$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 22 Wednesday, March 26 2008 Drug sweep rounds up 200 charges A six-week street level Oxycodone worth $4,620. drug trafficking investiga- As well, police seized tion has led to the seizure of one .45 calibre handgun and $40,000 in drugs and more three boxes of ammunition than 200 criminal charges and $6,800 in cash. against 63 people. “We would like to thank During the investigation, the community for the dubbed Project Magnet, ongoing support and assis- undercover Durham tance in the investigation,” Regional Police officers said Intelligence Branch bought cocaine Detective and other illicit Sergeant Mario drugs. Most of Lessard in a the charges are recent press for trafficking release. cocaine. “Working togeth- Police execut- er enables us to ed search war- keep Durham rants at eight res- Region one of the idences and safest communi- found illicit ties in the coun- drugs in all of try.” Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express them, and arrest In the coming Durham Regional Police have made an arrest in the 1974 murder of Beverly Smith. Until now, it was one of Oshawa’s oldest unsolved cases. warrants have been issued weeks, officers from the The victim’s daughter Rebecca and sister Barbra Brown are shown here at a press conference, happy that their family can now have some for 10 people. Durham Region Anti- closure after 34 years. Of those arrested, 13 Violence Intervention were free on bail or proba- Strategy (D.R.A.V.I.S) unit tion on other charges. will be patrolling the com- After 34 years of searching Project Magnet was con- plaint areas and visiting ducted in response to com- those released on bail to munity concerns about drug ensure they are complying Arrest brings ‘closure’ to family trafficking in Oshawa, with their release condi- By Courtney Duffett der. He made an appear- though the person who Whitby and Ajax. tions. The Oshawa Express ance in court on March murdered her sister Special attention was About 45 of the inci- 18 and was remanded would be someone she or focused on a subdivision dents took place in Oshawa, After 34 years of hope, a sister and into custody. Smith, now the family knew. near Durham College and 14 incidents took place in daughter are content now that the per- a resident of Munson “And when this name the University of Ontario Whitby and four incidents son accused of an Oshawa woman’s Crescent in Cobourg, came out, it stung,” said Institute of Technology in took place in Ajax. death is in police custody. was the former neigh- Brown. Oshawa that has been the Of the 63 people “I’ve been waiting 34 years for this bour of the victim in At the time of the mur- subject of community com- charged, 36 are residents of call,” said Barbra Brown in a press Raglan, and an acquain- der, Smith’s daughter plaints. Oshawa, seven are from conference late last week. Brown is tance of the family. Rebecca, only 10 months During the six-week Whitby, four from Toronto, the twin sister of Beverly Smith, who “I would always go to old at the time was in the project, police seized 71.4 three from Ajax and the rest was killed in her Oshawa home in the police website and go next room in the Raglan grams of crack cocaine from other locations. 1974. “We’ve been sitting there hold- into the unsolved cases,” home. worth $7,140, 151.1 grams A full list of names of ing hands waiting for Inspector said Brown. “And when I Beverly Smith “I don’t really know of cocaine valued at those charged is listed on (Dave) Kimmerly to give us closure.” last went in, (Beverly’s) how to feel (after all $15,110, 1,316.2 grams of the Durham Regional On March 17, Durham Regional case wasn’t there and I was happy. I this),” said Rebecca. “But I just marijuana worth $13,162 Police website at Police arrested Alan Smith, 56, and knew there was an answer.” keep smiling.” Rebecca said her father and 231 tablets of www.drps.ca. charged him with second-degree mur- Brown said she always felt as See END Page 5 Chief sees challenges for police force By Courtney Duffett nine months ago, he said it’s been a wonder- staffing transition as many of those employ- better at measuring the outcomes. The Oshawa Express ful opportunity. ees prepare to retire. And even though the “It’s all about crime prevention and get- “I’m growing and learning, and with the police service is in a state of hiring between ting to the root cause and taking the extra After taking over as chief of police of the support of the service, we can do great 70 and 100 new employees over the next time,” said Ewles. If working diligently, it Durham Regional Police Service (DPRS), things,” he said. couple of years, Ewles said that more cops is will take between seven and ten years to Mike Ewles is ready to change the face of The recent arrest of a suspect in a murder not the total answer. develop ways to guide the police service in the organization. case going back to 1974 has bolstered the “We need to build on our strengths to an effective manner. At a recent meeting with local delegates, profile of the Durham police force. transition our organization,” said Ewles, “It will take that long to transition, but Ewles touched on his outlook for the future, “We opened the case several times before adding that it’s not effective for officers to the timing is now right to do it,” said Ewles. focusing on some of his proudest moments and it is now before the courts after 33 be running from call to call. “I have to change the face of this organiza- and the challenges facing the police force. years,” said Ewles. “We did a good job and “If we just deal with the symptom, then tion so that we are truly representatives of “This is an exciting time for me,” he said. we’re convinced we’ve given some closure we’re part of the problem,” he said. “Then our community. We’re going to make mis- A long-standing Oshawa resident, Ewles to that family.” we’re not doing our job. And that’s what’s takes but in this kind of environment, you was hired to the force in 1982 as a graduate Ewles also touched on the context of going to be a big challenge for our organiza- can make mistakes, learn from them and from Queen’s University. policing today and the challenges faced by tion.” move forward. And right now, it’s Durham’s “I knew since I was 12 I wanted to be a DRPS. The Durham Regional Police under- Ewles said the police force must become turn and it’s Durham’s time.” police officer,” said Ewles, adding he’s had went a massive hiring between 1974 and a very interesting career. And since being ’79, and the police service is now in a posi- promoted police chief from deputy chief tion to go through another significant Former police chief appointed to RCMP reform council A retired Durham Regional police change management. chief has been appointed to the RCMP The members, who are appointed for Reform Implementation Council. a one-year term, include David Chief Kevin McAlpine led the McAusland as chair, Jean-Claude Durham Regional Police from Bouchard, Beverly A. Busson, 1997 to 2005 and currently is a Jocelyne Cote-O’Hara and professor in the school of jus- Kevin McAlpine. tice studies at Durham College The Council will provide in Oshawa. advice to the Minister of Public Stockwell Day, Minister of Safety on the reforms being Public Safety, made the made. announcement in response to a In addition, the Council will key recommendation from the provide advice to the Task Force on Governance and Commissioner respecting the Cultural Change in the RCMP. Kevin McAlpine RCMP’s implementation plan, Durham Regional Police chief Mike Ewles looks to focus on crime prevention as part of the Durham The RCMP Reform and report regularly to the Regional Police Service’s transition phase by building strength and relationships within the local commu- Implementation Council consists of five Minister on this progress being made. nities. members whose expertise and back- More information can be found at grounds reflect a range of areas, includ- www.publicsafety.gc.ca. ing policing issues, public and private Oshawa university keeps sector management, governance and PACE with technology Aggressive driving initiative results The University of Ontario Institute of UOIT continues to attract the interest Technology (UOIT) will receive one of the and support of leading corporations and in more than 1,300 charges largest contributions ever to be made to a organizations and is only the sixth Canadian university. Canadian university to become a PACE Durham Regional Police have laid more with driving without insurance. There were UOIT will welcome officials from the institution. The PACE partnership will sig- than 1,300 charges against drivers after a 88 other offences. Partners for the Advancement of nificantly advance UOIT’s reputation for weeklong back-to-school initiative. As well, police laid three criminal code Collaborative Engineering Education providing students with the state-of-the-art The roadway safety initiative is part of driving offences including impaired driving (PACE) next week to announce that the equipment, technology and exceptional an ongoing campaign to combat aggressive, in which arrests were made and one driver university is becoming a PACE institution. learning environment required to produce unsafe and dangerous driving within the was arrested and charged under the PACE links its business partners – Canada’s next-generation of automotive Region. Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. General Motors, EDS, HP, Siemens and industry leaders. During the weeklong traffic initiative, Aggressive driving is the leading cause Sun Microsystems – with leading academic The announcement will take place on 1,056 tickets were issued for speeding, 28 of personal injury accidents and fatal colli- institutions worldwide to prepare engi- March 27 with representatives from UOIT, tickets for stop sign or traffic light offences, sions and as a result, Durham Regional neers, designers and analysts to play key General Motors of Canada, EDS, HP, four seatbelt tickets, 164 tickets for admin- Police will continue with the zero tolerance roles in the automotive product lifecycle Siemens and Sun Microsystems. istrative offences and failing to surrender approach to all Highway Traffic Act viola- management team of the future. documents, and 10 drivers were charged tions.

