Learn how to avoid H1N1 on page 6 IAGARA NEW N THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER OF NIAGARA COLLEGE S FREE November 13, 2009 Vol 40 • Issue 4 Be our royal guest Prince Charles makes a stop at Niagara College to mark the opening of the Wine Visitor and Education Centre By NICOLE AMBROSE siastic crowd. Staff Writer “I’m sorry it’s so cold out here Howling winds, pounding hail … we should have little heaters and fi ercely cold temperatures out here or something,” says Pat- loomed over Niagara College’s terson. Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. He explained to the media out- An elated gathering of about 300 side the centre how the Prince’s people huddled on the white-gated visit is “monumental” and a sig- lawn beside the newest building on nifi cant moment in Niagara Col- the campus, some clutching bright lege history. bouquets of daisies, cordially wait- “This is a historic day for the ing for royalty to appear. students, faculty and staff of Ni- His Royal Highness the Prince agara College, and it is a tremen- of Wales made a stop at Niagara dous honour to welcome his Royal College’s new $3.6-million Wine Highness.” Visitor and Education Centre as Soon after Patterson’s welcome, part of the royal couple’s 11-day the Prince of Wales arrived to ex- Canadian tour on Nov. 5 to unveil cited wails from the adoring crowd a plaque commemorating his visit. waving British and Canadian fl ags The stop at the college was with warm smiles across their wet, preceded by the couple’s visit to wind-burned faces. Hamilton’s Dundurn Castle and the His Royal Highness stepped out HMCS Haida (the former military from a black Lincoln with a smile, ship-turned-museum in Hamilton gave a gracious wave to the crowd Harbour), where Camilla was given and walked over to shake the hands a history lesson on her ancestor Sir of those who waited in the frigid Allan MacNab, who built the castle rain for his arrival. in the 1830s. He then made his way into For most of the spectators, this the Wine Visitor and Education was their fi rst time seeing the Centre, where college students, prince. faculty, staff and alumni gave him “We’re very honoured and excit- a private tour. ed he included us,” says one man. During the tour, the Prince of A mother of three, from St. Wales was shown various dem- Catharines, pulled her young chil- onstrations of the wine-making dren out of school for the event. process and was given a taste of The oldest of the three made the the college’s featured wines before prince a welcome sign on colourful unveiling the plaque. construction paper in hopes of be- After tasting the college’s fea- ing recognized. tured Chardonnay, the Prince of Dan Patterson, Niagara College Wales is heard referring to the wine President Dan Patterson welcomes His Royal Highness to Niagara College during his 11-day Canadian Tour. president, arrived 20 minutes be- as “marvellous.” Photo by Josh Sousa fore the prince to greet the enthu- Continued on page 3

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Little Luc Bruulsema, sitting atop his dad’s shoulders, is among Page 22 the crowd waiting for the Prince to arrive. A quiet, respectful ex- INDEX citement is in the air as about 500 people crowded together anticipat- 4...... Editorials ing the royal visit in Hamilton at 6...... On Campus the HMCS Haida. With dark, threatening clouds 11.....Remembrance Day nearing, the Bruulsema family – 17...... Off Campus Gerald, Trudy and Luc – waited 20...... Sports patiently for the Prince of Wales 24...... Ice Pilot and the Duchess of Cornwall. “It’s a great thing to do today. H1N1 vaccines We may not get another chance like this,” said Trudy. The welcoming tent at the HMCS Haida was fi lled with veterans and local dignitaries also wait- ing, glancing up at the oncoming, blackening sky occasionally and watching the front gate carefully. Cynthia Vermeer, Sandy Wilson and Frances Cohen, a trio by the name of Compass Wins of Dundas, scheduled to perform at the 1 p.m. reception today, also gathered to Page 6 catch a glimpse of the Prince. “We are so honoured to be asked Lest we forget to perform here,” said Vermeer, whose husband, Gerry stood be- side her. “We hope the Prince stays afterwards [to hear us].” Retired Hamilton lawyer Leon Price and his wife, Vivian, with camera in hand, were also in the crowd anticipating the Prince’s ar- rival, ready to spring into action. The HMCS Haida, majestic in all its polish, towered above the gathering. Suddenly the band started play- ing, the gates swung open and the wait was over. Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall emerged Page 11 from their limousine to the cheers of the crowd. Knights sports Once the entourage was through the greeting line and on board the Haida, the sky darkened, the winds picked up rather fero- ciously and the royal couple was Prince Charles, with Camilla, waves to the crowd while boarding the HMCS Haida. caught in the middle of a sudden, windy downpour. Photos by Heidi Grzesina Prince Charles kept glancing After the Haida tour, the royal Commission.” time of it.” backwards at Camilla, who was couple greeted the crowd, stop- Prince Charles asked McBride The sun came back out again just being assisted by an aide with an ping to speak with Don McBride about his service and, accord- as the Prince was getting ready to umbrella, but she responded to the of Kingston, who served on the ing to his daughter Joanne Long, leave for the college’s Niagara-on- downpour with laughter, her face Haida from 1944 to 1945, in acknowledged that McBride the-Lake campus, the next stop on nothing but ear-to-ear smiles. what was known as the “Second “must have had a very difficult his itinerary.

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During the tour, the Prince of Wales was shown various dem- onstrations of the wine-making process and was given a taste of the college’s featured wines before unveiling the plaque. After tasting the college’s fea- tured Chardonnay, the Prince of Wales is heard referring to the wine as “marvellous.” Next, he moved on to the college vineyards where he was shown grapes used specifi cally for icewine production. After a brief explana- tion, provided by Niagara College students, he proceeded into the carefully guarded huge white plas- tic tent where he socialized with the 170 select few allowed inside for a private reception complete with fi ne cuisine prepared by Niagara College’s Culinary Institute. Patterson explains how the visit is an “exceptional honour for the college,” giving it the opportunity Prince Charles during his private tour of the new Niagara College Wine Visitor and Education Centre. to showcase, both locally and in- Photos by Josh Sousa ternationally, the quality of educa- tion Niagara College offers and its dedication to students and their professional development. The Prince of Wales emerged from the tent, after an hour or so inside, to board a helicopter taking him to Toronto where he reunited with Camilla, the Duchess of Corn- wall, who was not present for the unveiling at the college. The helicopter started its engine. With wild force the propellers sent a swift wind into the surrounding vineyards, and when the pilots had checked all angles and checked again, it lifted off. As quickly as the prince arrived, he was gone. When he arrived in Toronto, Their Royal Highnesses visited Varsity Stadium on the campus of the University of Toronto, where Prince Charles presented new colours to the Royal Regi- ment of Canada and the Scottish Regiment. Niagara College President Dan Patterson and his wife Saundra greet the Prince upon his arrival at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus.

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Illustration by Madison Samuel-Barclay Response to pandemic Students guided by Pandemic Our historical ties If it ain’t broke, don’t fi x it. dian Head of State, also known as forged over years and years of Recently, the students of Niagara the Governor General (Michaelle historical events, from generations H1N1 Infl uenza Plan College had the opportunity to be Jean), who fi lls in for the Queen of people who went before us, present at the Niagara-on-the-Lake when she’s not around and exer- spreading traditions that started out Today, the most heated debate can found on the Niagara College campus as Prince Charles made his cises the Queen’s authority on her as a simple seed, and are now part comes less from disagreements website at www.niagarac.ca. 15th visit to Canada. behalf. of our country’s people’s hearts on religion or politics but over the Although this is an excellent The question on the minds of What infl uence does the Queen and minds. If we throw all that H1N1 fl u. Any mention of whether measure of precaution, we can’t Canadians, however, was not quite have on us then, if not just a face out the door, then what do we call or not to receive the vaccine can re- help but wonder if there is perhaps why he chose to visit, but did any- on our $20 bill? ourselves? sult in a nasty exchange of words. a better alternative. As students one really care? After an historical visit such There is no denying that some of As our nation enters the second in an educational institution with A small history lesson: Canada as this, some of us are left with a us who can’t see the history of our wave of the H1N1 pandemic, a roughly 100 programs offered, we is a monarchy. We share it with different train of thought. On one ties, so they weren’t overly thrilled rush of emotions engulfs Canadi- come into physical contact with Great Britain, in what continues to hand, those of us familiar with our to see the Prince of Wales walk on ans: fear, panic, aggravation, frus- many people many times a day, be an unusual feature in Canada’s historical ties believe in the monar- our Canadian soil. tration, anger and, unfortunately, yet most of us are not eligible to government. chy and support the Queen and the We can safely admit that if the sadness. receive the vaccine as we do not fi t Our country is a member of the Royal Family. cast of Twilight (sadly) or the start- Although the number of fatalities the priority group criteria. British Commonwealth, so we Some, however, do not and wish ing line-up of the Toronto Maple is just over 100, the tragic losses Here is what is confusing: health share the monarchy with about a to see the monarchy abolished, be- Leafs (we hope) had made an ap- of 13-year-old Evan Frustaglio of offi cials have made claims stating dozen other countries, from Aus- lieving it no longer necessary. pearance, order and calm would be Toronto and two-month-old Ethan that the H1N1 virus targets young, tralia to Jamaica. What road should Canada take? in severe jeopardy. Desabrais of London, Ont., are healthy adults, yet the vaccine is be- We ask ourselves how does the Do we remain as one, or like the We are who we are. Tossing sending Canadians into panic mode. ing distributed only to people with monarchy affect us? For one, it mother bird, we remove the nest those ties aside would be ignoring Hitting close to home and fearing, chronic medical conditions, preg- means that our nation’s head of and let our own wings take us on the forces that shaped our country. literally, for our lives, across the nant women, children, healthcare state is Elizabeth II, who is the a new path? It may seem pointless to con- country people are rushing to the workers, and apparently hockey Queen of Canada, and the Queen This is a question that will never tinue recognizing our connections nearest H1N1 vaccination clinics. and basketball players. Where do of England as well. cease to be posed, but one thing is with Royal Family, but for our Line-ups are extremely long, the young, healthy adults fi t in? Odd, then, that our head of state, for sure: This country we proudly own good, in order to keep our vaccine supplies are running low We suppose that is what our whom we do not elect, lives in a call home may have never come to land glorious and free, sometimes and the “wrong people,” such as devoted Niagara College adminis- foreign country and visits only ev- be without the British Common- fl ying with a friend makes the trip the National Hockey League and trators are considering as they push ery four or fi ve years. And funding wealth and the Royal Family. And worthwhile. National Basketball Association the pandemic plan and install hun- those visits comes out of our own if it had, it might have been a totally athletes and the rich and famous, dreds of hand sanitizer dispensers wallets. different one than it is today. in private clinics, are jumping the and bacteria wipes throughout the Instead, we have an acting Cana- It is part of our identity now, THOMAS ROTELLA queue. campuses. Niagara College has recently re- Ultimately it is up to us – the sponded with the Pandemic H1N1 young, healthy adults – to band Letters to the Editor Infl uenza Plan. Under the direc- together with our germ-protecting tion of the Niagara Region Public masks and gloves and lather up Niagara College. Even students which other students would have Health, students can be guided with dime-size amounts of alcohol- Harper coverage who are not keen on politics would gladly sacrifi ced their time. step by step through a 36-page free sanitizers and fi ght this bug. be able to understand the impor- While an opinion piece about a document on how to prepare and disrespectful, tance of such a fi gure being at the day in life of a broadcasting student plan ahead for this pandemic. It SYLVIE BERRY school. is important, the Prime Minister’s says writer I was particularly surprised by visit clearly deserved front-page Mr. Jonathan Krenz’s limited scope coverage. I sincerely hope that the Dear Editors of Niagara News: and coverage of the event in his columnists at the Niagara News I would like to express my dis- opinion piece. His article relating give His Royal Highness the Prince appointment in regards to the last his personal experience was fi lled of Wales the front-page coverage issue. It was a blatant disregard for with comments of disdain. he deserves. the magnitude of the importance If Mr. Krenz truly feels incon- of Prime Minister Harper’s visit venienced by waiting for such an Sincerely, to Niagara College, containing opportunity, perhaps he should articles with an almost backhanded reconsider his career path as a Zachary B. Nichols tone and shades of political parti- journalist. After all, I’m sure the Third-Year Student sanship. Putting political agendas public is interested in his delayed Bachelor of Applied Business H1N1 vaccination being prepped at YMCA fl u-shot clinic on Nov. 3. aside, this was the fi rst time a sit- lunch for a few hours in exchange International Commerce and Photo by Josh Sousa ting Prime Minister has came to for the opportunity of a lifetime for Global Development Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 5 OPINION Abuse comes in diff erent forms ‘Client needs are the priority’ at Women’s Place

