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By MELISSA PILON hours to show his support. someone so much to do some- Staff Writer Dellamonica said it was a long thing like that to people so inno- The Canada Loves New York bus ride, but worth it. cent. It wasn’t right.” weekend won’t be soon forgotten “This is the best thing I have Friday night Dellamonica by anyone who experienced it. ever done as far as patriotism went out on the town and walked About 20,000 Canadians took to and neighbourliness goes. This around sporting his “Canadian the streets of New York City, N.Y., is an awesome event. There are sweater.” He said the people on Saturday, Dec. 1, to celebrate so many people here, it’s great.” from New York are friendly. the Big Apple. The rally, as most He heard about the event “Everyone was so friendly. I deemed the event, took place in about three weeks ago and love it here.” Manhattan at the Roseland booked his trip immediately to After the rally Dellamonica Ballroom and the line-up contin- show his support. headed to Ground Zero but said he ued past 52nd Street as far as four Dellamonica said he has been an wasn’t sure what to expect. city blocks. “Attack on America junkie.” “I know it’s definitely going to Residents from across Canada “I fell asleep watching it, I change the way I see it because I answered New York Mayor woke up watching it and I drove will have seen it with my own New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani applauds as Canadian Rudolph Giuliani’s call for around listening to it. I read about eyes. I honestly want to see it to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien addresses the Canada Loves New tourists to come back to his city. it during every break. It was realize how big the event actual- York rally attendees on Dec. 1. Dave Dellamonica, of shocking. It was hard to think ly is.” Photo by Sean F. Taylor Hamilton, Ont., travelled 12 about how somebody could hate Continued on page 30 College honoured for Cambodian See Christmas supplement starting page 9 landmine clearing and fundraising Deck the halls

By MITO TOGAWA Last year’s committee chair Studies Division; and Glenn Staff Writer Sean Taylor, a second-year McFarlane, SAC vice-president Niagara College has received a Journalism-Print program stu- of student affairs at the Maid of certificate from the Canadian dent, who co-chaired the com- the Mist Campus in Niagara Landmine Foundation (CLF) to mittee with Betty Ann Chandler, Falls. recognize the college’s contribu- and Christopher Newman, A province in Cambodia called tions in removing landmines in Student Administrative Council Battam Bang is one of the critical Cambodia. (SAC) vice-president of student areas, said Fairweather. Scott Fairweather, CLF vice- events at the Welland campus, About 1,900 square metres of president, made the presentation also a second-year Journalism- the land — about the size of 14 for the college’s efforts last year Print program student, received National Hockey League rinks and gave an update about the issue the certificate from Fairweather. — are covered with minefields. of landmines. Also attending were the follow- Determining the location of “We think it is important to let ing: Jos Nolles, director of the landmines is a long process and donors know where the money college’s International Education takes money, explained went to and how the money was and Development; Chandler and Fairweather. used,” said Fairweather. Mary Lou Eden, both English as a Determining the location of one He made the presentation in the Second Language (ESL) program landmine is estimated to cost Sandra Guilbeault, Elaine Burke and Gary Guzda, of the International Office at the Welland teachers; JoAnne Miani, division- about $1,000, said Fairweather. Facilities Management Service, participate in the Christmas campus on Nov. 27. al secretary of the Foundation Continued on page 2 tree decorating contest at the Welland campus. Photo by William Horwood Jr. Page 2, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001

landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmineslandmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmineslandmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines landmines Anti-landmine group thanked Landmines kill, maim; Egypt has 23 million By MITO TOGAWA Afghanistan, China and Iraq Staff Writer with 10 million, Cambodia, with It was a great opportunity to eight million, Kuwait with seven increase people’s awareness of million, Vietnam with 3.5 mil- landmines and the problems they lion, Bosnia, Croatia and present. Mozambique with three million, A Canadian Red Cross presen- Eritrea with one million and tation, Landmines: Survive the Ethiopia with half a million Peace, was held at Glad Tidings mines. Church of God in Fonthill, on Flarity explained there are six Nov. 20. different types of landmines in Two speakers, David Flarity, size and power. Landmines are 62, of Fenwick, and Michael usually about seven to nine cen- Wood, 19, of Brantford, lectured timeters, he said. He passed to on landmines. those in attendance an imitation “Before you leave this room landmine made by the Canadian tonight, six people will be killed Red Cross. That was a butterfly or maimed for life by a mine,” type and its size was about nine Proud recipients of the recognition plaque are shown at the Nov. 27 presentation. From left are Flarity started in his one-hour centimetres and it was shaped Christopher Newman, Student Administrative Council (SAC) vice-president of student events of speech. like the wings of a butterfly. Welland campus and a second-year Journalism-Print program student; Scott Fairweather, Canadian Flarity mainly talked about He introduced the episode of a actual situations of landmines in girl, Zeida, of Mozambique, who Landmine Foundation vice-president; Jos Nolle, International Education and Development director; the world: where and how many saw her mother dying from a Betty Ann Chandler, English as a Second Language (ESL) program teacher, JoAnne Miani, landmines are located, what landmine explosion in front of Foundation Studies Division secretary; Sean Taylor, a second-year Journalism-Print program stu- types of landmines are used, how her at the age of four. Zeida’s dent; Mary Lou Eden, ESL teacher; and Glenn McFarlane, SAC vice-president of student affairs of landmines are being removed, mother stepped on landmine. the Maid of the Mist campus in Niagara Falls. and how landmines damage peo- “Bone, blood, clothing and dirt Photo by Mito Togawa ple’s lives. went up in the air. That was a Continued from page 1 this academic year.” tional issue, said Newman, adding According to his Top 10 rank- mess,” he said. Flarity said the He said he cares about the peo- Taylor said he would speak with he would discuss the subject at a ing of where landmines are landmine that the mother ple living with the fear of land- members of last year’s landmine future SAC meeting. “It’s great found, of 88 affected countries stepped on was probably a Civil mines. committee and SAC. that the goal of ridding the world Egypt ranks in first place with 23 War mine left by Russian Army. Nolle said earlier, “I hope that SAC has been supporting many of landmines seems to be obtain- million landmines. The rests are She lost her right leg. She is now the students will be inspired to do local charities, but it would be nice able in our lifetime and that our as follow: Iran with 16 million, 17 years old and living well with fundraising for the CLF again in to do something about an interna- students played a role in it.” Angola with 15 million, Continued on page 3

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Continued from page 2 stay active in the ground about 50 countries in the world will treat semi-retired but teaches part time a prosthesis. years and plastic ones would stay this.” After being ratified in each for Governor Simcoe High School Landmine victims, who sur- hundreds of years, said Flarity. country, it finally becomes law in St. Catharines. He has been a vived but lost their arms or legs, Wood’s speech was focused to ban landmines. speaker about landmines at local are living with prostheses, artifi- mainly on other issues of land- Four major countries that high schools for several years, and cial limbs, made from polypropy- mine, including how Canada and haven’t sign are Russia, the he is an active volunteer in the lene, which is cheap, harmless, non-governmental organizations United States, China and Niagara Red Cross Disaster recyclable and changeable in stepped forward on initiating an Afghanistan. Response Team. shape and colour, said Flarity. international campaign to ban Dennis Essan, 54, of St. Wood was active within the Red During his presentation, he landmines, which brought about Catharines, who teachs French Cross Youth Council during his showed some pictures of landmine the Ottawa Treaty in 1997. language and literature at Brock high school years. He is studying victims. Then he showed one par- On Dec. 3, 1997 122 countries University in St. Catharines, business administration at Brock ticular picture, which was a close- signed the Ottawa Treaty. Canada attended the presentation that University. Wood has recently up picture of the wound. presented it to the United Nations night to get up-to-date information been appointed as the West- “They’re terror,” said Flarity, of on that day. Signators to The on landmines. And, after watching Central Region Youth landmines. He said there are no Ottawa Treaty are pledging no use the news, the situation seems to be Representative within the Ontario minefield maps showing specific of, no production of and no trans- getting worse, said Essan. Zone of the Canadian Red Cross. points that landmines are mined, port of landmines. “It’s a terrible, terrible thing. We He is a landmines educator. Wood and mine clearing is “dangerous, As of March this year, 143 don’t see the end of it,” said Essan, DAVID FLARITY works with the five Niagara Red expensive and slow.” countries have signed. And a about civilians getting affected by Ont. in 1968, and a teaching Cross branches in developing local Landmines are cheap and easy couple more countries should landmines. diploma from the University of initiatives for youth. to mine for an army, but it now have signed by now, because Flarity received a bachelor of Western Ontario, in London, Ont. “It’s really a big issue in the takes a big risk, skill, money and “more and more countries are science degree in biology and for teaching high school in 1969. world, but not many people know time to remove them. Plus, they signing the treaty,” said Wood. chemistry from Sir Wilfrid He taught high school as a science about it,” said Wood on the land- last for a long time: metal ones “Hopefully, we will see all the Laurier University, in Waterloo, teacher for many years. Flarity is mine issue. Couple work as buying agents By NIKKI MILLION Staff Writer Penny Harvey and her husband, Wayan Bagiartha, spend most of the year living in Bali, Indonesia, where they work as buying agents Madisons ad for an export company and run their own café/restaurant in a busy tourist area. Harvey and Bagiartha own Exotic Imports, a store that comes to the Seaway Mall in Welland every year at Christmas time. “We do this every year so that we can pay for our trip back to Canada to see my family. We have a son, and I think it’s important for him to know his Canadian family.” Harvey, who was raised in Welland, spent many years travelling in southeast Asia, which is where she met her husband, and where she fell in love with the culture. She said that living in Indonesia “just felt right for me. ... I really like the culture, the people, and the way of life there.” In 1994, she decided, “I wanted to run my own business. I wanted to be self-employed.” While travelling, Harvey started sending back samples of items from different countries, and that is where her business began. Exotic Imports, located just outside the Food Court at the Seaway Mall, sells handmade masks, stat- ues and other exotic items. “We buy everything right from the families. Everything is hand- carved and handpainted. No power tools are used at all.” She said that they have customers that will wait all year for them to return. “I had one woman who told me that she saw similar items in British Columbia, but said she would rather wait until we came back.” Continued on page 29 Page 4, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001

politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politicspolitics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politicspolitics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics politics Local MPP discusses his role, current issues By ADAM BOGLE advocacy of foreign minorities than I am of Thorold and southern St. Catharines. Staff Writer any foreign-based terrorist.” As an MPP he’s a critic for the attorney At Queen’s Park, a dynamic, socially con- The attack highlights a concern about the general, corrections, the solicitor general, scious politician represents the Niagara- increased level of attacks on minorities. He labour and workers’ compensation. He is Centre constituency. says the Ontario Human Rights the NDP’s house leader. Peter Kormos, 49, of Welland, has served Commission has been getting many more Kormos does many things for his con- as a New Democratic Party (NDP) MPP in calls about racism than it did before Sept. stituency. “I try to be as involved in the Ontario since 1988. Being a left-of-centre 11. He says he doesn’t like the purpose of community as I can.” He says he serves the politician, Kormos has opinions on pressing the “so-called” federal anti-terrorism bill, constituency directly. social issues of the day. Bill C-36, and how it infringes on people’s He meets people from the community and Ontario Premier Mike Harris’s resigna- civil liberties. tries to deal with their concerns. “Outreach tion hasn’t made Kormos happy. He says it “When we surrender our civility and is as good a name as any to describe that doesn’t change the status quo because his commitment to fundamental rights and free- facet of the work of an MPP.” replacement would have approved all the doms we surrender to the terrorists.” He says his role is not just reactive; rather, cuts Harris put in place. “We shouldn’t take Kormos has a positive opinion regarding it’s proactive. He gets involved in private any great comfort in Harris’s resignation.” where he calls home. “I think Niagara is just member bills at the legislature in Toronto. He says Labour Minister Chris Stockwell the perfect place to live.” The climate is Kormos makes quite a few appearances would be his choice as next premier. “At the ideal and it’s a short drive away from on television shows in Ontario. Some of end of the day, he’ll alienate everybody.” Toronto, adding, the lower cost of living is a those are Studio 2 on TVO and Rhonda Live To Kormos, the role of anti-poverty positive as well. on CTS (Crossroads Television System), activists is overshadowed by their actions. “One can live twice as well on half the and he’s a regular on Toronto Sun columnist He says the Ontario Coalition Against income,” compared to Toronto. and CFRB 1010 radio host Michael Coren’s Poverty does a lot of good work but its He says he likes the fact Niagara is about show Michael Coren Live. leader, John Clarke, has a lot to concern an eight-hour drive from Boston, Montreal Michael Coren Live is a current affairs PETER KORMOS himself with in regard to the violence in and New York City, “three of the great cities show aired five nights a week on CTS. On will be a crisis. which the organization has been allegedly in the world.” Wednesday nights, Coren has a political “There’s something very wrong of people involved. Kormos was elected in a by-election after show. Most of the time provincial politics with modest income or low-income families “It’s regrettable that the issue of home- the previous MPP Mel Swart resigned is discussed. Representatives from each of not going to university or college.” lessness gets put to the side while the because of health problems. Before going to Ontario’s three political parties appear to In order to do the social reform Kormos actions are put in the forefront.” Queen’s Park, Kormos was a Welland city discuss political issues. Kormos is often would like, he says he knows taxes must be Kormos says the terrorist attacks on Sept. councillor. the NDP panel member. “I enjoy doing raised. 11, being the first attacks of their kind on An experienced criminal lawyer, he is the Coren’s show.” “Nobody likes paying taxes but nobody “continental America,” show the “fragility only Canadian to win the Amicus Curiae Kormos says he has problems with edu- likes paying for gas for their car either ... of our peace.” Award from the Association of Trial cation in Ontario today. He says he believes I’m prepared to pay for our children and He says the events legitimize racism, in Lawyers of America. in public education and in public post-sec- grandchildren to have universal access to some people’s minds. “I’m more afraid of The Niagara-Centre constituency Kormos ondary education. He says tuition in this education, healthcare and clean, safe drink- the wackos who send me hate mail on my represents encompasses Welland, Pelham, province needs to be rolled back or there ing water.” Y TThankhh youaa nton Niagarakk Y Collegeoouu staff”” and students for 15 gg ““excellentT years! You have all made my career a very BBii rewarding experience. A As I retire from teaching on December 31st, I will take A with me a host of wonderful memories from Continuing Ed, the English department, the General Arts and Science division, and the International English as a Second Language program. As my musical friends would say, “It was a great gig!” Thank you, all. AMerry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to everyone.

