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To get your online subscription contact [email protected] Wine student to represent college in France By CHELSEY SPINOSA Asked what he thinks of his tutors, Harris says, Staff Writer “They’re fantastic. I mean, they’ve been helping me A Niagara College student will represent Canada at nonstop. Several hours a day I get to taste wine with the international wine-tasting competition in France. Albert here (Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the- Jordan Harris, 23, of Erin, Ont., a second-year stu- Lake) and then I’ll make my way down to table ser- dent in the college’s Winery and Viticulture vice with Karen at The Pillar and Post restaurant. Technician program, has won a national student They’re both so intelligent with the whole Cotes du sommelier competition. Rhone and everything with wines, so they’re really This is the second time in three years a Niagara helping me out a lot.” College student has won the Canadian challenge. He says one of the most valuable lessons Cipryk At the Cotes du Rhone Challenge, held at George and Rossi have taught him is that you constantly Brown College in Toronto on March 29, Harris fin- have to keep on learning. “If you’re not (learning), ished first among nine competitors (five from Ontario then you’re doing something wrong.” and four from Quebec). The competition was based He says he credits his Canadian victory to hard on knowledge of wine and skills at food and wine work and the aid of his tutors. Harris has studied pairing, as well as opening and serving wine. The culinary management at Georgian College in Barrie challenge also included a blind tasting of wines, and works part time at Buonasera Ristorante in requiring commentary and identification of the wine. Burlington. Harris is training two to seven hours a day with Asked why he got into this field, Harris says, Niagara College Chef Professor/Sommelier Albert “Working in restaurants, I decided I wanted to branch Cipryk and Karen Rossi who, as a first-year student off into just wine. I just helped out around the restaurant. of the Winery and Viticulture Technician program in “This is my favourite part, so I came here and start- 2002, was the Canadian champion, winning the ing doing the Winery and Viticulture Technician pro- bronze in France. This is preparation for the champi- gram and started talking to Albert, who got me into onship in Avignon, France, on May 17. the wine tasting.” Harris says he has been training with them for Harris will compete with student sommeliers from about a month and half. Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Switzerland. Opening of Culinary Institute ‘major occasion’ at Glendale Jordan Harris is a student in the Wine and Viticulture Technician By JANINE WESTERA “It marks a major occasion in government. program at the college’s Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Staff Writer the life of the college,” says Dan Jim Bradley, minister of tourism Photo by Chelsey Spinosa With the sun shining and the Patterson, Niagara College pres- and recreation, attending the cere- ribbons snipped, the new ident. “We are now poised to be mony, says, “The Ontario govern- Index Niagara Culinary Institute is known throughout Canada as the ment has an obligation and we now open for business. one of the best schools (at think that it’s a good investment to On April 16, Niagara College which) to study hospitality, Niagara College but it’s not just Aramark Follow-up pg. 3 Editorials pg. 9 opened its newest addition, the tourism and culinary arts.” the college that benefits. ... It’s the Niagara Culinary Institute The NCI was a $10-million tourism industry that’s going to Earth Day pg. 5 Columns pg. 10 (NCI), at the Glendale campus in project, which received a $4.29- benefit as well. Pinnacle Awards pg. 8 Sports pg. 22 Niagara-on-the-Lake. million grant from the provincial Continued on page 2 Summer Registration is now on! - OUTDOOR -

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Please watch your mailboxes in June 2004 for the latest edition of On behalf of the Niagara College Alumni Niagara College’s alumni newsletter. Within this newsletter you Association, I wish to welcome you as the newest will find information regarding: members of our proud alumni community. Stretching • Alumni day trips and special events back to our earliest graduating classes in the late six- ties, you are now a member of an alumni community • Upcoming events at Niagara College comprised of over 48,000 Niagara College graduates. • Profiles of Niagara College graduates and award nominees • The Grad Grapevine I encourage you to celebrate your achievement, and stay involved with Niagara College through the Your Alumni Services Office will also be happy to assist Alumni Association, life long learning opportunities you with a variety of services including: and through staying in touch with our Alumni Services Office. • Reunion planning • Address updates • Niagara College Alumni • Find-a-Friend Wayne Chapman Association’s MBNA MasterCard • Mentorship opportunities President, • Diploma framing • Alumni Association (Executive) Niagara College Alumni Association volunteer opportunities For more information visit: www.niagarac.on.ca/alumni [email protected] 905-641-2252, ext. 4102 News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 3 Daffodil Days raising money for a cure Canadian Cancer Society aiming to provide aid, support for patients, families needing assistance By PAM HALLMAN central location for the storage and pick up of Staff Writer the daffodils for the volunteers. And the April showers often bring May flowers. cooler was suitable to keep the flowers What better way to make a donation to at the cool temperature that is necessary to the Canadian Cancer Society than by pur- keep the blooms fresh,” says Daley. chasing a bunch of daffodils? Ida Brady, of Welland, a volunteer of the Money raised will go toward cancer Daffodil Days, says she enjoys giving her research and will provide information and time for a worthy cause. support services to cancer patients and Sales were from April 1 to April 3. The fresh their families. silk daffodils sold for $6 for a bunch of 10 This yearly event, named Daffodil Days, blooms or two bunches for $10. takes place at participating grocery stores and Daley says the goal was to raise $70,000. most hospitals in the Niagara region. The totals have not been counted yet, but they Angela Daley, 41, of Welland, fundraising expect the goal to be reached. co-ordinator of Daffodil Days, says several “The other volunteers and I don’t mind hundred volunteers take two- to three-hour selling daffodils. shifts and organize sales tables to sell “The shifts are only a couple of hours, and fresh daffodil bunches and silk daffodils. the time goes by fast when I’m with some- About 140,000 daffodils were ordered one,” says Brady. from British Columbia and are being “We appreciate the generosity of the college Volunteers Jean Therrien and Ida Brady sold daffodils to help raise money for stored at Niagara College’s Glendale cam- for allowing us to use the space and for the the Canadian Cancer Society at selected grocery stores and hospitals through- pus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. help they gave us in unloading the truck,” out the Niagara region from April 1 to April 3. “The Glendale campus was a convenient says Daley. Photo by Pam Hallman Patterson reflects on past academic year By JANINE WESTERA Another significant moment for “major obstacle” because the Staff Writer the year was the official opening province is not investing sufficient With exams approaching and of the Niagara Culinary Institute dollars into the Ontario college final projects nearing completion, on April 16. system. students aren’t the only ones look- Patterson says the possible strike Patterson offers some advice for ing forward to a relaxing summer. by faculty was a major concern for graduating students. Niagara College President Dan this March. “My first hope and desire is that Patterson reflects on a year of hard “We are all relieved that we were our graduates get good jobs and work and satisfaction. able to come to a settlement and continue to believe in lifelong “One of the most significant avoid disruption of the academic learning.” moments of the college was the school year,” he says. Patterson says he hopes students Key Performance Indicators “It was also an extraordinary stay in touch with the college and (KPI) scores. year for student accomplishments. come back to take additional “The KPI scores are taken from It ranged from the athletic pro- courses or “even just connect back 24 colleges, and we ranked second gram’s success to a student in the with their instructors.” in student satisfaction,” says Winery and Viticulture Technician In September, Patterson says Patterson. program winning the sommelier Niagara will launch a new applied “Students want to be associated competition.” degree in photonics. with going to the best college to Patterson says the biggest “It’s an exciting field and we study, and having top results cre- obstacle this year is the “chaotic” have million-dollar state-of-the-art Niagara College President Dan Patterson reflects upon the past ates a win-win situation for the underfunding of the college sys- equipment and top-notch instruc- school year, which was full of hard work and satisfaction. students and the college.” tem by the Ontario government. tors to run this new File photo (See separate KPI story below.) He says colleges face this program.” College KPI rate second highest in province It was good news for Niagara College in Ottawa’s Algonquin College received a employment rates and employer satisfaction KPI survey was done in February. the latest Key Performance Indicators student satisfaction ranking of 85.8 per cent rates. Performance-based funding for 2004- (KPIs). to lead the 22 colleges. The results show 88 per cent of Niagara’s 2005 will be announced at a later date. The college ranked second highest among Niagara’s rank is something we should be 2002-2003 graduates were employed within Complete KPI data can be obtained from Ontario’s 24 colleges in student satisfaction. proud of,” says Dan Patterson, Niagara six months after graduation. the Association of Colleges and Applied The results of the student surveys show College president. “Students want to be Meanwhile, 94.3 per cent of employers Arts and Technology web site at that 85.2 per cent of Niagara students said associated with going to the best college to who hired Niagara graduates were satisfied http://www.acaato.on.ca. they were “satisfied or very satisfied” with study. Having top results creates a win-win with the quality of education provided by The KPI results from Niagara College can the quality of education at Niagara. situation for the students and the college.” Niagara. be seen at the college website: That figure is higher than the Ontario col- The KPI data include student satisfaction The province allocates a portion of fund- http://www.niagarac.on.ca. lege system average of 75.1 per cent. rates, graduate satisfaction rates, graduate ing for colleges based on the KPI data. The Aramark employees’ strike comes to end By THEA DUXBURY Canada Ltd. The scheduled rally for April 19, which was to start at the Staff Writer The Aramark employees were offered a 12.6 per cent Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and end at the The Aramark strike has ended. The 27 full-time and part- increase in wages each year in a three-year contract. In past Welland campus, was cancelled because of the time employees returned to work on April 19 after 21 days. talks, the Aramark workers were offered $10.13 an hour in renegotiation talks. Members of the Ontario Public Service Employee a six-year contract, which Aramark employees said was too “We thank Niagara College students and staff for their Union (OPSEU) Local 214 at Niagara College met on long. “A six-year contract is unheard of,” said Laura support because we couldn’t have done it without Friday, April 16, to restart contract talks with Aramark Nadon, one of Niagara College’s picket leaders. them,” said OPSEU staff representative Gary Adams.

See us again in September. Our first newspaper is Sept. 24. Page 4, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 Students unite around Christ at Niagara By ALICIA ANN JANSEN Alex John Krugel, 24, learned about CC from the I get the hint. I am wanted by my family.” Staff Writer posters scattered at the Glendale campus last September, Angie Zuffa, 19, says, “I think the best thing so far On Mondays at the Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake though because of his schoolwork, did not decide to join would have to be some of the guest speakers we had in. in Room E007, the Circle of Christ (CC) meets at 6 p.m. until recently. They were great. I really enjoyed having them come out. This group of Christian students and teachers discuss- Oh, but the best thing, I think, would have to be the es the Bible, faith and issues affecting individual mem- ‘In the end, it is my decision to friendships and just the fact that we can support each bers or the group. Often guest speakers are invited, and other and study the Bible together.” plans are made for the weeks to come. ignore these calls, but I get the Erita Smit, 20, of Hamilton, says, “The best experience Mary Journeau, a chef/patissier professor and co-ordinator of hint. I am wanted by my family.’ has been the times that the message has been really rele- the Apprentice Cook and Baker programs, supervises CC. vant in my life and has affected me and encouraged me to Several Niagara College students, through e-mail — Paul Voth change. It was also really good to go with the group to interviews, share their opinion of the CC and explain The Passion of the Christ and to discuss it together.” how they have been involved in or affected by it. He described the way he felt toward joining CC as The group plans to continue meeting throughout the Paul Voth, 22, of Niagara Falls, is in his last year of being like a child in a science museum watching the laser summer on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Redeemer Bible the Hotel and Restaurant Management (Co-op) program show. The child would ignore his parents and end up get- Church in St. Catharines. and has been with the CC from the beginning. ting lost and left behind, not listening to the people call- As Zsuffa says, “It’s nice to meet with people with “I was really happy to find brothers and sisters in ing his name. who we can lift up the name of Jesus and just be glad for Christ that I could hang out with in college,” he says. “In the end, it is my decision to ignore these calls, but what He’s done and for who He is.” Faculty wants changes in teaching workload By JARRETT POWELL the task force will be composed Paddy Mudson, the chair of the “If the colleges were interested the colleges is tied to the work- Staff Writer of six members. Rosen was a Academic Division at Niagara in resolving some of our workload load formula, and issues of qual- The 24 Ontario community member of the provincial negoti- College; and Ted Montgomery, issues and improving/updating our ity are very important to faculty. colleges faced the possibility of ating team for faculty. president of union Local 560 at workload formula, we wouldn’t We want to be able to deliver our a faculty strike in March. Seneca College in Toronto and have been hours away from a courses in ways that best serve The strike was averted hours ‘It’s my considered the chair of the faculty strike in March. the students. Improvements to before the deadline. Both sides bargaining team. “The colleges have little inter- staffing are also important. The emerged with some of their opinion that Rosen says that workload est in discussing or improving continuing growth of a large issues addressed. workload will once issues will be “very hard to workload or our workload for- part-time contingent workforce The faculty received a 7.3 per resolve, and I can’t put a time mula, other than to gut the for- of teachers does not serve the cent wage raise over two years. again be among the frame on their resolution.” mula itself and basically remove students well.” The deal was struck on March top priorities.’ The union will give notice to workload limits and controls. “The number of full-time stu- 2. A ratification vote, on March bargain in January 2005, says Rosen. “Workload issues will be very dents has increased more than 40 31, saw faculty vote 95 per cent — Sherry Rosen “In the fall of 2004, we will difficult to resolve,” says Rosen per cent in the last few years, acceptance provincewide with participate in a demand setting in an e-mail interview. while the number of full-time the same percentage at Niagara procedure that determines the She says improvements are need- teachers has decreased by more College voting to accept. The union has appointed three bargaining demands for faculty ed to the union workload formula. than 20 per cent,” says Rosen. Unfortunately, in many media members of the task force, and provincially. These include such issues as She says the union workload reports, most of the emphasis was the council, on behalf of the col- “It’s my considered opinion class size and the impact of large formula allows for an assign- placed on a wage increase. leges, will also appoint three that workload will once again be student numbers, updating the ment of 44 hours a week, with Workload was also a major issue. members. among the top priorities. That, formula to address new modes of the possibility of overtime to 47 As part of the agreement, the The three faculty members on combined with the findings of teaching, such as electronically hours a week. workload issue was referred to a the task force appointed by the the workload task force, a task mediated teaching/learning, and “However, more and more joint task force. union are Peter McKeracher, force established in the most evaluation methods as deter- work is expected and, in some Sherry Rosen, president of president of local union 354 at recent round of bargaining (in mined by the teacher. cases, assigned beyond those faculty union OPSEU Local 242 Durham College in Oshawa and March), would then form the “The ability to deliver high- limits, but not officially recog- at Niagara College, explains that union co-chair on the task force; basis of our workload demands. quality education and training in nized or recorded,” says Rosen. 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Job Centre locations Dan Patterson Glendale Campus, Welland Campus, 905-641-2252, ext. 4165 905-735-2211, ext. 7777 Pres i dent or email [email protected] News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 5 ENVIRONMENT Global warming slowly killing plant life Think about it: Earth’s average temperature slowly has risen by one degree Celcius in last century alone By JARRETT POWELL ing and once-fertile lands slowly it affects their lives.” Staff Writer transform into deserts. Walkerton is a town in Ontario Today is April 23, so the ques- Desertification is especially a that was the scene of a deadly out- tion must be asked. What did you problem in land-locked countries break of E. coli in May 2000. do for Earth Day? such as sub-Saharan Africa. Seven people died from drinking Earth Day falls on April 22 each It is estimated that 40,000 tainted water. year. Gaylord Nelson, a United species of flora and fauna become “My attitude is that every day States senator from Wisconsin, extinct every year. This number is should be Earth Day. People think organized the first Earth Day in unequalled in history. In the past, because they go out for one day to 1970. Thirty-four years later, the one out of every one million pick up garbage and plant trees Earth needs more help than ever. species became extinct every year. that they are contributing, and the The planet is faced with an envi- The environmental catastrophes other 364 days they go back to ronmental catastrophe unlike any listed above are the result of the their old routine,” says Unwin. in history. Global warming, pollu- biggest problem, the bloated James Thomson, manager of tion, deforestation, erosion, deser- human population. campus development at the tification, species extinction and While 40,000 species of flora Glendale campus, says he thinks the expanding human population and fauna become extinct every people are more aware of the envi- are a few of the problems the Earth year, close to 90 million humans ronment. “One hundred per cent faces. There are many more. join it. The human population has so. No question.” Trash and recycling receptacles are located throughout the Global warming is a result of swelled to six billion. By 2050, it Thomson says he feels people Welland campus. greenhouse gases, such as carbon is expected to reach 12 billion. are generally concerned. Photo by Caitlin McLachlan dioxide and water vapour, being Naturally, the Earth has a specific “It is why some governments emitted into the atmosphere. carrying capacity for each species are voted into office over environ- improve air quality. planting trees. Earth's average temperature has of flora and fauna. For humans, mental issues,” says Thomson. Thomson says air and water are Get out there and get involved. risen by one degree Celsius in the that number is two billion. In other Unwin cited air quality as his important environmental concerns It's your planet too. last century, and it is predicted to words, the earth can only naturally main environmental concern. on a worldwide scale. Unfortunately, there were few or rise more in the coming years. sustain two billion humans. “You can go to a supermarket Locally, Thomson lists litter as no events planned at any of How much more is the debate. Despite all these problems, very and pick up a bottle of water or his main concern. Niagara College's campuses to A rise in global temperatures little is done. drink water from a tap, but we “It is something all of us can mark this day. will affect the polar ice caps and Alan Unwin, professor and pro- don't have a choice with breathing contribute to (improving). It does- Both the Glendale and Welland cause a rise in sea levels. gram co-ordinator of the air. Thousands die each year from n't take anything out of our pock- campuses had no events scheduled. Pollution of air and water and Ecosystem Restoration (Post-grad- our dismal air quality and no one etbooks,” says Thomson. It is hard to contribute to or be pollution by hot water and light uate) program at Niagara College's seems to get pissed off about it.” Helping the environment doesn't aware of Earth Day, especially are all problems in their own way. Glendale campus in Niagara-on- Look at how people get around. have to cost us anything. among students, when educational Deforestation, soil erosion and the-Lake, says, “Since Walkerton, Not desiring sport utility vehicles As Unwin says, “We have to institutions fail to organize events desertification have a cause and in some ways (people) are (envi- in particular and putting pressure change the way we do things.” or promote awareness. effect relationship. Because acres ronmentally conscious), and in on the government to shut down It can be as simple as picking up Within local communities there of forest are being lost every other ways, they are relatively coal-burning factories are two a piece of litter from the street or were also few plans to celebrate minute, the planet's topsoil is erod- complacent, unfortunately, unless ways, Unwin says, to help recycling more or composting or Earth Day. Earth Day reminds students to focus on recycling

