$1.00 www.oshawaexpress.ca “Well Written, Well Read” Vol 4 No 28 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Swine Flu hits region By Katie Strachan Region and there could be plenty more on On April 24, The Oshawa Express the way, says Durham Region’s Medical Lakeridge Health con- Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle. firmed three cases of the It hasn’t been declared a pandemic, yet. “There are probably a number of cases flu, which is now being But there have already been six con- that are in the pipeline in Durham Region,” deemed H1N1 Influenza Giving the gift of life firmed cases of Swine Flu in Durham says Dr. Kyle. A by professionals in an See story page 6 effort to reassure folks that it does not come from eating pork. Dr. Robert Kyle Those three patients Durham Region A mere four were apparently treated at Medical Officer Lakeridge Health Port Perry hospital. bedrooms However, Lakeridge Health is not releas- ing the details to protect patient identities. “We’ve been fairly rigid but as things get won’t work noted...we’ll probably provide a little more See SIX Page 5 for some By Lindsey Cole Hospital The Oshawa Express

Mareen Sooriyakumar came to Oshawa from Toronto as a student. back on She married and now has two student renters living with her in the city. Coming from a large family, Sooriyakumar says she lived with many relatives in Toronto, as it’s part of her culture. track Such is the reason why she says the city’s proposed four-bedroom cap in any dwelling within the city is By Katie Strachan simply a human rights issue and a Feb. 24 letter from The Oshawa Express Ontario Human Rights Chief Commissioner Barbara Hall seems to suggest the same. While the worst may be over, Lakeridge “You are restricting the number of people that can Health Oshawa will continue to monitor the live in a house. It (having large numbers) is something overcrowding it’s experiencing. we’re comfortable with and we don’t have a problem The hospital declared a Code Orange with.” (Disaster) Level 2 due to its overcrowded She, along with about 50 others, gathered at the emergency rooms last week. Oshawa and District Shrine Club on Monday night to The entire Lakeridge Health network was inform members of the Development Services facing considerable bed pressures and over Committee just what they thought about the issue dur- crowding in their ERs. ing a Planning Act public meeting. However the Code Orange Level 2 has “We (the city) are really, frankly, just trying to been cleared. move students out of certain neighbourhoods,” “Lakeridge Health has made considerable Sooriyakumar says. “I don’t think this four fits every- progress in easing the pressures at Lakeridge body.” Health Oshawa’s ER with the assistance of While the four-bedroom cap was cause for the Durham EMS, the Community Care Access majority of discussion, the other side of the token was Centre, our long-term care facility partners as a temporary use bylaw for properties abutting Photo by Katie Strachan/ The Oshawa Express well as our Port Perry and Bowmanville hos- Dalhousie Crescent and Concordia Court to permit a pital sites,” says Lisa Shiozaki, vice president maximum of six bedrooms until Feb. 11, 2011. of patient services. And while many tied closely with the Hopeful for Teddies At the time the code was called, the hospi- UOIT/Durham College Student Housing Taskforce Chelsey Prosser, 17, was recently named Miss Teen Oshawa and has since taken on the task of tal network had 69 Alternative Level of Care were wholeheartedly against the cap, others were collecting stuffed animals for the Teddy Bears of Hope campaign. She hopes to collect 2,000 (ALC) patients in its three hospital sites. See MEETING Page 5 bears and $4,000 by June 1. They will be sent to children in Uganda. See story page 3 See CODE Page 5 Festival exemption raises eyebrows

By Lindsey Cole them saying, now because we know you, you “They’ve got a business license,” he says. to the community. The Oshawa Express don’t have to do police checks. We make our “There are not a lot of criminal checks to “If you don’t know the cast of characters, coaches do it. I think it’s really sad,” she says. do. This is a well-known small festival. We you take the cautious approach. This is one Kyle Nicholson has nothing against the At City Council recently several council- know the Oshawa Garden Club. Why would that is well known to us.” Oshawa Peony Festival. lors explained that since the festi- we put all those people through crimi- As a resident of Oshawa, she thinks it’s val is well known in the area and nal background checks?” great for the community and it is a beautiful they know most exhibitors there He says the councillors that didn’t representation of the peony flower. isn’t a need to make them go approve of the motion were just grand- However, she is against City Council’s through the licensing process. standing and ‘chasing headlines.’ recent decision to waive the Peddler’s licence “God forbid anything should But for Nicholson it just comes for Oshawa Peony Festival Exhibitors. happen,” she adds. “They (council) down to making sure each and every While she isn’t against giving people a are the one’s that decided to do the person is safe. break, when it comes to festivals she feels it’s exemption. There has just got to be “That’s scary to me.. It has nothing imperative that all exhibitors in any festival go a better way.” Oshawa Mayor to do with this particular group. I’m not through a criminal background check, which is However, Mayor John Gray John Gray sure they should be picking and choos- mandatory under the Peddler’s licence. says that this isn’t setting a prece- ing,” she says. “If City Council thought it was onerous, dent for other festival exhibitors who will be Mayor Gray says they aren’t picking and pay for their licences. I have a problem with required to go through the process. choosing, as this is a group that is well known Need for depot questioned by councillors By Lindsey Cole whether Oshawa was in need of more develop- attended the meeting. mental and engineering studies for option D The Oshawa Express ment, in particular a fully integrated works Other options included building a depot and that additional funding of $75,000 be depot. near Farewell, or west of Thornton Road, north charged to the City Operations and Councillors bantered back and forth at a During the meeting there was considerable of Taunton Road. Environmental Services Centre account to pay recent City Council meeting, questioning debate over a proposed depot that could cost Other options for the site were west of for the studies. the city more than However, some councillors were $40 million and completely opposed to the idea, stat- house various city “The private sector is ing this project isn’t a good idea for services. aware that we’re Oshawa. While discussions “I don’t believe there is any sup- are still in the prelim- considering the port in the community to spend $45 inary stages, and no million,” says Councillor Brian decisions have been possibilities. All this Nicholson of the total projected cost made, several sites is doing is opening if the depot were to go through. have been in consid- He also says spending $75,000 eration and were the the door.” on study costs is not worth it at this subject of open public time. debate in March. -Nester Pidwerbecki Councillor Nester Pidwerbecki Of the sites con- City Councillor had a different take on the issue. sidered, option D, “The private sector is aware that west of Harmony we’re considering the possibilities. Road, between Thornton Road, south of Winchester Road, or All this is doing is opening the door,” he says. Conlin Road and north of Conlin Road, west of Thornton Road “I think it’s something we have to deal Winchester Road got and lastly the existing site of the Ritson Depot. with.” the highest ranking As a result City Staff explained that some The matter was referred back to staff for from the 44 members residents were against a depot entirely, but it them to get more information before any steps of the public that may be necessary to go forward with environ- are made in going forward.

Hockey ticket fraud in Oshawa A 30-year-old Oshawa man has found himself on tickets. thin ice after allegedly trying to sell hockey tickets A police investigation revealed several victims over the Internet and not delivering. across Ontario and some from out of the province One of his client’s contacted police and an investi- were duped by the suspect. gation was launched in February 2009. Investigators want to make sure there are no more The suspect allegedly offered Toronto Maple Leafs victims. tickets for sale online with the website Kijiji Canada. Kijiji Canada recommends all transactions related Interested buyers sent e-mails to off_season_land- to their site occur locally and in person and urges peo- [email protected]. ple not to send money by cheque or wire transfer. The seller insisted that before the tickets were They have safety information on their website shipped, money for them had to be sent by Interac E- detailing how to handle transactions. mail Money Transfer. The suspect was charged with defrauding the pub- When the transfer was complete, the seller didn’t lic and breach of probation. He was held for a bail respond back and the buyers didn’t get their hockey hearing. Break and enter suspect nabbed Police have nabbed the man responsible for a rash open basement windows and crawling through the of home break-ins in west Oshawa. narrow opening. Durham police responded to a break-in in progress He broke into one empty house twice but took on Donegal Avenue, with the K-9 team in nothing on both the occasions. tow. Police say he stole small electronic equip- They arrested a 29-year-old Oshawa ment like computer games and digital cam- man who fit the description of the suspect eras. Only a small amount of the property has as he was walking on the railway tracks been recovered. near Thornton Road. It is also believed he took credit cards and Upon further investigation police dis- used them in local stores to purchase various covered that the man had broken into 10 items. homes in the past two weeks, most in the He faces various break and enter related Stevenson Road North and Rossland Road charges, theft charges and failure to comply West area. with probation. In many cases, he entered by sliding or breaking

Page 2 MAY 6 2009 Teen dedicated to making others smile By Katie Strachan Just last year they donated more than Prosser’s dad has also been all over town Russet Avenue in Oshawa. The Oshawa Express 70,000 teddies to children in Afghanistan. picking up bears and counting them in the fam- “We’re asking for a toonie with every teddy Despite what most people think about pag- ily’s basement. bear but we’re also asking companies to Chelsey Prosser’s biggest joy in life is eants, Miss Teen Oshawa is more about chari- Dancing since she was just three-years-old, donate money too. Even $25 or $50 helps so dancing. ty work and scholarships, says the teen queen. Prosser knows dedication and is committed to much,” says Prosser. And now she is determined to help bring a Prosser will go on to compete for the title of passing on the skills she has learned. “I’m just a really busy person in general but smile to others. Miss Teen Canada in July where, if crowned, Prosser has already begun teaching and has it has been very rewarding. I know in the end Prosser was recently named Miss Teen she’ll receive a scholarship to use towards her been accepted to Ryerson University’s dance it’s going to make someone really happy.” Oshawa and as a delegate, she has jumped on education after high school. major program. the Teddy Bears of Hope campaign. “It got me a lot more involved in charity But she is not Prosser began collecting stuffed animals work,” she says. crossing New York weeks ago and has collected about 650 of The driving force behind Prosser’s determi- City off her list of them, which lay in piles in her basement. nation to fundraise also stems from a remark- goals. However, she is far from her goal of col- able little girl at her mom’s dance studio. Prosser hopes to lecting 2,000 teddies, along with $4,000 to Madison, 11, developed leukemia when she make it as a profes- send over to children in Uganda. was just eight years old. sional dancer one “Young children don’t necessarily see the .“My platform (for the pageant) is child- day. changes from the money (that’s donated). hood leukemia,” adds Prosser. Right now, her There’s a sense of security and comfort for “I think Miss Teen Canada should be some- focus remains on the them (in the bears),” she says. one who feels strongly about their platform.” teddy bear drive, Prosser’s fellow students from Donevan Her mom echoes her feelings. completing her last Collegiate have donated 250 bears and $115 so “Everybody can touch someone else’s life year of high school, far. and that’s what Maddie did for Chelsey.” the upcoming pag- “The elementary school across the street, Finding the time to commit to fundraisers eant, dancing and the Duke of Edinburgh, has been great too,” like this isn’t always easy for the busy 17-year- teaching – and who she says, adding she wasn’t always consider- old, but she is dedicated to reaching her goal could forget prom. ing pageants as a way to make a difference. and with the support of her family behind her, People can contin- While searching online, Prosser and her it’s possible. ue to donate cash or mom, Angela, discovered the campaign, which “It blows my mind how dedicated she is,” bears until June 1 in was created by Sylvia Stark in 2004. says her mom. the evenings at 66

