triple-A hockey growing up in Courtice, was a na- tional-level triathlete for four years, and captained the lacrosse team at Laurentian University, but his life has been all about CrossFit since he graduated and opened the gym with Cassidy at age 23. They started out in a small of- fice just south of where they are now, with 800 square feet of us- able space that made it difficult for more than four people to work out at any one time. With 6,200 square feet now, the gym has plenty of space and equipment - from weights, dumb- bells and rowing machines, to climbing ropes and gymnastic rings - to satisfy the members, who range from kids to seniors and includes all levels of fitness. "Anyone can do it - that's the biggest message we try to get across," Bowles said. With a small staff that in- cludes his wife, Tanya, a typical day for Bowles sees him arrive at the gym at 5:45 a.m. and leave some 12 hours later. CrossFit classes are run at 6, 7 and 11 a.m. each day, as well as 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., revolving around open gym time otherwise. Fees are $66 for a foundation program of three sessions, $49 a month for an open gym member- ship and $129 a month for an un- limited membership that in- cludes classes. Most of the current clientele have been introduced through word of mouth, Bowles says. "We're just kind of focused within the walls and whatever happens, happens," he said of the business, which is going well. "It doesn't feel like work when you're coaching guys like Braden and classes with people you're chang- ing their lives. It's pretty cool and rewarding." CROSSFIT OSHAWA CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durhamregion.com BUSINESS KEVIN BOWLES HAS FOUND HIS LABOUR OF LOVE ON WILSON STREET ADDRESS: 712 Wilson Rd S, Oshawa PHONE: 905-440-5264 WEBSITE: www.crossfitoshawa.com Clockwise from above: Kevin Bowles is the general manager and a head coach at CrossFit Oshawa at 712 Wilson Rd. South. Oscar Vanderbruggen performed a dead lift during a kids class on June 20. Chet Martin, a head coach, taught a class at their location. Ryan Pfeiffer/Torstar 11 | Ne w s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , J u l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m Our Garden Fresh Pickles are back for the summer! From vine to store in less than 48 hours, they have the tang you love and the crunch you crave! Available in original or spicy, grab these Ontario grown customer favourites while they last! 599 ea 680 ml THE WAIT IS OVER! Throughout Ontario's vineyard regions viticultur- ists, winery owners, wine- makers and vineyard work- ers are preparing and car- ing for the eventual harvest to come in September. This is a story that takes place ev- ery year, albeit it's not the same every year as weather patterns and thus growing conditions fluctuate. This season has experi- enced harsh winter temper- atures and an abnormally cool, wet spring and as a re- sult many vineyards are ex- periencing slower develop- ment. The word in Prince Ed- ward County is that vines are generally three weeks behind in development. In Niagara things seem a bit better. Arterra viticulturist Gerald Klose said, "Things are looking good here. I would say we are one week behind ... but we can catch up quickly." Vineyard challenges are there and farming of any kind needs co-operative weather, but the good news is that temperatures have begun to modify and hope- fully a dry period is in the future. 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The experience encom- passes so much more that just tasting wine. Many of these wineries have presen- tations such as winery tours, food and wine pairing adventures, wagon rides, golf courses as well as res- taurant and lodging offer- ings. In addition, there is the local scenery and historic accompaniment that pro- vides an entertaining as well as educational back- ground of not only the win- ery but of the surrounding community as well. Wine is more than just a beverage. It encompasses all the aspects that make life worth living. Encompass it by visiting the place where the adventure begins. Visit a winery. Chuck Byers is a wine writer and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the wine industry, and is a member of the Wine Writ- ers' Circle of Canada. THE VINEYARDS BECKON YOU TO VISIT OPINION WINE WRITER CHUCK BYERS SAYS VISITING A WINERY IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST WINE CHUCK BYERS Column WHITBY - Owen Brady took another huge step - or stride, in this case - toward returning to the game he loves, on Monday, June 24. Just six months after undergoing a 19-hour sur- gery to remove a five-centi- metre tumour from his left leg, the 16-year-old Whitby defenceman was back on the ice, skating at the Cam- pus Ice Centre in Oshawa. Joined by his physio- therapist Joe Haars, for- mer NHL defenceman Paul Ranger and a few of his teammates from last season's Whitby Wildcats minor midget AAA team, Brady was able to skate gently in both directions, take and receive passes, and let a few shots go, for the first time since being diagnosed with osteosar- coma in November. "It was great. It was just a good time, no worries," Brady said the day after the skate. "It felt good physically - no pain, noth- ing like that. It was all posi- tive, really." Brady and his family have ridden a wild roller- coaster of emotions since being diagnosed with the same type of cancer that ultimately claimed the life of Terry Fox in 1981. Thanks, in part, to med- ical advances over the sub- sequent 38 years, Brady is expected to return to full health, but his hockey ca- reer has taken a major set- back after the surgery - which involved removing the tumour, then bone and skin grafts, and insertion of pins and rods for stabil- ity - and chemotherapy at the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren in Toronto. Projected as a possible first-round pick into the Ontario Hockey League prior to the diagnosis, Bra- dy was, instead, drafted in the sixth round by the Osh- awa Generals in April, and has targeted September 2020 to try cracking the roster. Getting back on the ice Monday has fuelled that desire even more. "I think that's a good goal," said Brady, who hopes to be involved with the team in some capacity in the meantime. "If I go a little bit shorter than that, great, but if not, that's the goal, and I think that I can accomplish that." Although still in the midst of chemotherapy, Brady no longer has to take cisplatin, the drug that causes the most side- effects. He has two cycles remaining, with two other drugs, through early Sep- tember, at which point he plans to return to school at Father Leo J. Austin Cath- olic Secondary School and begin working toward playing hockey again. "Knowing I can skate is just another thing that will help me go through it and help get my leg stronger, and also my mind," he said. "I've been feeling good the whole time, really. Recent- ly, I've been feeling great, being really active, and just hanging out with friends all the time - being more normal, I guess you could say." Now an ambassador for SickKids, Brady will be at- tending the Zach Hyman Celebrity Classic on July 29, where he will give a brief speech and partici- pate in the golf - a sport he has recently picked up again. Once he's done with chemotherapy, he will be able to intensify his work- outs and strengthen his leg, which is the biggest threat to his hockey ca- reer. OWEN BRADY RETURNS TO THE ICE BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com Owen Brady laced up the skates on June 24 at took to the ice for the first time since December, when he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lump from his leg. Chris Brady photo COMMUNITY OSHAWA GENERALS DRAFT PICK CONTINUES REMARKABLE RECOVERY 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 l y 1 1 , 2 0 1 9 | 12 RepaiR while you wait, Reline | Rebase | adjust Kingston Rd. Li v e r P o o l R d . 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