Remembrance Appreciation Eight-page The Reel The reviews Niagara awards Festival Student pull-out section knows Shaw Remembrance Daysection Day Deal Remembrance Daysection Day What’s inside Pages 11-18 Pages 11-18 college administration says administration college Tuitioncomplex, increase pus inNiagara-on-the-LakeonMonday. Tong Zhang,24,ofChina,duringInternationalWeek attheGlendalecam- with second-year Tourism MarketingandOperations(Co-op)student Niagara CollegePresidentDanPattersonlooksatabookaboutChina that “theincreaseoftuition fees isa College, saysinatelephone interview a vote. two years. The billhasyettocome secondary tuitionfreezeforanother Oct. 26,whichwouldextendthepost- ber’s billtotheOntarioLegislatureon tion critic,introducedaprivatemem- New DemocraticParty(NDP)educa- lifted forthefallof2006. ernment implementedin2004wouldbe ty announcedthetuitionfreezehisgov- more fortheireducationnextyear. that studentsshouldexpecttopay Dan Patterson,presidentofNiagara Rosario Marchese,theprovincial On Sept.30,PremierDaltonMcGuin- Niagara Collegeadministrationhints yPTII RODRIGUEZ By PATRICIA and ROBINHEALEY Staff Writers says thecollegepresident. ties willrequireadditional funding,” having thebestequipmentand facili- cation andhiringthebestteachers, us. We areallinterested inqualityedu- from domesticfees,addsPatterson. feesaresetseparately tional students’ fees forinternationalstudents.Interna- tuition freezein2006willnotaffect posed tuitionincrease. take anofficial positiononthepro- cation inOntario. party interestedinpost-secondaryedu- government andanyotherconcerned great dealofdiscussion”withstudents, very complexissuethatrequiresa “I hopethecommongoalwillunite However, hesaystheendof He saysNiagaraCollegehasyetto Photo byTakahide Eguchi Continued onpage2 success.” exciting improvementsandbuildon years, addedPatterson. promising future”inthenextfive lege system.Niagarahasa“very to dokeepbuildingastrongcol- to fulfil,”addedPatterson. the staff keepsmeonmytoes.” with. The studentskeepmeyoung, and becoming president. at thecollegeforfouryearsbefore vice-president ofthe Ventures Division officer] overthenextfiveyears.” Niagara CollegeCEO[chiefexecutive place towork.” Niagara College“isaveryexciting fifth presidentinDecember1995,said after the2009-2010schoolyear. ed Patterson’s contractinJuly. Itwillend contract. terson hasbeengivenanewfive-year Dan Patterson given Patterson Dan new 5-year contract 5-year new part ofhistraining.Seepage 13forstory. Ont., carriesajerrycanfull ofwaterthroughanobstaclecourseas Matt Hoare,aRoyalMilitary CollegeofCanadastudentinKingston, “We haveanopportunitytomake He saidthereisstillplentyofwork “We haveaveryimportantmission “I lovemyworkandthepeopleI Patterson assumedthepositionof “I’m delightedtobeableleadas Patterson, whobecamethecollege’s Niagara’s BoardofGovernorsextend- Niagara CollegePresidentDanPat- Serving ourcountry yPTII RODRIGUEZ By PATRICIA Staff Writer Decker inBusStop.PhotosubmittedbyShawFestival Nicole UnderhayasCherieandMartinHapperBo Photographer, DavidCooper. Page19 able tocompeteworldwide. highly skilledworkforce”thatwillbe plays animportantroleincreatinga our people”adding,“NiagaraCollege “our greatestcompetitiveadvantageis education. new jobswillrequirepost-secondary research hasshown70percentof should beaddressedbecause said Patterson.Hesaysthatconcern acquire apost-secondaryeducation,” ensure thatmoreyoungpeople tion providedto“ourstudents.” improvement inthequalityofeduca- commitment andto“ensure”the ize” onthegovernmentfunding next fewyearswouldbeto“capital- ority underhisleadership. ships thathehasstatedaretobeakeypri- and publicsectororganizations, partner- partnerships withavarietyofindustries role inestablishingandstrengthening gara-on-the-Lake. million state-of-the-artcampusinNia- as welltheconstructionofa$38- turing ofthecollege’s administration idency includeoverseeingtherestruc- He saidpeoplearerealizingthat “We alsohaveanimportantroleto He saidonemajorconcernforthe In addition,hehasplayedanessential Major achievementsduringhispres- Photo byJohnMisiti Page 2, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 ‘Corresponding mechanism’ needed to provide students with assistance Continued from page 1 Hudson adds the administration will need to that threshold,” adds Vaughan. last five years. determine how tuition, student assistance, and Jon Allan, 24, Student Administrative “[Niagara College] can’t sustain that kind Jim Ryan, chair of the Niagara College grants tie together before a decision on a tuition Council president for Glendale campus in of growth forever without compromising Board of Governors, says via e-mail, “The increase is made. He says a tuition increase will Niagara-on-on-the-Lake, is not looking for- class size and quality,” warns Vaughan. pressures on costs have probably driven the not affect enrolment and notes that research has ward to a tuition hike. He says that former Ontario premier need to raise tuition sooner. Those pressures proven no tight link between declining enrol- “Tuition should be regulated,” says Allan, Bob Rae, in his report Ontario a Leader in at the college level are mainly increasing ment and increasing tuition. a second-year Business Administration – Learning, looked at income contingent salaries and benefits of all college staff, He is supported by findings in The Price Marketing (Co-op) program student and St. repayment. Under such a system, Vaugh- higher utility and maintenance costs and the of Knowledge 2004, written by Sean Juror Catharines native. an says, “Students would repay their need to deal with reinvestment in aging and Alex Usher for the Canada Millennium “Tuition fees are not going to spike,” says loans based on their ability to pay.” buildings and equipment that had been Scholarship Foundation. Allan, although he concedes that tuition may “On the surface, that makes total sense,” underfunded for many years.” They write, “The evidence to support the “increase slightly beyond inflation.” says Vaughan. “Who will provide funding and how notion that price — that is, tuition and fore- He adds Niagara College “needs to keep a However, he suggests it could be compli- much money will be available are still the gone income — is a barrier to access is, in high level of quality,” so a tuition increase cated to administer given that incomes important questions at hand,” explains and aggregate sense, slim to nonexistent.” may be necessary to account for inflation. change over time. He notes that income con- Patterson. “Premier McGuinty has said that much However, Greener says, “Since 1990, tuition tingent repayment may need to be tied to Al Vaughan, Niagara College registrar, says like the price of bread, all things must fees increased so rapidly that tuition fees would income tax returns to work successfully. there are two sources of funding: tuition and increase,” says Jesse Greener, Ontario chair- have to be frozen until the year 2043 just to The McGuinty government commis- government grants to college. “We would pre- person for the Canadian Federation of Stu- allow inflation to catch up with the uncon- sioned Rae’s report to help guide its deci- fer to get sufficient money from grants instead dents in an Oct. 26 media release. scionable tuition fee hikes of the 1990s.” sions on post-secondary education. of [from] tuition to maintain affordability,” says “But I would like to remind the premier Allan points out the $6.2 billion the McGuin- Vaughan warns that a hard cutoff mecha- Vaughan, 49, of St. Catharines. “That’s the that between 1990 and 2002 the price of ty government promised to post-secondary nism to differentiate between those students overall concern: that [college] is affordable.” bread only increased by 16 per cent. Over education will be spread over five years, split who need financial assistance from those “The increase in the cost of college edu- the same period of time, Ontarians’ tuition between colleges and universities, and used for who don’t “assumes determination of need cation should not be a barrier to admission,” fees have increased 160 per cent — 10 times all services, not just tuition. is a totally fair system.” says Patterson. “We need to ensure that, if the rate of increase of bread.” Vaughan is skeptical that increases in gov- “The key to a good policy will be having tuition increases next year, we have a corre- Niagara College enrolment decreased ernment grants and bursaries would counter- a corresponding mechanism to open up sponding mechanism that provides students from 1997 to 1999 before steadying and act a tuition hike to allow students to pay financial assistance,” says Patterson. with assistance.” increasing through several years of record- less than they are now. Vaughan says, “There needs to be a graduat- He notes that college administration has breaking enrolment. “We would love that to happen, but we ed scale similar to income tax as opposed to a been working alongside the provincial gov- Vaughan says many factors were involved know that health care and other things have hard-line cutoff.” ernment to implement changes in student in the declining enrolment figures of the late financial pressures.” Ryan recommends “that students take the assistance to provide more funding to “off- 1990s and it would be “a jump in logic to He says Niagara College probably could- time to understand all sides of this issue and set” college prices. attribute that to financial aid,” although it n’t maintain the present standard of quality then make their decisions on how they will “Government dictates the amount” of was one of the factors. if tuition is frozen for two more years. He deal with the issue.” tuition colleges can charge, says Steve Hud- Overall affordability is the issue, says to adds the college has benefited greatly from He has “great faith in the intelligence” of son, Niagara College vice-president of Cor- Vaughan, adding, “There is probably a certain the past few years of increased enrolment, Niagara College students and notes that on porate Services. amount that tuition could [increase] without which has allowed the college to maintain previous issues “the general student Hudson says decisions on tuition prices affecting enrolment, but there is a threshold.” quality. during the tuition freeze, and that it response has been well thought out and pro- require the government and colleges to “The goal is to establish a threshold or a level would be unreasonable to expect the current fessionally presented.” interact to find the best solution. for students to be able to handle the issue with- growth rate to continue indefinitely. Everyone interviewed for this article “We need the whole frame together before out [it] becoming a problem,” says Patterson. Vaughan says Niagara has been the third agrees that money shouldn’t be a barrier to we can make decisions.” “I think government will be sensitive to fastest-growing college in Ontario over the accessing post-secondary education. Be here! Wednesday, November 23, 2005 for Niagara College’s 11th annual “SNOWBASH” Student Appreciation Day Event Throughout the College, students will find treats, giveaways, prize draws, food and campus store specials, and many other surprises. It’s our way of saying “thanks” for choosing Niagara College as your place to study, work, live and play. Brought to you by the staff of Niagara College who wish to acknowledge, with much appreciation, your contribution to our College community.

Back by popular demand The Snowball Hunt 150 “Snowballs”will be hidden throughout the college . . . find one and win a prize! news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 3 Students walk for cure

By KAESHA FORAND nity to become involved in their com- Connection College Staff Writer munity and create breast cancer aware- Students were walking for a cause. ness. Varsity sports teams also raised As Breast Cancer Awareness Month money through pledge forms. All ended, Police Foundations and Law money generated will be donated to the and Security Administration program Breast Cancer Research and Education students walked to raise money for Foundation. breast cancer. Marshello said he wanted to “active- The Walk for Prevention took place ly get involved in the community and outside the Mackenzie building on the give back.” track on Oct. 28 at the Niagara College Throughout the day, students Welland campus. dropped off pledge forms and walked Second-year Police Foundations pro- or ran around the track. They received gram students Nicholas McMillan, complimentary hot chocolate and strips Sarah McCleary and James Marshello of pink material to show their support. implemented the student initiative. Tim Hortons, 275 Geneva St., in St. This was the first year for the walk, Catharines, provided the hot chocolate but “we’re hoping that this is somewhat and cups. Tim Hortons also provided of a gateway to future initiatives,” said three mugs and three tins as raffle McMillan. prizes. Fabricland, 525 Welland Ave., Police Foundation students present a cheque to the breast cancer foun- McCleary said they hope to “pass on in St. Catharines, donated the pink fab- dation. They raised the money by organizing a fundraising walk around the torch” and make the walk an annu- ric. al event. McMillan said, “This is very much a the Niagara College track. The walk gave students the opportu- walk for hope.” Photo by Kaesha Forand Help take away stress of exams; develop study skills By BAILLIE ADCOCK individually, such as note tak- They are like pieces of the then he has been a with a number of issues Staff Writer ing, time management and puzzle. When one is missing, counsellor here. regarding finances, academics Sweating about tests? personal health care, but Trim- it negatively affects your per- “I genuinely enjoy being of and personal concerns. Dreading the fast-approaching boli has made a connection formance.” service to people, whether it’s He says his hope for Coun- exams? Niagara College coun- between all of these factors to Trimboli is a graduate of students or the community. I selling Services this year is sellors may alleviate that anxi- ensure that students are “ulti- Niagara College’s Social Ser- enjoy making people aware of that students will become ety in one hour. mately successful in vice Worker program. In 1983, the options they have and the more comfortable in Dominic Trimboli, counsel- writing a test.” he became a counsellor off- opportunities they might think approaching counselors, who lor at Niagara College, has The workshop will show campus with Youth Employ- they don’t have.” deal with a variety of issues of prepared a workshop for Nov. students that having a good ment Services at the Career Though Trimboli doesn’t varying degrees, which stu- 14 on study skills. It will be grasp of the dynamics that cre- House. He helped those who always get to see the fruits of dents may not be aware of. held in ME104 at the Welland ate a good foundation for test were out of school or work to his labour, he thinks it’s “extra “We all genuinely care campus from 12:30 p.m. writing can alleviate much of either pursue an education or special” when he sees progress about students’ success.”

to 1:30 p.m. their academic anxiety. find work through one-on-one in individuals. Counselling Services can be What’shappening Trimboli has taken a “holis- “Along with providing stu- sessions, workshops and “Issues have become more found in room SE102 at the

tic perspective” on all areas of dents with neat tips, we want group sessions. A position complex. People are juggling Welland campus and W102 at campus? on study skills. There are critical them to realize that all those became available on campus all their roles.” the Glendale campus in Nia- factors that could be addressed issues are interconnected. at Niagara College and since Students come to Trimboli gara-on-the-Lake. Many hands making life easier Student Appreciation Day By MELISSA TOPP They are to make the building wheelchair acces- It’ll be a Snowbash invited to wear Niagara Staff Writer sible, to renovate the upstairs bathroom to make theme on Nov. 23 for the College attire, or blue and The same eight women meet every it usable, to turn the office into a library so it can Student Appreciation Day, white clothing for the day. Wednesday. hold all resource materials, to move upstairs held each term at Niagara Students spotted wearing The Many Hands committee consists of offices so they are out of the way, to remove a College. Niagara College gear will Jacqueline Warden, Andrea Carver, Laura vestibule from the side of the building, to install Organizers will use the earn a chance to win prizes. Gazzellone, Leanne Mathews, Tanya Boyce, four signs outside for easy identification of the event to remind students at More information on the Jenny Black, Stephanie Shu and Mary Lynne centre, to improve lighting upstairs, to improve both campuses that the col- day is available from Urchik. All are Niagara College students in the the electrical so it can hold all of the electrical lege is “the number 1 col- Brigitte Chiki, director of Event Management (Graduate Certificate) appliances, to install a new front door and dead- lege because of you.” student services, at ext. Many program. bolt, to build a fire escape from the upper floor, Staff and students are 7783. Hands Responsibilities are divided among the com- to add interior décor to all of the spaces, to Project mittee members. Warden and Carver are the co- replace flooring on the kitchen and on stairs, to pg. 3 chairs, Gazzellone and Mathews are responsible refinish all existing hardwood and to replace the for media and promotions, Boyce and Black are upper floor railing. responsible for budget and logistics, Shu is The Many Hands project is scheduled for SAC goes medieval responsible for volunteers and hospitality and April 8, 2006. The rain date is April 15, 2006. Urchik is responsible for sponsorship. To become involved as a sponsor or volunteer, By KATHERINE GRIGGS media for SAC. The tasks are focused on the Women’s call 905-641-2252, ext. 6404 or e-mail many- Staff Writer “In the past, SAC has subsi- Students Resource Centre, this year’s chosen project. [email protected]. If you’re in the mood for dized the cost of the excursion raise some sword fighting and for students,” he said. medieval action, the Student SAC is sponsoring a SAC money for Bar manager Young enjoyed his time at college Administrative Council (SAC) Cares Gala event in April, breast has you covered. which is being organized by cancer By STEVE FRANCIS gara student, Young worked as a wish him the best.” SAC has planned a trip to a students in the Event Manage- Staff Writer member of the security staff at Taking Young’s place as bar performance of Medieval ment (Graduate Certificate) pg. 3 They say change is the only the Glendale campus pub, manager is Jeremy Robillard. Times in Toronto on Nov. 18. program. constant. Alexander Davidson’s (now The Robillard, who has “enjoyed This event is the third “It looks like a lot of fun,” If that holds true, Niagara Armoury). the pub many times,” started last outing SAC has organized said Eybel. College is certainly no Young joined the After Hours week and has some ideas for the this year. The Niagara food drive also exception. team near the end of the 2003-04 future that will be music to If you missed the Blue Jays starts on Nov.14. Take a trip Less than two months into his academic year and has been the many students’ ears. game and the trip to Playdium, Students and staff are encour- back in second full year as bar manager manager since. “I’d like to see a lot more live don’t worry because you still aged to participate by dropping time with of After Hours, Ryan Young is Cindy Blanchard, general music, more all-ages events,” he have a chance to take advantage off non-perishable food and leaving the pub. manager of the Student Admin- said, while praising the work of this outing. hygiene items. SAC “I’ve enjoyed my time here,” istrative Council, has been done before his arrival. “The trip costs $40 and is There will be decorated pg. 3 says Young, who has worked at Young’s boss during his tenure. He says his first week went open to all Niagara students and boxes that will be located the college’s pubs since 1999. “We’re gonna miss Ryan,” well and thinks the transition their friends,” said Mike Eybel, throughout the college’s cam- During his first year as a Nia- says Blanchard, adding, “We was smooth. director of communications and puses. Page 4, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 Niagara volunteer sector Compliant Direction facing unique challenges Takedown course teaches By KATE JEFFERIES Staff Writer self-protection skills The Centre for Com- munity Leadership By AMANDA STREET librium loss and loss of thought (CCL) at Niagara Col- Staff Writer process. lege is the region’s one- through a series of four prevalent challenges fac- Protecting yourself in a dangerous It is able to achieve the desired results stop resource for local half-hour lectures so ing Niagara’s non-profit situation can be difficult and some- through the use of acupressure points, volunteer organizations. they can customize their sector. times end fatally. joint manipulation, trigger points and These days, the volun- learning to suit their The survey identified A personal protection course is being more. teer sector is facing needs. the coming wave of offered to teach life skills to provide you Chris Doyle, a highly skilled person- some real challenges. “The ability to lead is skilled professionals on with the mental and physical ability that al safety expert and well-respected Non-profit organiza- such an important skill for the brink of retirement as could save your life or someone else’s. martial arts instructor, will instruct the tions are dealing with everyone in today’s vol- an ideal addition to vol- Compliant Direction Takedown three-hour course. reduced funding and untary sector. untary organizations. (CDT) is a protection system that can He is the founder and chairperson of issues with the demo- This forum is a valu- She says new full or be used by anyone and has been prac- the Martial Arts Research Foundation graphics of volunteering. able opportunity to gain semi-retirees looking for ticed by people ranging in age from 12 of Canada. The number of volun- insight into how to lead a sense of giving back to 75. Doyle says the course is good for teers is declining across and to come away with and personal fulfillment Compliance is to make someone people who want to know how to the sector and the major- some tangible tools to can find it in the volun- obedient or under your control so he or defend themselves but do not have the ity of them are female. help you do that.” tary sector. she is unable to follow through with time to take a martial arts program. Brenda Herchmer, She added the forums The benefits for the the intended action. He says the techniques used are manager of the CCL, are a “made-in-Niagara “legacy leaders” are Direction refers to steering the oppo- based upon natural movements that are says the problem origi- solution to adult learning.” numerous. nent so you can clear a safe path. done every day, like knocking on doors, nates early. Funders, fundraising Working with the pro- Takedown refers to a safe last-resort so “they are easy to do and impossible “Young people aren’t and technology roundta- gram provides an oppor- method to hold someone down and pre- to forget.” given the opportunity to bles are other forums tunity to serve the com- vent that person from personal injury to The course is designed so that it is view volunteering as a offered by the CCL and, munity that has served themselves or injuring others. easy to remember in a dangerous situ- career path. Our vision is says Herchmer, are a them for many years and The system was designed to address ation.