MAY 6 2009 Page 3 Swine flu cause for 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] concern phone: (905) 571-77334 fax: (905) 571-00255 MAY 6 2009 not panic Volume 4, Number 28 Publisher The topic has plagued headlines for Greg McDowell the past couple weeks. Swine Flu, now known as H1N1 Advertising Director Influenza A, has infiltrated various parts Kim Boatman of the world and is even showing itself Sports Editor in the smallest corners of the planet. Wally Donaldson Locally, Durham Region has seen its [email protected] share of the flu that is dominating most Contributors conversations. Bill Fox Currently there are six cases in the Jennifer Weymark region. While each case is mild, it is Glen Goodhand clearly causing concern for medical per- Jim Bradford sonnel and precautions are being taken. Reporters However, what’s important to keep in Lindsey Cole mind is that each person is concerned, [email protected] not panicked. Katie Strachan There is no need for alarm at this [email protected] point, because in Canada each case has Letters to the Editor been mild and none have even required Publications Mail hospitalization. Amazed and appalled at Mayor’s antics Agreement 41268024 This is not to say throw caution to the Dear Editor, Everyone in the city is on edge and it is understand- Return undeliverable wind. Clearly washing hands, coughing able, but they are holding up though they don’t know Canadian address to: and sneezing into your sleeve and, if where the next dollar is coming from. The Oshawa Express You know as you enter Oshawa, a sign states that 600 Thornton Rd. S. infected, staying home are important we should prepare to be amazed! Oh indeed! I’m This “name calling” is not suitable. Seems the posi- Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 instructions to follow. amazed all right, and also appalled at the antics of our tion of mayor is too much for him to handle and he ISSN 1715-99253 However, it seems some people mayor, John Gray. should consider stepping down. Possible take a long The Oshawa Express is a publi- A person of his status should not be acting like a holiday for a year or two, in best interest of everyone. cation of Dowellman Publishing Corp aren’t getting the hint – even though this which is located at 600 Thornton is something that has been preached spoiled two year old throwing a temper tantrum ‘cause Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J 6W7 he can’t have his own way. Shame, shame, should be Lois Watson (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- long before Swine flu ever hit the Oshawa resident 0255, E-mail:[email protected]. region. sent to his room! All advertising and editorial mate- rial published by The Oshawa People are still meandering into the Express and Dowellman Publishing ER potentially infecting those around Historical dream team key Corp is for exclusive use of this publi- cation and cannot be reproduced them. Dear Editor, those two writers score one hundred in my books. elsewhere without prior permission. Advertising Policy: Advertisers Better still, some Port Perry girls, Also, good to see Bob Hooper back in the letter must check immediately after first who tested positive for Swine Flu, have I don’t want to sound like a groupie, but the ‘histor- writing department with his look back at the Genosha insertion of their retail or classified Hotel as well. advertisement to ensure there are no been out and about, going from place to ical dream team’ of Weymark-Goodhand score again in errors in the advertisement. The place, leaving their germs behind. your April 22 issue with the “Lakeview Park Beach Keep the history lessons coming. It makes one think Oshawa Express and Dowellman They told the media they didn’t know History” and “Behind the Hockey Numbers” respec- they’ve lived longer. Bradford’s cartoon ‘kissed’ my Publishing Corp are not responsible funny bone as well! for second or further insertions of the they had Swine flu at the time. Well if tively. incorrect advertisement. Further, The Life’s a ‘beach’ and ‘all about the numbers’ and Hugh Rodgers Oshawa Express and Dowellman headlines around the globe are suggest- Publishing Corp are not responsible for costs or damages for a non inser- ing those suffering from flu-like symp- tion of an agreed upon advertisement. toms could have Swine Flu, especially Citizens have a say: more effective solution The editor has the right to edit, change in any way, or classify an those returning from Mexico (which Dear Editor, approved each project prior to its implementation. advertisement. The Oshawa Express they had), then why would you go out? However, that would create a real bottleneck for stim- and Dowellman Publishing Corp are only responsible for the cost of the Wouldn’t common sense prevail in that Concern has been expressed that the rush to use ulus. advertisement space that is taken up case? As an alternative, I would suggest a blog established by an incorrect insertion, except in the stimulus money will result in some bad decisions in case of failure to notify The Oshawa While it’s important to keep in mind terms of approved projects and in bad implementation by newspapers across Canada. Anyone could add their Express of any errors after the first that more people die each year from car of some good projects. comments and suggestions and the press could pick insertion and then there would be no which ones to pursue in their newspaper. responsibility on the part of The accidents, or the average flu, it doesn’t That’s very likely. It has been suggested that a new Oshawa Express and Dowellman watchdog be set up, a sort of ‘stimulus auditor-gener- This would be more immediate, direct and be more Publishing Corp. mean using common sense should go democratic by allowing the average citizen to have a out the window. al.’ The current auditor-general only reviews projects after money is spent. If there is a stimulus watchdog, say without having to navigate a bureaucracy. Actions like these cause mass hyste- then he would be able to avoid that problem if he or she ria. Ron Dancey Swine Flu, though a serious concern, isn’t a pandemic. Although some places, Voting does count in “new era” politics like Mexico City, are taking massive Dear Editor, a fair trade deal with the offshore vehicle companies, steps to virtually shut down their city, which is long overdue. Queen’s Park has just pulled the Letters to Canada is still relatively safe. Fellow Canadians, you really must love living in rug out from under our Ontario guaranteed pension But, using common sense could be one of, if not the highest taxed industrial nation. meant for this kind of crisis. the Editor the only thing left to keep us safe. Amongst many reasons, every time a new offshore Well folks, by now I hope you all realize what both The Oshawa Express publishes Canadian medical officials are reacting vehicle is purchased, our loonies leave Canada never to governments are doing to us, think seriously – it’s our every Wednesday in the City of appropriately. But they aren’t overreact- be seen again. livelihood. Oshawa. Send us your comments, ing. In turn, everyone’s taxes go up to compensate the I hope when the next elections come, you realize letters to the editor, suggestions. So let’s listen to them. Wash those coffers. there are more political parties than just the two there We’d like to hear from you. Please hands. Stay home if feeling sick. As of now, the feds have done absolutely nothing to seem to have been all my life. write to: help this financial crisis we are in, big job and car plant You don’t have to vote as your father did forever. The Oshawa Express, Don’t spread the virus. Don’t spread It’s a new era. 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON the panic. losses as well as homes, our P.M. is still monitoring the situation – ho ho ho, he is down south drumming up L1J 6W7 Spread the word about being pre- or email: more free trade deals instead of staying home to strike Keith Adams pared. Oshawa resident [email protected]

Page 4 MAY 6 2009 Meeting sheds light on bedroom cap GM used bailout General Motors “GM Canada appreci- A MERE from Page 1 Parkes. None of this was made public until recently, Canada has started using ates the support of the quick to share their view. Councillor Nicholson says. some cash from both the federal and Ontario Paul Gibbons says the In response, Councillor federal and provincial Governments as we work bylaw is reasonable. Parkes says she disagrees governments. to complete our transfor- “When I see this part of with Commissioner Hall’s In a press release mation into a leaner, cus- the city I am appalled. statements as the letter was Monday, the company tomer focused and more Residents have lost thousands disparaging. stated they have dipped cost-competitive opera- of dollars in real estate However, during this into a $3 billion emer- tion,” says GM Canada (because of the students),” he time period Councillor gency bailout loan to the President Arturo Elias told members of the commit- Parkes says she asked for tune of $500 million to says in the release. tee. “They’re here today, direction from staff mem- fund operations while it While the deadline for gone tomorrow.” bers, who had a conference continues to fine-tune its the plan is June 1, this He says members should call with the commissioner. restructuring plan. money will go towards make a decision based on She also says she sought However, the $500 normal operations in the who has more stake in the advice from Mayor John million does come with country. city, which he says comes Gray. some conditions, includ- If the restructuring down to homeowners. Photo by Lindsey Cole/The Oshawa Express “I was not aware of any ing that GM impose lim- plan goes accordingly, This housing proposal A group of about 50 gathered at the Oshawa and District Shrine Club to conference calls,” he says, its of executive compen- GM could get close to $7 stems from two years ago express their views on the city’s proposed four-bedroom cap. adding he did know about sation, that auto suppliers billion in government when city staff was author- there are six bedrooms in the Commissioner Hall without the letters. be paid in a timely man- bailout cash. ized to take a look at residen- house, then allow for six bed- seeking counsel from her This caused frustration ner and that this money It would also put tial densities, Paul Ralph of rooms. You are going to push committee colleagues. and tempers to boil at the can’t be used to pay off rumours of bankruptcy to the city’s planning depart- out the students who are the “You tried to suppress that committee table. However, tax debts. rest. ment says. future of Oshawa. If you letter,” Councillor and com- City Commissioner Tom The money is coming This is the company’s The idea behind the rec- can’t afford to give us a rea- mittee member Brian Hodgins says Councillor from Export first dip into the govern- ommendation was to reduce son to stay then we’re all Nicholson said to Councillor Parkes did seek advice from Development Canada in ments’ loan support after the risk of too many people going to leave,” she says. Parkes. “You’re not going to city staff. the form of a short-term the offer was made in and bedrooms in a home after “There was a letter sent hide this Louise.” “We’re one of the first loan agreement. December. some student-housing issues from Barbara Hall that clear- Councillor Parkes says the communities that has tried to erupted. ly outlined a possible human letter, which was sent by the come up with a (housing) “No decision is to be made rights risk could exist.” human rights commissioner strategy. The introduction of Hope for Chopin Park tonight,” Ralph explains. It is this very letter that Feb. 24, 2009, was withheld the human rights conditions Residents concerned “This (public meeting) is an caused a heated debate during from the public because at the existing apartment build- is very new.” about losing some of important process.” a Development Services time litigation was taking ing. After accusations were their beloved parkland Amy England, president of Committee meeting that took place pertaining to housing Last month Lysyk thrown around the table and may be able breathe a the Student Association and a place just hours before the issues and she didn’t want to said he didn’t even want speculations continued about sigh of relief. task force member, says public meeting. impose on that case. to use a portion of the political speculations and At a recent she’ll take matters to the vot- Accusations were made Commissioner Hall says in park. who was doing what, Development Services ing table if this recommenda- that Councillor and the letter that the commission Lysyk said he would Councillor John Henry left. Committee meeting, tion does go through. Committee Chair Louise is concerned the proposed gladly cut the expansion “I’m starting to get very Commissioner Tom “What are we going to do Parkes suppressed the letter zoning bylaws will “result in down to 12 units as well uncomfortable. I’m not pre- Hodgins told members of for affordable housing? If and communicated with the exclusion of people from as examine what could be pared to participate,” he says. the committee that things Human Rights Code – pro- done to minimize the Councillor Nicholson says seem to be moving in a tected groups from many impact to Chopin Park. he asked for a motion that positive direction. of its neighbourhoods. In Since then city staff Councillor Parkes consider This comes after Code orange cleared particular there will be an have been working with stepping down as chair for months of residents adverse impact on many the developer to come up the meeting that night, to pleading with City HOSPITAL from Page 1 Estates and Hillside Terraces in of the young people who with a solution that will which she declined. Council to save a 1.6- A total of 54 of those patients Oshawa, says Dr. Douglas attend universities in the please everyone. While tempers flared at acre portion of Chopin were awaiting placements in long- McIntosh, the medical director for area.” “We are moving for- the meeting, committee mem- Park from being turned term care beds. both care centres. It also said it could ward positively. We can’t “ALC patients create a back- bers listened intently to resi- into a parking lot. make any promises yet. Because of this, the Central- give rise to human rights dents at the meeting, putting East Local Health Integration log, blocking beds for patients that concerns, could contribute A portion of the park, We may be able to their views aside for a few which is near Hwy. 401 Network designated Lakeridge truly need hospital care like sur- to ‘ghettoization,’ and accommodate parking on gery, emergencies and diagnostic hours. and Ritson Road, near existing soil,” explains Health as 1A priority status, violates the planning act. A report from city staff meaning the hospital has access to imaging,” adds Shiozaki. A response was drafted Hillcrest Drive, was slat- Hodgins, adding a report “This situation creates a back- will be put forward to the ed to turn into a parking will be forthcoming at beds in long term care centres on a and sent back to committee regarding the priority basis. log in our ERs and hampers our Commissioner Hall on lot because developer the next Development ability to deal effectively with meeting, which will lead the Ihor Lysyk is adding 24 Services Committee Currently, about 700 people are Feb. 27, 2009, which was committee to put forth a rec- on the waiting list for Hillside emergency cases and arriving authored by Councillor more units to an already meeting. ambulances.” ommendation to council. Six cases of H1N1 Influenza A confirmed SWINE from Page 1 Lakeridge Health. “Unless you put an armed guard in front of ward within the week. information because that’s the tone that’s “I have every confidence in our health care someone’s home, breaches are possible.” For more information call the Durham being set by the higher tiers,” adds Dr. Kyle. team, which has the knowledge, skills, ability While initially some professionals were Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or Just five days later, another patient tested and experience to deal with infectious diseases stating the typical flu vaccine might provide visit www.region.durham.on.ca positive, bringing the region’s total to four. including Swine Flu.” some immunity to Swine Flu, Dr. Kyle says On May 1, the Health Department received The World Health Organization declared a people won’t have immunity to it. verbal confirmation of two more cases of phase five influenza alert, which is the highest It could take up to six months for scien- H1N1 Influenza A. level of warning before it’s deemed a pandem- tists to develop a vaccine and make it readily All of the cases are people who traveled to ic. available. Mexico and are experiencing mild symptoms. Many have expressed their concerns about Dr. Kyle says the source of the outbreak According to Dr. Kyle, as of April 30, there the length of time between testing and notifica- will likely never be pinned. were more than a dozen reports of influenza tion of a positive result. “I doubt that it will ever be pinned. like symptoms. Those people are currently “If you’re tested at 8 p.m. on a Thursday Influenza is constantly evolving. There are being tested. night you might not find out the results until no quick fixes.” However, he insists that as panic sets in, Monday of Tuesday?” asks Regional Chair The region has extended the hours of its more and more people will want to be tested Roger Anderson of Dr. Kyle. telephone health connection line and are pro- for the flu, so those numbers shouldn’t be used “If somebody has been ill over the weekend viding daily updates on the website. to judge the severity. we have to rely on the professional that saw They also have an internal committee “Only a small number of those cases will in them to give them the advice,” he responds. meeting daily to discuss any changes or new fact test positive for Swine Flu,” he explains. Medical professionals are advising people cases. Lakeridge Health is taking measures to pre- to wash hands thoroughly as many times as According to Dr. Kyle, the region was vent the spread of the flu, although none of the practical throughout the day, stay inside your already planning on replenishing their supply four Swine Flu patients have been admitted to home and if possible quarantined from family of masks as well as conduct new mask-fit hospital. members and use proper cough etiquette. testing in June. Hospital staff are restricting visitors to This is the same advice that is given to peo- Because of Swine Flu they now plan on Emergency Rooms and requiring all patients to ple experiencing the seasonal flu. doing it sometime this month. wear masks. Although Dr. Kyle says asking people to “This is not because we think it’s going to “The safety of our patients, visitors, volun- quarantine themselves is difficult to do. become a pandemic. This is just procedure. teers, staff and physicians is paramount,” says “What we found out with SARS is that We are only accelerating it,” he says. Kevin Empey, President and CEO of quarantine by and large doesn’t work,” The medical officer for the region sus- explains the doctor. pects many new cases will be coming for-

