Oshawa Generals next games Friday, Jan. 16 VS Mississauga Majors at the GM Centre, Saturday, Jan. 17 in Guelph ats the Storm and Sunday, Jan. 18 in Sault Ste. Marie ats Greyhounds.
$1.00 www.oshawaexpress.ca Well Written, Well Read Vol 4 No 12 Wednesday, Jan 14 2009 Walking a century in her shoes A remarkable woman, a lifelong friendship and strength of will By Cynthia McQueen the Polish Red Cross. The Oshawa Express With the Red Cross, she learned French, became a secretary and began translating for the For a woman who trekked over 300 kilome- organization. tres on foot from Belgium to France during the Mariette worked with the Red Cross until Second World War, living to 100 is easy. the end of the war when she reunited with her While Mariette husband and they moved Barszczewicz to Montreal, Canada in wouldn’t offer too 1952. many details of “I slept during the day After meeting her the war, she told a lifelong friend Dr. story of determi- and walked by night Danuta Maritius in 1956 nation and heart. in Montreal, and making The day the because they shot people a large helping of Polish war broke out, they found on the roads liqueur, Mariette and her Mariette was in husband followed Warsaw, Poland. during the day.” Durham Region’s first On September female general physician 17, 1939, after -Mariette Barszczewicz to Oshawa in 1978. seeing seven days Dr. Maritius, like her of bombings, friend was a determined Mariette had seen enough and left Polland to woman and invented the program that may be find her parents at their family home in one part of the equation for Mariette’s longevi- Belgium. ty. In May that year, she took her knapsack and The Cardiac Rehabilitation Organization began a weeklong trek to France by foot to find was the first of its kind in the province in 1970 her husband who was stationed there with the and by 1986 it was province wide. army. The program includes a daily exercise class “I slept during the day and walked by night that Mariette has participated in for more than because they shot people they found on the 30 years. roads during the day,” said Mariette. Mariette is such a fixture in the class that she When Mariette arrived in France the first has become something of a class mascot. thing she found was a refugee camp set up by See PILLAR Page 8
Photo by Cynthia McQueen/The Oshawa Express Meet the new recruits Dr. Danuta Maritius hugs her friend Mariette Barszczewicz for her 100th birthday celebration. Knights become Generals With John Tavares, Michael Del Zotto and David Corrente traded to other teams, The Oshawa Generals have seen some Same sex attacker in court fast changes lately. The case of 44-year-old discuss issues that might However, new team members Mark Scott charged with assault arise at trial. Michael Zador, Scott Valentine causing bodily harm to two Issues such as Scott and Christian Thomas proved women outside Gordon B. claiming to be a victim of their worth in a Generals win of Attersley Public School in what his defence lawyer, 5-3 over the Peterborough Petes Oshawa is due back in court Mark Jacula, says is a this weekend. Jan. 22. "racially motivated and Thomas scored in his first (From left) Michael Zador, Scott Valentine and Christian Thomas The pre-trial session will unprovoked attack." game with the Generals. give the prosecution and the See CHARGE Page 5 were traded from the London Knights for Oshawa Generals John Anji Dimitriou and Jane Currie at a rally Tavares and Michael Del Zotto. For more see SPORTS 11 & 12 defence a chance to meet and one week after the attack. $92,000 stolen by “power of attorney” Woman ran over by own vehicle Daughter defrauded ill mom arrested in connection with a criminal inves- An 87-year-old Oshawa woman has died Witnesses were able to free the woman Oshawa woman tigation into the disappearance of the elder- at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre after using a car jack from a nearby residence and ly woman’s cash. she was run over and trapped by her own began CPR until emergency services convicted of defrauding Through further investigation by the vehicle. arrived. Criminal Investigation Bureau, police dis- On Jan. 11 at about 5 The woman was transported her mom, an Alzheimer covered that the woman had in fact been p.m., Durham Regional to Sunnybrook Health Sciences patient, out of over defrauding her mother since 1999. Police along with emer- Centre in Toronto, where she She was sentenced in provincial court in gency services were called later succumbed to her injuries. $90,000 Oshawa on Dec. 18, with two years less a to Winchester Rd., between Her name cannot be released day house arrest and must wear an electron- Harmony Rd. and pending notification of next of ic monitoring bracelet to ensure she follows Grandview St. in Oshawa kin. A 61-year-old Oshawa woman has been through with her sentence. after witnesses found an 87- The area was closed for sev- convicted of defrauding her mother, who After the two years house arrest, she will year-old woman with no eral hours while Traffic Services suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, out of be forced to serve a three-year probation vital signs trapped under- Collision Reconstruction offi- $92,000. order. neath the front tire of her cers investigated the scene. The woman became her mother’s power She has been ordered to re-pay the entire Buick LeSabre near the edge of the road. Anyone who may have witnessed this of attorney in 1999 when her mental state $92,000 back to her mother. Police believe the woman didn’t have the collision or anyone else who has any infor- deteriorated. The victim’s son is now acting as her vehicle in park fully before she exited it to mation is asked to contact Detective In Oct. 2007, the charged woman was power of attorney. retrieve her recycling bins from the bottom Constable David Cormack of the Traffic of the driveway. The car then rolled back- Services Branch Collision Investigation wards down the driveway pinning her Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5267. Police saluting citizens underneath. Serious collision- one in serious condition for nabbing drunk drivers Concerned citizens helped the Durham But the work wasn’t over yet. An 18-year-old Whitby teen remains the passenger side of the Elantra. Regional Police Services nab two suspected A second set of concerned motorists in serious, but stable condition after a The 18-year-old woman passenger was drunk drivers in Oshawa over the past week noticed a white van being operated in a motor vehicle accident. transported to Port Perry Hospital and by taking action into their own hands. reckless manner in the area of Airport Rd. The teen was a passenger in a car that then airlifted to Sunnybrook Health In one case, a group of Oshawa residents and Taunton Rd. in the early afternoon on was struck while turning left near Sciences Centre with a serious head followed a vehicle and blocked the vehicle Jan. 8. Seagrave. injury. in at a dead end on Adelaide The citizens remained on On Jan.4 at about 3:20 p.m., Durham The driver was treated and released Ave. W. and waited for their cell phones as they fol- Regional Police along with other emer- with minor injuries. police to arrive. lowed the van southbound gency services were called to the inter- The woman driving the van and her On Jan. 3 around 8:30 on Simcoe where it was section of Simcoe St. N. and Regional male passenger received minor injuries. p.m., officers from Oshawa involved in a minor colli- Road 6 for a serious motor vehicle colli- However, the family dog that was trav- were called to Park Rd. near sion in a parking lot. sion. eling in the van suffered a serious injury the highway 401 for a report Police were able to track A silver Hyundai Elantra with two and had to be euthanized. that a car had struck a medi- down the van, with the help Whitby teens inside was traveling north- The intersection was closed for sever- an. of the citizens, in the area of bound on Simcoe St. when the 19-year- al hours while Traffic Services Collision Several people in separate Gibbons St. and Adelaide old male driver attempted to make a sud- Reconstruction officers investigated the vehicles suspected that the Ave. den left hand turn across the path of a scene. 