I would die by his hand. A few You have to summon all your 2008 to 2009. times, I almost did. strength and reach out for all Another 167 found refuge at HEIDI After four endless years, I found the help available. Courage is Nova House in Niagara Falls. GRZESINA the courage to leave. Some women moving forward, despite the The crisis line received 2,753 never do. fear, not in the absence of calls while volunteers gave 11,869 Columnist He followed me. When he found fear.” hours to help those reaching out. me, I spent another two weeks in Ruthann Brown is According to the website, www. the hospital. He went to jail and the executive director womensplacesn.org, one out of then fl ed the country. of Women’s Place of every two women in Canada has I was left to raise our daughter South Niagara. been physically or sexually as- alone, but at least I was alive to “We are here to saulted at least once. With two raccoon eyes, a look do so. help and we encour- Twenty-one per cent of women of horror, grief and shame on her Spokespeople at Women’s age those that need are assaulted while pregnant, and face and clutching her babies in Place of South Niagara say our services to 83 per cent of women with dis- her lap, my niece met me outside abuse is never okay and every call us as soon as abilities will be sexually assaulted the women’s shelter. woman deserves to live a life possible,” says during their lifetime. Why would anyone hit some- free from abuse. Brown. Aboriginal women are three one he loved, let alone someone Abuse is not just physical; it There is immi- times more likely to experience weighing less than 95 pounds? is mental, emotional and spiri- gration and refugee violence than other women. “He’s been hitting me for a tual. I never dreamed it would support and a child “More than one million chil- while,” she sobbed between happen to me. and youth service, dren in Canada have witnessed words. Then the children started When it did, I wanted to be- also. violence in their own homes,” crying as well. All I could do was lieve that it would change for the Counselling is says the website. better, but it only changed for the available to provide Program and service delivery hold them. Illustration by worse. safety and/or escape planning, is available on an in-shelter or While I did, I remembered. Madison Samuel-Barclay The beatings, the shame, the “That is not our daughter,” said emotional safety planning and outreach basis. fear – time stood still as I remem- my foster parents at the hospital child safety planing. Client needs are the priority. bered. after being advised by emergency unrecognizable. One hundred and twenty-three If you need help, call the crisis I was a battered woman for four staff I had been admitted. “There is a way out,” I assured women and children found refuge line, 905-788-0113. The shelters years and I thought, at the time, I’d been beaten so badly I was my niece, “but it is not easy. at Serenity Place in Welland from accept collect calls. Virtual violence War on terrorism must be becoming a reality replaced by hope, friendship Others see it as nothing but virtual Instead, an attempt to rebuild reality. relations with nations who harbour JASON The argument should be this: JOSH terrorists may be a more potent COSTA what is virtual reality? How real GRANT- blow to organized terrorism than must it be, before it’s too realistic? YOUNG war. Columnist With overly violent video games Terrorism is criminal, so groups such as Grand Theft Auto, Manhunt Columnist like Al Qaeda, Hezbollah and the and Gears of War helping the video Taliban should rightfully be dis- game business fl ourish, it is not a banded and their members tried. secret to most that certain adages However, this doesn’t justify cur- stay true; if it bleeds, it leads. rent tactics to curb terrorism Look up from the fl oor. Watch Defending its actions Activision, The recent events surrounding Dialogue, not force, will destroy two heavy sliding doors glide open Modern Warfare 2’s developer, Omar Khadr’s trial have proven terrorism, but both sides must make in front of you as you step off the stated its game “features a deep and that the war on terror is becoming concessions. elevator. Follow your comrades to gripping storyline in which players increasingly diffi cult to justify. To combat terrorism, the global a busy airport’s lobby. Grasp the face off against a terrorist threat Omar Khadr, a Canadian citizen, political strategy needs to drasti- cold steel handle; graze your fi nger dedicated to bringing the world to was imprisoned in Guantanamo cally change. along the trigger and open fi re. the brink of collapse. The scene is Bay in Cuba. The world offers little to entice Killing innocent civilians is not designed to evoke the atrocities of He was charged with the murder, nations with large terrorist popula- Omar Khadr at age 14. something most people think of terrorism.” using a grenade, of a United States tions to consider alternatives to Submitted photo doing on a day-to-day basis, but With a warning that allows the soldier. Khadr has been held pris- accepting their existence. since Nov. 10, it very well may be. player the choice of avoiding up- oner in Guantanamo Bay since Oc- This lack of alternatives is tribes and political groups could Infi nity Ward’s Modern War- coming segments that “may contain tober 2002. He has also been held especially true when our cultures potentially reap a far greater result fare 2, a sequel to the top-selling disturbing elements,” Activision in Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. and values, different as they seem, than civil war. video game Call of Duty: Modern concludes, “the game has been Because Khadr has been subject to aren’t on opposite ends of a moral Enfranchising women globally Warfare, hit shelves around the given an ‘M’ for Mature by the abuse at both locations, his case has spectrum. and promoting economic partner- world on Tuesday. With more than Entertainment Software Ratings become increasingly controversial. Simple divisions like west and ships, not trade embargoes, will 1.6 million copies pre-ordered Board. The rating is prominently In the Oct. 29 edition of the To- east, the demonization of Islam and improve conditions for nations by adoring fans, it still remains a displayed on the front and back ronto Star, photos were published a clear misunderstanding of politics around the world, taking away the small percentage of the booming of the packaging, as well as in all that could potentially discredit the have contributed to a dangerous desperation that often drives people video game business. advertising.” prosecution’s case against Khadr. climate that can only be rectifi ed to commit acts of terrorism. At least 1.6 million players will Whether it has a negative im- They display Khadr, an unarmed by dialogue, not war. The time for a war on terrorism be able to enact scenes of chaos pact or not, the envelope has been combatant, in a trench, wounded Foreign policy is a two-way is over. as they rain fi re upon crowds of pushed on violence in the media. and huddled near a dead body. road, so to simply say all the work Perhaps it would be a good innocent civilians in an airport. With such a bold statement to This photo contradicts the Unit- must be done by our government idea to foster hope and friendship Perhaps too offensive for some, it the world, one of the top selling ed States military’s account of his would be absurd. through support rather than war for remains clear the level of violence game franchises has shipped out its murder of a United States soldier. Nations with terrorist groups the sake of an easy fi x. depicted in the media is going no- product and supports its decisions; With the legitimacy of the War operating within their borders must When Canada enters its non- where but up. One could argue that a bold slap-in-the-face to anyone on Terror called into question, it discourage terrorists from operat- military peacekeeping role in Af- these violent images are negatively who fears for future generations is time to realize that the greatest ing on their soil. The incentive of ghanistan, our prime minister will infl uential and harmful to society, brought into a world of realistic weapon to counter terrorism is not greater democratic participation consider a gentle hand and a will especially to younger audiences. virtual violence. alienation and invasion. and mutual co-operation among to rebuild. Page 6 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 ON CAMPUS Escaping the wrath of H1N1 Stay home if you’re feeling sick: pandemic committee

By MICHELLE ANDERSON present themselves until up to three Staff Writer days after a person is infected. 1 H1N1 is travelling through dorm Even when a person shows rooms, dining rooms and waiting symptoms, they hit hard and fast. A rooms sending people to their bed- student might fi nd himself or her- rooms or worse: a hospital room. self at school when the symptoms Christine Philbrick, a registered strike. nurse, is acting as the head of a Philbrick says when students are pandemic preparedness committee sent to the clinic, she assesses the at Niagara College. symptoms and sends them home It has faculty from many depart- with several surgical masks and a ments who work together with self-care information sheet. Niagara Regional Public Health Personal fi rst aid kits should be to inform staff and students about made ahead of time because going breaking H1N1 news. to the drug store when a person “I know that we have all been is infected should only be done if inundated with information and necessary. misinformation,” says Philbrick. Surgical masks are only to be of the media attention H1N1 has worn by someone who is already received since April when the fi rst presenting symptoms of the fl u. confi rmed case was reported. When a healthy person wears the Philbrick hopes to get the mes- mask, according to Philbrick, sage out to students. moisture can build up in the mask “Stay home [if you are sick]. leading to the growth of bacteria, Don’t return until 24 hours with no leaving the healthy person sick. fever, without using fever-reducing For people with underlying medications.” health problems, simply using Nurse Peggy McKee, of Niagara copious amounts of hand sanitizers College Health Services, says, “It will not offer enough protection. [college clinic] has been extremely These people need to be vacci- busy with students coming in with nated. A list of vaccination clinics, 2 H1N1 symptoms.” locations and times is available at McKee says that although she www.niagaracollege.ca/h1n1. cannot confi rm that anyone has the For staff wishing to learn more virus, there is “most defi nitely” an about all things H1N1, there will infl ux of students. be information sessions on Nov. 16 Zohra Jehish, a Dental Offi ce Ad- in Yerich Auditorium at Niagara- ministration student, doesn’t know on-the-Lake between 1:30 p.m. anyone with the fl u; however, she and 2:20 p.m. and on Nov. 23 at the has noticed a lot of people missing Welland Campus’ Hamilton Room in her classes. from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Jehish knows that if she begins The most important thing for to show H1N1 symptoms —fever, students to remember according dry cough and muscle pain— she to both nurses is this: stay home. will “go to the doctor and try not to Email your teachers instead of come to school.” showing up in person to tell them 3 Acting Registrar Sandra Huppe you are sick. Every time you leave says it is hard to tell how many your house, you are spreading students have the fl u. germs. Hand sanitizer is impor- “It is not a practice that faculty tant, but people often neglect records attendance,” says Huppe. to use it after using a debit ma- This means an undetermined chine, cellphone or doorbell, all number of sick students are wan- of which can be covered with dering the halls. Symptoms do not dangerous viruses. 4

Photo 1: An unhappy three-year-old boy, Landon, sits on his father’s lap after getting his fl u shot at the Welland YMCA. Photo 2: A man in the priority group gets his H1N1 vaccination at the Welland YMCA. Photo 3: Three-year-old Avery gets a fl u shot at the Niagara Regional Health clinic in Thorold, while being held by her mother. Photo 4: The vaccination waiting room at the Welland YMCA . Photos by Josh Sousa and Michelle Anderson Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 7 OFF CAMPUS

DONNA CUNNINGHAM Photo by Brittney Hall New home for Health Niagara College’s new Wine Visitor and Education Centre at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. and Sciences Photo by Jessica Van Vugt in 2011 Nothing to wine about By BRITTNEY HALL Staff Writer Niagara College viticulture program The Applied Health Institute will be ready in March 2011. That’s just around the corner. producing award-winning vintages With the new building come new By JESSICA VAN VUGT making, in a blind tasting test. technologies and programs to help Staff Writer “I love them all,” says Terence students learn. To wine and dine in style re- Van Rooyen, professor of applied One of the differences in the quires the best of both worlds. The oenology at the Niagara-on-the- new building will be the addition Niagara College Teaching (NCT) Lake campus. “I wish they could of simulation rooms. Winery proudly provides consum- all win gold.” Mannequins will give students ers with a number of silver- and Van Rooyen explains the stu- the opportunity to experience real- bronze-winning wines. dents in the Winery and Viticulture life situations, says Donna Cun- The InterVin International Wine Technician program are involved in ningham, dean of the health and Awards recognize and celebrate the the winemaking process from Day sciences division at the Welland best wines available to Canadian 1, from helping to sort and crush campus. consumers. the grapes to testing sugar levels to The students will be able to work Last month the NCT Winery bottling and packaging and, fi nally, together as they would in a real-life won silver for its 2007 Dean’s List to the sale. situation, and they will work in Pinot Noir and bronze for its Students are also conjunction with all the other pro- 2007 Dean’s List Chardon- involved on a volun- grams to help an individual who is nay, 2007 College Rosé, teer basis, doing the brought in, just as they would in 2007 Merlot and 2008 most menial tasks the workplace, says Cunningham. Cabernet Franc Ice- such as cleaning Aside from the simulation wine. the tanks and press room there will be an infection The wines are evalu- and fi lling the bar- control room, family area, isola- ated by an expert team rels. tion room, and trauma area all the of judges, including “This is how they Niagara College Teaching Winery winners, with Tony Aspler’s Dean’s college’s way to “prepare people professionals with pick up experience,” for the actual [situations],” says List rating. backgrounds in wine Van Rooyen says. All Photo by Jessica Van Vugt Cunningham. media, wine educa- wineries, small- or New technology isn’t the only tion and wine- large-scale, work in the commercial winery in Canada. The “We loved the [Dean’s List] thing that the students coming same fashion. award-winning wines produced merlot,” she says, describing it as from the Ontario Street campus are The Teaching here are competing against high- “very robust and smooth, [with] no looking forward to. Winery is the profi le wineries all over the coun- aftertaste,” qualities that she and “We outgrew our site in less than only col- try, says Jon Ogryzlo, dean of Food her husband love. The pair also a year,” says Allan. The campus lege- and Wine Sciences. picked up a bottle of the 2008 Cab- has 210 students. run Jackson-Triggs Niagara and ernet Franc Icewine winner and a The rooms for the students are Okanagan Estates, Cassini Cellars sauvignon blanc. meant to hold 35 to 40 students at a of British Columbia, Inniskillin Adam Graham, a fi rst-year time, says Allan. It’s hard to imag- Wines and Flat Rock Cellars, both Winery and Viticulture Technician ine how hard it must be to fi t about of the Niagara region, were some student, explains that in order for 80 students into those spaces, but of the more popular winners, along a wine to be considered “Dean’s somehow it has been working out. with the college. List,” it is rated out of 100 in a Also, the facility is a partially func- InterVin is a very broad competi- blind tasting by accomplished wine tioning hospital, says Allan. tion, Ogryzlo adds, and the awards author, educator and lecturer Tony Allan also believes that the move won “refl ect a level of excellence Aspler. won’t affect the teaching styles of that the Niagara College Teach- “If [a wine] doesn’t rate over 90, her staff. “Our faculty is a bit more ing Winery wants to maintain as he won’t give the okay for it to be creative. The biggest learning a refl ection of the excellence that on the Dean’s List,” Graham says. curve will be the simulators.” we see in our students. All of the award-winning wines When the building is built, non- “We are teaching students to and more are sold at the Niagara- health-specialty students will also make wines at a high [quality] on-the-Lake campus Wine Store, have the chance to have classes level.” which celebrated its grand opening within the building because of the Annette Kennedy, of Michi- Nov. 5 with a visit from His Royal new large lecture rooms at the Ap- gan, is visiting her brother in the Highness the Prince of Wales, with plied Health Institute. area and has stopped in to pick all proceeds supporting student “It [the Mackenzie building] was Adam Graham shows off the silver medal-winning 2007 Dean’s List Pinot up a couple of bottles of award- learning. meant to be a holding building,” Noir at the new NCT Wine Store at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. winning cheer. says Cunningham. Photo by Jessica Van Vugt Learn more at nctwinery.com. Page 8 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 ON CAMPUS

