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BY NICHOLAS SHORT tion. Chronicle Slaft "All the awards that every- one is getting is amazing and This year's athletic banquet I'm proud to have been here," was a night of pride for says Duquesne. Durham's athletes, faculty, The banquet was a formal alumni and the DCSA. occasion and those who The 32nd annual Durham attended were treated to din- College Athletic Banquet and ner and drinks. There was an Hall of Fame Induction after party at E.P. Taylor's for Ceremony at Durham April 5 athletes and guests to unwind honoured athletes for their and celebrate. achievement in intercollegiate Babcock congratulated the competition and inducted two athletic department and DCSA new members into the Hall of for transforming the cafeteria Fame. into a formal banquet facility. "College athletics is very 'I think our college docs an special," said Athletic Director, amazing job making special Ken Babcock. "It all comes events happen and this is one together in one night to cele- of them in the calendar year," brate a wonderful year and I'm said Babcock. really proud of everyone." "It took a long time to pre- Students were presented pare," said Tranter. "It's proba- with awards for acliievement bly one of tlie biggest events in golf, men's and women's for DCSA student athletics." soccer, basketball, volleyball, DCSA also participated in men's baseball and women's this year's Durham-hosted golf softball. nationals, the OCAA basketball "We always have a really all-star game and the women's unique flair for being involved basketball final four champi- in nine collegiate sports," says onship. Babcock. "We usually do well VP of Student Affairs, Mark in all our sports. We don't have Ganhao said Durham athletics one single sport we excel in, all were great this year and the of our sports excel. Six of our athletes made DCSA proud. teams are nationally ranked, Qualifying students were seven made the playoffs." given scholarship award.. "Regardless of outcomes in Academic All-Canadian the season, athletes play a spe- Awards were presented to cial role for this college," said Marilyn Hood and Rob VP of Student Athletics Becky Guenette (volleyball). CCAA Tranter, "They're representing awards are based on first us here and away at other col- semester academics and all-star leges. What it all comes down status. to, win or lose, is we're all stu- As the night was wrapping dents, we all work hard and we up, Babcock told guests some should all be proud of whatev- of Durham's athletic plans for er happened during the sea- next year. He said the college son." is exploring involvement with The pinnacle of the banquet varsity touch football and was the announcements of the indoor soccer. Durham will athletes of the year, said also build a championship soc- Babcock. cer field for September. Durham College president, After closing remarks, guests Gary Polonsky and former mingled and took advantage of Durham student, Augusto photo opportunities and then Duquesne were inducted into went off to E.P. Taylor's for the Pholo by Chris Bonura the Hall of Fame. A video pre- party. SUPERB ATHLETES; Erin Smith and Robert Guenette smile in appreciation of sentation accompanied The banquet was video being recognized as female and male athletes of the year. Duquesne's award presenta- taped by John Cooper. KPI rates down but still competitive BY NEIL MCCALLUM Employers of Durham grads report satisfaction. ondary institutions is determined by Chronicle Staff______an 87.2 per cent satisfaction rate, sixth Humber scored a cumulative 337.7 KPI results. At the time of publication place among the GTA colleges, down per cent, with first place in graduate funding results were unavailable. Durham's Key Performance six per cent from last year.. satisfaction and third place in job Funding is an important aspect of Indicator rates are down from last year, The survey shows student satisfac- placement. KPI ratings, however the results are but the college is still ranked among tion at 78.6 per cent, the highest rank- Explaining that the secret of the also important for the college to know the best in the GTA for the third ing among the GTA colleges, schools continued high standing, what areas need improvement. The straight year. In response to the results Durham Polonsky said: "It is not so secret. It is a conclusion stated on the internal The KPI is an annual evaluation of College president Gary Polonsky matter of a simple, clear vision that is Durham posting of the results states, Ontario Colleges by students, recent humbly stated, "One is always happy emotionally compelling, and a sup- "We're still No.l, but must and will do graduates and employers. to be number one." portive environment." better." The KPI covers five areas: graduate By ordinal ranking the top three col- Graduate employment rates are Funding for the 2001-2002 year was employment, graduate satisfaction, leges in the GTA are, from first to third, measured six months after graduation. $569,155 based on the three indica- employer satisfaction, student satisfac- Durham, Seneca and Humber. Graduate and employer satisfaction are tors, employment rate, graduate satis- tion and student graduation rates. Durham College scored a cumula- measured by a phone survey. Student faction and employer satisfaction. These are measured in percentages. tive 335.4 per cent, second in the GTA. satisfaction is measured through a The Ministry's Colleges Branch over- Tills year's survey results show the However, Durham has higher ordinal paper survey, completed by current sees the KPI program together with Durham College graduate job place- placement with one first place and two students this past February. Ontario colleges. KPI data is gathered ment rate at 89.2 per cent and graduate second place scores. Graduation rates are not yet available from all 25 Ontario Colleges. satisfaction at 80.4 per cent, second Seneca scored a cumulative 334.4 for this year. The government requires all colleges place rankings in each of those cate- per cent, with first place in employer Through the Ministry of Training, to publish KPI results. Usually, gories; down 2,7 and 0.1 per cent satisfaction, second place in student Colleges and Universities, a portion of Durham posts the results and informa- respectively from last year's results. satisfaction and third place in graduate government funding for post-sec- tion on Campus Pipeline. Security around Durham College has been increased, not only due to vandal- ism in the Mac labs, but also for the safety of students. The first step taken by security is lim- iting access to Mac labs and locking all doors at night. When entering after hours, students are required to sign in with the security office, leaving their name, student identification number and room they will be working in. Pholo by Stacey Hnwklns Students arc then observed from as many as 16 video surveillance cameras MARKETING COMPETITION TEAM ONE HOLDS UP THEIR ANSWER FOR ONE OF THEIR QUIZ placed around the school and moni- BOWL QUESTION: Left to right: Peter Mroz, Cathy Srnlts, Christian St-Cyr Robfllard, Andrew tored from the director of security's Seely, Justin Newell. office and security desk at the main entrance of the Gordon Willey build- ing. The video cameras are now con- stantly monitored after hours. Knowing that they are being watched /! all the time deters vandals from causing want to problems. The number of video surveillance cameras has been increased over the last several months, and will continue to increase with the addition of new buildings. Suzanne Chasse, of the college's . . / facilities management department, says to the OCMC the cameras in. place are adequate and have helped to Identify vandals on sev- eral occasion- Robillard, "that was awesome." Along with video surveillance, man- BY STACEY HAWKINS He was right. Team two won the cheer competition, ual checking by security guards of the Chronicle Staff with teams one and four tying for second place, and Mac labs and extended areas has been team three placing third. increased. The rooms are checked two The second event was the Quiz Bowl where teams had to three times per hour, and the num- People who remember the Village People's song, to answer 15 questions. Each was awarded 10 points for ber of people in each room is moni- YMCA would have heard a variation of it as teams of a correct answer, and lost seven points for each incorrect tored to prevent unauthorized people Durham College marketing students competed for prizes answer. The questions were on a glossary of marketing from entering the college. and a chance to go to the Ontario Colleges Marketing terms, and items in a recent Toronto Star Business sec- The security guards are on duty 24 Competition. tion. hours a day, seven days a week. There The competition was open to all second and third year Athletic Director Ken Babcock acted as quizmaster for are two guards from 11 p.m. until 6 marketing students, and was an optional part of the pro- the event. After he asked the question, each team had 30 a.m. One of the guards remains at the gram. seconds to write an answer on a white board. Once the front desk at all times, while the other It was an all day event, running from 9 a.m. until the time was up, each team held up the responses and does rounds. awards ceremony at 8 p.m. Babcock told them if they were correct. "They're cliecked on an hourly The competition was designed to prepare students for After the first round, teams one and two were tied for basis," says the college's director of the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition, and to first place, and a playoff round was required. security, Brian Beatson about the Mac give students a chance to apply their knowledge in a After answering five questions in the playoff round, labs. "That's the plan." relaxed environment. the two teams were still tied, so tlie event went into sud- Another step in increasing security is Prizes were awarded to the top three teams in each den death. to promote awareness that vandalism event, and there were prizes for the top three teams over- Five sudden deatli questions were asked, and neither and assault hurt everyone. Vandalism all. The grand prize was S500 cash, medals and a trophy. team was eliminated. Organizers called for a break to results in increased tuition fees. The second place team received a $300 gift certificate for find more questions. Students who observe any suspicious Staples and medals. The third place team received a $200 Four questions into the second round of sudden activity should report it to security gift certificate for Staples and medals. death, team two answered the question incorrectly, and immediately. The students formed their own groups for. the compe- team one won the event. Shutting down the Simcoe building tition, and five teams competed. Newell, a member of the winning team, said he felt "a from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. is another The first challenge for the teams was a cheer competi- greater sense of accomplishment because it went down way of tiglitening security. The action tion, where each team had five minutes to introduce to the wire." was taken because the college consists themselves and state their purpose in cheer format. Five In the afternoon, students were sent behind closed of so many buildings. faculty from Durham College, and two sales representa- doors where they participated in a sales and retail, and "Knowing that there is additional tives from outside the college judged the cheers. Cheers marketing case studies. The students were given the case security gives students a sense of know- were judged based on creativity, enthusiasm and rele- studies the day before, and had only 24 hours to prepare ing when they come in after hours, vance to marketing. for the presentations. they're going to have a computer that's Team three was the first group to present a cheer. One Daria Price from team two won first prize in the sales working," Chasse says. Stepping up member dressed as a cowgirl, and another was a super- presentation, with Ball from team five and St-Cyr security also provides peace of mind for. hero. Tlieir cheer began with a parody of I Will Survive, Robillard from team one finishing second and third, students when entering the school at and was followed with parodies of YMCA and Respect, all respectively. night. with the lyrics changed to reflect their marketing goal. Becky Tranter and Sarah Cross from team two won Students are encouraged to take Team tour presented a cheer in drill team format. first prize in the retail case, with team four's Kevyn Slater advantage of the college's "Work Alone Once finished, team member Wilston Kelly said, "That's and Dana Snyder finishing second. Cassy McSwan and which Program," involves signing in at the toughest part of the day." / Chad Schell from team three placed third. security and being checked on periodi- Team five changed the lyrics from Queen's We Will In the marketing case competition, team four's Kelly cally. Security guards are also available Rock You to We Will Market You. After the presentation, and Wagg placed first. Siekowski and Steve Nagy from to escort students to their destination a relieved team member lan Ball said, "I'm glad that part team two placed second, and team five's Amber Cornell in the school, or to tlieir cars, is over." and Andrea Edgar placed third. Information about campus security All members of team one were dressed in business At the end of the day, the overall winners were is available at the security office or casual. The group stood in a line and members each stat- announced. The first place winners overall were the online at ed tlieir name, and chanted the goal of their group. members of team two: Cross, Tranter, Nagy, Matt http://www.durhamc.on.ca/campusjif Team two dressed in Durham College shirts, and Szikowski and Price. e/campussafety.html. changed the lyrics to The Lion Sleeps Tonight, The Way Finishing second overall were the members of team "Students that cause problems are You Make Me Feel, Leaving On A Jet Plane, Power of four; Kelly, Slater, Snyder and Wagg. jeopardizing their programs," says Love and Eminem's My Name Is. They also mocked Finishing third overall were tlie members of team one: Chasse. "It's frustrating." many of their teachers during the cheer, St-Cyr Robillard, Cathy Smits, Andrew Seeley, Peter Mroz "We know they got first," said Christian St-Cyr and Newell. P C Le adership Conv ention : Stu d ents provid e s e curity

BY HELEN NYBLOM Just steps away from the decked out in partisan apparel. Chronicle Staff convention floor, a sea of . "I've never been to any- enthusiastic supporters formed thing like this before," said While all eyes were on the a reception line at tlie bottom Shawna Murray, a security vol- candidates at the recent of the escalator. unteer. A uniform and bigger Progressive Conservative lead- Vibrant orange hats and muscles would have come in ership convention, less obvi- bright red T-shirts were worn handy, she said jokingly. ous was the handful of by swarms of people as they The volunteers were period- Durham College students who chanted and clieercd, anxious- ically rotated between differ- were providing security in the ly waiting for the leadership ent sections of the convention midst of all the hype. hopefuls to arrive. centre, lending a hand wherev- More than 40 students from Jones's fears were nearly er necessary. the Police Foundations pro- confirmed when Primier Mike From standing guard at sec- gram at Durham College vol- Harris and his entourage tions tliat were off limits and unteered to assist with security arrived, surrounded by IV verifying identification to at the Metro Toronto cameras and reporters. ensuring safety on the escala- Convention Centre March 23, "All these people came tors and even patrolling the as the Ontario Tories elected walking in and they were convention floor, Durham's Ernie Eves as their new leader pushing each other," she said, police foundations students and Ontario's new premier. describing the feisty crowd were happy to help in any way "Durham College is the first that funnelled into the voting they could. Pholo by Robocca Harris institution to hall behind Harris, whose res- Working alongside OPP and Eost-secondarye providing security for. such ignation paved the way for the RCMP officers was a unique SECURITY AT CONVENTION: Durham College stu- an event," said Bonnie Parr, leadership race. experience in which the stu- dents were providing security at the Progressive secretary for the PC party of Hundreds of party members dents had a chance to watch Conservative leadership convention. Ontario and a faculty member determined to display their full-time officers on the job. at Durham. loyalty to the Tories intensi- "I think they've learned what they love to do. dents participated in the "I wasn't really nervous, but fied the lively atmosphere. quite a bit about what policing "This is a unique experience event. Each of the volunteers when we got here there were Blowing whistles and chant- and security is all about," Parr that may help set them apan will be given a letter of thanks hundreds of people," said ing through a megaphone,. said. from other programs," Parr from premier-elect Ernie Eves Tiffany Jones, a first year stu- they paraded through the con-': Overall the students were said. for helping to ensure a safe dent. "We were just scared vention centre carrying signs thrilled to be there, represent- During the course of the environment during the con- we'd get trampled on." with campaign slogans and ing Durham College and doing weekend, more than 120 stu- vention. D C SA el e ctions finally over BY NADIA RODWAY acquainted with matters surrounding "What would not have been fair, council, as she will be relinquishing Chronicle Staff______graduation preparation, knowledge of was if (they) allowed him to partici- her position as VP of Student Athletics The final chapter of the DCSA elec- health and dental coverage and stu- pate," added Marconi, "I'm glad they in order to sit as president. tions came to an end, with Becky dent mediation. stuck to the rules." "We are all a team and we provide a Tranter acclaimed as the new president Her opponent Erika Hamm, a first- After congratulating both candi- voice for the students," said Tranter, and Karen Marconi emerging as the year Business student, held no grudges dates, outgoing president, Daria Price defining her new role, "but I took on new VP of Student Affairs. and challenged Marconi to boost offered her thoughts on her experience the central leadership role." In an election where candidates school spirits during her term. as president. Her duties have already begun, and were few and far between, three "It was a great experience." said "It was amazing," said Price. "The she admits that she is looking forward entered the final vice-president race, Hamm. "There's always next year, and people, the contacts and the relation- to working over the summer on some one suffered loss by disqualification there's still tons to do around the col- ships were definitely worth it." immediate plans. One of those plans and the remaining two battled it out lege." She noted .the voter turnout, a total involves ways of improving or expand- for the position. The students, who admit they only of 360, was impressive and went on to ing the DCSA Centre in order to Marconi,. a first-year business stu- had three days to prepare their cam- thank all those who voted. Asked accommodate the double.cohort. dent, majoring in human resources, paigns, felt little sympathy for disqual- what's next for her, Price said she will "We'll start planning for the double was excited when the results were ified candidate Wesley Richardson, be heading out with hopes of finding a cohort, even though those plans will announced. who was ousted on election day after job. be implemented by another presi- "I'm really looking forward to get- his campaign posters remained up Her successor, Tranter, won the seat dent," said Tranter. ting out there and meeting the stu- throughout the school in violation of by acclamation after being the only In an effort to make students aware dents and staff," said Marconi in the election rules. All promotional materi- person in running for the position. The of her appointment by acclamation. DCSA office, minutes after the results al must be removed frorri school prop- lack of candidates was also the reason Tranter is planning to distribute flyers came in. erty by 5 p.m. the day before ballots are behind the extended elections, which around campus during the final weeks. She admits that her duties would cast. began Feb 1, and finally concluded two The academic year is coming to an begin immediately, as she has to pre- "It was fair," said Hamm. "It was all months later on April 1. end, but for the new DCSA officials, pare for the fall semester by becoming explained in the rules." Tranter is not new to the DCSA their jobs are now beginning. The new DC j ustice wing officially opens " tributed to this BY GRACE HAN college, i in a positive environment, Police Foundation student, event. Two of Chronicle Staff This new two-storey build- said Oshawa Mayor Nancy represented her class. She indi- last year's students presented ing, part of the Superbuild pro- Diamond, who congratulated cated that this wing, which has more than $1,000, part of the With each one wielding a ject, covers 23,500 square feet, the school on this event. been built and named for this money they raised last year for golden key, Durham College houses a moot court, class- "Every day is a great day," one purpose, gives the stu- their graduation. President Gary Polonsky and rooms, special police training said Polonsky, who was excit- dents their own identity. They wanted to contribute Durham Chief of Police Kevin facilities, a computer lab, con- ed to announce that Durham "It is nice to have all the fac- what was left over to the McAlpine unlocked the doors ference room and faculty College is growing and this ulty members in one wing" she growth of new facilities for of the new Centre for offices. Since the construction new wing Is just one more step said, future students. Integrated Justice Studies was completed this centre has in the Superbuild project. He MaryLynn West-Moynes, Doug Wilson, chairman of (CIJS) at the official opening been a home to about 650 stu- also mentioned that the col- Vice-president of Academic Durham College and ceremony April 5. dents, and 20 professors of the lege is creating something spe- Excellence, presented a framed University of Ontario Institute Bert Dejeet, Dean of School of Administrative and cial here. $100 bill to contractor Russell of Technology Board of Administrative and Justices Justice Studies. Students from "Today helps to symbolize Price. She had bet him last year Governors, Deputy Premier Studies, was master of cere- several other programs have that we are building some- that they would not be able to Jim Flaherty, Minister of monies for the event, which also attended classes in the thing special," he said. "We are finish the wing in time for Finance, Durham MPP John featured guest speakers who centre. going to so something differ- classes in January, and today O'Toole and Oshawa MPP congratulated Polonsky on "This is the right place to ent." she gladly paid off her debt. Jerry Ouellette. also gave successful expansion of the see police setting an example Melanie Morey, a first-year The graduates also con- speeches. 4 THE CHRONICLE Aprin6, 2002

H^ T nr^BSs^ry^T T"' TO CONTACT US: I^HR^aCIE WE'RE IN ROOM L223. OUR PHONE NUMBER IS; 721.3068 (Ext 3068) PUBLISHER: Margaret Scoll EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Gerald Rose OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: AD MANAGER: BIIIMerriott chrorilcl^dcg.durhamc.on.M Why rent when you can own? Picture walking down a flight of concrete stairs leading to the basement In a strange man's house. When tlie door at the end of the stairs is flung open there is nothing, but an empty room with a sink, fridge and stove. The man says it will cost $750 a month to live there. No it's not a nightmare; you're about to become a renter. Every day more apartments are built and the owners have a continuous stream of renters to fill one, two or three-bedroom, cookie-cutter dwellings. In Toronto last year there was a shortage of rental apartments, and renters were forced to pay a fee of $50 to $100 just to apply. Supply and demand forced- Toronto builders and builders in other regions to erect more

apartments. The more . apartments that needed to be built the more renters were paying. Not only are buildings being constructed, home- owners are taking advantage too. They carpet their basements, add a wash- room and maybe a boxed off room called a bedroom and charge $500 to $800 a month to rent. Basement apartment renters fail to realize exactly what they are doing. Every time they sign a cheque made payable to their gracious landlord, they are paying the man's mortgage. He lives upstairs, probably for free, Over a period of a year, a renlcr pay- ing S7SO a mont'i--. willingly hands over $9,000. That's a pretty good down payment on a home with a pur- chase price of $125,000. With princi- ple and interest tliat would leave a $725 mortgage. Add taxes and the mortgage price is $909 per month. This is generous of the renter to pay that much towards a stranger's mort- man's basement. cent to 2.25 per cent. This won't last little debt won't hurt, but once debt is gage. At this rate the man can have his If you. were going to spend life pay- much longer. Soon, to boost the value accumulated be sure to work hard at house paid off soon, leaving all this ing off someone else's home, why of the Canadian dollar interest rates getting out. The biggest thing to spare money to play with. wouldn't you pay off your own? Why will rise. Bank of Canada Governor remember is that most of the time all I was talking to a man who lives in spend a huge chunk of life working David Dodge says they have no inten- the money put into a home is reward- a basement apartment. His kitchen hard and making a living just to create tion of raising rates now, but eventual- ed when the property is sold. Owning and living room are one, but he lucked a place for another man to retire hap- ly they will. In 1990 interest rates rose a home is an investment and no mat- out and got a bedroom. The bedroom pily. with no debts to worry about. 15 per cent and in 2001 and 2002 ter how much of a cliche, it's true. is separate and the bathroom is down a It's the smart man's way and it's property values rose 30 per cent. The When the house is sold for more than hall with low ceilings and no light. He happening all around the city every economy is fine, and it's time to stop when it is bought, the owner can use wanted to add a wall to separate the day. Small black and red signs that pretending that the country is in a that profit to buy a new home, a larger kitchen and front door from the living read Apartment For Rent are coaxing recession. People are hearing the term, home, on a bigger property, in an even room. He's not allowed. naive people to rent. Sure it seems like "the recession that never happened" better neighbourhood. Not allowed? That's right. This a good idea at the time;, no mortgage and feel relieved when really we Now picture sitting in the backyard isn't his home, he can't go painting, or to worry about, heat and hydro are one should be taking advantage. For a of a custom built home; maybe in the making holes to hang pictures. He and no repairs or lawns to cut. For stu- recession to happen the economy mountains out west, or in a village out can't carpet the cheap parquet cover- dents, renting is simply the only needs at least six months of negative east, it doesn't matter. Try to remem- ing the cold concrete floor. And he answer. Or is it? growth and this never happened, we ber that terrible day when a lease was certainly can't put up a wall. After a A bank will tell you different. didn't even get one month. almost agreed upon. What were you lifetime of renting, this is what he has. Remember that a bank want's people The government is encouraging thinking? In 10 years he will retire and then to take out loans for a down payment spending, on big-ticket items and what? Then he sits in a home that he on .a house and then use that bank to instead of sitting in a lousy basement can't make his own. Sitting and look- establish a mortgage, and what better apartment, get out and find a home. A Roxanne Thompson ing at all he has accumulated over his time than the present. Interest rates real home. life, looking at his treasures in another are at an all time low; prime is 2 per With a lifetime ahead getting into a

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Before I began college, I worked as a who learned to use a computer in high As I checked out the Mac, I found wall. I guess someone might thini network administrator. This meant school learned how to use a PC. (lie CD drive and the Zip drive, but that's user-friendly; if it breaks, jus) that I knew computers pretty much This familiarity with tlie PC is prob- where was the floppy disk drive? If unplug it. inside and out. Software or hardware, I ably one of the main reasons why the there was no floppy disk drive, how As the semester wore on, and th( could solve pretty much any issue PC Is far more common than the Mac. was I supposed to save my work to a Mac homework seemed to pile up, 1 without stress or frustration. Then I When I walked into my first Mac floppy disk? was going to throw in the towel. I wa; met the Mac. The Mac is supposed to class at Durham, I was excited to learn My Mac teacher soon answered that going to cave in and buy a Mac. I wa.» be user-friendly and great for multi- about a different type of computer. I question. All students are supposed to resigned to the fact that I was going tc media studies. So why is it that as a like to learn new things and this was an purchase Zip disks to save their files. A have to use a Mac for class and proba- computer-literate journalism student, I opportunity for me to expand my Zip disk? Who ever uses one of those? bly in my career, so I might as wel want to throw it out the window? knowledge of computers. What I did- Then I noticed the keyboard. Where make it convenient, and buy one foi PCs are definitely used more widely n't anticipate was the difficulty I had In was the backspace key? I discovered my house. than Macs. From the doctor's office to converting-----.-AI- toA- thistl-l_ new---. thattl-_. the^1-_ delete-1-1-t- key1.--- on- I went online and found a mode; the library to the auto shop, all I see are machine. the Mac's keyboard that would suit my needs. All wa.» PCs. In all the jobs I have had, from What I. found was was equivalent to the going well until I saw the price. Wow network administrator to sandwich that Macs were mucli Stacey backspace key on a PC. I thought I could pick a Mac up for i artist, all the computer work was done more different tlian That's fine, but where couple hundred bucks. I was wrong on a PC. In fact, until 1 set foot inside PCs than I had antici- was the delete key, Very wrong. Durham College, I had never seen a pated. Hmukins then? This became A base Mac with a 500 MHz Powel Mac. The first thing I more Irritating as time PC G3 processor, 128 megabytes o) A little more than four per cent of noticed was the colour. went on. I don't know RAM, a 20-gigabyte hard drive, IS-lnch new personal computers sold in the PCs are usually black, white or a shade liow many times I have deleted the monitor, network card and a modeir United States are Macs. Worldwide, in between. The Macs were green, wrong letters because assumed the was $1,249 before shipping and taxes Macs make up less than three per cent orange and blue. They looked more delete key did the same thing on a Mac I think I almost fell off my chair. 1 of new. personal computers sold. like toys than workstations, as it does on a PC. thought they were joking. While Macs are essential in some Their layout was different as well. This most frustrating difference For curiosity's sake I went to Dell.ce specific fields of work, such as journal- The monitor was sitting on the desk, as between the Mac and PC has to be (arguably one of the best computci ism, graphic design and advertising, a PC's would normally do, but wliere what you do when a program hangs. manufacturers in the world) to find oul most other fields rely on the PC for was the box? The piece that usually Advanced Windows users know that if how much a similar PC would cost. fi their computing needs. And since goes on the floor or under the monitor a program hangs, they can hit Control- Dell computer with the same feature; most people use a PC in their place of was nowhere to be found. Ait-Delete and terminate the hung pro- as listed above, with the Mac, costs work, it is usually what they purchase As I looked closer, I noticed that the gram. When my Mac froze, I raised my $869 before shipping and taxes. That'* for home use as well. box was actually built into the moni- hand and calmly asked the teacher (the a difference of $380. To some that ma^ My high school offered a variety of tor. That feature is probably the one same guy who was trying to convince not be a big deal, but for someone whc computer classes, from basic use to pro- thing the Mac has over tne PC in my me that Macs are better) how to kill the makes $7 an hour, it was enough tc gramming, but there was not a single world. No big clunky box that needs to program. cancel my order. Mac in the building. All of the students be put somewhere. He unplugged the machine from tlie Chivalry isn't just for men Bass blasts off

There was a time when women wore corsets Today, women have come a long way. and men rode pretty white horses for as many Many women consider chivalry a throwback to Lance Bass, a member of Koptev stated, "We cannot miles as it took for them to get to their love's times when stereotypical sex roles were never the pop group *N Sync, give information about any home simply to read to her a beautiful sonnet questioned, to times when a woman's role was could be the first entertainer candidates due to confiden- they had written. Women may have been con- to give birth, and to lift a finger only when it and the youngest person to tiality and will make an offi- sidered inferior in many aspects, but when it was absolutely needed. blast off into space, cial statement only after the came to a man loving a woman, romance, pas- Now that women have come close to achiev- The Russian Soyuz space- appropriate documents have sion, and chivalry were ever-present. Passion ing the equality they have been striving for, craft will be flown into space been signed, in particular, was felt by a man towards a woman and he why are some complaining about having to to orbit the earth as part of a the flight contract." would do whatever it took for her to feel most open a door once in a while, and having to routine taxi N A S A important. split the cheque on a date? Make a decision. mission, mak- Headquarters It meant that a woman never had to open a Being independent and wanting to be treated ing Bass a news media door, never needed to step down from a car- like a princess once' in a while is great, but sort of chief Bob riage without her man's hand to guide her. women who say they're independent, and still s p a c e Jessica Jacobs made Men honoured women, and were chivalrous expect the man to pick up the cheque every tourist. the following right up to the 1980s and perhaps even later. time they dine, to wait for him to open the "I am Wilding statement: Parents raised their boys to treat women door at every entrance, to complain because completely "The agency and other with respect, fathers reminded , she had to pay for a movie, is overwhelmed them to "never hit a girl, no mat- disgusting. at the invita- international ter what" When boys were old I am sick of hearing girls tion. I'm looking forward to partners have already dis- enough to date, mom would complain about stingy completing this lifelong cussed their concerns about Liane boyfriends. It works both ways dream. I am honoured and turning space flight into a teach them to dance, telling ' me that he had to lead, and now. If women want to be privileged to represent my carnival ride for the rich. So the girl would follow. Dad Secours treated equally, and they do, country in this history-mak- we'll address the issue when would give his son money to then they need to become ing mission," said Bass in a the Russian space agency pay for the date, and the-car keys equals, not only in the work- statement. follows the procedures for so the girl didn't have to meet ing world, but in the dating A television special is the notifying the partnership of him there, or find her own ride. The only world as well. focus of this mission and its intention to fly crew thing the girl had to do was make sure her mas- A woman in college is just as dependent on would be entitled "Celebrity members." cara wouldn't run, and that she didn't have loans as a man. This may be why boyfriends Mission; Lance Bass." What does this mean for any lipstick on her teeth. are sometimes perceived as stingy in college. Training for Bass would Bass? He will have to pass all Times have changed. But girls are cheap too. If women want to go start in May, less than a medical tests to ensure he is Chivalry otherwise known as good manners out, let them spend the money. He'll appreci- month short of wrapping up in top physical condition. is still important to some men. Some husbands ate it and she'll be treated like a princess more the second leg of the groups He will also have to put his still bring home roses to their wives, and some often if she treats her prince once in a while, "Celebrity" tour. He will be music career on hold for boys still open doors for girls, even if they and splits the cheque more often. Besides, a flown to Star City Russia for about six months. don't know them. Most parents still raise their meal for one at a popular restaurant like East six months of intense train- Should NASA allow Bass sons to respect women and to do as much as Side Marios goes for about $10, which isn't a " ing and preparation. into space? Sure why not. In they can for them; to treat women well. terrible price to pay. 3...2...I...Blast off! Is a few short months anyone Although some boys are still being raised to When expecting something from a crush, scheduled for early who has $100,000 U.S. will be polite, girls are being raised to be indepen- boyfriend, or husband, take him out for a treat, November, but this is far be able to go. Sending a pop dent, strong and important. Over the years, do something nice to make him feel special. from a done deal. star into space would be a there has been a fight by women to be treated Dare to be independent, and strive to become Russian space chief Yuri smart move for NASA. as equals. an equal. Oh, and stop complaining already. South Wing brings new life to DC