49-year-old driver was The 30 year-old woman southbound minivan. The minivan struck impaired behind the wheel driving was arrested and and took action. has been charged with Impaired Operation The police do not recommend taking and Possession of a controlled substance, Four arrested after warehouse break-in action in these cases. cocaine. Four people are under arrest, including ted at the back of the building and ran Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Police later discovered the woman had an Oshawa man, after $25,000 in elec- from the scene. The Pickering man has been charged been involved in an accident in Whitby ear- tronic equipment was stolen and recov- Three of the suspects were arrested with Impaired Operation and Dangerous lier in the day. They also found a stolen ered from a Whitby warehouse. near the building after a brief foot pursuit Driving. snow blower inside the vehicle. On Jan. 4 at approximately 2 a.m., and a K-9 officer apprehended the fourth officers from Whitby responded to an nearby. Public safety notification... alarm call at a warehouse on South Blair All four have been charged with pos- St. Officers observed four men loading session of stolen property over $5000, Serial rapist released in Durham electronic equipment into a vehicle. The and possession of break and enter tools conditions and as a result, the Durham four suspects realized they had been spot- and break and enter with intent. Convicted sex Regional Police Service (DRPS) successful- ly attained a section 810.2 Recognizance through the courts yesterday. Woman sexually assaulted in Oshawa offender now living Thompson is now under strict conditions, including an evening curfew from 10 p.m. Investigators from the Durham The victim reported being grabbed by with family in Ajax until 6 a.m. unless he is accompanied by a Regional Police Services Sexual Assault the suspect and forced into a dark chaperone or at work. Unit are asking for the public’s assistance coloured mini van. The suspect then The Durham Regional Police Service is Other conditions of his release require to help identify a man who sexually drove the victim to an unknown location advising residents of Ajax and surrounding him to attend counseling, not to possess any assaulted a woman in Oshawa. in Oshawa and sexually assaulted her. areas that a convicted sex offender has fin- weapons and not to contact past victims. The incident took place on Jan. 2 The suspect is described as: male, ished his prison sentence and is re-integrat- These 18 court-imposed conditions will between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 white, 25-31 years old, tanned skin, about ing into the Durham com- assist officers from the p.m. 5’7”- 5'8” tall, skinny build, dark brown munity. DRPS Offender The victim was walking in the Ritson eyes, short brown hair, clean shaven, Orville Dwayne Management Unit and 19 Road South area of Oshawa when the sus- wearing dark clothes. Thompson was released Division to monitor his pect engaged her in conversation. from federal custody Jan. 5 activities closely. after serving 13 years, two He has advised the DRPS Suspects found in hand gun robberies months and 14 days for that he will be residing in charges of breaking and Ajax with family. Two men wanted in connection with The 49-year-old bat-wielding father entering and eight counts of He is described as male, several armed street-level robberies have was charged with assault with a weapon, sexual assault, sexual black, 37 years old, 6’0” been arrested but not without a fight. assault to resist arrest, obstructing police assault with a weapon, tall, medium build, brown The father of one of the suspects and with using dangerous weapons. forcible confinement, five eyes and dark brown hair threatened police with a baseball bat His 17-year-old son, as well as a 17- counts of uttering death worn in long dreadlocks. while arresting one of the accused young year-old Whitby male, are both charged threats and carrying a con- Thompson has served his offenders. with: three counts of robbery, carrying a cealed weapon. sentence and is legally with- On Jan. 7 police attended separate res- concealed weapon, two counts of using These offences occurred in his rights to choose his idences in Oshawa and Whitby and arrest- imitation firearms, two counts of using over a period of several new place of residence. ed two young offenders. They are both dangerous weapons and failure to comply months in Toronto in 1992. Durham Regional Police are wanted in connection with two street- with probation in connection with the ear- His victims included asking the public to report level robberies involving three victims on lier street-level robberies. several women ranging in Orville Dwayne Thompson any suspicious activity Dec. 27. age from 43 years to 76 directly to 19 Division at 1- years. 888-579-1520 ext. 2525. The 37 year-old has remained incarcerat- Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters Anonymous tips can also be made to ed for his entire sentence after being denied Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800- may be eligible for cash rewards. parole on a number of occasions. 222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may be eligible He has been released without supervision for cash rewards.
Page 2 JAN 14 2009 Nationally-ranked Lords stung By Wally Donaldson Freshman Kevin Horne had a breakout game The Oshawa Express for Durham with 24 points, of which 23 of them were kills. Jamie Mayer continued his great Just days after being acclaimed worthy of season with 20 points on the night. Mayer is national ranking honors, the Durham Lords third in East Region scoring with 115 points on men’s volleyball squad blew a tire last the year. Thursday evening on home court. Brian Archibald and JR Sapienza led the Granted, it was against a competitive Seneca way in scoring for Seneca with 17 and 14 points Sting, who went into the contest with only two respectively. Danny Mudford had a great defen- losses in 11 outings. sive effort with 16 digs. And with Durham head coach Gord Being nationally ranked does say something Williamson unable to be on hand for this one, about the quality and execution of the troops, let’s just say that when the cat was away, the says Henderson. mice didn’t play. ”It gives us a little more confidence which is Not up to expectations anyways, as con- good for our team. We are young with an aver- firmed by assistant coach Pat Henderson fol- age age under 20 and we’re going up against lowing Seneca’s 3-1 set victory, thus ending the guys who are 22 or 23. That is a big age differ- Lords conference winning streak at six games. ence, so confidence is everything.” “We didn’t come to play tonight. We strug- The Lords will look to regroup with a week gled everywhere,” said Henderson. “I won’t say of practice before heading to Ottawa for a pair that the leadership was lacking, but it wasn’t the of road games next weekend. Lords are back at same as it has been all season. There wasn’t the the college on Tuesday, January 20 to meet execution we were expecting.” Trent University at 8 p.m. Lords were stung 25-21, 27-29, 25-16 and All teams in the province will have their 25-22 by Sting. Earlier in the week, the Lords sights set on the OCAA Provincial were elevated to 12th position in the Canadian Championship February 27-28 at the Campus College Athletic Association (CCAA) national Recreation and Wellness Centre. rankings on the heels of running up six straight On the women’s side of the volleyball net, conference victories, supported by a tourna- the Durham Lady Lords continued their win- ment win at Sir Sanford Fleming in ning ways with a sweep, defeating the Seneca Peterborought to close out the 2008 portion of Sting 3-0 at the CRWC. the campaign. The victory extended the Lord’s winning “This is a good team. The guys are really streak to seven straight conference. Set scores tight,” adds Henderson. “Everybody leads in in the match were 25-17, 25-19 and 25-12. their own way. But we just didn’t have it The Lords captain Mandi Doris led the team (against Seneca).” in scoring with 16 points. Doris recorded 13 After splitting the first two sets, the Lords kills, two blocks and added one serving ace. failed to gain any momentum and were prompt- She now trails Megan Stacey of Nipissing ly defeated. Costly errors, including two refer- University by 13 for third place in OCAA all- ee warnings resulting in points, was their undo- time career blocks. ing. Seneca took over the momentum in the set Also chipping in offensively was Kristen and ultimately took control of the game. The Conner who compiled seven points on the night Lords managed to bounce back in set four and all via kills. Freshman Julie Hakkesteegt also took a 19-17 lead, but a late 6-0 run by Seneca had a strong game leading the team with three put away the game for good. serving aces.