Niagara College Associate Registrar Philip Hayes and Head of Guidance at Grimsby Secondary School Carol Daly, discussing the events of the day. Photo by Brandon Macdonald Info Fair draws future students

By SYLVIE BERRY First-year Culinary Manage- Staff Writer ment student Brendon Quinn says he chose Niagara College over Niagara College was host to competitors like Toronto’s Hum- fellow Ontario colleges and a few ber College and George Brown thousand impressionable young ‘There are so many College not only with his future scholars invited for the 4th annual in mind but because of the unique College Info Fair on Oct. 29. opportunities that traits Niagara can offer. The college opened its Niagara- on-the-Lake campus doors to Ni- can come of this.’ “There are so many opportuni- agara region high school students — Brendon Quinn ties that can come of this, and it’s and faculty for a few hours packed [Niagara] got its own vineyards too.” full of useful information about Quinn added that because of his post-secondary education. interests in fi ne dining, Niagara “It’s a chance to open for the College was a better match. public [our] academic areas,” says throughout the hallways and talk The high school students had Associate Registrar Philip Hayes. with students regarding their a common theme regarding their This event is the college’s ma- programs and services. Northern college choices – proximity, cost jor information fair for the fall College of Northeastern Ontario, and quality of programs – but the season. The timing of the event is St. Lawrence College of Kingston majority of students all responded critical because some high school and Cambrian College of Sudbury positively to Niagara College. students will be applying to col- were among some that travelled “I was talking to a really cool leges in 2010. long distances to make an appear- guy who said that the employment Other Ontario colleges were in- ance. To the visitors’ dismay, only opportunities after grad were close vited to set up information booths one or two tables were available to 100 per cent. And the money per school, leaving them limited is tight [right now],” says Nelson physical space. Davis, 17, of Ridgeway/Crystal It was no surprise Niagara Col- Beach High School. lege was the main attraction as host There were other students who of the event. With the gymnasium had an interest in other Ontario and cafeteria cleared out, students colleges. were fi rst greeted by the admis- “I want to go as far away as pos- sions table and then directed inside sible from my parents,” says Briar the wide open space full of blue Beaudry, 17, of St. Francis Second- and white posters, displays and ary School in St. Catharines. tables promoting college services The buzzing energy of the 1,700 and all 90 full-time programs and hopeful and excited students was 13 graduate certifi cate programs left behind in the big, now-empty the college offers. gymnasium and cafeteria when the When participants entered the info session came to a close shortly large room, aromas of frying sau- after noon. An evening session was sage and sweet and spicy canned offered for other students and par- vegetables greeted from the right ents to attend from 5 p.m. until 7 side of the room where the Cu- p.m. After such a successful morn- linary and Viticulture programs ing, half of those young academic were located. scholars may return. When asked why Niagara Col- “I’ve never seen an institution lege’s Culinary program stands that is so focused on the success of Chef Professor of the Culinary out, Chef Professor Virginia Marr students. We have a very commit- program Virginia Marr, standing jokes “because our students don’t ted faculty and staff,” says Hayes, Brendon Quinn, of Ridgeway/Crystal Beach High School, favours in front of their info table. go hungry and there is always food as the last of the visitors fi led out Niagara’s full-time programs. Photo by Brandon Macdonald around.” the doors. Photo by Brandon Macdonald Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 9 ON CAMPUS Sexuality talk often taboo Board members ‘It’s nothing to be embarrassed about,’ says college student By JOSH GRANT-YOUNG bring variety of talent Staff Writer “I have eyes and ears just like everyone else and I know people By RYAN TUNKS are looking at me.” Staff Writer ‘The external members When it comes to sexuality, Knowledge is key when deciding many people fi nd discussing the the future for Niagara College. of the board are ‘skills subject taboo. There are 12 members of the based’.’ For some students at Niagara Board of Governors, plus four in- — Steve Hudson College, like Jason Alexander, a ternal members and the president. second-year Acting for Film and The college has the option to in Sudbury, help the members deal Television student, their sexual- set the number of members of the with governance. ity is often scrutinized more than board, but having a smaller group “Continually challenging the celebrated. allows for more fl exibility and members through evaluation pro- Alexander feels students should fewer confl icts of interest. cess makes the members become open up and talk about their sexu- “The external members of the more active,” says Kissmann. ality, as he says, “It’s nothing to be Some students often have their sexuality scrutinized rather than board are ‘skills based.’ That is, With the members of the board embarrassed about.” celebrated. Photo by Steve Henschel they are selected based on the broad being volunteers, they bring a va- Coming out can be a trying ex- Often the transition from one Diverse Youth Monday afternoon range of skills and backgrounds riety of backgrounds to the college perience for teenagers, especially school to another can help students from 1:30 to 2:30. The intention needed to represent the broader through “politics, job placements when they must discuss the issue cope with negative reactions. was to help educate students about community, but they do not have for co-op programs and hiring of with family and friends. Alexander has seen his studies at various resources and support defi ned constituents,” says Steve graduates,” adds Kissmann. “When I fi rst came out to my Niagara as a positive change, but groups in the community. The Hudson, vice-president academic. “It is the board’s responsibility to family, it was very diffi cult for not without some diffi culties. video offers an informative glance Strict practices are in place for ensure that appropriate procedures them,” Alexander said. “They “I still hear comments and get at the topic of sexuality. board members so the members’ and policies are in place so that the weren’t sure why I am the way that looks at the college; however, it’s Avoiding labels and stereotypes role is different from the college overall goal of the college can be I am. My family has started to real- not like what it used to be. I feel is necessary in understanding that administration’s. achieved,” says Cathy Ashby. ize that I am who I am and they are like it’s because in high school acceptance and dialogue are great “The board approves strategic She’s the enrolment and gradu- better with the issue now that it’s people are so immature and will ways to learn and celebrate the plans and major resource alloca- ation adviser in the enrolment and out on the table.” say anything for attention. They uniqueness of people. tions [budget] and approves an- registration services division and He noted that his friends’ support want to act cool and say hurtful Here at Niagara College, students nual goals for the college,” adds the support staff member for the was also important. things around their friends.” are encouraged to succeed and Hudson board. “My friends have supported me Sexuality is nothing to poke fun celebrate who they are. Alexander Charmaine Kissmann, who does “The board establishes policy since Day 1. I have lost a lot of at, and Niagara College’s Niagara- echoes this sentiment, noting, “I institutional research and policy outcomes to be achieved and tasks people in my life due to my coming on-the-Lake campus held a free am who I am and that’s all that in the offi ce of president, and a management with the detailed plan- out, but I got over it.” viewing of Sexually and Gender matters.” graduate of Laurentian University ning required to meet outcomes.”

Be Here! th Tuesday,Thursday, November November 27, 26, 2007 2009 for for Niagara Niagara College’s College ‛s13 15thAnnual Annual Student Appreciation Day Event “SNOWBASH” Throughout the College, students will find treats, giveaways, prize draws, food & campus store specials and many other surprises.

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62758559 in Student Satisfaction because of you. DonCelebrating‛t forget to show 40 youryears Olympic of excellence spirit by wearing from Red 1967 & White Page 10 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 ON CAMPUS Students hone broadcasting skills CTV turns to Niagara College at graduation time By BRANDON MACDONALD producer or director. You get no- Staff Writer ticed more by taking on the bigger Broadcasting is one of the more jobs.” action-packed careers one can ven- Students from Niagara College ture into. It makes sense, then, the are usually familiar with the equip- college’s Broadcasting – Radio, ment. This has to do with the hands- Television and Film (BRTF) is one on component of the program. This of the more diverse programs. is another aspect that keeps CTV According to Niagara College’s coming back here for employees. website, it is Ontario’s only pro- “We don’t have time to teach gram combining the three major you the basics, so having knowl- broadcasting fi elds. edge about the basics is key,” says This leads to a lot of classmates, Raymond. which means even more competi- “Our production students come tion for a job post-graduation. out tech savvy. There is not a job Being noticed by teachers can re- on a crew that our students cannot ally come in handy when it comes do,” says Tom Otto, BRTF program time to apply for jobs. co-ordinator. Often companies like CTV or For each fi eld there are numerous Cogeco wanting to hire grads go to jobs to take on, but some graduates the program’s professors and ask may not get the job they want right them what kind of worker the stu- out of school. dent is and how the student would “Ah, I am a little worried, but it’s perform in real-world situations. the path I have chosen and it’s my CTV, one of the companies that dream and it’s all going to work out maintains a good relationship with in the end. I think,” says Lloyd. Niagara College, often turns to the Niagara College’s curriculum is college at graduation time. continuing to stay up to date with Before getting a job with CTV, the fi eld it is sending its students the graduate, fresh out of college, out to. During the summer, BRTF must take an intern test. A good teachers attended presentations to showing on the test could lead to keep them aware of the new tools an internship with the company. used in the various fi elds. “We look for someone as an in- With each and every industry tern who is willing to learn and has there are jobs to be had, but they a good attitude about things,” says often come with competition. Hav- Peter Raymond, manager, Techni- ing the right tools, knowledge and cal Training at CTV. “Once they experience is one way of securing get the internship, then comes the a job post-graduation. big test.”Motivation and dedication “There defi nitely will be com- are keys to staying in the business. petition because their will be thou- There is always somebody who sands of fi lm students fi nishing can take over. Raymond urges the Kristopher Lloyd, a third-year Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film student, volunteered at this year’s school and they will all be looking interns to use their time wisely and Niagara College information fair to promote the program. for a job. sell themselves for future jobs with Photo by Brandon Macdonald So you just have to make sure the company. you have a better demo reel than “You have to know that you Having past experience in the at community stations, one learns BRTF student majoring in fi lm, un- them or better contacts. The only want to be here,” says Raymond. broadcasting fi eld is a huge compo- how to work in the fast-paced en- derstands what he has to do to stick way to get contacts is from ap- “If you lollygag, you won’t be here nent that CTV looks for when de- vironment. out in a class of 20 students. plying or volunteering for jobs on for long.” ciding on interns. By volunteering Kristopher Lloyd, a third-year “I take above-the-line jobs, like professional sets,” says Lloyd.

s''02%0s s3).',%,%33/.3!6!),!",%s Sharing ideas on religion DRIVER By SETH HENNESSY He also successfully answered feature guests from the Islamic and # Staff Writer questions relating to homosexual- Buddhist faiths and another repre- VOTED 1 EDUCATION 2003 When these ideas burn, they ity in the church and to a student- senting the atheist side. 2004 may smell more like incense than driven question that concerned In December a panel discussion 2005 wood. the labeling of Jesus as a possible – not a debate, as faculty mem- 2006 For this semester of Niagara “radical socialist” and how that af- ber Craig Meuser, the Ideas club College’s roughly fi ve-year-old fects any right-wing Catholics. leader, reminds interested parties – 2007 Ideas club, the discussion topic is Pastor Bill Markham, the second will feature all six guests speaking 2008 religion. guest, told the class a little about together and, he says, it is an event Two of the fi ve guests have Pentecostalism “not to persuade not to be missed. 2009 already visited the Niagara-on-the- you,” he says, but to share his “I’m extremely excited about it,” AAPEX Lake campus meetings and have beliefs and answer questions relat- says Meuser. DRIVING ACADEMY left an impact on the participating ing to the many “philosophies and He says he hopes that word of students. ideas that evolve” over time. mouth will attract a similar number “It was great, spread out my hor- Some of his religious choices of attendees as in past years. 8 LOCATIONS izons,” says Stephen Oshiomhole, might be favoured, but Oshiomhole “It creates a certain level of buzz 27, a General Arts and Science fi nds it to be an open club without and excitement.” Register TO SERVE YOU student. any pressure for members to con- The club meets Wednesdays at On Line! s&/.4(),,s7%,,!.$ The fi rst guest, Father Paul vert their religion. Rather, the club the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus & view upcoming s.)!'!2!&!,,3s34#!4(!2).%3 MacDonald, discussed the Lourdes members just discuss and enjoy. at 4:30 p.m. course dates s0/24#/,"/2.%s&/24%2)% fountains in France and their con- “It gives [members] a good Anyone is welcome to join the s"%!-36),,%s'2)-3"9  nection to Catholicism as a healing perspective on life, but it’s up to Facebook group for the club up- power or a “quick and dirty argu- them,” he says. dates on time changes or guests aapexdriving.com ment” for the Catholic church. The next three meetings will scheduled for the meetings. Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY In Flanders Fields

By CHRIS HAWS words in his notebook and Staff Writer later discarded them. Another soldier, Francis The poem was written Scrimner, retrieved the near Ypres, Belgium, during discarded poem that would some of the heaviest fi ghting fi nd its way to publication of the First World War. and popularity that contin- The day after 22-year-old ues, 95 years later. Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, of Students and teachers at Ottawa, was killed in action Niagara College’s Welland Matthew Alfarano, 18, of St. Terry Armitage, 38, of Welland, Catharines, a Journalism-Print and buried, the 43-year-old campus, were asked to point is in the Electrical Engineering student, says, “I believe the fi rst doctor who presided over out the most signifi cant Technician program. He says stanza is the most signifi cant Helmer’s funeral, Lieuten- part of McCrae’s poem and all three stanzas are signifi cant because, to me, it represents because “the poem needs to be hope on earth while war breaks ant Colonel John McCrae, comment. together. Apart, the stanzas are out below amongst men, birds of Guelph, wrote these Their answers vary. disjointed and lose meaning.” still fl y and sing and live. To me, this represents hope.” In Flanders Fields In Flanders fi elds the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fl y Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago Kimberley Cousineau, of Rid- Jen Abbott, 24, of Halifax, N.S., geville, in her 40s, is in the We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, in the Electrical Engineering Graphic Design program. She Loved, and were loved, and now we lie Technician program, says the says the third stanza of the third stanza “is most important poem is important because of In Flanders fi elds. because it shows how, although its “positive perspective.” we go to war to fi ght, we lean on each other to get through the hard times…[It shows] how Take up our quarrel with the foe: some people will die but others carry on the legacy of their To you from failing hands we throw memory.” The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fi elds.

