$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 25 Wednesday, April 16 2008 Proposed bylaw smacks of “Big Brother” By Jessica Verge inspection. The Oshawa Express The bylaw would give city staff the power to enter private A proposed inspection homes and buildings to inspect bylaw isn’t sitting right with and determine compliance with one Oshawa councillor, who any bylaw. Municipal law finds it reminiscent of enforcement officers could Communism and compares it to enter a premise and require the “Big Brother”. production of a document or Ward 2 councillor Robert anything relevant to the inspec- Lutczyk, also the chair of the tion. Further to that, officers finance and administration would have the power to committee, which received the inspect and/or remove items, staff report proposing the require information, make bylaw, is feeling apprehensive. examinations, take tests, sam- While the committee postponed ples and photographs. Those discussion on the issue until the who do not comply could be next meeting, scheduled for found guilty of an offence. April 29, Lutczyk is ready to But Mayor John Gray says fight it. such concerns are jumping the “I don’t like it,” he says. “I gun. am very, very, very cautious “Those things tend to get about moving forward with blown way out of proportion,” something that appears to be he says. Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express too controlling.” Gray declined to give his Under Bill 130, the opinion to the proposed bylaw, Municipal Statute Law saying it’s too early to form an Spring cleaning Amendment Act 2006, which opinion as the bylaw hasn’t came into effect January 2007, Jesse Gray joined other Grade 5 and 6 students at Hillsdale Public School in the 12th annual PITCH-IN Canada program cleaning been discussed and city staff the garbage for spring in their playground. municipalities are permitted to employees haven’t provided pass bylaws providing for the input. Board initiative credited with increasing graduation rates entry on land for purposes of See CITY Page 7 Beckett intent on Student Success Local ArrestArrest By Courtney Duffett Beckett shared his satisfaction system. The Oshawa Express with the program, which provides “We have dedicated staff in Reporter a diverse range of programs and Durham Region focused on work- Student Success is the top priority for supports for students in Grade 7 to ing with students creatively,” says spends Martyn Beckett. 12, during a luncheon hosted by Beckett, adding that guidance is a night The Durham District School Board the Rotary Club of Oshawa on critical component to success in director of education says the Student Monday. schools. inside Success initiative is not just important to Beckett says Student Success The Student Success program Oshawa’s the board but is a topic that is “near and relies on student engagement and was introduced to the school sys- dear to any teacher’s heart” in Ontario. calls focusing on literacy and tem over the last three years. Now, cellblock “It’s truly breathless to hear of a stu- numeracy the “keys to success.” Martyn Beckett every school has Student Success dent’s accomplishments,” says Beckett. As well, he lists community, cul- teachers and technology that See story “Every student has the opportunity to make ture and caring as integral steps to attract- allows schools to keep track of how well page 14 the changes necessary to make it possible.” ing and retaining students in the school See BECKETT Page 7 Little interest to buy Cullen mini village Oshawa meth lab By Jessica Verge of interest. The Oshawa Express Currently just one offer is on the table but both the price offered and the identity of the tender is busted by police A confidential offer to buy the Cullen miniatures under wraps. Some residents were evacuated The following day, police donned won’t be enough for Oshawa to recoup its losses for What city staff did reveal in a public report dis- from their homes after cops found a protective gear and entered the home. the little village, city staff is reporting. tributed to the finance and administration committee meth lab set up in an Oshawa house. They spent the next seven hours The City of Oshawa purchased the former Whitby is that the offer is less than the asking price. On April 8, around 4 p.m., Durham removing drums and containers of tourist attraction for $234,000 last summer but But Robert Lutczyk, chair of finance and admin- police were called to a home on chemicals, which included hydrochlo- decided to sell it this past October. However, istration, says that doesn’t mean the offer isn’t valu- Dunkirk Avenue. After police received ric acid, sulphuric acid, methyl chlo- attempts to unload the miniatures, which have tech- able. While he won’t go into details, Lutczyk says information of the possibility of a meth ride, toluene, ether and other drug para- nically been on the market since January, haven’t there are incentives other than money being offered lab and obtained a search warrant, they phernalia. resulted in much interest. In fact, the formal, compet- from the potential buyer and these incentives could discovered several false walls and Police believe that this was a dor- itive bidding process didn’t result in any submissions result in the city making back more than what it paid secret compartments that concealed mant drug lab and had not been in use out over time. drug-producing materials, such as hot- for several weeks. And the search isn’t plates, glass beakers and large contain- Environmental experts completed over yet. ers of chemicals. Several homes to the clean up of the residence and every- “We’re still going either side of the address were evacuat- one was cleared from the scene by 6 to be looking,” he says. ed for a short while as a safety precau- p.m. Committee mem- tion. In addition, a portion of a nearby Investigators would like to thanks bers moved the staff play yard at a public school in the area the O.P.P, Oshawa Fire Services and recommendation to not directly affected by the search was Durham EMA for their assistance. The negotiate the current temporarily closed until the search was investigation is ongoing. offer and simultane- completed. ously seek other offers. The report states that staff will use the cur- rent offer as a basis for Cops still searching further negotiations to increase potential for the city to recoup its investment. for robbery suspect The report also states that the city’s Police have released images of a The suspect is described as a white current tendering pro- suspect responsible for a recent gas sta- male between 30 and 35 years old. He cedure is not ideally tion robbery in Oshawa. is about 5’10” tall and about 180 lbs. suited for this unique Images of the suspect can be viewed with a medium build. He was wearing collection due to the at the Durham Regional Police web- a checkered lumber jacket, blue jeans, potential length of time site, www.drps.ca. brown shoes and a black toque. required to canvas the The suspect’s images were captured Durham police are continuing to market and find the by video surveillance cameras as he investigate this robbery. Anyone with The Cullen miniature collection is made up of 182 items, including this replica of Oshawa’s right buyer. approached the sales counter inside the information is asked to contact police Parkwood Estate. Petro Canada gas station on Simcoe at 905-579-1520. Street South armed with a knife. Region still offering HPV Local officers further vaccine for Grade 8’s studies in Toronto It’s not too late for Grade 8 girls to protect them- females in Durham Region have received the first selves against cervical cancer. and second dose of the HPV vaccine,” said Dr. A couple of Durham’s finest have ment, human resources and communi- The Durham Region Health Department is still Robert Kyle, medical officer of health for Durham graduated from a prestigious Toronto cations. offering a free vaccine that helps prevent against the Region, in a press release. “It’s encouraging to see school. “The Police Leadership Program human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that causes that parents and students recognize the importance of Durham Regional Police has been an invaluable experi- cervical cancer among women. this vaccine as a way to decrease the risk of cervical Deputy Chief Sherry ence,” said Whiteway. “The Last September, the vaccine was offered to Grade cancer. It’s equally important to understand that the Whiteway and Inspector Rotman professors have 8 girls across Ontario. total effectiveness of this vaccine relies on receiving Chris Ostler, leader of crime brought a wealth of knowl- “Since last September, 59 per cent of Grade 8 the full series of injections.” management, are two of 22 edge, enthusiasm and excite- It’s not too late for the girls to senior staff from 16 police ment to the program. I leave begin or complete the series this agencies across Canada who here very confident that I will spring. have graduated from the be able to use this knowledge HPV immunization is given as Joseph L. Rotman School of to be an even stronger leader a series of three vaccinations and is Management’s police-related in Durham Regional Police.” program at the University of Deputy Chief The DRPS now has nine available to all Grade 8 girls Sherry Whiteway through a school-based program Toronto. graduates from the program administered by the health depart- The MBA-style program including Civilian Director ment. Grade 8 girls who may have for police executives was Giles le Riche, Inspector Tom missed the first round of vaccina- developed as a partnership Cameron, Superintendent Ian tions may still begin the vaccine between the Rotman School Wooton, Superintendent Jim series. of Management and the Lockwood, Inspector Dave HPV is a very common virus Ontario Association of Chiefs Wilson, Superintendent Bob spread easily through sexual activ- of Police. It is an intensive Chapman and Deputy Chief ity. In Ontario, approximately 10 three-week course with a cus- Chuck Mercier. women are diagnosed with cervi- tomized curriculum focusing For more information on cal cancer each week and about on leadership and strategy, the program, please visit covering financial manage- Inspector www.rotman.utoronto.ca. three of these women will die from Chris Ostler the disease. The new vaccine protects women against four of the most common types of HPV, two of Play it safe, buckle up which are cancer-causing. The Residents are encouraged to buckle restraints and road user safety. goal of the program is to reduce up this spring. This year’s campaign theme, “One Ontario’s cervical cancer rates in Durham Regional Police have Person, One Seatbelt,” requires every women. launched their annual Spring Seatbelt occupant in a motor vehicle to be buck- For more information on the campaign, which runs from April 16 to led up properly while travelling vaccine or to arrange to receive the 27. throughout Ontario. vaccine, call the Durham Health Every year, the Ministry of Traffic collisions remain a leading Connection Line at 905-666-6241. Transportation creates an opportunity cause of injury-related death in Information on the HPV vaccine to raise awareness about the impor- Ontario, estimated to exact a social can also be found on tance of wearing seatbelts, child cost of $9 billion every year. www.region.durham.on.ca

Page 2 APRIL 16 2008 APRIL 16 2008 Page 3 Advertorial Prepare your lawn for summer The Gardener is offering up some helpful watering and fertilizing and lawn care tips to keeping your lawn healthy this summer. • Weekly mowing is essential. By mowing reg- ularly, less of the grass blades are removed each cut so as not to shock the lawn. Also, raise the cutting height as the temperature rises to avoid the lawn drying out. Sharpen blades regularly, bag the clippings during times of heavy growth and mulch otherwise to avoid thatch build-up. By doing this, the lawn will be thick and healthy. • Apply grass seed in either the spring or fall by itself or with a top dressing soil to help thicken the lawn. A thick and healthy lawn reduces the natural hiding places for insects and fungi and prevents weed seeds from reaching the soil. Use a good quality grass seed that is a proper mix for the conditions of your lawn, either sun, shade or mixed. • Apply a spring fertilizer before the first mow- ing to promote a healthy green lawn that will ward off weeds naturally and, with proper watering throughout the summer, will continue to stay green and healthy throughout the summer months. Most lawns need either two (spring and fall) or three (spring, summer and fall), applica- tions of fertilizer per year to stay vibrant and healthy. • Water 2.5 cm (one inch) per week, including total rainfall. A lot of people over-water and experts agree that only 2.5 cm is needed to main- tain a healthy, vibrant lawn. A rain gauge or cup can be used to measure how much water the lawn has received. Free rain gauges are avail- able from most municipalities. • Water early. Watering early in the morning means less water is lost to evaporation. And avoid watering at night as the lawn remains wet for a long period of time. For more information contact The Gardener at 905-432-2279 or visit www.hirethegardener.com.

