$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 32 Wednesday, June 4 2008 GM workers shocked and betrayed By Jessica Verge “Our tax base has been erod- The Oshawa Express ing since we lost the north plant,” he says. Chris Buckley feels betrayed. While Marimpietri remains The Canadian Auto Workers optimistic about Oshawa’s Local 222 president didn’t future he fears that taxpayers mince words about an will have to subsidize the loss of announcement out of General revenue as a result of a GM clo- Motors Tuesday morning that sure and believes it’s the respon- means even more job loss for sibility of upper levels of gov- Oshawa’s manufacturing work- ernment to step in and ensure ers. that doesn’t happen. “It’s nothing short of Oshawa’s truck betrayal,” says plant, which accounts Buckley, in response to for some 1,000 GM’s decision to close Canadian jobs, is one of the Oshawa truck plant, four North American which will cease pro- facilities making pick- duction in 2009 and up trucks and sport util- Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express isn’t likely to reopen. ity vehicles that will “It’s an absolute Chris Buckley close. The other plants Thousands of people including CAW members, other union members and members of the general public joined together Sunday shock.” scheduled to close in a manufacturing rally in Oshawa. Buckley, who include Janesville, learned of the closure Monday Wisconsin, Moraine, Ohio, and Rally attracts thousands night, says the announcement is Toluca, Mexico. especially surprising because The announcement follows the union recently ratified a new the loss of one shift at the three year collective agreement Oshawa plant last year with a CAW reps ready to fight with GM that guaranteed next second shift to end this fall, each generation vehicles to be built in shift accounting for about 1,000 By Courtney Duffett Ontario and brought protestors Buckley adds that some 400,000 Oshawa. And it was this jobs. The Oshawa Express ready to join local residents in a manufacturing jobs have left ratification that But closures weren’t march through Oshawa’s streets Canada in the last five years with renewed some hope the only thing GM had From Windsor to Oakville, St. toward a rally at Memorial Park. some 132,000 lost jobs over the among the local manu- to announce. They also Catharines to Brampton, thousands “We have a crisis in our auto last 12 months. facturing sector. announced the addition came to Oshawa on Sunday to industry,” says Chris Buckley, “The job losses have had a large “Our members felt of a shift at the protest the loss of manufacturing president of CAW Local 222, who impact on workers and our work- good. Our members felt Michigan plant making jobs across the country. addressed the crowd. “Our country er’s families yet our government relieved,” he says. the Malibu mid-sized Buses poured in from across is bleeding.” See RALLY Page 5 Buckley maintains sedan and an increase in that the provincial and federal production at the Ohio plant government need to step in and making the compact Chevrolet Clinic sues Parkes for $1,900,000 do something to remedy the sit- Cobalt and Pontiac G5, which uation and fears what will hap- demonstrates GM’s shift to A methadone clinic in down- comments she made during a KX damages. pen if they continue down the smaller and more fuel-efficient town Oshawa is moving ahead with 96 FM broadcast in February. Since the broadcast, clinic rep- current path. products. plans to sue Councillor Louise First Step’s statement of claim resentatives served three Notices of “Things will only get worse,” On Monday night, GM Parkes for defamation. alleges that Parkes made malicious, Libel to Parkes, demanding she he says. approved funding for the First Step Clinic announced false and defamatory comments retract the statements. Oshawa councillor Tito- Chevrolet Volt, an electric car Monday that it has served a about the clinic and its physicians “We have asked Councillor Dante Marimpietri, Wards 2 and set to be mad0e in Detroit and Statement of Claim suing Parkes, and administrations. The clinic is Parkes three times, in writing, to 4, is also concerned. ready by 2010. councillor for Wards 4 and 5, for seeking $1,900,000 in personal See COUNCILLOR Page 5 New CEO set for Lakeridge By Jessica Verge position, was attracted to Lakeridge Health University of Toronto Masters of Health Hospitals of Ontario The Oshawa Express because of its reputation in the medical Administration Program, Rotman School “We are very pleased to welcome Kevin community. of Business, and York University. He has to the Lakeridge family as our new CEO,” Oshawa’s hospital will welcome a new “The medical quality is great,” says also served on a number of boards and says Marion Saunders, chair of the Board boss this summer. Empey, adding that he looks for- committees, including: the Canadian of Trustees. “In addition to his wealth of Kevin Empey has been appoint- ward to working for a corporation Institute for Health Information; Ontario experience, Kevin is no stranger to the ed CEO of Lakeridge Health, of Lakeridge Health’s size with its Hospital Association (OHA), Physician Durham Region. A member of the Board of which encompasses sites in strong connection to the communi- Services Committee; Joint Policy and the Nature Conservancy of Ontario, his Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington and ties it serves. Planning Committee (JPPC – joint love of nature, particularly bird watching, Port Perry. Empey is replacing Empey adds that with each Ministry of Health and OHA); Diagnostic has brought him regularly to our region Brian Lemon, who announced his organization he’s been with, he Services Committee (Joint Ministry of giving him a good appreciation of all that plans to retire last fall. has sought to improve the way it Health, OHA, Ontario Medical our communities have to offer.” Empey, who will officially step runs and saw that drive in current Association); and Council of Academic into the position July 21, most Lakeridge Health staff. recently held the title of Executive Kevin Empey “I’ve been impressed by every- Vice-President of Clinical Support body I met,” he says. and Corporate Services at Previous to the University Toronto’s University Health Network, Health Network, Empey held management which includes Toronto General, Princess positions at both Peel Memorial Hospital Margaret and Toronto Western Hospitals. and St. Michaels Hospital and has been a Oshawa teen stabbed The Toronto resident, recruited for the lecturer on health administration with the A 17-year-old Oshawa boy is suffer- The suspect fled the scene heading north ing from serious injuries after being through the apartment complex. stabbed in the back. The victim was taken to hospital with On May 29 around 7:30 p.m., Durham non life-threatening injuries. UOIT professor cops attended the housing complex on Witnesses reported seeing two males Nonquon Road in Oshawa for a report of running from the scene shortly after the a stabbing. Police located a male with a incident. Police do not believe that this chairs conference stab wound to his back. The victim was a random incident and are continu- reported that he was walking in the area ing to investigate. of 120 Nonquon Rd. when a male Anyone with information is asked to approached him from behind and stabbed contact police at 905-579-1520. on global warming him in the back with an edged weapon. Dincer received his BSc in Mechanical Engineering at Sexual assault suspect arrested Selcuk University in Konya, Turkey in 1987 followed by A 52-year-old Oshawa man is in and attempted to exit the hot tub but the his MSc at Istanbul Technical police custody after a 12-year-old report- suspect grabbed her by the waist and University in 1991 and finally ed being sexually assaulted at a local pulled her back towards him. When the his PhD in Mechanical pool. victim called out to a pool supervisor, the Engineering at Istanbul On May 21 around 5 p.m., local cops suspect let her go. The following day, the Technical University in 1993. attended the South Oshawa victim reported the incident to His research areas include Community Centre located at a family member who called hydrogen and fuel cell sys- 1455 Cedar St. in Oshawa for a police. tems, renewable energies, report of a sexual assault. On May 27 around 8 p.m., energy and exergy, energy The 12-year-old victim Durham police were called to conversion and management, reported that on May 20 she the South Oshawa Community heat and mass transfer, ther- was inside the pool area of the centre after staff members modynamics, drying, refriger- community centre with friends. observed a male matching the ation and thermal energy stor- At around 8:10 p.m. she left description of a sexual assault age. her friends in the pool area and suspect entering the communi- Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express Dincer is also involved in went to a hot tub that was in a ty centre. Dr. Ibrahim Dincer will be charing an international conference on many international publica- separate area of the pool. The Attending officers spoke climate change and global warming in Turkey from July 6 to 10. tions including editor-in-chief hot tub seats many people but with staff members and locat- of the International Journal of was empty when she sat down. ed the suspect sitting inside a hot tub. Energy Research in the UK, Moments later, an adult male came The suspect was removed from the hot By Courtney Duffett into the hot tub and sat very close to the The Oshawa Express editorial board member of the International tub area and arrested without incident. Journal of Green Energy in the USA, edito- victim. The suspect engaged the victim The 52-year-old of Birchcliffe Avenue A local professor will be heading to rial board member of the International in conversation before touching her inap- in Oshawa has been charged with sexual Turkey in July to chair an international Journal of Energy, Environment and propriately. The victim became afraid assault and sexual interference. conference on global warming and climate Economics in the USA and more. change. Dincer has also received many honours “(Global warming) is everybody’s prob- and awards over the years for his work Driving instructor arrested for assault lem,” says Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, professor of including the 2005 Research Excellence A Pickering based driving instructor Academy of Defensive Driving in mechanical engineering in the Faculty of Award in Ontario, the Premier’s Research has been charged after several students Pickering. Police contacted the male sus- Engineering and Applied Science at the Excellence Award in Ontario in 2004, the were touched inappropriately. pect and he attended 17 Division in University of Ontario Institute of Distinguished Researcher Award in 2003 The investigation began in early May Oshawa on May 29 where he was arrest- Technology. and the Fellow of the World when a student driver revealed she had ed. Dincer will be heading a con- Innovation Foundation hon- been touched inappropriately during The 60-year-old of Hoover Drive in ference of about 300 attendees, “a our in the UK, as well as many driving practice by her male instructor. Pickering has been charged with four very selected group,” he says. school honours. He has also pub- Police say the incidents are to have taken counts of sexual assault and four counts The conference, which will lished and contributed to many place inside the training vehicle from of sexual exploitation. focus on both global warming and books journals. August 2007 to April 2008. Police want to ensure there are no climate change and its effects both The conference is being held in Further investigation revealed three other victims. Anyone with information locally and internationally, will Istanbul, Turkey from July 6 to 10. more teenage female victims, all involv- is asked to contact police at 905-579- see presentations and discussions Dincer says he can’t understand ing the same male instructor at Peter’s 1520. from politicians, scientists, engi- why it has taken so long to get the neers and other delegates from a Dr. Ibrahim message across when global Family uses charity to defraud neighbours total of 46 countries come together. Dincer warming has been an issue since “We need to bring the solution before the ‘70s, adding that it’s all Durham cops have charged three and believe that there may have been from the top to the bottom,” says Dincer, because of people’s lifestyle and igno- members from the same family for fraud- many victims who unwittingly donated adding that the key aspects of the meeting rance. ulently canvassing for charity. to this fraud. will focus in on seven main pillars: better “We need to start thinking about every- In March 2008, a financial institution A 43-year-old, 44-year-old and 19- efficiency, better cost effectiveness, better body else instead of ourselves,” says in Durham reported that they had year-old all of Beatrice Street in Oshawa use of resources, better design, better envi- Dincer. “We need to think about future received public complaints about an have been charged with fraud under ronment, better sustainability and better generations and about the future of the Oshawa family collecting money for Run $5,000. energy security. world. It is the time we should start caring for the Cure. The Durham Regional Police would “We need to change the priorities and about other people, this world, this uni- The investigation revealed that the like to remind citizens, however, that the the process,” says Dincer, adding that the verse and start taking action. It is the time female and her family were conducting Run for the Cure is a legitimate charity key of the conference will be discussing to take responsibility.” the canvass in order to defraud the vic- and canvassers and representatives how to cure the problem. “We can’t contin- For more information on the conference, tims of the cash they believed they were would be readily identifiable. ue with the way we’re going now. We have visit www.gcgw.org. donating. Police believe that the scheme Anyone with information is asked to to make changes.” has been ongoing for about three months contact police at 905-579-1520.