Journalism-Print student, Jeff St. Catharines resident Keith Sebanc, 24, of Toronto, chose Brady, 22, is in the Automotive the second stanza because it is Service Technician Pre- “humanistic, relatable.” Apprenticeship program. He says the fi rst stanza is signifi cant because “my grandfather was in the World War, and it makes me realize and feel the fear that he Angela Allan, of St. Catharines, A professor in the Graphic must have endured hearing the in her 20s, is in the Graphic Design program, Greg Smith, guns on the lower plains.” Design program. She says 45, of Grimsby, says the second the second stanza is most stanza is most signifi cant signifi cant because it has “because it personifi es what has “stronger wording” and it is happened to a large number “more relevant to life/death.” of the young men of that generation who went happily

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1. Photo showing McCrae’s fellow soldiers, includingtorch Alexis Helmer, are on display at McCrae House. 2. McCrae House and Memorial Garden is at 108 Water St. in Guelph. 3. On display at McCrae House is an issue of the Punch Magazine that fi rst published McCrae’s poem. 4. Helmer’s medals are on display at McCrae house. His death inspired McCrae to write In Flanders Fields. 5. Bev Dietrich, curator at the McCrae House. 45 6. John McCrae, in a photo at McCrae House, with his horse. Photos by Chris Hawsw loved QQuarrel glow Page 14 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 REMEMBRANCE DAY Ceremony at the Welland Legion

Veterans watch a wreath-laying ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion in Welland. Wreaths lined the lawns at the Welland Legion awaiting presentation on Nov. 11. Photos by Tamarah Neill Hardships of war amount covered only the cost of the fl avoured water (jokingly called “soup”) that kept them alive. Hav- JONATHAN ing a complete pair of shoes was KRENZ an extreme luxury. My grandfather Columnist became adept at repairing footwear after suffering severe frostbite in his toes. Once the Germans advanced on Moscow, the Soviets decided their “War is hell” is a phrase we’ve all Polish “friends” would make a likely heard or read at some point helpful new ally against this new in our lives. Sometimes I wonder, threat. Unfortunately, freedom Corky keeps a model of a warplane to honour his father’s memory. though, how many of us actually from the gulag came with no Photo by Chris Haws know just how hellish it really is. I help whatsoever. Imagine being used to think war was pretty terri- released from prison with only the ble but still somehow romantic and clothes on your back – and that’s it. adventurous. I’ve had the opportu- There was no car, no food, nothing WWII Natives cherished nity to read an in-depth account by to help you on your way. a family member who survived the The deportees had to make their By CHRIS HAWS after him, until the day he died.” In an interview with a high- Second World War. That account way to British territory in order Staff Writer Chester was six feet tall and school student around 1990, Corky really opened my eyes to the bitter to supply a new Polish Army (the Native warriors join military Corky says it was a tight fi t for his says, “I started crying talking to realities of that era. II Corps) and move the civilians services and suffer war because dad in the tail-gunner position. “I him about stuff. After that, it’s been My maternal grandfather was to safety. After a roundabout trip “North America is our home.” mean, I am 5’5” and I would have pretty good. deported to a Siberian labour camp through Kazakhstan, Persia, Egypt Wilton Chester Bomberry Junior a hard time sitting in there.” “I’ve gone to the wall [Vietnam following the Soviet/German parti- and Palestine (a trip on which thou- (Corky) of Ohsweken, Six Nations “Plus you’ve got all your gear on Veterans Memorial in Washington, tion of Poland. He spent two years sands more died from disease and Reserve, says, “It’s not because the and all that stuff too.” D.C.] a couple of times, and stuff there with his family, making wood hunger), my grandfather eventu- government tells us to go over.” Standard gear included a para- like that. I’m fi ne. Emotions are products for the Soviet war effort. ally fought at the Battle of Monte Corky says he volunteered in chute, an oxygen mask and layers there. I’m tough.” 1966 for Vietnam war service and of coats to keep warm in the un- Practically everything involved Cassino in Italy. Corky says, “With native veter- his dad, Wilton Chester Bomberry heated plane. in this “adventure” was at a sub- This battle is a source of pride ans, native people consider them (Chester), volunteered for service Corky says his dad had excep- human level. because the Polish II Corps played like special people. They are very in the Second World War. tional eyesight. Imagine being awakened at 2 an important role there. The well honoured.” Chester was a tail-gunner in 52 “They put him in a tail-gunner a.m. and forced to walk through Americans and British had tried to B-17 bomber missions with the [position] because he had 20-15 knee-high snow for miles. Your capture the monastery at Cassino, American forces, Corky recalls. vision in one eye and 20-10 vision destination? A train made of cattle- but it was the II Corps who reached Corky referred to the movie in the other, so that’s almost like cars, now used to ship thousands of it fi rst. Certainly, it was a glorious Memphis Belle, which was about being able to see at night.” your people to a gulag. Cattle-cars and historical event, but in my an actual Second World War Corky says his dad was shell- aren’t known for their amenities – grandfather’s writings, he is quick bomber crew. shocked and would “jump at ev- no shower, sink or fridge. And the to point out that there were a lot of The objective for that crew was erything and [be] always looking trip didn’t take an afternoon; it took dead, mangled bodies strewn about to survive 25 missions and be eli- around. It took him quite a while to the better part of a month. the Italian countryside. gible to go back home. calm down.” War is never without immense Chester outlived the regular life Chester wouldn’t go to the vet- Life in a labour camp makes poor expectancy for tailgunners, which erans’ hall saying, “What do I want student living seem like Shangri-La human suffering and cost. I en- was three missions. to go around sit and talk about in comparison. You’d have to build courage everyone to seek out a war Asked if his dad had stories old times? I didn’t like those old your own home. There’s no indoor story, whether it’s in a book or from to tell about the war, Corky said times.” plumbing and often just a dirt fl oor. the memory of a relative who was Chester didn’t talk about his stories In 1966, Corky enlisted in the Insects harass you day and night there. I guarantee you will gain a except to his oldest son, Corky’s United States Air Force and served Wilton Bomberry Sr., was a B-17 in the slightly warmer season. The profound understanding and sym- half-brother. until 1970. tailgunner in the Second World workweek was six days and they pathy for the people who suffered Corky says, “I found out, after he Asked if it was upsetting to talk War. were LONG days. You basically during any war, and it will make died, that he had nightmares every about his military time, he said, Photo from http://brantford.library.on.ca/ slept and worked. Nov. 11 that much more signifi cant night that he had planes coming in “No. A long time ago it was.” genealogy/pdfs/albumhonour.pdf Yes, labourers were paid, but the to you. Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 15 ON CAMPUS Food for games: Dreams of green on the horizon A winning Environmental combination By AARON JANKOWSKI awareness Staff Writer With provisions in the food bank on the rise among running low, the Welland campus Student Administrative Council Welland residents (SAC) is reaching out to students’ By JOSH GRANT-YOUNG competitive nature to generate Staff Writer donations. Green is a colour that stands At its regular meeting Oct. 26, out in fall, but associating green SAC approved funding for this with Welland is an even greater year’s food drive, which will in- stretch. clude a team challenge. Or so it seems. The challenge will be donation Welland residents are becoming based. Teams of four will collect more green conscious, and it isn’t food donations, with different the abundance of paper bags and types of food being worth differ- recycling bins that is fuelling the ing points. The team with the most potential growth in green politics. points by Dec. 9 wins. Each win- Resident Mark Roberts’s hobby ning team member will receive a of stargazing initially spawned an $100 gift certifi cate to EB Games idea to focus on a different light and Game Stop. source for the city. A list of food and point values Roberts thinks Welland should will be given to teams after regis- consider switching entirely over tration. The point value is based to the energy-saving streetlights on the college’s food bank’s needs, similar to those found on Fitch says Jessica Toomer, vice-president Street or Main Street. of student affairs at the Welland Courtney Robichaud, a fi rst- campus. Toomer explained that year Environmental and Resource adding point values to food is “in- Studies student at the University centive to get items we need.” of Waterloo, is proud of her home- Tyler Hore, executive vice- town’s interest in green politics. president, says asking for specifi c Her own desire to protect the en- items is a good idea. vironment drew her to studying at “Tomato soup isn’t going to cut Waterloo to work on greening the it any more.” region in the future. Students who are not part of a Locals can attest to the large team are welcome to make dona- number of compostable paper gar- tions too. bage bags piling up beside curbs Non-team donors will receive and the growing use of reusable SAC bucks for their efforts. SAC bags for groceries as a sign of bucks will be used to purchase improvement. squares on a number wall on While some are reluctant to Dec 11. make much of these small ges- Each square has a different price tures, the sheer shift is enough to (in SAC bucks) and prizes associ- impress Robichaud. ated with them. The prizes include “I think it’s great that people are a Nintendo DS, a PSP and gift doing little things. It’s a start.” certifi cates. Robichaud plans to spend a The food drive kicks off Nov. weekend in Welland documenting 23 and will run until Dec. 11. The green spaces in a photojournalism last day for teams to register for project and will be interviewing Merritt Island, one of Welland’s popular green spaces, is the subject of a survey this weekend. It will be the team challenge is also Nov. 23. citizens. She expects good results. conducted by Courtney Robichaud, a student at the University of Waterloo. Teams can register in the SAC of- On the college’s Welland cam- Photo by Josh Grant-Young fi ce of their respective campus. pus, the Student Administrative Welland residents at home and political dynamic. Council offi ce has been expanding abroad are coming up with inter- The Green Party of Canada is its goal to go green. esting ideas for combating greater ready to go to the polls with a re- Serving food with compostable issues such as global warming vamped website and updated plat- plates and offering a comprehen- in, as Robichaud puts it, “small form and is accepting applications sive recycling receptacle may ways.” for candidacy for the riding. not seem like a major step, but it With such a surge in interest Party leader Elizabeth May shows a commitment to reinforce over greening this town, it is a is preparing to campaign in the good habits in students. great chance to capture a growing Saanich–Gulf Islands riding. Hidden snowballs will yield prizes during Student Appreciation Day on Nov. 26

