$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 28 Wednesday, May 7 2008 Oshawa strong in face of layoffs By Courtney Duffett and Jessica Verge The Oshawa Express

Oshawa might be facing 1,000 lost jobs at General Motors this September but to any dark cloud there’s a silver lining. The economy is still looking up for Durham Region, at least when it comes to the real estate market. “Real estate is still pretty strong,” says Ian Smith, a local real estate broker with RE/MAX Ability, adding that it’s too early to attribute current economics to job lay- offs that have yet to occur. “It’s still to far in advance. And while he believes the market is going to stay strong, Smith says the econo- my reacts to rumours and makes people more cautious. “The uncertainty (with the economy) creates some delays in people making deci- sions,” says Smith. However, he believes that the pressure to drop prices in the real estate market will be picked up by travel buyers—those will- ing to pay a little extra in gas and drive a Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express little further to get a cheaper cost in real estate. “So we win either way,” says Smith. Youth in action He says that even though the layoffs at GM is a downfall for Oshawa and Durham, James Wright takes some risks practicing jumps on his bike. He was one of many Oshawa youths at the official opening of the Donevan Skate Park as part of National Youth Week. See OSHAWA Page 8 Future of Oshawa Councillor opposes inspection bylaw Curling Club By Jessica Verge things,” he says, referring to a palities to pass bylaws to allow city offi- The Oshawa Express bylaw currently being touched up cials to enter private property for inspec- uncertain by city staff before heading to the tion purposes to ensure compliance with A proposed inspection bylaw, finance and administration com- municipal bylaws. that will allow city officials to mittee for a council recommenda- City solicitor David Potts says prior to enter private property to ensure tion. Bill 130, the laws that gave municipalities bylaw compliance, is no need for “This is routine housekeeping.” the right to inspect property were scattered panic, says Oshawa Mayor John Bill 130, the so-called through various legislation. Gray. Municipal Statute Law Passing a new bylaw tidies up those “Every municipality in Ontario See story page 16 Robert Lutczyk Amendment Act, which took effect powers, summing them up in one piece of will end up passing one of these in January 2007, permits munici- See BYLAW Page 5 Fight for Catholic Oshawa cop charged with assault schools not over yet A Durham cop has been charged with police say the officer became involved in a two counts of assault after police say he verbal confrontation with a female that By Courtney Duffett mendations of the Accommodation The Oshawa Express Review Committee (ARC) process and was involved in two separate on-duty inci- escalated into a physical confrontation. In prepare a report and recommendations dents. both instances, there were no serious The Catholic school board is looking for consideration of council at the On April 29, Cst. Craig Wiles, 30 of the injuries. The officer is now facing a total of at closing five of its elementary schools board’s May 12 meeting. Oshawa division, was charged with assault two charges of assault. The two incidents in Oshawa due to declining enrolment but “I don’t believe there’s a need for in connection with an incident, which were not related. one city councillor believes there will be these closures,” says Lutczyk, a member police say took place at a residence in The four-year officer had been working a need for these schools in the near of ARC, which was established by the Courtice in February. in an operational support capacity but has future. Catholic board to review 11 of Oshawa’s During the investigation, police became now been suspended with pay, according to At its May 26 meeting, the Durham 14 elementary schools. aware of a separate incident that police say provisions in the Police Services Act. He Catholic District School Board will Lutczyk says that even though enrol- took place in the cells at the Oshawa sta- was released on a promise to appear. decide on the closing of five of its ele- ment numbers may be in the decline now tion in October 2007. In both instances mentary schools including Holy Cross they are bound to go back up. Catholic School, Father Mahoney “Oshawa is a small version of Catholic School, Canadian Martyrs Toronto. It is a city of neighbourhoods Police chase ends in charges Catholic School, St. Gregory Catholic and each has its own community school,” A 21-year-old Oshawa man is facing a blue Dodge Caravan that was just stolen. School and St. Michael Catholic School says Lutczyk, adding that he was shocked number of charges after two separate pursuits Officers attending the scene located the van in Oshawa. to hear that staff brought a recommenda- over a 75-minute period with cops. and began following it. In hope of saving these schools from tion to the board to close these schools. On May 4 around 10 p.m., Durham police The vehicle fled east onto Hwy. 401 and closure, Oshawa Ward 2 councillor Lutczyk says that the number of sen- were dispatched to the area of when the marked police cruisers Robert Lutczyk brought a motion for- iors in Oshawa is high with the majority Montrave Avenue for a male activated their emergency equip- ward endorsed by council that: over 80 years old. He adds that it’s the attempting to steal a van. Attending ment the suspect refused to stop. • The city request that the Minister of elderly people that free up the affordable officers located a white Plymouth The officers identified the sus- Infrastructure Renewal and the Minister housing for those with young families, Voyager van near Simcoe Street and pect and disengaged the pursuit. of Education be requested to consider which is incentive for families with small Gibb Street and began following it. The fleeing suspect made an special capital and operating funding for children to regenerate to these areas. Officers attempted to stop the aggressive lane change, lost control Oshawa’s heritage elementary Catholic van as it approached a stop sign at and crashing into a cement barrier, schools as a component in the successful Lutczyk says that when dealing with Toronto Avenue and Drew Street while attempting the ext Hwy. 401 implementation of the Government’s demographics, now is the time for the but the driver ran the stop sign and at Ritson Road. Places to Grow Act and that a response be ‘boomerang’ kids, the grandchildren of fled onto Hwy. 401 in the west- The driver and a female passen- heard before May 26—the date in which the baby boomers, adding that they will bound lane. ger fled the vehicle but were arrest- the Catholic board will vote on the issue. all be ready to go to school in another A pursuit was initiated but was discontin- ed a short distance away. • Council request the Catholic board three or four years. ued near Whitby, after the pursuing officers A 21-year-old man of Rideau Street in defer any final decision until the city and “There are 12 million people in identified the driver from a previous investi- Oshawa is facing 28 charges board have an opportunity to meet and Ontario,” says Lutczyk. “Not everyone is gation. A 20-year-old woman of Concordia Court discuss the impact of the recommenda- rushing to Alberta for work. The numbers At 11:15 p.m. officers were called to an in Oshawa is also facing charges. tions on the City of Oshawa will show a return eventually.” address on Dawson Street for a report of a • Council instruct staff to meet with These schools are “intricate compo- Lutczyk to review the background nents of our neighbourhoods,” says See news happening? Call The Oshawa Express at 905-571-7334 reports, public consultations and recom- Lutczyk. “We’d like an answer.

Page 2 MAY 7 2008 Student housing issues draw annual symposium to Oshawa Councillor objects to bylaw exemptions By Jessica Verge licenses from the city and expects community partnerships, student tions, and licensing rental residential on Oshawa’s Town and Gown The Oshawa Express the bylaw to take effect with few purpose housing, safe communities, housing, which makes Oshawa a fit- Committee. problems as long as council ceases best practices, identifying and ting host. Those interested in attending An Oshawa bylaw that regulates granted exemptions. But he knows understanding differences, stake- “We’re at the forefront in regards must register by May 7. For more rental units in the city’s north end the battle is far from over. holder input to Town and Gown rela- to the licensing,” says Neal, who sits information call 1-800-667-4292. might have paved the way for other “It’s not going to be done municipalities but one councillor overnight,” he says, adding believes it’s still to early to celebrate that it’s far too early to know the milestone. whether the bylaw is working. While a residential rental licens- But the bylaw has gar- ing bylaw passed by city council last nered much attention for February might have been a land- Oshawa, especially from mark move setting an example for other university and college other Ontario municipalities, Ward 7 towns, prompting the provin- councillor John Neal says Oshawa’s cial Town and Gown organi- running into problems before the ini- zation to hold their annual tiative has even been rolled out. symposium here. Neal is disappointed with a recent The City of Oshawa will council decision to grant an exemp- be hosting the fourth annual tion for two landlords. Ontario Town and Gown Under the bylaw, which aimed at Symposium at Durham protecting student renters and their College and UOIT from May neighbours living around Durham 14 to 16. Town and Gown College and the University of committees exist in university Ontario Institute of Technology, and college communities as a rental property owners must limit the way to bridge the gap and number of bedrooms in a dwelling to improve relations between the four. Exemptions were made for town (the community) and the densely populated Dalhousie gown (the institution and its Crescent, McGill Court and students). Concordia Court, where six bed- Attending the symposium rooms are permitted for the next two will be representatives from to three years. municipalities, colleges and However, despite a staff report universities, residents and recommending a new request for students as well as police, exemption be denied and arguing developers, builders and land- that it could set a precedent for lords from across Ontario. future exemptions, council approved The event provides opportu- up to six bedrooms on Secretariat nities to learn, share ideas and Place. best practices, and to create “Committee and council jumped opportunities for positive the gun,” says Neal. He says many change. landlords are already applying their This year’s topics include:

