$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 2 No 43 AUGUST 29 2007 Step one of rail spur plan approved By Jessica Verge The Oshawa Express

A proposed harbour rail line is a step closer to becoming a reality but that’s not getting in the way of one activist’s dreams for Oshawa’s waterfront. Larry Ladd, chair of the Marina Users Committee, is staying positive despite the first step in the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) decision process that could result in approval for CN Rail’s plan for a rail spur leading into the Port of Oshawa. “I’m extremely, extremely disappoint- ed,” says Ladd, regarding the first approval. Photo by Bruce Jones/The Oshawa Express But Ladd, who says he is grateful to Oshawa residents line bridges showing support for fallen soldiers. all the Oshawa residents who are sup- porting his campaign against the rail spur, isn’t giving up yet. Highway of Heroes In step one of the two-step decision, Local residents and emergency services Doos. It was recently announced that the 173- the CTA, an independent federal govern- personnel lined bridges along Highway 401 km stretch of road on Highway 401 from ment quasi-judicial tribunal, took a look Sunday evening to show their support for the Trenton to Toronto is being renamed the at the environmental aspects of the proj- lives of two Canadian soldiers killed Aug. 22 Highway of Heroes to honour the Canadian ect. They determined that CN’s proposed in Afghanistan after a roadside bomb detonat- soldiers killed during the Afghanistan War. project wasn’t likely to cause significant ed. The hearses carried the bodies of Master About 47,000 Canadians signed a petition adverse environmental effects on the area Warrant Officer Mario Mercier and Master calling for that section used to transport the through which it will be built. Corporal Christian Duchesne, traveled from bodies, to be named in honour of the fallen See RAIL Page 5 Canadian Forces Base Trenton’s airbase to the Canadian soldiers. Government leaders dis- coroner’s office in Toronto, as Oshawa resi- cussed and approved the change that will be dents, shown above, waved flags and saluted noted with new road signs, although it will Photo by Bruce Jones/The Oshawa Express the fallen soldiers of Canada’s famed Van still be officially known as Highway 401. Twenty-five claimants join lawsuit a tattoo of a lion’s head on his $10-million class action claim going into my skin and into my Tattoo parlour forearm in July, later learning against Longhorn on Aug. 20. He blood, and I want to be safe,” he that he may be at risk for a is still waiting for his test results added. targeted in blood-borne disease. to come back to see if he tests Hugh Towie, owner of Ten other men and 14 women positive for Hepatitis B or C, and Longhorn Custom Bodyart, told $10-million have joined the claim. will have to wait another six The Express that his lawyer Most of the claimants months before knowing if he advised him not to comment on class-action claim received tattoos at the Centre contracted the HIV virus from the issue. Street South parlour, which also the faulty equipment at the tattoo In an earlier interview he By Courtney Duffett provides body-piercing services. parlour. maintained his equipment is ster- The Oshawa Express The business, which has since “It is always in the back of ile and they have always main- re-opened, had failed some ster- my mind that I might have a dis- tained a clean operation. None of About 25 people have joined ilization tests between Nov. 17, ease,” Beaulieu stated through the claims against him have been in a class-action lawsuit against 2006 and Aug. 1, 2007, putting Colleen Arsenault, one of the proven in court. a local tattoo parlour after if was about 1,500 people at risk. These lawyers representing him in the Arsenault, one of three shut down earlier this month for people were notified and urged action. “When I got my tattoo at lawyers representing Beaulieu in improperly sterilizing equip- by Durham Region Health Longhorn, they told me that the case, says the next step is to ment. Department to be tested for the everything had been properly wait for the statement of defence Oshawa resident Kaleb small risk that they may have sterilized and that it was safe. I by the company and the owner. Beaulieu is making a class- become infected with Hepatitis have other tattoos, so I always They have 30 days to file. action claim of $10-million B, C or HIV and AIDS. make sure to ask if everything “It’s emotionally traumatic against Longhorn Custom Beaulieu, a mechanic in his has been properly sterilized, for him (Beaulieu),” Arsenault Bodyart in Oshawa. He received mid to late twenties, issued the because it’s something that is said. “He’s really nervous.” New cops join Durham police Durham Regional Police welcomed 20 Durham Regional Police Service’s Police new recruits to the force at a recent gradu- Learning Center. The officers will join pla- ation ceremony in Oshawa. toons across Durham Region and receive Family and friends looked on as the new on-the-job training from coach officers for officers were sworn in before embarking the next three months. on their new careers. Ewles says this new graduating class From the 20 new graduates, eight new was a very diverse class in age and experi- officers will join 17 Division in Oshawa, ence. four officers will join 18 Division in Some are newcomers coming out of Whitby and eight will join 19 Division in school and others are coming from other Ajax-Pickering, bringing Durham’s police careers and experiences. force count to roughly 800. “One of the strongest points of the offi- “We do have a plan for growth,” says cers is their individual life experiences,” Durham Regional Police chief Mike Ewles, says Ewles. “It will help us to interact with adding some of the new hirees will be the community.” replacing some upcoming resignations and Ewles along with Police Services board retirees. chair Terry Clayton, deputy chiefs Chuck Const. Jarah Knock-Archer – the only Mercier and Sherry Whiteway and MC act- female in the course - spoke on behalf of ing superintendent Mike Ennis welcomed her fellow recruits and commented on the the officers to the Durham Regional Police close relationships they have built over the team and wished them well. past few months. They will continue to The winner of the Allan Christiansen support each other as they begin their Memorial Award was Const. Marcin careers, she said. Gajewski for his outstanding leadership The group completed an 11-week train- abilities, positive attitude, commitment to Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express ing program at the Ontario Police College physical fitness and ability to foster cama- From left, Dalton Tucker, 6, joins forces with his brother Jacob, 10, mom Melanie, dad and a four-week in-service program at the raderie amongst his peers. Michael (not in photo), and local Scout troupes getting backpacks ready for school chil- dren who can’t afford their own supplies. Backpacks filled for needy kids By Jessica Verge with Scouts Canada, which gets funding from The Oshawa Express United Way. Groups like United Way make it possible for It’s back-to-school time, which means stores youths who can’t afford to join Scouts to get finan- will be packed with families stocking up on paper, cial assistance so they can take part, said Benson. pencils, calculators and school supplies in time for Scouts never turn children away because they can’t the first day back Sept. 4. afford the program and the group makes every But for some local children, those much-need- effort for all prospective members to join. ed supplies aren’t easy to come by. There are fam- “We will make it happen,” she says. ilies across Durham Region that can’t afford things It’s the second year for United Way’s Backpack like backpacks and binders. That’s why the United Program, which was previously organized by Way is stepping in. another community group. The United Way of According to United Way campaign manager Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington/Brock and Scugog is Lynn Martin, they stepped in when the previous teaming up with the United Way of group could no longer offer the program as the Ajax/Pickering/Uxbridge to provide more than school boards still saw a need for the donations. 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to chil- Donations go to students in the Durham District dren who couldn’t otherwise afford them. School Board, the Durham Catholic District United Way got a helping hand this year as vol- School Board as well as those attending school in unteers from Scouts Canada came out to pack the Clarington with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District binders and school bags. Public School Board and the Peterborough, Durham Regional Police recently welcomed 20 new recruits to the team and will be posi- The partnership is a good fit, according to Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic tioned at different platoons across the Region. Natalie Benson, manager of revenue development District School Board.

