$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 36 Wednesday, July 2 2008 Plans for Durham $45 million transit hotel move raises bus fares forward By Courtney Duffett The Oshawa Express By Jessica Verge Hilton but will be a recog- The Oshawa Express nized brand name, which Durham residents can expect transit fare Vrancor is expected to increases starting in July. A $45 million hotel will announce in the fall. Regional council approved an average improve the image of Regardless of the name, increase of 3 per cent in most fare categories, Oshawa’s downtown, hopes Parkes is certain it’ll be a which will take effect July 1. an Oshawa councillor. beautiful structure. The increase was recommended to support “This is a very, very sub- “The design is utterly increasing operating costs and minimizing the stantive development,” says spectacular,” she says. impact of funding transit services with proper- Louise Parkes, councillor “This is a really good ty tax increases, according to Neil Killens, for Wards 5 and 6 and chair builder.” deputy general manager of support services for of the development services While the city has Durham Region Transit. committee, who toured agreed to provide up to “(Taking the bus) is a far more economical Oshawa with Burlington- $300,000 or 50 per cent of means of getting to and from places,” says based Vrancor the total cost (whichever is Killens, despite the rise in fuel prices. Development less) for any envi- See FARE Page 5 Corporation before ronmental clean- they decided on up, Parkes says the site currently almost all funds Councillors known as Queen used to construct Market Square. the building will Parkes expects come from the pri- not convinced construction on the vate sector. plot of land cover- Meanwhile, by Sarnia ing 67 to 75 plans for other Simcoe St. N. will Louise Parkes downtown hotels begin next spring, are currently on ethanol tour including a reme- hold. By Jessica Verge diation of the site, which is Feroze Virani of The Oshawa Express considered a brownfield Heathrow Properties Inc. after previous industrial use announced plans to open A tour of Sarnia’s ethanol refinery gave led to contamination. hotels at two sites: 63 King local councillors a sneak peek at the inner Vrancor currently has St. E. and 11 Simcoe St. S. workings of the plant proposed for Oshawa’s two Hilton Garden Inn and began construction on waterfront but it didn’t do much to change hotels in the the former last year. opinions about the planned location. Toronto/Burlington area However, Parkes says “I’m absolutely disgusted at the location,” and Niagara-on-the-Lake that construction has since says Oshawa Mayor John Gray of FarmTech with 10 properties currently ceased as the Simcoe prop- Energy Corporation’s proposal to build an under construction or in erty is going to house the ethanol plant at the Oshawa harbour. development throughout University of Ontario Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express And after seeing a working ethanol plant Southern Ontario. The deal Institute of Technology’s firsthand, Gray’s belief didn’t waver. He main- on the Oshawa site closes Faculty of Education tains that locating such a refinery at Oshawa’s this month. instead and that’s where Aiming for the top harbour is a bad idea. Parkes says the Oshawa Virani’s attention has A Black Rock Climbers employee helps Lauryn Langley, 6, climb the wall during Canada “I had that confirmed for me,” he says, hotel likely won’t be a turned. Day festivities at Lakeview Park in Oshawa. For more Canada Day photos see page 10. See MAYOR Page 5 Local couple trails impaired driver from LCBO store Police are recognizing an Oshawa The driver of the Neon was involved couple after they helped with the arrest in a minor rear end accident when she of an impaired female driver with her forced the complainants’ vehicle to four-year-old in the back seat of the swerve out of the lane to avoid rear-end- vehicle. ing her, when she unexpectedly locked The episode began at the LCBO at up her brakes. The vehicle was stopped Taunton Road East and Harmony Road and investigated near Copperfield Drive North in Oshawa around 5:20 p.m. on on Harmony Roar North. June 23. A concerned couple observed The driver, a 29-year-old Oshawa three intoxicated women denied service woman, was arrested for impaired oper- at the LCBO store. One of the ation of a motor vehicle and women, the driver of a 2003 the passenger, a 29-year-old Dodge Neon, was accompa- Whitby woman was arrested nied by her four-year-old son. for public intoxication. The After being turned away third female who returned to Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express from the store, the three the liquor store was also The Nolan family, joined by Habitat for Humanity Durham and sponsors, turns the sod on the site of their future Dean Avenue home. women had an argument out- charged with being intoxicat- side the LCBO and two of the ed in a public place. The child women left the scene in the was picked up at the scene by Neon with the child placed in his paternal grandparents. Habitat for Humanity the rear seat. The third woman Investigation into the inci- walked away but returned and dent resulted in the driver of was arrested. the vehicle being further charged with makes Oshawa The complainants contacted police exceeding .08, dangerous driving, theft and followed the Neon south on and possession of stolen property under Harmony Road North where the driver $5,000 (from the liquor store), failing to crossed over into the northbound lanes provide the necessities of life and aban- family’s dreams real multiple times. At Beatrice Street East doning a child. By Jessica Verge urgent need for better housing. and Harmony Road North, the driver The passenger was further charged The Oshawa Express “We feel we have the right family,” says went into a four-wheel lock up and nar- with uttering threats as well as abandon- Valerie Cranmer, chair of the family selection rowly missed rear-ending stopped traf- ing a child based on her ability to have For Ken and Diane Nolan, the reality that and partnering committee for Habitat for fic. stopped the endangerment to the child. they’ll finally be homeowners, after 21 years Humanity Durham. of marriage and four children, feels surreal. This fall, the Nolan’s—Ken and Diane and “It’s still like a dream,” says Diane Nolan, their children Kapri, 14, Austin, 13, Chelsea, Durham and Kingston cops after learning last week that her family was 8, and Saleen, 6—will move into a four-bed- chosen as the occupants of Oshawa’s first room, two-bathroom bungalow on the east Habitat for Humanity home. side of Dean Avenue, which means the family team up to bust predator The Nolan’s, of six won’t have to A 25-year-old Kingston man has been search at his residence and seized two who’ve been renting a share a single bath- charged with Internet luring after police computers and a quantity of storage rundown house near room anymore. It’s say he set up a meeting with a 13-year- media from the Kingston home. the Oshawa Centre the perfect design, old girl at a Kingston bus station. The 25-year-old has been charged for the past 12 years, says Nolan, an On June 24 around 11:30 a.m., with luring, invitation to sexual touch- applied in April to the Oshawa native. Her Durham police, with help from the ing, attempting sexual assault and non-profit organiza- husband, who origi- Kingston Police street crime and sexual attempting sexual interference. tion, which aims to nally hails from assault units, arrested the man at a bus The accused was held for bail hearing provide safe, afford- Ireland, suffers from station in Kingston. at the courthouse in Oshawa. able housing across a lung disease that The investigation began in April 2008 Police have information that the the globe. makes it difficult to when a Port Perry family contacted accused has had contact with other And safe housing climb the stairs in police and reported that a 25-year-old young girls in a similar way in Canada was exactly what the their current home. man had invited their 13-year-old and the United States. As a result, police Nolan’s were looking And owning a home daughter to travel to Kingston by bus to are asking anyone who has had contact for, having had peo- provides the security meet him for a sexual purpose. The man with the accused or the online name ple break into their renting doesn’t, adds set up the arrangements during conver- “theleprecahun16ster” to call police. backyard in one An illustration of Oshawa’s first Habitat for Nolan, who used to sations that had taken place on the Police are reminding parents to instance and attempt Humanity home. worry how she would Internet over MSN Messenger and ensure that their computers are in the to steal their van in pay the rent if some- Hotmail. living room or kitchen of their residence another. thing happened to Ken, who’s on disability. Police, with the permission of the and they do not allow young children to “I don’t feel safe anymore,” says Nolan of Habitat for Humanity tailors mortgages to family, then took over the online identi- use a web cam. Furthermore, children their current living situation. the income of the families, allowing them to ty of the 13-year-old female victim as should only chat online with people they When the call went out for Habitat for pay what they can afford while pitching in part of the investigation. Over the last know. Humanity applicants, Nolan saw the opportu- through others way—from building the house month, officers had contact with the Durham Regional Police and the nity as her family’s last chance to own a home. to fundraising. accused and continued a dialogue. A Kingston Police Service acknowledge Now she can’t believe it’s happening. But Nolan says her involvement with meeting was arranged between the offi- this joint project has been made possible “I couldn’t believe we even got the phone Habitat for Humanity won’t end once they cer and the 25-year-old man at a bus sta- by a grant from the Ministry of call,” she says, referring to a call that led to an move in. She plans to join in further efforts to tion in Kingston. The meeting took place Community Safety and Correctional interview and their selection. raise funds and build more homes and wants and the man was taken into custody. Services and the Ministry of the The Nolan’s were selected from 21 serious her family to serve as an example that some- After the arrest, police executed a Attorney General. applicants and were chosen because they best thing seemingly impossible can happen. fit Habitat for Humanity’s criteria and had an “It’ll give people hope,” she says. Tips on Computer and Internet Safety • The computer should be kept in a com- belligerent or threatening. Encourage Blue box collection mon area of the home such as a family your children to tell you if they encounter room rather than a child’s bedroom such messages • Do not allow children to use a web cam • Set reasonable rules and guidelines for changes for Canada Day without a parent’s supervision computer use by your children. Discuss Residents in Oshawa and Whitby are being starting July 7 and residents are asked to make • Never give out identifying information – these rules and post them near the com- reminded that there are changes to the blue box sure their blue box materials are set out by 7 home address, school name or telephone puter as a reminder. Remember to moni- collection for Canada Day. a.m. to ensure collection. number in a public message such as chat tor their compliance with these rules, This year, July 1 holidays falls on a Garbage and green bin pickup in Oshawa or bulletin boards especially when it comes to the amount of Tuesday and those scheduled for collection on and Whitby is the responsibility of each indi- • Never allow a child to arrange a face- time your children spend on the computer. July 1 will temporarily have their blue box col- vidual municipality, not the region and resi- to-face meeting with another computer • Should a child or parent stumble upon lection moved to the next day, July 2. dents can contact their local municipality with user without parental permission and a website that contains child pornography Collection scheduled for July 2 will be tem- questions regarding the collection of these supervision. If a meeting is arranged, while online, make note of the website’s porarily moved to July 3. This continues times. make the first one in a public spot and be URL address and report it immediately to sure to accompany the child. the local police department. A website’s throughout the week until collection scheduled For more information on the blue box col- • Never respond to messages or bulletin URL is the series of letters usually starting for July 4, which is moved to July 5. lection, call Durham Region Works board items that are suggestive, obscene, with http://www. Blue box collection for all those affected by Department at 905-579-5264 or email the holiday will return to the regular schedule [email protected].