Page 2 MARCH 26 2008 Simcoe church raises funds for historic steeple Simcoe Street United Church is hosting a book sale to raise funds to fix their 140- year old steeple.

Oshawa residents are invited to take part in a fundraiser to restore 140-year-old church steeple. Simcoe Street United Church, located at 66 Simcoe St. S., is organ- izing a book, CD and DVD sale April 10 to 12 to raise funds to repair their historic 135-foot steeple. The sale will run April 10 from noon until 7 p.m., April 11 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and April 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations are welcome except for magazines or textbooks. For more informa- tion, call Liz Fertile at 905-579-2050 or Alice Sheffield at 905-723- 3183 or email sim- [email protected].

MARCH 26 2008 Page 3 Durham police 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] phone: (905) 571-7334 deserve fax: (905) 571-0255 MARCH 26 2008 Volume 3, Number 22 kudos Publisher Greg McDowell Advertising Director for cold Kim Boatman Contributing Editor Wendy Gallagher Editor case Cindy Woods Sports Editor It is impossible to imagine the Wally Donaldson pain, anguish and heartbreak that [email protected] beset the family of Beverly Smith, the 22-year old wife and mother Reporters who was murdered in her own home Jessica Verge [email protected] in Raglan in 1974. Courtney Duffett The sense of non-closure would [email protected] only extend the heartbreak as the years went by with no arrests in the Contributors case. Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, Then, just last week, the break Glen Goodhand Beverly’s family has been waiting Publications Mail Agreement for all this time. On March 17, 41268024 Durham Regional Police arrested Return undeliverable Canadian 56-year old Alan Smith (no rela- Citizens needs to stand up address to: tion), and charged him with second- The Oshawa Express degree murder. Now a resident of 600 Thornton Rd. S. Cobourg, Smith was the former against harbour industry Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 neighbour of the victim, and an acquaintance of the family. Dear Editor: ceed, we can say goodbye to member of parliament, the ISSN 1715-9253 the Second Marsh and mayor, your city council The Oshawa Express is a publi- Crime-solving techniques have cation of Dowellman Publishing Citizens of Oshawa, please wildlife reserve, Lakeview member, the chamber of com- Corp which is located at 600 improved dramatically since wake up! Park (as we know it), merce and the harbour com- Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J Beverly’s murder. We now have at 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- Our waterfront is under Darlington Provincial Park mission. Tell them of your 0255, E-mail: [email protected] our disposal a myriad of technology attack by large industrial (who would want to camp concerns; voice your opinion. All advertising and editorial material published by The Oshawa to assist police departments in find- business. Big business is dic- between an ethanol plant and Demand the release of the Express and Dowellman Publishing ing a break, even in the coldest of tating to the city their needs an incinerator?). The recre- Crombie report. Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- lication and cannot be reproduced cold cases. for our waterfront: our city is ational marina would never Request the city’s business elsewhere without prior permission. now faced with a new and return to public use. The plan for the harbour and Advertising Policy: Advertisers Many of these leading-edge tech- must check immediately after first nologies are being taught right here larger rail spur line that is city’s vision for waterfront. It is our right to insertion of their retail or classified slated to enter into our har- residential/commercial devel- know what is what. advertisement to ensure there are no at the University of Ontario Institute errors in the advertisement. The of Technology (UOIT). The univer- bour lands; a request to re- opment on the harbour lands Five years is enough time. Oshawa Express and Dowellman zone the pioneer cemetery on would be scrapped. All levels of government owe Publishing Corp are not responsible sity’s Forensic Science program for second or further insertions of the Gifford Hill to permit the con- We as citizens have a our city a decision. No more incorrect advertisement. Further, the involves the use of scientific princi- struction of an ethanol plant; chance to save our waterfront. lip service please. The Oshawa Express and ples to analyze evidence for legal Dowellman Publishing Corp are not and a proposed garbage incin- Speak up. responsible for costs or damages for investigations, including criminal eration facility. Call your federal member Robert Crosier a non insertion of an agreed upon advertisement. The editor has the cases. Should these projects pro- of parliament, your provincial Oshawa right to edit, change in any way, or We are not as yet privy to the evi- classify an advertisement. The Oshawa Express and Dowellman dence surrounding the arrest of Publishing Corp are only responsible for the cost of the advertisement Smith, and it remains to be seen if space that is taken up by an incor- that evidence is enough to convict Alexandra Park cancer rect insertion, except in the case of failure to notify The Oshawa Express the suspect in his former neigh- of any errors after the first insertion bour’s murder. Indeed, he is simply and then there would be no respon- lodge a good compromise sibility on the part of the The Oshawa a suspect at this time, and is inno- Express and Dowellman Publishing Corp. cent until proven guilty. Dear Editor: into Alexandra Park, but the the park while going through Perhaps modern-day techniques tennis courts are underused. very difficult times. Although were used in gathering the evidence Re: Rundle House faces Several years ago, the city I am a tennis player (often that led to the arrest. Or perhaps it demo (The Oshawa Express, decided to maintain a few disputed), I believe this is the was just old-fashioned police work. March 19) courts well rather many courts best solution to what has been Letters to the Editor Either way, we congratulate the This sounds like a good poorly. a difficult problem. Durham Regional Police Department compromise. There will be The residence would be on The Oshawa Express publishes the usual howls about scrap- an ideal site for people to Norm Bear every Wednesday in the City of for tackling this cold case and for ping the courts and cutting enjoy watching the activity in Oshawa Oshawa. Send us your com- giving Beverly’s family at least a ments, letters to the editor, sug- tentative sense of relief in knowing gestions. We’d like to hear from she has not been forgotten. The Oshawa Express wants to hear from you! you. Please write to: It is gratifying to know that our The Oshawa Express, police department will go the dis- Send us your letters to the editor. Please write to: 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 tance to ensure that justice will be The Oshawa Express, 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 or email: [email protected] or email: served. [email protected]