Page 2 JUNE 4 2008 JUNE 4 2008 Page 3 Bidding open for hospital build The bid is on to construct the final phase of Regional Cancer Centre, for paediatrics, redevelopment at Oshawa’s hospital. oncology, general medical/surgical and reha- Lakeridge Health has released the list of bilitation inpatient services, as well as child, companies given the chance to bid on building adolescent and adult mental health services a project that includes the construction of two and outpatient dialysis departments; new floors, renovations to several major • Construction of two new floors for paedi- departments and increasing capacity for atric support, child and adolescent mental patients. health inpatient support and maternal program “This project is part of the McGuinty gov- administration; ernment’s ReNew Ontario plan—a five-year • Renovations of ambulatory maternal care, $30 billion-plus infrastructure investment plan adult mental health support and administra- that represents the biggest investment in tion, rehabilitation support, patient manage- provincial infrastructure in more than a gener- ment services and the maternal newborn pro- ation,” says David Caplan, Minister of Public gram; Infrastructure Renewal. • Renovations to the central sterilization Five building teams were short-listed and reprocessing department, paediatric sup- through a request for qualifications issued in port, mental health and medical oncology sup- October 2007. The companies invited to bid port. include Aecon Buildings, Bondfield Construction Company Limited, Carillion Canada Inc., Pomerleau Inc., and Vanbots Construction Corporation. Lakeridge Health has just released a request for proposals, which gives each company a chance to bid on building the project. Once submissions are received and reviewed, the winning team will be selected in late 2008 with construction scheduled to begin shortly after. The project will include: • Increased capacity to accommodate more surgical cases, emergency and ambulatory visits; • Fit-out of six floors in the south-east Redevelopment at Lakeridge Health Oshawa is set to start tower, located above the Durham after a construction team is selected in late 2008.

Page 4 JUNE 4 2008 Rally attracts thousands to Oshawa RALLY from Page 1 and parts manufacturing industry continues to turn their backs on in 2002 in Canada. their communities,” he says. “Enough is enough,” says Keith In the last two years, Oshawa Osborne, union chair for the GM alone has lost some 10,400 jobs in Shop Committee. “The fight starts the manufacturing sector. against the government today.” “All our futures depend on There are two assembly plants this,” says Buckley. “If we don’t and dozens of auto parts facilities fight, the middle in Oshawa alone. class will be elimi- Major employers nated.” “If we don’t include General The auto indus- Motors, AGS try is Canada’s fight, the Automotive, PPG largest exporter Canada, Syncreon accounting for $70 middle class Automotive, billion of the Johnson Controls nation’s total will be and Lear. Some exports in 2007. 786,098 vehicles The auto industry eliminated.” were built in exports are even Oshawa in 2007, higher than those - Chris Buckley which accounts for of the oil and gas about 2,154 vehicles industry, according being built every to CAW Local 222 statistics. The day. Vehicles assembled in Oshawa auto assembly and parts manufac- by General Motors include the turing industries employ some Impala, Allure, Silverado, Sierra 135,000 people in Canada. And and the Camaro. And in Oshawa thousands more jobs are created to alone, jobs in the auto industry supply the industry, including jobs have dropped to 10,400 from in steel, plastics and other manu- 13,100 in 2002. facturing and services. “This is not over. We’re going However, there has been a sig- to continue to press ahead,” says nificant drop in manufacturing jobs Buckley. “Thousands of workers with approximately 149,000 peo- depend on it and our children Thousands of people from across Ontario marched from Midtown Mall in Oshawa to Memorial Park to protest manufacturing job losses ple employed in the auto assembly depend on it.” across the country. Councillor faces lawsuit from downtown methadone clinic COUNCILLOR from Page 1 action.” The First Step Clinic has been operating in publicly apologize for her comments so we Khosla says that Parkes’ decision not to Oshawa since 1997 and offers methadone would not have to take any additional legal retract her statements left the clinic with no maintenance therapy to drug users struggling action following our February Notice of alternative but to sue. to overcome their addiction. Libel,” says Komal Khosla, First Step’s vice “Her statements to KX 96 FM were untrue In 2002, city council lost a battle to relocate president of operations. “Regrettably, and damaging to the reputation of the clinic the clinic, located at 32 Simcoe St. S., just Councilor Parkes has not seen fit to even and those associated with it,” he says. north of Athol Street. respond to us or our physicians.” “Furthermore, the statements have caused In August 2004, the Chief Coroner for Parkes responded to the lawsuit in undue stress to our patients, staff and Ontario launched an inquest into four Oshawa a media release sent to The Oshawa physicians.” area deaths that appeared to be related to Express on Monday. Khosla says if the lawsuit is suc- methadone. “The statements the plaintiffs cessful, the clinic intends to take a Three deaths were First Step clients; the complain of were made during a portion of the proceeds and direct it to fourth was of a 17-year-old male who had pur- radio interview requested of me to further addiction research and support chased methadone from someone who was a address legitimate issues surrounding for Oshawa patients. First Step client. methadone clinics that this city has However, Parkes maintains that While the jury in the inquest made 46 rec- been grappling with for several her concerns about methadone main- ommendations aimed at preventing years,” she writes. “It is my belief tenance therapy are justified. methadone-related that the lawsuit is without merit and “The concerns I have expressed deaths, the mandate represents an attempt to limit legiti- Louise Parkes with respect to how methadone clin- of a coroner’s inquest mate public debate with respect to ics are operated are well documented is not to place blame. issues surrounding the provision of and shared by many academics and Continues Parkes, methadone care in private, for profit clinics, experts,” she writes. “These include the size “I will stand firm and not just in Oshawa but throughout Ontario. A and location of methadone clinics, the absence defend my right as an full and complete defense will be mounted by of patient privacy in storefront operations, elected official to my legal counsel in due course including seek- drug carry out policy and the inconsistency of advocate for change ing costs against the plaintiffs for pursuing this counseling services.” in this area.” Shop and support Block Parents A local organization is hoping to turn one person’s be available for purchase, which give access to all cultur- junk into another person’s treasure. al pavilions during Fiesta Week, from June 15 to 21. For The Oshawa Block Parent Association is hosting its every passport sold, Block Parents will receive $1. second annual community yard sale on June 7 from 8 For more information, call 905-436-9584 or email at a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legends Centre, located at 1661 [email protected]. Harmony Rd. N. The event will take place in the Leisure Room at the north end of the building with household items, home décor, clothing, toys and more for sale. Last year, the sale raised $800 for the organization with a goal to sur- pass that amount this year. Block Parents are also accepting donations of yard sale items, which can either be dropped off or picked up by volunteers. As well, the event is open to vendors with a fee of $25 per table. Vendors will keep the profits they make and tables and chairs will be pro- vided. During the sale, Fiesta Passports will also

JUNE 4 2008 Page 5 Is out of sight 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] phone: (905) 571-7334 really out fax: (905) 571-0255 JUNE 4 2008 Volume 3, Number 32 of mind? Publisher Greg McDowell Out of sight, out of mind. Advertising Director That’s the idiom behind a new Kim Boatman Ontario-wide initiative launched last Contributing Editor week, the latest step in the war against Wendy Gallagher tobacco. By forcing vendors to keep Sports Editor cigarettes out of view, the province is Wally Donaldson hoping it’ll help smokers trying to quit avoid temptation and prevent people [email protected] from taking up the habit. Reporters Whether it’s an effective strategy Jessica Verge won’t be known for a while but its suc- [email protected] cess will depend on whether or not the Courtney Duffett general public is as easily influenced [email protected] as the initiative seems to assume. We think not. Contributors Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, A smoker fighting the habit is faced Glen Goodhand with a lot more temptation than the wall of cigarettes behind the counter of Publications Mail Agreement their local convenience store. 41268024 Smoking, despite all the anti-tobacco Return undeliverable Canadian initiatives, is still everywhere — on address to: TV screens, in movies and magazine The Oshawa Express ads. It’s out on the sidewalk and 600 Thornton Rd. S. around the entrances of most institu- City’s inspection bylaw Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 tions in most cities as coworkers gath- er together for a smoke break. It’s at our universities and colleges and our infringes on rights ISSN 1715-9253 hospitals — places where we might Dear Editor: ing cleaning up their vandal- watching! The Oshawa Express is a publi- think people would know better. And cation of Dowellman Publishing for someone trying to quit, temptation ized property. Just in case the intended sar- Corp which is located at 600 Re: Oshawa’s inspection bylaw I am so relieved to know that casm is lost on readers, let there Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J is probably stronger when sitting 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- through a 90-minute movie where the the officers will no longer have be no doubt that this is intended 0255, E-mail: [email protected] characters spend the film smoking or I am sure that Robert to resort to climbing trees to as a serious criticism of what is All advertising and editorial Lutczyk's concerns are not spy on Oshawa citizens in order one more giant step toward the material published by The Oshawa when peers head outside to smoke, Express and Dowellman Publishing valid. After all, I expect these to safeguard them from them- loss of citizen rights, and the Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- than just stepping into a convenience would be the same bylaw offi- selves. ever increasing meddling of lication and cannot be reproduced elsewhere without prior permission. store. cers who recently showed such Congratulations to Mr. government at every level in Advertising Policy: Advertisers The same goes for people who don’t tact and diplomacy, not to men- Mayor and all councillors that our everyday lives. must check immediately after first insertion of their retail or classified smoke but might be tempted to do so. tion good city relations with its voted in favor. I can only speak advertisement to ensure there are no Most likely, a non-smoker isn’t going taxpayers, by sending demand- for myself, but I know I would Lloyd H. errors in the advertisement. The Oshawa Express and Dowellman to suddenly decide to buy a pack just ing and threatening letters to certainly feel under-protected if Oshawa Publishing Corp are not responsible because it is visible while shopping. good corporate citizens regard- I thought Big Brother was not for second or further insertions of the incorrect advertisement. Further, the It’s the vendors who so far bear the The Oshawa Express and Dowellman Publishing Corp are not brunt of the costs associated with the responsible for costs or damages for governments’ decisions on the retailing a non insertion of an agreed upon of cigarettes. And after spending plen- advertisement. The editor has the School closures ignore right to edit, change in any way, or ty of money to buy special locking classify an advertisement. The Oshawa Express and Dowellman cabinetry to display cigarettes, now Publishing Corp are only responsible these empty cabinets are an eyesore in for the cost of the advertisement downtown needs space that is taken up by an incor- local variety stores. rect insertion, except in the case of Dear Editor: education for our children. and upheaval this is causing for failure to notify The Oshawa Express We believe continued education on of any errors after the first insertion the health risks associated with smok- Their decision to include St. families who have, all through and then there would be no respon- ing is money better spent. And maybe We are thankful to Trustees Gregory's school as one to be the years, supported Catholic sibility on the part of the The Oshawa Fred Jones, Janice Oldham and closed leaves us now with no education in Oshawa, have Express and Dowellman Publishing Corp. it’s time to target manufacturers to Scott Murdock for their vote alternative but to enroll our worked to keep in place a limit some of the more toxic sub- against closing five Elementary children in the public school Catholic elementary school stances contained in cigarettes, since schools in Oshawa and for see- system as St. Gregory's is the presence in downtown Oshawa about 4,000 ingredients, including rat ing the shortsightedness of the only Catholic elementary (St. Gregory's), we parents who poisoning are used in production. Board's decision to do so. school in downtown Oshawa. attended all the public meetings Oshawa residents have the right atti- I agree with Trustee Jones pub- I beg to differ with a newspaper set up by DCDSB, we parents Letters to the Editor tude. This weekend they will be join- lic statement that this is a article in another publication who made countless written The Oshawa Express publishes ing in a global event to raise awareness betrayal. To my thinking it is this week, which states that St. submissions to the Trustees. every Wednesday in the City of and funds for cancer research through indeed a betrayal by Paul Pulla, Hedwig’s school was spared Now we are totally disregarded Oshawa. Send us your com- Relay for Life, a walk-a-thon that ben- the Durham Catholic District closing as the board “wanted to and we are handed a four weeks ments, letters to the editor, sug- efits the Canadian Cancer Society. School Board and those maintain an elementary school notice that our school, St. gestions. We’d like to hear from Trustees—Corey, Martin, presence in downtown Gregory's will be closed? A you. Please write to: And it’s these types of community McCafferty, Bannister and Oshawa”. four weeks notice? initiatives that send the strongest mes- The Oshawa Express, LeFort—who voted to close the St. Hedwig’s is not in down- 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, sage to smokers – the ones that come schools. It is a betrayal of our town Oshawa, it is in South Gladys Wilson ON L1J 6W7 from their friends, family and neigh- trust in their commitment and Oshawa. Oshawa or email: bours. obligation to provide Catholic Can you imagine the trauma [email protected]