Page 2 JULY 2 2008 Oshawa beaches safe Oshawa beaches remain open while five Ministry of Health Laboratory in others have been deemed unsafe for swim- Peterborough. ming. The five beaches that have been posted this week due to ele- vated bacteria levels include Beaverton Beach South in Brock, Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, Kinsmen Beach in Scugog, Rotary Park in Ajax and Thorah Centennial Park in Brock. Those beaches that will remain open include Beaverton Beach North in Brock, Bowmanville Beach East and West in Clarington, Frenchman’s Bay East and West in Pickering, Lakeview Beach East and West in Oshawa, Newcastle Beach Central in Clarington, Pickering Beach in Ajax and Whitby Beach in Whitby. For the duration of the summer, Durham Region Health Department will con- tinue to conduct bac- teriological water tests to determine if the beaches in Durham Region are safe for swimming. The water tests are sent to the Ontario

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600 Thornton Rd. S. suffer Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] phone: (905) 571-7334 transit fax: (905) 571-0255 JULY 2 2008 Volume 3, Number 36 gas Publisher Greg McDowell Advertising Director Kim Boatman pains Contributing Editor At a time when gas prices are on the Wendy Gallagher rise and local jobs are on the decline, Sports Editor many Durham Region residents will be Wally Donaldson disheartened to learn they’re also going to [email protected] be dishing out more cash to ride the bus. Starting yesterday, Durham Region Reporters Transit hiked their fees for most riders by Jessica Verge [email protected] 3 per cent—a number approved by Courtney Duffett regional council. It’s a figure that sounds [email protected] like peanuts on the surface but could mean tougher times for those already Contributors struggling to get by financially. Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, Transit reps chalk the rise up to Glen Goodhand increasing fuel costs but with expensive gas hitting everyone, not just public Publications Mail Agreement transportation, the increase puts people in 41268024 a tight spot. In poor economic times, a lot Return undeliverable Canadian of people turn to public transportation but address to: where do these people turn when public The Oshawa Express transit starts becoming a drain on the wal- Hang on to tax dollars 600 Thornton Rd. S. let? Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 And it seems unlikely that increasing Dear Editor: application form separately out the forms or determining fees will ease the cost of DRT’s gas pains. and should receive them by if you qualify, a Peer Mentor Pricier fares are certain to mean fewer The City of Oshawa is mid July. The deadline for at the Oshawa Senior Citizens ISSN 1715-9253 riders and fewer riders mean less of a again providing a Property applying is Feb. 28, 2009. Centres can help you. Call profit. It’s a vicious circle that only our Tax Grant of $250 for home- If you don't receive a form, 905-576-6712 and ask for The Oshawa Express is a publi- cation of Dowellman Publishing regional councillors, who let this increase owners with a low income and how do you know if you qual- Karen Cotnam at ext. 2847 Corp which is located at 600 pass, can end. also those qualifying for the ify? It's very simple. Did you and she will have a Peer Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- One transit rep says taking the bus is Ontario Disability Support receive the Guaranteed Mentor assigned to help you. 0255, E-mail: [email protected] still cheaper than driving but that doesn’t Program. Income Supplement in 2007 Remember, the more tax All advertising and editorial material published by The Oshawa mean much to people for whom driving is Last year, which was the or were you eligible for the dollars in your pocket, the Express and Dowellman Publishing not an option. Most people, able to afford first year of the Property Tax Ontario Disability Support less for Cullen miniatures, Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- lication and cannot be reproduced a vehicle, don’t weigh their options and Grant program, application Program? If your answer is rejuvenation of the Regent, elsewhere without prior permission. decide that taking a bus is just more eco- forms were included with the "yes" to either question, you fight the Methadone reloca- Advertising Policy: Advertisers must check immediately after first nomical. In most cases, riders are those final tax bill; this year the qualify. tion and other such frivolous insertion of their retail or classified who don’t own a vehicle and many people form was not. No doubt a cost Application forms can be expenditures that might advertisement to ensure there are no errors in the advertisement. The living in the suburbs without a vehicle are saving measure. A pat on the picked up at the property tax appear on the horizon. Oshawa Express and Dowellman doing so because they can’t afford it. back to the property tax office at city hall or at any Publishing Corp are not responsible for second or further insertions of the Given that logic, how can they afford an department. Oshawa Senior Citizens Gord Reid incorrect advertisement. Further, the increase in their bus fare? Residents who qualified Centres. Oshawa The Oshawa Express and Dowellman Publishing Corp are not In addition, with all levels of govern- last year will be mailed an If you need help in filling responsible for costs or damages for ment urging Canadians to live life more a non insertion of an agreed upon advertisement. The editor has the “green” and be better friends to the envi- right to edit, change in any way, or ronment, how can the region justify deter- classify an advertisement. The Protest brings out hypocrisy Oshawa Express and Dowellman ring people from public transit, one of Publishing Corp are only responsible those constantly touted remedies, to Dear Editor: two sides of their mouths. of his Liberal party’s policies. for the cost of the advertisement space that is taken up by an incor- urban pollution? Jack Layton voted against I suppose he makes up policy rect insertion, except in the case of And raising fares isn’t the only thing Regarding the CAW protest every positive action the as he goes. failure to notify The Oshawa Express of any errors after the first insertion DRT has done to make it tougher to take at General Motors, it’s amaz- Harper Conservative govern- I don’t know whether to and then there would be no respon- the bus. In the past year, they’ve made ing how such an event could ment initiated to support the laugh or cry at these politi- sibility on the part of the The Oshawa Express and Dowellman Publishing changes to transit schedules, canceling attract politicians out of the auto industry. Stephane Dion cians and their pathetic Corp. some routes while shortening times for woodwork and also their failed to mention his carbon hypocrisy. Oshawa MP Colin others. Where some routes once ran until hypocrisy. tax that would increase costs Carrie has never shown such midnight, most now stop at 10 p.m. Bear It was like a who’s who at for all manufacturers and hypocrisy and has advocated in mind, Durham adults are expected to the protest lines, with NDP working Canadians, costing for the auto industry for over pay $2.75, the same price as a ride on leader Jack Layton, Liberal us more jobs. Former cabinet four years. No MP is working Letters to the Editor Toronto transit, which, in most locations leader Stephane Dion, Liberal minister John McCallum sup- harder to help the auto indus- runs until 2 a.m. For the same price, is it MP John McCallum and ported a free trade agreement try than he. Oshawa needs The Oshawa Express publishes unreasonable to expect the same service? Oshawa federal Liberal candi- with South Korea with no and deserves a leader like every Wednesday in the City of So with a lot of recent job losses and date Sean Godfrey. Yes, there concern for fairness. As for Colin Carrie and not the Oshawa. Send us your com- soaring gas prices leading to fewer people they were, supporting the GM Sean Godfrey, he wore a red opportunists who pretend that ments, letters to the editor, sug- unable to afford their vehicles and with workers in their fight to keep CAW ‘Buy Canadian’ shirt they care, saying one thing gestions. We’d like to hear from you. Please write to: DRT increasing fares, again making it dif- the truck plant open. while driving a BMW. To his and voting the opposite. ficult for individuals on a tight budget to The Oshawa Express, Solidarity forever it seemed. credit, however, Mr. Godfrey 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, afford the bus, some Durham Region res- But aside from the obvious stated at an open forum at the Chris Topple ON L1J 6W7 idents will have little choice but to go attempt at vote-grabbing, General Motors Centre on Oshawa or email: even greener—by walking or cycling. these politicians spoke out of June 16 that he opposes many [email protected]