Senior hurt in home invasion A 37-year-old Oshawa woman has been charged in During the struggle the victim was knocked down connection with a home invasion style robbery in which some stairs and had his wallet with cash and credit cards an 82-year-old man was knocked down a flight of stairs. taken from the front pocket of his shorts. He received Police say a female suspect forced her way into the minor injuries during the incident. victim’s residence and grabbed the elderly victim’s wal- The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction. let at around 3:30 p.m. Aug. 10. On Aug. 21 around 11 a.m., police attended an address The victim told police he was outside his residence in in the area of Cedar Street and Wentworth Street and the Cedar Street and Wentworth Street West area retriev- arrested a suspect without incident. ing a recycling bin when he noticed a woman standing Charged with break and enter to commit is a 37-year- under a tree across the street. old woman, of Phillip Murray Avenue in Oshawa. When he returned to the side door of the residence, the Anyone with information is asked to contact police at female forced her way inside and assaulted him. 905-579-1520 ext. 2732. Man killed trying to stop rolling car A 38-year-old Oshawa man trying to fix a car The man ran to the rear of his car in an attempt to engine problem died after the car rolled backwards stop it. pinning him between two vehicles. His car collided with a second parked car, The incident occurred in a parking lot pinning him between the two vehicles. near the intersection of Park Road South Bohulevych, of Park Road South in and Bloor Street at 8:45 p.m. Friday. Oshawa, was transported to Lakeridge Witnesses told Durham police that the Health Oshawa, where he was pronounced victim, Roman Bohulevych, was working dead. inside the engine compartment of his vehi- Durham police were called to investigate cle while it was parked in the parking lot. the collision. The vehicle started while he was work- Anyone with information is asked to con- ing on the engine and began to roll back- tact police at 905-579-1520 ext. 5256. wards.