Page 6 JUNE 4 2008 Hospital team strives for senior safety By Jessica Verge up visits take 1-hour and the clinic generally good quality of life for the elderly. “I think what they’re doing here is so The Oshawa Express serves four clients per day, five days a week. O’Toole visited the clinic recently as part of important,” he says, adding that a fall can be Clients are sent to the clinic by a referral National Nursing Week’s “Take Your MPP to the first step in the deterioration of an elderly After a few falls and a broken wrist, Phyllis from their primary health care provider and are Work Day”. person’s lifestyle. Edwards’ decided it was time to find out if usually 75 years or older, living at home or in there was more to her accidents than meets the a retirement residence, have multiple medical eye. problems and have experienced a recent That’s why the 75-year-old was referred to decline in their independence or a recent fall. a group of local health professionals who have The comprehensive assessment, says joined forces to improve the lives of elderly Acorn, helps the team determine the cause of individuals prone to falls. falls, which can be related to Thanks to Lakeridge anything from osteoporosis to Health’s Specialized “A fall is a medication to footwear. Assessment of the Frail And, for Edwards, it means a Elderly, or SAFE, Clinic, symptom of a better quality of life. Edwards had the opportunity “I’ve been so at ease,” she to get to the root of the prob- problem.” says. “(The clinic) really made lem. me feel better.” “Falls are so complex,” - Michelle Acorn In addition to the health says Michelle Acorn, a nurse assessment, the team may rec- practitioner and one of those ommend a home assessment to who runs the program. “A fall is a symptom of look at hazards and make suggestions such as a problem.” adding a handrail to the front steps. Through the clinic, first-time clients like All the information is forward to the client’s Edwards undergo a 2-hour comprehensive primary health care provider. assessment that tests everything from walking SAFE began two years ago as a falls assess- and balance to cognitive skills with a team of ment clinic based out of the Whitby hospital nurses, physiotherapists, occupational thera- site and relocated to Oshawa following the pists and physicians with expertise in rehab. hospital’s fire last summer. While Acorn says Staff members take a thorough medical histo- the intention is to return to Whitby once the ry, run diagnostics or labs, examine existing site is ready, there are plans to expand the pro- health problems, medications, nutrition, activ- gram with sites throughout the region. ity levels, dementia screening and social Durham MPP John O’Toole believes serv- Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express aspects such as living arrangements. Follow- ices such as SAFE are vital to maintaining a From left, Durham MPP John O’Toole, nurse practitioner Michelle Acorn and physiotherapist Lisa Marcotte talk safety with clinic patient Phyllis Edwards. Centre offers simple solutions to residents By Jessica Verge city previously had more than 50 phone numbers The Oshawa Express in the blue pages. In addition to one easy number and location, Whether it’s a question about taxes or a pot- all concerns are tracked and customer service hole that needs to be fixed, 16 new city staff representatives will follow through with an members are just a phone call away and ready to answer. The centre relies on highly trained staff help. members and state-of-the-art knowledge-based Service Oshawa, a one-stop-shop for munici- software. pal questions and concerns, is now open for busi- Opened for one month now, Mayor John Gray ness. says the feedback from residents has been great. “The whole objective is when you call for “So far, results have been outstanding,” he service you don’t get passed around anymore,” says. says Rick Stockman, commissioner of corporate services. By dialing 905-436-3311 or stopping by the first floor of city hall at 50 Centre St. S. from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Oshawa residents can receive information and request municipal services related to public works, parks, transportation and parking and revenue and taxation. By late 2008 or early 2009, Service Oshawa will be able to assist with questions and concerns related to all city depart- ments. Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express “Now we have one phone number they can call and we resolve their issues,” says Brenda Simone Bracey, one of city hall’s new customer service representatives, is ready to take calls from Oshawa Jeffs, customer service manager, adding that the residents at the Service Oshawa centre, located at city hall.

JUNE 4 2008 Page 7 Hearth Place focuses on healing, coping Offering a shoulder to lean on By Jessica Verge with its fair share of tears but the brought the organization to Oshawa. out the city in an effort to better tion. The Oshawa Express heartache is outweighed by the ben- Some three or four years before she serve people from different cultural For more information, call Hearth efits—the life-affirming work that was hired, a steering committee backgrounds and encourages clubs Place at 905-579-4833, email After 11 years at the helm of constantly makes those involved re- formed to bring Hearth Place to life, and groups who want to support [email protected] or visit Hearth Place, Andrea Shaw never think their priorities and bearing wit- carving out a vision and raising their members struggling with can- www.hearthplace.org. ceases to be amazed. ness to incredible individuals battle a funds to do it. cer to get involved in the organiza- “I am awestruck always by the terrible disease with a wicked sense “(Hearth Place is a) safe and nur- resilience of the human spirit,” says of humour. turing centre for people to come and the executive director, who’s been And Shaw isn’t doing it alone. find resources and share experi- running Durham Region’s only can- “We have an amazing team,” she ences,” says Shaw. cer support centre since it first says of her small staff and a team of The 86 Colborne St. W. non-prof- opened its doors. more than 150 volunteers. it helps those with any type of cancer Garden tour Shaw admits the job has come Shaw says teamwork is what and their families learn to heal and find effective coping strategies. Through a host of free programs— from art therapy and exercise to boasts art counseling and peer support to a wig boutique—more than 1,200 clients are helped to renew hope, peace and empowerment. From Shaw’s experiences, fami- and music lies dealing with cancer benefit from More than 50 artists, musicians adorned with works of local artists turning to a service such as Hearth and gardeners are joining forces to and featuring performances by Place, which requires no referral, for raise funds for an Oshawa organi- local musicians. support. zation. “The event is a great opportu- “They find this very effective and The 9th Annual Artist in the nity to check out Durham’s finest very helpful,” she says. Garden event, which benefits artists, musicians and gardens,” Hearth Place focuses on provid- Hearth Place Cancer Support says Carole Keys, chair of the ing companionship to those diag- Centre, will take place June 21, 2008 Artists in the Garden com- nosed with cancer by providing peer offering visitors a chance to tour mittee. support from someone who has sur- eight gardens in Durham Region The event, which runs, rain or vived the disease. shine, from 10 a.m. “We mostly get people straight to 5 p.m., includes from the surgeon’s office,” says gardens in Oshawa, Shaw, adding that usually means Whitby and they’ve got a thousand questions Clarington with a about what happens next and talking feature garden on to someone who’s been there and Anderson Street in made it through can make the jour- Whitby where visi- ney easier. tors can purchase And with an anticipated increase raffle tickets for a in cancer diagnoses over the next chance to win a decade, Shaw is encouraging piece donated by Oshawa to get involved. She says the participating From left, Sue Valentine, facilitator of the Healing Journey program, volunteer Jan Perry Hearth Place wants to reach out to artists. and executive director Andrea Shaw are part of the dedicated team that keesp Hearth multicultural communities through- Tickets are $10 Place able to offer support to families dealing with cancer. and available in Oshawa at the fol- lowing locations: Hearth Place Retreat takes aim at healing Cancer Support Durham residents coping with Hearth Place in Oshawa, will offer a $40 deposit is required and will be Centre, 86 cancer are invited to take part in a cancer patients and one primary returned at the end of the weekend. Colborne St. W.; weekend retreat aimed at healing. caregiver effective coping strate- Participants must also commit to Classic Flowers, 74 Hearth Place Cancer Support gies, including meditation and attend the whole weekend. Simcoe St. S.; Centre is offering a Skills for relaxation exercises and stress The retreat runs June 13 from Lasting Healing Cancer event facilitated by reduction techniques. Patients will 5:30 to 9 p.m., June 14 from 9 a.m. Expressions, 555 Dr. Rob Rutledge, radiation oncolo- get a chance to connect with others to 4:30 p.m. and June 15 from 9 Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express Rossland Rd. E.; gist at the Nova Scotia Cancer who are going through the same dif- a.m. to 3 p.m. Oshawa Express reporter Jessica Verge took home sec- and Rundle Garden Centre, and his colleague Tim ficult experience and offer and To register, call 905 579-4833 or ond place in a media gardening challenge hosted by Centre, 1015 King Walker, Ph.D. receive support, which helps to email [email protected]. Hearth Place, which promoted the upcoming Artists in the St. E. The free retreat, which will take reduce isolation. Hearth Place is located at 86 Garden tour. place in the comfy environment of Due to limited space availability, Colborne St. W.

voice and enthusiasm, he has a heart as big tuxedos. At the reception, he predicted that One foot in heaven as a mountain. He is the master storyteller Denise and I would have four sons. Guess and has a phenomenal memory and inter- what? Although his booming voice was now est in all he meets. While with Don this past week, he gentle and peaceful and his white hair was Before getting involved in Durham showed us a letter he had received that making a comeback after chemo treat- Region activities he had been for many morning from a 2000 graduate at Pereyma. ments, it was still disturbing to see him so years chaplain for prisons and before that If you are reading this Andre R., I cannot weak. I have never experienced a spiritual ran prison counseling programs. My wife tell you how touched I was at your words. experience comparable to visiting with first met Don when she was in her teens The fact that you were so influenced by Donnie. He has gently and peacefully and he ran a program at a youth detention Don and had only once really talked to accepted his fate. In fact, I would say after centre. He needed volunteers and musi- him was so reaffirming. I selfishly asked spending an hour with him that he already cians to go into the prisons to be part of for a copy of your letter and it sits beside has one foot in heaven and the other is on programs for inmates. He took my wife me now. If I was to die tomorrow and had the way. under his wing, as he would a loved one letter like this, I know I would feel Father Don MacLellan is well known to To think that I know someone who will daughter. That was over 40 years ago. that I did make a difference. thousands of Durham residents. He ran be in heaven in just a few weeks sends When we got married 34 years ago, Father Father Don will soon know very well overnight retreats at both Monsignor Paul shivers up my spine. Should I ask him to Don did the ceremony and served as how much of a difference he has made in Dwyer and Monsignor John Pereyma High look up old friends and relatives and say Master of Ceremonies for the reception. I the many of thousands of lives he has Schools for years. He later moved on to be hi? I did ask him to keep an eye out for us mentioned to him the other day that I had touched. God will be showing him. He chaplain at Pereyma for 10 years, retiring up there. My wife’s mom is also dying and never seen him so nervous as that MC job. knows I became a High School religion just a few years ago. we mentioned how whoever gets there Here is a man who would sit across from teacher and my wife a Chaplain as a direct My wife and I visited him just a few first should have the euchre cards ready. convicted killers and speak to hundreds of result of meeting him. Who else is out days ago after learning that the cancer that For years, this Cape Breton native prison inmates and he was nervous telling there? had invaded his body some years ago was criss-crossed North America giving jokes in front of a few hundred friendly Contact me at BillFoxExpress@hot- progressing at such a rapid pace that he retreats for his Redemptorist order of faces? mail.com if you would like Father Don’s was told he had less than three months left priests. Though he could scare the We recalled last week how he saw that address or simply would like to relate how to live. begeesus out of you with his booming the men in our wedding party all wore blue Donnie touched you.