College Connection to see a CCL program in result of the centre listen- the chance to continue real-world situations and the level of He says the course is beneficial every college across ing to its stakeholders, working with other peer legal force that can be used for a given because you get peace of mind and Canada. Our [The cen- such as those in the vol- professionals. situation. confidence. tre’s] learnings have led untary, corporate and Having access to pro- Scott Conway, 47, of Welland, a sec- “You are educated enough to know us to see that investing in government sectors. fessional skills, talents ond-year Social Service Worker pro- what to do in a dangerous situation leadership and technology The training the CCL and expertise in varying gram student here, organized the CDT without using a great deal of vio- areas works best.” offers must be “high areas will assist the vol- course offered on Oct. 30 at the Army lence.” The centre hosted a impact” and meet the untary sector and build Surplus Outfitters, 386 St. Paul St., St. “We can’t predict what the future leadership forum on voluntary sectors diverse the capacity of the com- Catharines. will bring, but with proper personal Nov. 9 with eight volun- needs in an “often busy, munity to solve social “Personal protection is not just protection training we can insure that tary sector leaders avail- understaffed and under- problems. about the physical. we will have a future.” able to share their exper- funded sector.” “The CCL is looking “It’s also the empowerment it gives Conway says the first course he held tise and insight with The CCL is working to to marry the sector with people to understand their capability on Oct. 30 was a success and he hopes attendees, covering such address the issue of the this set of people who and have mental awareness.” to get an even better turn out this time topics as risk manage- aging workforce and the have great skills,” says The program was developed by around. ment and trends in lead- opportunities that can Herchmer. Thomas J. Patire, in 1992, and is now The course will take place from 10

on campus? ership. come from new retirees The next CCL forum in use by some divisions of the FBI, a.m. to 1 p.m. and a certificate will be Herchmer, of Welland, with skills to offer the roundtable will be a com- CIA, and US Marshals. awarded upon completion.

What’s happening What’s says the roundtable voluntary sector. munications roundtable It is a system based on mind and body The course costs $110 per person or forums have a “really The centre recently on Feb. 8, 2006, at the confusion. $200 for two people, plus an addition- unique” format. conducted a sector survey Maid of the Mist campus The techniques render the aggressor al student discount. Participants rotate to try to identify the most in Niagara Falls. compliant, thereby allowing the person If you are not yet registered, you can attacked to escape a dangerous situation contact Conway by telephone at 905- with little force. 734-8987 or show up a little early on the CDT uses techniques designed to day of the course, and they will United Way seeking donations cause nervous system disruption, equi- accommodate you. By JENNIFER GIBBONS United Way, said Chandler. Staff Writer Last year, a Groupwise e-mail was sent out listing the winners and any Exams Are Almost Here! Personal The total is $21,685, ahead of the further information, said Chandler, total for this time last year. adding there was a steadier stream Be Prepared…Get Informed…Attend These Workshops! protection The United Way Niagara College of pledges. Campaign has raised a substantial “What usually happens is people get STUDY SKILLS 101 amount for the communities of South the pledge forms, put it on their desk • Mon. Nov. 14/05 • 12:30 - 1:30pm Niagara. and think I’m going to do that and then • Different types of exams = Different Study Startegy In 2004, the campaign raised, in they end up finding it in the spring.” • Enter any exam prepared and confident pledge forms alone, $16,614. So far This year another change to the this year, $19,927 has been raised in campaign was the introduction of • Welland Campus • Room ME104 Volunteer pledge forms. canvassers “I am pleased in that we are ahead of The canvassers took a package of numbers our total for this time last year,” said pledge forms and delivered it to their PROCRASTINATORS Betty Ann Chandler, chair of the Unit- colleagues, said Chandler. UNITE! WORKSHOP decrease ed Way College Campaign. They were then to go back two • Mon. Nov. 14/05 • 1:30 - 2:30pm She says the only downside is this is weeks later and ask if they could have • Find out why you procrastinate the first year for the informational the completed pledge form back.” • New strategies to end procrastination website and it’s not getting as much The dress-down week raised use as she had hoped. $878.60, and the bake sale raised • Glendale Campus • Room W212 “I have only had one person check $880.05 for the college campaign. to see if she had won. The total for last year was $25,288, STRESS MANAGEMENT United Way “This leads me to believe that peo- but she wants to at least raise $1 more ple aren’t accessing the website.” or the same total as last year. WORKSHOP The website is used to post winners To check if you are a winner or for • Mon. Nov. 21/05 • 1:30 - 2:30pm of the weekly draws, the total as it any further information, visit the col- • Understanding Three R’s changes, results of the various events lege’s campaign website at http://ser- • Recognize stress/Reflect on the reasons/Redirct your Engery that have been held and news about the vices.niagarac.on.ca/unitedway/. •Glendale Campus • Room W212 news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 5

Mother of 2 wins Governor General’s award Special Awards By SHERI WEBBER ceremonies in June. dent in English and work skills,” Staff Writer “Thanks to my two children, as well as “volunteered with the A Niagara College graduate has Kirsten [13] and Heather [10], Girl Guides of Canada where I received the Governor General of for your patience and constant planned and executed programs Canada Academic Award. reporting of my accomplish- including camping, crafts and Debbie Eaton, 43, a mother of ments to anyone who would lis- outdoor adventures.” two, received this prestigious ten,” she told her children. Eaton says her challenges con- award on June 15. After an assessment she had a sist of “balancing a full-time She graduated from the col- direction, and through research course workload, homework and lege’s Educational Assistant – she found the program she was studying, while raising my two Special Needs Support looking for. daughters.” (EA–SNS) program with a 95.7 “I completed a career assess- “Time management,” she says. per cent average. ment, which takes into consider- “You learn to use the time Returning to college came ation your strengths and inter- between classes to do research “after staying home for approxi- ests. It indicated I should go into and study. Also, I would do my mately 10 years to raise my chil- teaching or education. I started homework and studying while dren,” says Eaton. “I needed to researching different colleges my daughters did theirs.” do some re-training in order to and programs and I liked what “Getting enough rest is also re-enter the workforce.” Niagara College had to offer, very important in maintaining “I thought that I had completed particularly the dual focus of the this balance and staying my role as a student when I grad- EA–SNS program. focused.” uated from York University in “Besides my placement expe- To those mature individuals 1984. Who would have known rience offered through the who are considering a return to that I would be returning to EA–SNS program, I have volun- school, Eaton says, “Be confi- school 21 years later and receiv- teered with the Learning Disabil- dent and stay focused. Recog- Debbie Eaton presented with the Governor General ing this fine award? I now realize ities Association of Niagara, nize that your life experiences of Canada Academic Award by Niagara College that it was only the beginning, as where I tutored primary level are valuable and that you have a president Dan Patterson. The presentation was education and learning is a life- math, language skills and social lot to offer. Education is a life- made on June 15. long process,” said Eaton, when skills,” she says. long process. You are never too Photo by Sheri Webber she addressed the convocation “I also assisted a college stu- old to return to school.” College community receives first copies of new publication grads winning awards winning grads By PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ “The newsletter is going to 600 Neufeld, the college’s manager of the Academic Regulations Committee, and students Niagara Staff Writer employees, mostly in the Academic Corporate Communications. the Strategic Enrolment Committee, Volume 1, Issue 1: Niagara College Learning Service division.” At this time, the newsletter is distrib- the Learner Services Committee, the has a new way to connect and inform He said A&LS News is available to uted in hard copy, but soon it will also Skills Training Council, the Recruit- staff members. other divisions within the college com- be provided online. ment and Retention Operations Com- Dr. Alan Davis, vice-president of munity that interact with the Learning The newsletter is intended to keep mittee, the Executive Team, the Board Academic and Learner Services Service department. the college community informed about of Governors, provincial heads meet- (VPA), created and launched in Octo- “It is available to anybody interest- academic and related issues discussed ings and the provincial VPA meetings. ber the first issue of A&LS newsletter. ed. It is for the college community.” throughout the college, to seek input Davis says there is a “gap” in the It will be published monthly from “[The objective] is to increase com- on these issues, to identify timelines college community on relevant October to May. munication in academic and education and to provide easy access to related issues and events “really affecting Davis said he created the newsletter matters,” said Davis. “We don’t do documentation. the education side of the college” after receiving numerous requests from enough of it.” It will celebrate academic achieve- within the academic division and staff and faculty who expressed the The newsletter is described as a ment of all sorts by students, faculty related departments. need for more current, frequent and “vehicle” to keep people informed and staff and to provide a forum for “There is a lot more involved” in direct information. with up-to-date information on comment. the division, and it is important to After the first publication, “I have had issues regarding the Academic The sources for the information will examine the work that goes on a very good response,” added Davis. Learning department, said Darrell be the Council of Deans and Directors, “underneath,” he said. Journalist now Master Communicator Niagara College nominates graduates By DREW LOUGHEED year’s chair of the Master Commu- Four alumni are considered ‘shining examples’ Governor Staff Writer nicator selection committee. General’s A Niagara College graduate has “Throughout his career, he has been Niagara College has nominated four flight, used by the Niagara Regional award received a special award. at the forefront of communications of its graduates for this year’s Premier Police Service in murder cases. He is the winner Ken Cherney is a 1970 graduate philosophy, introducing leading-edge Awards to be awarded in February. research and development manager at of Niagara’s Journalism, Advertis- programs and practices.” The 2005 nominees are Andre Breton, Brantford-based Automation Systems ing and Public Relations program. Cherney began his career as a a 2002 grad of the Mechanical Engineer- Control and owner of Niagara RP Solu- The program is now called Journal- reporter-photographer at the ing Technology program, Mike Kukucs- tions, a prototype design firm. Premier’s ism-Print. Welland Evening Tribune in the ka, a 1988 grad of the Theatre Arts pro- Kukucska has owned Hamilton Scenic Award He has received the highest com- early 1970s. gram, Mark Landry, a 1977 grad of the Specialty, a theatrical set design and con- nominations munications award given by the He entered the public sector in Business Administration Financial Man- struction company, since 1999. His com- International Association of Business Manitoba before moving on to agement program, and Colleen Lowe, a pany has created sets and scenery for a Communicators (IABC). spend more than 20 years with Inco 2002 grad of the Public Relations number of major productions, including The Master Communicator award Limited, an international mining (Post–Graduate) program. Mamma Mia, The Producers, Miss is Canada’s highest communica- and metals company. Established in 1992, the awards are Saigon and The Lion King, along with New tions award since it was first inau- Today, he owns his own communi- presented annually to six Ontario col- interactive industrial displays. A & LS gurated in 1980. cations consultancy, Ken Cherney lege graduates in the categories of cre- Landry became the youngest vice- Cherney was inducted as a master Associates Inc. in Toronto. ative arts and design, community ser- president in the history of multination- newsletter communicator at the IABC Canada He is an award-winning profession- vices, business, health sciences and al consumer products giant Unilever. conference in Halifax, N.S., in al with more than 30 years of domes- technology. In 2002, Landry founded his own com- October. tic and international experience in “These outstanding individuals are pany, Phoenix Brands LLC, which In front of an audience of 300 of his communications strategy and project shining examples of how Niagara Col- ranks among the best consumer pro- peers, Cherney was one of only 35 management. lege can help enrich the lives and fulfil ductions company in the world. Canadians honoured with this award Shewchuk added, “Ken has been the dreams of our students,” says Nia- Lowe graduated the top of her class since it was created. a tireless contributor to the IABC, gara College President Dan Patterson. getting employment with Ontario Criti- He was chosen to receive the award supporting the association in a vari- “We’re exceptionally proud of their Call, a co-op placement firm. She is now in recognition of excellence in the ety of leadership roles as well as a career accomplishments and pleased to posted at McMaster Children’s Hospital communications field and his service multitude of volunteer work. He has nominate them for the Premier’s in Hamilton. Her work in communica- and leadership in the IABC. also been an active participant in Awards of Excellence.” tions has been recognized with three “Ken is a seasoned communica- many different community and Breton designed prototypes for 3D Pinnacle awards of excellence from the tor,” says Ron Shewchuk, this industry organizations.” plastic models of a blood droplet in Canadian Public Relations Society. Page 6, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 Editorials

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Last Purple Cross recipient passes Controversial art on display Last month, Canada’s last and women. ders Fields rings true: “To living recipient of the Purple As sad as their deaths will you from failing hands we Cross award, Ernest be for their families, it will throw the torch.” “Smokey” Smith, died. be worse for this nation to Long ago Canada stopped The death of this veteran lose such a vital aspect of its being a warring nation, of the Second World War is a early identity. When our Sec- choosing instead to prevent harrowing reminder of a sad ond World War veterans are and end conflict. As such, reality: Canada is running gone, so is their legacy. we can look upon our out of Second World War Perhaps, in line with cur- peacekeepers as a more veterans. rent Canadian ideals, Canada accurate reflection of who Just over 243,000 of the should be represented by we are today. more than one million men peacekeeping veterans like That’s no reason to forget and women who served are Angela Mondou, featured on where we came from, still alive today. Given their the new quarter issued by the though, even if it’s not who advanced age (average age: Royal Canadian Mint, we are today. 82), it’s not unfair to ques- instead of war vets. tion the lucidity of those men It seems the poem In Flan- STEVE FRANCIS Newfoundland’s residents recall different war history As millions of Canadians at roll call the following tion of the devastation that pause for a moment of morning. Newfoundland and Labrador silence today remembering The British Army suffered suffered, a special tribute the lives lost in war, New- more than 57,000 casualties goes out to their troops and foundland marks a different while the Germans suffered their families. date of remembrance. 8,000 casualties or wounded. Major-General Sir Beau- During the First World As Canada celebrates voir de Lisle, Commander of War, the 1st Newfoundland Canada Day on July 1 with the 29th British Division, Hand with Cigarette, by artist and Niagara College student Kevin Regiment was involved in fireworks and festivities, said it best during his report- McGuiness, is on display at the Niagara Pumphouse Visual Art Cen- the Battle of the Somme at Mary Walsh, the St. John’s ing on the 1st Newfoundland tre on 247 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, from Nov. 6 to the Beaumont-Hamel in France, actor, comedian and CBC Regiment: “It was a magnif- end of the month. It is part of McGuiness’s solo exhibition, which on July 1, 1916. bookworm, says, “July 1 is a icent display of trained and draws on the theme of conversation. The Nov. 25 issue of About 100,000 allied very strange holiday for us.” disciplined valour, and its news@niagara will contain a profile of McGuiness and his artwork. troops, including those from “To the rest of the country assault only failed of success Photo by Robin Healey Newfoundland, set out it’s Canada Day, but to us because dead men can along a 40-kilometre it’s the Battle of Beaumont- advance no further.” stretch. Hamel. Traditionally, it’s a We thank all Canadians Correction The 88th Brigade in the very somber occasion.” who represented Canada In the Friday, Oct. 28, edition of news@niagara, a telephone 29th British Division had We thank those who during these times of war. number was wrong in the Trivial Pursuit story on page 17. 750 troops in the battle but fought in the wars who have The contact number should be 905-641-2252, ext. 4102 less than 70 troops returned led us to today. In recogni- SHERI WEBBER It is the policy of news@niagara to correct errors of fact. news@niagara brings noise on awareness day By SANDOR LIGETFALVY and Sleep the Season at the Welland News@niagara staff will be in the pubs on Friday afternoon starting at Promotions Staff campus After Hours; and Mark Vida hallways of both campuses on Nov. 25 1:30 p.m. The events will be hosted In two weeks’ time, on Friday, and Brett Friesen at Glendale campus’ to take Hearsay comments from Nia- by the Student Administrative Nov. 25, students of the Journal- The Armoury in Niagara-on-the-Lake. gara College students. Participants are Council (SAC) and as many as 30 ism-Print program will be celebrat- These bands appear on noise@nia- automatically entered into our raffle copies of noise@niagara will be ing the first news@niagara day. gara, a compilation of local indepen- contest being drawn on Dec. 4. (See given away during the afternoon There will be live performances dent music available on-line at story “What is Hearsay” on pg. 17.) festivities, as well as other give- from local bands: The Satellite State http://www.noiseatniagara.com. The bands will appear at college aways courtesy of SAC. news@niagara, Nov 11, 2005, Page 7