Page 4 JULY 2 2008 JULY 2 2008 Page 5 Weekend To End Breast Cancer Mortgage Alliance lends support A local mortgage agent is getting ready to “It’s a foundation we really put a lot of lend a hand to fellow brokers and motorcy- money to over the years,” says Marks, who’s clists embarking on a fundraising journey looking forward to lending support to his fel- across Canada. low agents. Ken Marks of Mortgage Alliance will be The group left British Columbia on June 29 volunteering his time when the Sea to Sea Ride for their 10-day, 7,500 km journey to Halifax stops in Oshawa in the coming days. The ride, with a goal to raise $100,000. So far, they are organized by Mortgage Alliance, the largest half way toward the goal. independent brokerage in Canada, is part of The riders will be sharing their journey the Weekend To End Breast Cancer, benefiting through a blog set up at www.macdonate.com, the Campbell Institute at the Princess Margaret where they’re also collecting donations. Hospital in Toronto.

Page 6 JULY 2 2008 Construction comes to public board The public school board has endorsed a report be named. school, also to be located in Whitby. those schools getting additions due to the min- providing an update to a number of construction In February 2008, the board approved the In total, the projects total $143 million and istry’s primary class size initiative. projects taking place across the board. construction of 17 elementary school additions, represent a substantial burst of construction. Harmony Heights is looking at an additional In 2006, the Durham District School Board which are being funded through the Ministry of The new high school in north Oshawa is set to four classrooms, one storey and renovations to be approved the construction of an addition to Education’s primary class size funding and this open in September 2009. So far, the first floor complete in January 2009. The project tender has Vaughan Willard PS following a fire, a substan- past spring, the board approved sketch plans to concrete block load bearing walls is complete, been awarded to Struct-Con Construction Ltd tial addition of 26 classrooms plus renovations to construct four new elementary schools, two in the slab on grade is complete at the west end of and a pre-construction meeting has occurred. The Pickering HS and the construction of a new sec- Ajax and two in Whitby. In addition, the board the school and the second floor concrete slabs project is expected to commence on July 2. ondary school in north Oshawa, which is yet to received funding to proceed with a fifth new have also been installed. The second floor con- Stephen G. Saywell PS in Oshawa is also crete block load bear- looking to gain an extra four classrooms and one ing walls and steel roof storey and is expected to be complete by January Mayor opposes ethanol site joints have been 2009. The construction is anticipated to com- installed at the west end mence in July and four portables have been relo- MAYOR From Page 1 to 40 acres in the middle of farmland he’s worried about the amount of dust of the school and site cated to facilitate the construction of the addi- adding that the manager of Sarnia’s zoned for industrial use and the plant was producing and services and rough site tions. St. Clair Ethanol Plant agreed a lake- far away from residents. how that might impact grading have com- And Walter E. Harris PS in Oshawa is looking front location is not a suitable place “They have quite a Second Marsh. menced. at the addition of six new classrooms, to be com- for this kind of industry. buffer,” says Parkes. “That gives us concern,” In addition, three plete by January 2010. The project has been Like Gray, Louise Parkes, coun- On the plus side, Parkes he says. Oshawa elementary assigned to Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc and cillor for Wards 5 and 6, isn’t keen on says the plant was well kept While Gray acknowl- schools are among the design is in progress. the location and both think the deci- and clean and didn’t emit edges that the plant would sion to approve FarmTech’s proposed noxious odours, just the bring some jobs to Oshawa plan for Oshawa would be much eas- smell of bread baking. with 50 permanent positions ier if they were eyeing a different However, she noticed one expected if the plan is site. area where a droning sound John Gray approved, he doesn’t see it “(In the right location) I would could be heard and worries as a solution to job loss in have no problem voting for it,” she that the same sound in Oshawa could the automotive sector. says. affect the nearby migratory bird pop- “I welcome two jobs or 50 jobs The Sarnia plant is situated on 35 ulation of Second Marsh. For Gray, but let’s do it responsibly,” he says. Fare hike result of gas prices FARE From Page 1 $2.50 for a single ride, $78 for a from July 1 to Oct. 31 at selected loca- He says taking the bus is still monthly pass and $23 for a 10-ride tions including Durham Region cheaper than driving a vehicle. card. Restricted students – only avail- Transit headquarters, 605 Rossland But even though single ride fares able from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Rd. E in Whitby from 8:30 a.m. to are going up, the new fare structure Friday and not available in July and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, Durham will provide passengers with a larger August – has no charge for single rides Region Transit West, 110 Westney Rd. discount when purchasing multi-ride or 10-ride cards, but will pay $65 for a S. in Ajax from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tickets or monthly passes compared to monthly pass. Children under five Monday to Friday, the United Way cash fare rates. years old ride for free and those chil- Information Services Kiosk at the This will be the second fare dren five years and older will pay Oshawa Centre from 9:30 to 9 p.m. increase since Durham Region Transit $1.75 for a single ride, $55 for a Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. amalgamated more than two years monthly pass and $17 for a 10-ride on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 ago, according to Killens. card. p.m. on Sunday. Single ride tickets for adults will Passengers may ‘top up’ old tickets To exchange old tickets, customers increase to $2.75, $92 for a monthly with cash on any Durham Region must purchase a full 10 ride card to 10 pass and $25 for a 10-ride pass. Transit bus. Adult and student ticket ride ticket and pay the ‘top up’ on each Seniors 65 years and older will pay holders may ‘top up’ for 10 cents per remaining unused ride. $1.75 for a single ride, $37 for a old tickets and seniors and children On July 1, the DRT chartered serv- monthly pass and $17 for a 10-ride may ‘top up’ for five cents per old ices will increase by 4.8 per cent to card. Unrestricted students – those stu- ticket. ‘Top ups’ are not accepted on $86 per hour weekday service with a dents attending an educational institu- GO buses. $102 per hour premium for weekend tion with a student ID card – will pay Ticket exchange is also available and holiday chartered service.

