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VOLUMe VIII I ssUe VII www .T he MedIA PLex .COM NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 e h T CONVERGED CITIZEN Windsorites participate in Remembrance Day Hailey Trealout The ceremony concluded Citizen Staff Reporter with speeches by representa - tives of the Essex County For the ninty-fourth year, District and a prayer. during the eleventh month, on Dan Marshall was one of the the eleventh day at the family supporters for his son eleventh hour, people lined the who participated in the cere - streets and gathered at the mony with the 31st Service Cenotaph as the military regi - Battalion. He said it was very ments marched down heartwarming to see so many University Avenue. people come out and support Everyone stood and applaud - the ceremony. ed as the various military units “You can never forget what lined up, framing the these people do for us as far as Cenotaph grounds. At 11 a.m. keeping our independence and a trumpet recited the Last our freedom,” said Marshall. Post, followed by a moment of “It’s very easy to take these silence and the laying of the things for granted but like one wreaths. of the speakers said, everyday One of the wreaths was on the news there is something placed by Theresa said about terrorism and it’s Charbonneau, mother of Cpl. unfortunate but these people Andrew Grenon on behalf of protect our borders and our the Silver Cross Mothers. freedom. To me, it’s some - “I was overwhelmed, I was thing that I don’t forget, I have pleased, the size of the crowd a family member involved was unbelievable,” said Photo by Hailey Trealout who has served, so I can Charbonneau. “The citizens A soldier bows on the steps of the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day ceremony in Windsor understand the impact that are so supportive and they are Nov. 11. these people have to protect willing to show the veterans us. It was a beautiful ceremo - that they care and that they needs to learn and everybody what all the people before us an ex military person himself. ny, and a great day to be a remember. Freedom isn’t free. needs to renew their thanks.” went through so we can be I want my sons to be able to let Canadian.” The youngest of children need Suzanne Romanko is a here the way we are today,” their children know that this is Following the prayer, the to be taught that. Prior to mother of two of the cadets said Romanko. “The rights an important thing that we serving members of Windsor’s Afghanistan, that lesson fell to who took part in the ceremony and freedoms that we all need to commemorate every Reserve Regiments and the the wayside. But because of and said she was pleased with enjoy, we need to remember year on November 11. I’m veterans continued their Afghanistan and the present the outcome of the ceremony. that every year. I get very very proud of my sons for march past the dignitaries next world conflicts, everybody “The ceremony is important emotional when I think about being a part of this every to the Cenotaph while being needs to be aware, everybody because we have to remember this because my son’s father is year.” applauded by supporters. Windsor welcomes new company West End Steve Anderson Nov. 5. Autodata Solutions is “We support the technology Citizen Staff Reporter a company that provides con - that OEMs use to sell and mar - shooting sultation and technology serv - ket their cars, the best exam - Windsor is changing the face ices to auto manufacturers in ples are websites … We also Stephen Anderson a suspect and believe the of its contribution to the auto North America, contributing help them with some of the Citizen Staff Reporter attacker and victim know industry by shifting its manu - in market analytics, product emerging technology, so think each other. facturing outlook to one of planning, vehicle configura - tablet, mobile, html5, think Police are investigating a The victim is a 32-year-old technological involvement. tion and overall marketing as social media. Those are all Nov. 15 shooting on male who is in critical condi - Mayor Eddie Francis offi - well as aiding in social media emerging technologies that Windsor’s west Side. tion. Police have not released cially welcomed Autodata and mobile applications for they need to incorporate into Staff Sgt. Dan Shannon of any more information in Solutions and Executive Vice original equipment manufac - their strategies. We help them the Criminal Investigations regards to the shooting while President Chris Wedermann turers or OEMs. see COMPANY PAge 2 Department said police have investigation is under way. CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 NEWS PAge 2 .. The Fuzzy Muzzies Reported gas leak at Holy Names Kirsti Ridsdale Fuzzy Muzzies president , Citizen Staff Reporter Mike Dupuis, has been a member since day one and The month of November is said their goal is to continue dedicated to men growing out raising money. their mustaches to raise "First year we raised $3,868, awareness of prostate cancer, second year $8,744. My goal the most common cancer in is to break past 10 grand this men. year," said Dupuis. The Fuzzy Muzzies group "The proceeds go to Prostate started in 2009 by some Cancer Canada which funds friends talking about growing awareness and education, their mustaches for fun. After global action plan and doing some research they Canadian male health net - d iscovered people often do it work," said Dupuis. to make a difference. The Fuzzy Muzzies sell t- Caleb Denomme has been a shirts, bracelets and other mer - member of the Fuzzy Muzzies chandise, as well as hosting since the group started. The events which include car foundation hits close to home washes, benefit dinners and for him because his uncle died their first pub-crawl this year. of prostate cancer when he Carly Mayhew has been Photo by Mamdouh Elchami was young. attending most of the events "Three years ago when the A Union Gas employee checks for gas leaks at Holy Names Catholic High School Nov. 14. since the group formed. Fuzzy Muzzies started it just "A lot of my friends are Tom Morrison and anything right now,” said early,” said Colleen Parent, a made sense for me to join," involved in the group so it's a said Denomme. "My uncle Mamdouh Elchami Windsor Fire & Rescue secretary for the school. social outing to support a died when I was very young Citizen Staff Reporters Services District Chief Roland Abduljabbar Abdullahi, 18, cause," said Mayhew. "It's and prostate cancer has always Maure at 1:30 p.m. was in accounting class when awesome to see everyone in a Students at Holy Names Maure said they had done an announcement came over been an issue that's touched small town get together to Catholic High School were multiple tests and would be the PA system. my family." raise money and it's amazing sent home early because of a bringing in a hazmat crew to “We heard the vice-principal The group started off with 15 how supportive people are." gas leak that reportedly started check for leaks or chemical say code yellow and to exit the members and has now grown With help of the community in the automotive wing of the imbalances. building,” said Abdullahi. to 19. The group of friends, backing and supporting the school Nov. 14. “We thought we had a gas “They told us to gather our mainly from Essex County, “We got a call about a natu - leak. The fire department things and dismissed us.” are growing their stashes for group, it motivates them to ral gas smell around 12:30 came to check out the school Parent-teacher interviews Prostate Cancer Canada. raise more money each year. p.m. We’ve been searching for and the school is okay. The scheduled for that night were been explored very often, we COMPANY fROM PAge 1 it and we can’t seem to find students have been dismissed still held. did some preliminary recruit - with that as well,” said ing and we’re very impressed Wedermann. with what we’ve found,” said Robberies in Windsor on the rise Autodata has 500 employees Wedermann. across North America, with Mayor Eddie Francis said he offices in Los Angeles, Detroit agrees and believes this is a and London, Ont. They will be way to diversify the job mar - opening their newest location ket here in Windsor and in Windsor on Lauzon expects this will benefit many Parkway. of the younger individuals “It was the office that gave who may be looking for a us the fastest get up and go, so career in the field of science we didn’t have a lot of lease and technology. holds, it was for a telecommu - “If you’re a University of nications perspective it was Windsor student or if you’re a well outfitted it required the St. Clair College grad, and least amount of work. As a you’ve been out there trying to getting started location it was get involved in the new indus - the easiest get started offices,” try, this is where you want to said Wedermann. land. This is where you want Wedermann is looking to to be. It’s a cool and exciting hire 20 employees as soon as place and they’re doing great possible and expects to hire at and exciting things,” said least 40 more if all goes well. Francis. There will also be internship Wedermann explained why and co-op programs available Autodata Solutions had cho - Photo by Maureen Mariampillai to students looking for experi - sen Windsor, and what he Karim Nash, 53, helps a customer on Oct. 21 at the Park Street West and Dougall Avenue con - ence with the possibility of expects from the automotive venience store where a robbery took place seven months ago. advancement and the opportu - capital. “Automotive experience is Maureen Mariampillai Windsor police are reporting men came into his store on a nity to show what they’re something that when you go Citizen Staff Reporter a 21 per cent increase for rob - Sunday afternoon, about six or capable of. into other geographies you beries and attempts in seven months ago demanding “The roles that we’re look - A Windsor Police Service Windsor from May 2011 to money. One of the men was ing to fill here are very unique don’t find very often, so we Monthly Crime Statistics May 2012. brandishing a hockey stick. in that we’re looking for soft - take that for granted. But report shows an increase in Karim Nash, the 53-year-old “‘Come on, give me your ware engineers we’re looking Windsor has a long tradition robbery related crimes in manager of Low Price money!’