Mary Lou Eden (“Mrs. E”) Teacher, International E.S.L. Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 5

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By CHRISTOPHER NEWMAN attract advertisers. tration, accommodation and shirts, which contestants were new to the competition.” Staff Writer The judges for the competition were all were worn by the team members. McCready says although she is graduat- Niagara College students in the Business from CARD. “We were really delighted to have Casino ing, she hopes to be involved with the com- Administration — Marketing (Co-op) pro- Mosher, co-winner of the bronze medal in Niagara aboard,” says Pett. petition for years to come, either as a coach gram brought five medals back from the the marketing management case competition, Next year’s competition will be held in or a judge. Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition said he “thought we would get placed in the top Kingston, Ont. McCready’s advice to students compet- held on Nov. 15 and 16 at Centennial three” after making the presentation. “We’re in a better position to do better next ing next year is to be prepared. College in Scarborough. Mosher and Campbell were presented year,” said Mosher, adding, “This year all the “Preparation is essential.” Niagara’s team was made up of term- with a two-page report, three and term-five students, who are cur- which they had to ana- rently in the field on co-op placements. lyze and make a presen- Meghan McCready, a term-five student, tation on. won a gold medal in the sales presentation Mosher says his case component; Jody Campbell and Brodie study was of a chemical Mosher won bronze medals in the marketing company that had to management case component; and Amanda decide whether or not to Denys and Mark Richardson won bronze in the expand product lines. marketing research competition. Beth Pett, co-ordinator McCready, who is on a co-op placement of the Business at the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Administration — Authority, says she really wanted to win but Marketing (Co-op) pro- didn’t expect to. gram, says she is “just so “The competition was stiff,” says proud” of her students and McCready. “The other schools were so program. “We really made serious.” an impact.” The sales presentation competition had Pett says the most inter- McCready role playing as a sales repre- esting thing about the sentative from Canadian Advertising competition was how seri- Rates and Data (CARD), a publication ous it was. used by media buyers to select vehicles to The team was spon- be used for advertising programs. Her sored by Casino Niagara, role was to make a presentation to entice who donated $3,500 a new cable sports station to use CARD to towards the cost of regis- Child Care worker wins award for outstanding effort in field Business Administration — Marketing (Co-op) students and faculty pose for a photo while compet- ing at the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition on Nov. 15 and 16 in Scarborough. Front row, By DUSTY JACKSON own level, speak slowly and use from left, Malcolm Howe, faculty, Peter Charlesworth, Kate Allen, Meghan McCready, Amanda Staff Writer a lot of repetition,” adding, “I Denys, Anthony Bilotta. Second row, Brodie Mosher, Leah Tallman, Beth Pett, faculty, Mark Lucille Kelly, daycare teacher try to teach them how to handle Richardson, Barbara Smith, faculty, Eric Losier. Third Row: Brad Warne, Dave Young, Jody at Niagara College’s ChildCare situations in a positive manner.” Campbell. Centre, has been awarded the Association of Early Childhood Submitted photo Educators of Ontario Award of Excellence. The award, created in 1997, Help SAC’s Student Food Drive recognizes outstanding effort in the field of early childhood edu- and we’ll help you hit the cation. “I knew I wanted to work with slopes in style! children when I was in high school,” says Kelly. “I thought I Drop off your non- might want to do social work or be a school teacher, but I ended perishable food in the up in daycare.” Kelly graduated from Niagara box in front of the College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program in fishbowl (across from 1977, and she has been working at the child care centre ever since. the cafeteria) and fill She has seen a lot of changes in her 24 years at the Child Care LUCILLE KELLY out a ballot to win a Centre, including a change of building. “Lou is very energetic, very snow board and “I even get kids I had in day- enthusiastic and very kind,” care bringing in their own chil- says Sharron Fordyce, secretary bindings from dren now.” and co-worker at the ChildCare Kelly says she enjoys her job Centre for eight years. “She is Prudhommes Factory because she loves working with an excellent role model for children. “I find it very satisfying. E.C.E. students.” Outlet. It’s very rewarding to know that Kelly, 44, lives with her hus- I’m helping young children.” band and two daughters in Kelly says she thinks early Thorold, Ont. Her oldest daughter, childhood educators play a very 19, is a first-year psychology important role in a child’s major at Brock University in St. development. “We’re the teach- Catharines. The youngest is 15 ers for those children from and is a Grade 10 student at Denis infant to preschool. There is a Morris High School in St. very long-lasting impact. A lot Catharines. Her husband works at of people say we’re just babysit- General Motors, also in St. ters, but we’re not.” Catharines. Kelly, who has lived Communication with the chil- in the Niagara region her whole dren is important, Kelly says. “I life, says she has stayed in the try to relate to them on their area to be close to her family. Page 6, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001

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That between the need to turn a profit and the need to American parts of the world. would be the supreme heroic and patriotic act. exhibit sensitivity to a country that is licking its True, Sept. 11 changed a lot of things. Other advertisers just refuse to accept the interfer- wounds. Consequently, Americans are turning inward, finding ence of recent events in their campaigns. Proctor and However, what American advertisers are wittingly solace within their own borders. Cocooning may be Gamble, for example, has recently made headlines for or unwittingly accomplishing is a widespread reversal understandable, but it is not to be perceived as a pro- pulling all advertising out of People Magazine of traditional Canadian opinion toward the nation that gressive step considering that the nation is already because the publication could not guarantee that all of they have loved to hate. well reputed to be ignorant of other cultures. the firm’s ads would be spaced at least six pages away Consider some of the recent advertising examples. Xenophobia masking as patriotism is a step backward from coverage of terrorism. Heaven forbid readers be First, there is the recent Canada Loves New York at this point in history. reminded of reality at the same time as they learn of campaign initiated by a Canadian senator. For the last What made the campaign even more ridiculous was the features and benefits of Tampax tampons. couple of weeks, we have been subjected to cruel and its ineffectiveness. Americans were mostly untouched It’s frightening to think of what power the advertis- unusual punishment in the forms of Canadian Prime by the buses full of Canadians inundating their most ing industry has in its hands to manipulate public Minister Jean Chrétien, and actors Dan Aykroyd, famous city, gawking at Ground Zero and attending a opinion and to promote unrealistic goals. Ultimately, Jason Priestly, William Shatner, among others, urging rally for … oh yeah, what was the rally for? To “show each of us is responsible for preventing our being us to go to New York “and show our support” on the our support,” probably. squeezed into the advertiser’s mould. Remember that dates they had deemed appropriate. If you are not convinced, consider Chevrolet. Here a force that has been able to so quickly capitalize on The implication was that Canadians were not doing is a prime example of exploitation of atrocity (and the tragedy and reverse long-held public opinion is one enough to prop up the American economy. This mes- resultant precarious economy). The shamelessly with which to be reckoned. sage is paradoxical, for Canada is America’s biggest evocative slogan Keep America Rolling features hero- trading partner. The irony is amplified when you ic firefighters with Chevies in the background. Yes, SUSANNA ECKMIRE Hair, makeup more important than skill So you want to be a television journalist. If you Banfield are likely no strangers to being publicly matters. One would hope we would have long out- are female, are you attractive? scrutinized, but to criticize their hair and makeup grown the concept of professionals being judged Tunku Varadarajan, deputy editorial features edi- while they are risking their lives on the front line more on their appearance and less on their work. tor of The Wall Street Journal, recently wrote an seems despicable. Considering the attention they are getting, these opinion piece critiquing the work of several female Banfield is reportedly livid. As an award-win- journalists should disregard the blatantly sexist television war correspondents. Despite their jour- ning journalist, who, following her dedicated cov- comments and enjoy the attention rather than nalistic merits, Varadarajan felt it was more impor- erage of the attack on the World Trade Center was express their outrage. This is the time when head- tant to comment on their fashion sense and physi- shipped off to war-torn Pakistan, she has a right to lines mean popularity and popularity means ratings. cal features rather than their career achievements. be. She especially has a right to be livid when you Comments like those by Varadarajan are nothing When did these become more important than consider four of her colleagues were killed on the new and nothing more than a man making deroga- skill? Was this always the basis of their careers? road from Jalalabad to Kabul in the week before. tory comments about powerful women. Is he Journalists under attack from Varadarajan includ- While Varadarajan is comfortably lounging in his threatened perhaps? 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opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinionsopinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinionsopinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions opinions Inconsistent Canada discovers love of America COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN would you have seen this done before? greater if it were always this way. been an absolutely horrifying event and, COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN All of a sudden Canada loves America, What about six months ago, or even six unfortunately, thousands of lives were COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN when before we were on opposite sides. months from now?, Are we still going to be so taken, a tragedy which is something to feel COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNBy VALERIE COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNPAQUETTE COLUMN I am not trying to criticize Canada. I am concerned and supportive of American citizens? sorrowful about. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNStaff COLUMNWriter Canadian and I love it here, but you can’t Though Canada has been very supportive in I believe that Canadians has always felt COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNColumn COLUMN suddenly wave American flags and expect all this, countries should work together day to inferior to Americans, whether they have been COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN to be praised for the support when it was day, not just when tragedy occurs. made to or not, but it shouldn’t be that way. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN never given in the past. It is two-faced. I am not arguing with the nations coming Canada has donated generously and has It’s too bad that we separate ourselves together, but with the fact that it has only been behind the Americans through this Ever since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in from one another and it takes a tragedy to happened now. tragedy. That’s amazing, but it just shows New York City, many Canadians have been bring us together. Canadians have made comments about that it often takes something awful to hap- waving American flags in support in support It’s great how everyone has come together those “damn Americans” and now it’s those pen before people join hands and come of their neighbours. This is a kind gesture, but in this time of need and grief, but it would be poor Americans. Of course, this attack has together as one.

The remains of the World Trade Center, which was destroyed by a Terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. Photo by Sean F. Taylor

Water cannons douse the wreckage of the World Trade Center as A fence lining St. David’s Church, New York City, is made into a memorial for Sept. 11. bystanders look on. Photo by Melissa Pilon Photo by Sean F. Taylor Canadian pride renewed beyond beer, hockey and health care COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN over-zealous patriots, as some of our neigh- She was from Windsor, Ont., and had go along with being a Canadian. The “eh” COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN bours to the south may be. Our coming to New moved to New York City a few months ear- and “oot” and “aboot in the hoose” were COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNBy SEAN COLUMN F. York City for the sole purpose of representing lier for an office job near the World Trade constant conversation starters. As a patient COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNTAYLOR COLUMN our country in supporting the city in its tragedy Center that was to start on Sept. 11. After person, I took it with a grain of salt. I spent COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNStaff Writer COLUMN was a step beyond patriotism, however. the terrorist attack, she was fired. With the two years in the US and enjoyed my time COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNColumn COLUMN I felt more proud to be a Canadian this subsequent hiring freeze in the city, she has there, but felt a little unpatriotic. I never COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN past week than I ever have before. Being been unable to find work since. really stuck up for Canada. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN thanked on the street by New Yorkers for She said that seeing the Canadians com- I can honestly say that during the Canada As a Canadian I bleed red and white just coming to their city and for giving them ing to show support was the most at home Loves New York rally, my Canadian identi- like my compatriots who attended the Canada support was an extremely proud moment. and at ease that she has felt since moving. ty was reborn and my pride in Canada was Loves New York rally the weekend of Dec. 1. A woman who came up to me saw me Patriotism and its importance in the restored. It’s a pride that goes beyond beer, As a Canadian in New York City, I felt my decked out in Canadian garb, complete with United States are something I got to know beyond hockey and beyond our health care blood get a little bluer. As a Canadian having flag and Canada Loves New York hat. She first-hand. I moved to the United States system. It’s also a new pride that is for the lived in the United States, I felt my blood run said, “Thank you.” Confused, I asked, “What when I was 16. Being from Canada I country and for what it stands for, instead of bluer than most. We are not known for being for?” She replied, “For coming down here.” endured the staple ridicule and teasing that what it produces. Page 8, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001

on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus onon campus campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus onon campus campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus on campus Co-op student organizes Arthritis fundraiser By CHRISTOPHER NEWMAN Catharines, was “highly success- Michael Olson, Albert Cipryk and Lizzotti says she did all the pro- Other events Lizzotti has Staff Writer ful” says Lizzotti, adding that 115 James McClean, whose services motional work for the event and worked on are a gift-wrapping The Arthritis Society in the people attended. raised $500. Another chef, Carlos booth at local malls for Father’s Niagara region was able to raise Vidinha, from the Four Points Day and a dress-down day at $6,500 on Oct. 24, thanks, in Sheraton Hotel, was also auctioned local businesses, that raised part, to the efforts of a Niagara off for $400. The event held at the $2,000. College student on a co-op The winners of the auction Four Points Sheraton As well, there will be gift- placement. will have the chefs come into wrapping booths at the Pen Michelle Lizzotti, 26, a third- their homes to prepare and serve hotel in Centre, Fairview Mall and Port year Niagara College student in dinner for eight to 10 people. Colborne Mall throughout the Business Administration - Vidinha also won a contest for St. Catharines was December. Marketing (Co-op) program, the best dessert served at the ‘highly successful.’ Lizzotti says they hope to organized the event, named A event, a caramel apple cheese- raise about $15,000 between Taste of Heaven and Earth, A cake. them. Dessert and Wine Extravaganza, A surprise auction was also held, — Michelle Lizzotti Lizzotti says her classes at which featured dessert and wine featuring a chocolate sculpture of Niagara College have helped her tastings and an auction. The event was highlighted by a the tower in Niagara-on-the- prepare for her duties at the The event, held at the Four chef auction, which featured Niagara Lake and some bottles of wine, worked with a committee of 10 Arthritis Society. “I’ve used all Points Sheraton hotel in St. College chefs J. Mark Hand, raising $200. people in preparing for it. the classes I’ve taken.” Indoor gun range unique in Canada

By WARD BARRETT Staff Writer “The only one of its kind” is what Mal Woodhouse, director of Facilities Management Services, says of the new gun range at the west end of the college’s Welland campus. The indoor range can be used throughout 360 degrees of target area because of new Kevlar construction techniques used in its walls, and a rubber chip, loose aggregate system at the primary target end of the range. These are its major dis- tinctions, making it unique in Canada. As well as the gun range, Woodhouse says a “SWAT-type training area can be set up, because of the range’s 360-degree capability.” The rubber chip, loose aggregate system stops bullets from ricocheting and is also the first of its kind. It can be “mined for its bullets every year and saves on treatment costs for water systems that are used in the more traditional ranges, because of lead con- tamination,” says Woodhouse. He added the water system was one of the options he considered in his search for a “cost- effective, user-friendly facility.” Law and Security Administration program students as well as Police Foundations program students use the range, and they will “benefit greatly,” says Woodhouse. He is “opti- mistic about what it can do for the college.” The students of those programs previously trained for arms skills at various ranges throughout the Niagara region, but because of the new range, says Woodhouse, it creates a “centred learning area. It’s all in one campus.” Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 9 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS

History of Christmas Poinsettias from many different nations at Niagara

By CHRISTINA COLLI mon to celebrate Saturnalia, a hol- Christianity was widespread Staff Writer iday in honour of Saturn, the god across Europe and Britain. Centuries before the birth of of agriculture. Saturnalia began Christmas was celebrated in a car- Jesus, societies and cultures one week prior to the winter sol- nival-like atmosphere. It resem- throughout the world celebrated stice and continued for a full bled today’s Mardi Gras; drinking and observed holidays tracing the month. In that time, they observed and looting were common. roots of Christmas traditions as we Juvenilia, a feast honouring chil- The poor visited the homes of know them. dren. the wealthy, demanding food and Dec. 21, known as the winter Roman upper classes would drink. If the wealthy didn’t agree, solstice, is the shortest day and honour the birth of Mirtha, the the poor would vandalize their longest night of the year in the unconquerable sun god. The myth homes in revenge. It then became northern hemisphere. of Mirtha states that he is an infant common practice to give to the In ancient, pagan religion, the god and born of a rock on Dec. 25. less fortunate at Christmas time. winter solstice signifies the worst When Rome’s people were con- Christmas did not come to of the winter is over and people verting to Christianity, Pope Julius North America with the first could look forward to the spring. I chose Dec. 25 in an effort to gain English settlers. These settlers had In Egypt, it was believed that pagans’ conversion. It was com- left England because they were the sun god, Ra, became sick and mon practice to blend pagan and separatists and had orthodox weak in the winter, and celebrat- Christian holidays and rituals Puritan beliefs (Puritans do not ing the winter solstice was to wel- because it increased the chances believe in celebration). It was in come his healthy return. that Christianity would be the Jamestown settlement in The Norse, in Scandinavia, cel- embraced. Virginia where Captain John ebrated their tradition of Yule on Jan. 7 is the day orthodox Smith supported the celebration of Dec. 21 and into January. Christian religions celebrate Christmas. It was officially In Europe, it was no coinci- Christmas because it’s believed declared a holiday on June 26, dence that these celebrations were that date, also known as the 1870 in the United States. held at the end of December, the Epiphany or Three Kings Day, is It was not until the 19th century time when cattle were slaughtered when the three wise men finally that North Americans embraced and wine and beer were ready for reached Jesus in Bethlehem to Christmas as a time for family, drinking. bring him their gifts. peace and sharing, instead of In ancient Rome, it was com- By the Middle Ages, drunken street festivities.