MAY 7 2008 Page 3 A city evolving 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 Despite the bad news of job layoffs [email protected] swirling around the city of Oshawa phone: (905) 571-7334 these days, the city will roll on although fax: (905) 571-0255 the road may be a bit bumpy in the MAY 7 2008 future. The automotive sector has been hit Volume 3, Number 28 hard in the last few years, with competi- Publisher tion from cheaper and smaller imported Greg McDowell vehicles snapping up more and more of Advertising Director the market. And now with a U.S. econo- Kim Boatman my that is sputtering, things are not Contributing Editor looking as rosy for the city. Wendy Gallagher Most of the cars made in Canada are Sports Editor exported to the U.S. but there are rum- Wally Donaldson blings of a weaker economy south of the [email protected] border, which means fewer vehicles are needed from here. That means idle Reporters plants and laid off workers. Jessica Verge In the latest round of layoffs, the city [email protected] has learned of 1,000 more jobs lost, Courtney Duffett piled onto other layoffs and job losses [email protected] through attrition. The automotive sector Contributors in Ontario is shrinking, and the slower Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, U.S. economy will mean even more Glen Goodhand shrinkage in the short term. These layoffs mean hard times for Publications Mail Agreement countless Oshawa families and busi- 41268024 nesses but it doesn’t mean the end for Return undeliverable Canadian this growing city. The city, however, Blame misplaced in GM crisis address to: must change in order to evolve into Dear Editor: lar is high, the American UAW advocates trade barriers and protec- The Oshawa Express something more than a vehicle-manu- union now is responsible for health tionism in an age of global trade. He 600 Thornton Rd. S. facturing centre. It is evolving, however With the recent announcement of care costs, not General Motors, needs a whiff of reality in this Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 slowly, beyond its now out-of-date rep- yet another line being eliminated which takes away our former regard, as his policies will cost us utation as the industrial capital of from Oshawa, CAW Local 222 pres- Canadian advantage regarding many jobs. General Motors is not Durham Region. ident Chris Buckley said the federal health care costs, the price of gas is owned and operated by Ottawa or ISSN 1715-9253 Keep in mind, we’re no longer “the government should get off their high, and the United States appears Toronto, and Mr. Buckley needs to rears and help the auto industry. to be in a recession. Vehicles made do his job to convince General The Oshawa Express is a publi- city that moto-vates Canada”. Instead, Given the amount of federal and in Canada are sold in the U.S. where Motors to use the government aid to cation of Dowellman Publishing “prepare to be amazed” is the slogan Corp which is located at 600 provincial aid given to General demand has declined. Nobody here keep product here in Oshawa. His Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J that greets every visitor. There’s a rea- Motors, I think the real question is agrees with South Korea restricting political posturing is an insult to the 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- whether Mr. Buckley will get off his the sale of our cars being sold there 0255, E-mail: [email protected] son for the slogan change. men and women who have lost their All advertising and editorial While it’s upsetting to hear about the rear to help lobby to bring product while their cars are sold here. jobs. material published by The Oshawa auto sector suffering another blow, to Oshawa. The solution is a free trade Express and Dowellman Publishing He needs to get his head out of agreement, which will open up their Chris Topple Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- Oshawa’s healthcare and education lication and cannot be reproduced the sand and face the facts. Our dol- markets to our cars. Mr. Buckley Oshawa elsewhere without prior permission. fields are booming. Both Lakeridge Advertising Policy: Advertisers Health and the University of Ontario must check immediately after first insertion of their retail or classified Institute of Technology have seen advertisement to ensure there are no Buying GM the only way to go errors in the advertisement. The tremendous expansion over the last few Oshawa Express and Dowellman years with more to come and more Dear Editor: People are thinking wrong if patronize restaurants? How can Publishing Corp are not responsible they drive a foreign car and worry they, with no job? for second or further insertions of the expansion means more jobs. incorrect advertisement. Further, the While no one should minimize the The other day, a sample of about gas. The higher cost of gas I have laid out the information The Oshawa Express and severity of these layoffs, workers will Oshawa residents were fuming will sort itself out while ignoring a in this letter. Will readers take my Dowellman Publishing Corp are not about the high gas prices and GM car in your drive is your real word and switch to GM cars? responsible for costs or damages for be given the opportunity to retrain, to a non insertion of an agreed upon telling readers how they handled problem. These people are con- Somehow, I don't think they will. advertisement. The editor has the take on apprenticeships, to explore other their gas budget. One lady pumped cerned about the wrong thing. Gas They will learn too late that GM right to edit, change in any way, or classify an advertisement. The employment fields. As difficult as it $10 at a time, another $20 at a is a problem but the much bigger has been very good to Oshawa Oshawa Express and Dowellman may be to do that, it appears this evolu- time. All were concerned that it problem is a non-GM car registra- over the years, and it's time to Publishing Corp are only responsible would cost extra money to go to tion in your wallet. thank the auto giant by driving one for the cost of the advertisement tion is unavoidable for the work force. space that is taken up by an incor- These are changing times and some- work. Once industry starts to close of their cars to protect the future of rect insertion, except in the case of They may not have to worry plants (Lear, etc.) it is too late to all residents of Oshawa and to failure to notify The Oshawa Express times we have to adapt to suit them. about their job for the following worry about needing a GM car to guarantee the jobs at GM now and of any errors after the first insertion As the automotive sector changes, so and then there would be no respon- reason—all were driving non-GM help the City of Oshawa. into the future. sibility on the part of the The Oshawa too is the city of Oshawa. At one time, cars. Do these people not under- I see people all the time bank- In closing, let me tell you of a Express and Dowellman Publishing General Motors boasted of a workforce stand that if more and more people ing money from their business, etc. businessman here in Oshawa who Corp. of about 20,000, but not any more. It’s go to non-GM cars that shops will A lot of these people are driving tests people trying to assist him now half that or less and who knows close, restaurants will board their non-GM cars, smugly unaware that with his business. He always asks where things will end. windows, and our taxes will rise? their bubble will burst. them what they drive. Or he can How so, you ask? I consider myself pretty sharp see what they drive by looking out And as the saying goes, with every If GM closes one plant, their with a dollar, and non-GM drivers the window. If no GM car is evi- Letters to the Editor job loss at the automotive company tax base and payments (re: indus- should sit down and try to under- dent, he thanks them for their time there are seven jobs that evaporate in try taxes) will have to be paid by stand that they will pay the price at and out they go. No sale. No The Oshawa Express publishes feeder plants that supply parts for the others (you and me). any time should they continue to money earned by the person call- every Wednesday in the City of production line. If the plant is not there, no taxes turn their back on GM. ing on the business. I got the deal Oshawa. Send us your com- Yes, things have changed, and will are charged to that one closed It only makes sense to support when he saw my Cobalt outside in ments, letters to the editor, sug- change some more. The city of Oshawa plant. the industries that pay large tax his drive. gestions. We’d like to hear from I drove a foreign car once and amounts here in Oshawa. I think This goes on a lot more than we you. Please write to: must evolve as well, draw new business- was far from satisfied with it. If it's a shame that currently, people realize. Please, citizens of Oshawa, The Oshawa Express, es and retrain the workforce. We are you want a good economical car here in Oshawa can't figure out the wake up before it's too late. 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, heading there, but more needs to be from GM, get to a dealer and buy a proper direction to take. ON L1J 6W7 done. Cobalt. Or, buy a 4-cylinder 4-door Feeder plants are closing all the Philip Dawson or email: truck. time. Will these ex-employees Oshawa [email protected]