Centre, has little classroom DC PUTS FINAL space, but will have a fully operational assembly line. The facility will be used for student TOUCHES ON projects in design and produc- tion. Students will run a full NEW WING production from beginning to end, involving manufacturing, right through packaging and BY NE1L MCCALLUM shipping. The major concen- Chronicle tration will be for manufactur- staff______ing technology students, how- ever there will be some It was like the first day of involvement with business school all over again, wander- students. ing unfamiliar halls, searching Brent Brooks, professor of high and low for a classroom, Electrical Engineering and asking strangers for directions. Project Manager for IMC It was a common experience to explains the three major goals start the semester with many of IMC are to provide training students attending classes in in automation and manufac- the new Justice Wing. turing, training foi members of With continuing construc- industry, as well as applied tion this may be a common research in manufacturing experience for students return- technology. Students will be ing to Durham next fall. "using modern equipment in September will see the new an environment as close as South "Wing, Centre tor possible to that In Industry," Integrated justice Studies said Brooks. (CIJS), and The IMC I n t e g r a t e building is Manufacturing scheduled to Centre (IMC) ( Getting the be finished starting to be in May. used for classes. building built "Getting The CIJS, also is the the building known as the easy part, built is the Justice Wing, is the equipment is easy part," Photo by Neil McCallum home to faculty said Brooks. POLICE DEMONSTRATION: PC Bob Reld and classes relat- much more com- and PC Loxley Colquhoun demonstrate The equip- rapelling techniques at DC's new Justice ed to justice stud- plex than bricks ment is Wing opening ies: Police mortar, much more Foundations, Law and y c o m p l e x and Security, and than bricks Private/Public and mortar." of Investigations. Brent Brooks IMC will Opening Justice Wing Bert Dejeet, be phased dean of into use in Administrative and Justice two stages; robotics and auto- Studies, explains that the matic assembly will be opera- unites DC with police move to a concentrated Justice tional for the September Studies space also reflects the return, with the full manufac- move within the school to turing facility scheduled to be BY NEIL MCCALLUM between related programs like crime scene. The scenario optimize classes, by sharing in use for January, 2003. Chronicle staff Police Foundations and Law involved a theft. A group of expertise within the programs. South Wing, attached to the and Security. To this end facul- desks had been cordoned off south end of the Willey build- Whether it was crime scene ty offices as well as the Police with yellow police line tape The space, located on the ing, is the largest of the addi- investigation, fingerprinting, Learning Centre, a training and footprint castings on the north side of the Willey tions. The Health Sciences fac- or rappelling from the roof, facility for the Durham scene. First and second year Building, includes classrooms, ulty will be relocated to the Durham Justice Studies stu- Regional Police, are located in students demonstrated and offices, computer labs, a moot new wing, however it is not dents and Durham Regional the new wing. explained the principles of fin- court for mock trials, and a designed specifically for any Police personnel provided "It is wonderful having all gerprint elimination as guests training facility for the one faculty but will be a gener- examples of the concept of our teachers available in one entered. In another part of the Durham Regional Police al use space. It will include fac- behind the partnership area," said First year Police room students were dusting Service on the lower level. ulty offices, a 200-seat comput- between Durham College and Foundations student Melanie objects found on the scene for While it is centred on justice er commons, computer labs, the Durham Regional Police Morey, who spoke as part of prints, and others were studies, classes are scheduled classrooms and common space Service at the official opening the ceremony. Morey also demonstrating suspect inter- in the space from other depart- for students, as well as a of the Centre for Integrated expressed the sense of identity views. ments as necessary. Williams Coffee Pub. Justice Studies (CIJS) April 5. her fellow students feel, "hav- Durham College and While part of the Justice The South Wing is sched- Welcoming guests for the ing an entire wing built named Univesity Ontario Institute of Wing has been in use for class- uled to be open in two stages. ceremony as they approached and dedicated to the integral- Technology president Gary es since the beginning of First, the west end of the wing the new wing was a marching ed Justice Studies, its programs Polonsky concluded his com- September, work has been is scheduled for completion by band from the Air Cadets 151 and its students makes us unit- ments during the ceremony by ongoing. For the first few June, to be in use for classes in squadron, vintage police cruis- ed and unique." stressing that Durham is a col- weeks the smell of paint and September, The second half of ers and a demonstration by the Following the ceremony vis- lege that understands "that ,we sawdust was strong and con- the building is scheduled to be Durham' Regional Police itors were invited to tour the are here essentially for one rea- struction workers were a com- ready for Nov. 30. Tactical Support Unit rap- facility. Student Involvement son only, and that is to serve mon sight. Finishing touches Bruce Bunker, director of pelling from the roof of the was seen at this point as well as students." Referring to the have progressed on the exteri- Special Projects, who oversees centre. Justice Studies students guided continued and future expan- or and the official opening the entire Superbuild project, The idea behind CIJS is to visitors around the building sion of Durham and UOIT took place April 5th. says that despite the fact tliat benefit Justice Studies students and answered questions. Polonsky reiterated, "It will The IMC, located at the east the construction is ahead, of by concentrating resources in As part of the tour visitors always be number one about end of the Willey building," schedule they aren't making one physical location to allow were shown a classroom that students. Students, students, across from the Student any promises to open earlier. easier access to expertise had been converted into a students." Residence Residence or ap artment? in summer BY KATIE MOXAM Chronicle Staff made into A big issue for students when choosing wliich college a home for to go to is whore they are going to stay. Choices include residence or an apartment off travellers campus. People also have rooms to rent specifically for college students. BY REBECCA HARRIS The housing list at Durham Chronicle Stall College offers hundreds of housing options for students that have reasonable prices. During tlie school year the Many of them are less than residence at Durham College $500 a month. The most pop- is full of students from many ular option is residence. It places, but in the summer offers over 400 suites this residence becomes home equipped with two beds a to travellers and people kitchen with microwave and a attending conferences, as three-piece bathroom. well as summer school stu- "The best thing about resi- dents. dence is tlie fact that you get The Durham College resi- to meet so many different peo- dence has been there nine ple. You wouldn't get that if years and has offered hotel you were living off-campus," accommodation every year says Danielle Tucker, an since opening Ottawa student. "It doesn't Chris Haze, general man- matter what college you go to, ager for the Durham College the residence experience is residence, explained the role always the same, and it's still of the residence in the sum- the most important decision mer, saying, "We offer to be made." accommodations for trav- Tucker chose residence ellers and such during the because of the high prices for summer months. renting a room or having an With a number of rooms apartment. available they 're still a dor- j "It wasn't a hard decision," mitory but with hotel ser- says Tucker. "All my friends Pholo by Katie Moxam vices, such as, room cleaning said that living in residence is LIFE IN REZ: Andrea Adamson, a student living in the Durham College and front desk services. As foi a good experience because it's residence, works on her studies in her room. the students who stay during where you meet most of your the summer they are near the friends." college and rhe bus route for Andrea Adamson, a Legal has is it may not be near the dence. wait for a wasliing machine. trips to downtown Osliawa Administration student at school. Residence is steps "It's close to the pub, and She said there was more cup- over the summer. With their a different away from labs, the library the school is right tliere if you board space and the windows own section to call home, the Durham, has opin- ser- ion. and sporting facilities. But need it to do homework or opened. There was also one students enjoy the same "It's like living with your residence isn't ideal for every- whatever is needed to be more important thing that vices and privileges as stu- parents, but worse." one. done." residence doesn't have. dents who live there in the says at least there "I don't like Before com- "It had a bathtub." fall. Adamson clear is privacy living at home. The that you can't ing to resi- Many people have different Haze made it the current residence at Durham open the win- d e n- c e opinions about apartments summer students who are in College does not have two dows, or that The best thing Ad a m son and residence. Some prefer school are moved to a select- separate rooms; it's one open the kitchen is " lived in an the privacy that comes to hav- ed part of the building so space, with a small divider at completely at about residence apartment ing their own apartment. that they may carry on with the head of the bed. It has the the end of the is the fact that and paid Others like the price of resi- life and won't disturb hotel basic layout of a motel room. old building, $800 a dence and that there is no has- guest. The money earned Renting a room from some- it's just a pain you get to meet month. And sle with payments. While from summer use subsidizes one's home or renting an to cook some- so many differ- she shared it some student like to be closer upkeep and the rate for the apartment has the advantage thing even if with a room- to the school, others like to be residence for returning full of privacy, which Durham at you wanted to. ent people, f mate, so it able to leave school and time students. the moment does not have. There is no pri- only cost her schoolwork behind when they For a medium size confer- The fall of 2003 will see a new vacy, and the $400. go home. Sometimes it just ence it would cost a traveller residence at Durham with two bathroom and Danielle Tucker "I liked comes down to what students or a company about $80 per individual rooms each with shower is way everything can afford. room, with group discounts. double bed, desk, closet space, too small," says about it, Deciding what the accom- The residence has 442 beds a television and telephone. Adamson. "There except for modations are going to be at in shared suits and 212 beds The rooms also offer a larger are also some distractions my super, and. the people college is almost as important in single suits, and with kitchen, as well as a larger here. If you have friends that below us calling the cops all as the actual choice of a col- smoking allowed in some of bathroom, at a cost of $400 live in residence it's harder to the time for noise complaints. lege. Deciding whichis right is the room. more for two semesters. The concentrate because one will The floor was noisy, so every based on personal preference, "The residence is .a great total rate for the academic always be over or you'll be time we walked on it, it was whether it is cost, or friend- place for a conference," says year is $4,500 for an individ- over at their room a lot of the loud," says Adamson. ships that follow. Both have Haze. ual room with shared kitchen, time." In her apartment complex advantages and disadvantages, A shared suite or room for and $4,100 for shared room. But there is something that there was a stove in her but in the end it is up to the a full time student is around A downfall that off housing Adamson does like about resi- kitchen, there was no need to student to decide. $4,000 dollars a year, and for a single room it is about $5,000, so anything that will bring these prices down has April fools prank tricks students to a good idea. Haze said there is more MATT GABRIEL by a phone number, a "Call the number a call to inquire "The calls started around staff hired in the summer to BY or for the Chronicle Staff Anytime" notice and several about the deal. Wednesday Thursday compensate larger tags cut into the bottom of the When the victim called the (March 27 and 28) by now I number of older guests, but page with the same phone number the person on the guess about 20 to 25 people the summer students have to "LEAF TICKETS. Season number. other end answered: "Whitby called," said the switchboard follow the same rules as the leaving the coun- Too good to be true? Yes. Prison." operator. students do in the fall. Rules ticket holder about and the number try on business. 2 Red seats An April fools prankster got The number was the switch- "We just keep telling people music, for each remaining the 'better of more than 20 board at the Whitby jail. they have the wrong number," of guests are enforced. available So when the snow melts home game. Face Value. I!!! Durham College students with Judging by the number of said the operator. Won't Last !!t!" these ads scattered about the missing tags on two of the She said the humour wasn't and green leaves return and posted stairwell bulletin boards. advertisements at least 12 peo- lost on her, but that she could- all the students leave for the The advertisement summer, the Durham in several Durham College Passersby saw the notice ple fell .for the gag. The count n't be bothered playing along. stairwells was an attention- and thought it was a great deal as recorded by the jail was The prankster's identity Is College campus will still be getter. The pitch was followed so they tore off a tag and gave higher. still a mystery. thriving with life. 8 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 M SA invite s students to learn BY DEREK LINDSAY Chronicle Staff

Following of the Sept. 11 attacks it became more impor- tant for a group of Muslim stu- dents to have an association, where every Durham student and faculty member could gain firsthand knowledge about the Muslim religion and Islamic faith. Tlie association meets every Monday at noon in room C2SO. The directors of the association are Muhammad Patel and his sister Farzecn. There are 15 members in tlie association. The association was started so the Muslim student com- munity could come together and have a voice on campus. "In Eastern Ontario tliere are not many Muslim student associations, so we are trying Pholo by Dorok Lindsay to bring tliat to the area," said MEMBERS OF THE MSA: Back from left; Farhana Patel, Courtney HUts, Farzeen Patel, Amina Othman. Muhammed Patel. Mustafa Patel, Liban Abdl, Ras Buckland, Mazen El-laz. In the front row Shireen Patel This isn't the first religion - based club at Durham, there have been others before but Colleges. planned are Islamic Awareness Patel. so far been pretty good. For they haven't had the turn out The association was not Day and a Muslim Student The prayer room is located word of mouth we have had a like this one, said Daria Price, started because of 9/11, it was Association dinner. beside the learner support cen- good turnout. It has met all past president of the Durham started for the students," said Although the association tre In the B wing. my standards. The upcoming College Student Association. Patel. "But it was more impor- has just recently been started Furthermore, teachers also dinner should give the club The college's association is tant to have it afterwards. at Durham there was already understand the need for the more exposure," said Khawar not the first. There is a Muslim With the tension going on an understanding by the col- students to leave class for. Jadoon, third year Durham Student Association Nation in the Mideast it is the best lege's faculty for members of prayer. The students can do College student. that connects all the associa- time for something like this. the Muslim religion. There is a this by just simply informing "To have this group allows tions at school across Canada This is the best time for aware- prayer room for the Muslim the teacher about why they are unity of Muslim students and and the United States. Colleges ness, good awareness," said students so they can go there leaving. with that unity you have peo- and universities that have Price. and pray during the required The association would like ple to go to that understand Muslim student associations In Although the .current num- times of the day. The room to see a bigger prayer room you," said Jadoon. Ontario are the University of ber of local members is small can be used by other students, and to see anyone come to the "Congratulations to the Toronto, York University and there is no shortage of activity. but with respect for everyone. meeting who is curious about Muslim Student Association. Seneca and George Brown Events that are currently "Sometimes when I have what the association does or The DCSA is totally supportive gone to the prayer room, peo- want to find out about the to what they have done and ple have been sleeping in there Muslim religion. continue to do," said Price. Students pay more and that is disrespectful," said " For a first time club it has for local transit Wellness Centre: Did BY WAJIHA KHAN explained, everyone gets Chronicle Staff confused. The OTC has tried to convince GO Transit "Fifty cents with GO to have a cheaper fare from Connection," the bus to know says sign bus, but they are not you DC had one? on all Oshawa Transit Buses, agreeing." but what exactly does it Student fares for OTC are parental supervision, and peer pressure cause mean? Students have been as follows: $1.75 per ride, BY HEATHER PEARSON some students to succumb to this behavior. confused when they used $16.75 for a 10-ride card Chronicle Staff Also many social activities are planned around the GO bus, transferred to and $62 for a monthly pass. The Wellness Centre in its present location pub nights." OTC buses and were asked For more information in the lower floor of the Durham College Students who experience problems with to pay the regular student on student fares for the Athletic Centre offers students the highest binge drinking are referred to Pinewood. fare of $1.75. OTC students may contact quality services available. In conjunction with the Wellness Centre, According to a represen- them by phone at 905-579- According to Kathy Lazenby, a health nurse there is a Human Resources student who is also tative from GO Connection 2471 Ext. 218 or visit their at the clinic, many students don't know where able to offer networking opportunities to con- Services, and Gary Noakes website at http://www.city. the centre is on campus, or what services it nect students with services offered at the col- of Oshawa Transit oshawa.on.ca/com_res/otc- offers to students. lege, and in the community. She is able to offer Commission the fifty cents fares.html. Besides contraception advice, a weekly med- connections to students living in residence to applies only to those who For information on GO ical clinic is provided by a local physician. The food banks, laundry facilities, banking, out- travel by GO train and Transit call 1-888-438-6646 clinic is available to all students. "Basically, reach services, social services, legal and peer where OTC buses stop to or may visit their website at the centre is here to keep students in school," support groups. pick up passengers at the http://www.gotransit.com/f said Lazenby. At the Wellness Centre students International students who experience station. This is where both are/main.htm. can receive advice or a referral to a specialist problems adapting to Canadian food, with GO Services and Oshawa The GO transit website outside of the college. Dr. A. S. Siddiqui is able weight loss and gain as a result, may also be Transit Services meet. lists discounted fares, to order blood work, X-rays, diagnose condi- referred to dietitians for guidance. At local cul- Oshawa buses do not among which the fifty cent tions and write prescriptions. Students are also tural groups such as the Italian or Jamaican connect with the GO buses. fare is one. GO passengers able to e-mail their questions to: health.well- Cultural Club they can renew cultural and Many students using both can get a free or discounted ' [email protected]. The many services social bonds with members of their communi- the GO bus and OTC buses ride on many local transit offered to students include drug and alcohol ty here. Students can network with these are at a disadvantage, systems to and from a GO programs available through the Pinewood groups to find the food that they are used to, Students get off the GO bus Train station. Centre of Lakewood Health Corporation. "At and with the co-operation of local merchants and have an approximately Zahra Fazeli, a Durham the present time a councilor comes once a make a smoother transition to life here at five-minute walk from the student says, "I feel that col- week, to serve to 10 to 12 students. This does- Durham College. GO stop to the stop on lege and university fares n't include those who go to Pinewood direct- With the expansion of the student resi- Simcoe Street. should go down. Also bus ly," said Lazenby. Some referrals come from dences, there will be a community at Durham Noakes said "It Is difficult fare should be cheaper." concerned faculty and friends, who may notice College, and the Wellness Centre will need to to put all the finite details Starting April 15 bus attendance and behavior problems in students. expand to meet the new challenges. Lazenby on the signs in all buses. fares for the GO Transit will Only a small percentage of students know that would like to see professional nurse practition- Since it is not clearly go up. they may have a problem and ask for help. ers and physicians available for more than one "The greatest problem on College campuses is day a week. She also would be able to offer binge drinking," noted Lazenby. "Lack of more services to staff and students. 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BY SUSAN WATTS their field of study is 64.6 per Air Conditioning and Dimuantes's co-op pro- fully received from Trent." Chronicle Staff cent, according to the 2000 Refrigeration Engineering gram at Waterloo has an She has since graduated graduate survey results. Technology, which has a 90 interesting layout. from York Teachers' College For most students the next The Centennial College per cent employment rate "I attend classes for six and is in her second year of step after graduating from a webslte lists the many pro- within the field. The George months and then I work for teaching. post-secondary institution is grams offered by the college, Brown admissions office says six months at IBM and get Attending two forms of to find employment and with and some of them are speci- that these programs have paid for it even though I have post-secondary institutions, . a co-op or field placement on fied as co-op programs. For assisted greatly in the accu- yet to get a degree," says Curtis has had the opportuni- a resume, a student's chance example, accord'ng to the mulative high employment Dimuantes. "I am in school ty to get much experience. of getting a job is good. 2000 Graduate Employment rate for the college. for a total of five years." "I am also in a higher pay- In Durham College's Fall Rates Report, which outlines Simon Dimuantes,. a stu- His placement is directly ing bracket than most other 2001 Career and the most recent statistics pro- dent at the University of related to his program and teachers in the school Employment Report it states vided by the W a t e r l o o , was selected for him by the because of my education," most Durham programs c o l l e g e , explains the university. said Curtis. require students to complete Centennial process he Dimuantes has been According to the Fall 2001 a field placement and that offers both a " A wealth of took when assured a full-time position Career and Employment students can apply for intern- Financial applying to with IBM upon graduation Report 10 per cent of Durham ships. According to the Services pro- experience university. from Waterloo. College's year 2000 graduates report, field placement or gram and a allowed me to "I was in There are many students are said to be pursuing fur- internship allows students to Financial search of a who choose to attend college ther education in either put the skills and knowledge Services co- get a better feel hands-on, col- and university. Robin Curtis another community college obtained during studies to op program. for my specific lege-like expe- is one of these students. She or other institutions. work. There is a 73 rience that received a Bachelor of Science For most students the pur- According to Durham per cent program... / provided me degree in Environmental pose for attending a post-sec- College, It is the responsibili- employment with a univer- Science and later went on to ondary institution is to get an ty of each student to find rate without sity diploma. receive a diploma in education that ultimately placement, however the co-op Stephen Wooldridge There weren't Environmental Science from leads to full-time employ- approaching a professor for experience many," he Durham College. ment. Shannon Savage is one help is an option. compared to a says. "Some of the credits I of those students. Stephen Wooldridge, a 100 per cent employment Dimuantes enrolled In the needed to take in college I Savage is a Grade 12 stu- 2001 graduate of Durham's rate with co-op. It is outlined Computer Engineering Co-op had already received in uni- dent at Father Leo J. Austin Mechtronics Technology pro- in the graduate report that 68 program at Waterloo and versity so I was able to take and for her, college is the best gram, did approach one of his per cent of Centennial recalls that getting accepted the three-year Durham course choice. professors for ideas in placing College graduates from all into the program was in one year," says Curtis. "I "I want to be in the work- himself with an employer different programs have extremely difficult. had to work very hard." force as quickly as possible, specializing in his field. found full-time, employment "I graduated high school Curtis's ultimate goal was school just Isn't for me," said Wooldridge's placement in their field of study. with a 94 per cent average in to be accepted to Teachers' Savage. "I'm not saying that was Zacron Industries in Ajax. George Brown College's my OAC year," says College. After university she university is bad though." Wooldridge described his 2000-01 Graduate Outcomes Dimuantes. applied and was rejected. She Paul Frawley a guidance .' placement as, "a wealth of Report outlines the college's "1 was one of the last tried again after receiving her counsellor at Father Leo 1. experience that allowed me 73.1 p.er cent graduate accepted because there were diploma and earned herself a Austin said that, "The majori- to get a better feel for my spe- employment rate. There are other students with higher position. ty of gradutaing students are cific program and that looked many skilled trade programs avenges than me. I was sur- Curtis says that, "by choosing to apply to both great on my resume." offered at George Brown, as prised at the demand consid- attending Durham College I college and university. 7'hey want to keep their options ' The employment rate for specified on the college web- ering the unusually high was able to get the hands-on Durham College graduates in site program listings, such as tuition fees." experience that J liad never open." Students must b alance priorities

Lindsey Dressing, a Dental to work the requested hours. making a student's life more But having a job can take Assistant student working at a "My boss gives me way too organized and less stressful. JUGGLING up a lot of time that may be photo hut, would like to quit many hours even though I With tuition fees rising needed for study or attending her job if she could afford to. told him I still go to school," annually, students may be WORK AND classes regularly. "Working the amount of says Jenkins. forced to work even more "The bad thing is, some- hours I do for the low pay I When it comes to juggling than one job. Working two times my job can interfere get is frustrating and makes school and a job, Price says or more jobs as a student fre- SCHOOL CAN with doing homework assign- me want to quit my job," says time management is a key quently has a negative impact ments on time," says Jenkins. Dressing. factor when free time is not on education. Excessive work A job affects each student Students living on their in abundant supply. A stu- hours can cause an individual BE DIFFICULT differently. own and pay- dent planner or to burn out. "Some students can handle ing for their organizer can McLean says, "I have been FOR SOME the amount of school work educations be a great asset too tired to go to class a few and their job without seeing a may find it i My boss gives and most times because of work and drop in their marks," says necessary to schools pro- have even dozed off in class STUDENTS Mike Watterson, an E- work as many me way too vide one at the before." Business student at Durham hours as pos- many hours beginning of Sometimes as a result, the College. Having a job can sible. every school students may be forced to BY ROB TOLSON even cause the students' " T h e even though I year. drop out of school or put Chronicle Staff grades to improve because the option may told him I still B r a n d o n their education on hold until money allows students to be to miss a McLean, a they can fit it into their Students say juggling relieve some stress by going class or two or go to school, f fi rst-ye ar schedule. Night classes and school and a job has an out and having a good time. make the rent P u b l i c part-time schooling is an on their education. "When I get my pay- this month," Relations stu- option for some students, impact Lynsey of That impact can be for better, cheque, I like to go out to says Jenkins. Jenkins dent at while others drop out or for worse. clubs and bars, it helps me to Part-time ______D u r h a m school altogether, says Price. Having a job allows stu- forget about the pressures of jobs can have College says, If students recognize that dents to spend money on school," says Watterson. unforgiving hours causing "I use the Durham College they are having a problem what they want without hav- DCSA President Daria Price students to work late hours agenda to remind me of finding a healthy balance and to between school and a ing to ask a parent or believes that for, some stu- and sleep late or even important dates, keep job, guardian for permission, thus dents employment can have a through classes. me organized." many options are available to providing more freedom and negative impact on educa- ZeHers supervisor, Kelly A planner allows a student correct or aid their situation.' responsibility. tion. Freeman believes some to record upcoming tests, "If I was having a problem "I like being able to spend "The majority of jobs avail- employers understand and assignments and other acade- with balancing school and Price I would seek how much I want on whatev- able for students are low pay > respect a student's busy mic activities, but feels my job, help er I want," says Lynsey with long hours which can' schedule, but others take the planner can also be used from one of the services avail- Jenkins, a Business lead to students missing advantage of students, know- to keep track of a job schedule able through the college,"

Watterson. Administration student. ' class," says Price; ing that they can't afford not and extra-curricular activities, says 10 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 /tPUb NEWS International students at Durham

Sarah Edwards, an ing, and a handy package of him and that the people here International Education information on weather in are friendlier. FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE Officer for the college, says Canada. He also says that society is recruited students must meet a "Some of the students have safer in Canada. WELCOME TO FURTHER certain requirement at the never seen snow," says When Warig arrived In school they previously attend- Edwards, so the package Canada, he attended Bond ed. Informs them that even International College in THEIR STUDIES AT Grade 12 mathematics and though the sun is shining, It Toronto where he studied English credits are required. doesn't mean that you can go English. Most students study English as outside wearing a pair of The school allowed him to DURHAM COLLEGE a second language, a program shorts without freezing. meet more International stu- that allows foreign students to Edwards also acts as a coun- dents, where approximately 95 students are BY LIANE SECOURS learn basic knowledge of sellor for the students. percent of its a new and them speak She reminds them that if Chinese. Chronicle Staff______come to Canada to learn English helps language, to experience the and understand more easily. they have anything to discuss, He now attends Durham Over the years the face of social differences, to experi- Some prefer to study business any concerns or questions, she College and is studying Sports Canada has changed. ment. and computers. is there to help. Administration. Looking around today, peo- Located near the college's This program has existed at Although the school does At Durham, he can meet ple are now aware that this main entrance, the Durham College for five years, not offer any translation ser- more Canadian students, help- country is a multicultural one Continuous Learning Centre s but has become more popular vices, students are welcome to ing him with the new lan- and that we share it with peo- the home of the International in tlie past year or two. see Sarah and ask her for addi- guage and Canadian culture. ple coming from around the Education Office. Edwards says that most stu- tional help with their English, Wang has made many world, The centre recruits students dents come here from China. or they can get a tutor. friends since coming to school Even at Durham College, we from outside the country and Korea, India and a few from Some students carry elec- here and is really happy. experience a melting pot of offers them the opportunity to Bermuda, Brazil arid Barbados. tronic devices to help them According to Ling Lei cultures. attend Durham College, to It is clear to see that with when they need help finding a Wang, his most memorable People from other countries learn English and to travel. students coming from so word or phrase. moment in Canada was many different places, the Most students stay for a full Jan, 13, 2000, the day he school must offer exceptional year, some go home for the arrived. services to accommodate their summer and some continue to "I'd never seen snow," needs and to help them feel study. recalls Wang, "It made me ner- comfortable; Although Canada's beauty vous. I had never seen cold in One way the centre does attracts outsiders there are var- 15 years" this is by providing orienta- ious other aspects that catch He says he can remember tion packages for the students their eye. the feeling of being dependant when they arrive. Ling Lei Wang has been in on himself and realizing that The package includes a Canada for two years. He came he was going to be on his own booklet containing slang to from Shen Zhen, a small place for a while. familiarize the student with near Hong Kong in China. Foreign students are busy words or phrases that Wang says that what made studying and trying to fit into Canadian teenagers use, a him decide to come to Canada a new culture and speaking a pamphlet promoting sightsee- is that Canada's lifestyle suits new language. Dedicated neighbour reaches out helping hand

BY STEPHANIE PERKINS active member of the Liberal Party, something Chronicle Staff he wasn't able to do as a journalist. He feels People choose to live their lives in many dif- that Americans threaten Canada's sovereignty, ferent ways and many, after they retire, decide and wants to know that-he can change that, to spend the remainder of their life doing as even though he's just one person. they wish, " Deagle was a successful journalist, not only They travel, spend time with family and because he worked for a variety of different loved ones, and spend a lot of time relaxing, newspapers and television stations, or even after all, that's what retirement because he wrote two novels, is all about for many people. but because he learned some- After spending two thirds of thing valuable during his his life as a journalist, Gerry c career. Deagle retired at 58 from the After spending so many profession that he loved so I didn't realize years doing "anything to get a much. story," and doing everything Deagle, now 62, feels that he what I was doing "for the sake of the story." wants to continue living his life until it happened Deagle learned what people helping and informing others, were actually feeling. While he instead of forgetting about to me... didn't care so much why he everything he learned as a jour- was doing it, he realizes now nalist, but he's now doing it in just what so many people have a totally different way. gone through in their lives, and A dedicated neighbour, Gerry Deagle he has decided that he wants to Deagle joined Neighbourhood make a difference. Watch, and quickly became The turning point, for Deagle head of the organization for his area. He wants was when his wife of 20 years died last sum- those in need to know that they can come to mer. For the first time Deagle went through the him for help. grief and sadness that so many people he inter- After watching his wife suffer and die from viewed went through. cancer, Deagle spent much of his spare time "I didn't realize what I was doing until it advertising and running blood donor clinics, happened to me. The grief that I went through and raising awareness of the disease and how was just what these people were going through important it is to find a cure. at the time, and I wasn't sensitive to that." He helps out all across Durham Region, and He finally understood what it felt like, and encourages others to get involved and help out couldn't even believe what he had done to get as much as they can, interviews when a family had just lost a loved Deagle also helps other cancer patients, one. After his wife's death, Deagle decided to mainly the elderly, by driving them to doctor's devote his life to helping others in need. appointments, and appointments for treat- Through all the challenges Deagle has had to ment at the hospital because'they are too sick face, he feels that the rewards are all the help to drive themselves. Deagle feels it's rewarding he is giving to others, giving them a chance for enough to see these people getting the help a good life. that they need. Deagle plans on continuing his work "for as He spends the rest of his free time as an long as he's able to." Marketing students get new Web site BY STACEY HAWKINS Chronldo Staff Information about the Students in Durham Ontario Colleges Marketing College's Marketing program Competition will be available will have a new place to find on the site, as well as pictures information about their of past teams that have com- courses and teachers in peted in the event, September. Ball says the web site will be lan Ball, a third-year "functioning for students in Photo by Roxanno Thompson Marketing student, is creating September." Christine Schmldt a her bed Princess a webslte for the Marketing While the final website LIVING WITH LEUKEMIA: enjoys popslcle In at program as part of his field address was not available at Margaret Hospital. If all goes well, Schmldt will be going home In less than a week. placement. press time, Ball says that when The website will be targeted the site is published, links to to first year Marketing stu- the site will be provided on dents, high school students, Campus Pipeline and on the and students currently Durham College website. He Cancer patient takes enrolled in the Marketing pro- said that marketing students gram. will receive an e-mail with the The site will contain infor- website address. mation about what is going For high school students on in the marketing program, looking for more Information, life one day at a time as well us course descriptions, Ball says they are going to "try partnerships with universities to advertise (the site) through and autobiographies of teach- high school cousellors." ers in the program. Ball decided to do this pro- BY ROXANNE THOMPSON able to treat her with strong doses of The site will also feature ject as his field placement Chronicle Staff chemotherapy, and because of the type of video clips from Durham's because "it gives me experi- leukemia she had developed, APL3, everyone is first marketing competition. ence working with marketing Three weeks ago A)ax resident Christine hopeful. The doctor at North York General Mark Harnum, who works with technology." Schmidt was running with her dog in the park Hospital says Christine has the most treatable at Durham College's media The final goal of the web- and her biggest worry was making sure she got type of the disease. This type responds well to services, says they will be site is to have every business pay roll sorted out for the next week. Little did the chemotherapy with a 60 to 70 per cent putting "portions of the elective represented on it, and she know next week she would be living a chance of remission. cheer, if not the whole cheer" for it to have more informa- much different life. Tlie biggest problem Schmidt fias is wJien that Marketing students pre- tion than current Durham Schmidt, 43, learned she has leukemia. she is given platelets. 'Hie first time her body sented, on the website. College web pages. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells and filled with water and she went into respiratory without prompt treatment, abnormal blood distress. The second time it was the same cells will quickly replace normal blood cell pro- thing, but worse. duction. As a result the patient will have severe "The doctors had no idea what was causing Cancer Fundraiser aniemia, bleeding and infections. There is no it," she recalls. "My lungs were filling with cure, as with most cancers, and there is no pre- water and I had a strange fever that no one vention. could find. You know what it was? I have a Some doctors from the Leukemia Research condition called Trailli, my body is rejecting Foundation in Evanston, 111., have found a one of the donor's platelets, and my doctor has high likelihood of leukemia in atom-bomb sur- only seen one other patient with the same vivors. Others from the Leukemia Society of thing. Water on the lungs, accompanied by a America in Towson, Md., suspect high stress fever of 39.5 is what happens." levels, long-term exposure to a chemical called Several weeks later Schmidt is still in the benzene and exposure to radiation. hospital. She has had a total of five blood Schmidt has allergic reactions to certain transfusions, six platelet transfusions, two chemicals, but had not been exposed in the strokes, run a fever of 39.5 for three weeks, lost weeks before February 27 when she was taken 16 pounds and been beaten within inches of to North York General Hospital. A friend, her life by the chemotherapy, which she is still knowing Schmjdt was aniemic, convinced her taking, but no longer through an IV, it's in pill to go. Having had two blood transfusions form. The worst thing about being hospital- when she had her first son Schmidt and her ized for a month is not being able to be with friend, Mary-Jane Porteous, a special needs the one animal that can make her happy, a nurse at Sick Childrens Hospital, were expect- four-year-old boxer named Buster. ing a blood disorder. "I miss my dog, my poor sweet baby. I'm "Because of the bleeding Christine's family too sick to see him. I put my smell on a ban- doctor told her she was going through the dana for him, just so he knows I'm still beginning phases of metaphase. She wanted to around." wait it out for a few days until she got the The good news is that after enduring all this blood tests back. At North York General the Schmidt is finally on the mend. Once doctors doctor took the situation a little more seriously discovered the cause of the fever, they were and ordered a blood test immediately," says able to treat it and now she is running a nor- Porteous. mal temperature. Her white blood cell count It took until morning to get the results, but went up from 10 to 99, normal is 120, and was when they did receive them Schmidt's life told she would only have another week or so instantly changed. Now she was a cancer until she was able to go home. However, she patient. would have to go home bald. "There weren't enough beds at North York "She doesn't care about her hair," says her General so I was asked to go home for the son Nick. "If she can walk out of here she'll be night, get some sleep and pack a few things. In more than happy." the morning I was to admit myself to Princess Schmidt and all her family and friends are Margaret," Schmidt says. grateful to the doctors and nurses at both ' Once settled at Princess Margaret, with a Princess Margaret and Mount Sinai for the care 15th floor view of the city, things immediately she received, but having gone from being inde- began to happen. The first few days were con- pendent to needy is a hard thing to accept, fusing and painful. She was given x-ray upon "Some of tlie nurses make me feel like a bur- Pholo by Shelly Jordan x-ray, had a number of bone marrow tests den or something, not all and not always. requiring a long needle inserted into the hip, Maybe it's just me but there is one, Eddy, who GOING BALD FOR A CURE: A volunteer gets blood transfusions, blood tests and litres of almost makes being here fun." his head shaved to raise money for cancer platelets. Nothing, she says, could be more fun tlian research. Because of Schmidt's age the doctors were going home though. 12 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002