By AARON JANKOWSKI will be a snowball hunt, where will be replaced by pre-packaged Staff Writer students can fi nd snowballs hidden snacks. Nancy Avolio, divisional To some the fi rst snow fall of the around both campuses. Students assistant at Student Services, says  season is beautiful. To others, it’s can bring hese snowballs to the there will be healthful snacks, as depressing. To Student Services Student Success Centre for prizes. per student requests. at Niagara College, it means ap- The offi ce at the Welland campus Avolio says the theme for the Stu- preciation. is SE102 and W102 at the NOTL dent Appreciation Day has stayed *Registered trademarks of Boston Pizza Royalties Thursday, Nov. 26, is Student campus. the same because it’s “not so much Limited Partnership, used under license *Price subject to change without notice. Appreciation Day on both the From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. about what’s new; it’s about what *Taxes not included. Welland and the Niagara-on-the- on both campuses, students will be works.” She adds, spending less Lake (NOTL) campuses. The able to play games and compete for money on new posters for a new 934 Niagara St., Welland, Ont. theme is, once again, snow bash. prizes. Because of the fear of H1N1, theme means more money spent on As has become a tradition, there the usual treat of baked goods students. 905-714-1647 63858541 Page 16 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 ON CAMPUS International enlightenment at Niagara By JONATHAN KRENZ nary Management at the Niagara Staff Writer Culinary Institute, says a country For some Niagara College like Canada is known around the students, a trip home to see mom world as one of the best places to and dad every weekend is not an live and study. option. “The system of teaching is com- The college welcomes more than pletely different,” she explains. 700 international students every “In my case, the chefs know more year. The students study here for about what they are teaching be- anywhere from four weeks to four cause they have lived what they years. teach.” Sean Coote, director of Interna- Ortiz adds that studying in Cana- tional Services and Recruitment, da is a good experience because of says a Canadian education is “heav- its multiculturalism. ily regarded” around the world. International students learn “We don’t value international about “what the world can offer education the same way that other because they can share experiences countries value our education,” with other people [from around the he explains, “sometimes for good world],” she says. reason, but many times not.” An international student can Javiera Ortiz, 23, an international expect to pay an estimated yearly student from Chile studying Culi- tuition of $9,980, according to the Niagara College International Di- vision’s website. This is before other costs such as Celebrate International living expenses and insurance are Week at Niagara factored in. A Canadian student usually pays Want to do some globe-trotting far less because, as indicated on the with your U>Pass? Ontario Ministry of Training, Col- The world comes to Niagara Col- leges and Universities website, the lege Nov. 15-21 during International ministry “provides operating and Education Week. Trek to the Niagara-on-the-Lake capital funding to publicly assisted campus Tuesday, Nov. 17, to taste in- colleges and universities [ensuring] ternational cuisine from Nigeria, India, high quality post-secondary educa- Sean Coote, director of International Services and Recruitment, says a college graduate’s resumé can be Russia and Chile. The Niagara College tion is accessible to all qualifi ed improved through international experience. International Club (NCIC) will have a candidates through [frameworks Photo by Jonathan Krenz Fair Trade Awareness display provid- such as] tuition regulation.” ing coff ee, snacks and information With the higher tuition cost, most might not offer the student the institutions and projects. that money ourselves through our about the fair trade social movement. international students recruited by applied education the industry re- “We bring important revenues to international contracts and tuition Help support a small Guaran tourism the college are from middle- to quires for success. the college through the tuition fees fees.” school in Iguazú, Argentina, by visit- upper-class families, Coote says, “It’s an up-sell,” Coote adds. “If of our international students and The division focuses on sending ing the Intrigue sale at the Welland we were able to change even just through the projects and contracts Canadian students overseas, says campus’ front hallway on Wednesday, and this presents a challenge for Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. the International Division. our name to Niagara University it we deliver,” says Jos Nolle, chair Coote, because that will interna- And fi nally, be sure to get tickets for “Their parents [have] been wouldn’t be such a diffi cult sell.” of International Development. tionalize the students’ education. NCIC’s Latin Party! The party will be shown that a university degree is The International Division works The International Division has “[It] will make them better held Friday, Nov. 20, at the Welland a good indicator of success. But through the diffi culty of selling the started to provide a number of citizens, will make them better campus’ After Hours pub. The cost is there are so many types of applied college concept because of the student services “in order to access employees and, really, will help to $10 and the 19+ party will run 8 p.m. careers where students can be very symbiotic relationship involved in learning opportunities for interna- launch their career.” he explains. until 2 a.m. Visit shinealight.wusc.ca successful from a college level.” bringing international students to tional competencies,” he says. “It provides that advantage to and ncinternationalclub.com for more He explains that even going to the college and sending Canadian “These services cost money, and separate yourself from the other information. a university for a similar program students to international academic we need to make sure that we earn hundred kids in your class.” Graduates fi nd success locally THANK YOU By JULIA BOUCHER THANK YOU Staff Writer THANK YOU Niagara College graduates are employed closer to THANK YOU home than some may think. “I placed a phone call to Jackson-Triggs Winery THANK YOU and was surprised to get connected to a Bachelor of THANK YOU Applied Business – Hospitality Operations Manage- ment (BABH) graduate,” exclaims David Berry, THANK YOU supporting your co-ordinator of the program at Niagara College. That THANK YOU graduate was Kathy Chevalier, who is the assistant Niagara College guest services manager at Jackson Triggs. THANK YOU Chevalier began working at Jackson-Triggs as a THANK YOU Community Paper guest services employee and slowly worked her way THANK YOU For many years Avondale stores have to the assistant manager level. generously distributed “I actually went to a job fair and found the position THANK YOU at Jackson-Triggs. I also did my co-op here,” Cheva- THANK YOU 2,400 copies of each Niagara News issue across the Niagara Region. lier explains. THANK YOU Her job is to take care of the guest experience and Avondale demonstrates how the retail store. She also assists other employees with Kathy Chevalier raises her glass to her success, THANK YOU good corporate citizens support any issues or concerns that arise. which began at Niagara College. THANK YOU “She’s very customer service oriented. We look up Submitted photo student learning. THANK YOU to her for guidance and assistance,” Lois Chapman, an industry for quite a while, which has given her much The staff of theNiagara News employee at Jackson-Triggs, explains. of the knowledge she has today. THANK YOU wish to thank Avondale for its Chevalier, 39, began her studies at Niagara College However, she explains, “The BABH program gave THANK YOU as a Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant me a different look into the business aspect that I did past, current and future assistance. (Co-op) student. not know before.” THANK YOU After completing the program, Chevalier was not While in college, Chevalier took wine courses at the THANK YOU Please support Avondale Food Stores. satisfi ed. college and volunteered at wine shows, experiences “I wanted to go back and get my degree, so I could that have helped in her current job at Jackson-Triggs. THANK YOU For additional sale items, please check: get a better job placement,” she explains. “The advice I would offer to other students? I would THANK YOU www.avondalestores.com Chevalier did just that, graduating from the BABH tell them to explore the options outside of their pro- THANK YOU program in 2007. Chevalier has worked in the retail gram,” says Chevalier. Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 17 ON CAMPUS

Produced by BRTF students, fl yers full of event information can be found all around Niagara College. Submitted photo NOW PLAYING:

Public Relations students (from left) Danielle Purslow, Kevin Brochu and Brett McNally, pose with Dan Patterson, second from left, and Sean BRTF students Kennedy, fourth from left, assisted in the media room at the Ontario Economic Summit from Nov. 2 to 4 at White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake. show documentaries Photo by Stephanie Couture to public tonight

