niagara-news.com Women’s basketball Real, True team pushing for detectives playoff spot page 12 NN page 13 Niagara News January 24, 2014 • VOL. 45 Issue 8 New course making leaders out of students By GAUTAM AILAWADHI Staff Writer

Are leaders born that way or can those skills be taught? LEAD NC, launched this year by the college, helps pre- pare students for leadership roles. Exemplifying leader- ship potential, 40 students, from different educational streams, were nominated by a Niagara College staff or fac- ulty member to participate in LEAD NC, the new Student Leadership Exploration and Development program. LEAD NC is a co-curricu- lar program designed to give Premier Kathleen Wynne and Liberal Party Leader Justin Truedeau visited several Niagara High schools last week. PHOTO BY NICK FEARNS students the opportunity to explore and further develop their leadership skills. Suc- cessful participants after the Let the campaigning begin program will be earning a LEAD NC Distinction in By NICK FEARNS they vie for voters’ support Niagara hospital prior to candidate Joyce Morocco. - Leadership credential on their Staff Writer on Feb. 13. calling a byelection for the Progressive Conservative cial NDP candidate. Horwath co-curricular record. Last week the Liberal Niagara Falls riding. candidate Bart Maves and ofand Wayne Gates Gateswere asin Fortthe offi Erie It’s Monday. Who’s been Kathleen Wynne govern- All three parties leaders his party leader Tim Hudak calling on the Liberal gov- in town announcing what? ment announced an invest- have been supporting their have been promoting their ernment to “pony up” for a I believe leaders It’s byelection time. ment of $75 million towards candidates, with Federal “One Million Jobs” plan. Festival Meet at the Fort Erie are both born There has been a parade of a wine and grape strategy Liberal Party Leader Justin New Democratic Leader Race Track before the end of “ politicians and party lead- and a $26.2-million plan- Trudeau tagging along Andrea Horwath was also in the month. For more byelec- and nurture. ers in the last two weeks as ning grant for a new South to support Liberal party town for the announcement tion coverage see Page 5. Carolyn Finlays”on Through workshops, a speaker series and leader- ship experience, this free- Hugs: a gesture of love or an unpleasant exchange? of-charge program will offer students a unique opportunity Some believe that hugs are healthy Others would rather shake hands to develop their resumé and portfolio, gain a competitive By ALEXANDRA when people are generally By KYLE MELANSON widespread thought is that advantage, and valuable lead- MONTANA in dismal moods. Staff Writer people love hugs. It is com- ership skills and experience. Staff Writer Hug Day encourages peo- monly believed hugs bring The LEAD NC program ple to embrace family and Awkward, uncomfortable joy and comfort to all, and, started last December with an Hug the one you’re with. friends more often due to and an invasion of personal at times they do. However, a orientation on Dec. 12, and If you received a few the emotional and psycho- space. No, that isn’t describ- day created just to celebrate will end in April 2014. extra hugs on Jan. 21 it may ing a trip to the dentist the hug is a nightmare for Carolyn Finlayson, LEAD have been because Tuesday Canada, Australia, Germany but the often-unheard side some. program co-ordinator, says, logicaland China benefits are some it has. of Today, the effects of a hug. Chris Fraser, 22, of “I believe leaders are both holiday coined National Hug countries celebrating the Jan. 21 marked the 28th Welland, says that hugs are born and nurtured. People are wasDay. the annual unofficial annual National Hug Day. not for him. born with characteristics but I It was created in Michigan Chantelle Henszke, 22, of Twenty-four hours in which “They are an invasion of think we need to look at lead- by Reverend Kevin Zabor- unofficialNiagara Falls, holiday. says, “I like you are encouraged to give my personal space. I would ership in multifaceted ways. ney in 1986 and has since hugs because they’re warm hugs to family members, rather wave or shake some- “Leadership skills can be gained much attention. and welcoming. They are a friends, companions and one’s hand. I hate when a learnt. There are silent lead- Jan. 21 was chosen as great way to greet people if you’re up to it, strang- friend wants to hug because ers who have skills, which the perfect time for a hug and break down awkward ers. The hugs are meant to they haven’t seen me in allow them to take a step and holiday because it is after barriers.” be given without reason, awhile.” achieve their own goals.” Christmas and New Year’s Continued on page 9 Juan Mann, Flickr all casual hugs, all day. A Continued on page 9 Continued on page 2 Page 2 NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 NEWS Niagara student wins nursing award

By CARLIE CHERNENKO While there, she participated to help in learning.” Staff Writer in workshops and listened to Through a few chuckles, the keynote speakers. she offers that if she had the “Nursing is a high stress, In her winning essay she chance to go through the fast-paced profession where wrote, “I have come to real- program again she would actions and decisions result ize there are two moments take the lab components “a in instantaneous positive where I am most thankful lot more seriously.” or negative outcomes for for my simulation experi- On the SIM-one website, Dr. another human being.” ence: the moment immedi- Bruce Ballon, SIM-one’s direc- That is how Meghan Fri- ately before and the mo- tor of education, says, “Having esen, a 28-year-old Practical ment after I have safely and read and watched the entries, Nursing student, views the successfully performed that we see that health care train- profession she has chosen. skill on a patient.” ing has become more expe- Friesen is “very proud” of Friesen notes that she riential and transformative. I her program work, but will found the simulations dif- anticipate the entrants of this always feel she could have award will having exciting done a bit more. “It’s like the she had gone from using careers ahead.” house is clean, but it’s never ficultthem to appreciatebeing out in fully the until On that note, Friesen is really clean.” community with real people. unsure about what she She says that, despite hav- “You can say OK, I’m about wants to do after gradua- ing won the 2013 SIM Student to give an injection to this tion. She says she enjoys Award. She entered the person and I’m feeling a caring for others, but has SIM-one Simulation Student little bit more comfortable been contemplating going Contest with an essay about because I’ve had this experi- to medical school to further how health care simulations ence in the lab. I mean, that her education in the health have changed her learning. being said, it’s still really According to Friesen, the con- scary, but it is a feeling of “There’s a lot of consider; test was open to any health being much more prepared careit’s a field.big commitment. I’d care student in Ontario. and until you’ve had the lab like to have a family at some “It could be a chiropractor training and then gone out point [and] it’s a lot of time, student, a dental hygiene into the real world, it’s hard a lot of money. I would have student, med students, any Meghan Friesen, 28, proudly holds her award certificate as a 2013 SIM Student to understand.” to make sure that I was in it Her overall experi- health care student in the Award recipient. PHOTO BY CARLIE CHERNENKO completely.” province.” ence with simulations has While Friesen mulls that the emergency room at the Award, alongside Lucy Dong changed her outlook on the over, she says she feels like Practical Nursing program new hospital in St. Catha- allowed her to work outside Xuan Li from the University way she goes about doing she might miss the hands- here,Friesen which is isin deliveredthe modified in a rines. She will complete the saidof class. the modified delivery of Toronto, and was pre- her job. on aspect of nursing, or the slightly different way than program on Jan. 31. It was in October 2013, af- sented with the award at the “From an education “people care”. the regular program. Although she has enjoyed ter an announcement by one 2013 Ontario Simulation standpoint it’s helped me to “You know, I really, re- It is carried over three her program “very much” of her professors, Friesen Exposition in Toronto. appreciate the tools that we ally, really like caring for years instead of two and she adds, “You absolutely entered the SIM-one Simula- From Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, Fri- have in the skills lab at the people; I love it. It sounds most of the classes are on have to want to do it. The tion Student Contest. esen attended the 2013 SIM school and it’s made me want so cheap, but it makes me weekends or in the evening. more time you put into it, On Nov. 18, Friesen was Expo at the InterContinental to sort of help get the word feel full. That sounds so Friesen is completing her the better off you are.” announced as a recipient Toronto Centre Hotel along out and help other students embarrassingly cheesy, but program’s last placement in As for spare time Friesen of the 2013 SIM Student with over 300 other people. to access different resources it’s true.” Teaching leadership skills Thank You

For many years Avondale stores have generously distributed 2,600 copies of each Niagara News issue across the Nominated students pose at the Orientation for the LEAD NC program at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. SUBMITTED PHOTO Niagara Region. Continued from page 1 with experts in the industry It helps students in a lot of Colleges and Universities Jane McTavish, study- that mentor us. I see this ways such as engaging the and the Productivity and ing in the Public Relations program as a great stepping student to gain co-curricular Innovation Fund to facilitate Avondale demonstrates Graduate Certificate pro- stone for my future as it is experience for getting in- the program. gram here, was nominated helping me grow personally volved. It helps in creating Calvin adds, “Niagara how good corporate for the leadership program. and professionally.” opportunities that students College supports leadership “Lead NC has been reward- Lesley Calvin, manager can take advantage of. It development. In addition ing with new skills I’ve student engagement and also differentiates them to the academics in Niag- citizens support learned. It’s helped me rec- leadership, says, “The from other students.” ara College and leadership ognize strengths I possess launch of student engage- LEAD NC received grant skills outside the classroom, student learning. and given me the oppor- ment and leadership hap- funding from the provin- we look forward to graduate tunity to meet and mingle pened in September 2012. cial Ministry of Training, tomorrow’s leaders.” niagara-news.com