Page 4 MAY 7 2008 Oshawa to benefit from gas tax fund Durham Region is set to benefit from a fed- year, allowing our communities to plan and eral fund set to reach $2 billion over the next build facilities and equipment that will few years. improve the environment and enhance our Jim Flaherty, federal Minister of Finance quality of life.” and MP for Whitby-Oshawa, announced From 2005 to 2008, municipalities within Monday that Ottawa is permanently extending Durham received more than $32 million in federal gas tax funding to municipalities with- federal gas tax funding which supported a vari- in Durham Region and throughout Canada. ety of projects, including: the new Material According to Flaherty, the Gas Tax Fund Recovery Facility for the Region of Durham; will reach $2 billion a year nationally by 2009 improvements to the organics collection pro- - 2010 and will be permanent at that level. gram in Oshawa; and energy efficiency Over the next two years, Durham Region and upgrades to the Greenwood community centre the eight local area municipalities will receive in Pickering. more than $49.4 million from this fund, which “The federal Gas Tax Fund acknowledges is geared toward local priority infrastructure that all orders of government must work projects, including road and bridge projects together in order to address the pressing need across Durham, as well as a pedestrian bridge for infrastructure investment in Ontario,” said across Highway 401 CN/GO rail corridors and Doug Reycraft, president of the Association of Pickering Parkway. Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). “The fund- “By providing permanent gas tax funding, ing is supporting hundreds of important infra- Durham Region and our area municipalities structure projects and is critical to Ontario's can begin to address urgent infrastructure competitiveness and environmental sustain- needs,” said regional chair Roger Anderson. ability.” “This is funding we can count on year after Bylaw allows private property inspections BYLAW From Page 1 entered without permission or a warrant, legislation. And, like Gray, he says the sheds and other structures are not consid- bylaw is just a matter of housekeeping. ered dwellings under the law and are fair Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express “It didn’t create any new powers of game for city officials. entry,” he says, adding that the bylaw However, Gray believes Lutczyk is tak- allows Oshawa to maintain its existing ing issue with the proposed bylaw because Kicking up the wheels powers and nothing more. he’s got an axe to grind. Potts also says the proposed bylaw does In 2003, Lutczyk’s father was charged Kris Gilks was seen jumping the ramps at Donevan Skate Park on Sunday during its official opening. not permit entry to any building or part of with operating an apartment where one was a building that is used as a dwelling except not permitted under Oshawa’s zoning pursuant to strict rules. bylaws. There was also a $1,000 fine. These strict rules, which require bylaw While a Justice of the Peace later dis- officers to either get permission from the missed the charge and returned the fine dwelling owner or a warrant, govern entry with interest, the city took the matter to the to dwellings and have not changed as a Ontario Court of Appeal and won it’s case. result of the provincial law called Bill 130 “Because of his experiences, Robert and will not change if the city’s proposed doesn’t like bylaw enforcement,” says bylaw is passed. Gray. But the bylaw raised alarm bells for one But Lutczyk says this battle isn’t per- Oshawa councillor when the proposed new sonal. “This is something that concerns law came to committee on April 8 for everybody,” he says. debate by city politicians. Gray says if the bylaw does not pass, the “Civil liberties are being eroded,” says city won’t be able to enforce bylaws as Ward 2 councillor Robert Lutczyk, who effectively. “It neuters you as far as your points out that while dwellings can’t be enforcement is concerned,” he says. Police force welcomes new recruits and canines Durham police have welcomed 24 new Oshawa. members to the team. The 24 new recruits completed an 11-week New police dogs Havoc, Ozzy and Magnum training program at the Ontario Police College joined the new recruits, who received their and a four-week in-service program at the badges at a recent graduation ceremony in Durham Regional Police Service’s Learning Centre. The officers will join platoons across Durham Region and receive on- the-job training from coach officers for the next three months. Durham police chief Mike Ewles, police services board chair Terry Clayton, Her Honour Madam Justice Susan C. Maclean, deputy chief Sherry Whiteway, Reverend Bill Tadeja and MC Inspector Eva Reti were on hand at the graduation ceremony to wel- come the new recruits along with the Durham Regional Police Honour Guard, the Durham Regional Police Pipes and Drums and the choir. The Allan Christiansen Memorial Award went to Constable Jody Keenan who was recognized for his leadership ability, volunteer spirit and dedication to personal fitness and his talent for New police dog recruits, from left to right: D/Cst. Jim fostering camaraderie amongst his Stephenson with Ozzy, D/Cst. Kevin Dunlop with Magnum peers. He also spoke on behalf of the and D/Cst. Wayne King with Havoc. graduating class.

MAY 7 2008 Page 5 Local students get the anti-drug message Hundreds of schools came tives to drugs and committing to per- The Racing Against Drugs pro- together this week in the Racing sonal safety. gram was developed by the RCMP Against Drugs Durham event. Last year marked the 10th and implemented locally. Partners Grade 5 students across the anniversary of Racing Against within the Racing Against Drugs Durham District School Board visit- Drugs Durham and, to date, some Durham program is made up of ed 31 educational pit stops at 60,000 students have received the many sectors on the community Iroquois Park in Whitby, where they healthy lifestyle message. It also including business, industry, police learned about substance abuse supports the areas of character edu- services, fire prevention services, awareness and prevention, healthy cation, bully-free schools and safe emergency services, media, service lifestyle choices, healthy alterna- schools. clubs, agencies and education.

Photo by Courtney Duffet/The Oshawa Express Michael Vu crawls under a mesh wall as part of a friendly relay race against class- mates at the Racing Against Drugs Durham event that continues throughout the rest of the week. Stargazing the focus of event Starry-eyed Durham residents are invited to get a better look at the skies. The Durham Region Astronomical Association (DRAA) is celebrat- ing International Astronomy Day on May 10 by providing the public with close-up views of the moon, Saturn, and other celestial wonders. The event, which takes place at Parkwood Estate from 1 to 11 p.m., will feature self-guided exhibits, instruction on how to use a telescope, DVD presentations, short talks on astronomy topics and free hand outs that build awareness and education on astronomy. In addition to stargazing in the evening, the public will be treated to spectacular views of sunspots and solar flares during the day, using fil- ters expressly designed for that purpose. The DRAA reminds the public never to look at the sun without using the proper equipment. A $2 donation is suggested. For more information, visit http://www.drastronomy.com.