Page 4 APRIL 16 2008 Get a lesson in building, racing Gearing up for the soapbox derby Soapbox enthusiasts take note: soapbox car build-off between The and award trophies to the winners. Oshawa’s annual derby is on its way. Oshawa Express newspaper, KX 96 The soapbox cars will be raced Members of the Motor City Car radio station and Casey’s restaurant this summer as part of the Club, organizers of Autofest, will be beginning at 9 a.m. Each company Autofest’s 8th annual soapbox at the Oshawa Centre on April 19 to will have its own team on site at the derby sponsored by the North answer questions and provide infor- mall building their cars throughout Oshawa Lions Club. mation about building and racing the day using tools provided by Completed soapboxes will be on soapbox cars for anyone looking to Millwork Home Centre in Oshawa. display with experienced racers get involved in the activity. At 3 p.m., Motor City Car Club handy to share their experiences. Fans of the sport can also watch a members will judge the build-off Motor City Car Club members will also provide information about other local derbies and making carts using Way Cool Kits.

Soapbox cars, a motorless vehicle propelled by gravity and capable of holding a driver, first gained popu- larity in North America in 1933 when Ohio newspaper photographer Myron Scott covered a race of boy- built cars in his hometown of Dayton. Intrigued by the event, Scott acquired rights to the event. The following year he convinced 50 cities across the United States to hold soapbox car races and send their winner to Dayton, Ohio for a major race. Originally built using orange crates and roller-skate wheels, today’s carts can reach upwards 50 km per hour. Usually, soapbox derbies, such as Oshawa’s annual event, are a fun event meant to engage families rather than a serious competition and racers must often abide by rules restricting vehicle size and material The Oshawa Express soapbox car competed in last year’s derby in downtown Oshawa, costs. A team of volunteers, including Oshawa Express carriers and their parents, joined forces held during Autofest 2007. to build a soapbox last year. They’ll be at it again to compete in the 2008 derby. Province doles out money for roads Oshawa’s roads and bridges are getting a $1 million boost from the province. The city will be receiving $1,738,730 from the Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation toward the maintenance of local roads and bridges. The funding, included in Ontario’s 2008 budget, comes as part of MTO’s 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment program To receive the money, council must pass a bylaw that sets out an agreement with the province’s guidelines. Once the bylaw is approved, MTO will transfer the funds to the city by June 30, at which time the province will also provide details on reporting require- ments, including the types of eligible expendi- tures and directions for submitting a final report on how the funds were specifically used. Once the funds are received, the city will then decide which roads to spent it on. To ensure those funds are used as intended, MTO is reserving the right to audit municipal- ities and recover any funds that are misused or unused. As part of the initiative, MTO is doling out more than $400 million to municipalities across Ontario.

What the rest of Durham is getting: Ajax $1,131,256 Clarington $1,913,794 Pickering $1,055,505 Uxbridge $646,628 Whitby $1,471,351 Brock $524,816 Scugog $775,761

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600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 could [email protected] phone: (905) 571-7334 fax: (905) 571-0255 invade APRIL 16 2008 Volume 3, Number 25 Publisher Greg McDowell privacy Advertising Director Kim Boatman Any time talk of giving more power to Contributing Editor the government is on the table it automati- Wendy Gallagher cally conjure up images of Big Brother, the Sports Editor lurking omnipresent figure from George Wally Donaldson Orwell’s classic novel 1984, the one capa- [email protected] ble of peering in on any unsuspecting per- son anywhere, anytime. Reporters And while it’s a bit of stretch to compare Jessica Verge a proposal from Oshawa city staff that [email protected] would introduce an inspection bylaw—giv- Courtney Duffett ing municipal law enforcement officers the [email protected] power to enter private property anywhere, anytime—to an authoritarian character syn- Contributors onymous with government privacy issues Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, around the world, it’s not too far off the Glen Goodhand mark. The bylaw, which is currently nothing Publications Mail Agreement more than a staff report and still begs for 41268024 lengthy discussion at city hall, would let City council at fault if Return undeliverable Canadian municipal officers inspect homes and busi- address to: nesses to make sure other bylaws are fol- The Oshawa Express lowed, no court order needed. On the sur- face it appears a surefire way to catch vio- GM Centre fails 600 Thornton Rd. S. lators faster with less hoops for bylaw offi- Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 cers to jump through before handing out Dear Editor: City of Oshawa. the operation of it is a joke. We The gang of eight on city coun- have to start making money with offences. ISSN 1715-9253 No one on council seems able to point a It's not that long ago that we cil lapped it up. Councillors this facility. I can't afford to have finger at a burning issue that could have packed the banquet hall at the Kolodzie, Neal and Pidwerbecki my property taxes hiked again to Tosca complex and listened to the saw it for what it was. It was a subsidize the deficit associated The Oshawa Express is a publi- sparked the need for such a bylaw. One can cation of Dowellman Publishing surmise the housing problem around the prognostications of Maple Leaf done deal, no matter what was with this "downtown facelift". Corp which is located at 600 college and university ignited the need for Sports and Entertainment and how said by the public at that meeting, The new group, Global Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J many events they would bring to 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- city officials to burst into private homes and now we are paying the price. Spectrum, had better come up 0255, E-mail: [email protected] unannounced. our new General Motors Centre. We have finally ‘turfed’ this pro- with a profitable result, or the All advertising and editorial Celebrities, who are no longer motional group and latched onto gang of eight, or now six, will find material published by The Oshawa Mayor John Gray, who doesn’t want to Express and Dowellman Publishing share his opinions until he’s been brought employed by this useless corpora- another who is again promising to themselves looking for employ- Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- tion, were called upon to extol the bring profitability to our down- ment after the next election. lication and cannot be reproduced up to speed on the subject, believes the elsewhere without prior permission. bylaw would be targeted at repeat offend- virtues of partnering with them town Taj Mahal. Advertising Policy: Advertisers ers. He says good reason would be needed and offsetting the costs through Don't get me wrong; the GM Gord Reid must check immediately after first events they would bring to the insertion of their retail or classified before an officer enters a home. Centre is a gem in a pigpen. But, Oshawa advertisement to ensure there are no errors in the advertisement. The So we ask, what is a good reason? Oshawa Express and Dowellman If you take a look at the report (go Publishing Corp are not responsible online through the city’s website), the for second or further insertions of the incorrect advertisement. Further, the bylaw leaves the door wide open for any Demolition of Rundle The Oshawa Express and type of inspection. As it’s currently written, Dowellman Publishing Corp are not responsible for costs or damages for it appears an officer could knock on your a non insertion of an agreed upon door and demand to see a dog license for advertisement. The editor has the right to edit, change in any way, or the family pet. If the license can’t be pro- House long overdue classify an advertisement. The duced then you might be looking at a hefty Oshawa Express and Dowellman fine. Dear Editor: where you leave this earth from. that this city support Mr. (Chuck) Publishing Corp are only responsible for the cost of the advertisement So who has the final say before such an Like the Good Samaritan of years Powers in his conquest to bring I stated on TV, I told others in space that is taken up by an incor- inspection is made? The municipal officer? ago, together we can unite as one about a safe, comfortable, clean, rect insertion, except in the case of A city executive? The city’s lawyer? conversation and I publicly once and breath a care of yes! modern facility to take care of failure to notify The Oshawa Express again state emphatically that this Absolutely yes! cancer victims in for the night. of any errors after the first insertion Council? and then there would be no respon- And why should the city believe it more cancer lodge must be erected. We Down with the old and up with Those folk speeding around sibility on the part of the The Oshawa don’t need prolonged chitchat, we the new. our hospital, those folk in love Express and Dowellman Publishing powerful than our local police department Corp. that must follow a search warrant proce- need action. When you are lower than low with old buildings, those people dure? As a child I watched schools, a you don’t want to be looking for a who don’t like change have no We may be far removed from the night- post office, a few churches, a place as in some Bethlehem to lay comprehension of just how des- mare created by George Orwell but it is bowling alley, a police/fire station your weary body with your loved perate you can be when sicker and a half a dozen other buildings one for the night. From a chemo than sick. Three cheers for the power such as this that leaves people feel- Letters to the Editor ing vulnerable. And while Bill 130 did torn down to go modern. In this chair I’ve peer out large glass win- hospital foundation! Three cheers bestow more power upon municipalities case I am not only Oshawa’s num- dows and saw the rain, ice, snow for the staff in our oncology ward! The Oshawa Express publishes across Ontario, giving local government the ber one fan but in fact a cancer and fog that others have to travel Let’s together get on with it, I say every Wednesday in the City of specific option to pass an inspection bylaw, victim who has sat in chemo in before the day ended in some and together not kill, not wound, Oshawa. Send us your com- the option to pursue more power doesn’t chairs eight times and nearly died other town or city. not shun, not hesitate but do ments, letters to the editor, sug- mean it should. We have legal provisions in three times from side affects. I’ve A cancer lodge is needed right something for the betterment of gestions. We’d like to hear from place through the court system. had 15 radiations, 12 to 17 emer- now, not six years from now! We mankind locally and be happy in you. Please write to: Mayor Gray says we are getting a little gency visits and I know what I also don’t need to chew up more your decision of support on their The Oshawa Express, ahead of ourselves but we say it’s never too have seen first hand. of our park to see it through either. behalf. 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, early to fight a bylaw that promotes inva- Where the rubber meets the This house is no different than ON L1J 6W7 sion of privacy. road is the hospital. That’s where those torn down on the other side Bob Hooper or email: you’re born and that’s many time for apartment buildings. I demand Oshawa [email protected]

Page 6 APRIL 16 2008 City could pass property AIDS Walk for Life inspection bylaw helps residents More than 300 people in Durham Region are living with AIDS or HIV. CITY From Page 1 enforcement officers to have more power, However, he isn’t concerned that it will raise privacy saying he knows Oshawa citizens are Now, the rest of the community has a chance to help those issues and believes such a bylaw would be directed at repeat frustrated with the length of time it takes affected by participating in the AIDS Walk for Life 2008, a offenders and building licenses. Gray says officers would for officers to enforce bylaws. national event aimed at raising awareness and funds for local need a good reason to enter property and it wouldn’t result in Regardless, Lutczyk isn’t ready to sup- services and programs. officers entering homes to check on something such as a pet port it just yet. To date, more than half a million Canadians have participat- license. “Council’s going to have to think long Robert Lutczyk ed in the AIDS Walk for Life, raising more than $27.5 million. Gray does acknowledge the need for municipal law and hard about this,” he says. The Durham Region AIDS Walk for Life 2008 takes place May 3 at the Masonic Hall, 91 Centre St. S. at 11 a.m. Proceeds go to the AIDS Committee of Durham Region, We asked Oshawa residents if they believed a proposed bylaw that would give municipal law enforce- which provides services to more than 100 families through the ment officers the power to enter private property to enforce city bylaws was a good idea. Here’s what you region and gives out about $1,000 per week in food, medicine had to say: and financial assistance to clients. Participants can sign up as an individual or with a team at www.aidsdurham.com. Registrants receive pledge forms, envelopes and promotional material to begin raising money. The top individual fundraiser wins a $500 shopping spree; the top team an entertainment package that includes dinner, a movie and a limo ride; and the top school team receives $1,000. For more information, contact Irania Ledesma or Mark Hammann at 905-576-1445 or [email protected].