M.jdWPUS MJLr-MJt. ^'s.kjK' .JuNRW^ ^JKj.yvjB Pins and needles spell relief ACUPUNCTURE INCORPORATED MORE IN WESTERN MEDICINE

BY MICHAEL COLANGELO lated. Acupuncture is proving highly patient is on a certain medication, it Chronicle Staff Chinese medicine is based on whole- effective for pain relief, and is being can affect the outcome of the treat- ness and looks at the entire body. In used increasingly to treat nausea, back- ment. The popularity of Chinese medicine this way, the root of an illness or pain, stomach upsets, gastro-intestinal "Western medicine is very compart- is growing as more people seek chronic pain can be determined and diseases and for chemo-therapy treat- mentalized," said Lott. It's too spe- acupuncture to complement or replace treated. Lott also said tliat chronic dis- ments. It Is also used in various dental cialized. often looking at one organ, traditional medicine, and more doctors ease is often a factor of lifestyle. offices as an alternative for pain relief. and failing to see the problem else- use it to supplement Western Traditional medicine often falls to see Stevens uses traditional Chinese where. Medicine. this correlation and only offers a quick- medicine in a contemporary way. Slevens explained tliat the nerves, Dr. David Lott, a chiropractor and fix. Acupuncture is mainly and energy pathways of the body act acupuncturist, said tils practice is grow- Chinese Medicine is used to treat pain and like wires. They criss-cross the body, ing ten per cent a year. He said many best used to comple- stimulate the damaged branching off Into different organs. people suffering from chronic pains. ment western practis- Drugs cover area to release healing muscles and tissues. By stimulating a sucli as headaches and backpain are es. Lott said an ideal agents. This is usually part of (lie wire at one end of the body, seeking natural alternatives to the tow- system would consist up the problem, done by electro- a change can be induced at the other ers of pills prescribed. of trying acupuncture and don't acupuncture, where a end. Thus sticking a needle in the foot "Drugs cover up the problem, and first, then to move on get to controlled electric cur- could affect the heart. Everything is don't get to tlic root of it," said Lott. to medications. the root of it. rent is run through the linked in this way, and western medi- "People want a natural alternative." Many doctors are needles. This will be cine is beginning to understand this Drugs are manufactured, and this also discovering the combined with chiro- concept. process could cause side-affects when positive effects of practic medicine, and Stevens said emotional well-being Is used. Acupuncture is completely safe acupuncture. western medical con- also Important. For example, nervous- and natural. Needles are used to stim- "Hospitals are cepts to give the patient ness and anxiety can cause nausea, and ulate the body into healing itself, and becoming more holls- Dr. David Lott a natural alternative. is often overlooked as a root of the ill- return it to its natural balance. tically aware," said Dr. Stevens said It's a ness. This Is also being incorporated Lott said pain can sometimes be psy- Dean Stevens, a chiro- good idea to have Into western methods, making it a chological. Someone might think practor and acupuncturist. He said knowledge of both systems. more holistic system. where they feel pain is the problem more hospitals are taking Chinese A doctor should, "have a good "Health is a continuum," said Lott. spot, when the pain is really caused by medicine seriously, and are combining understanding of what people are He explained how people should look something which seems entirely unre- it with tradltionaf methods. seeking," he after their bodies, not abuse them and said, because if a then run to a doctor for a cure. School counsellors Naturopathy: REACHing out at DC inherent healer BY ALISON BELL believes that in her profession BY GRACE HAN firm a disability. Chronicle Staff____ "there is much emphasis on Chronicle Staff This program does not mean, students will Are you having trouble self responsibility for health, pass who do not meet the standard academic sleeping? Are you tired and prevention and patient educa- Although Durham College equips students requirements. There are no special admis- unsure why? Do you have tion." for the working world, everyone has to go sions, therefore, people need to achieve the digestive problems? Murray-Doran's role is to through the same steps to graduate. But there same marks as everyone else in order to pass A naturopathic doctor is a carefully listen to what hei are students who need extra help to get their subjects, and ultimately, graduate. skilled professional who can patients have to say about through their secondary education. Blanche advised that, "The staff of REACH rid people of these and many their bodies and state of mind In Durham College that place is called the would prefer students coming in to find help other symptoms using simple, and then help them to under- REACH office. It is located on the second earlier during the year and be on their own natural remedies such as a stand how and why certain floor by the Learners Support Group Centre.. later, rather than people coming in during change in diet and herbs. disea.ses may have affected "The REACH office has helped e a lot in the middle of the semester when it is hard to According to the Ontario them. She then recommends many areas," says Chantel MacCuish, a get them out of trouble." Association of Naturopathic changes to lifestyle and diet. Business and Administration student who The REACH office is a busy place where Doctors, "Naturopathic medi- Patients seeking a natur- uses the office to get the help she needs with 200 people come and go every day. cine is a primary contact opath should want to take her disability. "The REACH office helps out in a lot of health care profession that control of their lives and REACH provides two dis- areas such as extra time on focuses on prevention and uses health. Patients should want ability counsellors, part- tests, editing and proofreading, natural methods ,and sub- to understand which actions time staff and work study photo-copying and note-tak- stances to enhance healing. and attitudes contribute to bet- students helping students ing," said Sharon Bogle, one of Naturopathic doctors examine, ter health. who have a variety of dis- The REACH the students who uses this diagnose and treat patients, "Patients at every age and abilities. The majority are office has resource, and who just couldn't emphasizing support and stim- every stage of life have been students with a learning dis- ^ stop listing all the help she ulation of inherent the body's helped with Naturopathic, ability, or who have medical, helped a lot in gets. healing mechanisms." care," says Murray-Doran. mobile, hearing and other This resource for the stu- many areas. Naturopathic medical edu- "Many of our patients come to clinical disabilities, and need dents is growing, and is expect- cation began in Canada in us with long-standing, chronic special assistance. ed to have larger facilities start- 1978 with the founding of the conditions such as skin dis- According to new staff ing next fall. Ontario College of eases, respiratory diseases. member Karyne Whalen, "We have also hired new Naturopathic Medicine female disorders or gastroin- "The REACH office is a place Chantel MacCuish staff who are going to help with (OCNM) in Toronto. OCNM testinal diseases and find of great resources to meet computer skills to help the stu- offered post-graduate courses much relief with the treatment students' needs." dents," said Blanche. in naturopathic medicine to plans we are able to offer The counsellors and gen- This program is not only for chiropractors, dentists and them. Many of our patients eral staff of REACH are fully trained to work people with clinical disabilities. REACH also medical doctors. In 1992 the present us with distressing with people who have disabilities, and they offers peer tutoring to students who need college became the Canadian acute illnesses affecting chil- make a careful decision when selecting work- generaf academic help. College of Naturopathic dren or adults which can be study students. During the short time that Whalen has Medicine (CCNM) to better quickly improved to help "All students have equal accesses," is the been on staff, she observed that, "The staff of reflect its mandate to educate avoid pain, loss of sleep, loss of REACH office's philosophy, said Willona REACH empowers students to be indepen- students from across Canada. work and anxiety. We also Blanche, a special needs officer. She said the dent, and they treat them as they would treat Naturopaths are trained in work in conjunction with mid- staff of REACH work their hardest to remain any other adults." seven basic disciplines: clinical wives and obstetricians to true to this philosophy. The message Blanche wants to send out is nutrition, botanical medicine, ensure a healthy pregnancy At the beginning of each year the REACH that "When the college becomes barrier free, ' homeopathy, traditional and an informed and empow- office sends out letters informing students disability will be invisible." Chinese medicine, general ered labour and birth .experi- about the resources available to them. It is According to Blanche, the program will counselling, lifestyle coun- ence." each student's responsibility to seek the help. always be there for people who need help, but selling and hydrotherapy, Murrary-Doranhas been a and they must have legal documentation stat- her hope is that one day the college commu- Lisa M. Murray-Doran is a registered naturopath for five ing their needs. There are often times when nity will function in such a way that all mem- practising naturopath at the years."! love it," says Doran REACH requires specific documents to con- bers might reach out of their own accord. Barefoot Doctor Naturopathic about her profession. "I love Clinic in Whitby and is a grad- what IdoAnd I believe in what uate of the CCNM. She I do." .' ; Clarington simulates chemical spill MUNICIPALITY PLANS A TRAIN DERAILMENT BY NICHOLAS SHORT Chronicle staff

. A train derailment in Clarington at 7:30 a.m., March 22 caused a hazardous chemi- cal spill. The area was evacuat- ed and Clarlngton's non- nuclear Emergency Response Plan went into effect. The spill and evacuation put Clarington's emergency ser- vices to the test, but in this case the accident was only a simulation. There was no derailment and no evacuation. It was an exercise conducted by the municipality to test the effectiveness of its response plan and to train staff. This exercise is the third in a series of simulated emergen- cies across Durham to ensure emergency preparedness. Ajax and Pickering conducted simi- lar tests last year and Oshawa will be doing so later this year. The exercise simulated a derailment of train cars con- Pholo by Nicholas Short taining hydrozone ammonia THE EXERCISE: Seated from the left: Franklin Wu and John MarchI work with emergency response team and propane in the area of during the accident simulation. Wellington and Scugog streets. Live dispatches and calls direction, control and inter- We've tested it and we will "In terms of municipalities, Hydrozone ammonia is poten- were made between agencies, agency co-operation. continue to retest it," says I think we're the most proac- tially lethal through inhala- and a simulated communica- The exercise ended at noon. Creighton. "All of the people tive because of the nuclear tion or exposure to skin. There tions failure allowed partici- Following its conclusion, staff who had a role to play will power plant," says John were 10 fatalities and 80 pants to test use of hand from the Municipality of feed us back information." Marchi, the Durham injuries simulated during the radios, cellular phones and Clarington and the Durham Clarington Mayor John Emergency Measures Office co- exercise. Internet communication dur- Emergency Measures Office, Mutton says it is important for ordinator for training and edu- Approximately 25 staff from ing emergencies, says Mike the Canadian Red Cross him to see first hand what par- cation. Oshawa, 50 municipal staff Creighton, Clarington's chief Society, the Oshawa and Ajax ticipating staffs are capable of. Provincial legislation has and 10 municipal operations of fire and emergency services. fire departments, Lakeridge "I think we did a great job been introduced that will personnel participated in the There was no actual deploy- Health Bowmanville, and if there's an emergency require municipalities to have exercise. The response was co- ment of firefighters, police or Goodyear Tire, Durham today or tomorrow we're in nuclear and non-nuclear emer- ordinated at the Municipal medical services. Response Regional Police, the health good hands," says Mutton. gency preparedness plans. Operations Centre, 2320 times and actions were hypo- department, emergency med- Clarington has conducted Bill 148 is expected to be Taunton Rd., Hampton. thetical. ical services, corporate com- similar tests before. In given Royal assent this sum- Franklin Wu, Clarington's According to a press release munications and the social ser- December, 1999 it tested mer and will come into effect chief administrative officer, from the municipality, the vices department met to dis- another non-nuclear exercise sometime next year. It will supervised the operations simulated emergency will cuss the results. involving an emergency require municipalities to con- team. Various scenarios were allow designated staff from "An exercise is always a suc- response to a tornado, and ear- duct annual emergency introduced throughout the Clarington and other organiza- cess. If there is any weakness lier that year it tested for a response exercises, says exercise. tions to practise co-ordination, it's that we don't do it enough. response to a nuclear accident. Marchi. The party's over, students driving drunk BY CHRIS MURPHY every year approximately 25 (TMU) of the Durham "RIDE programs run until quences to drinking and dri- Chronicle staff______young people in Durham Regional Police. about 4 a.m., but if two people ving being ignored by young Region sustain serious head "The numbers appear to are arrested at 11 p.m., three people, which is the reason A night out drinking with injuries due to drunk driving. have stayed steady, but there officers have to leave the road- MADD Canada is working friends is one of the most pop- Although drunk driving has have not been enough officers block to lay charges. Once hard to try and advocate for ular activities for students decreased since the 1980s, and enough time for officers to there have been a certain num- legislation that will make it while attending college. drunk driving statistics are not apprehend drunk drivers as ber of people arrested there are easier to catch and charge an Laughing, dancing and drink- always accurate, as not all 'there was in the past," notes not enough officers to conduct impaired driver. ing can seem like harmless impaired drivers are caught Detective Constable Mark the blitz," says Stone. Many organizations that fun. but that can all come to a and not all drivers are charged Stone, a member of the TMU. There have not been many promote sober driving in crashing halt because of one with an offence. One reason for the lack of blitzes conducted at E.P. Durham Region and they are stupid decision. "Some officers do not lay a officers and time is because Taylors and whether or not determined to continue until That one decision can be charge, but will find the per- there are many other duties having a bar on campus at drunk driving is no longer a the difference between life and son alternative transportation that the police have to com- Durham College contributes to problem. death; car accidents are the home;" said Caria Powell, plete. the number of students drink- The Head Injury Association number one cause of death for National Youth Service RIDE programs also suffer ing and driving has yet to be works with the Durham young people and alcohol is Manager for MADD Canada, in from the limited, number of determined. Regional Health Department, present 40 per cent of the an interview. officers available to conduct "I don't believe it has MADD Canada, the Red Cross time, according to Mothers Powell also notes that if roadblocks. increased the number of stu- Society and others to promote Against Drunk Driving Canada police practices and driving "There has to be a certain dents drinking and driving; safe and sober driving. (MADD). laws and legislation remain number of officers to conduct most people that go to the bar One program is Operation from states a ..Also, the Head Injury the same, . the number of a- RIDE program," Stone are residence," Lookout, program that Association of Durham Region impaired drivers on the road explains, to check cars, look. Stone. encourages citizens to report reported that 70 per cent of all could rise again. for evaders and arresting offi- '. Meanwhile, the Ontario drunk drivers on the road to serious head injuries that At the moment the number cers ready to take drunk drivers Community Council on police. occur in Durham Region are a of students caught drinking in. to custody. Impaired Driving reported in With all the programs pro- result of motor vehicle colli- and driving is unchanged from Most RIDE programs start at 2001, that impaired driving .is moting sober driving," Powell sions. last year, but that also means about 11 p.m. and seem to end the largest single criminal explains, "it is becoming more Of this number about one that there has not been a a couple of hours later, but in cause of death and injury in and more socially unaccept- third of the ' accidents are decrease according to the reality the program continues Canada. able to drive after you have caused by impaired drivers and Traffic Management Unit until the early morning, There are many conse- been drinking." 14 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 NEWS C hild ob esity is on the rise

BY Monsignor Paul Dwyer High AMBER YATES School. Cafeteria worker Chronicle Staff Franclne Jones names a few things that are served in the Ryan Gibson of Oshawa has cafeteria like yogurt, milk, sal- been fighting obesity all of his ads and sandwiches. childhood and adolescent life. Some of the fast food restau- He overeats and doesn't exer- rants are joining in the health cise. Ryan doesn't get home food craze by adding healthy cooked meals so he eats out all food to their menus. Some the time. His parents work examples include Wcndy's long hours and are too tired to new spring sensations salads, cook a meal. Subway's six subs under seven There are many reasons for grams of fat and McDonald's children being obese.including new Chicken McGrill without lack of exercise and the need sauce. to overeat. With today's new "Kids here at Monsignor video systems, computer Paul Dwyer are happy with the games and television shows, healthy food choices," says children tend to stay inside. Jones, They prefer to sit in front of Some medical professionals the television than go outside find that fast food restaurants to play and get some exercise. and lack of exercise, are a Children tend to overeat due cause of some children's obesi- to emotional or behavioural ty. But since no medication problems. Some are teased for can cure obesity, so doctors are being overweight and then left to look at other options. there is the popular popular Dr. M. J. Ort, a pcdiatrician desire for fast food that is fried. at the Oshawa Clinic, sees up "I believe that children go to 30 patients a day suffering mostly for fried foods and from obesity. Tlie reason lie ignore eating healthy foods," believes his patients are obese said Dr. Peter Noble, a family is because of genetics, overeat- Photo by Amber Yalas physician. ing and lack of exercise. He DR. PETER NOBLE PEDIATRICIAN: Sees up to 30 patients a day who suffer from Healthy eating starts at suggests to his patients that obesity and believes they suffer from obesity because of genetfcs, overeating and home, but it can also begin in the best way to fight obesity is lack of exercise. the school cafeteria and fast to eat less and exercise more. food restaurants. Noble, who also practices at refers his patients to doctors underactive thyroids, heart weight. Today's cafeterias are serv- the Oshawa Clinic, deals with like Ort for help. disease and diabetes. Most of "There's been an explosion ing more healthy foods for stu- overweight children whose Some of the medical prob- these problems are inherited, of obesity right now," says Ort, dents and staff. One school obesity Is due to medical prob- lems that both doctors have but some of the time they are a "because of overeating and involved in healthy eating is lems. Most of the time he seen in their patients are result of the child being over- lack of exercise. Wishin for the perfect body BY caring individuals are committed to number of points given depends on Durham Region restaurants are PAMELA GORDON educating you to develop a more ener- and Chronicle Staff age, height current weight. This is doing their part to help area residents getic lifestyle increasing fitness, longe- important because if a person's weight get on the right track to becoming Body image has become important tivity and fun." is within five pounds of the height healthier. Forty-eight area restaurants to young people today. With images Elaborate chain gyms like Platinum group's minimum weight require- have been presented with Eat Smart! of slim models, actors and musicians, and GoodLife even have on site doc- ment, they will not be permitted to Awards. The awards were designed to it's hard not to wish for the perfect tors, rehab and massage therapy pro- take part in the program. This policy improve the quality of dining out in body. fessionals in case of injury during will eliminate any unnecessary and Durham Region. The program's goal is . Trying to lose weight through diet training. With the services that gyms unhealthy weight loss. to contribute to the reduction of plans and working out are popular now offer, it's easier A statement from heart disease, cancer and illness from ways for young people to try and to get motivated to the National Task improper food handling. The restau- obtain that perfect body. But it can get into shape. But Force on Prevention rants were awarded for high standards turn into an obsession, especially for keeping to a fitness and Treatment of in staff certification in safe food han- young girls who often develop eating regimen is hard work ( Obesity says that dling, having a variety of healthier disorders. and it takes time that weight loss programs food choices both on the menu and Being in good shape can be a satis- a lot of people just can work, but only if upon request from customers and pro- fying feeling. With a topnotch body, don't have to spare. When it comes to they motivate to suf- viding more non-smoking seating everything works better. Being fit Besides working healthy eating, it's ficiently to decrease than required by municipal law. physically; the mind will work better out to burn fat, there the number of calo- Having restaurants in the area that as well. are ways to eat differ- important to know ries consumed or offer healthier food choices makes it There are many ways to go about ently to lose weight increase the number easier to in your ABCs give to eating greasy fast getting the body into shape. effectively. There are of calories burned foods. Depending on whether major weight shakes, diet pills and each day. "When it comes to healthy eating, loss is desired or just muscle toning, special plans usually When searching it's important to know your ABCs, there are different methods and ser- for a hefty price. April Chang for a healthy weight "says April Chang, a public health vices available. With different types These weight loss loss program, the diet nutritionist with the Durham Region and styles, fitness centres are a popu- programs usually should include vita- Health Department. lar source for getting in shape. Most work, but people mins, minerals and "This year's Nutrition Month gyms offer free weights and cardiovas- shouldn't need to proteins. It should be theme helps to reinforce the key cular machines. Some centres are buy their ways to healthy bodies. low in calories, but not in essential actions for achieving healthy eating strictly targeted toward women; some With the temptation of fast food, foodstuffs. The weight-loss program and focuses on three important nutri- have aerobics, basketball courts and it's hard not to give in to eating should be aimed at a slow, steady ent groups: A for antioxidants, B for B saunas. unhealthy foods. Fast food is quick, weight loss unless otherwise advised vitamins and C for calcium and other Platinum Family Fitness is a 24- cheap and convenient when living a by a doctor. People planning a big nutrients that help maintain healthy hour fitness facility offering free busy lifestyle. But though this food is weight loss, who take medications or bones," Chang says. weights, cardiovascular machines, quick and easy, it's also unhealthy have health problems people should Becoming healthy and in good tanning, saunas, whirlpools and steam and greasy. be examined by a doctor before begin- physical shape can be a fun and satis- rooms. And to make it even more con- Weight Watchers has a program ning the program. There should be a fying process. Being sure accurate venient for members, Platinum offers called Winning Points that gives plan for maintaining the weight loss information is provided is a must. free childcare and children's pro- points for each type of food. This sys- and education on healthy eating Whatever method is chosen to get in grams. tem gives tile chance for people to habits and long-term maintenance shape, be it working out physically or GoodLife Fitness is also a large gym control the number of calories con- plans. If weight maintenance is not a weight loss program, make sure all with lots of services to offer; sumed by setting a limit on the considered, a lot of time and effort steps are done properly. If unsure. GoodLife's motto is "To belong where amount of points used per day. The will be wasted, check with a health professional. DC is vegetarian-friendly DURHAM COLLEGE CAFETERIA HAS HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES BY ALISON BELL the dish was only selling about Chronicle staff once daily and was forced off These days most people are the menu. not raised on farms eating Harvey's and Pizza Pizza are fleshy protein-filled diets any- tlie two fast food restarrants in more. Instead, many people the cafeteria. They are affiliat- are searching for healthier ed with Charlwells, the com- diets that don't include meat. pany in charge of Durham's Durham College's cafeteria food services. provides several alternatives Pizza Pizza offers several lor students seeking either a vegetarian items such as plain vegetarian diet or a healthier cheese pizza and vegetarian food plan. pizza, available with a variety The college's food service of toppings. director, Elizabeth McKay, is McKay provided a nutrition- well aware of the nutritional al guide available to students requirements of students and for Harvey's which lists eacli has taken steps to provide a food individually, followed by menu suitable for vegetarians allergy information and nutrl- and health-conscious students. tionaf information including The opening of the salad bar calories, protein, fats, choles- in January was a step in pro- terol, carbohydrates, sodium moting healthier lifestyles. and potassium. The bar offers traditional veg- Harvey's veggie burger pro- etables like lettuce, tomatoes, vides a choice for protein green peppers and onions, and intake for vegetarians. Each also protein-filled alternatives burger contains 21 grams of to meat such as cheese, eggs, protein and only 9.2 grams of kidney beans and chickpeas. fat and is cholesterol-free, "The salad bar was very well compared to the 18 grams of Pholo by Alison Bell received," said McKay. It is fat and 45 milligrams of cho- popular with students as well lesterol in 'the original ham- SALAD TIME: Rory Marine explores his options at Durham College's own salad bar as staff, and McKay admits burger. as part of the vegetarian meals offered. having a selection from its Harvey's also offers a variety menu almost daily. of salads. Vegetarian soups such as Durham, and student Pizza or Harvey's web sites. in milk products. (Soups' are also available at such as harvest vegetabfe, dining is responsible for pri- Students wishing to become Supplements can also be taken the salad bar, along with sand- cream of broccoli and cream of mary and secondary schools. vegetarians should check the and are available in pills. wiches that can be made with mushroom are also available. McKay enjoys working for nutritional information on the Although there are minima) whole grain breads. Harvey's is also a key suppli- Chartw'lls. She has been foods they eat to ensure a risks in becoming a vegetarian, Vegetarian wraps are available er of the cafeteria's breakfast employed with the company roper balance of calories, car- McAvoy said it is a positive for lunch, and can be made menu. Menu items include for more than IS years. £ohydrates and proteins. step towards a healthy with cheese for added protein. eggs served several ways, home "Hospitality has always been Although she supports the lifestyle. Caesar wraps without bacon fries, hashbrowns, pancakes, my thing," she said about her vegetarian lifestyle, Elizabeth There are healthy and are also available. toast and sandwiches. career. She received a degree McAvoy, a Naturopath in unhealthy vegetarians, but Vegetables and dip platters Bagels and cream cheese, in nutrition from the Courtice, warns people of pro- doctors, including McAvoy, are on the menu, along with oatmeal, cold cereal and milk, University of Guelph, and has tein deficiency and recom- agree that vegetarians who eat fruit and cheese trays. muffins and croissants are since completed several cours- mends a balance of proteins a varied low-fat diet stand a January also marked the lighter breakfast alternatives es to update her skills in the from beans and different types much better chance of living opening of the new sub available from Roasters cafe, nutrition and hospitality of soy products, most of which longer, healthier lives than counter in the cafeteria. along with a variety of juices industries. are available in Durham's cafe- their meat-eating counterparts. Students and staff can choose and coffees. "Things have changed so teria. Durham's cafeteria offers a .from a wide variety of vegeta- Roasters has two locations much," said McKay about McAvoy recommends vege- delicious, well-rounded diet bles, served on bread made at Durham - one in the advances in nutrition. "There tarianism because there is "too for vegetarians. A program fresh daily. Student Centre and the other are so many new diseases, like much reliance on protein" and held in March called "Nature Due to a lower volume of in the upper level of the Mad Cow (disease)." The dis- it encourages people to "get Our World," provided tips to students in the cafeteria on Gordon Willey building. It is ease infects humans when beef back to vegetables." students on healthy eating and Mondays and Fridays, the sub also affiliated with Chartwells. is consumed; thus, many peo- "Most of the effects (of veg- a booth provided by the Public counter is currently open Chartwells has the contract ple have shied away from eat- etarianism) are generally posi- Health Department with pam- Tuesdays through Thursdays, to provide all food services for ing .beef and have begun to tive," but she again urged cau- phlets and brochures promot- and will be closing, for the Durham. McKay explained search for alternatives like veg- tion on the proper intake of ing healthy diets. summer beginning April 15. It 'that the Compass Group, etarianism or veganism. protein and vitamins and min- In the cafeteria is a sugges- will re-open in the fall with the based in London, England, Vegetarianism is on the rise; erals such as iron and vitamin tion box that McKay checks addition of pitas to the menu. owns Chartwells. however, before becoming one B12. frequently. She makes an The Market Grille makes The Compass Group is split research on proper food intake .Although meat is "the main effort to respond to each sug- several vegetarian dishes daily 'into three sectors: canteen is necessary. source of these vitamins and gestion; As McKay pointed including. stir-fry, vegetarian vending, higher education and Nutritional information for minerals, iron can be obtained out, the menu selection is lasagna and perogies. The stir- student dining. The higher some of the foods in the cafe- from green vegetables such as available, but it is ultimately fry used to be available with education, sector is responsible teria is available to students romaine lettuce and broccoli, up to students to make the tofu, but according to McKay, for universities and colleges from McKay or online at Pizza and vitamin B12 is contained healthy choice. Lack of snow hurts snowmobiling industry

BY ROXANNE THOMPSON was forced to postpone sched- Members of this club pay a Motors in Cloyne Ont., winter as he has most winters, Chronicle Staff uled trips and move them far- fee of $130 or $150 depending Northbrook's neighboring the money that comes from The lack of snow this winter ther north where there was on when in the season they community. maintenance and gas sales was has had a significant effect on more snow. However, the bought a membership. Usually after four inches of very low. the snowmobiling industry important events like the "One positive aspect which snow, they are out grooming "I'm not sure how much we causing a large loss of revenue annual Snowarama took place not many people realize is that and continue to groom for 10 usually make/ we just do it day for dealerships, maintenance and raised $10,000 for Easter the dollars they spend per per- to 12 weeks. This year they by day, but I know it's way shops and clubs. seals this year despite of the mits do go to the trails regard- groomed for only four weeks. down," he said. Clubs and organizations lack of snow and putting the less of snow or not. The . Nowell Motors is also a He hopes next season will such as the Mazanaw Power Mazanaw Power Line money is spent on rebuilding snowmobile dealership. make up for this one and plans Line Snowmobile Club in Snowmobile Club in the top and maintaining the trail," Although Nowell sold approxi- on having a full supply of sleds Northbrook Ont., on highway 10. Another event, the Poker says John Nowell, trail mately fhe same number of when the snow finally decides 41 just north of Highway 7, Run, were also held. groomer and owner of Nowell Artic Cat snowmobiles this to fall. 16 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002