Page 2 AUG 29 2007 AUG 29 2007 Page 3 Women failing 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] to break phone: (905) 571-7334 fax: (905) 571-0255 AUG 29 2007 into Volume 2, Number 43 Publisher Greg McDowell policing Advertising Director Kim Boatman It’s sometimes easier to tolerate a Managing Editor less than perfect situation than to risk the unknown consequences a change Wendy Gallagher might pose. Human beings are naturally Copy Editor prone to resist change. Kim Downey But history has proven that change and risk are often the key ingredients Contributors needed to launch us out of the doldrums Bruce Jones, Bill Fox, of complacency and into excellence. Jennifer Weymark, Take policing—a generally male- dominated occupation. Recently the Kevin LeGrand Durham Police graduated 20 new recruits to its ranks. The force’s chief Publications Mail Mike Ewles heralded the graduating Agreement 41268024 class’s diversity in life experience, careers and ages, but there was a glaring Don’t rename highway Return undeliverable absence of gender diversity as only one Dear Editor: bolster support in this effort is just have since left Afghanistan now for Canadian address to: recruit is a female. misguided. the most part. The Oshawa Express Despite Durham’s public recruitment The recent idea of renaming The Canadian humanitarian The best way to support our 600 Thornton Rd. S. campaigns and posters aimed at attract- Ontario’s main arterial Highway efforts over there are laudable.... troops is to ‘bring ’em home’ and ing more females to the force, the reali- 401 to commemorate Canada’s (But) the continued fighting is like- we will remember our fallen on Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 ty is few are breaking into this career. fallen soldiers is less than appropri- ly to only build opposition to the November 11th at our local Why is this the case? Even Chief ate. A failing Canadian federal gov- war given the escalating cost of town/cities cenotaphs. ISSN 1715-9253 Ewles seems to be at a loss for their ernment foreign affairs policy in Canadian lives. The old Soviet The Oshawa Express is a publi- under-representation in the rookie cop cation of Dowellman Publishing fighting the military war in Union was there in the 1990s and Bruce Wood Corp which is located at 600 class, calling such a low female addi- Afghanistan and seeking ways to the Americans from 2001. Both Oshawa Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J tion rare for the police service. 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- 0255, E-mail: [email protected] Low unemployment rates could be a All advertising and editorial factor. Perhaps, when the economy is material published by The Oshawa good, women have more choices in jobs Music, comedy soothes soul Express and Dowellman Publishing Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- that pay comparably well and don’t Dear Editor: multitude of musicians, not to pets, bagpipes, and funny situa- lication and cannot be reproduced pose the sort of stress and dangers elsewhere without prior permission. mention music teachers, and hard tional quotes can lift the spirit of Advertising Policy: Advertisers sometimes associated with policing. Amidst drought, poor weather rock bands and music studios. mankind. must check immediately after first It’s commendable and somewhat sur- conditions, floods, hurricanes, Without a doubt Oshawa has Suffice is to say give our local insertion of their retail or classified advertisement to ensure there are no prising that there are still many people, corn for gas tanks, escalating food not only sent out cars and trucks people the big thumbs up when errors in the advertisement. The albeit mainly males, who are still prices, we have Mr. Bean thank- to world driveways, but much you see them as very, very few Oshawa Express and Dowellman choosing a policing career in the face of Publishing Corp are not responsible fully to cheer our hearts…big music all to our cities credit. have served and performed for for second or further insertions of the high profile news reports of police offi- time. Like world comedians, locally greed, but rather have done so for incorrect advertisement. Further, the cers killed or injured in the line of duty. The Oshawa Express and In my lifetime music-wise, I we too have put men and women dedication to the masses. Dowellman Publishing Corp are not But without a larger complement of have known of an Oshawa opera on the stage to perform and make Oshawa can be proud of its responsible for costs or damages for females and the unique skill set and star rising to fame, many bagpipe happy souls merrier, indeed. diverse talents. They are in the a non insertion of an agreed upon advertisement. The editor has the experience they bring to the career, bands, two local impersonators, at This world with all its ups and public relations business in a right to edit, change in any way, or there is a glaring absence of that all- least five crooners like myself, downs, ins and outs, needs a break sense and selling our city. classify an advertisement. The important reflection of the community Oshawa Express and Dowellman two to three quartets, choirs from it all. Publishing Corp are only responsible they serve. galore, orchestras, brass bands, Thankfully, violins, drums, Bob Hooper for the cost of the advertisement There is no doubt that women estab- space that is taken up by an incor- directors, combos, 50s bands, a guitars, harmony, voices, trum- Oshawa rect insertion, except in the case of lished in policing have proven they failure to notify The Oshawa Express have much to offer and are capable and of any errors after the first insertion and then there would be no respon- effective. Look no further than the sibility on the part of the The Oshawa newly appointed Deputy Chief Sherry Express and Dowellman Publishing Whiteway, Durham’s first female in that Corp. role, for a stellar example of an effec- tive leader, communicator and human being. Perhaps coming from a policing family, she was privy to the inside scoop on the reality of opportunities policing offers. Hopefully, her promotion will be a Letters to signal to those women who may consid- er a career where opportunities for pro- the Editor fessional advancement and career satis- The Oshawa Express publish- faction exist. es every Wednesday in the City We salute the newest additions to of Oshawa. Send us your com- Durham’s police ranks and wish them ments, letters to the editor, sug- well. As the valedictorian and lone gestions. We’d like to hear from female Const. Jarah Knock-Archer said, you. Please write to: The Oshawa Express, they will continue to support each other 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, as they begin their careers. Hopefully, On the rocks ON L1J 6W7 that support will extend to those consid- Local youth take advantage of the last few days of summer with a trip to Oshawa’s waterfront to sun- or email: ering joining the ranks. bathe on the rocks. 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Page 4 AUG 29 2007 Rail spur opponents still fighting RAIL From Page 1 vision that does not include the rail spur. into account,” he says. including its relation to transportation study addressing the issue of soil stabil- “We have a different of opinion on “We can’t give up,” he says. “The The rail spur would expand upon the laws, practicality and local interests. He ity beneath the berm and the risk of that,” says Ladd. cost is too great.” now defunct Farewell line, which says a decision for step two is expected migration of contaminated soil. He says he is confident that Oshawa He says the city has already filed a begins south of Bloor and crosses soon. Also, if the project is approved, the can still have a full-service marina, boat response to the CTA with regard to the Wentworth Street East, and runs along If step two also gets approval, CN CTA wants CN to: launch and yacht club and is calling on step one decision and won’t rule out tak- Harbour Road and Simcoe Street South can commence construction. •complete a follow-up process the federal government to get involved ing injunctive measures, though he says to lead into the Port of Oshawa. The CTA outlined a number of other including the monitoring of the effects in the process. he hopes it won’t come to that. In its step one decision, the CTA guidelines that CN must meet if final of construction and operation of rail Ladd’s group, the Marina Users’ Gray also wants the CTA to take approved the project on the grounds that approval is given. spur and road crossing; Group, which represents 150 boaters recent discussions over a lakefront CN’s proposed mitigation measures are According to the CTA CN must: •submit an environmental report and charter-fishing operators, will con- ethanol plant into account. He says the undertaken. •not change its plans without CTA within two months of project comple- tinue to vocally oppose the rail spur, he CTA’s decision is based on the idea that In its proposal, CN says they intend approval; tion; said. He believes the City of Oshawa the rail spur would be low usage while to extract contaminated soil located in •have an on-site inspector to advise •at the end of the first growing sea- and the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, a an ethanol plant would drastically the spur’s path and store it in a berm, a construction workers on environmental son, submit monitoring reports and a Toronto-based environmental group increase traffic on the rail line. wall created out of earth, along the rail matters and ensure procedures are car- comprehensive evaluation of success of that has joined Ladd’s efforts, will also And Gray believes a high usage rail line. ried out effectively; mitigation measures. continue to fight against CN. spur would be detrimental to the city’s According to Marc Comeau, a CTA •ensure contractors are qualified in But no matter what the CTA’s next Mayor John Gray says regardless of plans for waterfront condominiums and spokesperson, the second step of the completing mitigation work; decision is, Ladd refuses to give up. the CTA’s final decision the city will commercial development. decision process will require the tribunal •submit plans regarding construc- “The shovel’s not in the ground,” he continue to fight for their waterfront “[The CTA] has to take these things to examine other aspects of the project, tion, soil and traffic management and a says. Chile sends reps to UOIT would scare people,” said Gillespie. Meetings to combat child The Kids’ Internet Safety Alliance (KINSA), a charitable organization dedicated exploitation will allow for to eliminating the online sexual exploitation of children and youth, sponsored the week- international sharing of long visit to UOIT. information Gillespie, also vice-chair of KINSA, invit- ed senior representatives from Canadian law By Courtney Duffett enforcement organizations to provide an The Oshawa Express overview of the various Canadian initiatives underway to combat child exploitation child Chilean law enforcement officials are vis- exploitation. He also provided Chilean par- iting Oshawa’s university this week in hopes ticipants with an introduction to new tech- Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express of fighting the world-wide problem of child nologies that will assist them in their efforts From left: Dean Mackie, vice president of the Mackie Group, Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette, sexual exploitation. to save children and prosecute cyber crimi- Mackie’s chair Ross Mackie, Mackie’s CEO Paul Mackie, Derek Varley, fleet manager of The representatives from Chile are visit- nals. Mackie, Doug Switzer with the Ontario Trucking Association, Jean-Yves Lavoie, a Mackie ing University of Ontario Institute of “Children are the perfect victims and most truck driver and Norm Mackie, vice president of Mackie. Mackie Moving Systems was pre- Technology (UOIT) to discuss combating the vulnerable element of our society,” says sented with a plaque of environmental stewardship from the Ontario Trucking computer-facilitated sexual exploitation of Gillespie. “And to know that grown men can Association, for the purchase of the new trucks. children. prey upon them at will is disgusting.” Chile will be the newest country of the The visit was just part of the effort by five existing nations that are looking into UOIT researchers and Gillespie to work with using a child exploitation tracking system. partners to develop new technologies that Mackie goes green Cyber cops use the system to share infor- will assist law enforcement and security mation with each other and work together to organizations throughout the world in the By Courtney Duffett Overall, the new trucks, which hit the roads ear- track child pornography and child exploita- fight against child exploitation. The Oshawa Express lier this year, are the first that meet the tough new tion. emission standards that will virtually eliminate Paul Gillespie, the An Oshawa trucking company is steering smog-causing emissions from trucks between now UOIT’s cyber crime towards a greener environment with the addition of and 2010. director-in-residence eight new trucks equipped with cleaner burning Even though these trucks purchased from and an international- engines. Premiere Peterbilt Inc. in Whitby may be better for ly respected law Mackie Moving Systems in Oshawa is one of the environment, they come at a price to the pur- enforcement investi- the first truck companies in Ontario to purchase the chaser. gator, facilitated the new 2007 trucks equipped with the most cutting The new trucks require increased maintenance meetings with five edge technology aimed at significantly slashing and the purchase price of the new trucks is about police officers and truck engine emissions. Such emissions are a major $8,000 higher than previous models. five prosecutors contributor to smog and air pollution. Also, both the new engines and the new truck from the South “It’s a big step forward,” said Doug Switzer diesel are less fuel efficient than the pre-2007 American country. with the Ontario Trucking Association. engines and pre-2006 diesel fuel, which makes it “Durham Region “I’d like to say it’s cleaner than the air we more expensive to operate. is no better or no breathe.” worse than any other place. If I could say Motion aims to save postal outlet how many suspects live in this area, it By Jessica Verge 5 as part of a corporation-wide realignment. While The Oshawa Express there are several Canada Post counters at retail stores through the city, the 47 Simcoe St. S. loca- An Oshawa councillor hopes to rally the sup- tion is Oshawa’s last remaining full-service corpo- port of her fellow politicians in an effort to stop rate retail outlet post office. Canada Post from closing the downtown’s last full Not only does Parkes’ motion insist Canada service postal retail outlet. Post keep the retail counter open; it also requests Councillor Louise Parkes, Wards 5 and 6, filed the federal government amend a 1994 moratorium a notice of motion that would see the city formally on post office closures. The moratorium covers urge Canada Post to abandon plans to close the rural areas, towns and cities with only one post retail portion only of the 47 Simcoe St. S. post office. At the time the moratorium was created, office. Doing so would also mean the city would Oshawa had a second post office on Stevenson lose its last stand-alone full-service corporate retail Road South that has since closed. post office outlet. Sorting operations and post office Parkes also fears closures might not end at the boxes will remain at the downtown location but retail counter. customers will not be able to purchase stamps and “The loss of five federal jobs is also significant other postal services there. and this may be the first step to closing the sorting Parkes hopes to seek support from the rest of station,” she says. council when they return to business this However, in a previous interview with The September. Oshawa Express, Sachin Deshpande, communica- “Closing the last (Canada Post) corporate retail tions manager for Canada Post says no permanent outlet in Oshawa would be an outrage for a city the employees will lose jobs as a result of the closure. size of Oshawa,” she says. “It would mean Oshawa And Parkes hopes Oshawa’s federal political citizens and residents would have to travel to small- representatives will get involved. er communities to access services.” “I am asking our federal MP Colin Carrie to In July, Canada Post announced it would be stand up for Oshawa and save our last retail outlet closing the retail portion of the post office as of Oct. in the City,” she says.