“If there’s an actual “I’d have to know “Yes. Everyone Yes, says Hogan, but good reason and more about the rea- should be abiding by adds, “There has to they have actual con- sons why they want the bylaws anyways. be a legal process cerns, then yes to go (into the prop- What’s the point in involved (before because bylaws are erty).” having any bylaws in entering a premis- put in place to protect Donna Osborne place if they’re not es).” people.” overseen? But there Deb Hogan Brittany Higgs needs to be a rea- son.” Kathleen Malloy Beckett praises program BECKETT From Page 1 “We’re pleased with these results, but we’re continuing students are doing. The pro- to work hard,” says Beckett. gram also has options for “There are huge opportunities for credit recovery. students.” “If we want different out- He adds that it’s important that comes for our students, we schools and school systems con- have to have differentiated tinue to work hard at outreach to instruction at the front end,” parents and students about the says Beckett. “At the end of choices that are available. the day, it’s all about choices “Success for our students is so for kids and that is the key to critically important for our stu- retaining our students.” dents in Durham and across Beckett says that the tran- Ontario,” says Beckett. “We’re sition between Grade 8 and Grade 9 is crucial to a stu- always looking for new opportuni- dent’s education and he stresses the importance of high ties and additional creativity for school’s first two years. He says if Grade 9 and 10 students our kids.” are in line for all their credits then they should have no problem graduating and there are many ways to help these students achieve this goal, including e- learning, continuing entry co-op, custom timetables, home- work clubs and after- school programs. “We want to keep working towards engaging the stu- dents,” says Beckett. “We want all our stu- dents to be success- ful.” One of Beckett’s main goals is increas- ing graduation rates. There was a 73 per cent graduation rate last year in Durham Region and across the province. In addition, in 2004-05, 61 per cent of Ontario stu- dents had 16 credits by Grade 10 com- pared to 65 per cent in Durham Region alone. In 2005-06, 73 per cent of Ontario students had 16 cred- its by Grade 10 com- pared to 73 per cent in Durham Region.

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Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 were on hand at Hillsdale Terraces to present $14,716 from the Provincial Command and Ladies Auxiliary Charitable Foundation of the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund to Hillsdale Terraces and Hillsdale Estates. The funds will be used to pur- chase two solo electric beds and ortho low air loss mat- tress for each of the long- term care residences. From left, Branch 43 Ladies Auxiliary acting president Opal Lundy-Boudreau, Poppy Fund chairperson Marilyn Roach, Hillsdale Terraces administrator Len Cserhati, Branch 43 presi- dent Emil Bamgartner and member Don Legree. Studio owner celebrates new beginnings By Courtney Duffett to help create a career in film The Oshawa Express new image for the directing, he growing area. switched to pho- An Oshawa resident “I’m all for tography. wants his business to help helping the down- “The two have bring back the look and life town and getting a lot of the same of downtown. the word out principals,” he Wes Evans, owner of there,” says Evans, says, adding that Wes’ Side Photography, has adding that this he has recently opened up a new location on new location is a been gearing his King Street East in “celebration of Wes Evans business slowly Oshawa’s downtown core new beginnings: a towards commer- after six years as a home new studio, being on my cials, all with helping the business. own and a new location.” downtown in mind. “I’m here to help the Wes’ Side Photography Evans’ short and long- downtown and have a pres- started out of Evans’ home term goal is to keep booking ence down here,” says slowly with odd jobs. Self- weddings and to stay busy, Evans. “I’m trying to make taught, Evans, 26, currently as well as getting more into a difference in the down- focuses his business on shooting commercials. town, and trying to help model portraits, portfolios Wes’ Side Photography clean it up.” and weddings. is located at 14½ King St. E, Oshawa’s downtown is “The word got around second floor, suite 201 in an area that is overlooked a and I met the right people Oshawa. For more informa- lot, says Evans, adding that and it grew from there,” tion on Wes’ Side Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express a lot of people think of it as says Evans. Photography, call 905-240- Planning is well underway for the 35th Annual Oshawa Fiesta Week, organized by the Oshawa Folk Arts Council who the “dirty ‘shwa” and wants Originally wanting a 8197. got together here to discuss the event, scheduled for June 15 to 21.

Page 10 APRIL 16 2008 Made in the shade Gardening your way to sun safety

What is Ultraviolet Radiation? Sandboxes and play equipment Aside from light and heat, the sun also gives off • Shade in the summer months is recommend- rays of ultraviolet radiation, or UVR. Overexposure ed over sandboxes with built shade as the best to UVR increases the risk of developing skin cancer option. However, partial, natural shade is best for and other health problems. fixed play equipment. UV rays can’t be seen or felt but can cause skin • Make sure shade doesn’t interfere with the damage year-round in any temperature, even on a ability to supervise children. cloudy or hazy day. The intensity of the UV rays Pool areas change from day to day but weather reports • Shade in the summer is recommended for the include a UV Index. The higher the numbers on the area adjacent to the pool. UV Index, the stronger and faster you’ll burn. • Consider built shade as tree leaves may cre- ate added pool maintenance. Benefits of shade • Lounging and seating areas should be placed • Reduces overall exposure to the sun’s UVR by in the shade, especially in the middle of the day. 75 per cent. • Reduces air temperature by up to 30 per cent. Measuring shade • In warm weather, shade improves energy effi- To get your shade project started, take an audit: ciency by helping to reduce cooling costs. In the 1) Pick the site you’d like to shade and make winter, shade provides protection from wind and a freehand drawing of the site. Include overall helps to reduce heating costs dimensions of the lot, the length and width of the • Can reduce noise. house, the length and width of other buildings on the site and the distance of any buildings from Natural shade (provided by trees, shrubs each other and from site boundaries. Mark the and climbing plants) direction “north” on the plan. • Natural shade provided by trees and vegeta- 2) Take photos of the site, its usage, existing tion provides environmental benefits as a result of trees and shade structures, problem areas and carbon dioxide absorption. shade opportunities. • Deciduous trees (those that lose their leaves 3) Divide outdoor areas into zones, depend- every winter) offer one of the best ways to cut home ing on usage, such as sitting areas, dining areas, cooling costs—providing excellent protection from etc. summer sun by shading walls, roofs and windows. 4) Record special conditions such as signifi- A mature well-placed tree can reduce cooling costs It’s a beautiful, warm sunny day avoiding sun between 11 a.m. and 4 cant group level changes and note the ground sur- by 20 to 40 per cent. outside but people are basking in p.m. faces to assess reflected UVR. • Attracts wildlife and offers fragrances, colours more than just light and heat. While promoting shade as an 5) Record the location of trees, noting and sounds as well as privacy and wind protection. About one in every seven important tool in sun protection is specifics, height, level of maturity, condition, densi- • Improves air quality. Canadians will develop some form of popular in Australia, a country with ty of canopy and estimated canopy diameter. • Trees have also been proven to positively skin cancer during their lifetime from the highest rate of skin cancer in the 6) Establish usage patterns, such as the affect moods, reduce stress and aid in recovery the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation world, the idea is relatively new to main outdoor activities that occur there, the time of from illness. rays. But ultraviolet radiation, or Ontario with Durham Region the first day and time of year the site is used most, how • Increase property values by as much as 10 to UVR, isn’t unavoidable. municipality in the province to offer many people use it and their ages. 20 per cent as a result of landscaping. Healthy Shade alone can reduce overall detailed information for residents 7) Assess the quantity and usability of exist- trees can add up to 15 per cent to residential prop- exposure to UVR by 75 per cent, a about shade. ing shade, assess need for additional shade, erty value. fact that the Durham Region Health As part of the Made for Shade ini- decide how to create it and develop a plan for Department and the Canadian Cancer tiative, there will be Great Shade shade. Built shade (permanent structures that can Society want area residents to know. Giveaway events across Durham 8) Note the purpose of the new shade struc- stand alone or be built onto existing build- They’ve teamed up with Kingsway Region. In Oshawa, the event will ture—whether it’s rain protection, shading win- ings or structures, such as gazebos, porch Greenhouses, Vandermeer Nursery take place at Kingsway Greenhouse, dows to cool the home or shading a specific spot or patio roofs and retractable awnings) Ltd. and Van Belle Flowers to create 111 Clarence Biesenthal Dr., on May outdoors. • Cast predictable amount of shade. the Made for Shade initiative, which 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Can be erected quickly and create instant encourages people to use shade as a Health department and garden Choosing a shade tree protection. way to protect themselves from the centre staff will be on hand to provide When choosing a shade tree, keep in mind the • Protect from rain. sun. advice, free shade planning booklets, size and density of the canopy of the tree. The larg- • Translucent glass or polycarbonate roofing “Shade is an important part of sun fun giveaways for kids and a chance er the canopy diameter and the larger the leaf size, materials are barriers to UV rays but allow the safety practices,” says Irene to win a $250 gift certificate for each the greater protection it provides. Also, trees and sun’s warmth and light to penetrate. Rutherford, a public health nurse garden centre. shrubs with a canopy closer to the ground provide • Fabrics with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor, with the region. “It helps protect Throughout the gardening season, better shade. Choose plants with low branches or or UPF, of 10 absorb at least 90 per cent of UVR. against the damaging health effects of Made in the Shade stickers will be plant trees with taller canopies in rows or groups. ultraviolet radiation.” displayed on trees, umbrellas and Recommended trees include: maple, ornamental Portable/temporary shade (umbrellas, Whether it’s the natural shade cre- other products to help customers eas- pear, honey locust, ivory silk lilac, hornbeam, lin- canopies, garden tents) ated by trees or man-made canopies ily identify the best items for creating den, cherry, hawthorn, gingko and red chestnut. • Easy to use when at the park, beach or camp- and gazebos, shade can provide safe- shade. ing. ty from the sun year round. Well- For more information, call Planting your tree • Quick and inexpensive. designed shade projects provide a Durham Health Connection Line at A tree that is chosen wisely, located correctly minimum of 94 per cent protection 1-800-841-2729 or 905-666-6241 or and well established requires little care. Mid-April Making shade at home against direct UVR, create outdoor visit www.region.durham.on.ca. is the perfect time for spring planting. Start by General outdoor areas spaces comfortable deciding where to plant the tree then calculate ¾ of • Partial, natural shade is best, especially over for use in all seasons the estimated mature width of the canopy and grass, which needs some sun for growth. and minimize the draw a circle in the ground the size of this diame- • If enough shade is available at all times of the impact of UVR on ter. Make sure there are no obstacles that could get day, it allows more flexibility for children’s play outdoor spaces to in the way of roots or leaves and that the area is and outdoor activities. help reduce the sun’s not too wet. • Planting on northern, northeastern and north- reflection. Get the tree off to a good start using good soil. western sites is recommended. While skin cancer Amend the existing soil by adding in 50 per cent Outdoor eating areas (decks and patios) is the most common good topsoil, compost or manure. Dig to a depth of • Consider using a mix of natural and built cancer in Ontario, 18 inches in an area three times the width of the shade, such as a trellis covered with climbing vines. statistics from Cancer root ball. After planting, water the tree well by set- • An adjustable built system and/or deciduous Care Ontario indicate ting the hose on the ground and adding water vegetation allows for heat and light penetration in that people still need slowly. Add a liquid fertilizer, cover the surface of cooler months. to improve their sun the soil with mulch and don’t prune when planting. safety measures. Over the last five Caring for your tree years, local surveys During your tree’s first year, make sure it gets have not shown any enough water. Drought is the number one killer of significant improve- newly planted trees. But water slowly and frequent- ments in area resi- ly. New trees need a deep soaking with the hose dents’ use of sun on trickling for up to an hour at least twice a week. safety practices, such During the hot, dry summer, new trees need this as using sunscreen, attention daily. Tips from Made for Shade: A guide for creating wearing hats and pro- When trees leaf out next spring, apply a liquid shade at home tective clothing, and fertilizer to promote new root growth.