Miracle pill: dosages are lower, health risks still sky high Columns weight has more than tripled because of stories he had since 1980. Among children heard. "I had heard about that and teens aged six to 19 years, Baltimore Orioles pitcher who 16 per cent (more than nine died in spring training a cou- million young people) are con- ple of years ago, but I didn't sidered overweight. really think much of it because Everybody knows there is it was never my intention to no wonder pill that will melt make them part of my daily away fat, but certain pills have routine." been used by millions of indi- As was the situation with viduals to help aid in their diet me, there is always an ex- program. treme case. My wonder drug was Rick Ciotti, 22, of Brant- ephedrine. It was an amazing ford, says he has been no When it comes to dieting, pill comparable to pure adren- stranger to ephedrine use. "I've training or just staying fit, aline that kept me focused, been taking ephedrine off and there is no substitute for hard kept my hunger on hold and on for two years now." work and dedication and no kept me full of energy. How- From left ephedrine Hydrochloride, Chinese ephedrine Ciotti says he is aware of wonder pill that will make it ever, it wasn't long before I (Ma Huang), and caffeine. only the basic dangerous easier. started noticing side effects of Photo by John Misiti effects of the herb to his The diet business is a bil- the drug that worried me. body. "I'm aware that they lion-dollar industry that has Back in 2002 when I started crushing them and snorting dard dosage to eight mil- may cause heart problems. only seen profits soar higher taking ephedrine, you could them so they would hit my ligrams. That's all I know about them." than ever now that obesity is a find it in any health food store. bloodstream faster. After that, Ephedrine is commonly rec- Like me, Ciotti got so depen- think we What national epidemic. The standard dosage was 25 I began losing consciousness ommended by doctors and dent on the pills that his normal During the past 20 years, milligrams, yet sometimes I at weird times for no reason. It prescribed as a decongestant. dosage wasn't cutting it any- obesity among adults has risen would take as much as 100 was then I knew I needed help. The side effects associated more. "I had to increase the significantly in the United mg. in a day. I got to the point It wasn't long before stories with its use include nervous- dosage to get back to where I States. The latest data from the that I relied on it and I wasn't started popping up on the ness, dizziness, tremors, blood was, and when I do take them I National Centre for Health the same unless I had my fix. I evening news about 18-year- pressure rate changes, tend to get fidgety [and] overly Statistics show that 30 per cent started getting tremors and olds dropping dead of heart headaches, gastrointestinal aggressive. I get a little sweaty. of U.S. adults 20 years of age would shake uncontrollably at failure after training with difficulties, chest pain, stroke, Mostly I notice my temper gets and older (more than 60 mil- times. I would be sweating, ephedrine and in 2004 the seizure and psychosis. bad." lion people) are obese. but ice cold, and my pulse United States banned all sales Ryan Cane, 23, of Burling- This behaviour is common This increase is not limited would race like a lab rat. After of the drug. Here in Canada ton, Ont., a psychology stu- because as ephedrine levels in to adults. The percentage of a while even 100 mg. wasn't our government has simply re- dent at Brock University in St. the blood become low, your young people who are over- working anymore, so I started duced the amount of its stan- Catharines, says although he body becomes sluggish, you has only taken ephedrine on get frequent headaches, and three occasions, he is well you become agitated very eas- Personal trainer helps students achieve aware of their effects. ily. It's your body's way of "My roommate from last telling you to feed it more. year was taking them to lose Ciotti, like most, was taking their long-term physical goals weight and I basically tried the herb to enhance his work- them to see if they would give outs. "I was taking them to me more energy during work- stay up and work harder. I A student trainer is better than keep her motivated. outs. Ephedrine raises your started taking them for when I no trainer at all. “It helps me because I know I’m body's core temperature and was going to the gym, and It’s no secret that I have an aver- doing all the exercises properly rushes blood to the heart, mak- then it just became a norm for sion to working out, but I do it be- and will therefore see the results ing you very energized." me. I had to stop taking them cause in the long run it pays off. quicker.” "It was like an adrenaline for a while because I wasn't This new attitude is all thanks to Miller continued to say that she rush," adds Cane. "I was total- sleeping at all and I wasn't my trainer and friend. also has someone to go to the gym ly pumped and hyper and I functioning properly." Sabrina Farmer, 19, from Ot- with and it helps with the motiva- could feel my heart beating I will continue to take tawa, Ont., is in the Fitness and tion in the first place. She says she through my chest. It was ephedrine responsibly because crazy." Health Promotion program at Ni- does it to loose weight and get abusing it will land abusers a Jennifer Gibbons The effects of prolonged one-way ticket to the hospital agara College. toned. ColumnistColumist ephedrine use can cause an or, worse, the graveyard. Al- Farmer is a new trainer to three Farmer says she enjoys teach- abnormal heartbeat and heart ways consult your doctor be- students, including me. She trains ing people new techniques and palpitations, which can lead to fore taking any herb. Even us from three to five times a week in the having that knowledge to share. She says that cardiac arrest. though Ephedrine is a natural Mackenzie building’s gym. teaching new techniques to different people Cane says he was apprehen- herb, it can kill you. Don't let The training ranges from weights, cardio and lets her learn their strengths, weaknesses and sive of taking ephedrine the "natural" part fool you. toning to stretching. Farmer must endure a lot goals. from her clients, as we tend to get angry as the Training these students is “good practice” Health Canada exercises get harder. and by continuously doing it, she says, “I’ll get Sante Canada That clients get upset doesn’t bother her, better at training.” she said, adding she does get a little frustrat- Farmer has been working out for six years Health Canada fully bans: ed, because they came to her for help. and currently works out five times a week for • Ephedrine products having a dose unit of more “I understand they need motivation, but if an hour each time. than 8 mg ephedrine or with a label recommending more than 8 mg/dose or 32 mg/day they are going to complain about it the whole I have Farmer as my trainer for one simple Combination products containing ephedrine togeth- time then it only ends up wasting both of our reason: it’s good for my health. • er with stimulants, e.g. caffeine time.” It is far too easy to fall into a fast food diet, Ephedrine products with labelled or implied claims The two other Niagara College students she especially in college, so being in a training reg- • for appetite suppression, weight-loss promotion, teaches are Mallorie Dawe, 18, in the Police imen keeps me more aware of what I’m eating. metabolic enhancement, increased exercise toler- Foundations program, and Mandi Miller, 21, in The best part is she knows what she is ance, body building effects, euphoria, increased the Child and Youth Worker program. doing because she does it herself. She is fun energy or wakefulness, or other stimulant effects. Miller says she has Farmer as her personal and energetic to work with and makes me trainer because she is patient and works hard to want to strive to be better.

Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, are taught that their reporting must be balanced, fair and as objective as possible. That rule must also exist for columns written by reporters. In columns, the feelings and opinions of reporters are welcome, but balance, fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded or treated lightly. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions or feelings of the Niagara College administration or the management of the news@niagara. Columns reflect the opinion of only one person: the writer. Page 8, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 Writer remembers grandmother How Bush will tine card in 1978 on their wedding anniversary. Before my father was even born, his brother Brian was run over by a transport truck while playing in the be remembered driveway. He was only two years old and my uncle Mike witnessed the accident, but he was only five and had no control Liam McPherson over the situation. by the world Columnist All these deaths have left an imprint of my family’s history and that house. they have been in many years. Last Halloween weekend while I can understand why my father wants Tami Jeanneret, a Niagara Col- most of my friends were dressing up, to take over the house. lege instructor of current events, eating candy and partying their brains When I was visiting my grandma in Columns says it is hard to predict how histo- out, I was helping my father move and the hospital, part of my heart broke. ry will look upon Bush’s years in visiting my dying grandmother in a She kept saying in her sweet Irish the White House. Brantford hospital. voice how she was so proud of me and “I would like to think he will be A terrible fall down the stairs a cou- other nice comments, yet all I could remembered as a man without a ple of months ago caused my blind 86- think was I’m not even proud of myself. conscience.” year-old grandma to have many bro- That single-handedly gave me the Jeanneret says she believes he ken bones and bruises. inspiration to be proud of myself and will be remembered as a “weak Patricia Rodriguez She has recovered a little bit, but accomplish things and try my best. man” who was easily manipulated still needs a lot of help just to be able I want her words to be true in my Columnist by a powerful group of Washing- to get out of bed. This means the house own heart. ton’s insiders who just wanted a she lived in for the past 60 years has to It’s odd how someone else’s transi- Actions bring reactions, and ulti- “willing dupe” to fulfil their neo- be dealt with. tion in life has affected me to the very mately whatever actions one does conservative agenda. As the matriarch of the family with core of human emotions. today can affect one’s legacy. “His presidency has been marked eight siblings having lived in the It made me look at the seriousness of What we think Having a good reputation, howev- with nothing but crisis. He has had home, the house has many memories. myself and realize that I need to make er, is often not as vital for some peo- to deal with 9/11, the invasion of Some are good and some bad, but my some changes. ple as it is for public figures. Build- both Afghanistan and Iraq, hurri- dad doesn’t want to see her home sold I must pull up my socks and give ing on the reputation of a well- canes Katrina and Rita, high oil out of the family’s name, so he decid- everything I’ve got, even when I don’t known and established family name prices, a sagging economy and the ed to move out of his house and take want to do something or when my can be more difficult than starting highest debt load in American histo- over hers. back is against the wall. I will battle from scratch. ry, yet he shows no signs of strain.” My grandpa died of a sudden heart down to my last muscle and never give A presidency should never be Sandor Ligetfalvy, 22, an Interac- attack on the sidewalk of the house up. There is no quitting. If I’m not Fall fashion taken lightly. Most presidents, tive Multimedia (Graduate Certifi- when he was coming back from the going to do it for me, then I’m doing it mostly in developed countries, cate) student at the Welland campus, store on Valentine’s Day with a Valen- for my grandma. report don’t treat this job carelessly. Many says he thinks Bush will be known political leaders know that their as “the puppet president.” decisions can have a great effect on “He had no experience in leader- the rest of the world. ship.” What to wear this fall: layers, In the United States, for example, He says he believes he will be there have been remarkable and remembered as a “fear monger,” a unforgettable presidential figures “puppet” and an “opportunistic” who not only have made a difference president. deep hues, earth tones, big jewelry but also have been able, even after “Even after Katrina, he took their death, to maintain a legacy. advantage of the situation to benefit By JOANNA ZORIC Basic, earthy colours, such as black, For the past few years, many peo- his political campaigning.” Staff Writer brown and green, are timeless. ple have focused on what President Professor and Chair of Brock Column The Bohemian look has been seen George W. Bush has done to the University’s Political Science The air is cool and crisp, the leaves on runways and snagged by world in terms of war. This has been Department Garth Stevenson says are changing colour, and nights seem celebrities. a topic of dispute among politicians, Bush’s legacy will perhaps depend much longer. Long, flowing skirts, short vests and Bush’s professors, students and the public on the way the war ends. Fall is in the air. Ladies, do you gaucho pants go great with fitted tees. generally. However, questions about “Maybe not very well.” know what to wear this season? Add a cardigan sweater when the reputation his ultimate legacy are to come. Stevenson, who has bachelor of Celebrities, magazines and TV nights get cold. Layers and beaded Perhaps the fact he is still in arts and master of arts degrees from shows all give us ideas. jewelry polish off this look. office and, indeed, the fact that we McGill University in Montreal and Everyone has a preference. Jennifer Gillespie, 19, of Oakville, still don’t know when and how the a doctor of philosophy degree from However, nothing is wrong with a says, “I have a huge obsession with war will end have left topics like Princeton University in New Jersey, little guidance. shoes. Every time a season comes, it is this unaddressed. says people can compare Bush’s This fall, Cosmopolitan magazine time to buy shoes. Boots are killer too Only when the war is over will his legacy with that of President Lyn- says it is all about layers, big jewelry when you are wearing a cute skirt.” legacy be determined. Only then don Johnson. and deep hues. Rugged boots, cowboy or biker will people and experts be able to He says Johnson’s reputation suf- Of course, you don’t have to spend a style, are huge now. formulate clearer and more concise fered because of the war in Vietnam lot of money on these items since thrift Pair them with your favourite pair of opinions about his legacy as either a and a “similar fiasco” might be department stores are key to finding jeans or a skirt and you’re set. remarkable and misunderstood ahead for Bush. the coolest items. Accessories are a must. Buy jewel- president or as one of the worst Even after the war is over, mixed Allie Connolly, 21, of Hamilton, ry, handbags or belts to update cloth- leaders in the United States’ history. emotions and opinions on Bush’s says her favourite fall items are hood- ing you’ve had stuck in your closet For years, experts and the public years in the White House will be ies and band T-shirts. since last year to make them look Grandmother have agreed that Bush has been debated. “Fall is the best season because it is fresh and new. gambling his presidency and legacy He has brought much damage, all about comfort and thick, warm Chunky jewelry that stands out with remembered on the war in Iraq. emotionally and economically, to sweaters. bold colours is key. Long necklaces, It is challenging not to have a the United States and to the world in “My favourite store to shop at is dangly earrings and wide bracelets are strong negative view on how he will very little time. West49, considering they have the bound to make a statement. be remembered since he has misled This incompetence, however, most variety of sweaters around.” Handbags that come in a variety of Americans, the troops and may not be entirely his fault. I don’t The key to buying clothing is whether colours, sizes, shapes and textures the world. think he had the strong political you can still wear it next season. work now. Other countries have taken sides background needed to take on the Don’t go too far out with trends that Whatever your style, make it your and have been divided more than presidency of the United States. have weird patterns or colours because own but don’t be afraid to try some- it will just end up being the next neon thing new. phase. Most important, have fun with it.