Page 6 MAY 7 2008 Are we Block Parents seek vendors doomed? Oshawa residents looking to unload sale. office, sending an email to oshawablock- unwanted items without the hassle of Vendors will keep their profits while all [email protected] or dropping by in-per- organizing their own yard sale can turn to money raised from the vendor fee will go to son. The office is located in City Hall at 50 one local organization for a little help. support the Oshawa Block Parent Program. Centre St. S. The Oshawa Block Parent Association is And instead of packing up and finding The sale will take place on June 7 from looking for vendors to take part in their room at home for unsold items, vendors can 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legends Centre, second annual community yard sale on leave their goods behind and the Canadian 1661 Harmony Rd. N. in the Leisure Room June 7. For a fee of $25, the public can Diabetes Association will pick up leftover at the north end of the facility. acquire an indoor table to sell their mer- merchandise. For more details on the event, to donate chandise while the Block Parents take care Vendors are asked to register before yard sale items or to register call 905-436- of advertising and promotion of the yard June 2 by contacting the Block Parent 9584. The warnings are all around us! The times are changing. What was taken for granted is now uncertain. The rise in gas prices, the bank- Mom’s invited to hike and tea ruptcies and housing markets to the south, the projected shortages of certain foods, and the ris- Nature-loving moms are invited to spend to bring their cameras. At the conclusion of travel to Lyndebrook Road. Turn right and the ing costs of food are all easy to ignore for those their special day outdoors. the walk, participants will be treated to an old parking lot will be on the left side of the road. who are well off but can we, as a society, or as The Central Lake Ontario Conservation is fashioned tea. The event is free, but registra- a community, just continue on as though things hosting their first Mother’s Day Wildflower tion is required as space will all just work out? Hike and Tea on May 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at is limited. Locally we have been hit more than region Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby, To register for the in Canada. The news of 1000 more job cuts at “Bring your special mom and join our staff wildflower hike or for General Motors will have a further devastating for a leisurely wildflower hike and discover more information Cathy effect on our economy. In all, it has been pro- the many native spring blooming perennials Grant at the jected that we will lose 7000 or more local jobs that carpet the woodlands at Heber Down Conservation Authority in a trickle-down effect. Obviously those direct- Conservation Area,” says education instructor office at 905-579-0411 ly affected have a new outlook on their lives. Cathy Grant. “We will talk about the flowers ext. 108 or email However I think, given the economical, social names, some folklore, how to grow native [email protected]. and environmental climate we live in, we all plants in your own garden and provide you To get to the group have to rethink our ways. Part of this redefin- ing our lives must include ‘The Common with some excellent photographic opportuni- camping parking lot, Good’. The old ways are clearly not working ties.” take Brock Street in any longer. It is no longer sufficient for our fed- The wildflower hike will start at 1 p.m. Whitby to Taunton eral finance minister, Mr. Flaherty, to ignore from the group camping parking lot at the Road; turn west and what is going on or to blame the Ontario gov- northeast corner of Lyndebrook and Country travel to Country Lane ernment for lack of action. We are all in this Lane Roads. Hikers are asked to dress for the Road. Turn right onto together, and the game of blame is not working weather, wear walking shoes and remember Country Lane Road and any longer. To quote Newsweek, “We face a choice between a society where people accept modest sacrifices for a common good or a more con- Region takes aim at women’s health tentious society where groups selfishly protect Women should make health their priority • Mandarin Buffet Restaurant, 1319 regular Pap tests. It is recommended that all their own benefits." this Mother’s Day. Airport Blvd. women who are or have ever been sexually What exactly is ‘the common good’? The common good, as I see it, means work- The Durham Region Health Department • South China Buffet Restaurant, 1300 active have a Pap test every two to three years ing and focusing on what benefits all people, has joined local restaurants to help women to King St. E. until the age of 70,” she adds. not just a select chosen few. This means in become better informed about breast and cer- “In a woman’s lifetime, she has a one in For more information, visit terms of social systems, institutions and the vical cancer screening. Participating restau- nine chance of developing breast cancer,” www.region.durham.on.ca. environment, we must choose paths to benefit rants will help raise awareness by distributing said Rutherford. “A mammogram can detect all of us. In other words, it means a social information packages that include helpful tips cancer cells in the unselfishness. In what I perceive to be a selfish and health messages on these issues. breast before they society, this may be quite difficult for many of Breast and cervical cancer are two of the have a chance to us, but we may not have any choice in the mat- most important health issues facing women spread to other areas ter. today, according to a study conducted by the of the body. It is rec- Here is one example where the common York University Institute for Social Research. ommended that all good was recently ignored: the recent TTC Yet, women do not participate in regular women have a year- strike. In fact it clearly denounced the common screening programs because they don’t think ly breast exam by a good. How could a union that transported thou- about it or they don’t believe they have the trained health pro- sands of people out to Saturday night activities, time. fessional and that suddenly, without warning, cut their services at “While we recognize that mothers lead women aged 50 and midnight and leave thousands stranded with no busy lives, it’s vital that they recognize the over have a mam- consideration for their welfare and well being? importance of cancer screenings,” said Irene mogram every two Hopefully amongst the many fine men and Rutherford, a public health nurse with years.” women of the TTC, more socially conscious workers will rise in the ranks of the decision Durham Region’s health department. “This Rutherford says makers so that this kind of thinking will be put campaign encourages women to take time to cervical cancer is to rest forever. care for themselves by having regular mam- 90 per cent pre- Another example from a very recent news mograms to help detect breast cancer, along ventable yet each item out of Toronto: with cervical screenings known as Pap tests. week, 11 women in “Some big oil companies—Petro-Canada, Early detection is the key to receiving treat- Ontario develop British Petroleum, and Royal Dutch Shell—are ment and can help decrease the likelihood that cervical cancer and reporting massive first-quarter profits today, a cancer will spread.” three women die. and industry watcher Liberal MP Dan On May 11, the following Oshawa restau- “This is why McTeague says they're doing it on the backs rants will be participating in the initiative: it’s important for ordinary Canadians.” • Harpo’s, 44 Stevenson St. S. all women to have It seems that Petro Canada raked in over a billion dollars in profit from January to March. As Mr. McTeague pointed out, this meant a massive windfall for the governments who col- Mother’s Day lunch lect a percentage of the gas prices. As an exam- ple with 5 per cent GST, Mr. Flaherty’s govern- ment has also benefited from these ridiculous helps local shelter profits. Local residents can enjoy brunch with their mothers on Mother’s The Canadian idea of “equalization” where Day while helping abused women and children at the same time. economically stronger provinces help our Pepperberries Bistro in Brooklin is offering a set menu for a “weaker members” is based on ‘common good’ Mother’s Day brunch on May 11 and will be donating a portion of principles. Who would have thought, as project- the ticket proceeds to The Denise House. ed recently by TD economists, that Ontario Tickets are $35 each for the 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sittings and might be one day be classified as a province in include a set menu. Attendees can also purchase tickets for door need of ‘equalization payments’? Those who, in prizes including spa and golf packages. the past, opposed Ontario taxpayers helping out The Denise House provides assistance for women and their chil- our less fortunate brothers and sisters in the dren to establish a violence-free life within their community. The Maritimes, may now be re-thinking their stand shelter, located in Oshawa, can accommodate 27 women and chil- on ‘equalization payments’ and indeed on the dren, providing safety and valuable resources. Each program offered concept of ‘the common good’. at the shelter has been based on the crucial and ongoing needs Next column I will expand on the concept of expressed by previous residents and those who choose not to reside “The Common Good”. Agree or Disagree? at the shelter. You can contact me at BillFoxExpress@hot- mail.com. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the restau- rant at 905-655-5933.

MAY 7 2008 Page 7 General Motors workers at the Oshawa truck plant head home after their day shift. The crowd is expected to thin out come September when 1,000 employees will be laid off. Mayor confident city will survive Oshawa copes with looming job losses OSHAWA from Page 1 University of Ontario Institute of Technology. ity of the GM announcement, there is a light at effort into saving the auto industry. there are many good things happening in the And Oshawa Mayor John Gray agrees. the end of the tunnel. “There are measures the federal govern- region, which contributes to a strong economy “It creates a lot of hardship,” he says of the Gray believes Oshawa will be able to cope ment can take to help soften the blow but they including the expansion of Hwy. 407 and the looming layoffs but adds that despite the sever- with the job loss with many Oshawa and continue to turn their backs on the working Durham residents employed in other people,” says Buckley. “Because of the manu- growing institutions, including Lakeridge facturing crisis, there are no good-paying jobs. Health and the University of This is what we’re trying to convince Ontario Institute of Ontario. the government of.” Auto unemployment But it’s little consolation to Gray also believes that inaction on GM employees. behalf of the federal government is to “Everybody’s nervous,” says blame for the layoffs, as is an eco- Dennis Zara, who works con- nomic slump in the U.S. and poor numbers take sharp rise struction throughout the Oshawa trade policies with countries such as plants. “Nobody knows what’s Korea, which exports automobiles to By Jessica Verge “The best thing to do is get in and get assis- going to happen next.” Canada but doesn’t import Canadian The Oshawa Express tance,” she says. “Let’s start looking at While Zara’s job might not be vehicles. options.” at stake he worries for the jobs of Gray says that if Canada doesn’t More and more Oshawa residents are facing Then she encourages people to take a look at his two daughters, who currently Mayor create an industrial manufacturing the loss of their automotive manufacturing jobs their finances, determining what they’ve been work there. John Gray strategy, it will be like a “wholesale and Maralyne Tassone can feel it. living on compared to what lifestyle changes Zara believes the local econo- slaughter of manufacturing.” As executive director of the Durham Region will have to be made to adjust to a drop in my will likely suffer because He also believes the union and Unemployed Help Centre, she’s seen a dramat- income. high-paid GM workers won’t be GM need to work together and ic rise in clients. If re-training is the right fit, Tassone says able to afford Oshawa’s rising encourage people to buy domestic “The numbers are increasing,” people should look at it as an invest- property taxes without jobs. vehicles. says Tassone, who heads the non- ment and ask themselves if there is a The announcement of more “Our workers earn every penny profit, government-funded organiza- good return on that investment by layoffs was made more than they make,” says Buckley, adding tion with offices in Oshawa and examining the job prospects. Her week ago, but according to CAW that the loss of jobs at GM won’t be Pickering. advice is to contact companies that Local 222 president Chris the end. In February, 50 per cent of clients hire for the specific job in mind and Buckley, the fight is far from He says that every single plant job coming in from manufacturing jobs asking if that industry is hiring, what over. Chris Buckley at GM means another seven spin-off were employed within the auto indus- requirements are needed to gain “We are going to do every- jobs, accounting for about 7,000 jobs try. In April, that figure jumped to 80 employment and what kind of wage thing in our power to get (GM) to that will lost in September. per cent. And it’s a number that will can be expected. reverse this decision,” says Buckley, “It will be felt as a ripple affect throughout likely continue to grow. Tassone says there are a lot of jobs adding that the union will be in continual this region,” says Buckley. “Today’s auto And while Tassone acknowledges Maralyne out there but they don’t pay what man- Tassone meetings with GM about the issue. industry is in a severe decline and the govern- that the news of layoffs can be diffi- ufacturing workers are used to receiv- He adds that the federal government ment needs to take action.” cult for workers to receive, the best ing. For instance, the Help Centre has needs to pick up the slack and put more course of action is getting a head start. She’s an 80 per cent success rate when it comes to seen people wait until their Employment helping people find jobs but those jobs are pay- Insurance has nearly run out before deciding ing $10 per hour, not $25 per hour. Oshawa’s auto industry: the facts what to do next and believes it’s better to have Jobs that do pay well often require a special- • 786,098 vehicles were built in Oshawa in 2007 (or 2,154 per day) a game plan before panic mode sets in. ized skill set, which usually means further edu- “The job loss is traumatic,” she says but cation or training. Tassone says the service sec- • Vehicles assembled in Oshawa by General Motors include: Impala, Allure, Silverado, adds that in spite of the tough news, those cop- tor always needs workers and it’s a field that Sierra, Camaro (starting late-2008) ing with layoffs need to be proactive, set a expands beyond retail to accounting and law. career objective, think about the worst case sce- But in Tassone’s experience, layoffs aren’t • Industry produced vehicles and parts worth $10 billion in Oshawa in 2007 ($29 million nario and start planning. “That way they’re in always negative. She says the majority of peo- per day) the drivers seat.” ple in any work force are there because they fell The first order of business, according to into a job and that many clients who lost their • Auto industry directly employs 10,400 people in Oshawa Tassone, is to touch base with an unemploy- jobs were finally able to realize what career ment agency such as the Durham Region path was truly best for them and get the job • Auto workers’ pay cheques pumped $702 million into the Oshawa economy in 2007 Unemployed Help Centre. Her organization they’ve always wanted. ($1.9 million per day) helps individuals discover what options are For more information and helpful resources available to them, such as further training and to get that job search started, visit www.unem- • Major original equipment manufacturing jobs in the region stimulate an estimated 48,000 jobs throughout the economy education, apprenticeships and Employment ployedhelp.on.ca. Insurance. • In 2007, Oshawa auto workers paid $183 million in income and sales tax - From Canadian Auto Workers