Girls with trucks are breaking0 0render barriers Female firefi ghter at work

BY MELISSA HAMELIN The biggest obstacle fac- for us. But other than that we and females of danger on Chronicia staff ing Hollingshcad in British pretty much do what we are h a v i n g She is very the job that Columbia was the very rural told." e q u a l l y " may bother It is a rare to find someone area, and that the few calls She went on to say that high stan- strong and some women, who truly loves her job but they received were usually the captains arc knowledge- d a r d s of e s p ec i a l ly female firefighter Candice forest fires. able and because vic- capable doing women with HolUngshead says she botli But that know when it tims "don't the job children. loves and dedicates herself to c h a n g e d I s want a Paul Ricliard,

lier profession. w h e n w o m a a fellow fire- safe.Although n Hollingshead became Hollingshead Fire is not upgrading is who is not fighter and col- interested in fircfighting came to work going to not mandato- s t r o n g ? league of while studying fashion as a firefight- judge ry, it is avail- enough to Hollingshead's, design at Seneca College. She cr in Oshawa. whether you are able. To pull them describes lier as, began to take night school The role of a or a become a cap- out of a fire Paul Richard "a hard worker courses in fircfighting and an Oshawa girl guy tain, firelight- or to help and a joy to continued for six months. firefighter is ers must have them do come to work The need for a secure job and very different seniority on something. You have to have with... This is a tough job to lier background in the male- from the role ? tlic job, as the same strength. Fire is not do so it is nice to have some- dominated profession of of a volun- well as com- going to judge whether you body to talk to and joke landscaping prompted teer. All fire- Candice Hollingshead pleting cours- are a girl or a guy." around with. She Is also very Hollingshead to leave the fighters are es. Fire pre- Hollingshead has never strong and capable of doing fashion design program to assigned to a v e n t 1 o n received any special treat- the job.", pursue firefighting. truck each r e q u i r e s ment on the job because she Says Hollingshead about After finishing her course day and they arc either dri- courses to be taken and there Is a female, yet felt that she women aspiring to work In a at Seneca, Hollingshead ving it or on the back. They is also facilitator trainer posi- had to prove herself to her field that Is competitive; moved to British Columbia to have a captain to guide them, tion that requires time spent colleagues. "Finish your school... volun- become a volunteer firefight- but they all know what their at college. Hollingshead has found teer. Never give up. If some er. Although she wasn't job is when they are on a call. The training for firefight- that the reason there are still person doesn't want you required to be a volunteer, When asked if she ever ers is difficult and the physi- only a few female firefighters somebody else will." according to Hollingshead, hesitates on a call because she cal standards are high. is that women are not apply- "Always have a positive "it is recommended. Any feels her life is in danger, Hollingshead is quick to ing as often. The physical is feeling about the job you kind of volunteer work to be Hollingshead replied, "No. point out that the physical tough and requires a lot of want to do because when you a firefighter looks great. It But if we do feel that our cap- test to become a firefighter is upper body strength, which pick it that's your shows you care about the tain is making a poor judg- difficult and the test for men is difficult for many women career...and know in your community and that it is not ment, we can disobey an and women is the same. whose strength lies in their heart that is what you want all about money." order if we don't feel it's safe Hollingshead supports males legs. Also, there is an element to do." THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 17 NEIVS It's never too early to get into shape BY BELYNDA HENDERSON eating more often, but not the Chronicle staff junk that I ate before. I found that my body craved more "Take control of your health healthy foods than anything now," says Liz Abbott general so it was easy for me to give up manager for NRG Fitness chips and chocolate." Centre In Oshawa, Being, fit and maintaining Abbott served as the good health should begin in Canadian Liaison for Dr. Jack early childhood. "Parents Pfeiffer, one of the top vascu- should get their children lar surgeons in the USA. involved in sports as early as Abbott explains that the one possible and urge them to play disease that can be reversed by outside," says Abbott. "On non-surgical methods is hard- average the metabolism starts ening of the arteries. Tills dis- to slow when a person hits ease occurs when plaque their early 20s." builds up in the arteries creat- People are legally old ing a wall whicli blocks blood enough to join a gym when from running through, leading they are 14 says Abbott who to possible heart attacks, wants everyone to know that strokes and/or causing the it's never too early In life to arterial walls to deplete. To BIG SMILES: Friendly staff at NRG fitness centre welcome members new and old regardless start working on good physical defeat this, people need to of age. fitness and improving lifestyle. practise proper nutrition, car- It is something that everyone diovascular workouts and should be involved In. "Once strength training. Abbott says that a brisk walk dio workout and it can be week find they have more you begin pat yourself on the By proper nutrition, Abbolt a few times per week is better done in one hour or less. The energy, feel better about them- back for making the decision means not only eating fruits than sitting on the couch, but weights will lead to lean mus- selves, sleep better and find it to start working out," she says. and vegetables everyday, but it is not enough. Workouts, for cle mass, which will deter easier to deal with stress. "I want people to feel good, she says that it is just as impor- the most part, should not be osteoporosis, a disease that Hayley Norrie, a new member live healthier lives and enjoy tant to eat vitamins. moderate, but intense. attacks the bones. The combi- at Premier Fitness Centre in the compliments that others "Because of acid rain and "You need a minimum of nation of the weights and car- Richmond Hill, says," Over the will give. Because people will the deterioration of the ozone, 20 minutes of a cardio work- dio will help in fat loss and last couple of months I've notice changes, although that we lose a lot of the proper out in order to get your heart increase metabolism. noticed many changes in is just a side benefit." nutrients that our fruits and rate into a fat burning zone, "Physical fitness is a puz- myself. The big Anyone can be successful vegetables have," she says. "A and you have to keep it there," zle," Abbott says. "Unless one Is I used to get really when it comes to working out.. healthy diet is good, but it will says Abbott. every piece of the puzzle is stressed out about everything, All you have to do is take con- never give us the same nutri- Most physical activities will together, you have no chance but now when I start feeling trol, get started and find your tion as it did 75 years ago. This increase the heart rate; swim- of living a long and healthy tense I go to the gym or go for drive and ambition. is why vitamin supplementa- ming, running, skipping and llfestyle." a run and it helps me loosen Regarding proper diet, tion is so important." interval training, which is Abbott says that by combin- and think more clearly." Abbott says, "when you get '" She recommends soaking spending a short time doing a ing good nutrition with car- "Only about 3 weeks after I that craving, look at food as vegetables in an organic cardiovascular activity then diovascular workouts and started working out I found fuel for your body. Think to cleanser that can be bought at switching to weight training weight training, the major myself with tons of energy and yourself, how will \ (eel alter \ a'"grocery store. Also, always for a short time and back to parts of the puzzle are covered, it was easier for me to concen- eat this Big Mac?" steam vegetables; never cook cardio. and what is left will fall into trate on my school work-," said This will help it become eas-

them because it eliminates Interval training is a com- place. Per pie who work out for . Rachel Davis, a long time ier to walk, or run away from some of their nutrients. plete weight training and car- an average of four days per member at Premier. "I began over-processed foods. DC professor j umps for VP helps save j oy and Canadian record neighbour 's kids JESSICA WILDING doing that, "said Stasiuk. BY SHELLEY JORDAN Chronicle Staff_____ So for now the only time his Chronicle Staff ferred to a hospital in medals will really ever emerge Toronto. from the gym bag is when one The fire began when the Peter Stasiuk has made leaps of his two children, aged one When vice president of male occupant was working and bounds, literally, at the and four, want to play with finance for the Durham on a boat battery and sparks sixth consecutive National them. College Student Association ignited the gas fumes. It did Masters Indoor Stasiuk's decision to take looked out his Burrells not spread to the rest of the Championships for track and part in long jump started in Street, Ajax window on the bungalow because of field held in Boston, Mass., last high school after discovering morning of March 6, he prompt action on behalf of month. he was good at cross-country noticed smoke billowing out firefighters. He set a new Canadian events. He has participated in from under his neighbour's "The fire department was record for long jump and also many different recreational half-open garage door. impressive. They were there collected a bronze medal in sports throughout his lifetime Minutes later as he began within minutes of my moth- the process. This is quite a tri- including touch football but his morning drive, he could er's phone call, and had the umph because he participated long jump is the only sport he see flames. He decided situation under control very in the most competitive age has pursued seriously. immediately to go to the fast," said George. group, men in their early for- The training Stasiuk house to make sure there Damage is estimated to be ties. endures in preparation for was nobody inside. around $120,000. Stasiuk is familiar to the stu-' events such as the National "The father was coming "It sounds like a lot of Indoor out and he started handing but there was- dents taking math, account- Pholo by Jessica Wilding Masters money, really ing,. communications market- Championships shows his me his kids, one at a time," n't much damage. The ing, or economics at Durham BOSTON BRONZE: . dedication to the sport. Since said Eric George. "There garage was attached to the College. Durham prof and long he plans to compete again he were two and they were still house, and we managed to In fact Durham College was Jumper Peter Stasiuk. intends on getting back into in their pajamas and their keep the house intact. Most Stasiuk's sponsor for the his rigorous routine just as feet were bare. I think the fires of this nature are championships. petitor of Stasiuk's and also his soon as the Easter chocolate is father was in shock. He was- knocked down quickly," Gary Polonsky, President of high school idol. all gone from his house. He n't in his right mind to get said Evered. Durham College, was excited "He had all the high school confesses to indulging. his kids out on his own. I As for his role in the day's to hear about Stasiuk's success records," Stasiuk remembers. Stasiuk has this advice for heard he suffered second events, George keeps a mod- at the championships. Now Stasiuk has set a record the athletes at Durham and third degree burns." est profile. "This is truly amazing. of his own and has a bronze College. The key to success is The extent of injuries is "What I did was nothing We're all very proud and hum- medal to go along with it. In maintaining studies, eating a unknown, but according to big really," says George."! bled by your achievement," fact he has many medals, all well-balanced diet and not Tom Evered, spokesman for didn't even have to go wrote Polonsky in a letter to lucked away in his gym bag. overdoing it in the gym. the Ajax South Fire inside, and the fire wasn't Stasiuk. He has a drawer at home dedi- When weight training he Department who responded very big. It was the fire Stasiuk beat the current cated to his medals, but no suggests starting out with high to the call, the father department that was amaz- Canadian record by jumping display case as of yet. quantity and low intensity, received treatment at the ing." 6.21 metres. The previous "It (display) is sort of a but as you get closer to your Rouge Valley Health Care record 6,20 metres, was set by monument to self importance. goal switch to low quantity Facility before being trans- Richard Rock, a former com- I have mixed feelings about and higher intensity. 18 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002

NEWS D . C . re- d e s igns Toronto pagne, the catered evening GRAPHIC saw much schmoozing over sushi, smoked chicken and crab meat, with some more DESIGNERS traditional fare. "I had a beer," said Dunk, with a laugh. PRESENT "Caterers were going around with fancy hors THEIR FINEST d'oeurves and drinks. It made it seem like your stuff was BY SHELLEY JORDAN being shown in a better class," Chronicle Staff said Kathleen Atkinson, another student with pieces The Graphic Design on display. Program at Durham College Professor of Design Arts and presented its first design show program co-ordinator Stuart last week at the Design Ellis and Professor Richard Exchange in Toronto. Brown were among those who The display was laid out as put the show together to pro- the central exhibit in a room mote students and their abili- filled with museum quality ties. artifacts and artistic creations. "Stuart has always been the People filing through dur- teacher who really encourages ing the day were able to to get your business cards out browse the work of Durham's there. He's great. finest graphic artists and He worked really hard to secure the student's business put this together for us," said cards. Atkinson. Those who attended the Photo by Sholloy Jordan Stuart Ellis, and Richard official reception April 4, DC STUDENTS SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS: Durham's work is critiqued and Brown and other teachers included teachers and stu- admired by a visitor to the Design Exchange In Toronto. were there setting up the dents from the college who show. were bused to the gala. were able to make connections "I think I did pretty well," The event was planned to "It just turned out really Also in attendance were for future job opportunities said Steve Dunk, a graphic ensure that all who participat- well, and every year it's going representatives from design and watch how their projects design student. "1 had a lot of ed would enjoy an ambiance to get better," said Atkinson, studios in the Toronto region. were received by people in the pieces on display, so my name of prestige. "It was so organized and pro- Those with work on display business. got thrown around." Short of bow ties and cham- fessional," added Atkinson. Downtown sin es the blues by showcasing bands in his bar in The Jazz and Blues festival was ward. Even without extra money AND BLUES addition to the Blues night he already always in her sights as she organized coming in, however, she said that JAZZ holds on Sundays, said the festival these other events and her excite- support has been tremendous. Bars "will be a great step for downtown." ment is clearly visible in her soft, blue like Tailgate Charlie's and Le Scratch FESTIVAL DEBUTS Why wouldn't it be? eyes. are eager sponsors along with Rogers Nowensky expects upwards of Memorial Park will be the centre of .Cable in Oshawa and 91.1 radio in 20,000 people to attend the various festival activities with local bars and Toronto. THIS AUGUST events during the weeklong festival clubs offering their own twist on the "We have had nothing but positive BY KRISTIAN PARTINGTON starting Aug. 10. She compared her action. Le Scratch for example, will feedback," said Nowensky. "The only vision of what the potential is for this be having a Mardi Gras celebration thing I think we're going to be chal- Chronicle Staff festival to the Beaches festival in on the Tuesday night and other bars lenged on is that we have limited Downtown Oshawa will be swing- Toronto, which began much the will have different bands playing on time for this year's event." ing to the mellow sounds of jazz same way as this one various nights. Contracts are still in the process of music and singing the blues this and now brings mil- Certain sections of being signed but even with the clock August. lions of dollars into downtown streets will ticking, Nowensky says the commu- Oshawa city council will give the the community there. i be closed to traffic nity and corporate support is enough inaugural Jazz and Blues Festival a Five years from and music will echo to make the festival a success. $30.000 budget hoping to boost the now, she and her We want to among the buildings The important factor that will image downtown. The festival, fea- partners hope to look participate in the as bands play for make or break this event, however, turing more than 50 bands from back and say, "Wow, crowds outside. will be volunteers. As Mark Ashcroft, across the GTA and Canada, is being this is what we've revitalization of At the park, an arti- formerly of the Downtown Action organized by Eclipse Concerts and is brought to the com- the downtown sans' village will be set Committee (DAC) said, "Volunteers headed by Kerri Nowensky. munity economically up with different are the heart and soul of any event." "We want to participate in the by fust following our ? booths showcasing About 30 volunteers are registered revitalization of the downtown," passion for music." local artists and their with Eclipse Concerts. Retirees, stu- Nowensky told Oshawa city council Nowensky first got work and throughout dents, even mothers at home, are in a presentation Feb. 4, "and involved with the Kerri 'Nowensky the week, an event offering to do whatever they can to enhance the community spirit and music scene in called Jazz and help out. Co-ordinators, promotions culture that already exist here." Oshawa 10 years ago Chardonnay will give managers, tech assistants, entertain- "Anything like this (the festival) is when she opened the Moon Room, a people a chance to tour different ment merchandisers, stage-manage- good for downtown," said Carol bar that prided itself on giving local venues and sample wines while jazz ment assistants - these are just a few Duncan. manager of The Gift House bands a chance to "get out of the rhythms soothe their ears. The whole of the various positions that need to downtown. Many people have said garage" and play on a stage in front of week will culminate with a big-name be filled. that changes need to take place in the genuine crowds. The contacts she act playing a free show at Memorial Volunteers will be "looked after" city to make the downtown area made booking bands like Big Sugar Park in the bandshell that was donat- said Nowensky citing free food, T- more appealing for shoppers and and The Lowest of the Low, gave her ed by the late R.S. McLaughlin. shirts and access to all the events as

business owners, and this festival is great opportunities to run special Depending on sponsorship, Colin just a few of the perks available to one way to bring people into the area. concerts and events, even after she James is a possibility for the final act. anyone who can donate time, "Everyone has the impression tliat sold the Moon Room. Sponsorship and time constraints Meetings for volunteers that start- downtown is bad," said Duncan. In 1997, she helped get Buskerfest are all that give Nowensky any wor- ed March 23 .at the office of the "I think Oshawa has got work to off the ground and that eventually ries when she looks towards August. Downtown Board of Management do to make downtown more appeal- became Summer in the City, a free She is hoping to have an additional will be held every Saturday from 2 - 4 ing," said Tony Traynor, owner of the concert series in the City of Oshawa $20,000 to add to her budget allow- p.m. Anyone interested in Hare and the Hound, an English-style Corner Gardens that takes place every ing her to pursue aggressively an act Volunteering can contact Kerri pub on Simcoe Street. Traynor, who Thursday afternoon and last year like Colin James and for that, a pre- Nowensky at 905-404-2622, or e-mail hopes to be involved with the festival raised $5,000 for local charities. senting sponsor needs to step for- her at [email protected]. THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 19 'U^' NEWS ' Ro ofie s ' : A cl o s e encounter

BY SHELLEY JORDAN mild compared to tlie plight of other women who have been fed the Sla(( drug. Chronicle "I just think sometimes about the When 21-year-old Madison Myers person who put that stuff in there, and (not her real name) was serving drinks how they must have been watching me at a bar in March, 2001, she filled her all niglit, to see what would happen; to water glass as she usually did to avoid see if (hey would get their chance. I dehydration . in a warm, fast-paced had to quit my job. I couldn't stand environment. Living in a small town, the idea of all of that." it never occurred to her that someone Those who use Rohypnol sliould be might try to slip a "roofie" into her aware that (tie consequences can be drink. dire. Mixing the drug with alcohol or "I drink a lot of water when I'm in too strong a dose can result in coma working. The hospital said that it or deatli. Women who are assaulted probably saved me from having a may be suffering from invisible ail- worse experience, because I was able to ments that can be amplified by tlic flush it from my system faster," said assault itself, or use of the drug. For Myers. instance, a woman with diabetes could A "roofie" is another name for a go into insulin shock, and an epileptic colourless, odourless date rape drug could start having seizures, botli possi- called Rohypnol, illegal to sell in North bly resulting in death. The assault that America because it lias been known to was supposed to be impossible to cause violent reactions and death. prove, may become a murder. However, it is legal to fill a prescription Research is now being conducted on in another country and bring the drug ways to prevent Rohypnol from being into Canada in small quantities. a problem in the future. Some bars in Myer's symptoms were typical of the U.S. have started using cups witli those listed in educational material lids that must be slielved and guarded supplied by local police. by bouncers whenever a woman "As the niglit went on and I con- chooses to leave her table. tinued taking orders from customers, 1 Swiss pharmaceutical giant, started feeling dozy, and I' couldn't Photo by Sholloy Jordan Hoffman LaRoche has- developed a remember things. 'Sometimes I have a COUNSELLING: Durham College's Mental Health Nurse, Mary- substance that when added to drinks couple drinks with friends, but I hadn't Alice Harvey, helps a victim of abuse through talking and listening. causes tlie liquid to discolour or turn had a drink in three weeks. I went murky in the presence of Rohypnol. home and slept and the next day I ingestion. As well, the drug Is known side effects of "roofies" is amnesia. Two hospitals in Ontario are presently couldn't talk. I couldn't comprehend by users to be more effective when Many women awaken after a party working on a more sensitive test to anything. Finally a friend convinced mixed with alcohol so It is conceivable without clothes, without any memory help investigators. me to go to the hospital." that someone, who would spike a drink of the events that put them in that sit- According to Schilz, one of the best At the hospital, Myers was exam- with a "roofie", might also add a little uation. Combine that with only six ways to prevent these Incidences Is ined, but nobody seriously considered vodka. per cent of date rapes being reported to education. that Rohypnol might be to blame for Use of Rohypnol has been on the police (Statistics Canada) and the pic- Schilz is also a community service her strange symptoms and after taking increase since the first ture begins to clear. officer who conducts educational pro- samples for testing, she was sent home reported case in Florida According to grams in schools. With 75 per cent of to rest. in 1993. It gained pop- must Constable Robin Schilz children approached to try some form When she did not improve, her ularity because of the They of the Lindsay Police of drug by Grade 6, she starts the pro- mother became worried and had her enhancing effect it has have been Department, even when gram in Grade 5 classrooms. admitted to hospital for a thorough on other drugs such as me all a sexual assault is report- "By the time they're in Grade 9, we examination. Four days later, fright- marijuana and alcohol, watching ed to police, there are are encouraging them not to leave ened by symptoms that wouldn't sub- Insight into the use nightto see if rules and procedures drinks unattended. We don't lecture. side, Myers's father approached the of "rooties" as a date would that must be carefully We just want to give them the tools to police. rape drug may come they get observed to protect the make better choices. Hopefully it After taking statements, police out of recent statistics. their chance. / rights of all involved. sticks." examined the results of the previous According the manu- "First we investigate For Myers, the lesson has altered the toxicology analysis. She tested nega- al "An Analysis of the claim, and try to find way she behaves in public because she tive for Rohypnol and positive for alco- Violence Against Victim witnesses," she said. is unable to feel secure. hol. While this created doubt about Women: A Manual for "We send the victim for "Now I'm always watching my the credibility of Myer's story, a thor- Educators and medical treatment, and drink," she said. ough investigation of the drug resulted Administrators," (Toronto; Ontario hope to find some medical basis to sub- When asked how she felt about the in some interesting points to ponder. Institute for Studies in Education, stantiate their claim. If we can't find person who slipped the drugs in her Rohypnol is difficult to detect using 1992), 60 per cent of Canadian college witnesses, or physical evidence, the drink, trying to take advantage of her, present tests. Information from the age males polled said they would com- case may be dismissed." she responded saying, "I think he Sexual Assault Treatment Program mit a sexual assault if they could be For Myers, the lack of evidence in should be caught and violated. Not in (SATP), at McMaster Hospital in certain they would not get caught. her blood sample meant that her case a physical way, but to have his freedom Hamilton indicates that the drug is Police have a difficult time tracking could not be pursued. Even so, she taken away. I think he should go to jail excreted' in urine within hours of down perpetrators because one of the feels fortunate that her situation was for a long time." Street sense protects against rape room and didn't remember a scious they may be raped by sold on the street for $5 a pill," also has tips for people to min- AWARENESS, thing," said Constable Ross the one who gave the drug to Bailey said. imize the odds of being slipped Milne of the York Regional the victim. This is why rohyp- The date-rape drug is not rohypnol. Police. Predators simply slip nol is also referred to as the only given to the victims at "Always go out in groups EDUCATION, the drug into the beverage or date-rape drug. bars. It can happen at any and watch out for each other,' food of another person and "Often, rapists give the drug social function. The most Bailey said. wait for it to take effect. to the victim so he or she can common reported events The effects of the date-rapt VIGILENCE "The drug will affect the easily rape the unsuspecting where this drug occurs is at drug would be detected easil) BY MAND1E SULKER central nervous system within victim who is also unable to colleges and high school par- by a victim's friends. Chronicle Staff 30 minutes after the drug is fight as they would if they ties and bars. "Some victims act strangel) digested," said Simcoe County weren't under the effects of "Most common cases I have after the drug has digested. I) A chemical used to treat rape crisis worker. Donna rohypnol," he said. Two dealt with are prom nights, they are not acting normall) insomnia can be devastating if Bailey. Rohypnol affects the hours after rohypnol is digest- colleges and especially bars," to an extreme, chances an it falls into the wrong hands. body quickly. ed the effects reach a peak, and Bailey said. Experts say there something is wrong," Baile) Rohypnol, commonly "Usually 30 minutes after Bailey said the affects could are ways to avoid becoming a said. known as the date-rape drug, the drug has been taken, most last up to eight hours. victim of the date-rape drug. For those who suspect the) can be ingested without the victims will experience hot or Often manufactured under- "Don't accept drinks from may have been the victims ol knowledge of its victim. cold sweats, shaking of the ground. the drug is readily strangers. Always tell a friend rohypnol, Milne urges them tc "I dealt with a case when a body, sweating and loss of available in either a liquid or where you are going, like the contact the police. According teenage female was at a bar consciousness," Bailey said. pill and is also cheap. bathroom, and do not leave to experts, street sense can pro- and then the next thing she According to Milne, during- "The pill is a green pill or anything you may ingest unat- tect people from becoming the Milne. next victim. . knew, she woke up in a hotel the time victims are uncon- can also be In a liquid. It=s tended," said Bailey . No -smoking by law : Durham pl ans to b utt out

Webster states that the process will have the right to smoke, they should theatres. COUNCIL MAY BE only be continued if a majority of the not be able to smoke In public places. Both arc 60 per cent smoke-free. eight municipal councils approve. Although slic says that a smoking If the region-wide smoking bylaw is "If a majority of area municipal bylaw would be beneficial for the passed, the Municipality of Uxbridge IMPLEMENTING councils approve of the Regional region, Song believes that Honey Dip would also be affected, although not Council passing such a bylaw," Donuts would be negatively affected as severely as Brock and Scugog. A NO-SMOKING Webster explains, "Regional Council by the bylaw. Uxbridge applies smoking regulations will proceed with public consultations "At first It would affect the busi- In eating establishments and hospitals, regarding the enactment of a regional ness," Song says, "but eventually peo- which are both 50 per cent smoke-free. BYLAW IN smoking bylaw." ple will understand." Municipal buildings in Uxbridge arc If the region-wide smoking bylaw is She estimates that more than 80 per also 50 per cent smoke-free with the passed, Durham Region's eight munic- cent of the customers who attend the exception of the Township Hall, which DURHAM REGION ipalities will join the 50 other 574 RItson Rd. S, establishment are Is smoke-free. Uxbridge s municipal Canadian municipalities, out of more smokers. recreational facilities are 50 per cent BY JENNIFER MOYNES than 4,000, with anti-smoking bylaws. Like Honey Dip Donuts, a smoking smoke-free, while places of public Tills works out to approximately one bylaw would have a negative affect on assembly and theatres are 60 per cent Chronlcio Staff per cent of Canadian municipalities other businesses across Durham no smoking. All other public places In with anti-smoking bylaws. Region. Uxbridge do not have smoking regula- Smokers may soon be prohibited One of these municipalities is the The Durham Regional municipality tions. from lighting up cigarettes in public City of Peterborough. The smoking that would be affected most if a region- The five other municipalities In places and workplaces throughout bylaw in Peterborough bans smoking wide smoking bylaw was passed would Durham Region; Pickering, Oshawa, all and be the of Brock, Brock and Whitby, all apply Durham Region. , in public buildings indoor pub- Municipality Clarington, Ajax Durham Regional Council passed lic spaces. The smoking bylaw was con- does not have any regulations for smoking regulations in most public recommendations in January, regard- tested in the courts, but the appeal was smoking in most public places within places. ing a region-wide smoking bylaw. The unsuccessful. The smoking ban in the municipality. Restaurants, bars, taverns and coffee bylaw would regulate smoking in pub- Peterborough has been in place for There are only two public places In shops In Durham Region have the lic places, as well as in workpfaces more than two years. Brock, municipal buildings and in most diverse regulations throughout across the region. Council asked that Although passing anti-smoking municipal recreational facilities. Both the eight municipalities. In Pickering, the eight municipalities in Durham bylaws seems to be unpopular with of these public places are smoke-free. eating establishments are 70 per cent Region, each of which have different most Canadian municipalities, J?cob Durham Region's Municipality of smoke-free. Oshawa, Ajax and smoking bylaws, to advise Regional Pawlowski, a non-smoker, says Scugog v/ould also be somewhat affect- Uxbridge bylaws make eating establish- Council if they approve of a region- Durham Region should pass a region- ed if a region-wide smoking bylaw was ments 50 per cent smoke-free. In wide smoking bylaw. wide bylaw. passed. Like Brock, Scugog does not Clarington, eating establishments are "Currently, the municipal councils "If 1 had a choice, 1 would get rid of have smoking regulations in most pub- 75 per cent smoke-free, but bars arid ,;-' are considering the recommendations it," Pawlowski says referring to smok- lic places. However, like Brock, it does taverns may drop to 30 per cent no made by Regional Council," explains ing in public places. have smoking regulations In municipal smoking after 8:30 p.m. Judy Webster, the Regional Wolllm Song, an employee at Honey buildings as well as in municipal recre- Eating establishments are 25 per.?.. Municipality of Durham public health Dip Donuts, also feels that a region- ational facilities, both of which are 75^ cent no smoking in Whitby. There are' nurse. "And it is too soon in the wide smoking bylaw would be benefi- per cent smoke-free. no smoking regulations for eating process to know if changes will be cial. Scugog also applies smoking regula- establishments In the municipalities of made." Song says that although smokers tions to places of public assembly and Scugog and Brock. THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 21 CAMPUS NEWS Animal ab us e in Durham