MAY 6 2009 Page 5 Giving the ultimate gift By Lindsey Cole I just kind of knew, which made me feel better,” $1,000 for Myers. The Oshawa Express she says when she found out three years ago that “It was awesome. I was a big suck. I started he needed help. bawling. The community was awesome that Florence Myers remembers the moment she Myers, who lives and works in Oshawa, says day.” truly felt she was doing the right thing. she wouldn’t take anything back. While the surgery didn’t happen until years It was days before the surgery – days before “I went first and then he went second,” she later, Myers says she can’t thank her colleagues the donation that would save her nephew’s life. explains about the procedure. enough. She and her 26-year-old nephew John Croff “It made me feel good. He is doing awe- “Glen (the owner) and his family are awe- were at corresponding doctors appointments some.” some.” when they met outside. Although Myers did have some complica- Kayla Oliver, her co-worker, says she was He whispered in her ear “thank- amazed Myers was making that choice. you,” and gave her a big hug. “I didn’t really believe she was going to do She gets emotional thinking about “It was awesome. I was a big suck. I started it. I’m proud of her.” it, the tears welling up in her eyes. bawling. The community was While Myers is still off work, Oliver says “He didn’t know how to say thank- she can’t wait for her to come back. you. How do you say thank-you to awesome that day.” “I’m counting the days. When she’s ready something like that?” -Florence Myers to come, it’s all the better for me. I’ll have my The surgery happened Feb. 25 in pal back.” Hamilton. Croff was receiving his aunt’s kidney tions during the surgery, which caused her to heal While her Gillett family means the world to in order to get better from a debilitating disease much slower, she says those at Gillett Car her, it was Myers’ four children that were a driv- that was causing him to receive dialysis three Cleaning where she works were amazing and ing force behind her motivation. times a week. very understanding. “They were scared but they stood by me. Her O negative blood type, though rare, was a “I’m a bull moose. I’ll be fine. I’m tough.” Because I do have four kids, if something ever match for him. But her colleagues didn’t just understand that happened to them I would hope someone would “They (doctors) just figured that it would be a she needed the time off, when they heard what help them. I’m just glad it’s over and I can just long time before anyone matched his blood type. she was doing they decided to throw a fundraiser get on and not have to worry about him (her for her in 2007 to raise money for her and her nephew).” Photo by Lindsey Cole/ The Oshawa Express family. Owner Glen Gillett says anyone who wants to Florence Myers gave the ultimate gift when she Having an ‘Oshawa’s dirtiest car’ contest, continue to contribute to Myers’ cause, as she decided to donate her kidney to her ill nephew. Gillett’s held a car wash which raised more than still is off work, can do so at 88 Bond St. W. Early detection key in beating cancer Colon cancer screening easier than ever By Lindsey Cole physicians and health officials regarding a rel- Dr. Young says it’s important for people to The Oshawa Express atively new program that aims to increase the realize that everyone can do these screenings number of those getting screened and just how even if they don’t have a doctor or primary care The stigma surrounding colon cancer is one they do it. provider. that is hard to break. The program, called ColonCancerCheck, is You can get a test by contacting the Not many people want to go through the a five-year $193.5 mil- Ministry of Health and screening process as they feel it may be lion program that was Long-Term Care or by a pri- uncomfortable, awkward. launched in January mary care provider. But, if detected early, colon cancer has a 90 2007 by the Ministry of “This is across the per cent cure rate, says Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, Health and Long-Term province. It’s for every the clinical lead for prevention and screening Care and Cancer Care Ontario. member of Ontario,” Dr. Young explains. for the Central East Regional Cancer Program. In particular, the screening program encour- For Ginsburg the message is simple. Such is the reason why she, along with Dr. ages people who are 50 and older, or who have “Cancer can be preventable. It’s very much Sheila-Mae Young, the primary care lead for a family history, to get screened for colorectal a curable disease when detected early. It’s the Central East Local Health Integration cancer. Part of the reason for this, is that in something we should be talking about,” she Network came to Oshawa recently to meet with 2008 less than 20 per cent of the population adds. were getting screened. “This (screening) is something we know This program educates people about a home works. Here’s our opportunity to really make test called the Fecal Occult Blood Test an impact. Take charge of your health. Know (FOBT). your risks. Get screened.” This is a do-it-yourself test that can be done For more information on the Colon Cancer at home and sent to a lab. It detects blood in the Check program visit ColonCancerCheck.ca or stool. call 1-866-410-5853. “Screening picks up cancer at the earli- est stage,” Dr. Ginsburg says. “You should ask your pri- mary care provider about colon cancer screening.” While in Oshawa, the two doctors got feedback about the screening program. “This is the first time it’s been part of a mass screening pro- gram,” explains Dr. Ginsburg. “It enables you to get feedback.”

