$1.00 www.oshawaexpress.ca “Well Written, Well Read” Vol 4 No 38 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Unexpected storm Endangering others, man fined Wacky weather Oshawa man whips through stripped of hunting rights Oshawa By Katie Strachan The Oshawa Express By Katie Strachan and Lindsey Cole The Oshawa Express After firing his hunting gun in hopes of shooting a moose, an Oshawa man is facing a slew of charges for It happened in only a split second but the endangering others. aftermath is still being cleaned up. The man is facing a $2,000 fine, after he was caught It looked more like a flash of winter than “hunting carelessly” and lying to a conservation officer. a hot July day. He was also stripped of his hunting licence. Many enjoying a sunny afternoon splash- The incident occurred in October 2008, when a con- ing in the pool were forced to run for cover servation officer found that a calf moose had been from pea-sized hail on Saturday, as an unex- killed along a major logging road, east of Ear Falls. He pected storm ravaged its way through spotted the dead moose before he found the hunter and Oshawa and Whitby. his friends. The intense storm hit the area around The hunter told the conservation officer that he had 7:30 p.m. and came in with dark clouds. Just shot the calf while both he and the animal were stand- seconds later, balls of ice were falling from ing off the traveled part of the road. the sky, pounding down on vehicles and But the conservation officer determined that it was slamming into the sides of homes. not possible for the hunter to make the shot from the Many vehicles and houses across the angle that he had described so he investigated further. region were damaged by trees, which had One of the ministry’s canine units was called in and been uprooted by the intense winds. the dog managed to find a shell casing, which was far The streets were left littered with leaves, away from the kill site where the hunter had told the twigs and debris that were caught up in the officer he was standing. gusty wind. Further analysis by the Centre of Forensic Sciences While the storm only lasted about five showed the casing was indeed from the hunter’s rifle. minutes, the path of destruction it left behind Evidence also revealed he had shot the calf from the was mind-boggling for some. middle of the road in the direction of an intersection, “It’s crazy. I’ve never seen anything like putting others at risk. it before,” says Tanya Broley of the wild The bullet could have traveled through the intersec- weather. Photo by Katie Strachan/The Oshawa Express tion had it passed through or missed the intended target, Broley was swimming with her two kids Connor Broley, 2, can’t contain his excitement after Saturday’s unexpected storm that ravaged minutes before the storm hit. through Durham Region. He takes a moment to investigate the hail, a rare sight in the typically See CARELESS Page 3 See MICROBURST Page 7 hot month of July. Digging in to pretty parks WorkingWorking it...it... By Katie Strachan ernments will stimulate the economy drasti- ter plan but they haven’t had the money to The Oshawa Express cally, says Oshawa MP Dr. Colin Carrie. complete it, says Mayor John Gray. That is “I am extremely pleased to be announcing until now. Two parks in Oshawa are getting a major this very significant funding investment for Alexandra Park is located in central facelift. two of Oshawa’s most beautiful parks,” says Oshawa near the Lakeridge Health Oshawa More than $3 million in funding is going MP Carrie. Hospital, the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre towards the revitalization of Alexandra and “Our government will continue to invest in and Parkwood Estates, which allows patients North Oshawa Park. the future of the city of Oshawa as our com- and visitors to use the park. AA dayday inin thethe lifelife Not only will it benefit the communities in munity continues to grow, beautify and posi- The park is just over 25 acres in size and is the surrounding areas but the recent announce- tion itself as a leader of tomorrow.” used by a number of community groups like ofof aa zookeeperzookeeper ment made by the federal and provincial gov- The city has had a longstanding park mas- See Page 6 See MAJOR Page 3 Emergency crews out for blood By Lindsey Cole they (participants) can do.” The Oshawa Express For Dave Mokedanz, the manager of quali- ty development for Durham Region EMS, Sound the alarm bells! This will be a battle Sirens for Life is about giving back, especially right to the finish. during the summer, a peak season for acci- But this fight could ultimately save the lives dents. of hundreds in the community. He sees first hand how many accidents Police, fire and paramedics from across the occur and just how much blood is needed. region are taking part in the Sirens for Life “People engage in activities that are higher campaign, which is geared towards collecting risk in the summer,” he explains, adding there 1,200 units of blood and runs until August 31. aren’t as many donating blood either, as they At the permanent blood donor clinic on are on vacation and may not be available. Harmony Road North in Oshawa, sev- Canadian Blood Services forecasts it will eral officers, paramedics and firefight- need to collect 226,000 units of blood for June, ers were ready to roll up their sleeves and kick- July and August to meet hospital demand off the campaign. throughout the country. But, while the competition is friendly, this Such is the reason why officers, firefighters year there is an added catch. and paramedics in Oshawa want to do their Not only will these emergency services per- part. sonnel be going vein-to-vein as they donate “The community wants to support EMS, blood but they will also be going cheek-to- fire and police,” says Janine Smith, a commu- cheek -- and they aren’t dancing. nity development coordinator with Canadian While the campaign aims to collect blood, Blood Services. this year they are hoping to get 100 new “This competition is quite interesting. This OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network is a good way that saves lives and uses compe- registrants. This happens through cheek swabs. tition in a good way.” The loose cells are collected, which cap- tures DNA. The cheek swab is then taken to a lab where it is tested to see if it is a match for someone in need. The idea behind OneMatch is to collect stem cells to help patients who may need a transplant or other forms of medical care. If designated a match, participants will be contacted to donate stem cells from bone mar- row or peripheral blood stem cells. “This is another opportunity that fire, police and emergency services can help their commu- nity,” says MaryLynn Pride, the coordinator of donor management for OneMatch. She says 30 per cent of those who require a stem cell transplant will get it from family. The rest need the support of donors. Pride adds patients waiting for a stem cell transplant use eight units of blood a week, reit- erating the importance of donating blood as Photo by Lindsey Cole/The Oshawa Express well. Durham Region Police Constable Colin Lemanis “For a patient awaiting a stem cell trans- gives his team a hand donating his blood as part plant, it is key to have the community regis- of the Sirens for Life Campaign, which is geared tered. It is vital. They are literally waiting on towards collecting 1,200 units of blood and 100 the gift of hope. It’s something very small that new OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network registrants.

Police catch paving scammers An investigation into an elaborate paving scam and offer to pave their driveways at has resulted in two arrests. discounted prices with asphalt left- Durham Regional Police began receiving over from nearby homes that were complaints earlier this year about British driveway having their driveways paved. paving scams similar to those that were occurring The victims would agree upon in 2008 across Durham Region. a price, but once the driveway was Suspects would cold-call potential customers repaved, the suspects would demand a more money than what was agreed upon. In most cases it was thousands of dol- lars more. If the victim refused to pay, the sus- pects would often threaten and intimidate the victim into paying the higher amount. A number of com- plaints were issued against a company called D Smith Paving in Durham Region. The company was run out of a Money Mart post office box in Hamilton and their company vehicles were rentals, police say. The two men, one from Hamilton the other from the United Kingdom, are facing a slew of fraud related charges. Police are looking to speak with anyone who has had dealings with this company in the past.

Page 2 JULY 15 2009 Careless hunter charged Durham Humane Society bursting at the seams