Page 4 MARCH 26 2008 New centre to focus on cybercrime The University of Ontario society,” said Dr. Kamiel Gabriel, research collaboration agreements ensure the integrity and secure oper- Another key focus of the Centre Institute of Technology (UOIT’s) associate provost of research. with academics and experts from ation of financial and commercial for Cybercrime Research will be to board of governors has given the “While most post-secondary institu- other Canadian and international enterprises throughout the world.” develop a range of commercial green light to establish a state-of- tions in Canada have some research universities, businesses and govern- A computer system is being products, services and curricula. the-art Centre for Cybercrime focused on cybercrime, UOIT’s ment agencies for the design of new developed by Dr. Miguel Vargas These focus areas will lead to Research to develop world-recog- commitment to the development of and improved standards, structures, Martin, an assistant professor cross- enhanced academic experiences and nized solutions to combating cyber- this centre will position it as a leader software and educational programs appointed with the faculties of engi- intellectual property development, crime activities. in research work to combat these to battle cybercrime. neering and applied science and ultimately producing training pro- The centre will bring together terrible crimes.” “There is a critical need for business and information technolo- grams and information exchanges to world-class teams of researchers UOIT is working with several Canada and other nations around the gy, who also pioneered the research enable the centre to serve as a venue and experts within and outside of potential partners to fund construc- world to work together in a more area at UOIT. The system will be to train law enforcement officers UOIT, all with the same objective: tion of the centre which, upon com- coordinated effort to effectively aimed at providing network-based from around the world. to fight Internet-based crime, pletion, will establish a separate, fight cybercrime,” said Dr. capability to identify criminal During the start-up phase, a including cyberbullying and child permanent location on campus in Bernadette Schell, dean of UOIT’s behaviour on the Internet, particu- number of existing UOIT facilities exploitation. Oshawa, and will be dedicated to faculty of business and information larly involving child exploitation. and laboratories will be used for “The establishment of our first leading-edge research and training technology, in a recent press release. Dr. Khalil El-Khatib, an assistant cybercrime research projects, research centre signifies another graduate and undergraduate stu- “Not only will the centre’s research professor in the faculty of business including the innovative Hacker milestone in UOIT’s rapidly grow- dents in various aspects of cyber- help keep children and families and information technology, is also Research, Gaming Development, ing reputation for a commitment to crime. safer, but it will also help protect developing a tool to evaluate safe Cisco Networking, Virtual Reality research excellence that will impact The centre will also develop personal information and help and dangerous Internet traffic. and Health Information labs. La Traviata End in sight to 1974 murder END From Page 1 Brown said she has found herself having to look over Douglas is pretty shocked and has stayed quiet her shoulder and not being able to trust people in her throughout the entire process. But he is also very life. thankful as he has had to deal with a lot of “ignorant “But today when I went out, I knew I could trust people” over the last 34 years, she added. again,” she said, adding that she’s happy she finally Douglas was at one time a possible suspect to the found the right team to solve the case. murder of his wife, but quickly ruled out by police dur- “The last few years, I’ve been feeling (Beverly’s) ing the investigation. unrest,” said Brown. “But now I know she’s at peace. “This has all been overwhelming,” said Rebecca, And I did this all for her.” who has been raised by her father growing up. “But I just feel good right now.” Over the last five years,

The Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra special events commit- tee is preparing an evening inspired by 19th century opera. From left are Linda Duffie, Sheila Zanussi and Jeanne Searle. Italian opera sets the mood for symphony ball Music lovers are invited silent auctions and enter- to enter the world of 19th tainment by symphony century opera with the help musicians, expert ballroom of the Oshawa Durham dancers and dancing to the Beverly Smith was found dead in her Raglan home in 1974 leaving behind a 10-month old daughter, Rebecca, husband Douglas Symphony Orchestra. music of the band and sister Barbra. Thirty-four years later, Durham Regional Police have arrested a 56-year-old man, a former neighbour to Smith’s The ODSO is hosting La September. home and has been charged with second degree muder. Traviata, their second annu- The formal evening al fundraising ball to benefit begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are the non-profit organization, $190 per person (bar includ- which is in its 51st year. ed) and are available by con- The event takes place tacting Linda Duffie at 905- April 18 at Tosca Banquet 623-8780 or Hall, 800 Champlain Ave., [email protected] and features a six-course or Lisa Weiss at 905-433- gourmet dinner, live and 3939 or [email protected].