By CAITLIN MCLACHLAN nity programs and artistic or entry door. and ANGELA HARDIE media projects. “When I have time before class I Staff Writers To see how successful those usually take my stuff out then.” Since 1970, people have tried to efforts have been, three Niagara Armstrong says she thinks the increase public awareness of the College students were interviewed college has enough recycling bins earth's environmental decline. about their views on recycling and but that “they (receptacles) should This day is known as Earth Day. ways for the college to improve its be cleaner.” It was founded by Gaylord Nelson, recycling facilities. “Students just shove garbage former U.S. senator of Wisconsin, Cindy Heil, 20, of St. Thomas, into them,” she says. and spearheaded by Denis Hayes, Ont., is a second-year student in Helen Reid, 18, a first-year a student at Harvard University in the Fitness and Health Promotion Broadcasting – Radio, Television Cambridge, Mass. program. Heil says she recycles and Film program student, agrees. Together, with 20 million par- when living at home, but not here. “If you want people to recycle, ticipants, they staged the world's “There aren't enough recycling you're going to have to make it first nationwide environmental bins here. Students don't want to clear where the containers are protest. In 1990 Canada joined have to look for them,” she says. because people just aren't going to the fight with 141 other countries Heil says students use too take the time to find them.” to celebrate a global Earth Day much paper. The recycling receptacles at the on April 22. “That goes for teachers, as Welland campus are in the cafete- Earth Day Canada (EDC) is a well," she says, adding, "They ria's upper level, outside the stu- national organization devoted to should photocopy handouts on dent residence, and beside the An empty pop can is left for cafeteria staff to discard. improving the state of the environ- both sides (of the page).” ATM machines at the Secord wing Photo by Caitlin McLachlan ment through empowerment. It is a Lisa Armstrong,18, of Orillia, entrance. facilities. these seem to generate high recy- registered charity associated with Ont., says she recycles “as much Receptacles for beverage cans Brad Barnhart, 49, of cling volumes. the Earth Day Network. EDC has as I can.” are in various hallways throughout Stevensville, Ont., is acting “Recycling is as good as the peo- more than 350 affiliates and 5,000 Armstrong, a first-year Art and the campus buildings. maintenance supervisor at ple who do the recycling,” he says. member organizations. Design Fundamentals – Graphic Even though there are many Niagara College. To find out how you can reduce, Since 1991, EDC has been co- Design Production student, lives in garbage cans on the pathways to He says although there are no reuse and recycle this Earth Day, ordinating Earth Day and Earth residence and says she makes use each of the academic buildings, bins along outside paths, some are go to the website at Month events, creating commu- of the receptacles just outside the there are no outside recycling located near the pop machines, as http://www.earthday.ca. Page 6, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 Changes to Bill anger healthcare workers By GILLIAN BARCLAY proposed changes to Bill 8 and Staff Writer the move to allow privately fund- The Liberal government has tar- ed, private hospitals. geted the Ontario healthcare sys- An array of workers’ union flags tem and workers are not happy created an ocean of pinks, reds and with the changes being made. blues that could be seen from the platform where various organization leaders spoke on behalf of their members. Signs reading Our Hospitals Are Not For Sale were carried by people chanting their opposition to the Liberal government’s position. Among the speakers present was Sid Ryan, the president of the Ontario branch, of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). Ryan said, “Mark my words. Mark the words of the Ontario Health Coalition. We are mobilizing against the Liberals.” Along with the members from Toronto were members from Brampton, St. Catharines, Hamilton and other cities in Ontario. After the hour-long rally, protesters walked to Queen’s Park and held a demonstration outside, relaying the message that this was Protesters at Nathan Phillip’s Square in Toronto rally against the Liberal government’s proposed An upset healthcare worker the first in a series of protests changes to Bill 8. addresses protesters at the against the proposed changes and Photo by Gillian Barclay rally. the tolerance for privately funded private hospitals. health of Ontarians now and in terpretation. Instead of preserving care services to the public. Photo by Gillian Barclay Bill 8 is in its third reading in the future,” as stated on the the health system, critics say the Local unions are holding meet- On April 3, thousands of pro- the legislature and under high Legislative Assembly of Ontario bill can be interpreted as leaning ings to plan their next move testers filed to Nathan Phillip’s scrutiny from public service website http://www.ontla.on.ca. towards privatizing certain areas against the Liberals. For more Square in Toronto and rallied unions. It boasts, “Medicare’s The vagueness of the proposed of service and creating an imbal- information on Bill 8 and CUPE, against the Liberal government’s preservation is essential for the changes leaves a margin for misin- ance in the availability of health- visit http://www.cupe.ca. Student’s ambition sends her to college in September By THERESA STACH high school, Creamer said she “I don’t see this college experi- Niagara College because “the already seen the college and it’s Staff Writer needed to take biology, finite math ence as a social thing because I’ve building is great and the staff nice. I’m happy the college offers Kirsty Creamer, 19, of Niagara and calculus to be accepted into already taken a year off of school and students are nice.” the opportunity to re-do an educa- Falls, said she would be soon university, but because of her fam- to be social.” Recently, Creamer took part in tion as well as offer the students a attending Niagara College at the ily problems she was unable to Creamer said she likes Student Appreciation Day. “I have break for fun and games.” Welland campus, thanks to her excel in her work and so must wait ambition. to attend university. Creamer, a Zellers employee, Creamer said she wanted to said she plans to attend Niagara attend Niagara College last College in September 2004 to September but wasn’t able to study Pre-Health Sciences. because of family commitments. “Work hard at She said she plans to continue “My grandfather died unexpect- her job at Zellers because she will edly and I was unable to concen- being successful need the money to pay off her trate on my school work.” She said Thank you loans. “I find it hard to save money her “overwhelming anxiety” kept for my upcoming college program her from applying herself to her and you are because I am also in the middle of studies; she must now attend col- buying a car,” said Creamer. lege before university. GRADUATING Creamer is taking the Pre- sure to see the Health Sciences program so she can attend Brock University in St. benefits!” Catharines in 2005. She said she STUDENTS hopes to get into a profession involving biology. Creamer said she would “love” to become a lab technician. Tutors With September being the start of her first-year at college, Creamer said she hopes the Pre- Health Science program will allow Learners her to “gain the education needed to move on to university.” Creamer said she plans to earn enough money before September Note Takers to pay her college program in full. “Seeing as it’s only a one-year course, I’m going to do my best to Proctors pay for it without taking out a loan because, once I’m finished the one-year program, I’ll have another four or five years at university Scribes to pay for.” Photo by Theresa Stach Photo by Creamer said she chose KRISTY CREAMER Niagara College because she From 1993 to 2003, Creamer wants to be close to home and she attended Saint Michael High plans to keep her college experi- PEER SERVICES School. In 2003, her fifth year of ence serious. News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 7 On-the-job interaction highlights career By THERESA STACH dents and the co-ordinators.” She says counselling office and later moved to the Staff Writer she has nothing negative to say about her registrar’s office, where she has remained. Elaine Kennedy says she is not just a hard job as she likes the atmosphere and the She says when she first started to work worker. Rather, she is a “workaholic” with a people she works with. She says her job there she found it hard to get work done. positive outlook on life. is of “great importance” to her. “I brought (work) home before because I felt “Live life every day as if it’s your last like there was something missing.” ‘cause it may be your last. Live life to the Now, Kennedy says, that other than occa- fullest. That’s my motto.” ‘Live life every day as sionally staying late and “trying to keep up Kennedy, 44, works as an exemption clerk with the paperwork,” she has no complaints. at Niagara College at the Welland campus. if it’s your last ‘cause Kennedy says this about a typical day: “I As an exemption clerk, Kennedy says she wake up, go to work, go home and I start works with students to switch their credits it may be your last. my family life ... I work 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. over when they transfer from university to from Monday to Thursday. I also work at a college. Live life to the fullest. laundromat four days a week.” Kennedy has been working “on and off” Kennedy says she has achieved all the as an exemption clerk since 1992 when she That’s my motto.’ goals she had set for herself, but there is studied the Office Administration program at one she would like to achieve in the near Niagara College. future: being hired full-time by Niagara “I co-op’ed here (Niagara College) and — Elaine Kennedy College. “That would be nice.” Elaine Kennedy, once a student at then, in 1995, I graduated and was In her spare time, Kennedy says she Niagara College, works as an officially hired part time.” enjoys walking and spending time with her exemption clerk at Niagara College’s Kennedy says she enjoys her job In 1992, when Kennedy started her co- family. She has one daughter, 25, and a cat because of the “interaction with the stu- op, she began working in the college’s named Babs. Welland campus. Photo by Theresa Stach Ancillary services needs high energy levels By PAM HALLMAN insurance, mail services, facility rentals, facility rental, accommodations to food ser- Childhood Education program by provid- Staff Writer ATM machines and vendor activities. vices for events.” ing a learning environment for students. Ancillary Services, located across from These are just a few of the areas she “It is a challenging job at times, but I Fox says just like any other director, her the library and beside the security office at looks after for the three campuses: work with great people and enjoy my work position is not a nine to five job. Niagara College’s Welland campus, is a Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake and environment.” “It is necessary to attend evening meet- department of the corporate services divi- Niagara Falls. Fox says she “loves” her meetings and ings and weekend activities.” For exam- sion that is extremely busy at year-end. Fox says there is a “fair volume” of stu- inspections at the Child Care Centre ple, “Child care information sessions and Sandy Fox, 53, of Welland, Ont., has dent traffic to the office regarding parking because she can see the children at play. meetings are scheduled in the evenings to been director for four years and a Niagara and insurance-related issues. The Child Care Centre provides service allow maximum participation of members College employee for more than 30 years. Ancillary Services is in contact with to 80 families and has an enrolment of 96 and childcare operators.” Fox, a Niagara graduate, has a General placement employers providing them children. Care is provided for infants, She says a high energy level is needed to Arts and Science diploma and a Management with insurance information for student toddlers, preschoolers and half-day complete an ongoing list of projects of Human Resources certificate. placements. kindergarten children. and tasks. Fox’s portfolio includes the Child Care “The office experiences a high volume An after-school program is available “I like to see things off my to-do list, but Centre, food services, Campus Store and of phone inquiries from parents, vendors from September until the end of June. as one is completed, a few more are print services contracts, parking, college and clients requesting (things ranging from) The centre supports the college’s Early added.” Put laziness aside, help college cleaning staff By GILLIAN BARCLAY also be doing their part because Participation by everyone is paper towels or air dryers. “Most of the kids are good, but Staff Writer the staff is already doing more key in making the recycling and For many people, the problem there are some that aren’t,” During elementary school, than what is called for in their job garbage collection programs with this is not obvious, but for said Raic. most people are taught the impor- descriptions. effective. the cleaning staff it becomes a Cleaning up should be some- tance of keeping things clean and The cafeteria is an area of con- The garbage is collected twice problem. thing that everyone does, not just tidy, responsibilities that include cern to the staff because they are a day, while the recycling is Small pieces of toilet paper rip a few select people, especially taking lessons on the importance not responsible for cleaning collected three times a week. free from the wads that people since all have to work together in of recycling and the seriousness tables or doing anything other “I think it (collection program) use to dry their hands. These the same environment. of preserving the earth. than collecting the recycling and is good, as long as everyone par- pieces of paper litter the floors of Despite the hard work the That knowledge gained as garbage from that area. ticipates,” said Belchior. the washrooms and often stick to cleaning staff puts into making youngsters can be used to better “It would be nice if they Unfortunately, garbage and the floor, making it hard for the the college environment better the environment and everyone’s (students) put things away,” recycling are not the only prob- cleaning staff to pick up. for the staff and students, they lives. said Raic. lems the cleaning staff encounters. Not all students contribute to say that there are some people However, some people would It is the job of cafeteria work- People throwing cigarette these problems though; there are that show them disrespect. rather place their garbage wher- ers to clean tables, but they do butts into the outdoor plant areas many that pick up their garbage, “I think some people look ever it is most convenient for not always have the time to watch provide Raic and Belchior with a dry their hands with dryers, place down on us,” says Belchior, “but them, often creating a mess oth- checkout counters and run around task that neither wants to do. cigarette butts in ashtrays and there are some students that I ers will have to clean up or work trying to clean up after everyone. “I don’t have the time to walk participate in the college’s recy- have become close to and talk around. “I’m glad that I don’t have to through the plant beds and pick cling program. with all the time.” Niagara College has hired a clean the cafeteria,” said up cigarette butts,” says cleaning staff in hopes of reduc- Belchior. Belchior. ing the excess clutter and garbage A number of garbage and Large ashtrays have been on campus, increasing the appeal recycling bins are situated around placed outside areas that are des- See Pat. of certain areas of the facilities. the college, especially in the ignated for smoking, so if people Pat studies hard. However, the hired staff should cafeteria. Students have to walk a are smoking in the correct areas, not be the only ones looking after few metres to dispose of their finding the ashtrays and correct- Pat is stressed. the campuses, especially when garbage. ly disposing of cigarette butts See Pat on weekend. there are only two people Belchior says that people should not be a problem. See Pat jump from airplane. assigned to five buildings at the should be “treating this place like Along with cigarette butts, Jump Pat, jump. Welland campus. it was their own,” instead of another problem is that many peo- See Pat jump, see Pat happy. Ann Belchior and Maria Raic treating it like a playground or ple have begun using toilet paper are the cleaning staff members at dumpsite. to dry their hands, instead of using See Pat. Pat’s cool. the Welland campus, They say Pat’s at the their duties are hard to fulfil. Niagara Skydive Centre. “I am going through this col- Great Rooms Near Campus See Pat save money. lege steady,” says Belchior. “I See coupon on page 17. clean anything in my path, but In fully renovated homes don’t have the time to do every- Groups of up to 8 thing I see.” Niagara Skydive Centre Inc. Although they were hired to www.CastlesFor Students.com keep the college looking clean, 1 866 564 jump (5867) www.niagaraskydive.com both agree that students should 905-32-4-RENT Page 8, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 Niagara represents PR at Pinnacles College staff member, graduate, student awarded for success in public relations field By BENJAMIN RICHMOND reports category. Staff Writer Two Pinnacle Awards were won On April 1, the stars of the public by Jeff Vallentin, a graduate of relations field came out to shine. It Niagara College’s Public Relations was an important event for three (Post-graduate) program. people from Niagara College. Vallentin, director of public The Canadian Public Relations affairs for Hamilton Health Society (CPRS) Hamilton 2004 Sciences, won his awards in the Pinnacle Awards ceremony was regular publications and graphic held at Windows on the Twenty, in design categories. Jordan, Ont. Special award categories included Despite the gloomy atmosphere the Student Award of Excellence, outside set by the rain drizzling Photo by Benjamin Richmond the CPRS Hamilton Leadership from the overcast sky, the ceremony JUMOKE ISEKEIJE Award and the Distinguished lit the evening inside the banquet ous categories, including newslet- Service Award. hall in downtown Jordan. ters, annual reports, regular and Niagara College’s Jumoke Isekeije won the Student Award of special publications, writing, Rick Mauro presents Dr. Louis J. Cahill with the now renamed Dr. Excellence. websites, special events and Louis J. Cahill Distinguished Service Award. OEB International Isekeije said she was graphic design. Isekeije’s award description will be providing a $500 scholarship called the Louis J. Cahill ‘still in shock’ as she CPRS members submitted their includes clear understanding and work to be evaluated by a panel of application of the principles of Scholarship each year to the college. thanked her professors, judges recognized for their public public relations, as well as positive Photo by Benjamin Richmond fellow students and two relations expertise. attitude, commitment, profession- alism and leadership skills demon- ence in the field of public rela- The Pinnacle Awards were strated in scholastic activities. tions for more than 50 years and daughters. presented to the highest scoring Isekeije said she was “still in is viewed by his peers as a pio- submissions in each category, shock” as she thanked her professors, neer who paved his own way in and an Award of Merit was given ‘Taking the PR fellow students and two daughters. the business. Invited to the ceremony were to the second-highest scoring program is the “Taking the PR (public relations) The award was renamed after about 80 guests from the field of submission in each category. program is the biggest investment him in his honour. It will now be public relations. Everyone Niagara College was well biggest investment I’ve made since coming to Canada.” called the Dr. Louis J. Cahill attending the ceremony was represented at the ceremony by Another momentous event Distinguished Service Award. dressed in formal attire. its students, staff and graduates. I’ve made since from the evening was when Dr. OEB International also After enjoying a five-star meal, Darrell Neufeld, Niagara Louis J. Cahill won the announced it would be providing the guests were welcomed by the College’s manager of Corporate coming to Canada.’ Distinguished Service Award. an annual $500 entrance scholar- master of ceremonies, Jane Communications, won a Pinnacle Cahill, 89, of St. Catharines, ship, called the Louis J. Cahill Langdon, and the awards portion Award for his submission of the — Jumoke Isekeije received a standing ovation as Scholarship, for the Public of the evening began. Niagara College Report to the he accepted his award. Relations (Post-graduate) program Awards were presented in vari- Community 2002-2003, in the Cahill has been a strong pres- at Niagara College.