Page 6 MAY 6 2009 Fierce battle of the books Grapple over graffiti By Robyn DePratto being asked trivia questions. Durham College co-op student The list of books is given out in October and they By Lindsey Cole offence. The maximum penalty can have until April to have everything read. The Oshawa Express get up to $10,000 for third-time The Legends Centre Library saw some fierce “The whole purpose is to introduce kids to great offenders. competition recently as elementary school students books,” says Dinah Gough, manager of children and Councillors all agree that tackling Councillor Robert Lutczyk says from across Oshawa competed in the finals in the youth services for the Oshawa Public Library. the graffiti problem in Oshawa is vital businesses shouldn’t be punished Battle of the books. She says a committee of librarians gets together to to cleaning up the city. because they sell these items. There were two levels of competition - Junior, come up with the books, with separate lists for the But should businesses that sell “We really have to look at these Grades 5 and 6, and Senior, Grades 7 and 8. junior and senior divisions. graffiti products pay the price? things more logically,” he says. “It’s The semi-finals held a few weeks ago whittled the The librarians try to come up with a variety of This was a question posed at City one thing to go after the culprits. initial 12 teams down to the top three, who were books, which this year included classics like Anne of Council Monday after the Something like this is something we ready to compete in the finals for the gold medal. Green Gables, along with those more recently pub- Graffiti Implement Control have to look at very closely. TD bank sponsored the tournament and donated lished, such as the Case Of The Missing Marquess. bylaw was examined and People who are doing these the medals and trophies for the winners. Liz Wallis There are two types of questions asked, in two dif- received for information as things...don’t buy markers, and Bob Pinkney, representatives of the bank, were ferent rounds. well as referred to a public don’t buy spray paint, on hand to give out the medals and certificates to the The first round, considered the regular round, meeting to get input from they’re stealing them. I’ll winners, along with trophies for first place schools. asked questions about the books and competitors had those most affected by the be interested in what the The program, which runs all across North to name the book and author. vandalism. public has to say.” America, sees teams of students getting together to The second round, dubbed the lightning round, According to a city staff The bylaw would be read a list of books approved by librarians. asked questions with more specific book details. report, the purpose of the enforced on a complaint They then test their knowledge of the books by The event started with the competition for juniors, bylaw is to regulate the sale basis and at times when Louise Parkes minors are found with graf- with all teams excited and ready to of graffiti products like City Councilllor answer questions. spray paint, broad tipped fiti instruments. At the end of two rounds of tough marker pens, paint pens or Surveillance would also be competition, the team from Adelaide glass etching tools, to minors as well conducted on businesses that sell McLaughlin won the gold. as prohibit the possession of these aerosol paint, large markers and other There were excited yells and hugs all items by minors in the city. items. around, as the team waved their mascot The bylaw itself creates an offence Councillor Louise Parkes says and kissed their trophy. for minors to possess graffiti items in talking to arts suppliers will also ben- St. Thomas Aquinas won the silver a public place unless they are super- efit council, so they can get an idea medal and Village Union won the vised by a parent, guardian, school just how far this bylaw should go. bronze. teacher or employer. She says you can usually tell who Next the senior teams were ushered It also requires anyone who owns the culprits are by the garments they in, ready for their chance to compete. a business that sells products used to have on. After another very competitive make graffiti to place a sign in a “All the tell tale signs,” she says. series of questions, there was a tie and it prominent place where customers “The businesses do feel the impact of Photo by Robyn DePratto/ The Oshawa Express came down to a sudden death round. usually buy goods. graffiti. This is tagging. We do want St. John Bosco emerged as the win- As a result, those who violate the to make it difficult for these culprits The winning team of the Junior Division, from Adelaide McLaughlin from purchasing the paint. The police Public School, pose with their mascot and trophy. From left back row ner, taking home the gold medal, with bylaw will be fined a minimum of Vincent Massey taking the silver and $350 for the first offence, $450 for the have asked for this. I’m hoping we coach Mrs. Adair, Emily F, Sarah, Emily S, and Larissa. middle row can get to the right bylaw.” Sam, Chloe, and Olivia and. on the ground, Kiera. College Park the bronze. second offence and $500 for a third Holland Lumber – the little guy that can By Robyn DePratto “It’s always been a great place to What makes Holland Lumber Durham College co-op student work,” says Laurel Maddock, who different, he says, is their personal- works in accounting and office ized and speedy service. Holland Lumber owner Dan administration at the store. “You want to be able to phone Hannam describes his business as She has been an employee for again and talk with the same person the little guy that can. more than 25 years and says the start to finish,” Hannam explains. He bought the store from the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. When it comes down to ordering Holland family in November of last This is something the store prides supplies people like to deal with year and says he knew he just had to itself on, with some employees hav- smaller stores like his. be a part of the close-knit group. ing worked there for more than 40 Holland Lumber does a lot of “I was looking for a place to years. supplying to custom homebuilders grow roots,” he says. Hannam says that is one of the and generally turns special orders This isn’t difficult at Holland advantages Holland has over big box around in about two days. Lumber, which has been a part of stores. With the dwindling economy and Oshawa for close to 50 years. “They turn over more staff in a new home construction drying up, Ray Holland founded the busi- year then they do inventory,” he Hannam says more people are com- ness in 1963, when the store was says, adding his staff have an aver- ing into the store looking to do home originally located across from the age of 10 years with the company. renovation projects. Five Points Mall. The store does display the Rona They want to make their homes It moved to its current location on logo and Hannam explains they are look better, instead of spending Wilson Road North in December part of the Rona buying group, but money on a brand new house. 1980. are independently owned. He says the new home improve- Photo by Lindsey Cole/ The Oshawa Express Dan Hannam, owner of Holland Lumber, stands outside in the lumber yard with one of the trucks used for deliveries. Drunk drivers face stiffer penalties ment tax credit has been encourag- she says. Ontario divers beware. service announcement (PSA) called ing a lot of people to come in and get Next year, Holland Lumber will The penalty for getting behind the Tossing the Dice, which is designed Under Ontario’s new to work on that household to-do list. be celebrating 30 years of business wheel while intoxicated has become to help Ontarians understand and impaired driving Maddock explains there are also at the current location. stiffer. comply with the new law. different payment options for home With so many chain stores com- Effective May 1, those caught with “What we’re telling people is that law... renovators. The company too want- ing into the city, Maddock says that a blood alcohol content at or over 0.05 impaired driving simply isn’t worth ed to accommodate people in this a store like Holland is something per cent could lose their licences for the risks,” says Murie. •A first offense will see licences harsh economic climate. people really appreciate. anywhere between three and 30 days, “You could lose your licence and, confiscated for three days. “If you want to do renovation You’re part of a big family, you depending on the number of offences. more importantly, you could kill or now, you can pay in installments,” really are,” she says wholeheartedly. “The days of someone losing their injure yourself and others.” •A second offense will now licence for a few hours and getting it This new law comes into effect result in a seven day licence sus- back the next day are gone,” says just after the national launch of pension, with the offender Andrew Murie, Mothers Against MADD Canada’s Campaign 911. required to undergo a remedial Drunk Driving (MADD) Chief It’s a new awareness program that alcohol education program. Executive Officer. empowers people and encourages Under this new law, drivers will them to call 911 if they suspect an •After the third offense, there have to pay to get their licences back impaired driver. will be a 30 day licence suspen- and must take mandatory alcohol edu- MADD will be encouraging peo- sion. The offender will be made cation programs. ple to report possible impaired drivers to undergo a remedial alcohol Alcohol ignition interlock condi- by using signs, billboards, PSAs and treatment program and have the tions will also be imposed for repeat other materials.For more info and to alcohol ignition interlock condi- offenders. see the PSA visit MADD Canada’s tion on their driver’s licence for MADD Canada has a new public website at www.madd.ca six months.

MAY 6 2009 Page 7 Preparing for the West Nile virus

By Clint Hurley humans from the bite of an infected people of all ages can be affected. 2001,” says Freeland. mer. Monsignor Paul Dwyer co-op student mosquito. However, those who are over 50 The West Nile Virus Vector “Before the mosquitoes arrive, to However, it may also be transmit- or who have had an organ transplant Control Plan is a strategy the health prevent acquiring West Nile people Those pesky mosquitoes are back ted in other ways, such as organ have an increased risk of serious ill- department has implemented in can remove standing waters around and they need to be watched. transplants, blood transfusions, and ness. order to control mosquitoes and the the house, such as flower pots and Starting May 11, the Durham breast milk. Not all mosquito species carry risk of exposure to Durham Region kiddie pools, so they don’t become Region Health Department will While the virus is known because WNV, only species that feed on both residents. stagnant, and keep all in-ground begin surveillance activities for the of mosquitoes, most humans infect- birds and humans. The health department is actively pools and hot tubs chlorinated and 2009 West Nile Virus (WNV) sea- ed with WNV show no symptoms. involved in WNV public education circulating,” Freeland says. son. However, they won’t be testing According to the Public Health activities alongside promoting con- “When the mosquitoes hit, resi- birds this year. Mosquitoes will be Agency of Canada, mild cases may trol measures. dents should avoid going outside the main targets. show flu-like symptoms, including It promotes two main campaigns when the mosquitoes are at their “The Health Department operates fever, headache and body aches. entitled Drain After Rain and Fight worst, usually between dusk and on the principle that West Nile virus Some people may also develop a the Bite. dawn. Also, they can be sure to wear will be present this year,” says Laura mild rash, or swollen lymph glands. Drain After Rain emphasizes the long sleeves, pants and socks, and Freeland, manager of environmental Only a small number of people importance of residents checking use insect repellent containing health with the Durham Region who are infected with WNV become their properties to reduce and com- DEET.” Health Department. seriously ill. pletely remove mosquito larvae A vaccination has recently been “We (at the Health Department) Severely affected people may habitats. invented to prevent West Nile virus will be working to monitor the develop encephalitis, which is It is promoted during the spring in horses and, even though it hasn’t amount of mosquitoes, in ways such inflammation of the brain, or menin- Mainly wild birds such as crows, of each year, so the residents of been tested on humans, is thought to as monitoring surface water.” gitis. robins, blue jays, ravens and mag- Durham Region can take this as a be quite harmful. Approximately 57 known species Those with a more severe illness pies, are highly susceptible to infec- precaution and are able to protect “It could be years before a vacci- of mosquitoes reside in Ontario, could show symptoms that include tion by mosquitoes and are the typi- themselves in the summer. nation is created to prevent West including the Culex, Aedes, and difficulty swallowing, confusion, cal carriers of WNV. Fight the Bite is a campaign that Nile virus infection,” says Freeland. Ochlerotatus. loss of consciousness, movement “In previous years, the dead bird begins when mosquito populations For more information on WNV These three are the most common disorders, and Parkinsonism, which surveillance program was used to reach higher levels and the risk of and how you can protect yourself, transmitters of WNV. is similar to Parkinson’s disease. determine if West Nile virus has WNV infection to humans is greater. visit the Region of Durham web site The virus is often spread to Severe cases may be fatal and been detected in Ontario since This usually occurs in late sum- at www.region.durham.on.ca. Vaccines save millions Durham police By Katie Strachan eases. For best protection, tetanus, polio, measles, aged children. The Oshawa Express children should receive all mumps and rubella. These clinics will be held win award recommended, publicly- “Many parents are in the evenings, on the first Immunizations save more funded vaccinations, accord- unaware that if their child’s Thursday of every month by The new recruitment video for the Durham Regional police, than three million people ing to Ontario’s immuniza- immunization history is not appointment only, from 4 to 8 entitled ‘Make A Difference…Today…Everyday,’ has won first worldwide every year. tion sched- reported to p.m. at the Regional place at the Annual Gold Screen Awards. Organized by the They also save millions ule,” says the health Municipality of Durham National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), more from suffering illness Shelley depart- Headquarters in Whitby. the video took the top prize in the Public Relations Category, at and lifelong disability states Oxley, a pub- ment, their “This collaboration a recent gala in Orlando, Florida. the World Health lic health child could between parents, schools, day The international competition gives recognition to superior Organization. nurse with be sus- nurseries and the health communications products produced by the government. They It’s because of this that the the health pended department helps to ensure recognize entries for video, multimedia, and the Internet and are Durham Region Health department. from prevention of outbreaks of open to all levels of government and the military from across Department hosted National Durham’s school due vaccine preventable diseases Canada and the United States. Immunization Awareness health depart- to missing in our community,” explains The video was produced internally by the Corporate Week. ment assesses informa- Dr. Robert Kyle, medical Communications Unit of the Durham Regional Police Service The health department is and main- tion,” officer of health at the (DRPS), led by videographer Chris Theriault and the Human hoping to spread the word tains vaccination records of Oxley explains. Durham Region Health Resources Unit. about the importance of all children attending “It’s a parent’s responsi- Department. It was designed to help interest younger generations in the receiving regular scheduled licensed day nurseries and bility to report that their To book an appointment, diverse opportunities a career with the police force offers. immunizations, regardless of schools throughout designat- child’s school-age vaccina- update your child’s vaccina- The DRPS won their first place spot over entries from the ones age, in order to maintain ed legislations, which include tions have been received.” tion record, or for more infor- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Utah Department of health and prevent the spread the Day Nurseries Act and To aid parents in main- mation about adult or child- Transportation and the Denver International Airport. of vaccine preventable dis- Immunization of School taining their child’s immu- hood immunizations, contact You can download the video on the DRPS website, or view it eases. Pupils Act. nization records and ensuring the Durham Health at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkpz-kmk5Zs. “Vaccines trigger the These particular acts they are up-to-date, the health Connection Line at 906-666- For more information about the NAGC, visit immune system to develop require all children be vacci- department is offering immu- 6241, 1-800-841-2729 or http://www.nagc.com/Awards. antibodies to fight many dis- nated against diphtheria, nization clinics for school- visit www.durham.ca. Nothing happening at Oshawa’s GM Centre