… He tried to hit me for analysts … Windsor ended of automotive experience so Windsor. Convenience Store, said two up being a spot that had not we’re certainly looking to tap see ROBBeRIes PAge 11 into that.” CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 NEWS PAge 3 .. Greater turnout for Amherstburg Remembrance Day War II and the Korean War were read by World War II veteran John White and wreaths were laid in front of the cenotaph. Following the laying of wreaths, Sarah Watson, wife of MP Jeff Watson, spoke on her husband’s behalf. He was attending a ceremony in Essex. Watson read a state - ment written by Prime Minister Stephen Harper which thanked the veterans for their sacrifices. “On this day in such quiet Photo by Hailey Trealout places for the fallen and Ralph Mayville holds a photo of himself and his fellow members beside monuments for their of the First Special Service Force being briefed before a patrol, sacrifice we gather in remem - April 20, 1944 on Anzio beach-head, Italy. brance,” said Watson. “It lies in each one of us to remember the dead as they were.” Ralph Mayville Essex MPP Taras Natyshak also spoke at the ceremony, remembering those who gives thanks served in the war. Natyshak Hailey Trealout this year they didn’t want to addressed the children in the Citizen Staff Reporter politicize it, so it may be done crowd, telling them, “We down here in Windsor next Photo By Jolene Perron remember and we learn.” Ralph Mayville is a WWII year.” Essex MPP Taras Natyshak lays a wreath at the cenotaph in “We have a living link to veteran who served in the Armand Rock, 72, the Kings Navy Yard Park Nov. 11 in memory of the soldiers who those who have served,” said Devil’s Brigade, the first Colour Guard Commander for died in war. Natyshak. “Nothing brings a Special Service Force. Branch 594, has known smile to the face of those who On September 24, Mayville Mayville for years through the Jolene Perron Amherstburg always has a have served more than a child was sent to the Spearhead legion. He received a copy of Citizen Staff Reporter good turnout for who is ready and eager to reunion in Washington where the Devil’s Brigade emblem Remembrance day. learn about sacrifices.” he was awarded the signed by Mayville for the Amherstburg citizens gath - “It speaks volumes as to who Legion Branch 157 president Congressional Gold Medal, Legion’s contribution towards ered in King’s Navy Yard Park we are as Canadians,” said Dennis Purdie had the final the highest honour that the the Washington trip. Nov. 11 to watch members of Hurst. words, reminding the public American government can “It symbolises that we the Royal Canadian Legion The day began at 10:30 a.m. how they would not have their present. Before the trip, a helped Ralph monetarily to Branch 157 host their annual with a parade of Legion mem - freedom if it weren’t for the fundraising campaign was get to Washington to meet his remembrance day ceremony. bers and dignitaries marching deceased and their sacrifices. held to help pay for the trip. comrades,” said Rock. “He’s Mayor Wayne Hurst took a down to the cenotaph at He said they must be remem - After the Remembrance Day graciously given everyone moment during the ceremony King’s Navy Yard Park. bered so “we can all appreci - ceremony, Mayville’s support - who contributed to his trip a to remark on the number of The names of the dead sol - ate the standard of living we ers attended a dinner at copy of their emblem. The people in attendance. He said diers of World War I, World have in this country.” Branch 143 on Howard original emblem is at our Avenue to be recognized for Legion because he was a contributing to his trip. member of our branch and he States legalize marijuana Mike Timoshyk was the host loaned it to us. We also have a for the event. He said the close German flag that they cap - community in Windsor was tured. We’re very proud of the big topic when they went Ralph.” possession and sales up to Washington where the One of the organizers for Richard Dawes tion regarding marijuana. The ance approach previously in possibility of the next reunion Mayville’s fundraiser and the Citizen Staff Reporter change to the document means place. being in Windsor was brought dinner was Cathy Moczko. that adults 21-years-of-age Even though both initiatives up. She said it has been a long Colorado and Washington and older can possess and pur - passed on state level, marijua - “In September we’ve got lots time since the Legion has been state have legalized the pos - chase up to an ounce of mari - na is still considered a sched - of stuff going on, to commem - recognised for doing a free session and sale of up to one juana from regulated retailers. ule one drug that has high orate the battle of Lake Erie dinner for verterans. ounce of marijuana for indi - Public use is still not legal but potential for abuse and no rec - We have the tall ships coming “Since we have left over viduals 21-years-of-age and adults can grow up to six ognized medical use accord - up to Windsor,” said money from the donations of older. plants at home. Around ing to the DEA. Therefore, it Timoshyk. “What we want to the community before we left With 54 per cent of voters 1,860,000 people voted is still considered prohibited do is try to dovetail the for Washington, we have saying yes to Amendment 64 according to the Colorado to use the drug and possess it reunion along with all of these decided to put up this dinner,” in one state, and 55 per cent Secretary of State’s office. according the United States celebrations. e’re going to said Moczko. “So it is a lot saying yes to Initiative I-502 is Washington’s move - federal government. plan on holding the Southern better doing it this way in the Measure No. 502 in the other, ment to also legalize posses - Medicinal marijuana is per - Ontario Military Muster on Legion because every veteran Nov. 6 marked the end of pot sion and sale of up to an ounce mitted in Canada under specif - the water front so the city can belongs to a legion. On behalf prohibition according to state of marijuana for adults ages ic guidelines. The federal gov - see what’s going on, so all of Ralph, we just have to think constitution for the first time 21 and up. A policy for ernment has no plans to visit these things tied together will and remember the ones who in the United States. “drugged driving” was set for the issue of decriminalization bring historical interest to the were with him in the force, Amendment 64 is a change the state’s motorists as well, according to Essex city. It was an election unit, so and to honour them.” to the Colorado state constitu - compared to the zero-toler - Conservative MP Jeff Watson. CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 NEWS PAge 4 .. U Windsor looks to end bullying