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MARCH 26 2008 Page 5 Page 6 MARCH 26 2008 Kiwanis Clubs kick off food drive By Jessica Verge they’ve had more fun that The Oshawa Express expected, many return the following year. For Rick Brooks, there’s strength in num- Another group of dedi- bers—numbers like 41,000 lbs. of food, cated volunteers is the 16,000 Oshawa homes and 1,174 volunteer Aktion Club, a Kiwanis hours. program for adults with It’s those kinds of numbers that made last intellectual disabilities. year’s spring food drive a success and make Brooks says these adults for some large figures to beat this year. lend a hand sorting the The Kiwanis Clubs of Oshawa-Durham items every year. AM, Sydenham and Westmount are joining But Brooks says none forces once again for their 10th annual spring of it would be possible food drive in support of Simcoe Hall without you, the donors. Settlement House. “It’s the people that live Starting March 29, in that area that more than 100 volun- come to the table,” teers—from club mem- “It’s the he says. bers to student volun- With no limit to teers—will take to the people that how much each streets distributing food household can drive flyers to 16,000 live in that donate, Brooks Oshawa homes. The fol- recalls several lowing Saturday, April 5, area that instances in past volunteers will return to years when his those neighbourhoods in come to the daughter, acting as an effort to beat the 2007 table.” a runner between record of 41,000 lbs. of the van picking up food collected. - Rick Brooks food and the hous- Brooks, one of the es donating the food drive’s founders items, couldn’t lift and past president and current board member all the food that was left of the Westmount Club, is confident that out. record can be broken. “That’s really good to Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express “The Durham Region community is a very see,” he says, adding that Local Kiwanis Clubs are joining forces with Simcoe Hall Settlement House to run their 10th annual spring food drive. Preparing giving community,” says Brooks. many Oshawa residents for the event are, from left, Sydenham president Ross Hay, Westmount’s Rick Brooks, Sydenham past-president Harry Dyas, And for Oshawa residents looking to help have come to expect the Simcoe Hall executive director Sandra Sweet and Andrew McCarnan, secretary for Oshawa-Durham AM. those less fortunate, the chance to give back food drive every spring. couldn’t be easier. But 2008 will see a few On March 29, volunteers will drop off changes to the annual spring drive. In past ping off items at Simcoe Hall Settlement fish and meat. bright yellow flyers tied with blue ribbons in years, the Kiwanis Clubs supplied households House, 387 Simcoe St. S. If anyone living But no matter what the item, Sweet says the mailboxes and through the door handles of with bright yellow bags to fill with donations. within the boundaries is missed on pickup day, donors can rest assured someone will be bene- 16,000 homes located south of Taunton Road, In an effort to be more environmentally friend- they can call 905-728-7525. The most in fit from it. north of King Street, east of Thornton Road ly, the clubs have done away with the bags and demand items include baby formula, juice “You know that it’s going to go from your and west of Harmony Road. If you wish to are asking donors to recycle their own grocery boxes, Kraft dinner, peanut butter and canned home to someone else’s home,” she says. donate non-perishable food items, you can fill bags instead. your old grocery bags, tie on the flyer and As well, in addition to food donations, the leave the items on your front step the morning public is asked to donate old, unused cell of April 5. Volunteers will return between 10 phones. Simcoe Hall Settlement House has a.m. and 2 p.m. that day to collect, only teamed up with R.S. McLaughlin CVI and approaching homes with items left out on the Rogers Communications Inc. for the inaugural stoop and never ringing doorbells. Rogers Phones-for-Food High School It’s that convenience that sets the Kiwanis Challenge. food drive apart from others. Grade 12 students are competing against “I think that’s the secret of this drive,” says two Toronto-area schools to collect as many Sandra Sweet, executive director of Simcoe used wireless devices as possible over the next Hall Settlement House. month. The school that gathers the most cell Another secret is hard work by a team of phones per graduating student by April 7 will volunteers. win $3,000 toward the graduating class’s com- Once all the food is collected—a quarter of mencement ceremonies. a million pounds to date—and fills the gym at One wireless device, depending on its age Simcoe Hall, volunteers spend five to six hours and condition, can be worth up to $5 when checking expiry dates and sorting the items for donated. The money that comes from R.S. distribution. McLaughlin CVI’s recycled phones will be Sweet says many of the teenage volunteers donated to Simcoe Hall. are reluctant to come out for the first time but, Oshawa residents living outside the bound- touched by the sea of food and realizing aries of the food drive can still donate by drop- Read up on tourism You have a new way to find out what’s Patrick Olive, commissioner of economic new and exciting in the area thanks to the development and tourism for Durham Region recent launch of the 2008 Discovery Guide says tourism will continue to grow and it’s by Durham Region’s economic and tourism important to realize the value in promoting department. what the region has to offer. The guide highlights the region’s unique “Our region is diverse enough to keep a tourist destinations and attractions. With a variety of demographic markets interested focus on all eight municipalities in Durham, which can only benefit our local economy,” the guide features an extensive calendar of he said in a recent press release. events and detailed sections, including In addition to the 2008 Discovery Guide, accommodations and meeting spaces, farm Durham Tourism also offers a Durham fresh, heritage, arts, culture and recreation, Region Trails map in conjunction with attractions, shopping and dining. Durham Lives!, a Rural Garden Destinations The publication also offers a seasonal itin- brochure and a Durham Farm Fresh erary outlining opportunities for enjoying brochure. Durham Region any time of the year. Businesses and tourism operators are “The new Discovery Guide achieves its reminded that they can submit their attrac- goal of providing visitors with opportunities tions and events for free at www.durham- for enjoying Durham at any time of year,” tourism.ca as listings on Durham Tourism’s said Scugog mayor Marilyn Pearce. “I’m events calendar. pleased that Durham Tourism continues to To order a copy of the 2008 Discovery work with local businesses and tourism Guide or any additional resources, contact stakeholders in creating valuable resources Durham Tourism at 1-800-413-0017 or visit for both visitors and residents.” www.durhamtourism.ca.

