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By SHELBY WALL Staff Writer It seems the winter blues haven’t prevented future students from ap- plying to Niagara College. Admissions saw a 12 per cent jump from last year’s winter enrolment, and the college welcomed 950 new students to the college in January. “More and more students are recognizing the value of a college credential in today’s competitive job market,” says Niagara College Acting President Steve Hudson. As of January 2012, Niagara College’s total enrolment will be more than 9,000 students, including full-time post-secondary, apprenticeship and English as a Second language (ESL) programs. In fact, according to Eric Silves- tri, associate registrar admission and financial aid, from the fall of 2010 to the fall of 2011 Niagara College, enrolment increased 4.5 per cent compared with the 0.3 per cent increase for other Ontario colleges. “This recognition, along with Niagara College’s reputation for student satisfaction and success, is translating into consistent en- The Niagara Knights are moving on to the Ontario women’s volleyball championships after a tense 3-2 win over Seneca. Marieka Ouimette, rolment growth. Included in this in middle, sealed the win for the Knights with a game-winning serve. See more on page 10. growth is the increasing number of photo by natalie Bray students who are choosing to start their post-secondary studies in winter and spring,” says Hudson. “The number of students choosing January as the start date for full-time studies has more than Help for sex trade workers tripled in five years,” says Gord Hunchak, the vice-president of By SYED ALI wants society to know about the Thursday night and that’s for adult cially Niagara College students. student and external relations. Staff Writer sex trade and drug addiction. sex trade workers,” Nanson said. She She said she wants society to be Continued on page 2 She left that path, but she still “My passion is doing what I am also has a drop-in centre for younger aware of prostitution and drug ad- feels the pain of those blisters. She doing now. My passion before was girls called Stars for Youth. diction. wants that path fixed. She wants cocaine. My passion now is to edu- “It seems to be a very popular “If they [students] would like to aRE you RunnIng? others on this path to be safe, and cate people that it doesn’t have to be program because it’s for teens,” come and volunteer, I am looking The campaign for next year’s she wants society to know about it. that way and to help sex trade work- Nanson said. for students that want to be in a Student Administrative Council Deb Nanson, a former sex trade ers in the Niagara region find a way She saw the need for this pro- professional force like policing or (SAC) gets underway March 5. To worker and a recovered drug ad- to exit or stay safely,” said Nanson. gram because she saw many young addictions and stuff like that. They get an election kit go to ncsac.ca. dict, of St. Catharines, decided to She is the founder of Sex Trade women coming into the field. want to come in and volunteer as put down drugs and prostitution Task Force and co-founder of Ter- “Some of them are under 18 and students at the drop-in so they can Why run? See story on page 2. about five years ago and help oth- ry’s Evergreen Addiction Recovery they perform sex acts for McDon- see and meet the women.” She also ers escape the business. Service. ald’s [food], for clothing, running said she wants students to know “Sex trade is what they do. It’s She also has a drop-in centre shoes, for cigarettes and stuff like that there are “smart,” “talented,” not who they are,” said Nanson. called Stars Niagara. that.” “beautiful” and “capable” women She said her goal for the rest of “It’s a sex trade addiction recovery Nanson is also seeking help from stuck in the business. her life is to educate people. She service for women, which is every students around the region, espe- Continued on page 2 Page 2 NIAGARA NEWS Feb. 24, 2012 NEWS SAC gives real experience Students seem to