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Orientation is a big thing me or any new student of It welcomes returning - studentsfor any college.to the old rou- ing. It made it very clear for tine while allowing new tions and get familiar with Coloured powder being thrown into a crowd of people at the music and dye stage. students to get familiar with Niagara College to ask ques pHoto by miCHelle AlleNberG “Niagara College has a College achieved another hundredthe college.” programs and have a wide variety to choose milestonethe college this culture. year by Niagara pushing student enrolment is going international and Awards celebrate community leaders thisfrom. is very The good,”college says brand Eric Over 5,000 full-time Silvestri, associate registrar by JeNN JoNeS beyond 10,000. Admissions and Financial Staff Writer international students are joining nearly 4,500 first-years and about 750 to understand the value of Hard work doesn’t go education, as these days unrecognized when you’re a entrepreneurial businesses Aid. “Students are getting - employers are looking studentsSome are returning coming straight to finish pacts and differences within According to their web- fromtheir high programs. school and for have made significant im - Brewmaster program is also great businessman. work, determination and getting popular among the Niagara Entrepreneur of the The awards will celebrate national experience, which for skilled workers. The thethe successes community. and accom- students who come from Yearsite, Awards on March will 7, host 2014, a galathe “There are many busi- other it’s their first inter to recognize those whose plishments of Niagara’s “best and brightest” en- creativity. Every recipient up there presentsPeter Zhang, its own 26, uniqueis origi- However, Silvestri says trepreneurs and business thethe majority U.S.” of the students [on stage] is not only pas- Since 1994, there have nallychallenges. from China but is here leaders, and draw special ness owners out there. … - here are from the Niagara sionate about what they’re Year Awards. studying Electronic Engi- attention to their hard region because students College wine now availabledoing, but online passionate about in Ontario, B.C., Manitoba from crop management prefer living at home with their employees,” says Lisa been more than 795 nomi “The orientation was by NiCK FeArNS services to leading edge bio- Staff Writer Cairns, executive director, nations in fields ranging veryneering. well organized and Niagara Entrepreneur of the my professors helped me The college offers a wide nominees receiving recogni- and my classmates to settle varietytheir families. of programs, and a Click, click, add to cart, tion through the awards enter credit card informa- States are in the works but technology, with 257 of the the staff of college was very “The percentage of dropout is about one to two “The solution that we’ve friendly and guiding us very lot of cost is saved. You aren’t ordering a Continued on page 2 down,” says Zhang. “Overall, per cent and the reasons book from Amazon, you’re builtcould for be Niagara finalised College this fall. program. tion and confirm. Teaching Winery has vastly Members of Niagara depend [on the situation], selecting one of the Niagara College Teaching Winery liked was the ‘Ask Me’ pin, increased their customer such as personal reasons, College Teaching Winery’s ‘Top of the Class’ Wine Club whichwell. Thethe staff best wasthing wear- what I service and reach,” says - award-winning wines, now receive a monthly shipment Ron Scharman, president ics and living arrangement of wine along with wine of eWinery Solutions, in a financial problems, academ The Niagara College tasting notes and food pair- “All the money stays in thethe Winery Winery program,” program. says Teachingavailable Winery online. is partner- issues,”Continued says Silvestri. on page 2 ing with eWinery Solutions “They are now capable will also receive invitations ofpress selling release. wine to anyone students learn from is paid to sell wine in Ontario, Brit- toing exclusive suggestions. club events Members and in Ontario, and will shortly Gill. “All the equipment the Many wines will be avail- be able to do the same in ableonline on theselection. website includ- Future plans to sell Niagara For those worried about ing the 2010 Dean’s List Steve Gill, general man- minors using a parent’s College wine in the United ager of Winery and Beer for by wine sales.” Chardonnay, gold medal ish Columbia and Manitoba. but their new wine club wine education seminars. credit card to order wine, Operations, says the new gives them a consistent winner at InterVin and the the U.S.A. Not only that, Canadian Wine Awards, and customer base to leverage says Canada Post knows the and keeps us up to date 2011 Unoaked Chardonnay, lawsthey regarding can rest assured. the ship- Gill site “provides flexibility gold medal at All-Canadian and expand.” The new wine club and onlineand relevant.” sales will help to ment of wine and requires The Niagara College generate more revenue for TeachingWine Championships. Winery at the someoneAmanda Houser,with identification 29, of Niagara-on-the-Lake cam- Dunnville, says she likes to sign for the shipment. pus is the only commercial to drink wine and was interested in checking the The Niagara College Teachingteaching Winery winery websitein Canada. -

is http://www.niagaracol legewine.ca. NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 3 news Culinary student looks forward to visit home Junior team member faces long process involving citizenship By MICHELLE ALLENBERG Staff Writer

- It won’t be the first time Junior Culinary Team Can ada team member Rebekka Schmitt will be travelling to Germany. Schmitt, 19, has been participating in culinary competitions since high school. - After being reviewed by chefs through Niagara Col lege, she was chosen to be part of the Junior Culinary Team Canada to participate in the Culinary Olympics. It will be held in Germany in 2016, but this won’t be the first time she has been to a European country. Born there, she moved to Canada 17 years ago. In the past, she stayed with her aunt and uncle for six months and has visited almost every year. Being a German citizen on Team Canada has some Rebekka Schmitt prepares a specialty dish at the college. Photo By Michelle Allenberg obstacles. She needs to be - Canadian and is working toward dual citizenship be Europe and it would give an exchange to Argentina ethic” and her best quality- syrup on the plate. Hollo agrees. “She is fore the Culinary Olympics her that opportunity. through the Rotary Youth is attention to detail. Germond says, “I think looked upon and judged in 2016. The problem is that “This work means a lot to Exchange. Living with a host Tiramisu, an Italian des Rebekka’s cooking is very differently now, to a higher Germany does not allow- me. I’m not going to give up family, she learned about sert made with sponge cake good,” noting that one of her standard. Not only by her dual citizenship. She must so easy.” the culture, something she and mascarpone cheese, own favourite dishes was colleagues, but by her other give the German govern Fellow teammate and likes to do. Talented as a tops Schmitt’s dessert Schmitt’s Caps, Corks and - professors.” ment a “good” reason for friend Daniella Germond, cook, fluent in German, she favourites list, so it’s natural Forks Tiramisu. “I feel like I should know having dual citizenship. It 19, says Schmitt is “a very can speak a bit of Spanish she chose to prepare it for Hollo says Schmitt is “at everything because I am on is a “pretty long process” dedicated student,” and too. the recent Niagara College tentive, enthusiastic, and the team,” Schmitt explains. involving paperwork. If it “every time I see her around She has “always loved Caps, Corks and Forks. - always trying to improve Germond asserts Schmitt isn’t granted she can’t be campus she is either in - cooking” as her family does Of the 20 people who put herself” as a student. is great to work with and part of the four core team class, working in the Central a lot of it at home, especially their ideas for a dessert for As a team member, - “she has an amazing energy members. stores or working extracur German cuisine. ward, hers was selected. Schmitt acknowledges it’s a in the kitchen” as she is “This is a big decision.” ricular activities.” Avi Hollo, chef professor But, this Tiramisu had a “once in a lifetime oppor always striving for the best. She is unsure if she would Besides cooking, she here, says she met Schmitt unique twist: ladyfingers tunity”, but “there is quite a Since joining the team - relinquish her German “loves to travel”, actually three years ago in a cooking soaked in a Niagara College bit of pressure.” There has Hollo has observed Schmitt citizenship because one day has a “passion” for it. In competition. Hollo remarks Stout beer with poured been a higher expectation has become more self-confi she would like to work in high school she went on that she has a “strong work Niagara College ice wine for her in class. dent and “a better leader.”