MARCH 26 2008 Page 7 Group rallies for poverty reduction plan By Jessica Verge Ireland and even in Canada, with support programs and an accessible The Oshawa Express Newfoundland and Labrador and education and training system. Quebec adopting poverty reduction “You need clear concerted action A group of Durham Region residents strategies and Ontario in the process of with measures and timetables,” says is calling on federal representatives to developing one. Dancey, a retired Region of Durham put an end to poverty. “(Poverty is) not an inevitable thing employee who has seen poverty in The Durham Committee of the Make that happens,” says Dancey. Durham firsthand. Poverty History Campaign staged a According to the Committee, anti- More than 4,000 households are on rally this past Saturday outside the poverty activists are lobbying for a 25 the regional waiting list for affordable office of Jim Flaherty, federal Minister per cent reduction in poverty over the rental housing, which is government of Finance and MP for Whitby-Oshawa. next five years and a 50 per cent reduc- funded. Committee member Ron Dancey tion over the next 10 years. According to the Canadian Council says the goal of the rally was to raise A poverty reduction strategy on Social Development, Canada has no awareness about poverty and to urge the includes clear targets and deadlines for official poverty line. However, federal government to adopt a Canada- more affordable housing, more accessi- Statistics Canada defines a low-income wide poverty reduction strategy. ble child care, good jobs that earn work- household as one that spends more than Dancey says such strategies are in place ers a living wage, enforcement of labour an average household on the necessities in countries such as England and standards, a strong safety net of income of life—such as food, shelter and cloth- ing. In a city the size of Oshawa, a single person is considered low-income if they annually earn $14,562 or less. In a family of four, bringing in $27,532 annual- ly is considered low- income. Dancey believes if poverty is not reduced, the country will feel both ethi- cal and economic conse- quences. Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express “We cannot afford to Leo Van Hezewijk was among those who braved the cold to rally outside have children brought up in Jim Flaherty’s Whitby office in an effort to pressure the federal government poverty,” he says. to adopt a poverty reduction strategy. Poverty Statistics • Approximately 3.5 million Canadians were living in poverty in 2004—more than 11 per cent of the popula- tion

• 684,000 families were living below the poverty line in 2004

• Rates of poverty in 2004 were lowest among elderly families (2.1 per cent) and highest among female lone-parent families (35.6 per cent)

• 865,000 Canadian children under the age of 18 lived in poverty in 2004—one in every eight children

• Nearly 1.7 million Canadians—5 per cent of the population— relied on welfare in 2005, including almost half a million children - From the Canadian Council on Social Development

Page 8 MARCH 26 2008 MARCH 26 2008 Page 9 Oshawa Civic Auditorium Built for the people, by the people It was, in “small” part, the want for a major And upon his return to the Motor City, the younger. Jackson was 22 years old when he sports complex to facilitate a proper home for the proud contingent wanted more. A demonstration stunned the figure skating world with his master- Oshawa Generals that inspired what was to of his figure skating prowess was in demand by ful performance. become known as the Oshawa Civic Auditorium thousands upon thousands of Oshawa folks and Thus, the exhibition never came to fruition. during the early 1960s. Jackson was more than willing to accommodate. It served as a major league eye opener. Yet, the reality is, the Generals were “not” the Alas, it was like putting the proverbial cart A committee was put together to construct a major inspiration of that time. before the horse. recreation complex “By the people, for the peo- Rather, a mammoth happening took place at Where was Jackson to ply his expertise on the ple.” the World Figure Skating Championships in ice for the many faithful? Hence, Terry Kelly, who became known as Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1962. Oshawa-born The only indoor facility at the time was Oshawa’s super fan, came on board as chairman Donald Jackson captivated judges and a world Children’s Arena, which was not suitable for a of the finance committee. sporting audience when he performed the first couple of reasons. Most significant was the limit- Once the Civic was constructed, Bill Kurelo, triple Lutz in international competition and was ed seating for only 800 spectators (a far cry from who also served on the committee, was appointed rewarded with a gold medal. the demand). the Director of Arenas and the Civic Auditorium The buttons on the chest of every Oshawa cit- And secondly, a bylaw made it clear that the on Dec. 1, 1964, a post he held for 24 years. izen were busting with pride. Children’s ice was for anyone 18 years of age or This is their story...