AUG 29 2007 Page 5 Petition targets traffic safety By Jessica Verge and a 3-year-old with cerebral palsy, found it ment along Albert Street. tion of speed bumps will get support from The Oshawa Express easy to garner support from his fellow Albert Ward 2 councillor Robert Lutczyk has a city council since the roadway is designed to Street residents, many of whom also have different solution to stop cars from accommodate a large volume of As Ken Carruthers watches speeding cars young children or are seniors. speeding along downtown side vehicles. pass by his Albert Street home, the Oshawa They have discussed, amongst them- streets like Albert and Celina. Like Carruthers, Lutczyk fears father of two is worried. selves, the dangers posed by the speeding “I think they should be two- traffic will get worse when the John “It’s become a short cut,” he says, refer- cars. way,” he says, adding traffic prob- Street-Eulalie Avenue and Gibb- ring to drivers he believes take Albert “We said, let’s form a little group and do lems began there when they became Olive extensions get developed. instead of Simcoe Street when heading something,” he says. one-way streets some 20 years ago. Lutczyk also blames the use of north. Since July, Carruthers has gathered more Lutczyk also believes the width Albert Street as a sort of “mini Carruthers fears the situation will worsen than 100 signatures on a petition urging the of Albert leads cars to drive faster. highway” for making the street less once the city’s plans to connect John Street city to implement clearly marked crosswalks “Wide roads encourage higher appealing to families. Thus, room- with Eulalie Avenue are complete. and stop lights at the intersection of Albert speeds,” he says. Ken Carruthers ing houses and rental units have “There are a lot of people concerned,” he and John. They are also asking for traffic Lutczyk successfully champi- become more common. says. calming measures, from speed bumps to oned for a four-way stop at Albert and Bruce “Albert and Celina are the epitome of Carruthers, the father of a 10-year-old more signage to increased traffic enforce- Street but doesn’t think Carruthers’ sugges- false traffic engineering,” he says. Whitby hospital re-opening postponed It will be late October before Whitby’s hos- deal with the impending increase in service pital reopens its doors as crews work to pick demands and bed pressures and to avoid fur- up the pieces of an electrical fire earlier this ther surgery cancellations. summer. “With the extended timelines now moving Lakeridge Health Whitby suffered an elec- into the fall we have no other choice but to trical fire July 2 that saw 71 patients evacuat- invoke our contingency plan,” Kooy said. “We ed to other sites of the hospital corporation. have a duty to our communities to ensure our Now hospital officials are saying it will take at hospitals have the capacity to provide care least two more months to complete fire-relat- that has been scheduled in advance and to deal ed repairs and building code upgrades. It is with emergencies.” estimated fire-related costs could reach $8 The cost of the lease is still being negotiat- million. ed. “The scope of the restoration is immense,” The move to the Rouge Valley site began said Neil Clarke, director of facilities for on last week with approximately 13 patients Lakeridge Health. transferred initially. Those unable to be moved Restoring the 94,000 sq. ft. site is compa- will remain at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and rable to fixing nearly 50 homes, said Clarke. Bowmanville until the Whitby site re-opens. Chris Kooy, VP of clinical programs and Lakeridge Health will be operating a shut- chief nursing executive, said Lakeridge Health tle from the Whitby site to the Rouge Valley has leased a temporary 21-bed unit at Rouge site for staff and families. For more informa- Valley Centenary in Scarborough, in order to tion, visit www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca. Due to an electrical fire in July, Lakeridge Health Whitby won’t re-open until late October.