Page 8 MAY 7 2008 Celebrating mothers through the ages (NC)-Every day of the year, mothers are there to brating mom have changed over the years to reflect the ex-in-laws to dads-as-moms, dad's wife, and friends. help us, nurture us, nudge us and care for us. Now, it's way our culture and family relationships have their turn. Mother's Day is the one day of the year when evolved." we can all put mom in the spotlight and express how Initially, Mother's Day was devoted to honour- much we appreciate her. ing goddesses that represented motherhood. "Celebrating mothers is actually an ancient ritual The Greeks honoured Rhea, the mother of the that dates back centuries," says Jennifer Kinnon of gods. The Romans celebrated Cybele, a mother Hallmark Canada. "Of course, our traditions for cele- goddess. And in the British Isles and Celtic Europe, people celebrated the goddess Brigid - along with the first milk of the ewes in spring. In the 1600s in England the fourth Sunday of Lent was designated as Mothering Sunday. Servants were given the day off to spend time with their moth- ers. Across the Atlantic Julia Ward Howe was troubled by her Civil War experi- ences in the 19th century so she initiat- ed the idea of creating a Mother's Day as a celebration of peace. In 1907, Anna M. Jarvis established the first Mother's Day through her church on the second anniversary of her mother's death. The concept was widely accepted, and by 1911, Mother's Day was made official in the United States, followed by Canada in 1914. The first Mother's Day card appeared in the 1920s. Over the years these cards have evolved to reflect the attitudes of the day, as well as changing technology. Today, a wide variety of cards are avail- able including a song card that lets you record a personal message for mom as well as cards that address the vari- ous relationships that make up today's families - stepfamilies and

MAY 7 2008 Page 9 New restaurant offers Caribbean cuisine By Courtney Duffett 12 p.m. on Sunday. The Oshawa Express For more information, call 905-245-0325.

Local residents looking for a new taste can dine at Yola’s, a mixture of Caribbean, vegetari- an and Canadian cuisine. “I feel great (about the restaurant),” says owner Phillis Murray, who worked tirelessly to prepare for the grand opening last Wednesday, adding that it took her a long time to find a loca- tion for something she’s dreamed about doing for many years. “I believe the Lord drew me to this place and then one day I was just driving by here and saw the sign.” Having studied nutrition, Murray is eager to share her knowledge with others in the commu- nity. “I want to teach people about eating healthy and being a vegetarian,” she says. Murray says she’s always wanted to open her own restaurant, after having run a catering busi- ness for the last 15 to 20 years. And even though she has a restaurant, Murray is still offering her catering services and will also do flowers and cakes for all occasions. “It’s been my dream to have a bigger place and a formal restaurant,” she says. Murray is pleased with the location of her restaurant on Wilson Road South in Oshawa, adding there aren’t many other food-related places around the area, which is also in close proximity to about four local schools. “I want to be able to make healthy lunches for the kids,” she says, adding that her menu includes items such as jerk chicken, roti, chicken and vegetable patties, oxtail, stir-fry selections, roast chicken, lasagne, fries, poutine and more. Yola’s is located at 366 Wilson Rd. S in Oshawa and is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., opens at 8 p.m. on Saturday and is open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to From left, Phillis and Mel Murray celebrate the opening of their new restaurant, Yola’s.

Page 10 MAY 7 2008 MAY 7 2008 Page 11 OCHC celebrates volunteers One Oshawa non-profit organiza- • Shanika Baptiste – The Doris Awareness Award for dedication in tion took some time to honour their Anderson Memorial Bursary Award promoting the health centre’s mission volunteers and supporters. presented to a youth who has made a • Jacque Van Londen – Volunteer The Oshawa Community Health positive contribution to his or her of the Year awarded for outstanding Centre (OCHC) celebrated their community. dedication to the OCHC helpers at an annual awards ceremony • Errin Jones – The Isobel Carter “We are very thankful to our volun- Thurs. May 8 new to the area or enjoying a new held April 29. Volunteers were pre- Youth Award for leadership and kind- teers and community supporters for lifestyle will meet at 7:30 p.m. and sented with certificates of appreciation ness. your dedication and commitment to PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY NURS- welcome a guest speaker from the from the City of Oshawa, the federal • Ricky Tang – The Spirit of Oshawa Community Health Centre,” ING CRAFT AND BAKE SALE – The floral industry. For more information and provincial governments and the Canada Award, presented to someone said Ana Pacheco-Rye, health promot- Gathering Place, 850 King St. W., call Linda at 905-576-0585 or email OCHC. who embraces the same values as the er and volunteer coordinator. “We are Unit 20. Items on sale include glass newcomersclubofoshawawhitby@hot A select number of individuals OCHC. grateful for your time, talents and sup- block lamps, Christmas crafts, cook- mail.com. received special awards, including: • Shannon Stephens – The Health port.” ies, cakes and more. All proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay Wed. May 14 for Life. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS IN Dave’s Diner breaks barriers DURHAM PC USERS’ CLUB CANADA, DURHAM CHAPTER, Efforts to break employment barriers obtain employment, honoured Dave’s were given an opportunity to develop MONTHLY MEETING - Faith United MEETING – On the Rocks (upstairs for those suffering from mental health Diner, a transitional employment oppor- transferable skills within a supportive Church, 1778 Nash Rd. in Courtice. meeting room), 227 Brock St. S. in issues are receiving regional recogni- tunity for local CMHA clients. environment. The topic of this 7 p.m. meeting is Whitby. The group will welcome tion. The CMHA partnered with other The diner has been operating since “Lost Learning How GPS Can Nancy Drolet, Professional The Durham Branch of the Canadian community agencies last year to create a November 2007. Help”. Michael Cammock from Organizers in Canada director of Mental Health Association (CMHA) client-staffed cafeteria for employees of The initiative was a joint effort Durham GPS will be on hand to edu- development and chapter chair for took home the 2008 Innovation Award at the Manufacturing Technology Centre between the MTC and CHMA - Durham cate you on the latest in Global North GTA, to provide an update of the Durham Region Employment (MTC) in Whitby. Branch's Employment Program, along Positioning System services. The the POC national activity and Network's (DREN) EmployABILITY The cafeteria initiative sparked a with Whitby Mental Health Centre's Gala held in Oshawa recently. The small business café called Dave's Diner, Challenging Directions Enterprises, and presentation will be followed by a answer questions. As well, members award, given to an individual or business which was constructed so that MTC Community Living - Ajax Pickering and break and then the Bug Session led will get the chance to share their for a project or new venture that assists workers could have access to food while Whitby Community Employment by Hugh Crawford. Admission is free favourite tools and techniques. The clients with barriers in their quest to those facing barriers to employment Program. and everyone is welcome to attend. evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with the For more information visit meeting starting 7 p.m. Everyone is www.durhampc-usersclub.on.ca. welcome. The cost is $20 for guests, no charge for POC members. For Fri. May 9 and Sat. May 10 more information, email Laurene Livesey-Park at laurene@orga- COUNTY TOWN SINGERS SPRING nizeme101.com. CONCERT – LVIV Hall, 38 Lviv Blvd. The County Town Singers will keep Sat. May 24 the audience moving with their spring concert, “Life is a Highway”. CEDARCROFT PLACE ANNUAL The show starts at 8 p.m. both PARKING LOT SALE – Cedarcroft nights. Tickets are $15 for adults, Place, 649 King St. E. This yard sale $12 for seniors and students and are will take place from 8 a.m. until available at the door or in advance noon with 10 per cent of the profits by calling Janice at 905-728-3386 going to the Humane Society of or John at 905-509-4111. Durham Region. For more informa- tion call 905-723-9490. Sat. May 10 Sat. May 31 TRAFALGAR CASTLE SCHOOL’S 101ST MAY DAY CELEBRATION – O’NEILL COMMUNITY YARD SALE Trafalgar Castle School, 401 – 301 Simcoe St. N., Mary Street Reynolds St. in Whitby. The commu- parking lot. The O’Neill School nity is invited to celebrate this annu- Community Council is hosting this al event, which runs from 10 a.m. to event, which includes trunk sales, a 1 p.m. At 10 a.m., join the school for car wash and refreshments, from 8 a traditional ceremony including the a.m. until 1 p.m. All proceeds go pinning of the May Day Court, the toward scholarships and bursaries May Pole Dance, and dances by our for O’Neill students. Rain date is international student population. At June 7. For vendor information call 11 a.m., the school will offer 905-728-7531 ext. 407. hayrides, international and fun food, games, BBQ and much more. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH YARD AND BAKE SALE – 812 Hortop St. Items GIGANTIC OUTDOOR CRAFT AND will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. YARD SALE – Kingsview United The building is wheelchair accessible Church, 505 Adelaide Ave. E. This via the northeast entrance. For more rain or shine event, which runs from information call Joyce Beauchamp at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., is looking for 905-985-0327. vendors. Cost of 16 ft. by 18 ft. is $20. Call Sherry at 905-576-1991 or Sue 905-725-0776. April 30 crossword answers ROAST BEEF SUPPER – Centennial Albert United Church, 19 Rosehill Blvd. 5 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 905-723-6528 or 905- 571-2622.