By SHEILA PRITCHARD - Staff Writer does is it moves Ontario have. This will help reform be more consistent partici- receive support through the- Duguid says the MTCU from being a jurisdiction Ontario Online and ensure pation. Ontario Student Assistance wants to encourage the New programthat was, at best, to middle make that the productonline that comes courses“We have a real hodge moreProgram (OSAP) accessible to volun maximum number of “It’s been a big week for of the road when it comes out of Ontario Online will podge across the province teer for the 2015 Pan Am students to participate post-secondary.” to implementing online be the best online learning - when it comes to college and and Parapan Am Games. in and volunteer at the Brad Duguid, minister- technology to a jurisdiction technology in the world.” - university systems, so with- New and returning Games. of Training, Colleges and that, I think, is fast going The support hub will pro Ontario Online, what we’re students who volunteer “The Games are going to Universities (MTCU), ad to become a global leader,” vide academic and techni establishing is an organi will not be required to require 20,000 volunteers dressed students across says Duguid. cal assistance to students, zation that will now help make a pre-study financial overall and it’s going to be- Ontario in a teleconference To launch in time for instructors and institutions provide a more co-ordinated contribution, ensuring they a great, once-in-a-lifetime to discuss new investments the 2015-16 school year, “on how to best utilize this approach to online learning can receive more support experience for this genera announced last week as Ontario Online will improve new tool and how best to to ensure that every student through OSAP to account tion. part of the transformation collaboration between utilize the technology that in this province ultimately for the fact they volunteered The last time an event of of Ontario’s post-secondary- colleges and universities it offers.” will get access to overly instead of taking paid jobs this magnitude was done in sector. by minimizing duplication, Third, the course hub will competitive online courses during their summer break. the Greater Toronto Area, or Beginning on Jan. 13, Du allowing students to take offer state-of-the-art online and products.” - “We want to make sure Ontario, was in 1931, so we - guid introduced “exciting” the same, centralized online courses fully transferable Feridun Hamdullahpur, that students who volunteer want to make sure students new initiatives to improve course. - between participating - president and vice chan for the games, and thereby don’t miss out on the oppor online learning accessibility, The online platform will colleges and universities, cellor at the University of forgo a period of time they tunity if they choose.” make it easier for students also give students the flex giving students more op Waterloo, says he looks could be earning income, Michael Chan, minister to volunteer for the 2015 ibility to receive world-class tions to earn credits and forward to collaborating aren’t in any way hurt by - responsible for the 2015 - Pan Am and Parapan Am instruction wherever and complete their education. with the MTCU. that,” says Duguid. Pan Am/Parapan American Games, and increase credit whenever it works best for “[This hub] will establish- “Over its history, the - New graduates who vol Games, says volunteer par- transfer options. them. and provide the best online University of Waterloo has unteer will be able to defer- ticipation is essential. First addressed was the The system will operate courses to a variety of dif been a leader in online edu paying their OSAP loan until “The success of interna province’s plan to improve through three inter-related- ferent disciplines that will cation and through the new one full year after com tional sporting events is online learning. hubs. The instruction hub, provide every student and Ontario Online initiative, we pleting full-time studies, truly thanks to the efforts The MTCU is creating a - or knowledge hub, will al institution that’s a partner look forward to using this allowing for an additional and enthusiasm of the Centre of Excellence for low institutions to develop in Ontario to go online with experience for the benefit six months before interest volunteers. Online Learning to give stu and share best practices, full access and recognition, of students throughout - is charged on the loan and This is the power of dents one window of access research, and data on how no matter where they are in Ontario.” they are required to start sport hosting – maximizing- to high-quality, transferable best to teach online courses. the province.” The second announce repaying. meaningful opportunities online courses and reduce- “The knowledge hub is Duguid says there are ment addressed the MTCU’s “Students graduating and for Ontarians while creat course duplication. really exciting,” says Duguid. some leaders in Ontario efforts to make it easier for volunteering in the 2015 ing a lasting legacy that will “This is a huge under “It will provide a resource when it comes to online about 4,500 college and academic year will get this benefit the province well taking and frankly what it that we currently don’t learning, but there needs to university students who break.” beyond 2015.” Page 4 NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Editorial Editor: Jesse Cole Publisher: Greg Unrau Associate Editor: Krysta Putman Program Co-ordinator: Paul Dayboll BNC2009 Assistant Editor: Meaghan Mitchell Managing Editor: Charles Kopun C ANADIAN 2009 WINNER 2009 WINNER COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Photo Editor: Sheila Pritchard Associate Editor: Phyllis Barnatt AWARD 2011 Photography Consultant: Dave Hanuschuk Tar Sands, Canada’s Hiroshima? The Alberta oil sands’ has a place for all of us. website lists the most com- All of this sounds wonder- mon uses for its product ful – prosperity in a time as heating, fuel, plastics, of economic disparity and lubricants, asphalt, syn- hardship; it’s the answer thetic fabrics (swimwear, we’ve all be looking for, lingerie), plastic dishes, TVs, right? But what are the perfume (ew, what?) sneak- costs associated with such a ers, Velcro, carpeting and complex and controversial computers to name a dozen. project? Personally, I’ve So, the oil sands, or tar been a critic and staunch sands as they’re often opponent of the oil sands Canadian musician Neil referred to by opponents of Young. the massive industrial proj- them in high school and I ect, have a real reach into sinceam by I nofirst means learned the about only Canadians’ lives. Aside from dissenting voice. No, Fort worry saying the forthcom- our basic daily wants and Mac’ and the oil sands are ing project would impact a needs (who can live without on the receiving end of a number of species living in Velcro and plastic dishes?), Aerial view of Canada’s billion-dollar tar sands. Submitted Photos and around the area includ- it is an irrefutable fact the the world over with artists, ing wood bison, caribou, project has and is creating tonactivists, of flack scientists and opposition and con- than our modest paper will cury, arsenic and chromium, deal of invested workers, - immense wealth for our cerned citizens speaking up afford me (and to be honest which can then leak into sheds of the areas. To date, country, our citizens and about what has been hailed I’m not sure I completely ground water. foreign corporations that fisheriesthere is no and proven the water method particularly the province of as the most environmen- understand the process, ei- There is a human face chiefare all executive pushing forwardofficers and the Alberta. tally destructive industrial ther), but the brief overview to the opposition, too. The project. tainted landscapes. Alberta gained 22 per program in the world and in is that oil sands bitumen is Athabasca Chipewyan First To get back to the envi- toSo fix what or reinvigorate does this mean? these cent of its gross domestic Canada’s 147-year history; mixed with sand, grit, petro- Nation (ACFN) has teamed ronmental consequences, It begs the question. What’s product in 2012 from oil it is visible with the naked leum by-product and other the extension of the oil worth more; the land or the sands, according to the eye from space. waste that renders the oil against what they feel is a sands into ACFN territory oil beneath it? Are we, as a Oil Sands Division of the Most recently, Canadi- useless unless it is prop- withviolation Young of intreaty the fightrights would effectively destroy country and world, will- Alberta Department of En- ana music icon Neil Young erly extracted. It must be promising to refrain from some 20 kilometres of the ing to poison our wildlife, ergy. What’s more, over the added his name to that list interfering with the ACFN’s Athabasca River, accord- rivers, ground and people next 25 years, oil sands are after he came out against and expensive process that ability to make a living by ing to David Schindler, a in exchange for currency? Is expected to produce some the oil project saying, “It’s extractedhas drastic by environmental a difficult, toxic - member of the U.S. National the temporary wealth and $350 billion in royalties and the greediest, most destruc- consequences, namely its ping in their ancestral lands. Academy of Sciences. While solution to our energy crisis $122 billion in tax revenue, tive and disrespectful dem- effect on local watersheds hunting,Eriel Deranger, fishing and a ACFN trap 20 kilometres may not seem worth leaving our children according to the Canadian onstration of something due to its excessive process- tribe member and com- far, I assure you it is. with a landscape that looks Energy Research Institute. run amok that you can ever ing need for water. munications co-ordinator, like the picture featured The billion-dollar indus- see,” adding, “Get a grip and When fresh, clean drink- said in an interview to Al inhabit the Athabasca River, above? try has cemented Alberta’s understand what is really ing water is at a premium, Jazeera that the forthcom- accordingMore than to 10,000Schindler. fish The The answers are ours to place as the go-to province happening.” we simply can’t afford to ing legal battle was “a David extreme pollution and de- decide. I can only hope that for a career regardless of What is really happening? be throwing it away. The and Goliath story” with struction of that area would Young’s and the ACFN’s whether you have a degree Detailing the program’s in- extraction process also the 1,200-member tribe crusade will inspire more ner workings and envi- concentrates heavy metals facing down the federal and the destruction of that people to get involved – for Fort McMurray (Fort Mac’ naturally found in the oil government, provincial meaneco-system. the death of those fish all our sakes. oras it’sdidn’t known finish by high Albertans) school. requires much more space sands, such as lead, mer- government and a great Deranger added to the JESSE COLE ronmental ramifications Just let them fight: It’s a part of the game During a pre-season too. National and local news his head off the unforgiv- The NHL fan base has professional hockey game stations were broadcast- ing surface, was put on a grown tremendously since the world saw one of the stretcher and taken to the most violent hits in league Bertuzzi’s public apology hospital. Hockey fans froze has always had a crucial history. After all, violence is ingwas replays replayed of tothe the fight. point of for a moment as Parros was therole early in the 1900s outcome and offighting just part of the game. boredom. carried from the arena. games. The owners, play- Wayne Maki, of the St. In March 2007 Chris Fans now have many in- Louis Blues and Boston Simon, of the New York cidents from which to draw Bruins’ Ted Green got into a Islanders, slashed Ryan their “proof” that things ersdo the and fans. league The officials latter like all stick-swinging duel ending Hollweg, of the New York must change. Some even benefitwhat they from see NHL and profit, will pay as with Green being hit in the Rangers, across the cheek. speak of automatic season to see it again. head and falling to the ice. Hollweg delivered a check long suspensions. Really? Players are completely He had fractured his skull to Simon on the play. In Everyone needs to stop aware of the risks of being and suffered mild brain retaliation Simon skated an NHL player and if the damage. He would miss the over to Hollweg and took Current Maple Leafs tough guy Colton Orr battles it hockey should be elimi- league or broadcasters entire 1969-1970 season a heavy stick swing hitting out with Boston’s Shawn Thornton, while Orr was still pretendingnated. that fighting in and be required to wear a the Rangers forward on with the Rangers. Submitted Photo From experiencing games publicized they would turn helmet for the following the shoulder pads and in myself, I know that the the cameras away. Do they dressing room area, in an Kevin Westgarth who took didn’t want the fights to be season, but that wasn’t the the face. Hollweg fell to the atmosphere is very different turn the camera away? No. attempt to get at Flames the game’s opening faceoff end of the violence. ice and required multiple You get replays from differ- coach Bob Hartley, after the and attempted to instigate In March 2004 the stitches. The punishment You scream, jump, laugh, ent angles. Vancouver Canucks were for this incident was a 25- cry, swear; anything that Argue to your heart’s started with line brawl fol- opponent, Kevin Bieksa.” when a fight is happening . looking for revenge after game suspension for Simon. can express the fury and content, but the fact is that lowing the opening faceoff. Colorado forward Steve Vancouver Canucks coach first period of a game that a fightOpening with night an unwilling of the Na- passion you feel. It’s embar- Calgary Flames coach Bob tional Hockey League (NHL) Moore checked captain John Tortorella has been rassing to some and yet and without it the hockey 2013-2014 season started Markus Naslund in the suspended 15 days for his almost everyone does it, world would be a very cold $25,000 for his responsibil- with the Toronto Maple fighting is part of hockey head in a previous game. actions during and after myself included. You can one indeed. ity for the incident that took Saturday’s brawl with the Hartley has been fined Leafs versus the Montreal cheer and jeer when the Let the teeth be knocked place during the opening Bertuzzi viciously and care- Calgary Flames. This 15-day Canadiens in a strong rival- faceoff. Hartley is being lessly attacking Moore from span will include six games. ry. It also saw Habs enforcer your player is injured every- This game would find Todd held responsible for the behind. The media loved it Tortorella got in trouble one causes a stink? I don’t here to stay. actions of Flames right wing onto the ice. He bounced fight is on but as soon as out and the fighters be and knew the public would for entering the Calgary think so. jersyed becauseKRYSTA fighting PUTMAN is George Parros flop face-first NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 5 Politics NDP names candidate for Niagara Falls Opposition leader Andrea Horwath comes to Niagara to introduce city councillor Wayne Gates as the candidate for the Feb. 13 byelection

By NICK FEARNS Staff Writer

Wayne Gates will be the Niagara riding Ontario New Democratic Party candidate in the Feb. 13 byelection. Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP leader, introduced the veteran campaigner Gates to a room full of supporters

