CanadianCanadian IdolIdol winnerwinner KalanKalan PorterPorter Mums part of learning experience makesmakes aa stopstop inin London,London, Ont.,Ont., for horticultural students, page 12 pagepage 1616 Enrolment exceeding Going nowhere fast What’s college expectations Inside By ROBIN HEALEY program, said that access to Staff Writer computers and the bookstore Niagara College exceeded is unimpeded by the growing its full-time student enrolment student population. She target of 6,040 by 203 stu- noted that her class sizes are College dents with a total enrolment of small and that students in her 6,243, said Al Vaughan, Nia- program have access to their Connection gara College registrar. That is own computer lab, adding, Page 2-3 an increase from last year’s “We’re set.” record setting enrolment of Vaughan said Niagara Col- 6,060 full-time students. lege’s high level of student NOISE@ Vaughan, 49, from St. satisfaction has generated Catharines, is “very pleased positive word-of-mouth IAGARA N with enrolment results not between students and their Page 7 only this year but over the peers, increasing enrolment. past four years.” He said that all of Niagara From the fall of 2000 to the College’s staff are focused Columns fall of 2004, enrolment at Nia- on student satisfaction. “We Page 8-9 gara College has leapt from all know that is our goal, our 4,944 to 6,060 full-time stu- priority.” dents, an increase over 1,000 Niagara College ranked Profiles students or 22.5 per cent. first overall of the 24 Ontario Drivers anxiously wait their turn to buy gas at the Shell gas station in Ridgeway. As hurri- Despite the large enrol- colleges in student satisfac- cane Rita approached, motorists feared that gas prices would rise. The gas station ran out Page 10 ment, Ryan Szpurko, 18, a tion on the Key Performance of regular gas, for the first time since it opened in 1964. first-year Law and Security Indicator survey released in Photo by Kaesha Forand Administration program stu- April by the Ontario Ministry Community dent from Welland, said, of Training, Colleges and Connection “Class sizes are fine.” He Universities. Page 11 noted that some of his larger Although Szpurko and classes have been split into Vrolijk acknowledged that College achieving goals by balancing budget sections, which are limited to before enrolling they spoke to Body & 30 students. peers who attended Niagara By PATRICIA manager of corporate year once again, and the greenhouse as Monique Vrolijk, 20, from College, both cited the close- RODRIGUEZ communications. “we’ve managed to these activities are Health Jordan Station, in her second ness of the Welland campus as Staff Writer Student enrolment balance the budget. integrated into acade- Page 13 year of studies in Office the key factor in their deci- Niagara College for this year has had a We are achieving mic programs, has Administration – Executive sions to enrol. has managed once three per cent goals.” provided services or again to balance the increase, he said. Some of the busi- goods to the public Music budget in the annual About 6,500 students ness plan highlights and generated rev- business plan have enrolled in Nia- include resources for enue to support other Page 16 Niagara dresses down approved by the gara College for the 20 new faculty and programs. By AMANDA STREET Board of Governors. 2005-2006 year, staff positions, Neufeld said the Staff Writer The 2005-2006 which is higher than investment in infra- $3-million opera- The Reel October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. plan released in June last year’s enrolment structure renewal, tional funding from Deal The faculty and staff of Niagara College will participate shows a balanced of 5,930. mechanical and elec- the provincial gov- in the Breast Cancer Society of Canada’s (BCSC) eight budget for the college “Our emphasis is on trical system replace- ernment was “need- Page 17 annual dress-down day on Oct. 7 to raise funds for breast with a remarkable student satisfaction.” ment for the Welland ed” as it will address cancer research. This will be the first year the school takes investment of $3 mil- He said the college campus, investment many issues, includ- part in the event, which is in its eighth year nation-wide. lion from the provin- places a high priority of “over $2 million” ing increasing the Sports The faculty can choose to dress in either casual or formal cial government. on “hiring the right for both campuses level of services for Page 18 style and wear a ribbon in support of breast cancer research. The balanced bud- people,” as “the stu- and developing infra- every division here. The ribbons can be purchased in the Human Resource get has been calculat- dents’ success is relat- structure to support However, “there office at the Welland campus, or in Kim Rose’s office, ed to total revenues ed to the teachers’ new apprenticeship are always more pro- Don’t W104, at the Glendale campus. The pink ribbons cost $5 and expenditures of experience.” programs. jects and improve- forget to and all proceeds go to the BCSC. $77,369,293. He said the college Continuing support ments we would like Nicole Perreault, manager of The college is has produced a bal- for the learning enter- to make,” said check out human resources at the Welland “healthy” financially, anced budget for prises, including the Neufeld. our next campus, is responsible for organiz- said Darrell Neufeld, many years, and this winery, restaurant ing the event. edition on “It’s a worthwhile cause that’s Oct. 14 all of our responsibility.” Every day breast cancer becomes New year brings new look to news@niagara a reality for 51 Canadians. Fifteen Canadians lose their life to breast NICOLE PERREAULT As the new school year starts, news@niagara has a new look. We’ve gone to an industrywide cancer daily. Two per cent of all nine-column format style. In doing so, we redesigned our layout making it more reader friendly. breast cancer cases in Canada occur in males. Let us know what you think. Page 2, News@Niagara, Sept. 30, 2005

. Conversation partners offered for ESL students By KAESHA FORAND tion Partner application in “It (Conversation Partners) requires volunteer hours Staff Writer the International department is geared towards building to graduate from a pro- English as a Second at S100. It has five basic friendships and cultural adap- gram, the time spent with Language (ESL) students questions about your person- tations,” said Brenda Bron- a conversation partner can are looking to strike up a ality and your interests, to son, the international housing be documented. conversation. help pair you with the best and conversation partner co- At the end of the term, With the help of the Inter- partner. An introductory ordinator. “It helps Canadian students who participate national Department, ESL meeting is arranged so both students appreciate a different receive a certificate of students from the Welland Canadian and ESL students culture.” appreciation and a letter of campus are being paired can receive information on “It’s working and overcom- reference to build their with Canadian students to various topics to be covered ing challenges in communica- résumé. create Conversation Part- during later meetings. tion...There are things that you Currently 47 international ners. These partnerships Once the first meeting has can learn in a relationship that students and 20 Canadian help ESL students practice been established, partners you can’t learn in a class- students are enlisted in the their English skills and determine a regular time to room,” said Bronson. program. More Canadian teach them more about meet. The minimum expec- “I don’t have the opportu- students are needed to Canadian culture. tation is once a week for nity to communicate with ensure that everyone who “It’s a two-way street. It about one hour. Canadian people,” said Sam enlists has the opportunity Brenda Bronson is the new co-ordi- helps international students Chang-hoo Ahn, 25, is Lee, 23, from South Korea. to have a partner. nator of the Conversation Partner adapt to the culture, and for from South Korea. He said “I want to make [a] Canadi- For more information program. Canadian students can Canadian students they get he is looking for a conversa- an friend.” Bronson can be contacted at still apply to be a conversation to learn about other cultures tion partner who will help Lee adds that he also 905-735-2211 ext. 7763 and partner to help English as a Sec- around the world,” said him practice his English and wants to build his confi- [email protected] Larissa Strong, the interna- teach him about Canadian dence and extend his Eng- or contact Karen Van- ond Language students practice tional student adviser. culture. He said he would lish skills through the Con- derVeen at 905-735-2211 their English and teach them about Students who are interest- also like to teach others versation Partner program. ext. 7804 and kvan- Canadian culture. ed can pick up a Conversa- about his Korean culture. If a Canadian student [email protected]. Photo by Kaesha Forand

Peer tutoring an asset to college life at Niagara Learning Resource Centre has By BAILLIE ADCOCK encouraged to worry about parties a chance to meet new Staff Writer their own course load before people. Josie Tremonte, 37, of tutoring the maximum number Tremonte says the programs more than just books Thorold, is Niagara College’s of hours. would like to reach out to as By ANDY BURT for a book, you can use the peer services assistant at the The Welland and Glendale many programs as possible by Staff Writer net library database, which College Connection Welland campus. Her job is to campuses together had 294 being more visible in all areas. A library has books. has about 1,200 titles you help those needing a tutor to learners apply for a tutor in fall “The Mackenzie building (at The Learning Resource can view in e-book form. find one. of 2004 but only 138 students the Welland campus) is cur- Centre (LRC) has books – An e-book is an electronic She concisely explains her had registered to be tutors. For rently an area where peer tutor- plus some things you didn’t version of a hardcopy book. duties. the winter semester, 217 learn- ing awareness is low.” The even know about. “Every school year we “We reach out and help as ers applied for a tutor with 115 Mackenzie building is used to Sue Bartlett, the library add new resources,” says many students as we can who tutors registered. teach programs such as Police services co-ordinator for Bartlett. All the new books, are struggling academically.” Confederation College had Foundations, Recreation and the Welland campus LRC, DVDs and other materials The peer tutoring program is Leisure Services, and Fitness says students should take are set out on display trol- also suited for those who need and Health Promotion. She’s advantage of the LRC’s leys throughout the LRC to to develop better study habits hoping to become more present electronic resources. promote the new additions. or who have failed an assign- “Ultimately, we in the building and set up a dis- “Often students aren’t Adding new resources ment and need higher marks on play to promote the program aware of the online isn’t the only goal the LRC the rest of their work. want everyone to and hand out forms for tutors resources we buy on their has for this year.

at the College Peer tutors at Niagara Col- succeed.” and learners. She will also behalf,” says Bartlett. “Our goals are continual- lege are paid $8.50 an hour. attend classes to promote and These resources are avail- ly to improve our service