By BRITNY KWACZ “I never knew what was happen- Staff Writer ing. When I would find out about like a January start The real win happens after the an event, I would try to find pic- votes are counted. tures or videos of the same event Continued from page 1 tional students across the college. Student Administrative Council in previous years but couldn’t find He says 36 programs out of the It has helped to develop global (SAC) elections are fast approach- any,” Chanthilath says. “I wanted 100 plus programs offered at the competencies for all of our stu- ing , and you might wonder how to see what the event was like. Did college have a January start option dents, making our graduates more and why you should run for office. people look like they were enjoy- for 2012. world ready,” says Sean Coote, Being part of SAC can benefit ing themselves, and were there re- “The number of programs of- the director for the International you in ways you probably wouldn’t cap videos? There were none. How fered as January starts has seen a Department. imagine at the time of running. is someone new to the college sup- corresponding increase. Niagara Nolle says the International De- Adrian Schieren, director of me- posed to know if the $25 excursion College is responding to the stu- partment has seen a growth of from dia at the Welland campus, says he ticket is worth it? You couldn’t dent demand to start studies in 30 to 40 international students in decided to join SAC at the begin- know because there was no media January,” explains Hunchak. 1995 to over 1,200 in 2012. ning of January when he learned from previous years to see.” The provincial government’s “A great side-effect of having the former director of media was Before running for office, Chan- new 30 per cent off tuition rebate so many international students at leaving the position. thilath had no idea who any of the started in January with the hopes Niagara College is that it helps to “I am in the Graphic Design pro- members of SAC were. of encouraging high school and keep the increase of domestic tu- gram and thought that I could take “My goal all year was to tear mature students to apply to college. ition fees reasonable. International all the skills I have acquired and Election poster down the figurative frosted glass “At this stage, it’s too early to students pay much higher fees, and put it into my work to make it the Photo by Richard Larabie separating the SAC office from tell if the tuition rebate had an that helps the financial health of most effective and reach the most the student-filled hallways. We impact on January start totals. our college,” says Nolle. students,” Schieren says. “I also “Another reason students should are student leaders; they need to However, the trend for January “This recognition, along with thought I could come up with some run is it is a fun job, and the experi- know who we are,” Chanthilath starts has been increasing over the Niagara College’s reputation for pretty cool and unique marketing ence is amazing.” says. “We need to be accessible past several years, so an increase student satisfaction and success, campaigns to go with the events Menaka Iyer, director of social and readily available to them, in in the number of students starting is translating into consistent en- that would involve students and programming at the Welland office or in the halls. That’s why in January was anticipated, prior to rolment growth,” says Hudson. get them more interested in student campus, joined SAC because she I make the video CLiK updates. the announcement of the rebate.” “Included in this growth is the events and life.” wanted to make students’ lives bet- That’s why I make it a point to in- The International Department increasing number of students Schieren says being on SAC has ter and to take the stress of school troduce myself to five new students has seen the largest influx, with who are choosing to start their given him an idea of what a real off their backs by organizing fun, a week.” 200 students starting in January in post-secondary studies in winter workplace might be like, adding free events. Chanthilath sees being on SAC diploma or degree programs and and spring, in addition to the tradi- it provided a chance to meet other “I have grown professionally as the best decision he has made in 100 students in the ESL program. tional September start.” students whom he wouldn’t have and picked up new skills,” Iyer his college career. “That increase in international “So it’s a win-win-win all met otherwise. says. “Through all of the work- “I learned how to organize my student enrolment does not just around,” adds Nolle. “I’ve learned a lot about the dif- shops I have gained new perspec- time. I’m one of the most unor- happen. It is the result of a very “January starts have been ferent positions that SAC has to tives on things that I can apply in ganized people I know. This has deliberate and strategic marketing steadily increasing over the past offer, and it is a good way to get my career.” helped me greatly.” Chanthilath campaign we constantly undertake several years as Niagara College experience in a real workplace set- Iyer says she loved campaigning says, “Though there are some in countries around the world, and has recognized the need for addi- ting, like you would experience in for her position. notable benefits I’ve received, [director] Sean [Coote] and I have tional start times for students. As a real career,” Schieren says. “It “Running for SAC was an invig- like having presidents and CEOs done that together during the past 17 more students choose January and is also a good way to meet new orating experience. I met people I of marketing firms in my phone years,” explains Jos Nolle, the chair May to start programs, in addition friends and students you usually have never before, and giving them contacts list, which looks good on of the International Department. to September, Niagara College has wouldn’t talk to because you don’t a reason to smile was the icing on a resumé, and I get paid to be in “I think it is important to note truly transitioned into a year-round hang out with them.” my campaign cupcake.” office during class breaks. None of that Niagara College made strate- institution for post-secondary “Students should get involved Hagler Chanthilath, director of that is important to me.” gic decisions to increase interna- studies,” says Hunchak. with SAC because it gives them a media at the Niagara-on-the-Lake For Chanthilath, knowing he was say about what goes on around the campus, ran for office because he able to improve what he didn’t like Thank you for supporting school, and what you do can ben- was unhappy with the way events about SAC for the benefit of other efit the students,” Schieren says. were held. students is his biggest reward. our Candy Grams for the Heart and Stroke Fundraiser Starting a clean new life Continued from page 1 “Deb is the only person I know to pay for their schooling,” Nanson Nanson can be reached at Ter- in Niagara region and Hamilton. I said. [email protected] came from Hamilton because there She added that when she decided Nanson said changing yourself is is absolutely no one in Hamilton to to change she didn’t have anyone a very “difficult.” help the women in the sex trade,” to help her and walk her through. “I have worked with women who said Doe. This is why she wants to help oth- 9th Annual had been raped and beaten up more Doe is a part-time Niagara Col- ers in the business. than once in one night and when lege student. She said addiction to “There was nothing for me. All the Greg Darling these women are cleaning up, all the drugs drove her into prostitution. times I wanted to clean up I had to muck that has been stuffed down “Drugs and prostitution go hand got to jail to do it. There was nothing Scholarship Fund muck in the mire has to come up.” in hand.” freaking for me. No matter where I According to Nanson, one of the Debera Smith, a detective con- went, nobody could help me.” Ball Hockey Tournament biggest reasons people fall into the stable with the Niagara Regional Nanson said there were no ser- sex trade is drugs. Police Service (NRPS), said, vices for women on the streets, but • March 17 “Drugs govern. Crack is a pimp. “Drugs are the pimps to the street- now she is working on providing • $200 per team Sign up now. Whoever has the biggest bag of level prostitution.” them. Contact: crack and the best crack is going to According to Nanson, not every- “We are still building.” • Up to 11 players get the most money from the street- one gets into the business because Lucie O’Neil, a violent crime [email protected] addicted women,” she stated. of drugs. She mentioned one of analyst with the NRPS, said Nan- • Guaranteed Registration deadline There is evidence of some stu- her friends who goes to McMaster son has been helping and working is March 9, 2012 dents at the college are involved in University in Hamilton. with them since 2007. 3 games the business. If anyone need help “Not every sex worker is an ad- “She met with Niagara Regional SPACE IS LIMITED!! in any matter related to sex trade or dict. I had women that I worked Police to identify the problems drugs can contact Nanson. with going to McMaster Univer- that exist.” Jean Doe (real name has been sity, putting themselves through “Deb has been inspirational to Listen online at changed to protect her identity), university, doing different levels those who need her help within the broadcasting.niagaracollege.ca. also a former sex trade worker and of sex trade – whether being ex- sex trade,” she added. a recovered drug addict, decided to hausted, dancing or standing on According to Paul Day, NRPS @901FMTHEHEAT www.facebook.com/901FMTHEHEAT get help from her former co-worker the corner, and then they make a media liasion, in 2010 eight arrests Nanson and change. couple hundred dollars every day were made for prositution. Feb. 24, 2012 NIAGARA NEWS Page 3 NEWS Read this, for grief’s sake By HEATHER DILTS-BAIANO just their workload. Some students Staff Writer find they need to take a break to It’s always hard enough to say deal with the loss. goodbye, but especially hard when “I didn’t cope with school very one is away at school. well at all,” says Elsje Ormel, 20, “Everyone grieves differently,” an Art and Design Foundation stu- says Tanja Steinbach, a counsel- dent at the Welland campus, whose lor at the Welland campus. “Very uncle died Nov. 21, 2011. often all it takes is just someone to “I took a week off after his ac- listen.” cident, death and then funeral.” She encourages anyone who has Ormel says she didn’t use the experienced a loss to talk to some- counselling services at that time, one. All counsellors on campus but has used them for other diffi- are trained to listen and assist with cult situations. many issues, including grief. Her teachers told her to take the Bethany Wuisman, a math and time she needed and the assign- chemistry teacher at Fort Erie Sec- ments would be there when she got ondary School, says though she has back. no direct experience in helping a “Right now it’s a day-to-day student cope with a death “there are process. It’s still so unbelievable youth counsellors at each school.” that he’s gone, and some days re- Youth counsellors come to ality will hit harder than others,” the school usually two to three she says. times a week. The counsellors speak on behalf “Probably after the death of a of the student to the teachers, chairs parent, the youth counsellor would and the registrar’s office. be asked to touch base with the stu- Steinbach says there is no record dent,” says Wuisman. “The coun- of how many students come in for sellor would then be able to open grief counselling, but they do come the door for further contact, either in, and the counsellors help them suggesting that they make regular figure out a plan. appointments or, if the student is Steinbach says, “Losing a loved hesitant, that the student be aware one is one of the most difficult that the youth counsellor is avail- things to go through in life; how- able if or when needed.” ever, it is a part of life. Steinbach says counselling gives Talking to someone and people a place to talk, cry or vent. sharing their feelings can help Elsje Ormel, an Art and Design Foundation student, knows how it feels when a student loses a loved one Sometimes students can then carry students cope with the grieving while at college. on with their normal classes or ad- process.” Photo by Heather Dilts-Baiano The seven stages of grief Symptoms Shock and Denial — You react to the loss Depression, Reflection, Loneliness — • Sleeplessness 1. with disbelief. You deny the reality of the loss 4. Sad reflection will overtake you. This is • Tightness in the throat to avoid the pain. This is called shock and normal. Do not let others discourage you to • Shortness of breath provides emotional protection from being avoid this stage. You realize your loss, and it • An empty feeling in the stomach overwhelmed. depresses you. You isolate yourself, reflect on • Lack of energy and motivation things you did with your lost one and focus on Other symptoms that suggest Pain and Guilt — Shock is replaced with an- (don’t feel like climbing stairs or 2. guish. It is important that you not hide from memories. You may feel emptiness or despair. depression, not just grief: lifting anything) • Intense, pervasive sense it, avoid it or escape from it with alcohol or The Upward Turn — You start to adjust to • Poor appetite drugs. Thoughts like “I should have been 5. life without your dear one. Your life becomes of guilt there” or “Why did I say that” are common. a little calmer and more organized. Your • Feel like you are “going crazy” • Thoughts of suicide or • Have difficulty concentrating a preoccupation with Anger and Bargaining — You may lash out physical symptoms lessen, and your “depres- • Be irritable or angry (at the dying 3. and place unnecessary blame for the death on sion” begins to lift. deceased, oneself, others, higher • Feelings of hopeless- someone else. This is a time for the release of Reconstruction and Working Through — powers) ness or worthlessness emotion but be aware of on whom you are 6. You become more functional, and your mind • Slow speech and body • Experience anxiety, nervousness, taking it out. You may question, “Why me?” clears. You start building a life without your movements or fearfulness You may bargain with higher powers that be loved one. • Inability to function at • Feel like you want to “escape” for a way out of your despair “I will never ___ Acceptance and Hope — You learn to accept work, home and school again if you just bring him back.” 7. and deal with the reality of your situation. • Experience guilt or remorse • Seeing or hearing things • Feel numb that aren’t there Increasing fines affect 12 of 1,800 parking spaces

By SHELBY WALL College wants parking fines dou- which are short-term visitor spots. miscommunication with this mat- DiMarco of Ward 4 and a Town Staff Writer bled,” said parking lot users would It does not affect the other 1,800 ter that has since been rectified. and Gown Committee member. They may have been speaking be facing a fine increase, from $12 spots available for students,” says The parking area of concern was “What the college is asking is English, but no one was commu- per day to $20 per day. Gord Hunchak, the vice-president only 12 spots that are a two-hour that the fine in this 12 space nicating. However, what the article failed of student and external relations. parking limit, if I am correct.” area be increased to $20.” Students have been wondering to mention was that this fine in- The article also did not mention Parking past the two-hour limit Now that the college hopes about the possibility of on campus crease was for just 12 daily spaces, that the parking fines for the other resulted in a $10 fine. The cost to have resolved this “failed parking fines increasing after an ar- not all the spots at the college’s 1,788 spaces at the college have to park for the day in other areas communication,” Niagara College ticle was published in The Welland Welland campus. always been $20 and the funds go is $12 a day. So for $2 a person students can now return to their Tribune on Feb. 8. “The issue was about 12 daily to the city. would park here and absorb daily stresses of finding one of the The article, headlined “Niagara spaces at the Welland campus, “Apparently there was some the fine,” says Councillor Tony 1,800 parking spots. Page 4 NIAGARA NEWS Feb. 24, 2012 EDITORIAL

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‘Lin-sanity’ has taken the world by storm as Jeremy Lin “Linspires” fans and critics alike.