Time to travel smoke-free this summer Kids, cars and cigarettes don't mix. That message is cars carrying children. There's good reason for the in a vehicle, compared to less confined indoor ice while on vacation. spreading quickly across Canada, as more cities momentum - children are exposed to up to sixty spaces, according to a recent Ontario Medical Speak with your doctor or pharmacist or visit and provinces move towards banning smoking in times the concentration of secondhand smoke while Association report. www.reducetoquit.ca for more information. "Kicking the habit is challenging, but the lasting - News Canada effects on your health and your child's health is rea- son enough to quit for good," says Christine Hampson, President and CEO, Asthma Society of Canada. "Specifically for children, we know that sec- ondhand smoke is a powerful asthma trigger and exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma episodes they have." The smoking ban is especially timely as many fam- ilies are planning their summer road trips and vaca- tions. Smokers who are planning to quit or reduce their cigarette consumption while vacationing or on the road are likely dreading the stress associated with travel and the inevitable chorus of "Are we there yet?" from their kids. The following tips can help smokers control their cravings while travelling this summer: • Be patient with cravings. When you want a ciga- rette, wait a few minutes - a nicotine craving usually last three to five minutes. Do something else instead of smoking; try chewing gum or drinking water. Be sure to pack enough supply for your entire road trip. . Avoid triggers. • Try to avoid triggers that increase your desire for a cigarette, including alcohol, coffee or people who smoke. A road trip can be the perfect opportunity to get-away from triggers in your social routine. • Reward yourself. Plan something special for reducing or stopping your cigarette intake while on the road - treat yourself to a nice meal or spa serv-

JULY 2 2008 Page 7 Preparing for an emergency Lakeview Park important part Officials run mock of Oshawa’s history. Wainwright, Alberta, which were confined to an area northwest of Henry House. The buffalo remained in the park until 1931 emergency drill when the herd began to look somewhat Durham’s local authorities weather-beaten and the odor from the ani- joined together to practice what mal pen had become too offensive for vis- to do in a nuclear emergency. itors of the park. It was decided to move The Durham Region the buffalo to the Riverdale Zoo in Emergency Management Office Toronto. (DEMO) ran a mock Emergency When the town received that land, a Worker Centre (EWC) exercise number of cottages were being rented by last week as part of the region’s both local citizens and tourists. As the ongoing Emergency years past, these cottages slowly fell into Management Training Program. Lakeview Park was a part of the origi- disrepair as they were divided into apart- In the unlikely event radioac- nal Henry family farm. Since 1914, the ments. The City decided that the only tive contamination is released land has been divided and sold several way to continue with expanding the park from a nuclear generating sta- times over and the scene in the area was to tear down the cottages when the tion, the Durham Regional changed slowly from farmland to a crowd- leases ran out. The last tenants left in Police is responsible for operat- ed summer cottage beach area and to a 1984. ing an EWC to serve as a base popular tourist area. Improvements and development of the of operation for all emergency In 1920, Col. R.S. McLaughlin and his park has continued since it was first deed- service workers going to or brother George bought the land in the ed to the Town. In 1927, the Jubilee coming from the contamination name of General Motors of Canada Pavilion opened to commemorate the 60th zone. Limited. The company then deeded the Anniversary of Confederation. The The EWC is set up to ensure land to the Town of Oshawa for $1 with Jubilee was well known for its nightly the safety of those who may be one restriction—the land was to be used dances throughout the year. required to work in the affected as a public park for the citizens of A statue and fountain were located to area and includes services such Oshawa. The company also gave the the west of the Jubilee. City Council as radiation monitoring, decont- Town a cheque for $3,000 to cover initial spent $4,778 on the statue, which is a amination and exposure control. improvements to the land and an addition- nude nine-year-old girl. The statue was Other major partners al $6,000 for a suitable park playground to the source of some controversy, as many involved in the exercise includ- be installed. citizens did not feel it was appropriate for ed Ontario Power Generation, The Parks Board first set out to find a public display. The statue was made of the Town of Whitby, Durham name for the new park. A contest was marble in Italy and imported by Whitby Region Transit and Works held and the citizens of Oshawa submitted Stafford Brothers Monumental Works. Department, GO Transit, the over 240 names and from those the name It was placed in an illuminated pool in Town of Ajax, City of Lakeview Park was selected. Mayor the park and dedicated on May 24, 1959, Pickering, Enbridge Gas and Stacey officially opened the park in late commemorating the gift of the pool by Hydro One. September 1920. Oshawa Railway Co. General Motors of Canada. In the fall of The event familiarized emer- provided free transportation to the park. 2001 the statue was relocated to a new gency workers and volunteers An attempt was made in 1924 to install position between the three historic houses with the procedures and stations Durham Regional Police, OPG and other major partners took a zoo at the park. George W. McLaughlin that comprise the Oshawa Community required to ensure the safety of part in a mock nuclear emergency to practice what to do in the provided a number of buffalo from Museum and Archives. everyone involved in an EWC. case of a real emergency.

Page 8 JULY 2 2008 Durham College machinist Awk-word takes home gold medal Moments By Courtney Duffett ers who have shared their professional experi- the Skills Canada Competition three years ago. The Oshawa Express ence with me and my classmates. Through my Selected gold medal winners at the national experiences I have realized that the education I level may have a position on Team Canada to A Durham College apprentice has been rec- have received at Durham College has prepared represent the nation at the World Skills ognized as a top machinist in Canada. me for a future career as a machinist.” Calgary 2009 competition. However at this Mike Van Leeuwen, a third-year general This is the first national gold for Durham time, precision machining has not been includ- machinist apprentice, has won a gold medal at College since students began participating in ed in the competition categories. a national skills competition. Van Leeuwen What an awkward word awkward is! showcased his machining skills while assem- When you think of it, I picture some kind bling a balloon pump. He joined more than 500 of a bird going AWK, AWK, AWK at times secondary and post-secondary school students when awkward situations arise. It is truly from across Canada competing in more than an AWK word. Sometimes you just don’t 40 trade and technology events at Stampede know how to react. Here are a few exam- Park in Calgary, Alberta. Competition cate- ples: gories included transportation, construction, 1. I was a very nervous young man information, manufacturing, service and about to meet my wife’s parents for the first employment. Van Leeuwen had taken the time. I could feel the perspiration, the provincial title just a few weeks earlier. knocking of the knees. I saw my future “It feels excellent,” says Van Leeuwen. father-in-law in his front garden as I pulled “It’s an amazing feeling to see where you sit into the driveway. He seemed like a really amongst everyone else.” down to earth type and I was somewhat Van Leeuwen participated in the two-day relieved by that. As I approached he put event, working about five hours each day. He down his garden fork, and extended his was measured and scored on accuracy, timing hand, “Denise has told us so much about and meeting the steps and tolerances. you!” (PHEW some release of tension) “It Van Leeuwen won gold at the Provincial is so nice to finally meet you Jim.” AWK, Skills Canada Competition on May 5 at AWK, AWKWARD! Do I correct him and Conestoga College’s Guelph campus. Two tell him my name is Bill? other Durham College students also won 2. I was a young first year teacher with medals. Britney Kayne took the bronze medal my grade seven class in the gym. I was for hairstyling and Grant Henderson won impressing them with my dives (into front bronze in the electrical category. Durham somersaults) over the box horse. College was the top medal winner overall at Somewhere during the middle of the les- the provincial level. son, I again displayed for them what I “Participating in both competitions was an hoped they would all achieve. As I came amazing experience,” says Van Leeuwen. “I Photo submitted up out of the front roll, I felt a rush of cool have learned from a group of excellent teach- Mike Van Leeuwen, a third-year general machinist apprentice at Durham College, won a gold medal at a air into the back of my trousers. AWK, national skills competition in Alberta. AWK, AWKWARD! Luckily it was the only a half hour before the bell. I contin- ued to teach from my position along the wall. At the end of the class, I shared with Campaign reaches $1 million them the importance of independence and responsibility. “Today I challenge you to One local fundraiser has reached its goal. donations, including: Robert and Jean Brown rooms, a shared gymnasium, parking and out- go up to our room, unsupervised, get all The Hands Up for Hope campaign, which with $250,000; the Canadian Auto Workers door play areas covering more than four your belongings and be out of the school has been raising funds to build a new home union with $60,000; The Mackie Family with acres. within five minutes of the bell. I will stay for the Oshawa Community Health Centre, $50,000; Oshawa Centre with $45,000; The facility is named in honour of Brown, here with my stopwatch and come up in reached its $1 million target. Group4Security with $30,000; Bill and Edith a longtime Oshawa resident and family physi- five minutes. Please don’t disappoint me.” Former Durham College and University of Alger and Family with $30,000; Windfields cian, who served Oshawa from 1918 until his They were a great class. Ontario Institute of Farm with $30,000 and retirement in 1981. 3. I was told that the school inspector Technology president, Dr. most recently Ontario Aside from operating a full practice for 64 would be in to see me teach the following Gary Polonksy, and his Power Generation with years, Brown acted as Chief of Staff at the day. He loved to see enthusiasm in the wife, Lois, led the cam- $30,000. Oshawa General Hospital. classroom. It was not my fault that I had a paign. The new facility, known “There is a real correlation between the shy, quiet, reserved class of youngsters. He “For just over two as the Dr. Bryce A. Brown service and support that Dr. Bryce A. Brown was assessing me on the enthusiasm of my years, Lois and I, together Wellness Centre, is sched- provided to our city and our health centre’s class? AWK, AWK, AWKWARD! I told with a team of dedicated uled to open in August at mission, “ says Lee Kierstead, OCHC execu- my class that the school inspector was community leaders, have been supporting the the Conant Complex, formerly the Conant tive director. “We are honoured to have our coming into the room to check on THEM. Health Centre’s plan to build a new facility,” Public School, at 115 Grassmere Ave. The new facility named after such a remarkable He liked to see enthusiastic students! I says Polonksy. “We are excited to announce clinic, a non-profit organization providing community leader.” warned them that every time I asked a that through the support of many generous free health services and programs, will triple For more information about Oshawa question, I wanted to see EVERY student donors to the Hands Up for Hope campaign, their current space, encompassing more than Community Health Centre or to make a dona- with their hand up. If they knew the correct over $1 million has been raised.” 38,000 sq. ft. for program rooms, medical tion call 905-723-0036 ext. 229 or email answer, they were to put up their right Polonksy also announced major campaign examination rooms, child and youth activity [email protected]. hands, if not; they were to raise their left hands. My career in teaching spanned 40 years! 4. After teaching for three months at Region receives national award Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High Durham Region took home honours as a formed in 2004 by the cities and regions of the from local roads and highways, saving more School, our family finally had moved into sustainable community. Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas including than 17,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emis- Oshawa. It was our first day at Sunday Regional chair Roger Anderson presented Durham, Halton, Peel and York regions and sions. Mass at St. Mary’s Church. My wife and I the 2008 Federation of Canadian the cities of Hamilton, Mississauga and trooped in our four young lads, at the time Municipalities (FCM) CH2M Hill Sustainable Toronto. Municipalities involved with Smart around eight, six, four and two. I was con- Community Award for Transportation to Commute join with local employers to reduce scious of the fact that some eyes seemed Oshawa Mayor John Gray, chair of the region- traffic congestion and take action on climate focused on us, and I could imagine some- al planning committee, and Alex Georgieff, change through transportation efficiency. one saying, “There is the new religion commissioner of planning for the region’s par- "The aim of this program is to assist teacher and his young family”. At some ticipation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) employers in Durham Region, as it allows point during the quiet prayerful time of the Smart Commute Initiative. them to improve the quality of life for their service, my boys were acting up a little, “We are proud to receive this award from employees," said Georgieff. “This program and the four year old pinched the two year FCM as it demonstrates how several commu- helps to implement key aspects of Durham old. The youngest and most venerable, nities can work together to provide cleaner and Region's Community Strategic Plan and acts as blurted out something LIKE but not quite, healthier communities,” says Anderson. a catalyst for sustainable transportation initia- “you friggin bass lure!” AWK, AWK, “When regional council endorsed the Smart tives." AWKWARD! I wanted to slither below the Commute program, we knew we would be Carpooling, transit, cycling, walking and seats. I could not believe my wife allowed entering a new era of sustainable commuting telework are some of the alternative commut- her son to embarrass me like that in front of options, one that will help to reduce trans- ing options suggested through the Smart all those prayerful eyes! “Never learned portation-related greenhouse gas emissions Commute initiative. More than 75 employers those words from me. Honest!” and alleviate congestion in our communities.” and almost 200,000 employees have signed up Photo submitted Send me your AWK-WORD moments With a one-third grant from Transport with the program. To date, Smart Commute Regional chair Roger Anderson, left, presents commis- will ya? “[email protected]” Canada, the Smart Commute Initiative was has removed the equivalent of 10,000 cars sioner of planning Alex Georgieff with an award from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

