NYC page 2-4 Niagara News Orientation page 35 September 28, 2001 FREE VOLUME 32 ISSUE 1 Niagara News is produced by the Journalism-Print students at Niagara College, Welland Campus College gets $1.6M grant for additions By RYAN SUTHERLAND Performance Indicator test scores Staff Writer helped the college receive such a Niagara College received a $1.6- large amount of funding from the million grant from the Ontario gov- government, says Niagara College ernment to build a new Learning President Dan Patterson. Resource Centre (LRC) and cafete- Hudak says, “This funding is ria at the Welland campus. integral to our ability to give the The renovations to the library in quality services and facilities our the Simcoe building began in late students expect and deserve. Many April. campuses are not large enough and Niagara is “trying to meet stated are in need of renovation for com- student needs to have a cafeteria fortable learning facilities.” and LRC in the main building of “I applaud the government, and Niagara College (Welland cam- Mr. Maves and Mr. Hudak in par- pus),” says Steve Hudson, vice- ticular, for responding positively to president of corporate services. the college’s needs,” says Patterson, The original focus of Niagara in a press release issued by Maves. was to construct a new building on Along with the $1.6 million, campus, but it wasn’t within the there was a $116,276 grant to financial reach of the college, says upgrade apprenticeship-training Hudson. facilities at the college. MPP Tim Hudak, Ontario’s min- “In today’s economy, highly ister of tourism, culture and recre- skilled workers are vital to contin- ation, and Niagara Falls MPP Bart ued economic growth,” says Hudak, Maves presented the provincial in a press release issued by Maves. cheque of $1.6 million on Sept. 7. Niagara Region has identified a The grant is part of the province’s skill shortage and has to respond 2001-2002 SuperBuild facilities to the problem, says Maves. renewal program. “This funding is an important Niagara College President Dan Patterson and Erie-Lincoln MPP Tim Hudak watch Niagara Falls It’s a “great pleasure” to be back at investment in the future of Niagara MPP Bart Maves sign a $116,276 cheque for apprenticeship training facilities at the college. The Niagara “to give the college bigger College and our ability to provide other cheque for $1.6 million came from the provincially funded SuperBuild. and better facilities,” says Hudak. quality apprenticeship training,” Photo by Sean F. Taylor Niagara College’s high Key says Patterson. Terrorism brings tragedy home to United States By ROCHELLE WHITE Airlines Flight 11 and 65 passengers and crew on the hijacked plane by force and are considered heroes for sacri- Staff Writer hijacked United Airlines Flight 175. Both flights originated ficing themselves so that other innocent lives were saved. In the early morning hours of Sept. 11, America was busy in Boston and were bound for Los Angeles. As a result of this tragedy, many drastic measures were starting a new day. People were going about their everyday In Washington, D.C., 188 people are presumed dead at the taken, as this event impacted the entire nation. The New routines. No one suspected a thing. Pentagon, including 64 passengers and crew on the hijacked York City Port Authority shut down all bridges and tunnels In the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history, American Airlines Flight 77. Originating in Washington, leading to Manhattan. People trying to flee the city resort- four airplanes were hijacked and crashed, three into strate- this flight was bound for San Francisco. ed to trying to swim across the river as widespread panic gic targets, causing catastrophic loss of life. The fourth hijacked airplane, United Airlines Flight 93, ensued. In New York City, 201 people have been confirmed dead crashed in Jennerstown, Pa., 120 km southeast of Pittsburgh. The New York Stock Exchange was closed for trading and 6,453 declared missing at the World Trade Center. This Originating in Newark, bound for San Francisco, 44 passen- until Sept. 17 – an astounding and unprecedented six days. includes 92 passengers and crew on the hijacked American gers and crew were killed. Several men tried to take back the Economic repercussions are already evident. Continued on page 2 INDEX For many after that day, life will never be the same College Construction 5 “I can see the United Nations building from my apart- Money Matters 7 ment, and I was terrified because I thought another Editorial 8 plane would for sure hit the United Nations,” says New York State of Mind 9 College Coverage 10 Courtney Taylor, 32, a Canadian who was working in see page 2 Renovations 12 New York City on Sept. 11. SAC 14 Grape and Wine 15 “We are trained to go in and save lives,” says Gord Shark Bites 21 Cormier, a first-class Welland firefighter. see page 4 Summer Supplement 24-32 This scene is now Ground Zero in the New York City terrorist attacks. At left is World Trade Center Law and Order 33 Tower 2. WTC Building 7 is in the foreground Our lives may never return to what we used to deem right. Reviews 34 Photo by Rochelle White as normal. Nicole Million column. see page 9 Page 2, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 TERRORISM IN AMERICA

Many nations had victims of terrorist attack Continued from page 1 Canadians, lost their lives in this Immigration policy has dra- necessity in the future for many Canadians are wearing The U.S. Federal Aviation act of terrorism. U.S. President matically changed, resulting in Canadians travelling to the U.S. red, white and blue ribbons to Administration grounded all George W. Bush said, “It’s impor- major delays at Canadian-U.S. Canadians have been showing show their compassion. flights departing from U.S. air- tant for the world to know that we border crossings. Commercial overwhelming support to the The most profound change fol- ports for the first time in history. know, in America, that more than vehicles have endured major victims of this attack, not only lowing this attack, however, is the International flights bound for the just Americans suffered loss of life delays, some of up to 14 hours, through the federal govern- mindset of people in dealing with United States on Sept. 11 were re- in the World Trade Center. People and local police have been work- ment’s support for retaliatory the aftermath. Many are grieving routed to destinations in Canada. from all kinds of nationalities lost ing in conjunction with customs action, but through the generosi- the loss of loved ones to whom Many travellers were unable to life. That’s why the world is rally- officials to facilitate timely yet ty of thousands donating blood, they never had the chance to say reach their destinations until air ing to our call to defeat terrorism. thorough inspections. Photo food and money. good-bye. Many have become traffic resumed on Sept. 13. “Many world leaders understand identification is mandatory for Prime Minister Jean Chrétien angry, wanting revenge for a need- This attack has had worldwide that the attack could have easily entry into the U.S. and car declared Sept. 14 a National Day less loss of life. Sadly, many others repercussions, as not only happened on their land, and they inspection has become more of Mourning to honour the vic- have become afraid, living in fear Americans, but also citizens of also understand that this enemy thorough. Official sources pre- tims, flags were lowered to half- that they too will be visited by the other countries, including has no border.” dict that passports may be a mast around the country, and horror of terrorism. Canadian feels ‘utter powerlessness’ in NYC By SEAN TAYLOR began reporting the possibility of a Center) there, but the area was “I went over and took her hand matter who you could call, there Staff Writer terrorist attack, though there was engulfed in dust and ash. and said, ‘Tell me what happened.’ was nobody getting out, there One officer likened the scene at some talk of problems with navi- While at St. Vincent’s, Taylor She told me she was looking for was no one who could protect the base of the World Trade Center gational equipment. volunteered. There weren’t any her fiancé, that they were sup- you from this huge, huge evil to the battlefields of Vietnam. “I thought, there is no way it grief counsellors and there posed to go to a conference on the and monster that had come down Staying into the night, fami- could be navigational equipment. would be a big need with the 106th floor (of the World Trade on us.” lies were not the only ones There is no way they would follow number of families arriving Center) and as soon as she said Taylor says this was a first for checking lists at St. Vincent’s their navigational equipment right there in a state of disarray. 106th floor, I knew that her fiancé her. She says there was always Hospital. Police captains and into the towers.” “One thing I was struck by, was not going to be there.” someone to call for help or to give other higher ranking officers It was shortly after the second when we (she was now joined by The woman later went on to tell you some access to an escape. were searching frantically, plane hit the tower that Taylor a close friend) were walking, Taylor that she had not been feel- That night, Taylor says she searching for men missing in the says she began thinking there there were thousands of people ing well that morning and called in had a “very bad dream” and lit- carnage. could have been anthrax or some in the streets. The streets were sick. The woman later when on to erally woke up screaming “This was different; this was not other form of biological weapon empty of cars and there were tell her that her fiancé’s name was because it was so surreal. negotiable.” These were the only in the planes. It was then Taylor people everywhere walking, and Geoff Campbell, with a G. It was On Friday, Sept. 14, Taylor says words Courtney Taylor, 32, of began to panic. we were at that time afraid there at that time Taylor said she nearly she planned to volunteer at the New York City, could use to liken “I can see the United Nations would be riots that night or lost it. She says she began to think Police Armory at 26th and the events of Sept. 11 to the Los (building) from my apartment, and something else was going to hit. about her father and, even though Lexington Avenue, which was Angeles riots in 1992. I was terrified because I thought But we knew that we had to get he was safe in Canada, she began being used by the Red Cross as the Taylor, who lived in Los another plane would for sure hit to St. Vincent’s because there to share the sense of loss of her family centre as well as a place to Angeles during the riots, had her the United Nations.” would be a lot of injured and that (the woman’s) loved one by house the troops and other emer- car stolen at gunpoint and says, Taylor was faced with a deci- city emergency rooms would be putting her own in that position. gency workers. “I’ve never known such a feel- sion. “Am I safer running and totally overwhelmed and they Taylor then checked the list As she left her Midtown apart- ing. I had been carjacked at gun- trying to leave on foot across the would need volunteers. The one of admitted patients . . . Geoff ment, she says she was greeted point, but this was much worse bridge to avoid another attack by thing I noticed when we got Campbell’s name was not on with sounds of singing in the because it was not negotiable a plane to a building by my there was that there were 50 to that list. courtyard in front of her building. and it was just a sense of utter house or am I going to be killed 75 medical personnel just stand- Taylor stayed into the night “There were all these people powerlessness that I don’t think by the anthrax? I’ve never ing there waiting because there and when she finally got home with candles singing alongside anyone of our generation ever known such a feeling. The was so few survivors.” she was hit by the reality of the firemen in front of a makeshift thought that we would have to thought of escape became more Taylor helped by bringing water situation. “I didn’t realize the shrine with a picture of a missing cope with in our lifetime.” desperate as the news of bridge to the firefighters and emergency traumatic affect this had on me, fireman. Everyone stopped and Taylor, an assistant publicist for closures were broadcast. workers and by providing other being a transplanted Canadian sang America the Beautiful and We the Sony Corporation, learned of “I haven’t been that close to the things to aid them. living in New York, being a Shall Overcome and the Star the events watching Good scene, because you can’t get down She says the scene inside the hos- human being, the experience of Spangled Banner and were bring- Morning America on television. there. I mean, I think that we, pital was one of confusion. “There trying to make life-saving deci- ing cake to the firefighters. The plane looked like a everyone, was in a little shock. So, were tables set up with handwritten sions. But at the moment, I “It wasn’t so much that the shark coming around that a couple of hours later I felt that I lists of people who had been admit- thought they would be the right firemen needed cake, but it was building, she says. couldn’t sit here any longer and ted to that hospital. The hospital was decisions to save my life and the the gesture. It was that people By the time she saw the second not do anything, so I walked down doing its best to cope.” wrong decision wouldn’t, and I needed to do something. We plane strike the building, she said to St. Vincent’s (hospital) which is Taylor says the moment that hit remember wanting to flee the city needed to do something, we did- she thought it was an instant at 11th and 7th. Normally when her the hardest was when a woman by foot and I realised it didn’t mat- n’t know what to do (and) there replay of the first crash. you look down 7th you can see the in her mid-20s approached her in ter who you knew, it didn’t matter was so little we could do.” That was when the news twin towers (of the World Trade hysterics looking for her fiancé. who you could get to, it didn’t Continued on page 3 Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 3 TERRORISM IN AMERICA ‘Discovering our humanity’ in New York The people of New York show their true colours and community spirit by helping others after the destruction of the World Trade Center’s twin towers on Sept. 11 Continued from page 2 Armory, the area was surrounded by Taylor says everyone approached the posters (complete with angel pictures), firefighters and thanked them. “The fire- candles, flowers, tanks and police officers men then proceeded to leave, to go back in full combat gear accompanied by mem- out on another tour to look for their lost bers of the media. friends and others lost amidst the rubble. Taylor says the scene of the posters, can- The firefighters embodied what George W. dles, police officers and the little girl and Bush said in his Memorial speech, how we her mother brought tears to those who should look for a sign from God. These passed. firefighters and all the people trying to The community around the Armory help were the embodiment of this sign. opened its arms to the families of the vic- They became a symbol … we had not tims of the World Trade Center terrorist been forgotten by God.” attack, offering them their homes, food It was after her visit and clean clothes. with the firefighters that “This is New York Taylor says she felt a ‘These firefighters City. People don’t sense of guilt because open their doors to she hadn’t had to suffer and all the people those in need.” the way so many had in When she entered the city, as much as the trying to help were the Armory, two large firefighters had losing movie screens tuned their friends, their the embodiment of to the news were sur- brothers, helping people rounded by dozens of Like many people in New York City, Courtney Taylor found cell phones to be the only they don’t even know. chairs for family way to contact co-workers, victims and family members, in the immediate hours after Walls were covered this sign. They members to watch for the attack. with makeshift missing updates. The area had person posters with became a symbol … a daycare area with Photo by Sean F. Taylor photos and descrip- trained professionals name was not on the list of those found and the future who have families and people tions provided by the we had not been and on display were admitted to hospital. The Armory was filled who love them. I can’t look at military family members of the lists of those still with people with large signs containing pic- strikes and ground attacks the same way those still not found in forgotten by God.’ missing. tures of their missing loved ones. These because, you know what? . . . we’re in hell the rubble. Taylor says “When you come people, says Taylor, ’cause no matter what, she noticed a woman in, a volunteer greets are filled with “this it’s hell ’cause we’re and a little child putting up pictures. “They you and directs you where to go to file quiet desperation, just going to lose so many were taping little drawings of an angel, a missing person’s report and once they’ve to do something to ‘Then I would hear people … It is very and at the bottom it said, ‘Ever be at my filed a missing person report they go escape the awful reali- real to me.” side.’ The little girl’s father was supposed downstairs and when you go downstairs ty that your loved one just how gruesome the “Life in New York to be at work in Tower 2, but he had bro- there are walls and walls of photos of the has perished or is even is struggling to slow- ken his leg and was still home. I guess he missing.” worse … buried alive recovery was … One ly get back to normal, was a security guard and they were out Once downstairs, Taylor says you are and not going to be and people are trying there taping guardian angels onto every asked to wait in line and then are taken to recovered.” fireman compared it to get back to their single missing person’s poster, and as I a room where there are two therapists, fac- She says that sounds routines. It was very began to help them, I found … they knew ing the door. When you sit down to look at of broken conversa- to all of the seven hard to go back to all their names (the names on the posters) the list, you sit with your back to the door tions – questions of work and to my life. and they were saying little prayers over so that the family members cannot be seen why was she there, or circles of hell.’ Everyday things are each person. You know it was such a by anyone else. Taylor inquired about “she was only 23,” or going to seem trivial labour of love.” As she approached the Geoff Campbell, but as of Sept. 17, his “are they finding any- and unimportant,” thing?” – filled the room, creating “an says Taylor. “I feel pulled to go back to eerie tone.” volunteering. I know everyone feels that Fort Erie’s Peace Bridge backed up “Then I would hear just how gruesome way. the recovery was. People were coming out “I thank God that I am given the gift of being with pieces of people in bags and just the allowed to age and lose my youthful appear- horrible nature of what happened down ance. It’s a gift to be allowed to grow old.” there. One fireman compared it to all of the Taylor says people in New York City are seven circles of hell.” “discovering our humanity, and our collec- Taylor says she saw Red Cross workers tive humanity and that we are just discover- breaking down after coming back from the ing that our world is too fast. We don’t want Red Cross tent at the site. She saw to wait in line, and we are intoxicated by our exhausted Marines sitting, covered in own self-importance. And I think that this soot, and media people who were all “very has forced us to look around and realize all guarded” and had to be cajoled into com- that is important, which is safety and family ing out of their trance. and treating one another with love and kind- She says this backdrop made her realize ness and respect and that we’re all equal, “that our everyday life doesn’t have that because rich, poor, old, young, black, white, many emergencies. I realize that these Hispanic, Christian, Hindu – they all died in people must feel like they are never going those towers. to feel like they are going to be OK ever “Men died in those towers worth tens of again.” millions of dollars the same way the security Taylor says she doesn’t see any other guard making minimum wage died. I think Extra security measures at the border between Canada and the U.S. on Sept. 11 solution but to go to war. “It has become we all learned that.” resulted in long waits for those wishing to leave or re-enter their countries. really, really clear to me that we are not only Photo by Nicole Million going to lose troops but men . . . men and Editor’s note: Courtney Taylor is the women who grew up who have dreams for writer’s sister. Page 4, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 TERRORISM IN AMERICA Local firefighters express sorrow for comrades

When I am called to duty, God, By ROCHELLE WHITE never seen anything like it.” said Cormier. “It’s all action – no time for Whenever flames may rage, Staff Writer “Anytime you have a fallen brother, it reaction.” Give me the strength to save some life Everyday, firefighters risk their lives to affects everybody,” said Lou DiMario, a Across Ontario, many firefighters were Whatever be its age. protect people and property from the rav- first-class firefighter. “This is very trau- willing to assist if needed. Currently, help Help me embrace a little child ages of fire. matic.” is not required, as there has been an out- Before it is too late On Sept. 11, hundreds of firefighters in An occupation centred on the principles pouring of support from American fire- Or save an older person from New York City sacrificed their lives, trying of honour and courage, firefighting fosters fighters. The horror of that fate. to save innocent victims as disaster struck at trust and camaraderie on the job. In the Niagara region, an emergency con- Enable me to be alert the World Trade Center. “What makes firefighters stick together? trol centre has been established for evalua- And hear the weakest shout With 33 confirmed killed and more than It’s the nature of the job,” said Gord tion and discussion. And quickly and efficiently 300 declared missing, this enormous Cormier, a first-class firefighter. “Your life “Right now, we are waiting to see what To put the fire out. tragedy has shaken not only the firefighting depends on your partner and his life happens,” said Olah, “and praying that there I want to fill my calling and community, but society as well. depends on you.” are survivors.” To give the best in me, There was universal sorrow and regret at When tragedy struck in New York City, A memorial mass was held Sept. 18 To guard my every neighbour and the Welland Fire Department. many off-duty firefighters came in and attended by full-time and volunteer fire- Protect his property. “It was very devastating to witness that many did not have a self-contained breath- fighters, as well as police and ambulance And if according to my fate on television,” said Paul Olah, Welland fire ing apparatus when they entered the build- workers from the area. chief. “I couldn’t believe what was happen- ings, but only dust masks and rags. “It has been difficult for everyone to deal I am to lose my life, ing. They were so far away and there was “There’s no chance to react. You have a with,” said Tom Nenadovich, a fire preven- Please bless with your protecting hand nothing we could do.” job and you do it,” said DiMario. “You tion officer. My children and my wife. “It’s like a part of you is gone,” said Dan don’t have time to think about it.” “It’s unbelievable how a few minutes in - A Fireman’s Prayer, Anonymous Evkovich, fire prevention officer. “I have “We are trained to go in and save lives,” time can change the world.” Niagara student raises money for American relief fund By JENNIFER PICKETT hours a day at the stand. “I’ll be Staff Writer there until the donations stop In the aftermath of the chaos in coming in.” New York City following the ter- The donation will be presented rorist bombing on Sept. 11, can on behalf of Niagara College. one person make a difference? Niagara College President Dan A Niagara College student has Patterson in a memo to staff and decided to take matters into her students, said, “Within the Niagara own hands. College community, our staff and Jill Currie, 19, of St. Catharines, students have been tremendously is a first-year Journalism-Print mutually supportive during this program student at the Welland difficult time, and many of you campus. She said she realized she have expressed the desire to help could help when she heard 97.7 in any way you can.” FM (a St. Catharines radio station) For other students who want to raising money. help, Chiki said, “they are advised “I thought, everyone is so gener- to listen to their radio for local ous, we should do something as blood clinics.” There is a warning, well,” she said. however, advising people to When she went to the Student ignore telemarketing telephone Administrative Council (SAC) calls for money, as there have been office on Sept. 14 to talk to some- reports of scams. one about her plan, Currie spoke SAC will sponsor a blood donor with Brigitte Chiki, the college’s clinic at the Glendale campus in director of Student Services. Niagara-on-the-Lake on Oct. 9. After telling Chiki about her Besides the trauma American idea, Chiki set her up with a victims and their families are table and a box in the main facing, Chiki said, “It is impor- entrance of the Welland campus tant to remember that this was a near the Information Centre. terrorist act.” Currie said she had no trouble Staff members are working with with the plan. “Everyone was international students at the col- very, very helpful,” said Currie. lege to assure them this is a “safe” Currie set her goal at $2,000. campus, said Chiki. The first day she got $357.18. Jill Currie, a first-year Journalism-Print program student, sits in the front lobby of the Welland cam- Students seeking counselling Currie is working alone, but said pus, collecting money after the New York City attack. The funds will be donated to the assistance can go to SE102 or L20 at the she was looking for volunteers. programs for victims, firefighters and families. Welland campus and W102 or She spends about three or four Photo by Christene Wilde W105 at the Glendale campus. College president takes steps to ensure campus safety By ROCHELLE WHITE Welland, Niagara Falls and event at the Glendale campus in munications, told the Niagara St. Catharines. Staff Writer Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara-on-the-Lake was delayed. News. Students are showing their sup- “Profound sadness” is how E-mail was sent to all staff The official opening of the col- In addition, fundraising efforts port at the Welland campus by Niagara College President Dan advising them of the terrorists’ lege’s Centre for Advanced have been started at the college to establishing the Niagara College Patterson described his initial attacks, stating the situation would Visualization at Glendale is post- aid the victims of the terrorists’ New York Relief Fund in conjunc- reaction to the tragic events that be monitored and staff would be poned until Oct. 18. Several par- attacks in New York City and tion with the college. The student- unfolded in the United States on kept apprised of any changes ticipants and guests from the U.S., Washington, D.C. organized donation centre, located Sept. 11. needed at the college. who were scheduled to attend the The local branch of the adjacent to the Information Centre “This event today is a sad American students attending event on Sept. 13, were unavail- Canadian Red Cross has estab- at the Welland campus, is accept- moment in the history of Niagara were contacted and able because of travel restrictions lished donation centres at the ing cash donations. mankind.” offered assistance in contacting into Canada. Glendale campus (W307) and the In expressing his sympathy Patterson, in conjunction with relatives and gaining information “In light of this, and, out of Maid of the Mist Centre campus toward the American people, other Niagara College administra- as the situation unfolded. respect for our American friends in Niagara Falls at the reception Patterson said, “Why in this day tive officials, enacted emergency Additional security measures and partners in this project, the desk. All cash donations — no and age this terrorism exists protocol efforts to ensure the were put into effect at all three official opening will be post- food or clothing at this time — speaks volumes about our inability health and safety of staff and stu- campuses as a precautionary poned,” Darrell Neufeld, the col- will be forwarded to the Red to bring to this world a greater dents at the three campuses in action, and, out of respect, a major lege’s manager of corporate com- Cross branch at 99 Merritt St., in sense of peace.” Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 5 COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION Niagara targets new dates for renovations

By ROB LUCIANI September, and the cafeteria is Staff Writer still targeted for the end of the As classrooms in Niagara semester.” College’s Welland campus opened The main changes in schedul- for another year, it was no surprise ing have been a result of trying to see the look of curiosity on the to keep “enough people on the faces of many as they walked into job site throughout the summer,” some unfamiliar territory. says Hudson. College officials have spent “It has been a busy year for con- much time and effort renovating struction in Niagara, and that has three areas throughout the school. been one of the main challenges.” The cafeteria, which was in The delays in completing the the Black Walnut building, is library and the alternatives the school has provided have been frustrating for some students, but The main changes in most are patient with the delays and will be pleased upon comple- scheduling have been a tion, says Hudson. result of trying to keep The finished cafeteria, which will be separated from the ‘enough people on the library with soundproof win- job site throughout the dows, will include many entrances, letting students take summer.’ stairs down to Manera Court – Steve Hudson from the cafeteria, says Hudson. “It’s an ability to incorporate Manera Court to get a higher level being rebuilt beside Manera of utilization of it by students. Court, and the library will be “Within the main library we’ve significantly renovated. The added enhancements to the electri- Darrell Neufeld, executive assistant to Niagara College President Dan Patterson, discusses archi- Black Walnut building has had cal and data capabilities. At the tectual plans for the renovations to the Learning Resource Centre and the new cafeteria. the kitchen and cafeteria front of the library will be a group Photo by Sean F. Taylor removed and three programs student study area that will have have a grand re-opening some- intended to spend, says Hudson. are really open and provide lots have relocated in that area. Also, computers with Internet access. time in late October.” Renovations to the Mackenzie of visibility. It really does centre the Mackenzie building has ren- Also we’ve increased (electrical The budget of the three major building were “around on providing better student ser- ovated its centre portion, added capabilities) in the library itself.” $700,000,” says Hudson, adding vices and trying to get the cafe- new classrooms and offices. A Once the construction has the Black Walnut building had a teria open and available to stu- lounge has been built directly been completed, it will take ‘It (cafeteria and budget of $300,000, and the dents and incorporate it more across from the school’s gym. another “couple of weeks for the library and cafeteria were esti- into their normal student flow Most of the three projects were library to be gradually reoccu- library) really opens up mated at “about $2.1 million.” through the buildings.” to be completed by the beginning pied,” says Hudson. the centre of the “The overall budget is still basi- Hudson says the new cafeteria of the school year, but setbacks “All the stuff that is out in the cally the same. Where we were a and library will change the look forced the college to change the corridors has to be cleaned and college, which tended little bit over budget we were able in the Simcoe building. projected completion dates of the set up, the books have to be to look fairly dark.’ to balance it with a project that we “It (cafeteria and library) really library and cafeteria, says Steve taken out of the trailer and re- overestimated on.” opens up the centre of the college, Hudson, vice-president of corpo- shelved and all the media ser- – Steve Hudson Hudson says upon completion which tended to look fairly dark. rate services at Niagara College. vices be brought back up. It is an of the library and cafeteria, stu- To put in more natural light will “The library we’re targeting to end-of-September re-initializa- projects has balanced with what dent reaction will be positive. make people feel like it is a more have open for the end of tion and then, hopefully, we will the college originally had “I think that the new facilities fun place to be.”