ANIMAL Animal abuse is becoming Although not all complaints such a serious problem that are valid, there are instances nearly 2,000 distressed animals when orders need to be issued NEGLECT IS across Ontario were removed to the owners of the animals. from the care of their owners When an order is issued, the or custodians in 2000. owner of the animals must BECOMING Also that year, more than comply within a specific 16,000 complaints of animal amount of time. A SERIOUS abuse were reported to If the owners do not comply humane societies across the with the order, or the animals province. are in severe distress, they are PROBLEM "We investigate every call removed from the owner's we get, whether it is warranted care. or not." explains Lorl Wade, In severe cases of animal an agent for the Victoria abuse, the owners may face BY JENNIFER MOYNES County Humane Society. criminal charges. Chronicle Staff "It's like a child abuse case, The police and the humane you have to Investigate." society can charge the owner. Thousands of animals are During these investigations, "It's under the Criminal abused each year across the agents assigned to the case Code," Wade explains, "so Ontario. determine whether the com- charges can be laid." Some suffer from neglect, plaint is valid. When an animal is while others suffer physical "Sometimes it is just a removed, it is taken to either abuse. neighbour thing," Wade says. the local humane society or a veterinarian for care. The condition of the animal and the severity of the abuse determines where it will be treated. In very severe cases, the ani- mals are taken directly to a vet- erinarian. When the animals require minor care they are taken to the humane society. The animals that are taken from their owners are cats and dogs mostly. The Peterborough Humane Society covers the city and county of Peterborough. Kevin Feagan, who works for the Peterborough Humane Society, says that they are cur- rently caring for 35 animals. Nine of these are dogs and 23 arc cats. The Durham Regional Humane Society is caring for 10 dogs and 40 cats. Inspector Betty Van Setters says that 40 cats is a considerably low num- ber for them. "Cats are always unwant- ed," Van Setters explains. She also says that the num- ber of unwanted cats is so high because people don't spay or Photo by Jennifer Moynes neuter them. SIMBA: Is a six-year-old husky/wolf mix. His previ- Although cats and dogs are ous owners no longer wanted him and were going usually the victims of animal to take him to the Humane Society. Instead, Wayne abuse, they do not always see and Susan took him in. the same kind of abuse. Moynes There are different levels of Wade says that in order for an abuse, from neglect to physical animal to be viewed as adopt-

abuse. Wade believes that able everything must check there are different reasons for Neglect some- out. both of these forms of abuse. times is igno- The animals must be "Neglect sometimes is igno- healthy and have a good atti- rance," Wade says. rance. They just tude before they can be put up "They just don't know any don't know any for adoption. better." Although a lot of animals She explains that some peo- bettter do have safe and loving ple neglect their animals homes, animal abuse is a seri- because they do not under- ous issue. However, it is not a stand that it is living creature. new problem. But while, ani- "As far as abuse, that's a Lori Wade mal abuse has been a problem human mental thing," Wade for many years, more cases are states. "It's similar to child being reported now. abuse."' She says that she has seen "I think people are noticing Wade says that both neglect cases where animals have been more," Wade says, "and and physical abuse toward ani- so badly neglected that they reporting more." mals has to do with control. had to be euthanized. Wade Despite people being more Whether an animal is explains that in these cases, willing to report animal abuse, neglected or physically abused, there was no way to nurse the owners are still abusing and some are more fortunate than animal back to health. neglecting their pets. others. In cases when the animals Wade believes that a harsh- Some animals cannot be can be treated, they remain in er punishment for people who treated and must be eutha- the care of the Humane Society abuse or neglect animals is one nized. until they are fit for adoption. way to stop the problem. She "Most of the cases are The owners who neglected also says that people need to neglect," Wade explains, "and or abused the animal are not start seeing animals as living not animals that are physically normally given the opportuni- creatures, and not as their beaten that we come across." ty to get. the animal back. property. Investing hasn' t been better

the money sits in the account TORONTO it is always accessible, whether it is in a T-Btll or a trade. A client is never locked in COMPANY IS and if the need arises, the money can be available imme- MAKING diately. The only time money is locked in, Cohen warns, Is if INVESTMENTS the client sets a T-Blll to sit for 30, 60 or 90 days. On the other hand, the longer a T-Bill EASY FOR Is locked in the higher the rate. The liigher the rate the more money accumulated. STUDENTS The money in trades is never out of the client's reach, which makes for a safe feeling and because each contract is picked personally, with the BY ROXANNE THOMPSON advice of a broker if needed, Chronicle Staff the trade happens exactly as the client directs. Picking the right trade is Everyone has dreams and done by watching fluctuations goals to accomplish in life, but in the point value of com- not everyone has the money modities and trying to spot to accomplish those dreams. predictability. Supply and Main Street Trading Canada is demand is always a key factor. making it possible for thou- If it has been a snowy winter, sands of people, even students, keep an eye on cow corn. If to earn enough money to Canadian Interest rates rise, reach those goals. check out the charts on the Main Street Trading does Canadian dollar. not focus on a certain age "The business of living cre- group; any client can earn ates profits," writes Roberts. money by utilizing commodi- Nass, a skilled trader, advis- ties. es that once a contract is Jamie Cohen, a broker at Photo by Roxanne Thompson bought and trades have begun Main Street Trading says his WORKING HARD: Gordon Debney checking out commodity charts. He has been trad- clients must secure the profit clients range from 30 to SO ing for 8 months. by telling the broker where to years of age, but he has had stop the trade if it does not go clients as young as 15 and as Trading's office in downtown contract is like buying a house. 888-387-7463, a starter kit will the right way. old as 70. Toronto. Also, there is always "When someone puts time be mailed and the forms can "This means that if the No matter what age, clients access to brokers at Main Street and money into it, the resale be filled out and sent back the value drops or rises in the invest in contracts and deter- Trading available at any time of that house will be worth same day. Along with the opposite way expected, the mine which way the value of to answer questions even if more than when purchased. forms, a cheque must be sent. broker automatically termi- the contract will go when callers aren't account holders. When selling there is profit to The amount depends on nates the contract, minimizing bought and, if the estimate is Another way to learn is to gain because the house has which account is opened. the loss. accurate, turn profits. paper trade. There is no risen in value." "Most people start with the Or if the contract is turning However, there is no guar- money involved and no Then again, a contract to silver program," says Cohen, a profit a broker can secure it antee, and although new account needs sell can be pur- "it's the cheapest and good to while the client continues to clients may think it is difficult to be opened. chased, or go learn with." trade." to make decisions there are All trading is short. In this In the silver program, a Either way, this is called set- many ways available to done on paper case, a client cheque between $2,500 and ting a stop, sloping a trade become educated, increasing through con- i The business will purchase a $4,999 US is required. After a when it hits a certain point. the likelihood of profit. tact with a of creates contract believ- few months, however, if the By setting stops and paying Main Street Trading offers a broker. This is living ing it will drop account balance is $5,000 US attention to point moves and course, completed at home at a a good way to profits 1 in value as time the client can request to move the economy anyone can comfortable pace, called the learn how cer- goes on and to the gold program. trade, easily turning a large World's Most Powerful Money tain commodi- when it has Here the basics are supplied, profit. Manual. this In course the ties, like cot- Ken Roberts dropped far but with a lower commission . Experienced traders say that author, Ken Roberts, explains ton or sugar, enough that fee to the broker. The highest a college student in the silver commodities in a simple yet fluctuate in the client is sat- program requires a balance of program could turn a profit of informative way using under- point value. isfied with the at least $10,000 US. $3.000 US a month. standable examples, and sce- These fluctuations affect the profit, he sells it. This program offers all the By building on the profits, narios like starting a cookie decisions on how to purchase However, this procedure benefits of the previous two buying more contracts and business. The book explains contracts. A client buys a con- does not have to take place with lower commission fees capitalizing, he can be in the matters like leverage and com- tract assuming that the value strictly on paper. and, upon request, a T-Bill gold or platinum program pounding, teaching readers of that contract will go up and, A real trade is done exactly investment. before the end of the year, at how to capitalize on trades. upon selling assumes the value the same way, and it is not "A T-Bill is an American which point he may be earn- Not only is Roberts's book will drop. necessary to paper trade. Treasury BiU that. sits in an ing more money than some available, there is a library of Jim Nass, an experienced When a client is ready an account and earns the current college faculty, unless the fac- trading books and programs trader and a new homes sales account can be opened. interest rate," says Cohen. ulty has decided to make some located at Main Street associate, says that buying a After contacting MST at 1- Cohen says that although dreams come true as well. Tips for staying street-safe during summer TEACH of reasons. see suspicious behaviour. during the day, and if you try to be a hero, or resist the POLICE 'According to Bruce Other tips for staying safe have to go at night, go to a robber. Townley, a sergeant with the this summer include: machine that is Inside a Townley says "there has STREET SMARTS Durham Regional Police, "peo- Walk in well-lit areas . store. been a number of ple need to be aware of what's Walk in pairs Don't go to. a machine that incidents...in the GTA in the going on out there." If you see people who is secluded where no one else last couple of years where peo- BY STACEY HAWKINS While Durham Region is could be a threat, don't walk around. ple have been severely injured, Chronicle Staff still a very safe place to live, he towards them If a situation occurs where a gun to their head, or a knife believes that "the public has to Be cautious you are being robbed, co-oper- to their back or a club across During the summer take ownership of their neigh- If you feel threatened, ate with the person, because the top of their head, for 20 months, violent acts occur bourhoods." He encourages call police "do you want to really risk bucks. Is it worth it? I don't more frequently for a variety people to call the police if they Go to the bank machine your life for 20 bucks?" Don't think so." THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 23 Cafeteria strike finally ends has returned to work. The contract negotiations with have the same wages to start, however, DURHAM The members of CAW Local 462, Compass Group started in January. the wages will be raised as employment cafeteria workers at Durham College, "I think we met about six times," with the company increases. COLLEGE left the picket lines March 22 once con- said Garrow. Regarding the contract agreement, tract negotiations with ______The new contract June Renes, union steward, said, "yes, ~ ~ ' ' Compass Group outlines equal wages we are pleased, we did really well." . CAFETERIA (Beaver), their employ- for all staff. "New peo- Renes also said it was unfortunate er, concluded, accord- We did get ple will get to where we that the situation had to result in a ing to Karen Garrow, (older employees) are strike, however, "it had to be that WORKERS ARE chief union steward. ^what we were eventually," said way," said Renes. Garrow said the strike after and we are Garrow. Garrow and Renes agreed that both BACK ACTION began March 16. The "It (the contract) staff and students at the college were IN workers were asking for pleased so far turned into a progres- giving the workers a lot of support. increased job security sion instead of a two There were some exceptions, however. AFTER A WEEK and equal wages for all tier," said Garrow. According to Garrow people were staff. 5 According to still buying food and drinks from the "We have our full Garrow, a two-tier main cafeteria and tlic cafeteria in the BY SUSAN WATTS contract," said Garrow. wage system would student centre.. Chronicle Staff "We did get what we Karen Garrow have meant that new "Some of the students were using the were after and we are «B^« worl

, ANNUAL PANCAKE WEEKEND

BY MELISSA HAMELIN Chronicle Staff______A bout of bad weather wasn't enough to stop enthusiastic volunteers and families from enjoying the Durham A.M. Kiwanis 24th annual pancake weekend. Wind Reach farms hosted the pan- cake weekend March 23 and 24th. The activities offered included: hayrides, hiking trails, a petting zoo, face painting and an outdoor bonfire. Although the weather was cold. recre- ation co-ordinator, Kim Wallace, was all smiles as she offered tours of the grounds. Wind Reach farms was founded 12 years ago by Sandy Mitchell. Mitchell, having cerebral palsy, wished to Incor- porate his interest in farming with his desire to provide a similar opportunity for people with special needs. Wind Reach farms has such features as wheelchair accessible pathways, washrooms and hayrides.

Wind Reach farms also has a work . Photo by Melissa Hamelln internship program where people are WIND REACH FARM: This goat was all smiles entertaining the hundreds who participated in the annual able to gain work and life skills. The pancake weekend. program is open to people with special needs as well as students. Those partic- foundations student, was approached . Durham A.M. Kiwanis sponsors the years. ipating in the program assist with all to volunteer for the event and went on event as well as acting as one of the Wind Reach farms is open year farm chores and are able to gain expe- to organize other student volunteers. sponsors for Wind Reach farms. round for visitors and also offers rience towards positions such as tour Although volunteers were somewhat Kiwanis also supports such charities as: overnight accommodations. guide, maintenance and farm worker. difficult to find, Ashworth along with the Kiwanis music festival, food drives Wind Reach farm has an up coming Bert Dejeet, dean of Justice Studies at Alison Stycuk, a first year law and secu- and provides Durham College bur- Walk and Roll Around the Farm event Durham College and board member for rity student, was able to organize a saries. where a non-competitive six kilometre Kiwanis, decided to get Durham stu- group of volunteers for the event. The pancake weekend is held annu- walk is taken around the grounds in dents involved in the Pancake weekend This is the first time Durham College ally generally on the weekend before the accompaniment of several animals. this year. has been included in this event. Easter. The reason for this is that it is The event is to raise money for the Students from police foundations Although it was estimated that 500 cars prime maple syrup season. farm and offers a wheelchair accessible and law and security volunteered to do would come to the event, cold weather According to Peter Graham, board trail. the parking and security for the event. resulted in an estimated 300 persons in member for Kiwanis, although there All participants registered before Students were in charge of controlling attendance March 23rd. has been "some years where the end of May 21 will receive a Walk and Roll T- the traffic coming onto the grounds All money raised at the pancake March is exceptional," the event may shirt. People can register by calling and where people parked their cars. weekend is put right back into Wind be pushed back a few weeks due to the (90S)-66S-5827 or e-mailing at win- Mark Ashworth. a second year police Reach farm. poor weather occurring the last two [email protected]. Animal re s cue in D urham

The animals live in unsanitary con- ORGANIZATIONS ditions, and many end up dying because they have been starved to death or killed by other animals. DEDICATED TO The Lowry's took as many dogs from the collectors as they possibly could. Like the Armitages, they provide the SAVING THE LIVES dogs with a foster home until they are adopted into a permanent home. OF ANIMALS The Lowrys have 12 volunteers who provide homes and care for the dogs because of the number of dogs they receive every month. "The longest we've ever had a dog in BY STEPHANIE PERKINS our system was for 363 days, Tickle- Chronicle Staff Me-EImo," says Wayne Lowry, chuck- ling at the memory. So you're thinking of getting a new This loving couple says no dog will pet, maybe a puppy, or a kitten, or per- ever be put down because a home can- haps a rabbit. not be found for it, or because it has You head over to the pet store and, major health problems. They also as you walk by the barking dogs and require that the adopted dogs are the crying kittens, you notice how spayed or neutered, and offer a spay small and dirty their cages are, how the and neuter rebate program of $25 to. food and water dishes are nearly the family that has taken in the ani- empty. mal. These animals certainly don't look All the dogs and puppies also receive healthy, and you start to doubt your standard vaccinations, flea control and decision to purchase a pet. heartworm medication while in the There is a better alternative. Pholo by Stephanie Poiklns Lowrys care. -Animal rescue organizations find BAXTER: He was rescued from an abusive environment and The available dogs and puppies are homes for displaced animals. They adopted by the Perkins family. brought to the Paws and Claws pet work with animal control centres, store in Whitby every Saturday for humane societies and private pet own- potential adopters to come and meet ers, and their primary goal is to provide focused on providing an.'mals with their own, charging just $10 to take an the dogs, but the Lowrys have a strict animals with loving homes and fami- homes, they do it quite differently. animal into their home. adoption procedure to ensure the dogs lies. The Armitages live on a small farm "We don't advertise and we're not a are placed in proper homes. They take abused, animals and sick- in Little Britain, Ont., a hamlet just registered charity," says Liz. They speak with the adopting family animals, as well as animals on "death north of Port Perry, They call them- The couple raises these animals first, and then the family is required to row", those requiring major medical selves EarLiz Haven Animal Shelter, using their own funds, and with help fill out a questionnaire. The couple attention In order to survive. and living with them are more than from volunteers and people who then decides whether or not the person The animals may also come from pet 400 animals including 40 cats and 80 donate everything from food to blan- is suitable to care for the dog or puppy. stores that want to get rid of then"; dogs as well as llamas, deer and parrots. kets to fencing. These people are not in it for the because they haven't sold them, and Liz Armitage is in her mid-SOs and Donations are often made through money. feel that the animals are getting too old her husband, Earl, is 60. They have the Animal Control Centre in Whitby, Their organization is also non-profit to keep. been caring for the stray animals for where the couple is widely known and and not government funded. Animal rescue organizations also try more than 20 years, taking in every- admired. Through volunteers, donations and to prevent the animals from situations' thing from horses to mice. "She's a wonderful person," says an sacrifices on their part, they manage to where they may get hurt or sick. These animals stay in their care until employee at the centre. acquire with the funds to keep the ani- So, what could be better than adopt- a loving home can be found for them. Not far from the Armitages live mals fed, sheltered and cared for prop- ing a puppy or kitten and saving them Caring for 400 animals isn't an easy Brenda and Wayne Lowry. They run an erly, no matter what the veterinary from their previous life of abuse and job. animal rescue organization called costs may be. neglect? It's a day-to-day responsibility, but Clarington Pet Connection in Oshawa. They don't refuse animals because Earl and Liz Armitage and Wayne for the retired middle-aged couple, it's They" deal solely with puppies and they may be sick, even if the animals and Brenda Lowry agree rescuing ani- worth it. The day starts at 5 a.m. and dogs, and have been rescuing them require medication or surgery. mals is the best feeling in the world. ends around 10 p.m. since 1996. Even with all the hardships the Both couples have devoted their lives The animals are fed twice a day, and In 1999 they rescued 120 dogs and Armitages and the Lowrys may face, to helping animals in need of homes, 50 five-gallon pails filled with water are puppies from an "animal collector" in there is no question in their minds that providing them with foster homes, carried to their water dishes. Cages and Argyle, Ont., and 28 dogs from one in it is all worth it. food, water, veterinary care and love places for the animals to sleep are built Quebec last year. An animal collector is "It's a lot of heartache," explains until they can find a loving family to from old bed frames, wood that has someone who keeps hundreds of ani- Wayne Lowry, "but overall, it's know- adopt them. been found or donated and old dog- mals when they cannot care for them ing you can make a difference in their While both organizations are houses. And the Armitages do it all oh properly. lives." S tu d ents p lan summer trip s the best deals are is the first thing to lot of fun to be able to do this our- of it figured out already. STUDENT SUMMER look for when planning a vacation. selves," said Janvier "We'll stay in one room, maybe two "I look for the best deals on hotels, Hotel accommodations are fairly if we have enough. There's a hotel and then take it from expensive, but there are right on the beach, so it cuts down on VACATIONS there. Hotel accom- always deals on room travel expenses to have to find some- modations are the prices. where else to go to swim and tan. most costly and every- " You just need It also depends on We've found a hotel that is close to all AT THE thing just falls into how many people are the clubs and all the good nightspots. place after that," says to know what going and how many It's good because we're not far from the BEST PRICES Sheryl Janvier, a you're looking people are in each room. hotel." Confederation College "If there are enough Janvier says it's easy to get a trip student in Thunder for and what you people," said Janvier. together. Bay. want. "Then you can all stay "Most of the agents are accommo- BY KATIE MOXAM Janvier has been on in one or two rooms. dating and you just have to know what Chronicle Staff a number of summer Sometimes it's cheaper you're looking for, and what you want, trips that she and her to get one room with a and then it's just a matter of saving the With summer fast approaching and friends have organized few cots. It saves a cou- money." classes coming to an end, friends are for themselves and Sheryl Janvier ple bucks." Summer is a time for fun with planning trips to exotic islands where other students. This Beaches, casinos and friends and to be able to take that trip it's sunny and warm, and there is no year they are planning clubs are popular places of a lifetime. need to think of school. a trip to Florida for a week this June. when venturing out. The good hotels Know what to look for and how to The biggest issue for many students "The last couple of years we've been will have a beach right on the proper- plan the trip, the rest will fall into is how much it is going to cost them to driving ourselves it may cost a bit ty. place and it will be the summer to go. Knowing what to pay for and what more, but it's definitely worth it. It's a In the case of Janvier, she has most remember. Internet dating : The new trend BY KATIE MOXAM her. Eacli website has its own privacy wouldn't meet someone from the Chronicle Staff "Not many people I knew had it, policy. It lets members know how Internet like she did years ago. therefore it didn't seem dangerous," secure the site is, how to contact them "I would through legitimate Dating Is changing. It doesn't have says Norton. if there are any problems, and how web pages that specialize in personal to involve those awkward moments in Though Norton and her boyfriend they treat problems with unwanted e- ads, ones that have a good reputation. a bar, or being set up by friends. only met in person twice, they dated mail. Match.com claims to have more But I would not recommend going into Instead meeting someone need involve for almost four years. Norton didn't than 500,000 people meeting and been some chat site and try to find a mate," nothing more than turning on the mind much that she responsible for 1,300 she said. computer and logging onto the didn't see him a lot marriages in 1996 Jackson agrees. Internet. There are hundreds of because they didn't alone. "There's a lot of danger out there, Internet sites offering free web services begin their relation- t Like Norton, and everyone has to be careful. People devoted to setting up people through ship in per?on. There is Rich Jackson of shouldn t go there just for the sake of e-mail and Instant messaging. "We never knew always a bit of Thunder Bay, has met meeting someone, there should be a The Internet has grown every year, what it felt to be able someone on the connection between the two because and it has never been more popular to see one another excitement when Internet, but he went anything can liappen, and it's too easy than it is now, and that includes everyday," says meeting some- through a dating web- to lie about who you are and wliat you online dating. Thousands of people Norton. "Our relation- site to do it. Ills first do," he-said. "But at the same time, have met someone with the use of e- ship began before we one from the relationship was three there are a lot of good, lionest people mail, or chat lines. Though the most even met each other. internet. / years ago and It lasted a out there looking for a friend, and important issue would be safety, many The two times he came year and a half. He said maybe more. Not everyone is dishon- people seem to think that it's a good to visit It was hard to it was easier because it est." way to meet someone. see him go, but we just Rich Jackson was in his area. She The Internet can be a great place to One of the biggest issues in meet- kept talking and kept only lived 20 minutes look, but like being with people in per- ing someone from the Internet is safe- in contact- the only away, though they did- son, safety is the issue. Taking the ty," says Alison Norton, a Whitby way we know how." n't know that when time to get to know one another is woman who has met someone Though Norton met someone they first started talking. He never important. through the Internet. "I could be a guy through chat lines, there are other really had a problem meeting someone "Don't give out personal informa- if I wanted to, blonde, blue eyes, mus- ways to get to know people on the from the Internet. tion like addresses and phone numbers cular and tanned. Since it is so easy for Internet. Legitimate web pages devot- "There is always a bit of excitement right away. make sure you're comfort- even you and I, it is just as easy for ed to getting people together are more when meeting someone from the able with the person," says Jackson. "If someone else." common. Internet," Jackson says. "But always there's anything written that is found She began her relationship with a Yahoo Personals, match.com, and take a friend for the initial meeting, It offensive, then do not reply and con- man from Albany, N.Y., In a chat Zofakind.com, are just a few of the eases the tension and it's safer." tact the person in charge of personal room. She can t quite remember sites that allow people to post ads, and Both Norton and Jackson agree that security on the site. Keeping yourself which chat room since it was almost information about themselves for oth- it can be dangerous to meet someone safe is the number one priority when five years ago. That is the main reason ers to see and correspond with each for the first time. Norton says know- going on chat lines and match making why safety wasn't a big concern for other. ing what she does now, she probably web pages," Bottoms up : Tea has a new taste BY MATT GABRIEL "The preparation of our Chronicle Staff______drinks requires extensive training, skills and knowledge A drink and a dessert in similar to cocktail bartenders, one. hence why we call our staff Bubble Tea is both of these, bartenders," says Lim. according to Alfie Lim, presi- "Similar to cocktail drinks our dent of Bubble Tease and mas- staff is required to learn by termind behind the latest heart over 100 different com- craze to sweep the Greater binations of recipes. Our Toronto Area. drinks are shaken the same Bubble Tease is the first way as cocktail drinks, creat- chain of stores to offer Bubble ing the same fun and show- Tea to the Canadian, public. manship in the preparation." Bubble Tea is a unique Bubble Tease also takes "blend of herbal tea and fruit pride in the healthy nature of extracts prepared with the pre- its products. cision of an alcoholic bever- "The green or black tea age, but minus the alcohol. leaves brewed for Bubble Tea Bubble Tea gets its name from ensure high quality freshness, the tapioca bubbles that sit at used with the freshest, purest the bottom of drink. milk and natural fruit extracts This explanation is, howev- provides the consumer with a er, somewhat simplified since satisfaction of consuming a there are more than 100 differ- healthy delicious beverage," ent flavour combinations. states Bubble Tease's official The standard Bubble Tea, website. "The tea (also) pro- for which Bubble Tease first vides anti-oxidants which became known, starts with the cleanse the body of impurities. customer's choice of green or The milk provides nutrients 'black tea mixed with the while the fruit extracts provide desired fruit extract. Choices the healthy dose of vitamins." range from popular flavours It is the combination of such as strawberry, grape, or unique tastes, customer ser- apple to more exotic fruits like vice, and healthy ingredients papaya and mango. that have seen Bubble Tease For those who are not fruit take off. From one store in fans, chocolate and pepper- Toronto's Fairview Mall in mint along with an assort- 2000 to four more stores in ment of other flavours are 2001 with another three on available. the way, the Bubble Tea busi- As variations customers can ness appears to be booming. have their bubble tea prepared "Due to the excellent with milk, fresh fruit instead response for our product... we of extract, or change it into a Photo by Matt Gabriel may be ready for franchising dessert by adding crushed ice SHAKING UP A NEW CREATION: Steve Ghene, store manager of Bubbles Tease by late 2002," predicts Lim. for a more smooth texture. In the Square One Complex In Misslssauga, shows his stuff. For more information on Customers also have the Bubble Tease including loca- option of adding the compa- "All these choices leave the age the customer to experi- Bubble Tea menu is encour- tions and employment oppor- ny's famed chewy tapioca customer with. absolute free- ment with different combina- aged because it is what Bubble tunities visit bubbles into their tea for a dom to choose what they tions." Tease's bartenders have been www.bubbletease.corn. twist of caramel flavour. want," says Lim. "We encour- Experimentation within the trained for. 26 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 & NEWS Camp-X museum op ens in May

BY MICHAEL COLANGELO General Motors and Camp-30, Giant radio receivers and Chronicle Staff a German ROW camp located transmitters sit silently. Once in Bowmanville, were also of the hub of Hydra, they are Cameras that slioot projec- strategic influence. now part of the collection. tiles, knives disguised as tubes Lynn Hodgson, author of There are many other fascinat- of lipstick, pens that spray poi- Inside Camp-X, said Stuart ing items, such as uniforms sonous gas and suitcase radios. acquired the equipment and spy cameras, all revealing These are just some of the fas- through donations and with part of a secret history. cinating spy tools at a new his own funds. The cost to run One fascinating feature at museum opening in Oshawa the museum also comes out of the museum, is Sir William May 4. Stuart's own pocket. Slephenson's electric wheel- The items on display are left Stuart says that he has been chair. Slephcnson was chief of over from Camp-X, a secret collecting the items for tlie last the British Security Co-ordina- training school located on the 20 years. Tlic old location tion, or BSC, and was better shores of Lake Ontario, on tlic became cramped, and suffered known as the Man Called border between Whitby and from flooding, so he decided Intrepid. Oshawa, used during tlic to move to. the old Ontario He was a Canadian, from Second World War to train Regiment building, located at Winnipeg. He was told by spies. the south end of tlie Oshawa British Prime Minister, Sir The museum and artifacts airport, just off Stevenson Winston Churchhill, to create are owned by Boh Stuart, who Road. Tlie museum features a "(lie clenched fist that would has devoted his life and sav- 700-square-foot display of develop the knockout blow" to ings to building the most authentic Carnp-X relics. . the Axis powers. It was his idea extensive collection of Camp- Tlic most famous trainee at to create Camp-X. X memorabilia in the world. Camp-X was lan Fleming, wlio The chair was donated to Camp-X was active between at the time was a British naval Stuart by Stephenson's adopt- 1941 and 1969 as a top secret intelligence officer. Me trained ed daughter after his death in facility used to train secret along with the secret agents to 1989. The chair was in agents to operate behind gain an understanding of the Bermuda, where Stephenson enemy lines. The agents were process the men had to lived, and Stuart had no way of trained in sabotage, silent endure. He used this knowl- getting it to Oshawa. A special killing, explosives and espi- edge in his series of James favour was called in by former onage. It was also the home of Bond books. Prime Minister Brian Hydra, a top secret radio trans- Inside the Robert Stuart Mulroney, who had a trans- mitting and receiving station. Aeronautical Collection and port plane retrieve it and fly it The strategic site, just 30 Pholo by Michael Colangelo Camp-X Display, back. The chair is now on dis- miles from the U.S., allowed CAMP-X MEMORABILIA: Bob Stuart, owner of the a wide assortment of never play. agents to cross the lake at museum, takes some time to admire some of his before published photographs The museum also contains night, or arrive at the Oshawa souvenirs. showing parts of Whttby and 6,000 square feet of aeronauti- airport undetected. The topog- Oshawa, hang on the walls, cal exhibits. raphy of the lake and land easier for the British Security only five miles from what was moments of secret history The museum will be open to made It a better location than Co-ordination (BSC) head- at that time the largest arma- frozen in time. Deadly the public seven days a week, Ottawa, allowing signals to quarters in New York to relay ments manufacturing facility weapons sit under glass, resem- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The move rapidly between Europe messages to London. in North America, Defence bling harmless tools that mask grand opening Is Saturday,, and South America. It was also The camp was also situated Industries Limited, in Ajax. their true, violent natures. May 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun tanning and skin cancer BY PAMELA GORDON more likely to develop malig- exceed the safe limit. Tanning Chronicle Slat)______nant melanoma, the deadliest bed operators are often knowl- Durham Region Health Department Tips form of skin cancer. edgeable about the risks of

With spring just around the Every time skin is damaged tanning and know about sun corner, people are thinking Limit sun exposure Use sunscreen with an from radiation, it increases the protection. Sunbodies always ahead to their summer tans between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. SPF of at least 15 and reapply chance of getting skin cancer. offers UV protection eye gog- and a popular place to start is every 2 to 3 hours This is important because any gles to wear while tanning to at the tanning salon. Though Cover up - wear a hat, amount of tan or redness protect the eyes as much as tanning beds offer a controlled sunglasses and protective Find shade or use found on the skin should be possible during a session. amount of sun exposure and clothing as much as possible umbrellas considered damage. All tan-

less chance of getting burned, ning bed users may not be is any sunlight, artificial or Remember that sand, Keep children under the aware of the risks, but they natural, really safe for skin? concrete and water can reflect age of one out of direct sun- must know that lying under Finding Because the sunlight is an additional 20% of the sun's light - sunscreen is not recom- hot lights can't be beneficial directly associated with skin rays mended for infants for their bodies. So, why is this final cancer, people should avoid trend so popular? your exposure as much as possible, Having a golden tan is usu- but they aren't. claim safe tans are available. A the skin as well as cataract ally associated with being marks for The Lanark, Leeds and recent press release from The development. It's therefore, healthy and athletic. Other Grenville Health Department Lanark, Leeds and Grenville important to protect both the users say tanning beds provide says that natural sunlight and health unit says there are no skin and the eyes from the natural sun protection by tan- the winter tanning beds contain two current regulations in place to effects of UVR.". ning before vacationing some- types of ultraviolet light: UVA control the levels of UVA and There is-also the possibility where tropical. But this semester and UVB. UVA rays have UVB rays that skin may be of developing some eye dam- process only provides an SPF longer wavelengths and pene- exposed to in a tanning bed. age. The radiation could hurt two. trate deep under the skin. Though most tanning beds the cornea causing cataracts. Sarah Gillis, 22 has been With little exposure, UVA rays emit 40 % less UVB, the more Just 10 artificial tanning ses- using tanning beds once or cause the skin to tan, but pro- harmful rays, tanning lamps sions can cause changes in twice a week for the past two BY GRACE HAN longed exposure to UVA rays or beds can also have two to skin cells, which is essential in years. She uses the beds In the Chronicle Staff could cause long-term side five times more UVA than nat- the development of skin can- spring to get a starter tan It is that time of the effects such as burning, pre- ural sunlight. It is widely cer. before summer begins. year again. Students are mature aging, wrinkling and thought that UVA will cause The National Cancer "I worry about (risks) in the beginning to wonder sagging. UVB rays have shorter skin to tan without burning, Institute of Canada reports back of my mind," she says, how they did during the wavelengths and affect the which isn't true if there is pro- more than 73,000 Canadians "but try not to think about semester. The 2002 surface of the skin. These are longed exposure. are diagnosed with skin cancer them too often. Life is too winter grade reports will the rays responsible for sun- "It is a fact that unprotected each year and many of these short to worry about certain be available to burns as the UVB rays cause exposure to ultraviolet radia- cancers are caused by repeated things." Oshawa Campus stu- capillaries to burst just tion, or UVR, is considered and unprotected exposure to Sunbodies Tanning say dents through Campus beneath the top layer of skin. harmful to the skin," says the sun's UV rays. their customers range from Pipeline. The students Knowing the damage that UV Stephanie Wilms, a public The LLG Health teens to people in their 60s. can access their final rays can do to skin, wliy aren't health nurse with Durham Department says that tanning The average tanning session grades for the winter more people avoiding tanning Region Health Department. bed users who are less than 30 lasts 10 to 20 minutes, 20 2002 semester beginning beds? "In addition, UVR also con- years old and tan more than being the longest time Friday May 10, 2002 at 4 Tanning parlours often tributes to premature aging of 10 times a year are eight times allowed. These sessions are p.m. timed carefully so as not to THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 27 US NEWS Durham prep ares for E arth D ay