Journalists, including those in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, are taught that their reporting must be balanced, fair and as objective as possible. That rule must also exist for columns written by reporters. In columns, the feelings and opinions of reporters are welcome, but balance, fairness and objectivity must never be disregarded or treated lightly. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions or feelings of the Niagara College administration or the management of the news@niagara. Columns reflect the opinion of only one person: the writer. news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 9 Study permit application will take time Canada 33rd on UN’s By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI days. In Buffalo, N.Y., 65 per In addition to visa process- Staff Writer cent of 1,085 applications ing, when people need to For the international stu- were finalized within 60 days; renew or apply for study per- dents who have questions in Beijing, 73 per cent are, in mits within Canada, the Case peacekeeping list about how the applications for Hong Kong 80 per cent are, Processing Centre, of Vegre- study permits are processed, and in Tokyo, 98 per cent are. ville, Alta., is in charge of By JOSHUA BOYLE approach in Afghanistan. here are the answers. There are various reasons processing these. Staff Writer With a long-established reputation Cara Prest, a spokesperson the other 35 per cent of stu- Emphasizing that the orga- “We are no longer the knights in at the forefront of global peacekeep- for Citizenship and Immigra- dents’ applications took nization uses the same criteria shining armour.” ing, Canada has come up short on its tion Canada, says in a tele- longer to finalize. Reasons to assess the applicants from It’s a harsh rebuke from a Canadi- commitment in recent years. At the phone interview, each case is included the students did not around the world, Prest says, an journalist who’s covered the last United Nations accounting, two looked at on “its own merit,” complete the form or some “Our program is universal. Bosnian war and the continuing con- months ago, Canada placed 33rd on meaning processing times students might be required to Citizenship and Immigration flicts in Afghanistan over the past the list of contributing nations to the vary from visa officers to visa have an interview with visa Canada assesses using stan- decade, as well as the Gulf War and UN Peacekeepers. Providing only officers. officers, says Prest. Between dards that do not discriminate the 2003 invasion of Iraq. 332 troops across the globe, Canada She says although visa offi- July 2004 and June 2005, on the basis of race, national, Arthur Kent addressed media fig- fell below Chile, Sri Lanka and Ire- cers spend different amounts 80,429 forms were finalized. ethnic, origin, colour, religion ures at a national conference in land, as troops were shuffled in of time processing applica- Local staffs are involved in or sex.” Ottawa last month, speaking about Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf. tions because every person’s processing student applica- In order for students to be Canadian involvement in US-led Kent’s address coincided with the application is different, 91 per tions at various levels, along able to have their study per- military campaigns. Canada’s global Polaris Institute’s report to the cent of all the applications for with visa officers, who make mits on time, she says stu- reputation is at a crossroads in House of Commons on Canada’s study permits all over the a final decision in Canadian dents have to be “set up” and Afghanistan, where Canadian sol- increasing militarization. The report world are finalized within 60 embassies, consulates or high “think in advance.” diers remain the target of suicide is critical of the budget announced days. commissions abroad. In some For more details, visit Citi- bombings, Kent emphasized. this year that would see the country’s For example, in the office in cases, they are delegated to zenship and Immigration “It’s time to explore the evil done military spending increased by bil- Washington, D.C., 97 per cent authorize study permits, says Canada’s website at in [Canada’s] name overseas,” Kent lions. The Ottawa-based institute of 292 applicants’ applica- Greg Scott, a media relations http://www.cic.gc.ca/. said, drawing parallels between the claims that Canada has largely aban- tions were finalized within 60 spokesperson, in his e-mail. recent scandal surrounding US doned the UN. Canadian support for behaviour at the Abu Graib prison in the UN used to account for 90 per Iraq and the 1993 tortures and cent of the country’s spending on killings attributed to the Canadian international missions but today Airborne Regiment in Somalia. comprises only three per cent. The With experience reporting for a diverted monies, the report suggests, slew of networks including the BBC, are spent equipping the Canadian CTV, NBC and CBC, Kent spoke Forces to become an arm of the US with authority about the need for the military machine. media to accurately reflect foreign US Ambassador to Canada Paul opinions about Canadian soldiers. Cellucci, who resigned his position Supporting his claim, he quotes earlier this year, had stated that his Afghan President Harmid Karzai only instructions on being appointed who, a month earlier, urged Canadi- in 2001 were to “talk to the Canadi- ans and others to “sit down and ans about increasing their military reconsider and rethink” their spending.” Cultural event calendar a first for international students By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI Staff Writer The first-ever international cultural event calendar will be sold tonight at the international fashion show starting at 6:30 p.m. at the After Hours at the Welland campus. “I feel great that the calendar is finished,” says Chidi Boma Opara, a second-year Com- puter Engineering Technol- ogy program student. Opara, 25, is president of The African-Caribbean Club. The Nigerian says he came up with the idea of producing the calendar because he wanted to promote his multi- cultural club. 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By LESLEY KERR Knight and Joey Van Camper. Dracz, Matt Mauro and Sean McKean Staff Writer Anglelone, who lasted about 15 min- were judges brought in from the business Kissy, kissy. utes, is a Regional Council representative and hospitality programs at Niagara Col- The second annual kissing contest for Niagara Falls. She says they decided lege’s Glendale campus in Niagara-on- was held at the Lock 7 Viewing Com- to stop, but they didn’t lose. She then the-Lake. Dracz says his teacher suggest- plex in Thorold on Oct. 22. smooched her husband, Len, one more ed they participate in the judging “for Three couples competed to see which time for the camera. experience.” could lock lips the longest. The contes- Couple three won the contest with a Dow says, “It’s just as hard being a tants were not allowed to part lips if their whopping two hours and 12 minutes. judge as it is being in the contest.” kissing time was to count. Knight was standing on two phone books The winning couple took home Seven couples were registered, but with shoeless feet for the comfort of her flowers, balloons and a certificate for only three appeared. neck considering the need for her lips to Arizona Tanning. They also received a Terry Dow, director of tourism ser- be locked to her boyfriend Van Camper, free night in a hotel and a bottle of vices for the city, hosted the event. She who is about half a foot taller than she is. French Kiss liquor. says, “We got rained out, girls.” The couple shared a straw as they Knight says, “I knew we would win.” It was a wet day that did affect the attempted to drink from a water bottle The couple has been to together for 10 contest since there were plans to move held by kissing judge Curtis Dracz. months but say they have known each the contest outside. Dracz also took the privilege of read- other “forever.” They say they would Couple number 1 was Sara Murdock ing the couple the book, The Art of have gone longer if there had been more and Bill Wightman. Couple number 2 Kissing, which had the people in the competition. VanCamper and Knight say was Len and Anne Anglelone. The room laughing at seductive descriptions they will “definitely” return to the com- third and winning couple was Lacy of kissing methods. petition next year. MuchMusic VJ Search celebrates 10th anniversary By AMANDA REYNOLDS were allowed on stage to win zine before joining Much Music. Staff Writer Much Music merchandise. The cross-Canada VJ search tour will Auditions are being held for the Heidi Joshua, 28, of Niagara Falls, go to 23 cities, making 32 stops from 2006 MuchMusic VJ Search. went to Kitchener to audition since the VJ coast to coast. Next stops are Oshawa on They started in Victoria on Oct. 3 and search won’t be coming to the Niagara Nov. 12, Kingston on Nov. 15 and will continue until Nov. 22. MuchMusic region. Ottawa from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20. The will select the top 20 people, then ask Joshua says she auditioned because last stop is in Wolfville on Nov. 22; how- Lacy Knight and Joey Van Camper attempt to share a viewers to cut the list to the final 10 in a “I’ve always loved music, and I have a ever, you can still print off an application bottle of water through a straw at the kiss-a-thon in televised elimination. great background in public speaking.” form online and mail it in. Thorold. In January the 10 finalists will be Aliya-Jasmine Sovani, host of the For more information visit Photo by Lesley Kerr housed in a Toronto penthouse wired 2006 Much Music VJ Search and a pro- http://www.muchmusic.com. for 24/7 video and sound. They will be ducer for Much on Demand, says that the focus of a 10-episode TV series. she has seen “unbelievable talent” and On Oct. 5 the VJ Search tour stopped says that the reception has been great. in Kitchener, Ont., at Fairview Mall. “This marks the 10th anniversary, People performed on stage dancing and and we wanted to make it great,” says singing the random things that were Sovani. called out by the audience. Although the Sovani graduated from the University search is for people 18 years or older, of Ottawa and started her career in print You during audition breaks people of all ages journalism, working for a men’s maga- didKnoW… IT’S O WELLAND TRANSIT 5 NLY ? M INUTE OPERATES TO A S TH ND E S FRO EVERY 1/2 HOUR EAW M AY M THROUGHOUT # ON TH ALL 8 W E THE DAY AND OOD LAW EVENING! B N R US! D.

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Scrolls Honour Past Students Who Fought In War By ROBIN HEALEY sent are absent.Time has polished Staff Writer the rough events of life into sleek Beyond the leaping gray abstractions, and now their columns that guard the St. deeds are represented by Catharines Collegiate, on a vague words like honour, wall on the second floor, glory and sacrifice. hang four illuminated The cover of the scrolls. May 1945 edition of They list the The Senator, pub- school’s students lished by the who volunteered school’s Student to fight in the Senate, asks stu- Second World dents celebrat- War. ing the war’s end Group of in Germany to Seven artist A.J. remember those Casson created who died and the scrolls.A adds, “Let us colourful and elab- remember their orate rendering of Mothers, in whose Canada’s Coat of ears ‘Victory’ must Arms sits at the top of have a mocking each scroll, and a gold- sound.” en sword cuts down the However, memory’s centre. ties have frayed and only One scroll has five columns threads remain.Today no one of names; the other scrolls have seems to know when Casson six.The names are listed alphabeti- gave St.Catharines Collegiate the cally in a calligraphic style.There are scrolls, and once they were almost dis- 385 names on a six-column scroll that carded. begins with Anthony J.Felice and ends by “Five or six years ago, the principal was with Eric J.Line. school’s . the on a cleaning spree and wanted to get rid Silver stars mark some of the names. history in his Nazis.He and 75 of them without recognizing their signifi- The legend at the scroll’s bottom identi- book Mirror and Catalyst. other allied officers tried to cance,” says Vince De Luca, head of fies the names with stars as “those who William B.Begy collected death notices escape from Stalag Luft 3.Only 11 menguidance. paid the supreme sacrifice.” from wartime editions of the St. escaped, while 50 officers were killed and Later, at the Lake Street Armoury in St. Neither Felice nor Line has a star. Catharines Standard in his slim volume, 15 were recaptured.On March 25, 1944, the Catharines, Edlington and I examine a My guide this day is Petty Officer Mar- In Memory of the Airmen of the Royal Air Gestapo shot Kidder by personal order of field gun used to fire 25-pound artillery sha Edlington, who works for the Hamil- Force and Canadian Air Force from St. Adolph Hitler.Kidder was 26. shells during the Second World War. ton Recruiting Centre and lives in St. Catharines Collegiate. Most of the notices consist of one skele- “Its shiny, chrome mouth is flecked with Catharines.I mention to her my astonish- The airmen crashed into Burmese tal paragraph, such as Robert Samuel rust.I peer into the gaping hole,” and she ment that the four scrolls are filled with mountains, drowned off the shore of New- Watt’s notice.He died when his planeexplains, “If a shell doesn’t fire, the gun names.She remarks, “They volunteered. foundland, were shot down over Germany crashed near Thornton, Ont., during train- crew commander is responsible for look- They weren’t conscripts.” and were killed when their malfuncting ing.He was 19 years old and the only soning down the barrel.” “It was grim to see your friend in his planes exploded. of Stuart and Minniee Watt. I shudder. seat one day and the next discover that he One notice reports that Flight Lieu- Nevertheless, the scrolls have none of Life’s grim tarnish briefly returns, and was gone to war and might never return,” tenant Gordon Arthur Kidder was shot these details.The names are just names.the names on the scrolls become a little writes John Bacher, who chronicled the down on Oct.13, 1942, and taken prisoner Their meaning and the lives they repre- less abstract. We Wear Poppies To Honour Fallen Soldiers By AMANDA STREET dent, says, “The poppy means remem- “I wear a poppy every November to Staff Writer brance for those that were, those that are, remember the people that are near and Every year poppies flourish across and those that will be.I also feel it is deara to my heart that fought to make this Canada on the collars and lapels of those reminder for all the times we have for- world a better place.” who remember the soldiers who died gotten what others have done for us and Cassandra Varga,21,of Grimsby,Ont.,a fighting for our country. our country.” third-year English specialist at the Uni- In the 11th hour of the 11th day of the Kristie Street, 15, of Burlington, Ont., versity of Toronto, says the poppy sym- 11th month, Canadians remember the says the poppy “symbolizes what the sol- bolizes fighting for something you fallen soldiers by wearing a small red diers fought for and the peace we now believe in and the strength, passion and flower. have in Canada.” endurance it takes to do so. The poppy was chosen because it “I wear it because it reminds me, and “I wear one out of respect, respect for resembles the bloody battlefields of the should remind everyone that sees it, the veterans that died or were injured.I war, and poppies would flourish after what the soldiers fought and died for and also wear one to show appreciation for battle where there were only a few shows the freedom and peace there is what they did and how much courage it before.The soils became rich in limetoday.” took for them to do what they did.” after battle as it was sprinkled over She says that by buying a poppy you Josh Misale, 21, of Grimsby, Ont., a buried corpses and the poppy would are donating to a good cause and by third-year English Literature program thrive.Soon after the war ended, thewearing it you are showing respect and student at Brock University, in St. poppy became sparse once again. thanks to everyone who fought. Catharines, says the poppy represents all The poppy means different things to Angela Ceroni, 22, of Grimsby, Ont., a the people who died and put their lives different people.Some remember second-year student in the Business on the line. fathers, brothers, lovers and even moth- Administration Marketing program at “I wear one out of respect for those ers, while others who have no personal Sheridan College in Oakville, Ont., says people and to show my appreciation for connection remember the courage that the poppy reminds her of those who lost everything they went through.” soldiers held and thank them for what their lives in the war.Her great-grandfa- The poppy has a national meaning, but Nikki Kepecz, at Shoppers Drug Mart in the Sea- our country is today. ther and great-uncles fought in the war people have their own interpretations. way Mall, holds a box of poppies. The proceeds Scott Conway, 47, of Welland, a second- and she wears a poppy to remember The most importing meaning is to benefit the Royal Canadian Legion in Welland. year Social Service Worker program stu- what they did. honour those who died for Canada. Photo by Robin Healey news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 13

Royal Military War mementoes College ‘training all she has left future leaders’ By KAESHA FORAND His medals Staff Writer include the 1939- By JOHN MISITI The least you can do is remember. 1945 Star, the Staff Writer For some, mementoes are all they France and Ger- The times have changed and the priorities have. Rolande Guillemette, 63, of many Star, the have shifted, but the common soldier retains Welland, never knew what her Defense Medal, valour and pride. father’s touch was like, how his voice the Voluntary The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), in sounded or how it felt to hug him. Service 1939- Kingston, Ont., was established by an act of the Her father, Corporal Patrice 1945 medal, the Canadian Parliament in 1874 “for the purpose of Neault, of Le Regiment de la Canadian providing a complete education in all branches of Chaudière, died in the Second Memorial Cross military tactics, fortification, engineering and World War. and another general scientific knowledge in subjects connect- Neault married Irène Nault in unidentified ed with and necessary to thorough knowledge of 1940. He voluntarily enrolled in the medal. The most the military profession.” Second World War and began his recent addition On June 1, 1876, the Military College of Canada training overseas. While on leave, he is the 50th opened its doors to the first class of 18 gentlemen went to Québec to visit his wife. anniversary gold cadets. These are the “Old Eighteen,”known by name During this time, she became preg- Juno Medal. to all cadets today. Two years later, in 1878, Her nant. Nault was 20 when she gave “The poppy is Majesty, Queen Victoria, granted RMC the right to birth to Guillemette on March 20, Her father’s war medals, pins, a newspaper article, a very special, to use the prefix “Royal.” 1942. Her father returned to com- telegram and documents are cherished items for remember all Matt Hoare, 20, of Niagara Falls, Ont., is a student plete his training and was deployed the people that Rolande Guillemette. Her father, Corporal Patrice in the civil engineering program at the college and on June 26, 1943. died for us, and Neault, was killed on Aug. 14, 1944 during the Second knows first-hand the dedication it takes to be in the He was killed by friendly fire on it represents a military. In addition to his regular classes, Hoare Aug. 14, 1944, in Saint-Aignan-de- World War. parent that is must fulfil his duties as a soldier in order to gradu- Cramesnil, France. He was buried in Photo by Kaesha Forand deceased,” she ate and go on to become an armed forces officer. the Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian Guillemette said she hopes to visit said. Hoare is no stranger to the military life. Growing War Cemetery in France. his plot next year. This is the Year of the Veteran up, he was part of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet “Irène was young and devastated, She has a box filled with memen- because it marks the 60th anniver- Corps No. 103 Niagara, and he spent most of his sum- at the age of 20, being a widow and toes such as the telegram that noti- sary of the end of the Second mers at RMC doing optional cadet training. mother of a small child,” said fied her mother that her father had World War. Her father would be 90 “Sea cadets was a good learning experience, but I Guillemette. been killed, a newspaper article today. wouldn’t say it influenced my decision greatly,” says Neither Guillemette nor Nault dated June 1943, a picture of his plot She tearfully added all she has Hoare. “I heard about it (RMC) through a friend of have been to the cemetery. and his funeral card. are mementoes and stories. mine, read the pamphlets and was really impressed.” Hoare says life at the college might seem different to a civilian.“The school year at RMC is no different from New Veterans Charter to help a school year at any other university other than the fact that there is a military component. They’re train- ing future leaders, so there are rules that wouldn’t exist at a regular university.” soldiers re-enter civilian life The RMC Archway is a stone arch constructed to commemorate past RMC students killed in battle. By ELISABETH BAILEY meant to help the “We form up in dress uniform at the Arch. The Staff Writer soldier deal with Arch is in memory of all the past officer cadets that The new Veterans Charter became the psychological have died in any of the past wars that Canada has law on May 13, and certain programs effects of combat, been involved in,” says Hoare. “It’s a fairly standard within the charter will be imple- which Guy says he Remembrance Day service but with a more personal mented in April 2006. has experienced. touch to it because there is a direct link back to the The charter came about through a After coming college.” joint effort of Veterans Affairs Cana- back from a 1998 Kingston, Ont., has a large military background da and the Department of National tour in Bosnia, dating to the War of 1812 at Fort Henry, situated Defence. It is meant to more ade- Guy says, “The across the bay from RMC. quately meet the needs of Canada’s hardest part was Hoare says he is “proud” to be a student at the col- younger veterans who have served in walking on the lege, and “even more proud” of becoming an officer. “I would like to think that I’m doing something for NATO and NORAD peacekeeping grass. You’re so the country as a whole. It’s more than just a nine-to- missions and those serving in peace- used to being in a five job. It’s taking an active role in defending those keeping missions, such as service in war zone with less fortunate than yourself and making the moral Afghanistan. mines every- values of Canada your own.” The focus of the new Veterans where.” Charter is to help soldiers re-enter The new Veterans Charter will help many students like Guy says that civilian life. It includes rehabilitation Geoffery Guy. because of the services, health benefits, job-place- Photo by Elisabeth Bailey experience in ment assistance, disability compen- Bosnia, he would sation, death benefit, compensation Communication Squadron and a sec- subconsciously always stick to paths for funerals and burials of Canadian ond-year communications studies when walking outside. We thank all those who served Forces members and economic-loss student at Brock University in St. In the new Veterans Charter, com- Catharines. to protect our country. support. munity-based resources will address Economic–loss support could be He says he lost a job in television a soldier’s psychological, as well as needed if a soldier loses a civilian job direction in 2001 because of leaving social, medical and vocational — Journalism-Print program because of going on an overseas tour for a tour in Tampa Bay, Fla. needs. with the Canadian Forces. Guy says there is already protocol The new Veterans Charter is the This happened to Geoffery Guy, 28, in place when a soldier returns from first new charter concerning veter- of Hamilton. Guy is an army reserve a tour, which includes meeting with a ans’ benefits since the end of the master corporal in Hamilton’s 705 social worker and a padre. This is Second World War. Page 14, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 15

Au Champ d’Honneur In Flanders Fields

(Adaptation du poème: In Flanders Fields, de In Flanders fields the poppies blow John McCrae) Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky Au champ d’honneur, les coquelicots The larks, still bravely singing, fly Sont parsemés de lot en lot Scarce heard amid the guns below. Auprès des croix; et dans l’espace Les alouettes devenues lasses We are the Dead. Short days ago Mêlent leurs chants au sifflement We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Des obusiers. Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Nous sommes morts Nous qui songions la veille encor’ Take up our quarrel with the foe: À nos parents, à nos amis, To you from failing hands we throw C’est nous qui reposons ici The torch; be yours to hold it high. Au champ d’honneur. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow À vous jeunes désabusés In Flanders fields. À vous de porter l’oriflamme Et de garder au fond de l’âme – John McCrae Le goût de vivre en liberté. Photo by Melissa Topp Acceptez le défi, sinon Les coquelicots se faneront Au champ d’honneur.