OSHAWA from Page 1 complete a hunter safety course before being allowed to reapply states a release from the Ontario for a hunting licence. Plea for cat companions Ministry of Natural Resources. The Ontario Ministry of Justice of the Peace Marj By Katie Strachan Particularly during the spring and The Humane Society of Durham Natural Resources is taking this Pasloski heard the case in the The Oshawa Express summer months, the issue is com- Region’s building burned to the ground opportunity to remind hunters Ontario Court of Justice in Red pounded by countless new litters. in December, killing more than 100 that it is illegal to shoot from, Lake recently. Call it a feline frenzy or a cat crisis- “It is the season,” says Ruby cats and several dogs. They have since down or across a road while hunt- The man was convicted and either way a solution needs to be Richards the manager of the Durham been operating out of a temporary shel- ing as its unsafe and has resulted fined $2,000. found, and quick. ter. in accidents. He was ordered to pay $1,500 An overabundance of adoptable “It will be at least a year before Those convicted of careless for careless hunting and $500 for cats at the Ontario Society for the we’re in our new office because we are hunting lose their hunting privi- providing a false statement to a Prevention and Cruelty of Animals and building it. We just got the land,” adds leges. conservation officer. He must Humane Societies across Ontario are Richards. appealing for adopters to come for- There are simply more pets than ward. willing adoptive homes, claims the Currently many of the province’s Ontario SPCA. Truth about back pain SPCAs and humane societies are at The organization is also pleading maximum capacity for the number of with owners to have their pets spayed and headaches cats that can be taken into care. This or neutered. If you suffer from chronic end up running to clinics when includes the Humane Society of To find a cat that will match your Durham Region. family’s needs contact the Ontario pain, you know that it causes they’re in crisis,” says Dr.Ho. Photo by Katie Strachan/The Oshawa Express The system is easy to use and “Cats make great companions for SPCA and the Humane Societies much more than discomfort. Currently there are too many cats and not Treating the cause of the pain comes with an instructional singles, couples, and families of all through www.ontariospca.ca DVD that shows you where to sizes. Cats make wonderful, loving enough homes. Local agencies are plead- The Humane Society of Durham instead of just the symptoms will ing to the public to adopt a cat. help you effectively live life place the massage pads for 20 companions and generally have long Region is affiliated with the Ontario common conditions, including more fully, Dr. Michael Ho lives and we want to save as many of SPCA. aching lower back and neck and those lives as possible with this Humane Society. You can find them at 79 Taunton advises. shoulder pain caused by arthritis. “Most chronic pain, including appeal,” says Christa Chadwick, the “I think our situation is actually Road West, Unit 1 in Oshawa or by Dr.Ho says, “It is vital for long- worse than others because we are in a calling 905-433-2022 ext. 3. back pain and fibromyalgia, is term pain relief that these tech- director of animal care for the Ontario not a disease but a condition. nologies are used together. By SPCA. temporary location.” You can also take a look at some of Being in chronic pain affects combining these technologies Cats are rescued each year as a Currently the temporary shelter is the cats waiting to find the perfect your mood, your family, your into one portable unit, my result of abuse and neglect, or because home to 75 cats and another 50 that are home by visiting their website at productivity at work and your patients have experienced faster, they have been abandoned or surren- living in foster homes, Richards www.humanedurham.com. Click on enjoyment of daily life,” says longer lasting pain relief.” dered by previous owners. explains. the adoption centre link. Dr.Ho. Dr.Ho points to independent Dr.Ho has been treating studies that have found Dr.Ho’s patients with chronic conditions Muscle Therapy System reduces H1N1 cases in Durham surpass 100 muscle tension, improves circu- such as back pain, fibromyalgia, Durham Region is not immune to the H1N1 flu. The Durham Region Health Department is reminding arthritis, pinched nerves, lation and reduces pain signifi- cantly within 20 minutes of use. While news reports of the H1N1 Flu, previously called everyone of the importance of practicing good hygiene. headaches, sciatica and repeti- Swine Flu, have diminished over the last couple months, the Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water or tive strain injuries for more than If you are suffering from pain, I urge you to try the Muscle flu is still hitting the region with the number of those affect- alcohol based hand sanitizer. 20 years. Dr.Michael Ho devel- ed rising. Those who are feeling sick should stay at home to pro- oped his Muscle Therapy System Therapy System. For more information about In Durham Region the number of confirmed cases has tect co-workers and others in the community. for use in his clinic and later cre- risen to 108, states the Region of Durham’s website. The H1NI Flu is a respiratory illness that causes symp- ated a home system to meet the how you can benefit from Dr.Ho’s Muscle Therapy System One person who had the virus as well as other chronic toms that are similar to a regular flu. needs of patients. “Many people medical conditions died. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle and cannot afford the time or the cost please call 1-877-374-6669 or visit www.DrHoNow.com This news comes after the World Health Organization joint pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as well as a lack of of treating their chronic pain and raised the global pandemic level to Phase 6, which means appetite. there is evidence that the virus has spread to more than one If you have concerns contact your health care provider or continent, indicating that a global pandemic is underway. call the Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241. Major facelift in store for local parks DIGGING from Page 1 also include a one kilometre also be added. Mayor’s comments. the Oshawa Senior Citizens expansion of the Oshawa The parking lot is cur- “Of these two parks, Centres, O’Neill CVI High Creek Trail between the rently situated in an area which I know really well, School as well as softball, park and the Oshawa Valley that doesn’t meet the current particularly Alexandra Park, and soccer teams. Botanical Gardens. needs of park users so it will I’m glad to see something is The project involves the The second ‘valuable’ be relocated to Mary Street being done.” implementation of the spe- park receiving an upgrade is North. It will cost $3.35 million cific park master plan which the North Oshawa Park, Another issue causing to complete all of the proj- council approved back in located on 14 acres in the trouble is the neighbour- ects the city has proposed 2001. Centennial Community hood clubhouse, which cur- for Alexandra Park. The In particular, the project area. rently has poor drainage. provincial and federal gov- involves the creation of The park is cur- The plan includes the ernments, under the three new baseball dia- rently used by a rehabilitation of the Infrastructure Stimulus monds. This is mainly due variety of groups facility in the hopes Plan, will contribute up to to the increased demand for such as baseball of solving the $1 million. league and tournament play. teams, tennis clubs drainage problem. The City will fund the It will feature extended and local neigh- “Investing in remaining balance. hours and be equipped to bourhood associa- recreational projects It is aiming to complete meet improving standards. tions. like these will pro- the project by March 2011. The park will also be The rehabilita- MP Colin vide immediate eco- As for the North Oshawa equipped with a new soccer tion of the park and Carrie nomic benefits,” says project, while not as exten- field, tennis courts and addi- sports fields will MP Carrie. sive of a renovation, it will tional play areas with fully include the construction of a In total the projects will require about $2 million. accessible children’s play- new lit multi-purpose sports provide more than 220,000 The governments of ground and splash compo- field, a new in-ground con- hours of construction work - Ontario and Canada and the nents- perfect for a hot day. crete skateboard park, a new 150,000 for the Alexandra city will each contribute one Also an important aspect barrier-free fully accessible Park reconstruction and third of the cost, which to the revitalization of the playground area and an 83,000 for North Oshawa’s works out to be about park will be the upgrading extension of the existing renovations. $691,000. of old pathways. splash park. In addition to creating The project is anticipated New asphalt walkways The pathway and walk- jobs, the parks will also gen- to be done by December will be installed and will ways will also be upgraded, erate an increase in tourism, 2010. link all the major facilities just as Alexandra Park’s will explains Mayor Gray. “I look forward to seeing on site and will also connect be. “With Alexandra Park these projects break ground to the City trail. It will also boast a com- especially, it will add to our and the positive impact it Currently the park has munity garden area to pro- tourism because it’s great will have,” adds MP Carrie. enough space for 122 cars in vide local residents in high- for tournaments,” he says. For Mayor Gray, this is the parking lot, after the ren- density areas the chance to “This is a real boost to another step in the right ovation it will be able to grow their own gardens. the city. I think we would direction for the city. host 155 vehicles including The plan also involves rank with any comparable “I don’t think anyone new accessible spaces. the reconstruction of five municipality of our size.” would be able to hold a can- The Alexandra Park existing tennis courts. Joe Dickson, MPP for dle to Oshawa,” he says beautification project will Lighting and fencing will Ajax-Pickering echoes the proudly.