By STEPHANIE COUTURE Staff Writer PR students work summit The Hamilton Room at the Welland campus is usually a lecture Showcasing skills at the NOTL economic function hall, but tonight, Friday, Nov. 13, By STEPHANIE COUTURE are, we could all do this,” says ing to him speak publicly was ing held so early in their fi rst term. at 7 it will become a movie theatre Staff Writer Kevin Brochu, a 22-year-old stu- amazing because of his ability to “[Mrs. Geddie] is very support- for all movie enthusiasts. Everything they do or say is pub- dent. “I have no doubt in anyone’s mould any question posed to him ive,” says Brochu. “She encour- The Broadcasting – Radio, Tele- lic relations. ability [within the program].” into his favour and grab the com- aged us with media releases and vision and Film (BRTF) students Three Public Relations Gradu- The OES brings together leaders plete attention of his public. It was the outline of what we [would] be are screening their two documen- ate Certifi cate (PR) students were in business, academics and gov- remarkable.” doing.” tary fi lms about the Dominican helping with the 2009 Ontario ernment to discuss and compare For the students, the summit was However Geddie, modestly, Republic: Hope and the work-in- Economic Summit (OES) held at ideas searching for solutions to not just meeting infl uential leaders takes little to no credit for their progress, Behind the Beaches. the White Oaks Conference Resort the current economic challenges in but also a lot of hard work, along preparation for the summit. The fi lms are being shown to and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario. with fi rst-hand experience of what “Amy Terrill, the woman they receive feedback and construc- Nov. 2 to 4. “[This event] brings together the future may hold in their public are working with, prepared them, tive criticism, but also to “raise “This is a great example of ap- leaders of the economic fi eld to relation careers. not me,” says Geddie. “I did men- awareness for the struggles taking plied education at its best, students discuss how to go from this current “[Among other things] we have tion that they would be represent- place in the Dominican,” says Matt getting hands-on experience at economic point to the one of the to write blogs every day on the ing the college and the program, so Straw, one of three student editors a prestigious event,” stated Dan future,” says Brochu. Chamber of Commerce website I expected them only to be on their of the fi lm. Patterson, president of Niagara Some of the leaders who spoke describing everything we had to best behaviour, dress appropriately Admission is a monetary dona- College. at the summit where Tim Hudak, do and experienced,” says Brett and do their best work.” tion of any amount, which will go “I’m proud and excited to be leader of the Progressive Conser- McNally, a 25-year-old student. After only two months in their toward the Dominican Canadian here,” says Danielle Purslow, a vative Party of Ontario; Dalton During the three-day event, the graduate certifi cate program, these Community Development Group. 22-year-old PR student. “Hope- McGuinty, premier of Ontario; and students were supervised by Amy three students received a great hon- Nothing But Truth is about high fully, we represent Niagara well.” Galen G. Weston, executive chair- Terrill, vice-president of commu- our and experience that would ad- school students touring the Domin- Each student within the graduate man of Loblaw Companies Ltd. nications and marketing at the On- vance their skills within the fi eld. ican Republic and the changes they certifi cate program wrote a letter of Brochu was most intrigued by tario Chamber of Commerce. She “The event went really well. It undergo after having experienced persuasion to apply to work at the Premier McGuinty’s speech on his had the students take notes during was a wonderful learning experi- a true taste of Dominican lifestyle. summit. viewpoint of Ontario’s economic the speeches and discussions, pro- ence,” says Brochu. “We were real- Behind the Beaches “showcases the “These three students wrote the state, while Purslow looked for- vide journalists covering the event ly able to see the practice of public community leaders in the Domini- most persuasive emails and had ward to hearing from Weston. with whatever they needed and do relations at the highest level.” can Republic and all the work they the appropriate backgrounds in “Being a big fan of politics, I whatever else she asked of them. “My experience at the Ontario have done to make their country a terms of their previous education,” thought the highlight of the sum- Brochu, Purslow and McNally Economic Summit really enforced better place to live,” says Straw. says Nancy Geddie, program co- mit was being in a media scrum feel as if the program and their co- my love of politics and government Both fi lms were shot and pro- ordinator. with Ontario Premier Dalton ordinator prepared them well for and my desire to one day work for duced by second- and third-year “No matter what our backgrounds McGuinty,” says Brochu. “Listen- the summit, despite the summit be- a governmental ministry.” BTRF students. NOTL students compete in amazing library race By ASHLEY PAOLOZZI “We’ve never organized an event tive – Co-op program. They man- Staff Writer like this in the past,” says Laura aged to complete the event in 25 An “amazing” event challenged Hollemans, marketing co-ordinator minutes. Niagara College students this Oc- for the Niagara College campus li- “They were very fast,” says Hol- tober in celebration of Canadian braries. “We’re considering making lemans. Library Month. the Amazing Library Race into an NAS, the team to place second, Designed to entertain students annual event to celebrate Canadian consisted of Sarah Laslo, Alicia while they develop a better un- Library Month each October.” Blackman and Noel Andino, who derstanding of the resources and Similar to the show, The Amaz- are all in the Business Accounting services located in both campus li- ing Library Race involved chal- – Co-op program. Their fi nishing braries, the Oct. 28 event attracted lenges and prizes. time was 41 minutes. six teams consisting of 16 students. However, instead of travelling According to Hollemans, the Originally, eight teams had signed the world, participating students longest team took an hour and 20 up for the race. travelled the library for helpful minutes to complete the event. A lack of sign-ups at the Welland hints to their challenges. “All of the teams who par- campus limited the event to the Ni- The winning team, called The ticipated in the Amazing Library agara-on-the-Lake campus library. Administrators, consisted of Race learned new things about the “The Amazing Library Race” Miranda Mitchelmore and Meagan Library and had a good time,” says references the popular CBS reality Shrader, who are both enrolled in Hollemans. “That makes it a suc- The Administrators Miranda Mitchelmore and Meagan Schrader. show The Amazing Race. the Offi ce Administration Execu- cess to us.” Submitted photo Page 18 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13 2009 OFF CAMPUS Commuters seek assistance By KATIE MILLER utes,” Dirova says. Staff Writer In order for students to have their Need to go somewhere fast? Not voices heard, Timms suggests that quite sure how to get there? “students need to send reps to city In a few short months, Niagara councils and the Region’s Trans- Regional Councillor Bruce Timms portation Steering Committee and hopes to have intercity transit run- express clearly what they want in ning on Google Maps. terms of service.” Timms, who serves on the Trans- The Region is in need of “a sys- portation Strategy Steering Com- tem similar to Toronto and Hamil- mittee, feels the region doesn’t ton where you can call to fi nd out need “to run Regional Transit, but when a bus is estimated [to arrive] there is a need for a co-ordinated at a certain stop number,” Dykstra transit system.” explains. Joel Dykstra, 20, is in his second With the Region looking into put- year in the Computer Programming ting the transit systems on Google program here. maps, many students and residents “I took it [the bus] all through are hopeful. fi rst year,” Dykstra recalls. Inter- Google transit maps work just city transit is effective “if you don’t like a “GPS system for the car,” miss the fi rst bus.” Timms states. “You can input a The buses to make transfers are start location and destination and “often late,” Dykstra says, leav- times, and the program will give ing many students waiting for the you the best route.” later bus. “The Region has done all the Tina Jones, 21, an employee of tech work for Google to put us onto St. Catharines Transit, explains their program and they have agreed that “at rush hour times of the day, it is just time now. buses can become crowded.” It will co-ordinate and link the While the buses that go to Brock transit schedule and routes of University get quite crowded the three transits: St. Catharines, through the day, “extras are put on, Welland and Niagara Falls.” along with more direct shuttles.” Jones feels Google maps were “I believe it is run as smoothly as very helpful for her when she was physically possible,” he says. in Vancouver trying to get around Zuzana Dirova, 19, says she is the city. on the bus for at least “an hour and “I’m not sure how up to date a half” each way. they’ll keep things in regards to de- Dirova, a student in the Educa- tours and construction that would tional Assistant — Special Needs change every day.” program, thinks students could be Asked whether he’ll be taking “saving their time to study,” instead advantage of the proposed new of having lengthy bus rides. feature Dykstra says, “Probably. “Buses need to wait [at pick-up I’m on the Internet already any- Joel Dykstra heads onto a Welland Transit bus at the Niagara College hub. locations] at least fi ve more min- ways.” Photo by Katie Miller R and D = recovery By STEVE HENSCHEL said Tomihara. “We need a strong Staff Writer GM for stability of the industry.” One bulb at a time Green technology, interactive Tomihara attributed Toyota’s By JASON COSTA Three years ago, the idea to pro- it was time to make a major life vehicles, affordability, strong success in Canada to the company’s Staff Writer vide eco-friendly light bulbs came decision. I’ve always had a very research and development are the commitment to meeting the chang- Making the world a brighter during a meeting with a friend, but strong belief of following through keys to success in today’s changing ing needs of Canadians. place is not as hard as it seems. because of the overwhelming costs, with an idea, even if it’s something auto manufacturing economy. As a result, Toyota will continue Ryan Masson, 23, of Burlington, the plan was put into an indefi nite you know will be a hell of a lot of Yoichi Tomihara, president of to build vehicles using environ- Ont., was never one for boredom. hiatus. work.” Toyota Canada Inc., spoke to a mentally friendly technologies, Instead of spending hours in front Masson and his friend named group of local businessmen and vehicles “that move them [drivers] of a TV, Masson would fi nd him- their business Project Greenlight. women at a Chamber of Commerce emotionally,” and vehicles with self dismantling household appli- Facing many hardships of busi- luncheon last Thursday at Club convenient and interactive features, ances, determined to discover what ‘I’ve always had ness planning, Project Greenlight Roma in St. Catharines concern- said Tomihara. exactly made things tick. was forced back to the drawing ing the future of the Canadian auto “I enjoy learning new things and a very strong board as fi nancial woes delayed its industry. developing my mind with as much success. Tomihara, who joined Toyota information as possible. I always belief of following During the Christmas holiday Canada in 2007, said Canada, with try to test what I am capable of.” season, Masson came into contact its diverse population and geogra- After graduating with honours through with an with a direct distributer of light- phy and lack of “hometown play- from high school, Masson attended idea.’ emitting diode bulbs. ers,” is an accurate representation McMaster University, in Hamilton, Instead of dealing with distribut- of a global market. Ont., where he studied commerce — Ryan Masson ers in Ontario and the U.S., Project Toyota operates two manufactur- while balancing a part-time job at a Greenlight was now able to cut out ing plants in Canada in Woodstock, Rona hardware outlet. the middleman and deal directly Ont., and Cambridge, Ont. The While working there, Masson with manufacturers. plants employed 5,700 Canadians noticed the introduction of the On his way to work one day, The company now has clients as of January 2009, according to spiral compact fl uorescent lamp Masson drove past a David Su- such as the Princess Margaret the company’s website. (CFL) lightbulb, one of the many zuki billboard, which rekindled the Hospital in Toronto, Niagara Falls- Concerning the Detroit Three eco-friendly bulbs available. business plan he’d put aside. view Casino Resort and the City of (namely Ford, Chrysler and Gen- “I was amazed at the fact that Suzuki is a well-known Cana- Brampton, and business continues eral Motors) automakers, Tomihara President of Toyota Canada Inc., these lights could give equal light, dian advocate of environmentally to look up. said that “R and D power” would Yoichi Tomihara, speaks at Club but use 75 per cent less energy. I friendly living. “I wanted to start a business to be key in any recovery. Roma about the future of Canada’s couldn’t understand why these “With David Suzuki doing all help people, help friends who were “GM [General Motors] has auto industry. things weren’t selling like hot the legwork and properly promot- looking for work, take care of my strong R and D and will recover,” Photo by Steve Henschel cakes.” ing the benefi ts [of saving energy], family and help others in need.” Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 19 OFF CAMPUS A little T-shirt goes a long way By KATIE DANIEL at when they are deciding which year Culinary Management student. Staff Writer hand-drawn face to choose. When the website fi rst went up How do you change the world “It’s a really great idea,” says there were 18 people from around with a T-shirt? Kelly Carlyle, a second-year the world sharing their faces. Now The idea may seem farfetched, student in the Child and Youth there are roughly 1,000. but that is what one man is trying Worker program here. “It’s cool “Running a business is new to to do with his clothing company. that the faces on the T-shirt are all me,” Woodrow says. “I’m learning Jeff Woodrow, 30, started Joy real people.” a lot every day. Apparel in December 2006 after According to the website, www. “I think it [the company] would quitting what he thought was an joytshirt.com, buying one of the grow faster if the economy wasn’t unfulfi lling job that he “wasn’t shirts is “taking an active stance struggling,” he adds. passionate” about. against racism and discrimination Joy Apparel has been receiving a Being a graduate of the Univer- while being an advocate for peace lot of positive feedback. Woodrow sity of Waterloo from a fi ne arts and equality because in some way travelled around Canada for his program and Oakville’s Sheridan or another, we are all connected.” 30th birthday and says he was sur- College’s post-graduate fi lm pro- The fi rst T-shirt Woodrow made prised to hear so many people had gram, Woodrow has always had a was when he was 25 and working heard about the company. very artistic side. on a cruise ship. He put a Japanese According to Woodrow, the He says he had a hobby of de- friend’s face on a shirt and received company relies on word of mouth signing T-shirts. It just all came many compliments, even from from customers for most of its ad- together for him when he realized people he didn’t know. vertising but the Internet and social he wasn’t doing something he re- The ship, according to Woodrow, networks such as Facebook have ally enjoyed. was class oriented and he saw a lot helped a lot too. According to Woodrow, Joy Ap- of discrimination against different “We need to spend more time parel is different from most cloth- races. He says he fi nally “saw how getting the word out,” he admits. ing companies in the sense it is the world really worked” and this “It’s an interesting concept and based on humanity, it has a deeper experience is what began his jour- it’s for a great cause,” says Liz meaning behind it and it doesn’t ney to Joy Apparel. Russell, a second-year Broadcast- have a materialistic sense to it. “I wanted to do something with ing – Radio, Television and Film People all over the world can a more social impact,” says Wood- student. “But due to money con- visit the website and purchase one row. “The concept is to eliminate straints, I just can’t afford it.” of the shirts. Once you buy it, you preconceived notions. You wear the The T-shirts cost $35 each, are upload your own photo and give face of someone you don’t know.” made of organic cotton in Canada information such as where you “I think it would be really cool to and are produced sweatshop free. Jeff Woodrow, founder of Joy Apparel of Toronto, wears one of his anti- are from, how old you are and be walking down the street and see Woodrow says he is proud to sup- discrimination T-shirts that his company makes and distribute world what your passion in life is. This my face on some random person’s port the local economy and this wide. information is what people look shirt,” says J.P. Bugeaud, a fi rst- factor explains the higher price. Submitted photo New Sexual Health Clinic Crossing borders to a serves Niagara region better life in Canada By JOSEPH PARADA until a shift change of the border Staff Writer agents,” she recalls. By HEIDI GRZESINA For most people, emigrating to The coyote walked them to the Staff Writer another country is as easy as a bit middle of the bridge connect- The Sexual Health Clinic, at the of paperwork. ing Mexico and the U.S. They rear of the newly opened Niagara For Carmen Parada, however, climbed through a hole in a chain Region Public Health (NRPH) of- it was more of a struggle than link fence.” fi ce at 200 Division St., Welland, that. At the age of 17 she had to “We jumped into the water but at offers a wide range of free, confi - illegally cross three borders to get the same time Mexican immigra- dentiality-guaranteed services to from El Salvador to the United tion offi cers called the U.S. side to the public. States of America. warn them that there were ‘illegals’ “The clients seem happier at She left El Salvador in May 1985, on their way to American soil. The this new, better location,” says because of the civil war there, on a INS (Immigration and Naturaliza- Trudy Chaloner, team leader and bus until she got to the Guatemalan tion Services) was already wait- public health nurse. Together with border. She swam the Jobo River ing with vans when we hit land,” Allison Kissner, nurse practioner, to avoid the customs agents at the recalls Parada. and Coral MacKenzie, program as- border. “We were arrested and taken to sistant, she welcomes clients to the Another bus ride took her to the offi ces of the INS. They inter- new offi ce. the Mexican-Guatemalan border rogated me, but since I was 17 and “There have been increases in region of Chiapas. Along with a minor I was given a permit to stay demand over the past few years for hopeful others, she disembarked for three months in the U.S. with a service for some programs, such as and spent the night in a hotel. hearing before a judge at the end of sexual health. The improvements From left: Coral MacKenzie, program assistant, Trudy Chaloner, team “The following morning we that period.” in work space, equipment and fa- leader and public health nurse, and Allison Kissner, nurse practioner, all walked for about 12 hours and She lived in Houston, Texas, for cilities at the new Welland Public of the Sexual Health Clinic . crossed into Mexico that night un- about two years. Health location increase the capac- Photo by Heidi Grzesina til arriving in the city of Frontera She couldn’t apply for a residence ity of the Sexual Health program to tion and sexual health assessment sheets are available through links Comalapa.” card because she had violated the meet the increased service demand with follow-ups by a physician or offered. “We then boarded another bus law and did not appear before a and provide better service to the nurse practitioner. Free condoms Services include information on to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Four buses judge. She and her husband met a public,” says Robert Jones, direc- are available, and the clinic sells a variety of birth control options. later, we fi nally arrived in the city woman in a refugee home called tor of administration, NRPH. birth control pills at a reduced Educational services include pre- of Reynosa in the Mexican state Casa Romero. The woman sug- “Services are designed to pro- price, when clients provide a doc- sentations or consultations to com- of Tamaulipas, on the Rio Grande gested they apply for refugee status mote personal responsibility in tor’s prescription. munity groups and agencies. River bordering the American in Canada. sexual health choices and relation- “While we are operating at full The website states that every day state of Texas.” She and the others They went to the American-Ca- ships, and to enhance the sexual capacity,” says Spencer. “Walk-ins in Canada, 12 people are newly in- hoping to get into the U.S. spent a nadian border via airplane to Buf- health of our community,” accord- are welcome and we will accom- fected with HIV/AIDS and it offers night in a hotel room. falo, N.Y., where a priest, Father ing to the NRPH website. modate anyone coming in. Our resources to those with questions. The following morning “coy- Alberto Mahoney, picked them Welland’s offi ce is one of four health bus, which visits different The hours of the clinic are 1 p.m. otes” (a term used to refer to people up. They stayed at the Niagara Inn in the Niagara area, under the man- locations, is also a resource for as- to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. who are smuggling illegal aliens Motel in Niagara Falls, Ont., their agement of Alan Spencer, to offer sistance.” Call 905-734-1014 or 905-735- into the United States) arrived and home for a month. The church sexually transmitted infection testing Sexually transmitted infections 5697 to get more information or to took them to the spot at which they found them an apartment for them. and treatment, contraception coun- ranging from chlamydia to genital make an appointment.The health would cross the Rio Grande River She is now 42 and lives in a selling, pregnancy testing, choice warts to herpes and many more bus schedule is available by calling into the United States. three-storey house.They have three counselling, emergency contracep- are listed on the website, and fact 905-688-8248 ext. 7512. “We waited about four hours children and two grandchildren. Page 20 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 SPORTS

By BERNARD COOPER Staff Writer Tonight you are invited to come out and experience Knights Nation. The men’s and women’s volleyball teams take to the court to play against the Sheridan College Bruins of Oakville. The women play at 6 p.m., with the men following at 8 p.m. The men’s and women’s teams come in with identical records of 1-3. “Despite the slow start, our season is promising,” says men’s volleyball Head Coach Joel Mrak. Both teams are looking forward to getting back to their winning ways at home.