Photo by Sandee Nho Steven Fletcher, Minister of State for Transportation, answers questions after his presentation at the University of Windsor Nov. 16. Minister of Transport inspiring students Photo by Sean Previl Sandee Nho laughter as Fletcher joked Cameron Gray, left, paints Brian Khan’s face for the NO H8 Campaign photoshoot on Nov. 14. Citizen Staff Reporter about his political views. at the University of Windsor. “I remember being asked, Despite being rendered a ‘Why would anyone vote for Sean Previl Student Alliance held its first Student Life director for the quadriplegic more than 15 you?’ My response was, ‘I Citizen Staff Reporter anti-bullying awareness week UWSA. years ago, Steven Fletcher think the people would rather Nov. 12-16. The week fea - Paglione said he tried to plan overcame his disability to have someone paralyzed from Students and staff at the tured several events including events that would reach out to become a member of the the neck down, than the neck University of Windsor want to guest speakers, a poetry slam people of all ages, including House of Commons and sit on up.’” end bullying by making peo - and workshops. the NO H8 Campaign photo - the Cabinet of Canada. Proposal 6, a national transit ple aware of what can result “We wanted to do something shoot and a workshop on In 1996, Fletcher was in a strategy and a high speed rail - from bullying and what can be that helped spread the word of cyber-bullying by the Windsor car accident with a moose that way system in Canada was done to stop it. promoting that bullying is not left him paralyzed from the just a few of the points that The University of Windsor okay,” said Josh Paglione, see BULLYINg PAge 12 neck down. Since then he has were touched upon during the been involved in parliament, meeting. Allan Falkingham starting at the University of who is enrolled in personal Ouellette Avenue a Manitoba when he was elected training and fitness at the St. as Student President. In 2011 Clair Chatham campus, was he was voted as the Minister just one of the students attend - of State for Transport in ing the presentation. place for pedestrians? Canada. On Nov. 16, he visit - “He was able to answer all Evan Mathias movement of school campuses “I think it’s a bad idea, peo - ed the University of Windsor the questions thoroughly with Citizen Staff Reporter to the downtown core. ple already complain that to share his path to being on the right amount of feedback. I “St. Clair College has creat - there’s no parking, the way the parliament as well as discuss was enthused and captivated Windsor city councilors ed a downtown campus, the system goes now people com - upcoming issues and goals of by what he was saying the would like to close Ouellette University of Windsor is cre - mute through cars,” said the Ministry of entire time.” Avenue to all vehicle traffic ating a downtown campus,” Serhan. “It’s not going to Transportation. Univeristy of Windsor histo - and turn it into a pedestrian said Marra. “The Windsor increase the traffic of people Graduating with an engi - ry and polictical scinece stu - dent Jeff Adams said he was zone, but not everyone thinks Star building going up at the coming down here.” neering degree and working in it’s a good idea. Marra said he believes most moved with how Fletcher intersection of University the mining industry, Fletcher described his path to becom - The idea has been under dis - Avenue and Ouellette Avenue, merchants would like the had a previous dream he want - ing Minister of cussion for a while but no it’s creating a more conducive change and it creates a nice ed to fulfill. His car accident Transportation. decision has been made about environment for just pedestri - environment for people down - with a moose changed his life “For a cabinet minister even the proposal. ans.” town. He said he would like as well as his dream. to be coming to Windsor is an “It deserves looking at, it’s Mara also said when the city to see it happen and wants to “I had my education and lost important thing. It’s not not a new idea, something closes Ouellette Avenue for discuss the option of turning everything else,” said reported on very often. His that’s been talked about for a festivals people love the expe - the downtown core into a Fletcher. “So realizing that personal story of getting into lot of years, along creating a rience and many vendors feel more pedestrian friendly zone. there aren’t any wheelchair the car accident and then accessible gold mines around I pedestrian based downtown,” the same way. He also said they should start becoming a cabinet minister a went back to school and did said Ward 8 councilor Bill However, Anis Serhan, small and see how people like decade later is nothing short my (masters). While I was Marra. “It’s in a lot of other owner of the Downtown the change. but inspirational,” said cities throughout North there I got involved in student Adams. Smoke Shop at the corner of “Maybe shut it down for a America, actually around the politics, which was an awe - Fletcher is planning on con - University Avenue and whole summer,” said Marra. world.” some experience.” tinuing his political career and Ouellette Avenue said he feels “Maybe do it a couple months Marra said a large factor Students attending the meet - his responsibilities at his differently about the issue. at a time.” contributing to the idea is the ing were able to share some greatest ability. CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 NEWS PAge 5 .. Students gather in support of Palestine what’s happening,” said though it may be easy to Shahwan. “The main thing ignore. we’re doing is educating peo - “International law as well as ple.” basic human compassion has Petitions circulated at the no meaning if proximity to protest will be sent to NDP humanitarian crises is what MPs Brian Masse and Joe increases empathy towards Comartin to encourage them them,” said Ali. “The PSG to condemn Israel’s actions. will continue distributing By the end of the demonstra - information and petitions, as tion approximately 100 stu - the situation grows direr.” dent signatures were collected. According to B’Tselem – The aerial assault that began The Israeli Center for Human Nov. 14 has been the largest Rights in the Occupied Israeli military operation in Territories, at least 6,617 Gaza since Operation Cast Palestinians and 1,097 Israelis Lead, which lasted from have been killed in conflict December 2008 until January since Sept. 29, 2000. These 2009. The air strikes began as figures are limited to those Photo by Adam D’Andrea a response to rockets fired by who were killed by members Palestinian militants. By Nov. of the opposing nationality. Members of the University of Windsor Palestinian Solidarity Group gather in the CAW Student 15 there were three Israelis “It seems quite drastic and it Centre Nov. 15 to protest the recent Israel air strikes. and 19 Palestinians killed as a seems like it’s escalating quite result of the air strikes, includ - quickly right now,” said Adam D'Andrea tion in violence between Israel Mahmoud Shahwan, the ing Hamas military leader Shahwan. “We need elected Citizen Staff Reporter and Palestine, roughly 20 PSG’s vice president of com - Ahmed al-Ja’abari. The reason officials to represent us.” members of the University of munications, the goal is to stated for the operation is to From Nov. 19 to 23 the PSG A group of university stu - Windsor Palestinian Solidarity raise awareness among his fel - destroy missile launching sites will be hosting “A Child’s dents are trying to educate and Group gathered in the com - low students about the in Gaza. View from Gaza” in the CAW inform people about the mons area of the CAW Palestinian side of the conflict. PSG member Seher Ali said Centre, an exhibit featuring art Palestinian side of the Israel- Student Centre Nov. 15 to “What we’re doing is getting Canadians should take time to by young survivors of Palestine conflict. protest Israel’s military signatures for petitions and so educate themselves on what’s Operation Cast Lead. In light of the recent escala - actions. According to on and informing people happening in Gaza even The "art" crowd very diverse Jamie Adam crowd, a free professional luring the general public into a different crowd. Parents can front during a stopover in Citizen Staff Reporter dance class, a sketchbook the arts. bring their children to look at Windsor. night for amateur and profes - ,,,,, Local artist Jim the sculptures and the scenery It’s proof that the Odette They can be cavernous or sional artists to come together Mroczkowski recently had a while enjoying a nice cardio - Sculpture Park attracts a mul - small and intimate. There can and sketch, professional reception for his week-long vascular workout walking titude of different people the be many rooms or just one big development workshops for exhibition in Artspeak Gallery. along the riverfront. Children art galleries in Windsor do not. room. There doesn’t even artists looking to develop their Looking around, one could can’t ruin priceless works of But what about the original have to be a room. They can creative careers and there are easily notice the demographic art or worry about being too query: do art galleries attract a feature pieces from many dif - even musicals and concerts. the reception attracted – the noisy like they would in an art certain crowd? They attract ferent people from around the Souilliere puts it quite sim - middle aged and retired gallery. the artistic community almost world from all eras throughout ply, “Our crowd is very crowd. The only 20-some - One Tuesday in late October, exclusively. However, within history. All of them test a per - diverse.” thing in attendance was an art Nancy Taylor was going for a the artistic community, there son’s wisdom and perception. However, she admits, the student who was related to the stroll on an unusually warm are literary artists, musicians, Can you guess what it is? If diversity lies within the artis - artist. and muggy afternoon. visual artists and dancers who you said “art gallery,” then tic community. Attracting the Indeed, Souilliere confirms a Cheerful and friendly, the not- get involved. Although it is a you guessed correctly. average Joe off the street is an large percentage of the crowd quite senior citizen said she particular crowd, it is a very But what about the people entirely different task. attending an artist’s reception walks along the river whenev - diverse one. As well, pro - inside of these buildings? Are “The group of