2006 WINNER BNC2009 2009 WINNER C ANADIAN Submitted photo COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2011 Letter Racial slur causes to the Editor Dear Editor, Do your safety homework As one of the participants in ‘Lin-sanity’ with fans the recent “Caps, Corks & Forks” Stress. Just seeing the word sunny south, it’s what comes dinner, I read your recent article makes it happen. during the break that scares me. As Jeremy Lin’s Cinderella offensive it is towards Lin’s race “Corks tops caps in Round 1” (Feb March Break, or Reading Week, It isn’t rare to flip through the story continues to bloom, so do the and culture, how couldn’t someone 10, 2012) with interest. However, is supposed to be when students news channels and be swarmed by clichés, puns and, unfortunately, at one of the world’s biggest sports there is one error in the article that get seven days away from classes bad news of injuries, alcohol and racial stereotypes. media companies not see it as well? must be corrected. to read, a stress-free break from the drug-related accidents, violence or Lin is the first American player The right thing was done in While icewine may be a “Cana- everyday grind. deaths happening to students. in National Basketball Association firing those responsible for the dian combination,” it did not win Depending on the program, Although some situations cannot (NBA) history to be of Chinese or negligence. the final dessert course. school and workload, this week be prevented, some can be. It only Taiwanese descent. We expect better from such Indeed, before dessert, the Beer can either trigger more stress for takes an extra tick or two. Over the past few weeks, Lin has an incredible media source such as team was down 3-2 and had to beat students or make them shout a After hearing about snowmobile taken the NBA and sporting world ESPN. For something so insulting Wine in the last course in order to hearty hallelujah. operators who have fallen through by storm, spreading “Lin-sanity” to seep through the cracks is hard tie the final score. For me, when I know Reading the ice while taking a cruise everywhere he goes after leading to forget. In the end, Great Lakes Brew- Week is coming, I think, “Whew! over a thought-to-be-frozen lake, the New York Knicks to seven Lucky for ESPN, Lin, who ery’s award-winning Winter Ale, Yeah! It’s time to go home.” I cannot comprehend what the straight wins. believes it was an honest mistake, spiced with ginger and cinnamon, I get to go home to family, to victims’ close friends and family Not everything, however, has accepted the apology it issued. was the overwhelming choice of home-cooked meals and to seeing must be going through. been positive surrounding the Lin has gained his following by the 80 diners. long-lost high school friends. Taking a few moments to plan young star. claiming a starting position on the By winning the dessert course, A friend of mine is dreading the properly and making sure what After Lin committed nine turn- Knicks to finally being claimed the Brewmaster students tied the week, however. you are doing is safe can prevent overs in a Knicks’ loss, a headline of waivers by New York. Lin final score 3-3. A tiebreaker was It is doing nothing for her but the heartaches and wave of bad on ESPN’s mobile website caused garnered the starting role determined, and the Wine team is amplifying the reading load she’s news flooding the networks. a stir. after a string of injuries and bad to be congratulated on their win. hauling back to Muskoka. Like the saying says, “Don’t be “Chink in the armor” it read. play by the team, then including his The article should have also There goes the snowmobiling, another statistic.” ESPN fired the employee dramatic three-point buzzer beater highlighted that members of the ice fishing and movie-watching It’s time to do your homework to responsible for the offensive against the Toronto Raptors, and a Beer team actually brewed four time she was looking forward to make sure you are safe this break. headline, who claimed it was a player of the week award. of the six beers presented. spending. Over books, friends and family- mistake as he has used the phrase Hopefully, this is the last In particular, kudos should I also think of all of the lucky safety is the No.1 thing I wish for “at least 100 times” in the past. It we will hear of the racial slurs be given to Aaron Spinney for loons boarding airplanes, winging students over the break. leads us to wonder how it made coming from those who should his Maple Smoked Porter, which into the air, being embraced by Of course, don’t forget to do it past so many people in the first know much better and here’s won the appetizer round; and to the scorching sun, soothing salt your readings, but have a hoot place. hoping that “Lin-sanity” has just Jeff Broeders for his Berliner water and refreshing swim-up “ba- and a half along the way, for it is It’s the first word in the headline, begun. Weiss, which won the salad course. hama mama” beverages. time to create memories for the How can anyone not believe that With Yao Ming retired, Lin Regards, Whether it be to home, staying future. this might cause a problem? is more than likely going to Alan Brown in the same city as your school Take in moments, but most of Perhaps it was an accident. be the future of the NBA’s interna- Brewmaster & Brewery is in, or leaving us poor souls here all, take care. Nevertheless, if we can put it tional campaigns in Asia. Operations Management in Ontario while basking in the MELISSA SMITH together quite easily to realize how CHRIS FUNSTON (First Year) Feb. 24, 2012 NIAGARA NEWS Page 5 NEWS & OPINION Take a picture Photonics program receives donation from Honeywell and win a trip By ATOM GAUTHIER Staff Writer Valentine’s Day celebrations aren’t over just yet. The Seaway Mall is hosting a photo contest called “I Heart Seaway,” and contestants can win a weekend getaway to New York City. Dayna Vilardebo, graphic design and marketing co-ordinator, says, “Most of the rules and regulations can be found on the Seaway Mall website.” “February is Heart Month. The contest consists of contestants having to take a picture of themselves and a significant other in front of one of the ‘I Heart Sea- way’ posters, which are located around the mall.” Contestants must email their photo to iheartseaway@seaway- mall.com. “When they email the photo, contestants must say why the per- Photonics co-ordinator Alex McGlashan stands beside the recently donated laser marking station, donated by Honeywell, a technology son in the photo is special to them manufacturer. It creates barcodes and can mark on curves, for example, marking expiry dates on water bottles. QR codes are made by this or important in their life,” says machine. Rofin has a servicing division in Mississauga and is donating time to set up the machine. This is just the beginning of a number of Vilardebo. donations for the Photonics program. The contest deadline is Feb. 29. Photo by Heather Dilts-Baiano State vs. your inbox Graphic novels now Vikileaks was opened anony- mously adorned with the slogan, DAVID W. “Vic wants to know you, let’s get to KEEN know Vic.” From it came a stream of more than 90 tweets taking shots modern-day literature Columnist at the minister and his home life, including “quotations” from affi- By MATT NOWELL with no powers beyond the capa- impsychology, Davita Vanderveen, davits from Toews’s divorce, none Staff Writer bilities of a normal human being. explained what she looks for in of which could be verified. In the world of literature, graphic One of the most important comics. Toews, to his credit, responded novels are now becoming respect- authors in comic book history is “I look for the craziest criminals. on Twitter by saying he would not ed as a medium on par with regular Frank Miller. Well known for his None of that boring stuff. The more In what seems like an incred- get involved in “gutter politics.” novels. In the past they did not get redefining of the Daredevil comics cold-blooded the better,” she says. ibly short time, we’ve seen an Then, in a move reminiscent much attention and were not con- and titles such as Sin City and 300, “As for art style, I like sharp extremely controversial bill talked of the U.S. President George W. sidered for artistic merit. his most respected achievement is edges, if that makes sense.” about, tabled and torn apart. When Bush administration, the bill was Now, with the popularity of perhaps The Dark Knight Returns. Some of the best stand-alone we’re discussing the Conserva- named the Protecting Children comic book movies and key novels In this novel Batman/Bruce Wayne graphic novels come from inde- tives’ Lawful Access bill, perhaps from Internet Predators Act, in an having hit the shelves, they are is an old man. Having kept up the pendent artists and writers. Exam- it’s best we start from the top. obvious ploy to make it difficult to finally being recognized as a true battle with his own demons since ples include 30 Days of Night and The bill was created, according vote against. art form. putting away the batsuit, the fed- The Crow. The Crow, by James to the Conservatives and Safety This past Saturday, in an inter- The biggest impact made by a up, grizzled, crime-fighting vet- O’Barr, is a great example of how Minister Vic Toews, to bring polic- view with CBC Radio, Toews was graphic novel is undoubtedly The eran decides to once again defend a something inspired by someone’s ing tools into the 21st century. The presented with language within Watchmen, written by Alan Moore city that is in no better shape from own thoughts and experiences can legislation would require Internet the legislation that says “in excep- and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. when he left it. produce a true piece of art. The service providers and cellphone tional circumstances … any police Debuting in September 1986, the Danny Fast, a Fine Arts student depth and intense rawness of these companies to hand over to the officer” can ask an Internet ser- 12-issue run went until October at Brock University, shared his stories demand attention and artis- authorities, when requested, basic vice provider for the information 1987. The story was met with criti- opinion on Miller. tic merit. customer information – name, without a warrant. Toews seemed cal acclaim, holding a spot on Time “I like Frank Miller. I’ve read Graphic novels might seem like address, phone number, email ad- genuinely surprised. “This is the magazine’s “Top 100 Novels of All some Sin City and really enjoyed stories for children because of the dress and IP address – without the first time that I’m hearing this Time” and having won a Hugo it. I absolutely love his illustration term “comic book,” but much of need for a warrant. somehow extends ordinary police award. style, just black and white with oc- the material these days is aimed at Not surprisingly, this created a emergency powers. In my opinion, The story’s realistic approach casional colour, like in Sin City.” adults and deserves their interest as furor with privacy advocates. New it doesn’t, and it shouldn’t.” to an alternate timeline with real Another Brock student studying much as any other kind of book. Democratic Party MP digital critic Facing an enormous backlash, history interwoven resonated with Charlie Angus went so far as to the Conservatives have confirmed fans. The intense way Moore plot- say, “Now, every single Canadian now that the bill will be sent ted out the story and made readers citizen is walking around with an to committee before second read- think on serious issues the super- electronic prisoner’s bracelet.” ing, this allowing for amendments heroes were dealing with posed a A little hyperbolic, perhaps, but to the bill beyond its original maturity not seen in mainstream it got the point across. scope. comics before. Toews, in defending the bill, In the coming weeks, it will be Although Watchmen is owned went even further, telling the House interesting to see what the legis- by DC Comics, the company has of Commons in an exchange with lation ends up looking like and always struggled with readership Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, what comes from these allegations and sales, partly as a result of chal- “He can either stand with us or charged against the NDP. lenges brought on by titular char- with the child pornographers.” Let me know what you think acters such as Superman. (How do Little did Toews realize at the about online privacy, Toews you beat the unbeatable?) time he was opening himself up or the possibility of the NDP being The saving grace to DC will to a world of critics waiting to call involved in Wikileaks at facebook. most likely always be Batman. He Image from graphic novel: The Crow him out on what they deemed to be com/davidwkeen or on Twitter @ offers a darker, more psychological Submitted photo hypocrisy. A Twitter account called DavidwKeen_NN. profoundness and is a normal man Page 6 NIAGARA NEWS Feb. 24, 2012 NEWS TechKnowledgy is power 600 high school students compete in skills challenge By HEATHER DILTS-BAIANO tive students. “There are students Staff Writer around the region that I taught. February is a time to discover the Now I call them for help.” creativity, talents and knowledge By competing, students can of upcoming generations. qualify to represent DSBN at the “We point them in the right 2012 Ontario Technological Skills direction and give them chal- Challenges (OTSC) in Waterloo. lenges, and they exceed OTSC qualifies students for the them by far,” says Peter Beens, a 2012 Skills Canada Competition in teacher at Beamsville District Sec- Edmonton. ondary School. “This year, national gold medal- The District School Board ists will move on to World Skills of Niagara (DSBN) Techno- Competitions in Leipzig, Ger- logical Skills Challenges are many,” says Doyle. well underway for its 14th year, Medalists will be recognized bringing over 600 students to- during a gala at Club Italia in Ni- gether to compete in 24 secondary agara Falls on April 4. level challenges, ranging from Doyle says, “To have medaled baking and construction to graphic at any level is a significant accom- design and welding. plishment.” “The automotive industry is On Saturday, April 14, at Ni- becoming so advanced because agara College, six competitions the cars are advanced,” says Mike will be held as regional qualifiers. Hamilton, a teacher at Beamsville. The six events are Culinary Arts, “Now you need both the tech and 2D Character Animation (team of academic. We need a blend.” two), Culinary Arts, Small Pow- Alex McGlashan, the college’s ered Equipment, TV and Video Photonics program co-ordinator, Production and Welding. agrees with Hamilton. Challenge gold medal- “It’s important to engage ists will advance to provin- students in technology,” says cial competitions to be held Jon Louws, in Grade 11 at E.L. Crossley, competes in the small engines portion of the Technology Skills McGlashan. “Industry and from April 30 to May 1 at Water- Competition held at the Seaway Mall on Feb. 16. society as a whole need loo’s RIM Park. Photos by Heather Dilts-Baiano people who are more than just Doyle says, “I often hear stu- users of technology. They need Stephanie Stanov, a Grade 12 expectations,” says Mike Doyle, nology Month by competing with dents report that it is a significant people who understand it.” student from Sir Winston Churchill from technology and experiential 14 teams of four on Feb. 1 at the achievement that, when added Students from Grades 7 to 8 have Secondary School competing in learning at the DSBN. “Last year, DSBN Education Centre in St. to their resumé, has consistently TechKnowledge challenges and the TV and video production sec- we had three DSBN students Catharines. Niagara College had opened the door to job and educa- Grades 9 to 12 compete, though tion, says the competition “teaches move on as provincial champions students of its own competing, as tional opportunities, a real feather the more experienced students you stuff you can’t really learn in to compete at the national level, well as assisting with automotive in their cap, so to speak.” typically have the upper hand as class.” where two brought home a gold service and hairstyling centres. For information on the Tech they have co-operative education “The DSBN Technological and a silver medal.” The events take place in schools Skills Competition, contact April or special advanced programs that Skills Challenges encourage The Grade 7 and 8 Techknowl- and in the community. Albano, 519-749-9899, ext. 232, allow them to develop skills. students to go beyond regular edge challenge kicked off Tech- Hamilton is proud of the automo- www.skillsontario.com.