Sylvia Marotta, clerk for the Niagara College Campus Store, sits amid a colourful sea of holiday poinsettias. The plants are from the greenhouse at the Glendale campus, Niagara-on-the-Lake. The price is $4.49 for the red, white and soft pink flowers. The money made goes back into the college’s greenhouse operation. Photo by Rochelle White Presidents Message Wishing you and your families Peace, Joy & Happiness during the Holiday Season

From the Staff of Enrollment and Registration Services Page 10, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS International potluck promotes friendship

By MITO TOGAWA Erik Madsen, who managed the party tural foods),” said Laurie Anne Light, 43, Michelle Boyle, 20, of Smithville, a second- Staff Writer with Donna Putman, both counsellors in of St. Catharines, a second-year student year student in the Tourism program. “Share food. Share cultures. Share the Student Services division, said the in the Human Resources Management “Everything is so good,” said Hemant friendship.” The table was spread with party would help internationalize the col- Malikm, 23, of India, a second-year stu- multicultural dishes. lege. “Food is one thing that outlasts all ‘Food is one thing that out- dent in the Hotel and Restaurant An international potluck party was held the cultural aspects.” Management program. He said he’d be at Niagara College’s Maid of the Mist cam- The party was first focused on the mul- lasts all the cultural aspects.’ able to cook them if he had recipes for pus (MMC) in Niagara Falls on Nov. 22. ticultural buddy program, in which inter- — Erik Madsen those dishes. He cooked Indian dishes at About 30 people, including internation- national students in post-secondary and the MMC’s kitchen before the party. al students, Canadian students and some post-graduate programs become “bud- program, before the party started. Light Hui Chen, 25, of China, a student in the faculty members, came to the party with dies” and share social activities. It was said she wasn’t familiar with food from International Business Management different food dishes from their countries. extended to include all the international other cultures, so she was looking for- (Post-graduate) program, brought People brought Brazilian, Ukrainian, students of post-secondary and post-grad- ward to tasting them. She brought potato Chinese dumplings. She said she enjoyed Polish, Chinese, Indian and Canadian uate programs here. salad. the tarts and the fried chicken the most. cuisine. “I am dying to try those (different cul- “It’s interesting to try different food,” said “They were delicious.” Hannukah refers to holiday faith, family, peace

By CHRISTINA COLLI followed the king’s orders, and some that of the land. Lights, to mark their victory over the Syrians Staff Writer refused. Judah Maccabee and his four On the 25th day of the Jewish month of and the rededication of their temple. Translate the name of this celebration Kislev, in 165 B.C.E., the temple in In North America, most celebrate Hannukah and it means dedication. The Jewish holiday of Jerusalem was theirs again. Maccabee at home with their families. Children receive The Jewish holiday of Hannukah (or Hannukah commemorates went to light the N’er Tamid, also known gifts, decorate their homes, eat special food and Chanukah) commemorates one of the as the eternal light, but there was very lit- light the menorah. many turbulent times in Jewish history one of the many turbulent tle oil. This small amount of oil kept the It’s a common misconception that when they overcame tyranny. times in Jewish history when lamp burning for eight days. This became Hannukah is the Jewish Christmas. A lit In Judea, which is now called Israel, they overcame tyranny. known as a miracle and, to this day, menorah and Hannukah festivities are near Jerusalem, the Syrian king Hannukah is celebrated by lighting the reminders of holiday faith, family and Antiochus ordered Jews to reject their brothers were among those who refused. menorah for eight days in Kislev, which peace, but have their own history and tradi- god and worship Greek gods. After years of fighting, the Maccabees usually falls in December. tions that make the North American holiday There were some that were afraid and were successful in driving the Syrians out Jews celebrate Hannukah, the Festival of season diverse and unique. Have a relaxing, safe and enjoyable break. We look forward to seeing you next term. Best Wishes

(L to R) Bonnie Rose, Vice-president Academic, Martha Casson, Vice-president, Enterprise and Student Services, Steve Hudson, Vice-president, Corporate Services, and Beth Weldon, Chief Information Officer Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 11 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS

Early Christmas celebrated Tech showcase By RYAN SUTHERLAND “I’m really glad the student gov- Niagara Falls and student health plan Staff Writer ernment realizes the diverse student administrator. The eighth annual children’s population that Niagara College has, The event included 15 volunteers, Christmas Party was held on Dec. 1, in and plans events and activities for all including SAC members and students, After Hours pub at Niagara College’s types of student groups,” says who helped in all aspects of the event, Welland campus, sponsored by the Blanchard. “Hats off to the 2001/02 says Blanchard, adding, she can still Student Administrative Council (SAC). student government for carrying on recall the first year SAC held the event. Cindy Blanchard, finance adminis- the tradition.” “Dave Rapelje (After Hours man- trator for SAC and one of the organiz- The youngsters “really enjoyed” ager) and I went shopping at Zellers ers of the event, says she is “very themselves with “great entertain- for the kids’ gifts.” pleased” with the turnout. ment” and the magician made it a In the past years, it has grown from The party was held for students at good time for the children and adults, 50 children to about 100 children in Niagara College with children and was says Kay Hypolite, 23, of St. three years. “It has doubled since it free. Each child received a gift. Snacks Catharines. “It’s a great thing and fun started,” says Blanchard. and refreshments were available, and for the whole family,” says Angela There are a lot of people here and there were draws for the parents who Byfeild, 29, of St. Catharines. The “it’s a great thing for the college to attended the event. Student councils at all children this year were well behaved do for the students,” says Toni Brad Poirier, a student of the Computer Engineering three campuses in Welland, Niagara Falls and calmer compared to last year, Buttigieg, 19, of Wainfleet, a first- Technology program, displays his project at a tech- and Niagara-on-the-Lake paid for the says Karen Marasco, office manager year student in the Child and Youth nology showcase on Nov. 27. event. The total cost was about $2,000. at the Maid of the Mist Centre in Worker program. Photo by Valerie Paquette Help fellow Niagara students with Food for Friends drive Victoria Uruski, 21, of Welland, says she has orga- at the SAC office. I am confident that our donations will help Annual fundraising drive nized a party for her Year 1 Pharmacy Technician program those in need, especially since the food will go to our own stu- students. dents at Niagara College.” kicks off next week “I am doing this because I feel as class representative I Uruski says she has come up with an idea of how to get By VICKI SWANTON could ensure that our class does our part in helping SAC her classmates more involved with the donations. Staff Writer with their annual fund-raiser.” “I have purchased prizes and, if my classmates bring with The Student Administrative Council (SAC) will be host- The first-year Pharmacy Technician program student says them a non-perishable food item to the party, I will give ing its annual Food for Friends Drive on Dec. 13. the donations have already started coming in. them a ballot to win one of three prizes.” The Food for Friends Drive is a fund-raiser that allows peo- “If someone wants to make a donation, there are drop boxes The party is taking place at the pharmacy lab at the ple to donate non-perishable food items to help those in need. around the school, or if they are in need they can pick up food Welland campus.

The Niagara College Student Administrative Council and Staff would like to wish Happy Holidays to all Students, Faculty and Staff. See you in 2002

Glendale Welland Student Council Student Council Maid of the Mist Student Council Page 12, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Students give ‘box of hope’ for Christmas By KAREN RENEE Staff Writer Niagara College students are providing a merry Christmas to hundreds of needy children. Students in construction, mechanical and business studies at Niagara College’s Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, took part in the campaign Operation Christmas Child for the fourth consecutive year. Under the guidance of Erika Church, an English professor at the Glendale campus, the students prepared gift boxes to be sent to needy children in other parts of the world. The project, known as Samaritan’s Purse, provides children in impoverished countries with the joy of Christmas through a unique gift package. Last year Samaritan’s Purse collected 30,000 gift boxes from the Niagara Peninsula, 690,000 in Canada and 4.1 million worldwide. The worldwide goal this year is five million. “It is my hope that Canada can donate 750,000,” said Church. Samaritan’s Purse is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine. The gift boxes collected from Canada for Operation Christmas Child are sent to Cambodia, Vietnam and various parts of Africa. Church said since Sept. 11, the world only seems to be smaller. “It no longer seems like someone over there is suffering, but how a neighbour is suffering.” Church said Christmas is a wonderful time to reach out to children who are destitute. “This is a time of love and sharing ... it is very, very special to provide them with a box of hope.” Gift boxes are packed according to age, sex and gift categories. Donors are able to fill a box for a boy or a girl of the ages two to four years old, five to nine years old and 10 to 14 years old. The four categories include toys, school supplies, hygiene supplies and miscellaneous. “They are all simple things that we take for granted.” Students taking part in Samaritan’s Purse this year said they were glad to continue the tradition. Matt Harker, president of the Niagara College Construction Club, Glendale campus, said it was an excellent project for the club to be a part of. Brandon Harker, a second-year student in the Construction Engineering Technology — Architecture program, said it made him feel “all warm and fuzzy” to know he was making a difference. Church said she was “simply taken aback” by the generosity of the students. Students from the Construction Engineering Technology — Architecture program at “On Christmas Day the children are in disbelief as they have been blessed abundantly,” said the Glendale campus, organize the numerous boxes prepared for project Church. “There are no words to describe the feeling of giving joy to a child who has nothing.” Samaritan’s Purse. Over 150 boxes were created and collected by students to be For more information on Operation Christmas Child or the work of Samaritan’s Purse call sent to needy children overseas. 1-800-303-1269 or visit the Web site at http://www.samaritanspurse.org. Photo by Karen Renee AIDS Niagara plans www.niagara-news.com holiday open house By SUSANNA ECKMIRE Staff Writer AIDS Niagara is holding a holiday open house Thursday, Dec. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. Steve Byers, the organization’s executive director, says the purpose of the open house is “to renew the connection with the community.” He says AIDS Niagara is hoping visitors will bring non-perishables or unwrapped gifts to help in its efforts to provide holiday gift baskets to its clients and their families, but that donations are not required. Warm wishes Persons interested in attending the function held at the Normandy Resource Centre, at 111 Church St., St. Catharines, should telephone 905-984-8684. for a safe and happy holiday njoy a Sa E fe and From the staff Happy Holiday S and students of the eason Public Relations If you drink, don’t drive (Post-graduate) from Program Niagara Regional Police Service Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 13 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS RIDE program launched for Christmas

By KAREN WALKER drivers who had been drinking. an experienced traffic enforcement Gary Nicholls has a new enforce- won’t drink and drive.” Staff Writer Between the hours of 4:30 p.m. officer, says that an increased ment plan that includes the use of As a result of arrests, the NRPS The largest single-site RIDE and 10:30 p.m., 75 screening tests number of sports fans had taken mini RIDE programs. This new – Central Traffic Unit has con- spot check program in Ontario’s were done, resulting in 24 12- buses to a local event in Buffalo, ducted 1,068 drinking and driving history took place on Nov. 25 at hour license suspensions and 10 N.Y., this year. tests in 2001, compared to the 763 the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie. criminal charges of impaired dri- “It was encouraging to see the tests done in the same timeframe The Niagara Regional Police large number of buses hired to in 2000. Service (NRPS) launched the ‘(If) People think move the fans to and from the The RIDE program will contin- Festive Season RIDE program RIDE program is event. Anything that reduces the ue for the remainder of the year in along with members of the number of people who get behind every community in Niagara. Niagara Parks Police, Ontario out there, they won’t the wheel after drinking is a step Priest says they don’t name the Provincial Police (OPP), Royal drink and drive.’ in the right direction. We are exact locations where they are Canadian Mounted Police – Const. Clifford hoping that this trend is one that going to be. (RCMP) and members from continues and catches on with technique will allow more vehicles “If we tell people where we are Canadian Customs. RIDE means Priest others.” to be checked at many locations going to be, they will drink some- Reduce Impaired Driving With 66 per cent of fatal colli- throughout Niagara. where else,” he says. Everywhere. ving or being over the legal alco- sions in the Niagara region for “You rely on the deterring fac- “Part of our tactics is we have At the bridge, over 3,500 vehi- hol limit. 2000 involving drivers that con- tor,” says Priest. “(If) People think the availability to go to any com- cles were stopped and checked for NRP Constable Clifford Priest, sumed alcohol, Chief of Police RIDE program is out there, they munity or region.” Chefs at MMC create festive menu for the holidays By RYAN SUTHERLAND Another factor, they looked at, sist of a lunch and dinner table Staff Writer she says, was using produce from d’hôte, which includes holiday The chefs at the Kerrio Dining the Niagara region, while working appetizers and entrées prepared Room at the Maid of the Mist by Chef Apprentice and Centre (MMC) in Niagara Falls Culinary Management program created a festive menu for the ‘Come and join the students at the MMC. holidays. From Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, a Vincenza Smith, a production students and us for Christmas buffet will be served. chef at the Kerrio Room, says culinary delights.’ The Kerrio Room will close some key factors were looked at Dec. 14 and re-opens in late while creating the holiday menu. – Vincenza Smith January. Smith, along with production Kerrio Room reservations are chef Jim McClean, says they made in advance and seating is threw together some ideas and with local industry. limited, says Smith, adding, “took into consideration what the The menus will be served until “Come and join the students and students would want to learn.” Dec. 14. The first week will con- us for culinary delights.”

Vincenza Smith and Jim McClean, production chefs of the Kerrio Room at the Maid of the Mist Centre, in Niagara Falls, are standing next to the festively decorated Christmas tree. Photo by Ryan Sutherland Happy Holidays Ancillary Services from everyone at The Heat Wishes you a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! From the Staff of Parking Administration Child Care Centre Celebrate Print Centre with us at the Campus Store After Hours, December 12th Page 14, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Economic downturn has cut holiday spending By CASSANDRA SCAPILLATI more subdued holiday season. cent, said their holiday spending would be the same as Staff Writer Melissa Hough, 20, of Thorold, is a sales associate at last year, predicting a budget of between $200 to $499. Faced with heightened economic uncertainties Reitman’s at the Pen Centre, which offers casual wear because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, many con- for girls ages six to 16 and casual and formal wear for sumers are re-evaluating their priorities and perhaps women. ‘Outside influences may cause people spending less this holiday season. She says customers come into the store knowing Retailers are doing their best to attract consumers with specifically what they want, so there’s not as much to not solely concentrate compelling promotions. browsing. She adds formal dresses aren’t selling as well on Christmas spending.’ Paul Difelice, 32, of Thorold, is the store manager at as sweaters. — Paul Difelice Gary Waters at the Pen Centre in St. Catharines, which Representatives at the R.W. and Co., at the Pen Centre, offers men’s casual and formal wear. say consumers are buying more casual looks this year, He says retailers may be more “aggressive on promo- pairing knee-length skirts with holiday sweaters. R.W. is tions” this Christmas as the result of the mild weather a men’s and women’s clothing store offering a wide vari- Almost one-half (45 per cent) said that sale items conditions and the “economic downturn from the Sept. ety of casual and city wear clothing. would be “very influential” in their purchasing deci- 11 incident.” Kim Skipper, 31, of Niagara Falls, a senior sales asso- sions. Because of the economic downturn, they said they ciate at R.W. and Co., says, “Business is a lot slower would look for more sales and promotions. (than last year at this time). We’re missing a lot of the Americans this year.” She adds cus- ‘Business is a lot slower tomers don’t seem to be getting as dressed up (than last year at this time). this season. Jenn Stassen, 24, of Fonthill, the assistant Niagara Marine Secretariat We’re missing a lot manager at R.W. and Co., says people may be of the Americans this year.’ spending less because of the recession and — Kim Skipper rumours that property taxes and car insurance may increase in the new year. According to a recent E-commerce news Web site, a recent Accenture study was conducted “Outside influences may cause people to not solely online from Oct. 22 to Oct. 30, involving 1,436 concentrate on Christmas spending,” he adds. U.S. consumers who planned to shop during Difelice says jacket, pants and knitwear items have the coming holiday season. This study exam- been the strength of the fall season and will continue ined the area of holiday spending in the wake throughout the holidays as a common outfit for men to of a down economy and the Sept. 11 attack. wear to a casual affair. Consumers may be expecting a The largest percentage of respondents, 44 per