JULY 15 2009 Page 3 Perfecting Oshawa’s 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 parks [email protected] phone: (905) 571-77334 When you ask people about fax: (905) 571-00255 Oshawa, the beautiful parks and JULY 15 2009 trails the city has created aren’t usu- Volume 4, Number 38 ally the first things that come to Publisher mind. Greg McDowell General Motors, the Oshawa Advertising Director Generals and the GM Centre are the Kim Boatman staple items that people automati- Sports Editor cally associate with the city. Wally Donaldson However, thanks to more than $3 [email protected] million in funding from the federal Contributors and provincial governments, Bill Fox Oshawa may get that boost to pro- Jennifer Weymark mote parks in the area. Glen Goodhand Specifically, the money is going Jim Bradford towards the revitalization of Reporters Lindsey Cole Alexandra Park and North Oshawa [email protected] Park. Katie Strachan Three new baseball diamonds, a [email protected] new soccer field, tennis courts and Letters to the Editor additional play areas are just some Reader: Bill C-32 “throwing gasoline on fire” Publications Mail of the suggestions for Alexandra Agreement 41268024 Dear Editor, Where are the champions against flavoured alcohol? Return undeliverable Park, while North Oshawa Park will I suspect the challenge is too hard and not the easy win Canadian address to: get a much-needed upgrade, featur- After seeing Zena Burns’ letter in support of Bill C- that opposition to tobacco is. Make no mistake, I’m not The Oshawa Express ing a new multi-purpose sports 32 regarding restrictions on flavoured tobacco I’m com- saying tobacco isn’t harmful or that youth should have 600 Thornton Rd. S. pelled to write this letter. Let me start with there is no access to it. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 field, an in-ground concrete skate- ISSN 1715-99253 tobacco conspiracy except in Hollywood. There has In fact, they already shouldn’t have access. It is sold board park, a new barrier-free fully The Oshawa Express is a publi- been a marked increase in the sales of flavoured tobacco in restricted environments from behind closed doors. So cation of Dowellman Publishing Corp accessible playground area and an (little cigars), which is part of an overall decline in where is it coming from? This is the bigger issue. When which is located at 600 Thornton Bill C-32 passes expect to see more of these products Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J 6W7 extension of the existing splash smoking. There is a suggestion here that consumers have (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- park. switched to flavoured products and are using less of available and at cheaper prices. Federal and provincial 0255, E-mail:[email protected]. them. Maybe these products are part of the solution. tobacco taxes represent more than half the retail value of All advertising and editorial mate- Pathways and walkways will also rial published by The Oshawa The difficulty is we just don’t know because we don’t these products. As contraband, these products will now Express and Dowellman Publishing be upgraded at both parks. have the proper statistics. The Health Canada study that be available at half price. It is foolish to think that con- Corp is for exclusive use of this publi- cation and cannot be reproduced Implementing these elements will this legislation is based upon doesn’t ask enough specif- sumers of these products are now going to stop smoking. elsewhere without prior permission. not only make more residents in the ic questions to make determinations on which to make Instead, they’ll revert to either contraband or back to Advertising Policy: Advertisers decisions. For instance, among the same youth groups, regular cigarettes. must check immediately after first community want to venture out and insertion of their retail or classified alcohol and marijuana use were both higher than the use I’m not claiming to have all the answers, but it seems advertisement to ensure there are no see what Oshawa has to offer, but it obvious that our government hasn’t even started to ask errors in the advertisement. The flavoured tobacco. If flavoured tobacco is enticing Oshawa Express and Dowellman will increase tourism. youths to smoke what does that say for flavoured alco- the right questions. Let’s not be so quick to start the Publishing Corp are not responsible hol? If you want a conspiracy, what about the fact that in backslapping and congratulations. Bill C-32 might just for second or further insertions of the Sports tournaments could come incorrect advertisement. Further, The many provinces the liquor boards are provincially be throwing gasoline on the fire. Oshawa Express and Dowellman to the area and have a newly reno- owned. Publishing Corp are not responsible vated place to play. They will want Daniel W. More for costs or damages for a non inser- tion of an agreed upon advertisement. to play and potentially stay in Security issues facing City Hall The editor has the right to edit, change in any way, or classify an Oshawa. advertisement. The Oshawa Express Dear Editor, they hardly need it. and Dowellman Publishing Corp are During these harsh economic Commissionaires has provided a valuable service to only responsible for the cost of the the City of Oshawa for the last 22 years. advertisement space that is taken up times, this is exactly the good news RE: Your cartoon “Apologies to Lost in Space” pub- by an incorrect insertion, except in the that Oshawa needs. Creating inex- lished June 25, 2009 We’re a part of the community in Oshawa and we case of failure to notify The Oshawa Thank you for drawing attention to the issue of secu- understand the issues the city faces. We look forward to Express of any errors after the first pensive avenues for people to enjoy insertion and then there would be no rity at Oshawa City Hall. continuing to serve the citizens of Oshawa over the com- responsibility on the part of The is paramount to this community. Your cartoon, while light-hearted, raises an important ing years. Oshawa Express and Dowellman While the deadline for comple- issue. In a time of recession, why risk paying a higher Publishing Corp. tion isn’t until 2011 for Alexandra price for a service that is already provided at a high stan- Jim Watts dard? This could be another burden on taxpayers at a time President and CEO, Great Lakes Division Park and 2010 for the North Commissionaires Oshawa project, the point is some- thing is being done. Healthcare in no hurry to improve What’s more, the projects will Dear Editor, The current government made a big deal about hospi- provide more than 220,000 hours of tals having to sign accountability agreements. I guess that was all smoke and mirrors, as the hospitals get Letters to construction work. This means jobs. We wonder how health care costs are out of control.Here is one example. On Aug. 17 2008, I had the $521,000,000, but the ministry can’t, or won’t, check up While Mayor John Gray says this misfortune of visiting the emergency department of the on its use. And I have to pay an extra health tax. I then the Editor was all a part of a ‘parks master Peterborough Regional Health Centre. sent a letter to the Central East Local Health Integration The Oshawa Express publishes plan’ that never got off the ground, We left after 3.25 hours with no service. I then wrote Network (LHIN), which divides the money to hospitals. every Wednesday in the City of One letter was sent Nov. 11, 2008 and the same letter the point is something is being done. the ministry of health and was told, “the boards are direct- Oshawa. Send us your comments, ly responsible for the day-to-day management of their was resent Jan. 10, 2009. I finally got a reply in June of letters to the editor, suggestions. New parks mean a new avenue hospitals,” and “the hospital administration is in the best 2009. On June 30, the Peterborough hospital called, as We’d like to hear from you. Please for Oshawa, and another way to pro- position to investigate and provide feedback.” Why they just received the letter from the LHIN that day. A write to: mote the positive aspects of this would I write a deficient hospital to investigate itself? I response in less than a year, I guess I should be grateful. The Oshawa Express, I have given up on the poor service by the hospital. 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON city. wanted someone outside the hospital to check the com- plaint out. The ministry listed additional funding for Just spend the money. No wonder health care in this L1J 6W7 Aspects that are often over- emergency rooms at $521,000,000. Why would they hand province does not improve. or email: looked. out the money and not check on the service? Ron Dancey [email protected]

Page 4 JULY 15 2009 Africycle rides through Oshawa Improving lives one bike at a time By Lindsey Cole cities joined them along the way. “It’s amazing the change you can The Oshawa Express The symbolism of the bike was ever- see in someone’s life,” Webb explains. present during the ride. “The bikes (Africycle donates) are For most people living in Canada a In Malawi, a bike is like a pickup still of far superior quality. We’re pret- bicycle is a recreational toy, used for truck and having a good quality vehicle ty excited for the ride of Africycle. leisurely rides on weekends or for bik- is vital to a better quality of life, says We’re looking to expand.” ing through trails and paths. Africycle founder Ted Webb, who visit- For Michael VanDerHerberg, who However, in other countries, a bike ed the country and saw just how impor- is taking part in the ride for the second is a lifeline. tant the bicycle is to daily life. year in a row, the cause is something Such is the reason why Africycle “It’s really a tool for them,” he says, he had to be a part of. was born. Recently, a group of about 20 adding the vision behind the organiza- “It’s using a bicycle as a catalyst to cyclists took to the roads for a 10-day, tion is to provide Malawians with high bringing aid to a community,” he says. 1,000 kilometre Ride for Africycle tour quality refurbished bicycles. “It’s a small organization. It’s a around Lake Ontario. Since his trip, Webb has started a bunch of local guys that are doing The ride began in Peterborough in bike shop in Uxbridge and has also good work. It’s somebody who has the hope of raising around $30,000 for established a bike shop in Malawi, pro- seen a need and they can make a the cause. On the first day of the tour viding employment and affordable change in a community.” they made their way through Oshawa, transportation for people in the country. For more information about the Photo by Katie Strachan/ The Oshawa Express making their first pit stop in Whitby. Funds raised from both shops help a Africycle program or the ride itself visit Some of the 19 riders take a moment on day one to pose with their bicy- The tour ended on Monday. number of causes in Malawi, including http://africycle.org. cles. The group is cycling from Peterborough back to Peterborough over Rotary Club members from various Grace Orphanage. a 10-day span to raise money for Africycle. Celebrating a century - Scouting style music loudly as everyone reflected on their involved directly with Baden-Powell.” actively participates in ScouTREES, Pitch-In The First Oshawa years in scouting. A newspaper article from the Oshawa week and other conservation projects. They “There have been many youth and leaders Times in November of 1929 reveals that, “a have been a part of this for more than 50 years, Scout Group reaches whose lives have been enriched by the skills Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.” explains Hurley. they learned, trips and adventures they went on That’s exactly what the First Oshawa Scout Scouts begin at age five with beavers. At 100th anniversary while participating in our group over the past Group strives to do to this day. age eight they move on to cubs. 100 years,” explains Hurley. They have received a number of awards in A participant becomes a scout at 11 and By Katie Strachan “Some current leadership and their youth all their age groups, from Beavers to Rovers then moves on to ventures and rovers until The Oshawa Express represent the fourth generation in a family and Ventures. about the age of 26. involved in scouting. My grandparents were The group is community-minded and Scouting is for both boys and girls. It was created as a way to challenge, excite, foster a love of the outdoors and create a deep spiritual satisfaction. And that was more than 100 years ago. The First Oshawa Scout Group, also the longest running Oshawa scout group, is cele- brating a momentous occasion this year, its 100th anniversary. “We are proud to be the oldest group in Oshawa and one of the oldest groups still run- ning in Canada,” says Mike Hurley, group commissioner of the First Oshawa Scouts Group. The group was founded in 1909 just two years after the birth of the scouting movement in England by Lt. General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. Scout Master Mac Soanes, who was one of Baden-Powell’s original leaders in England, founded the First Oshawa Scouting Group in October. Upon Soanes’ arrival in Canada, he started the scouting group with only eight members, although he did have the support behind him from one of Oshawa’s foremost families, the McLaughlin’s. George McLaughlin, brother of Colonel Sam McLaughlin, was instrumental in aiding Soanes with the first troop in the city. The McLaughlin family went on to become major supporters of the scouting movement. In the 1940s they purchased a 160-acre par- cel of land and donated it to Scouts Canada. This area is now known as Camp Samac in North Oshawa and is widely used by different Scout groups. This is where the group hosted their birth- day celebration last weekend where many past and present members along with their families came together to celebrate. Games were played and the band blasted