year and listened to the music of Dan Hill, etc. order to bring light to the fact that while in all the active service clubs, I don’t think it I was impressed at what a good venue it could trouble, Oshawa still LIVES! would take much to get volunteers for ushers, be for performers. In the States not long ago there was a tele- security, etc. I believe the first concert performance at vision program America Has Talent. Perhaps A good friend of mine promotes folk con- the GM Centre was Tom Jones. Now my mom, we need to open up the GM Centre for Oshawa certs in the Hamilton area. Why can’t we do also from Wales, who is now 84, enjoyed the Has Talent. We could make it a full day event that here? There are numerous Canadian folk performance, even though she thought it was a on a Saturday. Perhaps auditions could be held artists who would love an audience of 6,000 little loud! I always assumed that this was just the previous Sunday. people. Valdy seems to be playing at the the start of a myriad of entertainers who would What about a comedy festival? Montreal, Oshawa Little Theatre almost every other year. Have you been to the GM Centre for an be coming to perform in Oshawa. What hap- Toronto, Vancouver and others all have come- I am sure he might come here and perform for event other than hockey? pened? dy festivals. just his expenses. I could not believe when looking at their So it just sits there for the next four months Heaven knows, I know of a few comedians Perhaps one weekend we could cater to schedule of events that there is ABSOLUTELY collecting dust? I think I have a better idea. around here. If we were to attract some bigger school groups. There could be a competition NOTHING scheduled for May, June, July, or I don’t know about the contract the City of names like Ron James perhaps they would per- for school bands, and school choirs. August. The place is sitting absolutely vacant! Oshawa has with the promoters, but if it is not form at a reduced rate if the proceeds were Even the elementary school choirs could At a cost of $45 million to make, and able being used, we citizens should be able to use it. used to help recently laid off workers. get involved. Children’s entertainers and magi- to sit about 6,000 patrons for concerts, etc., I I mean our council, with all the best of inten- Another weekend we could perhaps have a cians could take the spotlight one Saturday, so cannot believe that it sits empty. Why? tions purchased the Cullen Miniature Gardens “Battle of the Bands” for the younger crowd. I that the children too could appreciate the GM Remember the Sars Concert in Toronto props did they not? I presume some envisioned am sure that most bands if they were any good Centre. where among other groups, AC/DC and the starting Oshawa’s own miniature gardens. Well could bring in at least 100 fans each. Again With the recent earthquakes in Italy, per- Rolling Stones performed for the benefit of that investment hasn’t worked out. perhaps auditions could be held the previous haps we could have an Italian based entertain- raising Toronto’s profile after all the negative It would seem likewise that the GM Centre Sunday. ment evening with proceeds to the quake vic- publicity from the Sars scare. Maybe we sitting vacant is another bad investment. Well I know maybe there are issues about man- tims. The fact is this place has enormous should be looking at doing the same on a maybe we need to have performers here for an ning the facility for such events. potential but sadly it sits empty. smaller scale to promote Oshawa and the fact “Oshawa LIVES!” benefit. While not wanting to take work away from I plead to Mayor John Gray and the Oshawa that Oshawa still LIVES. I am sure there are some topnotch Canadian employees, who it seems will just be sitting Council, let’s get this facility moving. What a waste of a facility! Now when my acts with ties to Oshawa that would donate around all summer anyways, with all the Comments can be sent to wife and I went to see “The Vinyl Cafe” last their talents (perhaps for expenses only) in unemployed workers now in Oshawa and with [email protected]

Page 8 MAY 6 2009 From wood to artwork By Katie Strachan perfect piece of fallen wood and then he duced him to. The Oshawa Express lets his imagination take flight. “I don’t know how I do it,” he says “I love the outdoors and I’m really with a laugh. Pat Orton has never taken an art class. inspired by wildlife,” he says. “I started with a little mask and it just He has never taken woodworking In fact, Orton does the majority of his went crazy from there.” either, yet he creates intricate, detailed carvings outdoors, near a creek swimming Orton began making tribal masks, carvings that leave a lasting impression. with fish. Orton built an old cabin years which he still makes today, but his focus In the basement of the Lord Simcoe ago and still continues to has turned towards wildlife Place building downtown, where he con- go there to carve. pieces. ducts maintenance work, he spends what- He uses mainly chain- “I just needed He has endless carvings of ever free time he has painting his complex saws, hand tools and some owls, foxes, raccoons, bears carvings. grinding tools. an outlet, and other animals in the base- He spends his days searching for the “The wildlife are ment of the Lord Simcoe around. There is a something to Place. beaver down “I’m very fortunate that there and I often escape the my boss allows me to use this see deer,” he everyday building,” he says. explains. Actually, his boss was the He has even life.” person who turned him been fortunate -Pat Orton towards carvings. enough to find “Maybe I get a little inspi- dropped deer ration from that. It’s only antlers, which he uses to make going to get crazier from here,” he says. his pieces more realistic. “Everyone is so stressed out with life Orton only began carving and I sit back and do this.” about five years ago as a spur of As for the pieces that don’t turn out the moment type project. exactly as Orton had hoped, they end up “I just needed an outlet, back in the creek. something to escape the every- Orton has had a great deal of interest day life,” explains the carver. from people in the community who are Just recently he began paint- looking to buy his remarkable pieces. ing the pieces. “People can come and see them,” he Photos by Robyn DePratto/ The Oshawa Express A variety of Pat Orton’s pieces of art. Orton concentrates Typically, he uses a torch to says. Pat Orton has just recently started painting his carvings. He has on carvings of wildlife mainly, but is talented at making burn the edges of the wood, a For more information on Orton or to been doing woodworking for about five years and has had no tribal masks as well. technique he says a friend intro- view some of his work call 905-259-3340. formal training. Motivational speaker seeks hidden potential school for a Masters Degree in adult educa- “I’ve come across so many women that “I like to help people uncover their inner Local woman strives tion. struggle with self confidence. I think there’s gifts and passions,” she says. Although she claims as a a need for it,” she explains. Bradford is also in the process of writing to uncover your teen and even as a young During tough economic times her own book. adult she found herself terri- like we’re experiencing now, She plans on finishing the book over the hidden potential fied of speaking in front of Bradford says it’s even more summer months while in Nova Scotia with others, her confidence grew, important to boost people’s confi- her family. By Katie Strachan she mastered the knack. dence. “Summer time is the slow months,” she The Oshawa Express She then went on to start “There’s so many bad news says. her own business, Kathy stories out there but with the Typically the speaker conducts 15 to 20 Some could argue she’s needed now more Bradford Training Solutions, proper mindset people can ‘talks’ a month, during a busy streak. than ever. about two years ago. embrace the challenges and make She says it’s important for people to fol- Kathy Bradford is a corporate training “Step up to your unlimited them work for them.” low their dreams and do what they love to and motivational speaker, who dedicates her potential,” are the words she The speaker spends most of do, just as she does daily. time to helping others. tells her listeners. her time providing corporate “For me it is the greatest gift. I do what I “I can’t see myself doing anything else,” While stress management, training for large companies in love and I’m doing it for myself,” she says. she says. “I’ve seen people blossom. You personal wellness and retire- Toronto but is hoping to soon “I love the energy of a group. It creates a can just watch their confidence grow.” ment planning are just a few Kathy Bradford expand her services to include rich environment.” Bradford began her career as a probation of the topics she speaks on, more of Durham. To learn more about Bradford and the officer here in Durham Region, but attended her real passion is empower- Bradford and a team of other various talks she hosts visit www.kbts.ca a workshop which she claims was her ‘ah ing women. professionals are hosting a Health and “I believe people are capable of so much ha’ moment. “I love working with women,” says the Wellness show in Whitby on April 29 and stuff and people get busy with life and lose “I loved it so much,” she says, as she mother of two who has mastered home and Bradford is hoping to host her own show for site of their greatness,” the motivational talks about the day she decided to go back to work life, with help from her husband Jim. women soon. speaker adds. Waste depot Preparing to study in Hong Kong concerns addressed By Katie Strachan Fong, associate dean of the Faculty of Business and Information Do you have questions about the Energy The Oshawa Express Technology. From Waste facility? Both Chan and Fong will be traveling to Hong Kong on the 15- The regions of Durham and York are host- More than a dozen university students are preparing for an hour flight with the students. ing a public information session about the experience of a lifetime. “We have four really interesting projects planned,” adds Fong. proposed facility on Tuesday, May 12. Sixteen students from the University of Ontario Institute of While on their five-week visit, the students will have the A drop-in information session will run Technology (UOIT) are leaving at the end of May for a study opportunity to attend museums, seminars and a major television from 4 to 6 p.m. with a presentation and ques- abroad program in Hong Kong. station. tion and answer period from 7 to 9 p.m. “I’m hoping to go to law school after, so I thought this would Some may even get the chance to visit China. The information session is being held in an be a great thing to add to my resume,” says Mike Fronte, a first “We’ll leave a couple of days open so that they can do things effort to give residents an opportunity to learn year criminology student at UOIT. on their own,” explains Fong. more about the proposed facility. The students have been taking classes to learn the culture of They will be staying in the Chinese University of Hong Kong The Energy From Waste Site Liaison Hong Kong as it differs from the Canadian culture they are used dorms and eating in the cafeterias. Committee will host the event. to. The study abroad program was so successful last year, that the The committee is a sub-committee of the “Hopefully what I’ll teach them will pay off,” jokes Anthony professors are expecting the same this year. Durham Region Works Committee and the Chan, professor and associate dean of communication. “The student response was so great, really great,” says Fong. York Region Solid Waste Committee. Chan is teaching the culture of communication program the “We’re considering Ireland, China, Austria or even Morocco It is made up of nine members, four students traveling to Hong Kong are taking. for upcoming years,” adds Chan. Durham Region residents and five residents “They’ll learn about the culture here, using an interactive sim- “There’s a lot of work behind it. Getting all the contacts from Clarington specifically. ulation program and then experience Chinese culture hands on in together, getting back and forth to Hong Kong. We started about The session is to be held at the Garnet B. Hong Kong.” a year ago,” adds Fong. Rickard Recreation Complex at 2440 King St. “This is quite a unique opportunity for students,” says Wilfred W. in Bowmanville.

MAY 6 2009 Page 9 How to create a meaningful Mother's Day for your mom commented that the flashy gifts Loads of gift they receive, while nice, don't necessarily reflect the closeness ideas for that of their relationship. Here some unique ways you can create a meaningful Mother's Day for special lady your mom: (NC)-With Mother's Day now Instead of a box of candy, con- one of the top three commercial sider a memory jar. Write out holidays, many mothers have all of your best memories of your mom on small pieces of decorative paper and place them in a nice jar for display and conversation. You'll be surprised to see how much sharing you memories in this way means to your mom. Instead of flowers, consider of photo bou- quet. Place some favourite photos on the sticks used to hold cards in flower arrangements. Arrange them at dif- ferent heights and angles and add some ribbon to tie them together. Instead of buying, con- sider giving a dona- tion in your mother's name. Charities like Christian Children's Fund of Canada, an international children's charity, offer an easy to use online gift cata- logue at www.ccf- canada.ca that allows you to choose a dona- tion that would matter to your mom. Is she a teacher? What about providing school supplies to children in Africa. A gardener? What about seeds and gar- den tools to a farmer in Latin America. A stay at home mom? What about a loan to a mom in India to help her start her own small business?