Adaptation signée Jean Pariseau, CM, CD, D. ès L. (histoire). Page 16, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005

Second World War Heroes Veteran Looks Back Not

By JEFF FORAN Christmas Eve 1943 in Staff Writer Russia.” Ralph Frayne, of Vineland, sits in After another trip to Forgotten the office of his lawyer on a warm Russia, Frayne and the November day. Haida transferred to The poppy pinned on his shirt is England and joined the the only visual reminder of the 10th Destroyer Flotilla. armed conflict he saw while serving Their skipper was in the Navy during the Second Captain DeWolfe, nick- World War. named very fondly by When he was a mere 14 years old, the crew “Hard-over Frayne joined the army. “I couldn’t Harry.” He later became wait (to go),” he says. “Call it adven- an admiral. ture, stupidity or whatever.” “We were the luckiest Incredibly, he wasn’t the youngest ship with the luckiest person to enlist. A 13-year-old boy captain. We saw conflict had also enlisted in the army. and were only really hit “A lot of young people came one time.” That hit from very, very poor homes. I think caused the ship’s Y gun they were looking for a home.” to explode, killing two Frayne’s stint in the army would be men. “We were very for- short-lived. “Someone squealed on tunate. Many, many me,” he says. destroyers were sunk.” Imagine being 17 years old and knowing that When military officials realized Frayne says tribal class soon after you finished high school, you might be his age, they released him. destroyers were sent into travelling halfway across the world to fight for A year later at 15, Frayne joined the any conflict. “There were people’s freedom, and possibly dying. Merchant Navy for an 18-month stint. 27 tribal class before the My grandfather, Lorne Bailey – who was fondly He worked on the M.U. Beth, a war, and after the war I known to his grandchildren as Gramps – enlisted Norwegian oil tanker, part of a 56- doubt if there were 12.” in the military at 17. Because the legal age to enlist ship convoy hit by enemy sub- The Haida was was 18, he was forced to wait a year before he marines. The M.U. Beth “made it responsible for 12 or 13 Ralph Frayne, who served in the Navy during could go overseas. His wife and my grandmother through,” but one-third of the ships enemy ships sunk or the Second World War, sits at a desk in his (“Nannie”), Lorraine Bailey, told me how Gramp’s in the convoy were not as lucky and driven ashore, says lawyer’s office. mother was heartbroken the day he finished high were sunk. Frayne. “Two of those Photo by Jeff Foran school. When he returned to Canada, he ships were German She knew what it meant. She said it was “the decided he didn’t want to work on oil destroyers of equal firepower.” Later in the war, the Haida came hardest thing” to see her son coming down the tankers anymore. “These ships blow He says he can recall being so to the rescue of English sailors in steps of his school in his military uniform after up,” he says he thought to himself. close to enemy ships that one time distress. Frayne pulled one English- graduating. He was to go to war shortly after Shortly afterwards he joined the he saw a German running on deck. man out of the water. “Our ship that day. “Hard-over Harry’s philosophy managed to save four [troops].” When my grandfather turned 18, he was off to was to close range as quickly as Last summer the man he saved England for two years of training in the signal “We had pride possible.” came to Hamilton, Ont., where they corps. Once his training was complete, he was On June 6 the Haida and its crew had lunch together. It was the first sent to Africa and then to Italy for about two in the ship, participated in D-Day, the invasion of time the two had met since that day years until the Italians were defeated. France, as part of the south blockade. on the water. “He and I had a big cry His job was to be at the front line to let people Canada and “It gets very emotional to me. It together.” know where to go and what was going on. was a family on that ship, brothers in “I don’t think anybody can under- “He was always good at that, telling people ourselves.” arms. We would give our lives for one stand it (war) unless they’ve been what to do,” said Nannie, fondly remembering another.” through it.” her husband. He says nobody wanted to leave Frayne spent three and a half — Ralph Frayne After Italy, it was Belgium, Holland and then the ship and recalls on Albertan years in the Navy. He was dis- Germany. Once the war was over, my grandpa was seaman who was seasick every day charged medically unfit for being allowed to come home. He, however, had signed up Navy in Halifax. “They were taking and would carry a bucket with him “allergic to the uniform.” He had to help fight in Japan. anybody that breathed.” all the time. The sailor was offered broken out into a rash and was He was given leave to spend some time at While serving on the H.M.S.C. the chance to leave the ship but unable to wear the uniform. home before departing for the Pacific theatre. Arvida, he was selected to go on refused and ended up serving his “The war was winding down. They Fortunately while at home, Japan was defeated board the H.M.S.C. Haida, a tribal full term. were glad to get rid of people. I was and he was no longer needed in the war effort. class destroyer ship. The Haida was “We had pride in the ship, Canada glad to leave.” Nannie did not meet Gramps until after the war, named after a fierce warrior tribe and ourselves,” says Frayne. A month after he was discharged, so she could not say how or if it had changed him from British Columbia. The Haida During the D-Day invasion, the Europe was at peace. or not. She did say, however, that he refused to talk was state of the art and held a crew Haida patrolled the Bay of Biscay “I remember it very, very well and about his war experiences. of 270 men although, he says, it was near southern France where it I remember the men very well.” “He just simply said,‘That part of my life is over.’” “supposedly built for 240.” encountered an enemy convoy. The Frayne meets regularly for In the signal corps, he was constantly using his After training in Plymouth, he Haida sunk a troop ship containing reunions, although he says his com- hands on a telegraph. Nannie says his right hand was assigned to be a gunner and 800 troops. rades are “getting quite few in num- was constantly moving in that motion after years manned the B gun, which sat in “Some members of our crew bers.” He says newsletters come out of stressful work. front of the ship’s bridge, where the claimed they could see (soldiers) listing the newly deceased more and Although I never got a chance to meet my captain stood. jumping off the ship.” more often. grandfather (he died of a heart attack at 58), I am The Haida patrolled the most He says he and the other crew later On Nov. 11 he will be laying a wreath happy to be able to say that my grandpa was there, northerly part of the North Sea, talked to some French boys who said at the cenotaph in St. Catharines for the fighting for our country. near Scotland. From there, the 300 bodies had washed ashore. Law Society. As I write this column, I think he would have Haida left for Iceland to pick up a “War is not nice. It’s not glam- “Every man had a job in action been happy to know that people are still recog- convoy and head to Russia’s Kola orous and it’s not pretty, but some- and fulfilled that job with pride.” nizing the heroic efforts of thousands and thou- Bay because it was one of the few times I feel it has to be done, which He says recalling his memories sands of soldiers who died protecting others. ports that didn’t freeze. “I spent is what I believed when I joined.” from the war “almost brought tears.” news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 17

International Students Explain Their Remembrance Day By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI days were no longer holidays. “He managed to bring people Staff Writer She says as long as people know together so that they could work Remembrance Day can mean what the stories behind the events together in developing their something or nothing for interna- are and where the stories came from, country. He did a very big thing.” tional students. “it is good enough for our people.” Twenty-four-year-old Ritesh Yong-Bing Chen, 24, of China, a Sang-Hyun Lee, 25, from Korea, an Gupta, from India, is taking the Com- first-year Electrical Engineering English for Academic Preparation puter Network Operations (Graduate Technology (Co-op) program (EAP) program student, says the day Certificate) program. student, says in his is “very important” and people He says “every state” joins in the country, people have two or three shouldn’t forget the Independence parade and exhibits cultural displays days off starting on Aug. 6. It is called Day on Aug. 15 because people such as weapons in New Delhi on Jan. Pawanpreet Singh (left), with his cousin, is in his first the Army Created Day and is marked “struggled for our independence.” 26’s Republic Day. year of Graphic Design Production – Art and Design as widely as the Chinese National Wang Kun, from China, a 20-year- He says people should celebrate the Fundamentals program. Day on Oct. 1. old EAP student, says each city has a Independence Day along with the Photo by Takahide Eguchi He remembers one story about place for soldiers who fought in wars. Republic Day because of the “great his grandfather who fought in the On Sept. 18, she says a city-wide achievement” of getting indepen- war. His grandfather told him that alarm is sounded to remind people of dence after fighting for 200 years and the enemy was strong and he could the history. the loss of more than 10 million lives. not defeat them, so he ran away She says to remember the history is Madhafar Alhuseini, from UAE, is a from them. However, in the end, the to remember where “you came from.” 25-year-old Electrical Engineering government didn’t punish him but Mouktarr Swalihu, 42, from Brazil, Technician program student at Algo- gave him an award instead, says is in the Electronics Engineering nquin College, in Ottawa. Yong-Bing. Technology (Co-op) program. He He says most people traditionally Monower Mourshed, 35, of says Brazil has a specific day for sol- eat dates and coffee in the morning Bangladesh, is in the second year of diers who took part in the First and of Independence Day on Dec. 2 and the Pharmacy Technician program. Second World Wars but it is not a then invite their family members or He says Dec. 16’s Victory Day is a nationwide event because the coun- relatives and talk about how people “sorrowful day as well as it’s also try was not “directly” involved fought to defend their country. fun” because people died to get in those wars. Thus, Remembrance “If you really love your country, independence. He says the people Day is not in the people’s culture, you have to remember it,” says Alhu- sing the national anthem and TV sta- Swalihu says. seini, adding that at least tions broadcast dramas based on Chihiro Gomi, 23, from Japan, a people should have the idea of what freedom fighters. first-year Early Childhood Education the country went through. Twenty-year-old Pawanpreet student, says it was “better” to know Nikita Manov, 17, of Russia, an EAP Singh, of India, a first-year Graphic Japanese history when she decided to student, says there are “big celebra- Mouktarr Swalihu, 42, of Brazil, and Authur Muteyhani, Design Production — Art and come to Canada. tions in all cities” on May 9’s Den’ Design Fundamentals student, says She says she wanted to ask her Pobedi (Victory Day). On this “very 23, of Zimbabwe, are Electronics Engineering Tech- he felt “very good” when he knew his deceased grandfather what he saw important” day, every city has a nology (Co-op) program students. grandfather, Bhagwant Singh, was in and “really” thought about the war. parade and fireworks in the evening. Photo by Takahide Eguchi a group of the “famous” freedom She says people have to think what The number of fireworks correlates fighter Bhagat Singh. they can do to stop the war after to how many years passed since the He says people should remember learning their history. end of the Second World War in 1945. Independence Day because lots of “History can’t be changed,” she He says he does “nothing special” people sacrificed their lives to get says, “but our way of thinking of the on the day other than watching the independence after a “very long country can be.” parade on TV. period” of fighting. Authur Muteyhani, 23, from Zim- Manov says his school has a On Aug. 15’s Independence Day, the babwe, a first-year student in Elec- tradition regarding the war. Every prime minister visits India Gate, a tronics Engineering Technology (Co- year, he says, he went to the place in New Delhi, where “everyone op) program, says in his country, monument for those students from pays tribute to those who died in the people hold a festival called Joshua his school who participated and independence war,” and he gives a Nkomo Gala on July 12. Nkomo was died in war and prayed for them. speech to the public, says Singh. the vice-president who made allies of He emphasizes that it is “absolutely” Ting Luan Yu, 22, of Taiwan, an two conflicting groups. On that day important for Russians to Interactive Multimedia (Graduate people dance and sing all night. remember this day because of the Certificate) program student, says Besides the Independence Day in hard time people went through “people don’t care about” what the April 18, Muteyhani says people during the war and especially to specific holiday means because gov- should remember this day because of remember those who died for the ernment systems changed and the the contributions Nkomo made. country. On the Motoyasu River, the Hiroshima Peace Memor- ial, Genbaku Dome, remains in its original shape after the atomic bomb attack on Aug. 6, 1945. Thoughts For Remembrance Day Photo by Takahide Eguchi By BAILLIE ADCOCK and NATALIE VENTRESCA Question: Staff Writers What does “Appreciate all the courage and neering Technician program, Year 3. bravery that all past and present sol- “We have to show respect because Remembrance Day diers have done for us.”—Shane we are now free to do what we want. Kavanagh, 20, Fitness and Health People don’t even have a poppy on. mean to you? Promotion program, Year 2. The least they can do is buy a “Remembering everyone that died poppy.”—Kyle Kostecki, 19, Electri- in the war and gave us freedom.— cal Engineering Technician pro- Elizabeth Kempenaar, 19, Pharmacy gram, Year 1. Technician program, Year 2. “We have to remember our past to “We should appreciate what our deal with the future.” Andy Lacroix, ancestors/grandparents did for us.— 22, Broadcasting — Radio, Televi- Ritesh Gupta, 24, of India, is taking the Computer Net- Corey Maaskant, 23, Electronics Engi- sion and Film program, Year 2. work Operations (Graduate Certificate) program. Photo by Takahide Eguchi Page 18, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005

Words of war Photo and story by authorship, the shining weapons of an and die; / The horses of the vanquished ROBIN HEALEY approaching army light the halls where a utter lamentable cries to heaven, / While Staff Writer young king rallies his soldiers in the giddy ravens and kites peck at human entrails, / ore than simple poems of remem- moments before battle. When the glimmer- Carry them up in their flight, and hang brance or catalogues of past events, ing moon slips beneath the clouds, the king them on the branches of dead trees. / So, M war poetry captures the passion that declares, “Evil deeds will now be done.” He men are scattered and smeared over the fuels war and the exhaustion that resists it. cries: “Wake up now, my warriors! / Grasp desert grass, / And the generals have accom- William Shakespeare (1564–1616) tells of your shields, steel yourselves, / Step forward plished nothing.” some of that exhaustion in Hamlet: “We go to and be brave!” The Greek poet Homer or the committee of gain a little patch of ground / That hath in it At a time when Viking and Anglo-Saxon poets we call Homer, as some scholars sug- no profit but the name.” sagas extolled the virtues of war and cher- gest, describes war’s vile atrocities with lust- However, not all poets oppose war. Some ished the pleasures of combat, Chinese ful relish. In the Iliad, written in the 10th cen- exalt it and even celebrate notorious blun- poets decried war for its brutality. Tu Fu tury BC, the raging Achilles defiles the body ders. In The Charge of the Light (712–770), a poet and government official, of defeated Hector by having all his men stab Brigade, Alfred, Lord Tennyson writes in The Ballad of the Army Wagons the body, stripping it naked, piercing its ten- (1809–1892) ennobles an inane about the disaster war brings to a commu- dons “heel to ankle” and dragging the body British cavalry charge into well-pro- nity when a generation of young men is as a trophy behind his chariot. Then Achilles tected Russian artillery batteries, in killed. He concludes: “So now we know, no leaves Hector’s corpse to be torn apart by 1854, during the Crimean War. The good having sons, / Always better to have a dogs and birds in front of the fallen warrior’s mistake left only 195 of the 670 men daughter: / parents and wife. who charged able to fight. The For daughters will be wed to our good Yet Homer immediately follows the savage rest were killed or wounded neighbours / When sons are lying dead on triumph of Achilles with the lamentations of or without horses. Russian the Steppes unburied!” Hector’s family. Here, in a few pages, Homer commanders saw little Their bleached bones remained exposed gives us the whole of war from its infectious damage to their forces and until the middle of the 20th century, when a cruelty to its sorrowful agony. initially thought the Chinese man raised funds to have them In The Second Coming, William Butler British must have been buried. Local inhabitants complained that Yeats (1865–1939) helps us understand how drunk. he was wasting their money, citing that humanity lapses into war after pledging Nevertheless, Ten- some of the bones he interred were from peace. Although Yeats published the poem in nyson asks Victorian yaks and camels. 1921, art critic and historian Kenneth Clark England, “When can In The Old Man with the Broken Arm, Po viewed the final four lines of the poem’s their glory fade?” He Chu-I (772–846) tells the story of an old man opening stanza as a description, if not a then commands: living in a village who saw his generation die prophesy, of Europe between the First and “Honour the charge as conscripts during one of China’s many Second World Wars. “The blood-dimmed they made! / Honour frontier wars. The man recounts how he sees tide is loosed, and everywhere / The ceremo- the Light Brigade, / his name on a scroll at the Board of War ny of innocence is drowned; / The best lack Noble six hundred!” when he is 24 years old, and, fearing the all conviction, while the worst / Are full of In Beowulf, an draft, secretly smashes his right arm with a passionate intensity.” eighth-century heavy stone. All the poets quoted thus far either sur- Anglo-Saxon He is rendered useless for battle and lives vived war or were never soldiers. This is poem of a long and happy life. not so for Wilfred Owen. He is generally unknown The poem has enjoyed centuries of popu- recognized as the best poet from the gener- larity with Chinese peasants fed up with ation of First World War poets. Despite his imperial conquests. Interestingly, Po Chu-I deep opposition to the war, he bravely was once the Board of War’s president. fought in the trenches alongside his fellow Images of visceral battles and Englishmen. piles of corpses have always been He died on the battlefield only one week the stock of war poetry. Perhaps no before the armistice that ended the war on one has re-imagined this tradition Nov. 11, 1918. He was 25. Sadly, his poem with as much grisly eloquence as the Futility came to describe his own fate. Chinese poet Li Bai (701–762), a “Move him into the sun – / Gently its touch friend of Tu Fu, in Nefari- awoke him once, / At home, whispering of ous War: “In the bat- fields unsown. / Always it woke him, even in tlefield men France, / Until this morning and this snow. / grapple each If anything might rouse him now / The kind other old sun will know. / Think how it wakes the seeds – / Woke, once, the clays of a cold star. / Are limbs, so dear-achieved, are sides, / Full-nerved – still warm – too hard to stir? / Was it for this the clay grew tall? / – O what made fatuous sunbeams toil / To break earth’s sleep at all?” news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 19