JULY 15 2009 Page 5 Working it... a bi-weekly feature From llama kisses to scoopin’ poop Zookeeper: ‘My job’s a real gem’ By Katie Strachan Connell, adding the zoo’s animals are named The Oshawa Express in alphabetical order. Last year’s baby was an ‘F.’ Dancing with parrots, sheering sheep, kiss- Bottle feedings are the next major thing on es from a llama and caring for an ill albino Connell’s agenda. wallaby. Conveniently she can use the laundry room It’s all in a day’s work for Karen Connell, of her home to mix the bottles. the zookeeper and owner of the Oshawa Zoo. Just as a mother would, Connell mixes the “It’s indeed a great job,” says Connell, powdered formula with warm water in two- adding that multi-tasking is key to her success. litre Pepsi bottles for her babies, all properly In a typical day at the zoo, labeled so she knows who which is seven days a week for gets what. Connell, she enlists the help of “But when you Organization is another her brother Allan, assistant important aspect for the zookeeper Jeremy and some lose something zookeeper, she explains very dedicated volunteers. transferring a load of house- “Nobody ever leaves,” she that has been hold laundry over while says of employees at the zoo. around for 20 waiting for the bottles to “Normally in the morning warm. we’ll check on the animals in years it’s Bottle feedings take place the barn, feed and water them heartbreaking, at the zoo at 11 a.m and 3 and medicate Powder,” she p.m. The baby calves, llamas says. but it’s all worth and a camel are fed mostly Powder is Connell’s pride by kids who are visiting the and joy. She is a three-year-old it.” zoo. albino wallaby that is fighting -Karen Connell “The kids love it and the off a stubborn infection. parents love it because they “We all need to make sure Oshawa zookeeper don’t have to worry about that they have hay and fresh them getting into too much,” water,” she adds. she says. The brand new chicks are moved into their The interactive zoo allows kids to touch a pens out front so the younger children can spot large portion of the animals, many unique to them easily. About two dozen of them run Oshawa like the Maras, the South American Photos by Katie Strachan/The Oshawa Express around ‘chirping’ when version of the jackrabbit. Connell walks by. “The camel is fed Jeremy, a helper at the zoo, feeds the llamas with the help from some youngsters. In fact many of the about four times a day,” animals respond to she says, adding the lla- parcel of land the zoo is situated on is a big job she says. Connell’s call. mas can be weaned off as well. This year the zoo opened in March and “I’m a very popular the bottle in the coming “There’s a never-ending list of things that Connell says keeping the animals’ water woman here in the weeks. needs to be done,” she says. defrosted and the zoo grounds clean was a morning,” she jokes. “I have to be very pre- “I do most of the grass myself. It takes me pain. A quick walk around cise with my measure- about 10 hours a week.” the zoo reveals that the ments which comes with The zoo does farm animals do in fact know experience and practice.” its own hay in-season Connell’s voice. The majority of the on the 100 acres of land “The Macaws really animals are on the same the family owns. like music,” she jokes. food, except for the “We try and fit it in “Jesse prefers coun- babies, explains Connell. lunch. It doesn’t always try and western, but She had a company happen. The popcorn is Toby loves ‘All that Karen Connell takes a moment to check in on come in and do soil tests really good though,” Jazz’ from Chicago.” the Maras, which are the South American all over the zoo’s land to she says of the popcorn, As she sings the tune, version of a jackrabbit. ensure the animals are which kids purchase to the colourful bird properly fed. feed the animals. dances and hums along with her. “There are mineral packets added so that There are always Norah and Zephyr, donkeys, are notorious they get all the nutrients the grass doesn’t projects for the volun- for chewing on t-shirts, explains Connell. She offer,” says the zookeeper. teers to do as well, says each of the 175 animals has its’ own After all the animals are fed and given fresh whether it be repairing water, Connell enlists the help of or painting pens, scoop- volunteers to clean the zoo. ing poop or cleaning the “After all, what goes in must grounds. come out,” she says, laughing. “I have to make sure that what I need done is The zoo has a number of vol- Jeremy, a helper at the zoo, feeds the baby camel. The camel is on a diet unteers, some who are earning being done,” she says. of milk, he’s bottle fed about four times a day. community service hours for high The weather also school and others who just want to plays a vital role in Connell’s zoo season. The Oshawa Zoo is completely funded by work at a zoo. “As nice as it is to be out here on a hot the gate fees, explains Connell who hopes it People like sunny July day, it’s mighty cold in the winter,” will get busier in time. Jeremy who But it is all worth it for her, loves his job. especially when she sees the smiles “The highs are on the faces of visiting children as really high and they run up and down the zoo the lows are real- grounds, feed the animals popcorn ly low,” he or just take in the sights from their explains. strollers. For Connell, Connell says the zoo is very the feelings are interactive, something many of the Karen Connell, the zoo owner, feeds one of the ringtail lemurs the same. other zoos in the area are not. that recently gave birth in May. The baby will not leave her moth- “That’s one of “Parents don’t have to worry er until it gets a little older, but it’s not shy to try the raisins the best things about their kids getting into too Connell offers up. about the job, is much trouble,” she says. the surprises (of a And as for her job, unique personality. baby being born),” she says. “As much as it’s routine, it’s Just developing his or her own personality “But when you lose some- always different. It’s fascinating is one of the newest additions to the zoo, a thing that has been around for watching the deer antlers grow,” ring-tailed lemur born in May. 20 years it’s heartbreaking, she says, smiling. “It’s the little things that make “We haven’t named it yet because I don’t but it’s all worth it.” This young girl enjoyed feeding the deer some delicious popcorn at the Oshawa the job a real gem.” want to call it Harry if it’s a girl,” explains Maintaining the 22-acre Zoo.