Motive Power student David Mijares stands as judge for a section in the One part of the competition involved discovering problems on a switchboard using the diagnostic tools. Automotive Service Technology part of the skills competition. Feb. 24, 2012 NIAGARA NEWS Page 7 NEWS College’s Second ‘Actors are born and not made’ Career adviser Award-winning Canadian star connects with Acting students will be missed by co-workers By JARED ANDERSON By JOANNE LABELLE Staff Writer Staff Writer Actor August Schellenberg, Mention the name Anita Beau- whose film credits include Black lieu to anyone who knew her and Robe, Iron Will and Free Willy, you get wide smiles, a lot of laugh- took questions from Acting for ter, a book marked with funny, Film and Television students via warm stories, and some tears. teleconference from Dallas, Texas, Beaulieu, 59, died the morning following a screening of the film of Feb. 6 when her heart suddenly Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee stopped, leaving family, friends on Friday at the Welland campus. and co-workers shaking their heads That film was the winner of the in disbelief wondering what hap- 2007 Emmy Award for Outstand- pened to their friend. ing Made for Television movie. “It was very unexpected,” says Based on the Dee Brown best- Sandy Cottrell, who has known seller of the same name, the film Beaulieu for 20 years and works tells the story of the events leading at the Niagara-on-the-Lake reg- up to the genocide of 300 Sioux at istrar’s office. Beaulieu was the Wounded Knee Creek, S.D, by the second career adviser. U.S. Army on Dec. 29, 1890. “I just came back from being ill Sitting Bull (Schellenberg), the when I received a phone call from Sioux chief whose militant op- her eldest daughter, and I didn’t position to the U.S. government’s think I heard her correctly. I had racist, colonial and genocidal to have her repeat herself. I was in policies turned him into an icon of disbelief, total, total shock.” indigenous resistance, was killed Cathy Ashby, an enrolment and days before the massacre. graduation adviser at the Welland Schellenberg says his favourite campus, says not seeing her every role is Sitting Bull, and he has por- day at her desk will be “weird”. trayed him several times. “Walking through that door and He first portrayed Sitting Bull not seeing her is very difficult.” for a theatre production in 1972 in She was a wife and a proud Calgary. The production was about mother of three adult children Sitting Bull’s time in Canada. whom she loved and proudly spoke Schellenberg got to speak to Sit- of often. One of her daughters ting Bull’s great-great nephew for is getting married this summer, the role. and Beaulieu, says Dianne Oster, “He told me things about Sitting Welland campus’s admissions co- Bull I’ve never read anywhere,” ordinator and longtime peer and says Schellenberg. friend, couldn’t be more proud and “I’ve turned down a lot of roles was looking forward to this event. in the past because they were de- “Family was very important to meaning,” says Schellenberg, a her, and seeing how her kids are Métis, about portraying aboriginal caring, nurturing individuals, and,” characters, but he says things have Oster says laughing, “how they got improved when he first started act- her sense of humour, just shows the ing, mentioning the time he worked type of caring person and mother with Chief Dan George in 1967. she was.” “Actors are born and not made,” In the eulogy her eldest daughter he says, when asked if there is any gave, says Oster, “She left every- merit in theatre school. one in attendance with the feeling But Schellenberg, a theatre of hope, giving us a message about school alumnus, says it was good her mother we could take away for him, but it’s not for everybody. with us.” “Any theatre school cannot teach Gina Dmytrow, registration as- you how to act.” August Schellenberg starred in movies such as Black Robe, Iron Will and Free Willy and received an Emmy sistant at the Welland campus for When asked if he does anything Award nomination for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. five months, commented on how to make him stand out in a role, www.augustschellenberg.com “Beaulieu had a way of putting her Schellenberg says he does a role as hand on your back and making you best as he can. awards “don’t mean anything to recognized me.” says Doyle. “I did voiceovers for aware of her presence and letting “There are no tricks to this, me at all.” Schellenberg was born in Mon- an agency and he was there. We you know she was there for you.” folks,” he says. Schellenberg says “They’re nice to have,” he says, treal on July 25, 1936. He grew up just hit it off.” Cottrell sums it up saying, “Life all actors’ fear they’re going to but having his grandchildren tell in the city and started working at a “I really respect his honesty and is too short. I know you hear it screw up, but says they have to him that they love him means a lot nightclub when he was 14. how happy he [Schellenberg] is all the time, but when it hits this overcome those thoughts. The more. He adds that awards have There he encountered many with his work,” says second-year close to home, it means something director tells you what works and gotten him auditions and that one stars of the day, such as Frank Acting for Film and Television more. If we got anything from this, what doesn’t. Genie Award got him an American Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. He student Chris Popoli. it’s you can’t take anything for “You talk to him. You read the agent, but he thinks his wife de- enrolled at the National Theatre Looking back on his career, granted.” play. You rehearse the scene. You serves more awards. School of Canada in 1963, where Schellenberg says, “Now that I’m adapt.” “Forty-eight years,” says Joan he auditioned and was accepted. in the twilight of my life, I’m more There have been times, however, Karasevich, Schellenberg’s wife, After graduating, he went to Strat- satisfied than I was 20 years ago.” when he hasn’t always gotten along who was present with him during ford Shakespeare Festival, where When he’s not on stage or in with directors. the videoconference, about how he worked alongside other actors front of the camera, at age 75, “There have been some directors long they have been married. like Christopher Plummer. He Schellenberg enjoys cooking and where I’ve had differences. The Schellenberg says his role in Free later acted at the Shaw Festival in staying in shape. He warns future good ones make up for the bad Willy was one of his favourites. Niagara-on-the-Lake. actors of the dangers of drugs and ones. Let’s put it that way.” He liked working with the direc- Schellenberg has also worked alcohol, having seen other actors Schellenberg has won several tor, as well as the actor who por- with Martin Doyle, co-ordinator of ruin their lives through drinking awards, such as Gemini Awards trayed Free Willy, Keiko the Orca. the Acting for Film and Television and drug use. and Genies, and received an Emmy “The most intelligent animal program and the person who made “People screw up their brains Award nomination for Bury My [I’ve worked with] was Keiko the the videoconference possible. with drugs and booze. Take care of Heart at Wounded Knee, but Whale. I jumped in the tank. He “Auggie and I go way back,” your instruments.” ANITA BEAULIEU Page 8 Niagara News - Feb. 24, 2012 Page 9