The Communications and Information Technology Division wishes you all Happy Holidays Leo Tiberi, Director

Administrative Media and Design Studies Art and Design Office Administration Public Relations Broadcasting Multi-media Computer Studies Journalism Computer Engineering Electrical/Electronics Computer Programmer Electrical Engineering Computer Network Operations Electronics Engineering Photonics Engineering Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 15 opinionsopinionsopinions Financial burdens increase at Christmas

COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN becomes the stressful season for students. enough money. families, a time which should be a relaxing I started the countdown for Christmas Personally, a big stress at Christmas is event. For a few days it is relaxing: no class- COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNBy KATIE COLUMN BAIN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN months ago, not because I was excited, but worrying if someone bought me something es, no homework, your own bed. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNStaff Writer COLUMN because I wanted to know how much time I and I didn’t get him or her anything. Then the festivities begin, such as clean- COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNColumn COLUMN had to save up, figure out what to get every- The thing that makes me the most stressed ing the house, shopping for last-minute COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN one, and when I was going to have time to at Christmas is when gift giving becomes a gifts, and trying to squeeze as much cash as COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN get it. competition. People feel a lot of pressure to you can from your parents so you can afford It’s not just the immense amount of money get someone a really great gift. to go out for dinner one night with friends Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas. that is spent on Christmas that makes me dread As if all of this weren’t enough stress, you haven’t seen in months. The Christmas season has always been an this festive season; it’s many things. students also have to think about final When Christmas morning comes, your exciting time of year. Decorations and lights The worrying is a big one. People worry exams and final payments for tuition and relatives show up and the food is good and go up, the snow begins to fall, and bank if someone will like the present they bought residence. everyone is happy. For just that one day you accounts begin to empty. or if they are going to spend enough money Then, when we are as stressed as we can can sit and be merry, making it worth all the That’s when the Christmas season or, as many students will agree, have possibly be, they throw us back home to our time spent stressing about it. Christmas memories of Newfoundland home

COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN feel a little nostalgic and homesick for sounds simply silly, I know, but the goal was The tradition is quickly dying out. The Newfoundland. to cover and disguise yourself so no one commercialism and the hustle and bustle of COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNBy JENNIFER COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN Since I work, I can’t go home for the hol- would be able to guess who you were when last-minute shopping have taken the place COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNPICKETT COLUMN idays this year, so I’m forced to be satisfied you showed up at the door. of tradition and family values during the COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNStaff Writer COLUMN with memories of Christmases past. I remember, as a little girl, when holidays. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNColumn COLUMN The Mummers’ song, a traditional Mummers would come to my house. My Working at Toys R’ Us, I see this change COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN Newfoundland folk song, tells the story of grandfather would play a jig on his accor- every day. Realizing this, I have made a pact the Newfoundland Christmas tradition of dion and the Mummers would all dance for the next time I return to my grandpar- “Hark! What’s the noise out by the porch mummering. This was done during the 12 around the kitchen. ents’ house for Christmas to make time, no door? Granny, ‘tis Mummers. There’s 20 or days of Christmas. People would dress up in Then they would have a snack and a drink matter how busy I am, to round up my more.” old bulky clothes, two different boots that of rum (or juice for the non-alcoholic friends (I can hear the protesting now) and You should be glad this is a newspaper may even be on the wrong feet, ski masks or drinkers) and we would guess who they go mummering. instead of radio so you can’t hear me sing. pillowcases with eyeholes cut out of them, were. It was the highlight of my day to have Now, if you will excuse me, I’m going to With Christmas drawing near, I start to and old mittens or socks on their hands. It Mummers at my door. return to my memories and off-tune singing. Commercialism corrupts Christmas tradition COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN but I must let you know that I celebrate People or Time, you will see an advertise- my mind either. I find them hard to accept COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN By PETER Christmas for the true meaning, not for gifts ment from a huge corporation such as because too many people don’t take other COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN or time off school. General Electric, or my personal favourite, religious beliefs to mind around the holiday COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNGARNER COLUMN Christmas has become another platform for Nike, advertising its product, but adding a season. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNStaff WriterCOLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN corporations to brighten their images with the generic Season’s Greetings. The Jewish faith has Hanukkah; the COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNColumn COLUMN use of Christmas colours and messages of joy I shouldn’t be so cynical, but it angers me Muslims have Ramadan, and the Orthodox COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN in their full-page ads in magazines. that corporations are putting capital gain in have their festivities after Dec. 25. COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN M&M’s come in red, green and white front of the true meaning of Christmas for I, as a person who celebrates Christmas, Rampant consumerism has crushed all candies, although, I believe this year many people. need to remember that others celebrate dif- that was left of the true meaning of their makers are capitalizing on another Don’t get me wrong though, whenever I ferently than me, and the term Merry Christmas. world event. hear a true “Merry Christmas” it makes my Christmas shouldn’t be uttered freely I’m not here to push my beliefs on you, If you were to open a magazine, say skin crawl. Nativity scenes fair no better in among strangers. Christmas’s pagan beginnings don’t relate to Jesus

COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN Well, someone has to be the Scrooge this of holly was left near the front door all year However, the Christian church didn’t stop COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNBy GARY COLUMN year, so it might as well be me. round to invite good spirits. there. It also turned Easter and Halloween COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNEDGAR COLUMN Christmas is based on the pagan celebra- How did Yule turn into what we common- into Christian celebrations, although both COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN tion Yule, celebrating the winter solstice. In ly know as Christmas? The truth is Jesus share their roots in paganism. Staff Writer COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN December, pagans would gather to celebrate wasn’t actually born in December. It was then that a Roman bishop arbi- COLUMN COLUMN COLUMNColumn COLUMN the dark days giving way to the light days No one has been able to pinpoint an exact trarily decided that Dec. 25 would, from COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN COLUMN by trading gifts, singing songs and decorat- month but historians believe it to be some then on, commemorate the birth of Christ. ing their houses. time between March and April. The fact that It wasn’t for some 500 years before the It’s that time of year again. It’s the time Even the 12 days of Christmas are actual- temperatures in the deserts around actual term Mass for Christ or Christmas when children pull their mothers and fathers ly taken from a pagan tradition of burning Bethlehem would be far too cold for any- was coined. to the malls to visit Santa Claus. the Yule log (and you thought the church one, let alone shepherds, to travel across in This may shock and upset some people, It’s the time when decorations fill houses, came up with that too?). The log is decorat- December, should have tipped someone off. or, if you’re like me, you just may not real- lights line rooftops in neighbourhoods and ed with sprigs of holly and mistletoe and In the mid 300s AD, the Roman Catholic ly care. For some, Christmas isn’t about carollers go door-to-door singing merry then doused in cider or rum. This log is church was looking to popularize religion or ceremonies but about family, songs of joy. burned for 12 days and then put out during Christianity and wanted to convert as many food and the drive of pure capitalism. However, have you ever wondered from a ceremony. people as possible. They decided that adopt- This year, as you sit down at the table and where these yearly traditions originated? Even the wreaths of holly and branches of ing Yule as a Christian celebration would begin carving your turkey, keep in mind that Why do we celebrate on the days we do? mistletoe are taken from paganism. interest pagans. By doing this, they would Christmas is what you make it and is not The simple answer would be because that People would decorate their houses with be able to make the image of Jesus more based on one person’s religion. was the day Jesus Christ was born. the foliage to bring good fortune, and a sprig pagan and more appealing. It is, however, based on money.

Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, are taught that their reporting must be balanced, fair and as objective as possible. That rule must also exist for columns written by reporters. In columns, the feelings and opinions of reporters are welcome, but balance, fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded or treated lightly. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions or feelings of the Niagara College administration or the management of the Niagara News. Columns reflect the opinion of only one person: the writer. Page 16, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Christmas spirit lights up Welland By WILLIAM HORWOOD JR. Doug Rollins, of the Spirit FM, Staff Writer was the emcee and helped encour- Christmas festivities were in full age the Christmas mood as he swing in Welland on Dec. 1. made fun with the children in the The events began with Santa audience. Claus visiting the Welland Guest speakers on hand for the Farmers’ Market from 9 a.m. to ceremony included Welland 11a.m., with children yearning to Mayor Cindy Forster, Liberal MP meet the fat jolly one. Tony Tirabassi and Greg Santa next took part in a little D’Amico, chair of the Downtown parading. The parade wound its Business Improvement Area. way through downtown Welland, Absent was NDP MPP Peter starting at East Main Street and fin- Kormos, who was delayed in ishing at the entrance to Merritt Toronto. Island, where hot chocolate, coffee The lighting of the bridge cost and doughnuts were available to $47,021, with all funds raised by help people warm up. the community. The total cost to Lighting of the Bridge cere- light the bridge to the degree the monies started at 4:30 p.m. in Christmas Lights Committee Merritt Park with the Central hopes for is $70,000. They hope United Church Choir performing. to raise that for next year.

The Christmas parade made its way through downtown Welland on Dec. 1. Pandemonium was evident in the crowd as Santa Claus eyed children in the audience to see who had been naughty and who had been nice. Photo by Aaron Foster

Season’s Greetings The North Pole Express pulls into the Seaway Mall in Welland for the holidays. Photo by William Horwood Jr. and Best Wishes for the New Year

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• Literacy and Basic Skills • Career and College Opportunities happyhappy holidayholiday • General Education from the • Humanities and Social Sciences • General Arts and Science Continuing • Pre-Health Science Education and Learning Resource Departments Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 17 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS

THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Top Left: Presented by Canadian Television Network (CTV), Disney’s Doug celebrates Christmas Day, Above: Mickey Mouse battles a dragon. ‘Fantasmic. Disney Land in Southern California’ was presented by Kodak Canada Incorporated. Right: Stars of Disney’s Goof Troop, presented by Pizza Pizza, build a snow man to celebrate the winter season. Photos by Melissa Pilon Happy Holiday Season

The Athletic Department

The Winter Festival of Thank all the students for Lights in Niagara Falls has a participating in our varsity and variety of free family events. intramural programs, It opened Nov. 17 and continues until Jan. 22, 2002. and wish everyone a Some events to come are Wishing Safe and Happy Holiday! Flashback Night and Polka Fest on Dec. 8, Candles in Niagara College Athletics & Cummington Square on Dec. everyone 15, and New Year’s Eve on Recreation Department Dec. 31. There are also Festival Night a Safe and Parades starting at 8 p.m. travelling from the Rainbow Bridge to Table Rock Restaurant on Dec. 26 and 29. Healthy The Niagara College There are also parades on Advertising Department Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2002. The Festival of Lights features Holiday would like to thank all of “Enchantment of Disney,” a motion light display featuring our advertisers for their 21 spectaculars including the support and to wish every- above. Sponsors of this event include From the Schools of one a Merry Christmas Kodak Max Film, Niagara Parks Commission, AT&T, The Community Studies, Health Toronto Star and Pizza Pizza Linda, Paul, Renee, Mark & Angela among others. Studies and Justice Studies Page 18, Niagara News, Dec.7, 2001 Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 19

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Mic Photos by: Christina Colli, Aaron Foster @After Hours and Karen Renee. Nov. 20 Page 20, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Students attend Ramadan, Diwalli party

By MISATO ARAI lights. Streets are illuminated for wore the clothing, is a multicultur- Staff Writer the celebration. Hindus, the largest al friend of Sawhney. She was Niagara College students from population in India, explode fire- born in Canada, and is descended India invited students and faculty crackers or fireworks throughout from half Costa Rican and half to a party celebrating Ramadan the night. Norwegian family lines. She and Diwalli on Nov. 16. People light their houses with moved to Ontario from Victoria, The party started with Indian lamps or candles to welcome B.C., this summer to study in the music and Indian freestyle dancing Lakshmi. Business Administration — at the After Hours pub on the At the party, some people had International Business program at Welland campus. About 75 people Thilaga (a red mark) on their fore- the Glendale campus in Niagara- attended. heads. “It is a symbol of love, on-the-Lake. This party was held at the col- affection, mutual relationships and “I have never been able to travel lege for the first time, said Sean God’s presence,” said Radhan. outside of Canada before, and I’ve Coote, manager of International Some men were wearing turbans always wanted to, but I’ve never Student Recruitment and Services, on their heads. Radhan said those had money, because I’ve lived on who attended the event. It was who wore turbans were from my own since I was 14. So I basically composed of music, Punjab, India. worked and saved money. And so, dance and Indian cuisine. Before dinner, the sweets, where I travelled is by writing let- Ramadan is from Islam and called carrot alwa, were served to ters to people that are all over the Diwalli is from Hindu everyone. world.” There are innumerable reli- Dinner was provided from an She has pen pals in Africa, gions in India, including Islam Indian restaurant. The menu Poland, Central America, Russia and Hinduism. included Nan, butter chicken, and Germany. That’s how “I see Uzma Sarwer, 23, of St. Basmati rice, Raita, which is outside of the world besides Catharines, said she thought it was yogurt sauce, Mattar Paneer, Canada,” Layton said. She said the Niagara College students enjoyed Indian freestyle dance at the a great way to express to others made from cheese with peas, and party was great fun and she that there are various celebrations After Hours pub on Nov. 16. green salad. enjoyed the Indian food. and customs. She is a Muslim who Photo by Misato Arai Azma Sarwer, 21, a younger sis- Susan Vandenboom, a teacher in was born in Canada and has a ter of Uzma, is in the second year the English as a Second Language Pakistani background. She works Fasting is said to enhance con- Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth of the Early Childhood Education program, came to the party with for the Ministry of Transportation sciousness as Muslims and to and prosperity, one of the party’s program. Saguna Sawhney, 23, of her partner and tasted Indian food. in St. Catharines. reaffirm their gratitude for food promoters, Jay Radhan said. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is in She said it was good, spicy and Ramadan is a month-long reli- and water. Radhan, 24, of Madras, India, is the International Business delicious. gious event for Muslims. Each There is no age limit at which studying in the Interactive Management (Post-graduate) pro- Azma, Sahney and Layton year it begins about days 11 days fasting starts, said Sarwer. It Multimedia (Post-graduate) program. They dressed up in East danced with bare feet. earlier then the last year, based on begins when the child is consid- gram at the Welland campus. His Indian Salwar Kameez, which is The party, which was over just the lunar calendar. ered ready. She began when she religion is Hinduism. Indian traditional clothing. after midnight, began and ended On that date, Muslim countries, was eight years old. Diwalli is called the festival of Natalia Layton, 20, who also with music. including Afghanistan, currently When the fasting is over, they under the attack by America armed celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, which is forces, started Ramadan. “like our Christmas,” said Sarwer. During Ramadan, Muslims are Diwalli is one of the three prohibited from eating, drinking, biggest festivals for Hinduism in smoking and sexual intercourse, India. It is not celebrated on the from dawn to dusk. same date each year. It was on “It’s the holiest month in a year Nov. 14 this year. for us,” Sarwer said. “We wake up Historically, Diwalli was creat- at sunrise, we have breakfast, and ed because long ago, people suf- we don’t eat anything throughout fered from a ghost’s activities. On the entire day until sunset.” this day, the ghost was killed by Hospitality and Tourism

Happy Holidays!

From the Job Centre & Job Connect Staff Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 21 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Santa’s on his way Ho, ho, ho down Falling snow, A-shopping we will go. For Santa will come soon As all the children know.

The bells are ringing As carolers are singing. I hope St. Nick shows soon To give the gifts he’s bringing.

Many children restless And dreaming in their sleep. Listening for reindeer steps And Santa as he creeps.