Student reaction to renovation delays

– “It’s only three weeks. I have a research presentation coming up and I could be affected because of it.” Donna Duric, 22, Journalisim-Print program student

– “I don’t care because I’m going back to Mexico soon, but I would want them to get more tables and chairs.” Lizette Jalil, 19, English as a Second Language program student

– “It’s very inconvenient. The temporary library is too small and too many people make noise.” Ignacio Romo, 21, English as a Second Language program student

– “I don’t mind the delay because I use the temporary one ... stu- dents have to be patient. They don’t know what happens behind the scenes.” Rikki Wastell, 20, Recreation and Leisure Services program student

– “I think it’s bull. We pay all this money for tuition and we have Renovations to the library should be completed by the end of September. Construction workers, at access to nothing ... it’s a joke.” right, stand under the wall from the cafeteria, which will overlook the Learning Resource Centre. Jeff Post, 22, Photo by Rob Luciani General Arts and Science program student Page 6, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 EXPANDING NIAGARA Niagara College ESL opened in Shanghai By MITO TOGAWA One of the Canadian teachers, Staff Writer hired in China, Ross Brooks, was Niagara College has opened a back in Welland this summer to new gate to language education in prepare for the new program. The Shanghai, China, successfully. Niagara College ESL department The English as a Second sent another Canadian teacher, Language (ESL) program now Rachel Batchilder, from Prince offers classes in Shanghai Edward Island, to Shanghai in Commercial School. August. This two-year program allows Shari Virtue, a Niagara College Chinese students to study ESL in ESL teacher, said, “Shanghai their high school in their home Commercial School has been very country and to take the wonderful and has been excellent International Business program in supplying our offices with pho- offered by Niagara College after tocopiers and computers, so they finish the four-term ESL pro- they’ve been very supportive.” gram. Virtue was in Shanghai for 10 An opening ceremony was held days to assist with the opening of on Sept. 5 at Shanghai the college’s new program and Commercial School. ESL teachers, returned here after the opening students and Shanghai ceremony. Commercial School President After meeting teachers in Jiang Guo Wu attended. Shanghai, Virtue said, “We have a The curriculum began Sept. 10 good team in China.” One of the with 72 students and four teachers, long-term Chinese teachers has a including two Canadian teachers wide experience in education and two Chinese teachers. while the other teacher is a new There are two classes of 36 stu- graduate with “lots of enthusiasm dents. Students learn in integrated and new ideas.” She said she The opening ceremony for the new ESL program was held in Shanghai Commercial School. The classes of reading, writing and thinks it’ll be a good balance banner says, “Co-operation of education between China and Canada. Welcome new 2001 stu- grammar delivered by Chinese between Canadian and Chinese teachers. Oral communication and teachers, and experience and dents.” Teachers Rachel Batchilder and Ross Brooks lift up the Niagara College flag. listening classes are taught by enthusiasm. Submitted Photo Canadian teachers, who also deliv- In order to make the curriculum ticularly on communicative lan- mar exercises, although grammar International Business.” er a weekly one-hour class of of the Shanghai ESL similar to guage teaching, which is the type is important.” Additional training and discus- Canadian culture and pronuncia- Welland ESL’s, she did some pro- of teaching done here. Students at the opening cere- sions in teaching and evaluation tion a week. fessional enrichment training, par- Virtue said communicative lan- mony appeared “very positive will be done in Shanghai with guage teaching is interactive and and full of energy,” said Virtue. Canadian facilitators, whom the focus is on communication. “We have a very ambitious goal Niagara College ESL will send to ESL rises in popularity “It’s not just translation or gram- to get them ready for Shanghai in the new year. By MISATO ARAI Department helps to solve these Staff Writer problems. She says communica- Enrolment grows despite tuition increases The enrolment numbers for tion is the solution. Niagara College’s English as a The International Education By VICKI SWANTON “We don’t want to make college do decide to come to college. Second Language (ESL) program Department assists international Staff Writer unaffordable, (but) in order to get “Some work for a year or two have been increasing, and the list students with their immigration, For the past decade, Niagara the quality of program delivered, (after high school) and all it does of countries from where they health care, housing and banking. College’s enrolment has been we have to have enough money to is convince them that they want come is expanding too. The ESL students have social “growing or staying steady.” build the buildings, so you don’t to get their diploma and improve One hundred and twenty-seven activities as one of the services This year, it grew again. necessarily want to be in a college their skills so they can get better international students from 46 they are offered. Apple picking, As of Sept. 20, Niagara with the lowest tuition if you’re jobs,” says Vaughan. countries entered the ESL pro- hiking, a pumpkin farm visit, College’s enrolment was up not going to be getting quality pro- Conversely, the job market gram at the Welland campus this movie nights and sports nights are about 27 students, about half a gramming.” can also advantageous to the semester. planned for per cent over last year. Vaughan says some students college. This is the October. “That’s what we were expect- may get some of their tuition “I think the job markets over- largest number The num- ing because the actual number of back. “A certain (amount) of our all have made our enrolment stay the ESL program ‘I hope ber of class high school graduating students tuition goes back into our bursary steady. The college does very has ever had, says the international levels has in the Niagara region is not fund. If we get more money to be well in enrolment when the job Larissa Strong, increased to increasing ... (and) about 60 to 70 able to give, that would be a good markets aren’t good,” says international stu- department will five from per cent of our students come thing.” Vaughan. dent adviser. continue to grow’ three this from the Niagara region,” says Al “We (Niagara College) recog- In an effort to service students Strong, 28, of semester, as Vaughan, director of enrolment nize that anytime there is an better, Vaughan says there are a St. Catharines, a result of and registration services. increase, it makes it that much number of new projects under way. came to Niagara – Larissa Strong the increase Niagara College has approxi- more of a challenge to go to “We have brought in a whole College July 3 in student mately 5,000 students compris- school, (but) OSAP (Ontario new student information system and assumed the numbers, ing 3,000 at the Welland cam- Student Assistance Program) (called) PeopleSoft. Within a year job from previous says Strong. pus, 1,500 at the Glendale cam- takes that into account,” says or so students will be able to look international student adviser Sean She says, by dividing the appli- pus in St. Catharines, Ont. and Vaughan, adding, “It’s part of the up their records on the Web (and) Coote, who got a position as a cants into five levels, students 500 at the Maid of the Mist equation, and we have other be able to do some course manager of International Student are able to have more confidence (MMC) campus in Niagara types of bursaries for students changes, adds or drops, on their Recruitment and Services. because differences in their Falls, Ont. who are in real need.” own,” says Vaughan. Strong is a graduate of the polit- English ability for the individual As in previous years, tuition Tuition increases may affect The Maid of the Mist campus ical science department at Queen’s student are decreased in each costs increased slightly this year, enrolment slightly, but it is not will also be undergoing some University in Kingston, Ont. class. but Vaughan says he doesn’t the only factor involved. changes in the next few years. After one year in Costa Rica, The students from Turkey, think the increase had much of an Vaughan says the job market has “All the post-secondary pro- where she worked on a develop- Israel, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ecuador, effect on enrolment. a positive and a negative effect grams that are at the MMC ... will ment project for a small hotel, United Arab Emirates and “Tuition went up again this on enrolment too. actually be moving to the she got a post-graduate certifi- Barbados are enrolled in post sec- year by about three per cent, and “Overall, the job markets have Glendale campus in 2003. None cate in International Project ondary programs this semester. that’s across the province, (but) I been very strong, (so) some stu- of our existing students will be Management at Humber College The college had never had stu- would say that most students still dents may defer coming to col- affected because they are all two- in Etobicoke, Ont. dents from those countries before. look at whether it’s a good lege for a few years,” says year programs,” says Vaughan. Strong says when international “I hope the international depart- investment in your future, and Vaughan. “I think eventually He says the MMC campus will students first come to Canada, ment will continue to grow and whether you think that in your most of them, if they are inclined remain open. “It’s going to stay they encounter cultural adapta- maintain our high standards for future you’re going to be able to to come to college, are just open for other things such as tion, food differences or commu- serving our students. I hope our find a job that’s going to make it putting it off for a few years.” industry training. There are a nication problems. The students are happy and learning,” worthwhile,” says Vaughan. Vaughan says that most students number of purposes for it.” International Education says Strong. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 7 MONEY MATTERS Students to be featured on college posters By KAREN RENEE homes in an upcoming poster sage. “Seeing people they know Willems says the project is “well marketing department has initia- Staff Writer campaign. strikes a chord. It is a more power- within the advertising budget.” tives in radio advertising cam- Niagara College is giving you the Students will be featured on a Costs are kept low for the project paigns and local transit ads. opportunity to show everyone back specially designed poster, com- ‘Seeing people they by producing it “in-house using “We are looking to increase our home the success you’ve had since plete with their photo and a know strikes a chord. existing staff.” profile and draw attention to the high school graduation and soon quote of endorsement for the Although students will not be college,” says Willems. will showcase its programs in a fall college. These posters will then It is a more powerful paid for their participation, Niagara College will hold a col- open house. be placed in the high schools message.’ Willems says it is “an opportunity lege-wide open house on Oct. 20 to The college marketing depart- and universities in the home- for students to show they are attract students to the college. ment, in an effort to boost town of that student. – Judy Willems proud of Niagara College.” Students interested in taking recruitment, plans to focus on Judy Willems, director of the The marketing department is part in the poster campaign may out-of-region students by using college’s Marketing and ful message. This puts a personali- expects to complete the project by give their name to their program current students and recent grad- Communications Department, says ty to the college. It shows we are October or early November. co-ordinator or contact Willems at uates from non-Niagara-based this strategy sends a powerful mes- more than just an institution.” As well as the poster project, the (905) 735-2211 ext. 7605. OSAP gives more time for students to pay loans By VICKI SWANTON expire, if students still cannot student of the Computer job,” says Trott. Staff Writer ‘I think all repay their debt, they can apply to Network Operations (Post-grad- John Lindal, 18, from St. After a deal reached this sum- students should have the debt reduced by up to uate) program. Catharines, says the extension is mer, the federal-provincial stu- be given the same $10,000. Trott says he doesn’t agree that a good idea. “I think it sounds dent-loan program has granted time because otherwise “It’s our future,” says the the exten- fair.” financially strapped students more first-year Law Clerk program sion should ‘I think The first- time to pay back their loans. you’re going to give student. “How are we supposed only be whoever needs it year Police Any student who is from a low- people in low income to get ahead if we are going to granted to the most should get Foundations income family or who is unem- a longer time to pay be in debt?” low-income the most time to program stu- ployed now will be given up to 54 back and less Even a student who doesn’t or unem- pay it back.’ dent says he months to repay the loans. incentive require a student loan agrees that ployed stu- doesn’t see a “I think that’s a great idea,” says the extension is a good idea. dents. problem Victoria Bucciarelli, 18. to go out “Personally, I’m not on OSAP “I think – John Lindal with the “Personally, I think people don’t and find (Ontario Student Assistance all students extension get a chance to even get any a job.’ Program), so it doesn’t affect me should be given the same time aimed at low income or unem- money or anything together directly, but I think that the because otherwise you’re going ployed students. (before college).” – Kyle Trott longer you get to pay it back, the to give people in low income a “I think whoever needs it the The previous time limit was 30 better that would be,” says Kyle longer time to pay back and less most should get the most time to months. Now, after the 54 months Trott, 23, of St. Marys, Ont., a incentive to go out and find a pay it back,” says Lindal. Page 8, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 EDITORIAL

The Niagara News is a practical lab for the Journalism-Print program, covering the college community and other areas of interest. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the management of the Niagara News or the administration of Niagara College, Room S212, 300 Woodlawn Rd., Welland, Ont. L3C 7L3 Phone (905) 735-2211 / 641-2252 / 374-7454 / FAX (905) 736-6003 Editor: Mike VanKooten; Associate Editor: Rebecca Marchildon; Assistant Editor: Rob Luciani; Publisher: Leo Tiberi, director, Communications and Information Technology; Editor-in-chief: Stu Black, project manager, New Media Development; Managing Editor: Phyllis Barnatt, co-ordinator, Journalism-Print program; Associate Managing Editor: Gary Erb, professor, Journalism-Print program; Editorial Consultant: Nancy Geddie, professor, Journalism-Print program; Advertising Manager: Linda Camus; Photography Consultant: Andrew Klapatiuk, photography instructor; Photography Editor: Sean F. Taylor; Scanning Crew: Sean F. Taylor, Chris Newman, Richelle Gratton, Stephanie Hull. www.niagara-news.com Terrorists, not Muslims, attacked America The crash of the hijacked commercial airplanes on America and its allies must realize that not all The deaths of innocent Afghanis can never make up Sept. 11 shook New York City and Washington, D.C., Muslims are terrorists and not all terrorists are for the deaths of innocent Americans, regardless of and impacted the entire world. Muslim. Good and evil people can be found adhering how much some people would like to believe it. Ask anyone for an opinion on the subject. Everyone to any religion, and in every country. Even if the attacks eliminated all involved terrorists, has one – and probably a strong one. In the case of Ignorance, prejudice and hatred were the catalysts for peace would not be restored. One terrorist group America and its allies, many people are pointing a the attacks on the United States, and look at the results would simply replace another. That’s not to mention determined finger of blame at Muslims. of that. Thousands of innocent lives were lost in a cou- the resulting multiplication of terrorists willing to Mosques are being vandalized and, in some cases, ple of senseless hours. Lowering ourselves to the level of wage war on the United States. The last thing America destroyed. Muslims are being treated with prejudice terrorists through senseless killings can’t be the answer. needs at this point is another would-be terrorist enemy. and discrimination. Threats are being uttered and People are so desperate for quick retaliation that If people feel the need to hate as a result of the attacks, it racial hate is being spread. All the while, many patient and justified retaliation has become irrelevant. is understandable, maybe not reasonable, but that isn’t a Muslims are denouncing the attacks. The American government is becoming a supporter large concern at this point. If it is necessary to hate, though, Islam and terrorism are as separate as airliners and of prejudice. Talks of attacks on Afghanistan as a at least be courteous enough to hate the right people. buildings. Although they may intersect on occasion, it whole are spreading. Is this an intelligent decision? Terrorists, not Muslims, attacked America. is not the norm and should never be accepted. Finish the cliché: two wrongs don’t make a ... Mike VanKooten

‘Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists’ “This isn’t our war” is what I’ve heard several people say in the past two weeks. As President George W. Bush said in his speech to Congress on Sept. 20, “Either To those ignorant people, my reply is simple: “Are you all idiots?” you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.” Canadians and Canadian businesses were very much among the targets of the The choice is so blatantly obvious that it embarrasses me to be Canadian. Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. We should be 100 per cent behind the United States in this fight against terror- Perhaps some of you listened to, and actually believed, our poor excuse for a ism, as are most other countries. Instead, we’re hiding behind excuses such as prime minister, Jean Chrétien, when he made the ridiculous claim that there were “We’re peacekeepers” or “Our military isn’t good enough.” no terrorists in Canada. Perhaps you turned off your television or threw out your If this ignorance and lack of support continues, we can blame ourselves if one day newspaper before discovering that Chrétien’s own Canadian Security Intelligence our society is demolished by a ruthless act of terrorism. Should that time ever come, Service reported there were at least 50 terrorist groups in Canada. Chrétien had better not go looking for help from our American neighbours because – As a free and democratic society, this is our war. as the old saying goes – what goes around, comes around, or, shall I modify that Nearly 7,000 people were murdered in the first degree and our prime minister has accordingly? What doesn’t go around, will definitely not be coming around. done a whole lot of nothing to support our allies. Rebecca Marchildon

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Your voice or opinion is welcome in our Letters to the Editor section. Our policy regarding letter submissions is this: All letters must be received on the Friday one week prior to publication. Each letter must include the writer’s name, college identification number and program of study. All letters must be signed and include a day and evening telephone number for verification use only. All letters can be mailed or brought to the Niagara News newsroom, Room S212, Simcoe Building, Welland Campus. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 9 NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Many people affected by terrorist attacks By NICOLE MILLION I ran about eight blocks north, walking up Bay Street in observed three teenaged males, aircraft were diverted to Staff Writer just ahead of the dust on Toronto the day after the attack who bore a likeness to the iden- Pearson International Airport We’ve been affected by the Broadway. I had to walk 130 when two fire trucks raced by, tified terrorist pilots. They were on that black Tuesday. They tragedy in New York City and blocks to one of the Bronx sirens blaring. sitting at a table and trying not were trying to get back to their Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11. bridges, which took me about Everyone on the street froze to notice the glares from families in the U.S. The lineup Some of us have by just three hours. I think the building in their tracks, faces pale, look- passersby. Many Canadians are was over 30 minutes long. watching the horrific pictures I worked in may have been ing like deer caught in head- unfairly judging people of Arab The street was lined with on television, and others have damaged or destroyed because lights. A man next to me said, ancestry. police cruisers, unmarked cars, because we have family or it was across the street ... I was “It’s never gonna be the same.” The World Trade Center and cars with the logo friends there. going to start at 10 a.m., just as People walked around with a tragedy has reached much fur- International Intelliguard. A friend of mine, in New the f****** tower collapsed,” mixture of emotions evident on ther than one could guess. Our Despite the major police York City, was on his way to he recounted to me in an e- their faces. It was fear. It was lives may never return to what presence, there was no feeling what should have been his first mail. disbelief. For some, there was we used to deem as normal. of safety. All we can do is day of work. From my perspective it’s dif- no expression at all. As evidence, the Toronto bus attempt to take something posi- “I was four blocks away ficult to fathom how far this On Sept. 13, while in terminal was crawling with tive from this negative experi- when the first tower collapsed. tragedy has reached. I was Toronto’s College Park, I people grounded when their ence — if that’s possible. Heroes display courage in time of adversity atrocity. It is what creates Many times we overlook sacrifice that exists within serve the sanctity of life and heroes. those who display courage their hearts. deliver innocents from harm’s By We often speak of heroes in in their daily lives. For It takes a courageous leap of way. ROCHELLE WHITE terms of individuals, or in these people, courage is not faith to put one’s life in the Firefighters display this Staff Writer terms of single acts, that have merely an idea, but rather a trust of another. It takes a courage each and every day. Column displayed selflessness, or in way of life. Day after day, courageous resolve to not Their camaraderie is unshake- terms of single ideas, that they exemplify the ideal, retreat in the face of heinous- able, their determination have overcome selfishness. often unnoticed and rarely ness, but rather to respond unbreakable and their empathy Courage. We tend to glorify these indi- commended. without fear and aid in the unequalled. It is what makes one stand viduals, and rightfully so, as Unfortunately, it takes a conquering of it. Together, they symbolize a steadfast in the face of adversity. they have earned our respect time of casualty and despair It takes a love of humanity greater understanding of what It is what inspires hope amidst through their courage. to appreciate the bravery and to tirelessly attempt to pre- a hero truly is.