JULY 2 2008 Page 9 OshawaOshawa celebratescelebrates CanadaCanada DayDay

Photos by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express Brooke Lloyd, 4, feeds a goat from Sundance Meadows Animal Farm at Lakeview Park during Canada Oshawa Express advertising representative Lezlie Appleton hands out a Canada Day program to Day festivities. Justin Brige, 8.

Sierra Gorman, 14 months, is decked out in Canada Day gear with mom, Jen Mason. Oshawa Funeral Home sponsored horse-drawn wagon rides through Lakeview Park .

Madison Demerchant, 5, gets suited up to give rock climbing a try, thanks to Black Rock Climbers From left: Daniel Dolecek isn’t so sure about one of Zoo To You’s snakes, while his brother Nicholas gets located in Oshawa. friendly with the scaly creature.

Page 10 JULY 2 2008 JULY 2 2008 Page 11 Oshawa Around Town Young writer raises funds for fellow youth By Jessica Verge The Oshawa Express

A young Oshawa writer turned to her talents recently to help other local youth. Amanda Poxon, 12, wrote, produced and directed a play to raise funds for Grandview Children’s Centre, the second year in a row she’s worked to benefit the organization. Last year, Poxon, a student at Walter E. Harris Public School, and some friends went door-to-door to collect money for Grandview, which provides reha- bilitation services for more than 4,300 children and youth in Durham Region with special needs. This year, she created the play Life’s What You Make It, which was performed by 14 of Poxon’s peers, ranging in age from 7 to 18, at Class Act Dinner Theatre last month. Photo by Gord Mahaffy While Poxon doesn’t know any Grandview clients, she was still eager to fundraise. “I want them healed,” she says of the children and youth who rely on the organization. Poxon enlisted the help of friends, family and neighbours to put on the production, which raised $423 for Grandview, and, with the play a success, everyone involved is hoping to do it again next year. “It went pretty smoothly,” she says. ABOVE: Michael picked Poxon’s cast and crew included: Madison Ball, up some piloting skills Asia Brown, Emily Flett, Amanda Lyons, Melanie from his right seat co- Lyons (assistant producer), Laura McGary, Dani Photo submitted pilot position in a Murphy, Megan Murphy, Caitlin Poxon, Holly Cessna 172. BELOW: Tori Thomas, left, and Griffen Worboy take the stage as performers in the Friends Nicole Duwyn play Life’s What You Make It, written by 12 year-old Amanda Poxon. Thomas (lighting, sound), Tori Thomas, Griffen and Krista Wierenga Worboy and Jacob Worboy. were ready with beam- ing faces, for a flight in Photo by Leslie Page a Cessna 172. Music fest comes to Durham By Jessica Verge to hang out, to offer a music program The concert also benefits Latenite’s The Oshawa Express that will give teens the opportunity to other focus—to provide a stage for learn an instrument for free and hope- independent artists to gain exposure. Local music lovers are using their fully ignite a new passion. And past concerts have shown success passion to help youth who might not “The idea was to engage young with one band approached by a music get a chance to pick up an instrument people with a pastime,” says Canning. producer at a previous Latenite con- otherwise. With the program still in its early cert. “Our main goal is to fundraise for a stages, Latenite Productions is organ- Tickets for the music festival, youth music program,” says Michelle izing A Clarington Music Festival to which also includes a petting zoo and Canning of Clarington-based Latenite raise funds to get it up and running. carnival ride and runs from 3 to 11:30 Productions, which launched in March The July 12 concert, which takes place p.m., are $15 for adults, $10 for sen- 2007. at the Orono Fairgrounds, will feature iors and $7 for children aged 12 and The non-profit organization has music acts such as Jonas Bonnetta, under and are available at the gate or partnered with the Firehouse, a Susan Latimer, Hokum Runners, online at www.lateniteproductions.ca. Bowmanville youth drop-in centre Micronite Filters, Evidence, Keslering that offers young people a safe place Ridge and Miami.

Oshawa Centre office tower, second ANNIVERSARY – Adelaide floor, suite 207. The workshop will McLaughlin Public Elementary School, focus on the middle stages of 630 Stevenson Rd. N. Former students Alzheimer’s and dementia. Advanced and staff are invited to drop in and registration is required. The cost is $5. share memories from 6:30 to 9:30 Photos by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express To register, call 905-576-2567 or 1- p.m. with an official presentation in ABOVE: Sisters Alison, left, and Tera-Lynn McGrath enjoy a snack together at 888-301-1106. the gym at 7:15 p.m. For more infor- Lakeview Park. BELOW: From left, Colin and Zacharie Murphy and Lucaino mation, call the school at 905 728- and Julian Iacobellli join forces to build a sandcastle at Oshawa’s waterfront. Wed. July 9 Thurs. Aug. 7 0521.