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Students’ determination influences outcome As another academic year comes to an they can and will meet. criteria of any assignment given by a as a failure.” He showed me my grade end at Niagara College and the hustle Professors set these demands, or so professor. on the assignment, and to my relief it and bustle that accompanies year-end we think. It is how we interpret and “If I don’t get the best grade in the was well above what I had expected. assignments and exams is reaching its take on the challenges these demands class, how will I be able to compete The lesson I was taught that day is most frenzied point. bring that predict the outcome of our with my classmates for a job when I that we often set more goals to Much of the student population is not labour. Professors may set criteria for graduate?” Sound familiar? This sounds achieve than could ever be reached by sitting down with a coffee in hand assignments, but we students demand ludicrous written on paper, but in our getting the best grade possible on any reading this editorial, but rushing to as much or as little of ourselves as we minds is a justifiable fear. assignment. get term papers in on time, gathering want. Demands are self-determined Recently I was asking myself this The solution to this problem is simple, notes for exams or doing any number criteria that, when unrealistic, lead to question repeatedly about an assign- but not easy. We have to separate our- of other duties required to get desirable stress that can keep us from doing the ment I had done for a course that I was selves from our work, to a degree. We grades. satisfactory job we want to and sure I was not doing well in. As I sat in must remember that this is one assign- There are few among us whose sanity achieving the desired grade. The my professor’s office firing questions at ment. It does not predict our future suc- will not be threatened by the presence demands we put on ourselves are him about the assignment, he replied, cess or failure unless we let it. of the constant stress and pressure often abstract and unachievable, and “You know what? I don’t want you imposed by demands they are not sure they exceed even the most demanding going through life thinking of yourself ALLISON SMITH Actors ridiculously demand pay increase The recent strike by the cast of the hit television We spend a great amount of money on education, a cartoon show, such as The Simpsons. series The Simpsons is viewed by some as insane. and the average Canadian will not come close to earn- Some students earn minimum wages of $6.85 to The people behind the familiar voices of Homer ing one of these paycheques in a year. $7.15 an hour and work 40 hours a week. (Dan Castellaneta), Marge (Julie Kavner), Bart (Nancy Reportedly, each episode takes six to seven hours to Unfair? Very. Cartwright), Apu and Moe (Hank Azaria), as well as complete. If you work the numbers out, it ends up Any of us would be more than willing to do the the other characters, are demanding a dramatic being a pay rate of about $51,000 US an hour. voice of Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart or any other char- increase in their salaries. The majority of journalists aren’t millionaires, yet acter for $125,000 US. For the 2003-2004 television season, each actor made we are sitting here spending money to get into the Are resumés being accepted? $125,000 US an episode. All want $360,000 US an journalism profession, knowing chances are we will episode or $8 million US for the entire 2004-2005 season. not earn the same amount as people who do voices for RANDI CODISPODI

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This is the last paper for the 2003-2004 academic year. We hope you enjoyed the product that the Journalism-Print program students have produced the past year. Keep your eyes open for our first return issue on Sept. 24, 2004. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. Page 10, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 COLUMNS Decline in societal manners painfully obvious doesn’t have a large enough understand what they are try- would get them their way. classical section to suit his ing to say by waving their Most of the time, when I take By RILEY MACDONALD Staff Writer liking, or a customer who is hands and mouthing words. a client to the manager, the man- Columns angry with the cashier Who knew that two blinks and ager just gives way to the cus- because the store is busy and a handclap meant that they tomer to shut the customer up. there is a lineup. wanted to pay with Visa? If I had my way, I wouldn’t As far as I can remember today’s society is painfully Sometimes I wonder who In these situations I find myself give in, just to spite the cus- when I growing up, I was told obvious to me, and my point is people think they are; do they questioning my etiquette, or tomer’s rudeness. to be polite. proven every day that I work. feel that their purchase is should I say “techno-quette,” Needless to say, the people I understand the basic steps in Working in retail at the Pen more important than the cus- when, really, it’s not my problem. who take the time to smile being polite include saying Centre in St. Catharines, I tomer’s in front of them? It’s theirs. and wish me well as they please when asking for some- encounter countless people With the introduction and As for the customer always leave really make a difference thing and thank you when given who apparently never learned popularity of cellular phones being right ... the customer isn’t. in the course of a day. something, not only at home, but the basics of being polite or in society, politeness has What part of the return policy The next time you decide to in a social environment as well. they did and just choose to plummeted to an all-time low. don’t you understand? go shopping, keep in mind To my knowledge, my peers disregard them. Why should I go out of my Returns within 21 days, that you can really make a were learning the same thing, I constantly find myself way to be polite to a customer product sealed and with your difference in someone’s day. just as the generation before questioning my manners, or when that person can’t take the receipt also means returns. I You don’t have to smile. and the generation before them, my knowledge, when I’m time to put a call on hold as I don’t know where anyone Just, please, for everyone’s so I thought. approached by an angry ring through the purchase? learned that yelling at a 19- sake, don’t make so much of The decline of politeness in patron upset that the store Many also expect me to year-old part-time employee a fuss. Eager handshakes replace simple goodbyes they instantly come running up I would expect a “high five.” In all cases the answer was no. to me with a hand in the upright As far as handshakes go, I What is it then? By KEVIN McNAUGHTON Staff Writer position. think they should be reserved What is it about the town of Column As soon as they have their for special occasions such as Welland that causes everyone hand up, I have no choice. going for a job interview, to go into a hand-slapping I must respond by sticking running into an old friend or bonanza? What ever happened to the Apparently the correct way out my hand and wait for that meeting your girlfriend’s par- The college? simple goodbye? to officially leave conversa- old familiar sound of hands ents for the first time. The atmosphere? As a student at Niagara tion in Welland is to slap forcefully coming together. As a journalist, I went out Perhaps there is something College, living in Welland, I hands or to go for the full-out I don’t know why these people and asked the people I have in the water that stirs up a have noticed something handshake if you have been feel the urge to give a “high five.” met why they have the urge to hand-slapping frenzy with the unusual about the way people in a conversation for long To my knowledge, “high slap hands at the end of a residents of Welland. here end conversations. enough. fives” are only supposed to be conversation. Until I or anyone else finds Unlike in my hometown of The worst part of it is there used under certain conditions. None of them had an answer. out, please do not try to slap Seaforth, Ont., people in is no way of getting away from For example, if I hit the I also asked them if they par- my hand when I’m leaving a Welland are not satisfied with the almighty hand slap. game-winning homerun, won take in slapping hands when room or ending a conversation. saying “goodbye” or even Even when I try to escape my money at the casino or landed they end conversations with A simple goodbye suits me “see you later.” friends’ houses with a goodbye, a hard flip on my skateboard, their buddies back home. just fine. ‘Welcome to Dumpsville’ isn’t always right way would forget about me and So much for plan B. was over, but also because I move on. Now I’m feeling guilty, had lied. By CAITLIN McLACHLAN Staff Writer However, he didn’t forget me, incredibly guilty. I’ve got this I should have listened to my Column and the next time I saw him he great guy who is my friend, brother. I should have told was more charming, more loving head-over-heels for me, and him the truth, and the truth and more polite than before. I’m putting him through the was I could do nothing to stop “Welcome to Dumpsville. could do it, but the fact is I liked All right, on to plan B. worst four weeks of his life. the pain of breaking up. Population: you,” said my this guy too much to tell him that If avoiding him wouldn’t I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t He had a right to feel it just brother as we discussed the it was suddenly over. work, then being difficult to sleep and all I could do was as I had the right to leave him. awful process of breaking up. I could just hear his heart deal with might. worry about hurting him. Take it from the veteran and At 15, he is a veteran of the breaking, the hatred and hurt Again, I was proven wrong The crazy thing is, I did hurt me: when “you’ve lost that game, for he has been in love growing in his eyes as he said, when he shrugged this tactic off, him. When I couldn’t take it loving feeling,” tell the truth, with the same girl since Grade “Fine, I’ll see you around.” saying it was probably stress anymore, I broke the bad news but remember, if you want to 5, and there I was taking his I couldn’t bear it, so I avoid- causing my strange behaviour. and he was hurt. remain friends afterwards, I advice. “Just tell him it’s over,” ed him, hoping the old saying Did I mention he was easygo- No matter how hard I tried to don’t suggest starting the con- he said. “Out of sight, out of mind” ing and forgiving and thought I avoid it, he did get hurt, not versation with “Welcome to If it were that easy, maybe I would hold true. Maybe he could do no wrong? only because the relationship Dumpsville.”

around and put the palms of his considerate and sent his friend to person. He means the world to hands on my ears and squeeze his come to see if I was OK because, me and I don’t know what I By RANDI CODISPODI hands inwards, causing me much at the time, my brother didn’t have would do without him. He is Staff Writer pain. He enjoyed doing this. his licence. When he found out someone I look up to even though I remember when I was a little how minor an accident it was, we have had our differences. It’s Column brat. My brother and his friend he laughed at me for hard to tell him things like this, kept telling me to get out of the crying. but my hope is that he reads snow fort, but I didn’t want to. I I remember all of the parties we this and knows how I feel. You’re 10 years old. What are my best friend. kept peeking through a small hole had when our parents went away It’s strange how someone you the characteristics of an older We still fight. We still make up we created. My brother’s friend to the trailer on the weekends. We thought you would never get brother to you? too. I think it’s a never-ending threw a snowball from far away never told on each other and it along with when you were He is annoying, a liar, frustrat- cycle for all siblings. If you don’t and with great aim, apparently, worked out pretty well for both of young can become close to you. ing, an enemy and even — boy get into arguments, then congratu- because it went right through the us. If anything broke, I told my It’s ironic that now when I am cooties. lations, you are the real-life small hole and into my eye. parents I was vacuuming and I upset, need advice or am lonely, If someone asked me that same Brady Bunch. Did my brother help me? No. He must have hit it. My parents he is the first person I want question nine years later, my I remember when he told me laughed. Thanks for the black eye. weren’t dumb, but at the time I to talk to. answer would be different. that Santa Claus’ body was cut in I remember when I got into my thought it was a good excuse. My advice for everyone is to I consider my older brother half. That did not go over well first car accident. It was within a I remember at my father’s get to know your siblings. Dave to be my confidant, the per- with me at the time. He still denies week of getting my driver’s funeral when I broke down walk- In the end, they will be the son I turn to when I need help or telling me that lie. licence. It was a very small acci- ing down the aisle of the church ones always there for you. Don’t just want to talk. When it comes I remember the famous head dent, but I was really upset and and my brother just held me. risk losing that. Thanks for giv- down to it, he is and always will be squeeze. He used to chase me called my brother, crying. He was My brother is such a strong ing that to me, Dave. Parents: When in public please keep kids under control running your errands, leaving kids to “go play” while they watch them yourself, why expect your kids free to run around talked or shopped. Turning them other people to do it? By ASHLEY CAMPBELL screaming and knocking things loose usually results in the chil- If you’re one of these people Staff Writer over is not acceptable. Don’t dren making messes, breaking who do this and are aware of it, Column depend on other people to keep items or getting hurt. People you may want to re-evaluate an eye on them. That’s your job. don’t think this sort your role as a parent. By letting Unless you’re in Toys ‘R’ Us, of behaviour is cute. your children run amuck, you’re there is no reason to send your It’s downright annoying. teaching them that manners and There is no doubt in my mind cult jobs there is, but I’d like to kids off to play while you shop. Before you let your little respect don’t matter. that raising children is far offer an invaluable piece of Having worked in a restaurant Johnnie or Janie run around, If you’re not prepared to take from easy. advice to many parents and in a retail store, I can’t even think of the other people around care of your children, please do I would imagine that being a out there. begin to count how many times you who didn’t go out to babysit everyone a favour and leave parent is one of the most diffi- Here it is: When you’re out I’ve heard parents telling their your kids. If you don’t want to them at home.