people that is is the artist’s friends and fami - er the weather is nice. She grams are out there to try and th ey diverse like the galleries hardest to get in here is the ly. Although professional said she has been frequenting attract the general public and they inhabit, or are they a group that knows nothing artists will occasionally have the riverfront nearly every places like the Odette more specific demographic? about art,” said Souilliere. “I exhibitions and attract poten - day. Sculpture Garden Park appeal In Artspeak Gallery on think it’s very hard to start tial buyers. “It’s great for walking. I like Wyandotte Street, a number of accessing arts and culture if But Windsor is also home to the scenery and I like how to a different demographic. different workshops and exhi - you don’t know where to start. a special kind of art gallery they put all this art stuff here Yes, art galleries attract a cer - bitions take place. According It’s all about making things down by the river, one without that you can look at. It attracts tain crowd, but they do try to to Michelle Souillere, the out - that accessible for the larger walls. It’s called the Odette people, they come and take attract the general public as reach coordinator for the community as well, not just Sculpture Garden Park and pictures. I think the art is a well. gallery, the space can be rent - for people that are already was donated by Mr. and Mrs. good idea.” Go to an art gallery and see ed out to anyone. There are inside of the artistic communi - Louis Odette and maintained However, she said the last the demographic for yourself. exhibitors who have recep - ty.” by Windsor Parks and time she has been to an art Maybe look at some art while tions who get their friends and Artspeak Gallery has a booth Recreation. It is a collection gallery was over a decade ago. you’re there. Who knows – family to come, bi-monthly at Art In The Park, Art By The of over 30 pieces distributed A native Nova Scotian man maybe you’ll even become writing workshops with Marty River and other events such as along the Detroit River. living in China was taking in part of the artistic community Gervais to attract a literary Hocktoberfest, in the hopes of The sculpture garden attracts the scenery along the water - yourself. CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 SPORTS PAge 6 ‘ Holy Names move on to football Vipers Rivalry Week semi-finals Jamie Adam “He was an outstanding play - Citizen Staff Reporter er. Without him, we wouldn’t be practicing tomorrow.” The Holy Names Catholic Ouellette scored off a 90 High School senior football yard punt return and had a 70 team moved on to the semi- yard interception. finals after defeating the “I thought I played pretty Sandwich Secondary School good,” said Ouellette. “I Sabres Nov. 8. screwed up at the beginning The Sabres were able to but after that I felt like I had to maintain the lead until the end redeem myself.” of the third quarter when the He said he was pleased with Holy Names Knights turned the final drive because the the game around. In the final team came together and seconds of play, the Knights stepped up their game. scored a touchdown to tie it Ouellette, 17, said he plans on with the extra point from the returning to high school for a kick finishing off the game fifth year to explore his with a score of 17-16. options. Knights head coach Rob The Knights forfeited one McIntyre thanked Carson game this season, won seven Ouellette for the win. and lost in the finals. In the Ouellette plays defensive semi-final game the W.F. back, running back and receiv - Herman Secondary School er. Green Griffins defeated the “The kid played an unbeliev - Knights with a final score of able game,” said McIntyre. 35-27 on Nov. 15. Photo by Irma Tremblay Lasalle Vipers forward Dylan Denomme (18) congratulates team mate Scot Prier after their over - time win against the Chatham Maroons on Nov. 14 at the Vollmer Centre in Lasalle. The Vipers Vipers defeat won the game 5-4. Ashley Davidson Leamington to play the second played the Maroon. Citizen Staff Reporter place Flyers. They lost that “The guys battled from the Maroons in OT game 5-2. start of the game to the end of Evan Mathias The Vipers fell behind again The Lasalle Vipers came Both teams are rivals of the the game,” said Donally. “I Citizen Staff Reporter early in the third period after away with a win and a loss in Vipers, mainly based on the guess whatever it took, 64 and Maroon’s forward and former their back-to-back rivalry fact that Chatham and half minutes for us to pull out The Lasalle Vipers were on Windsor Spitfre Brennan games on Nov. 14 and Nov. Leamington are close in that victory. The heart and the the winning end of a barn- Feasey completed his hat- burner with the Chatham trick. 15. region and both teams are passion they showed from the Maroons Nov. 14 at the Once again the Vipers were The Vipers took on the first placed first and second in the drop of the puck on it was Vollmer Recreational up to the task and tied the place Chatham Maroons at league. something that we can build Complex. game midway through the home on Nov. 14 and after an Head coach Ryan Donally on and build forward.” The Vipers battled back game when Eric Noel banged extra overtime period, they said he was proud of the way Though it isn’t even halfway three times to finally win 5-4 in a rebound from a shot by beat the Maroons 5-4. The the team played against their through the season, the team is in overtime. Vipers forward Dylan next night they went to rivals, specifically when they see RIVALRY PAge 11 After a very rough first peri - Denomme. Before the game od where 10 penalties were Denomme was awarded as the taken in total the Maroons Greater Ontario Junior held a one-goal lead. The sec - Hockey League offensive Posa calls players-only meeting ond period saw much of the player for the month of Rob Benneian needed to be done. When Spits fidence around the room was a same style of rough play with October. Citizen Staff Reporter forward Chris Marchese little bit down, guys were a lit - the Maroons taking a 3-1 lead. “I’m having a good season I approached him and said the tle uptight about the trade Midway through the period guess so far, but as long as The writing may as well confidence of the team had (rumours).” Vipers goalie Taylor Speed were winning I don’t really have been on the wall. been shaken, Posa knew he The Spitfires responded with made a big glove save on a care,” said Denomme. After dropping three straight needed to take action. what Posa called a ‘good prac - break away which seemed to As time wound down in the ignite his team. The Vipers games to fall into eighth place “I pulled the guys in for a tice’ and after a sluggish first third period the score in the Ontario Hockey player meeting and told them period against Saginaw they stormed back to tie the game remained 4-4 and extra time with two goals from forward League’s Western Conference, ‘These guys are willing to pulled away for a convincing was needed to find a winner. the Windsor Spitfires knew break up our family, we have 6-1 win. They chased Detroit Brendan McCann. Vipers defenseman Scott “I was looking to go play my they were in trouble. to go out and make it hard for Red Wings 2012 third round Prier walked into the high slot This was confirmed when them to do that,’” Posa said. pick Jake Paterson from the game, see how much I can and found the back of the net help out the team. I guess general manager Warren The players-only meeting Saginaw goal in the process. under the pad of Maroons Rychel told reporters changes occurred behind closed doors “When we brought every - when I'm going, everyone’s goalie Darien Ekblad just over would be coming for his Nov. 14 in the team locker body into the room, they all going,” said McCann. “Gotta four minutes into the extra floundering franchise. room. gelled together well,” Posa thank my teammates out there frame. After watching his team “I knew we had one more said. “The passion, the family- for getting me the puck right Vipers coach Ryan Donally in the wheel house, it’s hard to struggle through a week of practice before game time oriented atmosphere that they miss those.” hard practices, captain Saverio (Nov. 15 against Saginaw) and have here was definitely see VIPeRs PAge 9 Posa recognized something I felt like a lot of the guys con - shown.” CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 SPORTS PAge 7 ‘

Saginaw Spirit forward Eric Locke has his shot blocked by Windsor forward Ben Johnson. Goaltender Jaroslav Pavelka positions himself to make the save while Spirit forward Nick Moutrey looks on Nov. 15 at the WFCU Centre. The Spits won 6-1.

Saginaw Spirit forward Justin Kea takes on shot on Spits goaltender Windsor Spitfires goalie Jaroslav Pavelka makes one of his 27 saves Nov. 15 Jaroslav Pavelka while Brady Vail dives to break up the play Nov. 15 at at the WFCU Centre. the WFCU Centre.

Windsor Spitfires forward Kerby Rychel beats Spirit goalie Nikita Serebryakov as Saginaw’s Jeremiah Addison and Marselis Subban look on Nov. 15 at the WFCU Centre. Spitfires forward Josh Ho-Sang makes a pass in front of Saginaw Spirit goaltender Nikita Serebryakov Nov. 15 at the WFCU Centre.