GRANDVIEW CHILDREN’S FOUN- MAYOR’S GOLF CLASSIC – DATION 12th ANNUAL GOLF Oshawa Golf Club, 160 June 25 crossword answers CLASSIC – Royal Ashburn Golf Alexandra St. This 6th annual Course, 995 Myrtle Rd. W. in event, hosted by Oshawa Ashburn. Golfers and sponsors are Mayor John Gray, will benefit being sought to help raise funds for the Oshawa Community the Grandview Children’s Centre. For Health Centre. Golfers can more information, visit www.grand- register by visiting the health viewcc.ca and click on “foundation” centre’s web site at then “events” or call 905.728.1673 www.ochc.ca. For more infor- ext. 2240. mation, contact Cathy Stokes at 905-723-0036 ext. 229 or Tues. July 22 [email protected].

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF DURHAM Fri. Oct. 3 REGION WORKSHOP – The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, ADELAIDE MCLAUGHLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL 50th

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JULY 2 2008 Page 13 Gearing up for summer roadwork Oshawa traffic is expected to slow down including Simcoe Street North and throughout the summer as the Region of Gibbons Street. Durham is working on improvements to Mary Street North will also be closed some roads. between Hillcroft Street and Rossland Bloor Street West is currently restricted Road East commencing June 9 until the to one lane heading westbound between the beginning of August to facilitate water- Highway 401 EB interchange ramps and main and sewer replacement. 500 metres west of Stevenson Road for Detour routes using Rossland Road, work associated with the new Simcoe Street, Adelaide Avenue Highway 401 and Stevenson and Ritson Road have been Road interchange. posted. Beginning July 2, there will However, resident and emer- be some lane closures on Park gency access will still be avail- Road South from Malaga Road able. to Phillip Murray Avenue for And improvements including approximately 20 weeks to road rehabilitation and resur- facilitate watermain construc- facing (paving) are scheduled at tion. the following locations in 2008: Some delays may be expect- • Myrtle Road and Raglan ed during this time, during peak Road from Highway 7/12 to Old traffic periods. Simcoe Street in Whitby and Annapolis Avenue will be Oshawa closed in stages from Stevenson Road to • Stevenson Road at Rossland Road in Park Road for approximately 18 weeks Oshawa beginning July 7, to facilitate the construc- Lane closures and delays may be tion of sanitary sewers and watermains. expected to these locations while work is Also commencing on July 7, road clo- underway. Glorious garden sures will take affect on Park Road North For more information on roadwork from Annapolis Avenue to Walmer Road being done throughout the region, visit This home in Ward 3 in Oshawa is a 2008 Garden of the Week recipient for week one. It has a luscious for about three weeks. Motorists should www.region.durham.on.ca. green variety and uses the space wisely. plan to use alternate north-south routes Telephone party lines

one, which was accom- someone was taking a plished by turning the breath between sentences, crank on the left side of the the question, “Using?” was receiver/transmitter hang- posed. To be sure, many ing on the wall, an appro- abused the party line sys- priate number of turns. tem, listening in while oth- When someone on ers conversed, gathering another “line” needed to gossip to spread. Not only be contacted, a button was it an act of rudeness, The invention of the under that crank was but also, the more people telephone by Alexander depressed, so that the came on the line, the Graham Bell resulted from “ring” went only to the weaker the signal became, his endeavour to improve central switchboard, and because it drew more and the telegraph. Backed was not heard by others on more power from the bat- financially by his future that line. The familiar teries. father-in-law, he tinkered “Number please” invited Occasionally it became with the idea of multiple the code for 11 Ring 2-2, necessary to resort to signals on one line, utiliz- for instance—two long counter rudeness—to ing different “pitches” (as rings and two short rings— shout, “Please get off the in music). Eventually he enacted by the operator line!” in order to be able to experimented with voice pushing a tiny lever, continue one’s conversa- transmission, and on appropriating the length of tion. March 10, 1876, those the signal to be heard in Added to the system of famous words were heard: that home. longs and shorts was one “Mr. Watson come The problem with that continuous long ring, a here I need to see you!” was, of course, that every signal that there was an From the early days of other home on that line emergency of some sort— Mr. Bell’s marvelous also heard the signal—and usually a fire. This might invention, “party lines” “eavesdropping” was a be initiated by a local resi- were the norm in telephone common sin. It was a cour- dent, or requested of the communication. As many tesy, before making a call, operator, if the community as 10 (or more) home as well, to check to see if included several different phones were on the same the line was “busy”, “lines” within close prox- “line”. Those utilizing that already in use. In case imity. same conduit had no need to go through “central”, that is, the area switchboard, to contact one anoth- er. Every customer on “line #5”, for instance, had a code unique to them—5 Ring 2-1 meant two long rings and one short

Page 14 JULY 2 2008 Oshawa youth a winning lifesaver An Oshawa youth gained provincial recognition for his lifesaving efforts earlier this month. Aaron Sprague finished as the overall champion in the male, nine and under, cat- egory at the 2008 TYR Ontario Junior Lifeguard Games on June 7. Sprague competed against nine others in his category, placing first in the Lifesaving Medley with a time of 2:26:25 and came a close second in the Tow with Fins, Obstacle Swim and Throwing Accuracy events. He placed third in the Manikin Support event. A total of 76 swimmers from seven clubs across Ontario competed. Sprague, a member of the Oshawa Lifesaving Club, trains at Donevan Recreation Complex. The club, offered through the City of Oshawa, is designed for children eight years of age and older inter- ested in putting lifesaving skills and physi- cal fitness together in competition. The club season begins in September and is open to children who can comfort- ably swim 50 m and tread water for one minute. The next Junior Lifeguard program competition for the Junior Lifeguard Club Photo submitted is the Waterfront Junior Lifeguard Games Oshawa’s Aaron Sprague finished as the overall cham- on Aug. 10, 2008 at Woodbine Beach in pion at the 2008 TYR Ontario Junior Lifeguard Games Toronto. on June 7. Bridge open to all abilities The city broke barriers on a new section of fully accessible to allow all individuals of the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. diverse abilities to visit and enjoy”, says Scott Members of the Oshawa Accessibility Pigden, chair of the OAAC. Advisory Committee celebrated the official Special features include a new walkway opening of the fully accessible Rockery leading to the bridge on either side of the rock Garden Bridge. garden and fountain allowing the park to be “This favorite landmark has now become enjoyed by all members of the community.

How safe are your computer passwords? Passwords are your keys to accessing electronical- • Add more words and numbers to create a phrase ly stored information. It is critical to create ‘strong’ (e.g. N3wyorK? Wascold in ’87) passwords and keep them well protected, whilst also Be careful on shared computers – Computers such being able to remember them. as those in Internet cafés and airport lounges should A strong password is one that appears complex and not be used for anything requiring your password, would be difficult to guess. To achieve this: including checking sensitive emails or bank transac- • Make it lengthy – Each character that you add tions. These computers may contain devices or soft- increases the amount of tries needed to correctly ware that can capture your passwords. guess the password. Your passwords should be at Monitor all password-protected information – such least eight or more characters in length. as your bank statements and online shopping • Add letters, numbers and symbols – A greater accounts. If you notice any suspicious activity, change variety of characters makes your password harder to all of your passwords immediately and notify any rele- guess. vant authorities. • Include words that are easy for you to remember, Talk to Computer Troubleshooters Oshawa about but difficult for others to guess – The name of your first other security tips and strategies to protect your valu- pet or your mother’s maiden name is easy to remem- able information. ber because it is meaningful to you, but not easy for others to guess. • Avoid sequences or repeated characters – “12345678,” “222222,” “abcdefg.” • Avoid your name – Any part of your name, birth- day or similar information should be avoided. • Avoid using only a single dictionary word – Hackers use sophisticated computer software that will attempt to guess passwords using multiple lan- guage dictionaries. So, for memorable, complex passwords: • Select a base word that is easy for you to remember. For example, say you once lived in “New York.” • Add at least one capital letter and either a num- ber of special character (e.g. N3wyorK?)