What’s Happening What’s Students who find out about the raise awareness so every stu- able online on or off cam- and connect with the stu- service are pleased that there is dent is made aware of the ser- pus. If you’re at home doing dents,” says Bartlett. no registration fee, says 160 students apply to tutor but vices. homework late at night and “We’re here to support the Tremonte. only 117 were matched to a If you are interested in the the LRC is closed, you can teaching and learning Conversation “I’ve had students say there’s learner in fall of 2004. In the tutoring program or need more access the research database process.” Partners a steady increase with their winter semester, 115 applied to information, visit Peer Services by visiting http://web.nia- The LRC also offers grades.” Students must be tutor but only 81 were in the Counselling Office at garac.on.ca/studying/library photocopying, laminating Page 2 enrolled and attending classes matched. your campus. At the Welland /research_databases.htm. and report binding for a to be granted a tutor. The benefits are not just for campus, Tremonte can be found On this site students have small fee. Self-service pho- Learning Suzanne Mounstephen, of the learner. Tutors often in SE102A or reached at exten- access to the same online tocopying costs 10 cents Resource Thunder Bay, is the educa- understand the course material sion 7769. At the Glendale database the LRC uses. per page. Lamination is an Centre tional support adviser at Con- more in depth after a session campus the Counselling Office When connected to the overnight service and it federation College in Thunder with their tutee. It’s a reward- is found in W102 or at exten- database from off campus, costs 75 cents per linear Page 2 Bay. The peer tutoring pro- ing experience and gives both sion 4179. students have some of the foot. If you want your gram there requires a $10 same features as they report to have a more pol- Peer Tutoring administration fee from the would if they were in the ished look, the LRC can Page 2 student needing a tutor. The LRC. There’s a search fea- spiral bind it and add plas- tutor is then paid $7.75 by the ture for encyclopedias, tic covers overnight for two Learning Centre. books, magazines and jour- $2 per report. College Mounstephen says having a nals. Searching an encyclo- The LRC is open from Security tutoring program allows them pedia gives you a full text Monday to Thursday, 8 Page 3 to catch students who are hav- version of the information a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays ing difficulty before their as it is presented in hard from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., grades become fixed and to Centre for copy complete with pic- and Sundays at the Glen- encourage and help those who tures. Magazine articles dale campus only from Community are either failing or planning to and journal entries are noon to 4:30 p.m. Leadership drop. “Ultimately, we want indexed and accessible If you have any ques- Page 3 everyone to succeed.” through the online database tions about the LRC, con- At Niagara College, the tutor as well. tact Bartlett at 905-735- Centre for can be paid for up to 12 hours a Bartlett says the LRC 2211 ext. 7404 at the week of tutoring. Confedera- tries to add something new Welland campus, or Students with tion College will pay for two every year. This year the Ralph Laird at 905-641- Disabilities hours for one subject and three Josie Tremonte, peer services assistant, deals with students net library database was 2252 ext. 4402 for the Page 3 hours for two or more subjects. wanting to be tutors or who need one. added to the online Glendale campus. Tutors at Niagara College are resources. When searching Photo by Baillie Adcock news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 3 Security watches over campus Finally, no more bare walls! By AMANDA REYNOLDS this. Danika Orlowski, 18, of Staff Writer Beamsville, Ont., a Pharmacy Tech- Campus Watch and the red button nician program student, says that she on the telephones are just two of the wasn’t aware of the Campus Watch many services that security provides or what the red button on the phones for the college. was for. Orlowski says, “Security in Rick Demers, 55, of Welland, the school is important because there manager, health, safety and security, could be people that you don’t get says security is primarily concerned along with, and it’s always good to with the “protection of people and have that type of security.” property.” Security acts on many issues Although the college does not throughout the campus such as offer a foot patrol, there is a Campus domestic issues, security and theft. Watch. The service is provided by Demers says the actions taken in students from the Police Foundations these issues are as much as program. They walk students, faculty “budgets allow.” and visitors to their cars, or from one Personnel check security systems building to the next on campus, says and familiarize themselves with the Demers. students, assisting them and being Almost every pay phone through- open to students’ needs. out the college has a red button that “Don’t hesitate to report what you will automatically connect you with feel is unsafe or affecting you. If we someone from security, who can can help the student resolve the Hallways were filled with posters and students when the Imaginus poster sale visited the assist you at any time. Unfortunately, issue, we’d like to. The students’ Niagara College Welland campus from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. not a lot of people are aware of success is important,” says Demers. Photo by Patricia Rodriguez Centre for Community Leadership reaching out to local non-profit businesses By KATE JEFFERIES start a community website, and it just went from there.” of the Mist campus of Niagara College and costs $25. Staff Writer Erin Nicks, 34, of Fonthill, also works as a communica- Exploring such issues as using technology to save time Non-profit organizations are an important part of any tions specialist. She says that those in the non-profit and money and to achieve each organization’s goals, the community. sector who aren’t sure about where to find resources can workshop would appeal to executive directors and senior Niagara College’s Welland campus is the home of come to the centre. “If we don’t have it managers in the non-profit sector. Welland’s Centre for Community Leadership (CCL). (the information they need we try to link them up with Students also play a role in the CCL’s focus. Nicks says A team of communications specialists headed up by somebody who does.” students are able to get involved. “We have quite a few Manager Brenda Herchmer assists the local voluntary sec- The centre also works to recognize efforts by the volu- students who have done internships with us. Some have tor, which comprises organizations that exist to serve the tary sector. Through the Annual Voluntary Sector Innova- even done paid work.” public benefit. These groups are non-profit and rely tion Awards, the CCL gives more than 25 awards to indi- This past summer, Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex heavily on volunteers. viduals and organizations that show innovation and came to the Niagara College Glendale campus to share his The centre’s purpose is to provide resources and oppor- resourcefulness in different areas of their work. Know Thyself: Recognizing and Leading Your Talent pre- tunities to connect with other groups in the voluntary The centre also offers many workshops and courses. sentation. This one-hour presentation was for emerging sector. Fundraising, resource generation and volunteer manage- youth leaders and others from Niagara’s voluntary sector The CCL started in the college seven years ago, with ment are all covered in the workshops. Included in the who were interested in learning more about leadership, $50,000 from Ontario’s Trillium Foundation. Communi- courses are several “roundtable” discussions when strate- teambuilding and diversity. cations Specialist Alison Burgoyne, of Thorold, says the gies and ideas can be explored. For further information about workshops and services, college was chosen to host the centre because of previous The next event to be offered is a technology roundtable, contact the centre at 905-735-2211 ext. 7603 or find them work done at the college. “We were initially funded to on Oct. 12. The course is offered at the Niagara Falls Maid online at www.communityleadership.net. Disability services vary for students International Department works alongside foreign students By NATALIE CLEWLEY vides the necessary accommo- By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI computer, assigns student numbers processing visas to meet immigra- Staff Writer dations and supports to ensure Staff Writer and prints a letter of acceptance tion rules, Coote says the office has More than 700 students with that students with disabilities Don’t be afraid to call the Inter- sent by the embassy. an equal consideration deadline for disabilities are registered at have equal access to academic national department office for A student then gets a package every international student. He Niagara College. and non-academic college life assistance. that contains a college newspaper, adds that they will rank the stu- The college’s Centre for Stu- experiences.” If any overseas student has no extra information from a particular dents based on the admission crite- dents with Disabilities is a In addition, there are spe- idea how to apply, Linda Hales program the student is applying ria to determine who should get a resource that provides services cialists on disabilities, says the student can contact her in for, and all kinds of documents spot if there are not enough seats to students with various assistive technologies and an e-mail or look at the website. such as housing, bank transfers, available for all the students. Fac- disabilities. learning strategies to Even if students are having trou- invoices, and a letter of acceptance. tors considered are when they (stu- The services it provides help students. ble understanding English, she says Finally, it becomes the responsi- dents) apply, where the student is include note takers, counsel- She recommends that any they shouldn’t be afraid to call the bility of the students to make sure coming from (because of the visa), lors, learning strategists, peer student who is struggling acad- office or write an e-mail in their they pay their fees “on time.” Hales what program he or she is applying tutors, a test centre, and assis- emically should come in and language. “I’ll do my best to trans- says she asks the registrar’s office for, whether all the fees are paid, tive technology for students talk to a counsellor as early as late that, using some online to enrol those students when they and if all the necessary documents with disabilities. possible. translations. take care of all those things “in a are filled in. The number of students She says that not everyone at Hales, 41, of Welland, is an inter- timely fashion according to the “The sooner you apply, you are coming to Niagara College the college with a disability national admissions clerk in the dates we set.” more likely to get a seat in the pro- with disabilities, including vis- registers. International department. She is in On the other hand, she says the gram you want.” ible disabilities and non-visible “They may not be aware of charge of processing all the appli- students don’t need anything but Hales says she is busy through- disabilities, has been increas- the services available, or they cations. In order for Hales to know their applications when they apply out a year; however, “there is no ing over the years. are reluctant to disclose that who should be qualified to enter for English as a Second Language greater satisfaction for me than to According to Sheryl Johns, they have a disability.” his or her program, she evaluates program because of the fact that meet somebody that I have been manager of the Centre for Stu- For more information on ser- the grades, sees if they meet the they come to learn English. working with only on paper for dents with Disabilities, “There vices, visit the centre, in S102 program requirements and man- The processing usually takes her months and when that person has definitely been an increase at the Welland campus or call ages the number of the students three days but two weeks in the stands in front of me and I see them in the number of students tak- ext. 7602 to set up an appoint- according to the number of seats “busiest months” of August and here and I see them becoming suc- ing advantage of the services at ment with Francine Pinard. At available. September. cessful and following and reaching the centre.” This past year the the Glendale campus in Nia- If international students apply Sean Coote, 32, manager, Inter- their dreams. That is the ultimate college was No. 1 in student gara-on-the-Lake, the centre is for undergraduate or postgraduate national Recruitment and Services, satisfaction for me.” satisfaction. The statistics indi- in W102 and the contact is programs, she says she looks for says the college does not impose For any questions or concerns, cated that the students who Carolynn Beaulne at ext. 4409. their transcripts from their high the application deadlines but the visit Niagara College’s website access the services are You may also visit http://nia- school, college or university and Canadian embassy does. Other (www.niagarac.on.ca), or call 905- “very satisfied.” gara.on.ca/studying/cswd for English proficiency. Then she than different amounts of time each 735-2211 ext. 7505 or e-mail inter- Johns says, “The centre pro- more information. enters those applications on the embassy in each country spends [email protected]. Page 4, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 Walk for Life raises funds for AIDS sufferers By JEFF FORAN $25,000 this year and was aiming is a Brock University student and Staff Writer at having 200 participants the vice-president of marketing for The stats don’t lie. involved in the walk. Brock Pride. She helped organize a The Special Immunology Ser- All the money raised from the team for the walk. vices clinic in Hamilton estimates event goes toward client services, She says there are over 230 56,000 Canadians are living with such as providing diet supple- students on their listserv for HIV/AIDS. ments, vitamins, food and trips to Brock Pride. Brock Pride show their support at the Walk for Life AIDS walk Fifty-two hundred people become medical appointments in Hamilton Devan McNeill, 19, another which raises funds to support HIV/AIDS patients in the Niagara infected annually, but only a small and Toronto. Brock University Pride member, Region. From left to right are Alison Grevatt, Devan McNeill, percentage is reported because peo- The 4.1-km walk had other says they wanted to “get Brock Kaitlyn Borders, Mike Shiner, Jamie Birenbaum, Neal Jennings, ple fail to be tested. events, including an award cere- noticed.” Christine Matijak, Holly Smith, Jess Pemberton, Wendy Fawcett There are 300 HIV positive peo- mony, prizes and face painting in Alison Grevatt, the president of ple in Niagara alone. addition to a featured set from the Brock Pride and a graduate of Nia- and Amanda Spakowski. On Sept. 18, AIDS Niagara band Groovy Food. gara College, says Brock Pride Photo by Jeff Foran staged its 14th annual Walk for Eldred says that AIDS Niagara started in 1994. Life in downtown St. Catharines to is always looking for donations She says the club advertises raise money to assist HIV and and volunteer drivers. throughout Brock by putting up AIDS sufferers in the Niagara He says the biggest misconcep- posters and placing ads on the region. tion about AIDS “is that it is a gay Internet. Forty members showed Ed Eldred, resource develop- disease. It’s anything but that. It’s a up for their first meeting. ment and communications co- disease that affects all society now. “Everyone is welcome, every ordinator of AIDS Niagara, says Young people and women are the colour of the rainbow.” the Walk for Life raised just under most infected. Everyone should be She says their goal for the walk $15,000 last year. worrying.” was “get a big group out and raise He says he hoped to raise Wendy Fawcett, 20, of Whitby, as much money as possible.” Volunteers needed to help local children By AMANDA STREET Whelan says that volunteering for a adult, chances are greater of achiev- Staff Writer non-profit organization such as this ing success for kids,” Whelan The South Niagara Big Brothers one benefits not only the community explains. and Big Sisters organizations is Brian Heipel, 19 of Cobourg, looking for volunteers. Ont., a second-year student in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada Police Foundations program here, (BBBSC) is a non-profit organiza- started volunteering earlier this tion that matches a child under the year. He says he wanted to finish off age of 15 with a mentor. the 40 hours of community service Greg Whelan, executive director of that is part of his program, but it I’M LOOKING FOR: JE CHERCHE : the South Niagara chapter, encourages was something he always wanted to students of Niagara College to volun- do. He will continue to volunteer A CAREER UNE CARRIÈRE teer for the organization. You must be this year. 18 or older to become a big brother or He says he chose to volunteer I’LL TAKE PRIDE IN DONT JE SERAI FIER big sister, and must be 17 or older to because BBBSC is a respected orga- volunteer for the In-School Mentoring Greg Whelan, executive direc- nization, and he strongly believes in Want a career that’s more Une carrière dans les Forces program. how the organization helps young tor South Niagara Chapter, Big than just a job? The Canadian canadiennes, c’est plus Whelan says there are about 100 Brothers Big Sisters encour- people have a better life. children in the Welland area on the ages students to volunteer. “It makes me feel amazing inside Forces offer you: qu’un simple emploi. waiting list to be matched with a to know that someone looks up to Nous vous offrons: mentor. The organization does not but you as well. me and is happy to see me and actu- • a wide range of careers have enough volunteers or funding “Think about what will separate ally looks forward to seeing me in professional fields • un vaste choix de carrières to provide each of these children you from others. Volunteer hours every time I come.” with a match. help your marketability in search of Heipel is part of the In-School and technical trades dans des domaines It costs about $780 a year to opportunity. Everything you do Mentoring program, once a week • specialized training professionnels et maintain each match in the in- now will help.” for an hour at the child’s school. subsidized education techniques School Mentoring program, and He says BBBSC can provide a He says if a student is looking for • about $1,100 a year to maintain “wonderful” learning opportunity. a place to volunteer, the BBBSC • une formation spécialisée To find out more about each big brother or big sister match. Whelan started in the organiza- program is an amazing program. “It • une aide financière BBBSC receives 50 per cent of its tion as a big brother. He says he has gives you a great feeling knowing our part- and full-time pour vos études funding from United Way while the a “wonderful, wonderful” relation- that you are making a difference career opportunities, rest is raised through fundraising. ship with his last little brother, who and making a child happy.” he considers a Whelan invites first-year students visit your local Canadian Pour en savoir plus sur part of his family. who may not need volunteer hours Forces recruiting centre. les possibilités de carrières Most of the this year, but know they will have vol- à temps partiel ou à temps children enrolled unteer hours to complete in the future, Book sale to raise funds plein, rendez-vous dans un in the program to come out and “test the waters.” He Nothing beats a good gains on books, music, come from says to come by the office in late win- centre de recrutement des read as the 35th annual videos, children’s books, homes where one ter or early spring for more informa- Forces canadiennes près book sale of the Canadian games, puzzles and spe- parent is absent. tion and sign up as a volunteer. When Federation of University cial collections. Most, but not all, they return in September, they are de chez vous. Women, Welland and Proceeds fund univer- of the children ready to begin their hours. District Chapter, will be sity scholarships for are considered at The South Niagara office is locat- held at the Niagara female graduates of eight risk of not com- ed on the second level of the Seaway STRONG. PROUD. DÉCOUVREZ VOS FORCES Regional Exhibition local secondary schools. pleting school or Mall on Niagara Street. For more TODAY’S CANADIAN FORCES. DANS LES FORCES CANADIENNES. Grounds, 1100 Niagara To donate items, call “falling through information, call 905-735-0570. For St., Welland, 9 a.m. to 3 905-735-1253, 905-732- the cracks.” students at the Glendale campus, the p.m. on Oct. 22. 7285, or 905-735-2211, “With the number is 905-646-3230. For any 1 800 856-8488 Come for the great bar- ext. 7579. assistance of other information, visit the website www.forces.gc.ca another caring at http://www.bigmentorsniagara.ca. news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 5 Service Fair helps students By KAESHA FORAND phlets to inform students about local Since carbon monoxide is one of the Staff Writer organizations, support services, first gases produced in a fire, it works Niagara College held a Community bylaws and living tips to assisttheir as an anaesthetic and will put you into Services Fair on Sept. 15. The second off-campus living. a deep sleep, making you more sus- annual fair was created to help stu- “As the Regional Police, we thought ceptible to death by smoke inhalation. dents adapt to the Welland communi- we would bridge the gap between the The YMCA, at the Welland campus, ty. students and the police and actually was promoting its new facilities and “The goal (of the event) is to help make it a really good partnership so also educating students about their students who are new to the Welland we can co-exist here,” said Mark financial assistance program. community to know more about the DiEgidio, a Niagara Regional Police “Our financial assistance program is community and to know more about (NRP) constable. there so we can offer a membership to the rules and bylaws. And in the end The NRP provided brochures to everyone in the community so no one we hope that leads to a better experi- inform students on drugs, their is left out,” said Bev Bureau, member- ence for everyone, for them as composition and their effects. ship host of the YMCA. students and for the community,” said Tom Nenadovich, a fire prevention “I’m glad that the college Brigitte Chiki, director of student ser- officer from the Welland Fire and community now recognizes how many vices. Emergency Services, was promoting partners are out there to help them, The fair, which was the result of an fire safety. He emphasized the help the students with their career, Off-Campus Student Housing importance of having a working whether it be inside the classroom or Committee effort, also addressed smoke alarm on each level of the outside the classroom,” said Welland important aspects of living in the house. Although it is not mandatory, Mayor Damian Goulbourne, who Welland community. The fair included he suggested that each bedroom in the briefly attended the fair. Niagara Regional Police Services Constable Mark 24 organizations, such as Niagara house have a smoke alarm because of “Also, it’s good for the city because DiEgidio looks over an information pamphlet with Stu- Recycling, Tourism Welland, the Job the number of electronic devices that we’re able to educate students that dent Administrative Council President Blake Turner, Gym, the YMCA, the Public Health can be found in a bedroom. they are neighbours and how they can 21, during the Community Services Fair at the Welland Department and Welland Transit. He said when people are sleeping be good neighbours because the two Each booth had information pam- they do not have a sense of smell. groups have to work well together.” campus on Sept. 15. Nurse retires from Niagara Campus closings During instances of inclement weather conditions, Niagara College students By CHERIE BORHO “Every day was really enjoyable for should listen to local radio stations for bulletins regarding any possible Staff Writer me,” says Chambers. “It was never two campus closings as well as highway and road conditions. College closures Last month Niagara College said good- days the same.” Chambers says that bye to Carolyn Gould, the college nurse, Gould is “bubbly, funny and very, very are generally announced between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. for daytime closures after 14 years of employment. knowledgeable.” and between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for evening closures. “I’m ready to embrace the next decade Gould says that she “absolutely” or two of my life events,” says Gould. enjoyed her time at the college. “I’ve had a great life so far, so I thought it “Every year at grad, part (of my) was time to go.” responsibility as a nurse is to attend. (The) Gould says she plans to spend time beauty of it is, as the students cross the working on her garden and also stage, there are so many that you recog- travelling. nize and feel proud of them for reaching Rosemary Chambers, 48, of Fenwick, their goals, surviving their challenges over worked with Gould for six months as a the last three or four years, and it makes medical receptionist. everything worthwhile.” New nurse in Health Services By CHERIE BORHO Staff Writer Penny McKee, 47, of Welland, is Niagara College’s newest college nurse. “I’m really glad for the opportunity to work here,” says McKee. “I would like to invite students and staff to visit me and access our resources available through health services.” McKee, who has been a nurse for 26 years, has a diploma from Hamilton’s Mohawk College’s Nursing program and has taken courses from Toronto’s Penny McKee is the new Niagara College nurse. Ryerson University in occu- pational health. McKee previously worked Photo by Cherie Borho at Niagara Health System, Henderson McKee says she hopes to bring in Hospital in Hamilton as well as John mental health experience and be able to Deere’s medical department in provide students and staff with excel- Welland. lent nursing care. “These younger kids are our tomor- “I’m not even going to try to fill her row,” says McKee. “I love working (Carolyn Gould, the previous college with young people.” nurse) shoes. My goal is to walk beside Rosemary Chambers, 48, a medical her in my own,” says McKee. “If I can receptionist from Fenwick, says McKee walk beside her, I’m doing a good job.” is “great.” She says McKee is funny The health office hours are weekdays and knowledgeable. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Page 6, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 Editorials

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Readers are welcome to respond to columnists by e-mail at [email protected] Welcome back, good luck, and Many Hands gets many applications By MELISSA TOPP Many Hands Project is a “great have a great time – in moderation Staff Writer segue to careers.” Close to eight applications have In the past, community support Time flies when you’re having fun. fines. That won’t help your social life at all, been received from organizations has been “very good,” says Clark. It seems only yesterday that we were writ- and, what is more important, that is not the wanting help from this year’s Event Supervisor Julie Den- ing final exams. Now we find ourselves as college way. Many Hands Project. sham, 39, of Grimsby, says the college students again, or for the first time, Having due dates and deadlines does not Heather Clark, co-ordinator of Many Hands project is “one of the for eight months. mean you can’t have a little fun. the Event Management (Graduate best events I’ve ever worked on. It It’s time to buckle down and do some Your time as a college student at Niagara Certificate) program, says this is a wave of good feeling,” adding heavy-duty work. will be over before you know it. Always Prepare yourselves for all-nighters, pre- remember to take a deep breath and relax. Go could be because of the success of the event is “very well organized sentations, essays, group work and mid- to the pub, or attend a party. Enjoy yourself last year’s project, the Boys and by students.” term exams. because if you don’t, you will regret it. Girls Club of Niagara. “Many Hands is one of [Niagara This all might seem overwhelming, but It is important, however, that you don’t In its ninth year, the Many College President] Dan Patterson’s you have to remember what you are working take the partying too far and start slacking Hands Project is a joint undertak- favourite projects,” says Densham. towards. There is a light at the end of the off. No party is worth failing a course. ing by the students in the Event She says the project is “commu- tunnel. Remember to party in moderation. Management (Graduate Certifi- nity partnership at its best.” It is important not to overwhelm your- Good luck in all your studies, and have a cate) program and the Construc- Supporters are Canadian Tire selves with work and become a reclusive her- fun and safe year. tion Engineering Technology – Financial Services, Sherwin mit never emerging from the bedroom’s con- NATALIE VENTRESCA Architecture program. Williams Paint and the St. Students and volunteers from the Catharines Standard. community take one day and Volunteer applications will be Pick up news@niagara, we’ll try to be great improve the facilities of a non-prof- available starting in November by Reading newspapers can be a tedious rou- as people outside the college want to read it organization. Some of the things visiting the college website, look- tine for many people. news@niagara. they do include painting, landscap- ing for information posted in the For students, however, it might be just a It is essential to remind everyone that we ing, building decks, fixing the roof college or by contacting the Event lack of time for and/or interest in current welcome feedback on anything related to our and doing other physical tasks. Management (Graduate Certifi- events, as some papers can be dull and paper, as we just want to make it better for Clark says the project is impor- cate) program directly. colourless. the community. tant because it is an “opportunity To find out more about the Many Nevertheless, as journalists, our goal is to Last year’s graduates did a great job pro- for students to be involved in the Hands project, visit the website at encourage people to read the paper, especial- moting and writing the paper, and this year ly the college paper, news@niagara. we hope to follow and improve on their Niagara region.” She says the http://manyhands.niagarac.on.ca. This year we hope to achieve this by mak- legacy. Student Administrative Council Student Rep. ing the paper not only interesting and fun but We hope you are all ready for the meeting Monday, Oct. 3, 12:30 p.m. also informative. 2005-2006 term, and we wish you the in the SAC board room at After Hours. 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This Date In History What do you think of the Sept. 30, 1452 - The first book is printed, the Johann Gutenberg renovations in the Bible. AAYY Mackenzie building? Oct. 1, 1949 - Mao Tse-tung declares The People’s Republic of AARRSS China. HHEE Oct. 2, 1879 - Wallace Stevens, American poet, is born (d. 1955). Drew Mackay, 22, Police Oct. 3, 1283 - Dafydd ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwynedd in Wales, Nicole Milwine, 20, Police Foundations, year 2 Foundations, year 2 “This is ridiculous, there’s becomes the first person executed by drawing and “That would be fabulous.” not even tables here … quartering. The YMCA is “ridiculous I don’t understand. They for a student rate.” bring more in but give us Oct. 5, 1582 - Because of the implementation of the Gregorian less.” calendar, this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain. Oct. 6, 1889 - Thomas Edison shows his first motion picture. Paul Toker, 19, Police Oct. 9, 1000 - Leif Ericsson discovers Vinland, becoming the first Foundations, year 2 known European to set foot in North America. Brian Moulder, 19, Police “It’s more accessible to Foundations, year 1 more people … Oct. 13, 1812 - War of 1812: Battle of Queenston Heights – On the “Sounds good to Brian.” Some people don’t want to Niagara frontier in Ontario, United States forces are be watched by the general repulsed from invading Canada by British and Native public.” troops led by Sir Isaac Brock. By BAILLIE ADCOCK and STEVE FRANCIS news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 7

news@niagara a double cd Bands from Niagara Region presents & online album featured in free double album