DecadenceNiagara College's Second Annual

Brittany Calsavara and Megan Proper, student pastry chefs representing Niagara College at this year's DecadeNCe. Photos by Dennis Faucher

By DENNIS FAUCHER the horse, a pat for a job well done. Staff Writer Chef Robert Epskamp, from the Johnson and Whales University, Charlotte Campus, delighted Everything was top drawer. audience members in the Chocolate Theatre (Ht Canada’s premier student pastry competition 109) with a detailed presentation on the prepara- and chocolate and icewine event this past Satur- tion of ganache. day was showcased at the Niagara-on-the-Lake “They were nice enough to invite us to come campus at the second annual Decadence event. out and be part of the chocolate extravaganza,” Decadence is a weekend of celebrating chocolate said Epskamp, who travelled from South and icewine. About 1,500 people attended the Carolina. event. Epskamp says he enjoyed the day and was International judges came from far and wide happy to see students and other members of the to judge entries from Toronto’s Humber College, community taking part. Niagara College, Edmonton’s Northern Alberta “The kids were wearing most of what they Institute of Technology, and Holland College were making, so it seemed they enjoyed them- of Charlottetown. Among the judges was Food selves,” he said. Network star Anna Olson, one of the world’s top The atmosphere in the competition kitchen chocolatiers, Joris Vanhee from Belgium and a was tense while judges prowled silently, observ- handful of other chocolate and pastry pros. ing the 10 competitors as they folded, moulded Events were spread between the Niagara and melted their creations into existence. College Teaching Brewery, where guests were For those who weren’t watching the competi- encouraged to pair chocolates and beer; the Wine tors, there was plenty to do. There were chocolate Visitor and Education Centre, where guests could manicures to face painting for the kids. Professor sample icewine, chocolates, icewine syrups and David Gibson, of the Hospitality and Tourism assorted delicacies; and the main events in the Department, brought out his birds of prey from Canadian Food and Wine Institute and Bench- Skyhunters, which were perched on display in mark restaurant building. front of the Institute. Though the weather was one of February’s “We like to bring something different,” says mildest days, event goers were not forced to Gibson, whose hunters gathered attention from walk between locations. Sentineal Carriages was young and old spectators throughout the after- on site offering free horse-drawn carriage rides noon. In his company were not only a bald eagle, between buildings while collecting donations for a falcon and a barn owl, but also his wife and the local Out of the Cold program. twin daughters who are learning to keep owls of Erma Grayson, grandmother of a student of the their own. institute, says she was delighted to take part in The day wrapped up with a Sweet Dreams Gala the festivities. dinner, which was attended by about 200 people, “We see these carriages around Niagara-on- and final judgments on the chocolate sculpture the-Lake all the time, but I’ve never been able to creations. The dinner was held at Benchmark, ride in one,” she said as Fred Sentineal escorted where Sunday morning also saw the Chocolate her out of the carriage and invited her to give Po, and Icewine Brunch. Page 10 NIAGARA NEWS Feb. 24, 2012 SPORTS

Bring on Cambrian College! The Knights women’s volleyball team celebrate after a massive comeback win. Photo by Natalie Bray Hello, playoff championship! The Knights will travel to Barrie to take on Cambrian College in provincial playoff championship By GAVIN CHAPMAN Martins says the Knights stuck and won the set,” says Martins. I think it gave us that extra push to playoff championship is against Staff Writer to their game plan in the first set, The Knights’ went into the fifth win.” the top team in East division, Cam- The Niagara Knights women’s and knew Seneca’s. and final set with “momentum on “It was such an emotional game,” brian College of Sudbury. volleyball team is advancing to the “Their plan was to watch [middle our sides,” says Martins. says outside hitter Jenna Bray. “[Cambrian] is a very strong provincial championship playoff Marieka Ouimette] and stop her. “It was a tight fifth set, and we “You get those once in a lifetime team, with two of their players top- tournament in Barrie. They also had a good solid block went up 14-13 with the serve. opportunities, and for people on ping the country in points per set. They beat Seneca College, of outside against [outside hitters [Ouimette] went back and served the outside looking in, it looks like “We will have the girls prepared Toronto, 3-2 last Sunday, claiming Jenna Bray and Lindsay Murray].” us the ace for the win.” ‘just a game.’ for that match and can hopefully the opportunity. The Knights took the first set, Martins says that Ouimette told “After six months of sweat, pull off an upset,” says Martins. “It was an all-around great ef- then lost the second and third. him after the game that she took tears, missing skin and playing “We really need to focus on the fort. We talked about all year that The Knights went into a do-or- Martins’s advice and “stayed ag- through illness, it becomes more game plan and to focus on our in- we have a team that at any given die situation in the fourth set, need- gressive when the game is on the than just a game. dividual goals, as well as working time four to five different girls can ing a win to keep the game alive. line.” “Finding that kind of strength af- together as a team,” says Murray. score in the double digits,” says “I looked at them going into “I’ve had a ‘perma-smile’ ever ter losing two straight sets is mind “I want to walk out of this tour- head coach Joey Martins. the fourth set and asked them not since Sunday,” says outside hitter blowing. nament feeling confident how we “In this game, four girls scored to give up on each other, or us as Lindsay Murray. “Seneca is a very “That’s why I love volleyball. played and know we gave every- double digits, which was nice. It’s coaches. Our backs were to the good team, and we had to fight hard Those are the games that make it thing we have.” hard to stop a team with four play- wall, and we wanted them to fight for the big W. It was also incredible all worth it.” For playoff results, see niagara- ers able to score.” for every point. They did just that seeing all the fans that showed up. The Knights’ first match in the news.com Feb. 24, 2012 NIAGARA NEWS Page 11 SPORTS Knights concede one and overwhelm the next Niagara fell short to Fanshawe College, but Lundy’s return leads to a victory