BY SUSAN WATTS ly to plant bulbs and even pick property pesticide free. Chronicle Staff up garbage. There are also many issues "I want these kids to realize within the individual commu- Recycling paper rather then early in life just how beautiful nities that need to be dealt tossing it into the garbage can, our environment is and I want with, according to Anderson. replacing incandescent light them to know that if we don't Anderson also expresses his bulbs with compact florescent try to make a difference, the concern for all of Canada say- bulbs, taking cloth bags shop- beauty may one day fade," ing that, "our environment ping and trying not to leave says Nota affects every aspect of our lives the car idling in the driveway. Stefani Pelowich, a high and to protect ourselves and These are |ust a few positive school science teacher from our future, we must protect actions to consider if Burlington, is trying to jump the environment." Canadians are going to start an environmental aware- Some of the municipality's improve the current state of ness program for teens in her specific environmental needs the environment. It is estimat- community. were discussed by Whitby ed that it would take four "I want teens to know all town council March 11. planet earths to sustain the they can about caring for the Tony Prevedel, the director present lifestyle of Canadians. environment," says Pelowich. of Public Works for Whitby, Earth Day, which takes "The Earth provides them with said the Keele Valley landfill place April 22, is a perfect day sunlight and fresh air. They site will be shutting down in to start making a difference. need to return the favour and about nine months. Earth Day is a worldwide provide it with life as well. According to Prevedel this is event marking the birth of the "The problems have always an issue for all of Durham con- environmental movement, existed and they need to be sidering that many municipal- and is celebrated by 500 mil- focused on for more than one ities in Durham use that site. lion people in more than 180 day to be fixed. We all need to Councillor Don Mitchell countries. work together," says Pelowich. shared the concerns of the Earth Day was first Environment Canada has council saying, "We hope that launched in the United States implemented different activi- the region has a plan." . in 1970 as an environmental ties and events that people can Canada as a whole needs a awareness event. get involved in that take place plan as well to help with the Wisconsin Governor on days other that April 22. increase in pollution. To help, Gaylord Nelson and Harvard June 5 is Clean Air Day. At Environment Canada has out- University student Denis the community level people lined a new policy in pollution Ha'yes spearheaded the first can walk to work, car pool to prevention. Earth Day in hopes of address- reduce the amount of exhaust Canada used to focus on ing decades of pollution prob- emissions that day and use cleaning up the pollution that lems. public transportation. was created. Now, however, it This event influenced the According to Environment Is focusing on prevention with United States Congress to pass Canada these actions will plans to reduce the pollutants clean air and water acts, and reduce air pollutants and at the source of creation. The establish the Environmental Photo by Shelley Jordan greenhouse gas emissions formula for a cleaner environ- Protection Agency. TO EARTH: Victoria shows because cars, truck's and buses ment is to start clean and stay GIVING LOVE THE Nyblom for about 27 clean. In 1990 the first her support for the environment by hugging a tree. are responsible International Earth Day that per cent of greenhouse gas "Canadians are the largest helped initiate the addressing emissions in Canada. consumers of energy and the of pollution problems all over From June 4 to June 8 peo- biggest producers of waste, per the world was marked. cleaned up the garbage in the for two years. She received ple can see how many alterna- capita, in the world," says Specifically, in Canada it has creek in South Oshawa," says calls almost daily from people tives they can find for travel- Suzanne Elston, Canada's grown into Earth Weeks and Hodgins. trying to make a difference. ling in a single-occupancy Earth Day Environmental even Earth Month. ' As a way to start getting "There were many people vehicle in the Commuter Communications coordina- Linda Hodgins is the co- involved Hodgins suggests, who wanted to get involved in Challenge. tor. ordinator for Earth Day "remembering to recycle in the environment and help any Dave Anderson, federal According to Elston global Durham and she says that, your own home, work and way they can," says Nota. "On Minister of Environment, asks warming, water pollution, "the support for Earth Day is school." Earth Day specifically the calls people to get ready to carpool, radioactive waste and smog growing every year in "If people would realize this would greatly increase. take public transportation, are just a few of the problems Durham." and start to practise this phi- "Earth Day was and still is a walk, rollerblade or use any that exist and that are getting According to Hodgins the losophy," says Hodgins, "we great idea, now we just have to other mode of transportation worse annually in Canada. Earth Day activities are grow- would move faster towards find a way to keep people that decreases the number of "As a nation we need to take ing in number each year as understanding environmental interested in their environ- cars on the road. greater responsibility for the well. issues and resolving them." ment," says Nota. The week of April 21 to world around us," says Elston. "One big effort was put on Alison Nota was an environ- She is currently, working as a April 28 is Pesticide Free Week. "Earth Day shouldn't be a sin- by G.L. Roberts Collegiate and mental scientist for the Grade 7 science teacher. She During this week people are gle event in April. Every day the City of Oshawa when they Ministry of the Environment takes her class outside month- asked to declare any personal should be Earth Day." Area writers given a chance to display talent BY JENNIFER MOYNES Chronicle Staff______vides members with the The Word Weaver. Members second Saturday of each Although a membership to opportunity to get known by are given the opportunity to month, with the exception of the WCDR provides people other writers, publishers and contribute to August. Some with a list of benefits, most "Dynamic is a really good agents, explains Janes. each edition. ______other events join because they have a pas-

word for them," says Aprille In addition, members Members of held by the sion for writing. Janes, president of the Writers' receive other benefits. the WCDR We offer a lot WCDR are the "If they're interested in Circle of Durham Region "We offer a lot of work- also receive a Dan Sullivan writing," Janes says, ."it's a about the organization. shops and professional speak- number of of workshops M e m o r i a l great place for networking." The Writers' Circle of ers," Janes says, "so people can discounts at and professional Poetry Contest It is this interest in -writing Durham Region dedicated to hone their craft." all sponsored and the Word is that has prompted writers of writers of all kinds and ages, is Another benefit to having a workshops speakers so Out Summer all kinds and ages to join the a non-profit organization membership in the WCDR is and monthly people can hon F e s t i v a l . Writers' Circle of Durham devoted to promoting the art that each person receives a meetings and Another meet- Region. They currently have of writing and fostering litera- directory of all the members. from some their craft. J ing is called members ranging from cy since its establishment in They are given the chance to D u r h a m Writing Circles novices, to award-winning 1995. network with other writers, Region retail- where works in writers and poets. "They're just a great organi- agents and publishers. The ers. Aprille Janes progress are dis- New members are always zation," said Janes. WCDR holds forums for mem- One of the cussed and cri- welcome at the WCDR. People Theorganlzation focuses its bers. At these forums, the meetings that tiqued. Writing who have an interest in writ- attention on helping members Writers' Circle promotes mem- members receive discounts at Circles is generally held twice ing are welcome to join. Even by offering them support, edu- bers' published work. is the monthly Writers and each month. People without a those just beginning to cation and networking oppor- The Circle also produces a Editors Dialogue, a breakfast membership are welcome to explore their interest are wel- tunities. The WCDR also pro- bimonthly newsletter called and networking session the attend. come. C ool cats thrive in winter

-? ,/’ , -"*»»- . -, »»’ < " animals. BY LEILANI PRIVETT ^" Jungle Cat World also offers Chronicle Staff -^^^'a^^i" a Safari Zoo Camp for chil- dren. This offers children the Lions and tigers and bugs, opportunity to learn about oh my! wildlife In a natural setting. Animals of all shapes and The children stay in a lodge sizes can be found at Jungle and are provided meals, crafts Cat World. ’T.-TI*.’- \ and games while they learn Jungle Cat World is a small "w- about protecting endangered zoo located in Orono in oper- species. ation since 1984. With camp counsellors, the More than 50 different Wricome ro children watch and learn kinds of animals are housed about what the animals eat. allowing visitors to study and They focus on a different look at the animals up cfose. Orono f.x'onc Car »A)nr ( species everyday so that the Jungle Cat World special- children can learn as much as izes in their breeding program possible. for endangered species. The children are given jour- Currently they have three *B&.iiBt^- nals so they can record their baby amur leopards. It is also - experiences and discoveries. their most successful breeding ..ll. /I :," The camp runs for one or two cat. ^-l- week sessions throughout the "The cubs are being hand ^ r^ ^S?^ summer. raised because they live in a On the grounds at the captive environment and it is Jungle Cat World there is also important that they know a pet cemetery. It is a place people and feel comfortable in ^iamUSSSS' where they can bury their the zoo," Christa Klose direc- Photo by LollanI Privalt beloved animals. tor of the zoo. MEOW: This cat Is taking a quick catnap at Orono Exotic Cat World. The public can also pur- When the cubs are grown, Just chase a plot for their pets. many are shipped around the They have seen everything world, however most are sent Jungle Cat World were born every time it snows they are ilies to come out and experi- from goldfish to horses buried to zoos in the United States. there so they are used to the out playing in it. ence the zoo at night. there. Jungle Cat World is associ- snowy cold temperatures of "Cats are a lot more active The public can enjoy a Jungle Cat World offers the ated with the Endangered the Canadian climate. in the winter because they night in an African hut nes- Species Awareness Program Species Fund of Canada, a They grow heavier fur in need to keep active to stay tled in the pine forest over- that has been shown to audi- non-profit organization and the winter to keep them warm," said Greg Thompson a looking the entire park. ences across Canada. registered as a charitable orga- warm. worker at Jungle Cat World. There is an evening meal It provides an interactive nization. The monkey's usually stay The main diet for the cats is supplied and a guided night- approach for the public to The funds raised help pay inside, however they have chicken. time feeding tour at the zoo, learn about vanishing wildlife. for the care of the animals, the swinging doors so the/ can Depending on their size where visitors can see how the Its a presentation that is enter- transportation of the animals choose when they want to go they are fed one to four chick- animals stalk, jump and taining and informative and to other zoos and developing outside. ens a day. The chickens weigh pounce on their food. includes topics such as habi- and improving the natural The insect house must be about 10 pounds on average. After a late night campfire, tat, social structure, hunting habitats. kept at a specific temperature "In the wild, cats only eat visitors go to sleep listening to skills and threats affecting "Zoos are like a ' preservation because the reptiles and once a week," said Thompson. the sounds of the animals. each animal. , "' . for endangered species to be insects are from warm cli- They catch prey one out of The zoo comes alive as the Jungle Cat World is in the bred," said Klose. mates. four tries and they might not sounds seem clearer and process of raising funds to They are also expecting Although there are not get a chance to catch some- sharper and the animals build a new playground' for tiger cubs and wolf pups to be many visitors in the winter, it thing everyday. become more alert and active children. born in the next three is a better time to visit the ani- New at Jungle Cat World at night. In the morning a They want to make the pub- months. mals. this year is the night safari. breakfast is supplied and visi- lic more aware of all the Most of the cats housed at The cats enjoy winter and This is an opportunity for fam- tors can take pictures of the world's endangered animals. Asian leopards need help aware of this animal so close hares are the main source of as endangered by the gram. to extinction. prey for the leopard, however International Union for With the possibility of ENDANGERED The Amur leopard is just they do not share their territo- Conservation of Nature and inbreeding and hybridization one of seven subspecies of ry well with the Siberian tiger. Natural Resource. from one of the founding ANIMAL leopards that are all endan- The tigers are a much The major threats to their leopards being a Himalayan gered. Amur leopards are stronger, competitive hunter. survival are fewer prey, loss of leopard, which is very similar native to Africa and parts of In Russia, however, studies habitat and human interac- to the Amur, the genetic stock POPULATION Asia including Russia. have shown that the tiger pop- tion. of the Amur is decreased from "The Amur leopard is the ulation in southwest Primorye There are about 200 Amur 200 to 23 genetically impor- most endangered mammal in has not affected the leopard leopards left worldwide that tant leopards. AWARENESS the whole world," said Christa population and the possibility are located in zoos across Out of the 23 genetically Klose, director at Jungle Cat of reintroduc- North America important leopards, the Jungle World. ing a second and Europe. Cat World has five, which is NEEDED FOR It has the most diverse coat population of Jungle Cat why their breeding program is pattern of all leopards. leopards is The Amur World in so important. The coat is cream with being consid- Orono is recog- The Endangered Species GENERATION'S widely spaced black rosettes ered. leopard is the nized for its Fund of Canada is working with darkened centres and C a p tiv e most successfu l along with Jungle Cat World SUCCESS unbroken rings. Amur leopards breeding pro- to ensure the survival of the During the winter the coat are bred sea- endangered gram of Amur Amur leopard. grows to seven centimtres in sonally with mammal in the leopards and It supports the management BY LEILANI PRIVETT length to protect them from births in late the offspring of the animals in zoos, public Chronicle Staff______temperatures reaching -40 spring or early whole world ? become part of education, and the natural degrees Celsius. summer. the Amur environment of these species. Endangered animals need Male leopards weigh The average L e o p a r d To help the Amur leopard the public's help to ensure between 32 and 48 kilograms, litter size is Christa Klose A w a r'e n e s s visit Jungle Cat World's web- that they will be here for many however a large male could two. Amur Project. site at generations to follow. weigh up to 75 kilograms. leopards in When the www.junglecatworld.com o.r With less than 30 Amur Females are usually smaller, the wild live for 10 to 12 years, cubs are mature the leopards www.species.com and for leopards left in the wild, it is weighing between 25 and 43 however in captivity they can are transferred to other conser- more information about Amur 'becoming increasingly impor- kilograms. live up to 20 years. vation parks and take part in leopards visit www.amur-leop- tant that the public become Roe deer, sika deer and The Amur leopard is listed tlie captive management pro- ard.org. Police ke ep tab s on te en gangs have been dedicated to youth BY STACEY HAWKINS violence or youth issues. Chronicle Staff Officers arc in and around scliools, educating and creat- They hang out in malls, deal ing awareness as well .as drugs and carry weapons they enforcing the law. are violent, and they are just More than $4 million of the teenagers. They belong to police force's budget is dedi- gangs and they are in Durham cated to dealing with youth Region. violence, awareness and edu- Ajax Chaos, Kingpins, cational programs. South End Thugs and Uptown Townley advises parents Thugs are four active gangs and others to watch for warn- identified by the Durham ing signs in their children. Regional Police. He says that "if parents had The Durham Regional actually taken the initiative to Police define a gang as tlirec or be more involved in their kid's more people involved in crim- lives, the kids maybe wouldn't inal activity, but they focus be in a bad situation." mainly on identified gangs Parents should watch for a that have adopted a name. change in friends, clothing or In the region's west end, music. there are two gangs, the Ajax Parents should also take Chaos and tlie Kingpins. note if tlieir child begins to Sgt. Bruce Townley, of the seclude themselves, or have Durham Regional Police's expensive items they normally regional street crime unit, says wouldn't be able' to afford. that although the Ajax Chaos Photo by Slacoy Hawkins Parents are encouraged to gang was .a concern in the fall, ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: These items may be gang-related signs. speak to their children's teach- "we had a major investigation ers, and more importantly, to into them, where the majority speed and hashish. Gang believes that the increase is ping plazas, malls like the speak to their children. of the gang was arrested." members also rob individuals partially due to "the music of Pickering Town Centre and Parents are also encouraged The South End Thugs arc and businesses, using their today's teen, especially the rap the Oshawa Centre, strip malls to provide a stable home for located in Oshawa and the numbers to intimidate. music, which supports the and coffee their children, Uptown Thugs call northeast Police officers liave seized gang belief." shops. and know Oshawa and Courtice home. knives, baseball bats, tasers He thinks the media is part- W h 1 1 e where their . While Townley says that and pepper spray, which is a ly to blame, because gang gangs will children are most .gang members do not prohibited weapon in this members think that seeing cause prob- " Probably less and what they wear special clothing, "I am country, from gang members. their gang name in the news lems at these than 50 per cent are doing. not going to say that they Townley says that "there is gives them status. loca t io ns "People are don't wear bandanas. There is always some talk out there Also, gang members moving T o w n l e y of all gang-relat- always looking no actual official piece of that these guys are carrying into the region see It as open believes that ed incidents, at the schools, clothing or, colour of clothing guns, ,but have we actually turf and will start their own "probably less the administra- that would identify them as a seized guns from confirmed gangs. than 50 per threats, actually tion and the specific group. They've learned gang members? At this point, Many young people coming cent of all get reported. 7 police to solve that by doing that, it makes I am not aware of anything." from single-parent families gang-related their problems our jobs easier." Although he did confirm that join gangs so that they will feel incidents, when maybe Townley says that the gangs they have seized guns from wanted. threats, actual- Sergeant Bruce Town ley they should be in Durham Region are not young people, he said that Townley says they also "feel ly get report- looking in the divided along racial lines or they were not affiliated with a that by being in gangs, they ed." mirror," he motivated by racial groups. gang and that it was rare. feel protected." M a n y said. These gangs are usually Although the Durham Some young people look at employees fear retribution and Police urge people who are involved in "traditional street Regional Police do not keep it as a way to make money and avoid contacting the police. victims of gang violence to level type stuff." statistics on gangs, Townley others have issues with self- The regional street crime come forward. Townley says Drug trafficking is a big part says that over the past several esteem. unit's main focus is dealing that while there may be a of gangs, with members deal- years there has been an Gang members tend to with gang violence. threat of revenge, the fear of

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To keep or not to keep your organs

_ r i_ ___ _ w^.-k f & n-_;-.-»-. -,^-.:^^_... l,/,^*.-^ /»^» *-/-» //-»»» -w ^-^ -»» ^< A » -r Premier's advisory board on belirt asked-ifl^t-x-1 to signc'irr»t a* consentm»-< t ateito measures.moncitroc THE NATIONAL ORGAN Organ and Tissue Donation in form before the organ retrieval Countries such as China, April 2000, concluded that 97 process begins. Less than two Belgium, Austria and France per cent of people would con- per cent of those who die in have adopted a presumed con- AND TISSUE ORGANIZATION sent to donate a family mem- Ontario become candidates for sent policy that allows doctors ber's organs if their wishes organ donation. to proceed with organ and tis- WEEK IS NEAR were known. "It is a direct result of the sue removal unless otherwise AWARENESS The survey also found that socially responsible culture we specified by the individual. In BY HELEN NYBLOM cent of patients waiting for a 93 per cent of Ontarians were live in," said Jacquie Lang, essence it is the opposite of the Canada follows. Chronicle Staff heart, liver or lung transplant, in favour of organ donation medical services manager of opt-in system it means they will die waiting. for the purpose of transplanta- Organ Donation Ontario. While Austria and Belgium For nearly two years, Tom Raising public awareness as tion. The use of protective hel- have shown more than a 30- Hannaford has been patiently well as encouraging people to The Trillium Gift of Life mets when riding motorcycles per-cent increase in organ waiting for a kidney-pancreas discuss organ and tissue dona- Network was established to and bicycles as well as seatbelts donation after adopting the transplant that will save his tion with their families are take on the responsibility of when driving, have signifi- presumed consent policy, life. critical steps toward alleviating planning, promoting, coordi- cantly decreased the number Canada is reluctant to follow first you're kind of anx- the current trend. nating and supporting organ of brain deaths caused by seri- suit. "At we ious, you're overwhelmed," National Organ and Tissue and tissue donation across the ous head injuries. "Frankly, I don't think Hannaford said. "they tell you Awareness Week is held from province. It is only after a person has want to go there," Lang said it's'a couple years waiting list April 21 to 28. TGLN is still in its develop- been declared brain dead that adding that the government but you still jump when the In Ontario, one out of every mental stages but should their organs become eligible should not be permitted to phone rings." three organs is lost because become fully operational next for transplantation. decide what is done with a per- More than 1,700 people are potential donors do not con- spring. "In my heart of hearts, I son's body after death. waiting for life-sav- vey their desire to become an It is an unfortunate, yet don't think we will ever meet In a continued effort to currently meet the ing organ transplants in organ donor to their family. common misunderstanding the need," Lang said sadly. provincial govern- Ontario and while the number In the midst of tragedy, it is that when a donor card is Ontario is not alone in the ment's goal of doubling waiting steadily understandably difficult for signed, that person's wishes mission to improve organ Ontario's organ donation rate of people the increases the number, of family members to make well will automatically be respect- donation rates. The limited by 2005, government has donors remains the same, thought out choices they are ed. number of available organs has amended old laws and created It is the growing disparity able to live with when no prior In reality the surviving fam- delayed transplantation organizations to help improve that has dramatically increased discussion has taken place. ily members ultimately have through out the world. Ontario's organ donation sys- waiting times and for 15 per A survey conducted by the the last say because they will Desperate times create desper- tem. Endometriosis: causes and cures

BY JEN MACK Because information about doctor says, "Many women have been treatments of endometriosis there are Chronicle staff endometriosis is limited it is often mis- led to believe that pelvic pain and peri- alternatives. A change of diet, home- diagnosed as appendicitis, constipa- od pain are mere symptoms of men- opathy and Chinese medicine could tion, thrush, or a sexually transmitted struation. This attitude can delay the work to alleviate some discomfort. Katie Majury from Uxbridgo, disease. Some women are even diagnosis for many years, while the After being diagnosed with remembers having her appendix accused of attention seeking. woman continues to suffer." endomclriosis patients may want to removed at .15 because her doctor mis- In- addition to Katie's misdiagnosis Diagnosis is considered uncertain discuss with their doctor which proce- diagnosed her as having appendicitis. another young girl was also led to until proved by laparoscopy, a minor dure would be best, taking the side "I've always had severe cramps prior believe she had something other than surgical procedure done under anes- effects of treatments into considera- to getting my period and throughout en.dometriosis. thesia. Laparoscopy usually sliows the tion. my cycle. I thought I was just one of Sixteen-year-old Anne Taylor, from location, size and extent of the Unfortunately, with pelvic or those unlucky girls who gets bad Barrie, began noticing an Increase of growths. This helps the doctor and abdominal surgery a patient may suffer cramps," said Katie. pain during menstruation. Sometimes patient make better treatment choices. from postoperative adhesions. Data After having lier appendix removed she would even have to miss a couple Although there is no cure for has suggested that 67 per cent to 93 per her cramps persisted. At 20 years old of days of school, Anne's mom ondometriosis, there is a range of treat- cent of patients will develop adhesions Katie sought a new doctor and has became concerned and took her to see ment options. The treatments can following surgery. since been diagnosed as having a gynecologist. After examining Anne, help to reduce the pain, slow endome- After surgery fibrous bands of colla- cndomctriosis. the doctor diagnosed her witli dys- trial growths, restore fertility and pre- gen grow as part of the healing process, Endometriosis is a painful, chronic menorrehea, a medical term for vent and delay recurrence of the dis- forming adhesions. Adhesions con- disease that effects one in seven painful periods. Anne was put on the ease. nect tissues or structures that are nor- women during puberty. It lias an pill to help cope with the pain. Pain medication such as over -the- mally separate. unknown cause and no cure. Over time Anne's pain grew worse counter drugs like Aspirin and aceta- This can increase pelvic pain and Endometriosis (EN-DOUGH-MEET- and started to hurt between her peri- minophen can help ease the pain. In abnormalities of bowel function in TRI-OH-SIS) occurs when tlie tissue lin- ods. Anne's mom called the doctor more serious cases the patient may endometriosis patients. ing of the uterus (called tlie endometri- who thought she might have need, prescription drugs to deal with However with the advancement of um) appears in areas outside of the endometriosis she was referred to a the pain. surgical treatments there is hope for uterus, usually in tlie abdomen, on the specialist. It turned out Anne was Hormonal therapy can stop ovula- endometriosis sufferers in the near ovaries, fallopian tubes and ligaments indeed suffering from endometriosis. tion for as long as possible. Such drugs future. that support tlie uterus. Jan Silverman, fertility specialist for include oral contraceptives, proges- Heather Guidone, an endometriosis This misplaced tissue develops into the Endometriosis Network, says terone drugs or a testosterone deriva- researcher says, "The disease still growtlis or lesions that respond to the "Since misdiagnosis often occurs with tive (danzol). Hormonal therapy may remains-under diagnosed and under menstrual cycle. Each month the tis- ondometriosis, a woman should be be prescribed along with surgery. treated. Lack of awareness and insuffi- sue builds up breaks down and sheds, concerned If she exhibits the symp- Surgery seeks to destroy the cient support of those with Menstrual blood flows from the uterus toms associated with the disease. growths, relieve pain and in some cases endometriosis is still prevalent. and out of the body through the vagi- There are several symptoms of may allow pregnancy to occur. Although .we have indeed made great na, but the blood and tissue shed from endometriosis that include, pelvic pain Diathermy (electro surgery) is the most strides- the growths have no way of leaving the before and during period's constipa- common form of surgery used. It's a It is the ultimate goal of researchers body, resulting in internal bleeding tion, diarrhea, nausea, infertility, day surgery that involves burning off to cure and prevent endometriosis, so and pain, adhesions, scar tissue forma- fatigue and painful bowel movements the growths. In severe cases pain suf- that families no longer have to endure tion, bowel problems and possible and urination during periods. ferers may resort to a hysterectomy. the physical and emotional pain that infertility. Dr. Hedy Boutros, an Ajax family Along with all of the conventional tendometriosis can cause. ' Tattoos need sp ecial care idea and see if they can draw BY DEREK LINDSAY it." Chronicle Stati Hodge said never be afraid to of asking a tattoo artist to Body art and tattoos have draw a design. become popular over the last There are other aspects of few years for people from all body art, at one time piercing walks of life. was something that girls did to "Tattoos have become pop- their ears, but men and ular over the last few years. women have tongue rings, More people, includind nose rings, nipple rings, there women, are getting them. I are so many choices. like that fact," said Greg Hodge "I have been working here head tattoo artist at Long Horn for six month and I have Body Art Studio in Oshawa. pierced over 1,000 people," There is no one reason why said Chris Hill, the only pier- people get tattoos. It varies cist at Long Horn. "The most from person to person. popular piercings are girls get- "After I got one I wanted ting belly button and tongue more, my tattoos have more of rings. My favorite piercing are a meaning to me because I industrials and septum rings." Photo by Oerek LIndsay draw my own," said Eric Aston said Hill. BODY ART: Chris Hill, left gets a tattoo from artist Greg Hodge, right, at Long a Graphic Design graduate Septum rings are piercings Horn Body Art Studio in Oshawa. from Durham College. that go through the cartilage For people looking to get a between the two nostrils and tattoo. Josh Tremblay, a tattoo an industrial is a stud that goes times a day and rinse with non-perfume and anti-bacteri- water and hold it tightly up to artist at Long Horn, offers this through the top part of the ear warm water between applica- al soap. the, piercing for about three advice: "If you are going to get and comes out the front. tions. Don't let the tattoo dry Use Bacitracin Zink minutes. . a tattoo or a piercing, never lis- After a tattoo or a piercing out because it will crack the Ointment or sea salt three Don't use alcohol, poly- ten to rumours. Go into the always follow the safety tips scab and the cracks will be times a day for 10 days, mak- sporin or peroxide or any shop and see for yourself if it is provide by the artist to ensure places where the tattoo will ing sure there is no dry matter other ointments or creams sterile. Make sure there is an the tattoo continues to look fade. Don't expose the tattoo or crust on the hoop. because they will dry out the autoclave, which is used to good for many years. to direct ultraviolet light, it Use the Bacitracin sparingly. piercing. . sterilize the needles for tattoos. Safety tips for tattoos and will blister or fade the tattoo After the application to the To be a tattoo artist or pier- All needles for piercing should piercing are different. For tat- and don't submerge it in water hoop rotate it back and forth cist takes years of apprentice- be sealed." too after care it is important to includes bath and pools until about 10 times until the oint- ships, artistic mind and steady "After you find a healthy wash the new tattoo once a the tattoo is healed. ment is absorbed by the skin. hands. environment talk to an artist day with non-perfume soap. The healing process is two When using sea salt put. a "If you think this an easy and see if they are cool. Don't Don't rub the tattoo pat it to three weeks for tattoos. tablepoon of salt in about four way to make money, you are just pick a design off the wall dry. Polysporin ointment The after care tips for pierc- ounces of water. going to be st out of luck," or out of a book, give them an should be applied two or three ings are slightly different. Use Then take the cup of salt said Hodge. THE CHRONICLE April 16. 2002 31 AMPU^ NE^S S cho ol vi ol enc e on the ri s e GUN INCIDENTS AT DURHAM SCHOOLS MAKE STUDENTS FEEL UNSAFE hats in the building, there still trators. Monks said the school Sarah Lcaney has been a strategies to allow a teacher to BY MELISSA HAMELIN remains the unavoidable prob- keeps close ties with police teacher at Pickering High be seen as an effective authori- Chronicle Slaff lem of lunchtlme. officers and believes that school for the past two years. ty figure. With a population of more youth violence is a problem In Lcaney says that despite the "We learned things you can A child Involved in violent than 1,800 students and 18 the Ajax/Pickering area. two incidents, she still feels even use in the hallway," activity is a disturbing thought exits and entrances, the school Gilbert was on stage the day safe and secure at her job and Leaney added. for any parent, yet violent is difficult to secure. Since a gunshot was fired inside the with her students. The inci- The consensus of parents of activities involving youth are both Incidents occurred at school. She asked a teacher at dents that occurred at the Pickering High school students on the rise in Durham Region. lunchtlme, school officials are the school what was happen- school did not change her is that Pickering is as safe as In December, 2001 and now stressing that students ing and the teacher assured viewpoint of the students at any other high school in the January, 2002 two Incidents must take an active role in her that it was just a cap gun all. area. involving guns occurred at keeping their school safe. and that everybody was blow- "Students arc students, Although private school Is Pickering High School. One Principal Al Monks enforces ing the incident out of propor- everyone should have an equal an option for unhappy par- incident involved a student a zero tolerance policy against tion. Gilbert left the school opportunity," Leaney ents. It is not financially prac- threatening a teacher with a violence. and returned at 3 p.m. to find explained. tical for many students who gun. The other was an argu- Pickering High school stu- a helicopter searching for a Leaney does not believe that live in the Ajax area. ment between students that dent, Karen Gilbert, admits suspect. The daycare across-the students are becoming increas- For the past few years, vio- escalated into gunfire. that although she does not street where she works, after ingly violent, but rather that lent activity is becoming a Since the incidents the witness violence at school on a determining that it was too they have "more of an attitude trend in the Ajax and sur- school has stepped up security. daily basis, she still does not dangerous for the children to and try to test the teachers." rounding areas. The use of New security guards, cameras feel safe at school. Gilbert play outside, had locked them The school's response to weapons, threats and fights are and an extra vice-principal are knows fellow students who Inside to wait for their parents. this issue Is additional training rare at Durham College, but just a few safety precautions brag about bringing weapons Gilbert felt annoyed that she for teachers in conflict man- why? Are persons able to grow taken by the school since the to school and Gilbert says was unaware of what was hap- agement. Workshops have out of viofent behaviour? first weapons incident, security measures don't pre- pening at her school and that been arranged for professional "I believe if someone is vio- Although students must have vent the violence, but instead she was put in a potentially development days for teachers lent, it is in their nature," hall passes and remove tlieir only help to catch the perpe- vulnerable position. to learn effective discipline answered Gilbert. Learn to fly with Canadian Flight Academy being up at 7,000 or 8,000 and back gives the potential every Saturday through June The academy uses Cessna BY JAMES WIGLEY feet and looking at the trees pilot an opportunity to guide 22. Classes begin at 9 am and 152 and Cessna 172 class Chronicle Staff and lakes below you," Dave the plane while airborne. Take run until 4 pm. planes and works with the stu- adds. off and landing is left to tlie The entire course will usual- dents at their own pace until Ever wanted to ride soaring Canadian Flight Academy at pilot. ly cost about $6,500 and take the requirements for certifica- wings through the air? For the Oshawa Municipal airport The best times to fly are anywhere from three months tion are met. those who do dream of flying, offers courses to become a cer- early In the morning when the to a year to complete. The cost Courses are Intro, alrframes, flight training begins this tified pilot. air is cleaner and smooth. and amount of time needed engines and systems, aerody- spring. For those interested but Book early during the summer, will vary depending on dedica- namics, flight instruments, "The best part about flying unsure, or who just want to get reservations fill fast, especially tion and determination. Those meteorology, flight comput- is the freedom," said pilot in the air, instructors run indi- on weekends. who do not fly often will usu- er/operations, air law, naviga- Dave Hutsel. vidual lessons for $50. The Ground school began on ally need more lessons to stay tion, radio and electrics and "There's something about hour-long flight to Port Perry Saturday April 13 and will run sharp. human factors.