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Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, are taught that their reporting must be balanced, fair and as objective as possible. That rule must also exist for columns written by reporters. In columns, the feelings and opinions of reporters are welcome, but balance, fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded or treated lightly. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions or feelings of the Niagara College administration or the management of the News@niagarac. Columns reflect the opinion of only one person: the writer. Page 12, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 COLUMNS Band more like family than music group The Ceremonial Snips have certain amount of time and effort. we can only practice on weekends been together for about five years It isn’t easy, considering the many with our guitarist and we can By CLAYTON DONER and each member started from obstacles. Motivation and never practice with our Staff Writer scratch. dedication are the key to success. singer/trumpet player. Column The band consists of two Every band practice we have is We have released two CDs to trumpet players/singers, one different. date along with tons of trombone player, one One time it will be the most merchandise such as T-shirts, guitarist, one bass player and one amazing practice and another hoodies, hats, stickers, buttons and Joining a band has changed personal level and we soon drummer. time, the entire practice will women’s underwear. We entered a my life. became good friends. Our musical The band includes Eric consist of anger, screaming and studio in March to record a third I have become much busier. I performance began to excel and Pridmore, 20, Mike Podio, 19, fighting. CD for our fans and fans to be. have met plenty of people and I we started to write more music. Chris Accurse, 18, Matt Breton, We also encounter many Even though we’ve gone 19, Anthony Ventresca, 19, and problems when we have to travel through musical changes, have visited many cities and towns My own personal influences me, 18. long distances to play a gig. different members and a load of in Canada. came from bands such as Thrice, The band has been through Someone’s got to drive, yet we problems, we’re the happiest I joined the Ceremonial Snips in Avenged Sevenfold and Rise two guitarists, two drummers wait until the last minute to figure group of guys around. November 2003, and it has Against. I have learned how to and one trombone player out which vehicle we’re taking. We get through every day become more than just a play the drums from throughout the years and has gone Another problem that we face is knowing that we have each other band to me. listening to my favourite through many musical changes. that our guitarist lives in Hamilton and a gift that nobody can take As time passed, I came to know drummers: Travis Barker and To make the band function, and one of our singer/trumpet away from us. Music is something my band members on a more Riley Breckenridge. everyone has had to put in a player lives in London. Therefore, we all enjoy. In real world sex sells, accept it To this day, Madonna is still the National Football League’s Super think celebrities are adults and Queen of Pop, and why is this? Bowl half-time show? aren’t aiming at a young By CHELSEY SPINOSA She is, because of the shock No one was talking about the audience? Staff Writer value she achieves in almost game. The talk was all about As well, it isn’t the job of Column everything she does and the sim- Jackson’s breast. This was an Madonna, Spears, Jackson, ple reason that sex sells. action that lasted for a split Christina Aguilera or any other What has become the infamous second, yet it will be celebrity to raise other people’s Madonna and Britney Spears remembered for a lifetime. children. That’s the job of the lip-lock at this year’s MTV In the eyes of some people, parents. Sex sells. appearance on the Music Awards is just another example of this type of behaviour is I think society needs to This statement is true in the Television (MTV) Awards in the sex sells theory. inappropriate. What do I have to realize what is important in the media, whether you like it or not. 1984. Who can forget the Dozens of magazines ran a say to them? Grow up. world today. There is a war in the As a society, I think we need to material girl rolling around on photo on the front cover of Women kissed. It happens Middle East, yet people are more grow up and accept this idea stage in a wedding dress to her these two women kissing, everyday and I’m sure everyone worried about Spear’s midriff or because it’s not going to change song Like a Virgin? At the time, regardless of the fact it has seen a breast before. Jackson’s breast. anytime soon, nor should it. no one could believe that infuriated thousands of people. Some people argue Have you heard the saying if I’m sure everyone has heard someone would do this in front of What about the publicity Janet celebrities are role models for you’ve got it, flaunt it? Let these about Madonna’s first thousands of viewers. Jackson’s bared breast got at the children, but do you ever stop to women flaunt it while they can. Pigs and guitars: Colour me pink a soldier goose-stepping in front of After the intermission, the was more enjoyable. The band a curtain, on which he spray- energy began to flow. functioned more as a unit than as By JARRETT POWELL painted a peace sign. The One after another, the Pink individuals. Staff Writer curtain dropped and the show Floyd Experience played Ego was what broke up Column began. The vocals sounded as if various radio favourites. Pink Floyd. they would be better suited for a One of These Days, from the For the first half of the show Def Leppard tribute show. Pink Floyd album Meddle, began the band played the entire Dark The music was good, but there the set. Side album. was too much focus on Money, from Dark Side, came Two Pink Floyd shows in reunited. Only four songs in, the first of the lead guitarist. next. Noticeably absent from two days. Flash forward to today. many standing ovations came. The There was a lot of improvistion, Money was the characteristic Rewind. There is still no Pink Floyd opera-like vocals were performed not necessarily the best idea for a rhythm guitar that gives the song flawlessly for The Great Gig in the Pink Floyd was a reunion in sight, so being too tribute show. its depth. Sky from the album. progressive rock band that young to have seen the original Songs such as Young Lust and One The lighters came out for Us dominated the 1970s. lineup, I must make do with seeing of These Days had improvised parts. and Them, from Dark Side. The second half of the show was The band’s landmark album, tribute shows. The best part was the stage setup Wish You Were Here, the title a mix of songs from various Pink Dark Side of the Moon, released The first one, the Pink Floyd and visual effects. track from the 1975 album of the Floyd albums such as The Wall, in 1973, is one of the biggest- Experience, was March 11. The Three circular projection same name, and Comfortably The Division Bell and A selling albums of all time. second one, The Australian Pink screens displayed images and Numb and Run Like Hell, both Momentary Lapse of Reason. Dark Side has sold more than Floyd show, was March 13. lighting made for a psychedelic from the 1977 double album, For its encore the band played 35 million copies worldwide and Both shows were at the feeling. TheWall, finished the show. Comfortably Numb. spent 741 weeks on the Billboard Hummingbird Centre in Toronto. The first half of the show was a True to Pink Floyd, for the last No pig, though. chart. This makes it the longest- The Pink Floyd Experience mix of songs from such Pink song of the night the pig came out. If you are a fan of Pink Floyd, or charted album. started and finished in true Pink Floyd albums as The Wall, Wish A giant, inflatable, remote-con- want to see a good show, check out Pink Floyd broke up at the close Floyd fashion. You Were Here and Dark Side of trolled pig was released overhead. The Australian Pink Floyd show. of the 1970s and has never It began with an actor dressed as the Moon. The Australian Pink Floyd Show You will be glad you did.

change them into something they in a mess. I am comfortable and I know that we are told this by the can never become. can honestly say it’s hard to find cheesy television commercials Every day as I walk down the someone who is copying my and the stupid radio ads, but I By THERESA STACH college’s halls, I notice many look. It’s hard to find someone mean it. Staff Writer people who are dressed the same who wants to. Life is what you make it, so Column way as the others around them. Life is not long; it’s not short, make it into something. These people are acting as clones but it’s not long. The average It’s time to stop wasting our lives. in some factory in a no-name human lives for 65 to 80 years. Instead, we should put them town full of hicks. It disappoints I am 19 and I feel as if I’ve been into motion. We should act If we all were to live our life is normal? me because I know that it is on this earth for only five years. however we want to at that time, like everyone else, this world It is next to impossible to unnecessary to react this way to I don’t remember anything dress the way we feel like that would suck. define normal. the expectations of society. from when I was a child and I bet morning and, no matter, we Throughout life we’re told to In today’s world, society needs I dress like a fool, as some say, you can’t either. shouldn’t forget that nothing is act like this and dress like that. to spend more time and energy but to me, I dress as if I am some- The point I’m trying to make is normal. We can’t be who we want to be accepting the unique people one different. My clothes never to live in the moment. Don’t We are who we are and no one because it’s not the norm. What around us instead of trying to match and my hair is always up bother with everyone else. I else, so let’s act that way. Passion for favourite music motivates band Hanson when I was 12 Ottawa and as far south as and Wave. years old. (Yes, I guess that Clio, Mich. I’ve met many bands, as well. I means I am a geek.) If I had a car of my own, an guess with all the concerts I’ve By JULIE RUDD Before my Hanson days, I was unlimited supply of money or gone to through the years, I have Staff Writer satisfied listening to my parents’ parents willing to drive me, I learned the tricks of the trade and Column music in the car. would still go much farther. made many friends with My love for that first band There isn’t a place I wouldn’t go connections. opened my eyes to the world of for a band that I love. I have met Hanson, The modern music. My taste in tunes Not only do I attend concerts, Moffatts, McMaster & James, Like Penny Lane in the movie port in person and to get a picture now covers a variety of genres, but when I was 15, I started an Wave, Treble Charger, a member Almost Famous, I like to call snapped with the members to add from rock to pop to punk, and to online music magazine with my of The Ataris, and many more. myself a band-aid, one of the to my growing collection. the slightest bit of country. friends where we would take Music is my life. That state- fans who love bands so much Sure, I may not be nearly as Since Hanson, I have been to concert pictures, write concert ment is no exaggeration. that they travel wherever they involved mentally, as the girls in more than 45 concerts, from tak- reviews, CD reviews, and best of It means the world to me. It is can to see any show they can to the movie, and may not travel ing my little sister to see Hilary all, interview bands. my passion, my inspiration, and spread the word and support across the country, but, in my Duff last month, to the high- About 1,000 people a week the reason I am taking this the music. own way, I love my bands as energy Warped Tour last summer. would visit my site. I was privi- Journalism-Print program at I am a fan who would wait out- much as life itself. I still try to attend as many leged enough to set up interviews Niagara College. side for hours on end after a per- Music has been a huge part of shows as I can. with such bands as Soul I want to write for a music formance to give a band my sup- my life since I discovered the I’ve travelled as far north as Decision, McMaster & James, magazine.

We’reWe’re backback onon Sept.Sept. 24.24. Have a great • See the new look. summer! • Hear the new name. Page 14, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 15 g ~ ~ ~ enin Niagara Op of nd the Gra Culinary Institute ~~~

Niagara College President Dan Patterson, Jim Bradley, minister of tourism and recreation, and Donald Ziraldo, president and co-founder of Inniskillin Wines, exhibit their cooking skills during the official opening of the Niagara Niagara’s finest cheeses and tender fruits create a tempting display.

~ Culinary Institute at the Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake on April 16. Pagination by Theresa Stach Pagination by ~

Niagara College President Dan Patterson smiles as he A representative of Henry of Pelham Estates pours ~ A culinary student bathes grates cheese. Anyone for Maritime lobster? some award-winning wine during the official opening mussels in a marinara sauce. ceremonies.

See front page for related story. ~ ~~ All photos by Janine Westera Page 16, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 Plagiarism hurts journalists’ credibility By JANINE WESTERA should never be broken,” says own opinions.” Staff Writer Phyllis Barnatt, co-ordinator of the Ethics are also an important When former USA Today Journalism-Print program at aspect of being a journalist, says reporter Jack Kelley was recently Niagara College in Welland for the Christy Krug, 22, of Stratford, exposed for fabricating substantial past 14 years. Ont. Krug is a second-year student portions of at least eight major sto- “Journalists who fabricate or in the Child and Youth Worker ries, he jeopardized not only the plagiarize stories give other jour- program. “There are two sides to reputation of the newspaper but the nalists a bad reputation unde- every story, and it is ethically credibility of reporters everywhere. servedly.” important to tell both sides of the “There’s no room in the busi- During her time at Niagara, she story correctly.” ness for journalists who fabricate says there have been no fabricated The precautions that are taken to stories,” says Peter Conradi, the or plagiarized stories published in ensure that plagiarism and fabrica- city editor of the St. Catharines the college newspaper of which tion don’t occur in stories pub- Standard. “It just hurts the credi- she is aware. Any stories that were lished in News@niagarac begin bility of the newspapers and jour- fabricated or plagiarized were with the initial training of the first- nalists everywhere. If you lose the caught before publication. year Journalism-Print program public’s trust, you lose the credi- Chris Schmitz, 20, of St. students. When the publication of bility of the newspaper.” Catharines, a second-year student the News@niagarac is passed on Conradi, who has been the city in the Electrical Engineering to first-year students, they are told Chris Schmitz relaxs and reads the latest edition of News@niagarac. editor of The Standard for nine Technology program, says it’s that all information must be attrib- Photo by Janine Westera months, says there haven’t been important to write articles with uted accurately and sources will be in the next edition of the as an academic grade for that any fabricated or plagiarized sto- truthful information. checked randomly. News@niagarac. assignment. However, the college ries while he has been there. “It’s a journalist’s duty to Any stories published with inac- If a staff writer is found guilty of reserves the right to suspend the “Journalism is a trust between a inform us with accurate informa- curate information will be correct- plagiarism, the writer will be person, as stated in Niagara reporter and a consumer, and it tion so we will be able to form our ed and, if necessary, republished given a minimum penalty of zero College’s policy. Year different from original expectations ing it up in my own place with no cleaning the bathroom. Let’s not marks to be proud of. I’ve learned supervision ... but the experience talk about my homesickness. more in the past year in college By MELISSA HUNT wasn’t exactly how I imagined. I never was a morning person. than I did in all of my five years in Staff Writer My late-night partying was Waking up for an 8:30 a.m. class high school. Living away from Column replaced with late nights doing every morning began to take its home has made me appreciate homework or studying for some toll on me. I’d be so tired at the everything I left behind when I test. All the friends I planned to end of the week that I would be moved to Welland and has pre- meet ended up being a number I ready for bed at 9 p.m. on Friday pared me for life after college. The April is finally here, signifying tell my grandchildren when I’m old. could count on one hand because night ... not exactly how I expect- friendships I have made will be the end of my first year at college. I came into this year excited. I of my shy nature. Living free and ed to spend my weekends. ones that will last a lifetime. I look back over what I was told was thinking I would have all these carelessly on my own was ruined As crazy as it may seem, it was I guess there’s no real reason to would be the best time of my life great memories of late-night par- by my constant responsibilities nevertheless a good year, all in all. complain, considering I’ll be back and don’t have many great stories to ties, meeting many new people, liv- like laundry, grocery shopping and For once in my life, I have to do it all again next year. Set your sights on a great deal!