JAN 14 2009 Page 3 100 years of wisdom 600 Thornton Rd. S. and 107 Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] soldiers phone: (905) 571-77334 fax: (905) 571-00255 JAN 14 2009 gone Volume 4, Number 12 As the 107th soldier was brought home Publisher from Afghanistan just one week into the Greg McDowell new year, and with the Israeli offensive on Advertising Director the Gaza Strip intensifying and ignoring Kim Boatman the UN Security Council, we have to won- Sports Editor der what we’ve learned since the Second Wally Donaldson World War. [email protected] The UN was created with the express Contributors purpose of preventing yet another world Bill Fox war, or act of what would later be termed Jennifer Weymark genocide. Glen Goodhand However, there hasn’t been much pre- Reporters vention. Cynthia McQueen When you consider the observations [email protected] made by a person who’s lived through Katie Strachan both world wars, Vietnam, the Gulf War [email protected] and every other war in between and after, you have to wonder what it is that we’re Letters to the Editor Publications Mail doing. Agreement 41268024 Mariette Barszczewicz, turned 100- Return undeliverable years-old earlier this week. New charter...prepare to be amazed? Canadian address to: And while she was willing to talk about The Oshawa Express Dear Editor: when they are seen to exemplify each character trait, they 600 Thornton Rd. S. what she did during the Second World Well, I certainly am amazed -- amazed that our city receive the corresponding charm. I would be happy to sup- War, all she could say about the war itself councillors have managed to reach a new low! Yet anoth- ply the bracelets and charms for each councillor. I'm sure Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 was that witnessing one week’s worth of er in a string of absurdities from our elected officials! the elementary school pupils would do an exemplary job of ISSN 1715-99253 bombings in Poland was enough for her. Imagine wasting time (tax dollars) on a charter that out- being role models and showing the councillors how to play The Oshawa Express is a publi- In fact, that week was motivation lines appropriate behaviour during meetings so that coun- nice! Yes, this scenario is absurd -- as absurd as wasting cation of Dowellman Publishing Corp enough for Barszczewicz, then 30-years- cillors can focus on issues instead of personalities! time (tax dollars) to draft a charter for behaviour modifica- which is located at 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J 6W7 old, to walk 300 kilometers across treach- Newsflash -- you were elected and are exceptionally well- tion! (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- paid to make decisions on matters of the city, and your I feel so angry with councillors who continue to fritter 0255, E-mail:[email protected]. erous country covered in German snipers All advertising and editorial mate- to be reunited with her husband. egos have no business entering into any discussions that away our tax dollars and do it under the guise of represent- rial published by The Oshawa The motivation continued and helped pertain to the running of this city. I have heard some coun- ing our best interests. They are a bunch of buffoons, and Express and Dowellman Publishing cillors' comments in which they pat each other on the back my fervent hope is that there are other tax payers in Corp is for exclusive use of this publi- the young Belgian to learn French and cation and cannot be reproduced for having written this great charter! Are they serious??? Oshawa who will remember the blunders of these elected elsewhere without prior permission. remain in France working with the Red As a matter of fact, since councillors recognize their officials at the next election in 2010. It's time that they Advertising Policy: Advertisers Cross for the duration of the war. must check immediately after first need for behaviour modification, all they have to do is were turfed out! Most of them have been feasting at the insertion of their retail or classified What has changed from this woman’s attend Sunset Heights P.S. Within the school's curriculum public trough far too long anyway! advertisement to ensure there are no errors in the advertisement. The perspective to our perspective now? is included character education. Each month, a different Angelina Youroukis, Oshawa Express and Dowellman Media coverage giving us daily character trait is chosen. Students receive bracelets, and Oshawa resident Publishing Corp are not responsible for second or further insertions of the accounts of the brutality visited on “our incorrect advertisement. Further, The enemies” and our troops in various parts Oshawa Express and Dowellman Outraged at parking fees in the city Publishing Corp are not responsible of the world. for costs or damages for a non inser- We have a view into the theatre of war Dear Editor: hall. tion of an agreed upon advertisement. Despite these high taxes & high costs, city politicians The editor has the right to edit, like never before. & employees get free parking. Why? Tradition? We are change in any way, or classify an Regardless of the images that flash The City of Oshawa asks us to “Prepare to be advertisement. The Oshawa Express amazed”. Not hard in Oshawa. Oshawa has the highest in troubled economic times. Cost cutting is in order & and Dowellman Publishing Corp are across our television sets, the bloody new ways of thinking are required. Politicians & only responsible for the cost of the relative taxes in the GTA & still asks you to pay 3 times advertisement space that is taken up images that grace our computer screens, for parking at City Hall. You pay : employees should pay the cost of upkeep of the parking by an incorrect insertion, except in the and the in depth news coverage contained or the cost of a round-trip on Durham Transit, which you case of failure to notify The Oshawa 1. to buy & maintain the space, including plowing it in Express of any errors after the first within the pages of our newspapers, the winter, are funding anyway. insertion and then there would be no military-industrial complex that Dwight D. Ron Dancey, responsibility on the part of The 2. for you to park there when you visit city hall, Oshawa Express and Dowellman Eisenhower warned Americans of years 3. for Durham Transit as an alternate way to get to city Oshawa resident Publishing Corp. ago continues. War profiteers were once people shunned by society and punished by the “Dealers part of the solution” for GM law. Dear Editor, I was personally told in 2002, that as an employee Now, they are our friendly neighbour- we received the same price from any GM dealer. hood retailers of oil products, manufactur- As one of those employees who will be asked to for- Turned out that the price difference was close to a thou- feit both wages and benefits to help secure government sand dollars and I had no trade in. ers of robotics, and steel producers and the Today I saw a North American car dealer saying that list goes on. LOANS for my employer, General Motors of Canada, Letters to I was delighted to finally hear someone say, the dealers 2008 would be one of his best sales years ever. So steeped are we in the machinery of will be part of the solution. So, the Canadian banks and money manager on Wall the Editor war that we can no longer see the human For far too long, the dealers have been overlooked Street received billions in bail-out money with no con- death toll involved in the conflict as ditions or repayment options. They are still receiving The Oshawa Express publishes in any restructuring plan. In 2005 my son decided to every Wednesday in the City of shocking. buy his first new vehicle. He drove from Courtice to huge bonuses while the average little investor has lost Oshawa. Send us your comments, For the new year, let’s hope that we can Pickering stopping at each GM dealership before a their life savings. letters to the editor, suggestions. all gain the perspective that comes with salesperson in Pickering asked, could he help. The sale Car dealers are having the best sales years on We’d like to hear from you. Please 100 years of wisdom. was completed that day. record, while the average hourly worker is expected to write to: And, let’s all do something to stop our A close friend walked around a newly remodeled take concessions to keep their companies afloat. What’s The Oshawa Express, wrong in this picture? Must be global warming! troops from being brought home in Oshawa GM store for ten minutes while two sales peo- 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON coffins. ple sat in an office chatting. L1J 6W7 She left and stopped at a Honda store, where she Les McCabe or email: purchased her new car. Oshawa resident [email protected]
Page 4 JAN 14 2009 All I want for the New Year Resolutions to hold to for the coming year
“We’ve got to tackle taxes. We want to remain “We need our federal and provincial an affordable community to live in and recognize governments to come to the table and assist that there are parts of the city that are higher in us with our infrastructure. We need road taxes to live in. Certainly we’re hoping for some improvements. I’d really like to see some federal investments that’ll create jobs and stimulus spending, because we have to be infrastructure. Support for the university is able to ride out this economic time. We’re a important for a high tech park and also for assis- manufacturing city and that’s the lifeblood of tance for relocating faculties to downtown Louise Parkes the city, the province and the country really. John Neal Oshawa.” And I’d like to see no more tax increases.” - Louise Parkes - John Neal