Bill Kurelo Terry Kelly Civic a ‘building with character’ Raising of funds the “fun” part By Wally Donaldson maintain the Civic, became a formality for By Wally Donaldson tions, payroll deductions and special activities, The Oshawa Express Kurelo once he took on the managerial duties. The Oshawa Express the organizing committee reached their target “It was a different era then as compared to of $1.4 million. Ten years after the Hambly Arena burned to today,” he elaborates. “There were a lot of Terry Kelly struck it rich, so to speak, when “The timing was perfect,” says Kelly. “We the ground, it became evident a new major shows, country shows, travelling. Many artists he confronted E.H. Walker, then president of didn’t have a rink in Oshawa. Donald Jackson sports and entertainment complex was needed were touring at that time. Six or seven other General Motors, about the feasibility of con- had to leave Oshawa because there was no to service a growing Oshawa community. buildings the size of the Civic in Ontario structing a mammoth sports and entertainment facility for him to train. And he still gave us a Bill Kurelo was chomping at the bit to see worked together bringing in shows. That’s why facility in Oshawa. $1,000 donation.” this “publicly funded” arena become a reality. it’s so difficult for a venue like the GM Centre “He looked at me and said, ‘You’re lucky Once the Civic was constructed, accommo- So, apparently, were many other citizens will- today. Kids today have CDs, you can buy a because I was involved in the building of the St. dating 4,100 seated and standing spectators, the ing to do what was required in this $1.4- mil- camera and have television on it and you’re an Catharines Arena.’ He consulted with another Oshawa Generals had a place they could call lion venture for what was to become known as hour’s drive from the Air Canada Centre. person and it was decided a payroll deduction home. the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. Private enterprise and city council deserve a lot with all employees at GM would happen and And housing an athlete by the name of And so a committee was formed with Dick of credit because it really is tough. If you check before long, other plants in Oshawa got Bobby Orr on the squad merely served as an McLaughlin spearheading the drive as chair- with other buildings in Ontario, not many are involved. appetizer for the plethora of activities to follow man. making money.” “I got up every morning to go on the air at over the years. “The need was there. We had no arena for The Civic attracted a plethora of interesting CKLB as it was known at the time to talk about A game between the Generals and Kitchener 10 years and the time had really come to get activities, unquestionably the most media fren- the campaign,” Kelly recalls. Rangers attracted 5,400 spectators, Fans sat on one established for Oshawa,” recalls Kurelo zied event, the Rolling Stones concert on April The hype was on and Oshawa folks were Coke machines to get a good view. who, at 84 years of age, combines a tremendous 22, 1979 in aid of the CNIB. “At the time, I said catching the fever. A parade was held to give “It was built by the people, for the people amount of wit with knowledge. “With the help the Rolling Stones concert was the biggest this venture an added boost and the proud and if you were to list the events that went on at of General Motors, we got the ball rolling.” thing to happen since the establishment of Canadians were several NHL hockey players the Civic, I mean, that will never happen again. Oshawa’s primary industry donated GM,” adds Kurelo with a laugh. “There was so including Bobby Hull and Eddie Westfall. You talk about non-compete (arrangements) $250,000 to launch the drive and through pay- much hype with Keith Richards and Mick Indeed, the Montreal Canadiens did their today, such as anyone who performs at (Casino) roll deduction, GM employees came through Jagger.” part by sending goaltender Jacques Plante. Club Rama, you can’t have him in Oshawa. It’s a dif- with more than $300,000. Other businesses in Other activities included the Grand Old owner Frank Selke had a sister whose daughter ferent end of the world.” the city got involved, including professional Opry, a circus and the World Wrestling resided in Whitby. The connection was made. By his own admission, Kelly has never been doctors and lawyers wanting to make a valued Federation was a regular visitor before it “Bobby (Hull) sat in the convertible behind a proponent of the GM Centre, particularly its contribution. The general public came forward became known as World Wrestling Plante,” says Kelly, “and I remember him say- location in the downtown core. with generous donations. Entertainment. ing, ‘I always wanted to know what Plante “I was told it was going to make hundreds This, indeed, was a community event. Oshawa played host to the Memorial Cup in looked like from behind.’” of thousands of dollars and after listening to the The location for the 3,625-seat Civic 1987 and of course the city was fortunate to An exhibition softball game was organized Maple Leafs guys, I felt it was being built in the became south of King Street on Thornton Road. have the Oshawa Green Gaels dominate junior for what was promoted as “Target Night” at wrong place. I mean, parking is not that good, Indeed, this 20-acre area was actually ear- lacrosse during the 1960s. Kinsmen Stadium, featuring the NHL all-stars especially on a snowy night when you’re walk- marked for a cemetery. “I would love to see the folks at GM Centre against the famed Oshawa Tony’s. ing from the (city) library. At the Civic, you But Oshawa city council, which and the Generals consider putting up a banner Hockey stars of the era, including knew you could go down there and owned the property, was also anx- there to acknowledge the seven straight goalie Lorne “Gump” Worsley, were park. ious to see the creation of a major years when the Gaels won the each paid a nominal $25 to play. “And is this place making hun- sports and entertainment com- Canadian Minto Cup championship,” “We got (Bobby) Hull to come dreds of thousands of dollars? I’ll plex. And so they committed, offers Kurelo. “That, to me, would be down, but there was a catch,” says wager it’s nowhere near the mark. “Build it and we will donate the very appropriate.” Kelly with a laugh. “He wanted to But that’s a different story.” land.” Another major attraction was the pitch, which was fine. But he wanted Wrecking ball for the Civic There was slight opposition. Canadian Brier, held in 1969. to pitch for the Tony’s against the Auditorium? Kurelo points out, “There were “What a great week of curling. Ron NHL stars. Eddie Shack was, being “Once the Generals left the Civic some people who opposed it Northcott won it,” said Kurelo, the type of person you would expect, for the GM Centre, because they thought the Generals adding with a laugh, “Now, how putting a balloon up his jersey there were feelers would go in there and run (the facil- would I know that when I don’t as if he was pregnant. sent out as to who ity). But they were just one of the remember the name of my kids?” “Hull pitched to Shack would want it. tenants and that was Wrecking ball for the and he got a hit. But Then I read that made clear. Civic Auditorium? Shack ran to third base there was a non- “Over the years, “Not if the city is instead of first and that compete clause though, the build- able to get a partner brought the place between two ing had character like maybe the uni- down. The fund city buildings. with the pictures versity to support raising events In other on the walls it. If not, then it has were a lot of fun words, around the con- to be brought back then.” people course. There’s down. Right now, Admission have to nothing like the taxpayers are was 50 cents for use the memories.” picking up the tab adults and 25 GM The access of to maintain an cents for kids. Centre. activities outside empty building. The event The wreck- of sports, which If you don’t attracted more than ing ball of course, was have change, 6,000 fans. should have designed to you don’t have Through contribu- been put on the Civic financially progress.” the day it closed.”

Page 10 MARCH 26 2008 Oshawa has bounce in first two playoff outings By Wally Donaldson a seasoned 73-year-old Ottawa skipper Parnham and Patrick Asselin lifting into the game and Dale Mitchell con- are slated for Ottawa on Sunday (2 p.m.) The Oshawa Express Brian Kilrea and a much less experi- Oshawa to a 2-0 first-period advantage. nected at the midway point of the sec- and Tuesday in Oshawa (7:05 p.m.) enced 39-year-old Chris DePiero, who Two more goals in the middle stanza ond period. Attendance for Sunday’s game was Given their ability to score timely heads up the Generals. by Michael Del Zotto, who has especial- Jamie McGinn got Ottawa on the 4,099, reasonably low for a playoff goals and capitalize on the keen goal- Given the circumstances and cer- ly been impressive on the blueline, and board during a powerplay advantage game as a sea of empty seats in the tending exploits of Michal Nieuvirth, tainly the advantage of the final line gunner John Tavares, chased Ottawa just 40 seconds into the third, but Oshawa end was prominent. the Oshawa Generals broke open their change on home ice, DePiero has more netminder Adam Courchaine for Chris Maclean, taking a nice feed Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoff than upheld his responsibilities. Perugini, who did play well in the third from Tavares, gave Oshawa a series this past Easter weekend as quick “Sure, I respect (Kilrea) for what he period. two-goal bulge. Although as, well, a bunny. has accomplished over the years,” says Logan Couture managed to beat Matthieu Methot beat A 5-2 victory last Sunday and 3-2 DePiero, “but if I look and worry about Neuvirth on the powerplay with 56 sec- Neuvirth, again on the power- win two nights earlier at GM Centre him, that makes me a fan and not a onds left in the second period. play, the Oshawa netminder gave the Generals a 2-0 lead in this best- coach. One thing we have to accept is Tyler Cuma closed the gap for the was stellar the rest of the way of-seven encounter with the Ottawa 67’s the fact that I’m sure he’s been down 67’s midway through the third before for the win. heading into last night’s third game at one or two games before and he knows Cory Cowick sealed the deal on a loose “The one thing Michal the Ottawa Civic Centre. how to rally the troops. We look at it as puck five minutes later. and I have chatted about is And for all the attention focused on two games won and now we move on Brett MacLean played the role of that other than Jeremy Smith the boys plying their trade, there has (to Ottawa).” playmaker in this one with four assists. in Plymouth, there isn’t anoth- also been an interesting matchup of wits It didn’t take long for the Generals to “Take away their time and space, er goaltender in a position to behind the respective benches between make a statement last Sunday with Brett that’s what we’ve been trying to do,” win back-to-back OHL cham- said Del Zotto, who also scored in the pionships,” says DePiero, first game. “We’ve done a pretty good who was a teammate of Smith job of shutting them down so far, but in Plymouth last year. “My we’ve got to continue doing this challenge to him is to use that throughout the whole series.” as motivation.” DePiero concurs, adding a physical WALLY WORLD – presence can also take its toll. It did by Along with last night’s game, wearing the 67’s down somewhat, but the Generals will play in the Generals also paid a price with a Ottawa Thursday night before consistent presence at the penalty box. returning to the GM Centre, if “It’s something we have to control a necessary, on Friday (7:35 little bit better,” says DePiero of the p.m.). Games six and seven penalties. “Ottawa is a more disciplined team for the most part. The penalties they have taken over the course of the year are down. It’s a lot less than ours.” That didn’t deter DePiero from hav- ing a chat with game officials at the end of the second period about the inconsis- tency resulting in Oshawa taking 10 penalties to Ottawa’s five. “I just asked for a fair shake,” said DePiero, knowing the experience and respect of Kilrea may sway the calls, somewhat. “Both teams were battling hard and I wanted to stand up for our guys, let them know I’m with them. But I also felt we deserved a fair shake.” Generals got off to a rollicking start on Friday with a 2-0 lead heading into the final period. The 67’s displayed some grit to get back into it. MacLean tal- lied the eventual game winner early in Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express the third. Oshawa Generals captain Eric Regan looks forward with goaltender Michal Del Zotto set the Neuvirth while Jason bailey (83) and Jamie McGinn (88) of the Ottawa 67’s await wheels in motion for a point shot during OHL playoff action at GM Centre. The Generals won both the Generals just 1:24 games before playing the third game last night in Ottawa.