Page 6 AUG 29 2007 Ribfest serves up fun Local dog rescue Oshawa residents not afraid to get their hands dirty can indulge in some hosts fundraiser of North America’s best ribs as a festival dedicated A Durham Region dog rescue is Road 9 and can be found by taking to the dish rolls into the offering the community some Labour Highway #57 or Enfield Road to city. Day Weekend fun and a chance to help Concession 9. The 6th Annual abandoned animals. The fundraiser begins at 4 p.m. Oshawa Rotary Ribfest The Animal Guardian Society, or Dog owners are encouraged to bring kicks off Sept. 7 at TAGS, is hosting a corn roast and bar- their pets as there will be leash free Lakeview Park with 10 becue fundraiser on Sept. 1 in an effort areas for animals to play as well as professional “ribbers” to raise funds for the dog rescue. dog games. from across the U.S. and TAGS, a non-profit, volunteer-run Volunteers will provide canine Canada showcasing their organization, works with municipal partners for those without dogs. There specialty for three days. animal services, shelters and animal will also be a silent auction, relays, The “ribbers”, with two welfare groups to find permanent races and scavenger hunts. new restaurants represent- homes for displaced animals. The fun will continue after dark ed this year, all vie for the While the group does not currently with a bonfire at dusk. title “best ribs” and “best have a shelter of their own, they rely Tickets are $15 for adults, $6 for sauce”. on temporary foster homes in order to kids’ aged 7 and under. Children The event starts Sept. 7 rescue dogs and save them from being younger than 2 years are free. at 2 p.m. and runs until put down. For tickets or information call 905- midnight. On Sept. 8, The corn roast is being held just 263-8247 or visit www.animal- spectators can dig in at 11 south of Blackstock on Concession guardian.org. a.m. until midnight. On Sept. 9, the festivities con- tinue from 11 a.m. until 7 Oshawa up for award p.m. Oshawa has been named a finalist Santa Clarita, USA; and Ribfest also includes in a search for the world’s most livable Mancomunidad del Sureste de Gran midway rides, a beer gar- community. Canaria, Spain. den, live music, family One of nine cities competing for The LivCom Awards focus on man- entertainment and hot air international prestige, Oshawa has agement of the local environment and balloon rides. Admission been short-listed for the UN-endorsed leadership in creating a livable com- and parking is free. International Award for Liveable munity. The festival, which Communities, or LivCom, and will be The city submitted a 4,500-word attracted 30,000 people a finalist at the awards ceremony in written entry in June for consideration last year, is organized by Westminster, England from Nov. 22 to by a panel of judges. Cities are judged the Rotary Club of Oshawa 26. based on enhancement of the land- and raises funds to support Oshawa is competing against nine scape, heritage management, environ- children and youth pro- other cities in the 75,001 to 200,000 mentally sensitive practices, communi- grams. Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express population category: Ipswich, ty sustainability, healthy lifestyles and For more information Australia; Kakamigaharah, Japan; planning for the future. Oliver Zuder of Hawgs Gone Wild, a Daytona Beach, Fl. restaurant, will be one visit the festival online at Norwich, England; Pecs, Hungary; Oshawa will make a presentation at of 10 professional “ribbers” offering up fare at the Oshawa Rotary Ribfest on www.oshawaribfest.com. Sept. 7, 8 and 9 at Lakeview Park. Portsmouth, USA; Richmond, Canada; the November award finals. Camp for disabled focuses on abilities By Jessica Verge teens that attend them and The Oshawa Express most use it as a way to get out of the house and be social. Cherie Wardell-Carey knows it’s not often But Vandenhoven likes the easy for children and youth with intellectual or fact she could choose where to physical disabilities to fit in at summer camp. enrol Kurtis. But as program coordinator at Grandview “To have the best of both is Children’s Centre, Wardell-Carey and her team good,” she says. are changing that. She believes it’s important For nearly 10 years, Grandview Children’s for children and teens with Centre has been offering summer fun for special needs to be accepted young people with special needs. into public programs and to “It’s a chance for them to be accepted,” also have access to specialized says Wardell-Carey. ones. And Cathy Grandview’s Vandenhoven, the mother “It’s a camps are run by of a Grandview client, post-secondary agrees. school students, Vandenhoven started chance for many of whom are bring her son Kurtis to studying in fields Grandview when he was them to be such as nursing, edu- six months old and recent- cation and psycholo- ly diagnosed with cerebral accepted.” gy. Wardell-Carey palsy. says it’s a coveted Now 15, Kurtis is a - Cherie Wardell-Carey job among college veteran of Grandview’s and university stu- recreation programs. dents. Grandview “He loves it,” says Vandenhoven. receives many applications As a small child, Vandenhoven enrolled her every year with selected appli- Kurtis in public summer day camps, where she cants being chosen for their says his sociable personality made it easy for patience, creativity and experi- him to fit in. However, when Grandview start- ence working with children, as ed offering the same types of programming, the job can be challenging for she switched. While Vandenhoven says the those who have never done public camps were great, she says Grandview anything like it. is able to provide “extra special attention”. While registration fees off- Grandview’s day camps, which are offered set the cost of operation some- for all age groups, from toddlers to age 21, let what, camps are expensive to Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express clients experience sports, music, arts and run as counsellors receive Nathaniel Springer, far right, gives some military equipment a try thanks to Allan Ferguson, far left, of the crafts, and dance and give them a chance to be extensive training and one Canadian Forces. Ferguson was on hand as a part of Grandview Children’s Centre Community Heroes Week. An social with other kids their own age who also counsellor is required for RCMP officer and his horse as well as local firefighters also visited children at the centre. have special needs. every three to four children. Wardell-Carey says other day camps can be Thus, Grandview relies on community dona- dates wheelchairs and walkers. from martial arts to swimming. tough for kids who don’t have the same intel- tions. For instance, the Motor City Car Club But it’s not just summer fun offered at For more information about Grandview lectual or physical abilities as their peers. She funded the construction of an accessible play- Grandview. Throughout the year, there is Children’s Centre, call 905-728-1673 or visit says the camps are especially important to the ground with a rubber ground that accommo- something going on every night of the week, www.grtc.ca.

AUG 29 2007 Page 7 The Oshawa Express would like to thank the Motor City Car Club and Autofest 2007 Committee for its support. The Oshawa Express would also like to thank the following advertisers:

Asselstine Country Auto Accessory Zone Autofest 2007 Committee Auto Workers Community Credit Union Baxter Creek Estates – Schickedanz Homes Inc. Canadian Automotive Museum Carstar Quality Collision Service Durham City of Oshawa – Mayor John Gray Durham Auto Sales Limited Durham Bumper and Fender Autofest roars Easton Truck Cap Sales Emmerson Insurance Brokers Limited Global Rebuilders Ltd. Henderson Auto Holiday Inn into Oshawa Hollywood Inc. Hooters Despite a rainy weekend, thousands turned out to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 894 Oshawa and District celebrate vintage vehicles and take part in family fun J + M Restorations Jim Flaherty – Member of Parliament, Whitby-Oshawa Kelly, Greenway, Bruce Master Mechanic Professional Auto Service Melanie Pringles Mills Pontiac – Buick – GMC Ltd. Ontario NDP Caucus Pacific Printing Phoenix Transportation Robert Bell, Sales Representative, Guide Realty Limited, Brokerage Salon Renato Scotiabank – Oshawa branches State Farm Insurance Tazco Inc. The Stag’s Head Pub and Grill Van Dyk Homes Van Hemmen Tires

A very special thank you also goes out to Oshawa Express carriers Spencer Northcott and Cody Ryall and their families. These dedicated carriers played an integral part in the building of the Oshawa Express soap box and took turns behind the wheel to compete on race day.

From left, Christopher Ferriman, 3, needs a little encouragement from his brother Clayton, 12, before touching Thomas the Tortoise, held by Jennifer Deith of Cannington-based Zoo To You.