Tues. May 13

THE OSHAWA WHIT- BY NEWCOMERS CLUB MONTHLY MEET- ING – Upstairs at Loblaws, 481 Gibb St. This club for women

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MAY 7 2008 Page 13 Portuguese club celebrates 25 years By Jessica Verge dinners and as a member of the club’s dancing 1983. On May 24, the club will host a dinner and ditions with younger generations. Ganhao fondly The Oshawa Express troupe. dance at their 40 Albany St. location featuring per- remembers talking to members who knew his “That, for me, is what I used to love,” says formances from Portuguese singers Stefanie grandparents and could relate stories of them and From its modest beginnings as a small group of Ganhao of the traditional dancing. Tavares and Jorge Ferreira. the place they’d come from. traditional Portuguese dancers in 1980 to an organ- Now with children of his own, the club presi- The club began as a way for Portuguese immi- Ganhao took over as club president several ization boasting more than 500 members today, dent strives to keep those traditions alive and grants, many of whom couldn’t speak English, to years ago to ensure young people continued to stay the Northern Portugal Cultural Centre has come a wants the rest of Oshawa to take part. socialize and keep the culture they’d left behind, immersed in their heritage, especially his own long way since David Ganhao was a kid. The Northern Portugal Cultural Centre is cele- alive. Ganhao says its founding members were children. With a young executive committee, he As a child of Portuguese immigrants, he’d cel- brating 25 years as a formal club, having expand- actually from the same town in the European says they offer a lot of youth and family oriented ebrate his heritage taking part in annual picnics, ed from a cultural dance group in 1980 to a club in coastal country. events. “An extended family is basically how it all And he hopes to reach out to more members of started,” he says. the Portuguese community who may not be famil- And as that family grew, they shared their tra- iar with the club. “I don’t think they know we exist,” he says. During World Cup soccer season, Ganhao notices cars flying Portuguese flags and encourages those supporters to come watch the games at the clubhouse. He also urges them to come celebrate 25 years of the Northern Portugal Cultural Centre and see what the club is all about. The May 24 event begins at 5:30 p.m. For ticket infor- mation call 905-576-2474 or email info@northernportu- gal.org.

Above: Young dancers at the Portuguese Club from 2004. Right: Young dancers in 1985. Wreck Of The Schooner, Helen Signifies The End Of An Era stone-hookers to be operating on Lake Ontario. Of hundreds built, only one stone-hooker, the “Helen” remained in service past 1920. Soon however, the fateful day would come for the “Helen”. On the 20th of September 1921, she was heading home to Bond Head, Newcastle with a full load of stones when a strong gale forced her to crash against a large rock off McLaughlin Point (which had been appropriately named “Oshawa Island”). Captain On the evening of September 20th Goldring, who was alone aboard the ship, 1921, an era of nautical history abruptly managed to escape before his command came to an end when the schooner of 49 years sunk beneath the murky “Helen” ran aground off McLaughlin depths. The “Helen” was the third ship to Point. The Helen began her life some 51 meet her demise on Oshawa island that years earlier as the tow barge, “J.J. year. Pugsley”. In 1872, she was acquired by The rotting hull of the “Helen” lay John Goldring who was to captain her for undisturbed and forgotten until 1964, the next 5 decades. when local diver, Bob Stephenson set out At 70 feet long, 30 feet wide and to locate the famous schooner. sporting two masts, the “Helen” hardly Stephenson spent a total of 200 hours appeared revolutionary. However, a close underwater, recovering such artifacts as inspection would reveal that she was the the “Helen’s” steering wheel, 10 foot tall first Great Lakes schooner to be fitted oak rudder, cast-iron propeller, and John with an auxiliary combustion engine — Goldring’s clay smoking pipe. Currently an innovation that, according to one some of these artifacts now reside at the marine historian “was as far in the future Oshawa Community Museum. as the flying machine”. As futuristic as the “Helen” may have been, she spent the vast majority of her years as a lowly stone-hooker, a type of schooner specifi- cally designed to lift stones from the lake bed and transport them to shore where they would be used in the construction of new harbours, docks, and road- ways. From 1850- 1900, it was not uncommon for entire fleets of

Page 14 MAY 7 2008 Generals focus on goaltending with their first-round pick Bailie floats like a butterfly By Wally Donaldson General Motors Centre throughout the entire hockey,” Bailie, a likeable sort, notes, “even “There is only one goalie and I’m hoping we The Oshawa Express draft process. though I’m smart enough to know that with can make it a fourth title this year.” “Kevin is an outstanding goaltender, a big the quicker pace of the OHL, I really have to The Red Devils, strong from a defensive As head coach of the Quinte Red Devils guy who moves well and handles the puck improve on my reaction time and become standpoint, but soft offensively, finished minor midget squad and a Grade 10 second- well. We talked to his coach at length and physically faster. Every pass is on the tape fourth in regular-schedule play. They ary school teacher, Steve Tracze has had we’re getting ourselves a heck of a player, no and the key pushes are quicker – things like knocked off top-seeded Peterborough in the many opportunities to see Kevin Bailie on the doubt about it. I honestly thought he would that. So, my foot speed and reflexes will have first round of playoffs before succumbing to ice and inside the classroom. have been long gone.” to be that much quicker and I’m ready to do North Central, all by one goal and two games His prognosis of this 16-year-old 6-foot-3 The fact Oshawa centred its attention on whatever it takes to make the Generals a great going into extra time. butterfly goaltender is one that would make goaltending at the top of the draft sends out a hockey team next year.” “We were in every game and a lot had to an extrovert blush. message. The summer will present a special chal- do with how Kevin gave us solid goaltend- “Plenty of talent on the ice and very men- “We watched our team this year and we lenge for Bailie, who is a major stopper for a ing,” adds Tracze. “We had our peaks and val- tally mature for his age,” is how Tracze thought we’d build around some other guys Belleville team in pursuit of its third straight leys, but Kevin held us in and I knew he described his former protégé. and some more skill. At the end of provincial ball hockey championship. would be the best goaltender to go in the These are attributes the Oshawa the day, you’ve got to stop pucks and “It starts with house league and from that draft. If he doesn’t turn professional one day, Generals clearly saw in this athlete this is where you build --- from the a rep team is put together,” says Bailie. I’ll be shocked.” while making him their top draft goal out!” pick and 16th overall choice during Although the Generals appeared the Ontario Hockey League’s to show the most interest in this Priority Selection last Saturday. goaltending prospect, according to “The Generals have a great Bailie, under no conditions was he catch,” Tracze who, ironically, gave expecting to be a first-round selec- up coaching following his last game tion. to pursue an administrative capacity Kevin Bailie “Not at all,” he beams. “I within the education profession. watched the Generals during the “Kevin, for his age, thinks the game playoff series with the (Belleville) differently. He prepares and focuses on each Bulls and I saw a lot of great players on the game and when the rest have gone home, he’s team great players who are going to get bet- still in the dressing room figuring out how he ter. can get better.” “I’m not shocked they picked me. But with It makes perfect sense, Bailie said from his such a deep draft (of talent), it was an honour home, noting, “I don’t want to make the same to go in the first round with Oshawa.” mistakes.” Generals’ supporters can expect to appre- The Generals kept close tabs on Bailie ciatively witness a skilled puck-stopper, capa- during his minor hockey season with Quinte, ble of using his size to advantage from post to attending games and chatting with guidance post. counsellors. Scouts realized the wealth of tal- “He’s a butterfly goaltender,” says Tracze, ent he possesses could translate in to quick “and he’s very sound technically. When he’s dividends. forced to scramble, he gets in position and “We were thrilled that he was available,” with his size, you don’t see a hole.” says Brad Selwood, general manager of the It’s an element of his game Bailie says he Generals who, along with scouts and coach- will be keying on when training camp opens. ing staff, were huddled inside a room at the “I think I just finished my best year of

Consider this the war room of the Oshawa Generals during Saturday’s Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. Ironically, most of the scouts in attendance resigned immediately following the draft. See story 17.