JULY 2 2008 Page 15 Scott Marrison rides the track at home to Little Brown Jug Loss of Babe LivingLiving aa sulkysulky driverdriver’’ss dreamdream Brown prompts By Wally Donaldson capped by Marrison’s participation in a sulky three (established) drivers which will be the The Oshawa Express at the prestigious Delaware County “tricky part until I get to know them (south of fond memories Fairgrounds, home to the famous Little the border) around the track.” There Once Scott Marrison got on the Internet, Brown Jug. Marrison was impressed with the quality have been there was no holding back in his quest to find “My dad was a huge fan of horse of teaching, the passion for the sport that something special. many kind racing and he took me to Woodbine expressed from trainers and drivers. words And once he found it, there was no horsing and Greenwood and Barrie It provided the impetus for all stu- around. Raceway,” recalls Marrison, “and dents to take their game to another expressed The Oshawa resident took full advantage during that time, I got to know sever- level. of late of the opportunity by recently participating in al of the owners. “I think the thing that impressed about the the highly-touted United States Trotting “I had friends who played hockey me the most was that the day I recent passing of Babe Brown, arguably Association Driving School in Delaware, and baseball. I wanted to be with the attended my first class, I was expect- the greatest fan the Oshawa Generals Ohio. horses. And I knew being a sulky ing 49 of the 50 students to be 16 will ever see. “It was a dream come true for me,” says driver is something I eventually years of age,” says Marrison with a Former sports colleague Roger Marrison, 42, a successful financial planner would want to do.” laugh. “It wasn’t that way at all. I Lajoie poignantly described the person- who plans on carrying on with his ambitions Marrison used the Internet to dis- Scott Marrison hung out with this couple from al experiences he had with this classy in the near future. “I grew up at race tracks cover this unique opportunity in Georgia and they are 72 years old. It lady on the Generals website and cer- with my father and I thought that at this stage Ohio, noting with a laugh, “I just waited 30 was like a fantasy camp for everyone.” tainly there are many other stories to be of my life, I was an authority on everything years to actually do something about it.” The sport of horses has been on a decline told. there was to know. But it took only a half hour Amateur racing is a big attraction south of for several years in Canada. Yet, the instruc- Babe passed away last week at the for me to find out I knew nothing. the border, but it doesn’t exist in Canada, tors in Delaware employed a pro-active age of 91 years young at the Marnwood “Especially from the farming perspective Marrison points out. Even the smaller venues approach in a bid to create interest on both Lifecare Centre in Bowmanville, leav- and taking care of the horses. It was all brand like Peterborough and Flamboro do not allow sides of the border. ing behind five daughters, 13 grandchil- new to me. We spent two hours with a horse for this type of sulky racing. Marrison and his daughter, Hayley, have dren, 15 great grandchildren and two chiropractor. It was something special and The first step entails the writing of an sights on eventually purchasing a farm with a great-great grandchildren. something new.” exam to obtain a license and there is also a race track and horses about four years down A four-day instructional period was My most treasured experience with requirement to obtain an endorsement from the road. Babe was during an invite to her “I would like to get in a position where I have an “A” license, giving Courtice residence while I was writing me the benefit of racing up here,” adds at The Times. Her first book on the his- Marrison. “I will probably get my start tory of the Generals was in print and I in Buffalo and graduating from there. expressed to her how touched I was that “I know the sport so incredibly she would include my name in this well as a spectator that I will be stand- book. ing by the rail and yelling at the (driv- “That’s nothing,” she said as I recol- er) to pull the horse out now, it’s time lect. “Come on over and I’ll show you (to make its move).” what I have planned for the second Marrison had that opportunity on book.” the Saturday night to stand at the rail She greeted me at the door wearing a when six of the selected students were red sweater that had the Generals writ- invited to participate in one of the ten all over it, a combination of pictures races on the card featured that night. and other paraphernalia sitting on her One selected was the 72-year-old kitchen table. Her spirit was high. But gentleman from Georgia. then, why wouldn’t it? She was able to “When the race was over, he was express her devout love for a hockey three feet in the air,” beams Marrison. team she so actively followed for so “His eyes were as big as baseballs. He many years. went on for a half hour about this hap- pening and that happening. I mean, She did, while turning the pages of a they were three wide coming to the scrapbook, recall each and every picture finish line and he was one of them. as though the camera flashed the previ- “His wife came down to join us and ous day. And yet, it was 10, 20 and 30 she said something like, ‘Why didn’t years old, those pictures of Bobby Orr you do this?’ and he came back, and Danny O’Shea and Wayne ‘Heck, I was just trying to stay alive Cashman. Submitted photo out there.’ There were pictures of Tom McCarthy, Joe Cirella and goalie Peter Oshawa’s Scott Marrison had the opportunity to attend a fantasy camp and drive a sulky around a famous “Poking good fun is what he really race course in Delaware, which is the home of the famous Little Brown Jug. was doing. It’s an experience I’m sure Sidorkiewicz, mentioning only a few. he’ll never forget.” And she proceeded to explain to me why each picture was taken, the signifi- cance of these young hopefuls of the era, some achieving their goals, others choosing to go another direction away Mitchell receives valuable lesson from the crowded ice surface. CALGARY – Mark this one up to experi- the rule and for signing an incorrect card, I And I’m certain Roger would agree ence, or perhaps inexperience should be the was disqualified. It is a lesson learned and I with me that the most prestigious era operative word. should know the rules. It’s kind of a harsh for Babe was during the successful run Will Mitchell, a former varsity golfer at learning curve, but that’s the rules.” of the Generals during the 1990 Durham College, was challenging for the Risdon, who fired a six under, took a Memorial Cup in Hamilton. lead with Dustin Risdon at the ATB three-shot lead into the final round. “I obvi- The pinnacle of achievement was Financial Classic, when a rules violation by ously feel bad for him. I hope he can get realized when the puck on Bill the Whitby athlete put him on the sidelines. over it and maybe come back and win one Armstrong’s point drive dashed over the Mitchell’s caddie had been inadvertently later in the year. left shoulder of a kneeling Kitchener standing behind him on several shots and the “It’s too bad because Will and I were goalie Mike Torchia and into the net, pair paid the price according to the statute, walking down 18 and talking about how “In making a strike, a player must not allow much we were looking forward to playing giving the Generals a Cup and Babe a his caddie or his partner’s caddie to position again tomorrow.” banner story. himself on or close to an extension of the Risdon, a Calgary native, began his day How nice that the Generals plan on line of play or the line of putt behind the with two birdies on the first three holes. updating the history of this fine organi- ball.” Meanwhile, Oshawa’s Derek Gillespie zation with another book to be dedicat- Mitchell did not add two penalty strokes shot a disappointing 67 with his round. ed in Babe’s memory. for each violation on Friday’s scorecard and “I left some shots there and probably It’s a wonderful tribute to a classy was disqualified for signing a lower score. needed to shoot a 61 or something like that lady who kept the Generals so close to Oshawa’s Will Mitchell and his caddie learned a valuable lesson after being disqualified from fur- “It actually happened (Thursday) and it to have a chance, judging by the way these her heart. ther play at the ATB Financial Classic in Calgary. was my fault,” said Mitchell. “I didn’t know guys are playing.”