By DREW LOUGHEED Ligetfalvy. He says that he would like to Staff Writer double the readership of the college paper. local and vocal music from niagara region Noise@niagara officially launches today. “I would like to see the big picture and be The spotlight is on 30 bands from the Nia- creative in a variety of mediums, kind of gara region and one Niagara College stu- like cameraman versus director. I want to be dent wants everyone to hear about it, literal- the director.” He added that The Strange, ly. Groovy Food and Marc Vida are some of Sandor Ligetfalvy, 22, of Toronto, is his favourite bands from the region. compiling a multimedia CD that is jam- “I may have been a brainchild creating packed with music by area bands. this CD and I hope that the JP students will Acoustic, Rock, Punk, Hardcore, & Rap “I noticed there was a very strong music continue to publish it after this year,” he scene in the region, so I put a posting on added. Entire Album Online http://www.NOISEatNIAGARA.com bedlamsociety.com and 15 bands responded Noise@niagara, a website dedicated to almost immediately,” replied Ligetfalvy. the Niagara area music scene, can be found He’s a student in the Interactive Multimedia at http://www.niagara-news.com/noise/. On Disc One Shade, The Morning Announcements, The (Graduate Certificate) program, and a for- The site offers a virtual flash jukebox that Strange, Groovy Food, Brett Friesen & The Great Lakes, mer Journalism-Print program student. includes a list of the bands found on the CD Today, there will be 10 double CDs dis- and MP3s available for downloading. Flatlined, The Mute, Outlier, The Satellite State, Mark tributed by the Journalism-Print students in May 1 was when Ligetfalvy came up with Vida, Sleep The Season, Cue The Crowd, Anthony Sweet, the main cafeteria at the Welland campus. the idea of noise@niagara. By June 6, 12 Cold Trail. On Disc Two Ceremonial Snips, Murder Thy The types of music range from rock and bands had already made landfall on the Maker, Senate, Rad Affair, A Prime Time Tragedy, Defence acoustic, to hip-hop and hardcore. website and by Aug. 28, there were a total Mechanism, Slang, For Your Information, Contrastincredi- Ligetfalvy says that he’s put a “great of 30 bands. Four bands on the CD are ble!, Instruments of Lusty and Fury, The Marantz Project, amount of time” into making this CD, under one record label, Faint and Hearted Jonny Dark Eyed Ft. Mark Moffre, Ambience, Cigar Face, which was his main focus this summer, at Records. Slick, Anubis 5, & Swamp Siccness Ft. Deep Lash. the college’s Welland campus. Ligetfalvy is asking SAC to sponsor the The enhanced CD will also feature the promotion in order to produce 500 more decision. shows around the campus. noise@niagara website, the news@niagara double CDs. "I really hope SAC gets on Ligetfalvy says his tentative idea is for "The more students who support the idea website, Niagara College SAC information board.” Throughout the summer, Blake the CD to be given away at pub events, equal a better a chance that SAC will spon- and a hardcore rock ‘n’ roll show. Turner, SAC representative of the Welland news@niagara promotions and to newcom- sor the CD," he says. Ligetfalvy adds that “My motivations are to inspire the Jour- campus, and Jon Allan, SAC representative ers to Niagara College. Ligetfalvy says he hopes to get bands and their albums on nalism-Print students and to show them that of the Glendale campus, supported the idea there are plans for daytime and nighttime the air at The ‘NEW’ Heat 90.1 FM, the the JP program is a really fun course,” says but the student council body makes the final concerts, as well as punk, rap and rock college’s radio station. Ceremonial Snips play Montreal as part of 2005 Vans Warped Tour By NATALIE VENTRESCA Staff Writer Just as Charlie did in the movie Willy Wonka, the mem- bers of a local punk band also found their own golden tick- et, making their dreams a reality. They won a contest. After six years of touring in cramped vans, small local venues and crowded bars, Welland band Ceremonial Snips have reached the ultimate venue, the 2005 Vans Warped Tour. Created six years ago in high school by Eric Pridmore, 21, of Fonthill, Mike Podio, 21, Matt Breton, 20, and Tony Ven- tresca, 21, all of Welland, Ceremonial Snips’ first intentions for their band were, says guitarist Ventresca “to have fun, play music and eat pizza.” With the addition of Clayton Doner, 20, of Niagara Falls, and Chris Accursi, 19, of Welland, over the years, the Snips’ current lineup is the one fans know today. Since releasing their CD entitled Fuck the Pain, Bring the Noise last year, they embarked on a tour across Canada making stops in Prince Edward Island and Halifax. Then this past summer the band signed up online for the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. Fans had the opportunity to vote for their favourite local bands to play at different venues of the Vans Warped Tour. Only four bands were cho- sen to play at each venue, and the bands with the most votes The Ceremonial Snips lineup includes, from left, Tony Ventresca, Chris Accursi, Matt Breton, Mike Podio, Eric won this exciting opportunity. Pridmore and Clayton Doner. This would never have been possible without their fans Submitted band photo by Julie Jocsak who, with their votes, won Ceremonial Snips a place on one that free case.” of this Welland band. of Warped Tour’s venues. To the Snips, their fans are instru- In July the Snips said goodbye to the Rose and headed out Ventresca says that they stayed on the tour for two extra mental to their success in every aspect of their band. to Montreal, their chosen venue for the Warped Tour. shows in Barrie and Quebec simply to sell merchandise. “Fans are wicked,” says Doner, the Snips drummer, On July 29 the Ceremonial Snips stepped onto the Ernie “We sold 350 CDs, during all three days, so that’s cool.” “especially in the Rose. They come out to all our local Ball Stage at the Vans Warped Tour in Parc Jean Drapeau in With that exciting day behind them, the members of Cer- shows and support us way too much. They sport our mer- Montreal and played a 25-minute set in front of a crowd of emonial Snips have now either returned to work or school, chandise and help get our name out there. Without the fans, thousands. but the months ahead are filled with recording a new full- we wouldn’t have accomplished what we’ve accomplished “It felt surreal because we got to play in such a high-sta- length album which, Ventresca says, will be finished by to date. We thank them dearly.” tus festival and to get to play our music on a giant scale,” March. Then “it will be a busy year after that” becaue they The news that they were chosen was, says Ventresca, says Ventresca. “It was rad because that’s the reason why we are planning to tour. “exciting.” He says that winning this contest “made us much do it. When you start a band, at least for us, the Warped Tour You can still find them, Ventresca says, practicing “as more determined, if you will. It forced us to pull up our is all the marbles.” much as we can” meaning one to five or six times a week, socks and tighten up our screws. It was like a reward for all This chance was not only an opportunity for Ceremonial “depending on our schedules.” Their hard work paid off the the hard work we did. For us to play was our trophy. It’s like Snips to get their music heard, but to sell merchandise to a first time. If they keep it up, who knows what will be store collecting bottles for so long and finally getting whole new audience who would have otherwise never hear for them next summer. Page 8, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005

. Celebrity input in media blur lines in news What is wrong with celebrities ask- important, can it?” States, and each one fights for ratings.” negatively.” ing the public to donate to the hurri- With such recent events as the presi- In relation to the media shaping Yet Hender- cane relief efforts in the U.S. Gulf dential election, the tsunami, and hurri- public opinion, Henderson says that in son reminds region? cane Katrina, there seems to be a grow- today’s climate it is the industry that is us of an I find it disturbing that it takes a ing celebrity presence in the news. constructing its own version of public important celebrity spokesperson to be involved Celebrities don’t hesitate to use this opinion, so “we seem to be told public issue. He says before certain members of the public presence to their own advantage as a opinion even before it can possibly be that as “entertainers exist in a job support a cause. Are we so totally platform to express their concerns, measured.” driven by publicity, no matter how incapable of making decisions on our complaints and opinions about these “It is not that the tables can’t turn (do noble the intention, they are doing their own that we need celebrities to world issues. When celebrities such as people still take Tom Cruise serious- job and putting themselves in the pub- motivate us to do what is the right thing? Kayne West, Diddy and Sean Penn ly?) but the industry does seem lic spotlight – and for the most part it It seems as if when they voice their opinions, their words are to tell us whose opinion helps them.” talk, the public listens. They ask us to deemed newsworthy. matters, and people are encouraged to He says that although a celebrity donate, and the public asks In addition, they make the news not follow.” presence may draw attention to low- how much. They sell a only when they voice their opinion Henderson says he believes that key events, some celebrity intrusions product and the public buys it. regardless of how controversial or not these outspoken celebrities are being and photo-ops may actually be pulling What is this power that they hold it is, but also when they do such mun- listened to, given the sales resources away from what is needed. over us? dane things as buying a car, shopping, of tabloids and entertainment Celebrities are quick to respond to Columns Scott Henderson, 39, a or eating at a new restaurant. news shows. However, is being tragedy, but what happens after they communications, popular culture, and Because of this, the lines between outspoken about certain issues and par- raise money? Henderson points out, film lecturer at Brock University in St. news and entertainment have become ticipating in relief efforts truly genuine “Have any celebrities been back to the Catharines, says that the public is blurred. Henderson says there is a lack on the celebrity’s part, or do the tsunami region to check out obsessed with celebrities because of distinction between the two but that celebrities do it simply to boost their rebuilding efforts, or is that simply old “they live glamorous lives in a media he feels the lines “may have already careers? news?” culture – fame, importance, everyone been blurred for them given the Henderson says he feels that it In this sense, who really deserves the recognizing you in a culture where we preponderance of entertainment shows, depends on which celebrity and in most criticism – the celebrities, the are so often reduced to numbers and tabloids, magazines and so forth.” which context. He says he finds that media, or the public – for being so crushed by the system. Those who rise “Somehow the lives of some celebrities mean well, but tend to easily manipulated? In looking at the above and are known seem more entertainers have become news, and come across as opportunist, such as issue at hand, all three important.” while this has been going on since the Elton John. “Then there are those who seem to be somewhat guilty of Henderson says he thinks the public days of early cinema, it does seem to be may genuinely be there, even though something. Henderson says it is proba- needs a celebrity face on a product to reaching a fever pitch.” their celebrity is an important aspect of bly the media who deserve the most

What we Think buy it or to support a charitable cause This blurring of lines can be their participation.” criticism, “and beyond that capitalist because of validation. “We are told it is problematic as it has an influence in “Someone like Oprah does seem culture in general, which has important because stars endorse or shaping public opinion. Henderson genuine in her concern, and she hardly commoditized everything so that support it, so we have come to expect says that we now no longer know needs to boost her career, but if she things such as free press and neutral that. If they don’t turn up, or Oprah “which is which as news shows are was not to show up and offer journalism are a thing of the past as it doesn’t do a special, it can’t be that hardly neutral, especially in the United concern, it could also be perceived is all for profit.”

Love them or Letdown at age 19 Missing talent in music world hate them: I recently just turned the big high school. celebrities The days Entertainers either sponsor a Page 8 one-nine. That’s right, 19. I am now able Next there is to stay out until the wee hours of the your 16th when musi- company, accessories, designer morning, going from bar to bar, drinking birthday and cians were clothes or a new trend, or simply Where did the margaritas. Not that I would, but the point you can accepted anything that will kick-start the talent go? is I have the option. finally get into the fashion media, so the designers have a Page 8 I spent months looking forward to it. I your licence. When you turn 18 music industry by possessing only trend to follow. can drink legally. I no longer have to rely you are considered an adult and you pure musical talent are over. New and Entertainers must stay fresh in their on other people to buy my alcohol for me. get to vote. Let’s not forget about more important assets are styles yet stay predictable and Turning the Now that my birthday has come and being able to buy lottery tickets now required of a musician. constant to match the attitude they big one-nine gone, I find myself disappointed. and porn. Musician may not even be an wish to project. Page 8 I’m not disappointed because Finally you turn 19, the last stone in appropriate name for our modern The third priority of star the bar sucks. I didn’t have high the path. musical entertainers. The need for star qualities is an attitude. An unforget- expectations anyway. I like the fact Some of you right now are qualities has bumped its way to first table attitude needs to be Cats helping priority. projected: sweet, rebellious or sexy, fuel crisis that I can go to the LCBO and buy probably thinking, “What about alcohol for myself. when you turn 21? You can drink First, to project a star image in the whatever suits the music and fashion. Page 9 It’s not my birthday itself that I’m in the States.” My response to that is music industry, an entertainer must People are so turned on by disappointed with, but the fact why do I care about drinking have a body that is fit, firm and beauty, fashion and attitude, the cred- Wrestling: that I have nothing else to look in the States when I can drink in my admirable to males and females. The it for talented music is lost like Waldo forward to. What’s so great about my own country? Why drive across body is the ultimate eye candy for the in a Where’s Waldo? book. love it or viewer. It has come to the point where the hate it future birthdays? the border to have a drink if I can have Think about it. When you’re a child one in my own town? It’s less Second on the agenda of music media is not selling Page 9 and you have a birthday party, you get of a hassle. star quality is fashion. Musical music to the fans but enabling the to play games like Pin the Tail on the Overall, my birthday was great and I entertainers are the main viewers to obsessively envy a star Missing: Bars Donkey. When you turn 13 you’re have a feeling I will love being 19, but fashion guides for the viewers. image. in Welland finally a teenager and on your way to what’s next? Page 9 Students in the Journalism-Print program at Niagara College are What would taught their reporting and column must be balanced, fair and objective. The feelings you do for a and opinions of column writers are welcome, but balance, fairness and objectivity must never be kidney? Page 9 disregarded. Our columns, which are clearly identified as such, do not reflect the opinions of Niagara College administration or news@niagara management. news@niagara They reflect only the writer’s opinion.

In our Oct. 14 edition of news@niagara, we will highlight a story with photos of the six Niagara College students who helped out with the relief efforts after the tsunami in Sri Lanka. The students returned to the area at the end of August. news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 9 Wrestling — a new age of storytelling You either love wrestling or you Often the matches themselves hate it. There's no in-between. do the storytelling. In the begin- If you love it, you follow the ning there's a theme — singles outrageous storylines. You watch match, tag team, hardcore, cage, in anticipation as wrestlers do etc. — and the characters are everything from settling love tri- introduced. The middle of the angles and partaking in custody matches has conflict, power battles to defending the country struggle, close calls, and misdi- from terrorist wrestlers or return- rection. The matches end when ing from the dead. good triumphs over evil, vice The characters pull you in with versa, or sometimes there's a their flamboyant costumes and per- surprise ending. says Tower. sonalities. You have to love a 65- Not everyone enjoys a Second-year Broadcasting — year-old man who chops his oppo- jacked-up soap opera though. Radio, Television and Film pro- nent in the chest once and proceeds Crystal Tower, 22, a first-year gram student Will van to strut around the ring for five min- Early Childhood Education pro- Roosendaal, 19, of Rexdale, has a utes stopping to dance, scream gram student, says she hates different view of wrestling. "woo" to the fans, and perform an wrestling because it's "annoying "I like the matches themselves. elbow drop in the middle of the ring and fake." Seeing how two guys, well, nor- to no one in particular. "If I was going to watch a fight- mally two, can get into a ring and You have to hate a cocky Will van Roosendaal puts Simon Warren in a headlock. ing show, then it would be some- tell a story," says van Roosendaal. Caribbean kid who chews fruit Photo by Andy Burt thing real like UFC (Ultimate "I like the storylines as well and, and spits it into the faces of people preneur who calls the fans fat and tem to the same people he just Fighting Championship), not of course, the women are nice to he doesn't see as cool. lazy and then pitches his patented degraded. something where the people per- look at." You have to laugh at an entre- nutritional protein shake diet sys- Oh, and they wrestle too. forming are actors or actresses," Amen, Will. Deceased cats become new fuel Friday,Read Sept. 30 A German man has Of course, animal created a homemade rights activists in Ger- Friday, Oct. 14 blend of diesel fuel for many are infuriated by Friday, Oct.28 one-fifth the cost of reg- Koch's invention. It has Friday, Nov. 11 ular diesel. been declared illegal in Friday, Dec. 9 Christian Koch, 55, of Germany to make gas Berlin, is the man from cats or any other Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 behind this controversy. animal. Friday, Jan. 27 This fuel blend con- Let's think about this Friday, Feb. 3 sists of garbage that for a moment. A dead Friday, Feb. 10 includes dead cats cat on the road will boiled to 300 degrees eventually be disposed Friday, Feb. 17 Celsius. Then this con- of after someone finally Friday, March 17 coction is converted to scrapes it up. If we can Friday, March 24 Want to advertise diesel by a catalytic take that already dead Friday, April 7 converter. cat and convert it into with news@niagara? Koch calls this blend of gas "bio something resourceful, then why Friday April 21 diesel" and has travelled over 170,000 not do it? Please contact Laura Tait, advertising director for the Welland Tribune at 905-732-2411 ext. 281 kilometres on his homemade blend in The thought is disturbing, yes, but his vehicle. why not make something useful or e-mail [email protected] For students the ever-climbing from something that will be buried gas prices are a major pain, espe- in the ground or burned? cially if they have to travel back and If Koch were purchasing cats daily forth to campus five days a week, to convert them to diesel, I could see but cats? why animal rights activists would be First, let me clarify that Koch angered. In this case, the animal is doesn't buy a cat, kill it and then already dead, so how is it cruelty turn it into gas. He takes already towards animals? dead cats, mainly road kill, and uses Why not let Koch dispose of the them to make his "bio diesel." waste in a resourceful way? Welland club scene not poppin’

the year, it was an unpleasant shock when we arrived home at 3 a.m. to Columnist realize we both had 8:30 a.m. class- es. Needless to say, we did not often Upon arriving in Welland last Septem- attend pub, as I'm sure is the case for ber I was shocked to discover the lack of many other students at Niagara. a bar and club scene geared to my demo- Christina Topic, 19, of Stoney graphic. In other words, I didn't have any- Creek, said, "Considering Welland has where to dance with my girlfriends. a college, there should definitely be After skimming the city with my more of a variety in night life." roommate, we found mainly estab- Another factor to take into consid- lishments geared to an older crowd, eration is that many students don't and, unfortunately, the multitude of own their own vehicle. clubs in St. Catharines were a $25 cab When I'm at home I have my par- ride away or an exceedingly long two ents' cars. When I'm here, I'm on my hours of persuading someone to be own, so I can't even embrace sobriety the D.D. (designated driver). for an evening to save some money. "I was used to going out three or four "I miss home and my local hang- times a week in Hamilton because every- outs," said Szabo. thing was so close and inexpensive," said Those Brock University students in St. Emily Szabo, 20, of Dundas, Ont. Catharines don't know how lucky they Although enjoying our night at the are to have somewhere to get a drink first Thursday night campus pub of every night of the week and cheaply. Page 10, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005