Photo Gallery by Mitchell Brandner CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 SPORTS PAge 8 ‘ Avoiding concussions in hockey Kenton Wolfe employee of Perani’s Hockey Citizen Staff Reporter World, stressed correct fitting equipment. Now that’s using your head. “Your stuff has to fit. Some The age-old proverb seems equipment is definitely better to be a contentious topic in than others for avoiding con - hockey, as never before has an cussions,” said St. Louis. “The epidemic affected the sport so Bauer Re-Akt helmet is the Photo by Ashley Davidson violently. Concussions and leader in concussion preven - AKO Fratmen punt returner James Drew (3) runs around the London Beefeaters in the Fratmen’s brain injuries have stricken the tion.” last home game of the season on Sept. 22. It was also Drew’s last home game as a football play - hockey world with a vicious St. Louis’s suggestion does - er for the Fratmen. blow which has ended the n’t come without warrant. careers of players of all ages Bauer Hockey has invested and skill levels. several resources into what it calls the “helmet revolution.” The company has setup a web - Football in the off-season site in promotion of their new Ashley Davidson entirely focused on your and next year will be playing innovation. They describe Citizen Staff Reporter sport,” said Tyo. “The only for the Sir Wilfred Laurier their product as “a study of the shift is you begin to concen - Golden Hawks. He said he science behind sports concus - Local post- secondary foot - trate more on school to make hopes to improve for when he sions has led to the develop - ball players are officially in sure you get those grades to moves to a more competitive ment of a revolutionary hock - the off-season. come back next season. Even football league. ey helmet that exceeds current Though the NFL is one of then you're still always think - “This off-season I want to be testing standards and address - the only professional sports on ing about football and train - bigger, faster and stronger es a broader spectrum of television right now, the foot - ing.” while looking at technique The likes of all-star defence - potential threats, including ball season for local athletes is Tyo said his coach recom - development,” said Mcdonald. man Chris Pronger and centre rotational force, high energy over. This means they are mends the players take a little Fellow Fratmen James Drew Marc Savard have just recent - and low energy impacts.” prepping for the upcoming bit of time to relax before they said this off-season will be ly had their careers end due to Though scientific advances season, or taking the time to start training for the next sea - especially hard for him their post-concussion syn - have improved the technology reflect on the season that just son, but some players want to because it was his last year drome, while all-time greats behind helmets, it still may not ended. get to training right away. playing football. like Eric Lindros, Pat be enough. The off-season is bittersweet Anthony McDonald is one of “When the season finishes, for most athletes, but it gives those athletes. of course you're going to miss Lafontaine and Scott Stevens “There’s no such thing as a them a chance to evaluate “In the off-season you start it,” said Drew. “You miss the are still feeling the effects of concussion-proof helmet,” their skills and improve on to pick up where you left off hard work that you put in dur - their career-ending head said St. Louis. them before the next year. before the season, so start ing the season, you miss the injuries. Perhaps the most Athletes need to shift their training more, working more bond you get with the guys alarming concussion of all is Changing your game main focus from their sport to and things like that,” said day in and day out, and you Pittsburgh Penguins superstar A player’s on-ice awareness other things and Kyle Tyo, a McDonald. “Time is valuable miss knowing you have some - Sidney Crosby, who is widely has as much to do with avoid - third year wide receiver for and every day counts in a pro - thing to do every day instead regarded as the greatest hock - ing concussion as equipment. the University of Windsor gression so immediately after of just sitting around and ey player in the world. Though Though every hockey player Lancers football team, said a season ends I'm right in the doing nothing.” Crosby returned after a year- is told to play without fear, even though the focus gym. For these football players, long hiatus, the hockey world minding your surroundings on changes, the sport is still McDonald was a linebacker the off-season will last until watches him anxiously, know - the ice can save your cranium. always there. for the AKO Fratmen this year the spring of 2013. ing that his career is still in Windsor Spitfires centre “In season you're almost jeopardy. Jordan Maletta missed most of So how does the hockey his 2011-12 season with a con - community fight back at the cussion, which he blamed on a St. Clair's deGroot wins monster which is taking the lack of preparation. careers of beloved NHL stars? “You have to be ready for National Cross Country gold Can taking preemptive meas - hits,” said Maletta. “There are Brett Hedges to win. I just had to get to the al championship win is huge. ures protect your noggin from some guys who are taking Citizen Staff Reporter finish line.” It feels awesome.” unwanted impairment? runs at you. I know last year After getting sick during his Now deGroot is part of an Though concussions will was a shock because I was When Andrew deGroot race and finishing with a dis - elite group of St. Clair College never be completely unavoid - playing against men, and was - crossed the finish line Nov. 10 appointing silver medal at the athletes to win national cham - able, following these guides n’t prepared to take a lot of after winning the Canadian Ontario Colleges Athletic pionships. That group current - may protect your brain. those hits. Now I think I’m a Collegiate Athletic Association in Sault St. Marie ly stands at four with the 2012 lot better at it.” Association National Cross three weeks prior, deGroot men’s baseball team being the Choose the right equipment By combining the new tech - Country Running was determined to win at the most recent. Though the high-end gear nologies of better head protec - Championships in Champlain, national championships. “It feels pretty big. I didn’t may not always be in your tion and better awareness on Quebec he had only one feel - “I was a lot more mentally know I was only the fourth price range, choosing the cor - the ice, concussions can be ing. and physically ready than any - national champion until after rect equipment should be the evaded. Though head injuries “Relief,” said deGroot, who body else,” said deGroot, who the race when (St. Clair top-priority of any hockey cannot be prevented entirely, blew away the field by a mar - is a first year interior design College Athletic Coordinator) player. Kyle St. Louis, an using your head can help in gin of victory of more than 45 student. “After a long training equipment salesman and the avoidance of them. seconds. “I knew I was going season, to finally get a nation - see degROOT PAge 9 CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 SPORTS PAge 9 ‘ Spits weekend recap Mitchell Brandner sloppy,” said Boughner. “He with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Citizen Staff Reporter made some big saves. Things the Owen Sound Attack. The could’ve been a lot different.” only goal came on a penalty A weekend that started off Kerby Rychel is gaining shot late in the third period well for the Windsor Spitfires confidence and the chemistry after Spits forward Brady Vail ended with two heartbreaking between he and rookie Josh covered the puck with his losses. Ho-Sang is allowing them to hand in the crease. Attack for - The Spitfires began their put up big points lately. ward Cameron Brace made no three-game set with a much “We’re starting to make mistake putting the puck past needed victory over the things happen out there, which Windsor goalie Jordan Saginaw Spirit Nov. 15. After is good,” said Rychel. “He’s a DeKort. losing three straight games, skilled player and I think I Before snapping their losing Windsor rebounded with a six- have pretty good finish. I think streak against the Saginaw goal outburst. Spitfires for - as we go along here we’re Spirit, general manager ward Kerby Rychel had five going to be pretty dangerous.” Warren Rychel hinted at points and Patrick Sieloff They were dangerous against upcoming moves in a Windsor landed one of his patented Saginaw as they combined for Star article. Spits captain crushing hits as the Spits beat Photo by Brett Hedges a total of seven points. Saverio Posa had called a the Spirit 6-1. Sieloff’s hit St. Clair College's Andrew deGroot wears his gold medal won The joy from the win against players meeting to try and at the CCAA Cross Country Running National Championships seemed to fire the Spitfires up Saginaw didn’t last for long as as they netted three goals after bring the team together and fix in Champlain St Lambert, Que. Nov.10. He is also holding his the Spits lost a tough game to it occurred late in the second any underlying issues. CCAA All-Canadian award as well as his CCAA 1st team all- the Barrie Colts Nov. 17. With period. “I pulled the guys in for a star award. Windsor trying to protect a 5- “You don’t want to take (hit - players meeting and I told 3 lead with minutes to go, them that these guys are will - degROOT fROM PAge 8 (which would have competi - ting) out of his game, because Barrie struck twice in a span tors from North America, that’s the way he has to play,” ing to break up our family and of 1:13 and then once more in Ted (Beale) told me,” said Central America and the said Spitfires head