Journey of love explored Entertainment in comical Shaw play

By SHERI WEBBER Dolly, are put smack in the middle Staff Writer of the feud. A love-stricken heart is swept into It’s a forbidden topic in the Clandon the unfamiliar territory of love at first home to even bring up the topic of sight in You Never Can Tell, which their father. played at the Shaw Festival Torn between the immediate family on Oct. 23. matter and the overwhelming unfamil- The journey is nothing if not iarity of her own heart’s betrayal, Glo- traumatic. ria was not aware of what love In the five-shilling dentist chair, could be until now. Dolly (Nicole Underhay) had her As the old saying goes, with matters tooth pulled by Valentine (Mike of the heart, love will find a way. Shara), who proclaimed she was Shara’s performance was exception- “the first.” al with bows, leaps, flirtations and Dolly’s older sister, Gloria (Fiona comical antics, leaving the audience Byrne), captivated Valentine by her in stitches. stunning beauty. The twins’ performances comple- Polished Mrs. Lanfrey Clandon mented each other, yet Underhay’s (Goldie Semple) returns to England portrayal of Dolly’s twirling, bouncy after 18 years to take care of a family personality leaves you dizzy, exhaust- matter dealing with her husband, Fer- ed yet exhilarated all at the same gus Crampton (Norman Browning). time. You Never Can Tell, written by To Clandon’s dismay, the person she Bernard Shaw, is an exceptional wished to avoid is the person who is love story. asked to join them for lunch. The show will be playing until Nicole Underhay and Harry Judge star as Dolly and Phillip in You Never more and music Movies, Unknowingly, prim and proper Glo- Nov. 26. For more information Can Tell, a story of love and family being performed at the Shaw Festival ria and twins, eccentric Philip (Harry call 1-800-511-SHAW or visit until Nov. 26. Judge) and outlandishly dramatic http://www.shawfest.com. Submitted by Shaw Festival. Photographer, David Cooper Listening to others proves valuable in Bus Stop play By SHERI WEBBER fear with suitcase in hand, looking for a way to tenderly sweeping Cherie off her feet. Staff Writer escape. She finds none, so she requests help from the The little things are what made this performance a local law enforcer. pleasure to watch with the innocence of the words Listening is a skill not everyone is privileged to Sheriff Will Masters (Michael Ball) provides pro- playing off each other. possess. Only those who actually hear and under- tection for Cherie from Bo Decker (Martin Happer), Lyman’s mannerisms were true to the character, as stand what is being said are the focus of Bus Stop, who put her on a bus to Montana without her per- were those of Grace, Elma, Carl and Virgil. the Shaw Festival’s latest production. mission. Happer was wonderful with his frustrated anger The scene: A long counter with four silver stools Travelling to his ranch alongside him is his long- showing his innocence and exposing his lack of facing the door, a mounted table with a bench and time, soft-spoken friend, Virgil Blessing (Peter experience with affairs of the heart. two free-standing tables and chairs occupy the little Krantz). Underhay was outstanding, pulling the audience Shaw space of the diner. Cherie’s resistance angers Bo and he finds himself into her confused world only to find that she really The wind howls as the snow plummets fiercely at a crossroads. His first steps led him into turbulent is going in the right direction after all. Festival outside, the highway closed until a safe passage is waters. Bus Stop, by William Inge, graciously pulls the available, leaving the diner’s passengers stranded. The intoxicated Dr. Gerald Lyman (Norman audience for a brief moment in time into the charac- puts on Grace (Mary Haney), who fancies the bus driver, Browning), who married three times, attempts to ters’ here and now when a few hours can change thrilling Carl (Guy Bannerman), runs the small town diner befriend Elma via a rendezvous but decides against one’s life path. with help from Elma Duckworth (Diana Donnelly) it, despite his reputation for seeking out young girls. The play completes its run on Nov. 27. For tickets plays in the this long evening. After being roughed up by Will, black-eye,d limp- call 1-800-511-SHAW or visit http:// Cherie (Nicole Underhay) storms into the diner in ing Bo finds himself apologizing for his actions and www.shawfest.com. heart of Niagara- George Bernard Shaw Gypsy’s intense vocals prompts standing ovation on-the-Lake By SHERI WEBBER Gypsy’s existence began at a dirty, old low-life club Staff Writer where her mother sent her out on stage to tease the Daughters are propelled into a life of theatre audience because a spot needed to be filled. through their mother’s continued pursuit of Trumpet-playing Mazeppa (Gabrielle Jones), Bus Stop her own dreams in Gypsy, performed at the eccentric Tessie Tura (Lisa Horner) and flashing Elec- Shaw Festival Theatre on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. tra (Patricia Vanstone) show her that you had to have Rose’s (Nora McLellan) dominating presence in a gimmick to make it in this industry. pursuit of her daughters’ Louise’s and June’s future McLellan’s exceptionally intense vocal perfor- on stage was overpowering. Her daughter Louise is mance filled the theatre. The show was worth seeing played by Julie Martell. Trish Lindstrom portrays her but her voice is the reason to see daughter June. Gypsy again. Gypsy Along the path to auditions, Rose meets with Her- The loud clapping of the standing ovation gave bie (Ric Reid), who becomes their agent. credit where credit was due. Audition after audition, show after show, the rou- Martell gave a wonderful performance that tine gets stale, the girls grow older and their room gets matched the vocals of McLellan in her own right. smaller. They share a small one bedroom with two The roles played by the children were executed adults and five children, and there is very beautifully and flawlessly. little income. Gypsy, written by Arthur Laurents and with music You Never Louise’s talent is her ability to sew and she makes by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is a the brilliantly bright costumes and their everyday story of a strong-willed mother controlling her daugh- Can Tell clothes out of such things as blankets ters’ lives in order to live her own. with tassels. The last performance for Gypsy was Oct. Rose is blind to her daughters’ unhappiness, push- 30. For more information on other 1856-1950 ing June to run away to get married and leaving shows or the upcoming 2006 schedule, visit Courtesy of the Shaw Festival Louise alone by her mother’s side. http://www.shawfest.com. Page 20, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 College students admit not watching television — they choose to jam instead By LIAM McPHERSON “Drumming is an intricate part of my Staff Writer life,” Alley said. “Without drums I would- It’s three guys who love to jam. n’t feel at home here in Welland.” It’s taking place in a house on First Krawchuk has played the bass guitar Avenue in Welland, and if rock ‘n’ roll is for two years and believes very strongly what you like, then you have found it. in the importance of bass guitarists. Two of the jammers are Devyn Prince- He said, “Bass is very underrated Reid, 19, and Daniel Krawchuk, 19. They because people think it’s easy to play, but both live in the house and are both in the a good bassist can make or break a band.” Broadcasting — Radio, Television and The members of the house say they Film program at Niagara College. don’t have a television. Krawchuk said, Reid is in his first year and Krawchuk is “We don’t believe in TV. That’s why we in his second year. They both play guitar, have so many instruments.” but Reid plays electric and acoustic and Reid has played guitar for six years and Krawchuk plays the bass guitar. he loves to rock out. The third jammer is Kevin Alley, 19. “I like the pretty sounds the guitar He is in his second year of the Electrical makes, and the girls dig it,” he said. Engineering Technician program. He The house often has others who come lives in the Niagara College residence and and jam. plays the drums. He left his drum kit at “I like the random people coming over the house, which is conveniently across to jam with because it adds diversity to the street from residence. Alley has the music,” said Reid. played the drums for three years and Krawchuk and Reid say they love to lis- played in the bands Her Diary Reads ten and jam to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Devyn Prince-Reid, Kevin Alley and Daniel Krawchuk are jamming in their First Avenue Black and Social Standard. Jimi Hendrix and AC/DC. home. Photo by Liam McPherson Acoustic artist Mark Vida comes to the Armoury Nov. 25 Nothing strange about success for St. Catharines band By ARIEL ELLIOTT playing for people.” Vegas. He says he also enjoys Staff Writer “In Calgary,” says bassist “having more than one person Band Review Melody Van Schiak, 21, “people supporting you, and doing the The members of The Strange, a threw hats at us. It felt like home, occasional encore [and] when St. Catharines-based band, say even though it was so far away. people actually want to hear you,” they have a goal: to make music “My favourite venue was Side- he says. their career. tracked in Edmonton. We had the The Strange’s next show is at “We’re a touring band,” says best sound guy. He was a sound The Celtic Pub in St. Catharines Chris Vegas, 21. “We’re infamous angel.” on Nov. 19. as not being a recording band.” “The best part of live shows is You can get information and The Strange has been together the first time you see someone updates from The Strange’s website for about two and a half years and sing your music back to you,” says at http://www.thestrangerock.com. has produced only a three-song demo CD so far. “We’ll have an acoustic full- length out soon, and a three- or four- or five-song full-band demo after,” says Vegas. He says when they were fundraising for their first record, most of the audience was their parents and friends, but recently they’ve played for 14-year-olds who loved the music. “We appeal to anyone. You name it,” says Vegas. “We got asked back to play with old peo- ple’s bands.” The band says they were called Known in the St. Catharines music scene for his melodic “Proper Rock ‘n’ Roll” once and it original songs, Mark Vida has made an impact on music just stuck, and they’ve used it for lovers across Niagara region. everything. Vida will be playing at the Armoury (the Glendale campus) in The Strange’s first show was far two weeks. from home, in Montreal. “After being on the bus for Submitted photo six or seven hours, it hits home,” says Vegas, “You’re Niagara hip-hop talent Anubis5 featured on noise@niagara compilation album By JEREMY LAFORTY first one is called When the Sky Fades and was released in hip-hop commercial. Staff Writer 2004. Exit Theme’s latest project, released in October, is In an interview with Pulse magazine, Moss says, “We Anubis5 continues to exhibit Niagara’s hip-hop talent. entitled Black Market Designer Drug. don’t cross bridges that other people have made. We build Steve Moss, 20, of St. Catharines, is Anubis5, an MC fea- “This album is about my mindstate and how I live and them.” tured on the noise@niagara compilation. perceive life,” says Moss. Commenting on the Niagara hip-hop scene, Moss says, Moss started spitting lyrics about six years ago. At that Exit Theme has also released one random-verse-remix “Now, it’s almost like a circus. We’ve got everyone rapping time he went by the name of Jackal. A year ago Moss CD, available now. and it’s not even good stuff. It’s like everyone wants to be changed his hip-hop alias to Anubis5. Anubis was the under- Moss says, “I don’t listen to too much hip-hop, especially the next gangster rapper and sell this self-image of ‘don’t world Egyptian god who had the head of a jackal. what is popular on the radio. I don’t want to get my mind all mess with me or I’ll take you to Compton.’ If we want to get “When I changed my name to Anubis5, it represented a polluted. I try to stay focused on what I’m doing and I enjoy better, we have to put the respect back into the hip-hop we maturing of my character and style,” says Moss. listening to the inspiring works of Jim Morrison and the make instead of selling it out when we get the chance. Exit Theme is Anubis5 and his friend Andy Able, 20, of Doors.” “People steal styles from everyone else and call it their St. Catharines. Able has worked with Moss for many years, Moss has recently found himself an independent record own, but that’s unoriginal. That’s where Exit Theme comes as beat producer for Exit Theme, and is known to spit vers- label called Legendary Entertainment, which is based in in, to shake it up a little.” es himself. Brampton. Anubis5 and Exit Theme have plans to soon record their Moss says he started rapping because he enjoyed that “Our stuff has done well because we strive to be original.” first fully studio-produced album and plan on touring. form of creative expression. “I was listening to it, and I felt, Exit Theme also got television exposure when they were For more information on Anubis 5 and Exit Theme “Why not be a part of it?’” interviewed and featured on a Much Vibe segment in June or for information on purchasing a CD, visit Moss and Able have produced two 14-track albums. The 2004. Pieces of the segment were later turned into an indie- http:\\www.legendaryentertainment.com. news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 21 Niagara student strikes gold By MELISSA “I enjoy doing art shows and festivals during MANGELSEN the summer and Christmas shows over the win- Staff Writer ter months.” Art and jewelry is a comparison we normally She and her family host a Christmas open don’t make. For Lisa Boland, her jewelry is her art. house annually at which they sell a number of Boland, 26, of Thunder Bay, Ont., lives in St. their own designs. This year will be their fourth Catharines. year holding this open house. She is in her second year at Niagara College Boland says she enjoys a wide range of and has already received a certificate in Interi- artistic fields. or Design, which she studied for two years. She runs her own jewelry design business. “I am really enjoying my time at Niagara “My art is influenced by everything and College, I’m learning a lot, and the teachers are everyone around me on a daily bases. I am con- fantastic.” stantly jotting down new ideas.” Her work is being sold in a few stores She has been doing art for as long as she can across Ontario as well as being displayed in remember, but has been involved in her own jew- Lisa Boland showing off some of her jewelry. an art gallery in Thunder Bay. elry business for four years. Photo by Melissa Mangelson Ladies face it: He’s not into you Manga popularity increasing By JOANNA ZORIC every woman should know myself haven’t necessarily By SARAH HIRSCHMANN manga mainly for the artwork. Staff Writer about men. been lucky in the love depart- and MELISSA TOPP “Each artist has his or her own style Attention, all ladies at Nia- Behrendt and co-writer Liz ment and needed honest advice. Staff Writers and since I am a drawer of manga gara! Men. We love them. We Tuccillo worked on the critical- I couldn’t believe how dead- Manga, typically the roots for most myself, it’s interesting to pick up new hate them. ly acclaimed HBO series Sex in on Behrendt was. anime, has become increasingly popu- techniques.” I know we’ve all been in the the City and decided to write The authors list certain actions lar in North America. She says her favourite manga artist position where we just couldn’t this book when Behrendt kept men do to demonstrate that they Manga is a Japanese graphic novel. is Kozue Amano, whose current figure out the true feelings of a getting questions from his are just not that into you. It is typically read in the traditional manga is Aria. guy we like. female co-workers about con- Using Dear Greg letters and manner starting at what we would con- “The scenes he draws are so peace- They say one thing yet do fusing relationships they had replies as well as unscientific sider the back of the book. It is read ful, and I love the sense of security I another. It can be very frustrating. with men. polls of men, fun workbook right to left. get from them.” Never fear because Greg He was brutally honest, and assignments and a comic glos- Sonny Tutti, 39, of Port Colborne, Billy Lucas, 18, of Hamilton, is Behrendt, author of the book his comments shocked many sary, the book is just a hoot to assistant manager of the Coles in the another fan of manga. He says he likes He’s Just Not That Into You, women. read. Ladies deserve to be with Seaway Mall in Welland, says he has the storylines. is here. I first heard about this book someone who truly loves them. noticed an increase in popularity in “There’s nothing better than an This book is a godsend. on the Oprah Winfrey televi- Don’t make excuses for yourself. manga over the last seven to eight intriguing storyline with a lot of char- Women make petty excuses for sion show. If deep down you feel a rela- months. The store sells eight to 10 acter development, just like all good why a guy isn’t into them. How- There were absolutely gor- tionship isn’t making you manga a week. literature.” ever, this book has every ques- geous women on this show happy, get out of it ASAP. Tutti says that people look at the He says he doesn’t enjoy it when “a tion women might have about a being jerked around by the men I recommend this book to manga section “all the time.” 42-year-old with the gut the size of a relationship and Behrendt tells they adored. Some cried. Some all women. He says that the store displays only the keg goes around in a shirt three times you straight up: He’s Just Not laughed. Some were mad when It is a bible for dating men first few manga in the series and the lat- smaller than what is able to fit him That Into You. they heard the “He’s just not and, most important, being est few. Most people order their manga [and] goes crazy over scantily clad car- It is a 165-page book, with a that into you” phrase. happy in your life. As Behrendt from the cashier or by online kiosk. toon women.” bright, easy-breezy style full of The topic fascinated me, so I said in the book, “Don’t waste Some of the manga do have explicit “I’m surprised how popular manga fun and useful information decided to purchase the book. I the pretty.” content. Tutti says that those manga has become recently, at least in my news@niagara presents are supposed to come in a sealed pack- area. I’m not sure about other states, or local and vocal from niagara region age and recommends people check the even other countries. They are still Thirty-one bands and musicians with over two warning on the back. They are “usual- referred to as ‘graphic novels’ but it’s hours of music on a free double CD and ly pretty accurate.” better than comic books. It’s nice to see online album featuring music from the genres The most popular title for manga, the world opening up and sharing parts of rock, punk, hardcore, acoustic and rap. Tutti says he has noticed, is Inuyasha. of their culture, in this case Japan’s,” http://www.NOISEatNIAGARA.com Grace, 14, of Texas, says she enjoys says Grace. Swick publishes new textbook By LIAM McPHERSON generated my original Staff Writer interest in the field of elec- Greg Swick, a faculty tronics because of his sto- member at Niagara Col- ries of radio science when lege, has written a new he was in the air force.” book called Optoelectronic Swick says he was look- Devices and Circuits. ing out for the best interests Swick, 53, who was of his students when he born and raised in St. designed the book. “I Catharines, is a professor designed the book for a in the Electronic Engineer- course I teach because stu- ing Technology program at dents were paying a lot of the Welland campus. money for a book that had He has been teaching a lot of mistakes in it.” for 25 years. He taught The book will allow a for the first 13 years at cost-effective solution for the Wellandvale campus a course resource, he says. in St. Catharines and the The early edition of the last 12 years at the book was created for stu- Welland campus. dents taking the course. Swick, who graduated The publisher has not from the Capital Radio been chosen, but Swick Engineering Institute in says two are interested, Maryland, took other cours- although he hasn’t made a es before that at the Univer- decision yet. sity of Waterloo. He says he might self- He says his father publish the book to keep inspired him. “My father the price down. Page 22, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005

Time Warp in Niagara By BAILLIE ADCOCK sang Science-Fiction/Double Feature. and NATALIE VENTRESCA Once Jacobi exited the stage, a screen descended to display Staff Writers the non-musical sequences of the film. Theatre Review The film then paused for each musical sequence, where- “Don’t dream it, be it.” upon Oh Canada Eh?! performers took the stage to sing, The performers of Oh Canada Eh?!’s production of The dance and interact with the crowd. Rocky Horror Picture Show lived up to that motto. After the first half of the show, an intermission followed The same can be said for the audience members. during which the production’s make-up artist judged a Throughout their performances from Oct. 27 to Oct. 30, costume competition for individuals from the audience. audience members were able to purchase for $7 a bag that The audience jeered for their favourite costume, which on included rice, a plastic glove, dried toast, a water gun, news- Thursday night’s performance was Ron Harinck, dressed as paper, a glow stick, and a party hat that they were to use dur- Dr. Frank-N-Furter. participation. ing specific moments during the performance. Proceeds Harinck was awarded a $25 gift certificate to the Copa Compared with the first half, which contained more famil- from the packages went to AIDS Niagara. Cabana in Niagara Falls. iar parts such as the Time Warp, the second half consisted of In addition, audience members were also encouraged to During intermission, it was evident that the audience was mellower, slower songs. attend the performance in costume, specifically as a character enthralled by the seductiveness of the show. Regardless, it was obvious that the audience continued to be from the film. People of various age groups interacted with each other by fascinated by the outrageous visual elements of the costumes During the performance, audience members both young laughing, dancing, canoodling and singing. There was rarely and stage design. and old, the majority in costume, enthusiastically took the a moment when audience members were found sitting. The Both dressed as Magenta, Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s maid, we term “interactive” to heart. energy was palpable and infectious. found this show more pleasurable by our taking the initiative Not only did they interact with the props that were in their The second half of the show began with thunderous to participate. bag, but some even brought their own props for the perfor- applause and a readiness to participate from the audience. Although we did not win the costume contest, just doing mance, such as bigger and better water guns, confetti and By this point in the performance, the audience had fully The Time Warp dance was good enough for us. toilet paper, which they excitedly threw. grasped the interactive concept of the show. When Oh Canada Eh?!’s performance of The Rocky Hor- As the performance opened, director and performer Though audience members were ready to jump in, the ror Picture Show returns next year for its fourth year, fans Kevin Jacobi appeared onstage as the butler Riff Raff and second half was more dramatic and allowed for minimal young and old should not miss this entertaining event. Transsexual film seductive for decades