Falls Public Library with whosupportive flooded orange. the Niagara “I can’t tell you how happy I am that my friend Wayne Gates has stepped forward to accept the NDP nomination for the riding of Niagara Falls,” said Hor- wath. “He knows how to work with all levels of govern- ment and he knows what it means to be a working person in Niagara. Wayne Gates cares about creating and protecting jobs and improving healthcare. He will deliver results.” Gates is a City of Niagara Falls councillor who is tak- ing a leave while campaign- ing for the provincial post. Gates spoke eliciting cheers and laughs from the enthusiastic crowd. “I want to talk about Niagara Falls. Something’s gone wrong in Niagara,” said Gates. “It has the high- Wayne Gates, the NDP candidate in the Niagara Falls byelection, speaks at his nomination meeting in the Niagara Falls Public Library. est unemployment rate in Ontario. We need a jobs PHOTO BY NICK FEARNS strategy that works!” from the Wynne Liberals. Horwath also mentioned school, they get a degree get some experience.” guy at the right time for this “I’m honoured to be the We need action.” the NDP’s First Start, on- Bette Anne Chevalier, riding,” said Allen. “He will NDP candidate for the rid- Following the announce- the-job training program. when they go to enter the of Niagara Falls, said she keep working for the folks ing of Niagara Falls and I’m ment Horwath spoke to the First Start gives young orworkforce a college employers certificate say, and “absolutely” supports Gates like he always has, but on hitting the ground running,” media responding to Liberal people a chance to gain ‘You have a good education and the NDP. “It’s about a bigger scale for the folks said Gates. Party attacks on the NDP’s the experience that is now but you don’t have experi- time they [NDP] get in.” across the Niagara Falls “People here need good jobs plan. necessary. ence.’ Federal MP Malcolm Al- riding.” jobs now not later. We need “Our jobs plan gives tax “Young people are frus- “By partnering with em- len (Welland) was also in Gates is competing a new hospital. We don’t breaks to companies, but trated because they can’t ployers, paying the wages Niagara Falls to show his against Liberal candidate need any more excuses. We only when they are hiring of young people, that helps support for Gates. Joyce Morocco and Progres- need results. We don’t need people and only when they into the workforce,” said employers open that door “I’ve known Wayne for sive Conservative candidate any more empty promises are supporting jobs.” getHorwath. their first “They entrance go to to invite young people in to a long time. He’s the right Bart Maves. Liberal leaders show support Tories promise to create jobs

By NICK FEARNS red-tape is limiting their riding from 1995 to 2003, for Niagara Falls candidate Staff Writer opportunities. Maves has the most experi- By NICK FEARNS Wynne spoke about her Leader Tim Hudak’s jobs Hudak’s Million Jobs Act ence in provincial politics of Staff Writer commitment to investing bill saying his “One Million For Bart Maves, Progres- would lower costs to em- the candidates. in education and infra- Jobs” plan will cause the sive Conservative candidate ployers of hydro rates and “I’ve got a lot of experi- The Ontario Liberal structure that will attract “elimination of jobs, driving in the Niagara Falls byelec- taxes to “keep our current ence in my business. I start- Party is determined to keep jobs and retain youth in the down of wages and weaken- tion, the main issue for businesses and attract new ed working federally years Niagara Falls red, and it is region. ing of pensions.” constituents is jobs, jobs ones.” ago and in my business I do bringing out the big guns to “Joyce has dedicated Trudeau made his support and jobs. Last Friday Premier government relations for do so. her life to this community for Morocco clear. She met Maves was joined by PC Kathleen Wynne said the companies at the federal On Friday Premier and she’s going to build a Trudeau in 2008 when she Party Leader Tim Hudak to proposed bill would cause level. I’m a regional coun- Kathleen Wynne and fed- better future for Niagara ran for the Niagara Falls rid- promote his “One Million the “elimination of jobs, cillor so I understand the eral Liberal leader Justin Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake ing in the federal election. Jobs” plan Tuesday. driving down of wages and municipal level and I have Trudeau toured Niagara and Fort Erie,” Wynne said, “I’m here to support weakening of pensions.” been at the provincial level Falls in support of Liberal adding, “She is going to put Premier Wynne and the ex- reverse course from what Maves has said that he for eight and a half years, so candidate Joyce Morocco, our action plan, our Liberal traordinary candidate Joyce we’ve“We beendefinitely under have the tolast supports two state-of-the- I know my way around all the party’s candidate in the plan, in place to create jobs Morocco, who is going to 10 years,” said Maves, a art hospitals in the Niagara governments,” said Maves, Niagara byelection slated and grow the economy.” be an excellent addition to former member of provin- Region – one in the north adding, “I’ve been gearing for Feb. 13. The Premier touted the Kathleen’s team at Queen’s cial parliament. “We’ve lost and another in the south. He up for this election for a Wynne and Morocco met Liberal Party’s education Park,” Trudeau said. 300,000 manufacturing jobs says existing facilities can long time now.” with business leaders in policies, including the 30 Bart Maves is the PC in Ontario and the Niagara be converted to long-term Maves is competing Fort Erie before heading to per cent tuition reduction. candidate. Region has one of the high- care centres, but should against Liberal Party St. Michael’s Catholic High “There have already been Wayne Gates is the New est unemployment rates in not be closed until both candidate Joyce Morocco, School in Niagara Falls were 8,200 tuition grants at Democratic Party candidate, Ontario.” new hospitals are up and New Democrat Wayne Gates they met with Trudeau. Niagara College alone,” she having been named at the Maves says when you talk running. and Green Party candidate After speaking to a school said. nomination meeting at the to businesses, they say the Having served as the Clarke Bitter for the Niagara assembly, the three took Wynne took shots at Niagara Falls Public Library combination of too much member of provincial par- Falls riding. The byelection questions from the media. Progressive Conservative on Saturday. regulation and too much liament for the Niagara Falls is on Thursday, Feb. 13. Page 6 NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 NEWS Things to know before travelling abroad International student recruiter, Diwakar Sharma, and frequent traveller, Felipe Carlos, talk about their experiences and importance of travelling the world

Safety is paramount. All destinations invaluable source as they “ share their experiences and are not safe, and, post them online. before travelling to Carlos adds, “One should be careful with the local any international people, regardless of how destination, proper hospitableshould be done the country before is or not. Also, proper research research needs to sure that I follow sites be done. one travels abroad. I make Diwak”ar Sharma such as tripadvisor.com and hostelworld.com and see the recommendations happensrevolve in and mind, what so ifthere that is or feedback given by the happens? A lot of questions clients who have stayed in The best travel informa- the properties and the place a sense of insecurity.” before.you understand Then, I make what a other final decision. Feedback helps tionlanding source in the is ondestination google. and it gives you an idea as com. Many airlines, before people have experienced,

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Gautam Ailawadhi sitting in an Arabic restaurant with friends Felipe and Priscilla in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil. MATTERS! SUBMITTED PHOTOS By GAUTAM AILAWADHI Staff Writer many people who venture traveller. Will you visit a- Schengen visa is needed as It is a small world after forth for the first time - country where English is not a waiting period is required. all, and the travel industry choose that route. the first language? Pass Europeanbut visa issues backpacking might ruin trips fromDiwakar Canada, Sharma, says, “I an have inter portsnot obtained and visas far can enough present in are common among youth, That famous Walt Disney- national student recruiter a bureaucratic nightmare if the time invested as they is at its financial peak. International travel is the holiday planning and - been to over 20 countries. advanceCanada information of departure. about Travel. one goes through a travel ismnational is re-enforced travel today when versus one an individual’s view and gc.ca gives people living in - are not guaranteed. Even- if considershow onerous the itease was of before inter importantunderstanding for broadening of the world the advent of air travel, other countries and sugges agent, it still can’t be as tionsinformation before anyoneabout visas decides and sured that the person will and the cultures around the to travel abroad. It also has bedestinations granted a are visa. not safe, and, trains and the Internet. globe. When we travel to Countries offering visas beforeSafety travelling is paramount. to any All inter - India, a geographical different countries where - how to apply for them. distance of approximately we might face a language 11,469 kilometres from barrier and cultural differ on arrival, such as Thailand, national destination, proper- Canada,Airlines offersis accessible the world’s by ences,“As a we traveller, tend to we be travel careful Maldives,for travellers Mauritius entering and the researchgentina, says,needs “I to have be done. been air in 19 hours; Singapore and submissive. many more, pose no issue Felipe Carlos, from Ar - longest non-stop flight to and learn the differences, - country.not available The issueon arrival, can be and, in to almost 40 countries, and Newark’s Liberty Interna for that, one has to wait a whenever someone travels and this makes us mature countries whose visas are travelling is my passion. BEGINNING FEBRUARY 3rd, students tional Airport in 19 hours. in Travellingliving in today’s safely andmulticul Oneabroad, thing there I can is say a sense is that of Popular websites such as turalsmartly world.” requires some - will have the chance to complete the Ontario airline, train and hotel deals makemytrip.com, kayak. while. means that what if this College KPI Student Satisfaction Survey — com and expedia.com offer This is common in Eu fear of the unknown, which consideration by the novice ropean countries where a a survey that the Ontario government asks that give customers options. each college to conduct. From private jets to trains,United airplanesKingdom, and everything The survey results are very important to NC tube-trains, the kind in the and to its students. The survey results help is available. One needs only us fi ne-tune and improve our programs and toTravelling find the right is the place best and theinvestment right time. in yourself; it services, and realize our goal of ensuring greater student success. makesfollows you an understandinga better person The in-class survey will be administered and individual. Maturity - between February 3 and February 14. of different cultures and Please plan to participate, and make sure people. It’s a gradual learn ingover process. language barriers and your voice is heard. Triumphing, even slightly, - new food preferences is an Thank you! accomplishment. Food pref erences or allergies may not betraveller easily toaccommodated head for the tra- in someditional venues, tourist forcing destinations the Student Satisfaction adventure might have been or facilities when a cultural Survey Some savings might result preferred.from staying with relatives Diwakar Sharma stands at a restaurant with his friends during his recent visit to Feb. 3 – 14 Cambodia. if they are in foreign locales; NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 7 NEWS Leadership centre helps connect people By COLLIN STACHURA supervisor and Niagara Staff Writer College graduate. Melindy broke down the rules and The Niagara College nuances of dining etiquette Benchmark restaurant was for students, everything serving up plates full of they would need to know at etiquette, on Tuesday night, a formal dinner setting. She and it was not the nightly ran through a complete list special. The entire facility from A to Z of proper table was closed to the public so manners, afterwards open- it could play host to the sec- ond annual etiquette dinner The dinner was open for put on by Niagara College’s ingall Niagara the floor College to questions. students First Generation and Career to attend, and a wide range clubs. did, from business students, Organizer was Courtney to electrical engineers and Meyer. As the event co- technicians. Even a few of ordinator First Generation the Niagara-on-the-Lake Students, Center for Student Student Administrative Engagement and Leader- Council (SAC) members ship, she jumped at the were there. opportunity saying she was “I came for the free food, excited to work on it with and, of course, the network- the Career Club. ing,” says Jamie Sterman, Last year’s hugely suc- NOTL SAC director of social cessful dinner saw over 40 programming. Joining her students attending the over- was Matthew Cowell, SAC subscribed inaugural get director of media. together. This year, Meyer There was a wide range of upped the number of seats. students who didn’t neces- “It gives students a chance sarily need an etiquette Niagara College students mingle before the start of the second annual etiquette dinner at Benchmark restaurant to try a free Benchmark din- course but, like Arlene Mar- on Tuesday night. From left, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Jamie Sterman, Matt Cowell, Ethan Fairchild and Janet Truong. ner while learning how to tin, a second-year student PHOTO BY COLLIN STACHURA navigate their way through in the Social Service Worker a business lunch, dinner program, always to get a First Generation Student Olah has been taking ad- just tried it on a whim. We seminars First Generation or networking event,” says refresher. Center for Engagement and vantage of the seminars the thought it would be a good organizes to help students, Meyer. “I’ve been self-employed Leadership via e-mail, just Center for Student Engage- networking opportunity for the annual events are run Covering all aspects of for years so I like to make ment and Leadership an- students to meet each other at the same time every year. how to dine out properly sure that I’m caught up on year student in Recreational nually offers on money and and make friends,” says For more information on they couldn’t have found a networking and meeting likeTherapy. Jasmine Olah, a first- stress management. Meyer. the Center view the Niagara better person to do so than new people,” says Martin. “They help you connect Speed friending was So if you missed out College website, or stop in by getting adviser Han- Many of the students at- with others.” No newcomer one of the most success- on the etiquette dinner, at the Welland campus of- nah Melindy, Benchmark tending were invited by the to First Generation events, ful events this year. “We speed friending and all the