129 Brock St N WHITBY ( 1 1 1 430-9165 32 THE CHRONICLE April 19, 2002 Racing: subculture' s evolution

BY RORY NARINE by the racers to make them- Chronicle Staff . selves look pretty. Import shows have modelling contests for women. A lot of women It isn't your grandfather's who model for these shows do it family sedan, it's a souped-up to travel around tlie world, get four-speed Mitsubishi Eclipse into acting, to get into high pro- with a two-litre DOHC multi- filed modelling agencies or even valve engine, nitrous tank, air- just to make money for their to-air intercooler, Eibach sus- schooling. pension, Toyo racing tires, Some people find it degrad- Yokohama rims, custom body ing, but 2000 Ms. Darknights kit, two-tone leather seats and a Kymberly May disagrees. powerful stereo system to top it "The guys organizing the off. And it's a street racer too. events arc not making anyone From Thunderbirds to do or wear anything that they Eagles, from Impalas to Intcgras don't want to. Models have the and from Shclby Cobras to right to say no to whatever does Dodge Vipers, the street-racing not make them feel comfort- subculture is bigger now than able," May said. ever. Slie first got into modelling Last July, the Darknights for fun, but her career quickly import show returned to Pholo by Rory Narino grew with the popularity of the Markham. A few days prior to DRIVER: Jon Ramlrez pulling Into hts driveway after a race with his friends racing subculture. She is now the show, there was illegal drag one of the most popular models racing in the outskirts of in the import scene. Her career Scarborough. More than 20 rac- paint job, new rims, interior looks itself," Ramirez said. ly different witli a body kit and as an import model has given ers from the show were sighted designing and light system to Ramirez has spent more than engine modifications. her small roles in movies, but with their pumped up street- make the Honda symbols on the $3,000 on his car. He had his car Although he doesn't do it as she wants to focus on her mod- cars. There were no accidents front and back of the car glow. lowered, installed a new intake, much as he used to, Ramirez elling career for now. She does- and no police were involved. The muffler is so loud and pow- 15-inch Momo rims and a com- still races his car with his friends n't plan on modelling forever. "It's the sense of freedom/ihe erful that it can set off car plete Sony sound system includ- every now and then, just for fun. May saves her money for uni- few seconds you are in a race alarms. ing a CD player with six-disc Civics, Integras and Preludes versity where she plans on tak- makes you forget about every- No work to the engine has changer. He finds it rewarding are the most popular types of ing either criminal law or psy- thing and puts you in the been done yet, but Prear has a to see his completed work on his cars in Canada for street racing. chology. moment," said 19 year-old Ryan lot of plans for his car in the car, knowing he worked hard Parts are easier to find and As time progresses indepen- Prear who occasionally drag future. for it. cheaper to buy. Honda is con- dent companies will make more races. At the tender age of 17, Jon Ramirez likes the whole rac- sidered by some to be the best custom body kits. The driving Prear is one of the many Ramirez bought his older broth- ing subculture because it is vir- manufacturer for affordable population is increasing. The diehard import fans who spends er's Honda Civic SI. Ramirez tually endless to what a racer streetcars. Their cars are effi- racing subculture has more a lot of his time and money keeps his streetcar original, but can do to a car, with the right cient and easy to make adjust- exposure and recognition by the modifying his Honda Civic EX. conservative with a sleek, cool budget. The whole custom idea ments to. media. Young teen drivers have He has spent more than $2,000 low-profiled look. appeals to him. He can have the More women navejchave Joined the some interest in the import in modifying his car. This "How I look in the car is just same car as his neighbour, but racing scene as well.well, butbi not as scene because they can make includes a deep thrust muffler, as important as how the car have it look and drive complete- drivers. They don't just stand their car into what they want. Oshawa Transit s street safety program

stop when she was approached by a tions before they erupt," Reid says. women travelling alone on buses al group of males who shoved her against Serious acts of aggression are dealt with night, GO Transit's system is called KEEPING OUR the wall of a nearby building and stole by calling the police and having them Request Stops. her purse before fleeing on foot. The take care of it, but this rarely occurs, Reid From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. women can gel BUSES SAFE woman suffered minor injuries to her continues. off the bus at any location they wish, pro- cheek and head during the attack, and "Most acts of violence are verbal," he viding that the driver can stop safely lost a large quantity of money and per- says. Issues involving attitudes, fare dis- This reduces the distance a woman has tc IN OSHAWA sonal belongings. The suspects have not putes or service disruption are the most walk alone in the dark. been caught. common. The city's transit system has a sinulai With more than 160 muggings and as Still, "priority for safety is para- system, called Passenger Stop Request BY STEPHANIE PERKINS many as 1,000 mount," Reid Program. After dark and until 1 a.m., the Chronicle Staff physical assaults explains. "Stops are buses will stop at any location that is in Durham Region not located near unlit safer for the passenger to get off. "As With buses being so useful and reli- in 1999, and i areas, alleyways, or long as the request is in a safe location the able, it can be easily forgotten that riding approximately Passenger areas around park set- passenger win be accommodated," says or waiting for a bus, especially alone and one tenth of these safety and tings." They are locat- Reid. after dark, can be unsafe. involving transit ed near homes, build- The Toronto Transit Commission and The Oshawa Transit Commission services, it is nec- opertor safety ings or other high vis- the OTC agree this system is effective in works to protect passengers by operating essary to mini- are very Impor- ibility areas. protecting the safety of their passengers on a grid system that covers 95 per cent mize one's risk The OTC recently The TTC also has several tips on prevent- of the city. Using 41 buses on 13 routes while riding pub- tant issues. became involved with ing crime from happening while walking and placing a bus stop within a 450-metre lic transportation the Durham Regional to or from a stop, or while riding the bus walk of nearly everyone in the city, the in Oshawa, Crimestoppers, post- Be aware of open and lit places OTC has a reasonably safe transit system. Whitby, Ajax and ing signs with infor- Restaurants and open stores are essential unsafe One in every four Canadians feels Pickering. Mark Reid mation and . phone if help is needed. walking in his or her own neighbour- "Passenger numbers to call in hood at night, and 42 per cent of women safety and opera- every one of their Always be alert to surroundings. have reported feeling unsafe. Even more, tor safety are very important issues, Oshawa Transit buses. "It is our hope Protect belongings by zipping up 62 per cent of women said felt wor- says Mark Reid, Safety and Training that this awareness of will or they _.-........... anonymity purses backpacks, carryca .^ them and take ried while waiting for or using public Supervisor for the OTC. Working for the encourage people>eople to come forward and money from wallets and put it in pockets transportation alone after dark, more OTC he has realized many things about also highlight the chances of being appre- Sit up front near the driver. than double the number of men. bus safety, and has worked hard at mini- hendedhendei to those so, inclined," says Reid. Crimes against bus drivers occur as Crimes that have occurred on a bus, or mizing any risks. ' Heu^ feelsf^io thatn,,t then,o signs{.- encourage»^^.,«,^« victims..^u^,. ^ei^ byt jg gg common as a crime even waiting for a bus, include every- "Oshawa Transit is not immune to acts or witnesses of crimes taking place on against a ^passenger. ^ The TTC also has thing from physical threats, muggings of aggression or violence, either passen- buses to call so the perpetrators can be special uniformed and plain-clothes con- and verbal harassment, to sexual assault ger to passenger or passenger to opera- caught. The sign calls on riders to "Keep stables often on the buses, streetcars and and rape. Four out of every 10 crimes tor. However, the amount of occurrences Oshawa's Buses free of crime," and the subways. They have the same powers as concerning strangers involves an armed is low," says Reid. He said the driver, or Oshawa Transit Commission feels that it police, and are able to enforce the offender, so being extremely cautious the police, if needed, handle situations on helps a great deal in catching those sus- Criminal Code of Canada. A two-wa and careful while using public trans- the transit immediately, depending on pected of crimes. radio system is also in in ' place all city portation is essential, the severity of the incident. The Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and and GO transit buses. It provides imme- Earlier this year, on Simcoe Street in "We take pride in the fact that our Whitby transit services along with the diate 'contact with other transit units Oshawa, a woman was waiting at a bus trained operators can defuse most situa- GO Transit buses also have a system for inspectors and emergency personnel. Talking to American s

BY STAGEY HAWKINS work co-coordinator, said, "This one green," while other responses were was able to name five. Mandy Herp, an Chronicle Staff______confuses me, there is either 50 or 52." blue, purple and red. Not a single account manager, believed that the Americans are often made fun of for She settled for 52. One respondent American questioned knew that the Toronto Blue Jays were one of the orig- being ignorant of Canada. Are they thought there were 51 states. Canadian $100 bill is brown, though in inal hockey teams. Jim became frus- really? And do Canadians know any According to Brian Balboni, a 32 fairness, several Canadians questioned trated, and said "I don't like hockey, more about the United States? year-old IT special- ______did not know either. ask me about baseball instead. Are the To find out, 10 Americans were 1st "everyday is All 10 Canadians Canucks a hockey team?" asked questions about Canada, and 10 Canada Day, or It's Every day Is knew that an American Two Canadians were able to name Canadians were asked questions about Nov. 9." Five Canada Day. $100 bill is green. all six teams. Three were able to name the United States. Americans knew All 10 Americans five correctly. Three didn't have a clue. As it turned out, Canadians knew that Canada Day is Orifs knew no prime minister Ontario is larger than Texas when It more about the United States than the July 1, and one Novembers ' had ever been shot in comes to area. Americans knew about Canada. r e s p o n d e n t office, with one remark- Nine out of 10 Americans knew this, When asked who the Prime Minister believed it was Jan. Brian Balboni ing, "That is a trick as did nine out of 10 Canadians. of Canada was, only three out of 10 1. Other answers question. Canadian's But, overall, the Canadians knew Americans knew that It was Jean Included July 4, July don't have guns." more about the United States, than the Chretlen. Two believed it was Tony and July 5. On the other hand, not one Americans knew about Canada. Blair and one was convinced it was All 10 Canadians knew that Canadian knew how many presidents Several Americans, wishing to prove Margaret Thatcher. Other answers Independence Day is on July 4. had been shot while in office. Five their intelligence, wanted to answer included Bichon, and "that guy with What is the national animal of people thought there were three, some questions about the United the funky face, Jacque Sheraque." Canada? (Lincoln, Kennedy and Reagan). In Slates. Jim said that there were 52 On the other hand, all 10 Canadians "Actually, I think it's a platypus. It's fact, five presidents have been shot states, and only one American knew knew that the American President was on the five cents..." answered Gabe while in office. Lincoln, Garfield, how many presidents had been shot George W. Bush. DeMayo, a training specialist who lives McKinley, Kennedy and Reagan. All while in office. Jim Albrand, a project manager. in the United States. but Reagan died of their wounds. Even though all the Americans were thought the capital of Canada was Five Americans thought it was the The name of the tax agency in the told before they were asked the ques- Winnipeg, and Lynne Thornton, an moose. Other responses included a United States is the Internal Revenue tions that tills was their chance to account manager, believed it was leaf, the polar bear and the Canadian Service, and all 10 Canadians asked prove to Canadians that they were not Quebec. The eight other Americans goose. One lone American knew that knew it. ignorant about their neighbour, most correctly answered Ottawa. the symbol is the beaver. One American knew that Canada's laughed their way through the ques- Again, all 10 Canadians questioned All the Canadians knew that the ani- tax agency is Revenue Canada. tions. knew that Washington, D.C. was the mal symbolic of the United States is an Other answers included General When asked if lie was embarrassed capital of the United States. eagle. Answers were split as to whether GST, Bureau of Tax, Tax Canada, First about knowing almost nothing about Not a single American questioned it is the American or bald eagle, with People and Exchequer of the Canada, Rlz Sheik, a salesman, said, knew how many provinces there are in several saying that it is the same. Chancellery. "No. To be honest, It has nothing to Canada. Guesses ranged from five to The colour of the Canadian $100 bill The six original teams in the do with my everyday goings on." He 13, but not one guessed 10. stumped all 10 Americans, with National Hockey League were Toronto, said he doesn't know much about Five out of 10 Canadians knew that Balboni asking, "My God,' you guys Montreal, Boston, Detroit, Chicago Canada because "It's all about perspec- there are 50 states, with four believing have that much money7 Pink." and the New York Rangers. One tive from the media. The U.S. media Is that there are 52. Anne Ritchie, a net- Albrand thought, "all the money is American was able to name all six, one focused only on the U.S." D urh am citiz ens volunte er

BY HEATHER PEARSON donating money to various causes is munity," said Rowland. force who wear the standard police uni- Chronicle Staff______enough, but she wonders what the Other organizations like the St. form with patch showing they are part community would be like without vol- Vincent de Paul Society help families of the police auxiliary. What would organized baseball and unteers? that have fallen on hard times. They Volunteers staff community police basketball games be like without the According to Shirley Rowland, histo- provide food vouchers, household offices at the Oshawa Centre, and coach? Who would wheel hospitals rian and public relations chair for the equipment such as beds, pots, pans and Safety Village, and are part of the patients around to appointments? Ajax - Pickering Hospital Auxiliary, clothing to needy families. Their Crime Prevention Programs that police there is no fundraising .is done offer. Besides these programs they also They are volunteers and they help shortage ______organizations operate more smoothly. of volunteers, but through the poor work in traffic management, when Volunteers are ordinary citizens who she would like to box collections in lights go out and traffic needs to be donate their talents and time to benefit see more people 30 Roman Catholic directed for public safety. the community. to 40 join. The aux- churches, and the St. "The police volunteer program is a According to the National Survey of iliary serves Ajax - Vincent de Paul learning opportunity. It will provide Volunteering, Giving and Pickering residents Stores. you with a close up view of law Participating, NSGVP 96 per cent of in the Ajax division According to John enforcement opportunities, and the those who volunteer, believe in the of the Rouge Valley Zincone member of opportunity to participate in cause supported by the organization. Health System. To St. Vincent de Paul in Community Policing," said Shetler. Some 79 per cent volunteer because compensate they Ajax, they have a According to Shetler the public either they or a close relative has been are getting more problem attracting feedback has been good. The public affected by the cause the organization young people new young member- likes to see police and volunteers work- represents. At the lower end of the scale because of the ship to the society. ing in the community. 22 per cent of people wish to improve mandatory 40 - To counteract this But police and church groups aren't their job opportunities, so they volun- hour community ______the society is plan- the only ones giving to the communi- teer. service requirement Photo by Heather Pearson ning for growth. ty- The United Way and other groups students must now VOLUNTEER: Shirley Their members who Service clubs contribute and help have had to change the way they complete to graduate Rowland Is member of the become lnvolved do so children organize activities such as recruit, and who they recruit. high school. AJax/Pickering Auxiliary. because of a genuine baseball and basketball. According to the United Way's Barbara With more than wish to help others, William McGee, a member of The Fannin right now they are recruiting half a century of service, there are tra- and at the same time feel that they are Optimists Clubs of Durham Region, good, high quality volunteers who ditions that do not change. Since 1956 doing good. became involved in volunteering have investment, communication, and volunteers have been knitting arid Susan Shetler the director of the because it was a family tradition. His organizational skills. delivering booties to every baby born at Durham Regional Police Auxiliary - parents and teachers set the example "Changes have occurred over the the hospital. Other activities include Volunteer program recognized that a for him to follow, and 54 years later he past decade. Charities have gone long pledging and raising $150,000 for diag- shortage of good volunteers had is still involved in helping others who past bake sales and white elephant sales nostic imaging equipment, and two impacted on some of the programs that need it. to raise funds. Now they have to be far years ago pledging $500.000 for a CT police can and do offer. The Christmas "Do you have a good ear," McGee more accountable and businesslike," Scanner for the hospital. Toy Drive, Bike Rodeos, Block Parents. asks whenever he meets new people said Fannin. Besides this they also provide bur- Child Seat Belt Safety are all run by vol- especially working with younger chil- This is necessary because of the saries to high school students over the unteers. dren. He wants to make sure they are trend towards accountability to the age of 15 for medical studies other than These are ordinary citizens who do listening. His aim is to instill a differ- public donor, downloading from the nursing. The auxiliary raises .cash by not wear a traditional police uniform. ent set of values, responsibility and a provincial government and cuts in fed- running a gift shop at the hospital, and At a function they will appear in a navy willingness to help others grow eral government programs. Fannin the 447 Nearly New Shop. blue shirt that carries the logo of through their contact with each other. noted that there are about one million "My feeling has always been I'm Durham Police, with the addition of But most of all he aims to help chil- fewer people volunteering since 1997. giving back to the community for what the word Volunteer. This distinguishes dren learn to volunteer all through life The reasons are varied. Some .-feel that my family has received from the com- them from the auxiliary division of the as he has. Future of students looking good BY REBECCA HARRIS Increases of Chronicle Staff students at col- dents as it is for others, and leges and university. These that it doesn't matter how funds were distributed start- long the students stay in Ontario colleges and uni- ing in 1999- 2000. school when it comes to their versities are building new There is still a concern maturity level. buildings and hiring new staff among parents and students Some students are mature In preparation for the large that even with the expansions after grade 12 she said, while number of students expected and extra funding that 20,000 others aren't even mature to apply for school starting in students will be turned away, after OAC. September, 2003. Students who do attend High school classes for A lot of students are fast college or university will have Grade 12 will change slightly tracking to graduate this year to settle for larger classes, to get students ready. instead of next year in hopes small, and not enough teach- Teachers will give students of avoiding what is called ers. more independent work, such being called the double Also there will be an as research projects and stud- cohort. Students unable to fast increase in the average marks ies, but there will be no track arid whom this will a student will need to get into change in the style of the affect feel the pressure to get university or college. teaching. in the school of their choice. David Huckvale, a liaison As for what happens to the The double cohort represents officer at York University says high school programs after the last of the OAC students the university will construct students graduate next year, graduating at the same time as new buildings, hire new Dempsey sees no problem the first group of Grade 12 employees, and implement with filling up the classes and students under the new cur- new programs. making sure all optional class- riculum. Each year York gets 20,000 es are still available. High schools, colleges, uni- applications and next year it Dempsey said, "We have versities and the Ontario gov- expects a 30 to 40 per cent difficulty at predicting what is ernment are confident there increase. going to happen." will be enough room for the Huckvale believes that not Photo by Rebecca Harris Dempsey believes students students who work liard and all the students will apply to HENRY STREET STUDENTS: Front from (eft: Adam are put under more pressure want to proceed in their edu- post-secondary education all Thibodeau, Shelly Henry, Mark Kallnskl. Back from by their parents to get higher cation. at once. left: James Chevers, Darryl Wood, Leighton Winter. grades so they will get into The Ontario Ministry of Students who graduate will post-secondary programs. education says it is committed be scattered over the next few She also thinks parents are to ensuring that every willing years. So the numbers will be point where that quality schools expect from their stu- fearful of whether their chil- and qualified student will higher, but they will be high- would not be lost," he said. dents. dren will get in, but offers continue to have a place In er over the next few years. His advice to students is to Henry Street High School some assurance. post-secondary education pro- "York University is com- get as much information as principal Carol Dempsey "There will be places for grams. It has invested $1.8 bil- mitted to quality education they can about universities or agrees. She thinks OAC is not good students, "says Dempsey. lion to meet the projected and would only expand to the colleges and what those as important for some stu- ALCATRAZ

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old native of Oshawa. Something, a soothingly edgy MORNINGSTAR Each member of this trio track that allows Morningstar brings a different style and to pusli his vocals. sound to the table because of Meanwhile, Anomaly is a SHINES FOR various musical Influences. noisier track with heavy guitar Les Claypool of the band riffs that just came to him BAND Primus has been a great Influ- while standing in a GO THE ence on Solakov wliile Station. Morningstar carefully chooses Although song writing is NULLSECOND the Rheostatics, nback and like breathing to Morningstar, many independent Canadian he does admit that if he could artists as his influences. steal one song from the past it Both agree, however, on would be A Midwinter Night's BY JESSICA WILDING Steven Hawking as their main Dream by Rheostatics.

Chronicle Staff _____ non-musical influence Solakov chooses Cocaine by It's nearing 1 a.m. in a because they find his writing Eric Clapton as the song he Subway sandwich shop where truly profound. would take credit for if he Jay Mornlngstar and Tome So what musical genre could. Solakov, two members of the would one classify nullsecond As it stands nullsecond is in band nullsecond. are dis- as? Morningstar would call the process of compiling a first cussing their music. his style of music "Not rock, album. Morningstar jokes it Morningstar, a 22-year-old not balladry, so somewhere will definitely be out before singer-songwriter and native not in the middle of that." 2010. of Oshawa Ont. was a member Morningstar describes his Anyone who is interested of Mr. Mornlngstar while he songs as anecdotes or little Pholo by Jessica Wilding can check them out at Ernie lived In London, Ont. stories about points in time. Ball Battle of the Bands 6 or Solakov, the man behind "All the weir^ in-betweens, NULLSECOND: Band members Jay Mornlngstar look them up at http://kick- the bass, is a former member it's all about not being any- (left) and Tome Solakov (right) stop for a photo inthehead.com, a web site of the melodic rock band where, you know waiting to opportunity after band practice. dedicated to profiling musical TheFuslonCore. go from one place to the talent from across the coun- Originally from Macedonia, other, and all the sort of Morningstar said that "You don't know why you try. he now lives in Ajax. strange little changes that although the base of music is are moved but you are," said Why should music listeners Not in attendance is the happen." purely mathematics, intervals Mornlngstar. give these guys a chance? a .drummer, of nullsecond When, asked what fuels his and numbers, it can be Inde- This statement rings true "They gave Nickelback Braridon Church, a 21-year- passiorf ' for music, scribably moving. for his own song We Were chance," remark's Solakov. Songwriters showcase hosted by DCSA

venues across Ontario for the has been writing and playing name Andie D. She performed James Whitton, Jeffery PRIZES last three years. music since high school and is her songs Last Effort and Any Moulton and Kim O'Connor, Second prize went to Craig currently completing a degree Ideas. She began writing at the Phil Johnson who performs AWARDED TO Cameron who performed his in sociology through Trent age of eight and has co-created under the name Bad songs The Lighthouse and University. several local projects including Chemistry. Adam Genge, No Sunday Callers. Third prize, which included Mermaid Cafe, the Spoken Alternative which consists of SHOWCASE The prize included a Songs a Songs Revealed Plaque of Four and Strange Fire, and has Joel Tymchuk, Adam Milburn, Revealed Plaque of Achievement, contact book, travelled and performed in Andre Tighe and Chris Worth Achievement, contact book, $25 cast, $25 gift certificate to such places as Israel, Greece, and Zoe's Soul which consists WINNERS $25 cash, $25 gift certificate to Casey's Bar & Grill and CDs, Portugal, Thailand, the U.S.A., of Pam McGregor, Dennis East Side Mario's, three month went to Andrea Davidson, a Halifax and Vancouver. Parent and Henry Thaler. BY JENN HOFFMAN gym membership, Scissors Gift singer songwriter form The other performers were Judging the event were Chronicle Staff Certificate and CDs. Cameron Toronto, who also goes by the Rick Hughes, Kyle Mikkola. Chris Burland of Chart Magazine, Courtney Byron of Eighteen local performers the Toronto Musicians had a chance to shine March Association, Dan Clancy of 25 as they took part in the first Collective Records, Damion <21iaiity raise of ever Songwriters Revealed: A " dance helpine to Jacobs Underground Sound, songwriter's showcase. Top -r-" ’.". «’ ’-.A.’^./’? '. » ;’. ',':''. "..-’.. ...’..- ..'',' . V^ . . . Cliff Jones of The Song honors went to highRise, Craig Factory, Paul La Chappelle of Cameron and Andrea crisis centre Quest Recording Studio, Jason Davidson. l^^^^to Pennington of Penny Records The showcase was hosted by and Jamie Vernon of Bullseye the first year Durham College BYNEILMCCALLUM ''explains that the Children's Friday,. April 19 at the Records. The Master of Entertainment Administration Chronicle staffs ^:'. fProgram' is in dire need of Kingside Park Clubhouse, Ceremonies was radio person- program and took place in a A fundraising dance,’ will : funding to purchase basic 537 Tennyson. Ave;, Oshawa; ality Al Joyness. coffee house setting in the be held by the; Oshawa^ ^supplles^ resource materials Tickets are $ 8 and can be Guests got all the informa- Student Centre. Durham Rape Crisis Centred ^and ideally, aids for child purchased by calling the tion they needed, from pro- First place, which included in conjunction with ^counselling such as a sand- ODRCC at (905) 725-2241 gram books placed inside a CD a Sorigs Revealed Plaque of .- International Child ?^ Abuse .box.1^'^ '^'-; -' ’" The ODRCC is an inde- case, and handed out at the Achievement, recording ses- ^Awareness Month to, help ;:.: The outlook for the’ event pendent crisis support door. sion, contact book, $50 cash, fund the Children's Program. jls. ^positive. Jackson invites agency for rape and sexual The program books includ- $25 giftCertificate to East Side The Fundraiser ;;Dance ^is, the public to, "come out and abuse victims and family ed biographies and song lyrics held to; ?the, ; celebrate our kids." There members. The centre runs a from all the performers, as well Mario's, three month gym being support ' membership, Scissors gift cer- Centre's Children's Program. , will be food, a cash bar, door 24-hour crisis hotline, pro- as a list of the Entertainment tificate and CDs, went to Drew The Children's Program prizes and draws, DJ services motes awareness of rape and Administration students Pen-in and Nick Sutton who offers one-dn-one and group are being donated by abuse issues, prevention and involved. are both members of the band counselling, as well as advo- Universal^ Sounds. Donated counselling. For more infor- The students spent three highRise. cacy for victims three to 15 prizes^ are estimated at mation they can be reached months preparing for the They performed their songs years old. The program is $1,000, with -more expected, at the number above, or visit event and in the program Everyday and Between the supported solely 'through pri- ranging from collectables to their website " at described the event as "an