By NATALIE VENTRESCA kinky purposes. Staff Writer In the course of the evening, Frank-N-Furter manages to Movie Review seduce the prude-like couple, sexually awakening them. Who would have thought that a movie about transvestites This seduction leads Janet to desire Frank-N-Furter’s hunk, from a planet called Transsexual Transylvania would turn Rocky. Because both Janet and Brad have tasted the forbid- out to be the definitive Halloween movie for generations of den fruit of Frank-N-Furter’s world, they are unable to go moviegoers? back to their former selves. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is unlike anything that When the film’s narrator tells the viewer that he would has been released before or after it. like to take us on a “strange journey,” he wasn’t lying. The film being part musical, part horror movie and part The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s journey did not begin science fiction, the viewer is aurally and visually assaulted, on the big screen. but in a good way. So much goes on both in the set design It began as an experimental production in a London the- and in the plot that there is never a dull moment. atre in 1973, which then evolved into an international stage The movie begins as any typical horror film, when a hit, then into a motion picture in a matter of 18 months. couple, Janet and Brad (Susan Sarandon and Barry Bost- The leap from stage to screen was not a smooth process. wick), run into car trouble on a rainy night and seek help Because of its campy style, filled with sexual innuendo, this at a mysterious-looking castle. film, not surprisingly, was rejected by most viewers and did This is not a typical movie, however. What happens next poorly in theatres when it was released in theatres in 1975. defies genre and expectations. Like many films, though, The Rocky Horror Picture Janet and Brad do not seek help at just any mysterious Show’s popularity grew after its initial release and moved castle. They seek help at the castle of the cross-dressing Dr. on to develop a cult status as a result of its late-night screen- Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), where Riff Raff, his hunch- ings in New York City, where die-hard fans screened the back henchman, and Magenta, his maid, greet them. movie in costume and interacted with the film by dancing in To Janet and Brad’s dismay, they visit Dr. Frank-N- the aisles, throwing things at the screen and mocking the Furter while he is in the process of completing one of his characters. experiments. It’s true that this film is an acquired taste, but after 30 Performers at Thursday night’s show step into a In this instance, the experiment was the creation of the years of continuous popularity, it is difficult to deny that transsexual mentality. perfect man: a chiseled, beefcake given the name of Rocky. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the ultimate movie Photos by Patricia Rodrigeuz Frank-N-Furter intends to use this perfect man for his own experience. news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 23 MOVIE REVIEWS Top 10 war movies Deal Reel The Jarhead depicts war differently for Remembrance Day By NATALIE VENTRESCA their expressions, or lack thereof, rates humourous elements into By NATALIE VENTRESCA Movie Review and changes of attitude, expressed the plot. They work to alleviate Staff Writer Finally, the Oscar race is through dialogue. some of the more serious ele- Bravery, strength and courage – many movies have explored on, and in the lead is Jarhead. Perhaps one of the most mov- ments of the film. these themes, but none as much as the war genre. From dialogue to acting, cine- ing elements of the film, and also This film also allows Oscar- Remembrance Day is the one time of year when we reflect on matography, music and editing, common to the war movie genre, winner Jamie Foxx, who plays the men and women who have bravely fought in the war. this film is nearly flawless in its is the exploration of the friend- Staff Sgt. Sykes, to redeem him- These movies, many about the Second World War, work to tell portrayal of a Marine’s experi- ships that occur. self from the debacle of Stealth. their stories and showcase their bravery and courage, while at the ences through training and fight- These men have to quickly Both he and Gyllenhaal’s perfor- same time provoking thought and emotion by portraying the reali- ing in Kuwait. change from being total mances are Oscar worthy. ties of war, regardless of how hard they may be to watch. Jarhead follows Marine Antho- strangers to looking out for each Although this appears to be In honour of Remembrance Day, here is a list of the top 10 war ny “Swoff” Swofford (Jake Gyl- other’s lives in a matter of simply a war film, it is much more movies. Read it. That’s an order. lenhaal) through his arduous jour- months. Living in close quarters because it explores numerous A Bridge Too Far (1977, Richard Attenborough) ney from boot camp to becoming far from home, these men have issues such as morality and With a great cast, which includes James Caan, Antho- 10 ny Hopkins, Sean Connery and Gene Hackman, this a sniper in the Middle East. nowhere else to turn but to one friendship. . This film explores the chal- another. This film humourously Both moving and entertain- film explores the daring but disastrous raid behind enemy lines in lenges he and fellow Marines and movingly portrays this. ing, Jarhead lets the viewer Holland during the Second World War. It looks at the practices of must face, such as leaving girl- Sam Mendes, no stranger to truly experience the film. warfare in addition to the price and futility of war. friends and wives and adapting the Oscar race having previ- Like the classics that came Three Kings (1999, David O. Russell) Tomovie every fill to this new lifestyle. ously won for directing Amer- before it, such as Apocalypse The idea of war and everything ican Beauty, manages to pull Now and Platoon, this film Set in the aftermath of the Gulf War, three disillu- 9 buff’sneeds that goes along with it has physi- the viewer into the cinematic has a much greater purpose: to sioned soldiers make plans to steal gold stolen from cal and mental effects on these world through numerous film show what the horrors of war Kuwait by Saddam Hussein’s army. What they discover instead Marines. Through minor but techniques, so you feel the are and how it affects the peo- are wartime atrocities and people who are in desperate need of obvious detail and by outstanding characters’ anticipation, sad- ple involved. Like all classic their help. This movie is memorable because it has the ability to acting by Gyllenhaal, the effects ness, anger or terror. war films, Jarhead will not be both funny and serious at the same time. of war become apparent through In addition, Mendes incorpo- soon be forgotten. The Thin Red Line (1998, Terrence Malick) Based on a 1962 autobiographical novel, this film focus- 8 es on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the Second World War. Much more than a war movie, The Thin Red Line explores the relationships developed between men who have seen what Doom lets down audience, gamers other men have not: the horrors of war. By PATRICK HALL group of Marines ever assembled, so to see them Braveheart (1995, Mel Gibson) Movie Review getting ripped to pieces by mutated zombies was “It’s all for nothing if you don’t have freedom.” What “Kill them all. Let God sort them out.” — quite enjoyable. Not surprisingly, the team takes 7 would you do for freedom? William Wallace (Mel Gib- Sarge, in Doom. a severe ass-kicking at the hands of the beasts, son) unites the 13th-century Scots in a battle to overthrow Eng- Reviewed This is quite possibly the most cunning one-liner with no shortage of blood, gore and squishy lish rule. This film is a powerful exploration of the idea of to to come from this laughable, senseless piece of film. sound effects. One would think Sarge would what extent one would fight for one’s freedom. Inspired by the ultra-violent video game, Doom make the call to send in the cavalry at this point, Dr. Strangelove (1964, Stanley Kubrick) takes chunks of past “killer alien” movies, namely but no. He’s the only hero on this planet. Predator and Aliens, and expects the audience to for- Eventually, the audience is treated to a first- 6 Although this movie genre is a comedy, its message is Jarhead get that they have seen this storyline about a million person-style killing spree, but it is too little, too one that’s important, as it opens up a dialogue about war. times already. late for this predictable bloodbath. Dr. Strangelove takes a different perspective of war. It focuses “What can I say, other than that I am complete- “I think this movie takes itself way too seriously,” on the process of those who create and enable war. Its message ly disappointed,” says Eric Horton, 18, of says avid moviegoer Nelson Freeman, 23, of Hamil- is subtle, but there. Burlington. “They didn’t even stay true to the ton. “People don’t want a plot. It’s about killing zom- Platoon (1986, Oliver Stone) Saw II story of the video game.” bies on Mars.” “The first casualty of war is innocence.” Oliver Stone Here’s the plot: A team of Marines heads out to Doom has some decent action scenes and great 5 knows this first hand, having been in Vietnam himself. a research facility on Mars in the year 2026 graphics throughout, but that’s about the only bright This film takes a powerful look at soldiers who are confront- because something has been savagely killing sci- spot in this unoriginal adaptation. Video game fans ed by the horrors of war. Through the eyes of Chris Taylor entists. After viewers meet the crew, led by Sarge will be sorely let down, considering Resident Evil, (Charlie Sheen), viewers feel the emotion felt by his character Doom (The Rock), and hear some science talk, the another video game turned movie, was done so well. when soldiers fight and die. killing begins. In short, save your money on this one and rent It turns out that this is the most incompetent Aliens. Apocalypse Now (1979, Francis Ford Coppola) Apocalypse Now, one of the most significant films of 4 the war genre, works to project the violence, confusion and fear through various uses of symbolism. The story follows Top 10 a disillusioned Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) on his mission into Cambodia to assassinate a Green Beret who now lives War Movies Saw II gut-wrenchingly scary with the locals. If you like the “smell of napalm in the morn- ing,” this film is for you. By PAUL FROSINA beams, will open in three hours. don’t appreciate their life. Jig- Movie Review However, if they do not get an saw, in a disturbed way, tries to Full Metal Jacket (1987, Stanley Kubrick) Many of the horror films antidote within two hours they make these people appreciate In his next war film, Kubrick looks particularly at the released in the past have not will be dead. Jigsaw has planted life and reform their ways. 3 effects of the military mindset and the war itself on Marines. lived up to their billing. numerous antidotes around the While there are a lot of grue- The viewers witness the growth and changes in these men as they One of the newest horror house for each person, but for some scenes throughout the move from basic training to war combat. films released this month will one of the six people to get them, movie, the ending will absolutely Schindler’s List (1993, Steven Spielberg) put a scare into you, however. they must put themselves in life- blow you away. Saw II’s cast includes Donnie or-death situations. “Unbelievable. There is just This film is based on the true story of Oscar Schindler, a Wahlberg, Shawnee Smith, “This has to be one of the most no other way to put it. My 2 German businessman turned humanitarian. After witnessing Tobin Bell, Franky G, Glenn weirdest, insane, pretty much mouth was on the floor of the the horrors of the Holocaust, he turned his factory, where he once Plummer, Dina Meyer, crazy movies that I have ever theatre,” says Anouchka Milli- exploited Jews for cheap labour, into a refuge camp, saving thou- Emmanuelle Vaugier, Beverley seen,” says Jerome Overbey, 19, at, 17, from Antigua Island. sands from death. Mitchell, Erik Knudsen, Tim of St. George’s, Bermuda. “I “I never saw it coming. Usual- Saving Private Ryan (1998, Steven Spielberg) Burd, Lyriq Bent, Noam Jenk- mean, the things that he makes ly I can pick off all the angles in Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) thought that his ins, Tony Nappo, and Linette these people do to themselves a horror movie, but this one just 1 biggest challenge was getting himself and his men home Robinson brings horror movies made my stomach turn.” blew me away,” says Overbey. safely, when he was ordered to take his squad behind enemy lines to to a different level. While Jigsaw is portrayed as If you are tired of the same old save Private Ryan (Matt Damon). The youngest of four brothers, As in Part 1, six people someone who gets pleasure out “the killers coming to get me and Ryan is the only remaining survivor, the others having been killed trapped in an abandoned house of seeing people torture them- I’m going to die” horror movies, in battle just days before. Their mission is to find him and return him are told they are breathing in a selves in Part 1, the people that or if you think there is no way that to his mother. This Second World War film is significant because it deadly nerve agent. Jigsaw are actually involved in these they could have topped Saw I, see finds hopeful elements in the madness and horrors of war. informs them the door to the games are criminals and drug Saw II. This movie is well worth house, which is blocked by metal dealers, basically people who the price of admission. Page 24, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 Knights stick together with clutch victory over Georgian By LIAM McPHERSON keep making smart passes.” free throws to give the Knights Staff Writer Robin Lawrence, Georgian’s a three-point lead. The Niagara Knights, fresh head coach, must have riled her James also stood her ground off a beating from Mercyhurst team because they came out fir- and did not foul the three-point North East Saints, came into the ing in the second half and stole attempt at the buzzer by the home exhibition game on Nov. the tempo from the Knights. It Grizzlies. She came up very big 5 with a totally different per- seemed almost every time the at the end of the game and spective. The Knights took an Grizzlies made a basket to showed great leadership, as she early seven-point lead and lessen the lead, Abby Cass didn’t let the pressure get to her. never looked back, beating the stepped up and made a big After the game, James said, Georgian Grizzlies 61-58. bucket or got a steal. Cass left “It was a good win. We all The Knights controlled the the game with a little over two pulled it together, and I listened

Sports tempo of the game in the first minutes remaining to go to a six to the coach when he said, ‘Stay half as they led 35-24 at half- o’clock appointment. straight and don’t foul.’” time. Kaitlyn McKenna led the Chieko Moriyama, who led The first regular season game Knights with 11 points at half the second half scoring with 13 was Nov. 8 against Mohawk on with Abby Cass chipping in 10 points and had a game-high 18 their Hamilton court to be fol- of her 16-team high points. points, took advantage and hit a lowed by a matchup with Kim Darch led the Grizzlies three-point shoot to bring the Jamestown Community College with seven points at halftime. game within four points with a in Jamestown, N.Y., on Nov. 12. During halftime, Knights minute and a half. It was a real Another exhibition game head coach Phil Mosley said, nailbiter at the end. against D’Youville College of “We need to stay disciplined in A missed freethrow by Krys- Buffalo, N.Y., across the river, our offensive sets. We want to ten Adams, which would have will be on Nov. 16 with compe- work the ball around and get tied the game with 35 seconds tition matches on Nov. 18 at 6 the best shot every time down left, was a blessing. Jessica p.m. against Algoma University World of Sports World the floor.” James went to the foul line with College here and Nov. 23 Manager Lindsey Norris said, seven and a half seconds against Fanshawe College on

What’s going What’s on in the “We’ve got to keep hustling and remaining and made two clutch their London court.

Jessica James hits a layup against Georgian College late in the exhibition game at the college on Nov. 5. Photo by Liam McPherson Mercyhurst duo defeats Knights Knights Win

By LIAM McPHERSON The Knights ended the Staff Writer game with 30 turnovers to The Niagara Knights the Saints’ 18. women’s basketball team Mercyhurst pounded the jumped out to a six-point glass all game, especially in Michael Muir fights for a rebound with a couple of Georgian College defenders in an exhibi- lead early in an exhibition the second half and took tion game at the college on Nov. 5. game here versus Mercy- away a lot of second-chance Photo by Michael McClymont hurst North East Saints, of buckets for the Knights. Knights New York State, on Nov. 2. The Knights’ Shemeika They soon lost the lead, Christian led the second half Lose though, and were down six scoring with 14 of her Knight men lose, Walshes’ home fire fund wins with just two minutes game-high 18 points and remaining. also had 10 rebounds to By MICHAEL newspaper. He thought it would rebounding seemed to be a The Knights fought back have the game’s only McCLYMONT be a good thing to do. problem” during the game. with three quick buckets to double-double. Samantha Staff Writer “On behalf of the school and The Knights fought to within tie the game at the half. The Woznichak also chipped in After defeating Seneca Col- the family, I’m very thankful four points of the Georgian recovery included a buzzer- with 13 points, all in the lege and George Brown College for the support they received Grizzlies in the second half, but beater by Kaitlyn McKenna, second half. Walsh to go 2-1 at the Kingston Invita- and I thank everyone that came the team lost steam down the who led the Knights with 10 Christian and Woznichak tional Tournament at St. out and supported the event,” final stretch and couldn’t finish points at the half and tied the combined for 27 points in Family Wins Lawrence says Sarkis. the comeback. game high with 18 points. the second half, more than College last week, the Niagara Michael Muir led the Knights Niagara began league play on The Saints’ leading scorer the entire Knights’ offence. Knights men’s basketball team with 12 points and Brandon Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Mohawk was Jeanette Meacham, who The Knights got the game lost 72-59 in a home exhibition Gracie added 11 in a hard- College in Hamilton. That game also had 10 points. back to 11 points, but the game against Georgian College fought loss. The Knights is followed by two exhibition At halftime, head coach Saints were too much to of Barrie, Saturday, Nov. 5. dressed 10 players and played games in New York State. Phil Mosley said, “We need handle as they cruised to a The men’s and women’s without starting point guard The Knights return home to to work on our offensive 68-45 victory. home games against Georgian Anderson St. Valle. Niagara welcome Jamestown College in sets against their two/three Following the game, the raised $340 in support of the chose to rest many of the play- an exhibition game on Nov. 16 zones and be patient and let Knights’ manager, Lindsey Walsh Family home fire fund. ers who played a lot of minutes at 7 p.m. Niagara’s first league all the girls try.” Norris, said, “If we had Niagara College’s Co-ordinator at the Kingston tournament. home games are on Nov. 18 The Saints came out and grabbed more offensive of Athletics and Recreation Ray Gracie said the team “hurt against Algoma University Col- ran the entire second half boards, then we would have Sarkis said he decided to raise without our point guard” but he lege at 8 p.m. and Nov. 19 ver- of the game. They always been able to put more shots funds for the Walsh family after added that they “could have ran sus Sault College of Sault Ste. had the lead and never up and it could have been a reading about their story in the a better offense, and defensive Marie at 3 p.m. looked back. much closer game.” news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005, Page 25 Jr. Canadians big winners By JEFF FORAN and were rewarded for their unanswered goals. Staff Writer efforts when, on the power play, Bentley picked up his third The Welland Jr. Canadians got Troy Edwards took a great pass point of the night when he scored their 10th win of the season Sun- from Mike Jantzi and wristed a nearly eight minutes from the day night, beating the Fort Erie shot into the top right corner of end of the game and proved why Meteors 5-3 at home. the net 3:43 into the period. he was selected the Jr. Canadi- Right from the first drop of the Welland responded on a power ans’ player of the month for puck, Welland had all cylinders play goal of their own when Cass October, an award he collected going, causing Fort Erie to take a scored his second in the night in a ceremony before the game. very early penalty 34 seconds from a cross-crease pass, again Ryan Joseph would go on and into the match. from Bentley. effectively kill off the game scor- The ensuing power play saw “Bentley made a great pass. I ing on a wraparound. the Jr. Canadians come as close banged it in,” says Cass. Not happy with the one goal, as you can to scoring when Joe Fort Erie would score two he also scored an empty-netter Aitken’s shot was partially saved more times before the period with 5.2 seconds left on the by the Meteors’ goaltender Mar- came to an end. clock, to give Welland a 5-3 win. cus Menard, causing the puck to Mike Kusy one-timed a low On his first goal Joseph says, crawl along the goal line. shot with a man advantage. “It was a long shift, worked hard Welland would get a penalty With 4.9 seconds remaining down low. I was going to pass and on the ensuing four on four, and a faceoff deep in Welland’s but went for the wraparound and A Meteor and a Jr. Canadian fight for a loose puck Sunday night as David Bentley would win a face- end, Fort Erie pulled Menard and kept digging.” Welland skated to a 5-3 home win. off to the left of Menard and sent out an extra attacker. The “(Jordy) McMillan hit (the Photo by Takahide Eguchi poke the puck to Bobby Cass, a gamble paid off as Justin Gigone puck) off the boards. I put on the Niagara College student in his would score with a mere 0.8 sec- wheels, fought through a check first year of the Business Admin- onds to go. and got nothing but net,” he says istration program. Cass quickly Cass says, “That was a big about his second on the game. put it in the back of the net. momentum change” adding, “It “We were a little cocky after Welland dominated the first 20 didn’t faze us. We were getting our the first. We lost our finish and minutes and peppered the Mete- chances. We weren’t worried.” weren’t finishing our checks. We ors’ goal with 23 shots. One of those chances saw Cass were falling apart,” he says The first period was all ring a shot off the post when a about Welland’s breakdown in Welland, but Fort Erie came out bad pinch at the Jr. Canadians’ the second. of the gates hard in the second blue line by a Meteor defence- He says during the second and made sure they owned the man created a two on nothing. intermission they had to go back second. Welland picked the game back to their first-period game plan. The Meteors outshot the Jr. up for the final 20 minutes with “A good offence is a good Canadians in the second frame the Jr. Canadians scoring three defence,” says Cass. Upcoming Welland Jr. Canadians games Nov.11 @ St. Catharines Nov.18 vs. Fort Erie Nov.13 vs. Niagara Falls Nov.20 vs. Thorold Nov.17 @ Thorold Nov.22 @ Wheatfield Page 26, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005