Campus community voices Paying our respects to America predictions on war

In the days following the “I think biological warfare Sept. 11 terrorists’ attacks in will be involved,” said the United States, Niagara Sherisse Richards, 19, of News asked students: Whitby, a Broadcasting — Radio, Television and Film “What do you think will program student. happen now?” “I think the United States Gord Lewis, 19, of Port will retaliate,” said Dalhousie, a Computer Jennifer Whaley, 21, of Programmer program stu- Hamilton, a Broadcasting dent, says, “I figure anything — Radio, Television and can happen because we don’t Film program student. know what’s going on behind closed doors, but, chances “The United States govern- are, it’s going to be Desert ment is going to go into Storm all over again.” Afghanistan hunting down (Osama) bin Laden and the Tyler Rese, 19, of Port Afghanis are going to use it Dalhousie, a General Arts as an excuse to start a war and Science program stu- with the States,” said Wes dent, says, “I think that Brown, 21, of Vineland, a there’s going to be a long Niagara College information drawn-out dispute between assistant. America and the countries involved ... eventually the “Well, the biggest outcome is United States will retaliate it’s going to go a long way in with full force,” unifying the United States. The United States is afraid to “I think there’s going to be a go into Afghanistan. They know they’ll lose. They can war,” said Amy Penner, 19, Flags in front of the college’s Welland campus flew at half-mast in memory of the victims of the of Jordan, an Early not win in Afghanistan,” said terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. Childhood Education pro- Brian Keppy, 51, of Fonthill, Photo by Adam Bogle gram student. a professor at Niagara College. Page 10, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 HEALTH MATTERS College’s health centre there to help, heal By JENNIFER PHILLIPS referral and an appointment is The doctor clinics at the service,” says Gould. Staff Writer necessary to see him. Glendale campus are on Students can visit the health Don’t let medical costs make Gould says blood work is a Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to centre for more information on you sick, Niagara College “brand new service that has 11:30 a.m. An appointment any services. The Welland health health centres have a lot to begun this year” at the health must be made. centre is open weekdays from 8:30 offer. centre at the Welland campus The health centre provides a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Carolyn Gould, nurse at the on Wednesday afternoons and certain services to students at The Glendale campus health Welland campus, and Christine Friday mornings. affordable prices. For example centre is open Monday to Philbrick, nurse at the Glendale The health centres also offer a one step TB skin test costs $3 Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake doctor clinics on Wednesday at the health centre but “one and the Maid of the Mist health and the Maid of the Mist cam- afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 4 student said she was charged centre is open on Thursday 8:30 pus in Niagara Falls, are avail- p.m. at the Welland campus. $45 from another doctor for this a.m. to 2:30 p.m. able for students with health needs. There are many heath centre 1-step TB skin test $3 Pregnancy tests $5 Lost gold card $1 services that “many students do 2-step TB skin test $5 Medical photocopying $2 Energix vaccine not know about,” says Gould. Condoms $3/12 series $80 Most of these services are CAROLYN GOULD available at no cost because they are covered under the stu- dent activity fee included in tuition. Health resources, first aid, immunizations, referrals, birth control information and emer- gency over-the-counter medica- tions are available at the health centre. Counselling is available. ad-4x101\2in. “The health centre provides a listening ear if you’re in trouble either emotionally or physical- ly,” says Gould. Beginning the first week of October, psychiatrist Dr.Thoppil Abraham will be available one afternoon a week. A physician

For the latest in events and program developments at Niagara College, pick up your copy of Niagara News from local stands on these days September 28 October 12 October 26 November 9 November 23 December 7 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 February 15 March 25 March 22 April 5 April 19 WATCH FOR US Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 11 COLLEGE COVERAGE Leave the Pack Behind has unique program By JENNIFER PHILLIPS the goal of the campaign is to pro- displays. O’Brady says participants do not He says most anti-smoking Staff Writer mote tobacco awareness. O’Brady, The program “kicked off” on Sept. have to be involved in the “peer campaigns are not aimed at They’re not blowing smoke with Caroline Klus, the program’s 11, says Carolyn Gould, Niagara counselling.” They can just take younger people. The different when they say you can leave the co-ordinator and a student in the College nurse, Welland campus. the information, if they wish. focus is what makes this program pack behind. Special Event Management (Post- O’Brady says the program con- Leave the Pack Behind has “unique,” he says, adding, this “It’s a program graduate) pro- services for peo- program is by students for gram and Nicotine addiction ple who do not different students,” says Colleen Lowe, want to quit The different because Leave the information, Sean O’Brady, peer support smoking, but focus is what “we’re not communications Pack Behind team leader and carbon monoxide O’Brady says, he here to scare makes this team leader of the offers services a student in the tests and thinks the most or nag you. Leave the Pack for people Public Relations important step in program We’re not Behind program (Post-graduate) computer-assisted assess- kicking the habit about that.” ‘unique,’ and a student in who want program, are ments is “the desire to Leave the the Public meeting their quit. You can tell ‘we’re not Pack Behind to quit smoking, are available Relations (Post- goal through dis- someone the here to scare started as a graduate) pro- do not want plays at all three at the drawbacks of research pro- gram. campuses in smoking, but it or nag you. ject at Brock to quit smoking Leave the Leave the Pack Welland, won’t do any- We’re not University in Behind offers or are Niagara Falls Pack Behind thing unless they St. about that.’ services for peo- non-smokers . . . and Niagara-on- displays. want to quit.” Catharines. It ple who want to the-Lake. O’Brady says the is funded by quit smoking, do Nicotine program is effec- the Ontario not want to quit smoking or are addiction information, carbon tinues throughout the school year. tive because many college and Ministry of Health and Long non-smokers who want to help monoxide tests and computer- A follow-up program is available university students want to quit Term Care. This is the second friends and family quit smoking. assisted assessments are avail- for students who want to be con- smoking. Leave the Pack Behind year the program has been at O’Brady, 24, of Burlington, says able at the Leave the Pack Behind tacted about their success. is aimed at them. Niagara College. It is at 24 other College graduate dies in accident A 1998 graduate of the mates during their two years at the Niagara News. Journalism-Print program at the college. In his editorial as editor, Kevin Niagara College in Welland died Kevin was editor of the wrote this: “Journalism is a very in July. Niagara News for the Feb. 13, serious business and much pres- Kevin McKee, 26, of St. 1998, edition of the college sure can be placed on your reports. Catharines, a former editor of the newspaper, published by the sec- “Accuracy is a necessity in this Niagara News, died after his ond-year students in the program. career. A great weight is placed vehicle plunged into the Welland While a staff writer and photog- on your choice of words and def- Canal at Lock 1 in St. Catharines. rapher at the Niagara News, initions can be misinterpreted.” Divers from the Niagara Kevin did a story about a His editorial concluded with Regional Police Service’s under- September 1997 AIDS walk and this statement: “Remember when water search and recovery unit later did a column about helping you’re writing to choose your removed the vehicle and body those with AIDS and not being words wisely, be accurate and from the canal on July 19. afraid of people them. precise because many people’s Kevin had been married less He also did an article and took a lives depend on it.” than a year to Brenda McKee photograph about Remembrance Though he was a young jour- The Leave the Pack Behind display at the Welland (Bevan), also a 1998 graduate of Day in November 1997. nalism student at the time, his campus. For people not interested in participating in the Journalism-Print program. Kevin served as associate editor thoughts and words remain peer counselling. They can take a pamphlet from one of Kevin and Brenda were class- for the Feb. 6, 1998, edition of true today. these displays around the campus available throughout United Way sets $1-million goal the year. Photo by Jennifer Phillips By KATIE BAIN Cappa says in addition to the $1- really are.” Staff Writer million goal, organizers hope to As for Niagara College’s efforts, Another United Way campaign raise an extra $100,000 to Cappa says the college has a huge has begun, and the organization is $120,000 to give to other United team that makes sure “fun happens.” setting a $1-million goal while it Ways in the region. The South Niagara United Way recruits more volunteers. “The hardest part of working for funds 28 agencies and 60 pro- During last year’s Niagara South the United Way is not being able to grams. “Some of our services are United Way campaign more than AIDS, Red Cross (disaster ser- $28,000 was raised at Niagara ‘New York vices), YMCA, Family Stress College through payroll deduc- won’t impact us; Centre and many more,” says 871 Niagara Street North tions and donations. people want to Cappa. “There is a huge range of To help reach its ambitious goal services that we fund.” (MT Bellies Plaza) the United Way of South Niagara give more. Since the terrorist-caused disas- is holding many activities. People are ter in New York City on Sept. 11, The Wainfleet kick-off barbeque people have been asking Cappa if Welland at the Niagara Credit Union on Aug. wonderful.’ she thinks the disaster will affect 31 raised about $400. give agencies everything they ask how much money the United Way BRING THIS AD FOR A Jill Cappa, executive director of the for. Sometimes there just isn’t raises this year. United Way of South Niagara, says all enough money.” Cappa says people are worried that FREE LEATHER CASE of the events already held have been Cappa says they “certainly need with so many donations from “great. The Canadian Tire Acceptance volunteers. We try to place our Canadians going to the New York WITH ANY ACTIVATION Ltd. (11th annual golf classic) golf volunteers accordingly. If some- City relief fund, people won’t have tournament raised $14,000.” one comes to us and says, ‘I’m not as much to give to the United Way. The campaign held its comfortable asking for money, but “When there is a crisis,” she says, Open Monday - Friday 9:30 - 5:30 kick-off breakfast on Sept. 18 at I would really like to work with “people are more generous. New Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 Club Richelieu. your computers,’ we say, ‘God York won’t impact us; people want Cappa says the event “went bless you.’” to give more. People are wonder- See Ted Serafini for all your cellular and great. We had a good turnout and This year the United Way of ful.” wireless products good weather.” This is the 16th South Niagara has 500 volun- Anyone who would like to volun- year Club Richelieu has sponsored teers. Cappa says the volunteers teer for the United Way can call the breakfast. are “phenomenal. They really, 905-735-0490. Phone 905 735-2600 Fax 905 735-1900 email [email protected] Page 12, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 RENOVATIONS Some Maid of the Mist programs moving By RYAN SUTHERLAND ed by the college to properly fund tage of at the MMC, says Taylor. bring “more life to the programs. Staff Writer the renovations, says Hudson. “It’s a good change for every- (Glendale)campus and bring great “It’s exciting that we (MMC) are Programs at Niagara College’s Moving the programs from the body, and lets the college use its food services,” says Hudson. going to be able to service the Maid of the Mist Centre (MMC) in Niagara Falls campus to the resources to the best possible way The original intent was to reno- industry in a way that we haven’t Niagara Falls will eventually be Glendale campus will allow stu- vate the MMC, but that was been able to, to date,” says Taylor. relocated to the Glendale campus dents to use resources that were financially unfeasible because of “The focal point of the culinary in Niagara-on-the-Lake in a move never available at the MMC, says ‘It’s a good change for the small student population, says arts programs will be at the to provide expanded facilities. Dave Taylor, director of everybody, and lets the Hudson, explaining students will Glendale campus.” The MMC has been in operation Hospitality and Tourism. be served better at the Glendale The programs being moved to for the past 13 years. This will give future culinary college use its resources campus. the Glendale campus are the acade- “The change in strategy was to arts and hospitality students a to the best possible way “When you sit down and actual- mic and diploma programs and move the (expansion) project from larger student lounge, gymnasi- ly analyze all the different most of the food and beverage oper- the MMC to the Glendale campus,” um, cafeteria, library and book- for the students and the aspects, it’s pretty exciting that ations. A public dining room and says Steve Hudson, the college’s store, which are not provided at community.’ we’re (culinary and hospitality catering services will be in the new vice-president of Corporate Services. the MMC. Moving the tourism –Steve Hudson students) going to be in an area building at the Glendale campus, He says the change has been and culinary arts programs to the surrounded by vineyards, really at says Taylor. approved by the Ontario government Glendale campus will mean more the gateway to the Niagara region The planning for the new building as a SuperBuild project. resources. for the students and the communi- and very close to major access is not finished. The new facilities at The project includes a $4.2 mil- “The whole scenario just makes ty,” says Hudson. He adds the staff points,” says Taylor. the Glendale campus are expected lion grant. more sense,” giving students ser- and students have been “very The MMC will remain open to to be in use by the fall of 2003, About $3 million will be provid- vices they could not take advan- receptive,” and the move will service short-term and international says Taylor. Black Walnut building construction still in progress By RICHELLE GRATTON by the provincial government and previous cafeteria being gutted building in total. Programs such another month. Staff Writer fundraising within the school. and replaced with new class- as Broadcasting – Radio, “There was a lot of work put Renovations to the Black The old wing will be destroyed rooms, a new Maclab, lighting, Television and Film, and the into this,” said Smith. “I wasn’t Walnut building at the Welland heating and air conditioning. entirely convinced it could be done campus may still be a work in “We have heating and air condi- in this amount of time.” progress, but the outcome has tioning, which is more than we had Although the renovations cause proved to be “a thousand times The old wing will before,” said Smith. The renovations inconvenience, the outcome is better,” said Greg Smith, co- be destroyed There are 150 students in the Art started about five much appreciated. “It’s a bit of an ordinator of the Art and Design and Design Fundamentals - Graphic months ago and inconvenience right now,” said Fundamentals – Graphic Design because of wide- Design Production Program. Smith. “The students like it because Production program. spread leaking “Because of the change, we will end in of the new space.” The Black Walnut building was from the roof. have had to reduce certain another month. Jordan Hollis, 20, of Bermuda, constructed as a “short-lived aspects of the program,” said a second-year student in the Art building,” Steve Hudson, vice- Smith. There was a fair amount and Design Fundamentals – president of corporate services, of silk screening going on, and Graphic Design Production pro- said, adding the renovations because of widespread leaking because of the physical sizemade Journalism-Print program use gram said, “I don’t like the cafe- were necessary because of the from the roof. The leakage was and the amount of srudents the Black Walnut building only teria being so far away, but com- “building deteriorating.” hazardous to the electrical involved, we had to cut that back for the Maclab facilities. pared to last year, it’s on its way Hudson said the $500,000 ear- wiring. quite significantly.” The renovations started about to becoming a top-notch art marked for the work was funded Renovations consisted of the About 600 students use the five months ago and will end in department.” Student views on renovations don’t match administrations By MELISSA BAXTER those of the administration. Pharmacy Technician program, Tony Neves, 21, also a first- ing of the library will be on Oct. Staff Writer Steve Hudson, vice-president says the construction is an year student in the General Arts 15 and the cafeteria will be Niagara College students are of corporate services at the col- inconvenience for all students. and Science program, says the opening in the winter semester. voicing their opinions about the lege, says the student reaction “It should have been done construction is “a good idea,” Hennepin Hall will be under has been “pretty positive.” He over the summer, and the noise and it doesn’t bother him. continued renovations through says the college has spent $3.1 disturbs everybody,” says Hudson says the formal open- next year. ‘It (renovations) should million on three renovation pro- Laforme. She says students have been done over the jects at the library, cafeteria and don’t know where the library is Hennepin Hall. and don’t have a fit cafeteria. summer, and the noise Mel Robinson, 20, a second- Kim Wilson, 27, a first-year disturbs everybody.’ year student in the Pharmacy student in the General Arts and –Jackie Laforme Technician program, says the Science program, says, “The construction is “a pain in the construction doesn’t really both- ass.” She says students are unin- er me.” formed and unaware of what is She says the renovations have college’s $3.1-million renova- going on in the school. not caused her problems but it tions to the Welland campus and Jackie Laforme, 21, also a sec- depends on how long the con- some of their views don’t match ond-year student in the struction will continue.

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Orientation photos on page 35 by Christina Colli and Aaron Foster 800 Niagara St., Seaway Mall above the Cinema Page 14, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 SAC New SAC office to boost student interest By TINA LANZILLOTTA informed the crowd that there are “some great programs planned” and welcomed Staff Writer SAC to its new location. The Student Administrative Council (SAC) at the Glendale campus in Immediately following Patterson’s speech, students and faculty were invited Niagara-on-the-Lake is making the cut. to tour the new office while SAC members cut the cake and handed out pieces Sept. 13 marked the official opening of its new SAC office conveniently located of it. beside the campus pub. Mosher says he feels confident students will be more apt to get involved with At 11 a.m. SAC President Brodie Mosher and Niagara College President Dan SAC this year because of the new location and because SAC will use more effi- Patterson memorialized the event with an official ribbon cutting and a speech by ciently the public address system to communicate with students. Patterson. Mosher says he and the other SAC members, David Young, vice-president of stu- “I think that SAC has the best location here, and I’m really glad that it worked out. dent affairs, and Eduardo Resendiz, vice-president of student events, feel that com- “This Glendale campus is the envy of the college system, it is a very beautiful munication is important in getting students involved. campus and I’d like to work with SAC to make it the number 1 campus,” said “The problem is that not everyone stops to look at the bulletin board to see what Patterson. the upcoming events are. This year we decided to focus more on using the P.A. sys- The Niagara College president encouraged students to get involved with SAC, tem as often as we can.” 2001-2002 handbooks courtesy of your SAC By CHRISTINA COLLI go in the handbooks, it was able to list SAC activities on “Because of high costs and knowing we were over bud- Staff Writer the monthly calendars to ensure students’ awareness, get, (I) only order enough for students.” For the first time in over 10 years, the production of the Blanchard says. Chiki explained that pages 1-33, which contained informa- Student Planner was in the control of the Student The cost for the 5,700 handbooks was $28,000. tion on student rights and responsibilities, campus safety, tele- Administrative Council (SAC). “We weren’t prepared for this in the budget. The SAC phone numbers and athletic schedules, were photocopied and Niagara College’s Marketing and Communications budget for the upcoming year is set in March.” distributed to staff. Department had always had that responsibility previously. Blanchard says if she has “a larger timeframe,” she can Blanchard says she’s received positive reactions from “The college’s marketing department approached SAC to put in more ads to cover costs. students. see if we wanted to control the layout and production of the “Students liked not having ads throughout the handbooks,” says Cindy Blanchard, finance administrator for ‘The handbook whole book.” the Welland campus SAC. The advertisements are concentrated on the last 24 She says because of more Web-related responsibilities, is one of the most pages and include coupons redeemable for student communications and marketing has handed over the task valuable tools discounts. to SAC. Chiki says she can tell students appreciate the planner Blanchard, Karen Marasco, health services administrator, for students.’ by the way she sees them using it, carrying it around in After Hours manager Dave Rapelje and Brigitte Chiki, the halls. director of Student Services, worked together to create this – Cindy Blanchard “Some students said they preferred the smaller size, year’s planner. but the reason for the big pages is it creates more space. “SAC had always been involved, but now they have con- This year, advertising contributed $10,000, while the bal- In turn, less pages are used and costs go down.” trol over production, design, typesetting, layout and distrib- ance was paid by SAC surplus funds. The book measures seven inches by nine inches and has ution,” says Chiki. She says it was “definitely” worth the investment. ample room for notes and to record assignments. Chiki participates in the meetings between the college and “The handbook is one of the most valuable tools for Blanchard says some students have commented that SAC, considers both sides of issues and “makes sure it’s a students.” they’d like to see pages where they can fill in their own well-thought-out decision.” Not all college staff, however, received a copy of the schedule and record their marks. She says she assures them With SAC being in control of what does and doesn’t book, as they had in the past. that they will be put in next year.

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Student Administrative Council (SAC) members from all three campuses are featured on the cover promoting SAC awareness, says Cindy Blanchard. From back left, Christopher Newman, Brian Cleaver, Glenn McFarlane, Karen Brown, David Young, Eduardo Resendiz, Brodie Mosher, and, in front, Jeff Dutcher and Reginal Osborne. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 15 GRAPE AND WINE’S GOLDEN YEAR Wine country marks 50th anniversary