Page 10 MAY 6 2009 MAY 6 2009 Page 11 Local kids participate in anti-drug program Racing against substance abuse Just as more than 63,000 have already Racing Against Drugs is the longest car race on an official track. Students will done, 6,000 more Durham Region kids are running anti-drug program and aims at be able to cheer on their school’s car. taking part in the Racing Against Drugs delivering a positive message about sub- Racing Against Drugs was initiated in (RAD) campaign this year, giving them a stance abuse, healthy lifestyle choices and 1997 and has touched the lives of more healthy lifestyle message. personal safety. than 60,000 kids in both the Durham and It encourages Grade 5 students to Catholic school boards. adopt drug-free lifestyles. It’s expected that 5,500 students join While drugs are the foundation of the program each and every year. the program, bully-free safe schools In 2006, a new aspect of the program and character education are also was developed and is now known as the taught to participating 10-year-olds. ‘Read 4 RAD Relay.’ The Racing Against Drugs Racing Ricky, who is a colourful rac- Durham program is made up of three ing character, and his five racing friends, components, which include the Ray, Rhonda, Raja, Ronnie and Randy, Racing Against Drugs Durham week, help spread the RAD message to schools happening the first week in May and the community. every year, the Racing Against Drugs The program is constantly adapting to Durham schools program and com- changing times and recently introduced a munity outreach programs. book, Riding the Tiger, which is a tale The learning begins in the class- about a boy who climbs on the back of a room where their teachers deliver tiger, that represents drugs, gangs etc., important messages to students while and then has trouble getting off. engaging them in pre-event activities. The program is taught to Grade 5 stu- This leads up to the main event. dents who then move on to the Values, During the week, which began Influences and Peers (VIP) program once May 4 and runs until May 8, all they reach Grade 6. schools will participate in a half-day After this year’s event, 6,000 more education ‘pit stop’ session, which is kids will have learned the dangers of sub- run by the Durham Regional Police stance abuse, the benefits of a healthy Photos by Robyn DePratto/ The Oshawa Express Ryan Shermeto, a Grade 5 student takes his turn Services, health agencies, businesses lifestyle and the importance of their over- Taylor Ouellette competes in the final slot car race at Racing “driving” the slot car in the final race at the Racing and educators. all safety, courtesy of Racing Against Against Drugs at Iroquois Park Arena. Her school’s team, Against Drugs event. The day will round out with a slot Drugs. College Hill in Oshawa, came in second place overall. Staying safe on prom night Partnership It’s almost time for that night every high school student looks for- negative situations and outcomes. is the key ward to - prom. “Teens in this age group often feel the need to fit in with their peers The Durham Region Health Department is encouraging by using alcohol and marijuana,” she says. parents to help their teens enjoy this important event safely and “Which can lead to risk taking behaviours, including driv- to success responsibly, by understanding the risks associated with sub- ing high and being in a car with an impaired driver.” stance abuse. To help address these concerns, the health department is By Katie Strachan The health department has partnered with area florists, encouraging parents to talk with their teens about this prior to The Oshawa Express salons and tuxedo rental stores to display posters designed to events like prom. get parents and teens talking about this important issue. For more information and a free parent resource kit, call the They have developed a partnership and Sandy White, a public health nurse with the health depart- Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or 1-800- they are dedicated to helping others as a ment, says while events like prom and graduation are fun and 841-2729. team. exciting celebrations, some decisions can take a wrong turn and cause More resources are available at www.durham.ca The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, par- ticularly Ron Murdock, created Partnerships in Service in the spring of 2002. The group is a combination of various A home for Charlie, WW1 statue service clubs around Durham Region who satisfy the many requests for funds to assist numerous people within the region. By Lindsey Cole as the City of Oshawa declares April 25, “We think we’ve got something great The Oshawa Express 2009 as Canadian Corps Association Day. This soldier finally has a permanent going here,” says Murdock, who has been a The bagpipes belt out a solemn tune at home. member of the Whitby Rotary Club for 35 Memorial Park as around one hundred peo- The ceremony also recognized the 75th years. ple stand with their heads down in remem- Anniversary of the Canadian Corps Agencies such as Community Advantage brance. Association, a veterans club dedicated to Rehab, March of Dimes, Easter Seals, ‘Charlie,’ a WWI statue of a soldier, their members. Grandview Children’s Centre and the stands atop a large monument at the south- Initially Charlie was in Toronto at the Multiple Sclerosis Society are all helped east corner of Memorial Park commemorat- club’s headquarters, but since that area was through the partnerships program. ing those who fought in the First World War, downsizing he needed a new home. Through the joint venture they have han- “We had to find the perfect home for dled more than 205 projects with a value of Charlie,” says Gene Heesaker, the club’s more than $630,000. national president, adding the statue’s This year alone, they managed to raise name isn’t that of an actual soldier but an more than $18,000 for deserving residents, affectionate nickname he was given over explains Murdock. the years. “We’re trying to build a bond. We’re try- Mayor John Gray, Councillors John ing to tell the therapists (about the organiza- Henry, Nester Pidwerbecki, Robert tion),” he says. Lutczyk, MP Dr. Colin Carrie and several The money raised goes towards helping other officials were on hand to show their residents and their families to obtain ceiling support. lift tracks, wheelchairs, hospital beds and “It’s an honour to accept this great computer software. They strive to provide people with spe- monument,” says Mayor Gray. Photos by Lindsey Cole/ The Oshawa Express “It means a great deal to me that he has cial needs, within the region, with financial a permanent home,” adds Heesaker. “It’s a Charlie, the WWI soldier has found a home. At a spe- assistance through the support of various real pleasure to be here. Charlie is here cial ceremony recently, hundreds gathered to commem- social agencies, service clubs and public/pri- Hundreds gathered to witness the unveiling of the orate the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Corps as vate sector organizations through newest addition to Memorial Park, a WWI soldier. forever and a day.” well as welcome Charlie to Memorial Park. Partnerships in Service.

Page 12 MAY 6 2009 [email protected] ARIES March 20 to April 19 CANCER June 21 to July 22 LIBRA Sept 22 to Oct 23 CAPRICORNDec 21 to Jan 19 Don’t be obsessed with getting You will do your best work by Get in touch with your feelings You could begin a new love rela- ahead and making money. coordinating, encouraging and and explore the deeper levels of tionship or renew your current Take time to appreciate the things that facilitating group efforts. If misunder- yourself. Avoid mix-ups in money mat- one. If you have been building towards a money cannot buy. Organize your life standings arise, handle them in a posi- ters. Pay bills early and put off signing goal, that goal is now in sight. Deal with so you have enough time to exercise tive manner. Listen to the other per- financial papers until after May 30. communication and transportation and eat right. son’s point of view. SCORPIO Oct 23 to Nov 22 delays. TAURUS April 19 to May 20 LEO July 22 to August 22 If you are involved in a rela- AQUARIUS Jan 19 to Feb 19 More disciplined and orderly, Your natural approach is to be tionship, give your partner spe- Your attention turns to home and you are working harder than a spendthrift, but this method cial attention. Singles could meet a sig- family. If you are planning a usual. If you plan to start a new proj- will no longer work. Keep your eye nificant person. Re-examine your goals home improvement project, it will be ect, put it on hold until June. Catch up on the bottom line and develop com- to make sure they are still relevant. much easier to get it off the ground at the on jobs around the house, like spring mon sense spending habits. You could Choose your words carefully. end of the month. Give your family cleaning, but do not overtax your phys- find yourself in the public eye. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 to Dec extra nurturing now ical strength. VIRGO August 22 to Sept 22 21 PISCES Feb 19 to March 20 GEMINI May 20 to June 21 Unusually restless, you are At work, do what you can to Energetic and eager to get Be patient if communication, itching to do something differ- make life easier for co-workers and things done, if you are planning transportation or travel plans ent. Why not take a learning vacation clients. Be a team player. This is a slow a short trip get exact directions or you have to be put off. Some Geminis will or enrol in a new course of study? Its down career period. The door to work could experience delays. A partnership, purchase a new home this year; others time to let go of anything in your life opportunities will open wide later in the whether business or personal, could go must care for aging parents. that’s no longer working. year. through a seriesof ups and downs.

The Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call 905-725-9179 or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com

Homer is 5 years old and all he does around the house is sleep and eat, and sometimes you’ll catch him in a cat show. The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send their child’s picture in to run bi-weekly in the Echo Baby feature.

Across 36. Spelling contest 71. ___ clef 32. Administer 1. Frightened 39. Dust storm Down 34. Highest point 7. Mature 41. Temporary 1. Health club 35. Hindu Festival of 10. Ramble 43. Blistering 2. Motor vehicle Lights 14. Ceremonial proces- 44. Yoga class need 3. Gallery display 36. Thorny wild plant sion 45. Omit 4. English airforce 37. Downy duck 15. Gun, as an engine 46. Spider entrapment 5. Draw out 38. Manicurist’s board 16. Consequently 47. Possesses 6. Big name in comput- 40. Taxi 17. Cunning 48. Prophet ers 42. Other 18. Had a bite 49. Heroic tale 7. Cultivable 46. Prison official 19. Restricting food 52. Roman sun god 8. Acquire 47. Large wasp intake 53. Commuter boat 9. “... happily ___ after” 49. Stem 20. Nightspot 54. Panic 10. Railroad station 50. Cliffside dwelling 22. New porter 56. Initiation, e.g. 51. Dirt 23. Set up 11. Bay window 58. Waterless 53. Flu symptom 27. Work hard at some- 12. Broker 59. Long, long time 55. Bridle part thing 13. Slogan 61. Get even for 57. Bakery product 28. Choir voice 21. Outcome 66. Citrus fruit 60. Miner’s find 29. Great review 23. Not old or stale 67. Wrath 62. “The Three Faces 30. “It’s no ___!” 24. AM/FM device of ___” 68. Examine again 31. Mischievous fairy 25. Avoid 63. Pen part 69. Acute 33. Swelling 26. Office message 64. Mousse 70. Butterfly catcher 35. Female deer 31. Charged particle 65. Female sheep