MAY 7 2008 Page 15 Where are all the nicknames? Part 2 DowntownDowntown curlingcurling clubclub It’s not that modern hockey players don’t have nicknames. It’s just that they facingfacing financialfinancial crisiscrisis are more “in house” “pet names”, used in the dressing room and during By Wally Donaldson game situations. But they do not, as was the The Oshawa Express case in shinny’s “golden years” override a skater’s Christian name. A long time popular sports institution in The Leaf’s Thomas O’Neill (1943-1945) Oshawa is facing a financial crisis that could was never called anything other than force the senate and board members to close its “Windy”. doors in the very near future. Bill Hollett (1933-1945) was known to Existing adult members of the Oshawa everyone as “Flash” and Francis Clancy Curling Club, having just celebrated its 125th (1921-1937) was “King” as long as he graced anniversary, are being asked to contribute an the NHL ice lanes. additional $250 above and beyond the increased Lawrence Northcott played for the curling fees for the 2008-09 season in a bid to Montreal Maroons in the 1930’s. When he erase a line of credit owing in upwards of was a youth he spent the summers on a farm. $85,000. His custom was to shave his head at the start Flyers were sent out to the membership last of that stint in the fresh air, and let is gradual- week, emphasizing, “Our line of credit is maxed ly grow back in time for school. It earned him out and our cash reserve will have to be used to the moniker “Baldy”. pay general expenses immediately. If not, we There are some unusual stories behind the could see the doors close.” tagging of players with these bynames. John It has been suggested that the curling club is Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express O’Flaherty (1940-1942), as a young lad, man- on the hook for up to a quarter million dollars Current adult members of the Oshawa Curling Club are being requested to dig deep into their aged to see his favourites, the Maple Leafs, with a private mortgage company, plus the line of credit with the bank. pockets to help defray monies owing to their line of credit. The senate and board members say play by getting a job selling concessions at the that if they are unable to pay off their deficit the club could close in the very near future. Gardens. One day a newsman saw him with Senate and board members are requesting his wares and called him “Peanuts”. It stuck! that half of the $250 additional cost be paid by Bonspiel, which has attracted a plethora of qual- today. People are busier, I guess.” Clifford Purpur began his NHL career in May 30 “to allow us to operate the club during ity curlers from across the province over the President of the club in 1985 and 1986, 1933 with the old St. Louis Eagles, finishing the summer.” years, including former world champion Russ McDonald said that even during that era, “Our with the Red Wings in 1945. One night, while The statement notes that it will cost the club Howard. club did manage to break even, but it was a hell he was still in the minors with Minneapolis, a $50,000 to operate from May 1 to Sept. 1, Bob McDonald, a member of the “down- of a struggle. We lived off the bar at that time. local hockey scribe wrote: “He was busier adding, “We’ve tried to handle this problem town club” for 58 years and a past president, Nowadays, the curlers have one beer or maybe a than a bird dog in a field full of pheasants!” As with measures that would not burden the mem- witnessed the richness of earlier years when the juice, and they go home.” a result he was called “Fido” from then on. bers, but that avenue is now closed to us. We curling club enjoyed a membership of 600. Faulds says the attention on drinking and Several players brought their adopted sig- have to eliminate our line of credit to go for- “If we only had that type of membership driving is a wonderful thing. However, the bar natures from children because playmates had ward.” alone lost $16,000 last season. trouble pronouncing their proper names. Board members have met on many occa- It all comes down to numbers, says Don Aubrey Clapper, (1940’s) the first NHL’er to sions in recent months with pencil and eraser in “Our line of credit is maxed McNairn, second vice president of the club. “We play for in the loop for 20 years was called hand, crunching numbers and trying to discover out and our cash reserve will have 340 members and if each one brings in one “Dit”. To his little brother he was “Ditter”. But what works. have to be used to pay new member, we’re back up to 600. That’s what was shortened to “Dit” for life! Hector Blake’s “We’re working from a hole and trying to general expenses we need from our membership.” siblings pronounced his handle “Toe” and thus climb out,” says club president Rob Faulds. “I The club did institute a debt reduction plan to it remained all the days of his life. Frank Boll knew we had a concern three years ago when I immediately. If not, we could address the rapidly growing financial difficulties (1933-1944) was his family’s little “buzzer” came aboard, but I never expected it to escalate see the doors close.” in 2006 and one year later, a 10 per cent increase (brother) so “Buzz” he became! like this. I’m telling you, I’ve woken up in a in membership fees was employed. The media influenced the aliases of some cold sweat during the middle of the night think- today, we’d be laughing,” says McDonald. Despite fiscal control, the Bond Street facili- competitors. One of the first to experience this ing numbers and what we have to do to get our- Club membership is currently holding at ty has been unable to right itself. ID innovation was Reginald Smith (1930’s). selves out of debt.” 340, but is a 16 per cent decrease from a year “The reality is the bank has come to us and His deportment reminded someone of Happy Faulds says if the entire membership does ago. General sales from the store and bar also said, ‘Okay boys, enough is enough, ‘” explains Hooligan, an early cartoon character. Lorne pay half of the additional cost now, “It will saw a 16.5 per cent decline. These obstacles, McNairn. ‘You have to stop dipping and start “Gump” Worsley’s classmates thought he allow us some breathing room to carry us compounded by rising costs, have forced the paying it down.’And we are trying to find ways resembled Andy Gump. Hubert Martin’s dad through to September when the curling fees club to address a financial dilemma. of doing this, including the possibility of an called him “Pit” after a French-Canadian strip come due. Then we can attack it.” “I remember a time when there was a wait- extra night of competitive curling with teams guy; and Harold March (’28-’45) somehow The club has consistently played an integral ing list to get into the club,” adds McDonald. from other clubs in the area joining in. It inherited the epithet of Moon Mullin’s side- role in the community, perhaps none more than “But I think over a period of time, the member- becomes one step at a time.” kick, “Mushmouth”. in 1969 when members took on the volunteer ship was demanding more, especially when the The annual general membership meeting for Eating habits cost a number of big leaguers duties to host the successful Canadian Brier at Oshawa Golf and Curling Club came into exis- May 28 is now being addressed as “Save Our a lasting appellation. James Henry, who stood the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. tence. And it was also an era that when the club Club Meeting.” between the pipes for the Rangers and Hawks Also, the curling club is well known for its needed work, skilled people who were mem- As the flyer impresses, “This is not what we in the 1950’s, always had his hand in the sugar annual R.S. McLaughlin Invitational Curling bers, came forward. I don’t see as much of that had hoped to do, but it’s what we have to do.” bowl so he became “Sugar Jim”. Clarence Abel, a New York Ranger original, had a weakness for salt-water taffy, and he was “Taffy” to all and sundry. Local talent a big hit at OHL draft George Imlach took the struggle Maple The keen talent in the Durham organization during his junior ning with defenceman Branden to the Generals. Leafs from mediocrity to fame in the 1960’s. Region did not go unnoticed by tenure. Morris, who went in the fourth Brampton Battalion focussed He never made to that level of hockey himself teams in the Ontario Oshawa winger round to the Kitchener on two players from this as a player, but was a capable Senior “A” Hockey League (OHL) Dalton Smith was the Rangers. organization, winger Ian skater. One night in Windsor he fell and struck during the weekend first talent from Oshawa Centre Cody Alcock Watters in the eighth his head on the ice. When he came to, still in a Priority Selection. scooped up. He went in was selected in the sixth round and defenceman daze, and thinking someone had conked him, A total of 11 players the fourth round to the round by the Belleville Chris Raguseo in the his fists started flying in “retaliation”. The were selected. Ottawa 67’s. 65th over- Bulls and the Plymouith 13th round. team trainer shouted, “George! Don’t go Brock Beukeboom, a all. Whalers picked up Winger Adam punchy on me!” A journalist reported Imlach defenceman from Charles Cooper was defenceman Daniel Vandersluis of the was “punch drunk” and in no time he was Uxbridge who played for the other Oshawa player Bernardi as their ninth- Clarington Toronto was “Punch”. the Central Ontario selected. The defence- round selection. selected in the sixth For a full treatment of this subject, check Wolves, was selected in Dalton Smith man went in the ninth Kingston Frontenacs Charles Cooper round by the Sault Ste. out the “Total Hockey Encyclopedia” (Vol. I) the first round, 18th round to the London got centreThomas Sumi Marie Greyhounds and at your local library. overall, by the Sault Ste Knights. in the 13th round. winger Darren Archibald Marie Greyhounds. Meanwhile, the Whitby Ajax-Pickering was also heav- of the Stouffville Spirit was Next Week: Two Of A Kind Ironically, his father, Jeff, was Wildcats went wild with four ily involved with three players picked in the seventh round by the (playoff comebacks) also a product of the Greyhounds players going in the draft, begin- selected, including Alex Clements Barrie Colts.