APRIL 16 2008 Page 11 Cancer prevention begins with awareness April is Cancer Awareness Month the most frequently diagnosed type of be diagnosed with lung cancer. size to almost any part of the body. It is In 2008, an estimated 27,300 people cancer, followed by colorectal cancer and • An estimated 3,700 women will be important to find malignant tumours as will die of cancer in Ontario, and 63,000 lung cancer, respectively. diagnosed with colorectal cancer. early as possible. new cases will be diagnosed. The most In 2008: For Ontario women, lung cancer is the Cancers are named after the part of frequently diagnosed cancer overall in • An estimated 10,500 men will be leading cause of cancer death, followed the body where they start. For example, Ontario is lung cancer. An estimated diagnosed with prostate cancer. by breast cancer and colorectal cancer, cancer that starts in the bladder but 8,100 people (4,100 men; 4,000 women) • An estimated 4,300 men will be diag- respectively. spreads to the lung is called bladder can- will be diagnosed with lung cancer in nosed with colorectal cancer. In 2008: cer with lung metastases 2008. Lung cancer is the overall leading • An estimated 4,100 men will be diag- • An estimated 3,300 women will die of At least half of all cancers can be pre- cause of cancer death in Ontario. An esti- nosed with lung cancer. lung cancer. vented through healthy living and policies mated 6,900 people (3,600 men; 3,300 For Ontario men, lung cancer is the • An estimated 2,000 women will die of that protect the health of Canadians. Risk women) will die of lung cancer in 2008. leading cause of cancer death, followed breast cancer. reduction is taking action to reduce or Colorectal cancer is the second overall by colorectal cancer and prostate cancer, • An estimated 1,500 women will die of “cut down” your individual risk of devel- highest cause of cancer death in Ontario. respectively. colorectal cancer. oping cancer. Risk can be increased or An estimated 3,250 people (1,750 men; In 2008: The above findings are taken from the decreased by the lifestyle choices you 1,500 women) will die of colorectal can- • An estimated 3,600 men will die of 2008 Canadian Cancer Statistics. These make or the kind of environment you live cer in 2008. lung cancer. statistics are compiled through a collabo- and work in. But even a person at low risk For Ontario men, prostate cancer is • An estimated 1,750 men will die of ration of information provided by the may get cancer, just as a person at high colorectal cancer. Canadian Cancer Society, the National risk may not. • An estimated Cancer Institute of Canada, Statistics There is no single cause of cancer but 1,650 men will die Canada, Health Canada, provincial/terri- some factors appear to increase the risk of prostate cancer. torial cancer registries and university- of developing it. These are known as risk For Ontario based researchers. factors. There are some risk factors that women, breast Cancer is a disease that starts in our you cannot change such as age and a cancer is the most cells. Our bodies are made up of millions family history of cancer (heredity). frequently diag- of cells, grouped together to form tissues There are some risk factors related to nosed type of can- and organs such as muscles and bones, everyday choices that you can change. cer, followed by the lungs and the liver. Genes inside You can choose to: lung cancer and each cell order it to grow, work, repro- • Be a non-smoker and avoid tobacco colorectal cancer, duce and die. Normally, our cells obey smoke. respectively. these orders and we remain healthy. But • Eat a healthy diet. In 2008: sometimes the instructions get mixed up, • Be physically active every day. • An estimated causing the cells to form lumps or • Stay at a healthy weight. 8,500 women will tumours, or spread through the blood- • Limit alcohol use. be diagnosed with stream and lymphatic system to other • Reduce your exposure to UV (ultravi- breast cancer. parts of the body. Tumours can be either olet) rays from the sun or indoor tanning • An estimated benign (non-cancerous) or malignant equipment, like tanning beds. 4,000 women will (cancerous). Benign tumour cells stay in • Know your body and report any one place in the body and are not usual- changes to your doctor or dentist. ly life-threatening. Malignant tumour cells • Follow health and safety instructions are able to invade nearby tissues and when using hazardous materials at home spread to other parts of the body. Cancer and at work. cells that spread to other parts of the The Canadian Cancer Society is com- body are called metastases. The first mitted to providing information about how sign that a malignant tumour has spread to prevent or reduce the risk of cancer. (metastasized) is often swelling of near- We use the best available scientific evi- by lymph nodes, but cancer can metasta- dence and the precautionary principle to develop this informa- tion. The precaution- ary principle states: “When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, pre- cautionary measures should be taken even if some cause-and- effect relationships are not fully estab- lished scientifically.”

Courtesy of The Canadian Cancer Society

Page 12 APRIL 16 2008 Protect yourself, use sun sense (NC)-Natural sunlight is important to maintain good health. • Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher. But too much exposure to the sun's rays can cause skin cancer • When it doubt, flip the spout. Unlike perfume or cologne, and eye problems. Even in Canada, sunlight is strong enough you can never wear too much sun protection! to cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. The risk of skin cancer today is much greater than it was 20 years ago and continues to increase. While we tend to use sun- screen before hitting the beach in the summer, the reality is that skin should be protected 12 months of the year. Using a little SunSense can go a long way in protecting your- self and your family.

Sunscreen vs Sunblock Sunscreen absorbs the Ultraviolet (UV) rays and prevents them from penetrating the skin. Sunblock creates a barrier that reflects UV light. Zinc is a common sunblock.

Sun Protection Factor

Sunscreens are rated by the strength of their Sun Protection Factor, or SPF. The SPF number refers to the product's ability to screen or block out the sun's burning rays.

Here are some simple SunSense suggestions from HealthyOntario.com: • Children aged six months or older should always wear sunscreen outdoors. • Children younger than six months should not be exposed to the sun whenev- er possible.

• People who work or sit near windows for long periods should wear sunscreen. Yes - harmful UV rays do pass through windows! • Wear sunscreen year-round, even on cloudy days, whenever outside.

APRIL 16 2008 Page 13 Reporter’s arrest... InsideInside OshawaOshawa’’ss cellblockcellblock By Courtney Duffett The Oshawa Express I was sitting in a small room with the doors closed. The man who left me in here locked the door behind him. It was a desk with two chairs in a dimly lit room. The walls were white and bare. I felt appre- hensive and alone. I figured most people who sit in here must feel the same way. There was a Kleenex box on the desk and I thought that maybe a lot of people have cried in this room. There was also a phone book on the desk, but I couldn’t image why it would be needed in here -- there was no phone. The room was just behind the front desk when you enter the building and I could hear people talk- ing. I wondered how long I’d been in here and how much longer I would have to wait. I didn’t know what was going to happen next. All I knew was that I had a really long night ahead of me.