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By CATHY McCABE how the western world’s Reviewer current lifestyle is destroy- ing the environment. She Choosing the right foods explains genetically modi- may be more complicated than you think. The Sustain- unaware of the impact this ability Committee declared fiedcan havefoods on and the how future. we areShe January food month. The also looks at the damaging objective of getting stu- effects of factory farming. dents thinking about their Goodall says that today’s food choices, with events society have forgotten les- like the Veggie Challenge, sons from the past about which asked students to farming and working with refrain from eating meat for nature rather than working one week. against it. Before this month comes She calls on her readers to to a close, I would like to do take simple steps like buy- the same. ing from farmers’ markets, As someone who has been in order to create a sustain- critically examining her able world. own food choices for many • The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone is an excellent endless facets to explore. book for those who want to years,I am Ibiased find this because topic has I begin a vegetarian or vegan have been a vegetarian for diet. She gives suggestions almost nine years. My original decision to idea of vegetarianism and do that had nothing to do for those flirtingwho wish with to thebe- with my health or the fear come what she calls “super- of global warming. I became heroes” (someone who eats one simply because I loved locally grown foods that are animals. I felt my life was Shown is Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet, Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals, Jane Goodall’s Harvest in season and someone who a contradiction because I for Hope and Ingrid Newkirk’s The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights. Photo by Cathy McCabe avoids processed foods). wanted to devote my life Half of this book is vegan to protecting animals, but, recipes and suggested at the same time, I was treatment of animals and husbandry industry. It is of the industry. use of animals as compan- meal plans. eating them. the impact on the about the author’s personal • The PETA Practical ions, as well as looking at She explains how to get I am not suggesting environment. quest to understand the Guide to Animal Rights by animal testing and the nutrients you need that everyone needs to be For anyone considering industry. He explains how Ingrid Newkirk is a detailed dissection. while living on a plant- vegetarian in order to look making changes to their factory farming began and guide that looks at the treat- It questions why humans based diet. critically at his or her food diet whatever the reason, how it developed. ment of animals in today’s feel they have the authority She uses the original choices; I am saying it’s here is a list of books I have Foer interviews animal society. It gives a detailed to treat animals as products what I needed. read and found helpful. activists, but also factory account of the cruelty that rather than sentient beings. living, of thinking, a day’s After becoming a vegetar- • Eating Animals by Jona- farm supporters and own- takes place in factory farms, • Harvest for Hope by Jane definitionjourney”, rather of diet, than “a way the of ian, I began reading about than Safran Foer is a good ers of family farms, in order Goodall with Gary McAvoy modern idea of dieting, factory farms: the unethical introduction to the animal to give a balanced account It also looks at humans’ and Gail Hudson is about which involves deprivation. fish farms and fur farms. Travelling or studying abroad can help you ‘Be World Ready’ College offering $500 grant for students to study, work or volunteer in another country

By NECHELLE the college. be denied the grant is by Mathew Polanco, a Busi- ternational cultural experi- life,” says Polanco. “One has VENTURINI There are two steps to not following the two-step ness Administration — Pro- ences, as well as a different to be open to new ideas.” Staff Writer apply for the funds. The process. fessional Golf Management golf environment.” For more information on forms can be found on the “These is no reason you student, travelled to Florida “Travelling offers a vari- travelling abroad or the Be Travelling abroad can be Blackboard website under shouldn’t be able to get to learn about a different ety of new experiences and World Ready Travel Grant an intimidating prospect co-curricular records. these grants,” says Semple. golf community and was an abundance of knowledge contact Maxine Semple at but also the most rewarding Once you register through “We want to give you $500 educated on “a variety of in- that can be used later on in [email protected]. experience of your life. Niagara International to go and we want to make it as Be World Ready wants to abroad, you are automati- simple as possible.” ensure every Niagara Col- cally registering for the Be “Like students every- lege student the opportunity World Ready travel grant. where, money is tight, to have this experience by That is step one. so having access to the offering a $500 grant to Step two is to complete $500 Be World Ready is any full-time or recently the Be World Ready travel a tremendous help,” says graduated student, up to six grant completion form Bill MacDonald, a Niagara months after graduation, within 30 days of the expe- College professor for the wanting to study, work or rience. School of Environmental volunteer abroad. Once both steps are com- and Horticultural Science. The International Depart- pleted and approved $500 “The Be World Ready grant ment here supports studying is reimbursed directly onto is really what has made abroad, through interna- the student’s Niagara Col- the trip possible for many - students.” mester exchanges, working account is at zero dollars Semple says Niagara tionalabroad field through studies internships, and se legethe $500 financial will becomeaccount. avail- If the College is all about employ- practicums or international able to pick up at Financial ability and they want you to working holidays, as well as Aid. take your personal experi- volunteering abroad through If you are a full-time ence and apply it to your endorsed opportunities. student or recently gradu- employability. “The idea of the Be World ated student you can apply “This is just another Ready Travel Grant is to for this grant, and receive it, way for us to create more help facilitate and sup- for an unlimited amount of employable students by port students who want to travels. adding that international travel abroad,” says Maxine Semple stresses the Semple, the study and work importance of knowing a number of students won’t Rebecca Power poses for a picture during a trip to Peru with the Be World Ready abroad co-ordinator for that the only way you can diversifiedget elsewhere.” experience that group. SUBMITTED PHOTO NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 9 Feature To hug or not to hug ...