He shimmies down the chimney Full of soot and ash. Gifts galore and even more Santa Claus entertained children at After Hours on the Welland campus Dec. 1 during the annual Student Administrative Council’s Children’s Christmas party. Each child received a He falls flat on his a**. free gift. Activities included face painting, making balloon creatures, a singalong and snacks By GLEN WUTTUNEE and juices. Staff Writer Photo by Ryan Sutherland

We would like to extend our very best wishes to students and staff for a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year from everyone in Facilities Management Services.

Facilities Management Services - Welland Campus staff photo In photo: Mal Woodhouse, Brad Barnhart, Craig Piper, Sandra Guilbeault, Peggy Farquharson, John Frame, Adrian Venneri, Mike Czerlau, Rocco Cifani, Doug Chamberlain, Gord Clare, Tom Brooks, Daryn Eden, David Smalko. Absent when photo taken: Tony Scime, Gary Guzda. This ad sponsored by Serianni Construction Page 22, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Agencies tapped, Rocking in the new year By MIKE VAN KOOTEN the performance of a local area teers are being sought out, as well as 69% goal reached Staff Writer band, Assorted Nuts, who will help from the Welland Fire Welland will be rocking on New begin at 10 p.m., as well as ice Department. Fire department per- Year’s. skating and tobogganing. Hot sonnel will be needed to keep an eye By KATIE BAIN Christmas, but more because of The City of Welland will be cider, hot chocolate and coffee will on the flaming barrels that will pro- Staff Writer the cold weather as people need holding a New Year’s Eve be available, but alcohol will not vide heat during the outdoor events. The United Way of South more when it’s cold out. “Winter MuchMusic Video Dance Party in be provided or allowed in the park. Dan Degazio, Welland’s eco- Niagara has hit 69 per cent of its is a strain on families.” Chippawa Park. Music and videos will be pro- nomic development officer, said, campaign goal just as cold weath- This time of year makes the “We wanted to give the people vided by Much Music, who will be “The first year is always the er puts a strain on service agen- United Way and the agencies of Welland an alternative to staying showing the videos on two large toughest. ... We’re going to come cies. The goal for 2001 was set at they support feel especially home on New Year’s Eve,” said screens. out and give it our best.” $1 million and one. needed, says Svob. Welland Mayor Cindy Forster. According to the mayor, costs City officials are hoping the Sharon Svob, campaign/market- The final event of the year for The event, free to the public, will for the event will be mainly cov- event will become an annual ing director of United Way of South the United Way of South Niagara run from 8 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. to ered by donations, which have attraction. Niagara, says a lot of campaign was a Victory Dinner on Dec. 4. It accommodate midnight celebra- already reached about $15,000 and Further information, or to com- dollars haven’t been totalled yet. was held at the Croatian National tions that will include a five- to will keep growing as the event ment on this event, call (905) 735- Svob says individuals have Home on Highway 58. “Everyone seven-minute fireworks display. date nears. TOWN, or go to the Website at donated more this year because of who has been involved this year Other plans for the night include In order to keep costs low, volun- [email protected]. the terrorist attacks and deaths on was invited,” says Svob. Sept. 11 in the United States. Recognition was given to “Sept. 11 has made us more major donors at the Victory See us in the aware of the needs of people.” Dinner, which was sponsored by Humanitarian Relations This time of year, Svob says, Canadian Tire Acceptance and New Year “the agencies are tapped.” She GDX Automotive. Both firms are says it’s not just because of in Welland. Jan. 18 Seasonal shoppers buying, thrift stores seeing business

By WANDA MERSEREAU Brock University in St. Kelsrr says he doesn’t buy his Staff Writer Catharines. She says she does not work clothes at thrift shops, but he Pam Rohrke says many people shop at thrift stores but would if does buy his “groovy duds” there. shop at thrift stores. she thought of it more, adding He says he likes that you are able Rohrke, of Welland, says she “Because thrift shops are not in the to have “an original style. You has enjoyed working at the malls I don’t think to go.” Robson don’t have to be dressed like From left, Miranda Hubbs, Lance Rozman, Andy Autuahene, Goodwill Depot on Niagara Street says she is fortunate. “I have everyone else.” Kelly Duncan, Judy Willems, marketing director of Niagara for the 11 months she has been enough money that I don’t have to. For your shopping convenience College and member of the United Way committee, Jason there. Though she “can not If I see something I like, I buy it. I St. Vincent De Paul is open week- Gail, Jillian Meyers and Jon Thomas. Willems is accepting a divulge” how many people shop at don’t go check at a thrift store days 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Goodwill in Welland each week, first.” Saturdays 10 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. $788 cheque. The funds were independently raised by the she can say there are “many par- William Kelsrr, 29, an invest- Goodwill Depot is open weekdays students of the Human Relations program. ents who come in to buy things for ment broker in St. Catharines 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and weekends Photo by Ryan Sutherland their kids.” shops at St. Vincent De Paul. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. She says that the recent fashion trend towards the older clothing from the 1960s and 1970s has had “no bearing” on the store’s customers. She says you do see “some teens, but not many. Most people come in for the good prices.” The Goodwill satisfies many family needs at affordable prices. It is able to offer lower prices Best Wishes for a because most of its merchandise is second-hand. These lower prices are also ideal for students moving Healthy & Successful away from home for the first time. It allows them a little more room when stretching their always- tightening budget. New Year! It has a wide selection of clothing ranging from name-brand shirts to vintage and sometimes hand-made clothing. There is something for everyone, from babies to adults, male and female. Although it does have a lot of clothing and jewelry, it also carries Ventures other family needs such as books, Employment & Training Services records and furniture. Where else would you be able to purchase a perfectly good bedroom dresser for only $15? Goodwill Depot is a “student blessing for some,” says Darquise Robson, 23, a sociology student at Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 23 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS Gambling, nudity, alcohol, all for just $30 By SEAN F. TAYLOR lishment with string quartet and immediately put them back in the we retreat to the back. Perverts’ note, we shared a four-course, and MELISSA PILON maitre’d has faded with the excep- machine from whence they came. row is oozing with males of vari- nutritious meal provided by the Staff Writers tion of our dress for the evening. The Success to Sean came at a higher ous age and marital status. Melissa expert chefs at a popular fast-food Things you could do with $30: truth of the matter is that the only pay out, winning $12.50 and quick- is a minority, still clothed, and not restaurant. Four courses including get an expensive haircut, have a reason we came to this pub was to ly feeding it all back to the machine, perched precariously on the lap of a baked potato, cheeseburger, ice manicure, buy a case of beer, use its lavatory. (Melissa had to go.) never tasting victory again. a burly man reeking of Old Spice. cream-like beverage, and fries. It splurge on cosmetics or hair prod- As we bid a fond farewell to our Remember that we are over- The remainder of Sean’s funds was the perfect meal to end a per- ucts, perhaps even start a college dressed. Being overdressed and in is put towards warm, watered- fect evening out. fund for your future children. the men’s room often leads to peo- down drafts. Our glasses emp- Our last event of the evening, These are all common and safe ple asking you for more towels and/ tied, body after body graced the though not planned, was an educa- uses for a relatively small amount or softer soap, to which Sean polite- stage. With peer pressure as a tional one, a free lesson in drive- of money. Our goal was to see how ly replied, “How should I know? I weapon, Sean convinced Melissa through etiquette by someone a far we could stretch that mere am just overdressed.” That was it. few years our junior. amount to create an enjoyable and Exactly 15 minutes after we entered Activity Sean Melissa Thirty dollars is by no means a fulfilling evening. the casino we were on our way out large sum of money. As Yoda said With $30 burning a hole in our the door noticing the gleam of our Parking Free Free to a young Luke Skywalker, “You pockets, and dressed to the nines, freshly polished shoes. My, how Beer $6 Free must use it wisely.” Although he we got into our burgundy 1990 they shine! Casino $10 $10 was not talking about money-man- Walk on Lundy’s Free Free Honda Civic with a half tank of At Melissa’s suggestion, we Gentlemen’s Club $10 Free agement skills, it still applies. gas and set out to take on the decide to inject some culture into Coffee Free $9 Niagara Falls is a city with infi- mighty city of Niagara Falls. our evening and take in a show. On Beer $6.50 $6.50 nite lights and infinite possibili- To go out for the evening, parking the small stage. Our search for cul- Dinner Free $6 ties. At every turn there are inter- is costly. It is all about location, and ture landed us on Lundy’s Lane. Total $32.50 $31.50 esting people, interesting situa- Niagara Falls is no exception. Going There, surrounded by cheap Unadulterated and unsupervised fun tions and fun to be had. As college to the casino doesn’t mean you have motels and mini-putt golf courses, $ Priceless $ students, fun is a large part of what to park there; that is expensive and we found it ... our theatre. keeps us sane. Going out is our just plain silly. Walking hasn’t been Melissa Pilon and Sean Taylor, Admission to this renowned and to take in the complete experi- biggest weapon against cabin known to kill anyone yet and, of the Journalism-Print pro- revered playhouse costs a mere $5 ence. With one of her precious fever and academic stress. besides, you may miss out on some gram, are dressed to the nines on a Saturday night. Inside the dollars, Melissa ventured onto Since we need our money for pretty interesting people on the way. dimly lit theatre, tables surround the the stage and lay beside a row of important things such as books, There are two options for the to take on Niagara Falls. stage. This is not a dinner theatre. men arranged like war-time rent, food, and any added emer- cash-strapped college student. Photo by Melissa Pilon The music is not classical. The pro- casualties eagerly awaiting an gencies we bring upon ourselves There are many free Park ‘n’ ductions are not famous. The stage up-close and personal visit from like speeding tickets, parking Rides enroute to the casino. You new favourite watering hole, our is barren except for a pole at either the performer. tickets, and library fines to name park and then are whisked on a journey continues. We tread end. Fancy costumes are replaced After creating quite the stir a few, we must learn to make the magical coach and dropped off at onward towards the bright lights sheer lace and negligees. Welcome amongst the newly energized most from the limited funds we the doors of Casino Niagara; or, if and trampled dreams of the casino. to the theatre we like to call the men, we decided to conclude the have. We believe that fun is not like us, you are not that attentive With eight blocks to go and the great Canadian Gentlemen’s Club. evening of evenings and head an expensive thing. while driving and miss these, there wind at our backs, and sometimes As the corny disco music blends back to Welland. We challenge you and your $30 is the convenient, yet semi-dishon- at our fronts, we are stopped by a with the muffled conversations, To end the night on a classy to take a night on the town. est method of parking in the lot of vertically challenged woman in a restaurant or bar near the falls. hot pants and a bomber jacket. Walking a fine legal line is often Carrying bags from a nearby sou- all part of the fun, as you’ll see venir shop, our new little friend later. needed directions; to this task we To set the appropriate tone, one proved worthless. Sean’s testos- may whet one’s palate by enjoying terone took over, and even though an alcoholic beverage with a he knew probably less than our friend. Although those upper-class lost lady, we sent her away in a random direction. She left us confused, unsure and more lost than CHRISTMAS WISHES The stamp read when she began. Casino Niagara At the doors of the casino, with but in our minds, the lull of the slot machines calling our names, we were asked for as we would find identification, and our hands were 15 minutes later, it stamped with the hideous lime FOR A HAPPY AND SAFE might as well have green casino logo. The stamp read Casino Niagara but in our minds, read SUCKERS. as we would find 15 minutes later, it might as well have read SUCK- establishments may look like a ERS. capital idea, while on a budget we As the casino virgins received HOLIDAY SEASON! must remember that certain sacri- their $10 in tokens, hopes immedi- fices will be made. A local pub or ately were raised and an aura of sports bar will take the place of a good fortune filled them. Finding fine four-star establishment, and two slot machines deemed worthy beer will substitute for fine wine by us, we sat down and prepared or even champagne. The maitre’d ourselves for the onslaught of is replaced by a bartender wearing good fortune. With grubby hands plaid. The pseudo-intellectuals poised above the slender slots, the engaging in conversation are now cold metal tokens were dropped, replaced by working-class Joes fulfilling their purpose. and Janes. Finally, the four-string Disappointed that we didn’t win quartet has been replaced by the the first time, we began feeding ever-popular Billy Ray Cyrus and the machines at an alarming rate, his Achy Breaky Heart. stopping only to migrate to a Nevertheless, we are not here for “luckier” machine or to get From the Foundation Studies Division the atmosphere, however entertain- Melissa to kiss the dirty, overly ing. Rather, we are here to enjoy a circulated and unwashed tokens. frosty beverage and some local Success struck early. flavour. The fantasy four-star estab- Melissa won two free tokens and Page 24, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001 HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSHOLIDAYS College ‘strict’ about on-campus drinking By JENNIFER PICKETT The pubs on campus are a big tell if the card is valid. it,” said Chiki. “Student safety is student from any activities. Staff Writer issue when it comes to drinking. Drinking may also tend to make worth it.” The police service will be Residence is considered to be a Niagara College is getting “strict” These are open to minors, with the people more loud and rowdy and so offered as long as it is felt to be need- private dwelling, so drinking is per- when it comes to underage drinking exception of pub night and certain may result in arguments, confronta- ed. Since this practice began, stu- mitted if you are of age and behind on campus. special occasions. At other times it is tions and fights. dents have reported feeling safer and the closed doors of your room. The Last year’s statistics concluded easy for minors to blend in but it is a Chiki said it is often non-students the number of incidents has declined. residence has its own range of pun- that 400 out of 3,500 students violation to take a sip of someone that cause the trouble. In those cases, Having the police cruisers in the ishment when it comes to alcohol enrolled in the college were under else’s drink. they receive a trespass notice cover- parking lot also has an effect on violations. Although there are usual- the age of 19. Chiki said that she wants people ing all Niagara College campuses. If drinking and driving. More taxis are ly three warnings before an eviction “I expect that has grown,” said to consider the fact the liquor- they are caught on the property, the now being used. is issued, it can be given at a first Brigitte Chiki, director of student licensing inspector can enter the police will be called and a trespass “Whatever choice the students offence depending on who is victim- services. With so many minors in premises at any time without warn- fine issued. Students of the college make about alcohol, I want them to ized and the extent of damage. school, “we have to make it clear to ing and check for identification. causing problems will be banned know that we have professional ser- Expulsion from college may also be them the rules when it comes to Whether it is your driver’s license from the pub, anywhere from one vices on campus if the feel they issued if the offence is severe drinking,” said Chiki. “We have to or age of majority card, you must week to a year. can’t help themselves,” said Chiki. enough. follow the (Ontario) Liquor License have photo identification. Over the last month Niagara During school hours, professors Chiki said, “The college will do Act or we could lose our license, Pub night is open to the public but Regional Police have been present at have a right to single out a student everything it can to protect our which is important for graduations, all identification must be swiped at pub nights. This service is paid for who comes to class smelling of rights, students rights and the rights receptions, parties and the Maid of the door by a machine that reads the and provided by the college. alcohol, especially in a lab situation. of the community to have a safe the Mist Centre.” magnetic code on the back. This will “The money spent is well worth Faculty has the right to exclude the campus.” International students enjoys hockey’s rough play By MITO TOGAWA ing the ticket purchases. the arena and they said Staff Writer For many of the inter- hockey was ‘rough Hockey, one of national students, this sports.’” Canada’s favourite win- was the first time they’d Marcos Schmidt, 19, ter sports, is a rough seen a hockey game. of Brazil, a first-year game, some Niagara Students that attended student in the Hotel and College international stu- were from Brazil, Restaurant dents decided recently. China, Colombia, India Management program, About 40 internation- and Korea. was an exception. He al buddies went to see a They had a good lived in Welland for one hockey game at the time, said Madsen, year when he was in Niagara Falls Memorial high school. Arena on Nov. 9. He said he often had Included in the group ‘Some gone to see hockey were Canadian and games during his first international students in students found stay in Canada. post-secondary and Schmidt said he did- post-graduate pro- it cold in the n’t find it cold in the grams. Erik Madsen arena and they arena this time and was and Donna Putman, surprised that one of his Student Services divi- said hockey was friends was so scared to sion counsellors, ‘rough sports.’’ see the game she was planned the hockey -Erik Madsen covering her eyes when International students enjoyed seeing a hockey game at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena on game tour. Dave Berry, the players started to Nov. 9. Cheering for the teams were, from left, Meybel Lagadeau, 25, of Brazil, Felix Rodriguez, co-ordinator of the yell and fight each 33, of Colombia, both in the Tourism Development (Post-graduate) program, Marcos Schmidt, Hotel Management other. Systems program, adding, “but some stu- “I liked it very much. 19, of Brazil, a first-year Hotel and Restaurant Management program student, and Pauline helped them by organiz- dents found it cold in I like Junior B games.” Ramos, 23, of Brazil, a second-year Computer Programmer Analyst program student. Submitted photo Please Don’t ECHAD at Canweb HappyHolidaysThe best of the this holiday season from the Computer DRINK & Programmer DRIVE Faculty. Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 25

kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habitkick kick the thehabit kick thehabit habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habitkick kick the thehabit kick thehabit habit kick the habit kick the habit kick the habit Contests another reason to quit smoking By JENNIFER PHILLIPS Once you’ve signed up, you will provide support throughout the tory of smoking when you are smoker to enter. Staff Writer be given a smokealyzer test. This contest and a non-smoking wit- drinking. You are free to use Zyban, nico- There’s another good reason to measures the level of carbon ness. All buddies, who are students Your buddies will need to pro- tine gum or nicotine patches dur- quit smoking. monoxide in the air you exhale. at Niagara, will be entered for the vide written evidence that you ing the contest if you wish. Your Leave the Pack Behind is run- You will also do a short computer buddy prize draw. have not been smoking while buddies will need to record your ning four contests to help you If you are entering the Quit for progress weekly. kick the habit. Good contest you must be a regu- The final contest offered is Over 80 individuals from nine lar smoker. Regular smokers are Don’t Start and Win. This one schools involved with Leave the those who have smoked more than requires you to continue being Pack Behind attended a two-day 100 cigarettes in their lifetime, smoke-free. To enter, you must conference at the Holiday Inn in smoke every day or almost every There will be one be either a non-smoker or an Burlington on Nov. 9 and 10 day and smoke at least five ciga- prize of $300 ex-smoker. where they discussed the plans for rettes a day. If you have quit smok- An ex-smoker is described as this year’s contests. ing as of Jan. 1, 2002 and were under the category of someone who has quit more than a There will be one prize of $300 previously a regular smoker, you Quit for Good month before the beginning of the under the category of Quit for are also eligible for the contest. contest and who has not had one Good, and three smaller prizes for Smoking and alcohol seem to go cigarette in the past month. the categories of Keep the Count, together for regular smokers and The contests will run until Party Without the Pack and Don’t occasional smokers. The purpose Feb. 18. Start and Win. assessment on smoking for all of the contest, Party without the All four contests will have an Leave the Pack Behind repre- contests except Don’t Start and Pack, is to break this alcohol- drinking alcohol. initial draw. If your name is sentatives will be at all campuses Win. tobacco pairing. Keep the Count is a contest drawn you will need to complete during Non-smoking Week, from To enter you must be a student Regardless of your smoking requiring contestants to cut another smokalyzer test and your Jan. 16 to 18 offering contestants a of Niagara College. All contes- habits at any other time, to enter tobacco consumption by 50 per buddies will have to submit a tes- chance to register. tants will need a buddy that will this contest you must have a his- cent. You must be a regular timony stating that you kept your Rock, Big Tobacco face off on ‘light’ labelling By ROCHELLE WHITE co companies from making claims Rock, will mean extensive only an illusion of reduced health say they expect the tobacco indus- Staff Writer considered to be misleading in changes for the tobacco industry, risks, while leaving unabated the try to challenge them. Health Minister Allan Rock product names. which will be forced to change the death toll caused by the habit. This Tobacco companies question the announced last week to Parliament “There is nothing light or mild names of many brands. report, the result of a major government’s claim that there are that the federal government is tak- about the lies of big tobacco,” said Health Canada has justified the research project on the issue, no health benefits to choosing ing the initial step to ban the words Rock, at the press conference. ban, citing numerous studies demon- marked the first-ever government light or mild cigarettes and main- “mild” and “light” from every cig- The government’s consultations strating that light cigarettes are equal- report declaring the hazards of tain that a ban would mean con- arette package sold in Canada. will last for 45 days, after which ly dangerous as regular cigarettes. smoking light or mild cigarettes to sumers receive less information. On Nov. 28, the federal govern- health officials will draft proposed The U.S. National Cancer be as severe as regular ones. European Union members and ment solicited, through a press changes to federal tobacco laws. The Institute, in a statement Nov. 27, The federal government has ini- other countries, such as Brazil, conference in Ottawa, public new regulation is expected to take concluded that cigarettes marketed tiated a series of advertisements in have already taken measures response to a plan to introduce the more than a year to put into place. as “light” or “low tar” by tobacco an attempt to win public support. against the promotion of light and new regulation prohibiting tobac- The prohibition, as outlined by companies have offered smokers However, government officials mild cigarettes.

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REVOLVER By MELISSA PILON Staff Writer After several battles with cancer, the third Beatle, the quiet Beatle, died in Los Angeles on Nov. 29. George Harrison, 58, survived a brutal knife attack, then beat lung and throat cancer, but in the end lost to brain cancer. Harrison, who is survived by wife Olivia and his 23-year-old son, Dhani, began his musical career in 1958 with a band called the Quarrymen. In 1961, the Quarrymen became the Beatles, with Harrison playing lead guitar. The Beatles were responsible for the British Invasion of North America and had many hit albums including Rubber Soul, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (The White Album), and Abbey Road. By the time the Beatles broke up in 1970, Harrison had con- tributed such songs as Taxman, While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Here Comes the Sun. Harrison’s post-Beatles albums included All Things Must Pass, The Concert for Bangla Desh, Living in the Material World, Dark Horse, Extra Texture: Read All About It, The SGT. PEPPER’S Best of George Harrison, Thirty Three and 1/3, George LONELY HEARTS CLUB RUBBER SOUL Harrison, Somewhere in England, Gone Troppo, Cloud Nine, Best of Dark Horse 1976- 1989 and Live In Japan. Harrison was devoted to music and Indian mysticism during his life and is said to have returned and connected with the mighty ocean. Harrison began working on a new album in 2000; it was set to be released in this year.

Many came to pay tribute to George Harrison at Central Park’s Strawberry Field in New York City. At 2 a.m. on Saturday, three days after his death, over 100 people still remained singing songs and celebrating the life of the former Beatle and recording artist.

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By KATIE MacKIMMIE fostered a cult following, was harder to sit through if not for the Harry Potter phenomenon. Since Staff Writer more than just based on the charming but sometimes I didn’t, I found the film kept Because the movie has grossed books. It was reportedly an exact overzealous special effects. reaching for a special moment more than Jurassic Park, most replication, hence its two-and-a- As an example, there’s a scene but never really came to a cli- moviegoers went into Harry half-hour running time. that encompasses the characters max. It seemed to go downhill Potter and the Philosopher’s The story introduces Harry playing a game of “quidditch.” somewhere after the first hour. Stone (or ‘Sorcerer’s Stone,’ Potter, who is forced to grow up It’s a game that involves flying The acting was as good as it according to Americans) with with his abusive and neglectful through the air on broomsticks at could be in any children’s adven- very high expectations because aunt and uncle for the first 11 warp speed, catching balls, a ture movie. Daniel Radcliffe of the overwhelming media and years of his life. He has no idea game which Onion AV Club film (Harry Potter) was a cute kid corporate frenzies the film has he is destined for bigger and bet- critic Scott Tobias called “about playing the role of a cute kid, but created. ter things until he receives an as exciting as watching someone not the Haley Joel Osment (The With that degree of hype in invitation to the Hogwart’s else play a video game.” Sixth Sense) one may have mind, a let-down was surely in School of Witchcraft and As a viewer who didn’t read expected him to be. order. Wizardry. the books, I probably would Overall, it was a mediocre The film, based on the J.K. The film drags at times, and have appreciated the film more film, but children will surely eat Rowlings book series that has probably would have been a lot with prior knowledge of the it up, so it has served its purpose. Page 28, Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001

entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainmententertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainmententertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment entertainment Raw emotion evident on Ben Folds solo CD By PETER GARNER classic pop. You can still hear his influences. ass. It pokes through on the title It’s simply a good, solid Staff Writer Still, there is a difference, even Joe Jackson stands out, as do ele- track, but that’s the rare time that record that captures Folds at his Rockin’ the Suburbs, the debut if it’s hard to pinpoint. Perhaps it’s ments of Billy Joel and it’s brought to the fore- most engaging, and that’s more solo album from Ben Folds, offers an increased focus, perhaps it was Todd Rundgren,but front, helping his songs than enough. Standout tracks straight-out pop with raw emotion. a hot streak from Folds, or perhaps there’s no shame there. shine more brightly. include Losing Lisa, a song It’s hard to note any difference the Five really were more of a He’s accepted it as part While there are no sur- about a suicidal friend, the title between this solo album and the group than they seemed. Perhaps of his musical personali- prises for anybody famil- track, a satirical look at pop cul- previous albums he released with Folds benefited by working ty so much so that it iar with his work, it’s a ture today, and the final track, the trio Ben Folds Five, since he according to his own patterns. sounds like him, even remarkably consistent The Luckiest, which is a beauti- still works from the same vantage Regardless, Rockin’ the when it sounds familiar. record, filled with great ful ballad written for his wife. point, borrowing equally from new Suburbs is as good a record as any Better still, he’s tempered his mid-tempo pop tunes and nicely This song is destined to be wave, ‘90s irony and a love of he’s made and possibly his best. tendency to be a collegiate wise sentimental ballads. played at many weddings. P.O.D. comes alive with Christian metal music By DERYK STEVENS tarist Marcos Curiel, bassist Traa, receiving a lot of attention for a reggae vibe about it. statement about the gun and vio- Staff Writer and drummer Wuv, who first single, Southtown. The song Without Jah, Nothin’ lence problem in schools today. The Christian band that plays all grew up in the same Satellite is an album has an appearance by HR, former Like Pink Floyd’s Another Brick enough heavy music to earn an neighbourhood, form with a wide range of lead singer for Bad Brains, who in the Wall (Part 2), a group of Ozzfest slot is back with its sopho- the band. music. Songs such as The fused hard-core punk with reggae. children sing and chant “We are more album, Satellite. P.O.D. put out its Messenjah and Sandoval has two personal the youth of the nation.” Payable On Death (P.O.D.), crit- major label debut, The Masterpiece Conspiracy, songs on this album, Alive and This is a positive album that any icized for jumping on the rap- Fundamental are fast paced and heavy. Thinking About Forever. Both hard rock or metal fan would enjoy, metal bandwagon, has been jam- Elements of Have a lot of screaming songs are about his mother, who with heavy beats and catchy lyrics. If ming since 1992, in San Diego, Southtown, in 1999 from Sandoval, as do died when he was a teenager. you are looking for a soft Christian Calif. Singer Sonny Sandoval, gui- and sold over 500,000 copies, songs like Ridiculous, which has a Youth of the Nation is P.O.D.’s gospel album, P.O.D. is not for you. Smash hits and b-sides from The Smashing Pumpkins By AARON FOSTER previously unreleased songs. what would eventually become most prolific songwriters for a go anywhere. My Mistake (previ- Staff Writer The first disc is what you The Pumpkins’ trademark style, generation lost. ously unreleased) is a haunting One person’s passion and tyran- would expect in a greatest hits starting with a coating of roar- Judas O reveals some of the piano ballad, with a familiar ny can lead to greatness. package from this band. The ing, buzz-saw guitars and then band’s more delicate and morbid Corgan vocal styling. The Smashing Pumpkins, led by songs start with the debut album descending into a lullaby pas- material. Lucky 13 (previously Aeroplane Flies High, which is dreamer and frontman Billy Gish and progress with the epic sage before unreleased) is a available from the boxed set of the Corgan, brought three other band Siamese Dream and end with its returning to more perfect exam- same name, is probably the heavi- members into a long and lustrous final album, MACHINA/ ripping guitars ple of their est song the band has ever record- career fueled by his vision. Machines of Gods. and screaming darker stuff and ed. It contains a Black Sabbath- The result, after many years of The Smashing Pumpkins were from Corgan. contains a wall esque guitar riff and spoken word the members being together, is The able to accomplish what many Corgan, who of guitars in the passages recorded from a Smashing Pumpkins’ Greatest other bands couldn’t. They could has one of the same vein as Dictaphone saying, “I never really Hits, released on Nov. 20. take the subtleties of pop and most controversial Soundgarden liked sunny days/Black wings Although the band broke up incorporate them with a taste of voices in rock, can and slide guitar reach out to me in the distance and sometime in 2000, there was still metal, making a catchy sound all be described as work reminis- I can feel the wind from the wings much uncovered ground. The their own. Corgan would use bluer than the win- cent of Led and I see the clouds and I feel the album contains two discs, the first layers upon layers of guitar and ter winds at times Zeppelin. The ocean beneath my feet/It requires titled Rotten Apples, which con- vocal effects to make their sound and can also pos- dark and brood- the ability to judge distance/The tains their familiar hit singles, and unique among the sloppy grunge sess a whiny with ing vocal track airplane flies high, turns left, looks the second, a limited edition bands with which they were in a cat-in-the-hat-like scream all in from Corgan is different from his right.” disc)called Judas O, which show- competition. the same song. Like him or hate usual style, sounding almost goth- This greatest hits package is cases a collection of b-sides and The first song, Siva, sets up him, Corgan will remain one of the ic at times. worth the buy for the b-sides and Slow Dawn (previously unre- rarities alone, but with a compila- leased) begins with a tribal drum- tion of the band’s finest music Songs in the key of P, Pulp loves life beat and has a Middle-Eastern available on the first disc, the pur- treatment to it, but doesn’t seem to chase is a worthy one. By GARY EDGAR album. However in true Pulp and melodies are strong and Staff Writer fashion, Cocker explores the solid throughout. The memo- Pulp’s back, everyone. No, darker, edgier side – if there is rable riffs and retro keyboards not the thick stuff in your such a thing – of the environ- are all over it as well as an WHY PAY MORE? orange juice, but the band that ment. acoustic guitar, something not brought you those catchy num- On the album’s first single, usually heard on a Pulp album. bers like Disco 2000 and Trees, Cocker laments the “use- For a band that has been Common People. less trees” for not warn- around since the late The UK band is back with its ing him that his love 1970s, Pulp has WE PAY CASH 10th album, We Love Life, and has left him. He goes matured in song and a slightly different approach to on to sing about the lyric writing without songwriting. stench of decaying diverging from the For those familiar with the leaves as incense at a sounds that its fans FOR USED band, many of the classic Pulp funeral procession have come to appre- elements are still there. The making it sound emo- ciate. sexy melodies and slinky tive yet matter of fact. If you’re not a fan, rhythms, reminiscent of David The tracks sing of garden par- or if you haven’t heard of Pulp, CD’S & DVD’S Bowie’s, are all over it as well ties, birds, sunrises and road kill. then put down your Creed and as front man Jarvis Cocker’s Cocker’s mastery of words Our Lady Peace albums and try storytelling lyrics. However, and metaphors is most apparent a band that’s a little different. songs about sex, slumming it on the track Weeds, when he We Love Life is the perfect and lower-class England aren’t compares the stereotype of the example of a band altering its what guide this album. poorer class to decaying weeds, thoughts and approaches with- Departing from the last “Where weeds will grow/in out a complete overhaul of the album, Hardcore’s reflections of places you won’t go,” a not-so- sound. Perhaps bands like a fake plastic world We Love subtle attack on the upper class. Pearl Jam, Our Lady Peace Life finds newfound interest in However, the album doesn’t and REM should take some nature as the theme for this rely on Cocker. The songwriting lessons from Pulp. Seaway Mall • 905-734-3000 Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 29