Photos by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express This was the night I was arrested. These days, fingerprints are usually taken I was at 17 Division, the police station in electronically by laser-light and the minor Being handcuffed is like taking away your freedom. I felt trapped and it was uncomfortable. I was downtown Oshawa. It was a Thursday night details are computerized, but in my case, we warned not to struggle as the cuffs would get tighter. around 10 p.m. and I was brought into this lit- used black ink and did it the “old-fashioned” tle room to wait for the sergeant. He was way. They took prints of the tips of my fin- me and boredom set in as I waited for what “You’re lucky,” he said. “Tonight has been going to be the one dealing with me. gers, my hand, palm and the side of my hand. was to come next. a slow night,” adding that had I been in here a A million thoughts were racing through my These many images of the hand are taken I don’t know how long I had been sitting couple nights before, many more cells were mind and I wasn’t sure what to expect. to be able to match various forms of hitting, there but every so often I’d be brought back to occupied by people who were screaming and Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the including the old “karate chop” and to match the here and now with the sound of footsteps yelling all night. sergeant opened the door, walked in and stood any type of print left at the scene of the crime. or unidentifiable talking in the distance. A Even though I had just been locked up for in front of me, ignoring the only other chair in My humorous comment of not realizing there couple of times throughout the night the foot- about four hours, I was relieved to be going the room. This set off a whole new wave of were so many ways of punching somebody steps grew louder and an officer would peer home to my warm bed. I was handed back my anxiety, as he said I was going to be arrested, was met with an awkward silence. into my cell, to make sure I was behaving personal belonging and the sergeant who booked and tossed in a holding cell for the So, with that done, it was time for me to be myself and not being a bother. arrested me earlier led me back out to the evening. locked up. Some time in the night, the silence was front of the station where he shook my hand As he continued to talk to me, I tuned out The officer took me out of the booking broken by either a new guest or someone who and said goodbye. and imagined what dilemma I would face room down the hall to the left where there was had been there for a while but who has would I be alone, would I be expected to pro- a row of cells lined up one after the other. We become agitated in their cell. This “clanger”, I So that was the story of the night I was tect my territory in a shared cell? I imagined walked down to the end of the hall, past four will call them, was not in a good mood and arrested. Oh, I guess I should mention this being in a brightly lit basement with rows of empty cellblocks to the last cell where I was the loud clanging and shaking or kicking of wasn’t for real. In fact, I was merely there to cells down a long hallway, much like Anthony told to enter. the bars actually caused my head to ache. I experience and write a story on what it would Hopkins in the movie Silence of the Lambs. I The sound of metal echoed as the officer was also getting tired and a little chilled, since be like to be arrested and put in our local jail. figure it would be all echoes and no furniture, slammed the cell bars shut behind me and there was no blanket to cover up and the con- And even though as a journalist I faced no cold cement and steel and I knew that there locked them. Looking around, it was just as I crete only added to the cold. charges, the experience was real. And even would be cameras watching me the entire expected: tiny and all metal and steel. There The “clanger” pooped out after about half today, two weeks later, the memory is still time. was a cement bench, with no cushion. The jail an hour. Then it was peaceful. But not for clear in my mind like it happened yesterday. The sergeant handcuffed me and in silence, cell came out about two-and-a-half feet from long. Then I heard something else. Somebody It’s one situation I hope never to repeat in real directed me down a long hallway and into the the wall and also had a small steel toilet and a was sick, vomiting for a good 15 minutes. life. booking room. Here, I stood at a desk while sink in the middle of the tiny room, against Then someone else asked he asked me questions such as if I had con- the back wall. I was standing in the middle of what time it was. sumed any alcohol or drugs that evening. He this dimly lit cement block about seven-feet “One o-clock,” answered confirmed my identification and reason for long and five-feet wide, by my estimations. an officer. And then it went arrest. Then I was told to remove all of my Turning around facing the cell bars, I saw the silent again. jewelry and shoelaces – just being careful in camera through the bars, hanging on the One o-clock. I had a long case I had thoughts about hanging myself! It opposite wall, and wondered how I would night ahead of me and I was was there that my handcuffs came off, a relief handle having to use that small steel toilet. getting cold and sore from sit- to be granted this ounce of freedom. The camera was aimed right at me. I knew ting on the cold, hard bench. I was then taken to a little area off to the whoever was watching could see everything. I was also very tired and start- side where a female officer did a search. With So I took a seat on the cement bench. I had ing to get restless. I knew it my hands up against the wall and my feet no idea what time it was. I know I arrived would be almost impossible spread, the female officer checked me for around 10 p.m. and figured it had to be close to try and sleep. weapons and drugs. This is where females are to 11 p.m. by now. But time seemed to elude It was weird knowing that stripped of their bra. me – in fact I felt very lost. somebody could see what I After I satisfied the concern of the female Everything was quiet. Every once in a was doing at all times. officer that I didn’t have any drugs or while, I heard somebody yelling profanity. After what seemed like an weapons, it was time for fingerprints. This individual was obviously upset. He eternity of silence, there were sounded so close to me more footsteps. An officer, the but yet I knew he wasn’t woman who searched me in that close. He was down the booking room, was stand- a different hallway. ing on the other side of the I felt I was in a maze bars. of multiple hallways -- it “You’re free to go,” she was just the echo in the said with a smile on her face. walls that made it loud. “What time is it?” I asked But he gave up his efforts her. for attention after a while “Three in the morning,” and then there was said the officer as she silence. unlocked the cell bars to let I focused on the wall. me out. My mind jumped from I followed her back to the thought to thought with booking room, where the offi- I had no idea that there were so many ways of punching someone, nothing in particular to cer who took my fingerprints and that officers can match you to any print or mark left behind at a anchor me to anything earlier in the evening handed Getting searched for drugs and weaponry. I wondered had I scene. specific. Time abandoned me back my belongings. been hiding anything what would have happened.

Page 14 APRIL 16 2008 Hoping to win Priming for ‘Senior Games’ the Nobel Peace Price By Wally Donaldson minton, slo-pitch, 10-pin bowling and horseshoes. The The Oshawa Express Games are under the auspices of the Ministry of Health accolades, even though I devoted a col- and Resources. umn to him. He has had such an impact on Anyone 55 years of age or older with a knack for All facilities where the sports will be conducted are so many young people that took in his competitive sports might want to investigate what the donated with the exception of the city-owned retreats at Teen Ranch, both from Dwyer forthcoming Durham Region Senior Games have to Alexandra Park for slo-pitch. and Pereyma High Schools. However, he offer. The awards luncheon will be held at the Class Act is a very humble, shy and very quiet per- Whether you feel your forte is bowling, cribbage, Theatre in Whitby on Wednesday, June 25 at noon. son, and could have been easily over- slo-pitch, golf or a myriad of other activities being Anyone wishing further information can contact looked by Award givers. offered throughout the summer, you are invited to enrol either Ruth Vdovich at 905-666-9067 or Linda Spadaro Now is it just a coincidence that people in your sport. at 905-571-2039. who have intertwined somehow into my The caviar to these Games is a life have gone on to greatness? trip to the Ontario Senior Games in A year ago, I started my second career. So writing Lifestyle columns is not get- London from August 12-14 should You are looking at it. This marks one year ting me to the Nobel awards Indeed, I you emerge a gold medal winner in of writing columns for The Oshawa have won no awards for my columns. I your selected event. Express. barely get noticed by my doctor! Now I “It’s more recreational than Now there have been some major dis- did have someone once notice me at Wal- anything, but the competition level appointments in my writing career. I had Mart, but I think it was my hair. should still be very good,” says visions of winning the Nobel Peace Prize This fellow was particularly friendly to John Bueckert, treasurer and for my “Lifestyle” columns. I felt if I everyone. Nevertheless when I got home, I events registrar for the 32nd annu- shared my knowledge and experience of told my wife how I am beginning to make al Games events. “We are expect- being a teacher for 40 years and parenting a difference around here. She told me to ing anywhere from 700 to 1,000 four successful young men, then readers remember to take out the garbage. entries for the 19 events we are might sit up and nominate me for the I have decided to take on a different staging.” Nobel Peace Prize. tact. The popularity of the Games is Now if you do not know, the Nobel In a moment of resentments and bitter- such, four new activities have been Peace Prize is named after William Nobel, ness, I have decided to be a storyteller and added to this year’s agenda: bad- the inventor of dynamite. To have a Peace to put my name forward for the Pulitzer Prize named after him is somewhat akin to Literary award. I hopped I speld that write! Activities, dates and locations are as follows: having the “be kind to women” award • Shuffleboard, April 14, in Pickering. Beginning next column, I am thinking I Clarington Older Adults • Duplicate bridge, May being named after Jack the Ripper. But I am going to start writing stories, starting Centre in Bowmanville. 30, Clarington Older still want one. • Euchre, April 16, Royal Adults Centre in with my friend Tom. Tom is always con- Canadian Legion in Bowmanville. As I have previously mentioned, I had Claremont. • Horseshoes, May 31, cerned about my health and weight, • Five-pin bowling, April Royal Canadian Legion dinner once with Mother Teresa. She later despite weighing 50 kilos more than me. 22, North End Bowl in in Claremont. went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize. You Oshawa. • Badminton, June 2, That’s the kind of friend he is! • Cribbage, April 28, Oshawa Seniors can’t tell me that having dinner with me He is now retired and raises standard Ajax Friendship Club in Northview Centre in did not have a great impact on her life. Ajax. Oshawa. bred racehorses in Port Perry. Some of you • Ten-pin bowling, May • Snooker, June 4, Royal Wel,l I guess you could, but I would 1, Leisure Lanes in Canadian Legion in older folks might remember a local lad Oshawa. Pickering. choose not to completely believe it. who, over 40 years ago, lost his eye while • Table tennis, May 4, • Bocce ball, June 8, One of two priests who married us (we Oshawa Seniors Centre Oshawa Bocce Club in playing junior hockey. This is my friend in Oshawa. Oshawa. wanted to be doubly sure) also baptized Tom. • Tennis, May 8, • Lawn Bowling, June three of our four sons. Father Tom Durham College Campus 11, Whitby Lawn Tom has been my best friend for over in Oshawa. Bowling Club in Whitby. McKillop later went on to win the Order of 25 years. He has the biggest heart of any- •Bid euchre, May 14, • Slo-pitch, June 13, Canada! Now I am not sure if marrying Clarington Older Adults Alexandra Park in one I know. In fact, I am somewhat sur- Centre in Bowmanville. Oshawa. my wife and I and baptizing three of our • Carpet bowling, May • Golf, June 16, prised that he has never won any awards. 16, South Pickering Sunnybrae Golf Course sons was on his resume for the Order of If there were a “biggest hearted horse Seniors Centre in in Prince Albert. Canada, but I strongly suspect it could Pickering. trainer with one eye award,” I would have • Contract have been included. I should mention that nominated Tom. But then again, he has bridge, May the other priest, who married us and acted 23, South never nominated me for any awards... Pickering as emcee at our reception, was former Seniors Centre If you know of someone deserving of in Pickering. local Chaplain, Father Don MacLellan. an award, let me know at • Darts, May ‘Donnie’ has thus far avoided any public 26, South [email protected]. Pickering Seniors Centre