coach Bob we have to go out and make it deGroot, who was a Canadian Caribbean) and in Poland for Boughner. “He is a game overtime to secure the victory. hard for them to do that,” said Interuniversity Sports All- World Cross Country changer when his physical Kerby Rychel stayed hot as Posa. “I felt like a lot of (the) Canadian in cross country for Championships,” said play is there.” he scored his fifteenth goal of guys’ confidence around the deGroot. the University of Windsor in Windsor goaltender Jaroslav the season and added an assist room was a little bit down and In high school deGroot 2011. “It’s a pretty big honour Pavelka made 27 saves, many while line mate Josh Ho-Sang everyone was a little uptight missed out twice on making to be only the fourth to ever of which came while the score scored his fifth of the season. about the trades and stuff.” the Canadian Junior National win a national title.” was still close, for his ninth Top NHL prospect Mark For the second time in eight Beale used simple terms to Cross Country team and also Scheifele scored the winner didn’t qualify for the World win of the season. days the Spitfires will look to describe deGroot’s perform - for the Colts. The goal was his Junior Cross Country “I think we have to give snap their losing streak against ance at the CCAA National sixteenth of the season. Championships by a small (Pavelka) a lot of credit for the Saginaw Spirit Nov. 23 at Cross Country margin. He keeps those disap - keeping us in it when we were The heartbreak continued the WFCU Centre. Championships. pointments in the back of his “He’s a beast,” said Beale. mind and uses them as fuel “I’ve never seen a runner with during competition. that much talent and determi - “It’s a big motivator for me,” nation.” said deGroot of his missed Next on the list for deGroot chances. “There will be some Police Blotter is the Canadian Olympic runners who will be Championships in Vancouver, on the (national) team so it rob Benneian where we will be representing would be an awesome experi - Citizen staff Reporter his club team the Newmarket ence to meet them and get Huskies. If deGroot finishes some training tips.” In a 24-hour period spanning well in Vancouver he could With two more years left in Nov. 14-15, windsor Police represent Canada at interna - his program, the expectations service: tional cross country events in are sky-high for deGroot and -answered 306 emergency Due to an editorial error, this photo was published November 2013. the St. Clair cross country 911 calls 6 with an incorrect byline. This photo was taken by Mike -responded to 82 calls requir - “I have a chance to make team. Cassese, courtesy of Reuters. ing police attendance Team Canada for cross coun - “Hopefully I can bring two -issued 49 tickets for provin - more national championships try and compete in Jamaica at cial offences to St. Clair,” said deGroot. the NACAC championships -arrested and lodged 18 pris - the converged team VIPeRs fROM PAge 8 of the year two points is two oners Associate Sports Editors points but playing a team The prisoners include a 30- Managing Editors Managing Editors Ashley Davidson wasn’t allowed to be behind that’s 15 and five on the sea - year-old male arrested on four James Zimmerman Mitchell Brandner the bench for the game due to son, those wins are huge,” said counts of assault, one count of Rob Benneian Rick Dawes assault with a weapon and two Alice Hewitt a suspension. He said it was a Donally. completely different perspec - counts of threats and a 37- McCann said as a player, it year-old woman for assault. Production Entertainment Layout Editor tive of the game. Donally also was not difficult to motivate said he liked what his team did The charges stemmed from an Manager himself to play well against Editor Maciejka Gorzelnik to get the win. altercation in the 800 block of the Maroons. Bruce Avenue between the two Marissa DeBortoli Ashley Godin “Huge win, the guys battled “Playing Chatham or arrested parties, a 16-year-old from the start of the game to Leamington are always big female and a 21-year-old male. the end of the game,” said The injuries suffered by the Chief Copy Photo Editor Copy Editors Donally. “I think we sacrificed games. We could be ranked one, two, three in the stand - four victims, including two wit - Editor Riley Harrison-Lutz Adam D’Andrea a little bit more than Chatham nesses who came to the aid of Maureen Mariampillai ings or we could be the bottom Tom Morrison Chris Richards did tonight.” the younger pair, are non-life three. Either way everyone Donally said winning games threatening. gets up for those games, you www .t he media Plex .com against local teams always email : media .converged @themediaPlex .com feels a bit better. wanna win those games. Phone : (519) 972-2727 e xt . 4963 “I love it, I mean at the end Always." Follow us at httP :// twitter .com /the _mediaPlex CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 FEATURE PAge 10 .. Where’s the bar? ming," said Windsorite Derek atre because they know some - Simpson, 23. "TLC has one in the show and not for the entered a dark descent when it show itself." comes to the proverbial bar The Palace ended a 91-year and rapid decline in the quali - run that started with the clas - ty of their programming." sic D.W. Griffith silent film, Windsor has a long running Way Down East and ended history with arts, theatre and with the more recent Sherlock cinema. With recent changes Holmes: A Game of Shadows , in technology and the avail - Mission Impossible: Ghost ability of alternative entertain - Protocol and Chipmunks: ment many Windsorites are Chipwrecked . Popular critic debating the survival of cine - aggregator rating website mas and live theatre as it Rotten Tomatoes scores Way relates to culture. While many Down East a 90 per cent ver - citizens are regular patrons, sus 60 per cent, 94 per cent theatres in the city have suf - and 13 per cent for Sherlock, fered financially. The Capitol MI: Ghost Protocol and the Theatre and Arts Theatre and Chipmunks respectively. the Palace Cinema in down - While not entirely accurate, it town Windsor have been the does offer some anecdotal evi - centre of several debates and dence into the decline of cul - have both seen their doors turally good movies. close for a period of time. The closure of the Palace Capitol ownership was hand - and a switch in ownership of Photo by James Zimmerman ed over to the Windsor the Capitol marks a point of Construction continues on the building that once held the Palace Cinemas. The space will become Symphony Orchestra. With it evolution and change to the next home to the Windsor Star as part of a redevelopment project in the downtown core. came an approximate $2 mil - Windsor, its live entertainment lion repair bill that includes sector and its culture. To James Zimmerman dence of that. unique approaches that improvements to the roof, ensure survival, many say Citizen Staff Reporter "We're at an interesting worked well in each case. stage and technical riggings. changes need to be made in crossroads with regards to cul - While entertainment value has Some WSO subscribers have order to bring patrons to the Here Comes Honey Boo ture," said University of changed, Discovery has a way been raising concerns about door and buy tickets. The loss Boo, Toddlers & Tiaras, and Windsor Drama and of entertaining and educating. the limited number and condi - of the Palace affected many Cake Boss are part of The Education director Lionel This is evident in shows like tion of the theatre's seating citizens and efforts are being Learning Channel's recent Walsh. "We live in a time Mythbusters , How It's Made , which many feel should have made to save the Capitol from line-up of TV series. For a net - where everyone's connected to and Dirty Jobs . While not been repaired a decade ago. a similar fate. work that once rivalled the everyone else. Yes this every program offers the same Walsh said the reasons behind The question still remains: is Discovery Channel on educa - includes the 'lesser evolved.’ level of education versus the Capitol's financial prob - culture dying? The overall tion, it seems as though TLC Thus we're trying to find a bal - entertainment value, lems have been two-fold. consensus would lead one to has done away with trying to ance of culture and new tech - Discovery is viewed by many "The city is connected to the say, “Yes, it is.” But are we advance and educate the mass - nology." as the de-facto mix of educa - symphony, it’s connected with redefining what culture is to es and is now focused on rat - The Discovery Channel and tion and entertainment. the art gallery but it’s not con - us as a society or are we just ings boosters. Watching TLC's TLC once stood side-by-side "Discovery is by far, in my nected with any theatre," said lowering the bar to ensure 90 second promo clip of Here as educational programming opinion, the higher quality Walsh. "There are no butts in everyone is included in our Comes Honey Boo Boo is evi - channels, both taking very channel in terms of program - the seats. Many go to the the - constantly connected world? How to survive the NHL Lockout Ashley Davidson world. A lockout has happened hockey season already, but emotion focused coping will game runs three to four hours. Citizen Staff Reporter before and will most likely CHL games could help with be the main way fans try to Windsor also has a wide happen again. Many people that. deal with this grief. variety of university and col - The air is cold, the stands are are missing the 2012-13 NHL “It is difficult to singularly “This might include finding lege sports going on all year empty. The ice is clean and season already. Here’s how label the fans' experiences as ways to distract ourselves long. Why not take the time to fresh, not a mark on it. In a you can