Page 16 MAY 7 2008 Generals’ scouts resign after Saturday’s draft Honigan, Lawrence out the door

By Wally Donaldson Noticeably not impressed (Honigan) decided to step aside way he was doing things. Why, I don’t Rob told me what was up after the draft, I The Oshawa Express with the way the Generals as well.” know!” said to him, ‘Well, in that case, I’m not made their exit during the play- Joining Hughes at the exit A sharp contrast from earlier years, hanging around.’“ Once the Ontario Hockey League off series against the Belleville were Chris McNamara, Pat says Hughes, when he put on his scout’s Selwood came on board four years (OHL) draft was completed last Saturday Bulls, owners Rocco Tullio and Dominico and Ron Ringler. cap, even while coaching on a major ago when Davies purchased the hockey afternoon, the Generals scouts walked John Davies informed head Only Frank Evola, a scout out midget level. club. Tullio made his presence known at away from the GM Centre. scout Rob Honigan and goal- of Windsor, has reportedly “I think back to when I got started with the start of the last campaign after pur- And they have no intentions of com- tending coach Mike Lawrence elected to stay on board. Sherry Bassin and there were even a cou- chasing half of the team and first on the ing back. their services were no longer “It comes down to this, ple of years when I worked with Bill agenda was the firing of president Trish Potential household changes have sur- required. Honigan did a great job. He got LaForge in Hamilton with the Steelhawks. Campbell. faced within the confines of the junior “Not true at all,” says well Gil Hughes along with his scouts and he got I never encountered the situations like Although Selwood vows he elected to hockey family, beginning with the scouts known Oshawa scout Gil along tremendously with Brad what’s happened here. step aside as head coach in February to who divorced themselves from owner- Hughes, who has been in the (Selwood). “And really, this is a very sad time for remain as GM, giving way to Chris ship, leaving those with enquiring minds business these past 30 years. “They “I guess the problem was that the own- me when I think of the number of years DePiero, one must wonder if there was a wondering if general manager Brady resigned, plain and simple. And scouts ers didn’t like him, probably because he’s I’ve been here. Under no circumstances shove at the door to force the change. Selwood is close behind. like myself with a tremendous loyalty to not a yes man. And they didn’t like the did I ever want to go out this way. When Stay tuned! Competing hard Bleiwas focuses on youth By Wally Donaldson son going on Saturday at a major criteria: The Oshawa Express Kinsmen Stadium against a dangerous Kitchener Panthers, First year bench boss Dan an organization steeped in his- Bleiwas had a pleasing look tory which recorded a third best Brad Selwood on his face while the players 21-15 record last season. Only went through batting practice the Toronto Maple Leafs (29-7) By Wally Donaldson ments during the season and fash- early Saturday prior to their and Brantford Red Sox (27-9) The Oshawa Express ioned 443 goals while giving up scheduled Intercounty posted better records. 180 in the process. Baseball League season “We are a little bit younger One of the major priorities all With no selections in the fifth opener. than most teams, but when our hopefuls will need to address when and sixth rounds, the Generals did It was a cloudy early day, guys do come back (from col- training camp opens is a will to have two picks in the seventh and for certain. But rays of sun- lege), they will be in mid sea- “compete hard,” says Brad focussed on winger Tyler Bryden of light gave hope a game son form,” says Bleiwas. Selwood, general manager of the the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs and would be played and perhaps “We’ll be in good shape.” Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express Oshawa Generals. centre Drew Berkel of the the Oshawa Dodgers could The approach to game strat- And so it goes as the Generals Brantford 99’ers. kick off their campaign in Players with the Oshawa Dodgers and Stratford Nationals strike egy will be dictated by situa- made their selections during Centre Mackenzie McAvoy of grand style with 15-year-old up a conversation while hoping to get in their Intercounty tions presented each outing, Saturday’s Ontario Niagara Falls went in the eighth Evan Grills on the mound. Baseball League opener. says Bleiwas. Hockey League (OHL) round, followed by The visiting Stratford “We are going to adapt to Priority Selection. defenceman Ryan Nationals arrived at Kinsmen eye contacts. what we need to do,” he says. The Generals, without Hamberg of the Stadium. “We’ve built a pretty good team and “At this time of year, we’re going to rely a second-round selection, Mississauga Rebels. And so did the rain. (fans) will see that when we get all of our on doing all the small things and let the big brought John Padulo of Alex Clements became A one-hour delay and steady rain put players back from college.” things happen. My coaching style is taking the minor midget the only Durham Region the kibosh on the Dodgers’ opener. The Dodgers are supplementing their roster it as it comes. You have to get a feel for the Rochester Alliance to the player selected by the game has been rescheduled for Thursday, at this point with some high school talent. flow of the game. There will be games table as their second pick Generals. The winger May 15 starting at 8 p.m. Bleiwas has a good handle on the tal- when we manage the small ball style and in the third round. from Ajax-Pickering went With some of their key players still ent at many ball fields throughout the others when we let the players do their “He can fly. He com- in the 10th round. away competing at their respective col- province as a head coach and Director of thing. That will be dictated by pitching petes hard,” says John Tavares has Others that followed leges --- as all Intercounty teams experi- Baseball Operations with the Ontario Blue matchups, what the score is and where Selwood of the 16-year- fired NHL player were winger Evan Bruno ence this time of year --- this is not an Jays. He has also been a scout for the San we’re at in the game.” old right-winger. “We agent Bryan of the Toronto Red Wings; entirely bad thing. Diego Padres since 2003. Previously, he Bleiwas anticipates that pitching will need guys willing to com- Deasley and winger Stuart Higgins of It just gives Bleiwas and his troops an scouted for the Atlanta Braves. be a strength once the first pitch is thrown. pete hard and we got turned the duties the Detroit Compuware U opportunity to refine their strategy and He says that players will filter back to “Not only do we have good pitching them in our organiza- over to his 16’s; defenceman Kane focus on improving a 10-26 record from the clubhouse once their teams get elimi- coming back from college, but we’ve got tion.” mother, Barbara. Abbis-Mills of Ottawa last season. nated from post season and final exams are Aaron Gordon returning, who has been By the end of the day, the Valley and winger Matthew Galati Steps were taken during the off-season completed. here the last several years,” he says. Generals selected 12 players: One of the Toronto Red Wings. when the Dodgers hierarchy elected to Whitby’s Mark Jeffery, an infielder at Grills is a product of the Ontario Blue goaltender, three defencemen, six shake up the coaching and player roster by West Texas College is expected back later Jays squad well versed to competing wingers and two centres. WALLY WORLD – Forward adding new acquisitions. in the week, along with pitcher Brandyn against older players. He pitched for the Zach Shapiro of the Junior Dale Mitchell has signed a three- “When I came on board, we decided Agnew, returning from North Iowa Canadian Under 14 squad and went up Canadiens --- a popular squad with year entry level with the Toronto that we wanted to change the culture by College. against professional competition. an abundance of players selected Maple Leafs. He joined the upgrading the talent,” Bleiwas reflects. “It “The last guys back (from college) will Gilbert Santana, from the Dominican off that roster – was the third pick American Hockey League’s wasn’t only the players and the talent level be Division 1 players,” adds Bleiwas. Republic, is a 6-foot-4 righthander whose and the first defenceman to be Toronto Marlies, who are currently we wanted changed, but it was also the “Players like outfielders Nate Smith and rights are owned by the Chicago White selected by the Generals. involved in a playoff series with mentality. (Whitby’s) Ryan Fleming, infielder Sox. Brett Backman, another who hails The Junior Canadiens copped Syracuse Crunch Generals’ gen- “Our goal is to create a winning envi- Brendan Emmett and a couple of other from Whitby, was Sunshine State player of the Greater Toronto Hockey eral manager Brad Selwood con- ronment here and the key to that is a new guys. I would expect them back sometime the week at Florida Tech University and League AAA midget title with a 1- firms that Brett MacLean will not coaching staff and new players. So, I near the end of May. We’ll have a full line- “he will be a key part of our starting rota- 0 win over the Toronto Marlies. be back next season after signing a brought some players I am familiar with up ready to go by the first of June.” tion,” says Bleiwas. They won three of four tourna- contract with the Phoenix Coyotes. and players we had access to through some Dodgers will attempt to get their sea- Game time Saturday is 2 o’clock.

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