Summer accommodation for students, groups, long-term stays & leisure travel. Call today for affordable suite-style accommodation across Canada! 1-877-2-ALUMNI Experience the Difference! News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 17 Journalism blends morals, ethics with pursuit of truth they are covering. Code of Ethics, there are six rules reporters and editors It is also unethical to accept any forms of payment of must follow: travel or hotel costs from a company or association. When 1. Maintain honesty, integrity, accuracy, thoroughness By LAURA MCINTYRE on assignment, the reporter should only accept reimburse- and fairness in the reporting and editing of articles, head- Staff Writer ment from an editor’s supervisor. lines and graphics. Column A newspaper’s relationship with its advertisers must stay 2. Avoid all conflicts of interest as well as any appear- fair. The selection of editorial topics, treatment of issues, ances of such conflicts. interpretation and other editorial decisions should not be 3. Make a clear distinction between editorial and adver- determined by advertisers, advertising agencies or the tising. Editors have an obligation to readers to make clear Ethics is important to a reporter because it reflects his or advertising departments of publications. Advertisers what content has been paid for, what is sponsored and her personality. should not be allowed to view any articles prior to publi- what is independent editorial material. All paid content It is not against the law to be unethical, but it does upset cations. A paper or its editors should favour no advertiser. that may be confused with independent editorial material people to have unethical reporting used against them. must be labeled as advertiser sponsored. Unethical reporting can hurt a journalist’s reputation. An 4. Maintain an appropriate professional distance from ethical journalist must follow many guidelines. ‘It is not against the law to be the direct preparation of special advertising sections or Accepting certain gifts can be unethical in journalism. other advertisements. Neither editors nor reporters should accept any gifts or unethical, but it does upset 5. Show the distinction between the news stories and favours from companies or associations that they are cov- editorial, columns and other opinion pieces. ering. If a reporter or editor accepts a gift of high value, people to have unethical 6. Accept as the primary responsibility the selection of the editor or editor’s supervisor should determine what is editorial content based on a reader’s needs and interests. of nominal value. reporting used against them. I believe that of the few rules I have outlined above, Editors and reporters should also not accept freelance ethical reporting is not hard to do. I think that people work from companies, associations or any other organiza- Unethical reporting can hurt should be treated fairly and have their wishes and rights tion that they cover. However, they are allowed to speak as respected when they have agreed to give you time out of authorities within their field of writing. a journalist’s reputation.’ their busy schedules to contribute to a story. They may accept invitations to appear on television, The least a reporter can do is respect their wishes. All radio or other forms of media and may accept payment. — Laura McIntyre reporters can still be ethical and have immense success Editors and reporters cannot, however, accept money or in the field of journalism. I know that I will do my best payment of any kind for making speeches or making Everyone must be treated equally. to be one of the journalists who is successful and appearances at events held by a company or association According to the American Business Media Editorial ethical. Second-year student enjoys her job at Niagara College By MELISSA HUNT conversation. Allbright says she basically Allbright says she loves to tutor, nications in a post-graduate pro- Staff Writer Allbright says she wanted to makes her own hours. “In the office and since the service is free for stu- gram. While most people consider work at the college because it’s a it can be anywhere from two to dents, they come willingly. “I figure “I love journalism and am very being a college student or working five-minute walk from where she eight hours a week. Tutoring is less. that if I’m good at what I do, why proud of the diploma I am about to at a job stressful, Lindsay Allbright lives and allows her to concentrate not share my knowledge with some- receive. I just feel it is in my best masters these things and more with- more on her studies and less on a one who needs my help? I think it’s interest to expand my education and out a second thought. stressful job. “I figured it would imperative that a student under- continue working for goals I have Allbright, 20, of Orangeville, keep me busy on days that were ‘I love journalism stands his or her course material in set for myself, both education and Ont., is a second-year student at slow and put some extra spending order to graduate and have skills career-wise.” She says she will con- Niagara College in Welland. She money in my hands.” and am very proud that will be useful in the future.” tinue with journalism, maybe free- skilfully multi-tasks being a student Allbright has been working in the She says she loves the feeling she lancing or something along those in the Journalism-Print program, office and tutoring since September of the diploma I gets when a student begins to under- lines, but will continue to look at all working as an office assistant and 2003 and has good things to say stand more with her help, and the her options. peer tutor for the peer tutoring about the job. am about to pay is “decent” also. Allbright says balancing school, office, and being part of the “I love working with Josie. She is Allbright was the editor of the tutoring and her job are easy for her News@niagarac team. a very intelligent woman and has a receive ...’ holiday edition of the News@nia- because Tremonte works around her Allbright had luck on her side commendable relationship with the garac, which, at 40 pages, was the schedule. She works when she can, when the opportunity for a job came students. I enjoy working in the — Lindsay Allbright largest of the year. and tutors when she doesn’t have open. She says she was in the peer office because I have learned so “It wasn’t as stressful as I thought class, and says she doesn’t feel tutoring office one day to inquire much about the programs at our it would be because it was fun, and stressed. about becoming a peer tutor when school and all the courses involved, I had a good team to work with.” “School is the most important Josie Tremonte, Peer Services assis- not to mention course codes and I only get hours when someone She says she is proud of it and kept thing to me overall, and the people I tant (now her boss), mentioned she content.” needs my help, maybe four hours on a bundle of copies for herself, her work for recognize that and respect could use some help in the office. She says the only dislike about a good week.” She says all her family and friends. my decisions.” Allbright says she thought she was the job is “sometimes I wish I had money goes to her savings account Once completing her studies at joking, but it turns out she wasn’t, more hours, and sometimes I so she can buy something impor- Niagara College, Allbright says she and so she was hired soon after that don’t.” tant. is going to study corporate commu- 10% First-year Dental Assistant student ‘inspired’ OFF By KATIE VANSLACK working in Dr. Dan Dulmage’s office helps the dentist, while the hygienist THIS COUPON Staff Writer in the Dental Arts building.” gets to work directly with the patient. First-year student Kelly Houser says Niagara’s Dental Assistant program “That would be one of the perks ENTITLES YOU TO 10% she was “inspired” to take the Dental is a one-year program that will give being a dental hygienist. OFF YOUR FIRST Assistant program and so came to Houser the experience she needs for a “You don’t have to do quite as much TANDEM Niagara College. career. work as an assistant, and you get paid “In Grade 9, on Take Your Kid to “I decided to come to Niagara more.” SKYDIVE Work Day, I went with a family friend, because it was close to home, and I did- Houser agrees that the dental assis- Debbie Maarhuis, to Dental Arts in n’t want to leave yet,” says the tant and hygienist field is female domi- • Limit 1 coupon per Dunnville, Ont.,” says 18-year-old Dunnville resident. nated, and says that for her, it’s a good customer After her first year, Houser says she thing. • Coupon expires 12/31/04 plans to apply to Welland’s Niagara “I see it as being good because with College, London’s Fanshawe College, just women, it will open up more posi- ‘... I didn’t want Oshawa’s Durham College and tions for me.” Windsor’s St. Clair College, for Dental Ten years from now, Houser says she to leave yet.’ Hygiene. hopes to be working part time as a den- “But if I don’t get into any of those tal assistant and part time as a dental — Kelly Houser colleges, I’ll try to get a job as a dental hygienist. assistant, hopefully close to home.” “But a dream job would probably Houser says the difference between just be working in a friendly, good-pay- Houser in an e-mail interview. “It duties of a dental assistant and those of ing office, where the people are all inspired me to take a co-op in Grade 11, a dental hygienist is that the assistant Photo by Katie Vanslack friendly and treat you well.” KELLY HOUSER Niagara Skydive Centre Inc. See you in September. Good luck with final exams. 1 866 564 jump (5867) www.niagaraskydive.com Page 18, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 College allows one-on-one with students By CHELSEY SPINOSA include $18,000 from the Social Staff Writer Science and Humanities Michele Stairs, of Thorold, is Research Council of Canada, the originally from Prince Edward Imperial Order of the Daughters Island. However, she has trav- of the Empire, which is a nation- elled to and from the east coast al war memorial scholarship dis- twice before settling in Thorold, tributed to 10 people a year The majority of her time was across all disciplines, and the spent in Prince Edward Island, Ontario Graduate Scholarship in where she lived for 17 years. She an out-of-province competition. has been married for 8 1/2 years Stairs is a professor of history and to John Jurmain, and they have politics at Niagara College and start- two boys, Evan, 6, and Rory, 4. ed working at the college on Aug. 11, She says she enjoys curling, 2003. She teaches the Current Events hiking and almost anything out- courses at the Welland campus, as doors with her children. Stairs well as the Canadian studies course has her Grade 8 in music from at the Glendale campus in Niagara- the World Conservatory and on-the-Lake. Before teaching at enjoys theatre as well. Niagara College, Stairs was a profes- “I usually stick to backstage sor at the University of New work. I’m not so keen going on Brunswick, in Fredericton, York stage. I get enough of that with University in North York, and most teaching.” recently Brock University in St. She is a graduate of the Catharines. Her first job was in 1992. University of New Brunswick, Stairs says she switched from in Fredericton, where she teaching at the university level achieved an honours bachelor’s to the college for a few reasons, degree in arts and history, and one being that she was teaching then went back to get her mas- at York University, so she had a ters in art and history. long commute and, with having Stairs is attending York young children, the two “didn’t University in North York, where mix well.” She says it was a she is earning her PhD in quality of life issue for her per- Canadian history. Asked why she sonally. chose these courses, she says, that Another reason for the change, Michele Stairs teaches courses at Niagara College’s Welland and Glendale campuses. is “a very interesting question” Stairs says is “that I really feel Photo by Riley Macdonald because she didn’t really choose that the universities aren’t doing would like to play a more positive is getting used to the system and she dislikes the large classes, them. Rather, they just came about a very good job with the under- role with students than she could how things operate. adding that she is getting used on their own. graduate teaching. They’re at the university. Her favourite part of the job, she to them. She originally was interested in putting too much emphasis on Stairs says she is still getting says, is that she gets to teach in She says she works 40 hours a genetics and, she says, it was, and graduate and professional pro- used to some of the differences smaller groups and she is able to week, but “when you start teach- still is, an emerging field, that she grams, partially because you can between college and university, talk to students. ing, it takes a lot of time and finds interesting. However, she get a lot more money out of those adding there are things she did- “I’m always curious to get prep work.” says the subject wasn’t a good fit programs, they’re much more n’t expect. She says she has perspectives. I really like when She says in the end it’s not about for her learning style. prestigious so you build a better more administrative work and students challenge me on things the money and that she has done a Stairs says she was doing well in reputation.” more deadlines than at because I don’t really care if lot to develop her teaching the program but not enjoying it, so She says there wasn’t this same university. they agree with me. I’m more and considers herself still working she soon realized this kind of concern about actual Asked what the biggest chal- interested to see that they’re on it, but hopes to one day be a wasn’t really what she wanted teaching and undergraduate teach- lenge has been so far, she says it thinking about stuff.” She says “truly great educator.” to do with her life. ing, adding that one of the most She switched into Concurrent important things to her when she Education to teach secondary school was an undergraduate was the con- biology and history, “and that is nection that faculty members when I first took history courses, and made with the students and the I absolutely loved the history courses interest and investment they had in (and) hated the Education program,” the students’ success. she says. “I really felt that I wasn’t being encouraged to do that at the uni- ‘I didn’t have versity. I was teaching classes of 300. I’d have 12 teaching assis- much one-on-one tants. I didn’t have much one-on- one contact with the students, and contact with the it was really difficult for me to teach that way.” students, and it She says that not having enough was really difficult student contact is not how she likes to teach and that she didn’t for me to teach feel she was doing as good a teach- The Job Centre, Ventures Division ing job as she could have because that way.’ the environment didn’t foster that. congratulates this year’s graduates! She says she has taken many — Michele Stairs extra courses and put in a lot of work to develop her teaching We wish you all the best! Asked why she did not like the skills, which are supported to a Education program, she says, she certain extent at the universities, just found that she had to do tons but not in the same way the Put your education to work. of work and there seemed to be no research aspect of teaching is. purpose to it, so she decided to do “As far as the merits of my We are here to help you with your job search. education all in one year rather own research go, I’m very good than over a long term. at what I do, but I want to not In her third year she switched to just be a scholar but also an history, achieving her honours educator. degree over two years. “The college was a positive “I loved history. The profes- choice; it wasn’t a step of last sors were incredible. They were resort. It was a good change for gifted educators as well as me because I’m really interested scholars.” in being able to connect with She has received three major students and give them the time research scholarships in her PhD and energy that I feel they studies, a feat that, she says, is deserve.” difficult because few people She says she looks at education hold more than two. These as an investment in which she News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page19 ENTERTAINMENT Spears performs at Air Canada Centre ‘It’s great to be back,’ Spears tells audience By CHELSEY SPINOSA might marry you,” acknowledging has ever done before. However, Staff Writer her 55-hour marriage this past these scenes were accepted, for the After nearly a two-year absence, January. most part, by the audience. singer Britney Spears turned up the Spears then moved into a Spears emerged in a bathrobe to heat at the Air Canada Centre, in cabaret section of the show, and the song Touch of My Hand, only Toronto, on April 3. her stage was transformed into a to take it off and reveal a nude Spears was out to prove that she's 1960s-style smoking lounge. With body suit. She then proceeded to really “not that innocent,” and she her whip in hand and dressed in a get into a bathtub full of rose did with her Onyx Hotel Tour, a pink corset, Spears went into petals and mimicked a provocative adult show. cabaret renditions of two of her masturbation scene. Legs spread, As the fans chanted “Britney! biggest hits, Baby, One More Time Britney caressed herself while the Britney!” before the now-brunette and Oops, I Did it Again. The table dancers lying on beds around the Spears took the stage, the lights dancing and chair routines allowed stage did the same. went out, and a roar from Britney to showcase her sex Breathe On Me consists of Spears adolescents and adults erupted. appeal but, more important, her in a pink and black bra and panty set Spears appeared in a black cat suit dancing skills. on a bed with one of her dancers, as to perform her latest hit, Toxic, She then took time to slow well as a 30-second makeout scene while her dancers, dressed as things down to play the piano and in the centre of the stage. At this anything from a French maid to a sing her ballad Every Time, which point, the Onyx Hotel could be butler, fell from the sky on she wrote. This section of the mistaken for the set of an X-rated umbrellas. show proved that this woman real- movie. However, Spears was able to Tino Berardi, 19, of Welland, ly can sing as she effortlessly hit perform these scenes with class and said, “The whole night was just high and low notes. The song dignity, proving that this little amazing. The atmosphere was so Shadow also allowed her vocals to schoolgirl has grown up into a phenomenal that it really did feel as shine, as she was raised into the air sexual seductress. if we were in the bedroom, on a swing overlooking the crowd. Spears took time to acknowledge balcony, garden and lounge of “Not only did Britney perform her dancers and band before coming a hotel.” with energy and enthusiasm, she out for her encore of Me Against the “It's been a while since I was on performed with emotion, and that Music. Although Madonna was tour, and it's great to be back,” said really showed in performances absent from this song, Spears and Spears. The audience must have such as Shadow and Every Time,” her dancers were able to keep the agreed 100 per cent, as shown from says Craig Barber, 18, of Toronto. energy flowing as they danced to their screams of approval. Parents may not have the routine from the video while Performer Britney Spears strikes a pose at her concerrt on April Spears proved she has a sense of appreciated such songs as Touch of confetti fell over the audience. 3 in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre. humour when she took a cheap My Hand or Breathe on Although the expected lip-sync- Photo by Chelsey Spinosa shot at herself. “There sure are a Me, as these songs had scenes of ing grew tiresome at times, Spears lights, costumes and set design, audience, Spears does that better lot of cute boys in the audience masturbation, gay men and sexual more than made up for it with the making her concert more like a than anyone else. I recommend a tonight. If you're lucky, I just innuendos unlike anything Spears upbeat, technical dance routines, spectacle that captivated the visit to the Onyx Hotel. Musical Box revives the musical past By JARRETT POWELL music before going to the show. My work results in a flawless rendition Staff Writer only knowledge of Genesis, of Genesis shows. The shows are so My curse is being born 25 years when I was growing up in the flawless that they are supported and before I should have been. I think 1980s, was that Collins was the endorsed by the members of the 1960s and 1970s would have lead singer. I do not like Collins, Genesis. been a magical time to grow up in. but I gave it a shot. I was blown The Musical Box is the only The people were real. More away, to say the least. band to obtain a licence to recreate important, the music was real. The show was Selling England The Lamb Lies Down on I don't have the chance to see by the Pound, the tour Genesis used Broadway. The Lamb Lies Down bands like Genesis and Pink Floyd in 1973-1974 to promote the album was the concert series performed live now. of the same name. by Genesis in 1975 to support the Instead, I must make do with Since then, Genesis has become album of the same name. seeing tribute bands recreating my favourite band — the real Several times Gabriel has turned Genesis and Pink Floyd concerts. Genesis, that is, when Collins was up in the audience to watch The The Musical Box is one such band. just the drummer. Musical Box perform. It is not a tribute band in the Since that first show, I have seen Once, in the spring of 2002, at normal sense of the word. The The Musical Box five times and London's majestic Royal Albert Musical Box exactly recreates will see it many more. Hall, Hackett joined The Musical Genesis concerts of the My knowledge of Genesis has Box on stage to play guitar during early 1970s. increased since then. Now I can its version of Firth of Fifth. I first heard of The Musical Box sing every word of every song The The show itself is a mix of from a radio advertisement Musical Box performs. theatrics, lighting, image projec- promoting one of its shows. That My interest in The Musical Box tions, sound effects, good music was in 2002. did not stop with memorizing song and, most important, pyrotechnics. “In the early '70s, Genesis's Tony lyrics, though I found that out the hard way. Musical Box performs at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, From its website I gathered infor- Near the end of the final song, Photo by Jarrett Powell Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford mation on what the members went the 23-minute epic Supper's Ready, Some good news was announced If you would like to find out redefined the concept of a rock through to recreate the show. a flashpot is used that at the beginning of the March 27 more, visit The Musical Box's concert,” the voice on the The Musical Box consulted literally blinds you. performance. website at http://www.the musical- radio said. historians and browsed through Recently, The Musical Box In the fall, the band will return to box.net. John A. Wilcox, a music “Cool,” I thought. “I like rock private collections of some of the completed a Canadian tour, which Canada to perform The Lamb Lies reviewer for Progression magazine music.” biggest collectors of vintage included two stops in Toronto at the Down on Broadway. I can hardly in New York City, said in an article Therefore, in April 2002, I went Genesis memorabilia. Danforth Music Hall. The shows wait. in April 1997, “If The Musical Box to see The Musical Box for the I learned The Musical Box took place on March 26 and 27. Any show by The Musical Box comes anywhere within a 200-mile first time. reviewed pictures, slides and even The band now heads to Europe to is excellent, and I highly radius of you, get there!” I had not heard any of Genesis's bootlegs to redo the shows. All this perform there. recommend it. I second that. Page 20, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 ENTERTAINMENT Canadian Plaskett to fans: ‘Spread the word’ By RANDI CODISPODI Down at the Khyber in 2001, Thrush Hermit was featured on Staff Writer and Truthfully, Truthfully in the soundtrack for the movie Being nominated for Best 2003. Light of the Moon, from Mallrats with its song Hated It. The Alternative Album for the Juno’s the Down at the Khyber CD, is band also had a chance to have a this year, Joel Plaskett his favourite song on the album. song featured on the soundtrack for Emergency is obviously gaining “I have a real soft spot for Light Dumb and Dumber but the many fans in its homeland of of the Moon. As a songwriter, opportunity fell through. Canada. it’s a real song.” While Joel Plaskett Emergency is Based in Halifax, N.S., the band If he were to classify his touring, the set list tends to change a includes Joel Plaskett (guitar/vocals), band’s music as one genre, it bit every night. “There are certain Tim Brennan (bassist) and Dave would be rock. things that are always there that I Marsh (drummer). Plaskett is formerly of a band know work.” Influenced by Led Zeppelin, The called Thrush Hermit, who Joel Plaskett Emergency is play- Pixies and The Rolling Stones, Joel broke up in 1999. ing two shows throughout southern Plaskett, 28, says in a telephone “We had a difference in opin- Ontario, at Lee’s Palace in Toronto interview, “I love playing live.” ion of where the strengths of the on April 16 and The Underground in Plaskett says there is a differ- band lie.” Hamilton tonight. ence in playing live and every- He says Robert Benvie, the Plaskett says he likes to play in thing leading up to it. guitarist, was the member who Hamilton. “They like to party in “Making videos is OK. The “had the courage to put it (the Hamilton. People pay attention to the part I don’t like is waiting after band) to rest.” songs there.” the record is done.” It was hard to let go, Plaskett says. “I feel pretty lucky to have the fans Dave Marsh (drummer), Joel Plaskett (guitarist/vocals) and Tim The band has released three Asked if he still keeps in touch with I do, but the challenge is to grab new Brennan (bassist). CDs. In Need of Medical his old bandmates, he says, “Yes, ones, so my message to my fans Attention was released in 1999, totally. We get along better now.” would be spread the word.” Photo from www.joelplaskett.com Matthew Pryor of Get Up Kids performs acoustic set By RILEY MacDONALD he would describe Jim as a “fire- labeled in music stores as everything Staff Writer head, (he has red hair),” Rob as from punk to emo to whatever other The Get Up Kids are on tour “metro-sexual,” Ryan has his nipples trendy name music critics can come throughout North America and on pierced and James “loves” chili. up with. their way to Europe promoting their Pryor, a husband as well as a Pryor says the Get Up Kids are newest release. father, says it’s hard to be away from just a rock ‘n’ roll band and he does- The band has been together for his wife and daughter. “My daughter n’t really care where you put them as 10 years. is great. I wish she were here.” long as you don’t assume they are Vocalist Matthew Pryor was 18 Pryor says the craziest place the something they aren’t. when the Get Up Kids began. Ryan band has ever played is Japan. “I don’t like when people say I Pope was 16 at the time. “Japan is always weird because hate emo, and then don’t listen to it “Ryan had to ditch school a couple it is sort of indie rock Beatlemania at all because if you would listen of days to make our first record,” whenever an American band goes you would realize that we aren’t. Pryor says, adding he never thought over there. They stand outside of You can’t please everybody.” the band would go this far. your hotel and give you gifts all If the Get Up Kids ceased to “I just wanted to go on tour and the time.” exist today, Pryor says he would get out of town for a while. Then we He says the weirdest gift he has like to become a chef. “I just started making money doing it and I received is a pair of socks with indi- really like to cook.” was like, ah, maybe we should keep vidual spots for each toe. “They are If the band could choose any cause doing this. It’s better than a real job.” really hard to put on.” to fight for, Pryor says he would Pryor says he hopes the band has Pryor says the band has been to encourage people to vote in political gotten better over the years and is Europe eight times and has yet to elections. still improving. He says because the play Ireland. He says he would “We are trying to encourage peo- band has been together for so long “really” like to play there. ple on the U.S. side of the tour to the members sometimes get sick of Lately there is a trend on the music vote, not necessarily to vote for any- Matthew Pryor, vocalist for the Get Up Kids, gives an acoustic each other. scene that classifies bands under dif- one, but just to take part in the performance at the Now Lounge in Toronto. If Pryor could say one thing about ferent sub-genres. process because there are so many each of his band members, he says, The Get Up Kids have been people who don’t.” Photo by Riley MacDonald Comedy Night has unfortunate results: over before it began By JESSE CRAWFORD Quinn, 30, of Vancouver, B.C., fifth, her first time on stage. Quinn, who has been doing He said most of the time there Staff Writer said he has done his act for small “It’s nice to say what I want stand-up comedy for about 10 are 10,000 comedians fighting for The After Hours pub at Niagara crowds before; however, “five without being censored,” She said years, said he got his start in 100 spots. College’s Welland campus had its people is unusual.” she does try to clean up her lan- Edmonton, Alta. “Stage time is shit,” he said, last Comedy Night April 14, with Though the night’s comedy was guage when she performs on T.V. He said he was impressed with “and if a big name act like Adam unfortunate results. over before it began, the small or for children. comedians like Chris Rock and Sandler or Keenan Ivory Wayans With an audience of about five audience had some personal time Laverty has also made appear- Dave Chapelle and wanted to be a decides to turn his one-hour time- people, Ryan Young, After with the comedians as they pulled ances on shows like Comedy at comedian. slot into two hours, which does Hours’ acting co-ordinator, their chairs up to the table for a Club 54, CBC’s Comics and She’s His act has taken him to places happen, the other acts get cut.” delivered the news that the show little one-on-one chat about So Funny. She recalled her most like the 1999 Just for Laughs come- Quinn has also done some act- would not go on. themselves. unforgettable stage experience in dy festival in Montreal, Que., where ing in commercials and said he Young said with the school year Laverty, 35, of Saskatoon, Sask., Durban, South Africa. he said it was such a good night had auditions for the films Road ending and students cramming for said she decided to get into come- She said it was interesting to see agents were throwing business Trip and Dude, Where’s My Car? exams, it’s hard to get them out to dy about 14 years ago while work- the differences between South cards at him as soon as he walked He said in situations like that he the Comedy Nights. ing at a hair salon. African and North American off stage. has to wait for about 150 big stars Dan Quinn and Shannon “Kenny Robinson and other comics. He said he also lived in Los to turn the part down before he Laverty, the two comedians for the comics would hang out in front. “It hasn’t progressed as far. Angeles for a while and recalls, will even be considered. evening, said they were disap- He was trying to sleep They are only now being allowed “It’s great and shitty at the same Regarding his craft, Quinn said, pointed that there would be no with me.” to express themselves.” time. You’re there for one pur- his challenge is finding what it is show, but at the same time they did Laverty said she performed at a She said in the future she would pose, to make money, and you’re he has to offer and having the not want to have to perform to a competition for the best new like to have her own show on TV either getting $20,000 a show or strength to bring that unique view nearly empty room. comic in Saskatoon and came in and also wants to get into acting. nothing.” to the stage. News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 21 ENTERTAINMENT ‘The sky is the limit, if you’re lucky’: Peets By IVAN ZATELLI is no in-between, and that’s the Welland.” It was CHOW FM back Staff Writer excitement for me.” then. It’s unusual not to get fired at A year before graduating from Peets received his diploma in some point during your career, the Radio, Television and Arts the RTA program at the Niagara says Peets. (RTA) program at Niagara College College Welland campus. Today, A high staff turnover in the in 1979, he landed his first job at the program is known as the industry is normal, but most peo- CHSC FM, a radio station in Broadcasting – Radio, Television ple who leave one station end up St. Catharines. and Film program. with openings at other stations Now, 26 years after his first job because of changes of format and in radio, Jack Peets is the morning attrition of personnel. show co-host, with Lori Love, on Radio will still be here in 20 Niagara’s Soft Rock favourites ‘Radio will still be years, says Peets. “I don’t know 105.7 EZ Rock FM. what form it will be in,” whether The 45-year-old Peets says he here in 20 years.’ satellite radio becomes bigger and his wife, Laurie Walsh, have a — Jack Peets than it is now. “I think radio will 14-year-old daughter, Vivian. always be around.” Walsh adds Vivian likes College teaches the basics, says playing golf. Peets. “You can learn only so Walsh, interviewed by tele- Peets enrolled to get his foot in much at college. It’s a great way to phone, says she works down the the door, enabling him to eventu- start, and it gets you out there, hall at CKTB 610 AM, in the same ally become a radio host. but it’s life experience and time building as Peets. She has been in His advice to others? “Learn as spent on the radio the business for 20 years. much as you can about everything. that counts.” Asked how she likes that, she Don’t focus too narrowly on any A member of Rockway Glen says, “I’ve always done it,” one thing. The more you know the Golf Course and Winery says Walsh. more you can talk about, (RGGCW), Peets says he “loves “I met Peets at CHSC in St. especially if you’re going to host a golf” and has a six-stroke handi- Catharines when we both worked show,” says Peets. cap. “It’s the best I’ve ever for that station 20 “This is not a business that you played.” He gets to the course in years ago.” get into for money,” says Peets. his other love, his new old red Peets says being live on the air “This is something you do 1975 Triumph TR6. has always been appealing. because you love it.” To start, you “It doesn’t always start, but This is the kind of business that won’t make much more than min- when it does, it’s fun,” says Peets. if you don’t like radio, you don’t imum wage, “although potentially Walsh adds, “He works very hard, stick around too long. the sky is the limit, if you’re he deserves it.” “It’s that adrenaline rush. It’s lucky.” Peets offers some more advice like a tight rope act. You can’t go Asked if the business is tough for students planning a radio Jack Peets is morning show co-host of Niagara’s Soft Rock back and you can’t rewind the on newcomers, Peets says, “Yes. I career: “Hang in there, no matter favourites at 105.7 EZ Rock FM in St. Catharines. tape. You love it or hate it. There got fired when I worked in how hard it gets.” Photo by Ivan Zatelli Former OPP officer enjoys “To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people helping students reach goals and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics By JULIE RUDD of his job. security at Niagara in May 2001. Staff Writer On the other hand, there are In the future, Hutton says he and endure the betrayal of false friends; Bill Hutton, Public Safety and some down sides, he says. isn’t sure what is going to happen To appreciate beauty, Security chair at Niagara College He says one of them is his dis- with his job. for the past two years, had a long like of meetings. There are “It all depends on what is best To find the best in others; history of working in the police monthly meetings that are “very for me as far as my family is con- To leave the world a bit better, force prior to his job. educational” and teach a lot about cerned, as well as my faculty and Whether by a healthy child, His job here is mainly adminis- the system, but he isn’t interested students.” trative. Some of his tasks include in this type of meeting, he says, He says some of his job may, in A garden patch hiring full- and part-time faculty, adding he is more of “a results- the future, be done from or a redeemed social condition; dealing with scheduling and con- oriented person.” his home. tracts, preparing course informa- Before working at Niagara Hutton lives in a rented To know even one life has breathed easier tion sheets and dealing with some College, Hutton spent 32 years apartment in Welland with his because you have lived. students’ issues with their pro- with the Ontario Provincial Police wife during the week, but returns This is to have succeeded.” grams or teachers. (OPP), working as an OPP officer to his home in Moonstone on “The best part of my job is see- and as the chief superintendent of weekends and holidays. Ralph Waldo Emerson ing students becoming skilled and central region in Toronto. He says that when he retired, he well educated. I like to hear that Upon retiring from the OPP, he wanted to live the rest of his life Congratulations their programs are what they held a position on the board of in the Barrie/Moonstone area, but Broadcasting Grads 2004! expected and will certainly help governors at Georgian College in when the job came along, he them pursue the career they are Barrie, Ont. He held that post for didn’t want to pick up and leave BRTF Faculty and Staff aspiring to,” says Hutton, explain- two years before applying for the everything he had to live in the ing that’s one of the rewards job as chair of public safety and Niagara region.