By GLEN WUTTUNEE Other highlights of the festival include live entertainment as they dress in costumes following the Pied Piper through Staff Writer at Montebello Park in St. Catharines, sampling of award- the streets of St. Catharines. The winner of the best costume It’s a celebration of wine country as the Grape and Wine winning wines and regional cuisines, viewing the quality of then marches in the Grande Parade. Festival marks its 50th anniversary this year. Gerry Ginsberg, general manager of the festival, says the The 2001 Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, which began recent terrorist attacks in the United States might have an Sept. 21, ends this weekend. Organizers expected 500,000 effect on the festival, but he expects that effect will be “very people to attend various planned events in the $1-million limited.” budgeted festival. There are 31 wineries in the region with about 10 per cent The festival originated in 1952 in St. Catharines so the of their business going to the U.S. Ontario Grape Growers Marketing Board could celebrate Ginsberg says he estimates five to 10 per cent more festi- the grape harvest in Niagara. val goers will attend this year, meaning more than 500,000 In the first year of the festival, only three events were people. held. Now, 117 events are held, the biggest being the Grape “I think new records will be reached,” says Ginsberg, and Wine parade, which occurs on Sept. 29. The parade is adding the festival has “close” to a $1-million budget. This filled with an extensive array of colourful floats and march- festival brings in about $18 million in economic spinoffs. ing bands from many schools, commercial businesses and handicrafts from Ontario artisans and children’s activities. “This festival celebrates the quality of life of Niagara and cultural clubs from throughout the Niagara region. The Pied Piper Parade is usually a highlight for children its two most important industries,” says Ginsberg. College float enters Grape and Wine parade By KATIE MacKIMMIE bly never be used again is a lot of money.” He said Staff Writer that since this year’s SAC logo will be printed on the Niagara College’s Student Administrative Council banners, they might not be of any use to future SAC (SAC) has no problem coughing up a few dollars events, which may have different logos. when school spirit is involved. “I would have preferred the money (had) gone The SAC executives from all three of the college’s towards students at the college, not on a float that may campuses have elected to have a float in this year’s or may not be seen by Niagara or future Niagara stu- Grape and Wine Festival parade on Sept. 29 in St. dents.” Catharines. Newman said he and the other eight SAC execu- SAC Finance Administrator Cindy Blanchard said tives will never agree on the same thing. “I was the the float will include two Niagara College banners, minority, and they thought it was worthwhile, so I will one measuring 47 feet by four feet and the other eight ride on the float.” foot by four foot, featuring this year’s SAC logo.The Maid of the Mist SAC President Reginal Osborne banners will cost $938 plus tax. The float will also said he feels the float is a good idea. “We need expo- have a generator, which will cost about $60, and a DJ sure.” He agreed that the banners are reusable and are will be hired for $50. only half of the entire cost. He added the remaining “The banners are generic items which the college funds go to “monetary needs” for the float. “You gotta can use in coming years, for either orientation or in spend money.” the gym.” Karen Brown, Welland’s vice-president of student SAC executives and their friends, international stu- affairs, said she thinks it seems like a lot of money dents and athletic teams will participate by riding the looking at the figures, but “the majority of the cost is float. They will receive free Niagara College SAC T- a one-time investment in a banner that can be used shirts, which will cost $320. These students will be again in the future.” She added it is an opportunity to bused to and from the festival, at a cost of $500. show the community Niagara College students are The money for the event comes from SAC’s funds, involved. which total about $750,000 at the beginning of the Niagara student Wendy Haskim, 19, said she dis- school year. The college will also contribute $500 to agrees. “Probably not many students will be involved, the fund. yet they’re spending our money on it,” said the first- Dave Rapelje, general manager of the After Hours year General Arts and Science student from Parry pub at the Welland campus and an organizer of the Sound, Ont. event, said the Grape and Wine Festival is a “marquee “I don’t agree with it. If it’s the students’ money, community event.” He added that having a float in the then it should go towards something that benefits the parade is a positive representation of students’ activi- students,” said Sarah Gefucia, 19, a first-year Child ties at the college. and Youth Worker student from Brantford, Ont. The Welland campus’s vice-president of student Richard LeClair, 18, had a differing opinion. “I events, Christopher Newman, disagreed with the think it’s OK. They shouldn’t over-do it, but they decision to spend close to $2,000 on the float. should definitely have a float in the parade. It shows “I had my objections. I think it’s a waste of money.” school spirit in the community and promotes the col- Newman said he feels it is money that is not being put lege to attract future students.” LeClair is a first-year towards student interests. Recreation and Leisure Services student from “One thousand dollars for banners that will proba- Bobcaygeon, Ont. Page 16, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 CUTTING EDGE State-of-the-art CFVA opening soon ment, it is possible to view and equipment and the software pro- “massively exciting” to be able to Applied Research Services manipulate the large urban and vide “more visualization and do this. rural data sets needed to assess the power than you can imagine,” says “It’s not just the graphics, it’s the impact of the region and environ- Birrell. enveloping nature. You’ve got 160 Division opens virtual reality ment. The CFAV features a 110- degrees of screen, which engages For medical applications, VR is square-metre visualization room your peripheral vision. That’s laboratory on Oct. 18 used to research areas such as sur- with a four-metre double-curved where the depth and the real solid gical planning, image-guided projection screen illuminated by a nature of the communication By CASSANDRA SCAPILLATI solving solutions, Birrell surgery and virtual surgery. multi-unit projection system comes through. You’re engaging Staff Writer explained. “The V desk 6 has the capability mounted on the ceiling. Two your entire vision system, which An official opening of the col- In addition to having the largest to map out surgical paths to deter- Silicon Graphics Onyx-3000 com- engages a lot of your brain,” says lege’s Centre for Advanced supercomputer system in any edu- mine diagnosis on a patient with puter servers power the graphics Duncan, adding that the ability to Visualization (CFVA), one of four cational institution in Canada, the no surprises. You can actually do and simulations. The lab also con- visualize and see data is becoming worldwide, has been postponed to CFAV at Niagara is one of four in an operation in 3-D,” says Birrell. tains an interactive stereo desktop more accessible. Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. out of respect for the world. Others are at visualization unit (V desk 6) with the college’s American partners in Queensland University in ‘It’s not about an InterSense 900 tracking system the project, says its director. Brisbane, Australia, the University to provide hands-on manipulation ‘You’re engaging The United States has been on of Reading in London, England, technology, polygons or of virtual data. high alert since terrorists and the University of Illinois in CFAV Director Mike Duncan your entire destroyed the World Trade Center Chicago. graphical information. says, “What this facility is about is vision system, in New York City and damaged the “Niagara College is partners communicating information. It’s Pentagon in Washington, D.C., by with all three,” says Birrell. Other It’s about the ability to not about technology, polygons or which engages a lot crashing commercial airliners into affiliations include State graphical information. It’s about them Sept. 11. University of New York at communicate ideas about the ability to communicate ideas of your brain.’ Niagara College’s newly Buffalo, Trimension in London, about spacial relationships and installed state-of-the-art, user-cen- England, and University College spacial relationships and resource planning extremely clear- tred virtual reality laboratory pro- in London, England. ly. You cannot hide in 3-D.” vides clients and students with the As director of the new division, resource planning Duncan, of Mississauga, gradu- Machines such as the Onyx finest education in advanced tech- Birrell is uniquely qualified. Not ated from McGill University in 3400 are programmable so it’s no nologies, adds Bob Birrell, direc- only has he an extensive educa- extremely clearly.’ 1993 with an honours Ph.D. in longer a specialized task. Students tor of the college’s Applied tional background, but also he has remote sensing. After his post-doc- can work on these systems and designed company-based training torate at the University of Utah’s program new content to communi- programs and consulted on tech- Facility for Atmospheric Remote cate ideas in 3-D more easily. ‘... more visualization nology innovation. He matches In tourism development, VR is Sensing, he joined a private soft- Duncan says the college’s CFAV companies, partners and new tech- efficient in assessing an attraction ware company. He then became a will impact the community by and power than you can nologies to solve problems and or project in terms of its location, senior systems engineer for SGI interacting with companies, gov- increase competition. impact and accessibility. and worked in manufacturing, ernment, local industries or any- imagine.’ Competition within virtual reali- In environmental development, education, science, government one else who wants to create con- ty (VR) technology is enhanced the impacts of infrastructure pro- and entertainment markets, spe- tent that needs to be communicat- through many resources, Birrell jects, products and processes on cializing in graphics and super- ed. says. natural and human environments computing. “Having this facility in a com- Research Services Division. In manufacturing, users have the can be analyzed visually. He says whether the goal is eco- munity college is an ideal location The CFAV, at the Glendale cam- ability to create their product or In communications and market- nomic competitiveness, urban to be able to do something like pus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, offers process in a virtual environment, ing, VR allows the user to commu- planning, product design and that,” he adds. advanced technology programs thus eliminating the need for a nicate complex ideas clearly with- review or impact analysis, VR The government grants that con- with solid foundations in applied costly prototype. In plant design out the need for imagination and to technology is a decision-making tributed to Niagara’s CFAV repre- research, allowing the technology and ergonomics, efficient tooling use data for a variety of communi- tool unlike any other. It allows for sent important investments in a to evolve with each new challenge. and production layout allows for cation purposes including training defining solutions quickly and new role for community colleges The centre provides a deeper planning without costly retro- and promotion. cost-effectively. in advancing innovation in understanding of various problem- fitting. In urban and rural develop- The centre’s state-of-the-art Duncan says he uses the lab for Ontario. Advanced visualization various purposes, some of which allows Niagara College to under- include “mapping the entire stand and develop the skills Niagara Peninsula for tourists, up required for the many career paths Coach, ‘creative thinker:’ Curtis to very high altitudes. VR allows this new technology will affect in you to fly over the escarpment. the future. By CHRISTENE WILDE the college and university levels. Newfoundland. Resources and roads are visible. The lab is being established with Staff Writer He has taught at St. Lawrence He has experience in academic You are able to overlay and show the financial assistance of the With his books packed in his College in Kingston, Ont., and administration as an associate information with respect to eco- provincial and federal govern- car, he drove from Saskatchewan the Saskatchewan Institute of dean in Regina and as the director resource type information.” ments. The Canadian Foundation to Ontario to begin his new job at Applied Science and Technology. of Continuing Engineering Urban planners, for example, for Innovation provided a grant of Niagara College. Education at Memorial University. often create scale models of pro- nearly $800,000, which was Fred Curtis, from As director of IMST here, posed projects. The models are matched by the Ontario Innovation Saskatchewan, is the new director Curtis said he has three responsi- usually limited to a detached Trust for a combined total of of Integrated Manufacturing and bilities. bird’s-eye perspective of the plan, Skills Training (IMST), replacing The first is to the people of the resulting in costly changes as a Brian Moukperian, who recently division, he said. result of hidden flaws after con- accepted a job in Alberta. “I’m a coach, I’m a leader, struction is complete. While Curtis was looking for a (and) I’m a creative thinker.” ‘You require a passion Several cities, including Los job, he said, “I saw this job at He said he mobilizes the day- Angeles, have used VR technolo- for learning, Niagara College that caught my to-day operations within the divi- gy extensively to explore urban eye because of the name sion and assists people in accom- planning, design and long-term adventure and spirit Integrated Manufacturing and plishing those activities. “In this related environmental impacts. Skills Training.” regard our primary objective is With VR, citizens can experience and some affinity He said he thought this was a quality people.” architectural walk-throughs of “different” title for a major divi- He said he wants students to have for computers.’ proposed buildings first-hand and sion. Niagara College wasn’t the the “best experience possible.” drive on roads that do not exist. only place to which he applied The second responsibility, he “The great thing about it (the but, he said, “Niagara College said, is finance to make sure the CFAV) in a community college is almost $1.6 million. was my first choice,” and he said division operates from a “sound it creates a community link, so For the coming year, Birrell says he believed Niagara would be “an fiscal basis.” large projects are able to come to the CFAV plans to be involved in interesting place to explore.” The third responsibility is to us, and the community is able to research projects, internships and Curtis comes to the college ensure co-operation with other FRED CURTIS communicate about the ideas that possible new inventions. with an extensive academic back- divisions to accomplish individ- are going to affect the entire As for program admission ground in engineering, with bach- He has been on the faculty at ual and institutional goals. region. The environmental impact requirements, “you require a pas- elor and master’s degrees, and as Queen’s University in Kingston, “My goal is to strengthen is huge,” says Duncan. sion for learning, adventure and an engineering consultant. University of Regina and those programs areas within our Although he has been doing this spirit and some affinity for com- He has teaching experience at Memorial University in division.” for years, Duncan says it is still puters,” says Birrell. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 17 COLLEGE COVERAGE New college divisions another path to university By JASON ROMANIUK Research Services, and originated grams involved. extremely successful in develop- Students can achieve a one-year Staff Writer from the Centre for Integrated “General and Transfer Studies is ing one of the strongest applied certificate or a two-year diploma Custom-tailored college educa- Manufacturing and Applied the fastest growing area in the col- research functions in the or take the university path and tion will be provided through two lege, “ says Rose, adding that this province.” transfer to Brock University in St. new Niagara College divisions growth is driven by the enthusiasm The Centre of Advanced Catharines, or D’Youville College created this year. Bonnie Rose, ‘The product develop- students have shown for this alter- Visualization, a $3-million pro- in Buffalo, N.Y. vice-president academic, says that ment division is a native path to university. ject built to keep Niagara College “Universities are making it easi- within two years they will be One of the Applied Research on the leading edge of technolo- er for college credits to be trans- among the “most popular.” tremendous opportunity Service division’s main features is gy, will debut at the Glendale ferred to university degrees,” says Stewart Kallio is the director the for students to be at the the new product development divi- campus soon. Mike Duncan, a Rose. She added the increased new academic division, sion. Here students work with leading expert in advanced visu- popularity in this program is due Interdisciplinary Studies and Access. leading edge . . . industry professionals to find better alization, directs the applied to many employers in the business Previously part of the School of – Bonnie Rose ways to solve problems, develop research facility. world wanting employees with a General and Preparatory Studies, designs and market new products. Rose says the General Arts and general arts background. Interdisciplinary Studies and Access “The product development divi- Science program at Niagara Rose says that in two years these consists of three departments: Research (CIMTAR). Bob Birrell, sion is a tremendous opportunity College is a good example of the new divisions will be among the General and Transfer Studies, manager of CIMTAR, is heading for students to be at the leading opportunities available for stu- “most popular” in the college. She Humanities and Social Services, and this division. edge of problem solving in the dents. General Arts and Science is states the cost for the college is “very Literacy and Basic Skills. Rose explained that these spin- industries where they hope to a program that lets students take a minor” and is far outweighed by the The second new division focus- off divisions were created because work someday,” says Rose. variety of courses before making a additional profile and marketing es on services. It is called Applied of tremendous growth of the pro- “Niagara College has been commitment to a specific program. opportunities. Photonics technology a multi-trillion dollar future The program will allow Niagara students to keep the pace and lead the technological field By RYAN SUTHERLAND the technological world, and buying materials. dollar industry. Bauer says he friends, and was interested in the Staff Writer adding this program solidifies our The advisory board and faculty noticed the Photonics Technology field because of its high demand, Niagara College has a multi-tril- electronics curriculum, says decided to submit the proposal to program in the Niagara College says Gordon. lion dollar future as it introduces Tiberi, who has been with the col- the PRO to meet trends, and keep While in the photonics lab each the Photonics Technology pro- lege for 17 years. “Niagara has Niagara students and the college ‘Photonics is pushing student is equipped with a fibre gram to its curriculum. created a vision and has taken marketable, says Tiberi. the standards optics component kit, which costs Leo Tiberi, director of the large positive steps to compete in Birell says Niagara is “constant- $15,000 and a fibre optics work- Communication and Information post-secondary education.” ly” updating its offerings with of technology to an table, which costs $10,000. Technology Division, says Niagara “The Photonics Technology pro- grants and donations from numer- extremely high level and In the lab students begin their College has “benefited greatly” by gram was introduced because of ous companies to improve teach- work with a heni laser, which is introducing the program, adding in change in the technological indus- ing and experience with advanced is going above and harmless to people, by reflecting, the next five years every college try,” says Birell. products which students need to beyond its out-dated deflecting and intensifying lasers will want this program. Tiberi says that along with keep up with companies’ demands. while measuring speed and He says Niagara is one of the Algonquin College, Niagara sub- Aiming for 100 students to enrol past.’ strength of the laser. first colleges in Canada, with mitted a proposal to Photonics in the electronics programs this – Carol Gordon The students then proceed to Algonquin College in Nepean Research Ontario (PRO), based year, the college received applica- learn multiple tasks using a green Ont., to offer a Photonics out of the University of Toronto. tions from 130 students along with program guide and was immedi- light cutter, argon laser (which is Technology program. Each college received a $4 million 50 students who enrolled in the ately interested. used for holograms and other The program will allow Niagara grant, funded mostly by the Photonics Technology program, “I thought it was pretty cool to entertainment purposes), and an students to keep the pace and lead provincial government, to intro- says Tiberi. (be able to) work with fiber excimer laser (which is a high the technological field for our pho- duce photonics to the curriculum “This has a lot to do with the optics,” he says. impact beam used for laser eye tonics students, says Robert Birell, The PRO approval accommo- college being well promoted and “Photonics is pushing the stan- surgery). director of manager, applied dates the “great demand” for pho- having a good reputation with high dards of technology to an extreme- “The Photonics Technology pro- research, CIMTAR. He is also tonics technicians and technolo- schools.” ly high level and is going above gram was introduced because of the director of the Applied Research gists in the industry and the future, Lucas Bauer, 19, of St. and beyond its out-dated past,” change in the technology industry Services division. says Tiberi, adding Niagara and Catharines, says he read about says Carol Gordon, 17, of St. and to keep the pace, as the indus- “The college is “definitely tak- Algonquin have been working photonics, and believes that it is Anne’s, Ont. She says she heard try is becoming more dependent on ing positive steps” to stay ahead in together setting up curriculum and going to be the next multi-trillion about Niagara through family and fibre optics,” says Birell. Conny No. 4 scooped by Continuing Education designers By MIKE VAN KOOTEN choosing a winner involve the effectiveness enrolment,” said Trish Labonté, director, a term and take about six weeks to complete. Staff Writer of the publication as a marketing tool. Continuing Education. Each term the calendars are revised by The Continuing Education course calen- The calendars were put together by three adding new programs to the more than 500 dars have been awarded the Conny Award of ‘This award of distinction Niagara College employees including Sue already outlined and by trying to reduce space Excellence for the fourth time in the eight Gerow, general clerk, who dealt with the in order to reduce costs. years of the award’s history. The college recognizes te hard work of our design of the inside pages of the calendars, Over the past three editions, Labonté competed with 25 other colleges for the staff and their commitment to Bob Roach, graphic designer from the said the calendars have been reduced by 2000-2001 award. excellence in meeting the Marketing and Communications 80 pages and yet have managed to lose “This award of distinction recognizes the Department, who worked on the calen- nothing in the way of effectiveness. hard work of our staff and their commitment education and training needs dar’s covers, and Shirley Tomovic, Labonté said this is important financially to excellence in meeting the education and of our community.’ Continuing Education development offi- because each term 170,000 copies are print- training needs of our community,” Niagara cer, who oversaw the production of the ed and sent throughout the Niagara region. College President Dan Patterson said in a – Dan Patterson calendars. The production of the new calendars has college press release. Labonté said the award “indicates the kind increased enrolment in the Continuing A committee of three people representing “How wide is your market, visual appeal of talent we (Niagara College) have in people Education programs at Niagara College by the Ontario heads of Continuing Education and outcomes? For example, the fact that like Shirley and Sue and Bob.” about six per cent, Labonté said. Annual gives the Conny. The criteria followed in we were able to reduce costs and increase Labonté said the calendars are released once enrolment is about 16, 000 students. Don’t be an ass. Page 20, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 SKILLS CENTRE Automotive training at Niagara top rate By ADAM BOGLE their own lessons based on a cur- Staff Writer riculum given to them by the fed- With its computer technology, eral government. The apprentice- complex training, experienced ship program, however, has more teachers and high-tech facilities, stringent guidelines to follow, Niagara College provides automo- says Lewis. tive training that “is close to the Students are taught cleanliness best in Canada,” a program profes- while they are learning. Jerry sor says. Cheevers is a motive power train- The Skills Centre for Motive ing instructor. Power Training, at the Welland “A responsible worker always campus, is a 27,000-square-foot keeps their shop clean.” facility that cost $2 million to Lewis says the centre is state-of- build. It was officially opened on the-art. “It’s close to being the best Nov. 6, 1998. in Canada.” At the centre, students are The facility can incorporate taught how to become mechanics, class life and practical learning, more formally known as automo- he adds. tive service technicians, transmis- Students learn methods of trou- sion technicians and auto body bleshooting in their programs. A collision repairers. computer lab in the building runs Harry Lewis, 45, of Fort Erie, is online manuals called Mitchell on The Skills Centre for Power Motive Training is at the Welland campus behind the Black Walnut a professor of motive power train- Demand and Alldata. A television Building. It was opened in 1998. ing. He says employment out of monitor and a VCR are also in the Photo by Adam Bogle the program is “pretty much 100 computer lab. per cent. They even get jobs dur- Lewis says students using these in the success of the centre. Lewis ing the program.” He says students programs can look up information says when the program started, get jobs at places ranging from on any car from the year 1985 to high schools were rented out as Programs for Motive two-man garages to large auto 2000. The students also learn facilities. However, Dave Spear, dealerships. Word Excel and AutoCAD in the the co-ordinator of Integrated A variety of programs are taught computer lab. “We pretty much Manufacturing and Skills Power Training at the centre. Apprenticeship pro- have the whole package.” Training, raised a lot of money grams are taught during night The centre employs 20 part-time that was contributed to the build- school or “evening release” (two and five full-time teachers. The ing of the centre.

Post-Secondary • Motive Power Operations – Automotive Apprenticeship • Alignment and Brakes Technician • Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer • Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer – MAP32 • Automotive Service Technician • Automotive Service Technician – MAP32 • Partsperson (Automotive) • Transmission Technician Shown is a two front-ended car built 10 years ago. Coming or going, the car draws attention. The front ends from two separate cars were used. Photo by Adam Bogle Niagara College three-hour classes a week) and part-time employees are people that “He’s smart ... he knows how to Volleyball during day school or “day work in the trade. “They’re the make money,” says Lewis. release,” (one six-hour class a cream of the crop,” says Lewis. Lewis says Spear is the main Schedule week). There are also two 32- The centre has a garage that can reason Niagara College has a week apprenticeship programs hold “15 cars comfortably.” “good reputation” for automotive called MAP32 provided. Companies like General Motors, repair. “He’s the quarterback for The night release program has Ford and Toyota donate cars and this program.” about 120 students, day release parts to be repaired for training Students and teachers who work has about 30 students and the purposes. and learn in the centre have gener- Automotive Service Technicians Much of the money that has ally positive things to say about (MAP32) program has about 20 been put into the centre has been automotive technology here. students. Tuition for the MAP32 donated. Automotive companies Bill Goetz, 57, of Niagara-on- program is about $1,800. who donate money are acknowl- the-Lake, is an auto body instruc- As well as the apprenticeship edged at the front of the facility tor. “It’s a real nice facility ... it’s programs, a post-secondary pro- where the names are listed. very high tech.” gram called Motive Power Companies that in the past Brian Schmidt, 18, of St. Operations – Automotive (Co-op) have donated more than Catharines, is in the Automotive is also taught at the centre. $100,000 are grouped into a cat- Service Technician (MAP32) Lewis says the post-secondary egory called the President’s Apprenticeship program. “The program has “a lot more lati- Circle. program is well put together and tude.” He says they do hands-on Some of these companies the teachers are good.” research to test skid pads, accel- include DaimlerChrysler Canada Steve Pizycki, 20, of St eration and braking for the bene- Incorporated, Ford Motor Catharines, is in the same program. fit of the student. “We get to Company Canada, General “I’m actually having fun and experiment.” Motors of Canada Limited and learning an incredible amount. This In the post-secondary program, the SPX Corporation. is the most productive thing I’ve professors are allowed to design One man has been instrumental done in my educational career.” Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 21 SHARK BITES Risk of shark attack hasn’t increased By SUSANNA ECKMIRE shark attacks, according to The taught us otherwise. Perhaps it has Analyzing the results of the com- erately,” says Lemonick. Staff Writer Worst-Case Scenario Survival something to do with Steven prehensive studies has proved Additionally, the fallacy pro- You may be wondering what Handbook by Joshua Piven and Spielberg’s major motion picture astonishing for researchers. pounded by health nuts that shark happened to the eight-year-old David Borgenicht. Jaws, which bred and fed serious Among other discoveries, sci- cartilage is a cancer cure has boy whose arm was severed in a The most common kind of misconceptions about sharks. entists have found that sharks prompted a widespread shark shark attack this summer in the attack is the hit and run, targeting For example, great whites are have a so-called sixth sense. The slaughter. Lemonick reports that a United States. mainly swimmers and surfers. It is now commonly regarded as experts have seen that sharks Costa Rican plant turns more than He’s doing better. Jessie a surprise attack, and the shark “mindless eating machines,” exhibit sensitivity to electromag- 235,000 sharks into cartilage Arbogast’s arm was reattached does not return after the first nib- says Ken Goldman, shark netic signals, even biting through tablets each month. about five weeks before he was ble. Thinking humans are typical researcher at the Virginia sea-floor cables after detecting Similarly, shark fin soup is an released from the hospital and aquatic prey, sharks often mistake Institute of Marine Science, in the impulses. Asian delicacy, fetching up to $150 sent home to Mississippi. He them, especially divers in seal- Gloucester Point. Speaking to Working from this knowledge, (US) a bowl. These enterprises are recovered from a light coma and resembling rubbery suits, for fish. Lemonick in an interview, Kim Holland, the director of the profitable, perhaps, but Lemonick now embarks on at least a year Usually at the first taste of the gen- shark lab at the University of Hawaii, says the shark fin business is inhu- of rehabilitation. erally unappealing and lean flesh, ‘It’s much more plans to investigate the possibility of mane. “Often the fins are hacked off His injury, though, added to sharks lose interest and leave the dangerous sending out shark-repelling electro- and the sharks are thrown back into numerous other shark-related inci- terrified victim to his or her own magnetic signals in areas of repeat the water, alive but mortally wound- dents in recent news, and the resul- devices. Almost every victim of a to drive to the beach attacks, says Lemonick. ed, to bleed to death.” tant barrage of talk-show coverage hit and run survives. than to venture into Rather than controlling the It may still seem difficult to con- begs the question: Are shark The next kind of attack is called shark population through extermi- jure feelings of sympathy for the attacks increasing? the bump and bite. It occurs in deep- the water once you nation measures, Holland insists shark species, but more attention Apparently not. Despite this er waters. The shark circles the get there.’ that restraint is necessary since to this matter is needed because summer’s terror-inspiring publici- swimmer initially, bumps him or her sharks are fundamental to the food populations are decreasing at ty, George Burgess, director of the and then attacks, often repeatedly. chain. Lemonick reports that alarming rates, more than 80 per International Shark Attack File in Sneak attacks are the most dead- — Michael D. Lemonick sharks act as “apex predators” in cent in just 10 years. Gainesville, Fla., says the increas- ly of the three. As the name indi- the ocean, the land equivalent of a “At the current rate,” says Merry ing number of shark attacks in the cates, they occur without warning, Goldman clarifies the miscon- lion or a bear. Camhi, marine biologist at the United States is only proportional and the shark is usually intent on ception: “Their attacks are very “Not only do they keep prey National Audubon Society’s to the population growth. In an devouring its victim. controlled, as is their feeding populations in check,” says Living Ocean’s Program, “some interview with CNN, Burgess says As Michael D. Lemonick behaviour. The white shark is a Lemonick, “but they also tend to species will reach ecological more attacks are expected each reports for Time magazine’s Aug. skillful and stealthy predator eat the slowest, weakest and extinction within 10 years.” year, since more people enter the 11, 1997 edition, only 15 per cent that eats with both ritual and least wily individuals. In so Lemonick concludes, “When water each year. of shark attacks prove fatal purpose.” doing, they improve the target you add it all up, each human who Burgess asserts that some peo- though. “Far more people are The human response to fear of species gene pool, leaving the dies in the jaws of a shark is ple lack common sense at that killed by bees, poisonous snakes sharks, whether well founded or smarter, stronger individuals to avenged roughly six million fold.” alarming moment when they and elephants, as well as bathtub not, is to gain mastery over these reproduce.” Clearly, we need to know where notice a shark in the waters. falls and lightning strikes. It’s potentially threatening mammals. Regardless of its apex predator shark attacks are increasing so as “Unfortunately, some people see much more dangerous to drive to Hawaii saw a short-lived extermi- status, the shark is facing major to avoid more close encounters. sharks and stay in the water. So get the beach than to venture into the nation effort, and various research opposition from industry. Jessie Arbogast likely agrees. We out. Do it gracefully, try not to water once you get there,” he says. labs have implemented tagging Fishermen are inadvertently catch- need to know how to behave so as panic, swim gently and smoothly, Although Lemonick asserts that programs to study the movements ing sharks in fishing nets. “At least to protect ourselves in the event of or walk carefully,” he says. humans have little to fear from and feeding patterns of sharks, one shark is accidentally killed ... a hit and run, a bump and bite or There are three main types of sharks, experience has obviously particularly in shallow waters. for every one that is caught delib- even a sneak attack.