Cody Ryall, left, and Spencer Northcott get ready to race in Saturday’s soap box derby. Oshawa’s Bob Green proudly shows off his 1961 Nash Metropolitan, one of Autofest’s rare cars. Page 8 AUG 29 2007 Hampton resident Doug Bryans showcases his 1955 Thunderbird.

Lillian McLaughlin-Price tries out a miniature fire truck in front of a real 1947 Oshawa fire truck.

Oshawa Express carrier Spencer Northcott took his turn racing in the soap box derby Saturday morning. He shared driving duties with fellow carrier Cody Ryall, with whom he helped build the vehi- From left, Lisa Lawson and her son Luke, 5, get a close look at the Grave Digger monster truck with Victoria Greene and cle. her son Rex, 2.

AUG 29 2007 Page 9 Photos by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express Dr. Frank Hayden gives high-fives to some of the Special Olympians for their great athleticism and for keeping the Special Olympics going. Celebrities named to OHL Oshawa generals star John Tavares, far left, and national news anchor Ken Shaw, far right, with Deputy Police Chief Chuck Mercier. Tavares and Shaw have been named honourary coach and Special Olympics team honourary chair for Special Olympics Durham Region. By Courtney Duffett Tavares, a forward for the local Ken Shaw, a national news Anderson. “And when we see celebrities, Tavares and Shaw, is a The Oshawa Express Ontario Hockey League team who anchor with CTV will be acting as these athletes in action, we’ll see great asset. will represent the Durham Region the new honourary chair of the joy and dedication and we won’t The DRPS is a big supporter of A national news anchor and an Special Olympians at the 2008 Special Olympics Durham Region. see disability.” the Special Olympics and he says Oshawa Generals hockey star are Spring Games. “It’s a great cause Shaw devotes a great deal of his Special Olympics Ontario was they have four goals including lending their names and enthusi- and it will be a great event.” time and energy to various local founded by Dr. Frank Hayden in offering an athletic event for spe- asm to Durham Region’s Special In May 2008, more than 900 charities and community events. 1968 who believed that people cial athletes, building a stronger Olympics. athletes, trainers and coaches from He is the director of Ronald with intellectual disabilities could community, raising money for The 2008 Special Olympic across Ontario will take part in the McDonald House Charities of be as physically fit as the rest of Special Olympics Ontario and Games organizers announced 2008 Special Olympics Spring Canada, ProAction Cops and Kids the population. The 2008 Special bringing awareness to people with recently the additions of Oshawa Games at Oshawa’s University of and more. He also chairs the Olympics Spring Games will mark intellectual disabilities. Generals player John Tavares and Ontario Institute of Technology Abilities Centre, which seeks to its 40th anniversary. “This is what these games are CTV’s news anchor Ken Shaw as (UOIT), Durham College and the develop a series of programming “It’s a great way to celebrate all about…the athletes,” says the new honourary coach and chair Pickering Recreation Centre. centres across Canada to assist it,” says Hayden. “It’s been 40 Mercier. respectively of Durham Region’s Athletes will participate in events people with special needs. years and we’re still going strong.” For more information on the Special Olympics team. such as swimming, bowling, “This is a special day with Durham Regional Police 2008 Special Olympics Spring “It’s a great honour to support power-lifting, basketball and some special people,” says Deputy Chief Chuck Mercier says Games, visit www.spe- these special athletes,” says John more. Durham’s Regional Chair Roger that adding the two high profile cialolympics2008.ca. Gens add Oshawa native to team Oshawa native brings The Oshawa Generals continue to build their eight goals and adding one assist. team with a couple of recent trades before the start “Oshawa fans are going to love this guy,” said of training camp Monday. Brad Selwood, general manager home The Generals acquired forward and head coach of the Generals. By Courtney Duffett From there, Thornton went to play in St. Jeff Hayes from the Guelph “He’s all heart, not a big guy, but The Oshawa Express John’s, The Leafs’ farm team at the time. After Storma for a future sixth round plays hard every shift.” four years there he was traded in 2001 to draft pick and dealt forward Kyle Selwood said he likes the Family and friends of NHL hockey player Chicago. Paige to the Kingston Frontenacs nucleus of the team, “but we are Shawn Thornton got a chance to get up close Last year was his first full year in the NHL in a separate transaction this week- always looking at ways to get bet- and personal with the subject of the Oshawa when he signed as a free agent with the end. ter.” native’s lifelong dream—the Stanley Cup. . Hayes, 18, is 5’7’’, 150 pounds and an Oshawa “Now we’ll have a look at what we have in Shawn Thornton, 30, a winger with this Not only is this Thornton’s first Stanley native entering his third season in the OHL. He camp the next couple of days and we’ll go from year’s Stanley Cup-winning Anaheim Ducks, Cup win, but it was also a first for the team. played 49 games for the Storm last season scoring there.” brought the 40-pound cup to the “It was a lot of hard work getting Oshawa area earlier this month. here,” says Thornton, a graduate of He took it golfing with him in Eastdale Collegiate. “A lot of ups and Kids golf event shoots for funds Uxbridge, to his grandmother’s nurs- downs, but it’s all worth it now.” Kids can dust off their golf clubs and past have included an airplane ride pack- ing home and out to dinner at The As for his ambitions for his hock- take aim at raising funds to help special age, a bike, an electric scooter, Wonderland Keg with family and friends. ey career, Thornton feels he’s accom- needs kids. passes, a portable DVD player and much Traditionally, each player on the plished the major goals he set for Community Living Oshawa-Clarington more,” said Suzanne Nobes, organizer of Stanley Cup winning team may bring himself. He wanted to score a in is hosting its 11th Annual Kids for Kids the event. “It’s wonderful watching the it with them to their hometown. the NHL, win a Stanley Cup and he Mini Golf Tournament Sept. 8. children striving so hard to achieve the Winning the NHL’s top prize was wanted Don Cherry to talk about him. All proceeds for the event will be direct- hole in one, while having plenty of fun “amazing,” says Thornton. “It’s hard Shawn Thornton Cherry did so on Hockey Night in ed to Community Living’s children’s pro- with their friends.” to put into words. It’s all the stuff Canada’s televised Coach’s Corner grams, which support children with intel- The event will be held at Ken Fulton’s you put up with your whole life and it’s pretty after Thornton scored his first goal in the lectual disabilities. Golf Course located on Hwy. 2 in Ajax. special.” NHL. Tickets for the golf tournament are $10 The course is wheelchair accessible. Thornton, who was born, raised and resides Now, Thornton is focusing on getting ready each, which includes the child’s green fees, Tickets for the event are also available in Oshawa during the off-season, has been for next season as he just signed a three-year an opportunity to win draw prizes, chances at the information booth at the Oshawa playing hockey since age seven. contract with the . at hole-in-one sponsored prizes and a grab Centre after Aug. 15. He played junior hockey with “They were the most interested, and the bag of goodies. The event runs from 9 a.m. For more information visit www.com- Peterborough for three years from age 17 and most aggressive,” says Thornton. “I’m pretty to 12:30 p.m. munityliving.ca or contact Suzanne Nobes got drafted to the at 20. excited about it.” “Some of the hole-in-one prizes in the at 905-576-3261.