. New LTPB co-ordinator at Welland Campus By CHERIE BORHO Sherri Whitehead, 32, the untapped tool.” Staff Writer research co-ordinator at Brock LTPB will still run its annu- Leave the Pack Behind University in St. Catharines, al Let’s Make a Deal contest, (LTPB) has a new campus co- and Sheryl Johns, 49, manager but this year it is also adding ordinator. of student services for Niagara E-Smoke Quit. Eric Kaczmarczyk, 21, in College, are working together This is an interactive web- the Computer Engineering with Kaczmarczyk and his site that has the Some Quit Technology program, has team to “provide a supportive booklets that you can also pick taken Cassandra Swan’s posi- environment on campus, an up at any of their displays, as tion as campus co-ordinator environment that is smoke well as other resources. for LTPB. free,” says Whitehead. LTPB is also working with “There’s not much I can do In order to do this, White- Brock University in St. that Cassandra didn’t do but to head says they will continue to Catharines to get a representa- use my resources and do the do what they are doing, getting tive at Niagara College’s Glen- best job I can do,” says Kacz- information from teams so dale campus in Niagara-on- Profiles marczyk. they can alter campaigns each the-Lake. Sheryl Johns, at left, Sherri Whitehead and Eric Kacz- Kaczmarczyk says this year year to what students want. For more information, go to marczyk meet to plan events for Leave the Pack he wants to make LTPB “phys- “We’ve got a couple of aces www.leavethepackbehind.org Behind. ically known,” and wants more up our sleeves,” says Kacz- or call health services at 905- Photo by Cherie Borho recognition for the program. marczyk. “The Internet is an 735-2277 ext. 7635. Robotics open door to career Former Niagara students clean up with Sips & Suds By KATE JEFFERIES By MIKE LIKONGE mat business. He says it was months when they had just Staff Writer Staff Writer Craig who suggested they try opened. Craig says the first few Graduates of Niagara College find employment in Two Niagara College gradu- a laundromat since it was a months were hard and they each many different fields. Graduate Dan Langevin created ates have all the reasons to cel- “cash business.” had to work 40 hours a week his own occupation. ebrate this year after success- Miller, who holds a bache- before hiring someone to help Langevin, 26, of Welland, is an image specialist/aspiring fully launching their first busi- lor of arts in Communications them out. director working on a new robotics project. The Cybernet- ness called Sips & Suds on Vine from Brock University in St. Craig, who has a degree in People to Know ic Agent Template (CAT) is a robot built to imitate the Street in St. Catharines. Catharines and a post-gradu- psychology from the University movement and agility of a cat, with many different appli- Matt Miller and Jen Craig ate diploma in Human of Iowa, says it’s not easy to cations. The CAT can be used for anything from search and are owners of Sips & Suds, Resource Management from hold a full-time job while run- rescue operations and bomb squad duties to programming the only laundromat with a the college, says he worked ning a business at the same education. café in St. Catharines. It for YIS in St. Catharines as a time. Like her partner Miller, He says he designed it to be better and faster than opened on March 26. financial consultant for five Craig has a post-graduate diplo- other robots available. “I was embarrassed about the cur- The couple say they met at years prior to starting their ma in Human Resource Man- rent state of robotics, and I’m a huge fan of A.I. (Artifi- Niagara College in 2002 own business. agement and some experience cial Intelligence).” while taking their post-gradu- He says he stopped working in the human resource field. She Langevin is a graduate of two Niagara College programs. ate studies in Human for YIS because it did not turn says she worked for Casino He studied Graphic Design Production – Art and Design Resource Management. They out the way he imagined it and Niagara before becoming busi- Fundamentals (Graphic Design) and Broadcasting Radio, say from the time they met, since he “loves working with ness partners with Miller. Television and Film. He says the Graphic Design program they’ve always wanted to be people,” he thought of building Miller and Craig say their helped him with 3-D modeling, which he used to design the entrepreneurs, but it wasn’t his own clientele. human resource skills have CAT. “A lot of the arts helped me to get my ideas across.” until March that they finally Asked about how Sips & helped in managing their Langevin says his experience with programming and put those plans into action. Suds is doing, Craig, 25, of Nia- business and say they would- research into A.I. were beneficial to the project, but he Miller, 31, of St. Catharines, gara Falls, says the business has n’t mind opening more busi- established a team of eight people to work with him and says he and Craig worked out been doing fine and it seems to nesses of the same model in to give advice. different business options be headed in the right direction the near future. Langevin’s original interests were models, video before going into the laundro- except for the first couple of Leave the games and A.I., which led to designing the CAT. Pack Behind He started the project last winter by creating a cardboard model of CAT. Following that, he says he decided a more sophisticated model was needed and created the skeletal College grad returns to be native student adviser structure. Once the second chassis (cardboard model) was By ELIZABETH ing for native people and can help students at Niagara Graduate finished, he created a gallery of pictures and made a portfo- HAWKSWORH wants to help his own people. College because he can iden- creates own lio, which he showed to programmers, mechanical engi- Staff Writer He says, “They helped me tify with the experience of occupation neers and different technology businesses. “There was an Niagara College Native Stu- quite a bit, so I figure I’ll give going to school here and with extremely positive reaction to the project.” Today, he is con- dent Services has a new face in back what I can.” Native issues. tinuing to develop the project’s website. the office these days. Maloney’s responsibilities “Sometimes native students He says the next step is to start contacting robotics James Maloney, 34, is the include making sure that native are kind of timid,” Maloney says. companies that may be interested in the project. new native student adviser. students are registered, provid- He says he knows how to deal “It all comes down to money. I’m looking for funding Maloney, from Boston, Mass., ing counselling if they need it, with those issues and he New face in right now.” He says he plans to form two teams to was hired from Fort Erie, making them feel comfortable empathizes with native students Native assemble the actual skeleton and program the CAT. where he was a program co- with going to college and here. “I am compassionate Student Langevin says that he hates waiting for new technical ordinator for the native pro- attending school and depart- about students’ anxieties.” advances. “Stuff that is possible should be made. In my gram at the Fort Erie Native mental events. Along with being a native Service mind it’s a complete concept with lots of practical appli- Friendship Centre. He is a Native Student Services is student adviser, Maloney cations.” MicMac native with his planning events such as starting enjoys other hobbies in his He says he’d like to see the CAT in schools and adds reserve on the East Coast, in a native club and drum group. spare time, such as rock climb- it would be a good learning tool. “You can have lot of Nova Scotia. “Our goal is for Niagara Col- ing, beadwork, cooking and fun and learn a lot.” Maloney graduated from lege to create its own drum Tae Kwon Do. He is a student Langevin says the design process is not without its Niagara College in Welland as group. This would be for every- at Brock University taking Sips and surprises, adding that he “really hates budgeting” his a social service worker. He one,” Maloney says. Aboriginal Adult Education. Suds project, but says the work has allowed him to “sharpen” was hired just a few weeks Brock University, in St. Maloney says he is proud of his interests and capabilities. ago to work for the college Catharines, already has a drum all the students at Niagara He says his hope for the CAT is that it “gives back in and says that “it just kind of group, and Maloney is hoping College. scientific ways, for exploration and discovery.” fell in my lap.” to generate interest in one at the “I have no problem telling Currently, Langevin’s CAT can be viewed and further Maloney took this job college as well. them that because sometimes it explored at http://www.flatplanet.net/robotics. because he says he likes work- Maloney says he feels he goes unheard.”

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By JENN GIBBONS as members participated in the nas, campaign committee vol- Staff Writer kickoff breakfast on Sept. 14 unteer, Erica Jurus, webmas- The goal is slightly over $1 at Club Richelieu in Welland. ter, Beg Crumm, treasurer and million. The event announces the cam- Jennifer Pinfold, campaign The campaign is underway paign is underway. committee volunteer. for the 41st year, as the United The goals for the United New this year to the cam- Way South Niagara gears up Way College Campaign are paign is the addition of a web- to support the community the same as South Niagara’s site that was created by Jurus. needs of Pelham, Port Col- financial goal and to have It will be used for updating the borne, Wainfleet and Welland. 100 per cent participation, total raised, providing infor- The theme for 2005 is “1 for 1 said Betty Ann Chandler, mation about the campaign, – One Gift For One Better who is the chair for the as well as announcing Community.” college campaign. the winners of the The goal for this year is to The college campaign sup- prizes. The website is United Way South Niagara members from left Carolyn raise $1,004,001 for the South ports the United Way South http://services.niagarac.on.ca/ teBrake, Bill Auchterlonie and Karen Walsh are gearing up Niagara region. Niagara by asking faculty and unitedway/. for the 41st year of supporting communities in Pelham, The United Way South staff members to donate The college campaign is an Port Colborne, Wainfleet and Welland. Niagara provides direct money. Various events are opportunity to get the faculty financial support to more held, such as a dress-down and support staff involved, Photo by Jenn Gibbons than 7,000 funded agencies week and a dessert auction. said Chandler. “It’s given me Walsh. People can now pay ing until touchdown day.” and provides funding to Every Friday there is a draw insight into the many opportu- through Visa or MasterCard, Each area comes up with its 10,000 organizations through for prizes. The college cam- nities we have to help others. by cheque and in office own goal. It’s a good organiza- direct donor giving. paign does not ask students to There are people in need that I monthly payments. tion that helps people, said The United Way focuses on donate as they have financial didn’t even know existed.” The money raised stays in Walsh. “It’s satisfying to meet a “improving lives and building obligations of their own to Not far down the street from the communities it was raised lot of different people from dif- communities by engaging worry about, said Chandler. Niagara College is the office in. An allocation committee ferent walks of life. It’s very individuals and mobilizing The campaign lasts from the for the United Way South Nia- determines what agencies, rewarding.” collective actions.” The beginning of September until gara, in the Seaway Mall on organizations, and people get In the past the United Way money raised stays in the com- the beginning of November, Niagara Street. Three people the money. Agencies, organi- South Niagara has raised a munity to support the commu- said Chandler, in an “intensive run the South Niagara office: zations, and people go to the significant amount of money. nity. The United Way follows campaign.” This is the fifth Bill Auchterlonie, executive committee and explain why In 2002, $932,869 was raised the Statement of Principles of year for the college. It was director, Karen Walsh, cam- they feel they need support. and that amount increased in Donors’ Rights, when it comes ranked as having the fourth paign and marketing director, The committee then decides 2003 to $954,989. Last year to the rights of the donors, as top campaign in 2004. and Carolyn teBrake, adminis- who is most deserving and dis- the United Way South Nia- stated in the United Way South The college campaign team trative assistant. tributes the funding. gara raised $1,004,939 for Niagara website. is Chandler, chair, Carolyn Donations are primarily The goal for this year is the communities of Pelham, Niagara College is also Ambrose, campaign commit- made now in businesses by achievable, said Walsh, Port Colborne, Wainfleet and doing its part to raise money tee volunteer, Lorraine Geli- payroll deductions, said although its always “nail bit- Welland. Dessert auction for United Way Big success for ‘coffee party’ By JENN GIBBONS Staff Writer By PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ Desserts are needed to help the United Way fundraising. Staff Writer A dessert auction will be held on Oct. 7 by Niagara Col- A total of $1,000 was raised lege’s United Way campaign team. Funds raised will ben- in the recent “coffee party” held efit agencies and organizations in South Niagara includ- . at the college’s campuses to ing Pelham, Wainfleet, Port Colborne and Welland, said Community the to benefit the Alzheimer Society Carolyn Ambrose. of Niagara. Donations of desserts would be appreciated, anything from

This year the Society is aim- cookies to cheesecake. YourLink ing to raise $60,000 in the Nia- This is the second year for the dessert auction, said gara region, $9,000 more from Ambrose. last year’s $51,000 target. At the Welland campus, the auction will be held in the On Sept. 12 Patterson attend- foyer near the cafeteria and the location for the Glendale ed an Alzheimer Coffee Break campus is tentatively set for the main lobby. barbecue and encouraged the There will be two tables of desserts: one for students to college community to partici- bid on and the other for college staff to bid on. pate. Patterson is the honorary The United Way college campaign members are Betty chairman for the Sept. 21 Ann Chandler, chair; Erica Jurus, webmaster; Carolyn anniversary of the 10th annual Ambrose, campaign committee volunteer; Beg Crumm, Alzheimer Coffee Break. treasurer; Lorraine Gelinas, campaign committee volun- The tickets for the barbecue teer; and Jennifer Pinfold, campaign committee volunteer. were $5 and included a burger or For more information on donating or about the event veggie burger, a hot dog, a pop call Ambrose at 905-732-2211 ext. 7519. and an ice cream. Serianni Con- From left, Ross Serianni (Ross Serianni Construction Ltd.), struction Ltd., who provided the Teena Kindt (director of development, Alzheimer Society of Dan Patterson meat, pop, barbecues and T- Niagara Region), Linda Ressler (branch president, Alzheimer takes a shirts, sponsored the staff’s bar- Society of Niagara Region) and Dan Patterson (Niagara Col- Letter to the editor “Coffee becue on the Welland campus. lege president) hold the Alzheimer Society flag on Sept. 12 Break” “It helped to offset the cost,” Page 11 Patterson said. The national event barbecue at the Welland campus. originated in the Niagara region, Photo by Patricia Rodriquez Patterson thanks Niagara Patterson said. He said the staff O’Brien, director of education for has made participating in the Dear Editor, Reaching out barbecue is a “community-based the Alzheimer Society. She said event “a personal choice.” I wish to extend a big thank you to all who came out to to help the concept,” and “Niagara College about one in 13 people over the “It’s my time to step up and the Monday (Sept. 12) BBQs in support of the Alzheimer United Way plays an important role in the age of 65 and about one in three help.” Coffee Break campaign. Page 11 community.” people over the age of 85 have Teena Kindt, director of The event generated great awareness of the campaign and Patterson said, “It is very Alzheimer’s disease. development for the Alzheimer together we raised $1,000 for our local Alzheimer Society. important that we help” achieve It is a progressive, degenerative Society, says each year in Thanks again for your support and generosity – and a United Way the Society’s $60,000 goal. disease that affects the brain. Ontario the Niagara region rais- special thank-you to the volunteers at the Welland campus Auction “We have to go beyond our reg- Symptoms include loss of memo- es the most money. She says and Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake who served Page 11 ular jobs,” he said and try to reach ry, difficulty with day-to-day about half of the 300 “coffee up a great lunch. out to deal with issues like this. tasks, and changes in mood and parties” held across the region This was another great example of Niagara College work- The Niagara region has about behaviour. and the 10,000 held across the ing in support of healthy, vibrant communities. 7,000 people affected by Patterson said knowing peo- country will be hosted on the Dan Patterson Alzheimer’s disease, said Jo ple suffering from the disease date of the event. President Niagara College Page 12, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 Fall mums a showstopper By SHERI WEBBER dens an added boost of colour. Staff Writer As part of the learning Fall mums are showstoppers experience, first-year and sec- at the Niagara College green- ond-year students are an inte- house in Niagara-on-the-Lake. gral part of the greenhouse’s The Niagara College Horticul- success. tural student-driven efforts bring Abbi Manderla, 19, of a variety of colourful fall mums Thorold, chose the Horticul- to the retail store in potted tural program for its co-op arrangements and transplant pots. component. “They are a popular choice “Basic greenhouse mainte- for this time of year,” says Jim nance and watering as well as Thomson, manager of the Cam- propagation, my favourite, and pus Development Environment, planting outside” were some of Horticulture and Agribusiness the duties Manderla had over division. the summer, involving the popu- “We start the mums end of lar fall mums. May. We start them here in the The greenhouse is open greenhouse and then about three from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven weeks later, once the nights are days a week. warmed up, put them out into Fall mums are available in the nursery. two-gallon pots at a cost of “They go on constant-feed $4.50 each or three for $11.95. drip irrigation. The students take If you need further informa- care of the transplanting, pinch- tion, call the greenhouse at 905- ing, watering and fertilizing.” 735-2211 ext. 4464 or 4082. Surrounded by fall mums in the greenhouse at the Niagara College Glendale campus in Niagara-on-the- As the summer flowers fade You can also e-mail at Lake are second-year students of the Horticultural program Abbi Manderla and Jan Chechalk away, the fall mums give gar- [email protected]. Photo by Sheri Webber Conservation area still thriving after years of entertaining visitors in Wainfleet By JEREMY LAFORTY Foundation (OTF) and other part- forest and native savannah influx of natural flora and fauna” Aurel Rucurean, 78, of Welland, Staff Writer ners, including the Niagara Com- ecosystems along the Lake Erie since the launching of this project. often visited Morgan’s Point as a Naturalists living in the Niagara munity Foundation, Wainfleet shoreline. It is home to an assort- He also said that the area is “revert- youngster and says the area has Peninsula now have an opportuni- Lions Club, NPCA staff, students, ment of native animals such as ing back to its natural state quickly” changed drastically for the better. ty to visit a new conservation site volunteers, and all significant butterflies, fox, deer, coyote, and that it is one of the few areas of He says, “I think this will be a in the Township of Wainfleet. agencies including the Ministry snakes, frogs, toads and birds. this nature open to the public. popular place” and says that he Morgan’s Point Conservation of Natural Resources, Depart- Some of these animal species, For the public’s enjoyment, plans on taking his grandchildren Area (MPCA) officially opened to ment of Fisheries and Oceans, such as the elusive Fowler Toad, clearly designated trails and a to Morgan’s Point. the public Sept. 15, after undergo- specialized contractors and other have made Morgan’s Point their wooden boardwalk have been con- George Bailey, regional coun- ing a two-year restoration effort. service groups. home, along with other fragile structed in order to protect fragile cillor for Niagara Falls and a Nia- Located on the shores of Lake Fred Steeve, of St. Catharines, a animal, insect, reptile and landscapes such as dense brush gara College graduate, says he Erie, MPCA is one of the last representative of the OTF, spoke amphibian species. areas and the sand-dune ecosystem shares an interest in conservation remaining public access points to at the official dedication on Sept. “Migrating birds rest here that exist there. and that going to places such as the lake and is home to many geo- 15. He said that when he was a before heading south,” says Kim Frohlich says that two systems MPCA “slows the world down.” graphically unique landscapes and teenager, what is now MPCA was Frohlich, an ecologist of the of snow fences have been added MPCA is open to the public all wildlife. then a campground and a “great NPCA. to help protect the existing sand year and is a good location for Gord Harry, mayor of the Town- place to meet beautiful American The oak savannah prairie habi- dune formations, where the rare hiking, swimming, bird and ship of Wainfleet and chairperson girls.” He used to visit the park tat (once covering large areas of Fowler Toad has been known to wildlife observation, canoeing, of the Niagara Peninsula Conser- and its local dance club “seeking the Niagara peninsula) is protect- hibernate, from destruction in the fishing, cross-country skiing and vation Authority (NPCA), says a taste of its wildlife,” which he ed at this site, along with other winter season. snowshoeing. MPCA is one of the nicest parks in now says has turned into “hiking, native tree species, such as black A children’s playground area, For more information or direc- the Niagara peninsula. biking and birdwatching.” walnut, ash, sugar maple, juniper along with a sufficient parking tions, contact the NPCA’s admin- Funding for this project was MPCA’s 28 acres (11.3 hectares) and red oak. area and restrooms, make MPCA a istration office at (905) 788-3135 made possible by a grant of of land helps protect one of the few Superintendent of MPCA Mich practical recreational destination or at http:/www.conservation- $75,000 from the Ontario Trillium remaining sand dune, Carolinian Germain says he seen a “huge for families. niagara.on.ca. 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Move over, wax; sugaring has become a woman’s new best friend Health & Body By NATALIE room temperature. It is also aring is an ancient Egyptian growing back might seem to be “more painful because it VENTRESCA applied to the skin and art that has been passed thicker to you because you have felt like it was taking off a Staff Writer removed either by a strip of through centuries. Today, not seen it there for the last four layer of skin.” Just the thought of this can cloth or by simply pulling the women of all ages visit Jolin’s weeks, Jolin explains, adding Beaudry, sugaring since bring tears to a grown man’s paste off by hand, a technique salon to have unwanted body that sugaring cannot stop hair the age of 13, with her moth- eyes. that Donna Jolin, owner of and facial hair removed, “any- from growing. The normal time er’s permission, has been And to think, it is only made Donna’s Hairstyling & where from 18 to 40.” She between appointments is four to having her eyebrows sug- of sugar. Sugaring Salon in Welland, adds there are 16-year-olds six weeks, but again, depending ared, plus underarms, bikini Made with 100 per cent all utilizes. interested in sugaring, but she on the individual. line and arms. She says her —natural ingredients of water, In contrasting waxing and has a policy of getting the par- Other factors include pain mother chose sugaring for sugar and lemon juice, this sugaring, Jolin says that sug- ents’ permission for anyone tolerance. Television and her because it was the health- alternative to waxing and shav- aring is “much better for your under that age. movie characters have sensa- ier choice and not as painful. ing, called sugaring, has skin than waxing.” While the Although Jolin can remove tionalized the pain of sugaring Now, Beaudry says, she is emerged as the most-favoured wax used to remove the hair unwanted body hair from head or waxing over the years, scar- grateful that she continued hair removal method for contains some chemicals, she to toe, she says she has noticed ing off many would-be clients, because she notices her body women of all ages. says, “sugaring is all natural. that the most popular areas to but Jolin disagrees with that hair has thinned out. The theory of sugaring, as You can even eat it.” be sugared are the eyebrows portrayal. She says she prefers sugar- stated online at An important difference and the bikini line. Of the two She says, “A lot of my ing to other methods she’s www.care2.com, is that the Jolin stresses is that the sugar- most popular, however, she clients complain that putting tried, such as shaving. hair is removed by the root. ing paste is kept at room tem- sees “a lot of different age the paste on hurts more than “You go in, it takes 15 to 20 When it grows back, there perature, while the wax is kept groups getting their eyebrows actually pulling it off because minutes, and then you don’t will be less of it. In addition, heated. As the wax is warm, the sugared.” when you’re spreading the have to worry about it for four the hair will be softer and aesthetician can only go over Another element that Jolin wax on the hair, they’re get- weeks.” not as stubbly as if a razor the same area twice before the says she cannot stress enough is ting pulled.” Woods, who has been sugar- had been used. skin starts to be irritated and that the time between each sug- Anne Meginnis, 24, ing for 10 years, prefers it One of the differences maybe bruise. With sugaring, aring appointment and the con- Monique Beaudry, 23, and because “it’s cleaner, not as between waxing and sugaring though, she says, “You can go dition of the hair varies because Deanna Woods, 24, all of painful and lasts longer where lies in its application. Waxing over the same spot five or six “every body is different.” Welland, are women who pre- it doesn’t seem to grow as consists of hot wax being times” to successfully remove One myth she says many fer sugaring to waxing. quick.” applied to the skin, then being all the unwanted hair. clients believe is that if they are Meginnis, who has been “You can go on vacation removed, along with the hairs, Sugaring is not some type of sugared, the hair will keep com- having her eyebrows sugared and you don’t even have to