Lines. vate donations. . .gift certificates from local www.durhamrapecrlsis.com. excellent opportunity for The two, along with drum- Urida Jackson, executive; businesses. ; Songwriters across southern mer Jay Crossen who did not ;dlrector^.of the ODRGC, . tThe^daiice will take place Ontario to showcase their tal- perform at the event, have ent in front of industry profes- been performing togetlier in sionals." 36 THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 'Kmsmwr NENS Local band stand s a cut above BY ROB TOLSON guitarist Mike Bowe. After Wilcott. Lix, opening for Tantrum. Chronlcal Staff Sclioonraad left- the band, "We knew Wilcott through "The Chameleon in Ajax The music business can be Dean played bass. Eventually a friend of a friend and he has probably been our difficult, consuming time and Bowe left and Brandon Scott docs amazing work," says favourite venue to play. It's money. Rumsfteld is an (no relation), took over on Dean. Wilcott has also done where we played our craziest Oshawa-bascd band, hungry bass. With this line-up the work for a few 500 companies, shows," says Dean. to take a bite out of the indus- band completed its first but Rumsfield is currently the The band is currently try. recording in 1998 signing a only band he is working for. recording its second album Oshavva's music scene is deal with an independent Rumsfield's video for the and hopes to be working on a overrun with aspiring musi- label out of Toronto. The deal song This Fix, created in new video shortly. Rumsfield cians, but Rumsfield, com- went band and the album was- September, 2001 has been has no plans to go on tour in prised of Dean Scott n't released until 2000. played more than 30 times on tlie near future. (guitar/vocals), Luke Scott "After the recording, the various MuchMusic programs. "Canada is too large and tlie (drums), "and Eric Turner line-up basically fell apart," The video lias also made sever- population is too small to go (bass), seems to stand a cut says Dean. The band then al appearances on YTV's Chart coast to coast. There aren't above. decided to look for a replace- Attack. enough venues to play," says "We came up with the ment bass or guitar player "As far as the concept for Dean. name when Luke was watch- until stumbling across current the video, we all pitched in, Young bands trying to make ing a movie called Tlie Burbs bassist Eric Turner in 2000. but the majority of it was their mark on tlie music and one of the character's To record the debut album Luke's idea. Luke has a knack industry can often be taken names was Rumsfield," says Violent Mood Swings, it took for putting together visuals for advantage of. Dean. only two months, but due to )to by Rob Tolson music," says Dean. "Take your wallet on stage The was directed with Siblings Luke and Dean complications it was almost RUMSFIELD VOCALIST/ video by you. Keep your eyes Scott have always been the two years before the finished Mark Ellarie and took 17 hours open for con-artists and don't core of the band, but they product was ready. Recording GUITARIST: Dean Scott to complete. BIackwalk pro- sign anything without a have gone through a number an album can be expensive. ductions in Toronto created lawyer," says Dean. of guitarists to get to their cur- "We basically borrowed a takes more than a CD today, a the video. Making it in the music rent line-up. Rumsficld's first large chunk of the money for web site can also help to draw Rumsfield has played many industry is difficult, but bassist was a friend of Dean's (lie recording from my dad," attention to the band. local shows and has even trav- Rumsfield hopes it will get the named Justin Schoonraad, says Dean. Rumsfield's interactive web elled as far as Montreal, where attention and opportunities they also had an additional But building a reputation site was created by Lamont the band played a show at the the band deserves. Rumsfield : new twist on New Metal can call their own. and professional- Rumsfield has not had many bad RUMSFIELD HAS The band did not ism. The sound can experiences with the band or at any always have this Our music can be attributed to the shows to date, aside from technical sound. band's years of prac- difficulties. A SOUND THEY "When we were be described tice. "We have a good local following. starting out, I listened ' as heavy-ass Rumsfield already The only bad experiences we have had CALL THEIR OWN to a lot of has one video while playing shows are the odd idiot Soundgarden, Helmet rock, with hints played on various in the crowd, but that comes with the BY ROB TOLSON and Faith No More," of electron ica, MuchMusic pro- territory. The problems are usually Chronicle Staff said Luke Scott, drum- grams as well as caused by older guys who don't under- mer for Rumsfield. hip-hop and y YTV's Chart Attack. stand the music," says Scott. The music scene is always changing, At this time the industrial noise. It is rare to see an Rumsfield is now in the studio and the popular genre for young peo- band line-up was also Oshawa-based band recording a second album. The band ple today is a fairly new style of music different. Eric Turner, actually have a is also playing local shows and has dubbed New Metal. Rumsfield is a Rumsfield's current video played on plans of recording a second video. band that has contributed to the local bassist, was not in the Rumsfield such big television "We will probably stay with the New Metal scene, but on its own band. Justin stations. same company (BIackwalk terms. Schoonraad was on "We got our Productions) when we decide to make Rumsfield's music.cannot be entire- bass. The band's first video played on the second video," says Scott. ly labelled as New Metal because it has show was in 1995 at Wheelies MuchMusic by getting our friends and Rumsfield has no current plans to various levels of style. Bandwarz in Whitby. others to request the video a bunch of tour Canada, but has not ruled out the "Our music can be described as No members of Rumsfield have had times," says Scott. idea. Rumsfield's debut album Violent heavy-ass rock, with hints of electron- any professional music lessons except Rumsfield is modest when it comes Mood Swings as well as other mer- ica, hip-hop and industrial noise," say for Dean Scott (guitar/vocals), who to playing shows. The band will play chandise can be purchased on its web the band members. had two months of guitar lessons. any show with any band. site www.Rumsfield.com. Rumsfield Rumsfield's powerful music tran- Despite Rumsfield's lack of training, "We don't care if we are headlining can also be contacted through its web- scends labels creating a sound they the band has a high quality of sound a show or not," says Scott. site. MDS Recording owner happy with success BY JEFF IANTOMASI around tlie GTA as an engi- happy to share with less expe- has been a normal state of Chronicle Staff neer and producer. The last rienced artists. One key that affairs for Daigle. but eventu- three years have been increas- Work butt he keeps in mind is to "work ally he hopes to be "produc- Many people walk through ingly busy ones for Daigle as your your butt off, do it right the ing full time...and I definitely their lives not knowing where his reputation of hard work off, do it right first time and you'll always want to be working in the they are going. Even more and musical knowledge has end up in a good position." U.S." people know where they're spread throughout the music the first time and Daigle's own band, Daigle has taken steps to going, but aren't happy about scene. you'll always Emerald Rain, has been getting down south, working their final destination. Different bands are always signed to record deals, gone on demos for Wide Mouth Murray Daigle is not one of going through the studio, but end. up in a good on tours through Europe and Mason's upcoming record those people. there are a few that catch his position. released four records, selling and- he continues to receive Music has been a passion eye. 9 more than 50,000 copies positive reactions from labels for Daigle, 30, since an early Oshawa band Very Jive is worldwide. Achieving this in the U.S. age. one that Daigle is "heavily success has not come quickly While he is still in Durham "When I knew I was going involved with in develop- Murray Daigle or easily for Daigle. He con- Daigle continues to sponsor to do music for a living I was ment and co-managing stantly works more than'12 and is part. of the grand prize seven. I hit 13 and gave up all alongside Norm Sharpe, Wide hours a day and days off are for the BandWarz that con- hope of doing anything else," Mouth Mason's manager." disc. very rare. Though many cluded at E.P. Taylor's on Daigle recalls. The powerful punk act Not Having spent 13 years in might cringe thinking about April 5. Years later he now owns By Choice is another band the music business perform- spending that many hours at To get in contact with and operates MDS Recording, that Daigle works with on a ing, composing, engineering work, Daigle doesn't mind. Daigle concerning studio a 24-track digital recording regular basis. He has also and producing Daigle has "My work is my life, and I time.'phone (90S) 683-5840, studio in Ajax. He spends done demos for Atlantic been around the music block .like it that way." e-mail murray@mdsrecord- most for his time working Records artists The Livid, and a few.times and has learned a Wearing an assortment of ing.com, or check out his with bands and groups from will engineer on their debut thing or two that he Is always different hats in the business website at mdsrecording.com. Kreskin amaz es crowd s BY SHELLEY JORDAN the options by mumbling that "I make no claims of ability Chronicle Staff 11, 13 and other numbers beyond a gift for seeing pat- under 20 would not do, leav- terns in events over time and The vibe was In the air as ing only 31, 35 and 37 avail- being able to make an educat- the amazing Kreskin, a world able. To the audience, it ed guess about where it all famous mentallst, was luring seemed that many possibilities might lead," he said in an the audience Into his world to remained, but Kreskin is a interview. be, well, amazed. master of distraction, and only Even so, Kreskin is lumped To open his act on this those who are aware of his in with magicians and psy- night, he seized the micro- techniques would notice they chics who receive no acclaim phone and shared tidbits of had been manipulated. , from mainstream thinkers. his life with wit, charm .and Literature related to However, because of timing. Kreskin's career includes many Kreskin's contributions to tlie ' He played the piano pieces by non-believers who study of parapsychology he throughout the evening at a are ready to discredit him. did receive a lionourary doc- level that lias been fit for tits While they offer some Inter- torate of letters from Scton performances at Carnegie Hall esting concepts as to how Hall University in New Jersey for generations. Of course, he Kreskin accomplishes his feats, where lie majored in psychol- also' performed a few mind they fall to understand his gy- reading games Including one philosophy. Kreskin Is less known for where he appeared to transmit Kreskin's 1984 book, Fun using his ability and fame to his thoughts to audience Way to Mind Expansion, help police solve crimes. members. reveals how he uses games of He said that when Holding a notepad on a spe- mental manipulation to draw approached to find a missing cial platform that hid the audience members into a state girl, he was not able to use his motion of his hands from the of suspended belief. This state skills to help witnesses focus audience, he asked members makes willing participants of their minds to the task of to think of a two-digit number the audience who want what remembering the events of the between zero and 50, both he is doing to be real. day, but he allowed his name digits being odd. When asked He is the first to admit that to be attached to tlie resulting how many had chosen 37, at what he does has no mystical sketch of the alleged suspect least one third raised their origin, though he is not cer- for the newspapers. hands. tain how he manages to The notoriety of the name He accomplished this by accomplish some parts of his Kreskin helped police find the Phot By Chris Garland rendering the first set of digits act. girl two weeks after the publi- THE AMAZING KRESKIN: world-renowned mentalist Obsolete up to the number He does offei a theory about cation of the sketch. Includes music along with mind-reading nine, before narrowing down predicting future events. Books, novelties keep Wrestlemania XVIII small businesses afloat BY HOLLY MAHEU visits the SkyDome standing, evident with their Chronicle Staff 5,200 regular customers. The Grand Central ATTENDANCE stop busy for the past four It was only when the crowd Many small businesses Emporium has a different hours. It's been crazy." began to become unruly did have been met with disaster take on surviving in the Reed added that customers security speed up the process. and bankruptcy only after a small store sector. Manager RECORD were understanding. Wrestlemania was scheduled few years of business. But Cliff Chow would not reveal "You can see how busy it is. to start at 8 p.m. At around don't tell that to the owners his profit, but said,"I make People know they are going to 7:30 the masses of people, con- of GNU Books, and the enough to keep this store up BROKEN, have to wait." cerned they might miss the Grand Central Emporium. and running." Even at the gates to get into start of the event, began chant- Both have been successful The Grand Central FANS the SkyDome people were ing in unison to voice their for many years and plan on Emporium has been run- PAY THE lined up by the hundreds. displeasure at the situation. sticking around. , ning for nine years. It has Spectators had come from "SkyDome Sucks!", "Let us ,1 Jeff Truppe, manager of action figures, Japanese ani- PRICE across Canada only to be in!" and "Bulls**t," were just GNU Books provided some mated movies and a wide inconvenienced by an ill-pre- some of the chants heard. insight on the subject. The variety of other odds and BY MATT IBBOTT pared venue. Although the crowd never GNU Books store has been ends. Unlike GNU Books, Chronicle Staff Paul LaVelle, from became violent, it was obvious in business for 14 years on Chow's' store goes through Montreal, voiced his displea- that something had to be Taunton Road. The GNU dry spells during January, sure. done. Book store in Ajax has been February ..and March, The scene . that Sunday "I don't "Once we open for 19 years. During these slow periods evening bordered on chaotic. know why the realized that GNU Books sells, used Chow relies on reserves and Toronto's SkyDome is accus- lineups are so f start time was books as well as novelty the inventory. He says that tomed to crowds of 15,000 to slow. You We knew drawing near items like Japanese animat- a good line of credit helps a 20,000 for Blue Jay games, but would think wrestling was and we still had ed movies, collectible action lottoo. , on March 17 more than 65,000 they would hundreds oi figures and card games. The Regular steady customers fans witnessed wrestling's have been going to draw a people lined up, store is family operated. make all; the difference. greatest spectacle. ready for a we decided to Truppe's parents run the Chow says he gets 90 per The World Wrestling large crowd," large crowd ... loosen up on one in Ajax, Niether he or cent of business from his Federation's Wrestlemania 18 LaVelle said. It's been crazy.i the security his' parents attended any; customers and the other 10} came to town with great "We have been checks. Instead special schooling for, mar- per cent online. He sells excitement that translated into waiting for 45 we used a spot keting and retailing, Truppe some of his merchandise on' a new attendance record for m i n u t e s . check system says the key to success is a the website e-bay and spine- the SkyDome. The final tally Wrestlemania Mike Reed, Casey's where random regular cliental, They,,also times he auctions it off. came in at 68,237, with seats starts soon and fans were select- 'haye a good variety that Chow says. that the key to ranging in price from $60 to it looks like we're "ed for checks ol captures all sorts of Interest. his'success is that. tastes arid $600. That gave the WWF gate going to^be late." bags, jackets, hats, etc," King In the ten years Truppe has fads are cohstently chang- receipts of about $3.6 million. In fact the long lineups to explained. been manager in the" store ing and he has to adjust to The large crowd also meant gain entry to the Dome were SkyDome officials hadn't theft is the only thing that the change. ; booming business for local due to security concerns. The seen a crowd of this size since has been a problem, with Before going into 'busi- retailers and restaurants. effects of Sept. 11 could even April 1, 1990, when employees and some of ness and retailing he attend- Lineups for tables spilled onto be felt at Wrestlemania. Wrestlemania 6 came to town their regular customers ed the Univserity of the streets at many establish- John King, a security guard and the previous attendance stealing merchandise like Toronto for a few years. It ments. at the SkyDome explained that record was set at 67,678. Even DVDs and small items. was a lot of hard work, but Mike Reed, a waiter at things didn't go as planned. during the 1993 Blue Jay sea- GNU Books has never gon,e In the end it was worth It Casey's on Front Street near "Originally the plan was to son, the most highly attended into debt and the key to the because he became a suc- the Dome, was not surprised. be as thorough as possible with in history, they averaged store's success is good cessful businessman. . "We knew the wrestling was our security. But the people 50.098 fans per game. going to draw a large crowd. came quicker than we -could It's great for me I've been non- check them." ' 38 THE CHRONICLE ’ April 16, 2002 Porn-funk in Peterb orough BY KRISTIAN PARTINGTON many styles of music. Their sity radio stations across the Chronicle Staff influences range from Hendrix country giving porn-funk to Frank Zappa, Parliament to plenty of air time. De l.a Soul and (lie sound they On Jan. 21, The Soap of Lock up your daughters have created is unlike any- Beautiful Women was when (his band is in town. thing in (he music industry announced as University of The music of Slow Nerve today. Toronto's C1UT FM No. 1 Action Inspires all the stringy Josh Gonticr's crooning, album on Its weekly lop-30 little dirty deeds that lie dor- lounge-lizard style of voice is chart. mant inside the mind to rise to the perfect contrast to Chris The Show in Peterborough fruition on the dance floor and Berry's lead vocals tliat arc a was (lie final concert for the women love It. mix between harsh, freestyle band on Its lour east from B.C. A large crowd of fans gath- rhyming and smooth, calming before heading back across the ered at the Gordon Best sounds that coax the crowd prairies on a hectic concert Theatre in Peterborough to into dancing. lie doesn't have schedule. grind and dance to songs like to try hard. They were joined on Bisexual, Damp and one tliat Benson, the lanky bassist, Tuesday night by longtime got all the ladies in (he house pounds out baselines that send friends, Tliree Days Grace, sheepishly, a chill up the which lias been busy making a almost secretly spine that can name in the Toronto music swaying only be fixed scene. Tliree Days Grace is Accommodator. He plays the by grooving currently negotiating a record They sing on the dance deal with MCA records in New about the sim- keys like a per- floor. His York and has recently signed a ple pleasures in cussion instru- style is quite publishing deal with Toronto's life, women and different from EMI records. sex, and they do ment or like Gontier's, but The lieavy rock sound of it with flair, many instru- (lie (wo com- Three Days Grace combined style and plement cadi with the funky rhythms of humour. ments at once. f other beauti- Slow Nerve Action made for an The band fully. Benson excellent night of music at the calls its style of with the meat coxy Gordon Best Theatre and music porn- fosli Gontier and Gontier, few people could resist the funk because of with his fin- temptation to dance and its chunky ger-picking smile, even if it was to a song rhythms . and lead guitar. about a battery operated the sexual themes found in has tlie spice. device designed to accommo- most of the songs off the debut lan Lament "plays the keys date all of a woman's sinful CD, The Soap of Beautiful like a percussion instrument or desires. Women. Indeed, when you like many Instruments at The Soap of Beautiful Vision to Bun/, or AslrogUde, once," said Gontier. The key- Women is now available in images of old 70s adult movies board sounds are what fills up Photo by Kristian Pamngton selected music stores across accidentally found in dad's their music. Watching PO^N-FUNK HITS THE SCENE: Chris Berry, lead the country and as record sales bottom drawer come to mind. Lament's fingers dance away vocals for Slow Nerve Action, gets the crowd moving at increase, watch for this band The five-piece band formed on the keys has an almost the Gordon Best Theatre In Peterborough; to ease out of the underground in Whistler, B.C. two years ago entrancing effect that wins and take its porn-funk into the when the members realized over the crowds and gets Mike Lunt on the drums always present snare-drum mainstream music scene. they all had similar tastes in everyone moving to the sweet gives Slow Nerve Action's glues together the four other Slow Nerve Action 3s plan- music. The common denomi- sounds coming from his fin- music Us backbone. His time- sounds and binds them in a ning another tour to Ontario nator of the band is a love of gertips. ly use of symbols and the tight package that has univer- in mid-July. Finding the perfect DJ in Durham only DJ in this area that offers DJS BRING game show sets along with reg- ular services. For a normal THE party, which is about four PARTY, hours, The Entertainers charge about $340. The owner has FOR A PRICE. been in the business for quite some time and says, " I love this business." BY REBECCA HARRIS There are many DJs in the Chronicle Stat?______Oshawa area who charge less, but the customers wouldn't get as many special effects. Have you ever had to plan a Jason Rodmell owner ofj and party or a wedding and every- R entertainment says," You get thing went smoothly, except what you pay for." ' finding the right disc jockey? There is one DJ in Oshawa While there are lot of them who gives the customers more out there and it can be hard to than they pay for. Dynamite find the right DJ without first Hits charges $275 and the cus- doing some research. It is good tomer gets everything to have a wish list and a bud- lights, smoke and a micro- get sheet in hand when evalu- phone. ating a DJ. "If you want me to start Each DJ offers different ser- early I will, and if the party is vices at different prices. Like still jumping after one I'll stay any other business there are later." says Dan Hayes of ROCKING THE HOUSE: Jason Rodmell (left) and Robert Renda of J and R some DJs who offer the same Dynamite Hits, Entertainment mix it up at a Toronto party. services at lower prices. According to local DJs there \ Customers you have to know is a 'difference between DJ ser- how long their party is going vices and DJ companies. The of his DJs on staff to the func- the customer doesn't know to out what they want and we try to be, and if the DJ will be cost is one of these differences. tion, whereas with a DJ com- the function. They have found to give it to them." needed the entire time. Then it DJ companies are normally pany the person the customer that meeting the client and When selecting a DJ for a has to be decided if lights, less expensive than the ser- talks to Is the person who will developing a relationship with special event customers should smoke,Sets or other effects will vices, But the services are like- be DJ the gathering. them has helped them achieve make sure they know how be required. ly to offer more and different Smaller companies such as J success. much they want to spend and A DJ company in Oshawa special effects. With the DJ and R Entertainment find it Rodmell says, " When we what they want. called The Entertainers is the services, the owner sends one unprofessional to send a DJ meet the customers we find THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 39

2002 Durham Hall of Famers

Pholo by Chris Murhpy Photo by Chris Murphy DURHAM STAR RECOGNIZED: Fomer Durham student basketball DURHAM PRESIDENT RECOGNIZED: Durham College president, star, Augusto Duquesne, thanks those in attendence after being Gary Polonsky gives his thanks after being inducted into Durham Inducted Into Durham Hall of Fame, In the athletes category. Hall of Fame, in the builder category. Two new ind u ctees

BY CHRIS MURPHY Polonsky is a great leader and honoured to be inducted into Durham to its first ever The video presentation Chronicle Staff has always been a huge fan of the Hall of Fame with his National Championship. showed a young Duquesne the teams at Durham and that friend Augusto Duquesne. Duquesne was also named when he first arrived in he was honoured to be the one "He may have been the best to the Canadian College Toronto and attending his The Durham College Wall chosen to introduce Polonsky basketball player and maybe Athletic Association (CCAA) classes at Durham. of Fame, in the athletic com- at the banquet. the best athlete we've ever All- Canadian team twice, he Duquesne started his accep- plex, has two more pictures up Polonsky was very humble been blessed with at Durham holds the Durham College sin- tance speech by wishing his after the Durham College about being inducted into the College," Polonsky said in his gle game scoring record with father in Cuba, happy birthday Athletic banquet, held April 5. Athletic Hall of Fame. acceptance speech. 40 points and set the OCAA and saying that he was glad to Durham College President, "I have no idea in the world Augusto Duquesne was All-star Game scoring record share his achievement with his Gary Polonsky, and former exactly why I was chosen," inducted in the athlete catego- with 42 points. good friend, Gary Polonsky. Durham student, Augusto Polonsky said. ry for his many achievements Durham College Athletic He thanked Alfredo Jordan, Duquesne, were both inducted He believes he has only at Durham College. Director, Ken Babcock. intro- who aided his defection from into the Durham College been a big fan, nothing more, Duquesne fled Cuba to duced Duquesne, who was Cuba and encouraged him to Sports Hall of Fame. and he noted that the athletes come to college at Durham, Durham's top male athlete in leave Toronto and attend Polonsky was inducted in are the stars, he just enjoys leaving his family behind for 95-96. Durham College. the builder category, for his watching them play. their own safety, and joined The introduction was start- Duquesne also thanked support of Durham's teams "I love coming to the games the Durham Lords basketball ed with a letter from Durham Hall of Fame member, throughout his 14 years as because I love what you (ath- team in 1994. Duquesne's college basketball David Stewart for letting him President of Durham College. letes) do and how that justifies He was a two time Ontario coach, Carrie Vincent, who live in his house while attend- Polonsky has done a lot to being inducted into the Hall of College Athletic Association could not be in attendance, ing college. help the athletic program at Fame I'll never know," (OCAA) .scoring leader, an followed by a video presenta- "Dave took me into his Durham, he has supported Polonsky explained. OCAA all-star twice, a champi- tion that was aired on TSN in home, put a roof over my proposals to host major Polonsky was especially onship all-star twice and led 1994. head, clothes on my back and national college events, food in my stomach," attracted centre of excellence Duquesne explained. groups and played an active Stewart's children were also role in Toronto's 2008 thanked by Duquesne for help- Olympic bid. ing him learn to read and Sherwood (Sherry) Bassin speak English. introduced his former co- Last Duquesne thanked his worker, Polonsky, comment- former basketball coach, ing on the achievements and Vincent, for all the support memories of the inductee. and patience he gave. "I feel like a mosquito in a Duquesne closed by saying nudist colony, I know what to how honoured he was to be do; I don't know where to inducted into the Hall of Fame start," Bassin joked about with Polonsky. Polonsky's many achieve- Both of the inductees, ments. . Duquesne and Polonsky, . Bassin noted that Polonsky received standing ovations for had all the attributes that are the speeches. evident in every good athlete. As of April 8 Duquesne and "That's what this guy is Polonsky's pictures will be about, character and ability," available to view in the said Bassin. Durham College Hall of Fame Bassin continued to say that Augusto Duquesne Gary Polonsky in tlie athletic complex. TORTS NTOS

(Y BELYNDA HENDERSON power hitter for volleyball ;hronlcle Slatf accepted the William Avery Memorial Award for student Erin Smith accepted the success and athletics under emale Athlete of the Year the male athlete of the year. iward. She is the pitcher for This 6'6" Mechanical )C's fastball team and middle Technology student was layer for the volleyball team. named CCAA Athlete of the In her first year, this 19- month in January and is an 'ear-old athlete was also OCAA League All-Star, as well lamed the Ontario OCAA a CCAA Aff-Canadlan. 'op Pitcher as she helped her Guenette led his Nationally earn finish In first place for Ranked team to a bronze he regular season. medal finish in overall scor- Smith's volleyball team ing with 4.5ppg, and won tiad an undefeated season DC's award for MVP in men's where she was voted OCAA volleyball. championship Ail-Star. Smith In recognition for his acad- 'ound herself on stage once emic achievement, Guenette nore to accept the Richard was voted CCAA Academic inowden Award for DC's fast- All-Canadian. >all MVP. Since he has been playing "Working hard at school volleyball for seven years, ind committing to the team Guenette said the best part of /as hard," Smith said. "But all this is the recognition. /e pulled it off, and had lots "It was nice being recog- f backup." nized for all the hard work, all Smith says that both the the training I had and accom- ;am and her father were very plishing what I have," said -ipportive of her and her Guenette. :complishments. Congratulations to all ath- Robert Guenette DC's letes and award recipients. ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS (left to right): Becky Tranter, Marilyn Hood, KIm Metcalf, Robert Guenette, Nlco(e Moore, Deanna Batrd, Christina Vlttorlo. Award Winners

Golf ... Rookie of the Year; Kyle Welsh Coaches Award: Kevin Crawfbrd MVP; Kyle Welsh & JustinMayer

Rookie of the Year: Krisiina Foreman " Coaches Award: Sara DeCaire MVP; Jennifer Courneyea

Rookie of (he Year; Dusdn Nzeakor : - Coaches Award: Najja Creft MVP: Adam Fan-

Rookie of the Year: Nicole Moore Coaches Award: Lindsay Gronross MVP,; Borinic Slaughter

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ABOVE: Male Athlete of the Year Robert Guenette. Coaches Award: Tom Murdoch ABOVE: Female Athlete of the Year Erin Smith.

BELOW: Female Basketball MVP Bonnie Slaughter. MVP; Dudley Bent BELOW: Men's Baseball Rookie of the Year Sean '

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BY BRENT HAUGH Adrian Bradbury of Hoops.ca says petition level In Canada much higher national team is made up of Chronicle Staff "that one of the only reasons and give everyone a better chance of Canadian college athletes" says Canadian athletes go to school in the going pro. Bartchat, and that team won gold In States is because they want the Football is another sport that this year's Olympics. A lot of blood, sweat and tears are money and fame" and with rpore seems to be bigger and better in the "Academics are definitely the most put Into in to sports these days espe- media coverage, NCAA division one 'U.S. when it comes to colleges. important thing for me," says Andy cially by young college athletes many schools offer a better chance for that. Bartchat says, "Many NCAA foot- Kwiatowski member of the University of whom have the same goal, to make "Canada is never going to be as big ball players go to the NFL each year of Western Ontario men's basketball It Into professional sports. of a country as the U.S.", says because the NCAA has always been team, and that seems to be a growing Unfortunately, some Canadian ath- Bartchat and there-- the farm system for trend for Canadian athletes. letes may find it much harder to go fore the competition the NFL, where Bradbury says'"it may be because pro than their American counter- level in the States is Canadian universities Canadian athletes realize that they parts. much higher than it are the farm system for have a tougher chance of going pro" It all depends on what sport they is here. the CFL." so in that case they concentrate more are participating in as to how good "Canadian ath- Canadian ath- Although CFL play- on their studies. their chance of going pro Is. For letes trying to make It letes go to the ers do not get paid Canadian athletes are rarely instance, an athlete going to college in basketball and enormous amounts of recruited by top U.S. schools so they or university in Canada and playing football have a better States because money Bartchat says develop a backup plan, their educa- hockey has a fairly good shot at mak- chance if they make they want the "they do get fame in tion. ing the NHL. the sacrifice of leav- i Canada." Until recently it had almost been 'According to Mark Bartchat, a ing home to go to money and fame Football and basket- unheard of for a Canadian university communications manager for another country," he ball aren't the only basketball player to be recruited by an Canadian Interuniverslty Sport in says. That is exactly two sports where NBA team. That is exactly what is Ottawa "other sports such as basket- what Canadian bas- Canadian athletes can happening to Kwiatowski who is cur- ball and football are much harder ketball players have shine. There are rently being scouted by the Toronto sports for Canadians to become pro- been doing, -most Adrian Bradbury many professional vol- Raptors of the NBA. fessional." notably Vancouver's Hpops.ca leyball leagues around "Hopefully this will make profes- The reason for this may be because Steve Nash who is the world. Bradbury sional teams realize that there is a lot there aren't as many Canadian teams currently playing for says "Canadian volley of talent in Canada that is fairly In those sports. More Canadian ath- the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. With ball players can always play for the unknown and they just have to look a letes are going to the United States to Nash paving the way for Canadian Canadian national team which is little harder," says Brp.dbury play sports as their chances are much athletes, Bartchat hopes more mostly made up of Canadian college Bartchat suggests that "if you are a better of making "the big money" as Canadian athletes will use him as athletes." Canadian athlete and your goal is to the market in the U.S. for pro sports is their example. If this occurs Bartchat It's the same for women's hockey play professional sports, don't give a lot larger. says that this will only make the com- in Canada. "The majority of our up, keep trying." 42 THE CHRONICLE April 16. 2002 SPOKES NEWS Golfin season is here once again Pauline Langridge, employee BY CHRIS MURPHY of Kedron Dells Golf Course. Chronicle Staff The unexpected snow in late March could push back It's that season again, time courses to normal openings to wipe the dust from the Langridge says, only time will clubs, find some balls and hit tell. the links. Weather plays an important Golf season is here once role in deciding when to open again, a little earlier than usual a course because fairways and for some courses due to the greens can be damaged If a wanner weather tills year. course is opened early. Some golf courses arc open "It can be damaged because at the moment and have been the ground is so soft and open for a couple of weeks and spongy," says Adams. most other courses will be Most courses that arc open open after the Easter weekend. now or will be open soon will "It is about tliree weeks not allow the use of power ahead of schedule," says Jody carts this early in tlie season so Adams, an employee a that the soft ground will not Harmony Creek Golf Course, be damaged. which lias been open since tlie Maintenance is essential for middle of March. the upbringing of a golf The warm spell Oshawa lias course, and a longer golf sea- felt in the middle of Marcli is son makes for a longer period the reason for the early open- of maintenance for the course. ings at some of the local cours- Keeping a golf course open es. later in the season and open- Bob Perkins, part owner of ing earlier can actually.be cost- the Oshawa Airport Golf ly for a golf course rather than Course, notes that opening a being more profitable. course after the Easter week- "If you're open longer you Pholo by Chris Murphy end isn't really tliat much ear- have to realize that In the cold- GOLF lier than usual. er weather you don't get the COURSES ARE NOW OPEN: Two golfers, Jason Butler and Mike O'Connell, "The Oshawa Airport Golf revenue like you do In the look over the 3rd hole at the Oshawa Airport Golf Course. Course are probably going to good weather, and your many courses have been stay- "Our official closing date is few years has allowed for a be open near the end of week, expenses are exactly the ing open later in the past few the 31st of October, but last nine-month golf season before which Is not really any earli- same," notes Perkins. years. year the weather was so good," there was only about seven er," Perkins said in an inter- To draw more golfers to Perkins said the Oshawa says Langridge, who adding months reserved for golfing view on .March 25th. courses during the colder sea- Airport Golf. Course was open that the course was open until each year. Some of the local golf cours- son, golf course owners often until Dec. 15th last year, Nov. 26th. Golf course owners want to es are undecided when to offer cheaper rates at the start which is a month later than Adams commented that the remind the public that during open, the weather is the only of the season. usua^. Harmony. Creek Pro Shop shut the first few months of golfing concern as one day it seems "For the first week we have a The Oshawa Airport Golf down operations on Nov. power carts are not always beautiful and the next day it .special rate but after that we Course was not the only area 25th, but because of the warm available for use. Also, thai snows. have regular prices," Langridge golf course that closed later in weather the course was still divots need to be' replaced "We are hoping to open this says. the season Kedron Dells Golf open to play for two weeks more frequently early in the weekend (Easter), it depends Rates are also lowered at the Course also pushed back the later. season due to the softer on the weather," explains end of a long golf season, as closing date. The warm weather the past ground. Popularity of golf growing throughout Ontario EACH YEAR the past 10 years; the PGA A lot of the newer goll Tour commissioner reported courses conduct these pro- THERE ARE MORE that since 1986, the number of grams to influence people tc junior golfers has increased 43 come to the course and tc GOLFERS AND per cent. eliminate the intimidation fac- Woods has not only influ- tor in the golf learning experi- MORE enced young people to golf; ence. GOLF African Americans have also Other than golfers, then become more interested in golf has been another increase ir COURSES since Wood's success. the sport of golf, the numbel The number of African of golf courses being built. BY CHRIS MURPHY American golfers has increased "The interesting thing aboul more than 100 all the course* Chronicle staff per cent since curre ntly 1991, reports under con- What sport requires hours the NGF. struction is of walking, a good game that One unex- - I've.seen an that th( consists of a low score, and has pected trend is increase in a lot majority o) increased in popularity .sub- the increase in of them . an stantially in the past few years? the number of family golf, either public That's right, golf. women that where families or semi-pri- The National Golf participate in vate courses,' Foundation (NGF) reports that golf. take up the n , o t e .< since the mid 80s, the number An explana- sport together. 9 Nikitopoulos. of people golfing has increased tion of this Golf owner; to 26.7 million from 19.9 mil- occurrence is have noticed lion. because of the Bob Perkins the increased There are a couple for the rise in family popularity ir growing popularity in golf, but golf. golf and iden- most of the credit has to go to "I've seen an tified th( Tiger Woods. increase in a lot of family golf, demand for pay-as-you-pla\ "Since Tiger arrived on the where families take up the courses in Ontario scene, golt' industry insiders sport together," Bob Perkins, Nikitopoulos explained. have been quick to credit him Photo by Chris Murphy part owner of the Oshawa "Ontario alone has in notes Nick excess

for this trend," COMES Airport Golf Course, said in an of 800 golf courses - I may be HERE THE PUTT: A local golfer, Jason - of infron»ioiAT nrmnrr l»r<- T ».1-» !^*1* *.l- * i Nikitopoulos, Manger Butler, hitting the links on a cold April day. interview. wrong, but I think that place; Communications and Media The increase in the popular- us behind Florida, Soutf Relations for the Golf journalism student, explained have made it 'cool' for kids to ity of golf can also be credited Carolina and California Ir Association of Ontario. in an interview that PGA Tour play golf. to the rise in golf programs North America," say Nikitopoulos, an alum of golfers like Woods, David There has been quite an that new golfers can take part Nikitopoulos. Durham College and former Duval and Canada's Mike Weir increase of younger golfers in in. THE CHRONICLE April 16, 2002 43 S^^S NEWS Should gloves stay on Hometown boxer in professional hockey? destroys American

BY NICHOLAS SHORT BY CHRIS BONURA hit and fight. It Is just a big part of the game." "I love the fighting, it's great," said Brad Chronicle Staff______Chronicle Stall______Calderone, a Durham College student.. "I When it conies to hockey, most fans think en|oy watching Tic DomI fighting someone, Tlie American was beaten of great goals and awesome fights, but for the but I have to tell you that I do hate to see him unrelentingly as Oshawa's last couple of years there has been a debate lose. Hockey would turn into a wimp sport. Clay (The Machine) Dales over whether fighting is a necessary part of It's like taking hitting out of football, it stormed his way to undis- the game and whether it is good for the game. belongs." puted victory. Many fans believe fighting in the NHL level Ron Mahablr, a father of two daughters Dales's match against US should stay, but for minor and International and a son who plays ball hockey, believes boxer, Carl Davis, was the hockey, it doesnit belong. that you have to accept fighting In the NHL, main event at the Royal Photo by Nicholas Short John Roden, of Courtice, is a big time but for young children It Is uncalled for. Canadian Legion on Simcoe Dales finishes off Davis hockey fan and a father of two young boys "Kids should not be fighting," Mahabir Street, in Oshawa March 24. who play hockey in the Durham area. He says said. "You are trying to promote sportsman- The judges awarded Dales Dales showed true skill in that in the NHL fighting should always be a ship, but at some point, starting at the CHL the win by unanimous deci- (lie ring. He has quick hands part of the game, but never in minor hockey. level you can handle it and expect it to be sion. They also declared him and feet and a calculating the best boxer of the day. mind. He dodged his way "Kids have to learn to play ______part of the game." together, but in the NHL it In some cases hockey players His amateur record is now out of any tight spots Davis wffi change the game for the see a fight as a means of getting 23-11 with eight knockouts. could capitalize on and kept worse if taken out," Rohen Hockey is their team back into the game. If The fight began after the his gloves up for protection. said. "Look at the Paul Kariya " a team is trailing early in a game, two boxers touched gloves, He used his punching ability hit by Gary Suter in 1998 based on fight- the team's enforcer, such as a Tie and for the next four rounds and selection skilfully. before the Olympic Games. ing, and it is Domi, would try to get the team Dales, 19, showed the sold "He landed about 60 More of that will happen. and crowd back into the game. If out audience why he is blows a round." says Dales's Whenever you talk to your very entertain- this is taken away it could cause Ontario's bantamweight head coach, Don Nelson. friends or co-workers all you ing. the smaller skilled players to be champion. He targeted As the final round was say is, did you see that goal ? pushed around. Davis like a machine and drawing to an end, Nelson and did you see that fight. "In some cases a fight entices when he saw weakness he signalled Dales to open up Defencemen have their role, lan FentoK the players when you are losing, moved in immediately. on Davis. Dales responded forwards have their role, just a fight gets the crowd into the unleashing combinations by forcing Davis back the same as the goalies, and game, and it motivates the play- with speed and accuracy. against the ropes, pum- the same would be said for the enforcers." ers," said Roden. "If you take it away, all the Davis tried valiantly to stand melling him with flurries of Canadian fans enjoy seeing good hits, skilled small players like a Kariya, Joe Sakic his ground, managing to go combinations until Davis great goals, great saves and fights. If fighting and Simon Gagne will get pushed around. toe to toe with Dales on a was finally saved by the bell. was taken out of the NHL It could turn Into Wayne Gretzky would never be the leading few occasions, but he was "They should nickname the so-called European game. meaning only goal scorer and points leader "in the NHL if he forced to steadily give way him (Davis) Timex because skating and goals, and not much hitting. lan never had an enforcer. He was only about 160 under Dales's onslaught. he took a licking and he Fenton, a Durham College student, agrees. pounds and would probably get beat UP if "I could just smell blood," kept on ticking," says "Hockey Is based on fighting, and it is very there wasn't the presence of the fighter. says Dales."! knew he was Nelson. "He hung in there, entertaining to watch," Fenton said. "If it is For some fans, fighting is a big part of the weak so I just went right but he sure took a beating taken out it would be more like a European game and if eliminated it will change the after him." from Clay." game than a Canadian game where we like to game they love to watch and play.