By JONATHAN BETHEL Four Knights players scored Staff Writer over double digits: first-year guards You win one, you lose one but Campbell and Lundy had 27 points having first-year guard and player and 31 points respectively; second- of the week Marako Lundy return year guard Bilenga scored 16; to the lineup bodes well for a play- and first-year guard Matt Poirier, off berth for the Niagara College scored 13 points. Knights men’s basketball team. Campbell spoke about the game This past week the men played saying, “Although Redeemer is two season games. The 1-1 result, not the toughest team out, we can they improved their record to 10-7 use these games as stepping-stones on the season. and practice to prepare us for the On Wednesday afternoon, the playoffs. Niagara Knights took on the Fan- “It was a good game for us as a shawe College Falcons, from Lon- team. don, Ont. From the start, everyone “I feel like with Marako back in had a feeling that it was going to be the line-up, we are that much stron- a close game. ger on offence as he is one of our Niagara jumped out, outscoring highest scorers on the team. Things Fanshawe College 17-14 in the first are looking good, and I would say quarter. However, the tide changed we are ready to upset some of the in the second as the Falcons out- top teams in the playoffs.” scored the Knights 28-15, going “Redeemer has a nice team but into halftime with a 42-32 lead. we were planning all week on how Niagara added another 16 points we want to win this game, and the after the half, going into the fourth assistant coach told us about his quarter with a 55-48 deficit. Surg- time at Niagara and the way they ing into the fourth, the Knights never lost a game to Redeemer in added another 19 points. Unfortu- his 20 years at the school. nately, they lost 74-67. Guard Jimmy Bilenga contributed 15 points in a loss to Fanshawe College on Wednesday, and added 16 “It kind of pumped us up to play The Knights had three players scor- points in a win on Friday night versus Redeemer College. even harder. ing double-digits. First-year guard Photo by Jonathan Bethel “I’ve been sidelined for a month Alex Campbell scored 19 points,and playoffs,” observes Morley. rest of the game. There were some comeback of first-year guard and now watching my team face a few added eight rebounds and two as- Bilenga says, “Going into good things about the game despite player of the week Lundy. tough losses, which they should sists. Centre Rashad Morley scored Wednesday’s game we knew it was the loss, we showed character, no He returned to the line-up for have won. This made me play even 15 points, adding 15 rebounds and going to be a tough one. Fanshawe one gave up, giving our all till the the first time since the Winter term harder and help my team come up three assists. is one of the top teams in this end. I think were going to be a team began, because of International with the victory. Second-year guard Jimmy Bi- league. to watch out for, come playoffs.” Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules “I just want to thank the coaches lenga had 15 points, adding eight “They shot the ball well and hit a On Friday evening the Niagara stating only two international and teammates for the encourage- rebounds and four assists. lot of their open looks. College Knights took on the now athletes are allowed to play on a ment. We really wanted this win “I think our defence wasn’t “We struggled from the floor 0-18 Redeemer Royals, of Ancast- team. However, his performance so that we could be hyped for the consistent enough though the game and shot poorly at the free-throw er, Ont., at the new Athletic Centre on Friday has Knights fans excited playoffs.” and missed too many easy miss line, which put us behind by over here. The Knights prevailed, win- about the team’s prospects in the The Knights faced Lambton lay-ups and free-throws. Overall, 10 points in the third quarter. From ning 109-61. Ontario Colleges Athletic Associa- College, of Sarnia, on Wednesday I think we’ll be fine in time for there we played catch up for the The story of the game was the tion playoffs in the next few days. to finish the season 11-7. Basketball guards chosen players of the week By JONATHAN BETHEL points. lar season Wednesday with home College Royals, improving their Staff Writer He led the Knights Friday night games against Lambton College, record to 8-9 on the season. Marako Lundy and Anita Clout- to a 109-61 win, improving their of Sarnia. Cloutier will be heavily de- ier are Niagara College Knights record to 10-7 on the season. Cloutier, a second-year guard pended upon, being one of the Men’s and Women’s Players of the Lundy’s return is perfectly from St. Catharines, Ont., was Lady Knights’ main contributors Week. timed, with playoffs coming up in picked for her performance on the this season and a veteran, in only Lundy, a first-year guard from the next few days. women’s basketball team. Cloutier her second year. Nassau, Bahamas, is chosen for his His ability to score and play scored 15 points against Fanshawe The Lady Knights closed the performance on the men’s basket- defence will boost the Knights’ College, of London. regular season Wednesday night ball team. attack. Unfortunately, the Lady Knights versus Lambton College of Sarnia, Lundy had a strong performance Lundy averages 12 points per lost 62-52 on Wednesday. in the Athletic Centre. in his comeback games versus the game for the Knights on the season. However, the Lady Knights won Cloutier averages six points per Redeemer College Royals with 31 The Knights closed out the regu- Friday 75-49 versus the Redeemer game for the Knights on the season

Player’s fast facts Player’s fast facts

Marako Anita #15 Lundy #5 Cloutier • Second-year Recreational • First-year Culinary Arts Therapy student student • From St. Catharines, Ont. • From Nassau, Bahamas • Averages 6.9 points per game • Averages 12.5 points per in the Ontario Colleges game in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Athletic Association (OCAA) • Fourth on team in scoring • Third on team in scoring • First on the team in assists • Shoots 42.9 per cent from with 3.1 per game the three-point arc