Conversation. Survival tips, avoiding shark attacks It takes two. 11 essential ways to And that’s just what Niagara College’s conversation partnerships are all about. Watch for the details, and save your life... how to get involved as a volunteer, in the next edition of Niagara News Oct. 12. (Source: The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht) YUK YUK’S Stay in groups – sharks are more likely to attack an individual. Line-Up Stay close to shore – this keeps you Oct. 3 Amateur Night 8:30 pm close to assistance. Oct. 4-6 Sean Collins Stay out of the water during darkness or twilight hours, when sharks are most active Oct. 5 D.J. Eddie Match 11:00 pm and have the sensory advantage over you. Oct. 10 Hypnotist Paul Anthony Stay out of the water if you are bleed- Oct. 11 Paul Gigliotti of Wave 10:00 pm ing or menstruating. Call for details Avoid wearing shiny jewelry – the reflected light resembles fish scales. the surface of the water because you look If there are diving seabirds, take extra like prey to a shark and you have the care. It indicates feeding activity on baitfish added disadvantage of not being able to in the area. see an approaching shark. Avoid brightly coloured bathing suits, If you see a shark, get out of the water and uneven tan lines because sharks see as quickly and gracefully as you can. contrast really well. Hit back – use anything you have in Remember that if a shark shows itself your possession to hit the shark’s eyes or to you, it might just be curious and will gills, the shark’s most sensitive areas. probably leave you alone. Make quick, sharp, repeated jabs in these If you are scuba diving, avoid lying on areas – this shows that you are not defenseless. Page 22, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 INSIGHTS Day abuses U.S. tragedy for personal gain Opinions and bad politi- was acceptable to most Canadians, except, of course, The day after the attacks, Day criticized what he saw as cians are like body parts in Stockwell Day. lax border security, calling for stricter policies at the rear end: every country The leader of the official Opposition (a fact most people U.S./Canadian crossings. This issue, in itself, isn’t necessar- has one. forget) began lashing out at the prime minister for his non- ily wrong, but the timing was ridiculous. The sign of a tactful commitment this week, using the tragedy in the States to While the world was concerned for the safety and lives politician is knowing when By GARY EDGAR push himself back into the spotlight. of thousands of Americans, Day, meanwhile, was preoc- to keep quiet about his or Staff Writer How someone could see fit to politic at this time is cupied with poking holes in the Liberal government. her opinions, especially Column beyond me; it is not, however, beyond Day. It is for this When Chrétien refused to comment on Canada’s when they aren’t construc- exact reason that the Alliance Party cannot sustain legit- involvement in a retaliatory strike, Day began lobbing tive. imacy among Canadians. insults at the prime minister for sitting on the fence and In the wake of North As this last year has proven, he just doesn’t seem to know not committing blindly to a plan that hadn’t been formu- America’s worst terrorist when to keep his mouth shut and do what is best for Canada lated. attack, and possibly the instead of what is right for himself. Perhaps no one in Canada should be surprised by the world’s, politicians are scrambling madly to rethink securi- In Britain, the Conservatives, who form the official actions of the Alliance Party. Judging from past events, one ty issues and tighten border safety and, most important, sup- Opposition, have given Prime Minister Tony Blair and the could surmise that Day enjoys the circus sideshow that sur- port the United States in whatever capacity necessary. Labour party 100 per cent support in whatever action they rounds the Alliance party. In the last few days our prime minister has said all the take in backing the United States. In the U.S., Republicans For almost a year Day’s actions have been lamented in all right things and has agreed to back our neighbours to the and Democrats are working side by side in an unprecedent- types of fiascoes: dissident MPs, the hiring of private detec- south in all ways. ed fashion, co-operating on nearly every issue. tives, a personal attack on a lawyer. Through it all, two traits However, when the subject of retaliation arose, Jean Here in Canada, however, our prime minister is trying to have followed him: The fact that he just doesn’t know when Chrétien was hesitant to commit to anything until the aid and support our neighbours, and all our opposing mem- to keep quiet and the fact that his head seems lost some- United States had formulated a specific strategy. This bers can do is nitpick. where in his lower body parts. Have a good time, just don’t forget about school

Friends, loud music and a test the next their drive to drink into their schoolwork I know it’s difficult for some students to morning . . . uh oh. and think. realize the significance of the knowledge Students starting life at Niagara College Every new student should try to take the they’ve obtained through their courses and are discovering their new-found freedom to time to have a good time with friends and the impact of it on their future. drink, but some tend to abuse those privi- check out After Hours, the college’s pub at “Just because you turned 19, doesn’t leges. the Welland campus. mean you have to drink,” says Turner, Students who don’t consider the conse- “I want them to come and get involved,” adding, “Don’t always think of alcohol; quences of excessive partying may find says Glenda Turner, a bartender at After think of school.” By GLEN WUTTUNEE themselves with an overload of schoolwork, Hours. A few too many beers could mean My experience of combining school and Staff Writer causing themselves unnecessary stress. wasted years, including wasted money, partying has taught me that being a respon- Column Their motivation can get lost in the party which I don’t figure any new student would sible student is extremely important if you life. To prevent this ordeal, they should put take lightly. wish to succeed with good grades. Letters to the Editor College community exhibits compassion, sensitivity

Dear Editor, return. It’s good to have the hall- responded to these events with a focusing the heart on the things that important to you. Sept. 11 remind- Message to all students, ways full of life again. great deal of compassion and sensi- really matter: friends, family, and ed us once again of how fragile I am pleased to welcome both As I write this, the world is tivity, and has given generously to other loved ones. and precious life is. Make the new and returning students to the gripped by the tragic events in the assist agencies in meeting the I want to encourage you, as you most of yours. Niagara College and to the start of a United States that continue to over- needs of those affected. I am settle into the school year, to not Best wishes to all students for new academic year. After a long, hot shadow all. Such terrorism has reminded of what a wonderful fam- only commit yourself to academic a successful and enjoyable year. summer, our campuses have been touched and perhaps changed us ily we are. excellence, but to making time for Niagara College President revitalized and re-energized by your all. Our college community has Such devastation has a way of those people and those things Dan Patterson Second-year student expresses thanks, plus disappointment Dear Editor, the hall in the Secord building by Two girls came into the wash- At this point, I was desperate. students for their help. I would like to start my letter by two students who brought to my room. Thank God, I thought. I asked Finally, a few minutes later I hope that the other four students welcoming new students and return- attention my broken zipper. them if they would help me. They another student walked in, and I who refused to show any sympathy ing students. I immediately went to the wash- both said, “No, I can’t.” pleaded for her help. or kindness will never have to feel I would also like to address the room to try and fix the zipper. I continued to attempt to fix my The lady immediately went to embarrassed and helpless. three students for their help and con- Approximately 25 to 30 minutes zipper, another 20 minutes passed get my belongings without any Yvonne Stephens, sideration on Monday, Sept. 10. elapsed and I was feeling helpless. I and two more girls came in. I asked hesitation. St. Catharines, Thank you. could not leave the washroom for their help, and again, both girls I feel that I have to take this Second-year On Sept. 10, I was approached in because I could not cover up. shook their heads and walked out. opportunity to thank the three Police Foundations program

Although reporters cover the news and ask the questions on a daily basis, they are not immune to the pain of events, particularly those that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in the United States. Journalism-Print program students and faculty mourn for those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York City and in Washington, D. C., on Sept. 11. It was an incredible and terrible loss of life. Terrorists kill people and attack symbols of freedom, but they can never touch our spirit and resolve. The Niagara News Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 23 PROFILES Foundation ensures awareness in students By LAURA LENNIE ed and since coming to the college, we hope to now build the new sources “really comes down to their investment, it’s really a mat- Staff Writer these qualities also apply to others division of Hospitality and people, communicating with them, ter of understanding what a poten- Students need colleges to attend; I have met, from the program tial donor’s interests are, listening colleges need funding to provide directors to the administrative and to where they would like their gift the best for their students. support staff. to have the most impact and then Niagara College’s money-rais- “I knew I could work well with matching these interests with what ing arm is working to provide stu- them and this was a very good fit the college is seeking to accom- dents with a “high-quality” educa- for me.” plish, so that both feel there is a tion, says Sylvia Kadlick, execu- The executive director is win/win result achieved.” tive director of the Niagara responsible for the “smooth” run- The Niagara College board of College Foundation. ning of the foundation, which can governors makes decisions regard- Kadlick says her role “is to seek mean anything from capital fund- ing how the money is distributed funding opportunities for a variety raising campaigns, funding for throughout the college. of college and student needs and to program requirements, funding for “The board of governors deter- ensure that the foundation pro- student award programs, scholar- mines the strategic direction the motes interest in and raises aware- ships, and bursaries to annual spe- college takes after input and rec- ness of the college.” cial events at the college. ommendations from senior man- Before she started to work in the “It is also my job to ensure the agement and program areas in a fundraising industry, Kadlick, of college maintains good relation- consultative process,” says Niagara Falls, Ont., obtained a cer- ships with our alumni and, in addi- Kadlick. “These directions are tificate in the Fundraising tion, I provide staff support to the communicated to the foundation, Management program offered foundation’s 22-member board of and fundraising strategies are then through Humber College in directors and, finally, I act as a developed.” Toronto. fundraising consultant of sorts, to Kadlick says the short-term She worked for seven years with those in the college community goals for the college include the United Way of Greater Toronto who need advice on their own ongoing yearly funding needs for and, prior to coming to Niagara events and initiatives.” the student awards program in College, was a consultant with The people behind the money order to expand the number of Ketchum Canada, mostly working donated to the college include a entrance scholarships and to on hospital capital campaigns. variety of donors ranging from increase the value and number of “But I always wanted to come corporations, to individuals, to pri- yearly scholarships. back to this area. I love this area. vate foundations, to local associ- “Our long-term goal is to bet- This is home,” says Kadlick. ates, says Kadlick. ter communicate with and After wanting to return to an “Primarily, I believe our donors involve our alumni and to con- academic environment, Kadlick really want to make a difference in tinually address the needs and met Niagara College President the lives of the students, be that in requirements of our program Dan Patterson and decided helping them fund their education areas.” Sylvia Kadlick, executive director of the Niagara College founda- Patterson was the kind of college through scholarships, or ensuring “The foundation’s role is to rep- tion, says that her goal is to promote interest in students at the col- president who would be “wonder- that the college has the best tech- resent students in the community, lege. ful” to work with. nology for their studies, to partner- Photo by Laura Lennie and I have found it really reward- “He truly understood the impor- ing with the college to build a bet- ing to actually match our donor’s tance of his involvement in the ter campus, which is how the Tourism at Glendale.” determining their interest in our interests with what students may fundraising process. His manage- Glendale campus in Niagara-on- The actual process of acquiring projects, involving them with the need to make their education as ment team is talented and dedicat- the-Lake, Ont., was built and how money from a wide spectrum of college and thanking them for high quality as possible.” Crystal Award nominee loves job, children By CHRISTOPHER NEWMAN many jobs in the field of media, position for the Toronto Star. past three weeks alone. received a Soundcraft award eight Staff Writer such as a position on the public She is working as the media rela- Her hard work hasn’t gone unno- years ago in the same field. Sometimes it takes extraordinary relations committee for the St. tions co-ordinator for the Ontario ticed, as she was a finalist in the Even with all her professional circumstances to guide you down Catharines Chamber of Commerce, division of Molson Slo-Pitch Radio Marketing Bureau’s Crystal duties, Camus says she finds the the right path in life. creative director for 97.7 HTZ FM National, which saw 900 teams Awards last year for her work on a time for the “most important” For Linda Warren Camus, the and 610 CKTB FM, and a sales competing in Niagara Falls in the radio commercial. She also things in her life: her seven-year- new advertising manager for old twin children. Camus says what Niagara News, it was such a cir- she wants is “secondary” to the cumstance that reinforced her deci- needs of her children. In her free sion to work in media. time she says she enjoys doing While employed in the advertis- things with them, including giving ing department of St. Catharines them the opportunity to appear in radio station CHSC/CHRV FM, a commercials and advertisements. snowstorm brought the Niagara Camus says if she had to do region to a standstill. Emergency something else with her life, she workers started transporting her would still want it to involve teach- colleagues to and from work, ing, as she enjoys the enthusiasm ensuring the vital radio information her students show. on which thousands of people “I got known by the college for relied. It was that vital need that hiring students,” says Camus, who made her decide to remain in the “always respected the college.” media industry. Although Camus’s first three Camus, starting her second year weeks with the Niagara News have as an instructor at Niagara been “quite a challenge,” she says College, says she loves working at “there’ve been a lot of people who the college, adding it is the stu- have been extremely helpful and I dents she enjoys. “I find them very really appreciate it.” intelligent.” The Niagara News, the newspa- Her duties at the college seem to per published by the Journalism- be the perfect fit for this Fonthill Print program’s second-year stu- native who says the two things she dents, will be published 13 times has always wanted to do are adver- before April. tising and teaching. Anyone wishing to advertise in “What more can you ask for?” the college newspaper, 5,000 says Camus, “I want to stay.” copies of which are distributed Camus, a local history buff, stud- Linda Warren Camus flips through an edition of Niagara News in her Niagara College office. Camus throughout the Niagara region from ied advertising at Georgian College is a second-year instructor and the new advertising manager of the Niagara News. Fort Erie to Grimbsy, can contact in Barrie, Ont., and has since held Photo by Christopher Newman Camus as 735-2211, Ext. 7748. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page S1 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Aramark employee discusses new cafeteria By SUSANNA ECKMIRE mer library as soon as construc- what used to be the top floor and Foster, who has worked for Staff Writer tion is complete. study area of the Learning Aramark for 17 years, says the Aramark, the food service An employee of Aramark, Resource Centre. inconveniences of construction provider at Niagara College’s Celine Foster, of Welland, says “I can’t visualize it,” she in the school are worthwhile. Welland campus, will be moving she is looking forward to relo- says, “but I am sure it is going However, she says, “The only to the new premises in the for- cating to the new facilities on to be great.” time they can do it is in the summertime.” The new cafeteria will be much larger than Aramark’s current facilities at the college. “It’s prob- ably going to be 10 times bigger,” says Foster. “I haven’t seen the blueprints, but whoever has seen it said it’s going to be beautiful.” CELINE FOSTER Foster says she thinks it will be “Overall, they are excellent.” good to be in the same location as Although her work has not let Tim Hortons. up for some time, Foster says the Although she feels positive summer semester has a much about moving to the new premis- easier pace than the fall and win- es, Foster says she is preoccupied ter ones. She says she is getting a with something else first. tan from just standing outside “I am looking forward to sometimes during her breaks. going on vacation. I feel like I Foster’s daughter, Amy, 21, is have been here forever.” She a student at the college. She is says the last time she had time enrolled in the Dental Hygiene off was Christmas break when program at the Welland campus. the school was closed. Foster also has a son, Jason, Not quite open for business: cafeteria construction continues in September at the Welland campus. Asked if she gets many rude cus- who is 19. He is working at a Photo by Richelle Gratton tomers, Foster is kind. She says, golf course this summer. ESL department receives ‘state-of-the-art’ lab

By ADAM BOGLE college, teaches listening to the ESL instructor Jane Turner says ten to audio or digital files over a says English is the common Staff Writer students. She says the program is the system is “dynamic.” headset and replay it over and language he can use to talk to Niagara College’s English as a “state-of-the-art” and will help the “It offers multimedia capabili- over again. people in his class. Second Language (ESL) depart- department. ties in a learning environment with The student can also record Juana Posada, 42, of ment is about to move into a “new “I think this will be a draw for the click of a mouse.” their own track using their voice. Colombia, says the computer lab age of technology.” the international program.” Fiona Allan, 35, of St. This helps them modify their is a “great idea. I think we will International Education and Christie Salmon, 30, of St. Catharines, is the co-ordinator of pronunciation, says Allan. They do a good job.” Development at the college has Catharines, teaches level-three the ESL department. She says can also do audio assignments She says she thinks Niagara a new computer lab in S205 English. The class she uses the the program is helpful because that can later be listened to by College is a nice place to learn that may just make the process language lab for is academic the former computer lab was their professor. English. “People are kind and nice.” of learning English easier and communication and presentation “old and unreliable.” The true indication of how Adriana Unda, 26, of more fun for students from skills. She says the students couldn’t well this program will work is Venezuela, says the language lab other countries. It opened on She says the lab will help use the computer to record the how the students react to it. In is excellent. July 9. students because they can information. Allan says students the summer-term there are two “It’s an easy way to learn The new lab has about 20 com- watch videos and do group would come into the classes with programs running. There are English.” puters that use an Information and work over the computer their own tape recorders. about 51 summer students in one Unda says she wants to go into Communication Manager (ICM). through their headphones. “I think it opens up a whole new program and another 110 ESL the Tourism Development (Post- Tandberg Educational makes this She says the students can also world of possibilities for our ESL students in a program that runs graduate) program at the Maid system. telephone each other. In addi- department.” from May to August. of the Mist campus in Niagara The ICM is a computer-con- tion, the program will help the One feature the ICM has is a Jung Wooshik, 24, of South Falls, in September. trolled lab and it is integrated students with computer skills as Computer Supervisory System. Korea, says he is looking forward Allan says there are a lot of things into a networked Library Pilot well. “I think it’s going to be This program allows the profes- to using the new computer lab that can be done with this lab. System. student centred,” says Salmon, sor to control each computer’s because he was told they would be “Everyday we are going to have This new system may sound adding the lab will let the stu- keyboard, mouse and monitor able to get see news reports from new ideas on how to use it to help good in theory but it’s the teach- dents be independent as well. from the master console. the Cable News Network. our students.” ers who know how the ICM Eda Maddalena, 41, of Another aspect the ICM has is He says he likes the affects the students’ ability to Welland, is an ESL instructor. the Tandberg Divace. The divace program. “I think it’s learn English. “It’s an excellent system that is like a virtual tape recorder the good because I can meet January-Start Melissa Tadesson, 29, of brings us into the new age of students can use to listen to their friends from other Grimsby, a summer teacher at the technology and learning.” assignments. The student can lis- countries.” Wooshik Journalism New Niagara student works hard over summer students did this By JORDAN CUTTLER new things.” he knew who had attended the college in Staff Writer The Culinary Skills program is a two-year the past. section in July While many people choose to use their program at the college’s Maid of the Mist “I’ve had a couple friends graduate from Welcome to our Summer Supplement. summer as leisure time, Don Eberhardt is Centre for Hospitality and Tourism in Niagara who had only good things to say This nine-page section was completed working hard to get ready for his first year Niagara Falls. about the school. They both got hired in by seven January-Start Journalism-Print of college in September. “I’m not looking forward to getting to their field within a year of graduating, too.” program students at Niagara College in Eberhardt, 24, of St. Catharines, will be Eberhardt says he had spent a lot of his Welland. The students began the first attending Niagara College for the Culinary ‘I’ve been working two jobs all time in dead-end jobs, wondering if he year of the program in Jaunary and fin- Skills program. summer to supplement my money would ever find his calling. ished on July 27. “I’ve been working two jobs all summer I hope to be getting from the gov- “One day I came home from work and The students conducted the interviews, to supplement my money I hope to be get- ernment.’ started to make pasta for me and my girl- wrote the articles and took, developed ting from the government,” he says. — Don Eberhardt friend. Then all of a sudden it dawned on and scanned the photographs. They did Eberhardt is working at Christina’s me: I love this. Why don’t I do this for a the pagination layout and headlines. Restaurant in St. Catharines where he is a the Falls every day,” says Eberhardt who living?” The reporting, editing, photography short-order cook. He says he hopes, upon will be using public transportation to get Eberhardt says he aspires to own his own and page layout were all completed in receiving his diploma, he can start to get to college. restaurant one day. July. some experience as a head cook. He says his main motivation for choos- “I’d love to own my own business some The tense of verbs is in the present “I’ve loved cooking since I was a kid. My ing Niagara College was its location and day,” says Eberhardt. “Or at least get to work based on the timeline of the original writ- dad was always teaching me how to make the good things he had heard from people at a fancy restaurant in California.” ing of the articles. Page S2, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Emergency groups educate public By ADAM BOGLE adults to realize the role of EMS Staff Writer and to teach children about 911. Police and emergency services Promoting children’s safety was a reached out to the Niagara com- high priority. munity in mid-May showcasing Smith said that the emergency services and equipment during medical service is “more than just Police Week throughout Canada. a ride to the hospital.” He said Various emergency organiza- paramedics are increasingly bring- tions in the region staffed displays ing the medical service to the peo- in the Seaway Mall on Niagara ple. Street in Welland on May 17. Not only primary services but, In the centre court, police cars, support services were represented an ambulance, many exhibits and at the event. Niagara Victim Crisis one mascot, “Inspector Bear,” Support Service, a non-profit orga- answered questions and gave out nization, assists the police in pro- information. viding 24-hour short-term and Designed to let people learn practical services to people in cri- about the different emergency sis situations. groups, the event was held to Members were at the event to interact with the community in a make people aware of the service positive way, said Niagara they provide. The police call this Regional Police Service (NRPS) organization to assist in trauma sit- Constable Donna Orth. The theme uations, said a member. It is of this event was Safety by staffed by about 100 volunteers Design. that work two shifts a month. “To me, safety goes to not only As well as regional services, include traffic safety but to chil- The Ontario Provincial Police dren’s safety and their healthy (OPP) had a display. They were lifestyles,” explains Orth. there to interact with the commu- Special Constable John nity. The OPP patrol the highways Balenevich, of the Court Escort in Niagara and are based in Unit, said, “I think it’s great for the Niagara Falls. They have jurisdic- community to see what we do.” He tion throughout the province. Const. Betty Anne Martin, of Niagara Falls, said the OPP wants Inspector Bear stands next to a Canada Customs car at Police Week at the Seaway Mall in Welland in May. ‘To me, safety goes to not to “promote police to children so they can come for help.” Photo by Adam Bogle only include traffic safety but Canada Customs and Revenue to children’s safety and their and programs in the enforcement She said it is not illegal for any- fishing violations. Agency, which enforces federal community.” one over 18 years of age to ride a The Parks police deal with 14 healthy lifestyles.’ customs and immigration, was A group emphasizing the need bicycle without a helmet. There million people each year. They – Constable Donna Orth also at the event. They featured a for safety helmets explained its are also no laws to make people work with the NRPS and the program called Child Find. They role at the event. Rollerblading, skateboarding, or State Parks police in the United have increased the type of enforce- The Head Injury Association riding a scooter wear a helmet. States. said he wants children to know ment roles in which they are of Niagara helps people with An agency that deals with Provincial Offenses Officer police and realize they are friends. involved as they can now deal head and brain injuries as well as riverfront and recreational land, George Parperides said the The Court Escort Unit is available with criminal matters. The agency their families. It provides emo- the Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Parks community has to transfer inmates from jail to employees enforce immigration tional support for its clients using Police, also made an appearance many attractions and venues. court. laws, man marine units and deal Friends Helping Friends, a pro- at the event. “We are responsible for the pro- Not only police services attend- with immigration matters in small- gram that allows people with They enforce the 60-kilometres tection of the property.” ed, as the Niagara Emergency er airports and at the international head injuries to talk to other peo- of land from Fort Erie to Niagara- He said the Parks police Medical Service (NEMS) was at bridges in Niagara. ple with similar problems. on-the-Lake along the Niagara enforcement is discretionary the Police Week festivities. Kevin Spokesman Tim Sprizza said, Linda Bartoshewski said, Boulevard, which includes an because they deal with many dif- Smith, a paramedic from Fonthill, “As customs officers, we are “Wearing a helmet decreases your additional 2,600 acres. Aside from ferent people. “We are ambas- said, “It’s a good opportunity to responsible for enforcing all feder- odds of getting a brain injury by at regular police functions, their sadors of the Niagara Parks know all the different branches of al law . . .We are out here to inform least 80 per cent.” focus is dealing with hunting and Commission.” the 911 service.” He said he wants and educate the public on our roles 800 kinds of lilacs shown at Lilac Festival By GARY EDGAR everyone. However, the main attraction communications co-ordinator including a hybrid created by the Staff Writer There were children’s craft was the lilacs. for the festival. RBG. More than 4,000 people attend- and food tents, guided hikes and With more than 800 variations The RBG is the “international Butler, and a team of staff and ed the annual Lilac Festival at the a garden centre for inspired gar- showcased in 1,200 bushes, the registrar of the lilac,” says volunteers, helped organize the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) deners. world’s largest collection of lilacs Butler, and all new hybrids and festival, which brought some of in Burlington, on May 20, viewing Live bands, including was enjoyed and their distinctive species of the plant must be the biggest crowds in the festival’s a collection of more than 800 Alexander’s Ragtime Band, enter- aroma could be detected as far as reported to the RBG to prove history. kinds of lilacs. tained crowds in the base of a val- the parking lot. authenticity. The Lilac Festival is one of the The festival, which was rained ley teaming with purple, red, pink “The smell hits you like a This makes it easy to display two most popular events organized out on Monday, had something for and white lilac bushes. wall,” says David Butler, 39, bushes from throughout the world, yearly by the RBG. MEN’S Niagara College WOMEN’S Basketball Schedule Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 Page S3 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Niagara’s ESL partners with school in China