By GARY EDGAR Ground Zero since Sept. 16. toured Ground Zero she never for- Staff Writer Weiss explained that people had got that she had a huge responsi- It had been a long day for been asking him all week about bility, not to sell the story or fur- reporter Katherine Nadeau. She what it was like at Ground Zero ther her career, but to tell the truth. had hitched a ride with delivery and he felt he couldn’t put the At 2:30 a.m. the trucks that had trucks and made the 10-hour jour- scene into words. So, once he brought her to New York City ney to New York City and Ground heard that a journalist was around, were heading back to Smithville Zero. It was coming up to 11 p.m. he risked his job to smuggle where, she would tell her amazing and all she had managed was tour- Nadeau in to tell the story. and tragic story. ing the neighbourhoods around the Nadeau says she was in a A few weeks later, on Oct. 2, felled World Trade Center towers. trance taking in all the destruc- Nadeau went about the task of Suddenly a stranger emerged from tion that surrounded her. She was putting all that she had seen and beyond the heavily guarded secu- forced to commit names and experienced into a story for the rity perimeter and approached sights to memory because she Grimsby-Lincoln News. Nadeau. had no pen and paper to take Nadeau says she has never been “Are you the Canadian journal- notes with. Weiss offered to give so focused, so determined. Then, ist?” he asked her. her a tour of the area. in the newsroom, Nadeau received “Yes,” responded Nadeau hesi- Nadeau walked through the crushing news in a phone call from tantly. piles of metal and on top of the her doctor: She had breast cancer. At that, the man dropped a red debris that covered the ground. Nadeau was unwavering. She security tag around Nadeau’s neck, Nadeau says her skin began didn’t break stride, she hung up the highest-level access pass to be itching and she could taste the the telephone and she continued to had. This was it, her ticket inside incineration. She could smell the write the story. It wasn’t until the Ground Zero. sulphur rising from the hole where article was finished, proofread and After the Sept. 11 attacks on the twin towers once stood; she turned in that Nadeau went and New York City, Nadeau, like all could smell the decay of bodies. visited her doctor and wondered if reporters, wanted to be there and The two carried on past workers this would be the last story she experience it first-hand. However, Reporter Katherine Nadeau and her guide Chris Weiss shown cutting into beams before Nadeau would write. as a writer for the Grimsby- standing at Ground Zero in New York City. said she had seen enough and Nadeau has since found out that Lincoln News, she needed to relate Submitted photo asked Weiss to take her back, but her cancer is not terminal and is it to the community. On Sept. 24, not before taking a small souvenir back working part time at the she got her opportunity. snapped photos secretly, careful cold, white searchlights that flood- — a piece of yellow caution tape Grimbsy-Lincoln News. not to attract the attention of the ed the rescue area. An eerie silence that marked off the area before the After graduating from the National Guard, who were confis- was all around, people going about towers had fallen. Journalism-Print program at Nadeau says she was cating cameras and film. The outer the awful task of pulling bodies Once back outside, Nadeau says Niagara College six years ago, in a trance taking in perimeter of the crime scene was a and human remains from the she found a curb to sit down on Nadeau says she wondered if blur of lights and people coming wreckage, speaking only when and didn’t move for the next 45 there were things that she could- all the destruction that and going. absolutely necessary. minutes, trying to process what n’t handle reporting on — car surrounded her. However, this wasn’t what It wasn’t until then that the she had just witnessed. crashes, and fatalities, for exam- Nadeau had travelled 10 hours to kind stranger introduced himself “People just need to decom- ple. After visiting Ground Zero see. She wanted inside, and the as Chris Weiss, a crane operator press,” she says. and writing her article, she won- A convoy of trucks delivering kind stranger who had walked who had been working at She says the entire time that she ders no more. portable buildings to Ground Zero from behind the security perimeter was leaving Smithville the next and presented her with the security morning at 6 a.m. Nadeau jumped pass was her way in. at the chance. Leaving her press The two approached the first of credentials at home and taking many armed security checkpoints How fast can you get a better job? nothing more than her boots, hard and made it through with little hat and birth certificate, she began hassle. Second and third check- her journey to the world’s largest points were to follow before Take the fastest route to a more fulfilling career. crime scene. Nadeau would find herself amid In as little as 18 months, you’ll be ready to Nadeau had never been to New the carnage. York City before and remembers Nadeau says she was scared driving across the George walking the last 15 metres to the Washington Bridge for the first last checkpoint, where she was time, seeing Manhattan and being forced to surrender her camera and told by her escorts how different film, but was not going to turn Are you missing out on valuable opportunities to advance your career or a better paying the skyline looked now. back at this point. Nadeau spent the first few hours After getting past the final secu- job because you haven’t finished your bachelor’s degree? D’Youville College offers a after arriving touring the neigh- rity gates, Nadeau looked around 20% discount to Canadian students to help with tuition. —the bourhoods and talking to various and found she was standing at the adult degree completion program from D’Youville College that has helped many move people. People who had witnessed base of the fallen towers. The ruins the destruction and others who had were everywhere and dust was still on to more rewarding careers! lost loved ones and two weeks to settling 14 days later. the day still waited with some If the outer perimeter was form of hope. awash with lights and noise, then It’s time to The area surrounding Ground inside Ground Zero was its polar Zero was a torrent of flashing opposite. lights and security. Nadeau Nadeau says she remembers the For more information call Store at Seaway Mall (716) 881-7600 or 1-800-777-3921 Exotic Imports gives you the experience of being in a foreign land Continued from page 3 of being in a foreign land. The prices are reasonable, ranging from Educating for Life! With Balinese Bamboo $2 to $80 depending on the item. Gambalan music playing over the The store will be at the Seaway 320 Porter Avenue speakers, and tribal masks and Mall until the end of the Christmas Buffalo, NY 14201 celestial mirrors covering the season. 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after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911after after 911 after 911 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911after after 911 after 911 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 after 911 Canada shares a ‘ deep connection’ with U.S. Continued from page 1 to stand for solidarity, solidarity of Dellamonica said he was happy Canada and the World with New to be in New York. “I’m so glad to York City and the United States.” be a part of this. It’s a part of his- Chrétien told the crowd the fight tory. Everyone here (at the rally) is against terrorism will be success- a part of history. We’re all part of ful and said Canadians and history.” Americans will stand proudly The Canada Loves New York together as friends, family and Rally was hosted by Canadian neighbours. He said, as it was with television producer and host, jour- the national day of mourning on nalist Pamela Wallin and included Parliament Hill, it would be held such Canadian acts as Brad in a public place. Roberts, from the Crash Test “We did it in the open and out- Dummies, Murray McLaughlan, side, as a sign to the terrorists, Edith Butler, Blue Rodeo, Cirque wherever they are, that we will not de Soleil, and Robert Pilon, who be intimidated.” sang the Canadian national Giuliani showed his apprecia- anthem. tion to the Canadians who In a media release, Gabor Apor, responded to his call by proclaim- of the Toronto Canada Loves New ing the day Canada Loves New York Committee and producer of York day. the rally, said the bands are repre- “This is truly an overwhelming sentative of Canada. response on behalf of all the peo- Sergeant Kathy Carter of the OPP (centre) is surrounded by fellow Canadian police officers, repre- “All the artists are proudly ple of Canada,” said Giuliani, senting Canada at the Canada Loves New York rally. Canadian with international adding, “What a wonderful display Photo by Melissa Pilon appeal. They truly represent our of friendship. It’s a very deep con- distinctive cultures. The support nection.” After encouraging by artists of this calibre for the Canadians to spend all their work, we, together, with the you’re sad and it’s more aston- for the weekend. Toronto Fire Department and all ishment, but unbelievable to “Our countries have stood the other Canadian firefighters actually experience it and to shoulder to shoulder in war and who joined us here from think that it could happen there. peace and trial and triumph and Montreal and other cities, are It’s incredible,” said Carter. we stand together today in an pleased to present this tremen- Ken McCullough, of Calgary, effort to defeat terrorism.” dous vehicle with our Canada Alta., said he wasn’t surprised Senator Jerry Grafstein, who Loves New York sign.” when he saw Ground Zero in spearheaded the event from its Sergeant Kathy Carter, 41, of person. beginning in Toronto, said, “The Whitby, represented the Ontario “We can only see it on the president’s greeting comes at a Provincial Police (OPP) in New ground. It’s more of an impact most welcome time as York and helped raise money for where you’re looking down on it.” Canadians make their way to the New York Police Department. McCullough said he has watched New York for the rally. Our vol- “I have been working with the “whole thing on CNN.” unteers have worked day and Toronto police for the last six His trip to New York wasn’t night to make this event possi- weeks. We’ve been selling com- planned. He happened to be in ble. Receiving a message from memorative T-shirts to raise Toronto and heard about the the President of the United money for the New York City event. He said he wanted to States in honour of the Canada Police. Between all of us here, we show that Canadians support the Loves New York Committee is raised $100,000.” United States. especially appreciated because it The Toronto Police Service “They’re not mentioning how recognizes the friendship and Training and Education unit Canadians feel enough ... support Canadians and designed the T-shirt and OPP, Canadians right off the bat were Americans have for each other.” Hamilton, Toronto and Durham involved in many ways.” Canadian Ambassador to the Regional Police forces helped sell McCullough said he enjoys United Nations Paul Honiker them. After the cheque had been New York and would love to said he hasn’t seen such a large presented, the president of the come back. number of Canadians in New patrolman’s association spoke “It’s a great city, it’s nice to York for a long time and the about the money raised, saying it be in Times Square, it’s awe- impact of it is “awesome. will go a long way. “It won’t replace that mother. It won’t replace those fathers that Edith Butler, a Paquetville, Que., native, fires up the crowd at the were lost, but maybe we can be Canada Loves New York rally. aunts and maybe we can be uncles Photo by Melissa Pilon and help school them, help entertain them, and pick up where those Canada Loves New York is indica- money while in New York, terrorists tried to stop us.” tive of the groundswell appeal this Giuliani promised that once the “We went through an attack and event is having on the people of economy was in better shape, New tragedy that no one could have Canada.” Yorkers would come to visit ever imagined, but what you’ve Two surprise guests arrived near Canada. shown here is that those terrorists, the conclusion of the rally and cre- Officials from The Canadian wherever they’re from, can’t stop ated quite a stir in the crowds. Imperial Bank of Commerce us from taking to the streets and Canadian Prime Minister Jean (CIBC) and the Toronto Fire enjoying ourselves. There is no Chrétien and New York Mayor Services presented a new bus to border when it comes to standing Giuliani, appearing together at the the New York Fire Department up for what’s right.” podium, addressed the Canadian (NYFD). Senior Vice-President Carter said the NYPD mem- crowd about the importance of the Robert Waite and Toronto Fire bers are great. event. Services Chief Alan Speed gave “They have been fantastic, Chrétien cheered on the crowd, the keys to NYFD Deputy Chief These guys are great. They’ve American opera singers performed God Bless America at the saying the intention of Canada was Michael Weinlein. In a media treated us like gold. Everywhere we go we get a fantastic. recep- Canada Loves New York rally. the “very best in human spirit.” In release, Waite said the people who Photo by Melissa Pilon his speech, he said that during the work for CIBC in Canada and the tion. Outstanding. I can say first recovery days after the Sept. US are “deeply appreciative of the nothing but good things about 11 attacks, Canada was with efforts of the firefighters.” them. They really treated us some at night. The people are “I think it is fantastic. We have a United States and New York all the “Regretfully, on Sept. 11, many right.” good, they’re nice.” little trouble getting New Yorkers’ way and added that many good of these brave lives were lost, lives “It’s an absolute honour to be During the rally, a letter from attention. In fact, we have a prob- results have come out of the that can never be replaced. We here, (yet) humbling to be at George W. Bush, the American lem getting Americans’ attention, attacks. cherish their memory. For those Ground Zero. It was just a rage president, was read addressing the but I don’t think we will have any “(The day) 9/11 has also come who continue their lifesaving of emotions. You’re angry and Canadians who came to New York trouble today.” Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 31

By SEAN F. TAYLOR and towards our destination. Anxiousness took control of apart. “We are here to show our support for New York Staff Writer the passengers as the hours crept by. City. They are our neighbours and, after the tragedy, they The convoy of Greyhound buses left the vacant Yorkdale Though the goal of the weekend was never lost on the need all the support we can muster. Besides, 9/11 affected Shopping Centre parking lot on Friday, Nov. 30. In each passengers, all were ready for a change of scenery from the us all.” bus, now branded with the phrase “Canada Loves New stuffy, cramped and drafty bus. Greenfield says she felt particular sorrow for the people York” on its side, are 50 eager and patriotic Canadians. of New York City. “The next day I dialed my phone number The purpose of this trip is neither business nor pleasure. It but added a 212 area code (the area code of New York City). is our way, the Canadian way, of answering New York I talked to the person on the other end. I told her that we Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s call for international tourists sup- supported her, that we were there for her and I was sorry for port to help in the city’s economic recovery from the Sept. all of this pain she had to put up with.” 11 terrorist attacks and tragedy following the World Trade It is people like Greenfield who embody what this trip Center’s collapse. means to Canadians. The date is Nov. 30 and it is 7 a.m. Nine Greyhound As the buses reach the doorstep of the city, a serpent-like buses, each containing 50 seats, are ready to deliver sympa- row of taillights forms in front of us, stretching for miles. thetic Canadians to the “Big Apple.” The 450 people from Spirits and patience have reached the limits for the weary the Toronto area will be joined by additional busloads from travellers. Montreal, Que., and Ottawa. Once through New Jersey and under the Hudson River, The estimated total travelling by bus is 800 people. Air Eleanor Greenfield, 57, of Orangeville, Ont., is on the trip the buses slowly enter the city assimilating into New York Canada and VIA Rail have, along with Greyhound Bus Lines, with five of her friends. Each is wearing a cape resembling traffic, blending with the yellow cabs and limousines, the provided special rates to Canadians who wish to show their the American flag, under which the group proudly sports red sounds of honking horns. Loud street vendors replace the support to New York City’s struggling tourism economy. Canada sweatshirts. low hum of the bus engine. The buses stop at the famed The buses depart, leaving behind security, safety and rou- “My friend made them for us. She thought that it would Penn Station and the group spills out of the bus and onto 8th tine. Everything is spontaneous from here on. All that stands be the easiest way to visually support the cause. We brought Avenue and West 33rd Street. in the way is the 12 hours on the open road, a border and one for her daughter who lives down here and she is going The Canada Loves New York rally isn’t until the next two state lines. As the hours, towns and scenery pass, the to join us for the rally.” day but if you ask any of the Canadians, it has already caravan of buses travelled through southwestern New York It is this enthusiasm that sets Greenfield and her group begun. 9/11 memorials ‘nothing short of awe inspiring’