Page 8 JUNE 4 2008 Oshawa seniors come together with quilting and see what the students at OSCC have creat- Local event focuses ed.” The event, which runs on Friday from 10 on timeless craft a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature more than 100 quilted items Quilters are invited to celebrate the craft on display as well as more than 500 hand-craft- with a two-day show in Oshawa this weekend. ed items for sale, scissor sharpening from 10:30 The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres are a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, vendor booths selling hosting a Quilt Show Caper June 6 and 7 at the quilting supplies and workshops at 11 a.m. and Northview Branch, 150 Beatrice St. E. 2 p.m. each day with expert Janet Coates. “Many hours are put into creating quilted Admission is $2 and includes a small hand- items but quilting is about more than that”, says crafted item. Refreshments will be available in Ruth Morton, OSCC Quilt Show Chair. “The the OSCC Tea Room for $3. fun and laughter I have shared while learning to For more information, contact Colleen quilt over the years is very fulfilling. It is a Zavrel, manager of leisure programs, at 905- great hobby and I invite everyone to come out 576-6712 ext. 2875.

Photo submitted Members of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres show off the quilts they’ve made, which will be on display at the Quilt Show Caper June 6 and 7.

JUNE 4 2008 Page 9 Under your skin: examining the causes of malignant melanoma (NC)-If you're headed to the beach this summer, or out to determine a patient's risk of developing melanoma, and may also your backyard for an afternoon of cutting the grass, you'll proba- help researchers and policy makers assess the safety of other bly be slathering on some sunscreen before you go. We know pesticides and industrial chemicals. However, Dr. Gallagher cau- that the sun's powerful rays are responsible for most cases of tions that this is a preliminary study and any findings will have to malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, and be validated with further research. for years we have been told how to protect ourselves from this "We don't want to give people the deadly disease. impression that this is a big issue However, sun exposure may not be the root of all skin can- before we've actually confirmed that cer. With the help of funding from the Canadian Institutes of there is a connection between Health Research (CIHR), Dr. Richard Gallagher at the British organochlorines and melanoma," Columbia Cancer Research Centre is trying to determine if there says Dr. Gallagher. "If you are con- may be another environmental trigger for the disease. cerned about developing melanoma, "There have been clues from previous studies suggesting your best bet is to avoid exposing your that people who handled a lot of organochlorines in their jobs skin to too much sun." have an elevated risk of melanoma," explains Dr. Gallagher. Organochlorines are a large group of chemicals including pesticides such as DDT, aldrin and mirex and the coolants known as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). In the 1970s, many governments phased out the use of DDT, PCBs and other organochlorines when researchers discovered that the chemicals had negative effects on the environment and human health. "Organochlorines are still an issue because they are so persistent in the environment," says Dr. Gallagher "They bio-accumulate in the bodies of humans and other animals, so organochlorines from the '70s are still out there." Dr. Gallagher is heading a research project that will help determine whether or not these toxins cause malignant melanoma. He and his team are compar- ing the levels of various organochlorines in the blood of melanoma patients to the levels in people without the disease. Patients in the study will also fill out detailed questionnaires on their history of sun expo- sure so that Dr. Gallagher can try to separate the effects of the chemicals from the effects of sunlight, something that previous studies have not done. The study's findings may someday help doctors

Page 10 JUNE 4 2008 DonevanDonevan celebratescelebrates 5050 yearsyears

Dr. F. J Donevan Collegiate just before it opened in August 1958.

By Courtney Duffett 1950’s—O’Neill Collegiate, The Oshawa Express which was built in 1910 and Central Collegiate, which A local high school is was built in 1949, before celebrating 50 years of his- Donevan Collegiate was tory. built. More than 500 people are When the school was first expected to participate in built in 1958 on Harmony the 50th anniversary cele- Road, it had a gymnasium, bration of Donevan two home economics rooms, Collegiate, which two industrial arts opened its doors in rooms, four labora- September 1958 to tories, a business some 450 students. machines room, “The tone of the typing and book- school is very inter- keeping rooms, a esting,” says Alan cafeteria and 20 Monks, who has other classrooms. been principle of As the school Donevan for two Norman A. Sisco underwent improve- years. “The kids are First principle ments and addi- very excited.” tions, the school Donevan will be cele- was built around the gymna- brating the historical event sium in order to make the from June 6 to 8 with events centre of student life easily at the school as well as at accessible from any class- the Durham College and the room. University of Ontario The school was named Institute of Technology after Dr. Frederick James campus. Decade rooms will Donevan, who was born in be open at Donevan from 6 1880 in Gananoque. to 9:30 p.m. Donevan on June 6 and graduated in 11 a.m. to 3 “The tone of the medicine p.m. on June school is very from Queen’s 7 for $15 at University in the door. intersting. The kids 1907 and had The an active Friday Night are very excited.” medical prac- Social will Alan Monks tice from be held from 1908 to 1948. 9 p.m. to 1 Principal In 1919, he a.m., at the set up a prac- Student Centre at Durham tice in Oshawa and was College/UOIT. Tickets for elected to the Oshawa Board the event are $10 per person of Education in 1926. He Michael Starr, MP., Minister of Labour, laying the corner stone on Sept. 27, 1957. with registration and $15 at was chair for 1931 and 32 the door. The event is limit- and chaired the property ed to 820 registrants includ- committee for many years ing guests and must be 19 following. Donevan died in years of age or older. 1948 at the age of 68. A Saturday Night Social The school officially and Dance will be held at opened on Nov. 5, 1958. Durham College/UOIT from Norman A. Sisco was 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is limit- Donevan’s first principle ed to 2,710 registrants and the first vice-principle including guests. Tickets for was Arthur B. Woods. this event are $25 per per- For more information on son or $30 at the door. the school or events for Finally, on June 8, the Donevan Collegiate’s 50th South Village Residence anniversary, visit the web- Dining Hall at Durham site at www.donevan.ca. College/UOIT will be host- ing a Pancake Breakfast for With files from Amber $10 per person from 8:30 to Nowak, Archivist, Oshawa 9:30 a.m. Historical Museum There were only two high Construction, August 1957 schools in Oshawa in the

JUNE 4 2008 Page 11 Cemetery a time machine into past By Rick Dade town’s earliest families. Some of the Special to The Oshawa Express headstones are fragmented and broken— almost unreadable due to the ravages of Oshawa has its own time machine. time. Others look almost new. Although You don’t need to have H.G.Wells on difficult to link various kin together, four your bookshelf, nor Dr.Who’s TARDIS in headstones of the Card family remain the garage. A degree in quantum physics intact: Ethan, his wife Anne and his two is not at all necessary. Simply take a stroll daughters, Sarah and Maria. Unlike some through the city’s little known gem—the of his fellow travelers now in the after- Pioneer Memorial Garden. life, there are not streets named after Located on Bond near Park Road, it’s them but Ethan Card played a major role easy to miss. Set back from the street and in the building of the fledgling town. on a hill, the park was once the graveyard As well as sitting on the Sydenham of Oshawa’s Methodist Church, built in Harbour Board, and involved in the poli- 1840 to serve the growing population. tics of the day, Card was a shrewd busi- The church stood on the north side of nessman and owned the woolen mill that King Street opposite Nassau Street. was located on the flood plain of Oshawa One hundred years later—the church Creek, now the site of the Midtown Mall. long gone—the graves were moved to The mill would have been one of the Union Cemetery for re-interment. In focal points of town life. It was a place to 1949, the parishioners of the Simcoe do business, catch up on all the town gos- Street United Church put whatever head- sip and if you needed work you could find stones were left on the site into a perma- a job there. nent memorial to those early settlers. One of the joys in visiting the Pioneer Set into five concrete walls radiating Memorial Garden is what fascinating out from a central monument, like the things you can learn from reading the spokes of a wheel, it is here you’ll find headstones. For instance, Anne would the well-known names of some of the have been 39 when daughter Sarah was born and 43 at Maria's birth. Ethan and his wife both died at 62—him in 1854 and Anne two yeas later. Sarah died at age 19, in 1848, while Maria The Pioneer died at the age of Memorial Garden, 23, the same year as located on Bond her father, two Street near Park months later in July. Road, is a little May 17th known gem and marked the 154th final resting place to some of Oshawa’s anniversary of founding families. Ethan Card's death.