“I’m excited about the new year and facing the new “I’d like to see faster challenges of the economic climate in Canada. This is a development of the university and golden opportunity for the renewal of our community – college and I’d like to see us knock the harbour clean up, for Oshawa to get ownership of down a substantial amount of our debt. the harbour so that we can produce new development The city needs to be treated as a business such as a new marina. That’s been long overdue. And and run as a business.” lastly but most importantly a good prosperous and - John Henry Joseph Kolodzie healthy year to all of our citizens in Oshawa.” - Joseph Kolodzie John Henry
“I wish the very best of health and happiness to “Number one would be keep the taxes Oshawa families and residents of all ages for 2009! My low. Make wiser decisions for example, New Years resolutions are to remain passionately com- purchasing the mitted to a strong vibrant progressive vision for miniature village for $250,000. Better Oshawa's future, balancing work and family, exercising communication between councillors and enhance Oshawa’s image and watch more, blackberry less, and to ultimately take the time to Maryanne Sholdra celebrate and enjoy the birth of our second child.” Oshawa grow.” Tito-Dante -Maryanne Sholdra -Tito-Dante Marimpietri Marimpietri Sticks and jerseys for United Way Mummies for Hockey sticks and jerseys autographed by Motors Centre in Oshawa during the two days some of Canada’s top junior hockey players of the Top Prospects event, but in addition will kids day off will be auctioned and/or raffled off with all of use eBay to allow for fans across North Get wrapped up in history and learn about ancient the proceeds supporting the United Way of America of these Canadian hockey players to Egypt’s mummies this Friday. Oshawa/Whitby/Clarington Brock & Scugog. participate in the auction and benefit the United The Oshawa Community Museum is hosting an Cindy Murray, Executive Director of the Way in a community which has been particular- upcoming PA Day program for children ages 5 – 12 United Way in Oshawa said: “The impacts of ly hard hit by the economic circumstances Friday, Feb. 13th, 2009. Digging up the Past: the difficult economic times we all read about which have traveled around the globe. Archaeology and Ancient History for Kids in the 21st in the papers every day, and are experiencing, In a recent Statistics Canada report it was Century will have kids learning the basics of archaeolo- have been especially severe in our community. revealed that the increase in the unemployment gy, about famous archaeologists and making their own It is great that the Canadian Hockey League, the rate in Oshawa was the highest in Canada in the artefacts. They will also learn about local native archae- Oshawa Generals and all the players in the ‘Top last 12 months. The recession and credit diffi- ological sites, ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and mum- Prospects’ game will assist the entire communi- culties in the United States have had a serious mies. ty in this fashion.” impact on auto sales which has severely affect- The program costs $20 per child and runs from 9 All of the proceeds from the draw and auc- ed the broader manufacturing sector. In the a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids must bring their own lunch and pre- tion will support the community wide United coming months the services of the agencies registration is required. Way campaign. The United Way in this com- which receive United Way funding will be 80,000 people locally. For more information or to register please phone Jill munity supports more than 40 local social serv- more critical than perhaps at any time in recent The United Way will conduct a raffle for at 905-436-7624 ext. 106 ice agencies which in turn help more than some of the sticks and jerseys in the General memory. Charge could result in 10- year prison sentence From MAN CHARGED Page 1 down by the Crown Attorney and the Scott faces two counts of assault causing Attorney General who stated the crime did bodily harm relating to the attack on Jane not meet the strict definitions of a hate crime Currie and Anji Dimitriou in early November. according to the criminal code of Canada, The maximum penalty for assault causing “although these acts of violence were very bodily harm is 10 years. disturbing and offensive.” The couple told police they were assaulted The attack garnered support from the city by Scott who was uttering verbally abusive of Oshawa and the gay and lesbian communi- and slanderous comments toward them. ty across Canada as thousands rallied and A media release from the Durham continue to rally behind the push for the crime Regional Police Services (DRPS) states, “sev- to be elevated to a hate crime. eral children and adult witnesses reported a Durham police released a statement in male physically and verbally abus(ed) two December explaining the incident does not female victims.” meet the specific requirements for a charge of Currie and Dimitriou had hoped Scott hate crime. would be charged with a hate crime in the Mark Scott maintains his status as a victim case. of a racial attack in the case despite the DRPS The couple made an appeal that the charge having laid no additional charges in the case. be raised to a hate crime, which was turned
JAN 14 2009 Page 5 Reports cause concern for society SPCA warns of door-to-door scam artists reported in Hamilton, Burlington and Mabee, Ontario SPCA Director of donations to fund animal protection, care and Ontario SPCA Newmarket, a spokesperson for the Ontario Development. rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane educa- SPCA says it can happen anywhere. “You can donate by calling our toll free tion. She also clarified door-to-door solicita- hotline at 1-888-668-7722, visiting our web- Visit them online at www.ontariospca.ca reminding citizens tion is absolutely site at www.ontariosp- for more information or to donate to the not a means of ca.ca, or by mailing a cause. that they do not collecting dona- payment to your local The Ontario SPCA has many different tions for the community shelter or routes for those wish to donate from month- solicit door-to- Society. to the Provincial ly plans to single donations to the donation There are Office.” of stock they desperatly need. many ways to The Provincial There are even MasterCards available that door for donations ensure that dona- Office is located at help the SPCA operate. tor’s hard-earned 16586 Woodbine The website contains more information. By Katie Strachan dollars in these Avenue, RR3, If you’re interested in adopting a new pet The Oshawa Express tough economic Newmarket, the Ontario SPCA also has over 60 adoption times reach the Ontario L3Y 4W1. centres across the province where you can go With tough economic times upon us very animals that need Mabee encourages to adopt an animal that needs a loving home. few have money leftover to donate. But for them according to residents who have You can find a list of the adoption shelters those that do the Ontario Society for the Kristin Williams, been approached by on the website. Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are spokesperson for fraudulent solicitors to The Ontario SPCA’s adoption centre staff warning residents to beware of scammers. the Ontario report any incidents will help you through every step of finding The Ontario SPCA has had numerous SPCA. immediately and your special friend - one that is just right for complaints from the public about fraudulent “If you wish to directly to the police. you. They can answer any questions, help door-to-door canvassers asking for donations make a donation to help the animals please The SPCA has been protecting animals you decide which pet is a good match for in the past few weeks. ensure that your hard-earned money is deliv- since 1873, and is a registered charity made your family, and be available for advice after Although the claims have been mainly ered to those who need it most,” says Craig up of over 50 Communities relying solely on you bring your new pet home. Attention golfers: break out the clubs By Katie Strachan The Oshawa Express
It’s time to warm up that swing and bring those golf clubs out of hibernation, not for good, but for a good cause. The Polar Chili Golf Classic is a fun, unique fundraiser to benefit Community Living Oshawa Clarington. The tournament, in its second year, will be played on a nine-hole snow-covered course in the field surrounding Bowmanville High School. The course has cone marked tees, hula- hoop holes and tennis balls instead of the typi- cal golf ball. All proceeds raised from the tournament will benefit the Clarington Project and their day-to-day support, allowing them to purchase supplies and necessary materials. “Last year was our first year and we raised $18,000,” says Cheri Smith, Manager, Registration is required and space is limited Resource for the Feb. 7 tournament. Tickets are $30 per Development and golfer and include a Special Events for round of golf, lunch, Community Living, “We’ve hot and cold beverages since worked out the kinks “We’ve since as well as door prizes. and are hoping for a great Lunch is a chili- turnout.” cook off- so you decide The Clarington Project worked out the who makes the best. is an adult day program that There are three tee- supports people with intel- kinks and are off times available for lectual disabilities. The golfers; 9:30 a.m., 11 projects 40 members have hoping for a great a.m. and 12:30 p.m. To the opportunity to experi- book your foursomes ence a wide variety of activ- preferred tee time call ities, recreation, educational turnout.” Cheri at 905-623-6814 and volunteer opportunities or email csmith@com- while helping out at the -Cheri Smith munitylivingoc.ca. centre in Bowmanville. “It’s not necessary The Clarington Project relies on 80 per cent to have a foursome. We would like to fill it fundraising in order to operate according to with foursomes but if we can’t we’ll start pair- Smith. ing people up,” says Smith.