APRIL 16 2008 Page 15 Help reforest 7-acre parcel Durham residents are being asked to lend Mother From 9 a.m. until noon, volunteers of all ages can help Nature a hand in celebration of Earth Day. plant more than 3,500 tree seedlings, which will grow The Central Lake Ontario Conservation is hosting its into a 7-acre mixed forest habitat through the Sharp Tract annual Earth Day tree-planting event on April 26 at the lands that are part of Clarington’s Enniskillen Wed. April 16 Enniskillen Conservation Area. Conservation Area. “Our focus this Earth Day is to begin HEAD INJURY ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM transforming old pasture land back into REGION SUPPORT GROUP MEETING – valuable forest habitat for wildlife and to Head Injury Association of Durham Region, enhance water quality,” said Jamie 850 King St. W. Unit 24. Brain-injured sur- Davidson, conservation areas planner with vivors, family members and caregivers are Central Lake Ontario Conservation, in a invited to welcome guest speaker Kayli Riann press release. “When mature, these trees from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. with the meeting will also help to improve air quality by immediately following. For more information absorbing the equivalent amount of carbon call 905-723-2732 or 1-866-354-4464. dioxide produced by seven cars over the course of a year.” Sun. April 20 The free rain or shine event is open to families, individuals, scout and guide FASHION SHOW – Oshawa Golf Club, 160 groups, churches, businesses and students. Alexandra St. In support of Hearth Place Groups are welcome but must register prior Cancer Support Centre, the fashion features to the event. items from Connie’s Brooklin Village Shoppe, Brock’s and Okaidi. The event also includes Participants are asked to dress for the brunch, a cash bar, door prizes and a raffle. weather, bring a hat, sunscreen, boots, Tickets are $50. Brunch will be served from gloves and good digging shovels. Kids will 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with the fashion show also be asked to help build bird-nesting commencing at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are avail- boxes that are needed for the area. The able at Hearth Place (905-579-4833) or The event will conclude with a barbecue for all Gift House (905-571-3511). participants. For more information, directions or to BREATHE FREE STOP SMOKING PROGRAM register a group visit www.cloca.com or – 33 Olive Ave. This non-profit community contact Central Lake Ontario Conservation service program begins at 7 p.m. Cost is at (905) 579-0411. $50. For more information call 905-725- To get to Enniskillen Conservation Area, 3475. take Regional Road 57 north from Taunton Road to the 9th Concession Road (Regional Mon. April 21 Road 20). Turn left (west) and travel through the Old Scugog Road intersection OSHAWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY – to the roadside parking, located just before Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill the north bend on the 9th Concession Road. Blvd. The group welcomes guest speaker Enniskillen Conservation Area – Sharp Wayne Geen from the Society for International Hockey Research. The meeting Tract is located northwest of the Village of begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information or Enniskillen in Clarington. to donate an item to the silent auction, please phone Jill at 905-436-7624 ext. 106.

OSHAWA BLOCK PARENT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Mayor’s Conference Room, Oshawa City Hall, 50 Centre St. S. The 7 p.m. meeting is open to current Block Parents and anyone interested in learning more about the organization. For more information, call 905-436-9584 or email [email protected].

Thurs. April 24

VICTORIAN TEA – Oshawa Community Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S. The museum is offering themed teas from April to June, with the Spring Tea on April 24, Mother’s Day Tea on May 8 and Strawberry Social on June 26. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and includes sandwiches, scones, dessert and a tour of the museum. Reservations are required. For more information about the programs or to register, call Jill at 905-436- 7624 ext. 106. April 9 crossword answers

Page 16 APRIL 16 2008 ARIES: March 20 to April 19 LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23 The Full Moon emphasizes your You could receive positive financial house of joint finances. Repay out- news, but at the same time, your (MENORAH: meh-NOR-uh: A nine-branched can- standing debts and rework your expenses may go up. However, your delabrum used during Hanukkah.) financial plans. Your strong, magnetic personali- partner could get a raise in pay. Talk things over ty draws others toward you. with a financial advisor. Curb spending. TAURUS: April 19 to May 20 SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22 Your romantic approach is tempered Whether personal or business, partner- by common sense. A partner has to ships are emphasized over the next few earn your love. If single, you could weeks. Tune in to your partner’s real meet someone special and things could develop needs and keep your relationship creative and excit- immediately. Spend some time outdoors enjoying ing. Share your thoughts, wishes and love. nature. SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21 GEMINI: May 20 to June 21 You could be in line for a promotion or With plenty of projects on the go, salary increase. If you have gained your workload could still get heavier. weight, make an effort to take it off and Meditate, analyze your dreams or go get in shape with a new exercise pro- for a daily walk to create better balance in your gram. Clean up the clutter at home and have a yard life. Host a small dinner party. sale. CANCER: June 21 to July 22 CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19 These days, you have plenty of phys- If you are single and would like to meet ical energy and require a practical someone special, why not contact a outlet. Focus on your personal goals. match maker or join a computer dating You could be recognized for a job service. Go for a make over to improve your pro- well done. Schedule time for play or go to a fessional image. Are your parent’s needs being movie on April 20. met? LEO: July 22 to August 22 AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19 Career wise, your life is demanding Get together with siblings or friends and you are working longer hours you have not seen for a while. Take with many deadlines to meet. Your your car or computer in for servicing. Share ideas April 9 Word Game Answers public life gets a boost. Make phone with like-minded companions. Something hidden calls and send e-mails to increase your business. could be revealed. VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20 Single Virgos could meet a new You make decisions about money are This is a picture of Oreo, an 11-year-old Jack Russell, lapping up the romantic partner. A week when your based on intuition, rather than common last bit of an iced cappachino. It is her favorite beverage from Tim communication skills are empha- sense. Start a new savings account or make viable Horton’s. She also enjoys the timbits. sized, network at business and com- investments. Plan a vacation or take a trip on the munity events. spur of the moment. The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send in Echo The Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call Baby pictures to run bi-weekly to the Express Perfect Pet feature. 905-725-9179 or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com

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APRIL 16 2008 Page 17 Students lace up to help troubled youth

Left to right: Dave Lewis, Andrew Fitchett and Matt Agar were the first three to finish the 5 km race around the Oshawa campus at UOIT and Durham College. Lewis finished first followed by Agar and Fitchett. By Courtney Duffett fundraising events. The Oshawa Express University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) student Rachelle A warm and sunny day saw staff and Krause, captain of the school’s rowing students from Oshawa’s university lace up team, was one of many students, including their running shoes for a recent annual her fellow rowers, who took part in the 5 charity walk and run. km run around campus to benefit The event was the second annual Eastview Boys and Girls Club in Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express campus charity walk and run for Oshawa. Back to front, left to right: UOIT rowing team members Rob Devries, Andraj Sipaj, captain Rachelle Eastview Boys and Girls Club, “It’s a really good cause,” says Krause, Mike Bissonnett, Mike Labriola, Geoff Chadsey and Colin Jeffery participated in the charity walk which provides a safe and support- Krause. “It was a good opportunity to raise funds for a good cause. ive place where children and youth for the rowing team to come out and can experience new opportunities, get some stress relief from exams.” overcome barriers, build positive Carla Cesaroni, assistant profes- relationships and develop confi- Andrea sor in criminology, justice and poli- dence and skills for life. Craning- cy studies and event coordinator, Dafoe “It’s events like this that allow us says this year’s event was even to go the extra mile for the youth,” more successful than last year, says Andrea Craning-Dafoe, director of adding that the event was made possible youth justice programs at Eastview Boys with the participation of staff and students and Girls Club, adding that being a non- as well as help from its sponsors including profit organization, the club relies on fund- Lovell Drugs, Chartwells Food Services ing from charities like United Way and and Brooks. The Vindicator & The Reformer member of the reform party and Dr. William McGill the Conservative candidate who had been elected as a Reformer but had transferred his allegiance to the opposing party. In the provincial election of fall 1870, Abram Farewell was victorious and was elected to a seat in the Provincial Legislative for South Ontario. The Reform party was the forerunner of the Canadian Liberal Party. Shortly afterward, members of the Reform party took steps to establish a Oshawa has had numerous newspaper newspaper to meet Conservatives on equal companies operating since its early incep- terms as far as politics and local events. The tion. “The Oshawa Vindicator” and “The Ontario Reformer was published under the Oshawa Reformer” were once a celebrated direction of Mr. J.F. Tamblyn and Mr. W.R. source of news for the area. Climie, once editor of the Bowmanville In 1856, James McMillan who had been Statesman. The printing office was located operating a printing and publishing busi- in a store on Simcoe Street South. At the ness in Bowmanville, purchased interest in time, Oshawa was predominately a the newspaper “Freeman” with Samuel Conservative town and the newspaper took Luke. Six months later, William H. Orr of its time luring readers. Bowmanville purchased McMillan’s inter- In 1873, a joint stock company known as est and began a new firm that would publish The Ontario Reformer Printing and the Vindicator that he would remain a part Publishing Company organized by the of until 1866. The price of early issues was town’s leading Liberals operated the paper seven shillings and six pence a year in and establishment. In 1875 Mr. Glen advance. The early issues contained four became the owner, but in 1876 due to finan- pages and, much like today, the front page cial issues, he sold out to Luke and Larke, was devoted to advertisements. The then the owners of the other Oshawa paper, Vindicator was the Conservative paper in The Vindicator. The paper was put under town and in 1870 its views were about to be the leadership of Samuel Luke while J.S. challenged. Larke ran the Vindicator. In July 1878 The first issue of the Oshawa Reformer Edward Mundy of Port Perry acquired it was published on April 15, 1871 in and would have a controlling interest for Oshawa. It had been the outcome of a polit- more than for 40 years until his death in ical contest between Abram Farewell a 1921.