Page 12 JUNE 4 2008 JUNE 4 2008 Page 13 Fiesta Week City briefs offers fun, food Know the rules before riding Summer might seem the perfect trails. To report a pocket bike on a and culture time to take a ride on a pocket bike The only place where pocket street call Durham Regional Police The weeklong but the City of Oshawa is remind- bikes are permitted is on private at 905-579-1520. To report a pock- festival offers ing residents to know the rules property with permission of the et bike being used in park, on a trail Durham residents before hitting the road. property owner. or sidewalk, call the city at 905- the chance to expe- Pocket bikes, miniature motor- According to the city, many 436-3852. Police warn that motor- rience food and cul- cycles that can travel up to 50 potential pocket bike buyers are not cycle helmets should be worn when ture from places km/hr, are not allowed on public aware that there are significant lim- operating a pocket bike. such as Europe, Asia roads and sidewalks, in parks or on itations on where they can be used. and the Caribbean without ever leaving Oshawa. Prior to the offi- Region urges helmet use cial launch of Fiesta Area residents are reminded to ing bike and gear inspections and decreased to 66 per cent. Week, there will be prevent head injuries by wearing traffic crash demonstrations. “We’re very concerned to see a Queen’s Court helmets while in-line skating, rid- In addition, staff from the such a significant decrease in hel- banquet on June 7 at ing a bike or scooter or skateboard- health department and Durham met use,” says Yemisi Aladesua, a LVIV Hall, which ing. cops will be assisting with helmet public health nurse. “This demon- sees the crowning of The Durham Region health fittings. Other highlights include strates that there is an increased Miss Fiesta and department, in collaboration with jumping castles, face painting and need to promote safety and helmet showcases the Mini Durham Regional Police, are host- draws for prizes including three use for wheeled activities among Miss contestants. ing the annual Durham Bicycle new bikes. young people. Parents need to Fiesta Week then Fun and Safety Day on June 7 from In 2001, a health department remember that the help ensure kicks off with a 12 to 3 p.m. at the Kids Safety survey found that 74 per cent of safety, it is essential to enforce that parade through Village of Durham in Whitby. The young people aged 5 to 17 years children wear a helmet—not only downtown Oshawa event will feature displays with old always wore a helmet while is it the law, but helmet use has on June 15 at 12:30 resources on bicycle safety includ- biking and by 2007, this number been proven to help reduce injury.” p.m. followed by a concert held in Memorial Park, which features a Business owners offered advice parade awards cere- Local businesses in the manufac- May 23. Attendees discussed oppor- development officer at the region. mony, ethnic food turing sector are participating in a tunities alternative energy, building “In addition, attendees had the for sale and a beer four-part series focusing on compet- products, heavy equipment manu- added benefit of meetings and net- garden. ing at a global level. facturers and service sectors. More working with other industrial The rest of the The first two sessions, hosted by than 100 attendees learned about the peers.” week, residents can the economic development and many services offered by Durham The third event, Productivity sample food and tourism department at Durham College and the University of Through Automation, which is entertainment at cul- Region, were in May with the Ontario Institute of Technology dur- being presented by the Canadian tural pavilions remaining two to take place in June. ing Campus Connections 2008 on Manufacturers and Exporters, will throughout the city. “Even the best manufacturers are May 26. Topics included learning focus on remaining competitive and Oshawa’s annual Fiesta Week offers a sampling of A passport is cultures from around the world. being challenged in today’s environ- about industry collaborative will be held at Holiday Inn Oshawa, required for ment. These workshops are specifi- research initiatives, innovation and 1011 Bloor St. E., from 7:30 to Oshawa will be showing its entrance and can be cally designed for managers and new technologies and training 10:30 a.m. on June 4. The fourth cultural side as Fiesta Week is set purchased at all pavilions. owners in Durham Region and opportunities for employees. The session, The Road to Continuous to roll into the city this month. Passports are $8 for adults and designed to address specific needs,” afternoon also included lab and Improvement hosted by the The Oshawa Folks Arts $4 for seniors. Entrance is free says Patrick Olive, commissioner of facility tours, a variety of presenta- Excellence in Manufacturing Council is currently preparing for children aged 14 and under economic development and tourism. tions and a sneak peak at plans for Consortia, is designed to show com- for the 36th annual event, which when accompanied by an adult. “The solution for success comes the new Automotive Centre of panies that they have the skills and will take place from June 15 to For more information, visit from different tactics to ensure Excellence. abilities to continuously improve 21. www.fiestaweek.ca. global competitiveness. This is why “The event was an excellent performance. The event will be held our department has organized the opportunity for Durham’s business on June 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at series of workshops with partner community to see the facilities first R. Reininger & Son, 1240 Twinney Fiesta Week pavilions expertise.” hand and gain an understanding of Rd. in Newmarket. More than 40 people attended how the college and university can For more information on the ACROPOLIS (Greek) LORELEY (German) Export Opportunities to Caribbean help them compete globally,” said final two sessions or to register, visit 261 Bloor St. E. 389 Dean Ave. Markets, which was held in Ajax on Liisa Ikavalko, senior economic www.durhambusiness.ca. BELGRADE (Serbian) LVIV (Ukrainian) 144 Fernhill Blvd. 38 Lviv Blvd. BUDAPEST (Hungarian) NORTHERN PORTUGAL 64 Albany St. 40 Albany St. CARIBBEAN NIGHTS ODESSA (Ukrainian) 600 Wentworth St. E. 31 Bloor St. E. DNIPRO (Ukrainian) PHILIPPINES 681 Dnipro Blvd. 471 Simcoe St. S. FRENCH-CANADIAN PORTUGAL 384 Hillside Ave. 68 Bloor St. E. GREEK POZNAN (Polish) 532 Stevenson Rd. N. 219 Olive Ave. KRAKOW (Polish) ROMA (Italian) 1551 Stevenson Rd. N. 245 Simcoe St. S. Cancer fundraising hits Durham Region Durham residents are being Oshawa this month. asked to help raise funds and Fundraisers will be selling fight cancer. Pink Ribbon merchandise and Fundraising for The collecting donations at the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Whitby LCBO at Taunton Road a 60 km walk in Toronto that and Brock Street on June 6 and benefits Princess Margaret 7 and at the Oshawa LCBO at Hospital’s cancer research, will Taunton Road and Harmony on take place in Whitby and June 20 and 21.

Page 14 JUNE 4 2008 Longer cartridge life means more savings Most cartridges can be filled 1. Never operate the printer from the printer, say around ensure the head is cleaned. cases where a printer has several times, but you should when you are aware that the once every two weeks, and Most machines also have the failed to print all but a print be aware that the lifespan of cartridge is empty. Expecting the print head rubbed with a option of printing a jet-by-jet shadow and the customer the cartridge can be extend- the print head to fire without moist rag to clean off any grid to allow you to physical- has been advised to replace ed to almost double the ink is akin to boiling water residual ink in that area. ly check whether a jet in the the print head, when the expected by following a few dry in a saucepan and not Never use any form of sol- head is blocked. problem could have been simple rules of Cartridge removing the pan from the vent; the ink in the cartridge We cannot overstress the solved by allowing the print Maintenance. heat. is water based and this is the importance of running this head with cartridge inserted Firstly, there is nothing 2. Pay regular attention to only cleaning substance that function, especially in those to stand for 24 hours and unhappier than a dry car- the print head. Coagulated can safety be used. In the printers where the print head then carry out the head clean tridge. How, you ask, can we ink on or around this are is a case of Hewlett Packard car- is not an integral part of the and test procedures for 2 to 3 ensure the cartridge is kept recipe for disaster. The car- tridge, the print head should cartridge (eg. Epson, cycles. in a moist condition? tridge should be removed show a nice shiny brass area Canon). We have known with slight ink seepage, and in the case of the Canon the print head will be clean with- out any ink over the head itself. There is no need to dry the head, which should still be moist when returned to the printer. 3. Have the cartridge refilled before it gets totally empty. Another alternative is to top up every couple of weeks or so, depending on how often the printer is used. 4. Nothing is more important than running “The Print Head Clean” option, shown in the operator’s man- ual, on a regular basis, to

JUNE 4 2008 Page 15 Dealing popular forward infuriates Generals’ ownership Mitchell sent packing to Windsor By Wally Donaldson Kovar in the deal and he has in the mix. I said, ‘No, not best in Windsor,” said Oshawa The Oshawa Express reportedly signed a contract for Mitchell. If that’s what has been skipper Chris DePiero of the 5- next season in his native Czech presented, I want it fixed.” foot-9 206-pound forward. It’s a move that puzzles and Republic and will not It never was correct- Adding value to post season infuriates ownership, but feisty be back with the ed, said Tullio, and play, Mitchell rang up 16 points forward Dale Mitchell is no Spitfires. when the Spitfires came in 15 playoff outings and played longer a member of the Oshawa “It’s a deal left by calling, he did his best an integral role in carrying the Generals. Brad (Selwood, former to work around it by Generals to the Eastern In a transaction concocted by general manager) that offering draft picks. The Conference final against the previous management, Mitchell we wanted corrected Spits wanted no part of Belleville Bulls. will report to the Windsor and it never happened,” it. The Generals won’t get back Spitfires when training camp says co-owner Rocco Mitchell, a third- a second-round pick until 2011 opens to complete a deal that Tullio. “We didn’t want round draft pick of the and it does little to settle the brought often-injured goaltender this to happen at all. Dale Mitchell Toronto Maple Leafs, stomachs of ownership. Michael Neuvirth to the “When (the deal for fashioned 87 goals and “It falls back on us as owner- Generals last season at the Neuvirth) was first put 183 points in the three ship when we focussed on stay- Ontario Hockey League (OHL) to us by Brad, there was talk of seasons he suited up with the ing in the background. And this trade deadline. two second rounders and there Generals. He was one who gave is what happens,” says Tullio. Windsor received Jacub was the possibility of Mitchell of himself each outing by com- “A move like this is why Brad is plementing no longer our general manager. aggressive- “We need to show people that ness with a we are not fooling around any refined more and when ownership does touch get involved in making deci- around an sions, something like this won’t opposing happen again.” goal. Meanwhile, the Generals “He’s a spring camp will be conducted fine young at the GM Centre on June 13 and man and 14. Fans are welcomed to watch Dale Mitchell has been sent to the Windsor we wish the practices and inter-squad Spitfires to complete a transaction last season him all the games. which brought goaltender Michael Neuvirth to the Oshawa Generals. Legionaires still hot with the bats By Wally Donaldson and allowing only two hits in earning his first vic- The Oshawa Express tory of the season. Oshawa banged out a total of 15 hits in this one, Ryan Yakura has made some solid noise with including seven players who recorded two hits his bat and playing ability while competing for the each, Yakura among them. Oshawa junior Legionaires these past two seasons. Brent Tamane, Vince Carbone, Tim Cozier, He’s even banged the ball around with regular- Matt Heney and Justin Parro had the others. Chris ity during his tenure at the University of Rio Jones added the last hit, a swing “bunt” down the Grande in southeast Ohio. third base line. Now, if he could only be heard around a profes- Yakura, in his final junior year of eligibility, has sional training camp, that would make it complete. been doing exactly what is expected of him at the In the meantime, the 21-year-old shortstop con- plate. tinues to make a hearty contribution as a leadoff “I’m out here having fun with the guys and hitter with the Legionaires, who have yet to lose in working hard to get better,” says Yakura. “It’s a lot seven outings this Leaside Junior Baseball League of hard work here and at college. I just want to keep season. improving, hitting the gym and taking batting prac- Legionaires rallied from an early 3-0 deficit last tice see what happens.” Monday evening to score a 7-4 victory over the Coach Darryl Reid observes of Yakura, “He East York Bulldogs at Kinsmen Stadium. brings us a lot of speed and he’s good defensively. It was the return engagement of these clubs fol- Shores up the middle. Like anybody, he needs to lowing an earlier outing when the contest was cut keep working hard and be consistent with what short following the ejection of four East York play- he’s doing.” ers. They were unable to field a team. Yakura was named Leaside baseball’s most Oshawa starter Matt Bursey was hit hard in the valuable player last season. Ironically, he took over first inning, giving up three runs and four hits, the shortstop position from graduate Chris Papalia, including a booming shot by Bulldogs’ Travis currently with the Intercounty’s Oshawa Dodgers, Edwards, who put the ball over the right field who gained MVP honours two years ago. fence. Oshawa is playing host to the Peterborough Bursey then gave way to Jordan Prosper who Tigers tonight at Kinsmen Stadium, starting at 7:30 pitched five solid innings, striking out eight batters p.m.