survive the NHL lock - ‘grief,’” said Barat Wolfe, from missing the NHL, like support local teams? place where it is usually out. who teaches and conducts going to Ontario Hockey impossible to hear yourself research with the University League games, or watching Play Games think, it is silent. Is it the death Canadian Hockey League of Windsor Psychology Kontinental Hockey League NHL 13 is one of the most of the 2012-13 NHL season, or CHL games offer an oppor - department. “I believe there games,” said Wolfe. “I think recent video game from EA is it just a serious injury? tunity for fans to see players may be a multitude of emo - people will largely deal with Sports. It came out on The lockout became official who have been drafted to the tions fans are experiencing - their emotions in this way and September 11 and since then at midnight Sept. 16, when the NHL as well. Five of the anger, confusion, sadness, etc. it's likely much more produc - hockey fans have been playing tive to help you get through the NHL season electronically collective bargaining agree - Windsor Spitfires were drafted Depending on how long the the lockout.” instead of watching it. With ment expired and the owners in the 2012 draft: Brady Vail, lockout continues, however, it new graphics and the new true and the National Hockey Michael Clarke, Ben Johnson, is possible that fans will Other Sports performance skating plus League Players’ Association Pat Sieloff and Nick Ebert. grieve the loss of a season or Hockey is not the only sport many other new features, it is Fans have the chance to see part of one.” did not come to a new agree - out there. Football runs for one way fans can cope with them and get to know them There are two ways of cop - ment. almost the same duration as the lockout. before the NHL returns. ing: problem focused coping For the time being, there is hockey, and though there Dealing with the lockout is It is possible that hockey and emotion focused coping. no NHL. For hockey fans, that aren’t as many games each no easy feat, but not impossi - fans may be grieving the Wolfe said she believes that may sound like the end of the week the average football ble. Good luck, hockey fans. CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 FEATURE PAge 11 ‘ Exploring Christianity Chanel Beckford Christian faiths, but having the faults or sins of others but Calories in, Citizen Staff Reporter many denominations divides focuses on the grace and the Christianity and deterio - mercy of God. There are many Christian rates its effectiveness. Unlike Glenn where he denominations, but which Glenn said all denominations believes Heaven is a literal calories out belief is right? share an underlying belief place of eternity. Yantzi said Sara Ferede, 21, is an which is Jesus Christ, God the concept of heaven was Meagan Deschamps pressure, sleep problems, Ethiopian Orthodox and said created Heaven and Earth and based on written stories cen - Citizen Staff Reporter seizures and death. she believes denominations there is a place where their turies ago. He said he does not Dr. Michael Belisle, a phar - are necessary because it gives souls will rest after death. He think it is helpful to act out of The desire for quick weight macist at Hunter Pharmacy, people something to believe said there are many differ - fear that there is a hell since it loss pills dates back to the said if you are going to take in. The Orthodox faith ences in Christianity because has only been written years 1800s when women would eat weight loss supplements it believes in God the Father, of pride and religious tradi - ago. tapeworms in the hope of los - should be by prescription. God the Son and God the Holy tion. According to the Center for ing weight. However, eating “Anything that is sold with - Spirit - the trinity. They “We will find that Christ the Study of Global tapeworms also caused malnu - out a prescription is coming believe God is the Lord of the never intended the church to Christianity at Gordon- trition, severe anemia and from outside North America,” universe. be divided by denominations, Conwell Theological death. said Belisle. “And then you “I don’t think there are cons. but for us all to be equal and Seminary, there are relatively The positive side of diet pills have to worry about if it’s the The pros are the Lord will love operate in unity fully benefit - 41,000 Christian denomina - is that they attain their purpose real thing and if it is the real you unconditionally and is ing from the blessings, power, tions in the world. of losing weight fast. thing then you need to figure forgiving if you ask for for - and benefits associated with As stated on But Rolf Gatrall, a retired out if there is anything in there giveness,” she said. such oneness,” said Glenn. www.lifeway.com, many pas - clinician, said weight loss sup - that shouldn’t be there.” Ferede said she does not Greg Yantzi has been a tors who are associated with plements aren’t necessary. Kathy Verardi has lost 85 believe in any other religion “Weight loss follows a calo - pounds on the Weight Mernnonite pastor in Harrow denominations believe it is other than Christianity ries in, calories out rule,” said Watchers Points Plus program for 12 years. Yantzi said a important to be a part of one. because various religions are Gatrall. “Supplements are since January 2011 and is now Mennonite is an individual However, according to Life conflicting and contradicting. very expensive and there isn’t a leader at the Lesperance who strongly believes in peace Way Research the majority of She said she will remain an a medical proven benefit to Road location. She believes in and justice. He said Jesus is Protestant pastors believe the Orthodox because she agrees using them with the exception losing weight the healthy way concerned with the well-being concernment of being in a with the doctrine. of a few prescription meth - on your own or with programs of people. Because of this denomination will decrease. Cameron Glenn, 24, has ods.” like Weight Watchers. belief Mennonites do a lot This survey was conducted in been a Pentecostal non- work within the community. “Without a reduction in daily “It’s important for people to denominational member for 2010 and consisted of 900 He said once a person comes calories the weight returns just realize just how much being over 20 years. Pentecostalism Protestant pastors. Fifty seven to their own conviction of as quickly as it was lost.” overweight or obese can affect emphasizes the gifts of the per cent of pastors strongly faith, they will be baptized on Diet supplements work by their day-to-day life,” said Holy Spirit which include agree in having numerous their own will. Yantzi said this speeding up the central nerv - Verardi. “It’s also important speaking in tongues, the gift of denominations, 27 per cent ous system and are not consid - for people to create healthy is what differentiates miracles, prophecy and teach - agree somewhat, 9 per cent ered to be addictive because habits while losing weight. Catholicism from Mennonites. ing, word of knowledge, dis - somewhat disagree and 14 per they do not produce the same Taking pills doesn’t install that Yantzi said the Bible is used cernment, faith and word of cent strongly disagree. Sixty compulsive drug-seeking knowledge.” as a guide but the mind is used wisdom. Glenn said it is nec - two per cent believe identify - behavior that can be found Under a physician’s direc - as their own rationale for life. essary to separate the ing with denominations will with cocaine, heroin and alco - tion, dietary supplements can He said he does not focus on Christian faith from non- lessen over the next 10 years. hol. safely but expensively provide However, long-term use or the quick weight loss people clerk… However, I would not know what you’re going to do over consumption could cause desire. But as history has ROBBeRIes fROM PAge 2 recommend this type of for those people.” harm to your body. In some shown, using supplements on with the stick, but I go back so response. Robbers want your For police officers to stay cases doctors have found the your own can lead to immedi - the stick hits the (counter),” money or property and they vigilant, Mizuno said all rob - thickening of heart valves, ate and long-term health said Nash. “So I grab the stick want it quickly,” said Mizuno. beries are recorded in the irregular heart rate, high blood issues. from him, push him back, but “Do not risk your life, another records database and all offi - against the Maroons and one I see the other guy, so they person's life or risk suffering cers can access the informa - RIVALRY fROM PAge 6 assist against the Flyers. come two against one. It’s personal injury for property.” tion. Patrol officers use the looking towards the playoffs. “It’s always a rough, intense hard (for) me.” Mizuno said through email information to make them - Their goal is to make it in the game when we play Chatham The men came in the store correspondence robberies selves aware of the incidents from January until the end of occurring in their patrol areas. top four spots for the post-sea - or Leamington and I’m about 15 minutes after he son. opened the store at 12 p.m. September stand at 164. Mizuno said there is open expecting the same thing Nash said the man holding communication among the Donally said winning against tomorrow,” said Denomme wearing scarves over their a rival makes the win that the hockey stick looked famil - service's investigations unit, after the win against the faces so only their eyes and much sweeter, especially iar to him and was apprehend - investigative analysis branch Maroons. noses could be seen. when the rival is the first place ed soon after the incident took and patrol. This includes the An intense game against “So I left the hockey stick in team in the league. place. The