MARCH 26 2008 Page 11 Ferreting out Mitchell remains focused phantom hockey stars In hockey’s premier circuit, but is still a Leafs follower the prospect of outwitting all By Wally Donaldson the success of his Ontario Hockey League “I could be that energy guy,” beams other franchises The Oshawa Express club, Mitchell still faithfully follows the Mitchell, who played his minor hockey with to procure a NHL blue and white team that the Mississauga Senators, hence can’t-miss future Judging by his regular season contribu- drafted him in the third round last his following with the Ottawa star is a dream come true. But that delight is tions and weekend playoff performance, year. Senators in the early going. “I boosted to an even higher level if he is winger Dale Mitchell has designs on contin- Like so many fans of the mean, with my size (5’ 10”) speed unearthed from some unlikely venue and uing to utilize his speed and ruggedness to Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitchell is is a big part of my game. sprung on the rest of the unsuspecting mem- help the Oshawa Generals past the Ottawa getting a charge out of the late- “Get the puck deep and crash bers of the league. 67’s in the first round of playoffs. season run by the Leafs in pursuit and bang. That’s the type of game Sometimes that is realized when a late The advantage of competing on the sec- of a final playoff position. I could play with the Leafs.” draft-pick blossoms far beyond expectations. ond line with centre Brett Parnham and “It’s exciting to watch,” beams Mitchell was with his mother For instance, Los Angeles Kings picked Kevin Baker on the left side has afforded the likeable Mississauga native, and agent in Columbus when his Dave Taylor 210th in 1975—he became their Mitchell the luxury of playing in the style he “but the reality is, I’ll be (in named was called by the Leafs. long-standing team captain, and scored 431 feels most comfortable. His continued effort Oshawa) next year. But I am “Just the beginning,” laughs goals during his career. Two-time Lady Byng has parlayed in not only making his presence looking forward to putting on the Mitchell. “A long way to go yet. I Trophy winner, Pavel Datsyuk, was chosen known offensively with 24 goals and 60 blue and white one day.” Dale Mitchell met with Paul Maurice and John 171st by Detroit in 1998; and Christobel points in 63 regular-season outings this year, The energy Mitchell exudes Ferguson and they told me to Huet, Washington’s hotshot netminder, went but a physical side while playing an integral with the Generals could perhaps keep working hard. That’s what I 214th in 2001. Club managers lick their lips part. prompt the Leafs with the impetus to give the am doing Hopefully, it’ll pay off in the with glee every time they recall their good And though his full attention centres on Mitchell serious consideration. future.” fortune in pulling these late bloomers out of the draft pool fire. Because of the inherent joy of scooping the competition in the arena of player search- Redmen open home to Indians and-rescue, some mischievous executives, Brooklin Redmen of the Ontario coach Peter Vipond, will play nine games at They close out the home portion of their players and even public relations personnel Lacrosse Association (OLA) Major Series Iroquois Park of which the first six games schedule on July 8 against the Barrie have invented out-of-the-ordinary finds in will be opening the home portion of their are on a Wednesday night, starting at 8 p.m. Lakeshores and July 16 with the Excelsiors order to ruffle feathers—or to gain the regular-season schedule on Wednesday, They will play Six Nations Chiefs on in town. advantage in competitive shinny circles. June 8 at Iroquois Park against the St. Regis June 4; Kitchener Waterloo Kodiaks, June Redmen are also staging a Brooklin Back in 1925-26, the NHL’s Hamilton Indians. 11; Brampton Excelsiors, June 18, Alumni Golf Tournament. It will be held on franchise was transferred to New York, The game has been deemed Scott Peterborough Lakers, June 25 and the Thursday, May 8 at the Royal Ashburn Golf where they became the Americans. Anxious McMichael Minor Lacrosse Night, a tribute Kodiaks on July 2. and Country Club. to promote the game in the Big Apple, the to a former player who passed away with Redmen will take on St. Regis on Anyone wishing further information can club’s president, Tommy Duggan, concocted cancer. Sunday, July 6 on Durham Region Minor contact Bob Vesey at either 905-655-3832 a scheme to attract spectators to watch the Redmen, under the tutorship of head Lacrosse Night, starting at 6 p.m. or 905-435-3778. second American city to be granted a fran- chise in the league. He announced that an “Indian brave” from the Caughnawaga Reserve in Canada, named Rainy Motor City boxers bring home medals Drinkwater, would join the club. Milt Members of the Motor City Johnson Boxing Luke Caride of Motor City took Dunnell, the sports editor of the Toronto Star, Boxing Club in Oshawa were sim- Alliance for a 17-11 a hard-fought loss to Adam wrote: “He received more ink than Sitting ply gold and silver at the Ontario victory. Charlton of East Windsor to bring Bull.” However, as it turned out, his real Cadet Winter Games held in Evan Gillard home a silver medal. name was Rene Boileau from Pointe Claire, Stayner. became the third Although leading in points dur- Quebec, a French-Canadian, a slight fellow Shawn Maddox-Vogel, compet- member of the Motor ing the first two rounds, Caride who weighed in at 150 pounds. He lasted ing against a more experienced City club to win gold, succumbed to Charlton in the third only seven games in the Big Time before Dalton Pears from the Bigtime giving East Windsor’s round, who added up the points for being demoted to the Montreal Telephone Boxing Club, captured gold with a Christopher Damiani a a 43-34 victory. Company sextet. He became a minor league 22-19 verdict. clinic. Taking all three Emily Ottewell failed to go a journeyman who never made it back to the Kyle Wright, after two even rounds, Gillard scored second round against Cassandra NHL. Someone said: “He couldn’t live up to first rounds, turned it up in the third a 23-10 decision. Black, but was rewarded with a sil- his press clippings!” round to outpoint Kevin Guenette Kieran Murphy ver medal. Tommy Gorman was one who stuttered of the Windsor Amateur Boxing Shawn Maddox-Vogel made a strong state- Kyle Wright Oshawa Motor City Boxing more than once from the practical jokes Club 45-34 to take the gold medal. ment winning gold by Club is staging a card on Sunday, played on him by his goalie, Alex “The In his previous bout, Wright outpointing Nathan April 20 at LeScratch. Advance Ottawa Fireman” Connell. In the fall of went to the body on Jacob Rhule of the Chris Carzeri 20-6. tickets are on sale for $10. 1935, when the Montreal Maroons were training in Winnipeg, an inexperienced newspaper scribe, desperate for a scoop, asked Connell if he knew of any new deals in College participants will be thinking pink the offing. He replied that he did, but it was More than 150 athletes from 20 colleges Along with the women’s all-star game at All games and events will be held at the very “hush hush”, and must be kept on the from across Ontario will be participating in 6 p.m., followed by the men’s all-star tilt at Durham College Campus Recreation and Q.T. A prospect by the name of Billy this Saturday’s 2008 Basketball All-Star 8:15 p.m. there is an OCAA co-ed two-ball Wellness Centre. Gilmour from out west, a 220-pound, six- Games at Durham College. competition, a Coca-Cola three-point Participating colleges, along with footer, the fastest guy on skates from the The event has a theme to it: “Think shootout and a 10th annual OCAA best Durham are, Algoma University College, prairies, would soon be arriving in camp. Pink” as an initiative to create awareness mascot contest. Sault Ste. Marie; Algonquin College, According to the mischievous cage-cop, he for breast cancer and the Power of Pink Activities begin at 2 p.m. with the co-ed Ottawa; Cambrian College, Sudbury; would make Howie Morenz look like a sec- campaign. two-ball competition. Centennial College, Scarborough; La Cite ond-rater. The price tag was $10,000, but Collegiate, Ottawa; Fanshawe College, worth every cent! London; George Brown College, Toronto; The excited columnist spilled it to the Georgian College, Barrie; Humber papers, and the Canadian Press picked it up. College, Etobicoke; Lambton College, The papers had barely hit the stands when Sarnia; Loyalist College, Belleville; Gorman received an agitated phone call from Mohawk College, Hamilton; Redeemer the Maroon’s owner back in Montreal! With University College, Ancaster; St. Clair the club’s finances on shaky ground, the College, Windsor; St. Lawrence College, manager had some explaining to do. Totally Kingston; Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie; unaware of what was going on, he asked Seneca College, North York; Sheridan IT, owner Tom Arnold what the player’s name Brampton; Fleming College, Peterborough. was. When informed it was Billy Gilmour, he laughed out loud. “Boss!”, he said. “That Call 905-571-7334 or email guy played for Ottawa 30 years ago!” [email protected] with your Next Week: “Hockey Phantoms” part 2 sports news in the community