Page 6 JULY 15 2009 Algoma grand opening this weekend An apple a day, coming your way By Lindsey Cole Algoma Orchards The Oshawa Express sells products like Kawartha Dairy, the Green fields line the drive to Newcastle. Swain Beef Company, Fields filled with sprouting crops show a Mapledale and rich farming community rooted in family her- Empire Cheese and itage. even honey made At the top of the hill near Durham Road 42 from local beekeeper and Hwy. 2 is a business that is dedicated to Ian Critchell. selling local produce as well as giving back to “It’s simple for any a community one apple at a time. retailer (to sell local- It’s the brand new Algoma Orchards ly), you just have to do your homework,” A display in the new Gourmet Market Store and it’s opening its store. doors on Saturday (July 18) for a very special Coleman adds. grand opening. At this weekend’s grand opening, the store Just one kilometre west of the Hwy. 35/115 will feature special demonstrations, great deals exit, the store is home to a state-of-the-art facil- and a sampling of the food Algoma has to offer. ity that produces their very own Ontario grown “It’s just going to be a really fun place to apples. shop. We’re trying to make this a really inter- On top of the packing plant, they also have esting place.” a bakery, general store and farm market that And they have done just that. The store is sells fresh local produce. laid out in an open concept fashion that creates But what makes Algoma stand out is their the ambiance that provides the comforts of dedication to the farming community, right to home. the very core. “We want to become functional experts in “We need to rely on farmers,” says our products,” explains Coleman. Algoma’s Retail Manager Tom Coleman. “You “We expect customers to support us because just have to think about your own jurisdiction.” we are supporting the community. We’re going to be supporting our community through events.” He says once the store is up and running, if anyone wants to host a function, ranging from sports celebrations to birthdays, all they have to do is call. Above all, Coleman says, he just wants peo- ple to realize Algoma is a fun, friendly atmos- phere with helpful staff that creates an excel- lent product. “A happy staff is a productive staff,” he says Photos by Lindsey Cole/The Oshawa Express with a laugh. “You have to enjoy working with cus- The new Algoma Orchards Gourmet Market Store tomers. We just want people to have fun.” will officially open this weekend. Microburst causes chaos WACKY From Page 1 were any suspicions of a tornado. After the storm settled residents gathered Coulson says they reported back and said it out in front of their homes to take a look at the was most likely just a microburst, as all of the damage caused by the wacky weather. trees had fallen in the same direction. The temperature quickly plunged from There were also reports of brief, very comfortable to chilly as piles of ice lay on intense downpours, he says. grass and decks. In Whitby a tree fell on a home and on a car. Some residents in Oshawa and Courtice The aftermath is still being cleaned up and were left without power until the wee hours of residents are left talking about the unexpected the morning, courtesy of downed hydro storm that showed nature in all its fury. poles. As the ice melted, the streets became flooded, with storm drains plugged with leaves and debris. According to Geoff Coulson, a warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, the storm was most likely a microburst, meaning short fierce gust of wind and rain that is capable of causing immense damage. Members of Environment Canada were surveying the area around Lakeview Park, The ground was left littered with leaves, twigs and accu- examining downed trees to see if there mulation of hail pieces.

JULY 15 2009 Page 7 Wands, spells and wizards

By Katie Strachan each end, chants of spells that could Potter movie, it was reality for about were elated with all the The Oshawa Express be heard from miles away and glitter a dozen kids at the Oshawa activities provided through- on the black wizard hats sparkles in Community Museum’s latest sum- out the program. Magical wands waving in the air, the July sunshine. mer program Wands and Wizards. “This is my wand,” says curls of red ribbon dangling from No it isn’t a scene from a Harry A number of children, ages five six-year-old Riley holding to 12, took part in the program in the up a stick painted with glit- Henry House garden at Lakeview ter. Park. All of the children were Eagar to show off their spell given the opportunity to cre- books, invent potions and create ate masks, which they drew their own magical creatures, the kids on three different faces. “You can put it on and turn it and then you’ll trans- form into some- thing different,” explains one of the participants as she holds her mask up. Some partici- pants came pre- pared and were dressed in shim- Madison Muszka, 7, was a young wizard in train- mering purple ing as she drew a picture of her favourite mythi- pants, velvet blue cal creature. hats and even a cast a spell to keep the rain away - Connor, 6, shows off his spell book, which he created cape. although it didn’t seem to bother during the Wand and Wizard program at the Oshawa But even the newest them, as there were smiles from ear- Community Museum. wizards in town couldn’t to-ear. Art a plenty in Oshawa and created realism and abstraction. Catch a glimpse of two Using machines, bricks, clocks and broken dolls, Murch would take an object out of the norm and trans- unique exhibits form it. “This artist is very unique, mys- By Lindsey Cole terious,” says Joan Murray, the for- The Oshawa Express mer director of the gallery. “He is so different from every- Ihor Holubizky remembers the first time he saw the one in this moment. It’s fascinat- Curator Ihor work of Walter Tandy Murch. ing.” Holubizky gives a It was more than 30 years ago when he saw just a small While some came to listen to short speech before picture of it in an art magazine. It was simply a sketch. Holubizky describe an artist he felt taking people on a “I’d never heard of him,” he says. “There was kind a so passionately about, others came personal tour of the ‘wow’ thing. It’s nothing like I’d ever seen before.” out to examine another exhibit that works of artist Walter This is the reason why he pursued is being featured at the Tandy Murch. Murch’s work to create a collection gallery. that would highlight just what this With Writing, is an exhibit put on by cura- artist was capable of. He worked tor Josée Bélisle. It showcases more than 50 closely with Walter Scott Murch, the works produced between 1965 and 2005 from artist’s son, to create the largest col- across Canada. lection of Murch paintings and draw- The connection between all the works is ings since he was featured in the writing, be it words, letters, signs or calligra- Brooklin Museum in 1967. phy. Recently, Holubizky gave a per- Whether it was examining the work of sonal tour of the work of Murch at the Murch or realizing the role words play in art, Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Executive Director David Aurandt was thrilled Oshawa. to be able to showcase such a variety of art at The exhibit is called Walter the gallery. Murch: The Spirit of Things and is at “Both last through the ages,” he says. “As I the gallery until Aug. 30. look at both exhibitions I’m stimulated.” But what makes Murch’s art so Photos by Lindsey Cole For more information about the gallery, its unique? For Holubizky it’s the sense Artist Walter Tandy Murch was exhibitions and just what it has to offer visit the famous for his unique still life gallery’s website at www.rmg.on.ca. that Murch used still life paintings paintings.

Page 8 JULY 15 2009 Wii welcome a fun centre at hospital By Lindsey Cole greatly appreciated. It is the third centre donated to the The Oshawa Express hospital. “We really have used our other ones a lot,” she says. Javier Jiron can’t wait to tear the yellow ribbon off the “A lot of the kids really enjoy the Wii system. They love brand new Starlight Fun Centre. it. We’re really appreciative of the donation. It’s really The eight-year-old paediatric patient at Lakeridge benefits the patients and the families. Our patient’s fam- Health Oshawa wants nothing more than to try out the ilies and staff really appreciate these centres.” newly donated machine, which is essentially a portable It gives young Nintendo Wii gaming console with more than 20 games. patients the chance to Sitting on his knees in the hospital bed, he takes the escape and forget controller and immediately begins a game of tennis, his about the pain, she arms swinging wildly as he plays against his computer- adds. ized opponents. Colin Welsh, the “It’s pretty cool,” he says, as members from the director of operations Starlight Children’s Foundation, Discount Car and Truck for the local Discount Rental, who sponsored the $5,000 machine, and hospital Car and Truck Rental, officials look on. says it’s the kids that Photo by Lindsey Cole “It basically helps them be distracted. We play Shrek really matter. Javier Jiron, 8, looks fascinated as on here,” laughs Starlight Accounts Manager Allison “This is the best he tries out a brand new Starlight Currie. part, seeing it making Fun Centre, which features more For Clinical Leader MaryAnn Hicks this donation is a difference.” than 20 Nintendo WII games.