Page 16 JULY 2 2008 Guelph rings up eight runs in seventh inning Oshawa Generals active Dodgers take a beating By Wally Donaldson at CHL import draft The Oshawa Express The Oshawa Generals were wheelin’ and ings with HC Moeller Pardubice in the Czech dealin’ during last Thursday’s Canadian Hockey Republic. He also picked up 100 penalty minutes. The standings showed by the League (CHL) Import Draft. Kousal has also competed in the Czech end of last weekend the Guelph Generals swapped picks with the Storm, Republic’s Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 Royals sporting a half game lead receiving Guelph’s 34th selection for their 46th programs. A good fit, according to Oshawa coach over Barrie Baycats for first overall pick and a ninth-round Chris DePiero. place in the Intercounty Baseball selection in the Ontario Hockey “We traded up in the draft to League. League (OHL) Priority Selection. make sure he would be available Oshawa coach Ian Bugless Moving up the draft, which is to us. So, we’re looking forward thought to himself, “How appro- precisely what the Generals were to seeing him at training camp in priate.” wanting to do, they corralled left the fall,” said DePiero. What the Royals were able to winger Robert Kousal from the Denezhkin, a late 1991 birth- do to the Dodgers on the week- Czech Republic. date, will be eligible for the NHL draft in 2010 end was testimony to the explo- Later in the day with the 106th overall selec- and will be given every opportunity to show him- siveness they are capable of pro- tion, Oshawa picked forward Alexander self in Oshawa, says DePiero. ducing offensively when Denezhkin, a Russian player who last season “Alexander will be bringing some skill and required. played for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the creativity to the Generals. As well, with “Barrie’s right up there and United States Hockey League (USHL). Alexander already having completed a year in Toronto gets a lot of attention, Kousal, 17, is a six-foot and 183 lbs. Who last North America, he has been acclimatized to our but Guelph is the best team in year gathered 14 goals and 35 points in 43 out- culture.” this league,” observed Bugless, filling in as head skipper during the absence of Dan Bleiwas, who was committed to the Ontario Hawkeyes rout Bulldogs Blue Jays. The Dodgers, squandering a Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express 5-1 lead, coughed up eight runs Brendan Emmett puts the tag on Mark Allen of the Guelph Royals for first NFC victory in the seventh inning and two for the out early in last Saturday’s rain delayed Intercounty Baseball League game at Kinsmen Stadium in Oshawa. NORTH BAY - Oshawa Hawkeyes scored Early in the second quarter, Gifford Rose more in the ninth to drop an 11-5 their first victory of the Northern Football ran a punt back to the north Bay 22 yard line decision to the Royals during a Conference season in three attempts and they and Musche found Chris Draffin in the end rain-delayed Intercounty Baseball League outing the ball well enough to win. It fell apart and we came up short.” did it in a big way here last Saturday night with zone for the major at Kinsmen Stadium before a big crowd. a 41-0 victory over the Bulldogs. Phil Dixon was the recipient of yet another In essence, when the Royals were down by Guelph’s Ken Dabrowiecki pitched seven innings for the win, surrendering eight hits while In other games, Sault Ste. Marie trounced Oshawa score and he added another prior to four runs, one Guelph player shouted on the Sarnia 69-7, Tri City upended Oakville 27-8 the half, giving the Hawkeyes a 33-0 halftime bench, “Come on. We’re a better team than this.” striking out seven Oshawa batters. Paul Bruder cleaned up during the final two innings. and the Toronto Raiders handed Milton its first advantage. The others listened. loss by a 14-9 score. Kyle Amorin, a rookie quarterback out of The victory ran Guelph’s winning streak to “Against a team like Guelph, you have to make the plays you are capable of making. We With starting quarterback Chris Foster still Whitby, was called on for the second half and 12, while for the first time this season, the on the shelf, Jeremy Musche was deployed his 32-yard pass was on the money for Dixon, Dodgers fell below the .500 mark and six and a made three mistakes (in the seventh) and they capitalized on that. They pounced on our errors and turned in an impressive opening half, who compiled his third straight touchdown. half back of the leader. especially on the very first drive when handing Head coach Donovan Wright commented Royals got on the board in the first inning, but and it resulted in eight runs,” adds Bugless. “It’s a helpless feeling. Cam was rolling along and it the ball off to Evan Davis, who made the one- after the game that the “gunslinger stepped up” the Dodgers’ hitting was timely and very effec- yard plunge for the score. Rob Horstman con- as a tribute to Musche. tive in the third inning when Mark Jeffery’s dou- was tough to even take him out. But you have to make the change at a certain point.” verted. Hawkeyes finally get their first taste of ble to the right field wall was supported by a Shawn Ross was on the spot just two min- home field advantage this Saturday night at fielder’s choice hit by Brendan Emmett and a sin- Bugless knows the youth of the team can still translate in to a competitive squad. “We’ve utes later. He intercepted a pass and dashed 81 Civic Fields when they take on the Toronto gle by Steve Wickens to knot the score. yards for the touchdown. Raiders. Game time is 8 o’clock. Dodgers had their big inning in the fourth, led proven that we can compete against the best by a leadoff hit from Jordan Costaldo. Smart run- teams in the league and realistically, I believe we ning and the ability to play small ball added up can go on a run in the playoffs,” he says, also not- the runs for Oshawa, giving them a four-point ing, “but most of the teams have college guys and bulge. ex-pros, while we are a bunch of college guys for Popular sports psychologist Oshawa pitcher Cam Gray was cruising along the most part. We’ll have to keep battling through masterfully until the seventh when the proverbial those growing pains.” can take coaches to next level wheels fell off. That’s when the Royals rang up Dodgers are home to the Kitchener Panthers Successful Coaching, 3rd Edition people. eight runs, spearheaded by a three-run homer by tonight, starting at 7:30. By Rainer Martens It’s true that good coaches have the skills Jeremy Ware. Following Saturday’s all-star game in Human Kinetics in a particular sport but they must also be oronto, the Dodgers entertain Stratford on Gray went six and one-third innings, giving T Softcover, 508 pages able to convene those skills to their charges. Sunday for two games, strarting at 2 o’clock. up seven runs on five hits. Cam Alkins made a www.humankinetics.com A professional athlete doesn’t necessarily brief appearance on the mound and after a double make for a good coach, if they can’t teach. WALLY WORLD – The scheduled Saturday by Kyle Leon and an inability to get an out, Scott Author Rainer Martens, That’s where this book comes in. home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs was Kelly took the ball for the duration. founder and president of Human “Being a successful coach is an postponed due to inclement weather the score- “The pitching was there at the beginning, but Kinetics, a publishing company enormous challenge. Good inten- board was inactive during Sunday’s game. It had a lot of the pitches starting getting left up and which specializes in the field of tions are not enough to be success- earlier been hit by lightening Dodgers were they started hitting the ball hard,” said Oshawa sports, is a renowned sport psy- ful; You need all the knowledge without the services of pitchers’Brandon Agnew, catcher Jeffery, who contributed a couple of key chologist who has written 15 you can get.” Most of the informa- Adam Garner and Greg Byron. Each were serv- hits and stole four bases in this one. books including this popular tome tion found within these pages can ing a one-game suspension evolving from their “It gets frustrating, but you have to keep a Successful Coaching (initially apply to any sport, including hock- questioning of umpires calls during last cool head and keep your pitchers intact. The called Coaching Young Athletes), ey, baseball and football. Wednesday’s 8-7 10-inning loss to the Royals. pitching was there, the defence wasn’t and we hit now with a third edition. Martens This book goes beyond most of received his PhD from the University of the coaching seminars offered these days, Dodgers send three to all-star game Illinois and taught there for 16 years. He including the programs run by Hockey Oshawa Dodgers are sending three players Leafs, who have played every home game at also began the American Sport Education Canada. It offers much more detail on how to this Saturday’s Intercounty Baseball League Christie Pits. Toronto owner Jack Dominico is Program, which has turned into the largest to deal with all different kinds of players All-Star Game at Christie Pits in Toronto. looking forward to this year’s challenge. coaching education program in the U.S. He (including that ever-present skilled player Pitcher Adam Garner, outfielder Steve “It’s a special anniversary for our ball club is still active in sports and enjoys senior with an attitude who can be found these days Lewis and infielder Sean Cunningham have and there’s no better way to celebrate it than to softball, where he plays for a Florida-based on most teams). There are some interesting been selected to participate for the all-star have the New Era All-Star Game at Christie team. discussions on communicating with athletes squad which will take on reigning champion Pits.” This book is like a primer for coaches and ways to motivate them, along with vari- Toronto Maple Leafs. The ball park is an open facility and there who want to take things to the next level. ous techniques on how to teach technical Canadian baseball legend Ferguson Jenkins will not be an admission charge. Fans are The author says coaching can have ups and skills, the importance of proper diet and how will throw out the first pitch and also compete asked to bring along non-perishable food items downs, but offers mostly positive experi- to battle drug use in sports. in a special charity slo-pitch game before the to help support the Parkdale Community Food ences for those coaches who are prepared. This book, with a pleasing layout includ- 2008 stars and Leafs step on the field at 2 Bank. Successful coaching is about winning, but ing lots of photographs, charts and dia- o’clock. The IBL all-star squad has been selected by also about leading, and about teaching new grams, is just the play the coach needs to be This also marks the 40th anniversary of the a panel of general managers. skills to athletes and making them better successful.

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