By MITO TOGAWA unless more than 80 students apply. (As of and providing terms for however long stu- to be some advantages and disadvantages Staff Writer July 10, about 60 students had been recruit- dents wish to take ESL, as Niagara for Shanghai ESL. Niagara College’s English as a Second ed.) College’s Welland campus does, Shanghai Students can save a lot of money by not Language Program (ESL) is available in Brooks said there’ll be two classes with ESL starts from one level and provides stu- travelling to Canada. They need a student September from Shanghai, China. about 40 students in each. Students will dents a two-year course of four terms. visa, which is sometimes hard to get for Prior to the partnership with Shanghai need 16 to 18 hours of English courses out Brooks said, “Our goal is to have each some Chinese students, and they feel at Commercial School, the college allowed class at the same level, and, at the end of the home with their families and friends. students in China to study ESL courses in two years, that brings all the classes up to “Those are the best advantages for sure,” their home country. the advanced level,” so they can take the said Brooks. Before students learn in Niagara college’s diploma programs. On the other hand, Brooks added, having College’s diploma programs of international Brooks, who taught English in China for a larger sized class, on average 30 to 40 stu- business, they first learn ESL. two years, said Welland ESL students are dents, not being in an “English environ- Niagara College’s ESL in Shanghai is tak- placed into different levels of classes based ment,” and having no chance to understand ing place in a part of a building of Shanghai on the result of a placement test. This is cultural differences would be disadvantages Commercial School with Chinese and required because of their different English for learning ESL in Shanghai. Canadian teachers. levels as a reality of the differences of their “That won’t be easy for them to pick up The Chinese teachers teach English gram- nationalities, English educational back- English outside the class.” mar, reading, writing and listening classes, ground and ages. Having ESL in an international country, and native English-speaking teachers teach of about 30 class hours for a weekly Shanghai Commercial School students such as China, Brooks said, “we are open to speaking classes. schedule. The rest of the time will include are all from China, range in age from 16 to anyone who is a native English speaker,” to ESL facilitator Ross Brooks, 27, of regular high school subjects such as math- 17 and have similar English educational teach at Shanghai ESL. Eventually, they Niagara Falls, will be the only native ematics, history and Chinese. backgrounds. may have teachers from the United States, English-speaking teacher for the first year, Instead of having five levels of classes, Compared with Welland ESL, there seem England or Australia living in China. Dollar of crime prevention worth two of cure By SUSANNA ECKMIRE One of about 155 separate crime-prevention projects that formula, Niagara Victims Crisis Support Services will Staff Writer across Ontario receiving funding is Niagara Victims Crisis save taxpayers about $78,700. Minister of Justice for Canada Anne McLellan announced Support Services. The organization is receiving $38,850 to McLellan says she believes the proactive approach will be that $6.7 million would be allocated for Ontario crime pre- help in its efforts in co-ordinating with the police and profitable and beneficial to the community. “These projects vention initiatives. responding to victims of domestic violence and crimes per- represent a sound investment in our communities, particu- The move “will enhance information available to victims, petuated by individuals with mental health issues. larly in young people.” as well as raise awareness of their needs and improve serv- The Canadian Living Foundation received $124,930 for McLellan says she will not back down on this issue, ices to meet those needs,” says McLellan. its Strong Communities for Safe Communities project. The adding she is “enthusiastic” about it. “The Government The funds are provided through the Victims Fund admin- project includes the meal supplementary program recently of Canada is committed to tackling the root causes of istered by the Department of Justice’s Policy Centre for implemented in schools across Canada. The foundation crime and to dealing with the factors that can lead indi- Victims Issues. The fund aims to assist victims by investing plans to launch an advertising campaign to help increase viduals down the path toward criminal activity in the in “pilot programs” providing financial and emotional assis- awareness of crime prevention, says the background infor- first place. tance to victims of crime and their families, says a mation sheet detailing which organizations had received “I am pleased to see the National Strategy (National Government of Canada news release. assistance under the Victims Fund. Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention) The news release says that the aim of the project is “to Although McLellan admits “the pain and suffering of per- working side by side with communities across this reduce crime, increase public safety and enhance public sons who are victims of crime can never be measured,” she province to ensure that local solutions are put in place for awareness about the causes of crime.” says the programs are likely to be effective because they local problems.” McLellan, speaking at the Niagara Region headquarters allow local communities to define what their own “pressure The justice minister says the public should be assured that in Thorold on May 17, says prevention is the “surest way” points” are. this project will not take away from punitive measures. She for the criminal justice system to work. Currently, she says, Welland MP Tony Tirabassi, speaking at the press confer- says this initiative is “a fundamental component of the gov- $10 billion is spent each year dealing with criminals, an ence, says the benefit to the community can be measured ernment’s public safety agenda, which balances a vigorous amount which is “more than we spend on education.” partially in monetary terms. “For every $1 spent in preven- response to crime with a determined attack on the roots of Prevention, therefore, she says is just “common sense.” tion, we realize $2 in enforcement,” he says. According to crime.” College lures international students at congress

By SHERRY MCGRATTEN Canada. Casson says, “Of course, we want them (the Latino for other activities. Staff Writer students) to study here (at Niagara College).” “We don’t have money to give. We try to support by train- Education can be an expensive pursuit for Canadian stu- Currently, Niagara has about 65 students from Latin ing.” This is how Niagara College contributes to the educa- dents as well as students in other countries, but Niagara America at its campuses. tion of Latin American students. College helped financial institutions’ loans officers share Casson pointed out the similarity of Canadian financial Casson, who “enthusiastically” tries to speak Spanish, their expertise by hosting a three-day international congress aid and that offered in Latin America saying, “If (the) corresponds with the members of APICE. Dr. Jorge Tellez, on May 15. Ontario Student Assistance Program had a building and was a member of APICE, recently wrote Casson that Niagara The congress introduced Pan-American Association of the student loan bank, then it would be like one of these College has been “crucial to our success.” Student Loan Institutions (APICE) to Niagara College and government-funded organizations in Latin America.” Through these international ties the college provides Canada. APICE is an association of loan institutes dedicat- APICE’s objective at the gathering was “to explore how “employment and educational opportunities in countries ed to the financing of higher education in Latin America. our student financial aid system works,” says Casson. around the world for our students and graduates,” says There were representatives from 11 countries visiting “It benefited Canadian people to hear about their (Latin Casson. An example of a recent opportunity is the four stu- Niagara. America) goals and strategies in different countries. dents from the Ecosystem Restoration program working in Martha Casson, Niagara’s vice-president of enterprise and Canadian institutes learned some of the strategies to encour- Ecuador this summer restoring habitat for the country’s student services, played a major role in hosting the con- age the repayment of student loans, which include means national bird. Casson says she’s “working on” getting stu- gress. Casson originally encountered APICE while working tests (tests of financial means) and co-signers.” dents from the Tourism program into Argentina. in her prior job at Humber College in Toronto. One of the many challenges discussed during the congress “When you have friends in APICE, you can have con- Describing APICE’s role, Casson says, “They finance was lack of money. Casson says, “There is not enough nections that would be extremely difficult to make by just domestic and international education for their citizens.” money made available by the government and private foun- looking on the Internet because the members help us As an example she said that in some Latin American dations to make tertiary education accessible to all. That access people at the highest levels to create these oppor- countries, such as the Dominican Republic and means that there are still many ‘have nots’ in these coun- tunities.” Colombia, there are many universities. The banks asso- tries. Niagara College tries to help with that by training Fortunately, during their stay at Niagara, the members of ciated with APICE give loans to the students to attend teachers and principals down there about our programs and the congress did have some leisure time and were able to university within their own country. In other countries our teaching techniques, so that local teachers can transfer tour some of the local attractions such as Niagara Falls, the there is a shortage of post-secondary institutions, so stu- some of the things that we are proud of from our education Skylon Tower and Niagara-on-the-Lake. dents are financially assisted to study abroad. APICE has systems. That’s the biggest challenge.” Ultimately, Casson says, “I think it (the congress) was lent out $500 million in loan monies for students to Commenting on the role of the Canadian government in extraordinarily successful. The Niagara College team, study abroad. this endeavour, Casson said that the government isn’t under the organization of Sean Coote (manager of interna- APICE is beneficial to Canada in that it sends students to involved in this specific association, but it provides funds tional recruitment services) did a spectacular job.” Page S4, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Sold-out tall ship cruise expands minds

By SHERRY McGRATTEN Those who were lucky enough Staff Writer to have tickets for the sold-out History came alive aboard the cruise, such as Don Nelson, 52, a Empire Sandy as passengers sailed financial planner, from Fonthill, through the very waters over had many comments. which British and American sea- “I’ve been on lots of ships before men once fought for the glory of but the attraction for me was the their leaders. historical element,” says Nelson. Besides enjoying the warm Amanda Romagnoli, 24, a weather and the food, those aboard mother of two, from Smithville, the Empire Sandy learned about says, “It’s good for people with the history of Niagara. It was in a motion sickness, because it’s not “relaxing” atmosphere on June 9 really moving.” as the 200-foot-long tall ship set Loris Savegnago, 48, a foreman sail in the canal at Port Weller, at Stelco, from Stoney Creek, says, making its way to Lake Ontario “The ship’s really nice. It was real- and the Niagara River. ly well organized when they put During the five-hour cruise, the the sails up. A few of the things area’s history, including the War of that I’ve listened to, even though 1812, was recounted by Wesley the speakers were bad, I’ve Turner, 68, a retired Brock learned more about the history of University history professor. the War of 1812 and how it start- Turner says he began giving the ed.” Savegnago says you can get a seminar on the ship in 1988 when tax receipt for this cruise because Shirley Tomovic, the development it’s “historical.” officer in Continuing Education at Hennie Rustenburg, 53, from Niagara College, asked him to lec- Beamsville, says the cruise was a ture during a cruise. “It just “surprise” for her husband, Harry. worked,” he says. “We’re both very interested in his- Turner says there are “so many tory. It’s really hard to believe that nice aspects” of his job, such as a war went on here when the sun is “meeting new people, the fresh air shining.” Those with tickets lined up and waited their turn to board the Empire Sandy. and the good food.” Harry Rustenburg says, “I was Photo by Sherry McGratten Tomovic, who came up with the on it (the Empire Sandy) five years idea of combining history with ago, it was raining and the sails Toronto, says, “It’s interesting. It’s Oscar, says, “It’s been a delightful a wonderful experience.” sailing, says it’s part of her job to weren’t up. Now it’s nice, the sails a nice combination, travelling on a day. The lecture was informative.” The reason Jeremy Hatch, 19, a come up with new ideas. are up and it’s pretty.” tall ship and a history class.” Priscilla Portlouis, 26, an student from Niagara Falls, Ont., Tomovic says, “The perfect Irene Schouten, a retired nurse, “It’s a very nice trip, well orga- herbalist from Welland, says, came is because “tall ships and venue is to sail up and down the from Grimsby, received tickets to nized, great staff. The ship seems “Everything is really beautiful. lighthouses are my passion for river and listen to the features of the cruise as a retirement gift from to be very well maintained,” says The weather’s great, the crew’s photography.” the historical accounts, American her colleagues. “Water is always 85-year-old Allan Brand, of great, the food’s great and every- Meaghan Ivens, 19, a student at or British, by Professor Turner.” exciting to us. We’re from Niagara Falls, Ont. one’s smiling.” Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, Tomovic says the college has been Holland,” and “lived on the North Author of a book on the history of Commenting on what he enjoyed who buses tables on the ship, says doing this since 1985 and has Sea before.” St. Davids United Church, Grace about the day, Charles Lasota, a the best part of her job is “meeting taken 10,000 people out over the There were a few Americans on Doyle, 86, of St. Davids, says she retired General Corporation new people, being out on the water years. In the past, the college has the ship too. Linda Daviau, 52, a has “always been very interested in employee, from Welland, says, and enjoying the sun.” chartered a canal cruise but, teacher from Batavia, N.Y., says, history.” Doyle has a personal inter- “The food’s fantastic. You can’t go The owner and captain of the Tomovic says, it was a “natural “We came up because we heard est in the War of 1812. She says she wrong. The people are friendly, the ship, Eric Rogers, 37, says the boat progression from the canal cruise wonderful things (about the ship). lives in a house that was built by lake’s so calm. Fantastic!” Lasota is a family business. The Empire to the river cruise” because “the We’re enjoying it. It’s very relaxing.” Joseph Clement, who disappeared says this is his second time aboard Sandy was converted from a res- most notable feature of this area is Daviau’s husband Brian, 54, in the War of 1812. the Empire Sandy. cue and salvage ship, which was the significant historicals, in par- says he’s enjoying the “laziness.” Peter Snowling, 60, an air bus Lasota’s son Gerard, 30, who built for the Second World War. ticular the War of 1812. It’s (the “I can’t believe the beautiful driver from Thorold, says that the works in the cafeteria at Niagara The ship began operating as a sail- cruise) been so popular.” day,” says June Pfohl, 58, a teacher cruise is “pleasurable. You view College in Welland, says the day ing ship with passengers in 1983. The Learning Resources Network from North Tonawanda, N.Y. things differently from the water. was “perfect.” Its first voyage was to Jamaica. recognized the history cruise. Karen O’Connor, 58, a retired It’s a nice alternative to the high- Gloria Knezic, co-ordinator, Commenting on his feelings Tomovic says, “We won for being clerical supervisor from Niagara way.” He adds, “It’s a pleasant human resources at the Niagara about being the captain of a tall the most unique learning activity Falls, N.Y., says she’s enjoying the way to see Niagara.” Health System, from Fonthill, ship, Rogers says, “It’s a great life and for attracting so many students “historical aspects of it.” Bob Kamm, the vice-president of says, “The staff is friendly and style. There’s nothing quite like it over such a long period of time.” Ria Harvey, a retired nurse from business development at Victor David efficient. The food is delicious. It’s on a day like today.” Sailing school welcomes public by giving rides on boats By SHERRY McGRATTEN asm of these avid sailors.” boat, Jerry Salfi, 51, a musician, a retired Staff Writer Carol Kowalczyk, of Fonthill, says she Niagara College employee and an instructor It was anchors away for the 11th annual open came because she’s “interested in learning for the sailing school, says, “A lot of people house of the Niagara College Sailing School. about sailing.” Kowalczyk took advantage have a misconception that you get wet and The day was sunny with “perfect wind,” of the opportunity to go sailing on a Shark that the boats roll over” but only dinghies and much better than the year before, says 24 keel-boat, and says it was “fun, but a lit- roll over, the keelboats don’t. Salfi added, Shirley Tomovic, a development officer in tle scary at times,” as when the boat had to “Sailing’s not as complicated as it looks. Continuing Education at Niagara College, make a quick turn. There are a lot of things to learn but the basics and one of the founding members of the Jim Kowalczyk, of Fonthill, who sailed of sailing can be learned pretty quickly.” sailing school. with his wife, Carol, says, “I didn’t under- Howard Paton, 44, of Port Dalhousie, an She says, “The day has been going great,” stand the sailing terminology. It was like lis- art and design fundamentals teacher at as there has been “an even flow of visitors tening to teeny-boppers talk.” Niagara College, and a volunteer for the throughout the day and a lot of promises for “It’s a fantastic opportunity for families sailing school, talks about the Shark 24 people to come back.” and kids to enjoy an outdoor activity,” says keelboats that the sailing school owns. Darcy Ewanchuk, the head sailing instruc- Jennifer MacLachlan, 30, a teacher at Paton says that when the boats hit rough tor, who has been with the school for 10 years Ridley College in St. Catharines, and a sail- water “it’ll plane (above the water) All boats Retired Niagara College teacher Jerry and is the club commodore, says, “The ing school instructor. have a theoretical mathematical formula” Salfi took a photo of, from left, Niagara weather co-operated. We had some nice peo- Commenting on the annual open house, that causes this to happen.” News reporter Sherry McGratten taking ple come in who seemed interested.” The day Marilyn Pedley, 72, of St. Catharines, who He says, “They’re Canadian made” and was “a good opportunity for the public to came to enjoy the activities being offered by the only 2,000 were constructed. The Niagara notes, Krista Ireland and Howard Paton come and meet some of our instructors and sailing school, says, “They’re always great.” College Sailing School owns the last four on a Shark 24 keel-boat. club members and share some of the enthusi- Commenting on the stability of a keel- produced. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page S5 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Dental program teaches customer service By ADAM BOGLE Szabo graduated from Niagara gram takes place from January to Staff Writer College in 1975 as a dental assis- August is because it gives an alter- There is “a place for everyone in tant and held a position as that native to students who take the the office” with an interest in den- from 1975 to 1981. She has been other two dental programs. If a tistry in the Dental Office at the college since 1981. She has student takes either the Dental Administration program offered at taught part time in all three of the Assistant program or the Dental Niagara College’s Welland cam- college’s dental programs. She is Hygiene program and realizes they pus since 1992. It’s a 27-week pro- pursuing a bachelor of arts in edu- don’t want to continue with the gram beginning in January and cation in an Adult Education pro- program but still like dentistry, ending by August. gram at Brock University in St. they can take the Dental Office Jo Szabo, an experienced dental Catharines. Administration program and still professional, teaches this program. She says dental office adminis- graduate that year. The 46-year-old, of Welland, has tration students need to learn a lot She says graduates of the pro- been co-ordinator for six years. about customer service. “They are gram generally start out as a dental Her official title is program liaison the first impression of the office.” receptionist, but depending on a officer. She is also program assis- The first semester deals with student’s previous experience, tant for the Dental Assistant and office issues such as ethics, cus- they can go into dental sales. Hygiene programs. tomer service, word processing Stacy Collins, 21, of Wainfleet, She says the program is for stu- and mathematics. The second Ont., is a student in the program. dents with an interest in dentistry semester deals with dental issues She studied sociology at Wilfrid but who don’t like the science including dental science adminis- Laurier University in Waterloo, Jo Szabo, co-ordinator of the Dental Office Administration pro- involved. tration and preventive dentistry. Ont., before coming to the col- gram, sits in her office. Szabo says students gain train- Students complete the program lege. She says she wasn’t happy Photo by Adam Bogle ing in dental computer software, with a three-week block place- with university life. She says col- accounting, databases, spread- ment. Students generally do their lege professors give more help to Collins says she likes the den- in a doctor’s office in Port sheets, interpersonal skills and placements at community dental students. tal science and the computer Colborne. office procedure skills. offices. “It (Niagara College) gives you skills she learned in the program. “I’m excited to put everything “It’s the business of dentistry.” Szabo says the reason the pro- more of an opportunity to do better.” She will do her block placement I’ve learned into an actual job.” Summer students getting ‘real-world experience’