Hugs have been linked to reduced stress and lowered blood pressure. SUBMITTED Hugs come in many different forms. From a bear hug, side to side and one hand, PHOTO hugs can make people feel awkward and uncomfortable. SUBMITTED PHOTO that is the question Continued from page 1 Welland, says that depend- Continued from page 1 “They’re always comfort- ing on the situation hugs Since the hug can take on They are an of questions and thoughts ing in times of need, and can be uncomfortable. many different manifesta- invasion of my cortexto come as crashing it causes through a flurry at a great way to celebrate “If it’s offering sympathy tions, it becomes important “ breakneck speed. someone’s happiness. Hugs or someone you haven’t to know what is out there. personal space. Some of these may in- are always great.” seen in a while then that’s We have your normal hug, I would rather clude: Why is this happen- Research has shown that different. But I wouldn’t two to three seconds, the ing? Why hasn’t this ended? a hug or 10 minutes of want a stranger to hug me.” handshake that becomes a wave or shake I met you 30 minutes ago. holding hands with your weird half shoulder hug, the someone’s That’s not my back! Seri- romantic partner can lower also included hug coupons bear hug, the pick up and hand. ously, why hasn’t this ended a person’s risk of heart dis- thatThe may unofficial be purchased holiday twirl hug and “why isn’t this and I don’t even know you. ease and help reduce stress online for $3 and redeemed ending hug” to name a few. C”hris Fraser Many times the thinker has and its harmful effects. for a hug from anyone you Kara Lutes, 23, of in saying goodbye when you long since stopped the hug Kaitlin Tulle, 25, of St. choose. The coupons do not Welland, says she is not a won’t see the person for a and their arms are limp, Catharines, says she enjoys expire and can be used at fan of the casual hug but long time. All other types of dangling at their side. giving and receiving hugs, any time. does note distinct situations hugs are just awkward and Thankfully, at the time “I also think if you are Those who participated of when a hug is acceptable. uncomfortable.” of publication, three days going in for a hug you have in National Hug Day were “There is a time and Garrett Kelly, 22, of have passed since National to make it worth it. I hate encouraged to ask the per- place for hugs. I think Niagara Falls, agrees with Hugging Day; so all of you those pat on the back hugs.” hugs should be reserved Lutes on there being a time who detest the hug are safe In an article by Fox News, to be embraced in case they for loved ones and close and place for a hug. for another year. We hope studies have shown a hug sonwere first uncomfortable if they would with like friends and should only be “Depending on the this look at the darker side increases the level of oxyto- the offer. given in situations that call situation they can make me of the hug has been infor- cin in the blood, known as a For more information for a hug. Such situations uneasy. It’s weird to hug mative and you have taken bonding hormone because on hugs, hug coupons, and Humans are not the only would include: in celebra- people you know in public.” something away. it releases a “caring” re- the most huggable people ones who find comfort tion, in sadness, in greeting To some, a hug can feel For more information go sponse in men and women. of 2013 visit www.national- in the occasional hug. when you haven’t seen the as though someone lit a to www.nationalhugging- Ian Brooks, 21, of huggingday.com. SUBMITTED PHOTO person for a long time and day.com.but please don’t. 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By KYLE MELANSON Beamsville, and tourism Staff Writer and communications at Southbrook, says it’s a com- Icewine, ice sculptures plicated procedure. and icy temperatures. “A lot of people think it’s The second week of cold grapes that you add the 19th annual Niagara sugar to, that’s not really Icewine Festival lived up the case. You have to meet to its name as fans of both certain conditions, a big one wine and food braved the is it must be minus eight to cold in Niagara-on-the-Lake minus 12 degrees Celsius last weekend. A section of before you can even think Queen Street was blocked about picking.” so the Icewine Village could McMillan says you need be erected allowing specta- tors to enjoy their favourite the grapes, and you will drinks and dishes. Twenty- toonly use get your one fingers drop from to pick each six local wineries brought grape. their icewines, including the “You literally get the size college’s own 2010 Dean’s of a little tree sap.” List Cabernet Franc. Even though the yield of Local restaurants such icewine can be small, Mon- as the Cannery Restaurant, tana says her experience in The Epicurean, Oban Inn the wine industry is show- and Zees were on hand, ing that icewine is growing dolling out samples of their in popularity. most popular dishes. Some “You can see the numbers of these included a lamb coming out to the events Lamb stew with preserved cherry and minted icewine stew, seafood chowder, are growing. However, the syrup was one of the dishes offered by the Cannery barbequed ribs, homemade weather can affect it [the Restaurant. sausages and a grilled event] and the numbers.” The Niagara Icewine pickled apples, which sold Festival will wrap up next cheeseout in less with than duck three confit hours. and weekend for another year. The food paired nicely For information on up- with many of the wines, but coming events visit www. Festivalgoers gathered at The Niagara Icewine Festival as Christine Montana, of niagarawinefestival.ca. to sample wine from 26 local wineries. Niagara-on-the-Lake and re- tail manager of Southbrook Wineries, says it can vary on the individual’s pallet. “There are so many di- verse ways you can serve it.” Montana says that icew- ine itself can be served in more than just wine. “It’s gaining popularity as a martini. The shelf life is 10 years, which indicates a little bit of variety it can be used for.” The village was dotted with pedestals made of ice, for weary travellers to take a break from walking and enjoy the in-hand food and drink. Those who were not dressed for the occasion were able to warm up their frozen limbs next to the many propane-powered heaters scattered through- out Queen Street. Yet the main attraction had nothing to do with food or wine. At mid-village stood a long table, made entirely of ice, where people could set their wine down and take pictures. The table had various bottles of wine frozen into it as well as the

Festival logo frozen in the officialcentre. Niagara Icewine What many may be unaware of as they sipped one of the many offerings is just how much work goes into the making of just one bottle of icewine. The process of making this sweet dessert wine is much more than simply picking “a grape.” Chantelle Henszke rests at an ice sculpture at The Niagara Icewine Festival in Cattail Creek Estate Winery and Joseph’s Estate Wines Graeme McMillan, of Niagara-on-the-Lake. PHOTOS BY KYLE MELANSON offered samples of their wine at this month’s festival. NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 11 ENTERTAINMENT Best Canadian cinema in Welland Welland Public Library will be screening the newest National Film Board of Canada productions every other Sunday afternoon at no cost

By SHEILA PRITCHARD Labbé says the NFB Staff writer makes sure there is bal-

Bring your own popcorn distributes for screenings. and an open mind. anced content in the films it Until Feb. 23, Welland Public Library will be matter“We see is important every film to that Cana is - screening the newest produced.dians. Sometimes The film’s we subject have National Film Board (NFB) - of Canada productions, taining, others are tougher including documentaries, filmssubjects, that but are we more try enterto offer animated shorts and feature a bit of everything and only