Page 10 AUG 29 2007 Libraries diversify OLT comedy helps out Local thespians will be Living Oshawa/Clarington, ticipants take to win. acting out for a good cause. which provides support for Tickets are $20 and may The Oshawa Little children and adults with be purchased at the teen programming Theatre will hold a perform- intellectual disabilities. Community Living office at ance of their latest comedy, On Sept. 26 at 8 p.m., the 947 Adelaide Ave. E. or the nights to book clubs where being opinionated Cake Walk, an effort to raise theatre group will perform United Way information New offerings is encouraged, the library is trying harder than funds for Community the comedy, which is about booth in the Oshawa Centre. ever to draw teens in. a small-town For more information And it appears to be working. Canada Day call Cheri Smith at 905-623- aimed at attracting The McLaughlin Branch’s popular Craft It cake-baking 6814 ext. 35 or Suzanne sessions draw a full house during the summer and the great Nobes at 905-576-3261 ext. and usually get at least 10 participants when it Mon. Sept. 10 lengths par- 101. younger patrons runs on Saturdays during the school year. “For teens, it’s a great turnout,” says Free Spanish language lessons – Courtice By Jessica Verge Williams. Secondary School, 1717 Nash Rd. in Courtice. The Oshawa Express Starting Sept. 10, elementary students in Grades 1 to Williams says there’s been a rise in teen- 8 can take part in activities such as singing, reading orientated library programming over the last and writing while learning Spanish. Colourful proj- Some teens might while away their time 10 years, a trend that started in the U.S. and ects about family, food and vocabulary will be used. surfing the Internet or watching TV, but for became increasingly common in Canada. Call Micaela Arnold for pre-registration at 905-579- those not satisfied to spend their spare time sit- The focus of this year’s teen programming 4326. ting in front of a screen, there’s always the across all four Oshawa libraries is the Get Lost Tues. Sept. 11 library. summer reading programming. The Oshawa Public Library is offering up a Until Aug. 31, teens can pick up a game The Newcomers Club of Oshawa/Whitby whole host of programs and activities geared at card at any library and use it to earn points Welcome Meeting – Loblaw’s, 481 Gibb St. youth, aged 12 to 18, in an effort to get them each time they check out material, attend a Women new to the area or enjoying a new lifestyle into the library. program or write a review of a book, movie or and looking to participate in social activities are According to Lisa Marie Williams, the invited to attend the 7:30 p.m. welcome meeting. CD. For more information contact Linda at 905-576- McLaughlin Branch’s teen librarian, a newly Participants get prizes along the way with a 0585 or email newcomersclubofoshawawhitby created post she’s held for six months, offering chance to win an iPod Nano each time a game @hotmail.com. free fun is a way to “let [teens] know what we card is completed. have.” Teens can stay up-to-date with library pro- Thurs. Sept. 13 From monthly craft sessions where tie-dye grams by visiting the teen blog at and duct tape turn into creativity to game Durham PC Users’ Club Computer Sale – Faith www.oshawalibrary.on.ca/teens.asp. United Church, 1778 Nash Rd. in Courtice. New and used hardware, software and accessories for sale starting at 7 p.m. Anyone looking to sell surplus computer items can rent a table for $5 by emailing David Swain at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free.

By Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express

From left, Tayler Owens, 13, and Amy Hutchinson, 14, get crafty preparing t-shirts to tie-dye while attending a teen crafting session at the McLaughlin Branch of the Oshawa Public Library. Opera stops in Courtice Young opera singers will be stopping in izer Kevin Girling. Durham Region to show off their skills. “The calibre of these The Concert Opera Group will perform performers is outstand- Sept. 15 as part of Opera Pops, an event host- ing and includes solos, ed by Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd. in duets and group ensem- Courtice. bles” The 7 p.m. concert will feature an ensemble Tickets for Opera of some of Canada’s rising opera stars led by Pops are $25 for adults, Professor Darryl Edwards, a seasoned per- $10 for students and are former and head of Voice Studies at the available at the church University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. or by calling 905-448- “These performances are of a standard 1320. rarely seen outside of major cities and we are For more informa- privileged that Courtice will once again play tion visit www.concertoperagroup.com or host to the Concert Opera Group,” said organ- www.faithunited.ca.