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www.niagara-news.com facebook.com/niagaranews twitter@NiagCollegeNews Feb. 24, 2012 NIAGARA NEWS Page 13 NEWS Students need to be ‘world ready’ By MERIEM YOUSFI Staff Writer Every year the world comes to Niagara College to applaud Cana- da’s international work. International Development Week, in the first week of February, wel- comes national and international guest speakers, presentations and experiences of students who volun- teered abroad. “The International Development Week is a week to celebrate the work that Canadians do around the world,” says Jos Nolle, chair of the International Development. “The work mostly is with funding that comes from Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). During this week, I ask all organizations to celebrate that work once a year, so that the public in Canada hears about it.” “We do the event here because we have half a million [dollars] or one million [dollars] each year that we use from CIDA.” Nolle noted that in the last five years, between 30 and 40 Niagara College students benefitted from CIDA services. This year about 700 to 800 students had the chance to participate in the International Development Week from various college pro- From left: Jos Nolle, Jackie Barrrett-Greene, Amy Ball, Pat Kemp, Dusty Campbell and Kristen Beekhuis during the NGO’s meeting. grams such as the International Photo by Meriem Yousfi Commerce, the Hospitality degree building practioner at the Walter Niagara College also introduced Development Week. “The represen- Gaudet, a former International programs and the English as a Sec- Sisulu University in South Africa, representatives from some non- tatives had some very interesting Commerce student who went to ond Language programs. brought her experience and encour- governmental organizations (NGO) insights on the business aspect of Peru, his classmate Kassandra During the week, the college tries aged students to have the experi- to students, such as Amy Ball from the NGOs’ world.” Musungayi, who went to Equador, to explain to students the campaign ence of travelling to another country the Friends of Kurdistan Founda- Nolle explained to students that Liz Hamilton, who went to South “Be World Ready.” to volunteer. tion, Pat Kemp from the Hope when something is done locally, it Africa, and Campbell who went to “What we are trying to say with During a sociology class, she Centre, Kristen Beekhuis from is not a world issue, so any service South Africa, Peru and Chile. “Be world ready” is, yes, you need spoke about South Africa’s history Ten Thousand Villages and Jackie an NGO offers locally is needed “I thought the week as a whole skills, yes, you need knowledge and blamed the apartheid regime Barrett-Greene from AIDS Niagara. globally, and every topic is a went really well,” says Campbell. to get jobs but we believe more for her country’s situation. “We had the NGOs participate worldwide issue. “We had some really great events, and more that you need to be able “If you are talking about pover- in some of the events to give the Many students who had volun- as well as a couple of very special to think worldly in order to work ty you are actually talking to me,” students the first-hand chance to teered abroad spoke with students guests. I feel that we did a good locally,” says Nolle. “At Niagara says Matolengwe. “Homeless- hear the inner working of the NGO here and gave them insights to job of reaching many students and College we try to help students be ness, crimes and unemployment world and speak directly to the encourage them to have that experi- spreading the importance of our worldly engaged to be world ready.” are some of the problems we are representatives,” says Dusty Camp- ence and be world ready. new Niagara College slogan, Be Ghana Matolengwe, a capacity facing.” bell, organizer of the International Among the speakers were Derek World Ready.” THANK YOU THANK YOU NOTL gets Fabulicious in March THANK YOU THANK YOU By JARIN HARVEY all the locals come and be able to sive, so it’s affordable for younger Staff Writer experience it too.” people too.” THANK YOU Even though it’s not quite tourist During the regular season, din- “It’s nice to experience a res- THANK YOU season, March is a great time to be ner entrees alone can cost about taurant someone with my income in Niagara. The beginning of the $42 at the Charles Inn. couldn’t normally afford,” said THANK YOU supporting your month gives visitors a chance to “It [Fabulicious] is a great Dick, adding that she thinks THANK YOU experience fine dining on a budget deal,” said Kroeker. it’s smart for restaurants to par- THANK YOU Niagara College at some of the region’s best restau- Not only does the event bring ticipate because people may be rants and wineries. in more revenue, but also it gives more inclined to go when it’s THANK YOU Community Paper Fabulicious, running March 1 restaurants like the Charles Inn, regularly priced if they had a good THANK YOU For many years Avondale stores have to March 5, is an annual event in which is closed weekdays over the experience. which 17 restaurants in Niagara- winter, a chance to attract visitors “People are maybe unsure about THANK YOU generously distributed on-the-Lake offer three-course and open for a few extra days. going to a restaurant that costs that THANK YOU 2,400 copies of each Niagara News lunches for $25 and three-course “It’s a nice change since it’s much money, but if they go for issue across the Niagara Region. dinners for $35. usually so dead,” said Kroeker. cheaper first they’ll know if it’s THANK YOU Sarah Kroeker, 21, a fourth-year “Having this event brings in more worth it next time,” said Dick. THANK YOU Avondale demonstrates how student in the Educational Assis- people.” Fabulicious has been running for THANK YOU good corporate citizens support tant – Special Needs Support pro- Kroeker said she is a “Fabuli- about four years and also runs in student learning. gram and guest services manager cious regular” outside of work. November. THANK YOU The staff of the at the Charles Inn in Niagara-on- “I go in the fall and in the spring. Some participating restaurants THANK YOU Niagara News the-Lake, said Fabulicious helps That’s how much I like it,” said are The Cannery at the Pillar and wish to thank Avondale for its businesses in what would usually Kroeker. Post, Escabeche at The Prince of THANK YOU past, current and future assistance. be a quiet time of year. Ashley Dick, 22, participates in Wales, LIV/PLAY at White Oaks THANK YOU “Menus are cheap so you’re go- Fabulicious as much as she can. and Terroir la Cachette at Strewn THANK YOU ing to get every type of person out “I like good food and wine and Winery. Please support Avondale Food Stores. there visiting instead of just those getting dressed up and going out,” For reservations, call restaurants THANK YOU For additional sale items, please check: who are used to fine dining,” said said Dick. “It’s a fun, classy thing directly. For menu information THANK YOU www.avondalestores.com Kroeker. “And it’s nice to have to do in Niagara and it’s not expen- visit www.niagaraonthelake.com. THANK YOU Page 14 NIAGARA NEWS Feb. 24, 2012 NEWS ‘It’s your road map to success’ Future journalists learn about entrepreneurship

By JAMIE VIDAL If registration is allowed to ex- have to make will give you a much The BSL business plan outline Staff Writer pire, the name becomes public and more accurate financial outlook is a great tool for business begin- In today’s uncertain economy, can be registered by anyone else. when determining costs. ners, says McCreadie, but she says the job market is not a friendly one. Businesses can be registered at 1 The last point that McCreadie to never “expect a loan to be ap- Businesses are far more likely to St. Paul St., St. Catharines. made was to introduce the BSL proved.” ‘A [business] be downsizing their workforce and The most important part of start- business plan outline, a step-by- In closing, McCreadie re- very few are looking to add to their ing a business, McCreadie says, step, fill-in-the-blanks document. stressed the importance of dili- partnership is like payroll. is to make sure you are within the “You wouldn’t have a wedding gence when it comes to research Entrepreneurship is an option bylaws of the municipality that the without a plan,” states McCreadie. and obeying the laws. a marriage, except gaining popularity. business is located. “It’s your road map to success.” She says that with a solid idea Helen McCreadie spoke before “Make sure you check with the Any loan outlet, be it a bank, and all the necessary homework, there’s no love.’ a group of aspiring journalists at municipality,” says McCreadie. loan office, venture capitalist or success is always attainable. — Helen McCreadie Niagara College in Welland: the “Then check again.” she adds, loan shark, will want some form of To contact the BSL visit its purpose of her visit was to outline half jokingly. written business plan before they website www.bslft.com or call a “beginner’s guide to starting a Knowing what changes you may will even consider a loan. 905-871-7331. business.” McCreadie is an office manager at Business Success and Loan Cen- tre, in Fort Erie. The BSL is a not-for-profit orga- nization specializing in loans and consulting for independent businesses. McCreadie helped to explain what it takes to start a successful business and what steps to take to ensure the survival of any venture. 95 She stressed several points. The first step is to choose what type of business structure is best for a given proposal; a sole propri- $ etorship, a partnership or a corporation. Each structure comes with its own risks and rewards. According to McCreadie, a sole proprietorship is good for a business that can be fully managed by a lone individual. All responsibility is on the owner and any financial gain or loss is af- fecting only one person. A partnership is good for reduc- ing liability, says McCreadie, but both partners must rely on the other to pull their own weight. 29 “If one partner fails, so does the * other,” says McCreadie. “A [business] partnership is like a marriage, except there’s no love.” tudent pricing A corporation is good for a larger $ scale business. The owner(s) collect a wage and don’t affect the overall finances of the business through their financial interactions. Also, corporations require the most start-up capital, For just $29.95, walk in with your taxes, walk out with your refund. Instantly. McCreadie says, due to their larger * scale. Corporations do, however, You’ll also get a free SPC Card to save big at your favourite retailers. offer tax breaks, she adds. There are several things that an aspiring entrepreneur must be sure of regardless of the structure of their business. McCreadie stressed the importance of business insurance. She says that a lawsuit is never instant we make a good thing for a start-up business and that “full disclosure” is a cash back taxes painle$$ must. “If you’re going to pay [for & free SPC Card* business insurance], might as well make sure you’re covered,” says McCreadie. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook hrblock.ca | 800-HRBLOCK (472-5625) Name registration was the next point of the presentation. Once you’ve registered a name © 2012 H&R Block Canada, Inc. *$29.95 valid for regular student tax preparation only. Cash Back service included. To qualify for student pricing, student must present either (i) a T2202a documenting 4 or – politically correct and non-of- more months of full-time attendance at a college or university during 2011 or (ii) a valid high school identiﬁcation card. Expires July 31, 2012. Valid only at participating H&R Block locations in Canada. SPC Card offers valid from 08/01/11 to 07/31/12 at participating locations in Canada only. For Cardholder only. Offers may vary, restrictions may apply. Usage may be restricted when used in conjunction fensive, preferably – for your busi- with any other offer or retailer loyalty card discounts. Cannot be used towards the purchase of gift cards or certiﬁcates. ness, it’s important to make sure that you keep tabs on the renewal date of registration.