by a strip of cloth or paper. beauty product fad that will ing back thicker or that it simply for 10 years, says she has pack a razor. I think everyone . Sugaring has its paste kept at quickly disappear. Body sug- won’t grow back. The hair tried waxing, but she found it should get sugared.” Taking Care of Mind, Body and Soul Takingand Body Mind, of Care Crisis counsellor providing much needed help for community’s mentally ill By LESLEY KERR lor at the hospital, but he Dan says some cases do still the staff members can feel as progress the individuals make Staff Writer shares the duties with two affect him. if they have dealt with it in a in the community. The crisis department in the part-time employees who also He says, when a kid comes healthy way. Dan says a caseworker helps Welland County General work as nurses in the psychi- in who has tied an electrical Most staff members know all clients reach their full potential Hospital is full of information atric ward. Dan says they cord around his neck and the coping skills but s ome- in society. By keeping their concerning the mental health mostly deal with walk-ins to tried to hang himself, “How times people feel so “meshed clients connected to the pro- services offered to the public. the emergency department. can you not be affected? in the situation” they might for- grams offered in the communi- As the local crisis depart- The conditions of the clients That’s why debriefing is so get to use the skills they have ty, crisis workers help reduce ment deals with an immediate range from psychotic behav- important.” been taught. Dan says it is hospitalizations or the number crisis in a short-term manner, iour and suicidal behaviour to Dan says debriefing is used important to make sure that the of episodes the individual it is the staff’s main job to the addict and the physically to provide support for staff person is going to get through might have. When a client isn’t refer the client to the appro- impaired. He says he also members who have dealt it instead of suppressing it. doing well, the caseworker is priate service that would best deals with the families of with a traumatic event that “I count on my collegues for there to educate the client on accommodate the mental accident victims or, even has affected them. Support is that support and I know they how to mange his or her life, so issue at hand. worse, families of suicidal there to let them talk about count on me. The support the client can be more depend- Dan (who asks his real victims. how they feel and how it work makes us a team by a ent on his or her own resources. name not be published) is the Even though he has worked affected them without judg- 100 per cent. It’s crucial to do A caseworker provides help in only full-time crisis counsel- in the hospital for four years, ment or blame. Afterwards this kind of work. We deal finding subsidized housing, dis- with a lot of suicide, and it can ability funding, doctors or a get to you if you’re not taking psychiatrist. Media’s depiction of beauty scary, unrealistic for teens care of yourself and this is a “You’d be surprised how good way of taking care of many people are diagnosed size three. This is insane. relationship between how peo- yourself.” with a mental illness and People always wonder how ple look and who they are as “The doctors and nurses are don’t have a psychiatrist.” eating disorders occur. Well people,” said Killeen. great. I really feel a part of the Dan says an ACT team is parents, here’s your answer. When asked if they read whole emergency team.” offered through the Niagara I find myself in the mall, fashion magazines, all of them Dan says even after 20 or 30 Region Health department. looking at some new pants to said yes. years he can see that parts of The ACT teams work very buy, but wait, they don’t have “In the media, beauty is the job still affect people who closely with the diagnosed my size, and they have only someone who is tall, skinny work in the emergency field, individual to reduce hospital- size zero. This is just the and doesn’t wear a lot of but they know the doors to the ization and help the individ- Ouch! Hair beginning. These days you clothes,” said Sarah Dybka, crisis department are always ual maintain a life in their Removal can’t turn your television on also a Laurier student. open for support. “One hand community. without seeing an advertise- Andrea Tofano, a medical feeds the other.” Dan says another service ment for some new diet fad or student at the University of Concerning the walk-ins to other than the hospital is a Body Image work-out machine. Toronto, says that she wishes the emergency department or called Safe Beds. It is for peo- After I interviewed several she had a smaller waist. That just off the street, Dan says ple diagnosed with a mental Concerns young women, it became clear took me a second to compre- it’s very important for them illness who are going through The perception of beauty to me the distress that we, as hend, seeing that she was to be educated about the a rough time. They are there to has changed, to a scary one. women, are going through.Of already, at the most, a size five. other mental health services get the individual through the Mental Health Women and young girls alike available in the community, next couple of days by offer- all of the women I spoke with, I was watching a show the Services flock to buy beauty magazines between the ages of 18 and 20, other day and a woman was such as caseworkers. There ing their services such as the such as Cosmopolitan, not one of them was happy 28 years old and had already are several caseworkers 24-hour support staff, coun- Seventeen and Vogue. But with the way she looked. undergone 15 plastic surgery available through the Niagara selling, three meals a day and what image is being put forth Laura Killeen, 19, who is operations. Mental Health System and information on other programs through these magazines? attending Wilfrid Laurier I guess the conclusion is another caseworker is based offered in the area. Skinny has a whole new University in Waterloo, Ont., clear. We will never be satis- in the hospital. Dan says he refers a lot of meaning these days; women for Honours Psychology, says fied with the way we look as Dan worked as a case man- clients to Safe Beds. who are a size 8 are now being that the picture of beauty pre- long as the media continue to ager in northern Ontario for Dan says educational com- looked at in the entertainment sented to us is one that is tall fog the picture of what beauty about eight years prior to his ponent to inform the public of industry as “fat.” Now, a and skinny and has sex appeal. really is: :feeling happy with work at the hospital. Dan says all these services should be a woman with a “good body” “I just think it’s sad that yourself and being comfortable it is different than crisis work role played by the services has to be, at the maximum, a many people assume there is a in your own skin. because you get to see the themselves. Page 14, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 15 TastyTasty FestivalsFestivals

Festival shines light on community

By CHERIE BORHO community to celebrate what it has love it. I look forward to going Staff Writer to offer,” says Mastroianni. every year.” Welland held its 12th annual Food The Food Festival had live enter- Denney says she likes the food Festival from Sept. 23 to Sept. 25 on tainment, with bands such as festival because in a restaurant she Merritt Island, with a turnout of Stonewall and Kim Mitchell, 40 doesn’t want to risk spending 30,000 people throughout the week- vendors such as East Side Mario’s, money to try something new, but at end. and entertainment for the children, the food festival she can spend a The festival started when citizens including Clumsy the clown, a scav- little amount of money and try as thought it would be fun to celebrate enger hunt and a colouring contest. many new things as she wants. the local restaurants. “[It’s a] tasty treat and a big “Well, some people like the John Mastroianni, 55, of Welland, party,” says Mastroianni, “a won- atmosphere, the people or the SPECIAL STUDENT OFFER! and Steve Fischer, are the festival’s derful, wonderful experience.” music, but it’s called the food festi- co-chairs. Mastroianni and Fischer, Vendors give people a sample of val. I just like the food, not the along with six people from the their food without their having to buy crowds, not the music, just the Tourism Office TOWN (Tourism of a meal. By doing so, vendors hope food,” says Denney. Welland Niagara), work to “put the people will like their food and go to “We are very, very pleased,” says Food Festival together from start to their restaurant. Mastroianni, adding vendors are finish.” Emily Denney, 22, of Welland, looking forward to signing up for “[It’s] a wonderful time for the has attended the last three years. “I next year.

Chef demontrates talent at festival

By MICHAEL MCCLYMONT executive chef at Niagara, he says things have “come full circle.” Staff Writer Growing up in the Niagara region, Hand remembers going to the Mark Hand lent more than a hand at this year’s 54th annual Niagara festival when he was younger. He sees the pavilion as his contribu-

Wine Festival at Montebello Park in St. Catharines. tion to the festival he has been involved with for 15 years. PHOTO BY JAMES PORTO Hand is the executive chef at Niagara College. He organized a “Because Grape and Wine was a part of my youth, when I went on Gourmet Pavilion and also gave a culinary demonstration this past board with the college, I thought it seemed natural that students weekend at the festival. A number of Niagara College’s Culinary and should be here.” Chef Training students were also volunteering their time and recipes. With his demonstration stage, he says he wanted to “create a little $25 FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10PM PERFORMANCES! “So many people watch the Food Network now. Cooking’s in,” says environment where we can do finer foods.” Hand used to do two REGULAR SCHEDULE CONTACT INFORMATION Hand. “A chef’s role isn’t just in the kitchen anymore. We need to shows a year with his stage, one at the Grape and Wine Festival [now Tue–Thu 8, 416.872.1111 interact with the public.” the Niagara Wine Festival] and the other at Savour Niagara, in Fri+Sat 7+10, Sun 2 ticketmaster.ca Hand has been connected to culinary arts for 25 years and says he Thorold. Now he sticks strictly to the Niagara Wine Festival. 651 Yonge Street Toronto

Photography by Takahide Euguchi, Michael McClymont, has worked at a dozen restaurants. Cooking and foods have always been a passion for Hand, and now 1.800.BLUEMAN blueman.ca ©BMP2005 has been involved with the college full time for nine years, yet he he helps college students develop their culinary skills. Cherie Borho & Kaesha Forand Tickets available in person at box office on date of performance. Must have a valid student ID. Limit one ticket per was one of the first apprenticeship students at the college back in “I developed a love of [culinary] when I was young, cooking with my ID. Subject to availability. 1984. Seeing as Hand was an apprenticeship graduate and is now an mother. I quickly realized, ‘Hey, I can do this,’ and it went from there.” ©BMP2005 Page 16, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 Local band foresees future beyond Welland By ARIEL ELLIOTT embark on other opportuni- be interested. “Jesse really can’t stop me.” Staff Writer ties in his life. The last show they played Webb says that the band The members of local “We wanted to beat him up was at the Faith Tabernacle in just wants to get people to Welland band When Words before he joined,” says Webb. Welland on Sept. 9. watch it play. Fail foresee a world tour in Kyle, being Russ’s broth- Russ says, “The best “Who wants to be their future, or at least a tour er, was offered a spot in the thing about playing live is Dream Theater? They just out of Welland. band and Kepecz was “just the energy, and it’s really stand around,” says Webb. Sam Kepecz, 17, Kyle thrown in there,” says Webb. pointless to throw my gui- Every show is done with Wood, 16, Russ Wood, 18, When Words Fail became tar around where no one is little regard to his own and Jesse Webb, 19, form the official band name watching.” safety, says Russ. the band. Originally, Webb because “I didn’t like Today “Sometimes the mistakes At their first show, Webb and Russ formed a few dif- We Die,” says Russ. we make at shows become forgot the words, says ferent bands, on bass and “Also, you can’t under- permanent,” says Kepecz. Kepecz, and all he could guitar respectively. The stand a thing I say, so Webb says, “The band do was drink water. other bands they formed words fail every time for tends to stretch themselves a When Words Fail mem- “didn’t work out in the us,” says Webb. lot more when they play live bers say they want to end,” says Russ. “Essentially, it’s rock ‘n’ than when they just practice.” become bigger than the They recruited Dan roll, if hardcore and metal “Besides,” says Russ, band Rush. Sam Kepecz, Kyle Wood and Russ Wood want to Calcagno, 21, who was for- kicked it in the crotch,” says Visit When Words Fail on these websites become bigger than Rush. merly a rival band member Webb, although Russ says as their drummer, but as of it’s not like thrash metal, so http://www.myspace.com/whenwordsfailca Photo by Ariel Elliott Sept. 20 he quit the band to people with mullets won’t http://www.purevolume.com/whenwordsfail.ca Canadian Idol, performs for screaming fans By KAYLA RICHARDS Ridgetown, Ont., says she Porter informed the confused Staff Writer “loves” when he plays the vio- crowd that he was told to keep Kalan Porter, winner of the lin. She also likes Porter’s hair. singing no matter what after he second season of Canadian Idol, “I just want to touch it,” was left onstage alone during an appeared onstage at the Western she says. encore performance. Fair in London, Ont., on Sept. Ashley Jackson, 16, of High- Along with his single Awake 16 for the final show of his tour. gate, Ont., says she likes Porter’s in a Dream, Porter sang covers of More than 2,000 screaming lips. “I have a lip fetish.” Steppenwolf’s Born to be Wild fans greeted the 19-year-old as As Porter found out, the final and Cheap Trick’s Surrender. he slowly moved onstage play- night of a tour is also called Fans were pleased with the ing his violin. “trick night.” final concert. Morgan Wammes, 17, of He was subjected to jokes Stepniak says Porter played Bothwell, Ont., says she voted played on him by his band. the violin “very well” and that for the Idol winner “25 times Members of Porter’s band came she liked it when he smiled. a night.” out on stage at one point during “Kalan Porter takes my “I’m the reason he won,” the show wearing KISS masks breath away,” says Wammes. she says. and then later came out with Porter’s album 219 Days is in Alicia Stepniak, 17, of blond wigs. stores now. Youngest rock band plays at the Welland Rose Festival By NATALIE CLEWLEY days a week and practice two to growing success in stride but the and AMBER BEARDWOOD three hours a day on top of bal- boys enjoy the attention they Staff Writers ancing shows and schoolwork. receive from fans. They are Canada’s youngest rock band Mike Hall is teaching Hidden beginning to see themselves as brings rock ‘n’ roll to Welland. Echo. He’s a graduate from role models for aspiring young Hidden Echo was a smash hit Berklee College of Music in musicians. at the Welland Rose Festival this Boston, Mass., and lead gui- Hidden Echo has impressed past summer. The members tarist/songwriter for the band audiences at shows around the attracted a large crowd and blew Killer Dwarfs. province. away people with their perfor- With guidance from their The band placed second in mance playing a combination of teachers the band began explor- 2003 at the Battle of the Bands original material and cover songs. ing different avenues for their tal- and first in 2004 at a Toronto Hidden Echo, of Clarington, Opera House, where performers Ont., began playing in 2003. The like Creed, Pearl Jam and Bryan band consists of four members, Their sound is about Adams have taken the stage. the three Radu brothers and their Over the past year the band has friend 13-year-old Taylor expressing a younger constantly beaten out bands twice O’Meara, who, with five years’ point of view on their age at competitions. experience on lead vocals and Their biggest accomplishment rhythm guitar, is the veteran of themes such as occurred in Toronto while play- the group. The three Radu broth- ing at the Ricoh Coliseum before ers are Phil Radu, 13, with four music, family, friends 10,000 fans at two Toronto Road- years’ experience on guitars and and the pressures of runners hockey games and at the backup vocals, Dalton Radu, 11, Rogers Centre for Toronto Argos with four years’ experience as the being young. football team pre-game shows. drummer, and the third and They were the youngest band youngest brother, eight-year-old ent including songwriting. ever to play Toronto’s Canadian Colin Radu, who has been play- The band has written seven Music Week and they finished in ing bass for only two years. original tracks and has put out a the top 15 at 97.7 HTZ FM Rock The three oldest boys met in self-titled demo CD. Their sound Search 2004 in St. Catharines. February 2002 at a music school is about expressing a younger Hidden Echo came to St. in Oshawa. After a year of work- point of view on themes such as Catharines to the Niagara Wine ing together, O’Meara, Phil and music, family, friends and the Festival on Sept. 24. Dalton decided to branch out and pressures of being young. The The members have one thing develop their musical talent. In punchy melodies, intelligent on their minds, making great May 2003 they left the music lyrics and pounding beats set to music that people will want to school and added Colin to their genuine vocals will overshadow listen to again and again. For Canadian Idol singer Kalan Porter performs on the Grandstand at the line-up. The four are self-driven your disbelief that it all comes more information on the band Western Fair in London, Ont., on Sept. 16. and don’t shy away from hard from kids so young. you can visit http://www.hid- work. They rehearse four to five Hidden Echo seems to take its denecho.com. Photo by Sarah Hirschmann news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 17