For this and other editions’ PDF version, visit: Great Rooms Near Campus www.technology.niagarac.on.ca/newspaper In fully renovated homes Groups of up to 8 www.CastlesFor Students.com 905-32-4-RENT Page 22, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 SPORTS Niagara College student to play in NAFL By KEVIN MCNAUGHTON if I said no.” Arcaro said Shaw’s improve- said Shaw. Staff Writer “It’s like being excited and ment was “very significant” Shaw volunteers with Jaime This summer, one of Niagara nervous at the same time. This from his first day to the end of Young, 27, of St. Catharines, a College’s own will go head-to- will be the first time against real- the season. Grade 7 teacher. head with semi-professional ly competitive football players.” “He was an excellent run- Young said the help is football players. The Screaming Eagles’ owner, defender. He showed a high level “really good.” A student in the Police Lewis Walker, 32, of Hamilton, of skill against the run and pass,” “He (Shaw) provides a lot of Foundations program Niagara said 97 people tried out for the said Arcaro, adding Shaw is a relief. The student he works with Colleges Welland campus will team, which has a roster of 50 “hard-working athlete, and I needs time out sometimes. Mark be playing for the Hamilton players. anticipate he will get even better is there to talk on a friend level,” Screaming Eagles in the North Walker said he feels confident this year.” Young said, adding, “When American Football League his team can finish in first or Shaw said he believes the Mark is here and there is (NAFL), the largest semi-pro second place. friendship between the players a homework day, the work league. The league was “We haven’t played the Detroit on the college team helped gets done.” established in Pennsylvania in team yet, but the other teams are the team. The student that Shaw volun- 1999 with 18 teams. easily beatable.” “It helped us play well and teers with said, “Mark is my Last year, the NAFL had 103 Walker is looking forward to made us feel like we were still guardian. He asks me what I teams, 101 from America and the first full-contact practice his playing high school football.” want to do. He doesn’t tell me two from Canada – The team has, he said. Next year, the Niagara what to do.”