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May 11, 18, 25 Linda Wylie at 905-723-5557 or [email protected] One Parent Families Association Meeting. All single parents wel- May 8-111 come. We offer support to many people going through a very bad Lob-BBall 3 day (Guys & Dolls) time in their lives. The money Tournament. Accepting 16 teams raised by these dances goes to only. Cost of $275.00 per team. support the children's events. Includes a free Saturday breakfast Every Monday at the Woodview for all the players. Bat boys and Community Centre 151 Cadillac scorekeepers we'll be supplied Ave. Oshawa at 7:00 pm plus a case of water for each game. Average price per 10-man May 8 and 9 team is only $27.00 per player. Guaranteed 3 games. Alexandra The Country Town Singers present Park Steppin’ Outta the Box 2009 Spring Show. It will be a perform- May 11 April 29 Sudoku answers ance of a number of contemporary and energetic pieces. It’s not your Come to the Legends Centre traditional choral music. Dan library at 7 p.m. for the first meet- Clancy, the singer of Lighthouse ing of the Mother/Daughter book will also be performing. club. Bring along some sugges- Concerts will be held at the LVIV tions of titles you would like to dis- Hall, at 38 LVIV Blvd. in Oshawa cuss. Girls can bring an Aunt, at 8 p.m. For tickets call 905-668- Grandmother or any other special 5469 or 905-509-4111. lady in their life. For ages 9-12. Free registration at any branch. May 9 May 12 Parkwood is holding a Mother’s Day tea. Norma Shepherd from The Matsuyama Bonsai Society the Mobile Millinery Museum will will hold its May meeting. Bonsai be at the tea to show off her col- with Serissa by Allan Johnston lection of heritage purses. The tea will be the major topic. 7p.m. at will run from 2 p.m. to 4p.m. Faith Place, 44 William St. Tickets are $20 per person, and Oshawa. need to be purchased in advance by calling 905-433-4311 It’s time for Twilight Fest at the McLaughlin library. Come watch Come to the Jess Hann library on the biggest movie of last year – HAPPY at 2 p.m. and enjoy an old-fash- Twilight! (2008, 120 minutes. ioned tea party with fancy sand- Rated PG.) You will also be mak- MOTHERS wiches and goodies. You can also ing Cullen Body Glitter so you can make a take-home keepsake. For sparkle like your favourite vam- DAY!!! ages 5-10, and free registration at pire! It starts at 6 p.m. and is for any branch. ages 12-19. Free registration at A mothers dictionary any branch. •Bottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 am • Look out: What it's too late for your child to do by the time May 9-110 too. you scream it. May 14 The Oshawa Garden Club is hav- ing a Plant Sale from 9:30 am to 3 Calling all Otaku and anime fans! • Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins. • Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies pm at the Fernhill Park Clubhouse Come to the Legends Centre wearing dry shoes into it. in Oshawa. library at 7 p.m. You'll get to • Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order watch a variety of anime episodes, dessert. • Sterilize: What you do to your first baby's pacifier by boiling The club also invites novice and draw your own Manga characters it and to your last baby's pacifier by blowing on it. experienced gardeners to attend and play Japanese games to win • Family planning: The art of spacing your children the proper their meetings. On Monday, fabulous prizes! Talk about all distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster • Top bunk: Where you should never put a child wearing May11th, Lorelei Hepburn, owner your favourites, share the latest Superman jammies. of the Environmental Factor will news scoop, or just come and meet • Full name: What you call your child when you're mad at him. speak about Pesticide Ban and The some new friends. For ages 12-18. • Two-minute warning: When the baby's face turns red and she Alternatives. Meetings are held Refreshments are provided. Free • Grandparents: The people who think your children are won- begins to make those familiar grunting noises. the second Monday of the month registration at any branch. derful even though they're sure you're not raising them right. at St. George’s Ukrainian Heritage • Verbal: Able to whine in words Centre in Oshawa at 7:30 p.m. • Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they For more information, contact do everything we say. Send us your jokes to [email protected]

Page 14 MAY 6 2009 Generals add polish and finish to roster By Wally Donaldson Rob Simpson, who will be be anyone who works harder hockey. He will work hard The Oshawa Express taking over the head coaching than him,” says Matt with an during the summer to prepare reins of the minor midget air of optimism. for his first camp here in Although Matt Jenner has Chiefs in the fall, concurs. “We visited Oshawa and Oshawa and he will come pre- elected to step away from “I watched Boone with truly, this was Boone’s choice pared to play. Because that’s coaching after 17 years of special interest while helping if it worked out. what grooming young hockey ath- out at a junior B camp,” he “Boone is all about playing See JENNER Page 16 letes on minor and junior lev- recalls during a tele- els, that certainly doesn’t phone interview, mean the Mossley, Ontario “and without a resident has visions of staying doubt, he was by far away from the rinks. the best underage kid Quite the opposite, in fact. there. He is a highly From coach to spectator, the skilled player with father of three blossoming lots of finish. Loads hockey players will be spend- of talent and it would ing a great deal of time in the be nice if he stayed seats and looking on with a Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express here (Elgin- great deal of interest. Oshawa Generals’ head coach Chris DePiero welcomed Boone Middlesex) for one He has one son currently more year. I don’t involved with the Ontario Jenner, their No. 1 draft pick on the weekend at the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. think that will hap- Hockey League’s (OHL) pen, though.” Plymouth Whalers and anoth- kind of guy who encompasses him to be and the fans will Jenner is up for er son competing on a junior the type of player we want love him.” the challenge says B level in St. Thomas. his father. One other name “(Boone) is and location was ready mentally and added to the list last physically and Saturday morning there isn’t going to when the Oshawa Generals selected cen- tre Boone Jenner, a quality sniper capable of buffing up the pol- ish around an oppos- ing goal, as their first pick and fourth over- all selection during the OHL’s Priority Selection. The senior member is well versed to Boone’s technical attributes, having coached him during his past five of six years of competitive play, the most recent last season with the minor midget Elgin- Middlesex Chiefs. Jenner, who will turn 17 next month, fashioned 49 goals and 103 points for the Chiefs last season and with his 6-foot-1, 190 lb. size, this appears to be exactly what the doctor prescribed from the Generals penthouse quarters. “Our goal was to upgrade our size com- ing into the draft,” says Oshawa head coach Chris DePiero, “and we addressed that actually with our first four picks. Boone is an all-round two- way centreman who works hard and does- n’t take a shift off. He’s going to be the