Exorcism of Emily Rose big hit at the box office - Entertainment By JAYLENE POIRIER concentrated on revealing Emily’s story, as she to get the demons to leave Emily, she felt faint and Staff Writer yearned for it to be heard. Throughout testimony fell into a deep sleep. Movie Review from numerous doctors, psychiatrists and spiritu- Emily then awoke and had the choice to “go to A demonic possession of a young girl diagnosed alists, the jury has to come to a conclusion on the light” and end all suffering, or she could with a severe and rare case of epilepsy turns into whether Father Moore’s exorcism killed Emily. choose to stay and fight the demons, leaving her an exorcism gone wrong. The Exorcism of Emily In his defence, one of the spiritualists claims in great pain. Emily chose to stay to try to get her Rose, based on actual events that were recognized that the drug that Emily was given by her doctor, story told to others. by the Catholic Church, is intriguing and, beyond intended to control her seizures, had blocked part Kimberly Roach, 18, of Stratford, Ont., says, “I all doubt, horrifying. of Emily’s brain, preventing the exorcism from don’t ever want to wake up at 3 a.m. ever again (3 The movie begins with the death of Emily Rose, occurring correctly. Consequently, the demons a.m. being the “witching hour” when most demon- 19, (Jennifer Carpenter) and then leads you dra- were trapped in her body, leading to her death. ic possessions occur). Also the fact that it’s a true matically through her tragic “episodes” involving Craig Bauslaugh, 20, of Kitchener, says, “It was story scares me even more. It was so realistic. six demons that “dwell within.” amazing. I’m not going to lie though, it scared the Even though I was scared, I’m so glad I saw it.” The movie is set throughout the duration of a court shit out of me. I’ve never seen such realistic facial Father Moore was convicted in Emily’s death, case, in which the public defender is trying to see that expressions from a female actress in a horror film but as a request from the jury, he received “time Father Moore (Tom Wilkinson) gets put away for his before. It was great acting on Emily’s part.” spent” as his prison sentence. negligent homicide charge involving Emily. Erin The exorcism that Father Moore performed was Erin Bruner was later offered a promotion, but Bruner (Laura Linney), Father Moore’s lawyer, is recorded and given as evidence to the jury. The politely withdrew. trying to prove his innocence through various ways recording contained the demonic voices coming Even though Emily took the hard road and suffered that she herself may not yet believe. from Emily claiming to be Lucifer and other a tragic death, she looked at herself as a saint and Father Moore isn’t looking for freedom. He is demonic possessions. After the ongoing attempts hoped that others would too. Red Eye suspenseful thriller for movie buffs TOP 10 By NATALIE VENTRESCA minimal action, yet their dialogue is become comfortable in their seat, just Staff Writer intense. This part remains quite scary to be surprised minutes later by some- Film Review thanks to Murphy’s creepy character thing simple and unexpected like a school movies Beware, all those afraid of flying. Jack. telephone ringing. By NATALIE VENTRESCA Red Eye might not be the right film The second part, which unfolds off The use of suspenseful music Staff Writer to see if you have any anxieties about the plane, is all action: speeding cars, greatly works to the film’s advantage Deal Reel The Summer’s over. Deal with it. being on a plane. assassination attempts, chases. There is to bring extra drama to the scene. Beaches, bonfires and camping are On the other hand, if you want to see never a dull moment. Even when the characters are just now all distant memories. Instead, a really good suspense thriller in which This film also takes advantage of the talking, the use of music helps to days are now filled with books, a woman kicks the daylights out of a viewer’s knowledge of suspense con- make the viewer anxious. PowerPoint and the web. man, then you’ll be pleased. ventions. The film’s director, Wes The music, along with great acting If Hollywood has taught us anything Starring Rachel McAdams (The Cravin, knows what we’ve come to by McAdams and Murphy, help over the years, it’s that being in school Notebook) and Cillian Murphy (Bat- expect from this genre of film and make this film an unforgettable one. can be a really great time. man Begins), Red Eye can be divided exploits it. For example, when You will never look at the person In the spirit of going back school, into two parts. The first part, which McAdams’ character Lisa is looking sitting beside you on a plane the here is a list of the 10 best school takes place on a plane, is dialogue dri- for Jack in the bathroom, we expect same again. Although this is a really movies. ven. The characters remain in their him to jump out from behind the show- good film, it probably won’t be Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986, seats and rarely leave them. There is er curtain. When he doesn’t, viewers screened as an in-flight movie. John Hughes) With a little ingenuity and determi- nation, Ferris Bueller teaches viewers Students encouraged to attend After Hours pub not only how to cut class, but how to really utilize your time off. This film teaches how to both outwit parents and By STEVE FRANCIS or even a poker set (50 tokens). sandwich or a basket of French fries teachers, so take notes. Staff Writer The full complement of items is on for $2. Each comes with a small soft The Breakfast Club (1985, John Come one, come all. display at After Hours. drink, and is available until 4 p.m. Hughes) That is the message from After The bar has good news for football- Comedy Night and Niagara Idol are What happens when you mix a Hours, Niagara College’s Welland hating roommates, too. Monday Night returning to Wednesday nights, and are brain, an athlete, a basket case, a campus pub. Football can be seen in all its glory at all-ages events. Gilson Lubin and princess and a criminal? You get a film Bar manager Ryan Young outlined After Hours on the big screen, and Mark Bennett entertained a large about social grouping in a controlled some of the changes, including a new paired nicely with $4 chicken wings. crowd on Sept. 14, and the next come- environment, angst and pressure that . token redemption program, Monday The wings “are great,” said one student dy night is slated for Oct. 12. still resonate today. Lovers Movie Night Football specials and a Toonie (who asked not to be named) as he A new Wednesday event is the month- National Lampoon’s Van Wilder Tuesday menu, plus some returning returned for thirds. Monday Night ly Texas Hold’em poker tournament. (2002, Walt Becker) all For favourites. Football is open to students of all ages. Poker night is the third Wednesday of Van Wilder takes his love for the For every $3 spent on food before 4 Every Tuesday, students’ pockets each month. Pub night is still Thursday, post-secondary educational system a p.m. After Hours’ patrons will receive can enjoy a break with the new and will feature bi-weekly themes. little too far by attending for seven a token. The tokens can be redeemed Toonie Tuesday menu. The menu is Check out the big board out front for years. for a variety of items, including T- small, but effective, offering the the latest updates. After all, the sign is on Road Trip (2000, Todd Phillips) shirts (10 tokens), DVDs (15 tokens), choice of a hot dog, grilled cheese your way into After Hours. If the greatest college tradition is to take a road trip, then Road Trip can be considered one of the ultimate college films. Crash new release hits stores starring Sandra Bullock Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992, Fran Rubel Kuzui) Top 10: By NATALIE VENTRESCA you examine not only yourself but also Although dialogue driven, Crash As if school is not hard enough deal- School Staff Writer the world around you. never loses the viewer’s interest. There ing with grades, extracurricular activi- Movies Film Review By dealing with this sensitive sub- are numerous storylines happening, ties and a social life, imagine trying to Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Bren- ject matter head on, and not tiptoe- yet they all slowly intertwine. do all that in addition to slaying the dan Fraser, Don Cheadle, Ryan ing around the issues, this movie This film explores not only how un-dead. Talk about multi-tasking. Review: Phillippe and Ludacris. projects a strong sense of realism. strangers affect strangers’ lives but Dead Man on Campus (1998, Alan Red Eye This probably sounds like some star- The situations the characters of all also how racism affects individuals Cohn) studded guest list to a trendy Holly- various racial backgrounds find and groups. Dazed and Confused (1993, Review: wood party, but that could not be fur- themselves in are realistic, and the Every character is guilty of Richard Linklater) Crash ther from the truth. words they speak don’t sound like some type of racial prejudice, and this Slackers (2002, Dewey Nicks) These are the names of some of the some contrived work of some Holly- film explores how they deal with it. Old School (2003, Todd Phillips) stars of the ensemble cast of Paul Haggis’ wood big-shot writer. The dialogue This film does not leave us with Revenge of the Nerds (1984, Jeff Review: Crash, a new release in video stores. is in your face and sounds authentic. any answers. It simply works to Kanew) The This film, which deals with the deli- Because of the realistic tone of the bring the idea of racism back into We hope this list of films will pro- Exorcism of cate subject matter of racism, is not movie, you stop seeing the people in people’s dialogue because it still is a vide you with some back to school Emily Rose simply a piece of entertainment; it is a it as actors playing a part. You get pertinent issue today and should not spirit and not entice you to become a lesson. It raises questions and makes lost in their world. be forgotten. couch potato. Page 18, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 . Students have mixed reviews of gym renovations By JENN GIBBONS said that since she wants to train people Staff Writer in the future it is harder for her because This past summer the Mackenzie now she cannot see as many people building at Niagara College in Welland working out so she cannot get used to underwent a facelift by getting a new helping different body types by watching resistance room, cafeteria and a student them work out. lounge. The most noticeable change Jordan Mallard, 20, also of the Fit- was the new resistance room located at ness and Health Promotion program, the upper level of the gym. said he also doesn’t like the renova- Before renovations, the upper level to tions because there is no music in the the gym had a working weight area and weight room because the stereo is still Sports cardio machines. On a regular basis the upstairs in the cardio room. upper level was busy with either stu- “I don’t like that the equipment is dents attending classes in the gym or stu- old because I get rust on my hands dents who wanted to work out. The gym from the dumbbells.” Mike Nagy, 20, of the Broadcasting — Radio, Television and Film program, area functioned as best it could for a More money needs to go towards new small area packed with so many people. works out in the new resistance room in the Mackenzie building at the equipment and less towards renovating the After renovations the resistance Niagara College Welland campus. area, said Mallard. He says to enjoy the room was moved outside the gym Photo by Jenn Gibbons freed space the new resistance room allows. where the old cafeteria was located and first, as the room for the resistance The renovations met with mixed Mike Nagy, 20, from the Broadcasting — the cardio machines were left on the equipment was not yet built. The newly reviews from students here. Radio, Television and Film program, said he upper level of the gym. freed room allows for more cardio Sabrina Farmer, 19, from the Fitness does like the fact that the cardio room is sep- Now there is a big difference in gen- equipment to be added later, he says. and Health Promotion program, said arated from the resistance room. der grouping from the cardio room to “The new resistance room allows for that she doesn’t like the separation “This is the first year that I have really the weight room. Previously people did students to work safely and for us to because she has noticed that the used the gym, but when I did go last year it not have a choice but to work together was always busy from all the people going keep an eye on the equipment.” females are somewhat intimidated to go in a small area. Now that the two rooms in and out. Now there is a lot less traffic.” The new room allows students with into the weight room. are separated, more females are using The new gym renovations generate a the cardio room and the majority of disabilities to have easy access to the “I enjoy working out with a lot of mix of good and bad comments. The males are using the resistance room. resistance equipment and brings a new people because it motivates me to work gym area is more spacious, and students Ray Sarkis, co-ordinator of Athletics welcoming look, says Sarkis, adding harder. I can’t slack off because other are no longer crammed together. New and Recreation, said that the renova- there have been no complaints from people are seeing me slack off and I students wanting to use the facility may tions had been planned for a year and students about the new renovations, don’t like that. It’s now dead quiet not have as many complaints as return- took the summer to finish. Sarkis says only compliments. Before the renova- upstairs in the cardio room.” ing students. Either way, this renovation the renovations are complete. The tions the gym was jam-packed and after Farmer said that it is a good place to has made the gym a place that can now upstairs cardio room was worked on “it’s great, a welcome change.” meet new and different people. Farmer hold more people. New book tells of Niagara’s 1971 hockey team By JEFF FORAN book, The Home Child, is nominat- pointing, it’s a shame. I think Staff Writer ed for the J. Donald Coffen Award, when they split the campuses, The clocks at Niagara Col- which was to be awarded on Oct. 8. they killed varsity sports.”

What’s Going What’s on in of the World lege’s Welland campus After “I’ve never read a book in my Ed Zanetti, 66, spent 30 years Hours pub were turned back on life for pleasure” he says, as a professor of business at Nia- Sept. 17 all the way to 1971. although he will publish six more gara College and was the hockey Hits from the era such as books within three or four years. program developer who put Aretha Franklin’s Chain of Fools Tanos says the sports budget together the first Niagara Col- and Bachman Turner Overdrive’s for Niagara College in 1971 was lege hockey team back in 1967. Takin’ Care of Business were $36,000, but cheques for over He helped Tanos with the pumping out of the pub jukebox. $250,000 were written. The var- book. He says Almost Famous Those attending were a bit older sity teams and sales and market- will give today’s students “a Gym than the usual pub patrons. In fact, ing club organized many parties perspective on life in 1971-72, Renovations these were the men of the 1971 to raise money. of college life, and they can Niagara Knights hockey team “April Wine, Sha Na Na, and compare that to today.” Dwight Young (left) and author Richard Paul Tanos gathered for a reunion to celebrate JR Flood, which had a 15-year- He says the reunion gives him share stories at the book release reunion for Almost Niagara Hockey the book release of their team. old drummer named Neil Peart the chance “to meet everyone Perfect, the true story of the 1971-72 Niagara Knights Alumni Book Almost Famous by Richard (drummer of Rush), all played.” again and get re-acquainted.” hockey team, at Niagara College’s Welland campus Paul Tanos chronicles the whole Tanos says “it sucks,” and “it’s Zanetti says, “The hockey After Hours pub on Sept. 17. school year of 1971 — 72 and the terrible” that there is no longer a program at Niagara College Photo by Jeff Foran unbelievable feats of the Niagara college hockey team or a college became a question of econom- Athletic Association deci- Almost Perfect by College hockey team that put the hockey league for that matter. He ics. There’s a reality to the sion to abandon hockey last Richard Paul Tanos is avail- five-year-old college on the map. would like to see the league functioning of hockey. It’s a year to that also. able at Niagara College In 1971, Tanos, a Niagara Falls reformed and another team at the very costly amount.” He “I want to congratulate bookstores and online at native, was a student in the Gener- school. “Someone’s gotta pick up attributes the Ontario College Rik (for writing the book).” http://www.rtanos.com. al Business specializing in data the ball and do it,” he emphasizes. programming two-year program. Dwight Young, 57, was the vice- With a “light class load” in his president of athletics at Niagara final year, Tanos took to the ice College from 1971-72. He was at and donned the number 9 sweater the book release and reunion “to for the Knights, playing left wing see old buddies” and, he says he and writing his name into Niagara “kinda felt obligated to come.” He College folklore. Now, at age 54, says everyone who came out and Tanos lives in Coffeyville, Kan., attended the hockey games “had a “a nice place to die,” with a popu- good time.” The after parties were lation of 18,000 “about the size of also well attended with 300 people Thorold,” and “no rink.” regularly packing the Reeta Hotel. He says he felt somebody had to “The parties we had back then write the tale. “The story is now were phenomenal. You knew you told. It won’t be forgotten. The had a good time at the end of the whole year has been documented.” night.” He says the college had to This is the 10th book written by hire two off-duty cops for their Tanos, a semi-retired software hockey games in order for the engineer on his way to “phasing arena staff to let them play. out” clients. He gave up playing the Like Tanos, Young says he game of hockey only two years ago doesn’t like Niagara College not because of his knees. His first having a hockey team. “It’s disap- news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 19

Coote receives Thousands expected at Thanksgiving Festival special award By PATRICIA artisans, has evolved into dance of about 25,000 recently from the Western native storytelling and RODRIGUEZ a four-day event with over people. The Canadian New York area. heritage demonstrations to Staff Writer 140 artisans from Ontario Tourism Research Insti- She said some of the fes- share time and traditional Niagara’s longest-run- and Quebec, said Chris- tute of the Conference tival’s attractions include skills will also be ning fall event is back for tine Hayward, Ball’s Falls Board of Canada has esti- magicians, harpists and featured. a weekend of fun, thanks- land management curator. mated this event to con- guitarists, in addition to This long-standing giving and relaxation. She said that on average tribute to the region’s live raptors to entertain the Thanksgiving event has From Oct. 7 to Oct. 10 the event receives from overall direct and indirect visitors as well as to edu- been not only supported from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the 20,000 to 30,000 people local economy with about cate them. The event will by the community but Niagara Peninsula Con- every year, 5,000 who are $1 million. serve as the stage to show also well recognized as servation Authority children under 14 and She said they usually hundreds of talented arti- one of Ontario’s top 50 (NPCA) is hosting the who are not required to get visitors from the Gold- sans including spinners, annual festivals ranked 31st annual Ball’s Falls pay the admission fee. en Horseshoe Area and weavers, coppersmiths, by the Ministry of Thanksgiving Festival in The admission costs range especially from Toronto, sculptors and decorative Tourism for 2005. Jordan, Ont. from $6 daily to $12 for Hamilton, the Niagara painters. Hayward said the The festival, which ini- the weekend. region where they get Gourmet foods, a chil- NPCA and staff are “very tially consisted of a two- This year, Hayward “good visitation,” Kitch- dren’s entertainment tent, proud” to be included in day event with about 20 said, they expect an atten- ener, London and more a Niagara wine tent, the Top 50 ranking. Sean Coote, 32, of Welland, man- ager, International Recruitment and Services, sits in his office Public relations executive visits students with his Award of Excellence. Photo by Takahide Eguchi By TAKAHIDE EGUCHI Staff Writer He was excited, ecstatic, thrilled and surprised. Sean Coote, manager, Internation- al Recruitment and Services, won this year’s Award of Excellence in the administrative category. Coote, 32, a father of two chil- dren, started his career as a student adviser in the International depart- ment after graduating from the Busi- ness Administration — Human Resources (Co-op) program in 1995, and then being promoted to manager in 2001. He says to be nominated by his peers is “amazing and wonderful, and “then to also be selected as suc- cessful or as a person who receives the award is also another phenome- nal and amazing kind of accomplishment.” The award was given during the college’s Welcome Back Breakfast on Aug. 31.