Page 16 JUNE 4 2008 Downtown club gets thumbs up from membership Leone makes Curlers remain optimistic history as By Wally Donaldson offer new curlers an introductory The new format is designed to have ended up having to make a The Oshawa Express $199 fee as an enticement and focus on more youth getting very difficult decision this sum- curling head curlers under 30 years of age will involved in curling, along with mer.” History has been made at the 125-year- For a club that has existed for enjoy a 30 per cent discount from emphasizing the option for its paid With members lined up with a old Oshawa Curling Club. more than 125 years, there has the new annual fee. The fee struc- adult members to curl as often as cheque book in hand following the The club has for the very first time select- been a myriad of “something new” ture for juniors, seniors and little they wish. The need, says board meeting, it would appear that the ed a female president. come out in the last week. It is the rock were also adjusted. members, is to get everyone on the board is getting the commitment Ruth Leone, who gained her curling hope of its members that the result A notice was sent to all mem- same page as proud bona fide required to plan ahead. experience in Elora and has for the past five of this will carry the Oshawa bers a few weeks ago explaining members of the club. “Many of our members are sin- years competed at the Curling Club into another century. the dicey situation confronting the A commitment is what was gle night curlers and it will impact downtown facility, has In an overwhelming majority executive as the club continually required to see another day, says upon them,” says Karen Lopez, accepted the challenge vote taken last week, the members attempts to dig out of a huge Faulds. president of the Wednesday night for the 2008-09 cam- and executive have elected to keep financial hole. “These people said to us that evening ladies. “But I am still very paign. the financially-burdened organiza- The immediate concern is they are committed to the Oshawa encouraged with the response “I might be the first tion in operation. It does come at a eliminating an $85,000 line of Curling Club. Had we not overall, who said they will return.” female president, but I price, however! credit owing to the bank. The club received that support, we may know I will get lots of Adult curlers will pay a $495 is also paying down a mortgage in support,” says Leone. flat fee less taxes and prize fund to excess of a quarter million dollars. “The fact everybody Ruth Leone curl this season, the carrot giving The executive contemplated came out to keep the club each an option to curl as many closing the doors of the King going, this is good sup- nights as they wish. Curlers who Street facility and needed a whop- port from all members and I’m proud to be a previously paid a higher premium ping 80 per cent vote of confi- part of that.” for additional nights of curling dence from its membership to Leone, a softball convenor within the will benefit from this format, “make it work.” Neighbourhood Association Sports although if they do elect to pay “Our main focus was making Committee (NASC), is looking forward to above and beyond the cost, the sure we knew that the members of “keeping everything financially in order.” extra monies will be placed direct- the Oshawa Curling Club wanted Leone replaces outgoing president Rob ly into the club’s line of credit to curl here,” said outgoing presi- Faulds, who last season had more than his which is currently maxed out. dent Rob Faulds. “The attendance hands full during the club’s financial dilem- The bite will be on curlers who (for the special meeting) was off ma. did curl one night a week. They the chart, more than we expected “First female president in 125 years it’s will be asked to pony up approxi- and we got an overwhelming about time,” says Faulds, a popular sports mately 30 per cent more from the response to go forward. I think commentator at SportsNet. “We’ve had previous year to play, based on we’re taking the right steps. some great input from board members who this flat fee structure. The opportu- “We’ve had a lot of people Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express are female and for a woman to step up and nity to curl more often remains an make contributions because they Members of the Oshawa Curling Club listen intently during last Wednesday’s say ‘I’m willing to be president,’ that’s a option, however. believe in this club and to me great sign.” The membership also voted to emergency meeting to deal with the financial plight of the 125-year-old that’s very gratifying.” organization. Camaros twirl to medal podium win The Oshawa Camaros made a definite for her seventh-place finish at the world twirl; juvenile B large dance twirl; junior A June 28 to July 3 in Moncton, New statement during the Ontario Baton championship. small dance twirl; junior A large dance Brunswick. Twirling Championships held at Humber Individual winners were as follows: twirl and junior A team. Kyla Wilson will be travelling to College in Etobicoke. Kasey Bretherick, junior A freestyle cham- The juvenile B small dance twirl squad Limerick, Ireland July 28 as part of a Team The Oshawa squad claimed a plethora of pion; Samantha Metelski, junior A won silver. Canada squad for the 2008 International gold medals. freestyle bronze medallist; Shannon The Camaros, celebrating 30 years Cup competition. National team selection Kasey Bretherick copped the junior Mason, junior B freestyle winner; Rebecca under the tutorship of Oshawa Sports Hall for the world championships will be con- Trillium Cup title, an athletic award based MacIver, senior A freestyle silver medal- of Fame inductee LeeAnn Wilson, are gear- ducted in Moncton. on points earned from the previous compe- list, Mason and Diana Lough, junior B ing up for the Canadian championships tition season. pairs winners and team champions, Focus. And Samantha Metelski was named jun- The Camaros collected six gold medals ior athlete of the year. and a silver at the provincial competition. Meanwhile, Kyla Wilson was given a Gold medal winners as a group were the Durham College, UOIT special achievement award of excellence junior twirl corps; juvenile A small dance students to benefit from classic golf tourney Devoted golfers, those new to the game, shootout, a putting contest and more. Auction and community champions will all come items include a hockey box at the Air Canada together on Thursday to make a huge differ- Centre in Toronto, a home theatre package and ence in the lives of people across Durham a round-trip for four to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Region as the annual Durham Region Chairman's Charity Classic golf tournament returns to the Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax. The 12th annual event will extend a phe- nomenal legacy of giving to community organ- izations, as proceeds from this year's classic go to assisting students in need of financial assis- tance at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), along with construction of the world-class Abilities Centre Durham. Hosted by Region of Durham Chairman Roger Anderson, the tournament is one of the most successful annual fundraising initiatives in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. It has raised nearly $3 million over its lifetime, including $452,000 in 2007. The Oshawa Camaros really know how to twirl a baton as demonstrated at the recent Ontario Baton This year's sold-out event includes three Twirling Championship in Etobicoke where they cleaned up. No wonder they’re all smiles. Fraser Ford hole-in-one holes, a $1-million