Page 6 JAN 14 2009 Peter Williams sings in Welsh from memory with the inter- nationally renown Toronto Singing his heart Welsh Male Voice Choir. Photo by Cynthia McQueen/The out in Welsh Oshawa Express
By Cynthia McQueen explained, is positive and uplifting, like The Oshawa Express at soccer games. Williams tells a story of the first time his Taking great pride in the history of his partner saw an English soccer game and was heritage and that of Welsh choirs, Peter moved by the entire audience singing in Williams feels an affinity for the nostalgia chorus. of it all or the “hiraeth” in Welsh. Williams and the Toronto Welsh Male While Welsh is a language closely linked Voice Choir have shown Oshawa how they to English, it sounds and reads more like can move an audience and “pride Latin. (them)selves on quality.” This is a sound Williams knows all too The choir sings the words in Welsh from well as a member of the Toronto Welsh memory. Male Voice Choir. Of the 50 men who sing in the choir and “When an audience of range in age from 28 400 to 500 people are sit- to 89, 15 per cent ting in front of you sullen, speak Welsh and 30 particularly in these times, “I love the per cent are of Welsh you can see a change by the descent. end of the performance and transformation of Beyond singing they smile because they’re in Welsh and into it,” said Williams. people’s faces and English, the choir “I love the transforma- also performs songs tion of people’s faces and their mood.” in German and their mood,” Williams French. added with a smile. -Peter Williams With this calibre The Welshman said he’s cast it’s not hard to been singing since he was see why the choir born. has been well “It’s a way of life (in Whales),” said received by Welsh people and conductors. Williams. This September the choir was chosen out “Welsh choirs formed in tough times in of six choirs to sing at Carnegie Hall in New the nineteenth century mostly in the mining York. working class. And in the New Year, the choir is set to While Woloschuk is not of Welsh ber, Mike Astrop. They sang to pass the time, singing to, perform Franz Litszt’s Faust with the descent, “He conveys a song through words The proceeds from each performance are from and while working, and after work at Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra. and music and without him we would not be donated to a different charity. the clubs. Because they were illiterate, they Of their many claims to fame, the choir’s singing with the Oshawa Durham For more information or to purchase had to memorize and we follow in that tra- patron is Bryn Terfel, a bass baritone of Symphony Orchestra,” said Williams. tickets to their performances visit dition,” explained Williams. international repute and is currently con- This year, the choir’s 14th, they will set www.twmvc.com or call 1-877-410-2254. Singing, Williams ducted by William Woloschuk. up a scholarship in the name of a past mem- Trinidad’s steel band costumes steal the show By Katie Strachan local Russell Charter is recognized as a fes- Award. The Oshawa Express tival favourite for his contribution. Charter produces cos- “It was very special,” were the words tumes for the Silver Stars Steel band costumes steal the show in Russell Charter used to describe the Steel Orchestra band in Trinidad and Tobago and their designer, moment he was presented with a Historic Trinidad and Tobago who won “Band of the Year” in 2008. “It was the first steel band in history to win the band of the year award,” beams Charter. The “Band of the Year” award is present- ed to the band in the Trinidad and Tobago carnival that is voted the best overall in the entire annual event. “No steel band has ever had the privilege to do this before,” says Charter. The Trinidad and Tobago carnival is one of the largest festivals in the world and hap- pens once a year, according to Charter Russell Charter speaks at the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Silver who was born in Stars Steel Orchestra band. Trinidad. The band was formed 60 years ago and early since migrating to Canada, Charter November at the Trinidad Hilton Hotel in returns to his home country every year for Trinidad. the large carnival. In order to celebrate the band’s 60th This year’s winning performance by anniversary, their headquarters where the Silver Stars Steel was titled ‘Gulliver’s band hosts practices was turned into a Travels.’ “Silver Star Steel Orchestra museum”. Charter was presented his prestigious Past and present members could reflect Photo supplied award by Joslynne on the memories of the past years and look Joslynne Sealey, a panoramic judge for the Trinidad and Tobago annual Carnival, presents Russell Charter, Sealey, a panoramic judge in the forward to what the next 60 years hold for the Silver Stars Steel Orchestra’s costume producer, with an award in recognition of his contribution towards Carnival. the award winning orchestra band. the band. The awards presentation took place in
JAN 14 2009 Page 7 Tavares, de Haan: Top Prospects bring their ‘A‘ game to GM Centre tonight
TEAM 1 TEAM 2 Forwards Forwards Ryan O’Reilly, Erie Otters (OHL) Matt Duchene, Brampton Battalion (OHL) Brandon Schenn, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) Alex Hutchings, Barrie Colts (OHL) Peter Holland, Guelph Storm (OHL) Andrej Nestrasil, Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) Scott Glennie, Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) Landon Ferraro, Red Deer Rebels (WHL) Michael Latta, Guelph Storm (OHL Zack Kassian, Peterborough Petes (OHL) Taylor Beck, Guelph Storm (OHL) Carter Ashton, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) Cody Eakin, Swift Current Broncos (WHL) Evander Kane, Vancouver Giants (WHL) Tomas Vincour, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) Jimmy Bubnick, Kamloops Blazers (WHL) Levko Koper, Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Ethan Werek, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) David Gilbert, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) Jordan Caron, Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL) Philippe Paradis, Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) Michal Hlinka, Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) John Tavares, Oshawa Generals (OHL) Nazem Kadri, London Knights (OHL)
By Wally Donaldson Defensemen Defensemen The Oshawa Express Jared Cowan, Spokane Chiefs (WHL) Taylor Doherty, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) Quality is the Brayden McNabb, Kootenay Ice (WHL) Stefan Elliott, Saskatoon Blades (WHL) operative word Tommi Kivisto, Re3d Deer Rebels (WHL) Tyson Barrie, Kelowna Rockets (WHL) when hockey legend Ryan Ellis, Windsor Spitfires (OHL) Dmitry Kulikov, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) Bobby Orr and Charles Roussel, Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) Éric Gélinas, Lewsiton Maniacs (QMJHL) hockey analyst Don Calvin de Haan, Oshawa Generals (OHL) Simon Després, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) Cherry patrol their respective benches Goaltenders Goaltenders as coaches for the John Tavares Calvin de Haan Olivier Roy, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) Nathan Lieuwen, Kootenay Ice (WHL) 2009 Home Scott Stajcer, Owen Sound Attack (OHL) Edward Pasquale, Saginaw Spirit (OHL) Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game tonight at the General Motors Centre. Sniper John Tavares, dealt within the last week to the London Knights, will be joined by talented Generals’ defenseman Calvin de Community centre wins design award Haan for this prestigious event. The skills Excellent architecture makes the South design by results, balancing function, aesthet- zation committed to promoting a greater competition was held last night and the game Oshawa Community Centre a two-time win- ics and economic success. awareness of design as well as the in role it will be played this evening, starting at 7 ner. Internationally recognized, Design plays in fostering economic growth and cul- o’clock. This is the second Award of Excellence the Exchange is a non-profit educational organi- tural vitality. The contest will be of special interest for 45,000 square-foot facility has won this year. what is anticipated to be a sellout at the The centre features a leisure pool with Oshawa facility. Among the throng of junior waterslide, a two-lane competitive pool, a hockey fans will be a myriad of professional family change room, fitness centre, Pillar of health at 100 hockey scouts to view several of the athletes aerobics/dance studio, multi-purpose program who won gold at the recent World Junior room with a teach-in kitchen and the city’s Hockey Championship. first youth room run by the South Oshawa Tavares and de Haan are among 40 play- Community Centre Youth Advisory ers from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Committee. the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the The youth room is the first of its kind in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Oshawa and is specifically designed for youth. (QMJHL) selected by 30 National Hockey It offers pool tables, fooseball, air hockey, League (NHL) general managers and Central computer stations and a large screen television Scouting. with Xbox systems. The Prospects Game was held in The South Oshawa Community Centre was Edmonton last year with 20 of the partici- one of six facilities nominated for this award. pants selected in the first round of the 2008 “This is the second architectural award this NHL draft, including Oshawa’s Michael Del amazing facility has won,” said councillor Zotto, who went to the New York Rangers. Louise Parkes. The following is a list of participants for The Design Exchange Awards competition the game; is Canada’s only awards program to judge Tough times don’t last
Photo by Cynthia McQueen/The Oshawa Express
(From left) Bonnie Emerson has been “a doll” of a caregiver to Mariette Barszczewicz.
From WALKIING Page 1 Of all the things Mariette was thankful for on her birthday it was all the friends she’s Ted Phillips who works with the Cardiac made over the years, “the kind words and the Rehabilitation Organization explained how hugs.” Mariette came to be known as “our teapot. “The ladies (at the cardiac program) give One day, she was collecting name tags and the me hugs and kisses. Sometimes I calculate way she was standing, somebody said here how many. I think in two months it was 240,” comes the teapot.” joked Mariette. “From then on she went around saying While Mariette was full of thanks, her ‘teapot’ (each time she collected the name friend, Dr. Maritius asked the crowd of more tags),” said Phillips as Mariette demonstrated than 70 people to applaud Mariette “for her just how short and stout she is by doing the 100 years on earth and for all the work and to ‘tea pot’ dance. keep that giving for 36 years.”