By ADAM BOGLE further education elsewhere or divided into four themes. First comparable to being an architect have better access to the labs.” Staff Writer they can choose to do a third year there is programming. “That’s or an engineer. He says students also get more During the summer at Niagara here. In that year, students do a co- obviously a big one.” Vanscoy The third theme of the program attention from the professors dur- College, despite the emptiness in op term and a computing research says the students will come out of is networking. Vanscoy says that at ing the summer. the hallways, a highly involved, project. the program being able to program the college the students focus on He says the most rewarding high-tech program is being Vanscoy says the research proj- three or four different languages. networking administrations. aspect of teaching for him is see- taught. ect gives students “real-world He says the program is business The final theme is database pro- ing students learn. “I enjoy that Peter Vanscoy, 30, of Niagara experience” in a “real-world oriented. gramming and database adminis- challenge and I like the change.” Falls, is the co-ordinator of the field.” tration where the student designs Comparing this program to oth- Computer Programmer and For the project, students are and programs databases. ers like it at other colleges, Computer Programmer/Analyst (Co- paired with someone at the college There are a variety of entry- Vanscoy says there are aspects of op) program at Niagara College’s or in the local community and they ‘We are constantly level job positions for graduates this program that are different. Welland campus and one of the guid- design a system for the user such including work as junior analysts, “I think one of the things that ing forces for the program. as a Web site or a database system. adapting to where the graduate meets with end makes our program stand out Vanscoy has been working here He says they design products that users, or as a technical writer, or a from others is we are constantly full time for about five years. He will actually be used. changes in junior technician, explains adapting to changes in technolo- was a professor for the first year “It’s a system they are designing Vanscoy. gy and incorporating that into our and then, after his second year as a for real-end users.” technology and He says once a person is suc- curriculum . . . all the faculty part-time professor, became the Vanscoy tells of a project his incorporating that cessful in those entry-level posi- work together to keep up with co-ordinator. students did a few years ago, tions he or she can move into a that pace.” He is a graduate of the college’s when they designed a computer into our variety of career paths. His advice to someone who Business Administration – system and wrote a database for “There is depth in the program wants to be involved in the com- Information Systems program. a non-profit organization called curriculum.’ and there is breadth . . . breadth puters as their career, Vanscoy Vanscoy says he is always the Open Arms Mission. Since meaning there is a variety of dif- says, they should be familiar doing courses to update his the organization had little funds, — Peter Vanscoy ferent career options that they (stu- with change and work as a team knowledge base as he works they weren’t charged any money dents) can pursue.” player. toward obtaining a degree in com- and the students got a “great During the summer term changes He says computers are some- puter science. work experience.” are made to the schedule. Students in thing he has always loved. “I guess The Computer Programmer/ “These projects are a great way Second, the students do work the second term of their first year as it was my forte.” Analyst program is a two- or three- to tie the college and the commu- with systems analysis in which January-start students do what would In the future, he says he always year program in which students nity together.” they design information systems. normally be a four-month course in wants to be attached to education. gain experience in programming Vanscoy says the program Vanscoy says a programmer acts three. There are about 28 students in “I love to teach,” he says, and and networking skills. Students focuses heavily on problem solv- as a crane operator, electrician or the summer term this year. “It’s fast adds, he wants to stay involved in can graduate after two years. From ing and teamwork. plumber does in building a house, paced for them. the business and information there they can seek employment or He says the program can be while being a systems analyst is “On the up side, the students technology community. Clerk loves to help first-day ‘terrified’ students By SUSANNA ECKMIRE the college residence. Unfortunately, the dents where they need to go, sending out serious business, we pull together as a team Staff Writer residence application has been lost and her information packages to potential students, and get it done.” You might recognize her as the person chances of getting in have been reduced. giving tours of the college and registering Ellis reports to Randy Conlon, manager of who helped you out on your first day at Ellis says she is doing all she can to help. students. She says she is always busy. Recruitment and Liaison Services. She says Niagara College. Ellis’s smiling face has been seen at the Occasionally, being an Information she loves that he encourages her to take ini- Debbie Ellis, 44, of Welland, is a part- Information Centre desk since October Centre clerk can be difficult to manage. “In tiative and that he is very flexible. time Information Centre clerk, working with 2000. Before transferring to her current job, September, when I’m doing registration, I Working with people whom she likes the Enrolment and Registration Services however, she says she enjoyed working as find it stressful,” says Ellis. makes her job enjoyable. She says it makes division of the college’s Welland campus. program secretary for the Environment, She says the summer semester is easier to a big difference in her life. “I couldn’t ask Ellis says helping students is an enjoyable Horticulture and Agribusiness department at handle because there are fewer students in for better.” part of her job. “My absolute favourite is the college’s the Glendale campus in the college. Ellis says the most frustrating facet of her when they come in with a frightened look on Niagara-on-the-Lake. There, she says, she Ellis says teamwork is a big reason for her job at the Information Centre is dealing with their face, or call with a frightened tone of loved working with Jim Thomson of the department’s effectiveness. She says she people when she doesn’t have enough infor- voice. It’s great to be able to help.” Horticulture program. “He’s a great guy.” appreciates having a good relationship with mation to help them. But she says she always Ellis takes an interest in students who Ellis says she is “happier” in her new her co-workers and that they are always figures it out for them. “Sometimes you have need help. She is now trying to help a col- position. ready to help her out. “We can joke and have to make four or five phone calls to find out lege applicant from Montreal, Que., get into Her job description includes directing stu- a good time, but when it comes down to where that person is supposed to be.” Page S6, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Summer Music Reviews

Chillout Mix 2 Lateralus Songs in A Minor Dr. Doolittle The Hogyssey Various Tool Alicia Keys Various (OMS) Spacehog BMG BMG J Records BMG Artemis

By GARY EDGAR By GARY EDGAR By SHERRY McGRATTEN By DERYK STEVENS By GARY EDGAR Staff Writer Staff Writer StaffWriter Staff Writer Staff Writer Maybe you’re looking for the So you’ve purchased the new Alicia Keys’s debut album, Whether you see the movie or In a time when bands yearn to right music to accompany your Tool album, Lateralus, and are Songs in A Minor, is the best CD not, the Dr. Dolittle 2 (Dr. 2) is a change their spots, it’s refreshing next dinner party, or maybe hoping to find the same, time test- I’ve heard in years. good disc with a wide variety of to see a band stick to what it you’re just looking for some ed, hard-driving loud music It’s rare that I hear a song that artists. It stretches from music by knows. tunes to lay back and relax. If so, you’ve come to expect from the truly touches me but I was feeling Snoop Dogg to Luther Vandross. The Hogyssey, Spacehog’s Chillout Mix 2 could be what Los Angeles veterans. Then you all 15 of the tracks on the CD, You really don’t need the visuals third album, makes no attempt to you’re looking for. get your first surprise. especifically Fallin’, and my to enjoy the 13 songs on this chart new territory for the English The 17-track compilation is Sure the same mind-warping favourite, Goodbye. soundtrack. glam-rock quartet. made up of trip hop gurus such chainsaw guitars can be found In Fallin’, Keys sings, “How R.L., Snoop Dogg, and Lil’Kim Where most bands tend to shy as Massive Attack and pounding forward like a train on can you give me so much pleasure do the Long Beach, Calif.-influ- away from comparisons with Everything But the Girl, as well the discs opening track, The and so much pain? I keep on enced Dolittle theme song, called those who came before, Spacehog as jazz-fusion groups Saint Grudge. The same bass and drum fallin’ in and out of love with Do U Wanna Roll? Flipmode are quite happy to embrace the Etienne and St. Germain. riffs that tangle together in perfect you.” Anyone who has ever been Squad and Busta Rhymes do a parallels to Bowie and T-Rex. The collection makes you rhythm can be found at the disc’s in love should understand this sequel to a song they did from the The album is showered in hard, want to do exactly what the title midway point on Parabola. song. original soundtrack of the first stomping rock guitar riffs and says — chill out. However, on the whole, the disc While listening to Goodbye I movie, called What It Is (Part 2.) washy Moog synthesizers. Even Stand-out tracks such as has a lot more room than most had tears in my eyes. This song LFO and M.O.P. do the song when the lyrics are unintelligible, Saint Etienne’s Nothing Can Tool fans have come to expect. has such an emotional strength Life is Good. It starts out as a the melodies stay with you long Stop Us add a touch of funk to It’s more ethereal and expansive. that comes from not only the sappy pop song and ends as a after you’ve turned the disc off. the album with infectious flute That’s when you get your second lyrics but also the music. There hardcore rap song. The Product An argument could be made loops and muted horns, while surprise, because you really like are a few upbeat songs, such as G&B and Wyclef stay on topic that the album as a whole doesn’t Underworld’s Pushing it. the song, Girlfriend, which has with the appropriately titled track, have the same seamless continuity Upstairs can reduce you to a The album kicks off with a Jermaine Dupri and Joshua Cluck Cluck. as their last two efforts, Resident trance like state. growling rage but quickly sub- Thompson singing in it. The album also features Mario Alien and The Chinese Album, The album is seamless, with sides to a near whisper by the sec- This rhythm and blues CD is and Fabolous’s catchy song, but nonetheless, an effort is made. each song fading into the next. ond track. These ups and downs full of violin and piano, along Temeeka, Deborah Cox’s The theme of space (something The disc trips up only once with are all over the album, with a with strong vocals and meaning- Absolutely Not, O-Town’s We Fit familiar to Spacehog fans) is a forgettable track by flavour of docile song like Eon Blue Eclipse ful lyrics. The love songs aren’t Together, and songs by Alicia kicked off right away with the the week Moby. mysteriously guiding you into typical in that they’re not about Keys and Angie Stone. opening track Jupiter’s Moon, Popular songs, like Teardrop someplace much darker. sex but making love. Keys’s To slow things down a bit using Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001, A by Massive Attack and Sneaker Maynard Keenan’s message unique voice and style creates Jimmy Cozier does the song Two Space Odyssey as a metaphor for Pimps’ 6 Underground will remains steadfast, urging people songs that are original. I recom- Steps, while Luther Vandross does love (as well as a an inspiration help to draw in unseasoned lis- to tear down the plastic façade mend this CD to all music lovers. If I Was the One. for the album’s title). tener. that has been erected all around Medeiros, Next, and But the disc gets caught up in This collection offers an them and to force change if it Lil’Zane each have the being too rock ‘n’ roll. By the sec- escape for people tired of the won’t happen on its own. love ballads of the sound- ond track, Earthquake, and again onslaught of pop and rap-metal Tool didn’t exactly go the route track. on At Least I Got Laid, the band dominating radio right now. of Radiohead and try and reinvent If you are looking for a sacrifice substance and theme for Unfortunately, for this reason, itself on Lateralus. They did try CD with a wide variety of guitar riffs and chanting choruses. don’t expect this album to fly off and accomplish something differ- music styles or if you’ve The Langdon brothers (Antony the shelves. With record compa- ent. While some of the songs and seen the movie and liked and Royston) do have a penchant nies catering to the masses, ideas may seem foreign to the the music, pick the for lovely rock ballads. Dancing albums like this one tend to be avid Tool listener, don’t expect soundtrack up. On My Own and Strangest Dream pushed aside. fans to jump ship. break up the guitar-heavy songs with floating keyboards and har- monies pulled from a Mot the Hoople song. Sure The Hogyssey doesn’t Many touted this record as Recorded in the same sessions fear, nothing to doubt.” have the polish and tightness that Radiohead’s return to good old that shaped Kid A, Amnesiac The album contains its share of its predecessors did, but it’s still a rock ‘n’ roll. Some claim it’s a comes complete with the same bizarre experimentation as well. solid rock album. homecoming to the sounds that eclectic mix of synthesized drum- Yorke, always looking for some- It’s not thought provoking or made them so popular on Ok beats, crazy vocal effects, but thing new, has enlisted the aid of a emotive, and doesn’t elicit Computer. Most claimed that where Kid A was nearly devoid of horn section, for the lilting, funeral change, but that’s not what it sets Radiohead were done messing guitars, Amnesiac tries to pick up procession-like sounds on Life in a out to do. about, and were going back to what the slack, but only a little. Glass House. they know. Almost all did, except Songs like Knives Out, and You Nonetheless, it doesn’t seem Radiohead, that is. And Whose Army bring the guitars Radiohead can do any wrong. Amnesiac is the follow-up or sis- back to the forefront of the band, Radiohead fans know their place in Amnesiac ter album to Kid A and continues but in a way that their experimenta- the great scheme of things; just sit See Radiohead (with some minor variances) down tion isn’t completely abandoned. back and let them lead you down Capitol the same path. For the band to have The album’s first single, the path. No one knows where this additional abandoned this new style after one Pyramid Song, has arguably some path leads, especially Radiohead. record would have proven that it of the best vocals singer Thom Besides, some say the next album review By GARY EDGAR was just a phase, a catch-us-if-you- Yorke has ever laid down, nearly will be a return to good old rock ‘n’ Staff Writer can, up-yours to fans worldwide. crying, “There was nothing to roll anyway. on page 8 Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page S7 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Papa Roach takes Toronto fans into frenzy

By DERYK STEVENS symbolize an exterminator and surprised the all of the covers to Papa Roach’s equipment, Papa Roach started the night with the Staff Writer crowd with their hard, chunky guitar riffs, running off the stage leaving the audience song Revenge and then went on to play all With ants and roaches infesting the pounding drum beats, and the screams of pumped and ready for more. the songs from Infest, including the singles Warehouse, the audience couldn’t have been Mitchell. The crowd was into the show right Papa Roach is a band that started in 1993 Last Resort, Between Angels and Insects, happier. away, especially with the enthusiastic, in Vacaville, a small city between San and Broken Home, which is dedicated to his Papa Roach headlined the final show of the Zambora, constantly making faces, rolling Francisco and Sacramento, Calif. They are a father, says Dick during the show. Raid the Nation tour in Toronto on April 22. his eyes and running around the stage. four-piece band with guitarist Jerry Horton, Throughout the show, Dick was drinking Alien Ant Farm (AAF), the guitar-driven AAF then played, Movies, their first sin- bassist Tobin Esperance, drummer David beer and jumping and walking around in the hard rock band, from Riverside, Calif., gle from the album, which has been getting Buckner and vocalist Coby Dick. middle of the crowd. At one point during the opened up the show. lots of air-play and rotation on MuchMusic. The band took the stage from the back to set, Papa Roach brought out Corsco and AAF formed in 1995 and consists of gui- That’s when everybody started to sing along give the crowd what they were waiting for, they covered a Faith No More song. Dick tarist Terry Corsco, bassist Tye Zamora, and mosh. which is their heavy guitars, and vocals also pulled a young boy on to the stage and drummer Mike Cosgrove and vocalist Mitchell stopped the show after the song ranging from a rap to a blood-curdling let him sing along until he jumped back into Dryden Mitchell. They are promoting their so Corsco could take a picture of the crowd scream. They are promoting their major the crowd. debut album, ANThology, on this tour. for the Web site. AAF then blasted into the label debut called Infest. Their first album, Papa Roach will be back in Toronto this The band came out dressed all in white to last song of the night and started to rip off Caca Bonita, was an independent release. summer as a part of the Ozzfest tour. Silver award won by A.N. Myer’s music band in N.Y. By MITO TOGAWA Soars by Robert W. Smith. Getting explained students do groundwork Staff Writer 88.6 per cent final score, they just in which they learn notes and The music department of A.N. slightly missed the gold award. rhythms in everyday classes. And Myer Secondary School in “We were really close,” says they get together for a mass Niagara Falls, received a silver Ruth Wonless, head of art at A.N. rehearsal after school. They prac- award at the Heritage Music Myer and the one who conducted tice early in a semester once a Festival held in New York City in at the performance. “We were aim- month, and they increase it to May. ing to the gold.” twice a month, and gradually The festival is an international Yet, they came first in the divi- every week. event held annually in the United sion. There were different divi- “Kids are saying, ‘We’d like to States, Canada and Europe. The sions such as orchestra, choir and have it (rehearsals) a little more festival is a combination of culture jazz band. A.N. Myer got the high- frequently.’ Once they’ve learned and music. Attendants spend two est mark during brass bands and notes and rhymes, once they’ve or three days visiting the sites, gal- ranked first. done a hard part, getting together leries and culture of the area in “I think it was great that Ms. after school is just electric,” says addition to the Heritage Music Wonless and the school gave them Wonless. “I think, from our point Festival. the opportunity,” said Kim Spink, of view, they’re actually a stronger A.N. Myer’s senior concert mother of an earnest trumpeter band because they have to practice band, which consists of 47 music Nik Stewart. “And I am very everyday in class and study students of Grade 11 to OAC proud of him.” music.” (Ontario Academic Credit), com- Stewart, 16, has been playing In order to send these students peted against a “national stan- trumpet since he was in Grade 9. to festivals, there is a group dard.” He says he “really” likes playing called the Association of Myer The Heritage Music Festival is trumpet and doesn’t become Music Parents (AMMPS). To Ruth Wonless smiles in front of the awards in Myer’s music room. organized into five categories. The stressed or nervous. He practices raise money for the music depart- Myer’s music band has won numerous awards in past years. top category gold award requires a for 15 minutes after school by ment, AMMPS held a craft show standing of 90 per cent or above. himself, even when the band does- in November raising about Photo by Mito Togawa Silver is 80 to 89 per cent, bronze n’t have practice. $4,000. The group promotes con- these kids on the trip. Their goal is contest with other music teachers. is 65 to 79 per cent, descending to At A.N. Myer, students have to certs and sells refreshments at the to send them every two years to The sites proposed are New merit and festival awards. At this be in music courses to be in a con- concerts. some destination. AMMPS, it’s Orleans, Montreal, Toronto and festival, the band competed cert band, or they must complete About AMMPS, Wonless says, like an amplifier, amp.” Japan. against national level bands. music courses available for some “Generally, they’re around the It takes two years to raise money “I expect we’ll have gold by the A.N. Myer’s band played Pomp OEC students in the band. kids to support and say music is to send the band on the music fes- time next time we go. They are and Circumstance by Edward Wonless, 53, who has been important. They are the ones who tival trip. Wonless says she is dis- maturing amazingly well,” Elgar and Where the Black Hawk teaching music for 30 years, help to raise the money to send cussing where to go for the next Wonless says about the band. American Full Monty musical show on stage in Toronto