By SEAN F. TAYLOR Eavesdropping, we hear that more police officers from attitude.” Staff Writer the academies are joining “the force,” prompted by the “There is this common misconception that all New An elderly woman walks past the entranceway to the number of officer retirements. Yorkers are hard-asses, and that New York is a city that is Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City Matuszewski says the retirements aren’t because the offi- very unfriendly. Up until this year I would probably have to with a look of wonder. cers are “worried or scared” but that they can now afford to agree, but there is a change since Sept. 11, almost as if Seeing the assembled contingent of 55 Canadians, she because “all these guys put in a lot of overtime and are now everyone realized that there is already enough hate and breaks into her version of Oh Canada, but to the tune of ready to start something new.” Matuszewski says, in a thick spite in this day and age and New Yorkers should not con- New York, New York. They met at the hotel on Dec. 1 at 9 New York accent, he “isn’t going anywhere for a long time.” tribute any further.” p.m., the day of the rally, to travel via the subway to the site Water cannons atop of 50-foot construction cranes blast of the World Trade Center bombings. water onto the still-burning debris below. Arms filled with red and white Canadian flags and assort- “It still looks like a movie set. I mean, it looks like they ‘The outpouring of support ed memorabilia, passengers comment, “Did you leave any- are filming right here,” said Amanda, 26, who asked her last one back in Canada?” and “Is this a hockey thing?” Polite name not be published, of Mississauga, Ont. “It’s been three has just been wonderful. smiles and chuckles are their answers. Seven subway stops months and it still looks like it’s been created by someone in I am here every day, later, they disembark. Hollywood.” The Twin Tower buildings once stood 1,728 feet high Not every Canadian at the rally was interested in visiting and every day the amount but on Sept. 11 were reduced to rubble in two terrorist the disaster site. John L. Fitzgerald, 62, of Toronto, says the of people and support just attacks when commercial airliners plowed into the struc- disaster site is not the “sole reason” Canadians have come to get bigger and bigger.’ tures. Expecting to see debris scattered randomly within New York. “I take this very seriously. I have two children the secured area, the group moves closer. Police barri- who work in the financial district (in New York City). It was — Officer Richard Matuszweski cades block off the area, covering a three-block radius. very alarming to them.” Fitzgerald, a senior vice-president Several New York City Police Department (NYPD) offi- of RBC Financial (formerly Royal Bank of Canada) moved cers reinforce the barriers. Several United States Army to Canada from England in 1927. “I am in the finance indus- With the rally hours behind them, some Canadians personnel dressed in full fatigues, minus the weapons, try as well, so I know how important this weekend is to New returned to Ground Zero under the ominous light of mid- reinforced them. York. I was more than happy to volunteer.” night. Re-affirming the parallelism to a movie set, giant The army is the last line of defence between the general He was happy the way the rally was organized and so searchlights shone down, casting light on the still-spraying public and the smouldering remains. Three NYPD officers wasn’t shy about dispensing praise. “I think Jerry (Senator mist of water. Police and army personnel are still there, stand beyond the barriers instructing visitors to remain Grafstein) did a commendable job in organizing such an some of them the same from earlier that morning. The site behind the gates and to not climb on things to get better pic- important and momentous gathering. I think all volunteers looks clearer now, though this is probably an optical illu- tures. The officers spend roughly eight hours a day at the did. I think that we made our country proud and I think that sion as the rubble and debris doesn’t seem so dense. site and then are often back on duty a few hours later. They New York is the better for it.” Construction of the World Trade Center began in 1970 are dressed in the familiar NYPD dark blues with one minor Spirituality was evident around the disaster site. The and concluded in 1977. The buildings were built to with- alteration to the badge. It now has a black elastic strap over memorial site, where people from around the world leave stand normal fires and hurricane-like winds. Engineers, the badge number that, according to one of the officers, sig- personal effects to remember the victims, was on the steps during construction, believed that it could withstand the nifies “all NYPD cops are united now in mourning.” of a church a block away from Ground Zero. force of a Boeing 707. The twin towers were constructed Officer Richard Matuszweski, 32, of Brooklyn, NY, was Inside the church, emergency workers find solace from of lightweight steel and glass supported by exterior con- at the World Trade Center patrolling on the day of the attack. the brutality they are immersed in. Two volunteer workers crete columns. The floors of the buildings were built with He says it was the “scariest day of his life.” from a church group in Connecticut offer their time every steel with special plates to lessen the effect of high “As I saw all the people runnin’ I tried to help out, and weekend. They come with canvases roughly eight feet in winds. The primary support of the building came from then, as it got worse, I ducked into a video store to try to get length and red and blue permanent markers. They stand in the outer shell. The towers stood 110 stories or 1,728 in touch with a fellow officer in the area.” front of the memorials and hand out the markers to passers- feet-tall. Matuszweski has been with the NYPD for six years and, by who want to donate their thoughts to the canvas. In its time the building was the tallest of its kind, a like many, says this is “by far the worst thing” he has seen. Venessa Mo, 26, of Toronto, says the “sheer magni- true American icon. Today, the wreckage of the build- “The outpouring of support has been just wonderful. I am tude of the whole scene is nothing short of awe inspir- ings represents an American icon, but now, instead of here every day, and every day the amount of people and sup- ing.” She says that she has visited New York City many American ingenuity and architecture, it stands for the port just get bigger and bigger.” times in the past years and there is indeed a “change in unity and love of the nation.

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health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics healthhealth and ethics health and and ethics ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics healthhealth and ethics health and and ethics ethics health and ethics health and ethics health and ethics Gene patents could bankrupt health care push in objecting to human gene scenario on the topic of gene patenting).” Gene patents: ‘We are either patents. The ethical and moral patents and the advancement of Commercial benefits from a gene research. Canadians invest- gene patent will only improve for ed heavily, through mutual funds, the patent holders, not the other going to have them or not’ in biotechnology on the promise people who helped lead to the that it will generate commerce discovery. The patent office has By WILLIAM HORWOOD JR. your intellectual property, from and that it will benefit them. It’s written and approved judgments Staff Writer people copying you, by awarding hard, on the one hand, to argue on very broad patents. One of gene patenting’s big patents. against gene patenting and then The breast cancer patents on impacts is that it no longer cov- “The question of whether sink money into mutual funds, BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes ers a rare disease affecting one in patents should be awarded for says Carter. cover any diagnostic use and any 10,000 people. Rather, it covers genes has two components. In There are benefits to gene therapeutic use of the gene 30 per cent of the population, principle, do you think gene patenting too, says Carter. The sequence. The patent office is says Dr. Ron Carter, 46, presi- patents should be permitted? commercial investments will allowing such broad claims, so dent of the Canadian College of And, if gene patents are to be release the public from funding there is a high profit margin, says Medical Geneticists. permitted, they should state research and development Carter. Carter spoke at a public forum exactly what is to be covered by through tax dollars. It will The patent holders for BRCA 1 the patent. encourage foreign trade and will and BRCA 2 charge three times ‘Is the identification “Patents have always been employ people. It teaches people. associated with inventing some- It generates income and intellec- of a natural ‘What is driving thing. Is the identification of a tual property, says Carter. this is commercial phenomenon really natural phenomenon really an “I think this is the epitome of an invention?’ invention?” asks Carter. Human the argument and what doesn’t investments and gene patent holders have not work here. It mixes the promise profit potential.’ invented something; they have Dr. Ron Carter speaks of the of tremendous quality of life ben- on human gene patenting on Nov. just discovered the gene pros and cons of gene patent- efits to all Canadians, especially 16 at Brock University in St. sequence. ing at a forum at Brock in health, and will be a key eco- as much as health care providers, Catharines. The event was co- The analogy Carter uses is this: University. nomic engine in the 21st century. says Carter. sponsored by the Council of “(The case of) Someone who Photo by William Horwood Jr. “No matter how divinely moti- Patent applications are written Canadians, Niagara Chapter, and makes an X-ray machine by vated you want to be, what is dri- in such a way that they cover the Ontario Public Interest inventing it as opposed to the issues raise more arguments, ving this is commercial invest- everything and can’t be chal- Research Group. first person who discovers X- such as profiting from natural ments and profit potential. lenged, he says. “We are either going to have rays and saying everything about human genetic material. This Health care isn’t an exception to Carter recalled he once had to gene patents or not,” he told a X-rays is covered in their allows exploitation through coer- any other business. People can spend $1,000 and two years to capacity audience. “But com- patent.” cion by monopolies brought by make money. That is part of the get his name on a patent for work merce is set up on the idea that That is part of the argument patent holders, says Carter. reason so much money is going he did. you can protect your invention, countries and people are trying to Carter introduced a Catch-22 into this (biotechnology and gene Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 33

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Men’s Volleyball Women’s Volleyball Standings Men’s Volleyball Standings future games: West Region Division West Region Division Sat. Dec. 8 – Niagara Team MP MW ML GW GL PTS Team MP MW ML GW GL PTS Knights Invitational Mohawk Mountaineers 7 6 11 9 5 12 Tournament Nipissing Lakers 5 4 1 14 4 8 Redeemer Royals 8 6 2 20 12 12 Sat. Jan. 5 – Sir Sanford Redeemer Royals 8 4 4 13 16 8 Nipissing Lakers 9 5 4 20 14 10 Fleming Tournament, Peterborough St. Clair Saints 5 3 2 12 9 6 Mohawk Mountaineers 7 4 3 15 12 8 Niagara Knights 5 3 2 11 11 6 Niagara Knights 5 3 2 13 9 6 Lambton Lions 5 2 3 9 12 4 St. Clair Saints 7 3 4 13 16 6 Women’s Volleyball Sault Cougars 5 1 4 7 13 2 Canadore Panthers 8 1 7 5 23 2 future games: Canadore Panthers 8 1 7 8 23 2 Fri. Dec. 7 – Niagara at Standing Abbreviations: MP (Matches Played); MW Sault College, 9 p.m. Standing Abbreviations: MP (Matches Played); MW (Matches Won); ML (Matches Lost); GW (Games Won); Sun. Dec. 16 – Niagara (Matches Won); ML (Matches Lost); GW (Games Won); GL (Games Lost); PTS (Points) College Women’s High GL (Games Lost); PTS (Points) *Standings as of Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 School Tournament *Standings as of Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001 Intramural Sports shorts... Intramural sports will take place in the college’s gymnasium on Wednesdays (1:30 - 3:30) and Fridays (2:30 - 4:30). Registration must be given to the athletic department no later than: Ice Hockey - Jan. 11, 2002. Basketball - Jan. 18, 2002. Ball Hockey - Feb. 8, 2002.

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There could be Staff Writer graduates and co-op students find ers, printers and telephones for dents use the facilities, but adds a dozen or more.” The office As Christmas quickly approach- long distance telephone calls. seems to be “a perfect” size but es, many students are left wonder- ‘Students come in Avolio says the service also has a It’s a slower time in can become a little cramped with ing how they will be able to afford almost like a class. new system for resumé writing the office right now. 12 students working in it. She does gifts for family and friends. The and interview questions along with say, however, that most of the stu- answer to this could be in the very There could be a six trained employees. Next semester is when dents are “very independent.” last place you thought to look: dozen or more.’ Employers contact the office things get really busy. They come in and get done what here at the college. with requests of part-time, summer they need to get done. Niagara College offers an employment in today’s workforce. or volunteer workers. These jobs any student or alumnus is wel- If you are having trouble finding Employment Service facility for Nancy Avolio, an employment can be found posted outside the come. It’s a slower time in the an employer to hire you in a stu- students at each of its campuses. services clerk, says the office has office or on the new website, office now. Next semester is when, dent position, it may well be worth This service is located in SE101 at many tools ideal for those seeking www.campusworklink.com. The Avolio says, things get really busy. your while to make use of this the Welland campus. employment. Students are allowed pass code for student jobs is ncjobs. She says, “Students come in employment facility. 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Don’t be alone for the holiday No Initiation Fees Boxing Classes season, join the congregation By KAREN RENEE more joyous than seeing the faces Cross Trainers Free Weights Staff Writer of those who come to celebrate Nobody should be alone at Christmas. Christmas, so members of Faith The meal prepared by a chef Tabernacle Church are making from Toronto and a “small army” sure no one is. of volunteers. Volunteers helping Congregation members of Faith with the Christmas dinner include Tabernacle, in Welland, are invit- members of Faith Tabernacle and ing college students not going Out of the Cold, and students from home for Christmas or those alone Brock University and Niagara 44 Division St. for the holidays to join them for College. their fifth annual community The doors open at 4 p.m. at Faith Welland, ON Christmas dinner. Tabernacle, 380 South Pelham Rd., Erika Church, English professor Welland, with dinner at 5 p.m. (905) 714-4545 at Niagara College at the Glendale Anyone interested in attending is campus and member of Faith asked to call 905-735-6811. www.xfitnesszone.com Tabernacle, said there is nothing Transportation can be arranged. Niagara News, Dec. 7, 2001, Page 35

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By JENNIFER PICKETT Stewart is the chief museum com- funding to various projects across are going on, said Stewart. The will add a bit of colour,” said Staff Writer plex officer. Canada. The museum board funding came from sponsors and Stewart. Rising up from what was once a “We began to work with the applied for it through the city of fund-raising activities, such as the There are many interpretive gravel parking lot, a 10-year pro- city, reconfiguring and pulling St. Catharines. After a meeting dragon boat festival last July. The educational information panels ject has finally ended, leaving res- everything together,” said city gave $32,233 and the all along the canal walk. Then idents with a piece of St. Stewart. “We worked in layers. ‘There’s a lot of work Millennium grant was $25,000. visit the museum in the building Catharines history. The traffic flow situation was “There’s a lot of work that and participate in the holiday Opening ceremonies were held first. Secondly, we beautified the that goes into a project goes into a project of this level. program. for the new Discovery Park at Lock site, and then we did background of this level…It’s an This is not a playground, not a Outdoor exhibits, such as 3 in St. Catharines on Nov. 25. research for the interpretive com- interpretive park that passive park. It’s an interpretive Nanuq, The Polar Bear, is ideal The St. Catharines museum ponents.” park that offers layers of educa- for young students. Maybe, if it is held the opening as part of the “It all really came together with offers layers of tion,” said Stewart. The museum in a good mood, the mitten tree Friend’s Day celebration. The the millennium funding from the education.’ will collaborate with Rodman may talk to you. Bring a pair of project began 10 years ago when federal government,” said Hall Arts Centre for a possible mittens to hang on the tree and the museum committee decided it Stewart. “It gave us more oppor- and presentation in Ottawa they March Break project will have they will later be donated to peo- needed a “whole, total cultural tunity to get this project off the received some funding. The com- an artist work with children to ple needing them. experience,” said Virginia Hatch ground.” mittee in Ottawa was very excited paint pictures of boats in the For more information call 905- Stewart, of St. Catharines. The Millennium bureau offered about the number of projects that canal to hang along the fence. “It 984-8880. Program offers personal help to post-operative patients

By GLEN WUTTUNEE operative patients who must first time from November 2000 accumulate a total of 506 hours. Wadesk Aboriginal Education Staff Writer recover at home, because of a to the end of June last year. “We basically follow Niagara Centre. The Wadesk Aboriginal The course started in College’s course outline for the Martha Allen is in charge of Education Centre, a non-profit September and will begin again program, but we supplement it the course. Chovit said, “We uti- organization, at 54 Jarvis St., ‘We utilize the lab at on Jan. 14. lize the lab at Niagara College. Fort Erie, Ont., is offering a Niagara College…We Students must acquire car- ‘We basically follow ... We receive a lot of support Personal Support Worker recognize a lot of diopulmonary resuscitation and from Niagara College, thanks to Certificate course, in affiliation first aid certifications, which are Niagara College’s Martha Allen.” with Niagara College. The cen- support from Niagara not included in the course, course outline for the Chovit said aboriginal and tre encourages aboriginal and College, thanks to before registering. non-aboriginal elders are includ- non-aboriginal people to partici- The student assists patients program…’ ed in the course delivery. “We pate in the course. Martha Allen.’ with mobility, household man- look forward to a positive rela- The certificate course is struc- agement and meal preparations with aboriginal culture and spir- tionship with Niagara College tured to train students to assist in lack of hospital beds. and medications. Before course ituality,” said Audra Chovit, and the community in the the physical recovery of post- The course was offered for the completion, the student must director of education for the future.” TORONTO / BUFFALO / HAMILTON AIRPORTS Delivery Person Wanted Reliable person needed to deliver the Niagara News to our retail locations in Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls NIAGARA AIRBUS INC. and surrounding areas. Must have own transportation. Please apply via fax to Linda Camus or Gary Erb @ 905-736-6003. Door to Door For more information call 905-735-2211 extension 7748 or 6391 ON TIME - GUARANTEED!!

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