Page 8 JAN 14 2009 University awarded $135,000 grant The University of Ontario Institute of lator. rial membrane transport laboratory for further leading researchers. Technology’s professors have been awarded The vehicle stimulator will be used to con- investigation into antibiotic resistance. “We can say with conviction that Canada healthy sums by the Canada Foundation for duct vehicle safety research for control system To further the advancement of the universi- has become a place where world-class Innovation (CFI). development and to study the impact of the ty’s Materials Science Characterization researchers want to be,” says Dr. Eliot The $135,000 donation will be used to sup- interactions between drivers, computer-con- Laboratory, Dr. Franco Gaspari, an assistant Phillipson, president and chief executive offi- port the University’s groundbreaking research trolled vehicle systems and traffic environ- professor with the Faculty of Science will cer of CFI. into the key areas of health, science and engi- ments. receive $32,000. “This CFI investment will further develop neering. These tests will develop essential technolo- The materials science laboratory is used to UOIT’s global reputation as a place where out- The money will be given to various facul- gies for the next generation in auto safety sys- conduct ongoing research into new energy standing research and training is being con- ties within the sciences. tems and could significantly improve individ- alternatives. ducted,” said Phillipson. Dr. Yuping He, Dr. Greg Rohrauer and Dr. ual safety while driving in Canada’s unpre- All new funding for the university is pro- CFI announced a total of $45.5 million in Ruth Milman, all assistant professors with the dictable weather conditions. vided by CFI’s Leaders Opportunity Fund, new funds to support 251 projects at 44 differ- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, The sum of $30,000 will be awarded to Dr. which is designed to provide infrastructure to ent institutions across Canada. will receive $73,000 towards the development Ayush Kumar, assistant professor in the the country’s educational institutions to aid Just over $38.2 million was awarded under of a reconfigurable motion base vehicle stimu- Faculty of Health Sciences to develop a bacte- them by attracting and retaining Canada’s the Leaders Opportunity Fund. Caught up in the dog days of winter Fortunately, the man did remember to keep thief in Murray, Utah who trotted into a food “Stoops and scoop”) I have. his shoulders warm (with a blanket) whilst and drug store and promptly headed to aisle 16 Now I’ve got to make tracks. Until next walking on the shoulder of the road, and at (pet supplies aisle) where it grabbed a bone time, I’ve got to go shovel some snow off my least was prudent enough to leave his loaded worth $2.79. “woof.” shotgun at home (probably because he had Upon con- “no-wear” to conceal it). fronting the cunning The arresting police officer said, “Freeze!” canine, the manager The man said he was trying to. When asked yelled, “Hey, drop what the hell he thought he was doing the dog it!” To which the replied, “Just having my daily constitutional, dog looked at the A couple of canine “tails” of interest caught sir.” Right, so I took some creative liberties manager and then my eye over the holidays in various press with the last paragraph, but that’s how it “high-tailed” it out releases (one close to home, one south of the should have played out. the door with its border). Let us “paws” to review them shall The man was charged with stealing his prize. we. dog’s blanket and also with possession of an Apparently the Nothing says the spirit of the holiday sea- unregistered loaded shotgun, later discovered dog had a “bone to son like the story of the Uxbridge “Frosty the in a search of his home. Well the latter charge pick” with this No Clothesman” who was out walking the dog is true. store, I would sur- (Dec 15/08) with both man and beast wearing The moral of this story (especially to male mise. nothing but their “birthday suits.” readers) is: when out walking the dog with no If it seems I’ve Now you have to be a little bent/brave to be clothes on, always conceal your gun. Nobody “stooped” (pretty (un)dressed like that up there in those cold needs to see it. low) on these new conditions that time of year. I means I’ve heard The second story involved a four-legged “scoops,” (That is of snowballs, but ...
JAN 14 2009 Page 9 Resolutions: Kept or broken Bridal show or wrestling match? By Cynthia McQueen Express surveyed only two shoe champ resolved to stay ning would end, another curveball came my way. The Oshawa Express were successful so far in 2009. away from investing in our Little did I know that my best friend’s Shannon Jordan was a little shaky market saying, “I don’t Katie boyfriend was cooking up quite the secret behind After two weeks people embarrassed to admit it, but want to invest in the stock mar- closed doors. either celebrate their 14 days she said, “I gained a lot of ket anymore, because I lost a Strachan You got it! She’s getting married too. This of success or abandon their weight this year. And since lot of money. Maybe next year October. New Year’s resolutions. January I’ve lost 2.6 pounds.” I’m going to make it back. You It must be something in the water, huh? When we ring in the New Her and her friend Emily never know.” Oh the joys of wedding planning. Make that Although the next two summers will be busy Year for some reason people Mann decided to work togeth- Charlotte Scott made her the woes of wedding planning. for all us gals, I couldn’t think of any one else I’d feel the need to make a com- er on eating healthier, and los- own commitment, but as Upon my engagement last April, I was over- want to enjoy the wedding planning process with. mitment to do something dif- ing weight. Csanadi said, you never know. joyed to begin the whole planning process. One I love you ladies. ferently. Neither young dieter has Scott resolved to “make could even say I jumped the gun a little. And so begin the bridal shows, (note: plural). The top ten most popular given in to the call of choco- more time to spend time with But, I like to be organized, always have and Since April I have attended about eight shows. resolutions are to lose weight, late, ice cream or fast food in friends” and when she set out always will. Most of them full of crazed woman, some who get out of debt, save money, the first part of 2009. to do it one week after New We’ve set the date (May 29, 2010), booked the are even more crazed and bring along their men. get a better job, get fit, eat Kelly Persaud made one of Year’s, “they had a baby.” chapel, secured the reception hall and I’ve What are you thinking? right, get a better education, the top ten commitments for The most eager of ordered my absolute dream gown. This past weekend was the biggest one, drink less alcohol, quit smok- 2009, but already broke. Oshawa’s New Year’s Not many months after my engagement to Canada’s Bridal Show in Toronto. ing and reduce stress. “My New Year’s resolvers Stephanie Walker Daryl, my older brother shocked the entire family The hall was absolutely massive and the aisles Then there’s always the Resolution this year was to started with hers in July when by announcing he had proposed to his fiancé, were filled with energetic brides, their entire troop voice of experience that has stop smoking and find 10 more she decided to get started on Amanda, whose going to be a wonderful addition of bridesmaids following behind and of course, resolved to make no more res- girlfriends.” her new business, which has to our family. (I’m looking forward to having a the over-bearing mothers. olutions, because as two sen- Persaud hasn’t been suc- been successful with the help sister). You could feel the excitement bursting from iors who wished to remain cessful in either as yet claim- of her husband Norris Walker. They’re getting married in 2010 as well. each bride as she found the perfect invitation, or nameless said, “you never ing, “My stress doesn’t allow In 2009, Walker hopes to August 14 to be exact. spotted the “exact cake she wanted.” keep them anyways.” me to.” “be more successful and to I know what you’re thinking, my poor parents It’s surely not for the faint of heart. While there was a general One resolver who certainly have more people become as right? One could compare it to wrestling - brides are theme of hope for success will not give up on his New successful as I have.” To be honest my mom is just beyond excited greedy, pushy and under a great deal of stress and among Oshawa’s New Year’s Year promise is Steve Csanadi. Whatever your resolve for about the whole thing and spends the majority of it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if a fist fight or resolvers, of those the Oshawa The Ontario senior horse- 2009, The Oshawa Express her free time surfing the net for the perfect center- wedding cake food fight broke out at any wishes you success in all piece or the “most gorgeous bouquet she’s ever moment. your many endeavours, save seen.” As for me, I started the process early and am and except for the pursuit of So now I’ll be a bride in May and a bridesmaid dealing with the stress well. I bet if you asked my one too many love interests. in August. fiancé though, he’d beg to differ. Just when I though my days of wedding plan- Waiting on a bicycle built for one with an extra seat handy drive a car, or walk? the mutater and mixer of bad metaphors For some relationships there is a cer- in the name of love, well, historically, I’ve tain kind of waiting before everything been on fast forward where relationships comes together. are concerned. My roommate, Delange waited more When I meet someone and I know, I than four months before her girlfriend leap. And, I’m not talking about with both Louise came around and decided she feet I’m talking about with my whole loved her. body like a cannonball. “Everyone’s saying different things to My best friend Liz dated her ex- Clearly that’s not the best plan, since me. Different things to me. Do you believe boyfriend on and off for seven years as the song goes only fouls rush in. what you see? There doesn’t seem to be before they both realized how they felt Also, after nine years, two serious anybody else who agrees with me. Do you about each other. Sadly by then it was too long-term boyfriends, two proposals and believe what you see? Motionless wheel. late, Liz was in France. And while Zion no white wedding like Billy Idol prom- Nothing is real. Wasting my time in the went all the way there to see her, to tell ised, I’m not the best example. waiting line,” Remy Zero her that he’d figured it all out, he’d had a However, I’ve recently been intro- If we were all to take the advice and child with another woman. duced to a different button on the relation- counsel of my sister’s wise words, we’d Mr. Darcy waited for more than a year ship jukebox - “Pause.” all simply wait, because men/women are for Elizabeth Bennett and they did well as Waiting for that moment of balance like the city bus, and a new one comes far as fairytales go, but Jane Austen never can be the ultimate game and exercise in along every 10 minutes. found love. endurance, because it requires an absolute But what if you ride a bike, or As for yours truly, the referee of love, amount of patience. I have to admit, I have always had very little of that. In fact, when I was born, I was born unexpectedly at home and the title on the article that appeared in the local paper about my birth read, “Couple could name baby anything, but patience.” Truer words were never spoken. It’s ultimately exhausting to be reduced to a saying, but, if the shoe fits, right? The one thing that can be said for those of us with little patience is that some of us also lack fear. Fearlessness can be seen as a virtue, but since I’m not into making moral judgments, as I’m no religious adherent, I’ll let you decide. The Taoists say fortune favours the bold, but the pragmatists say there’s a fine line between bravery and stupidity. So who knows? Someone recently told me that rela- tionships are terrifying. Since I’ve always been a leaper, I never considered this. Now, I do love the idea of public transport, how punctual it can be and how frequent, but I love my bicycle even more. So until I find someone to ride on my bicycle built for two, I may just have to downsize to a regular bike. Who wants to be seen on a bicycle built for two alone? Yikes! That’s a tear- jerker.