MAY 6 2009 Page 15 Tyler Biggs expected to report to U.S. Under-17 program Like father, like son with the Generals By Wally Donaldson with the Toronto Junior out, give him his time so he 17 points in 27 outings last The Oshawa Generals Canadiens, was selected in can find what he’s looking season. the second round, 39th over- for in terms of development. Meanwhile, DePiero has Oshawa Generals As a junior hockey player all, by the Generals and We’ll present what we have a firm grip on the returning with the Oshawa Generals Oshawa head coach Chris here and what we can and players for the next cam- during the mid-1980s, what DePiero is confident his new should be able to provide paign with perhaps the draft picks at OHL Don Biggs lacked in size recruit will exemplify the him as far as his develop- exception of one. was compensated for by a qualities demonstrated by ment goes. He’ll make a High-scoring Brett lethal scoring touch. his decision he Parnham has left his avenues The grit possessed during father feels is best for open, especially on the heels Priority Selection his three years here raised 25 him.” of having received a heaping ROUND PLAYER POS FORMER TEAM the curtain to a grand finale years Generals, helping of life in the as the feisty 5-foot-8 for- ago. along with American Hockey League 1 Boone Jenner C Elgin-Middlesex ward tallied 48 goals and He’s focusing on last season at the conclusion Chiefs 117 points during the 1984- off to a size throughout of the Generals season. 2 Tyler Biggs W Toronto Junior 85 season. great the first four “I’m not sure what’s Canadiens As an eighth-round pick start as a 6-foot-3, 205-lb. rounds, paid a great deal of going to happen there,” 3 Colin Suellentrop D Detroit Compuware of the Minnesota North winger, who compiled 40 attention to their blueline admits DePiero. U-16’s Stars, Biggs went on to goals and 86 points in 72 corp during the draft. Six of “He had such a great year 3 Kyle Hope D Chatham-Kent play18 years of professional outings last year with the the 15 players were defence- last season and that experi- Cyclones hockey, most in the Junior Canadiens. men with five at the centre ence in the AHL helped him 5 Brent Norris C Ottawa Senators American Hockey League The fly in the ointment position, three on the wing develop as a hockey player. 5 Brian Hughes C Barrie Colts and the International circuit, surrounds Biggs’ immediate and one goaltender. He might get an opportunity 7 Patrick Koudys D Welland although he did drop in for a availability. Generals took advantage to play in the American 8 Liam Board W Burlington Eagles coffee with the North Stars “Tyler could easily have of two third-round picks and Hockey League again. I’m 8 Sean McGovern C Halton Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers. been a top 10 pick, but it is came away with Colin not sure. 11 Eric Chavier D Toronto Marlboros Add another Biggs to the well documented that he is Suellentrop, a solid 6-foot-1 “Time will tell. He’s such 11 Tony Spidalieri C Sun County Panthers list of hopefuls within the committed to going to the defenceman from the Detroit a great kid and I spoke with 12 Jimmy McDowell D Detroit Little Caesars Generals’ family. U-16’s U.S. Under-17 program and Compuware Under 16’s and Brett last week. He is pre- 13 Lane King W Team Illinois U-16’s Tyler Biggs, son of Don we did know that going in,” Kyle Hope, a 6-foot-2 blue- pared to come back if noth- and another with a keen 14 Santo Provenzano G Mississauga Reps says DePiero. “We’ll have to liner from the Chatham- ing happens at the pro level. 15 Brett Curran D CYA YU-18’s scoring touch last season wait and see how that plays Kent Cyclones who amassed So we’ll wait and see.” Durham players added to OHL rosters Oshawa Kicks By Wally Donaldson Brown of the Wildcats in the The Oshawa Express 12th round, along with Durham Region Athletes win award Bannister. Several Durham Region Belleville Bulls went to selected at OHL draft Local soccer province and a national athletes hoping to make the the table drafting winger leader in innovative pro- grams built upon a strong grade at last weekend’s Steve Deeg and defenceman TEAM RND PLAYER POS FORMER TEAM organization Ontario Hockey League Ryan Logan of Ajax- administrative founda- (OHL) Priority Selection Pickering in the 10th and Owen Sound Attack 6 Brendan Sim W Whitby recognized at tion,” says Club President were not left disappointed. 14th rounds respectively. Wildcats Will Thurber. A total of 15 players were Kingston Frontenacs Peterborough Petes 6 Jake Bannister W Ajax-Pickering annual It also recognizes plucked from this area by acknowledged two players clubs who have dedicated nine OHL teams, the earliest out of Whitby with the selec- Barrie Colts 7 Quincy McIvor D Whitby banquet their resources to improv- in the sixth round. tion of winger Jarett Smith in Wildcats The Oshawa Kicks ing the technical soccer Brendan Sim, a winger the seventh round and blue- Kingston Frontenacs 7 Jarett Smith W Whitby Soccer Club are going to programs in their commu- from the Whitby Wildcats, liner Andrew Medico in the Wildcats have to make room on nities and used best prac- was picked up by the Owen 12th round. Peterborough Petes 8 Khalid Alli W Ajax-Pickering their trophy shelf. tices for corporate gover- Sound Attack and the Sault Ste. Marie At their annual meet- nance and optimizing the Soo Greyhounds 8 Brian Bunnett C Clarington Peterborough Petes wel- Greyhounds picked a pair, ing awards banquet they contributions of volun- comed winger Jake Bannister teers. adding centre Brian Bunnett Sudbury Wolves 8 Brennan Serville D Ajax-Pickering were presented with the from Ajax-Pickering on from Clarington in the eighth Ontario Soccer “Although this award board. places us in the top six or round and defenceman Barrie Colts 9 James Doering D Ajax-Pickering Association Silver Award Barrie Colts scooped up Connor Hale of the Wildcats of Excellence. seven soccer Clubs in the province, there are still two defencemen with Quincy in the 13th round. Belleville Bulls 10 Steve Deeg W Ajax-Pickering This award is part of a McIvor of the Wildcats going Other Durham players program that recognizes areas we can improve,” says Thurber. in the seventh round and selected were winger John St. Mike’s Majors 11 Connor Wilkinson G Ajax-Pickering clubs that are run effi- James Doering of Ajax- McGuire of the Central ciently and offer an “As good as we are Pickering being selected in Ontario Wolves by the Erie Erie Otters 12 John McGuire W Central Ont. enjoyable, safe and now, we want to be even the ninth round. Otters in the 12th round, Wolves healthy environment for better tomorrow.” Even the Petes acknowl- goalie Connor Wilkinson of Kingston Frontenacs 12 Andrew Medico D Whitby those involved in soccer. edged talent in the Durham Ajax-Pickering by St. Mike’s Wildcats “This award repre- Region during this draft. Majors in the 11th round and Peterborough Petes 12 Keinan Brown G Whitby sents the hard work put in Peterborough selected defenceman Brennan Wildcats by our staff and countless winger Khalid Alli from Serville, also from Ajax- Soo Greyhounds 13 Connor Hale D Whitby volunteers to make our Ajax-Pickering in the eighth Pickering, in the eighth round Wildcats Club one of the few truly round and goalie Keinan by the Sudbury Wolves. Belleville Bulls 14 Ryan Logan D Ajax-Pickering elite Clubs in the Jenner top Oshawa pick at OHL Selection GENERALS from Page 15 forward to getting done.” with a grin. “I want to be the whole package, The newest member of the Generals plans hopefully.” he wants to do. He wants to play.” on utilizing his scoring prowess on the next Jenner acknowledges the speed on an OHL The step up to the OHL level is an obvious level. level is one element of the game he will need big step. Matt recognized this with his son, “I talked to the coaches here and I liked the to address. A stringent summer workout sched- Leo, with the Whalers, and the same will apply atmosphere,” he said. ule will pay off, he emphasizes. for Boone in a Generals uniform. “It’s like the team and I think it’s the type “The speed on the next level is huge, so I “Absolutely. Your goals change as you of team where I can model my game and make will be working on my skating a lot,” says move on and his goals will obviously change a big impact.” Jenner. after (Saturday). I asked Boone what he want- Which, in a nutshell, is akin to the style of “I’ll be working on every little thing just to ed to do in the OHL and he wants to be an play showcased by Calgary’s Jerome Iginla. make myself that much better of a hockey impact player. He wants to be one of the best “I am a Jerome kind of player,” says Jenner player with the Generals.” players in this league. That’s what he’s looking Page 16 MAY 6 2009 Durham’s newest recruit Oshawa Minor Hockey By Robyn DePratto pitcher and outfielder. fastball and is an excellent student as Association Awards Durham College co-op student While she is at Durham College well,” he says. “ARMY” Armstrong Scholastic Award Nominees she will be enrolled in the Web Design He also says he feels Hagan will fit Minor Midget AE - Derek Steele & James McDonald Durham College’s fastball program Program. in well with other players and will Minor Midget A - Jeff Henderson & Dean Drasnin is getting some out of province help Hagan says she first heard of the help make next year’s team even Minor Midget AA - Zachary Wright & Chad Lamont next year. school and its programs when Coach stronger. Minor Midget AAA - Jason Killen & Bryce Kiberd Jim Nemish contacted her last year Although Hagan says it’s going to Midget A - Eric Pigden & Freddie Hermack through a high school recruitment ath- be a big adjustment for her to move Midget AA - Desmond Rose & Michael Renzi letic website called Get Seen Athletics. away from home, she’s excited to Midget AAA - Jeremy Kolodziej & Andrew Shure She says her decision to come to come here to get to know her future the school from so far away was based teammates and coaches. “ARMY” Armstrong Scholastic Award Overall Recipients on her interest in both the Website “I know the coaches and my team- Minor Midget AE - James McDonald Development Program and the chance mates will support me and help me Minor Midget AAA – Jason Killen to play on the fastball team. when I need it,” she says. She and her family travelled here to Hagan is looking forward to com- GERALD MacBETH MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING visit the school in February and were ing to the school and doing her part to Defenceman – AA & AAA very impressed with the campus and help the team. To be able to travel Peewee AAA – Jesse Hewak Bantam AA – Gabe Burnside its facilities. around Southern Ontario and the Midget AA – Ryan Harrison “Since the opportunity to play ball United States for games and tourna- and study Web Design was not offered ments is something she can’t wait to MARILYN LEGREE MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING in many schools in Alberta, I made the take part in. Forward – AA or AAA decision to come to Oshawa,” Hagan Her family is very happy for her Peewee AAA – Bobby MacIntyre says. and proud of her achievements, she Bantam AAA – Eric Kimmerly Nemish is excited about the addi- adds, and they are looking forward to Midget AAA – Adam Szwed tion of Hagan to the team, saying he travelling to Oshawa to watch her Janna Hagan was very impressed with her stats and play. CAW AUTOWORKERS Janna Hagan, who currently lives in her work ethic. “Playing ball at the college level is Hardest Working & Dedicated AA or AAA PLAYER Alberta, will be travelling to the “Janna has a tremendous work definitely going to be a highlight in Minor Midget AAA – Justin Danforth school in the fall to join the team as a ethic and dedication to the game of my career,” she says. ART MOREAU AWARD A & AE TRAINER Minor Atom A – Paul Richard Optimist lob-ball strikes out Peewee AE – Scott Caverly PASSFIELD MEMORIAL AWARD AA By Robyn DePratto was supposed to be held at ing out of the original pro- Since losing their weekly KEN & AAA TRAINER Durham College co-op student Alexandra Park on May 8 to posal of 16 teams. He says bingos at the Hideaway on Minor Atom AA – Brendan Browne 10. The club had hoped to another 25 teams wanted to Jan. 31, the club has been Midget AAA – Terry Calberry The Oshawa Optimist raise enough money to cover play as well, but couldn’t exploring alternate ways of HARRY DYAS AWARD A & AE MANAGER club has struck out. the cost of their Youth and come up with the $150 down raising funds. Their proposed first Minor Atom AE – Susan Hayward Community scheduled payment. These bingo nights are a Atom A – Michelle Gould annual lob-ball tournament events for the summer, “I’m very disappointed,” valuable source of revenue has been cancelled due to which will now have to be McFater says. for the Optimist Club and THOMAS GRAHAM AWARD AA & AAA MANAGER lack of teams. The proposed cancelled. “However if we would they currently have an appli- Minor Peewee AA – Michelle Brolly Media versus City Hall char- Event chair Jim McFater have operated we would cation awaiting approval Novice AAA – Sandra Young ity game has also been can- says that there were six have suffered at a loss after from the City to operate celled. teams confirmed to be play- crunching the numbers.” bingo night at the Red Barn. OH LUKE MEMORIAL AWARD A & AE COACH STAFF The fundraising event Minor Peewee A – Randy Steeves, James Gouldburn & Brian Taylor Bantam AE – Ken Cooper,Shawn O’Neil & David Little Sports bloopers and blunders BILL KURELO AWARD AA & AAA COACH STAFF Minor Atom AA – Tony Stabile,Jeff Rorabeck & Brian McCron Back in 1925, when The Wanderers ceased Names have always taken Midget AAA – Rob MacGregor & Scott McCrory major league pro hockey was existence in 1918. During that a beating in reporting in any being introduced to places same era another scribe venue, but certainly in hockey. Mel Bradley Memorial Award like New York and Boston, referred to them as the When Bud Poile was manager Outstanding Service some strange reporting took “Wonderers.” of the Philadelphia Flyers, he Annette Heenan, Heather Savory, Lynn Jennings place, mainly due to unfa- In the 1980-81 Toronto was invited to a sportswriters No matter to what avenue miliarity with the game. Two Maple Leaf Fact Book, Bill banquet. of life one goes, he is bound to shinny scribes from the Big Derlego was listed as weigh- He was introduced by an stumble onto bloopers. Apple attempting to sound ing 914 pounds. Come again. emcee who obviously knew No lights for Dodgers Sports videos which fea- knowledgeable and casual at Even ‘Turk’ Broda, who little about Canada’s national Turns out the Oshawa Game time is 2 p.m. ture such faux pas are the same time, Harry Cross was lovingly called the sport. He cleared his throat Dodgers weren’t able to shoot Meanwhile, the Dodgers have extremely popular. The sight and Seabury Lawrence, con- ‘Fabulous Fatman’ didn’t and announced, “Here’s Bud the lights out in their scheduled inked infielder Aaron Hornostaj, of a bobsled at the Winter tributed a couple of dandies to have that kind of obesity prob- Pooley of the, uh, local hock- home opener last Saturday after- a former member of the Team Olympics careening down the the New York Times. lem. Following Toronto’s ey team.” noon against the Canada Junior National slope with the driver lying flat “The present teams in the gutsy championship victory in But this next blooper takes Guelph Royals. squad, for the 2009 cam- on his face watching after it is ‘Canadian’ Hockey League 1967, in the fall of 1968, with the prize. During the 2006 A power outage paign. hilarious. (actually the National Hockey things not going well, a rather campaign, a local newspaper at Kinsmen Stadium Hornostaj was a 34th A baseball pitcher over- League), in addition to nebulous comment found its gave a detailed report of a threw a damper on round draft pick of the San throwing right into the stands, Boston, are the Canadiens, way into print in a city paper. Buffalo/Ottawa contest. the Intercounty Francisco Giants in 2001. a hockey goalie putting the Ottawa, Hamilton, and the In December of 1970, a A portion of it read as fol- Baseball League tilt, forcing a The 26-year-old left-handed hit- puck into his own net and a Toronto St. Patricks.” Hockey News reader sent a lows: “Christopher Schubert postponement of the contest for ter played seven seasons in the gymnast landing facing the And, “an eight-club circuit clipping to the editor, which and Daniel Alfredson led the a future date. minor circuits highlighted by wrong way, all these tickle our with teams in Toronto, came from the Las Vegas Sun. Senators with four shots each. Dodgers are in Brantford for playing 18 games with the Triple fancies. Hamilton, Ottawa, and The headline on the sports Ales Kotalik led the Sabres a doubleheader meeting with A Fresno Grizzlies in 2006. The fifth estate is also Boston, is to be represented by page read, “Toronto clobbers with five shots...The Sabres defending champion Red Sox on During his minor career, comprised of human beings— two Montreal teams—the Leafs.” outsh*% the Senators 32-28.” Saturday. They will give it Hornostaj batted .252 in 390 out- so bloopers occasionally Canadiens and ‘Wanderers,’” The Editor’s note was, Oops! It’s not what I said, another try on home turf this ings with 170 runs, 343 hits, appear in print on their behalf who were actually the “Things are bad in Toronto, it’s what I meant. NEXT Sunday when the Barrie Baycats including 51 doubles, 10 triples, as well. Maroons. but not that bad.” WEEK: “STOP THIEF!” come to town. seven homers and 156 RBI’s.

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