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JULY 15 2009 Page 9 Umpiring crew from 38 years ago makes a return Midget tourney boasts ‘A’ crew for final By Wally Donaldson “And it was a real treat for us,” The Oshawa Express beamed Jim Lutton, who calculated among the four umpires a total of 175 Any designs the North York Blues years of umpiring experience. had on becoming repeat winners over Curtis Dadswell was the plate the weekend at Kinsmen Stadium were umpire in this final with Lutton, Rod dashed by the Thornhill Reds who were Fillier and Bernie McGuire on the on a mission to become tourney champs bases. here for the very first time. “It was Bernie (McGuire) who Reds squeezed out a 2-1 victory over said ‘I don’t ever remember hearing the Blues Sunday afternoon to capture the fans giving us a round of applause the 38th Annual Oshawa Legion Minor and cheering the way they did when Baseball Midget Tournament. we were introduced,’” noted Lutton. Thornhill rolled off victories over the “And I have to agree. The kids on Brampton Royals 2-1, Peterborough both teams talked to us the whole Tigers 7-2 and Mississauga North Tigers game...very enjoyable.” 3-1 to qualify for the final. Scarborough Village captured the Meanwhile, the defending champion first Oshawa tourney title with a win North York contingent topped the over Whitby in a one-run finale, a Pickering Red Sox 3-1 and following a Photos by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express game Lutton remembers well. 6-3 setback to the Kingston Braves, they From left, this umpiring crew of Bernie McGuire, Rod Fillier, Curtis “There was a rain delay in that edged Mississauga 1-0 and in the semi- Dadswell and Jim Lutton worked the final of Sunday’s 38th Annual one,” he recalls, adding about the first final thumped the Quinte Royals 9-0. Oshawa Minor Baseball Association Midget Tournament between 20 years of Oshawa minor’s annual Oshawa Legionaires got off to a Thornhill and North York at Kinsmen Stadium. This was the same event, grandiose start by defeating the crew that worked the final during the tourney’s inaugural season. “We had crowds I bet between Markham Waxers 7-3 and waxing 1,000 to 1,200 for the final of the tour- Peterborough 10-0. However, the Legionaires that gained most of the recognition during ney. It was a big thing at that time.” were dumped by Quinte 7-2 to push them out introductions. Umpiring crew kibitzed with each other Thornhill Reds were up against the defending tour- of contention. Indeed, the same umpiring crew that and it was clear the young athletes seemed to ney champion North York Blues in the final of The final was a cliffhanger as expected, but manned the field 38 years ago in the midget enjoy the quality of umpiring they had at their Sunday’s Oshawa midget tournament and it was the boys in blue manning the base paths tourney’s inaugural season was back on the disposal for the final. squeezed out a 2-1 verdict for the crown. field for this final. Lawn bowling facility a hot spot Men’s lawn bowling participants By Wally Donaldson He was also a participant in the About 30 volunteers from the events going on DISTRICT 1 – Martin Henly DISTRICT 9 – Jeff Harding The Oshawa Express Canadian senior men’s triples Oshawa club will be available to in Oshawa, but DISTRICT 2 – Chuck Townsend DISTRICT 10 – Bert Harvey competition, posting a fourth- make certain of a successful two lawn bowling has DISTRICT 3 – Don Caswell DISTRICT11–Vincent Donohoe Greenskeepers at the Oshawa been a great DISTRICT 4 – Lee Ryan DISTRICT 12 – Albert Wu Lawn Bowling Club might be thing for me and DISTRICT 5 – David Anderson DISTRICT13 – Bob Stover well advised to keep those water my wife. It’s DISTRICT 6 – Dave Houtby DISTRICT 14 – Robert Steffen sprinklers going at full capacity. going to take DISTRICT 7 – Stephen Brancier DISTRICT 15 – Peter Wong It’s going to get hot, hot, hot at hard work to DISTRICT 8 – Bob Bester DISTRICT 16 – David Jefferies the Beatrice Street facility at the make this a suc- end of this month, highlighted by cess, but we’ve got the people a pair of top-notch competitions. here capable of making it hap- It begins with the Men’s pen.” Singles Provincial Championship A provincial championship July 25 to 26 with survivors of 16 was held in 1992 in what was at districts from across the province that time a brand new facility gathering at this location. following the club’s relocation Top two bowlers from this from the downtown area to its tournament will advance to the current site. national level next month in A fall Ontario Lawn Victoria, British Columbia. Bowling Association (OLBA) This highly anticipated compe- meeting is where the seeds tition among elite bowlers will be were planted for the men’s sin- followed one week later by the Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express gles championship in Oshawa. prestigious annual Gold Cup, From left, organizers Gord Terwillegar, Mary White and Jim Butler was prepar- “We were approached to which is entering its 70th season. ing for a busy couple of weeks as the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club plays host hold this and it wasn’t really “We have a lot to look forward to the provincial men’s singles competiton July 25-26 and the prestigious Gold that surprising because they to,” beams longtime Oshawa Cup one week later. were looking at facilities with member Gord Terwillegar who, in two greens. And they also his 40 years of competitive play, place finish in Edmonton, Alberta. days, explains Jim Butler, another appreciate the fact that our has been to the nationals on two “I’m thrilled that Oshawa has executive member of this compe- greens are well looked after for occasions. His best effort was last been selected because I have great tition and the Gold Cup. this level of competition.” season in the senior men’s fours confidence in our organizing com- “Holding something of this Robert Steffen of the host play. The Oshawa side captured a mittee and they will put on a good magnitude in Oshawa is just club will be the District 14 rep- silver medal in Halifax, Nova championship for the men,” adds great,” he notes. resentative in the provincial Scotia. Terwillegar. “There are a lot of sporting playdown.