Page 10 JAN 14 2009 New era begins for Generals Wally Donaldson Petes would have a difficult time The Oshawa Express believing that, based on his per- formance on a line with Kory The era when John Tavares Nagy and Robert Kousal. could be found in an Oshawa Thomas notched his first goal Generals uniform is officially of the game as a Generals winger over. No longer is Michael Del during a two-man powerplay Zotto patrolling the blueline for advantage early in the opening the local squad and defenseman period against the Petes. David Corrente has found a new “I heard rumours about a pos- Prospects strut their home. sible trade,” says Thomas, “and The addition is not all that really, I had heard these rumours stuff tonight bad, however. The Generals have involving myself before. That received for three good players didn’t bother me, though. There Some of the best junior hockey players in the coun- the proper tools for a promising were some games when I played a try will be on display tonight at the General Motors future. lot and there were others when it Centre … and one of them is former Generals star Inserted into the lineup are was no more than a couple of John Tavares. goaltender Michael Zador, shifts a period. I know I will be The long awaited 2009 CHL/NHL Home defenceman Scott Valentine and getting more playing time here. I Hardware Top Prospects Game, featuring 40 of the speedy winger Christian Thomas like that.” top-rated players eligible for this year’s National from the London Knights. John Padulo, with his first of Hockey League draft, goes tonight at the GMC at 7 Tag on a draft pick for the season and Nick Esposto were p.m. Corrente, who went to the the other marksmen. Fans can still get tickets to the game, which also Mississauga St. Mike’s Majors, Tony Romano and Zack features hockey icon and former Generals and Boston and the Generals have seven Kassian replied for the Petes, who Bruins superstar Bobby Orr and Don Cherry of future draft picks at their dispos- were outshot 32-31. Hockey Night in Canada as the coaches for the 14th al. “The contribution from every- annual event, which comes to Oshawa for the first Indeed, Valentine with his one was great,” said DePiero fol- time. rugged approach and the lowing the win over the Petes. “I It will also feature the final appearance of Tavares Thomas’ speed were significant was happy for (Padulo) who at the arena he called home for the past three and a half last Sunday evening at the GM scored his first goal. Conor seasons. Tavares was dealt with Michael Del Zotto and Centre while the Generals were Stokes and Esposto also worked Daryl Borden to the London Knights for Christian knocking off the Peterborough hard and that line gave us some Thomas, Michael Zador, Scott Valentine and an Petes 5-3. jump and energy.” unheard of six draft picks last week. And once the curtain fell, Zador, a first-round draft Tavares is expected to be drafted first overall at leaving behind all the publicity June’s NHL Draft and he’ll be one of the young stars Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express selection of the Knights in 2007, and forecasts and telephone calls provided a supporting role for on display Wednesday night at the GMC. and the many discussions within Brett Parnham (28) of the Oshawa Generals finds himself in a lot of starter Kevin Bailie, another first- Orr’s No. 2 jersey was retired on Nov. 27 in a mem- the organization, head coach Chris traffic during last Sunday’s outing against the Peterborough Petes at round selection, while Neil orable ceremony before a sell-out crowd, with Cherry DePiero chimed, “I finally got a the GM Centre. Conway was given the night off, introducing Orr to the delighted fans. Now Oshawa good night’s sleep.” which could present yet another hockey fans have another chance to see Orr and He undoubtedly slept well Zotto. I pride myself on playing the physi- dilemma with DePiero having Cherry in person, this time behind the benches as after the Generals took care of the Petes on cal game like (Del Zotto) and finishing the three netminders in his stable. coaches for the game. It’s the 10th time that Orr and the strength of a two-goal performance by body whenever I can. By the same token, “It’s not easy on the coach and it’s not Cherry have served as honourary coaches. Brett Parnham, who becomes Oshawa’s top you have to be able to move the puck and easy on them,” DePiero concedes. “I look at Orr played 12 seasons in the NHL with the Boston sniper with Tavares no longer in the picture. with my chance to develop here, it will be the contributions (Conway) has made to this Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks recording 915 And the enthusiasm of the Generals’ new something I can work on.” organization and he is a big part of this points on 270 goals and 645 assists. The native of additions will in all probability provide a Thomas, the son of former NHL’er Steve team. Kevin (Bailie) has an opportunity to Parry Sound is an eight-time winner of the James helpful boost in the dressing room. Thomas, doesn’t believe he carries the grow as a young goaltender and bringing in Norris Trophy, which is awarded annually to the “The rumours were out there about a speed of many players in the OHL. The (Zador), it is going to be a challenge. But as NHL's top defenseman. Orr, a member of two Bruin movement of some kind with long as there is understanding Stanley Cup winning teams, captured two NHL scor- (Tavares) coming to London,” said and communication, we can put ing titles and was selected as the winner of the Hart Valentine who showcased himself our best foot forward to help all Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player three times. very well against the Petes. three out.” In 1999 Orr, the greatest General of all-time, was “I tried not listening to them. I The new recruits Conway faced 49 shots last selected to the MasterCard All-time CHL team. just stuck to my game, but at the Friday night in London when the Cherry coached in the NHL with the Bruins and same time, I’ve taken some posi- Knights ruled 6-1. Del Zotto Colorado Rockies from 1974 to 1980 before he tives about what’s going on I’m chipped in a pair of assists for his became a fan favourite on Hockey Night in Canada ’s looking ahead playing in Oshawa new team. Tavares did not play Coach's Corner. Cherry coached Orr in his first season and getting more ice time. until Sunday afternoon while col- behind the Bruins bench and part of the 1975-76 sea- “It was tough getting the ice lecting two goals and a helper en son where Cherry won the Jack Adams Trophy as the time in London because the team is route to a 7-3 victory over the NHL's Coach of the Year. so good. That didn’t help my Majors. In 480 games as a NHL coach the native of development. But they’re giving The Generals have a busy Kingston had a won-lost-tied record of 250-153-77. me a chance to play here and that weekend ahead entertaining the Cherry played his junior hockey with the Barrie Flyers can only help me and hopefully, Guelph Storm Saturday evening and he was a member of the Flyers' 1953 Memorial the team.” Michael Zador Scott Valentine Christian Thomas at 7:05 p.m. and the Sault Ste. Cup winning team. Valentine is sporting the No. 4 Marie Greyhounds on Sunday Calvin de Haan of the Generals will also be in the jersey, the same worn by Del evening, starting at 6:05. game.