The men’s volleyball team is shown in action at a home game. Photo By Bernard Cooper Knights Niagara Knights aim to win prepare for a new By BERNARD COOPER Staff Writer season “Our goal is to medal this year,” By BERNARD COOPER says women’s basketball head Staff Writer coach Ron Lemon. One shot can change a game. The Niagara Knights women’s One loss can break a team. One basketball team fi nished last sea- player can dominate the game, and son with a 6-8 record and lost in one dunk can send the crowd wild. the playoffs. Basketball season is back. There were some highlights, Whether you like the National however, as point guard Jessica Basketball Association, National James was named team Most Valu- Collegiate Athletic Association able Player. She was also named to Basketball or the Ontario Colleges the Ontario Colleges Athletic As- Athletic Association Basketball, sociation Western Region League the joy of basketball is here once all-star fi rst team. again. Things are a bit different this This game was created in 1891 season with eight new players. No by Canadian James Naismith and one is bigger than the addition of is played all over the world, in Taiwan star Fei Ling Chen. gyms, on school playgrounds and Chen, a 6’3” centre will pose on the streets. many problems for other teams. During games when a player Her defensive presence alone scores a basket, you can see will interrupt shots for teams. She Knights fans cheering, and when fi nished with six blocks and nine the team is losing, Knights fans rebounds in the opening game look depressed. against the Redeemer Royals in Here is the women’s basketball team: front row, left to right: Megan Brushett, Kaity Shisheesh, Megan This season of Knights’ basket- Ancaster. Bernier, Amanda Pepin, Jessica James, Amber Newton, Brittany Barron, Kaitlyn McKenna. Back row, left ball should be a good one. The “She played a very good game on to right: Ray Ravazollo (strength and conditioning coach), Andrea Antoszek (manager), Caitlyn Ferguson, men’s team got stronger with three defence,” Lemon said of his new Kate Montgomery, Jessica Tinney, Fei Ling Chen, Kristy Lee, Jenna Varga, Whitney Jackson, Michelle Lewis key additions from the Bahamas centre. “I hope they double-team (assistant coach), Ron Lemon (head coach) and Don Larman (assistant coach). who are sure to bring fi repower to her in the post. If they do, they will Submitted photo the team. free up my shooters like James and The women’s team got a Shaq- McKenna.” Knights take the court this season, the hard work and stay determined Despite this being a young team like player in 6’3” Fei Ling Chen, He added that she “is a nice” girl he tells them one thing: “Play hard, and we will be good to go.” James with eight new players, six great who is ready to be a force inside the who has “good character” and is even in practice. If you don’t play also loves her new centre in Chen, veterans are coming back to help paint for the Knights. The women’s “friendly.” hard in practice, you won’t play in saying ecstatically, “She is huge. steer the ship to where this team team also has strong powered vet- Chen is a student in the Hospi- the game.” There aren’t many centres that big, wants to go. erans ready to lead. tality program at the Niagara-on- Jessica James, team captain and and she is a great asset. Now all we “Our team is happy. We are big- Nov. 19 will be your fi rst chance the-Lake campus. She says she is point guard for the team, knows have to do is get her to calm down ger and we work together,” says to see the Knights basketball teams looking forward to this season and about playing hard. She says she on her lay-ups and she will be good Lemon. and it should be an exciting experi- playing hard. thinks the Knights can medal this to go.” The Knights women’s basketball ence as the men’s and women’s Every good team needs a good year, but it will take a lot of work. Knights’ fans have a lot to look team is in action against the Sheri- team will clash with the Sheridan coach, and the Knights have that The 5’4” James, who is studying forward to because they now have dan College Bruins of Oakville. College Bruins of Oakville. in Lemon, who is going into his business accounting, says, “Our a complete women’s basketball Game time is 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the As the season is about to start, ninth year as head coach. Since team looks solid this season. We team. A good centre in Chen mixed Welland campus Mackenzie build- Knights basketball players wait taking the helm of the women’s have a lot of good rookies coming in with shooters like Jessica James ing gym. For more information on for one thing: to play the game the basketball team, he has made the in and good veterans coming back. and Kaitlyn McKenna can make the Knights, log on to the website love and to represent the Knights playoffs every year. As he and the All we have to do now is put in this team tough to defend. at www.niagaraknights.ca. as best as they possibly can. Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 21 SPORTS Wells of Knights seeking gold medal Hope By BERNARD COOPER Staff Writer Their plans are to fi nish at the added top. “Gold medal, baby, simple and plain,” says forward for the Knights men’s basketball team to the Chris Karkoulas. “We came third last season. This season we want to win it all, and Knights I think we can,” says team captain Lamar Grant. This is not an easy task because powerhouses like Humber College lineup of Toronto and Mohawk College Mountaineers of Hamilton can By BERNARD COOPER give the Knights some stiff com- Staff Writer petition. It’s not all about basketball for the Despite their goal to win it all, Knights women’s basketball team. this team knows it still has a long They are pairing with the Wells road ahead. The challenge was of Hope program to donate new summed up well by co-captain or used backpacks for children in Jeremy Settimi. Guatemala. “We have to work as a team, buy “We gave money to a charity last into the system and put our time Here is the men’s basketball team: First row - left to right: Tony Ferussi (strength coach) Calvin White, C.J. year, so this year we have decided and effort into it, and we should be Smith, Jeremy Settimi, Lamar Grant, B.J. Michiels, Yannick N’Kindu, Josh Clarke, Mike Beccaria (head coach). to do this,” says head coach for good,” Settimi said. Back row - left to right: Steve Atkin (assistant coach), Mike Hurley (assistant coach), Larry Smith, Alex Shah, the Knights Ron Lemon. “Instead They did trust the system in Jake Stika, Chris Karkoulas, Ken Watson, Rashad Morley, Matt Thomas, Floyd Walker (manager) and Chris of Christmas parties, we want to their opening game against the Wiggins. give Christmas presents to the Redeemer Royals of Ancaster. The Submitted photo community.” team struggled a bit in the fi rst half Each donated backpack will but got it together to pick up a 69- “We are ready,” says new ac- right now with a knee injury with does well is studying teams.” be sent to a school in Guatemala. 48 win in the Oct. 27 game. quisition from the Bahamas Larry no date set for his return. B.J. Michiels, guard for the The backpacks will then be fi lled “Collectively, our shooting was Smith. “We are here to help im- Mike Beccaria is going into Knights, says, “He is a good coach with food, and necessary items for ice cold, only 25 per cent in the prove this team and we are willing his fourth year as head coach but and he teaches us well.” children. fi rst half. We had the potential to to do that,” he added. has been on the coaching staff for Beccaria is known to be a good You can drop your donated score over 100, but we were refi n- This is Grant’s and Settimi’s 11 years. Beccaria, a native of coach and his record shows just backpack off near the cafeteria at ing some things offensively,” said second season being captain and Welland, is a graduate of Notre that. “He is an awesome coach, but either the Welland campus or the assistant coach Steve Atkin. co-captain; they have played for Dame High School. it’s him along with our other two Niagara-on the-Lake campus on Grant played a good game with the Knights for three years. He attended the University of assistant coaches and as well as our Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 between 10 15 points, and fi rst-year forward “Focus is the key, not just in Western Ontario in London, Ont., trainer that really helps mould this a.m. to 6 p.m. Alex Shah had a double-double basketball but also in our school- for a Physical Education degree team,” says Grant. The women’s basketball team with 16 points and 10 rebounds. work,” Grant says. and graduated from Brock Uni- The Knights’ season home will be there with signs and they The Knights did do some shop- The 6’1” guard is studying Police versity teacher’s college in St. opener is Nov.19 against the Sheri- will explain what to do. ping in the off-season though, Foundations while Settimi is in the Catharines. dan College Bruins of Oakville at The goal is to get up to 3,000 picking up three international bas- Recreation and Leisure Services “He is tough on us sometimes,” 8 p.m. in the Mackenzie building backpacks. ketball players from the Bahamas. program. Settimi is out of action says Settimi, “but one thing he gym at the Welland campus. Brock student off ers advice, positive thinking for youth By JOSH SOUSA players on my team looking on in seriousness is assessed and a time- coach and spreading his on-ice wis- someone going through a tough Staff Writer horror while calling for the trainer line to recovery is given. The nerve dom to the children of the area and time advice, Jory responded “It began as a normal game. to get on the ice immediately,” Jory damage in my right arm has caused those around the world, Jory puts proudly. Coming off a win the previous night recalled. so much muscle deterioration that no bars on his life. Understanding “Be thankful for what you have against the same Windsor team, “I battled as long as I could until if someone saw both of my arms his limitations, Jory does not rest in and don’t focus on what you don’t our morale was high heading into it seemed unlikely I would be able they would think they were each his drive to once again take to the have or what your friends have. In- the game. The sticks were taped, a to ‘make it’ when one of my team- from a different person,” Jory ex- ice and strive for not only a satisfy- stead, keep in mind all the positive game of keep-up with a soccer ball mates and closest friends, Isaac plained. ing career in goal, but in life. things in your life. Live your life took place and everything else was Smeltzer, took to the ice to kneel With no timeline given and an “Standing here today, I am defi - to the fullest each day because al- ordinary. down beside me and hold my hand. unclear future in sight, many people nitely a different man than I was though the end seems distant from “The game began and Windsor I told him to tell my family I loved would sink into a depression. Jory a year ago. My relationships with now, life is very fragile and could came out hard trying to avenge them one last time and then slipped has no time to dwell on the nega- people close to me have grown, be taken away at any time. their loss from the night before in into an unconscious state.” tives associated with his injuries. and I have gained a great deal of “While I am not the most reli- front of their home crowd. With Jory came closer to death that As a result of the nerve damage appreciation for life as a whole. gious person, I do believe that this the score locked at zero, something night than most people ever could. and muscle deterioration, Jory is It is a shame that it took such an injury has happened to me for a very unusual happened as the pow- “An overwhelming out-of-body unable to actively take to the ice as awful life-threatening injury for reason, even though the reason is er to the entire arena was knocked experience took place as my body a goaltender, and his abilities have my life to change. But having still unknown to me. out. Our teams retired to our dress- lay there helplessly on the ice. I felt been hindered since his accident, survived it, I can honestly say I am “Most importantly, do not be ing rooms. This rest would fuel as if I was above the ice surface but this has yet to slow him down grateful for every breath I am given afraid to talk about your issues to the Windsor Spitfi res as they took looking down on myself.” as a person. Alhough he is unable every day. a family member, a trusted friend it to us when arriving back on the Luckily, the persevering will of to get between the goalposts, Jory “There are still diffi cult days or a professional. Different emo- ice. Details of the game are hazy, Jory brought him to awaken and has taken it upon himself to spread when I wish I would be able to play tions arise from an incident like but the one play I do recall would see paramedics rather than dark- his insight, story and hockey wis- hockey, the sport I love and have mine, and being very open about shape the rest of my life forever.” ness. With the quick thinking and dom to family, friends, locals and played my whole life, but then I it has really helped me through the On Nov. 29, 2008, Kurt Jory, 22, fast acting of his teammates, trainer even those overseas. take a step back and look at all the recovery process. a fi nance major at Brock Universi- Katie Sawicky and the paramedics, “I just returned from Scotland good things in my life. I am very “Last but not least, never ever ty in St. Catharines and goaltender Jory was able to pull through this where I was with NXT Generation thankful to still be here today,” give up hope. It may seem unlikely for its male hockey team, suffered traumatic and life-changing event. Hockey as a goaltending coach. Jory said. that my arm will ever heal or that I a skate-blade laceration to his Now almost one year later, Jory We help to develop the Scottish Facing insurmountable odds, will ever be able to play again, but jugular vein causing upwards of has gone through repeated surger- National teams ranging in age from Jory has managed to stay positive it is also unlikely to have a skate one-third of his blood to spill out ies involving nerve repair, vein re- eight to about 18 years. This was an throughout his ordeals. Expressing cut your neck open during a hockey onto Windsor’s ice. pair and muscle repair. He is still in experience I will not soon forget,” his love for life and thankfulness game. Nothing is impossible, and “When I saw the blood squirting the recovery process, and there is Jory stated. to those who touch it every day, I will continue to fi ght until I am out of my neck and onto the ice, I no given timeline for his recovery. Currently balancing four courses Jory hopes to extend his positive successfully taken off this earth, knew I was in trouble. Out of my “My recovery is not like that of at Brock, assisting the Brock Bad- outlook to others. hopefully no time soon. Never peripheral vision, I could see the a broken leg, where a degree of gers hockey team as goaltending When asked if he could offer give up.” Page 22 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 ON CAMPUS Dancing with Mary-Jane an ‘artistic inspiration’