Page 10 JULY 15 2008 Dodgers preparing for IBL playoff action Bleiwas: Time to flip the switch for Dodgers By Wally Donaldson the fact his senior team in They bashed out 17 hits en Royals on a wild pitch in the sev- The Oshawa Express Oshawa continued to gear up for route to a 10-2 victory over the enth inning. Bring a non-perishable the Intercounty Baseball League Twins in Mississauga before suf- Dodgers snapped a mild While piloting the Ontario (IBL) playoffs that begins at the fering a 2-1 setback to the Royals three-game skid with their victo- Blue Jays to a tournament cham- end of this month. in Guelph. ry in Mississuaga. to the game pionship in Oklahoma, Dan And with only seven league And as long as the Dodgers Byron went eight innings in Saturday’s Bleiwas was also cognizant of games remaining, Bleiwas has remain in the middle of the pack, this one before Nick Purdy fin- Dodgers game become aware during his they will have their hands full ished off. against the Toronto close relationship with with a potential playoff meeting Offensively, the Dodgers rang Maple Leafs is sure Dino Roumel, his coach- against Brantford, Toronto or up five runs in the eighth inning to be a crowd pleaser, ing cohort with the Guelph. to bust open this contest. but there is also a Dodgers, that offence has As could be anticipated, Greg Kofi Osei-Aning belted a special reason to not been a problem to this Byron and Adam Garner were at three-run homer and stole a pair head out to the game point. Now fielding, that the top of their game on the of bases. Bako and Costaldo also is another matter. mound for the Dodgers. homered for the Dodgers. at Kinsmen Stadium. ishable food item to “We’re going to have This pair will be heavily Keith Grills got his first start The Optimist Club the game as a dona- to flip the light switch relied upon once the club enters for the Dodgers and went five of Oshawa is asking tion. Some 2,000 very soon,” Bleiwas post-season play. innings against the Leafs. fans to bring non-per- fans are expected. notes. Garner went the distance in a Rick Meinhold went the dis- “Our offensive pro- losing cause at Guelph, allowing tance for Toronto, scattering duction far exceeds what two runs on seven hits with four seven hits and striking out seven we did last year and that’s strikeouts and only two walks. batters. Durham hosts a very good thing. Our Marcus Knecht belted a solo Kofi-Aning had three hits for defence has been terrible, homer in the second inning for the Dodgers, including a triple Canada’s only ¼ though, and we really the lone Oshawa run. Jordan with Sean Travers chipping in a need to step it up if we are Costaldo and Peter Bako each pair of hits while driving in all to contend in the play- had a pair of hits for the three runs. marathon offs.” Dodgers. Dodgers were in Kitchener Raising awareness “Raising a significant Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express Dodgers opened the Dan Zehr was the winning last night and they will be back for youth homelessness amount of funds will Oshawa Dodgers pitcher Keith Grills got his week with a 7-3 loss to the pitcher, going seven innings and in Mississauga on Friday night and giving money for go a long way to first start on the mound, having been called Toronto Maple Leafs at striking out seven batters. before entertaining the Maple The Refuge are the weathering the eco- on in a relief capacity during the season. Kinsmen Stadium, but did Frankie Hare hit a first-inning Leafs on Saturday and Guelph main goals behind nomic storm.” The Toronto Maple Leafs scored a 7-3 victo- manage a split on a pair of homer and Geoff McCallum on Sunday, both 2 p.m. starts at Canada’s only ¼ Last year, The ry in this one at Kinsmen Stadium. road outings. scored the other run for the Kinsmen Stadium. marathon, which is Refuge, a charitable happening right here in organization that works Durham. with homeless and Ridgebacks focus on first playoff berth On Saturday, July street youth, interacted As they enter their third year ment and a two-conference, East The eventual Eastern and Ridgebacks are now on sale and 25, 500 participants with 431 different of play, the University of Ontario and West format. The Western conference champions are available through the UOIT will take part in the youth, providing meals, Institute of Technology (OUIT) Ridgebacks will play in the will meet in one final game for Athletic Department by phoning marathon giving run- clothing, hygiene sup- men’s and women’s hockey Western Conference along with the Queen’s Cup. 905-721-8668 Ext. 2784 or by e- ners a chance to take plies, parenting classes, Ridgebacks squads have their former Mid- Themailing [email protected]. part in a good cause. camping trips and art sights set on qualifying for their West divisional Ridgebacks Tickets are also available by “This year’s programs. first post-season berth. rivals Brock, women’s team filling out a season ticket order Durham ¼ Marathon is To register or for The men’s hockey Ontario Guelph, York, opens up their form at the Campus Recreation especially important,” more information about University Athletics (OUA) reg- Western, Laurier, season Oct. 10 and Wellness Centre or at the says The Refuge the marathon visit ular season will begin on Friday, Waterloo, and 11 with road Campus Ice Centre. 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The defending Queen’s Cup Opening round series will schedule include hosting the Ridgebacks home game with champion Western Ontario match up No. 1 vs. No. 8, No. 2 2008-09 CIS national silver UOIT President Dr. Ron Ryerson Saturday, September 19 (7:30 p.m.) - Blue and White Mustangs pay the dog pound a vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No 6, and medalist Laurier Golden Hawks Bordessa. Exhibition Game visit on the final weekend of the No. 4 vs. No. 5 with re-seeding on Dec. 5 and a home game Make sure you visit Brock Saturday, October 3 (7:30 p.m.) – HOME OPENER Lakehead Friday, October 16 (7:30 p.m.) season on Feb. 12. taking place after the completion against Queen’s, which the www.uoitridgebacks.com for Lakehead Saturday, October 17 (3:30 p.m.) There will be a new look to of each round. Ridgebacks defeated twice in more information including Waterloo Saturday, October 24 (7:30 p.m.) OUA men’s hockey this season The top seed in each series 2008-09, on Nov. 29. schedules, promotions and the Brock Saturday, November 7 (7:30 p.m.) featuring a divisional re-align- will have home-ice advantage. Season tickets for the latest news throughout the year. RMC Friday, November 13 (7:30 p.m.) Queen's Saturday, November 14 (7:30 p.m.) Laurier Friday, December 4 (7:30 p.m.) Fastball doubleheader at Alexandra Park Guelph Friday, January 8 (7:30 p.m.) Fastball enthusiasts can relive includes the NASC House be presenting a fastball double- year, longer than any other sports Guelph Saturday, January 16 (7:30 p.m.) the heyday of fastball at League Softball, Oshawa Minor header beginning with the organization in the city, and as a Windsor Friday, January 29 (7:30 p.m.) Alexandra Park tonight, begin- Fastball (Bulldogs), Oshawa Oshawa NASC Squirt All Stars league boasts some of the best York Saturday, January 30 (7:30 p.m.) Western Friday, February 12 (7:30 p.m.) ning at 6 p.m. Double ‘B’ Sports Club and the followed by the OCDFL All Star men’s fastball talent in the Waterloo Saturday, February 13 (7:30 p.m.) The Oshawa City and District Oshawa City and District game featuring national team province, if not the country. Softball Association which Fastball League (OCDFL) will pitchers Todd Martin and Paul The association hopes to raise Koert. some funds to support the NASC Women’s home schedule This year is the 61th through a 50/50 draw. Alexandra Ottawa Saturday, September 26 (3:30 p.m.) Exhibition Game anniversary of the NASC and Park was a proverbial hot bed of Carleton Sunday, September 27 (3:30 p.m.) Exhibition Game the occasion will be high- fastball activity during the ‘60s, Guelph Saturday, October 17 (7:30 p.m.) – HOME OPENER lighted with softball games at ‘70s and ‘80s and showcased Brock Sunday, October 18 (3:30 p.m.) various levels being played several outstanding teams from Western Friday, October 30 (7:30 p.m.) on all four diamonds at the area including Oshawa’s Windsor Saturday, October 31 (7:30 p.m.) York Saturday, November 14 (3:30 p.m.) Alexandra Park. Tony’s Gale Lumber and Scugog Toronto Sunday, November 15 (3:30 p.m.) The feature game is the Cleaners Juniors. Queens Sunday, November 29 (3:30 p.m.) Squirt All Stars playing on Some of the greatest players Laurier Saturday, December 5 (7:30 p.m.) the main diamond. Two in fastball played at Alexandra Waterloo Sunday, December 6 (3:30 p.m.) teams will be selected by the Park at one time, including Brock Friday, January 22 (7:30 p.m.) NASC Executive from within Canadian Hall of Famer Pete Guelph Saturday, January 23 (3:30 p.m.) the Squirt Division. Landers, along with Bob Western Saturday, February 6 (7:30 p.m.) The OCDFL is in its 83rd Domick and Charlie Justice. Windsor Sunday, February 7 (3:30 p.m.) JULY 15 2009 Page 11 To have your baby included in The Oshawa Express Echo Baby, please send a photograph of your child (infant to 2 years) to: The Oshawa Express, 600 Thornton Rd. ARIES March 20 to April 19 CANCER June 21 to July 22 LIBRA Sept 22 to Oct 23 CAPRICORN Dec 21 to Jan 19 S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 6W7. 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You may have to deal with a LEO July 22 to August 22 SCORPIO Oct 23 to Nov 22 AQUARIUS Jan 19 to Feb 19 transportation problem. Drive Feeling open, friendly and Transform your thoughts If you are employed, clean up with care. Send e-mails and make free, you will be invited to about money by using this your messy desk and reorganize phone calls. Contact someone you several social events. A friendship positive affirmation “I am open and your work area. If your job comes to have not been in touch with for a long could evolve into a love affair. Make receptive to the abundance of the an end, a new opportunity will be on time. Avoid creating debt.. sure you do not overdo it, take time to Universe”. Check out a metaphysical the horizon. Draw up a business plan GEMINI May 20 to June 21 nurture your inner self. group. Plan a summer vacation. for the year ahead. The new Moon on July 21 VIRGO August 22 to Sept 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 to Dec 21 PISCES Feb 19 to March 20 activates your financial poten- Turn on the charm and sell If you are ready to make a Take up a hobby that gives tial. Improve your skill level to your ideas, products and servic- romantic commitment, this is a you a chance to express your- increase your earning power. Beautify es. Plan future goals and take the nec- good time to set a date. This is self. Try a new craft or art for or join a your personal appearance. Schedule a essary steps to achieve them. Network also an excellent cycle to draw up a drama class. If you are looking for a day at a spa. with people who can help you to get marriage contract. Discuss your next new job, this is a great week to send ahead. Do volunteer work. move with your business partner. out resumes. Host a dinner party.

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This summer teens can get a clue about July 17 all the fun they can have at the Oshawa Public Libraries Teen Reading Halo 3 Tournament. Think you’re the Programme. Just drop by any of their 4 best? Prove it! Compete for prizes at branches between June 29 and August this 2 vs.2 tournament where each 22 for your game card, or register at player has their own screen. For ages the Oshawa Public Libraries Booth at 18+ only. MLG rules. Free registration Lakeview Park on July 1. Check out at any branch or email books, CDs, magazines, DVDs, and [email protected]. For video games for game points. Gather more info, including map selection, more points by stopping by some of the please visit www.oshawalibrary.on.ca. awesome programmes, or by writing a 2 p.m. review of your favourite book, movie, or music CD. You’ll get some great gifts July 25 along the way and have a chance to win an iPod Touch, tickets to Canada’s Join hundreds of others in running July 8 Sudoku answers Wonderland, and more each time you Canada's only 1/4 marathon, to sup- complete a game. port real solutions for homeless and street youth. All funds raised through July 15- July 18 the Durham 1/4 Marathon will go directly to support life-changing pro- Downtown Oshawa merchants invite grams for homeless and street youth you to join them during their annual through The Refuge. The Durham 1/4 sidewalk sale. For more info go to Marathon will start in downtown www.downtownoshawa.ca. Contact is Oshawa and follow the picturesque Vivian Sled 905-576-7606. Oshawa Creek and Waterfront trails for a unique distance of 10.549km. Mystery at the Library! Teens can put Memorial Park, Contact Carissa Bakker their detective and research skills to use at 905-260-1278. for a chance to win prizes. Teams will follow a set of clues utilizing various July 29 library resources on the Web site and in the branch to find a prize. Harmony United Church, 15 Harmony Registration is limited. For ages 12 – Road North in Oshawa, is holding a 19. Jess Hann Branch Contact Tiffany rummage sale of used clothing and Balducci at 905-579-6111 ext. 5238. accessories in the Church Hall from 10 Starts at 7 p.m. a.m. to noon. All are welcome.