Every other Sunday after- The NFB provides Cana- films.noon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ourdians best with films.” the most recent library visitors are invited and most interesting titles, to enjoy an afternoon of the and libraries are the perfect best Canadian cinema has to offer, at no cost. Labbé. “I think the NFB produces place“The to whole show idea the films,is to re says- - ally give everyone access to tertaining and educational, some outstanding Canadian very good films, both en cinema. Also, it’s for people to our daily lives, especially to come together for the andthe documentaries those films can —relate like with environmental, social with others in their com- and political issues and experiencemunity. It’s ofwhat seeing we calla film the historic events,” says Ken Su, librarian and NFB event organizer at the library. trueJan. 26,experience featuring of The cinema.” Fruit Hunters,The next a documentaryscreening will be people’s minds and remind showing the intertwining us“These we don’t films live help in a opencocoon. relationship of humans and They sort of give us a win- the fruit we eat. dow to see the world in a February screenings bigger view.” Every other Sunday afternoon until Feb. 23, Welland Public Library will be screening the newest National Film include The People of the Vivian Learn, of Welland, Board of Canada productions for free. SUBMITTED PHOTO came to see the Jan. 12 screening of Stories We Tell, the other day and saw this NFB screenings. because the thought a free to new and independent Kattawapiskakhousing crisis for River, 1,700 a film movie was playing here. I “Certain things like docu- Sunday afternoon movie Canadian releases. examiningCree people the in causeNorthern of a nominated writer-director had been hearing about it mentaries really interest was appealing. “The key word here is aSarah film directedPolley. by Oscar- for a while and it sounded “I don’t live far from accessibility. We produce Learn, who was in the li- very interesting.” people. I hope to come out the library and had noth- Ontarioview on andthe stateBuying of Sex,prosti- a brary’s cozy screening room Learn says she enjoyed me,for more these showings films about over real the ing planned for the day. I some of these are released movietution lawsexploring in Canada. points of - thought it was a great way manythrough films broadcast, every year some- and For more information perience, says she had been unpeeled layers of myth and Deb Soska, of Welland, to spend the afternoon.” times they are released in about the NFB and to watch forlooking her first forward NFB toviewing seeing ex the film, a documentary that nextread fewabout weeks.” the screening on Élise Labbé, head of festi- theatres, but many of our truth at the core of a family the library events board and vals and audience develop- interactive works, visit the chance to watch it for memoryof storytellers. to find Learn the elusive says says she came to see Stories ment for the NFB, says the and in other countries and films,the award-winning excerpts, trailers online and thefree. film so she jumped at she would like to come back We Tell not because she idea of the screenings is to filmsCanadians play only do not in festivalshave easy Screening Room at www. “I was reading the paper to the library to see more give all Canadians access access to them.” Bullock earnshad heardbest of the film, but actress nominationnfb.ca. By AMBER-LYNE BRICKER get a single nomination,” Staff Writer I was really Lindsay Lobins, 20, of Ni- “ disappointed agara Falls said. “I thought it - when The deserved more recognition.” There are a few happy announcedMovieland’s as disappoint-Oscar nomi Hobbit didn’t notes. Leonardo DiCaprio, nationsment and have complaints finally been begin get a single a fan favourite since he did to roll in. Titanic, has never received For many, award season is nomination. - the time for fans’ favourite Lindsay Lobins” nation for The Wolf of Wall actors and movies to receive anStreet Oscar many and fans with are his hoping nomi the recognition we believe that he gets the recognition they deserve. He proceeded to outline he deserves. The 86th Academy all that the Academy has DiCaprio is not the only Awards are a high point for gotten wrong: snubbing ac- actor fans are pulling for. fans and celebrities alike. tors like Tom Hanks, Emma Sandra Bullock has been What better way to honour Thompson and Robert nominated for best actress your success than to have Redford in the Best Actor/ a shiny gold man sitting on Actress categories being Sandra Bullock in the award-winning film Gravity. SUBMITTED PHOTO people are hoping she’ll be your mantel? However, this the largest. Fans worldwide forable her to pullwork ahead on Gravity of vet- and hosted by none other than having a few bones to pick agree. Twitter blew up with eran winner Meryl Streep, for the award show is low - comedian and talk-show with the academy’s deci- complaints about the Acad- nominated for her work in yearand disappointment it’s seems excitement is at an ingWith weekend so many records films it was sions. all time high. smashingclear that manybox office would open be Awards for Best Picture, “Admittedly, it was a very out of the running. While the negativity runs 2013 was a good year for left out. host Ellen DeGeneres. - emyLee leaving Daniels’ too The many Butler films August:high, fans Osage don’t County. hold much The nominations were Best Animated Feature and and The Hobbit: Desolation hope for it getting any bet- which has taken home a announced by Chris Best OriginalCinematography Screenplay, are strongto decide year who for to Oscar leave con out of Smaug were among the ter once the winners are movies:whopping films 26 awards,like Gravity, and Hemsworth, at the Samuel among the 24 categories. tenders,and who makingto invite it in. difficult And, - The Hobbit: Desolation of Mark Hughes, a writer for tions. be broadcast live from Hol- Hills, Calif., on Jan. 16. This Forbes magazine, wrote an right. But what they got few“I wasfilms really with zerodisappointed nomina announced.lywood on Sunday, The Oscars March will 2 Goldwynyear, the ceremonyTheatre in will Beverly be article on the nominations, overall,wrong, theythe Oscars got very got wrong.” alot when The Hobbit didn’t at 7 p.m. Smaug, dominated the box offices. Page 12 NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2012 Entertainment McConaughey Young actor gives Niagara College and students an inside on acting business Harrelson By MICHAEL SORGE star in HBO Staff Writer school, Paxton-Beesley series True workedIn her withfinal ayear director of theatre ous,the same beautiful focus gift. as you… To is be named Jason Byrne on surrounded by people with Detective It’s a word that shouldn’t Toronto’s production of the “Lucky.” play Festen, a stage adapta- [alsoown methoda fantastic] of audition gift.” By ALEXANDRA any young, successful actor preparation,While starting she tosays find she her MONTANA be surprising coming from- same name. tire career in just one word. tionShe of says a Danish Byrne’s film meth- of the pages and pages of ques- Staff Writer asked to describe their en ods of allowing actors to begantions. by “literally writing Big stars hit the small is luck – the right place, the Sometimes I can answer screen. right“So time.much … of It this takes business a lot of unique and very helpful, them, and sometimes I Matthew McConaughey rememberand urged atheir more-creative lines was and Woody Harrelson star Alex Paxton-Beesley, a of allowing my mind to in HBO’s new anthology workrelatively [in order] new actor to be in lucky.” her “His method of working is can’t, but I think the process series True Detective. The mid-20s from Toronto, flowastounding. of expression. … Sometimes, makes it more real for me. It show will run for eight epi- visited the college on last [directors] don’t say any- considergets my imagination all the possibilities going. sodes and follows two Louisi- Friday to hold a television- “I’m a very intuitive [and ana State Police homicide show screening and a Soon after graduating, curious] actor. I like to feel detectives Rust Cohle (Mc- two-hour Q-and-A session thing,Paxton-Beesley and that is got terrifying.” an things out. … I have the Conaughey) and Martin Hart with students from the Act- agent, started auditioning (Harrelson) through a 17-year ing for Film and Television myself and my history of obsessive search for a serial program. “My agent [Alicia Jeffrey] abilityeducation. to draw from within killer in the unusual murder Martin Doyle, the pro- and getting film interviews. of Dora Kelly Lange. gram co-ordinator, says, made it very clear from The 1995 killing’s in- “Alex is certainly very suc- is amazing,” she says. “She “That’sWhen discussing what I love the about posi- vestigation is resurrected should and could talk with this gig: figuring stuff out.”- in 2012 when the case someone her age. Her luck the very beginning [that] I ring characters versus non- testimony and story show a cessful in the business for tivesrecurring about characters, playing recur she connection. her about everything. If the series continues, the is First,based an on episode her personal of the So much of second season will consist period-drama series Copper of a different cast and a new work ethic, to be sure.” this business is saysa recurring it’s “so charactermuch better. is … was played, a show she con- “ Thethat funyou thing don’t aboutknow beingwhat’s case similar to the show siders her favourite project luck – the right going to happen. You don’t American Horror story that to date. place, the right know where they’re going follows a new story each Copper takes place during [with the show]. season. Toronto actor Alex Paxton-Beesley was at Niagara the American Civil War, and time. … It takes “It’s a lot more respon- Laureen Beaton, 25, of includes Paxton-Beesley College for a Q-and-A session with the students from Welland, says that she will a lot of work the Acting for Film and Television program. playing as Ellen Corcoran, more fun. Well, most of the PHOTOS BY TIM LEYES [in order] to be sibilitytime. [but it’s] so much True Detective. of the show’s main protago- lucky. “Ellen Corcoran [from “The really cool thing “definitely” be watching thenist, mentally an Irish immigrantunstable wife po- Copper] was fun and your instrument. only eight episodes, so it’s lice detective named Kevin. “You want to” have an yourself. … Your body is “I’m excited because it’s agent that you’re not afraid - aboutwork in doing this thisprofession job is that and Matthew McConaughey has to call. … They work for you tough,curring but character Sarah was I [played] super from“It isthe impossible work that to we do I think it’s impossible to - not a big commitment. “Clark“Copper Johnson was an[who absolute direct- and with you; you work intense.to really Shesink was my theteeth first into. re separate[so] invest our in physicalyour physical being ing your craft. … I learn stuff good movies lately and this joyed at to least work three on,” sheepisodes] says. She was crafty, strong, vul- notevery be single continually day, which expand is been making a lot of really Paxton-Beesley says the She stresses that it’s very with them and for them.” - being.”important to “[learn and] fun. … [I’m going to] rely one looks great.” was phenomenal.” vision was tough and “very nerable and scary. She was know your lines. I can’t say humbling,on my craft, frustrating maintain myand It’s great not Paxton-Beesley says she In the beginning, long transition into film and tele fascinating.” it enough. … Know them seeing him in before her role in Copper, roles,In describing she says she how thinks to go “I have worked to main- “ - strange”television at training. first because of aboutit’s “really playing easy character to inter- know them. … Know them confidencetain a level ofand self-aware- have fun. every romantic “triedforming really in a hardplay andnot toloving be having“I had no a mentortechnical [Dixie film or pret every character as better than you think you ness and realism. … I’m still comedy and an actor,” but ended up per they’re on your skin. an outside eye [and] she by“You heart; never know really them know like chick flick. itand – the television. beginning steps of Seatle],”was a supportive she says. guide,“I needed ourselves,character and but yourself]finding the is what [the directors are] figuringI got [was this from out. actress] Trevor” Ward her“I’m career lucky. in Mytheatre, parents film are differencesmore useful. [between … The way a I “The best piece of advice artists, so they were very prepared [mentally, physi- Although the show someoneFrom 2010-11, that really she boosted went goingcally and to ask emotionally] of you, so beas RosemaryThroughout Dunsmore: her career, be - myto the confidence.” CFC Actors Conserva- prepared[the character] for [my was first differ- film kindPaxton-Beesley to yourself.” has trav- supportive.”ning of her career, she tory at Toronto’s Canadian role]ent than was me. figuring … It unlocks out how elled to various cities across debutedmillion viewers the same tuned evening in to says,Reflecting “[Acting on seemed the begin to Film Centre. you possibly can.” Canada for work. aswatch the Goldenthe premier. Globes, Enter- 2.3 About rejection, Paxton- Other productions she’s tainment Weekly reported something that I loved. [It the imaginative [process].” Beesleyexperienced says crueltyshe’s been in the that it was HBO’s leading be a] really hard job [but]- luckyprofession. because she’s never series opening since Board- dence. been in are films The Colony walk Empire in 2010. contributed]Paxton-Beesley to my graduated confi - (2013),as well as Malody episodes (2012) on tele- and For the last two years, from George Brown Theatre “I’ve probably [had] 400 Thevision Good shows Shepherd Lost Girl (2004), and McConaughey has gained School in 2008, a drama auditions and booked may respect from fans and critics school and department of beeach 10 individual per cent of rejection that [or Paxton-Beesley has a alike, he is no longer just a Toronto’s George Brown less],” she says. “If I carried Warehouse 13. College. To her, it seemed her wrist – “a reminder of with me, I’d probably never tattoo that says “maybe” on prettyMcConaughey boy starring won in Bestchick school, with a “great reputa- get off the floor. … It hurts, She says she really hopes flicksActor within a Drama his shirt at off.the like the “most interesting” but it’s so much of what this possibility.”to continue working in - She says, “Acting school jobmethodology is. of dealing ing role in Dallas Buyers tion.”provides you with a foun- with“Figure [rejection]. out a very … If specific you - Golden Globes for his lead dation. [It] taught me to show up and you haven’t televisionance that with and film.a play every Trevor Ward, 27, of St. “It was a professional Doyle says, “When Alex done your work, and you couple“Ideally, of months, I want to or bal once Club.Catharines, says, “It’s great development program. … deserve to not get that part, a year. I love and miss not seeing him in every ask questions.” Before she she stands in a long line of you’re going to feel a whole romantic comedy and chick became better at acting, talksactors about who, beingthe harder ‘lucky,’ they Premiering in July, shedoing says the she right was thing. “probably … It’s“[While like an there] incubator I could of worked, the luckier they Like many actors, she says theatre.” important roles now, and scared,That was and something scared [about] that Canadian film. heck of a lot worse.” upcoming vampire-horror flick.this one He’s [True doing Detective] good, and I really struggled with at [various technical stuff] and On various topics of what to watch my own work … Paxton-Beesleyseries called The will Strain, be in a an stopfocus worrying on my craft. about … They’re all the got.”every actor needs to she finds it “really difficult Toronto television produc- The show has received freak. I like getting things phenomenal. I can’t say have and do in the acting our own worst critics. - looksmany topositive be no different.”reviews school.right. I’m a bit of a control industry, Paxton-Beesley but you have to. … We are ermo del Toro and writer/ “When I started to realize them. says a support system is the acting industry and her tionexecutive from producerfilmmaker Chuck Guill that questions are more enough good things about very important, “whether profession,On the brighter Paxton-Beesley side of Hogan. sincedeemed its apremier, success. but For only now, important than answers, timefans mustwill tell wait if itanother will be six - thing“I think you havethat being to focus in anon is simply a method of devel- really easy to forget that, “I’m excited for people to incubatoryour craft whereis the most the only glori- itoping be people [and] takingaround care you ofor says,sometimes. “I love …this It’s job. a joy. It’s “It’s awesome,” she says. exactly happened to Lange. it made a really big differ episodes to find out what ence.” see it.” NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 13 Campus Sports Knights’ women’s basketball team eyes playoffs By ETHAN FAHEY University Athletics (OUA) Staff Writer Katie Beaucock bronze medal and was named a member of the OUA All- The Niagara College ‘ gives us veteran Rookie team. women’s basketball team is leadership off The last addition was Katie playoff bound. Beaucock of St. Catharines. Strong early-season play the bench and She is a graduate of the helped the team achieve this new players University of Waterloo. She success. Heather McKay, has the ability to play both “We are currently 8-4 and the guard and small forward, looking forward to a positive Ingribelli, Anna and will bring experience to playoff run,” said head coach Jawrowicz and the team. Michael Beccaria. It is one of Beccaria spreads out the the best starts in the college’s Tamo provide credit for the team’s success history for the women’s bas- excellent this season saying all of the ketball team. support. players contribute key roles. Beccaria was hired as the Leading scorer Tara Gial- head coach of the women’s Michael” Beccaria lonardo and leader in assists, basketball program last May. Alyssa McCabe, help the He had a successful off- team put up the points they season recruiting talented the same as her brother and need to win games. players to add to the already father and attend Niagara Miranda Ross is the leading well-equipped team. College. rebounder, and along with Hayley Tamo was added Alyssa McCabe joined Shelby Johnston provides first last June. Tamo, the Mis- the team in July of last year. “outstanding defence,” said sissauga native, attended John McCabe, from Niagara Beccaria. Fraser Secondary School Falls, attended high school “Katie Beaucock gives and most recently played for at A.N. Meyer and played us veteran leadership off the Mississauga Monarchs for the Niagara Falls Red the bench and new players club team. She can play both Raiders. She most recently Heather McKay, Ingribelli, shooting guard and small played for the Brock Uni- Anna Jawrowicz and Tamo forward. versity Badgers. provide excellent support. Next to be recruited was Also joining the team dur- As does veteran Kaitlyn Mary Ingribelli from St. ing the off-season was Tara McPherson.” Catharines. Ingribelli at- Giallonardo from Fonthill. The team has six regular tended Governor Simcoe She is an “accomplished season games remaining until Secondary School and guard that can pass, score, re- Feb. 14. Their next game is played for the Niagara bound and defend just about Jan. 25 at Fanshawe College Falls Red Raiders. Despite any position.” in London at 6 p.m. Heather McKay waits for the offence to get set up, during an exhibition on Jan. 21 receiving United States- Giallonardo played four For more information and www.gok- against Erie Community College. Photo By Ethan Fahey based scholarship offers for seasons with the Brock statistics visit rowing, she decided to do Badgers, earning an Ontario nights.ca.