By JOSH LADOUCEUR Staff Writer Pot, dope, grass, weed, chronic, reefer. Call it what you want, but marijuana may be the cause of that lingering skunk-like odour at the back of your classroom. Some people regard marijuana as an illegal substance, in the same category as cocaine and other nar- cotics; others have a very passive view, considering it to be a natural medicine and pain reliever, or a popular social culture or lifestyle choice, no worse than tobacco or caffeine. Out of 30 random Niagara Col- lege students surveyed, four smoke pot regularly while attending classes, seven have smoked occa- sionally, and 19 have never smoked during class, but seven have tried it outside of school. That’s about an eight per cent average if you only include the four who smoke every day. With col- lege enrolment at an all-time high, that could mean a larger number of students than you think. John Black, a 27-year-old private-college student, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, enrolled in a 10-month program, extending through the summer months and most other holidays. He has maintained an 89 A 24-year-old Welland resident, who requests anonymity, is a frequent marijuana smoker. per cent average in his program for Photo by Josh Ladouceur the past eight months. Although he “I’ve smoked for about 11 years, every day, almost immediately fered had he not smoked pot, Black Students and parents demand a safe has only smoked a few times be- about two to four grams a day on after I leave.” said, “How can I put this? Maybe learning environment, and staff and fore class, he has never smoked at average,” said Black. “I don’t When asked if he thought his I could have done even better, but security will take these matters school or during school hours. smoke during school, but I smoke academic average could have dif- it’s hard to say. Sometimes smok- very seriously, involving police and ing actually calms me down and other authorities if necessary. gets me into studying.” “We defi nitely have more inci- John Red, a 23-year-old Niagara dents with alcohol on campus as College graduate of a three-year art well as in residence, maybe because program and a returning student to we have on-campus facilities with a two-year program (name has also alcohol available to students.” been changed for privacy reasons), Chiki says she deals with disci- says he smoked almost every single plinary matters outside the class- day he attended class. room, but any disciplinary matter “No teachers ever really said that occurs within the classroom anything to me about it, but some can be dealt with by program students defi nitely made some out co-ordinators who have the right loud comments on a few occasions like, ‘It smells like skunk in here,’ or things like that,” says Red. ‘I would smoke “I would smoke right outside the doors, at least once or twice a day, right outside and nobody ever said anything.” Being in an art program, Red the doors ... thinks marijuana helped him with nobody ever said painting and abstract art assign- ments, getting him into a creative anything.’ state of mind. If it were math or something more academic, he —John Red says he would have “defi nitely laid off it.” to prohibit or ban students from Red says one student actually classes if they are suspected of be- walked in class one day right after ing intoxicated, as explained in the him and said aloud, “It smells like Niagara College student handbook. artistic inspiration in here.” Chiki says she has also had a Brigitte Chiki, director of the situation arise where a student had student services and community a prescription to use marijuana for relations division, is in charge of medicinal purposes, but Niagara handling all disciplinary matters College maintains an off-campus outside of the classroom. She says property policy, whether that she was very surprised to learn that meant smoking across the street or four out of 30 students attended in a car. their regular classes high. Although at one time marijuana Although she is not aware of any possession in small amounts was on-campus incidents this year, she deemed decriminalized in Ontario, annually receives a handful of “al- the ruling no longer stands. With leged” accusations. law enforcement and faculty to “We have limited power to in- worry about, and your academic vestigate these accusations without future on the line, you may want to proof, but Niagara College will not go a little farther than the front door tolerate drug use in the classroom. to light up. Nov. 13, 2009 NIAGARA NEWS Page 23 ENTERTAINMENT Networking at Niagara Music Forum Day of connections highlights ‘ins and outs’ of the music industry

By RACHEL PRIVETT could be,” says Taylor. Staff Writer He stressed that to make it in this It was a day of knowledge and business, it is all about how you networking. treat people. The Niagara Music Forum He advised the audience mem- (NMF) is an event for singers, bers to look at their community songwriters and music lovers to involvement, their audience inter- learn about the ins and outs of the action and their activities on their music industry. break (when playing a set) before NMF took place Oct. 17 at the asking to be represented. Four Points Sheraton on Schmon Paul Morris, music director at Parkway in Thorold. There were HTZ-FM, spoke on how to get 95 people registered, and another your music radio airplay. 12 paid at the door. “It all starts with a song,” says Nik Duncan, communications Morris. co-ordinator with Norris-Whitney He suggests picking one song, Communications, says the event making sure it is as good as ev- is a forum that gives musicians a erything else out there, sending it, competitive edge in and knowl- staying in touch with the people edgeable insight on the Canadian you send it to and attaching a bi- music industry. ography. Norris-Whitney Communica- “You almost have to turn off the tions publishes Professional Sound, media these days with all the nega- Canadian Musician, Professional tivity,” says Morris. Lighting and Canadian Music Paul Sanderson, an entertain- Trade magazines. Brothers and bandmates Jay and Erik Pollmann from the band Gruve attended the music forum to network ment and arts lawyer, spoke on “Musicians have to travel to big with new people. music and the law. cities for events like this,” says Photo by Rachel Privett He says the music industry is a Duncan, adding the event was cre- business “built on rejection.” ated to bring music professionals While explaining his philosophy cated.” He suggests a large dia- ProTool, Cakewalk Sonar and “Canada remains the sixth larg- to Niagara. on self-marketing in the music phragm condenser microphone and Logic, are all types of multitrack est record market in the world. It Seven speakers made presenta- industry Norris touched on the an interface such as the Yamaha software and some of the more is approximately three to fi ve per tions on different apsects of the subject of self promotion. Audiogram 6 that he brought popular names for music profes- cent of the market, depending on music industry. From booking and “Get rid of the ‘try’ word. The with him. sionals that Johnston mentioned. the year.” promoting the artist to home studio ‘try’ word is not allowed in our of- “When people ask me PC or Van Taylor, a singer/songwriter, After Sanderson fi nished speak- recording all the way to the indie fi ce. ‘Try’ is bullshit. There is no Mac, I say yes,” says Johnston. musician promoter, board member ing Morris made sure to add that record process, there was some- ‘try.’” Setting up your own home studio on the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame no one should sign anything with- thing for everyone in attendance to Jason Johnston, owner of Revo- is all about your preferences, your and artist and repertoire (A&R) di- out speaking to an entertainment learn about. lution Audio in Mississauga, Ont., budget and your comfort level. rector, came to give the Canadian lawyer. Jim Norris, publisher at Norris- and a teacher of Music Technology While Johnston himself uses a musicians a better idea of how to “If a deal sounds too good to be Whitney Communications, spoke at Sheridan College in Oakville, program called Cubase to create break into the United States music true, it probably is.” on the state of the industry. gave a speech on setting up a home his music, he says several other scene. For more information on the “If you don’t suck, you’ve got to studio. options on the market work just “Say hi to your neighbour. You NMF, visit www.niagaramusicfo- get out there,” says Norris. “It doesn’t have to be compli- as well. never know who that neighbour rum.com. NMF: Making opportunities happen Connections key to artists’ success By EMILY YATES By RACHEL PRIVETT American Federation of Musicians Staff Writer Staff Writer of the United States and Canada “This is the best time to be in The Niagara Music Forum (AFM) sent Alan Willaert, who the music business,” said Jim Nor- (NMF) is all about connecting is an international representative/ ris, publisher at Norris-Whitney artists with one another and supervisor for electronic media and Communications and professor at industry professionals. intellectual property to make sure Metalworks Institute in Missis- Jayson Aschenmeier came musicians’ rights are covered. sauga. He was speaking Oct. 17 at from Edmonton to the NMF to AFM is a union for musicians the Niagara Music Forum (NMF), do just that. that bargains and draws up which brought together a group of Aschenmeier, who performs agreements on behalf of artists for musicians and music professionals in three bands, and his wife are everything from “instruments to to network and learn about the vari- moving to St. Catharines because immigration.” ous aspects of the music business. he hopes to “get my fi nger on the To ensure the musicians had Brothers Eric and Jay Pollmann pulse of the scene.” not only up-to-date information of Gruve, minus bandmate Brad After his wife contacted him on industry standards as Jackson, were promoting them- about a poster she saw in St. bot also reading materials, selves as a music group. The band Catharines advertising the event, MusicBooks+Plus, a subsidiary of has played at high schools and has Aschenmeier decided to come to Norris-Whitney Communications a few shows scheduled throughout From left: bassist Taylor Laslo, guitarist Dan Serre, vocalist Mike Saracino network and get information about of St. Catharines, was also in the Niagara region. Playing never and drummer Zach Desroches at the Niagara Music Forum shortly working across the border. attendance, offering 10 per cent off gets old for Gruve either. before they played their second show together as a band. Another artist attending was purchases at the event. “We always get excited to play a Photo by Emily Yates Scotty Newlands, a vocalist, lyricist MusicBooks+Plus carries over show,” said Jay. and performer from Scarborough, 10,000 books with subjects such Melissa Kate was another forum Taylor had her sing in musical tarist Dan Serre and drummer Zach Ont. Newlands came to the NFM as the music business and building artist who has just put out a new styles she had never sung before, Desroches have been together for to network. your own studio. album. Originally from Buffalo, including tunes Aretha Franklin only a month but all have been in “I’m an independent singer/ To buy from MusicBooks+Plus, N.Y., Kate was discovered in a bar and Natalie Cole sing. bands since the age of 17. songwriter/pop artist and I heard order online or contact the company in New York City just when she “I feel like people can throw The band is in the early writing this advertised on CFRB last week. by phone. thought her music career was over. anything at me,” Kate said about stages of producing an EP. I just thought this would give me “We ship to over 86 countries. “A girl asked me if I was looking the experience. “He [Taylor] has Saracino had a few words of a chance to network and fi nd some Our main exports are to the States for a band,” Kate explained. When completely empowered me.” advice for any new bands starting information about the indie music but then Australia, all over Europe, she said yes, she was introduced Hard-hitting musical group After out. Along with practicing every scene and what’s needed if you’re and we have customers in Russia,” to Van Taylor, a singer, songwriter the Earth was able to display its day, he says, “It’s got to be your going to try to get yourself out says Maureen Jack, consumer and, among other things, a talent craft during a live four-song set af- life.” there.” services director. scout. When they met and started ter the lunch break. Frontman Mike “You make your own oppor- While networking may have “If we can fi nd it on a map, we discussing Kate’s music career, Saracino, bassist Taylor Laslo, gui- tunities.” been on the minds of most, the will ship it.” Page 24 NIAGARA NEWS Nov. 13, 2009 OFF CAMPUS

One of the aircraft Ian Bottomley fl ies at the Yellowknife Buff alo Airways. Submitted photo Ice Pilots NWT: a look at reality A Niagara-on-the-Lake native endures a ‘chaotic high-wire act’ for his love of fl ying and the Northwest Territories

By HEIDI GRZESINA “The fi lming was fun, and the Staff Writer entire crew became our friends. A Niagara-on-the-Lake native It was a great experience, and we will be a featured pilot when His- are very excited to be involved,” tory Television premières Ice Pilots says Scott Blue, who left Toronto NWT Nov. 18. for Yellowknife and joined Buffalo Ian Bottomley left Niagara-on- Airways two and a half years ago. the-Lake for the Northwest Ter- Ian agrees, and says “this is harsh ritories in 2004, after obtaining his country, but I love it.” Aviation Technology diploma. He “I miss my family and friends lives in the capital, Yellowknife. back in Niagara, but my life is up “Ian started his fl ying endeav- here and I wouldn’t trade it.” ours at the Niagara District Airport, “It’s a chaotic high-wire act of taking lessons with the St. Catha- cargo deadlines, sick crew mem- rines Flying Club. He continued bers, late arrivals, breakdowns of to pursue his aviation education in temperamental planes and stormy Moncton, N.B., where he gradu- Arctic weather that’s hard on the ated with honours from the Monc- pilots and even harder on the air- ton Flight College and the New craft,” says series producer and Brunswick Community College,” creator David Gullason, according says his father, Derek Bottomley, to an Omni Film Productions press of Niagara-on-the-Lake. release. The Ice Pilots NWT series focus- Ice Pilots NWT is produced by es on Yellowknife-based Buffalo Omni Film Productions Ltd. in as- Airways, owned by Joe McBryan, sociation with CanWest and with whose temper is only one of the the participation of the Canadian challenges faced by newbies, ac- Television Fund, the Rogers Cable cording to History Television’s Network Fund, the Province of website. British Columbia Film Incentive As the future of Buffalo Airways BC and the Canadian Film & Video is under the gun from the effect of Production tax credit program. an “economic downturn, a dwin- The series is created and pro- dling supply of specialty aviation duced by David Gullason and gas and the high cost of fl ying executive produced by Gabriela vintage aircraft, the newbies cope Schonbach, David Gullason and with ice storms, forest fi res and Michael Chechik. treacherous landings.” Omni Films has been fi lming Pilots who are just out of school for this series since August 2008, load cargo, sweep snow off the and “has produced hundreds of wings and act as fl ight attendants, hours of television dramas, docu- competing to compile enough mentaries, factual and lifestyle se- hours to fl y as co-pilots and, later, ries and children’s programming, competing for enough hours to First Offi cer Ian Bottomley, at the control of a vintage plane, is featured in History Television’s première of garnering over 100 national and make captain. Omni Film Production’s Ice Pilots NWT. international awards,” according They are fl ying Second World Submitted photo to the press release. War planes such as the Douglas A newly launched website, DC3, DC4 and the Curtiss C46 chilling weather in order to fl y “By the end of the season,” says as fi rst offi cer of the Douglas DC3 www.icepilots.com, will offer Commando. planes “that most airlines scrapped the website, “someone will be and the C46 Curtiss Commando, “an inside look into the people of These are propeller planes that long ago,” says the website. leaving Buffalo Airways.” ferrying passengers between the Buffalo Airways, the planes they “once ferried troops and supplies,” A journey across the Atlantic “Ian,” says his father, “is well town of Hay River and the City of fl y and the harsh environment they and now supply the northern com- Ocean to deliver two Canadair entrenched in the experience of Yellowknife. live and work in,” says the press munities with food and supplies CL-215 water bombers to Turkey, living and working in the North. “Freight, food and supplies are release. during harsh winters. in aircraft “not designed to fl y in “He met his wife, Michele, in fl own to communities or worksites Viewers will have an interactive These communities would be cut winter conditions and not confi g- Hay River, and they are now proud in an aircraft that requires a true option to share their own experi- off, otherwise, and that makes Buf- ured for fl ying over large bodies parents of two beautiful children, aviator to lift them off and back ences. falo Airways their lifeline. of water,” begins the season of Nia and Ethan.” onto the gravel and ice runways of Visit Omni’s website at www. New recruits must endure bone- viewing. “Ian now fl ies the right-hand seat the north,” says his father, Derek. omnifi lm.com.