Hamilton Screaming Eagles and Walker said full-contact prac- Knights’ will play other colleges Photo by Kevin McNaughton Although he has been success- The London Silverbacks. tices are held in Woodlands Park in Ontario and play teams from Niagara College student Mark ful playing football, Shaw said Sam Adams, a retired Buffalo in Hamilton. Those practices are the United States. Shaw will be playing for the playing professionally is his sec- Bills’ player from the National when the “true men come out.” The schedule was made for the Hamilton Screaming Eagles ond goal, next to gaining a Football League, is Although the NAFL only has purpose of “player develop- this summer. career as a police officer. commissioner of the NAFL. two Canadian teams this year, ment,” said Arcaro, adding, it’s Being a police officer “suits Mark Shaw, 19, said he Walker said there are plans for going to be a “huge advantage” and we are excited to hear his my personality,” said Shaw. “I became interested in playing six new Canadian teams to enter for Niagara College players and career was continuing beyond need a job where I am on the football when he was eight. the league next year. a “big year for Mark and others high school.” go and involved in the communi- “It seemed like an aggressive While taking the Police who want to move on.” The best moment in Shaw’s ty. I am a very active person and sport to play, and I was an Foundations program, Shaw said Bob Gardiner, head coach of football history was winning a huge people person.” aggressive young buck,” said he decided to continue playing Highland’s football team, said silver in a tier-two division. Shaw said he would like to Shaw. “I feel like I excel football as a defensive tackle when Shaw played for him he Shaw said, “I was satisfied work in Hamilton in the future. in aggressive sports due to for the college’s Niagara never missed a practice and he with the loss because we “I think I would be an asset my size.” Knights team. didn’t let “nagging injuries” stop went from being the worst since I know (Hamilton) well Shaw, who weighs 272 pounds “I liked playing for the (col- him at any point. division three team to the best and I would like to give back to and stands six feet, four inches lege’s) team because I made a lot “He was almost like an assis- division two team in the tier.” the community I was raised in.” tall, said his football career start- of friends. The team gelled tant coach ... he helped focus his In addition to taking the Police The Screaming Eagles’ first ed at Highland Secondary really quickly.” teammates,” Gardiner said in Foundations program and being game is on June 19, against the School, in Dundas, Ont. The Niagara Knights’ head an e-mail. involved with football teams, Gennesee County Patriots in Asked if he was nervous about coach, Gina Arcaro, 46, of Off the field, Shaw is “a prac- Shaw said he still makes time to New York State. playing against American Port Colborne, is also co-ordina- tical joker, but never to the point volunteer at Quaker Road Public “I think we will show them university students and tor of the Police Foundations of being malicious,” said School in Welland. we can play ball. I think we semi-professional football play- and Law and Security Gardiner. “The Highland foot- “I like to help kids that are can come out with a big victory,” ers, Shaw said, “I would be lying Administration programs. ball staff is very proud of Mark, having trouble in school,” said Walker. Volleyball winner Athletes of the year

Michael Smith (middle) receives the Men’s Volleyball Athlete of (Top, left) Justin Ross, Tasha Dolinski, Tracy Smith (bottom, left), Lindsey Lukings and Ryan Stone Distinction award from Graeme Gaunt (left) and Recreation brought home athlete of the year awards at Niagara College’s 35th annual Sports Banquet on Assistant Kerby Bentley during the awards banquet. March 30 at the After Hours pub. Photo by Kevin McNaughton Photo by Kevin McNaughton News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 23 Students raise money for Make a Wish By JESSE CRAWFORD Medical massage. However, he Richards said the keyboard The final band for the night drummer Jeff Olsen, 27, singer Staff Writer immediately turned the gift over to player, known only as SABU, had was Under the Table, of St. Troy Western, 27, and newly Students in the Child and Youth his sister Marta Simpson, who was to leave early and drummer Catharines. Covering the songs acquired bass player Rob Worker program held a benefit visiting from Selkirk, Ont. Anthony Goodman was his ride. of Bon Jovi, The Barenaked Martin, 28. concert to raise money for the The students also organized The group started its set at 9:45 Ladies and Finger 11, to name a Martin said he also plays with Make a Wish Foundation of live entertainment by local p.m. instead of the advertised 10 few, the band consisted of key- the group Smithsgrove, the clos- Toronto. bands: The Difference Engine, p.m. start time, to accommodate a board player Shaun Kendrick, ing act at Niagara’s Battle of the Jaqueline Carruthers, Leanne Matty 5-0 and Under the Table. prior engagement. 24, guitarist Jamie Hamilton, 28, Bands. Pailing, Tracy Hofland, Kaitlin The three bands offered their The next act, called Matty 5-0, Donaldson and Leah Braun hosted time and talent on a voluntary rocked the house with its funky the event on Friday, April 16, in basis, creating an atmosphere of electric rock. The group consist- the After Hours pub at Niagara generosity and warmth with a ed of two guitar players and a College’s Welland campus. wide range of musical styles. drummer. Hofland, 34, of St. Catharines, First to perform was St. Front man Matt Simpson, 19, said their goal was to raise $1,000 Catharines’ The Difference of Selkirk, Ont., plays guitar and plus their expenses, which came to Engine, who recently played sings. He said the bass player is about $360 to rent the pub and pay Niagara College’s eighth annual “so good” he’s non-existent. the sound engineer for the night. Battle of the Bands. “We’re so good we don’t need She said, “We’re raising lots of Bass player Josh Diamond, 30, a bass player,” said guitarist money, and it’s kind of scary.” said it was nice to play for a good Jesse Donaldson, 21, of The five women offered door cause. “We don’t get out much Dunnville, Ont. “We were going prizes including posters, gift cer- anymore. Everybody’s busy.” to call the band Ace of No tificates and T-shirts, between acts. Lead singer and guitar player Bass,” he said, joking about Some of the winners for the night Brett Richards, 31, said the music Swedish pop stars Ace of Base. were Anthony Goodman, who was “a sort of progressive electric Drummer James Bakker, 20, of won a $25 gift certificate to Wal- hard rock” and said they have been Cayuga, Ont., said his drums Students at Make a Wish Foundation benefit concert. From left, Mart; Amie Kerr, who was given a compared to Rush and I Mother sound “like shit but they look Steve Stenhouse, Leah Braun, Leanne Pailing, Tracy Hofland, Coors Lite T-shirt; and Matt Earth. “Everybody brings some- good,” referring to the white Jaqueline Carruthers, Kaitlin Donaldson and Mike Pailing. Simpson, who won a Linwell thing different.” faux-fur exterior he had glued on. Photo by Jesse Crawford College supports inter-campus bus service By JESSE CRAWFORD A record of student budgets is fee, because someone who lives in creating conflict for those students million a year. Staff Writer required to receive the bursary, Wainfleet for sure is going to vote travelling between campuses. “I believe the way we solve that Inter-campus travel is costly to along with receipts and used against it because they can’t access Communication between the problem is we need to get more rid- Niagara College students, but Niagara/Brock bus passes. it anyway,” says Hudson. commissions is based more on the ers on the bus,” says Goulbourne. “If there are alternatives. Applications for the bursary are He says it is something the col- maintenance and operation of I can offer a bus from Welland to the An inter-city transportation sys- available at the financial aid office. lege is prepared to look at with the vehicles rather than the service Niagara-on-the-Lake college cam- tem, supported by the college, is Though the college is not respon- students, but it isn’t something the itself, says Welland Mayor pus, now there’s motivation to first provided through the municipal sible for transportation, it does college would be able to imple- Damian Goulbourne. get on the bus to the terminal and transportation carriers from work regularly to offer its students ment because it has to be desirable “Where the communication then from the terminal to Glendale.” September to April. the services necessary. It receives a to the students. needs to grow is in the area of He says as a former teacher at The service, called the Brock $98,000 grant from the Ontario Student Administrative Council routes,” Goulbourne says. Niagara College he would like to see hub, has limited hours of operation government to help subsidize tran- member Blake Turner says officials The city of Welland spends $3 it happen by September, but can’t and limited connections. The bus sit access to students. from the three municipal transit million a year on transportation; say whether or not it will. between Niagara College’s Steve Hudson, vice-president of systems don’t talk to each other, however, it loses about $1.6 “Timing is the issue.” Welland campus and Brock the corporate services division here, University in St. Catharines makes says the college has worked on the two trips every four hours daily. regional strategy to build the ratio- The first two runs leave the college nale and support for students to at 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., the sec- move between the campuses. ond at 12:40 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. “Based quite frankly on some of and the third at 4:40 p.m. and 5:40 the demand, that you need enough p.m. All trips take about 15 min- students to make it worthwhile, utes. The cost is $3 a ride with a $1 we’ve put in what we can afford to transfer charge beyond Brock put in to meet the minimum University. requirements, which is basically we ...to everyone who participated A connection from Brock can get them there in the morning, University to the college’s Glendale and we can get them home in the Greg Darling Scholarship campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake at night.” Ball Hockey Tournament. leaves at 8 a.m., arriving at 8:15 a.m. He says, “It isn’t convenient, but it Thanks It then leaves Glendale to return to lets you attend school.” Brock at 4:40 p.m. and arrives at An average college student living 4:55 p.m. For students without a full in Welland and taking the bus to and day of classes at Glendale, the only from Glendale every day would Because of you it was a success! other alternative is the St. Catharines spend about $1,240 from transit at full price. September to April; however, a pass Students at Niagara College for $280 a semester and the bursary who pay regular price to ride the can cut the cost by about $1,180. And special thanks to: bus spend about $480 a semester, Niagara College students inclined although a pass is available at a to use public transit pay full price • Anthony Pasto of Ball Hockey International cost of $250 and is good for one for service, unlike Brock students semester. who are issued a student bus pass, • Niagara College SAC Niagara College students have to the $100 cost of which is included pay full price to take the bus in their student fees. • IGA of Cayuga between the college and Brock Marasco says when dealing with University or for regular city transit, three transit commissions, in • Ron Harpwood of Harpwood’s Trophies & Gift Shop while university students ride for Welland, St. Catharines and free because of a student pass Niagara Falls, it is impossible to • Jim Greenwood from Gordon Food Services included in their student fees. issue a similar pass to Niagara “We are a community college, so College students. we are not responsible for trans- A student bus pass for Niagara’s portation, but the college does students would mean having to offer a bursary,” says Karen offer access for all three transit Marasco, student health plan systems, allowing for the campus- administrator at the college. es in each of the municipalities. The city-to-city bus bursary “Our feeling is that probably, on (Niagara Region Transit HUB) a referendum basis, it would be far offers students a $250 maximum harder getting passage here that reimbursement for their transit fees. there be a universal levee of a $100 TurnTurn itit up!up! Page 24, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 Bond between sisters will last forever to annoy me and causes trouble needing to read the lyrics off the and can catch viruses easily. I con- whenever she can. television. I’ll watch it a million stantly have to wash my hands and By GILLIAN BARCLAY You may wonder how I know times though if it keeps her happy. take precautions, so I don’t spread Staff Writer what she likes or how I talk to her Along with watching television anything to her, but, of course, Column to find things out. Well, it’s simple and talking, my sister loves to go there always seems to be a time for me. I’ve lived with Jennifer for for walks, especially to the mall during the winter that she comes 14 years, and we have developed where it seems everyone knows down with something serious. our own communication method. I her. She loves seeing people, so as It’s scary watching my sister Every day when I get home from palsy, a disorder that does not allow keep talking, almost having a one- soon as we arrive, her head begins struggle through such severe dis- school, I hear a familiar coo and her to walk, talk or function as sided conversation, and she’ll to sway as she watches the people eases. Jennifer once had an illness giggle coming from the large bur- other people do. Instead, she gets smile or frown whenever she likes pass by. known as the fifth disease and gundy chair that sits in my living pushed around in a wheelchair, or dislikes something. It’s not easy being a big sister most people working in the chil- room, in front of the main door. communicates by making a series To understand her, you have to and it’s even harder being a big dren’s ward of the hospital had Now most people would expect of noises and expressions, and con- watch everything she does as you sister to somebody like Jennifer. I never heard of it, let alone try to the next line to be something about centrates extremely hard in order to talk and take note of what she basically have no privacy because trace how my sister caught it. The a young child being happy to see do a variety of things, like moving seems to like or dislike. nurses are constantly running disease was so severe that we me, but that’s not the case. Instead, pillows out of her way or throwing She also becomes bored easily through my house. I share a room almost lost her because her veins the noises are coming from my 14- my drink all over the floor. and needs to be entertained all the with my sister, so you cannot kept collapsing. year-old sister, Jennifer. Despite her disability, Jennifer time. I can’t tell you how many imagine how hard it is. I love my sister and only wish Jennifer is not like most children is pretty much like a regular 14- times I have watched the Mulan Also, having such a severe dis- that I could do half of what she because she has severe cerebral year-old child. She constantly tries singalong. It’s past the point of ability, my sister is very fragile does for me, for her. Library services co-ordinator enjoys job By CLAYTON DONER come to if there’s a problem in the She then went on to the University a short period of time before she and a pension plan. Staff Writer library,” she says. of Western Ontario, where she got began a job at the St. Catharines Besides working weekdays 9 There are not many people who She also teaches students how to a master’s degree in Library and Public Library. She spent some a.m. to 5 p.m., Bartlett says she can say they love doing their job. access and research electronic data- Information Sciences. time working for Niagara enjoys reading, watching movies, However, Sue Bartlett, who has bases if teachers decide to bring in Before Bartlett began working Regional Libraries, which no skiing and travelling. “I’ve been maintained the same job for 22 their students to learn about them. at the college, she worked at a car longer exists. to Europe a couple of times and years, is one of them. Becoming the library services Bartlett says her job at Niagara I’ve travelled across Canada, but Bartlett, who was born in co-ordinator was no easy task, is meant for someone who is peo- I haven’t had the chance to go Sudbury and lives in St. Catharines, considering the fact that Bartlett ‘As it turns out, it ple oriented and who can work skiing this year.” works as the library services co- attended Niagara College, Brock was a great well with younger people. Asked if she always wanted to be ordinator in the Learning Resource University in St. Catharines and She says she really likes the stu- a library services co-ordinator, she Centre (LRC) at the Niagara the University of Western Ontario career move.’ dents, the technological changes says she never really pictured her- College Welland campus. in London, Ont. She graduated and the fact she’s always learning self doing it for the rest of her life. Her main responsibilities include from Niagara and received her — Sue Bartlett something new. “As it turns out, it was a great paperwork and taking care of book Library Technician diploma, and She says the job can be frustrat- career move,” says Bartlett with a and video selections, as well as the then went on to Brock University dealership in Sudbury doing office ing, just like any other type of smile. She says she plans to con- day-to-day operations at the LRC. to receive her bachelor of arts and work. She then moved on to work employment. She says she likes tinue her employment at the LRC “I’m the person that people her master of education degrees. at the Hamilton Public Library for the fact the college offers benefits until it is time to retire. Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, are taught that their reporting must be bal- The first-year anced, fair and as objective as possible. 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[email protected] Welland 300 Woodlawn Road St. Catharines (at Niagara College Campus) 1944 Welland Canals Parkway (at Lock 3) 905-734-1040 905-682-2835 Niagara College Foundation News@niagarac, April 23, 2004, Page 25 COLUMNS Papa remembered for his love of life My grandfather, whom I called smiled that huge smile and said, Everyone, especially him, loved Papa, raised me from birth. My “Boy, do you look sharp.” Until family camping trips. The serenity By FAITH SIBTHORPE parents split up before I was born the day he died he always had of nature was where he loved to Staff Writer and my biological father was beautiful things to say to be. He was at peace in nature and never a part of my life. his family. found himself close to God there. Column At church Papa was the one to I will never forget the day we He spent 53 years dedicated to stand beside my mother and dedi- went fishing, just he and I. He my grandmother, loving her cate me to the Lord in front of the turned and said to me, “Faith, you more than he loved himself. On July 29, 2003, James began to deteriorate. This hap- congregation. He became the rock are easy to love.” That comment Their relationship taught me Sibthorpe of Port Dover, Ont., pened before I was to attend my on which I would stand throughout runs through my thoughts almost what love was about. With the died two days before his 76th first year at Niagara College. my life. There wasn’t a time I can’t every day. help of loved ones and the very birthday. I had doubts about going to recall him watching and support- Fishing was a sport and pastime special Minor family, I faced the He was my grandfather and school and wondered if I could ing me in everything I did. that he loved dearly. I caught my terror of losing someone so close father, two of the most influential make it through the year. His death Getting ready for church was first fish, a rainbow trout, under and went to school to complete a people in my life. He had a stroke hung heavily on my heart, so I like a fashion show for me. I’d his supervision. I was on top of the successful year. I thank those that caused severe bleeding in his found it hard to concentrate on walk down the stairs in my new world; the proud smile he gave me who gave me strength, especial- brain, and over a week he slowly anything else in my life. frilly dress and, without fail, he was all I needed in life. ly Patrick Minor, a good friend. Biggest regret of my life still haunting me Upon inhaling my first puff, trying a drag intensified my habit to the curb, but right now, I instantly I coughed and curiosity, so I tried it again to am having a difficult time find- coughed. I could not understand see if it would be any better the ing my motivation. By NATALIE MICHLEWICZ why anyone would pollute his or second time. Then after the I hate my addiction and do not Staff Writer her body with smoke. Soon, third, fourth and fifth time, the plan to carry it with me into the Column after I caught my breath, I cigarettes started to taste good. future. I plan to quit. I realize vowed I would never touch Now — five years later — I the consequences that come with another cigarette. am addicted to this disgusting every puff, and I fear having to Looking back on the past five part. I knew smoking was bad, My friend, who gave me the habit. I have quit countless face them. years, my biggest regret still so I could not understand why it cigarette, was a smoker. She felt times for a short while, yet never Many times while smoking I haunts me. Of all the mistakes I was so popular. Being oblivious she had accomplished much try- permanently. Two months ago I have thought: this cigarette is not have made, having a cigarette is to the reason led me to be curi- ing to steer me away from smok- had my record of three weeks worth losing everything for. The the one mistake I can’t seem to ous as I wondered what was so ing by letting me try one. She without a cigarette. The three- truth is that it is not worth it. forgive myself for. great about smoking. My curios- was glad I hated it and was con- week period was short of forever I hate smoking, yet I still am a The first cigarette I had was ity eventually led me to try a vinced (as I was) that I would when an overwhelming amount slave to the addiction. The great- not the result of peer pressure, cigarette so I could see what never touch another. Instead of of stress came into my life. est regret I’ll ever know is hav- but was an experiment on my made this deadly habit so ideal. turning me away from the habit, Once again I want to throw this ing that first cigarette. Boys of Georgetown beat winter blues in equipment to ensure safety to play hockey, but doesn’t take it friends and neighbours did too. against the older, more experi- overly seriously. You might say he’s Loyal moms and committed girl- enced guys, and fathers were more the Tie Domi of the game than friends brought hot chocolate to By FAITH SIBTHORPE strutting their stuff, reliving their a Mats Sundin. Regarding those lit- the guys to warm their frozen, glory days. tle tykes that get in the way, Minor dedicated bodies. Not just the Staff Writer The boys pick teams by throw- said, “skates $120; stick $40; players enjoy the link this event Column ing their hockey sticks in a pile, roughing up a six-year-old, price- has formed for the little town, but then separating the sticks into two less.” He’s always up for a laugh. In almost the whole community piles to make up the teams. It fact, I’ve been told he never plays a does. Parents can rest easy when It’s time to tighten the skates, it is an unprofessional game of seems this is a fair way to make game without pretending to “drop those winter blahs don’t affect boys, pull on those toques and hockey unrelated to league play. teams without biased opinions the gloves” with someone. their healthy sons. make sure you’re wearing those It’s just a bunch of guys brought from the players. While I observed Everyone playing shows a great I would say it’s a productive long johns your mom set out for together by the love of hockey. the game, it was not hard to see deal of sportsmanship and co-oper- weekend for hockey enthusiasts. you. It’s going to be a cold one. The boys, the guys and the men that the little guys get in the way ation. Watching the games gave Who wouldn’t want to spend the Recently, I stumbled across a play all Saturday and Sunday more than they play a good game me a great feeling of the communi- weekend doing what they love weekend ritual of shinny for the afternoon at the fair grounds. I was of hockey. ty coming together and sharing a with other people who love it too? boys of Georgetown, Ont. For amazed to see the different age Patrick Minor is 19 and has been beautiful crisp afternoon. It’s smart and it makes for a those who don’t know what this is, groups. Little boys were covered a local for over 10 years. He loves Parents stood watching while higher quality of life.