JUNE 4 2008 Page 17 Dodgers making a major statement By Wally Donaldson That keeps things fresh and for the (the ball) will still go out. Not with the The Oshawa Express guys who are in both ends of a dou- wooden bats, though.” bleheader, they’ve got the young legs. Newly-arrived Brendan Emmett As the youngest team in the There is something to be said for made his presence known at the plate Intercounty Baseball League, there is youth and depth.” with three hits. a suggestion that the youthful Oshawa Dodgers did get an “eye opener” a “I honestly had no plans playing Dodgers could face a constant uphill week ago when dropping a 6-1 deci- Brendan in both games since he just battle against the more mature and sion to the first-place Barrie Baycats got here, but what could I do?” ques- seasoned clubs as the season pro- in Oshawa. tions Blewais. “He had five hits on gresses. Yet, for many of the younger play- the day, RBI, stolen base, his defence The other side of the coin presents ers on the roster, several who play was outstanding. We’re very happy a most attractive situation where college ball south of the border during with him.” youth can play a promi- the winter months, hope Always-dangerous Steve Lewis nent role, especially dur- springs eternal for a shot chipped in a pair of hits. Jordan ing a doubleheader after- at the professional level. Castaldo, Sean Cunningham, Ken noon. Adam Garner, 23, is Calway and Mark Jeffery each sin- Combining strong making a statement with gled at key moments, resulting in pitching and timely hits the Dodgers as he did this runs. with runners in scoring past season at Oklahoma Adam Echlin took the loss on the position, the Dodgers Baptist. mound for the Majors, giving up 10 swept a pair from the tra- The six-foot-three hits. ditionally tough London pitcher went the distance Brett Backman got the start for the Majors last Saturday afternoon at in the opening game, keeping the Dodgers in the second game, but ran Ryan Fleming (19) of the Oshawa Dodgers can’t get back to first base quickly Kinsmen Stadium, taking the first London batters on their heels while into problems during the second enough as he is tagged out on the quick throw during last Saturday’s Intercounty game 4-2 and scoring an easy 6-1 relinquishing only three hits. He inning and was relieved by Grey Baseball League outing at Kinsmen Stadium. result in the nightcap, thus compiling struck out three and walked a pair Byron, who went the rest of the way. a very impressive seven wins in 10 while giving up one earned run. Pierre Miville-Deschenes got off “and perhaps other Intercounty teams Toronto. Taking into consideration league outings. “I’m finished playing at the col- to a good start for the Majors, but got who are more veteran laden. We do how the Leafs imploded Sunday The Dodgers have thrived on the lege level, but I still want to play pro rocked in the fifth inning when the have young players, whether it’s a while giving up 10 runs in the ninth success of doubleheaders, having ball,” said Garner, who helped Oshawa bats came alive on singles hit Steve Lewis or Sean Cunningham inning en route to a 15-10 loss in won two straight from the Nationals Oklahoma Baptist to an excellent sea- by Bryan Candotta, Emmett, Lewis who was drafted out of high school. Toronto to the Barrie Baycats, they in Stratford earlier. They split a pair son, falling just three wins shy of and Cunninham. “The losses we took to Brantford will probably be chomping at the bit with the Brantford Red Sox two advancing to the college World Deschenes came out of the game in the first game (of a doubleheader) to get back on the plus side. weeks ago. Series. Indeed, his school was among at that point and the first batter reliev- and Barrie was a definite eye opener. Evan Grills, the 15-year-old pitch- Their sweep of the Majors on the top 25 seeded in the nation. er Jeff Newnes faced, Peter Bako Our guys could see how some of ing sensation, will be on the mound Saturday gives the Oshawa squad five Garner is on track to setting a drilled a double to left field, scoring these guys played professionally and for the Dodgers. wins in six outings during double- precedent on the mound, having another Oshawa run. how they carried themselves. I think “They have a lot of lefthanders on header days and it has bench boss Dan recorded his third win in as many out- It’s all coming together, says our guys are emulating that and that’s that club, so it will be an interesting Bleiwas grinning like a Cheshire cat. ings. Bleiwas, as players pursue their the nicest thing about being the matchup,” concludes Bleiwas. “So far, so good,” beams Bleiwas. “I love playing to wooden bats dreams. youngest team in the league.” Dodgers are home to Kitchener on “I think it’s a testament to our youth again,” says Garner. “There really is “I think that’s the difference Dodgers will be facing a veteran Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock and depth because we’re not forced to no sweet spot on metal bats. You between us and the Dodgers of the team tonight at Christie Pits when before travelling to Hamilton on using the same lineup for both games. could hit off the end of the bat and past,” the Oshawa coach points out, they take on the Maple Leafs in Sunday. Central Region secondary track and field Women 100 Meter Dash Midget Finals & V I, 2:00.17. 2, Andrew Langille, 15.34. 5, Mackenzie Nicoll, St. Thomas 6.13m. 2, Kristian Rampersaud, Ajax H 1, Karen Li, Anderson C & V I, 12.61. 2, R.S. McLaughlin C & V I, 2:03.12. 3, Aquinas S S, 15.57. S, 5.89m. 3, Justin Taylor, Pickering H S, Zakiya McIntosh, Pickering H S, Tyler Leggo, Courtice SS, 2:03.30. 4, Ian Women 300 Meter Hurdles Midget 5.81m. 4, Keith Cyrus, St. Mary 12.75. 3, Justine Sparkes, Cardinal Walter, Penetanguishene S S, 2:03.69. 5, 1, Ariana Jorgensen, Emily Carr C.S.S., 5.80m. 5, David Tran, Carter S S, 12.93. 4, Precilla DeMaria, Liam Mitro, Stouffville D S S, Secondary School, 46.62. 2, Ocian Newmarket H S, 5.74m. St. Joan of Arc C H S, 12.95. 5, Tavia 2:04.08. Archer, Women Triple Jump Midget Anderson, Pine Ridge S S, 13.01. Women 1500 Meter Run Midget Innisdale S S, 47.49. 3, Jordan Gray, 1, Jordyn Merkley, Bear Creek S.S., Men 100 Meter Dash Midget 1, Kaitlyn Oliver, Aurora H S, 4:45.84. Sinclair S S, 47.88. 4, Jessica 10.03m. 2, Haley Vincent, St. Joseph's H 1, Doron Williams, Pickering H S, 11.51. 2, Brigid Callaghan, Sacred Heart C H Fullerton, Bear Creek S.S., 48.67. 5, S, 9.75m. 3, Chelsea Brady, Notre Dame 2, Kirk Facey, Maple H. S., 11.63. 3, S, 4:48.02. 3, Molly Dyon, Toronto Kadeja Hughes, Notre Dame Catholic Catholic Secondary, 9.70m. 4, Lynn Rodney Fajardo, St. Elizabeth C H S, Waldorf School, 4:51.60. 4, Sarah Secondary, 49.95. Kennedy, Markham D H S, 9.65m. 5, 11.81. 4, Khashayar Farzam, Pickering H Lesperance, Anderson C & V I, 5:00.82. Men 300 Meter Hurdles Midget Alana Fortella, Milliken Mills H S, J9.65m. S, 11.95. 5, Alexander Helman, 5, Kayla Deighan, Sacred Heart C H S, 1, Justin Taylor, Pickering H S, 43.66. 2, Men Triple Jump Midget Langstaff S S, 12.04. 5:05.16. Matt Quilty, St. Theresa S S, 1, Jeridan Williams, Ajax H S, 12.50m. Women 200 Meter Dash Midget Men 1500 Meter Run Midget 44.89. 3, Patrick Jones, Cardinal Carter 2, Keith Cyrus, St. Mary C.S.S., 1, Chanice Taylor-Chase, Notre Dame 1, Connor Darlington, R.S. McLaughlin C S S, 45.66. 4, Graham Thibert, Port 11.99m. 3, Grant Cheng, Markham D H Catholic Secondary, 25.66. 2, Karen Li, & V I, 4:13.70. 2, Xavier King, Perry H S, 46.00. 5, Cameron Polley, S, 11.85m. 4, Harris Chan, St. Robert's H Anderson C & V I, 26.92. 3, Tavia Pickering H S, 4:16.43. 3, Jamie Holt, Dunbarton H S, 46.25. S, 11.66m. 5, David Tran, Newmarket H Anderson, Pine Ridge S S, 27.22. 4, R.S. McLaughlin C & V I, 4:16.95. 4, Women High Jump Midget S, 11.61m. Ocian Robbie Denault, Aurora H S, 4:17.75. 5, 1, Hayley Purcell, Sacred Heart C H S, Women Shot Put Midget Archer, Innisdale S S, 27.34. 5, Lynn Andrew Langille, R.S. McLaughlin C & V 1.53m. 2, Maddison Dombronski, 1, Madi Johnston, Eastview S S, 9.86m. Durham Kennedy, Markham D H S, 27.60. I, 4:21.29. Banting 2, Rayann Chin, Dunbarton H S, 9.85m. Men 200 Meter Dash Midget Women 3000 Meter Run Midget Memorial H S, 1.50m. 3, Jennifer Boon, 3, Alex Lynde, Port Perry H S, 9.38m. 4, 1, Doron Williams, Pickering H S, 23.70. 1, Kaitlyn Oliver, Aurora H S, 10:24.19. Anderson C & V I, 1.45m. 4, Samantha Danielle Therrien, Eastview S S, 2, Tyler Leggo, Courtice SS, 24.54. 2, Molly Dyon, Toronto Waldorf Galati, St. Theresa Lisieux, J1.45m. 5, 8.82m. 5, Devonae Bryce, Innisdale S S, hosts 3, Khashayar Farzam, Pickering H S, School, 10:42.71. 3, Kayla Deighan, Kirsty Robitaille, Penetanguishene S 8.60m. 24.57. 4, Kirk Facey, Maple H. S., 24.77. Sacred Heart C H S, 10:50.47. 4, Kristie S, J1.45m. Men Shot Put Midget 5, Daniel Morgan, Bear Creek S.S., Lesage, King City S S, 11:09.60. 5, Men High Jump Midget 1, Zac Niemeyer, Nantyr Shores S S, Special 25.00. Demi Cartwright, Nantyr Shores S S, 1, Grant Cheng, Markham D H S, 13.21m. 2, Tarique Anderson, Pickering H Women 400 Meter Dash Midget 11:34.72. 1.75m. 2, Ky-Roh Dodd-May, Nantyr S, J13.21m. 3, Harry Yeung, Unionville 1, Lynn Kennedy, Markham D H S, Men 3000 Meter Run Midget Shores S S, H S, 12.66m. 4, Dallas Coulter, Parry 59.63. 2, Ocian Archer, Innisdale S S, 1, Xavier King, Pickering H S, 9:19.18. J1.75m. 3, Jacob Borgdorff, Unity Sound H S, 12.36m. 5, Brandon Oympics 1:01.04. 3, Lisa MacDonald, Courtice 2, Dylan Brown, Huron Heights S S, Christian H S, J1.75m. 4, Jonathan Wolf, Hofman, Elmvale D H S, 12.33m. SS, 1:01.32. 4, Jessica Fullerton, Bear 9:22.97. 3, Robbie Denault, Aurora H S, Collingwood C I, 1.70m. 5, Tyler Women Discus Throw Midget Creek S.S., 1:01.44. 5, Monique 9:24.17. 4, Jamie Holt, R.S. Burgess, Sir. William Mulock SS, J1.70m. 1, Madi Johnston, Eastview S S, 30.36m. Mundle, Pine Ridge S S, 1:01.92. McLaughlin C & V I, 9:27.43. 5, Men Pole Vault Midget 2, Rayann Chin, Dunbarton H S, 30.06m. Men 400 Meter Dash Midget Christian Alaimo, Fr. Leo J. Austin, 1, Alex Rever, Penetanguishene S S, 3, Melissa White, Orillia D C & V I, Above: Durham’s Special Olympic 1, Connor Darlington, R.S. McLaughlin C 9:31.31. 2.30m. 2, Matthew McDonald, Cardinal 28.44m. 4, Ali Archer, Orillia D C & V I, athletes, coaches, family and & V I, 53.38. 2, Tyler Leggo, Courtice Women 80 Meter Hurdles Midget Finals Carter S S, 2.00m. 3, Alec Williamson, 27.05m. 5, Danielle Therrien, Eastview S SS, 53.83. 3, Liam Mitro, Stouffville D S 1, Chanice Taylor-Chase, Notre Dame Uxbridge S S, 1.85m. 4, Sam Morphet, S, 25.78m. friends await the announcement of S, 54.46. 4, Jordan Sodhi, R.S. Catholic Secondary, 12.19. 2, Zakiya Midland S S, 1.55m. Men Discus Throw Midget the medals for bowling during the McLaughlin C & V I, 55.71. 5, Ankit McIntosh, Pickering H S, 12.58. 3, Women Long Jump Midget 1, Mike McGregor, All Saints Css, Special Olympics Spring Games, Kapoor, Markham D H S, 56.09. Ariana Jorgensen, Emily Carr Secondary 1, Chanice Taylor-Chase, Notre Dame 34.38m. 2, Liam Mitro, Stouffville D S S, Women 800 Meter Run Midget School, 12.70. 4, Shawna Jackman, Catholic Secondary, 5.05m. 2, Abby 33.79m. 3, Brandon Hofman, Elmvale D which took place in Durham Region 1, Brigid Callaghan, Sacred Heart C H Denis O'Connor C H S, 12.84. 5, Jordan Andrew, H S, 32.45m. 4, John Livingston, ths past weekend. Right: Michelle S, 2:20.06. 2, Esther Jamieson, Dr. G. Gray, Thornlea S S, 4.78m. 3, Alana Fortella, Newmarket H S, 32.44m. 5, Scott Boudrias, 24, entertains the crowd W. Williams S S, 2:24.06. 3, Debra Sinclair S S, 12.97. Milliken Mills H S, 4.74m. 4, Samantha Robinson, Eastview S S, 31.87m. at Durham College/UOIT during Kelsall, Eastview S S, 2:24.17. 4, Lisa Men 100 Meter Hurdles Midget Galati, St. Theresa Lisieux, 4.71m. 5, MacDonald, Courtice SS, 2:24.84. 5, 1, Keith Cyrus, St. Mary C.S.S., 14.14. Jordyn Merkley, Bear Creek S.S., the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Emily Mei, Sacred Heart C H S, 2:25.87. 2, Denver Wright, Pickering H S, J4.71m. Results to continue Special Olympics Spring Games on Men 800 Meter Run Midget 14.57. 3, Terrance Wong, Unionville H S, Men Long Jump Midget next week. Saturday. 1, Connor Darlington, R.S. McLaughlin C 15.20. 4, Rob Howsam, Port Perry H S, 1, Rodney Fajardo, St. Elizabeth C H S,

Page 18 JUNE 4 2008 Grandview offers summer fun Children and youth facing their favourite sports such as conduct a one-on-one assess- Wed. June 4 MENT FUNDRAISER – Quarry Lakes Golf challenges can find summer soccer, tennis, basketball and ment interview beforehand. Course, Hwy. 57 and Taunton Road. For fun at one Oshawa organiza- golf. They also participate in Registration forms and ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW & SALE – Head $85, play 18 holes in this “Best Ball tion. water activities, crafts and complete details on these Injury Association of Durham Region, 850 Tournament”, enjoy a steak dinner and The Grandview play co-operative games. It and other camps are avail- Children’s Centre is current- runs weekdays from 9 a.m. able at www.grandviewcc.ca King St. W. Unit 24. This second annual enter to win door prizes and mini-games. ly registering children and to 4 p.m., beginning July 14, or by calling 905-728-1673 event includes gift items and baked goods. For the dinner alone, the cost is $35. For youth, aged 3 to 21, who with a weekly rate of $115. or 1-800-304-6180 ext. All are welcome. Vendor tables are avail- more information or to download your have physical, developmen- In order to ensure chil- 2247. Grandview is located able for association members. For more registration form visit the website of Dr. tal and/or communication dren get the most of out their at 600 Townline Rd. information call 905-723-2732 or 1-866- Sean Godfrey, the federal Liberal challenges, in their Summer camp experience, staff will 354-4464. Candidate for Oshawa at www.seangod- Recreational Day Camps. frey.ca or call 905-433-4155. The camps give kids a Fri. June 6 chance to interact with oth- Fri. June 20 ers who have similar needs COMMUNITY YARD SALE – St. George’s and offer enhanced ratios of staff to campers. Weekly and Memorial Church, 51 Centre St. S. WEEKEND TO END BREAST CANCER half day registration is avail- Everyone is welcome to take advantage of FUNDRAISER – LCBO, Taunton Road and able for the following school this two-day sale—from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 Harmony Road in Oshawa. Fundraisers age camps: p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on will be selling Pink Ribbon merchandise - Creative Kids Camp (6 Saturday. A barbecue will also take place and collecting donations on Friday and to 13 years): Children can on Saturday. Tables are available for rent Saturday to benefits Princess Margaret experience music, expressive at $15 for one day or $25 for both. To Hospital’s cancer research. art, theme days, cooperative book a table, call Cindy at 905-723-7875. games and more. This camp Sat. June 21 is suitable for children with WEEKEND TO END BREAST CANCER multiple challenges. It runs weekdays from 1 to 4 p.m., FUNDRAISER – LCBO, Taunton Road and BEAUTY FROM PAIN FUNDRAISING beginning June 26, with a Brock Street in Whitby. Fundraisers will be PERFORMANCE – Whitby Baptist Church, weekly rate of $60. selling Pink Ribbon merchandise and col- 411 Gilbert St. E. Ellen Bemis speak on the - Kids Camp (8 to 13 Photo submitted lecting donations on Friday and Saturday pressures of being a young woman in years): Children can play Grandview Children’s Centre offers day camp for children and youth with to benefits Princess Margaret Hospital’s today’s world and sing with musicians physical, developmental and/or communicative challenges. cancer research. Andrew Cohen, Frank King, Dave Yoshiki and Jeff Packer as well as backing singers Sat. June 7 Cindy Campbell and Steve Bemis. The event runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and GIRL GUIDES OPEN HOUE FOR includes food and refreshments. There is WOMEN – Oshawa Guide House, 121 no admission charge but a free-will offer- Simcoe St. S. Guiding is the largest move- ing will be taken up to help pay for a ment of girls and women in the world, a youth group travelling to Kenya in July to chance to try new things, make new do volunteer work. For more information, friends and a fun way to give back to your e-mail [email protected] or call 905-723- community. Drop-in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6254. to find out what Guiding is all about. For more information, visit www.guideson- Tues. July 1 tario.org or call 1-800-565-8111. CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS – WYATT’S WARRIORS GOLF CHARITY Lakeview Park. Presented in part by the EVENT – Newcastle Golf and Country Auto Workers Community Credit Union, Club, 2429 Golf Course Rd. in Newcastle. the annual Canada Day celebration is one This fundraiser for Wyatt, an 11-month- of the City of Oshawa’s most popular fam- old Sicks Kids Hospital patient with a con- ily events. Free activities and stage enter- genital heart defect, begins at 1:30 p.m. tainment will be offered all day, starting at Tickets are $130 and include golf, cart noon. The main event featuring Oshawa rental and steak dinner. Register two or band Cuff the Duke at will begin at 8:45 more golfers at wyatts- p.m. followed by a fireworks display at [email protected]. 10:00 p.m. For a complete list of activities, visit www.oshawa.ca. Sat. June 14 May 28 crossword answers ANNUAL SOUTH OSHAWA COM- MUNITY DAY – South Oshawa Community Centre, 1455 Cedar St. The South Oshawa Community Police Association, G.L. Roberts CVI and the City of Oshawa are joining forces to host this free family event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features entertainment, a barbecue, fun swim from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., three-on- three soccer tournament sponsored by the Oshawa Kicks and Tim Hortons and displays with activities for all ages.