Give thanks for Karen Dalton (centre), national executive director of The Canadian Public Relations Society, met with Darrell Neufeld’s Public Relations Principles class on Sept. 21. She is talking with Neufeld and Nancy Geddie, co-ordinator of the Public Relations (Graduate Certificate) program. Thanksgiving Photo by Baillie Adcock % Renovation keeps students at ‘leading edge’ 10 OFF By JOHN MISITI department are under constant review, most of the rooms have been placed Any Service Staff Writer although there are no renovations near windows in the Voyageur wing, 26-200 Fitch Street Many renovations have taken place planned for the near future. allowing other students to see the kind when you present at Niagara College over the summer. “Students deserve good facilities,” says of things that go on in the BRTF your Niagara College Welland, ON L3C 4V9 One that has really caught the eye of Tiberi. “These renovations will keep us at environment. or Brock University Tel: 905-788-9993 the student-body is in the broadcast the leading edge of broadcast training in Henderson says the renovations have student card. Fax: 905-788-1947 wing in the Voyageur building at the Ontario,” adding he believes that the stu- added to her workload as she is co- Email: [email protected] Welland campus. dents are “thrilled” with the new managing the project. Expires April 30, 2006 Leo Tiberi is the dean of the Infor- environment. “All the renovations have made my mation and Media Studies division. He Henderson says the higher end edit- job harder, but things will run better commends Alysha Henderson, the ing associated with the renovations once the project is completed. In the Broadcasting — Radio, Television, will keep the Niagara broadcasting long run they will make the program and Film (BRTF) co-ordinator, on her program “unique.” Some of the reno- more efficient.” leadership throughout the project. vations are esthetic, but some are more Henderson says that there have been “It’s a very ambitious project to technical and include equipment no delays in classes because most of Plus Size Fashions on Consignment demolish and rebuild 18,000 square upgrades such as a new screening the- the work occurs on weekends. feet in four months.” atre, and new sound mixing studio and The BRTF program has about 220 Come in and shop our wonderful selection of Tiberi says that all programs in his a non-linear Mac editing lab. Also students, she says. beautiful fall fashions, updated regularly. Sporty, casual, dressy…brand name clothes. PH: 905-704-1369 news@niagara http://www.NOISEatNIAGARA.com Bring in this ad presents for $5 off 276 Ontario St., St. Catharines (TD bank Plaza across from GM) local and vocal from niagra region your purchase. MONDAY - FRIDAY 10-5:00 • SATURDAY 10 - 4 Page 20, news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005 Summer Supplement Summer brings many changes to college

By JEREMY LAFORTY and air quality needs. Staff Writer Weekly meetings are held Niagara College’s Welland to organize the substantial campus is experiencing a amount work. multitude of changes and Bertollo reports all work renovations, some of which needs to Mal Woodhouse, have never been done since director of FMS. the college was built in the Bertollo is trained in the late 1960s. Occupational Health and “This is a great summer to Safety Act and has an see many changes and understanding of the law. upgrades,” says Julia Bertollo. With all of the technical She is the college’s Facilities construction that is happen- Management Services ing, she must organize (FMS) manager, working daily inspections of all out of the Welland campus work sites to ensure safe Monday to Friday. working conditions. Bertollo,42, of Mount Woodhouse says the Hope, Ont., has been provincial Council of responsible for managing College Presidentshaves the ongoing maintenance been trying for many years to operations that occur daily raise the profile of need for at all three Niagara College post-secondary educational campuses for about a year institutes such as Niagara and a half. She manages College. The college more than a million-square presidents and college feet at the three campuses directors has been push- in Welland, Niagara Falls ing the government for and Niagara-on-the Lake. more money to help Daryn Eden, a mainte- upkeep campus needs. nance worker at the col- The Rae Commission lege, says he is aware of (headed by former Ontario the construction, renovating, premier Bob Rae) investi- and upgrade efforts happening gated the physical condi- here. tion of colleges throughout He says remodeling the Ontario in order to inform Broadcasting —Radio, the government of funding Television and Film program needs. area in the Voyageur Wing is “The college has put in a the “biggest project” this lot of effort to make the summer. Other big projects government aware of the include replacing a chiller (air needs of students and the conditioner) and renovating college facility,” says and painting the Mackenzie Woodhouse. building and the Black Woodhouse has worked Walnut building at the as FMS director for almost Welland campus. 15 years. He says it’s the He says the Skill first time in 15 years the Centre’s auto body shop at government has responded the Welland campus has to the needs of the post- been removed to make room secondary educational for a construction/engineer- system. ing machine shop for the Niagara College was program that has recently built in the late 1960s with A construction worker measures drywall in the Broadcasting — Radio, Television and Film program been moved from the other additions in the early area in the Voyegeur Wing. Glendale campus in 1970s. Photo by Jeremy LaForty Niagara-on-the-Lake to “The lifecycles of some Welland. of the college’s original “There has been a lot of mechanical components are upgrades to hallways, nearing their end and offices and classrooms of things like ceiling tiles, the Simcoe building. I’ve chillers, boilers, water seen a lot here,” says Eden. distribution systems and Bertollo has organized a electrical grid systems program for addressing need to be maintained or landscaping needs and is replaced. Energy conser- implementing a plan for vation efforts are another the construction of five concern. It’s not what you more on-campus décor see, but what you don’t gardens, extra outdoor see, that are the most seating areas, and a expensive parts of deferred piazza, a large patio with maintenance,” says seating by the rear main Woodhouse. entrance of the Simcoe He says $4 million of building. Sidewalks and extra funding has been pro- parking areas also are in vided for programs and need of maintenance or facilities by the govern- restoration. ment. Bertollo says the mainte- “We have received peri- nance team she works with odic grants over the years, “shares the workload well but I have seen nothing of and are a great team.” this magnitude in my time They maintain utilities, here. So it is a very busy and regularly address time, and we are all very The newly installed chiller will help keep the Simcoe building cool when the weather is not. painting needs and heating excited,” says Woodhouse. Photo by Jeremy LaForty news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 21 Catching youth’s attention before high school By SHERI WEBBER Staff Writer It was a ceramics camp aimed at stimulating the minds of youth. On June 18, Niagara College offered Grade 7 and Grade 8 stu- dents the “chance to see how ceramics and mechanical technol- ogy work,” says Cam McCrackin, technician, technology division at the Glendale campus in Niagara- on-the-Lake. “These students are just about to enter high school and choose courses that will resonate through the rest of their lives. We wanted to capture their interests early.” The “AutoDesk Inventor soft- ware is a Computer Aided Design (CAD) package that allows the user to design items in three dimensions. It is a relative- ly new package which exceeds AutoCAD’s two-dimensional environment in many ways and is much more user-friendly,” says McCrackin. Kim Rose, 44, of Welland, signed up her son as soon as she read the “description of activities.” “I figured Alex (12) would enjoy it as he’s very interested in design and technology. He Cam McCrackin watches Alex Rose, one of the students who Alex Rose shows off his work that was created at the ceramics constantly draws cars and attended the ceramics camp. camp in June. bikes, dabbles in AutoCAD Photo by Sheri Webber Photo by Sheri Webber and other design programs at camp was a no-brainer.” done and the machines he had different machines such as CNC “The best part was using the home, enjoys watching shows Alex was so excited that, worked on. He really loved the (computer numerical control) program Inventor to design about engineering and design when his father picked him up, day,” says Rose. and how some machines work,” custom-car rims. I draw cars a and going to auto shows. “he took him into the shop area “I learned how to use says Alex, a student at Ross lot at home so it was nice to use Deciding to send Alex to this to show him everything he had (AutoDesk) Inventor, terms for Public School in Welland. a computer for this.” Thriving in ‘heart of the wine industry’ By MELISSA MANGELSEN Shultz, the program’s co-ordi- He says he does wine analysis, Enrolment numbers into the business students and marketing Staff Writer nator, says he previously studied business and consulting for program at the Glendale campus students. The Wine Discovery Dr. Thomas F. Schulz moved in Neustadt, Germany, where he wineries, and sells equipment and in Niagara-on-the-Lake are high. and Education Centre will hold from Germany to Canada just in obtained a German diploma in software for wineries and farms Shultz says there is always a waiting demonstrations so visitors can time to join from day one the Business Information Studies. He aside from the work he does at list that starts building in May. see into the wine stills. thriving Winery and Viticulture has a diploma in Business Niagara College. Shultz says it is “the best He says this should be completed Technology program at Niagara Management as well as a PhD in Shultz says he has many things Winery and Viticulture Technician in two years. College. wine microbiology and molecular he likes about his job. He says it program across Canada” and they The wine industry will triple in Shultz, 44, of Lowbanks, Ont., plant pathology. is a nice location as it is in the have won several awards for employee numbers over the next who came from Lauffen, Shultz says he deals with many heart of the wine industry. wines. He says there is a lot of 15 to 20 years, says the Wine Germany, has been a part of the things including grape and wine Shultz says he likes that his job interest in the program. Council of Ontario Strategic college since September 2000. disease and biology. is “challenging and innovative.” He is working on an online Document. He helped develop and introduce He has taught at the University He says they have international distance learning program for Between 1989 and 2001 the Winery and Viticulture of Applied Sciences in contacts which help the program winery and a post-graduate program. grape-based wineries in Ontario Technician program at Niagara. Heilbronn, Germany, teaching gain recognition. Shultz says the Shultz is helping to develop the grew from 18 to 72. With He grew up on a grape farm in wine business management, Winery and Viticulture Technician Wine Discovery and Education Canada’s wine industry centred in Germany and was actively software and hardware for program students have the chance Centre, which is a state of the art the Niagara Peninsula it is no involved with the grape growing wineries and applications in the to study as interns in places such facility designed for the training surprise why this program is business since he was a child. wine industry. as Australia, France and Germany. of not just wine students but successful at Niagara College. Summer supplement from January-Start students Welcome to our Summer for these stories were done in In total, 15 editions of the Supplement pages. May, June and July. news@niagara will be published The stories and photographs The seven students started the this school year. The publication on these nine pages were done program in January and com- dates include today, Oct. 14, by the seven Journalism-Print pleted their first year on July 29. Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25, and program January-Start students They joined the 40 second-year Dec. 9. Jan. 20, 2006, Jan. 27, during May, June and July. The students of the program this Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, March Sheri Summer Supplement pages were month. 17, March 24, Friday, April 7 Amber Webber paginated in July. The next edition of news@nia- and our last edition on Friday, Beardwood The interviews and photographs gara is Friday, Oct. 14. April 21.

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Katherine Melissa Jeremy Lesleigh Liam Griggs Mangelsen LaForty Misener McPherson Page 22, news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005 Young enthusiastic about After Hours By KATHERINE GRIGGS Young decided to apply for the the summer he spent working at hobbies when school is in ... community and within the edu- Staff Writer job as bar manager. Inniskillin Winery. This job, when I actually do get time for cation field. Our instructors and Ryan Young, 27, who man- “I applied for the job, not however, proved to be more of a myself, I spend it golfing, professors, along with our pro- ages the Welland campus stu- expecting anything. Turns out I maintenance job. whitewater rafting and camp- fessional staff, are second to dent centre, has grown to love must have made a good impres- In his spare time, Young says ing. Anything that will keep me none,” says Young. Niagara College. sion and was hired,” he says. he enjoys reading history books outdoors and away from work.” Niagara College finished first After many miscellaneous He spent three years working and has taken to playing cards, Young says Niagara College in the Key Performance jobs including delivering for a as the manager at Glendale. specifically Texas Hold’em. has a bright future. Indicators surveys last year in pharmacy, shipping/receiving After the manager of the student “I don’t get much time for “We are a leader in both the student satisfaction, says for a local paper mill, picking centre in Welland resigned, he Young. peaches, delivering newspapers, started working part-time hours “The college’s president, Dr. and working in a winery bou- running all the nighttime activi- Dan Patterson, is a true leader tique, Young has settled into his ties. It was May 2004 when who is constantly fighting for job at the college as bar manag- Young took over all the full- Niagara and fighting to keep er at the After Hours Student time duties. Niagara as the industry leader.” Centre. It is his responsibility to over- The student centre is owned Young has been a part of see the daily operation of After and operated by the Student Niagara College for eight years. Hours. Some of the responsibil- Administrative Council. The While a student at the Glendale ities included programming, general manager of both student campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, staffing, inventory and oversee- centres is Cindy Blanchard. Young worked as a security ing the nighttime activities and “My entire time as an guard for its student centre, The ensuring that everything runs employee for the student cen- Armoury, formerly Alexander smoothly. tres has been wonderful. The Davidson’s. After three years of Before working at the pub, people that I work with are working there, the manager of Young says he did not have any Ryan Young takes a few mintues out of his busy schedule. good people and are great to the pub quit. It was then that work-related experience, except Photo by Katherine Griggs work with.” Dedicated professor gratified by teaching By LIAM McPHERSON McMaster University, in temp basis.” Staff Writer Hamilton, and one year of He enjoys teaching to the Tom Busnarda, 53, of undergraduate study at the fullest and takes personal gratifi- Grimsby, Ont., is the co-ordina- University of Waterloo. He was cation in it. Busnarda said, tor of general education at doing doctoral studies at the “Students are fun to work with Niagara College for the University of Toronto, but didn’t because not only do they keep Glendale and Welland campuses. finish his PhD. me young, but it’s also reward- He has been teaching here for Busnarda has had a lot of dif- ing to make a difference in 23 years and now teaches elec- ferent jobs in his life. He said, someone’s life.” tives for general education. He “I’ve had a lot more jobs, but I He plans on enjoying the rest has been teaching philosophy, won’t get into them all or we of his summer in relaxation. He his “favourite subject,” the would be here for a while.” said, “I plan to read a little bit longest. In addition, he teaches His previous jobs include and play some golf, swim and part-time at Brock University, in being an ironworker, welder, maybe drink some beer.” St. Catharines, in the masters of working with blueprints, and Teaching has made its way education division. construction worker. In addition, deep into Busnarda’s heart and it Busnarda said he has been in Busnarda was a cab driver in will forever be there. He said, school the majority of his life. Hamilton, Ont., for a stint. “There’s going to be a lot of He went to Brock University for He set out on the teaching path travel in the future, and I can’t his bachelor of arts degree in for a different approach. see myself not being as an edu- history, and his master’s degree Busnarda said, “I didn’t know I cator after retirement because of in education. Busnarda did one wanted to be a teacher until I got the personal satisfaction I get year of undergraduate study at Long-time professor Tom Busnarda sits in his office. a job at Niagara teaching on a out of teaching.” Photo by Liam McPherson RJ’s ‘homemade’ food phenomenon opens in Welland

By LIAM McPHERSON Colborne with a store called Uncle Alain. Dan and Melanie are Melanie said, “Most of our food good as expected, but we hope for Staff Writer Marianna’s. family and they took over in is homemade.” more business once school starts There’s a new sub in town and It was renamed RJ’s for Rick November 2003. Dan said, “Our biggest seller is again in the fall.” it’s taking Welland by storm. Kah, his son, Justin, and Rick’s There are six part-time and two our steak sub because we use real Daniel Rothrock, 23, of Dan Waldro, 42, and wife girlfriend Sheri. full-time employees, including steak from the butcher, because we Welland, a first-year General Arts Melanie, 32, from Port Colborne, Two months before opening, Dan and Melanie. don’t use processed meat. and Science program student at opened RJ’s on May 3. Rick contracted Hodgkin’s dis- “We never work together, only “Once students return we will Niagara College, said, “They’ve RJ’s is across from Niagara ease. He died in October 1999. on Sundays and soon that will have later hours to accommodate got the best food for the best College’s Welland campus at the RJ’s has been operating since change when we hire new people,” them.” price.” corner of First Avenue and August 1999. Rick’s mother, said Dan. The couple said they are hopeful Mike Bela, 23, of Welland, said, Woodlawn Road. The couple start- Mimi, took over for a while and RJ’s staff makes most of its food about business in the fall. “They hook me up with two ed out in the east side of Port than the store was sold to Rick’s from scratch. Melanie said, “It’s going as square meals a day.”