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Sponsored by Art and Design Fundamentals — Graphic Design Production program Page 26, News@niagarac, April 23 2004 Candy gets ‘the best of both worlds’ By KATIE VANSLACK says he enjoys taking his son onto physical changes. The Police my master thesis as well.” path was at Community Living, a Staff Writer their backyard rink that he made Foundation program students at When Candy was 26, he was facility where people with devel- Dr. Jason R. Candy, Niagara in the beginning of January. the college have to take a physical offered a job at Brock University opmental disabilities can go for College’s co-ordinator of physical Candy went to University of test called prep. to lecture about disabilities and help, in Beamsville, Ont. education, has been a professor at Illinois at Chicago, where he stud- “It’s great seeing students com- adapted physical education. After He worked with the clients one- the college for four years. ied curriculum design for seven ing in, not being able to pass the two years of working there, Candy on-one. One individual was Wes “It’s a wonderful career,” he years. He then went to Brock test at first, but by the end they applied at Niagara College. Within Russell. “He taught me a lot about says, adding that since he was a University in St.Catharines to pass it.” two weeks, he became the co-ordi- myself, that I have a passion for child, he has always been involved receivea master’s degree in educa- With a pause, Candy says he nator of physical education. helping individuals with with physical activity. “It’s the joy tion. At Brock, he enrolled into struggles to find the worst aspect “It was a wonderful decision for disabilities.” of movement and sport that I have masters of education and founda- of his job. “The only thing that I me. I love the environment. Being To get this job, Candy had com- loved since I was young.” tions of teaching and learning can think of is when things go in the gym creates an environ- pleted his undergraduate studies in “I’m definitely one of those for- behaviour for two years, then poorly or a student isn’t happy, ment where you can be a little disabilities. While he was attend- tunate people that look up to their physical education for four years. you take that home with you.” more personal, it’s physical and ing Brock, he started a special parents,” says the 32-year-old He then received a PhD in edu- Candy says he has a list of pri- educational.” needs activity program called Candy of Tottenham, Ont. His cation, curriculum and instruction. orities. He says being a father is He teaches fitness and lifestyle S.N.A.P. (Special Needs Activity mother is 62, and a tennis instruc- Without hesitation, Candy says first, husband, brother and son, management at the college. Program). It’s a program where tor, while his father, also 62, was the best aspects of his job are the and then being a teacher. Candy says when he moved those with disabilities can go to in the 2002 Masters National Slow students. “You get the chance to “The beauty of my profession is from university to college, he felt Brock and get help from the stu- Pitch event. With an active family, deal with people who really want that my priority list doesn’t have he was taking an intellectual step dents in training. This program is Candy says he grew to love sports. to be there, and really want to take to be compromised. I am still able down, but “that couldn’t be any still operating today under the With a four-year-old boy and an from you what they can. That’s the to be those things in a way that further from the truth. Here, you direction of Dr. Maureen eight-month-old daughter, Candy joy of the teacher-learner makes me happiest and get the best of both worlds. You Connolly, who, Candy says, “was says, “My son seems to have reju- relationship.” most comfortable,” says Candy, can satisfy your intellectual crav- one of the most influential people venated my love for activity.” He He says it’s “great” seeing the “although I do have a great pas- ings, and you also develop a deep- that I have ever had the sion for all those things.” er sense of very specific occupa- opportunity to work for.” He says that one person who tions and demands.” When Candy thinks about what Galue wins top award influenced him was the author of Just something as simple as a he’ll be doing five years from one of his resources he used for student saying “Thank you” is all, now, he simply says, “I’ll be a Gustavo Galue, a recent panies to help improve customer his master thesis, Donald he says he needs to feel rewarded. father of a nine-year-old and a graduate of the three-year service and recognize excellent Hellison, author of The Reflective “I’m not going to change a four-and-a-half-year-old.” Business Administration — behaviours. Practitioner in Physical student’s life, but if I could “I’m assuming that you’re ask- International Business program at On behalf of a large multi- Education. improve one small component of ing, ‘Do you see yourself at Niagara College, received the top national client with a large number “He is one of the most inviting it, that’s the best thing I could ever Niagara College?’ but when I award in the regional student of restaurants in the United people you could ever meet. Also, ask for.” think about that I think about my achievement category at the Kingdom, Galue designed and Bill Schubert, who is very wel- Candy says the first job he had boy and girl, because that’s what’s Ontario Global Traders Awards implemented a strategy that coming, was an informative for that directly influenced his career important to me.” (OGTA) annual luncheon held included a network of mystery April 7 in Brampton. shoppers covering the greatest area Galue will now compete with in the most effective way. Galue three other regional winners for overcame a number of chal- the all-Ontario award to be lenges to implement the system announced at a gala dinner at the not only in the U.K., but Ireland Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto and Iceland as well. on May 11. Galue says he credits the course The award for student work he did in the program at achievement acknowledges stu- Niagara College’s Glendale dents whose achievements have campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, contributed to the export success for preparing him for the intern- of Ontario’s business communi- ship at Frontline Focus. He was ty. 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POSITIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ONTARIO IF INTERESTED, CALL 1-888-277-9787 OR APPLY ONLINE AT: WWW.COLLEGEPRO.COM Page 28, News@niagarac, April 23, 2004 Darling tournament successful Women’s third By KEVIN MCNAUGHTON Staff Writer annual golf classic With medals and a plaque on the line, ball hockey teams gave it their all to take home a prize. Although the sun refused to shine, players still showed their skills at the first annual Greg Darling Memorial tees off on May 7 Scholarship Tournament on April 17 at Niagara College’s Welland campus ball hockey rinks. The Niagara College Foundation’s third annual Women’s Golf Classic tees off at the Rolling Meadows Golf and Country Club in Niagara Falls on May 7. The tournament is designed to promote and celebrate ‘He was awesome, women’s golf in the Niagara region, with proceeds going toward scholarships and busaries for Niagara I really enjoyed him (Greg)’ College students. This year, the tournament provides an opportunity to match all proceeds raised on a dollar-for-dollar basis — Steve Lauzon through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Last year, the tournament attracted 144 golfers, and The tournament was supposed to start on April 16, but was organizers hope to match that turnout this year. pushed back a day because of a lack of teams. As in previous years, participates will have the chance The tournament was sponsored by Ball Hockey to choose between an 18-hole tournament, or a nine-hole International and 90.1 The Heat, Niagara College’s radio sta- tournament, preceded by a skills clinic. tion. About 55 players took part. Tickets for the tournament are still available. The reg- Steve Lauzon, 20, 90.1 The Heat promoter and second-year istration fee is $150, along with dinner and reception at Broadcasting — Radio, Television and Film (BRTF) program the country club. student, said even though the tournament didn’t get “a big To register, contact the Niagara College Foundation, response, it still made a big profit.” the college’s money-raising arm, at 905-641-2252, Ext. The event brought in more than $700, said Lauzon, adding, 4102, or e-mail [email protected]. orgaziners made $580 from team registration and $150 from the Student Administrative Council (SAC) at the college. Profit from the hotdogs and hamburgers, sold at the event, added to the $730 made from registration and Second Annual Ed Fox the donation from SAC. Greg Darling, who passed away on Nov. 1, 2003, was a Memorial Golf Tournament professor in the film department of the BRTF program. Saturday, June 5 @ 9 a.m. “He was awesome, I really enjoyed him,” said Lauzon. “He was brutally honest and in the long run it was Waterpark Golf Club in Wainfleet for the better.” Cost: $80 Lauzon said he hopes more people will come out next year Players run past the bench towards the goal during the and thanks the players who came out this past Greg Darling Memorial Scholarship Tournament on the For more details please visit: www.niagarac.on.ca/~cfraser/foxgolf weekend. “Without them (the players) this wouldn’t weekend. happen.” Photo by Kevin McNaughton

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