JAN 14 2009 Page 11 Quinte, Perth Spirit Trades make Gens step up challenge champs Generals organization. And Fortunately for me, I did assigned and fans were more realizing the natural straight get a tip and though not than eager to see Tavares he had in his hand, Tullio mentioning Del Zotto, I did and Del Zotto suited up in and others elected to deploy say in our last publication it the green and gold uniforms. a scheme which would give would involve a current The two players under- two of their favourite play- Oshawa blueliner. There standably expressed some The decision to move ers an opportunity to win a was a brief moment when I regret about leaving John Tavares and Michael championship, along with really thought that team Oshawa, teammates and Del Zotto to the London setting the table for a better would not bring enough to friends during a press con- Knights must have been the future. the table, resulting in ference. But they also real- result of the Generals’ Tullio did indicate, “We Tavares closing out his jun- ized what the immediate coaching staff and owners didn’t have the resources or ior tenure in a Generals uni- future holds with one heck burning the midnight oil just draft picks to be able to form. of a good hockey club that days prior to the trade dead- make a run for it this year During my last chat with will be in tough competition line. and the best thing we could Oshawa skipper Chris against a stacked Spitfires’ Difficult on the hockey do is put our money where DePiero prior to the trade, I squad. organization because for the our mouth is and put John asked him if he would be Del Zotto collected a pair benefit of the future, the and Michael in the best posi- holding one-on-one sessions of assists in his debut with Generals unloaded two qual- tion to win a champi- with the players as the new the Knights against the ity athletes for promising onship.” year unfolded and he was Generals and Tavares got his players and draft picks. What made this entire emphatic that he would be first taste last weekend with Indeed, even defenseman scenario so interesting was doing just that, “As soon as two goals and a helper for David Corrente, a second- the buildup leading to the we get our roster firmly in the Knights in a lop-sided round pick, was shuffled off actual trade. Is Tavares place.” win over St. Mike’s Majors. to the Mississauga St. headed for Windsor, or is it Hmmm…. Time to move on. Mike’s Majors for a draft London? Will he stay put in I realized then that some- As it is with the Oshawa pick. Oshawa? Not many people thing was in the works. And players who are understand- It would certainly pose realized that Del Zotto, a the rumours were far too ably disappointed, yet some difficulty on the three number one draft pick of the strong, especially in understanding of what has players who called the GM New York Rangers, would London, when I heard that transpired. For some, like a Centre their home. Let’s not also be a part of this mix. billets had already been Brett Parnham up front and lose sight of the fact their Calvin de Haan on the blue- Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express departure translates to a line, this presents a golden Ottawa Jr. 67’s goaltender Zachary Hamilton sprawls out to make completely new lifestyle. opportunity to take their this save during the final of the Spirit Challenge Minor Bantam They leave behind friends The Goners game to the next level. Hockey Tournament, held last weekend at the Legends Centre. away from hockey, billets This was something who welcomed these fine preached by DePiero while people into their home, Tavares was enjoying suc- By Wally Donaldson teammates and just the gen- cess with the Canadian jun- The Oshawa Express eral lifestyle of competing ior squad. in Oshawa. In hindsight, he just The Oshawa Minor Generals were on the threshold of But, as co-owner Rocco might also have quietly emerging a tournament victor last Sunday afternoon. Tullio has alluded to on sev- been indicating to his Close, but no chocolate-coated candy cigar. eral occasions, junior hock- charges, “Pick it up now The Generals were defeated by the Huron-Perth Lakers ey, especially at this elite because John and Michael 4-1 in the final of the peewee division at the Spirit level, is a business. might not necessarily be Challenge AAA Hockey Tournament held at Legends Tullio has always had with this team much Centre. the future in mind since John Tavares Michael Del David Corrente longer.” Generals gained a berth in the final by blanking the becoming involved in the Zotto Brampton Battalion 5-0, while the Lakers advanced with a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Toronto Nationals. Generals suffered just one loss in four preliminary outings. They defeated Markham Majors 3-0, St. Catharines The Evolution of Hockey Equipment Falcons 5-4 and Timmins Storm 4-1, before suffering a 5-4 setback to the The old adage has it: “necessity is the author appeared around 1910. Battalion. of invention.” Nowhere was that more evident In 1903 the Winnipeg Victorias, a team chal- Lakers went undefeated in the tour- than in Canada’s National sport. Hockey itself, lenging for the Stanley Cup, appeared in ney, stopping the Nationals 5-1, the internally, with the development of its rules and Montreal sporting “tube” skates. It would be 70 Storm 4-2, Falcons 4-0 and Majors 5-2. procedures progressed gradually as time years before the next alteration in blade style A total of 16 teams were involved in passed—and with it, its equipment. When it (called “Tuuks”, worn by every player today) the minor atom division and the Quinte was first played it was essentially an informal was introduced. Red Devils capped the tourney champi- pastime, staged by a handful or a small crowd In 1903 the great “Cyclone” Taylor took the onship with a 6-2 victory over the bent on winter recreation. All that was needed first step toward the wearing of shoulder pads. Ottawa Jr. 67’s. was a patch of ice, skates, a short crooked tree Players wore spring skates, separate blades He had his mother sew layers of felt into his Oshawa Minor Generals settled for a limb, and some form of projectile to bat in the clamped to street shoes or work boots. Play was underclothes, particularly around his shoulders, win, two losses and a tie in this event. general direction of the opponents “goal.” often halted when shots loosed the goalkeeper’s lower back and thighs. That practice continued They opened with a 4-2 win over the Some of the earliest photos of the game project runners, sending them skittering away. Every on into the 1930’s, when manufactured shoul- Peterborough Petes, but lost to the a snow bank encircled pond, men in felt hats, stick, even that of the goalkeeper, was the same der pads became partners to elbow pads, and Buffalo Regals 7-3 and Ottawa Senators ladies in hoop skirts, and children bundled up in - shorter than today’s version, and minus tape - early 1920’s innovation. 6-1 before tying the Kingston Jr. winter togs enjoying themselves with no a one-piece affair that usually lasted for several Netting was first attached to goal posts in Frontenacs 4-4. thought of rules, scores, or referees to keep winters. 1899. That solved two problems: arguments Ironically, Quinte dropped its opener, them in line. It was sandlot baseball on skates. Gloves or mitts were worn only for warmth. over whether or not the puck entered to produce a 3-2 setback to the 67’s, but the Red Even when shinny became “organized,” Padded gauntlets did not make their appearance a score; and, it spared the goal “umpire” bodily Devils went on to defeat the North rinks were almost always of the outdoor vari- until 1903. harm - he stood on the ice behind the uprights Central Predators 4-0, Ottawa Valley ety. Captain James Sutherland, one of the The man between the uprights was the first and waved a handkerchief to indicate a goal - Titans 5-1 and the Huron-Perth Lakers game’s early pioneers, describes the conditions to be a victim of “lifting” the puck. So, as early previous to red lights flashing which were first 6-0 before edging the Senators 5-4 in the under which he played in Kingston’s four-team as 1891, he dug out cricket pads to prevent his seen in 1911 in Trenton, Ontario. semis. league in 1886: a foot-high plank surrounded shins from being bruised. Forwards and George Owens of the Bruins was the first The 67’s were undefeated heading the open-air surface to keep the puck from get- defensemen (called “point” and “cover point” NHL’er to don a helmet in 1929. Goalie into the final, topping the Markham ting lost in the snow. The goal posts were at first) soon followed suit, strapping light Maurice Jones of Pembroke wore a mask in the Waxers 4-1 in the semi-final matchup. wooden stakes frozen in the ice, with no cross- leather guards on their lower legs (much like Upper Ottawa Valley League in 1921. Both Previously, the 67’s defeated the bar or netting. No one had figured out how to soccer shin pads today) Football pants provided these pieces of protective equipment have Whitby Wildcats 5-4, Hamilton Reps 4-3 “raise” the puck (which was first made of protection in case of spills. Short padded pants, become commonplace in the ensuing years. and the Rochester Alliance 3-1. wood), so even the last line of defense, the along with long socks to hold longer leg pads, Next Week: Putting the bite on your oppo- goalie, needed no protective padding. nent.
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