man was sentenced use of reports, bulletins, Leamington was something his hand and I push the alarm “I love it,” said Donally. “At for the police… and then they to six months in jail and is no BOLO also known as be on Brendan McCann said he was longer allowed to go into the look out notices and investiga - the end of the year, two points fled. They didn’t take any - is two points, but playing also expecting on Nov 15. thing. They didn’t hurt me. Park Street West and Dougall tive video files. This ensures “Playing Chatham and Avenue convenience store, nor that trends, similar patterns against a team that is 15-5 in But I don’t let them to get any - the season, those wins are Leamington are always big thing,” said Nash. is he allowed to come within and suspects are identified. games. We could be ranked the vicinity of the area. According to Mizuno, crim - huge. We gave them a point, Although Nash was able to one, two or three in the stand - “Believe me. After that I inals look for opportunity and but those two points are enor - avoid injury and property loss, ings or we could be bottom believe that I am more confi - the weakest targets when it mous.” Sgt. Pamela Muzino does not three. Either way everyone dent,” said Nash. “More confi - comes to people and places so Dylan Denomme was named recommend fighting back. Jr. B Western Conference gets up for those games,” said “I am happy that the situa - dent because, you know, when she says stay alert and report offensive player of the month McCann. “You want to win tion ended well for the store you have experience with suspicious behavior when you (incidents), next time you see it. in October. He had two assists those games. Always.” CONVERGED CITIZEN NOVeMBeR 20, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT PAge 12 .. Windsor looks Beyond EDM for his continued efforts in of Windsor’s Ambassador the proximity to Detroit has advancing art and music with Auditorium, the event was helped him along the way but a new generation both here well received. Independant the key is to keep innovating and abroad.” public relations representative and not settle for mediocrity. Music in general has histor - Sophia Rose was in atten - “This is techno. It’s technol - ically been about pushing dance and said it was the ogy. It’s about pushing for - boundaries. In the 50s, rock “most interesting and fun” lec - ward,” said James. “Creatvity and roll emerged to mixed ture she had attended. is contagious. People don’t reviews. While some people “The panelists actually put have to like (electronic music) embraced and loved it, others into action via the technology but they shouldn’t deny its hated it. The same happened present what they were talking existence.” in the late 60s with heavy about,” said Rose. “They were The Boom Boom Room metal and every musical genre willing to share personal opin - located in the 300 block of thereafter. It can take time for ions and experiences with the Ouellette Avenue has been at new styles to break through audience through their own the centre of Windsor’s elec - and it doesn’t happen discussions and when answer - tronic music scene and cele - overnight. Electronic dance ing questions.” brated its seventh anniversary music is currently in that Also in the audience was in conjunction with CNTRL. process. University of Windsor gradu - All panelists performed live Hawtin, along with DJs ate assistant Ritwick Gupta. sets following the lecture and Loco Dice, Ean Golden, Carl He said the lecture accom - co-owner of BBR Remo Craig and Eddie “Flashin” plished what it set out to do Photo by Maciejka Gorzelnik Agostino said the event was a Fowlkes stopped in Windsor but Windsor still has a long Richie Hawtin, left, is presented keys to the city by Mayor Eddie great success. as a part of the CNTRL: way to go. Francis, right, Nov.7 at the University of Windsor’s Ambassador “This city is home to so Auditorium. The presentation took place prior to Hawtin’s Beyond EDM educational “People who had no clue many fantastic artists that go CNTRL: Beyond EDM lecture. music tour. Hawtin summed about EDM got a lot of info unrecognized. With the help of up the event in three words – about how it started, pro - Maciejka Gorzelnik known for his minimal beats, educate, inspire, entertain. gressed and mutated to get to Richie and others in the city Citizen Staff Reporter he has travelled and per - “I don’t think my music is its current form,” said Gupta. we look forward to the return formed at clubs worldwide mainstream or should be “(In Windsor), there is a bunch of the arts scene here in Electronic music history was while working towards mainstream. I wouldn’t want it of people who are passionate Windsor in a big way,” said made in Windsor Nov. 7 when advancing the genre. Mayor to be,” said Hawtin. “But I do about it but it should be more Agostino. “The Boom Boom a local techno pioneer was Eddie Francis presented the think there’s a lot of people supported than it is. We have a Room since 2005 has been presented with ceremonial keys to Hawtin. out there who appreciate what market for $3 vodka shots, not proud to be a part of the ongo - keys to the city. “In addition to being the I do as a DJ.” EDM.” ing heritage of downtown Richie Hawtin, also known world’s best DJ and the most Even though the turnout was Local DJ Justin James is in Windsor and we thank every - as Plastikman grew up in technologically advanced small in comparison to other the process of being signed to one for their continued sup - LaSalle and began his career artist in electronic music,” tour stops, only filling approx - Hawtin’s Minus label. James port. It’s going to be difficult in the early 90s with the said Francis, “Richie Hawtin imately half of the University said being from Windsor and Detroit techno scene. Best is being recognized by the city to top year seven.”

BULLYINg fROM PAge 2 is enlightening. Mudpuppy Gallery hosts Police “It was really interesting to Service. see how people from different places and different back - seventh Beat Night “Bullying doesn’t stop in high grounds, they all had a story to Hailey Trealout experience,” said Tymec. “So Some of the writers have school, right,” said Paglione. tell,” said Brian Khan, a third Citizen Staff Reporter much of what we see is artifi - been published for their “It continues on, college, uni - year student studying digital cial these days, so when you poems and short stories. versity, workplace.” journalism and communica - Local poets, musicians and do something sincere like Judy Ouelette Bezaire has A fourth year student at the tions, media and film. “It’s story tellers gathered at the (Beat Night) it sort of shines. been writing for 20 years and university, Lauren Soul, said really interesting to see how Downtown Expresso in That’s what is drawing more is working on a fictional novel she has a personal tie to the they were all affected by bul - Amherstburg Nov. 10 to con - and more people to this place. based on the local history. She week and is volunteering lying and how they dealt with tribute to the Mudpuppy It’s just packed to the gills for said Beat Night is a great because of that connection. it.” Gallery’s seventh Beat Night. the last couple times because experience for aspiring writ - “I’ve been bullied my entire Khan said reaching out is the Professionals and amateurs people talk about this experi - ers. life and I will do everything best way to help. stood at the podium in front of ence. How different and “It’s an amazing form for within my power to help it end “There’s friends and people 50 listeners to perform origi - unique it is. It’s almost like writers to be able to read their and to spread the message that always willing to help always nal pieces. we’re a beacon.” work. It’s very warm, support - you can survive it,” said Soul. willing to help you, you just Rob Tymec was the host of Michelle Wilson, 58, has ive and a lot of fun. It’s a great Soul said she hopes people need to reach out and you will the Beat Night. He said he been writing since she was 14 place to hear your own voice will take away information solve your problem,” said remembers his first time in and starting participating in in your writing,” said Bezaire. that can help themselves or Khan. front of an audience and could Beat Night last year. She said “That’s really important. their friends who may be suf - According to the Canadian relate to the new locals that writing is a way of describing Writing is such a solitary art fering from bullying. came to perform. a memory with personal form, you do it on your own Institute of Health Research, “We’ve all been there, and meaning. all the time, lots of times “They’ll learn that there are 38 per cent of males and 30 we love watching that terrified “It is an expression of what you’re in your own head. It’s a resources out there, that there per cent of females report they demeanor the first couple you’re feeling,” said Wilson. great way to hear your voice are services out there to help experienced bullying in their times, then slowly but surely “I think that’s basically what and to see how people respond them,” said Soul. “It does get school years. Paglione said you get a little bit more com - writing is to most of the peo - to your work so that’s really better and they can survive it.” anti-bullying weeks can raise fortable with it. Whether you ple who write. They may important.” One of the students who has awareness about the preva - go spoken word or just express it in different ways, The next Beat Night will be been attending the anti-bully - lence of bullying. straight poetry, it’s a gorgeous sort of just like the things that Jan. 26 at the Downtown ing events said the response Paglione said he hopes the process and it’s a growth fall out of your head.” Expresso. from the Windsor community anti-bullying week will let