Page 18 APRIL 16 2008 Pearson, Snell and Craigwell go ‘Beyond The Pond’ Oshawa grads are golden By Wally Donaldson The school will be running every Monday and The Oshawa Express Wednesday throughout the summer months with three camps each day. “We didn’t want to get too big too quick,” It’s officially being touted “Beyond The Pond,” but adds Snell. “We want to concentrate on doing a good job on judging by the calibre of instructors who have lived the the ice. That’s what it’s all about.” dream, this hockey school would probably be better qual- All three primary instructors will be on the ice at the ified after the Academy Award winning movie, “On same time for each session, each concentrating on the posi- Golden Pond.” tions they played professionally. Three former Oshawa minor hockey graduates who “I got the bug back coaching at OUIT and I realized this made their mark in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is something we needed to do,” notes Pearson, who played before plying their skills on a professional level -- includ- a total of 145 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, includ- ing the National Hockey League -- are dedicating their ing a 23-goal performance during the 1992-93 campaign. services to helping youngsters grow and become quality “You see players take one, two, three or even five years individuals on and away from the ice surface, beginning away from the game because playing professionally truly June 2 at the Legends Centre. takes its toll physically and mentally. Sooner or later, Rob Pearson, Chris Snell and Dale Craigwell --- a though, you want to get back to the sport you enjoyed the winger, defenceman and centre --- are housing a special most and what better way is there than participating in a hockey school for athletes from house league to AAA rep hockey school and teaching others.” teams, with the full intention of enhancing each player’s The passion for hockey is back for Craigwell, who has skill and development of the sport by featuring the funda- taken four years away from the game, but still has a firm mentals of hockey. grasp of the idiosyncrasies of playing centre, an attribute he Snell, drafted initially by the Buffalo Sabres, but play- is anxious to relay to his students. ing the majority of his NHL time with the Los Angeles “As a centre, first off, you have to be able to skate well Kings, initiated this venture. Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express with good vision,” says Craigwell, drafted by the San Jose “I had given this a lot of thought the past few years Oshawa minor hockey graduates, left to right, Dale Craigwell, Rob Pearson and Chris Sharks. His best year with the Sharks was in 1991-92, ring- and I kept in touch with Rob and Dale,” says Snell, who Snell are conducting a “Beyond The Pond” hockey school at the Legends Centre, begin- ing up 16 points in 32 outings. “I want to emphasize to a groomed his junior hockey skills with the Ottawa 67’s. ning June 2. child wanting to play centre to be creative, come up with “But we were wanting to make sure we were properly ideas, because the game is so fast now players can adjust off ready to go ahead with it. stuff --- a full year hockey school. We’re taking it very seriously.” the first move. So there has to be an adjustment in order to “After we retired from professional hockey, our focus was get- The concept is to start on a small scale with students, gradually find the open man or score goals. This is going to be my approach.” ting our private lives in order and decided what we were going to increasing the enrolment with time. Pearson, who also serves as a Incidentally, this school is open to boys and girls. Anyone wish- do. I actually decided this was the year to go ahead with it. Dale coach of the OUIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey squad, is bringing a ing more detail can email Pearson at [email protected] or came on board and then Rob, and we plan on making this serious couple of players on board to assist. call 905-432-9315 for pricing and availability. Rob Pearson Chris Snell Dale Craigwell Experience on a Kilrea provides Sharks gave centre professional level early education chance to flourish As Rob Pearson graduated because since I was so young, I Before Chris Snell even got a whiff of professional When the Oshawa Generals “So, I went to the draft thinking out of junior to the pro ranks on was still interested in learning hockey, he listened and learned from a coach with a snapped a 40-year jinx by captur- top four rounds and I sat right various levels during the early the game. I was playing the plethora of experience. ing the Canadian Memorial Cup through to the seventh round and I ‘90s, he found the quickness of game I loved and it wasn’t as It was actually during his junior career with the title 18 years ago in Hamilton, cen- didn’t get my name called. A lot of the passing game and punishing much of a business at the time. Ottawa 67’s when Snell gained the knowledge required, tre Dale Craigwell knew he was a players I thought were not as good checks the two most profound When I got older, it did become to take his game to the next level. participant to “something very spe- as me got drafted. adjustments he had to address. apparent that it was more of a “It started with Brian Kilrea,” Snell recalls. “He was cial.” “I left the draft very upset. I had Fans of the Oshawa Generals business. It was important to me fantastic. We got along and he’s the kind of guy where if Generals, defeating the no plans of coming back. My might have felt Pearson had to keep the fun in the game. You he likes you, he’ll do anything for you. He treats every- Kitchener Rangers in the final, father did stay there and he called both down pat, especially after have to or you won’t survive.” body with respect and as a professional. You learn in combined talent with an interesting me at the hotel to tell me that the mixture of athletes beginning with San Jose Sharks selected me in the his trade from the Belleville The Leafs moved Pearson to junior how to deal with the media and how to deal with the things outside of hockey. the naturally gifted Eric Lindros to 10th round. It didn’t matter. I was Bulls to the Generals in 1990-91 the Caps during the 1993-94 “I remember going to tryouts in Ottawa as a 16 year the intensity of Craigwell, who had still upset, but he told me to get when accumulating a mind-bog- season. “Well, you could move old and as you might expect, there were like 15 fights in a goal and five assists in four down there. I did and shook hands gling 57 goals and 109 points in freely around Washington with- five minutes and I, obviously, wasn’t a fighter. Brian Memorial Cup outings. with the people at the San Jose only 41 outings. out anyone knowing you, unlike told me I was going to be on the team regardless. He “I’m very proud of it right up to table.” Always considered a physi- Toronto,” says Pearson with a stuck with me and once I got my first exhibition game this day,” says Craigwell, who, Craigwell went to camp and cal player with a keen eye for laugh. “We made the playoffs under my belt, the confidence level soared.” along with his wife Nicole, have found a roster spot with the Sharks. putting points on the score- with a mediocre team, but got Although his experience in the NHL was limited, two children, Brayden 8, and “There were only a handful of board, Pearson acknowledges beat out in the first round. It was Snell, married to Dayne with two children, Mason 8, and Stella, 4. “It was a very special players across the entire league that today the quality varying from a little surprising with players Quinn, 5, made the best of his opportunities wherever he team. It took a lot of practice and actually played the first year. I leap the International Hockey like Petr Bondra and Dale played, especially in 1994 when he received the Eddie we came together at the right time. frogged over higher draft picks to League (IHL) to the NHL made Hunter on the team. We weren’t Shore Award as the American Hockey League’s out- “It started when Eric came to make the team. I’m very proud of for a special challenge through- quite there.” standing defenceman. the team in January and he took our that. I wanted to play hard and be a out his professional career. After a stint with the During his tenure with the St. John’s Maple Leafs, team to another level. I’ll never for- winner. Thankfully, the Sharks “Each level is harder to Portland Pirates of the Snell was very impressive with 22 goals and 96 points in get the first practice we had at the rewarded me with the way I played move the puck and the passing American Hockey League 75 outings. North Oshawa Arena. I mean, the at training camp.” game gets better from tape to (AHL), the Blues came calling A seventh round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres, tempo was NHL calibre. It was Playing 32 games with the tape all the way up,” says and it was an enjoyable experi- Snell never had the opportunity to put on the jersey for fantastic. We actually thought we Sharks during the 1991-92 season, Pearson, who played in the ence. a regular season game. already had a good team before Craigwell compiled five goals and Eric got there. But he came out and 16 points. He finished the season NHL with the Toronto Maple “St. Louis is a great hockey “Rick Dudley was the coach at the time and he was a fitness freak,” says Snell. “I never saw a training camp the pace of that practice was what with the Kansas City Blades in the Leafs, Washington Capitals and town,” says Pearson. “They like that and it opened my eyes. It gave me a very good we were not doing before.” ‘I’ and returned to the Sharks the the St. Louis Blues. “And the have a lot of support there, idea of what was expected of a player on an elite level. Craigwell thought his smaller following year. goaltenders going from post to maybe not the hype like “I did get in some exhibition games playing with size would have an impact in his With the exception of one sea- post ” Toronto, but it was enjoyable. Alexander Mogilny and Pierre Turgeon. I played with selection at the 1991 NHL Entry son in San Francisco with the Pearson, the second pick of Pearson saw duty with the some pretty good hockey players and it was quite a treat. Draft in Buffalo. Yet, he was also Spiders, Craigwell found a home the Leafs during the 1989 entry St. John’s Maple Leafs and Snell did play two games with the Toronto Maple convinced by various scouts that he with the Blades under head coach draft, says his best time was on Worcester IceCats of the AHL, Leafs and added another 32 games to his resume in 1994 would be selected somewhere in Kevin Constantine, currently with a line with John Cullen and along with the Cleveland with the Los Angeles Kings. For most of his career, the top four rounds. the Sharks. “I learned so much Wendel Clark. “I scored 23 Lumberjacks, Orlando Solar Snell made his valued contributions in the American and His resume was impressive, from him,” says Craigwell. “I cred- goals that year, but I learned a Bears and Long Beach Ice Dogs International circuits with Binghamton Rangers, including a trip to the World Junior it him as my best coach who influ- great deal from those two guys,” in the ‘I’ before finishing up Rochester Americans, Phoenix Roadrunners and Championship. Craigwell racked enced me.” recalls Pearson, married to internationally with the Indianapolis Ice. up 27 goals and 95 points in 56 out- Craigwell finished in the Euro Robyn with one son, Luke 7. Frankfurt Lions in 2001 in He closed out his professional career in Germany ings during his final year with the league with the Sheffield Steelers “I loved playing in Toronto Germany. with the Frankfurt Lions. Generals. in Britain.