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New by-law not well received by residents By DAVID W. KEEN one. Wayne Thompson, Niagara Staff Writer Falls city councillor and former Following the actions of city mayor first raised the idea in 2009 councils in Brantford, Oakville and – without success. most recently in Toronto, a push “I think there were some ques- from marine advocacy group Shark tions about whether municipal Allies Niagara is on to ban all governments had the ability to pass Left to right: A bowl of shark fin soup and a collection of different body parts of sharks, including fins and shark products and eliminate shark a by-law banning products like tongues for medicinal use in a Chinese pharmacy in Yokohama, Japan. captivity in the Niagara region. that,” said Thompson. Submitted photo In an open letter to regional The practice of shark finning councillors recently, the group first gained traction in the pub- earlier in January, joining places not fair to ban all products if most the black market, raising its value urged council to make it illegal to lic consciousness in 2007 when like Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, are imported legally.” even higher.” sell any shark fin or shark cartilage the award-winning Canadian Guam and Toronto that had already Likewise, journalist Anna Ling Several regional council- products as Toronto council did documentary Sharkwater was re- done so. Kaye, writing for thetyee.ca, a B.C. lors hadn’t yet read Shark Al- in October when it voted 38-4 in leased, exposing the brutality of However, not everyone is in fa- news site, argues that despite not lies Niagara’s letter, so council favour of the ban. harvesting the fins from the still vour of a ban. being in favour of the practice of has put any action off until the “The impetus for shark fin bans alive creatures and throwing their Steven Chu, president of the shark finning, eliminating the con- matter can be further investigated. stem from the slow reproductive bodies back in the water to drown. Mississauga Chinese Business As- sumption should rely on a change Thompson said now the issue rates of shark species, the role they Shark fin is a delicacy in China, sociation, has been working to have of attitudes rather than quasi- is back in the public eye, he’s play in our oceans as apex preda- where shark fin soup is a popular the ban in Mississauga repealed. racist bans. hopeful regional council will act, tors and the ways in which human dish, especially at weddings. “We will continue to tell council “It’s expensive and difficult but emphasizes the issue has beings catch and destroy [sharks’] The push to ban the items has that this type of bylaw cannot be to enforce a ban,” Kaye writes. been taken to the federal level, bodies for our use,” the letter says. spread recently with the state enforced because they have no au- “Making it illegal to serve shark’s from where he believes the real The idea of a ban isn’t a new of California introducing a ban thority, basically,” said Chu. “It’s fin will just push the product into action should be coming. Self-publishing option easier than ever From books to blogs to websites, Went does it all By DANIELLE FLEWELLING sample of my novel (Harbinger of other channels including Amazon, years. I think many writers have columns for The St. Catharines Staff Writer Secrets), to about 10 or so editors Barnes & Noble and numerous a novel they’d like to write some Standard in 2009 and 2010 as part St. Catharines resident and local listed there ‘for hire’ and asked if large and small booksellers on day, and it’s important that you of the Niagara Voices series.” author Rosalind Went is work- they would be interested in editing the web. write that book about something Went adds she doesn’t classify ing on her second book. Her first my book,” she added. “My book was available you find interesting.” writing as a job. novel, Harbinger of Secrets, was “The responses were almost im- worldwide through this ‘print-on- “London, England, during World “It’s something that I’ve always released in 2009. mediate. I finally selected an editor demand’ service,” says Went. War II has always interested me enjoyed, and I was far better at Went was born in Wales, U.K., in Toronto. The manuscript, in its “Times have changed though, and I was always caught up in writing than I was at math in spent her childhood there and in final form, was sent to her.” since this occurred in 2009. I research of that time period. I loved school.” England. She immigrated to Sud- Went said she also hired a local have since converted my novel to the research aspect. She says she will always write bury, Ont., when she was 11 and graphic designer for the text and e-Pub format and signed contracts Writing a novel can take a long and anyone in the writing busi- has lived in many places across graphic layouts of her book. with Amazon’s Kindle service and time, so if you’re not 100 per ness has to have some form of Canada since. “That was another investment Apple’s iBookStore.” cent interested in its content, you admiration for both writing and She began writing articles in that paid off immeasurably.” As of a few months ago, just might lose interest and never reading. 1990 and reviews that appeared in Went sent the final edited manu- Harbinger of Secrets became avail- finish it.” “Two of my favourite writers a Canadian trade publication. script to an online company called able as an electronic book down- She resides in St. Catharines with are the late English writer/novelist Five years ago, she tried the Lulu.com in the U.S. load on Amazon and Apple. her husband and two daughters, Graham Greene and the late Welsh traditional route of publishing a “I read through that first bound The idea of Harbinger of Secrets one a culinary student at Niagara poet Dylan Thomas. book, which included obtaining a copy of the book and made further came to her a few years ago when College and the other a registered If any writer is looking for literary agent. minor changes. Afterwards, it was she knew she wanted to write a nurse. detail, using words and phrases “It gets easier and easier every ready to purchase worldwide on novel with a female lead and decid- She is working on a non-fiction effectively, these are two of the day to publish a book,” says Went. the Lulu site.” ed it would take place in London pictorial essay called In the Shade. finest to read.” “Just take a look at Apple’s free She hired a company in London during wartime. “To keep me writing on a daily For more information on Went’s software, iBooks Author software.” to print a first run of the book and “Harbinger of Secrets was a basis, I maintain two blogs and a books and stories, visit www.rosa- “I sent my query, along with a it distributed it on the Internet to novel I wanted to write for many website,” she says. “I also wrote lindwent.ca. Page 16 NIAGARA NEWS Feb. 24, 2012 SPORTS ‘They were childhood idols’ Boston Bruins alumni thrill fans in charity game against police officers

By MATT MCNEVIN Staff Writer “Let’s go, Boston.” “Bourque, Bourque.” Chants filled the arena long before the first puck dropped. Boston Bruins alumni, in St. Catharines to face-off against the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Team, streamed out of the change room, greeted by screaming fans offering jerseys and cards for signing. The night was for the fans, and the players didn’t forget that. “It’s a show for the fans, and it’s a way to give back for a lot of these players,” said TSN analyst Rod Black, who took part on-ice during the game as a player and commentator. “We all get a little older and a little wiser, and I trust that in pro athletes, their hearts get a little big- ger and they want to give back.” The fans at the Jack Gatecliff Arena were treated to a night of exciting hockey and fun on-ice antics, as part of the Old Timers’ Hockey Challenge, from many ex-Bruins players including Terry O’Reilly, Rick Middleton and the fan favourite, Ray Bourque. Along with the former Bruins players, retired National Hockey League (NHL) referee and TSN analyst Kerry Fraser added to the night’s fun. Fraser said the Old Timers’ Hockey Challenge “goes across Canada and traditionally goes into non-traditional NHL markets. So Former Boston Bruins defenceman Ray Bourque signs a jersey for a young fan before a game between the Bruins alumni team and the Ontario they play in smaller communities Law Enforcement Torch Team at Jack Gatecliff Arena in St. Catharines on Feb.16. where fans who would not typi- Photos by Matt McNevin cally have been able to see them memories.” [the players] besides on TV get a Ernie Cupiraggi, one of the chance to rub elbows with them ‘Now I get to players on the law enforcement and get to see them in a more team, said playing in the game was intimate setting.” travel with them “a blast.” He said he has enjoyed being “I think and hope everyone had able to be around the players in a on the bus instead fun,” Cupiraggi said. different setting. “It was an honour to play on the “I had so many exciting moments of them trying to ice with these guys. These guys with everyone in the room,” Fraser were childhood idols when I was said. “Now I get to travel with them run me off the growing up, so it was just awesome on the bus instead of them trying to to be able to play with these guys run me off the road with the bus. road with the bus.’ and be on the same ice with them It’s really a pleasure to be a part — Kerry Fraser at the same time.” of it.” Bourque said the best moment While the event, which was put of the night was when children on by the Old Timers’ Hockey While the event was entertaining from the Welland Tigers got out on Challenge, was for the fans to en- for the fans, the majority of them the ice to play against the Bruins joy, it was also for the benefit of a pro-Bruins, it was also enjoyable alumni. charity, the Special Olympics. for the players. The Tigers beat the Bruins 3-0 in “It’s a win-win situation,” Fraser O’Reilly said the night, which a short scrimmage and were given said of the event. saw the Bruins alumni beat the a mini-Stanley Cup after their win. “The charity wins, and the fans law enforcement team 7-6, was fun “Seeing their faces when they in the local communities win by for him. score or when the cup comes out being able to see and touch their “I love getting on the ice. It’s an and them skating around with the legendary heroes from the NHL.” opportunity to play a game we’ve cup is a lot of fun,” Bourque said. Black said he thinks back to all played and loved since we were Fraser said the kids playing the Special Olympians over the little boys,” O’Reilly said. against the legends was a great years that have benefited from Bourque said one of the best thing to see. events like this. parts of these games is meeting up “Those are the future stars. To “Don’t think for a minute that with his former teammates. see the smiles and the laughter on those guys in the room don’t think “We’re on a bus for a weekend their faces and for them to hoist the about it,” Black said. and we get back to the old stories. Stanley Cup and parade around the “They know it’s for charity, and We reminisce and have some ice like the big guys do is a special Kerry Fraser steps onto the ice during the introductions accompanied that’s the key.” good laughs and we make new moment.” by flames.