By MITO TOGAWA however, the music, dancing and “Don’t even bother,” I was saying seemed so excited they squealed Staff Writer singing were just gorgeous. I to myself. with delight, as if they were in a Hey, take them all off, baby! enjoyed the show a lot. This is not like a Disney real strip club. It’s male stripping. It’s true. Unlike the original musical where all the cast They finally took the hat off at But there is something more English film, the members wear fancy flash back. In miraculously good than that in The Full Monty, the musical set was cre- outfits. Jobless men timing, the front lights were turned Broadway musical. ated in Buffalo, sing and dance in off. The musical comedy opened in N.Y. I was a little dirty clothes. Luckily or unluckily, all we saw Toronto this May. The limited disappointed Well, they took at the end was the black silhouette show was at the Elgin Theatre on about that everything off of them. Yonge Street in Toronto from May because I think eventually . . . I was already a fan of the origi- 22 to Aug. 5. that is such a This show was nal English film and I loved the The famous English movie- great story in making waves musical as well. The female based show is a heartfelt comedy the film with with the fact actors’ performances were hilari- about a jobless father who needs to some English they actually do ous, too. I enjoyed them at the raise money to keep custody of his taste in it. the “Full washroom scene. son. The father’s idea, male strip- In the Monty,” being Unfortunately, the Toronto show ping, involves interesting human American set- totally naked, on has ended, although the tour goes drama in the story. ting, the story the stage. on to Chicago, Washington D.C., I was thrilled to go to see The sounded kind of At the last part, Boston and Los Angeles. And the Full Monty, the musical show that odd to me at some they gradually took off Broadway show is, of course, still I was dying to see when I went to particular scenes, their jacket, shirt, pants, playing. New York City but couldn’t get a especially, when the trunks and tiny red thong. I would like to recommend this ticket. couple was arguing what But they were still covering play to female and male musical I loved the show so much. I was they promised on the Maid of their . . . bottom part with a hat. fans. not very happy with the setting; the Mist boat in Niagara Falls. Some audience members “Loosen up . . . , yeah, let it go!” Page S8, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Be accountable to yourself to succeed come to Canada. turn communist. They had very little money. accountable for themselves. We don’t live in This lyric has special meaning because, to They made something of themselves a fair world, and we never will. me, it says people shouldn’t blame others without the help of the social assistance I’m not heartless enough to think that By ADAM BOGLE for their problems. In the song, he says, peo- system or Ontario anti-poverty activist people don’t need help. I needed help. We, Staff Writer ple should “fight for their rights” to over- John Clarke. I know people have prob- however, live in a country that allows peo- Column come their “little troubles.” lems, but why is the government always to ple to get help and do well. Marley was essentially a self-made suc- blame for them? Sure it might come at a cost, sure it might cess. He took what “Jah” (God) gave him I’ve been blessed with great parents, require more work than the next person who and spread it to the world. He made no who pay for my education and support me just seems to be coasting through life, but to “Every man gotta a right to decide his excuses for the hardships he faced. He had a all the way. Don’t think I’ve got it made a person who has to try hard to succeed, own destiny, and in this judgment there is no dream and he followed it. though. I was born with a significant isn’t success sweeter? partiality.” I detest hearing people on the left side of learning disability. I couldn’t read until I As college students, we should realize Musician Bob Marley wrote this lyric in a the political spectrum using negative was eight. success only comes with hard work. Very song named Zimbabwe. Marley wasn’t a rhetoric regarding wealthy people who have I’m not blaming anyone for my troubles; few people succeeded in life because all conservative by any means. He brought succeeded in life. I have the work ethic and drive to make they wanted to do was party, drink, smoke, himself up from one of the most impover- I’m not naïve enough to think that people something of myself using what I’ve been sleep in or sleep around. ished Jamaican subdivisions, called don’t suffer strife and destitution, but as given. I’ve failed, I’ve dealt with severe I think that’s great. People who live a Trenchtown. Marley says, each person has the right to depression, but I’m still “fighting for my majority of their life that way shouldn’t suc- He lived through riots caused by a change that. rights.” ceed. They don’t deserve to. If that makes socialist regime that turned Jamaica into a My parents came to Canada in fear for I can’t stand people who blame capitalism me a dogmatic right-wing conservative, very scary place to live. Those same riots their lives thinking Jamaica was going to for their suffering. People should be then so be it. caused my parents to leave Jamaica and Government should help out immigrants entitled to use the system to their advantage every job I’ve ever had, someone put in a jobs for people born and raised here, not the as well? good word for me. most qualified. It’s a form of racism that has By GARY EDGAR The popular opinion is that too much of Certainly it isn’t wrong to use connec- become socially acceptable. Staff Write our tax money is being spent on integrat- tions, nor should anyone feel guilty for Conservative thinkers would have them Column ing new Canadians into the system, on doing so, but if you’re new to this country all fend for themselves and take the table finding them jobs and housing and helping and are looking to start a new life, then what scraps that are given to them, and in typical them fit in. connections do you have? conservative fashion this just adds to the The old adage that beggars can’t be This is where government programs are already widening class barriers. Sometimes it takes more than good inten- choosers seems to be the catchphrase when needed. Placing people in jobs that put them Oddly enough it seems these conservative tions and ambition to make it in this world. dealing with new Canadians. They should on a level playing field with other thinkers are also the ones who are so partial To believe that you should simply play the have fewer rights than Canadian-born resi- Canadians is integral. Don’t they deserve all to using connections to get jobs. In fact, the cards you’ve been dealt is a naïve and dents and jump at the first job that is hand- the opportunities that come with being recently elected U.S. President George W. ridiculous notion. ed to them. Canadian? Bush used his father’s name as a stepping This is an opinion of right-wing Why, then, is the same not true for people By telling immigrants that they have to stone into the White House. thinkers reserved for immigrants to born and raised in this country? play the hand they’re dealt is telling them In life you could play the cards you’ve Canada whom they believe are second- People use industry contacts every day. that when it comes to prospering in this been dealt, toe the line and deal with what rate Canadians. They have strings pulled or reserve jobs country, they have to stand at the back of the you’ve been given, but even in poker you’re Yet as Canadians, are immigrants not for their family members. For almost line. It shows that we reserve the “good” allowed to ask for new cards. Single mothers should be treated with respect OK, on occasion we’ve all seen the young young mother but also a single mother. because their lives aren’t another person’s mother who drinks, smokes and tries to I was on welfare but that is what it’s there ideal picture of a family. By SHERRY McGRATTEN pawn her kids off on anyone who will take for, so people can get back on their feet. I Just because a woman doesn’t have any Staff Writer them. went to college when my daughter was six money (to start with), or a resident father for Column Not all young mothers should be labeled months old. It was difficult to be away from her children doesn’t mean she is lacking because of a few irresponsible people. her, but I felt I had to move forward so that strength of character. Those who believe such generalizations are someday I’ll be able to give my baby every- The fact that one woman alone can do just as ignorant as are those young women thing that she deserves. what has traditionally been a two-person Regardless of the stereotype, not all who neglect their children. While at college, I have encountered job, as well as going to work or school young, single mothers are incompetent. By promoting this narrow-minded belief, other single mothers who don’t fit the shows a huge amount of strength. The stereotype I’m talking about is the people are creating a new problem. They’re stereotype. They all seem to be hard-work- I’ve grown up believing that you should one that all young women with children and prejudiced against any young, unmarried ing mothers who love their kids as much as judge a person based on who they are not no husband are crack-smoking, welfare- woman with a child even though many I love mine. what category they fit into. abusing whores who use others for their women in this position are great mothers. I understand that some people have For those of you who believe this own purposes whenever they get the I am a young, single mother. I became worked hard and waited until they are finan- stereotype, please step down from your chance. pregnant when I was 17, after a long rela- cially stable before they have children but pedestals and take the time to get to know I doubt that this stereotype, as well as any tionship. My child’s father did not want to not everything in life goes as planned. someone in this position before you criti- other generalization, is based on facts. be a father; therefore, I became not only a It’s unfair to criticize a group of people cize and insult them. CD Review: 112 gives hip hop, R and B a very good name By ADAM BOGLE That’s typical with R and B, though. Groups like Next and Staff Writer Dru Hill are no different. “Girl I’m talking about Peaches and Cream.” Some of the songs aren’t all that successful with their This is a quote from rhythm and blues (R and B) quartet romantic message, for example, the 12th track, Player. 112. Their latest CD, Part III, is a good mix of different hip- The song starts out by saying, “I’m a player. Girl, I hop and R and B melodies. thought you knew. When you started messing around with 112 is signed under Bad Boy Entertainment Inc. This me, knew I wouldn’t commit to you.” It’s pretty lame. record label is known for its executive producer Sean “P. Many of the songs on the album are redundant and most Diddy” Combs, better known as Puff Daddy. of the tracks appear to be filler. Some might remember 112 for their backup role in P. There are, however, some worthwhile songs. Track two, Diddy’s hit single I’ll Be Missing You. Dance With Me, is a nice, fast-paced club song. Track six, There are four very good vocalists in the group: Quinnes Missing You, is a very sweet, romantic serenade. Track “Q” Parker, Daron “Daron” Jones, Marvin “Slim” seven, All I Want Is You, sounds a lot like something Sisqo Scandrick and Michael “Mike” Keith. would sing. Track 15, I Think, is an uplifting love song. This CD is good. The single playing on radio waves this My favourite song on the CD is the last track. Still in Love not a transcending classic and I doubt it would break any summer, Peaches and Cream, is a combination of R and B is pure poetry in motion. “Oh listen to me, girl, as I take the records. I’m sure the target audience is women who like lis- vocals and hip-hop. It’s obviously about wild sex. “Getting time to tell you how I feel. In spite of what you hear, you tening to guys wooing them with love songs. freaky in my Bentley limousine.” really need to know, my love for you is real . . . Baby, I’m If you’re looking for a romantic backdrop to an evening Just about all the 16 tracks on the album have something still in love, said I’m still in love with you.” with your significant other, then I’d have to recommend to do with relationships, love, sex or cheating. Overall, I would recommend this CD to R and B fans. It’s Part III by 112. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page S9 SummerSummer SupplementSupplement Noiles provides inspiration for Journalism students By GARY EDGAR covering Rae at a speech, Noiles human angle.” hit closer to home. on July 10, covering the basics of Staff Writer came to the realisation that his true He says it is this unseen side of “Sometimes you’re just sitting politics at that level, as well as Willy Noiles had no idea that passions lay in politics. politics that has fuelled him as a there, teeth clenched down on your adding some of his personal anec- confronting former Ontario pre- Having been assigned a story to writer for Pulse magazine. Noiles hand, writing your story.” dotes and experiences. mier Bob Rae on gay rights issues cover the announcement of the contributes a story for the free-of- Although at other times the While Noiles says he didn’t would be the turning point of his new campus in Niagara-on-the- charge Niagara region magazine temptation to speak his mind is think he would end up following journalism career. Lake, Noiles took the opportunity on municipal, regional and provin- great, Noiles says he is thankful the path he did, he classifies him- Noiles, of St. Catharines, is a to confront Rae on one of the only cial governments. He had been for his column in Pulse. self as a “political junkie” and has political specialist on municipal political issues that he had been covering city council meetings and He says his plan is to think of immersed himself in all levels of and provincial government and a covering: same-sex benefits. reporting on them since he began each politician as just a regular politics. freelance writer for Pulse maga- Noiles remembers the former his career in 1995. human being. Since graduating from Niagara zine based in Niagara Falls. premier’s expression was that of Noiles says his political philoso- “I ask myself ‘How does this College, Noiles has earned a bach- A graduate of the Journalism- “a deer caught in headlights” when phies didn’t play a big role in the councillor feel about this?’” says elor of arts in politics from Brock Print program at Niagara the question was sprung on him. beginning of his career, as he spent Noiles. “I try and get their feed- University in St. Catharines. College, Noiles says he was Noiles says he is fascinated with his time covering the Niagara back.” His final thoughts on the sub- originally uninterested in most the human aspects of politics at all Region Council and living in He has put his political expertise ject of municipal finance: all peo- political coverage and had his levels, something he suggests Welland. However, having moved to the test at the college as a ple should take an interest at this heart set on being the next big aspiring political writers try to get on to covering municipal and teacher of the municipal finance level because ultimately taxpay- entertainment writer for the in touch with. provincial government, Noiles course. ers are the people who end up Toronto Star. “I enjoy the human emotions of says it’s harder and harder to stay An expert on the subject, Noiles paying for it. However, after a fateful day of the politicians,” says Noiles, “the neutral and unbiased on issues that spoke to a municipal finance class College grad maximizes her potential for the community By SHERRY McGRATTEN a full-time job at March of Dimes, and graduating in 2000. paying back $170 a month and Staff Writer an independent living program for While in school Doucet won the that’s a “reasonable amount.” She A Niagara College graduate says people with disabilities. She works Advisory Committee Award. She says she doesn’t have to take that she is doing what she has always for the association of Community says it was for being a “best all money out of her earnings from wanted to do. Living, a residence for people with around student.” work because she is a widow and Germaine Doucet, 43, of St. disabilities in St. Catharines. She Discussing how she felt about receives a pension. Catharines, who has a diploma in holds a job at Footsteps and the her program and her time at the Doucet makes between $13 and Educational Resources and Niagara Peninsula Children’s college, Doucet says, “I loved it. $16 an hour for all of her jobs Centre, where she works with dis- I’d take it over again.” She says except at Footsteps, where she ‘I enjoy working abled people. Doucet has a position her teachers were “very informed” makes $9 an hour. This money at the Niagara Catholic School on their topics and they were amounts to $30,000 a year, which with people with Board and the public school board GERMAINE DOUCET “flexible” because they knew she Doucet says is “enough to exist.” disabilities.’ as a “casual supply” educational says she wants a day job at one of worked; therefore they were help- Doucet says she is optimistic assistant. the school boards or at the Niagara ful if she missed a class. She says she’ll get the job she wants “even- – Germaine Doucet Commenting on the disadvan- Peninsula Children’s Centre. she made “really good” friends tually.” tages of her job, Doucet says, she’s Doucet, originally from while at school. The mother of two, who recent- Special Needs (ERSN), works doing shift work. She says she is Bathurst, N.B., worked full time as Doucet says she learned an ly became a grandmother twice with people who have disabilities. always on call and that she “can well as “casually” when she was a important lesson while getting her within the past year, says she is “I enjoy working with people never plan ahead. I don’t have a life student at Niagara and maintained education. “Nothing’s impossible thinking about going back to with disabilities,” she says. “I like (outside of work). I need to have an academic average of 76 per if you really want to do it, with school. to see people achieve. I enjoy one full-time day job to have a cent. She worked shift work at the hard work and determination.” She says she would like to work working with people to help them life.” March of Dimes, Footsteps and Even though she is paying back with “behaviours (people with realize their potential.” “I want a full-time day job and Community Living during her two a student loan she says her educa- behaviour problems),” but not until Doucet is doing six jobs. She has do everything else casually.” She years at college, starting in 1998 tion was worth it. She says she is she gets a full-time day job. Niagara’s ESL program welcomes new co-ordinator By MITO TOGAWA “Since I became a co-ordinator, She got her first degree in geog- Staff Writer I spend the biggest part of my day raphy and environmental studies. Niagara College’s English as a talking to students. After that she got a degree in Second Language Program (ESL) “Once the course starts, most of Teaching English as a Second has a new co-ordinator begining in your job is talking to students and Language (TESL) at Brock its 2001 spring session. talking about the problems they because she wanted to teach but She’s Fiona Allan, 35, of St. have and the questions they have.” she wanted to travel as well, said Catharines. Allan said some students are Allan. “I am just learning my job. I just homesick and some come to her After she finished TESL in 1990 started up as co-ordinator,” she saying they don’t understand the and 1991, she taught at Brock said. textbooks or think they are in the University’s English Intensive Allan said the co-ordinator’s job wrong level. She says she is there Language Program, which is a is to help organize the academic to listen and help students. program similar to Niagara part of the program. “I love my job,” said Allan, College’s ESL program. She helps teachers to organize adding she gets to be more cre- From the fall of 1991 to the their courses and works with them ative, interacts with people from spring of 1992, she earned her to improve the ESL program. throughout the world and learns Ontario Teaching Certificate While all teachers are doing their new things every day. (OTC) at Brock to teach at the Fiona Allan at her desk, hard at work to improve the English as job at different times at different Allan says Niagara College’s high school level. a Second Language program. places, she is at one central place ESL program is rapidly changing: “Maybe I’d like to try teaching Photo by Mito Togawa to help teachers. She says she has the levels of classes have at high school or at elementary she wanted to be employed at the federally funded government pro- to make sure everybody has the increased, the program is having school,” she said she thought to local school boards, but there gram called Language Instruction same information and is clear on new computers for language lab, herself. weren’t many jobs and she could for New Canadians and an upgrad- it. listening and speaking classes, and After she got her OTC, Allan only find a part-time job. ing program, in which she taught Since the college’s ESL program Shanghai, China, is going to have said she thought it would be a She started teaching at Niagara mathematics and English. now has five levels of classes from a branch school at Niagara good idea to get some teaching College on a contract basis in Allan is from Britain. She was three levels, there were a lot of College’s ESL department. experience other than ESL. 1992. She taught at the former born in Scotland, and her family things for her to organize, such as “We are unbelievably develop- Between 1992 and 2000, she Wellandvale campus in St. emigrated to Canada when she more dividing of classes and doing ing,” said Allan, a graduate of was teaching at Niagara College Catharines. was two years old. She has lived in more course information sheets. Brock University in St. Catharines. and at a public school. She said She taught English through a St. Catharines since then. Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001, Page 33 LAW AND ORDER OCCC seeking ‘adult time for adult crime’ By W. COLIN GIBSON protect the public” and needs to offence should automatically be tences for youth aged 12 to 15 Wood said that communities Staff Writer hold youths more accountable for tried and sentenced as an adult. who receive a youth sentence for should play a larger role in crime There are more than 100 serious offences. The OCCC is There would be automatic jail murder. “Anyone over 16 years” prevention by forming a citizens’ amendments the Ontario Crime fighting for tougher sentences, time for using, or threatening with charged with a serious offence court of prominent figures in the Control Commission (OCCC) conditions, accountability, and a weapon and an increase in the “should be treated as an adult,” area. These members would use wants to see implemented in the more access to publish a youth’s maximum youth sentence beyond Wood added. alternative measures to save the new Youth Crime Justice Act name. three years. Any youth aged 14 to The YOA focuses on alternative police time and money. They hope (YCJA), being debated by the fed- There are four present presump- 15, convicted of a serious offence, measures, including community this will stem repeat offenders. eral Senate. tive (pre-meditated or planned) would be sentenced as an adult services and work, restitution, The OCCC wants media publi- The OCCC is led by three com- offences: murder, manslaughter, unless it is shown why he or she behavioural programs, restraining cation laws relaxed. This would missioning MPPs. Bob Wood, attempted murder and aggravated should be tried as a youth. orders, denial of driver’s license include publishing a youth’s name MPP of London-South and assis- sexual assault. Wood said the amendments are and Age of Majority cards for up if her or she receives an adult tant to the Minister of The OCCC is fighting to scrap needed so that a repeat offender to three years, and work on envi- setence, is age 14 or older and is Correctional services, held a pub- presumptive offences and replace “shouldn’t be able to hide behind ronmental clean up programs. lic hearing on Sept. 13 in Niagara them with an expanded serious the law.” Wood also mentioned The YCJA would use alterna- guilty of a serious offence, or if a Falls about the changes. He spoke offence list. This would include that since 1995 youth crime has tive measures for first-time non- youth, aged 14 or order, is charged for 20 minutes at the Best Western robbery, kidnapping and criminal statistically dropped 28 per cent. violent crime. It would change the with a serious offence for which Hotel on Murray Hill, it attracted negligence causing death or When a youth is co-accused focus from alternative measures an adult penalty is being sought. eight people. Wood said the public aggravated assault. with an adult, the OCCC says the to custody for repeat offenders, at The OCC is holding hearings in of Niagara Falls must “be happy The OCCC is seeking “adult accused should be tried together the judge’s discretion. Judges communities throughout Ontario. with their service.” time for adult crime,” by propos- instead of having separate trials. could also consider the ability of Wood said these are “receiving Wood said the current Young ing that any young offender aged Another amendment would create the youth or parent to pay legal good support ... sometimes we see Offenders Act (YOA) “fails to 16 or 17 charged with a serious mandatory, non-discretionary sen- fees up to $6,000. 50 people.” Living arrangements stressful with clashing lifestyles By MELISSA PILON room, or anything that is shared says Chiki, explaining it will be along with your roommates, says There must be better commu- Staff Writer can upset a living arrangement. the person with the high expec- Chiki, adding if problems arise nications, says Chiki. “The stress of an unhappy liv- Some people are “just slobs” tations who creates personal speak with a counsellor. Try talk- “It’s human living and if it ing arrangement will spill over and nothing can be done about stress if things don’t get done. ing with your roommates or doesn’t work then it doesn’t into your school work and into their cleanliness, says Chiki. “It’s either do it all, move out, or write them a letter. Use whatever feel good. You have to make your sleep. It just becomes stress There are many different ways you lower your standards.” way works best for you. it work.” that you have to deal with,” says to arrange a cleaning schedule. Make sure to respect your Brigitte Chiki, Niagara Find out what your roommates roommates and their privacy, College’s director of Student like to do. “Some people - says Chiki. Ageless beauty Services. believe it or not - actually like to Never go into your room- The most common problem wash dishes, or iron, or vacu- mates’ rooms when they’re not among roommates is their dif- um,” says Chiki, adding you home, always ask permission to ferent lifestyles. Lifestyle have to decide what your expec- use something of theirs and includes how clean a person is, tations are for the cleanliness of always treat them in the manner how the person keeps his or her the home and discuss these in which you would like to be personal area, how the person expectations with your room- treated. manages money, what the per- mates. To address any problems you son’s sleeping habits are and You could have a job jar or and your roommates may have, what kind of activities the per- just give cleaning tasks to each you should use “‘I’ statements.” son is involved in. member of your household. The Telling them how you feel Some of the most common problem comes when these jobs because of their actions will be household problems among are not carried out. better than “‘you’ statements” roommates come directly from “If your roommate has been will. “You” statements are lifestyle differences. Different assigned a particular task and accusatory and will make your definitions among roommates of isn’t doing it, then perhaps you roommates feel automatically what is considered clean regard- should look at your expectations defensive, says Chiki. ing the bathroom, kitchen, living and see if they can be lowered,” Take the time to try to get Student security first priority for pub By KAREN WALKER ber of people working the door,” at all times and watching her drinks Staff Writer says Mazak. “They are approach- are her rules. Security at the student pub at the able.” “People I go with are the friends Welland campus is not something Rapelje says they haven’t had to who wouldn’t desert me and leave,” students need to be worried about. address any major incidents, but agrees Mazak. Dave Rapelje, general manager there is a “set process” if something Rapelje says the pub is not moti- of After Hours, says the pub’s occurs. vated by profit. employees try “our best to ensure “If students disrupt the pub, they “Selling $1.25 beers is an unsafe the safest environment possible.” are sent to the director of student practice,” says Rapelje. The After Hours pub has been services,” says Rapelje. He says in doing that, “we might open since 1991 with no major inci- “They see fit what to do, what not be able to pay for more training dents or concerns, he says. exactly happened and what can be of security people.” “Making sure all patrons are pro- done.” He adds that the security of the vided with the safest environment Rapelje says the pub’s patrons are pub is no different from that provid- possible,” says Rapelje, has to do subject to the Canadian Criminal ed any other year. with a lot of security. Code, and the Niagara Regional “We address every situation dif- He says the security is “hard Police Services are available if ferently,” says Rapelje. “We act pressed” as identification and bags needed. accordingly on an individual basis.” are checked and the security staff “There is a Liquor License Act to Mazak says her advice would be pat people down. see who comes and goes,” says to “be smart and aware of what’s Amie Mazak, 20, of St. Rapelje. going on around you.” Thomas, Ont., a second-year stu- Melissa Berry, 19, of Kincardine, “The environment is no need for dent in the Recreation and Ont., a second-year student in the concern,” says Rapelje. Dini Petty, a Canadian former talk-show host, was at Shopper’s Leisure Services program, says Early Childhood Education pro- “We will continue to do what Drug Mart at the Seaway Mall in Welland to promote there always seems to be a lot of gram, says the pub does a “good we’ve always done and make Dermaglow, a new age-defying skin nutrition creamon Sept. 12. security staff at the pub. job” of security at After Hours. sure students have a fun, safe Photo by Aaron Foster “There seems to be a good num- She says sticking with her friends environment.” Page 34, Niagara News, Sept. 28, 2001 REVIEWS Almanac gets you up to date Children’s book sells By STEPHANIE HULL Wondering what colours are read this book. According to the 600 copies first week Staff Writer trendy when it comes to painting “Hot Collectibles” section, a pair The Old Farmer’s Almanac for a room in your house of Levis from 1927 recently sold By W. COLIN GIBSON The legend is over 150 years old 2002 lets you in on what’s hot for $41,000. This is more than Staff Writer and still stirs debate. and what’s not, including topics just some extra pocket change. Deciding if the maiden of the “It never happened. It’s a white from fashion trends to food Are you feeling guilty for mist legend is truth or fantasy man’s fantasy,” said Malcolm trends. snacking? Well, if it’s icing from won’t be solved by the newest Bunting, 53, a 26-year captain of Author Robert B. Thomas gathers a Hostess cupcake you’re licking children’s book from Stoddart Maid of the Mist tour boats. information from various sources to off your lips, there’s no need for Kids. Maid of the Mist executives had bring you weather facts, folklore, guilt. The almanac tells us that Maiden of the Mist is a new no comment as the result of previ- recipes and gardening tips. Hostess cupcakes are the latest in book for children aged four ous confrontations with Native This book is a great source to food trends. through eight. The book explains Americans over airing the pick up interesting information Who could read the almanac the Iroquois legend of Niagara Lelawala story on the tour boats. about topics you would have without peeking at the weather Falls. The Native Americans claim it never thought about. This book is forecast? The book shows you Karen McMullin, marketing never happened. The Maid of the for all ages, and there’s some- maps and charts letting you in on manager of Stoddart Kids, said the Mist Co. was forced to remove the thing for everyone. the weather predictions for the year. book, released on May 24, sold story from touring boats and claim Where else can you find Perhaps all of you have great over 600 copies in one week. to have no association with the “absolutely, positively, everything cooking skills. Perfect that casse- “That is very good for a children’s legend. you need to know about compost?” role and you could enter it in The book,” she added. Jerry Fletcher, 63, a captain of Having trouble fighting off the 2002 Old Farmer’s Almanac The author, Veronika Martenova 34 years, agrees that “probably common cold? Everyone has recipe contest. What a great way Charles, from the former someone came over the falls ... it tried eating chicken soup to help this year? Your answer lies in the to impress your friends! Czechoslovakia, has written six just mushroomed out to be this big clear the cold, but exclusive arti- book, along with more home If you read this book, it is other children’s books. These legend.” cles available only in the 2002 news and gardening tips. likely you will not only feel include four picture books and two Kevin Mathes, 23, from Niagara Old Farmer’s Almanac give you Maybe you, or someone you more up-to-date on the year to easy readers. Falls, Ont., and a parent of two, tips to prevent your cold and new know, owns an old pair of jeans. come, but you will learn some- The book tells the Iroquois’ ver- said, “This is a really good book. home remedies if you have one. Before you throw them away, thing useful. sion of how a young Seneca girl It’s easy reading and explains the risked everything to save her peo- maiden of the mist legend.” ple from evil. The 32-page book is Another parent of two sons, easy to read. The European ver- Andrew Messer, 35, from Niagara British artist first to sign to ATO sion surfaced in 1850 and differs Falls, N.Y., said, “It’s an excellent By VALERIE PAQUETTE but strong and meaningful. slightly from the Iroquois version introduction to Niagara Falls folk- Staff Writer Gray’s vocals have a soulful flair leaving a of 1851, which was found in the lore. Children of all ages will love vaults of Niagara Falls Public it.” White Ladder, the new album by British mark of a genuine, thoughtful human who is an Library. Some say the European Either way, Maiden of the Mist singer/songwriter David Gray, is filled with imaginative artist. version was designed to lure peo- delights young and old with good eclectic sounds that combine acoustic warmth This album has a poetic quality that draws you ple to this area. illustrations. with delicate synthesized beats. in and relaxes your mind into a fantasy land. If The album, released on March 21 last year, was you enjoy the musical style of the Dave recorded in Gray’s living room on a four track Matthews Band and Tom Petty, then you are and has 11 songs including the hit single bound to like this. Babylon. Gray is becoming a great success and there is Gray is the first artist signed under the Dave much more to come for him. Matthews Band new label, ATO Records. 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