APRIL 16 2008 Page 19 Whitby foursome drops playoff outing Stickhandling - Peltzer rink Hockey’s lost art Peltzer rink The Dec. 16, 2007 issue of the Toronto Sun stickhandlesstickhandles included a sports department fea- ture, “Shining Stars” . toto OntarioOntario winwin Essentially it compiled the best NHL players in various categories, in the opinion of hock- By Wally Donaldson stituting the extra ey writers from various Canadian newspa- The Oshawa Express game to decide pers. Some of the choices involved the an overall win- “Hardest Shot”, the “Best Skater”, the “Best In keeping with tradition, ner. At Faceoffs”, and the “Best Stickhandler”. the fervent rivalry that exists Peltzer, curl- That which is considered “stickhandling” between Peterborough and any ing with Bruce in modern times is, nevertheless, hockey’s organization within the Durham McArthur, Jerry lost art. Granted, there are some skaters who Region --- be it hockey, slo- Powers and Dave dominate in controlling the old boot heel in pitch or probably Texas poker - Dodd, executed a the New Millennium—players chosen by -- occurs on the pebbled ice. perfect draw to this panel of experts—Pavel Datsyuk, Although Whitby skip the four-foot in Sidney Crosby, and Alexei Kovalev. Vincent Trevor Birckbeck shrugged off the seventh end Lecavelier, Tomas Kaberle, and Milan any thoughts of this spirited to spoil Hejduk could easily be added to that list. But clash between two communi- Birckbeck’s bid the skill to which this writer refers goes ties, Harold Peltzer, who heads to count. beyond being able to deke two or three play- up the Peterborough Curling “He made a ers in moving the disc from one point on the Club contingent, is fully aware. shot that practi- ice to another. A popular synonym in the “We haven’t really played cally made it “good old days” was “ragging the puck”. too many teams from Whitby,” impossible for Simply put, it referred to a lone player nab- Peltzer offers with a grin, “but me to count,” bing the rubber and keeping it on his stick any time we play a team from recalls without losing it for an extended period of Oshawa, you can see that extra Birckbeck. “We time. sparkle in their eyes. There is almost chipped The gap between that and what is called something definitely there. We him out to score stickhandling today is alluded to by the com- get revved up, too.” one, but we did- ments recorded in the Feb. 1, 1950 Toronto The Peltzer foursome made n’t. Almost was Star by sports editor Milt Dunnell. the best of its opportunities to not good Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express When the Ranger’s manager, Lester score a 6-4 victory over enough.” Patrick, touted a prospect as “the best stick- Birckbeck in an extra playoff TheWhitby skip Trevor Birckbeck delivers his rock with his front end of second Dale Boyce and handler I’ve seen in ten years”, the dean of matchup to emerge Ontario lead Don Sullivan prepared to do the sweeping during the Ontario Stick Curling sportswriters cracked: “Pray tell, what Peterborough Championships at the Whitby Curling Club. The Whitby rink settled for second best, losing to Dominion of Canada General rink stole the last Peterborough’s Harold Peltzer in an extra playoff game. would a stickhandler do in this league?” Insurance Company Stick two ends, the He was backed by former NHL President Curling champions at the eighth when was keen.” three senior mixed playdowns. “Red” Dutton’s seemingly caustic remark: Whitby Curling Club. Birckbeck’s attempted draw to Peltzer has been involved in Got a second in senior mixed, “There haven’t been any stickhandlers in Based on a round robin for- the rings for two with hopes of stick curling these past five but that’s as close as I got to hockey since 1943!” mat, Peltzer needed only a vic- forcing an extra end, ended years following two hit winning anything.” That date connects with the addition of tory in his seventh and final heavy and onto his own rock. replacements and a knee opera- Birckbeck’s foursome of the red line, the purpose of which was to outing to automatically record “(Peltzer) had one in the tion. “I’ve waited a long time to vice Ron Robbins, second Dale “speed up the game, and reduce offsides” the title. However, Peltzer’s 6-3 front of the house,” explains win a provincial champi- Boyce and lead Don Sullivan (official NHL wording in the rules). Various loss to Burlington’s Tom Birckbeck of the eighth end, onship,” he says. “I couldn’t entered this championship with changes have been made to the “offside” Newcomb, complemented by “and I wanted to come in there win one in conventional curl- fervour. “We were hoping to rule over the years, allowing passing from Birckbeck’s 7-4 win over Rio using the same ice we had been ing. My wife and I curled get to the final and it was a one point on the playing surface to another. Titus of Navan, resulted in a 5- using for draws. About halfway together for 14 years and got to slippery slope,” said Boyce. But true puck ragging was the result of the 2 record for each finalist, con- down, I knew it was heavy. It three provincial mixed and original format of the game. With no forward passing, the onus was on a skater to gain and keep possession until he moved into a scor- ing position. Oshawa boxers hope opportunity knocks Now, despite the sarcasm from the Eight members of the Oshawa Second bout of the day fea- take on Benjamin Kakonge of Following intermission, esteemed shinny icons above, there have Motor City Boxing Club will be tures Nathan Schoolcraft of King of the Ring, who has fought Logan Cotton of Alliance will been some excellent puck handlers since featured at an “Opportunity Motor City against Sam Pada of 11 times. fight Sumit Manu of King of the 1943. In his book, “The Chicago Blackhawk Knocks” boxing card Sunday at King of the Ring in a senior The female bout will highlight Ring, followed by Evan Gilland Story”, George Vass excitedly records Stan LeSkratch, starting at 2 p.m. event. This is their debut in the Tan White of Motor City against of Motor City against Kingston’s Mikita’s killing off 30 seconds of a team The headline event will focus ring. Courtney Doupe of Kingston. Willie Lake. penalty. When Bobby Orr was wowing fans on Motor City’s Colin Fish, who John Tello of Bramalea will Steven Wilcox of Steeltown Timothy Smith of Boxing and peers alike as rookie Boston Bruin, will face David Jenner of KAYO take on Samuel Vargas of has 90 bouts to his credit. He will Factory meets Kevin Higson of Gordie Howe commented: “He plays a in the senior classification. Alliance in the third bout, fol- take on Carlton Angus, with 20 Steeltown, followed by Shawn funny kind of game. He doesn’t let anybody There are 15 confirmed bouts lowed by Luke Caride of the fights, of Alliance. Maddox-Vogel of Motor City touch the puck!” By the time Mario for this card, beginning with Motor City club against Jorge Kyle Wright of Motor City against Kingsley Alexander of Lemieux crashed the NHL scene, even Brandon Fitzgerald of Kingston Puebla of Champions. will conclude the first half of the Alliance. though it was said he “kept the puck on his taking on McGrory’s Greg David Ladd of Gale Kerwin, card against Cody Crowley of Chad Compeau of Kingston stick like it was on a string!”, there was so Young. with 22 fights to his resume, will Boxing Factory. will fight Brandon Cook of much hooking, clutching and grabbing, that Durham BA and his marvelous natural talent was almost the following buried. bout prior to the But, going back to this art of stickhan- main event will dling in its purest sense, we catch up with feature two Frank Nighbor of the original Ottawa fighters each Senators in 1923. In the Stanley Cup finals 235 lbs. against Vancouver, a journalist reported that Motor City’s with the Senators leading by one goal, with Frankie Rill, two minutes left, and with three of his with 31 fights, cohorts in the sin bin: “ he commenced will take on stickhanding, working himself into such a Rock Bosquet frenzy, that only his jubilant teammates of Gale Kerwin, broke his momentum 10 seconds after the who has 23 game-ending whistle.” That’s true “puck fights to his ragging”—a thing of artistry to behold! credit. Next Week: “Stickhandling—part 2”

Page 20 APRIL 16 2008 Dogs are tamed, now it’s the Bulls series between the Kitchener to the basics by keeping it simple. Borden gathers first Rangers and Sault Ste. Marie To their credit, they executed.” playoff win in finale Greyhounds. Mitchell concurs, adding, “The Second game is Friday night at first 10 minutes were going to be the GM Centre, starting at 7:35. crucial and they got up on us 2-0. By Wally Donaldson Game three is back in Belleville They didn’t look back. But we did The Oshawa Express on Saturday with the fourth in repay them on Sunday by working Oshawa Monday evening, begin- hard like we always do.” Now that the ‘Dogs have been ning at 7:05. With Daryl Borden in goal for iced in these Ontario Hockey A side note to this series is the the injured Michal Neuvirth, the League (OHL) playoffs, the Generals opening a playoff series Generals fired the final three Oshawa Generals have since on the road. goals of the game --- two in the turned their attention to a bigger, “We won twice in their build- third period, including an empty- more dangerous and tempestuous ing and lost two overtime games. net marker by Patrick Asselin --- opponent --- the Bulls! We have played well (at Yardmen to advance to the conference And it all starts tonight in Arena). We just have to go out final. Belleville with the survivor of there (tonight) and take advantage Asselin also scored in the this best-of-seven Eastern of that,” says Generals’ skipper weird opening stanza where all Conference final advancing to the Chris DePiero. four goals, two by each team, OHL championship against the After the Niagara IceDogs put were powerplay tallies. John winner of the Western Conference the bite on the Generals 8-3 last Tavares, again the playmaker, Friday night at the GM contributed four helpers. Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express Centre, there were a few “It was important for us to stay The ice surface at the GM Centre will have a new look when the Oshawa Generals faithful resigned to the in control of our emotions and not play their second game of the Eastern Conference Final against the Belleville Bulls fact a seventh and decid- get too high or too low with the Friday night. Rob Gray and Brian Slade apply the final touch to the logo for the ing game could become a crowd because it was a very loud Ontario Hockey League championship series. distinct reality in rink,” DePiero adds. Oshawa. Borden was called on midway and managing the emotions of the ful and let the results take care of However, a solid four- through the second period in series. itself,” concludes DePiero. point performance by Friday’s tilt when Neuvirth Generals will have to contend Dale Mitchell, including injured himself twice around the with puckstopper Mike Murphy Oshawa vs Belleville three goals, elevated the groin area, the final which led to a who earlier was named the OHL Generals to a 5-2 victory Niagara shorthanded tally. Goaltender of the Year, recording playoff schedule last Sunday afternoon at With Neuvirth a no-go on a 36-7-3-1 record and a 2.24 Game 1 Jack Gatecliff Arena in Sunday, Borden, looking for his goals-against average. Tonight at Belleville, 7:15 p.m. St. Catharines to win the first playoff victory after four P.K. Subban leads the Bulls in Game 2 series 4-2. misses during his previous tenure post-season play with six goals A win last Friday in in Kingston, stepped in and 12 points in nine outings. Jan Friday at Oshawa (7:35 p.m.) Oshawa would have admirably. He was quick to signal Mursak and Matt Belesky each Game 3 sealed the deal for the to his teammates that goaltending have recorded 11 points. A local Saturday at Belleville, 7:15 p.m. Generals and nobody would not be an Achilles heel on flavoring is the coach behind the Game 4 knew that better than the that day. Belleville bench. George Burnett Monday at Oshawa (7:05 p.m.) players, according to “He did win 16 hockey games served as the Generals head coach DePiero. for us this year and he is a very and general manager from 2000- Game 5 “We got overly excit- capable goaltender,” DePiero 2004. April 23 at Belleville, 7:15 p.m.* ed about the possibility continues. “It meant a lot to him “They play very disciplined as Game 6 of finishing (the series) to have a big part in this team’s the least penalized team in the April 25 at Oshawa (7:35 p.m.) out and we wanted to do success.” league. They are very structured Game 7 it at home,” he said. “It The Generals and Bulls are and we’ll just have to manage our Photos by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express affected their perform- obviously familiar with each game plan in order to be success- April 27 at Belleville, 7:15 p.m. * Daryl Borden has played an integral part in goal ance. So, on Saturday at other, says DePiero, and it’s for the Generals since the injury of Michal practice, we just got back going to be all about execution Neuvirth last Friday at the GM Centre. Rowley moves up a rung A familiar face will patrol the bench for the team that works hard for forty minutes,” says Durham Lords men’s basketball squad next the new coach. “Anyone who plays us will OCAA season. have to outwork us to win.” Desmond Rowley, a native of Ajax who Rowley’s ability to recruit, energize and served as an assistant coach for four seasons, teach the game is also going to bring success will utilize his skills as a teacher of fundamen- to the program. tals of the game, according to Ken Babcock, “I believe that if you give young people a athletic director at the college. voice in decisions pertaining to the team, it Rowley takes over for Peter Gordon, who will result in hard work, responsibility and announced his resignation shortly after the accountability,” adds Rowley. final game at Fanshawe College this past sea- Desmond Rowley son. “He has had success at the high school level with the vaunted Eastern Commerce and he has been a valuable part of our var- sity program as an assistant. We look for- ward to what Desmond can bring to our program now as our head coach,” said Babcock. .In his eight seasons with Eastern Commerce, Rowley was instrumental in developing the program into a nationally recognized basketball powerhouse. He led the Saints to five TSSAA League Championships and two OFSAA Championships (1993 and 1994). Eastern Commerce also made it to the champi- onship final in 1998. “Durham College will be known as the

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