By JAMES HERBERT “Both games were won/ Humber, losses and quickly Staff Writer lost in the middle of the move on. This team has court,” says Nathan Groen- been great all year win or The past week has not veld, the Knights’ head lose of getting right back been kind to Niagara’s coach. to work and the task at men’s volleyball team. “As a group we will hand.” On Sunday, Humber continue to improve the Although the Knights did College of Toronto, ranked not win either of the games, second in Canada, visited - they pushed each match KnightsNiagara College. Although suffer first- loss of the season efficiencycally from andLogan volume Varga of and they came close, the Knights ourTravis middle Waite. attack, specifi sive feat. Their next game could not beat the Humber “When we are winning towill game be played five, an at impres Fanshawe Hawks, and were handed matches those two are College of London, tomor- their second loss in a row, contributing big points for row. The Fanshawe Falcons putting them at 11 wins, us. The last two matches we are ranked ninth nationally, two losses so far, with just have gone away from them with eight wins and three offensively, but both have losses. season. contributed blocking and “As far as Fanshawe is fiveThe games Hawks remaining used block- in the serving wise.” concerned the only adjust- ing to their advantage, with “We are serving and pass- ment will be more volume two of their blockers, Matt ing really well right now, we to our middles,” says Groen- Isaacs and Andre Brown, veld. scoring 18 points com- offensive game, especially to “We are serving and pass- bined throughout the set of justclose need out setsto fine-tune and matches.” our ing really well right now, we games. Although the losses could Last Thursday the be disheartening, Groenveld offensive game, especially to Knights, who were coming says that winning every close out sets and matches.” th just need to fine tune our off their 11 straight win, a game was not the objective. They follow up that game perfect season at the time, “Our goal has not been to on Wednesday by host- played Mohawk College of have an undefeated regular ing the Redeemer Royals, Hamilton for the second season, from day one it has then three February games time this season. Things been to medal at both the against St. Clair College of didn’t go their way, and provincial and national Windsor, Boreal College of although the Knights played championships,” he says. Toronto and Cambrian Col- hard and almost mounted “As a result of this mind- lege of Sudbury. So far, the a comeback, the Mohawk set we were able to take Knights are still in the run Frustration starts to build as the Knights suffer their first loss on the road Thursday Hawks took the game three some lessons from the to take home a champion- night, against Mohawk College with a (3-2) loss. Photo By James Herbert sets to two. Mohawk, and subsequent ship. Page 14 NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 sports

Lincoln Mills poses for the photo with Ace, Toronto Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff sign autographs for fans at Pen Centre, St. Catharines, on Jan. 16. Blue Jays mascot, while waiting in line with his father Aaron Mills. PHOTOS BY COLLIN STACHURA Blue and white wave hits St. Catharines sh re Local baseball fans show up by the hundreds for the Toronto Blue Jays fourth annual Winter Tour By COLLIN STACHURA Staff Writer I’ve been a fan I’ve been a of the Blue Jays Jays fan since It was a sea of blue and “ “ white at the St. Catharines ever since I was the 1980s, you Pen Centre as 500 fans three years know, when they stood in line for hours last Thursday for a chance to old. used to win. meet some of their Toronto ”R ob Perrson Jeff Jant”zo Blue Jays idols. Excited fans of all ages young Jays fans to see their whole time. and walks of life were there favourite players up close With spring training a for one reason – to meet the but also a chance to get few months away, the Pen Jays. The two-hour evening their autograph, something Centre was one of the last ran well past its 8:30 p.m. Rob Perrson, 34, was taking stops on the Jays’ Winter shutdown time when the advantage of this year. Tour. And support for the Jays put down the pens. “I’ve been a fan of the sport franchise is there for It was Stop No. 5 on Blue Jays ever since I was the future too. the fourth annual Toronto three years old,” says The Moccio and Jantzo Blue Jays 2014 Winter Perrson, who had been families are passing down Tour presented by Toronto waiting in line since 4 p.m. their love for the Jays to Dominion Bank. Over 500 excited fans their children. The annual tour was started lining up before Thirty-year fan Jeff Jantzo resurrected in 2011 as 2 p.m. Jays players that hopes his two sons will a modern version of the were at this tour stop were follow in his footsteps. “I’ve winter caravans that starting pitcher Brandon been a Jays fan since the travelled across Canada Morrow, pitchers Dustin 1980s, you know, when they during the early years of McGowan, Esmil Rogers used to win,” says Jantzo. the franchise. It is focused and Todd Redmond. They So, with no shortage on Ontario cities and towns were accompanied by Jays of fans, it looks as if the in the home area of the management and staff, Toronto Blue Jays will Toronto Blue Jays. and one Royal Canadian have a place in the hearts Dustin McGowan is signing the excited fan’s shirt on the fourth annual It was not just an Mounted Police escort who of Southern Ontarians for Toronto Blue Jays 2014 Winter Tour. opportunity for old and stood next to the players the years to come. NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Page 15 Feature An out of this world exhibit Niagara Falls History Museum is igniting imaginations with Space

A wall of photos at the Niagara Falls Museum displaying NASA’s Apollo 15 mission. PhotoS by Meaghan Mitchell By MEAGHAN MITCHELL blasting off on July 26, 1971, The LRV made it possible ums to connect with their Staff Writer another of the astronauts for astronauts to travel far- audiences. Objects provide David Scott, Alfred Worden ther distances on the moon a jumping off point for In his 1980 book, Cosmos, and James Irwin, and three and collect larger and more discussion, learning and Carl Sagan wrote, “Imagina- photos taken on the moon. diverse samples. sharing,” she said. tion will often carry us to On a shelf in exhibit are Scott and Irwin drove Joan Onofrio, of Niagara worlds that never were. But three toy spacesuit helmets about 28 kilometres and Falls, is a new member to without it we go nowhere.” and several books on space returned to Earth with 77 the museum and said she The Niagara Falls History and the moon. kilograms of lunar rock enjoyed the display. She was Museum will be igniting The most unique part samples. coming out of the plan- imaginations with its new- of this exhibit is the lunar An engraving, dating etarium. est exhibit, Space. sample on display. The rock back to 1852, of a moon “It will be fantastic for the Clark Bernat, museum comes from the largest bow, a rainbow that occurs kids. … The little ones will manager, thanked staff, mu- sample harvested in the at night from moonlight, really get a thrill out of it.” seum members and the me- Apollo 15 mission. over Niagara Falls is also The space exhibit will be dia for attending the launch Apollo 15 marked a on display. Moon bows are available until mid-April. last week at the Ferry Street no longer visible above the Admission is $5 for location. history,” Bernat said. Falls because of city lights adults, $4 for six to nine A portable planetarium, significantOn July 20, part 1969 of “humanNeil Arm - year olds and students with which looks like a giant strong, during the Apollo The piece is on loan from space tent, is on loan from andthe Castelanni artificial illumination. Art Museum free for anyone under six the Royal Ontario Museum man to step on the moon. of Niagara University in studentyears old. identification and and showing daily at 11 11Two mission, years later, became on July the 31,first New York. The museum is open a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 1971, astronauts David Scott Curator Suzanne Moase daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday nights at 6 p.m. and James Irwin, on the said she is thrilled to have and until 9 p.m. on Thurs- and 8 p.m. Apollo 15 mission, were the an actual lunar sample on day. It is closed on Monday. - loan from NASA. For more information visit A lunar sample from the Apollo 15 mission is on tos of the Apollo 15 mission, the Lunar Roving Vehicle “It is the tangible nature www.niagarafallsmuse- display in the space exhibit at the Niagara Falls oneA blueof the wall space holds shuttle five pho first(LRV), men on tothe drive moon. a vehicle, of objects that help muse- ums.ca. Museum.

The crew of Apollo 15 pose before the mission with a satellite and the Lunar Roving Vehicle. From left, Lunar Roving Vehicle from Apollo 15. Commander David Scott, Command Module pilot, Alfred Worden and Lunar Module pilot, James Irwin. SUBMITTED PHOTO (taken by Commander David Submitted Photo Scott) Page 16 NIAGARA NEWS • Jan. 24, 2014 Join us Get a head-start on your future at All About 29 OPTIONS

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