July 16 August 1 & 2 A hero of Oshawa’s Terry Fox run By Lindsey Cole who’s willing to form a group that can walk, run, cycle or Beginning July 16, the Oshawa The City of Oshawa will host the The Oshawa Express rollerblade,” says Stuart, of the run, which takes place Community Museum is hosting their Provincial Lifeguard Championships Sunday, September 13 at Storie Park on Mill Street in Lamplight Tour. this long weekend. Volunteers are Don Wilson is considered the hero of the Oshawa Terry Oshawa from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tour includes walking along the needed for this event. Call Aili Oberson Fox Run. “The opportunities for creating a team are endless. Victorian homes on the shores of Lake at 905-436-5636 ext. 5308 to sign up Year after year, the retired GM Family members, co-workers, actual sports Ontario and features the Henry House to help! Drop in to one of the City's teams, everyone is welcome. It’s a great lit only by oil lamps in mourning to rep- pools and see all the action! employee goes out in the community, resent the passing of Thomas Henry. starting in the summer to raise thousands way to have fun and raise money for a great Then there is the authentically repro- August 3- August 9 for the run. Canadian cause.” duced General Store in the Robinson “We make a special effort to deliver Stuart’s committee offers a range of spe- House. Entering its 8th year of success, the Don’s pledge sheets to him as soon as cial benefits for teams. annual Oshawa Jazz and Blues possible,” says Heather Stuart, chairper- From getting organized to arranging Evidence Hunter: A Photo Scavenger Festival features the best of son of the Oshawa Terry Fox Run. “We team names on T-shirts to group photos and Hunt for Teens. This isn’t your basic International Jazz and Blues perform- really appreciate the contribution he has media contacts, they are always there to paparazzi at the library! Help us solve ers, local artisans, children’s entertain- made over the years.” help. a mystery at the library with photo evi- ment, food vendors and more. The fes- While there is an open call for more dence. Come prepared to follow clues tival is a week-long celebration of As Terry Fox said himself, “Even if I and hunt around. Ages 10 – 15. Free music, culture and community that will don’t finish, we need others to continue. teams for this year’s run, Stuart wants registration at any branch. The take place Aug 3-9. With events It’s got to keep going without me.” everyone to realize the backbone behind McLaughlin branch. Contact Tiffany throughout Oshawa and the Durham It has and it will, with your help. By shapeandcolour.wordpress.com each Terry Fox Run is the individual partic- Balducci at 905-579-6111 ext. 5238. Region, the Oshawa Jazz and Blues It’s time to rally the troops and get Terry Fox during his marathon run ipants. The tour runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and Festival is a premier summer festival for those teams together. across the country. For more information on organizing a costs $3 for adults, $2 for students and central eastern Ontario that is poised to Organizers of the Oshawa Terry Fox team or for pledge sheets for the Oshawa seniors and $1 for children. expand its programming and market- Run are issuing a challenge. run contact Stuart at 905-728-0659 or Lee-Anna Poelman For more information contact Jill or ing reach. “We’re looking for team captains and that means anyone at 905-434-8122.

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DEATH NOTICES AYLETT ROSS, Margaret On Friday, July 3, 2009, at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa, in the company of her loving family, Margaret, in her 91st year, went to be with her Lord and Saviour. Beloved wife of the late Keith W. Ross (1976) and Sidney C. Aylett (2004). Cherished Mom of Myrna & her husband Brian Gough, Lorne & his wife Kathy Ross, the late Gerald (1997) & his wife Rollande. Loving Grandma of Katherine & Andrew Benson, Michael Matyi, Stephen & Ann Matyi, David & Robyn Ross, Brian & Julie Ross, Lynn Ross & Marty Jubb, Emily & Jarret Tunnicliffe. Dear Grandma GG to Abigail and Nicholas Benson, Jackson and Ethan Matyi, Emma Ross and Cameron Ross. Fondly remembered by sister Joy & David Wilson, brother Sydney & wife Elise Smith. Predeceased by sisters Ness Aylett, Barbara Vance and brothers Albert and Edwin Smith. Loved by the Aylett family: Nancy & Robert Galt, James & Judy Aylett, Gail Winter and their families. Auntie Marg will be missed by her many nieces and nephews . Margaret spent her life serving her Lord, singing His praises in the choir for over 50 years and loved being surrounded by her family and friends. Her warm smile and sense of humour will be missed by all who knew her. A special heartfelt thank you to the Hillsdale Estates staff for their outstanding care and compassion over the last 2 years and to Everlena Ragguett and her Quality of Life staff for their companionship and love to Margaret. Relatives and friends were received at MCINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD A service of remembrance was held at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, interment followed at Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Calvary Baptist Church, the Alzheimer’s Association of Ontario (Alzheimer’s Research), or a charity of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.mcintosh-andrson.com Absent from the body, present with the Lord. METCALFE Christopher John Suddenly on June 27, 2009, Chris in his 46th year. Beloved son of Bob and Rose Marie Metcalfe. Father of Sean and brother of Kirk, Kelly and her husband Rick Rochon. Dear uncle to Mitchell Rochon. Private family services were held with interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Donations, in memory of Chris, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD. Online condolences may be made at www.mcintosh-anderson.com. “We will always remember you.” DEMBOWSKI Walter Stanley Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Corp., Oshawa, on Saturday July 4, 2009. Walter in his 78th year. Husband of Daurene. Father of Darrin Dembowski and his wife Jean and Rodney Dembowski. Pa to Kyle and Brooke. Fondly remembered by his sister Pauline (Jim) and brothers Stanley (Steph), Mike (Carole), Peter (Elizabeth), John, and Lawrence. Predeceased by his sister Joanne and brother Joe. Remembered by In-Laws, Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and their families. A private family service has taken place. Donations in memory of Walter to the Sick Children Foundation or a Charity of Choice may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., Online condolences may be made at www.mcintosh-anderson.com. Special thank you to Palliative Care and Walter’s home nurse Mary Ann Hauser, Janet and Dr. Lindsay.

Page 14 JULY 15 2009 The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival By Frank Artés mainstream jazz program. Friday evening. Brecker, Jim Hall and Guido Basso. This is The main stage shows at the Brian Barlow, the creative going to be a fabulous evening” For many music fans summer in Ontario historic Regent Theatre in Picton director of the festival com- There are 30 satellite events taking place means jazz, jazz, jazz. are among the most popular mented, “Hilario Duran is around the County during the festival week From June to September there are numer- events of the whole festival and one of the great virtuoso where jazz will be featured at various loca- ous jazz festivals, both large and small, held tickets are a hot item. jazz pianists to emerge from tions during the day, and at dinner/jazz across the Province in places like Markham, This year’s festival promises Havana, Cuba. shows during the evenings, showcasing some Port Hope, Toronto, and Elora, all well attend- to be one of the best yet with a He now lives in Toronto of the coolest combos around. ed and featuring some of today’s top jazz focus on jazz piano taking cen- and his music is an exciting There is even a Jazz Barbecue featuring artists. tre stage at all four Regent combination of classic Latin the Daniel Jamieson Quintet with Kevin But there is one “gem” of a jazz festival Theatre concerts. jazz and essential Afro- Turcotte and David Occhipinti, two of that has been making waves throughout the As an example, among the Cuban rhythms that can only Canada’s premier jazz musicians. Canadian music and arts community for the performers are Oliver Jones, be described as red-hot. This year the festival runs for six days, last few years, and that’s the Prince Edward Carol Welsman, Mark We are also bringing in beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 18 and wrap- County Jazz Festival. Eisenman, Robi Botos, and one of Canada’s top sax ping up on Sunday, Aug. 23. Now in its ninth year, the festival has Lorraine Desmarais, all remark- Phil Dwyer players as a guest performer For complete details on all the artists and been attracting the attention of jazz fans and able jazz pianists. with Hilario on Friday night, events at the 2009 Prince Edward County musicians from across Canada and the US, The festival has also introduced a Latin Phil Dwyer, a sax sensation and Juno Award Jazz Festival visit www.pecjazz.org or con- primarily because it is one of the few, if not jazz flavour this year with the Hilario Duran winner who has played alongside many tact [email protected]. the only jazz festival that presents a pure, Trio headlining at the Regent Theatre on great artists such as Aretha Franklin, Randy

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