AUG 29 2007 Page 11 Construction delays traffic Oshawa motorists should continue to add extra minutes to their travel time as major road construction continues around the city. Waverly Street North between Rossland Road West and Aruba Crescent, will be closed for a one-week period to facili- tate the replacement of underground services. Construction has also commenced on Rossland Road between Thornton and Stevenson Roads in Oshawa to install left turn lanes at Waverly Road and to install water main related protection. Although the road remains open, lanes will be restricted and delays may be expected. Harmony Road still remains closed between Olive Avenue and King Street. That section of road is expected to be open for the new school year in September. Delays on Harmony may be expected between Olive and Adelaide Avenues and detour routes will be posted. Construction is also underway on Taunton Road East between Grandview Street North and Benson Street, which began April 30 and will continue through to October 2007. Although the road will remain open, lane closures and delays are expected. Anyone needing more information is asked to contact Durham Region works department at 905-668-7711 ext. 3427. Block Parents host yard sale Bargain hunters can find a deal while helping a local Brandon Kwiatkowski, 3 months, was very patriotic this past Canada Day non-profit organization. celebrating the event in a Canada Day ensemble. The Oshawa Block Parent Association is hosting a fundraising yard sale on Sept. 8 at the Legends Centre, The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send 1661 Harmony Rd. N. Express Perfect Pet pictures in to run bi-weekly in the Proceeds from the sale, which will take place in the Echo Baby feature. leisure room at the north end of the building, will support the Oshawa Block Parent’s efforts to provide refuge for local children, seniors or anyone in need of immediate assistance. Beginning at 9 a.m., gently used items, from household to home décor to toys, books and clothing, will be on sale. Summer reading primer But shopping isn’t the only way to help out. Those looking to do a little late spring-cleaning are invited to donate story reveals. A. Andy Smith, B. Homer items to be sold. As well, volunteers are needed for the day I have always been a Readers’ Simpson, C. Mayor Gray of the event. Digest type of reader. If I can get 6. “Be careful about reading For more information, to donate items or volunteer, call the condensed version, then I am health books. You may die of a 905-436-9584 or email [email protected]. happy. As a service to readers, I misprint.” have decided to help you with A. Dr. Seuss, B. Mark Twain, your summer reading schedules. C. Mr. T Rather than read all the books of 7. “Denial ain’t just a river in an author, such as Oprah Winfrey, Egypt.” I have found quotes that proba- A. Geoff Davey, B. Mark bly summarize some of their writ- Twain, C. Homer Simpson Many of us hear of books or ings. This way, in the proper cir- 8. “I can say, I think he would authors that we really intend to get cles, you can say, “Well I liked have looked good in this jersey.” at each summer, despite every- Oprah when she wrote that…” A. Homer Simpson, B. Mayor thing else that comes up. Your friends will be impressed. Gray, C. Wayne Gretzky I know in high school, I would You can simply respond, “Oh, can 9. Accept that some days depend on Coles notes to get me you guess the correct authors and you’re the pigeon, and some days through the plots of some books, sources of the following quotes? you’re the statue.” especially Shakespeare. 1. “Doing the best at this A. Mayor Gray, B. Roger C. My four sons sometimes did moment puts you in the best place Anderson, C. Jim Flaherty not complete all of their assigned for the next moment…” 10. “Money is just a poor readings in high school. They A. Bill Clinton, B. Oprah man’s credit card.” could sometimes be seen watching Winfrey,C. Hillary Clinton A. Robin Williams, B. Marshal the movie version, on video, the 2. “Sixty seven per cent of all McLuhan, C. Dilbert night before a book report was statistics are made up including 11. “Why pay a dollar for a due. this one.” bookmark? Why not use the dollar I admire people that can sit and A. Jim Flaherty, B. Dilbert, as a bookmark?” digest an entire book in a few C. Ralph Nader A. Jack Benny, B. Stephen short days. 3. “I believe in the Golden Speilberg, C. Conrad My latest book is Left to Tell, Rule-the man with the gold rules.” 12. “Why do they call it a rush by Immaculee Ilibagiza. A. Jim Flaherty , B. Mr. hour when nothing moves?” It is the story of how T, C. Paris Hilton A. Mayor Gray, B. Stephen Immaculee survived the Rwandan 4. “True holiness consists in Speilberg, C. Mayor Miller Holocaust in 1994, where 937,000 doing God’s will with a smile.” 13. “The answer to each of perished in a genocide. A. Robin Williams, B. Mother these is B.” Maybe it is my advancing Teresa, C. Stephen Colbert A. Guy Fawkes, B. B. Fox, years, but when I read a book such 5. “I’m not normally a religious C. Michael J. Fox. as this, I want to go slowly and man, but… if you’re up there, appreciate the inspiration such a save me, Superman!” [email protected] See Last Week’s answers Page 19

Page 12 AUG 29 2007 Residents save water By Courtney Duffett And as for the three large water plants in The Oshawa Express Durham Region--one in Oshawa, one in Whitby and one in Ajax--at no time did they exhaust their ARIES: March 20 to April 19 LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23 Despite a summer of soaring temperatures and full capacity this summer. Take a new look at your lifestyle. Set up Visit a retreat, spend time reading a dry lawns residents have done a fine job in conserv- Sloley says on Aug. 22, for example, the 27- a long-term health and fitness plan to spiritual book or arrange a vacation by ing water. million gallon tank had used up about 17.5 million keep you looking young and fit. Be pre- the sea. Take time out to review your So says the region’s manager of plant opera- pared to meet new demands in the work- strengths and weaknesses. Organize gallons and Whitby’s 24-million gallon tank used place. Co-operate with co-workers. your fall agenda. Diplomacy works on Sept. 3. tions. up about 14.5-million gallons. TAURUS: April 19 to May 20 SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22 “This summer has been really good,” says Durham Region is also home to three smaller Look for creative ways to develop your After Sept. 2, you get a break from the Thom Sloley. “People have been really good this water treatment plants including an eight-million inborn talents. If you are a parent, your career demands of the last two years. year. (Durham residents) have been a little more gallon plant in Bowmanville, a 1.8-million gallon children may require your attention. Take time to revise your personal goals. energy conscious and environmentally conscious.” plant in Newcastle and a two-million gallon plant Stay on top of spending, do not borrow Network with like-minded people. or offer to lend money. Mentor a friend. During the summer months, water consump- in Beaverton. GEMINI: May 20 to June 21 SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21 tion can be up to twice the amount drawn in the Sloley adds that even though temperatures have An extremely busy time, work out a Change your career direction or think winter months, said Sloley. He adds that even been extremely high throughout the summer, it has balance between your home life and about retiring. Review your profession- though there were water conservation warnings, if not affected the quality of the water in its plants. career demands. If you are planning al ambitions and status in the world. people didn’t adhere to them, water bans would However, when the temperature changes, the a home renovation, this fall is a great Assume additional responsibilities on have been necessary at times throughout the time to get started. the job. chemicals used are adjusted accordingly to ensure CANCER: June 21 to July 22 CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19 region. a clean water quality. You have learned many lessons about As of Sept. 2, joint money problems are “The big demand is lawn watering,” says He says what’s most troublesome is when there money over the past two years. Now it no longer an issue. Take a degree course Sloley. This is why during the summer months is an algae problem in the plants, “but there were no is time to get out in the community and or start a new web business. Travel for there are by-laws that state residents must follow major problems this year,” says Sloley. “However, network. work or become a trainer. Share your the odd-even watering system. But overall, Sloley you never know when it will happen because it LEO: July 22 to August 22 expertise. says people are just being more conscious about the You have worked hard over the past AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19 (algae) is always out there sitting at the bottom of couple of years and have learned Pay off old debts and set up new finan- environment. the lake.” many lessons. Now it is time to cut cial investments. Your partner’s back on expenses and develop a new income may lessen. Schedule lunch- financial plan. You may leave your job or start a new eon get-togethers, but let the others Most beaches closed this week one. pick up their own tabs. Relationship problems ease. Most Durham Region beaches are deemed and West in Pickering, Kinsmen Beach in Scugog VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20 unsafe for swimming this week. and Whitby Beach in Whitby. Since you do not fear discipline and hard If you are experiencing problems in a Eleven beaches in Durham Region are closed Beaches that remain open this week include work, you should accomplish amazing relationship, see a counsellor or plan a for swimming after water test results revealed ele- Beaverton Beach North and South in Brock, things over the next two years. Apply romantic getaway. Focus on the goals yourself and give your all to a favourite you have in common. Check safety haz- vated bacteria levels. Thorah Centennial Park in Brock and Elgin Pond project ards around your home. Closed beaches include Pickering Beach in in Uxbridge. Ajax, Rotary Park in Ajax, Bowmanville East and Throughout the rest of the summer the health This Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call 905-725-9179 West, Newcastle Beach Central, Lakeview Beach department will be conducting water tests to deter- or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com East and West in Oshawa, Frenchman’s Bay East mine if these beaches are safe for swimming.

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