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1-888-245-5494 www.vandyk.com Room for rent INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED All inclusive Close to amenities and university. Shared Place an OBITUARIES accommodations. No ad here. MASON smoking, no pets. Call 905-571- Lawrence Richard "Pat" $425/mnth. Call (Served in World War II as 7334, or email a Royal Canadian Navy evenings and leave a Steward, Retired 30 year message. advertising@ employee of Duplate, 905-721-2578 Active in U.A.W. and oshawaexpress.ca C.A.W., Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch SERVICE DIRECTORY Ads Call 905-571- CARS FOR SALE CARS FOR SALE #43 and Oshawa Navy 7334 Club, avid sports fan) $21 for a 1 col x 1” (Boxed) (plus gst) Cars for sale Peacefully at Sunnybrook $42 for a 1 col x 2” (Boxed) (plus gst) 2006 Malibu 20km, loaded; $10,500 Health Sciences Centre, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 100 km, loaded; $7,500 Toronto on Thursday Contractors Contractors 1992 Subaru SVX, all-wheel drive, loaded; $9,000 March 20, 2008, in his Contractors Contractors Contractors 2006 Pontiac G6, loaded; $10,500 86th year. Husband of the All vehicles certified and E-tested late Dorothy. Father of CUSTOM PAINTING Call 905-925-0607 Dennis Mason of North Ryan Appleton J&B Contracting Louisiana, Sandra and her Painting Contractor Interior/Exterior NO JOB TOO SMALL husband Ed Buller of FREE ESTIMATES, Painting, Electrical, WANTED WANTED for FREE ESTIMATE Blackstock, Darryl Mason Drywall, basements, roofing, fences, Quality Workmanship “Generation to Generation” and his wife Judy of decks, windows, soffit, fascia Nelson, B.C., and Diane Call 905-260-1083 1-877-454-3514 Bauer of Warkworth. Will be remembered by his Roofing eleven grandchildren and We are DOYLE his three great grandchil- CARPENTRY dren. Predeceased by his Interior & Exterior parents Mary and Joseph on the Renovations Mason, his brother * Basements Wallace and his wife * Sheds * Decks Karen Mason and by his web! * Framing sister Mary Mason. * Drywall and Relatives and friends will Visit Painting be received at MCIN- *Hardwood and TOSH-ANDERSON Laminate Floors FUNERAL HOME, 152 www.oshawa *Doors and Trim King Street East, Oshawa Call Jeff: (905-433-5558) on express.ca 905-697-2106 Thursday March 27, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Pat to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Call today to place an ad Online condolences may or email [email protected] be made at www.mcin- tosh-anderson.com.

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