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Program offers services aimed at HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention

´By AMANDA STREET CIDA is Staff Writer focusing on The Ikhewzi Wellness Centre is a clinic that here are 25 million people between the ages of 15 and dealing with the provides care for those affected by HIV/AIDS. 49 living with HIV/AIDS in South African — 15 mil- HIV/AIDS in three ways: T lion are women, and between 600 and 900 people die strengthening the public health sector’s from the epidemic every day. capacity to address the epidemic, strengthening The country has the highest number of people infected with the institutional capacities of local non-governmental orga- the disease globally. The Canadian International Development nizations and community-based organizations, and supporting ese Agency (CIDA) has allocated half of its program budget for HIV/AIDS research and information sharing. studies and is developmental projects to assist the country’s government in The Ikhewzi (Ik-ways-ee) Wellness Centre is a clinic in East doing her master of sci- Submitted photo delivering its HIV/AIDS strategy. London built two years ago. The clinic was established by a ence in community health special- Niagara College, through successful proposals to group of committed female physicians who saw a need for izing in health promotions at the University of Toronto. CIDA, has been able to send eight young professionals to appropriate and reliable care for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Niagara College President Dan Patterson has just returned South Africa thus far to help combat this epidemic. The Nolle says the clinic is an “unexpected” result of the work from a weeklong stay in South Africa to work with WSU and current project began in April 2003, and AIDS/HIV IEDD has done there. The department was contacted by the share the college’s experiences and practices in industry and awareness and prevention was declared a cross-cutting Walter Sisulu University (WSU), and managed to get addition- education partnerships. theme, a term that means in order to be successful in the al funds and young professionals to help get them started. The “South Africa is a country in transition with tremendous project, the problem must be addressed in all areas. clinic started out with 147 patients and now has more than opportunities and promise yet, at the same time, faces challenges “We’re not working in a vacuum. We have to be aware of 1,700, with about 40 new patients presenting every week. that seem insurmountable,” he says. the social issues that affect the success of the project,” says Kyla Avis and Helenka Jedrzejowski spent six months in Patterson had a chance to visit Ikhewzi during his visit and Kyla Pennie, co-ordinator of the South Africa project. South Africa as young professionals at Ikhewzi. Their primary says it was a real “eye-opener in terms of seeing the magnitude Pennie has a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and responsibility was to find short- and long-term funding for the of the problem South Africa faces with respect to HIV/AIDS.” German from the University of Victoria, in British clinic. In order to get funding, they had to write many propos- He says the country is in real need of ongoing assistance and Columbia, and a master’s of education degree from als to different organizations to receive money as well as med- support to battle HIV/AIDS. Brock University in St. Catharines. She has worked in ical supplies. He says it was inspiring to see young professionals work- the International Education and Development Division Avis, 28, of Saskatoon, Sask., says she has always been ing at the clinic who were trying to make a difference. (IEDD) for five years. interested in international health, especially HIV/AIDS in “Clearly, education is one of the most important tools The goal of this project is to build strategic partnership Africa, and the internship gave her the opportunity to explore we have to help solve this problem, and it was wonder- networks in education, government, industry and the this area of work and helped her realize this was something she ful to see how Canada was making an important contri- community in support of poverty reduction through wanted to do. bution to dealing with a problem that will take many skills development and increased access to incomes and She says she is completely devoted to international health years to overcome.” employment. and HIV/AIDS in developing countries. Her career is now Faridah Sadaat and Melanie Wolicki are two young profes- Pennie says the main focus of this project is training focused on returning to East London and continuing the work sionals who are stationed in South Africa. and entrepreneurship development, but since HIV/AIDS she did there. Sadaat, 23, of Afghanistan, works full time at Ikhewzi. She is is a large part of the lives of South Africans, it must be “I am much more appreciative of the things I have here and part of a project trying to get funding for an orphanage run by an addressed. recognize daily how insignificant my problems are compared to old woman who pays for everything herself. The orphanage has The project is in Eastern Cape Province, one of the what other challenges people are facing.” about 13 children, most suffering from HIV/AIDS, and a few poorest provinces in South Africa, in the cities of East Avis developed a strong relationship with a young boy adults suffering from the disease. London and Butterworth. named Viwe. His mother is HIV positive and volunteers She says she has always wanted to work abroad in an Jos Nolle, director of the IEDD, has been dealing with at Ikhewzi. The two became close and Avis went with his impoverished country because she “loves” helping where issues in South Africa since 1982 when it was still under mother to have him tested. His results were negative and there is a need. apartheid regime. Every time he returns, he says, there is a “huge relief,” she says, adding, he was the “highlight” “The work I’m doing here is making an imminent dif- further progression to “become a truly democratic coun- of her week every time he came to the clinic. ference in many people’s lives and it’s tangible and you try, but it will still be a long way to go after the difficult She says the women in South Africa have a “great deal of can see the results right away.” years created by apartheid.” strength, they work hard every day in order to make a life for Sadaat has an honours bachelor of medical science in Through internships, IEDD has found that most young people themselves and their families. They face discrimination, pover- biochemistry degree from the University of Western are aware of the infection but social issues, such as cultural tra- ty and inequality daily, but it does not break their spirit.” Ontario (UWO) in London. ditions and gender relations, stand in the way of any changes. “The challenges are overwhelming but the focus, determina- Wolicki is involved in a women’s sewing group and has On his last trip to Butterworth in September, Nolle attended a tion, spirit, joy and generosity of the people there is even more become very close with the women involved. play performed by 16- and 17-year-olds. The play presented the overwhelming and is what makes me want to return.” She says it has become an “immensely” rewarding history of the last 20 years, the struggle against apartheid and an The rate of women suffering from the disease is higher than experience for her. “I see how hard they work with so lit- “excellent” criticism of today’s adults for allowing a high occur- that of males because women are biologically more susceptible tle and in the face of so many problems, and yet they rence of rapes. to contamination, South Africa is a male-dominated culture and remain so positive and dedicated to the work that they He says it was “amazing” to see the youth being so sophisti- women do not have the power to refuse unprotected sex. do. It’s been quite the humbling experience.” cated in their criticism, and it is “great” to know they do not have Avis has a bachelor of science degree in nursing and a mas- She says the project is important because HIV/AIDS under- the burden of the older generations. ter’s degree in health and epidemiology from the University of lies every aspect of life there. “Getting people educated, tested “These kids are the hope for the future, and they will face Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon. and counselled is of the utmost importance in reducing the changes towards social and economic problems such as Jedrzejowski, 25, of Dundas, Ont., says the experience was impact of the epidemic on the most productive population HIV/AIDS.” “beyond professional and will stay with us for a lifetime.” cohort.” More than 70 per cent of the world’s HIV-positive peo- She says that HIV/AIDS victims can seem far from Cana- Wolicki has an honours health science and an honours ple live in Africa, about 10 million of them are aged 15 da, but “working on the ground gave us a personal connec- science degree from UWO and has been working on a to 24, and three million are under 15. At the end of 2001, tion with the disease’s impact on individuals.” research project at the University of Toronto that she is about 20.1 per cent of the population was infected with She is approaching Toronto businesses to see if they are hoping to use towards her master’s. the virus, and more than 660,000 children were orphaned willing to donate funds to the cause as a Christmas fundrais- The battle in South Africa is ongoing, but with the help as a result. More than 1,700 new infections are reported er, as well as looking into a bachelor auction, but has yet to of organizations like CIDA and the college’s IEDD daily, and the life expectancy for South Africans is hear back from any local restaurants. internships, awareness is being spread in a country that expected to fall from 60 to 40 by 2008. Jedrzejowski has an honours degree in sociology and Japan- needs much help. Page 28, news@niagara, Nov. 11, 2005 Teaching South Africans new skills Poinsettias galore By PATRICIA problem.” Discussing the industry and RODRIGUEZ He added that each group education partnership and its Staff Writer — be it government, industry crucial role in producing a Niagara’s Sustainable Skills or education — does not “strong education system” Development team is back believe they are as “co-ordi- was the focus of the project, from South Africa after hav- nated as they should be.” added Patterson. ing shared best practices and Ryan said these three key He said Niagara College knowledge for 19 days. bodies are “trying to get into staff has “in general” provid- Niagara College President sync” to address the issue of ed throughout the three years Dan Patterson and Board of skilled worker shortages and of the five-year project a wide Governors Chair Jim Ryan high levels of unemployment. range of resources, sugges- returned to Canada on Oct. One of the main targets was tions and good practices that 11, marking the college’s to share best practices with have been “very much appre- third year of involvement Walter Sisulu University ciated” by the university. with the Sustainable Skills (WSU) in order to assist the “We are extremely proud” Development project (SSD) university to improve of the accomplishments in the Eastern Cape Province employment for future gradu- within Niagara College, as of South Africa. ates by providing these stu- well as the accomplishments The SSD project is an ini- dents with entrepreneurial with industry and govern- tiative intended to build experience, said Patterson. ment in the region and strategic partnership networks “Many graduates will be try- Ontario, added Ryan. in education, government, ing to start small businesses.” “Our experience, some of industry and the community “Our task was to give the which we take for granted, is to reduce poverty through WSU some advice on how to important to their [South skills development and work and develop a partner- Africa’s] leaders in making increased access to incomes ship with the ministry of change.” and employment. labour,” whose goal is to “They can point to a model The Canadian International work with disadvantaged that works.” Development Agency populations, said Patterson. He said even though South (CIDA), the Association of “We were there to offer Africa, “an exceptional coun- Canadian Community Col- support in whatever way pos- try with exceptional people,” leges (ACCC) and South sible for the Niagara College has “come a long way since Africa’s Department of team who are working in the end of apartheid,” it still Labour work in partnership South Africa and their coun- has plenty left to accomplish. with the SSD project focus- terparts from the university in He added that giving “per- ing on sustainable develop- developing a framework for sonal help,” based on experi- ment by working with local sustainable skills develop- ences rather than financial Poinsettias at six weeks fill the Niagara College greenhouse, at Niagara’s partners in the area. ment,” said Ryan. help, would be more “worth- Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The partnership also gives Addressing one of the while.” Photo by Sheri Webber recent Niagara College grad- nation’s major concerns of Giving a “working model By SHERI WEBBER so they don’t stretch on us. It is a touch uates the opportunity for pro- HIV/AIDS was another key for sustainable skills develop- Staff Writer plant but a wonderful teaching tool,” fessional development. issue discussed. ment” was the expertise they The traditional Christmas poinsettias says Thomson, “and [if] the student The government’s policy “It is a very big issue,” provided, said Ryan. take centre stage. Already? can learn poinsettias, he [or she] can through CIDA is to work with said Ryan. “We encourage them to try Halloween now ended, the sound of apply the principle to any plant he [or South Africa and “capitalize” He said HIV prevention and to reach their goal of a stronger the cha-ching from the cash register she] might be growing.” on Canada’s expertise by pro- education are “not effective” and better South Africa.” has started for those getting a head The greenhouse received more than viding resources and assis- in South Africa and the impli- “Strong relationships were start on Christmas presents. 4,800 poinsettias that were brought in tance to help countries deal- cation of “poor” control and formed in our short visit,” A popular item of choice for gift strips called Oasis that has about 17 or ing with “tough” issues of treatment are “hurting” the said Patterson. giving and sprucing up the home or 18 rooted plants from a local vendor, skill development and pover- lives of many people. He added that they also office during the holiday season is the says Gary Mason of Niagara Falls, a ty, Patterson said. Regarding the SDD project, encouraged the business lead- poinsettia, a native to Mexico. greenhouse technician. “Niagara College was suc- Ryan remarked that govern- ers to become more involved In 1829, Joel Roberts Poinsett Each plant is then transplanted, “one cessful in receiving this con- ment, business and industry in developing strong working brought back some plants with him plant for a six-inch pot and three plants tract to provide our expertise “must get together” and relations with the WSU, as it from Mexico to South Carolina, where for a 10-inch pot,” says Mason. and resources.” develop an education agenda. would bring numerous advan- he starting to grow the cuttings. In the maintenance of the poinset- Ryan said the major goals He said industry has to take tages for both. The cuttings ended up being tall tia,“we have to pinch them when the accomplished in South Africa a “leadership role” and “Ultimately, the project is shrubs with bare stems with colourful roots hit the side of the pot, very were communicating with inform government and edu- designed so students will have flowers on top. important timing,” says Heather business, government and cation sectors of any current a richer learning environment In 1963, a mutation was discovered Minow, of St. Catharines, a second- education bodies to tell them and future skills needs. in which they will acquire that allowed the plant to hold its leaves year student in the Landscaping Tech- “how our college system “Education must change and skills and knowledge to be and compacting its size. nician Co-op program. works to ensure that the cours- change quickly to put the teach- productive citizens in a new “For the month of December, it is IPM is a big factor as well on keep- es offered and the content of ers and programs in place.” South Africa,” said Patterson. the poinsettia,” says Jim Thomson, ing the plants healthy. the courses are relevant to the Lastly, Ryan said that finan- “I believe it is important manager, Campus Development Envi- “Shore flies and white flies are com- needs of the workplace.” cial support for education and that we help South Africa to ronment, Horticulture and Agribusi- mon poinsettia pests,” says Minow. “That is, how do education, in specific situations for busi- succeed in whatever way we ness Division. “There are many varieties we usual- business and the government ness “must” be facilitated by can. “Poinsettias are the most high-main- ly have, at least a few reds, a burgundy, within Ontario ensure that we the government. “I believe they are the tenance plant that we grow, but on the a white and a pink as well as a varie- are offering programs and Overall, the key factor, said building block for an overall other hand they demonstrate all the gated variety ‘Jingle Bells.’ providing the training that is Ryan, is for “all three groups improvement in the condi- growing skills that our students will “We also make mumsettias, combo needed in our province? to work together” and become tions of the entire African require to work in a greenhouse.” poinsettia and chrysanthemums (red Within South Africa this is a “action oriented.” continent,” concluded Ryan. As the three-to four-inch rooted cut- and white). tings arrived on Aug. 11, the students The colour on poinsettia are a mod- start to pot them in six-inch and 10- ified leaf called a bract,” says Minow. inch azalea pots. The results are outstanding and they Timing is a key factor to a suc- sell quickly. cessful crop. “We have induce the flowering, very “They require a lot of IPM [integrat- small and yellow in middle, not a leaf ed pest management] monitoring,” colour, by adding lighting for all but says Thomson. four hours of the night from 10 p.m. to “They also are photoperiodic respon- 2 a.m. during which time they are in sive needing short days and long days. total darkness.” Manipulation of light metals to bring “This is all monitored by our green- them into flowering on time.” house computer provided by Priva that They have a hefty appetite that needs alter these conditions.” to be monitored carefully. Poinsettias are desired by many, so Niagara College Chair Jim Ryan, his wife, Dora, college President Dan Patterson and his “They are a heavy feeder so we have here is fair warning that once they go to make sure we feed them constantly on sale, you better get yours fast before wife Saundra (far right) pose with an unidentified African worker. and we have to use growth regulators they sell out. Submitted photo