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JUNE 4 2008 Page 19 To have your baby included in The Oshawa Express Echo Baby, please send a photograph of your child (infant to 2 years) to: The Oshawa Express, 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 6W7. ARIES: March 20 to April 19 LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23 Or email: [email protected] You could run into someone you are This is a free service. Photos will be You have been working hard lately interested in at a work related event. and need a change of scenery to available for pick up at this location. Be sure to double check dates, times recharge your batteries. Plan a trip and places before planning to go away for the to a far away destination after June 19. Take on weekend. Participate in local activities. a leadership role in a club or organization. TAURUS: April 19 to May 20 SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22 Your earning capacity is in high With Mars in your career sector, you focus at this time. Develop your are happy, even eager to become a personal skills to increase your team leader and handle extra respon- income. Schedule a home redecorating project, sibilities. Do not apply for a loan or take out a but do not panic if you have an unexpected new mortgage until June 20. Confide in an expense. older person. GEMINI: May 20 to June 21 SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21 Rather than starting a new project, Relationships are this month’s finish up what you are working on. theme. To avoid arguments, work Talk up a storm with a mentally within the framework of co-opera- stimulating companion. Put professional deci- tion and listen to what your partner has to say. sions on hold until after June 19. Travel and learning are also on your agenda. CANCER: June 21 to July 22 CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19 Why not attend a retreat or spend the Get healthy and fit in June. If you weekend at the cottage? It is time to would like to lose weight, choose a withdraw for a little while. reasonable food program and keep Someone from your past could re-enter your life. track of what you eat. Take a break from your Get in touch with the angel who sits on your work schedule to enjoy fun times with friends. shoulder. AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19 LEO: July 22 to August 22 Take pleasure in love, romance or a Circulate and be a social butterfly. lucky win. Either you are enjoying Connect with old friends and make more passion in your relationship or new ones. Join a writers’ circle or experiencing a clash of wills. Complete a cre- May 28 Word Game Answers sign up for an acting class. Cut back on extrav- ative project or take a child to a ball game. agant spending. Check out a health concern. PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20 VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 Home and family matters are top pri- Socialize with co-workers or take ority now. Invite friends over for a your sweetie out to lunch. Someone home cooked meal. Repaint your you work with could turn out to be back porch or work in your garden. Take pride Darnell Tyrese Thomas, 15 months, always has a smile true friend. Do not be afraid to indulge in a long- in the home you have built. Repair an appliance on his face and loves to have his picture taken. held artistic dream. or a computer. The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send Express Perfect The Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call Pet pictures in to run bi-weekly in the Echo Baby feature. 905-725-9179 or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com

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Page 20 JUNE 4 2008 Oshawa Around Town The old swimmin’ hole el very far would only defeat the whole ier rather than cleaner. Not only that, but purpose of cooling off—the return trip the likely presence of tadpoles or fully- would see to that. grown frogs took away some of the There was usually a stream flowing attraction which other locales held. Mud somewhere nearby. It was probably shal- squishing between one’s toes in the low, so swan dives were not recom- return to the bank was equally probable. mended. But as long as it was deep Garb was optional. The least likely enough to get submerged, the purpose attire would be a conventional bathing was realized. suit. Often these dips were the result of a A river, as long as it was not extreme- whim, not a long-range plan. So going ly fast flowing, was ideal. The depth home to gather swim trunks would be a Long before in-ground, backyard would be perfect for a refreshing bother. Occasionally guys jumped in pools purified with great gobs of chlo- plunge—either foot first or in the con- wearing their jeans. But the most com- From Left to right: Sheila McKenna, secretary for the board of governors for rine to satisfy the local health inspector, Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame, Madison Anderson and Ellie MacInnes sell ventional dive format. Often a familiar mon scenario, if there was reasonable before the daily morning shower was shout would accompany the launch into privacy (blush), was to take the plunge in memberships and 50/50 tickets at the annual Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame part of modern civilization’s culture, a Inductee Dinner held at the General Motors Centre last week. space (politically incorrect now). one’s birthday suit! place to swim was wherever you found “GERONIMO!” was the favourite! But The promise of cooling off was it! Families flocked to the local another option, in the form of a dare, always appealing—but the joy of cama- lakeshore to cool off after a hard day’s was: “Last one in’s a rotten egg!” raderie alone was enough to prompt labour. But, for boys of every age, the Some who splashed in these natural returning frequently! old swimmin’ hole represented the gen- pools had the benefit of a bonus—a uine “pause that refreshes”! Hot summer heavy rope enabling them to imitate days (or those rare occasions when Tarzan, swinging from the bank out over spring offered a preview of the coming the middle—where they let go and season) its cool (or freezing cold) waters dropped like a bomb into the deepest beckoned many a youngster to a wel- part of the water. There was a 75 per cent come respite from the discomfort of chance that the temperature of that oppressive temperatures! aquatic body would initially take the The location of these bodies of H2O diver’s breath away. The likelihood of varied—depending a lot on conven- that being true increased if those daring ience. Young lads, and even teenagers, lads decided to take an early-season dip! were seldom afforded the good fortune Perhaps the most ironical scenario to be chauffeured to this liquid luxury so featured a small pond. Generally, espe- they either had to hoof it or ride their cially as the summer progressed, a swim Left to right: Anna Visconti, Colleen Corner and Cathy Coxhead came out to bicycle. On a hot July afternoon to trav- celebrate local athletes that were inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of there might contribute to becoming dirt- Fame.

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Formerly of Brockville, Ontario, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the age of 63. Beloved hus- SERVICE DIRECTORY Ads Call 905-571- band of Karen (nee Leeder), also from Brockville. Dear father 7334 of James Andrew and Paul Douglas Blanchard of Oshawa. $21 for a 1 col x 1” (Boxed) (plus gst) Predeceased by his parents Vera Loretta and John Harold Blanchard and stepmother Della Blanchard of Brockville. There $42 for a 1 col x 2” (Boxed) (plus gst) will be a cremation followed by interment in the Blanchard Family Plot at Oakland Cemetery in Brockville. No visitation. In Contractors Contractors Contractors Contractors Contractors memoriams to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appre- ciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (9905-433- CUSTOM PAINTING DOYLE 5558). On-line condolences may be made at www.mcintosh-anderson.com. Ryan Appleton J&B Contracting CARPENTRY Painting Contractor Interior/Exterior NO JOB TOO SMALL SCOTT, John “Jack” FREE ESTIMATES, Painting, Electrical, Interior & Exterior for FREE ESTIMATE Renovations Surrounded by family, John (Jack) Scott passed away in his 84th year, on May 29, 2008 Drywall, basements, roofing, fences, * Basements Quality Workmanship “Generation to Generation” decks, windows, soffit, fascia at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. John lived a remarkable life, working as a photo-journal- Call 905-260-1083 * Sheds Clip and Save. 1-877-454-3514 * Decks ist, first for the Oshawa Times and then for the Toronto Star, The Telegram and the Globe * Framing and Mail, and finally as the Public Relations Officer for Oshawa General Hospital and LANDSCAPING HOUSE PAINTING * Drywall and traveling through Europe and South America. John will be sadly missed by his wife Painting Beatrice May, children Darrell (Tammy), Darlene (Michael), Cathy, Dan (Kathy), LANDSCAPING House painting *Hardwood and Donna, and his grandchildren Derek, Jasmine, and Jeremy. He was predeceased by his SERVICES Interior or exte- Laminate Floors adored grandchildren Sean and Kayla. Relatives and friends paid their respects at the • Hedge & Shrub rior. Best rates. *Doors and Trim McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905- Trimming Free estimates. Call Jeff: 433-5558) on Saturday, May 31, 2008 followed by a service in the chapel. Interment Call 647-285- • Sping Clean up 4021 905-697-2106 Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bloorview Kids • Garden Installation (Live local) Foundation or Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated. On-line condolences & much more Ask for Jeff or DAY CARE may be made at www.mcintosh-anderson.com. 905-244-1135 Brian. Happy Feet WADDELL, Ross “Rube” Home Daycare SIGNS SIGNS (Former Goalie Oshawa Generals; Veteran W.W.II R.C.A.F 420 Squadron; Beautiful new daycare 56 year member Oshawa Golf Club) DAY CARE opening July 1st at Peacefully, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness at Lakeridge Health Wilson and Taunton Oshawa on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Rube, in his 86th year. Dearly beloved husband Roads. Over 1,200 sq. of Anne for 63 years. Dear father of JoAnn and her husband David Linklater, Barbara ft. of bright open play and her husband Richard Dubeau and the late Robin “Robb” Waddell. Fondly remem- space. Indoor kiddie bered by his grandchildren Todd, Nicole, Robert, Douglas, Rachel, Rebecca and great- gym and huge fully grandchildren Paige, Sydney, Hannah, Abby, Kohen and Yasmin. Brother of Margaret stocked toy room. Sleightholme and Allison Walker. A Celebration of Rube’s Life took place at Thornton Structured program Chapel, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa, on Monday, June 2, 2008. with emphasis on arts, Flowers gratefully declined. Donations made in memory of Rube to “Oshawa Hospital crafts and music. Only Foundation”- R. S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciat- 2 spots left so call to ed and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD, 152 reserve. 905-721-2894 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). On-line condolences may be made at www.mcin- tosh-anderson.com.

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