This Torpedo sub is 12 inches and it monsters in at 2 1/2 pounds. Photo by Liam McPherson news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 23 Bright-er days ahead By LESLEIGH MISENER England. It was at Birmingham any inherent difference in quality Staff Writer that he completed his master of between the two, though not The British are coming. arts degree in history. everyone agrees with me I sup- Chances are you know the story Bright says his plan was to then pose. of Paul Revere, but if by chance begin studies to a doctor of philos- “I did get a sense that college you don’t, you may find yourself ophy (PhD) in history; however, students, tended on the whole, to seeking answers from a surprising funding cuts under “the dark, dark perhaps be a little more driven, as source. days of Margaret Thatcher” made they took less for granted and Enter David Bright, a Brit and a continuing his studies in Britain an often had more outside responsi- professor of history, at Niagara impossibility. bilities to juggle with their learn- College’s Welland campus. On the advice of a former super- ing. Of course this could mean Bright, of St. Catharines, is one visor, Dr. David Bercuson, Bright that sometimes they found it more of the newest members of the fac- set off for Calgary to continue his difficult to get to classes on a reg- ulty, having just begun roaming studies. ular basis, something which may Niagara’s corridors and class- Following the completion of his prove to be one of the biggest rooms in April 2004. PhD, Bright says, he began teach- challenges this fall.” While he immigrated to Canada ing on short-term contracts with Having arrived during the sum- 17 years ago, Bright says, he is the department of history at the mer term, he says, he feels he will commonly asked, what “a Brit is University of Calgary and at gain a better understanding of life doing teaching Canadians their Mount Royal College in Calgary. at Niagara, in September when the own history?” In 2002, along with wife campus is filled with students. He says the advantage of having Catharine and daughter Tessa, “So far, and it’s still the early been raised in another country is Bright relocated to Ontario, where days, I’ve been pretty impressed that it allows him to see Canada he spent a year teaching at the with the college’s commitment to objectively, for all that it is and University of Guelph, followed by good teaching.” isn’t. a limited-term appointment at The negatives, says Bright, are “There is a big difference Brock University in St. finding a decent cup of coffee on between the accident of having Catharines. campus and the difficulty in locat- been born somewhere and choos- With the position at Brock near- ing comfortable spaces to gather David Bright instructs a Broadcasting — Radio, Television and ing to move there. I’ve now been ing its end, Bright learned of the with others. Film program student in Current Events. in Canada pretty much the same opening at Niagara, and set about “I’m sure I’ll discover some Photo by Lesleigh Misener length of time as several of my securing the position he holds. once I’ve been here a while.” students, so we’re equal in that Bright says he has been cau- While away from the classroom, and soccer and hopes to find a Labour Movement in Calgary, respect.” tioned on the differences between Bright says, he most enjoys play- team or league here on campus. 1883-1929 (UBC Press, 1998), Raised in Bath, England, which university and college teaching in ing with his young daughter, read- Despite his move to Ontario, and co-edited Canadian Labour he describes as an old and historic students, classes, and general ing, or a game of chess. Bright says, he continues to write History: Selected Readings (Copp town, and following “the worst, institution culture. He says he Bright, who plays guitar “and a bi-monthly column for a news- Clark, 1994). two most boring years of my life,” hopes to discover for himself other instruments, but to a lesser paper in Calgary. Bright says he is continuing spent working for an insurance whether this is true and to what proficiency,” says, his great inter- “This is a complex arrangement, work on a book relating to firm, Bright says, he made the extent. est is music and that he has toyed with me being out here, but so far vagrancy and policing in Alberta, decision to pursue a bachelor of “I’ve taught in a college envi- with a variety of blues and 1960’s it seems to work.” and is beginning research on arts in medieval and modern histo- ronment before, and generally style bands over the years. He has authored The Limits of workers who constructed the ry at Birmingham University in refused to accept that there was He says he also enjoys running Labour; Class Formation and the Welland Canal. Dawson assists students with employment search Welland/Glendale Job Centres open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. By JEREMY LAFORTY People I work with, work as a Staff Writer team and help and support one Shelly Dawson helps students another.” find jobs. So what type of help can you Whether for the summer, part get from the Job Centre? time, full time, on-campus or Dawson helps students prepare internship, she helps students with practical resumés and cover letters their employment needs. for a variety of job fields. Dawson works in The Job “I enjoy working with students Centre at Niagara College’s and watching them grow. It’s nice Welland campus. There is another to see students come and leave Job Centre at the college’s with a job.” Glendale campus in Niagara-on- The Job Centre “is a very suc- the-Lake. cessful part of the college for Dawson handles information, helping the immediate needs of data and co-op services, and has the student,” she says, adding worked in this position for two Niagara is a good school that is years. Before her employment forever growing and working hard here, she worked in the offices of to develop programs for changing a dance studio in Texas doing stu- times. dent registration — so working “I have only been here for two with students is nothing new to years, but I have seen an increase her. in the amount of students coming “A long time ago I graduated into the Job Centre, and I hope the from Seneca College (in North trend increases.” York) after taking a three-year At the end of each term, Computer Programmer Analysis Dawson reports all statistics, program, and worked in that field including co-op, to the director of for 10 years,” says Dawson about workforce and business develop- Shelly Dawson at work in the Job Cente at the Welland Campus. her past education and work expe- ment division at the Glendale Photo by Jeremy LaForty rience. campus. Dan Patterson, Niagara’s Dawson says she enjoys work- president, then gets to see the cen- available to Niagara College stu- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the centre for assistance,” says ing at Niagara. tre’s success. dents and alumni throughout the “No matter how long you’ve Dawson, about those who have “It’s a great place to work. The Job Centre is open and year. It is open weekdays from been away you can still return to graduated from Niagara College. Page 24, news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005 Keir’s life took many unexpected turns By LESLEIGH MISENER life. Upon returning home to com- she reached yet another cross- works out “irregularly” but does Staff Writer She says she spent the summer plete her diploma, Keir says she roads. The marriage ended and manage to walk the family dog The fabric of the silver lining in “slinging beers in the local water- penned an article detailing her she found herself struggling to Haggis three times daily. “I some- clouds of adversity may be ing hole,” renewing old friend- experiences in the West. The arti- juggle finances, a hectic work times smoke with both hands to stitched with strength of character ships and building new ones. She cle, entitled Stop and Smell the schedule and the demands of equalize the muscle build up in and a keen wit for Karin Keir. says she found a new family, com- Flowers, attracted the attention of motherhood alone. my arms.” Keir, 32, co-ordinator for Crime posed of “servers and bartenders, a former student who contacted Recognizing the need for bal- Keir says her interests lie with Stoppers of Niagara, tread a path bar and restaurant owners, her and expressed an interest in ance in her life, Keir says, she raising her daughter, the fraught with obstacles that could wealthy drinkers and badly meeting. began to submit applications for restoration of her home and keep- well have taken her to the other dressed tourists.” The two were soon dating and alternate positions within the ing abreast of news and develop- end of a telephone line she is often A strong and supportive circle Keir, in her final week of field police department. Her goal was ments in politics and religion. “I called to answer. of friends developed and is “to placement with the Niagara to eliminate the erratic hours can be a news junkie and love to Keir says her involvement with this day kept,” says Keir. Regional Police Service, discov- involved in dispatch, continued read fiction and biographies.” She the justice system began at the age “It was sometimes drunken, but ered they were expecting a child. financial stability and an opportu- says she finds great moments of of 16, when she left home and always a laugh.” However, “I With a child on the way, Keir nity that would allow her the time happiness in the simplicities of found herself involved in an abu- soon tired of serving people and says, she realized it was required at home to effectively watching her daughter grow and sive and destructive relationship knew it was time for a change.” imperative she obtain a position parent her daughter and maintain in just digging and planting in her with “a cocaine-addicted bank Keir says in 1993 following “a that would provide stability and the household. garden on a sunny day. robber.” quick trip back to my roots in financial security. She “applied to Keir says she found that with Bliss, she says, is a summer day Ironically, she met him on a Scotland,” she enrolled in the everywhere with a union: police Crime Stoppers of Niagara. in Muskoka. “Being by the water high school field trip to witness Journalism-Print program at station, parole board, LCBO, She says she has now managed has always calmed me.” local court proceedings. Niagara College and set herself on Canada Post and the like.” to strike a fine balance between Keir says about pursuing her Keir says naivete led her to a more challenging and promising “The police station called, and her work and parenting duties and passions that she simply aspires believe “I could save him from course. here I sit some eight years later.” that life has become a much more “to be free, free to think, feel, himself; that my love would She says she then began her She says she then began her pleasant journey these days. taste, imagine and love without undoubtedly conquer his studies at Niagara College, employment as a 911 operator/dis- Keir says with a snicker that in hesitation or regret.” demons.” “which at that time was reminis- patcher. her spare time these days she Keir laughs easily during the The teen soon found herself cent of a high school you could Keir and the father of her child enjoys cooking, “but I prefer to recitation of her story and appears entrenched in a world of violence smoke in.” married in December 1995, and bake. I take solace in making my to possess a gift for seeing and drug abuse. Her partner’s vio- With first-year studies nearly just days before Christmas they friends’ asses as big as my own. I humour in the most absurd of lent episodes escalated and, Keir complete and feeling a renewed welcomed their daughter, Tess, to love to smoke and drink vodka. circumstances. says, she found herself the easy sense of adventure, Keir says she the world. Sometimes this involves dancing She says her experiences, both target of his abuses. spontaneously set off with friends The young family struggled and in tribal-like fashion in inappro- good and bad, have fuelled a con- In 1991, having begun to recog- to “roam the mountains of British saved, and by 1997 managed to priate places. I love to travel too, tinuous growth process and she nize her mistakes and the need for Columbia” between terms. purchase a century home in the but the limited budget allows only feels herself to be a strong, mature escape, Keir returned to her par- This trip would set in motion a Village of Queenston, where she short trips to Virgil and sometimes and capable woman in control of ents’ home in Niagara-on-the- string of events that would alter continues to live. the Price Club.” her life and heading in the right Lake and set about repairing her her path once again. After several years, Keir says For exercise, she says, she direction. Faculty, staff enjoy college-sponsored picnic By SHERI WEBBER enjoyed the splash pad as much as loved the splash pad and the ities. I think the heat made the There was plenty to do to keep Staff Writer the kids.” games. She made some new water pad the main attraction, but them interested,” says Tober. Lions, tigers and bears, oh my. Barnsley’s husband, Roger, had friends in the water,” says there was stuff to do for everyone “I had a great day. It was so More than 250 Niagara College an “enjoyable, relaxing day,” Charmaine Kissmann, Niagara (even the adults). good to see the large turnout from faculty and staff enjoyed Family especially since it was his “sec- College President Dan Patterson’s “There was certainly more of a faculty and staff,” says Tober. Day off-campus with hundreds of ond full day off since March,” special assistant at the Glendale variety of things to do and keep “We have to go to the campus exotic and domestic animals at says Barnsley. campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. the kids occupied,” says every day and it was fun to see Zooz in Stevensville, Ont. “The girls thoroughly enjoyed The admission rates were set at Kissmann, “although the college co-workers at another venue.” The animals were an attraction, themselves. They loved the walk a price that everyone could take did a great job last year of getting “The response of the college but so was the splash pad, which around to see the animals. advantage of, making this year jumping tents, a magician.” staff was far greater than when we was “a huge hit, especially on a Cassidy, 8, enjoyed the paddle- the largest turnout over previous This year was “much better held the event on campus. The hot day,” says Peggy Barnsley, boats. Went out twice, once with years. than past years, more things for last two years we had approxi- Continuing Education operations mommy and once with daddy. “The admission price for Zooz the older children to enjoy,” says mately 75 people out and this officer at the Welland campus. Justine, 3, wasn’t quite ready to was also a great deal and probably Barrie Tober, accounting profes- year as it was held at Zooz, we “It was great because they start- tackle them this year,” says encouraged a lot of people to sor at the Glendale campus. “I have 281,” says Nancy Tyminski, ed off there, went walking to look Barnsley. come out,” says Kissmann. have always wanted to see a of the International Education at the animals, came back to cool The designated area couldn’t “The nice thing about Zooz is giraffe up close.” department at the Glendale cam- off, lunch, games, cooled off, have worked out better with the that even if the weather hadn’t Tober’s husband, Jay, and chil- pus. walked around and then cooled tents, trees and having the splash been quite so hot, people would dren, Nicki, 14, and Sami, 12, had “My favourite things were off. There was something to do pad only steps away. have come out anyways to see the “never been to Zooz before and going beside the splash pad on for all ages. Heck, the adults “My daughter [Caitlyne, 6] animals and enjoy the other activ- found it extremely interesting. such a hot day and the animals.”

Kathryn Korchok’s nine-year-old daughter, Nika, and her nine-year-old friend, Katie Young, are taking a break after playing games like Sponge Bob Square Pants Charmaine Kissman’s six-year-old daughter Caitlyne and Continuing Education (sponge, water and bucket game), Mr. Potato Head (potato sack race), Spiderman Operations Officer Peggy Barnsley’s eight-year-old daughter Cassidy and three- (three-legged Race) and Splat (water balloon toss game). Korchock is the develop- year-old daughter Justine soak themselves in the Splash Pad to cool off in the sum- ment co-ordinator of the Winery and Viticulture Technician program at the Glendale mer heat. Kissman is Niagara College President Dan Patterson’s special assistant. campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photo by Sheri Webber Photo by Sheri Webber news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 25 Niagara teacher exhibits his work

By MELISSA Artists as well as providing this exhibition, which was MANGELSEN private lessons. shown from July 15 until July Staff Writer Gielfeldt, of Welland, says he 29. After keeping his work in the has shown his artwork in four Each piece on his Heroes from confines of an art studio for galleries in the past but all in the Norse Mythology series was years, James Gielfeldt, a Guelph area. created using acrylic paint over a professor of life drawing at Before teaching at the college, charcoal sketching on Masonite Niagara College, has prepared he attended Niagara College, panels. The series is ongoing for a solo exhibition at the where he obtained his diploma in with the intent of creating the Niagara Art Gallery in Fonthill. Visual Creative Art and Design. entire pantheon of Norse gods. Gielfeldt, 41, who is from He also attended McMaster Gielfeldt’s Venus series shows Middleton, N.S., moved to University in Hamilton. five gods, the god of wisdom, Fergus, Ont., where he grew up. He says before becoming a youth, protection, motherhood, He has been a professor of life teacher he worked in the hotel confined, un-bound, pirouette, drawing, in the Graphic Design management field, where he relax and sorrow. Gielfeldt Production — Art and Design managed a hotel and a cottage focuses on the female form and Fundamentals program for five resort. Gielfeldt has also worked includes one solitary male in this years. in an ink factory. series. He says he focuses on His new work includes two The Venus series was created figurative art and the human new series, his Valhalla using acrylic paint over a form. He varies in his techniques collection, which is Heroes from charcoal sketch on Masonite and uses acrylic paints, oil paints Norse Mythology and The Venus panels. and print media. Series, which has been exhibited The paintings stand eight feet Gielfeldt has also taught art Torn, painted by James Gielfeldt, is shown at the Niagara Art in the main floor gallery space at high with the width being one classes for Youth Innovations, Gallery on July 16. This painting was created to represent the the Niagara Art Gallery on foot and they have a stained City of Welland and for the St. many facets of like that can tear us apart in a figurative sense. Highway 20 in Fonthill. glass look to them, an Catharines Academy of Fine All photos by Melissa Mangelsen In Plain View is the name of intentional Christian imagery.

James Gielfeldt’s series Valhalla: The Heroes of Norse Mythology.

A painting from James Gielfeldt’s Venus Series.

Depicted is a painting from James Gielfeldt’s gothic col- lection, painted using acrylic paint on a canvas.

The Three Faces of Evil by James Gielfeldt, displayed at the Niagara Art Gallery, shows the power of the human mind to lead and mislead us in many direc- tions. It is taken from a clas- sic 1957 movie about a woman with multiple per- sonality disorder. Page 26, news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005 Columns Experience not soon to be forgotten in concert. it. Strings of white lights dec- One of the songs they orated palm trees all the way played was Thief, about a up the trunks, plastic snow- By AMBER BEARDWOOD young girl named Mia who men decorated lawns without Staff Writer Column died of an inoperable brain snow, Christmas carols played tumour. in all the stores, and I even Before they started to play found an outdoor skating rink. the song, Maida said he would Winners, a clothing store, I am one of the few people form live in concert at Cane’s were immediately interested in like to dedicate the song to all generously sponsored my trip who have gotten a chance to Bar and Grill. reading it. I had taken two the people who have to live and paid all expenses, includ- realize a dream. The anticipation of meeting copies with me. I had them sign with unfortunate circum- ing airline tickets, hotel, a Meeting the four members of them gave me butterflies in my one for me and I gave the band stances. rental car and spending the Canadian rock band Our stomach. While I was standing the other copy. It was the only time the money. Lady Peace (OLP) was a dream at the bar watching the stage Maida gave my dad and me song Thief has made me cry. I The generosity of Winners, come true for me. being set up for the concert, each a set of the T-shirts they too have an inoperable brain along with the SFC, made it The Sunshine Foundation of Jeremy Taggart, drummer of were selling, along with per- tumour like Mia, but with the all possible for me to achieve Canada (SFC) is an organiza- OLP, entered the building and sonalized autographed posters help of my medication I am my dream. tion dedicated to fulfilling headed towards the stage. and pictures of the band. learning to control my This was an experience of a dreams for children who are I introduced myself to him While they had their mark- seizures. lifetime that I will never for- challenged by severe physical and asked if he could introduce ers out, I had them sign five When the concert was fin- get. disabilities or life-threatening me to Kevin Meikle, tour man- of my OLP CD covers. ished, Taggart came over to The members of OLP were illnesses. ager of the band. Meikle Maida and Taggart had to me and gave me his drum- exactly who I hoped they I met the medical criteria to explained OLP was sorting leave to start getting ready for sticks. would be — down-to-earth qualify because of an inopera- things out for the concert and the concert. Duncan Coutts, I waited around until every- guys. ble lesion that covers the left they would soon have time to bassist of OLP, and Steve one cleared out of the bar I couldn’t have asked for a side of my brain. see me. Mazur, guitar player of OLP, after the concert and then I better Christmas gift. On Nov. 6, 2003, the SFC I was able to speak with the stayed to talk with me. I told went searching for the tour The SFC has fulfilled more made arrangements to send my band for a bit before they had to Coutts I had never seen the manager so I could say good- than 6,000 dreams throughout dad, Bill Beardwood, and me to go on stage and start a sound inside of a tour bus before, so bye to the guys. Canada, but research tells us sunny San Diego, Calif., to check. he took me to their tour bus After giving them a hug and there are still about 50,000 meet the members of OLP. Raine Maida, lead vocals of and gave me a tour. a thank-you for all the memo- children between the ages of We were there from Nov. 30, OLP, asked me what song I It accommodates the band ries they have given me, I left three and 19 who would qual- 2003, to Dec. 6, 2004. My dad would like to hear. I requested as well as the band’s crew the tour bus with a smile on ify medically to have a dream and I stayed at the Comfort Inn Somewhere Out There, my members. When you walk in, my face, holding my prized fulfilled. and Suites. We were supplied favourite song from their fifth there is a sitting area with a drumsticks signed by Taggart. If you have a disability or with a rental car from National CD, Gravity. couch, some chairs and a While I was in California, an illness or you know some- Car Rental, spending money The sound check went longer table. Then you walk past the my dad and I made sure to one that does and might qual- for gas, food, beverages and than expected, but they still bathroom into where the band check out the World Famous ify to have a dream fulfilled, I entertainment. made time to talk to me. and crew members’ bunks are. San Diego Zoo. There were encourage you to fill out a I had six days and five nights I showed them a Nov. 6, Further back is a small area many endangered animals and SFC request form. It is some- to explore, tour and go shop- 2003, copy of the Kincardine with a couch, a table, a televi- plants to look at and learn thing you will never regret ping in addition to meeting News, a local newspaper I sion and a Playstation 2. about. doing. OLP. worked for in my hometown, Back inside Cane’s Bar and By the time we headed You can download a request Dec. 3 was the big day — the which featured me on the front Grill, Meikle allowed me to home, San Diego was very form for the SFC by going to day I got to meet the members page with a story about my stand off to the side of the much into the Christmas spir- its website, www.sunshine.ca. of OLP and watch them per- dream to meet the band. They stage to watch OLP perform Edgefest: ultimate Canada Day party He jumped into the crowd most impressive special more than once and started effects. singing and got the audience I was amazed at how much By LIAM McPHERSON very pumped up. Marsala effort they put in to make the Staff Writer Column stole the show, and I’ve band’s set as creepy as pos- never heard someone curse sible. more in a matter of 30 min- The gigantic scary-looking utes on stage. bunny made me think about This Canada Day, while that allowed us to have a By those two bands at I was expecting the major- the movie Donny Darko and my family and friends cele- nice breeze and not be beat- night, the crowd was on its ity of the people would be Donny’s hallucinations of brated, I was at a much big- en up by the hot sun. feet and the atmosphere was teenagers and it probably Frank, who happens to be a ger celebration, a celebration The climax of the many electric. The story of the day was, but not to be underesti- scary-looking rabbit. of music called Edgefest. performances was when was the band Story Of The mated was the vast number Looking back on it, I It took place at Molson Alexisonfire came out and Year and lead singer Dan of adults, children and more would take the same ringing Amphitheatre in Toronto. I played and then Billy Talent Marsala, who energized the senior citizens than I thought in my ears again to spend was lucky to be with my followed as the closing crowd with his crazy antics. would ever come out. another Canada Day rocking friend and have good seats band. Talk about a performance. The band Jakalope had the out to some great music. news@niagara, Summer Supplement, Sept. 30, 2005, Page 27 Niagara student opens graphic business By KATHERINE GRIGGS were to type that name in a search overwhelming. “Film itself is such a ridiculous would one day like to have the ulti- Staff Writer engine, it would take a while Dean Fruisz, of Certified field of work. It’s so uncertain and mate DVD collection. At 18, Travis Wood, of before you would find his site. Windows, says he was thrilled with so sketchy. It’s one of the old fields Since Wood wants to get into the Pembroke, Ont., has accomplished Wood says he was tired of the price and design that Wood of work you can do, and don’t actu- film industry as soon as he’s done more in his life than some people working for “the man” and wanted gave him. ally need to go to college for. college, or even sooner, he says, have by the time they are 40. to branch out onto his own. Since Wood says his idea of starting a [Director] Quentin Tarantino is a since he knows so much about Wood, who is going into his he was always “very good at clothing line spawned from just good example of that,” he says, graphics, it might give him a head second year at Niagara College graphics,” having his own compa- wanting something to wear, and for adding Niagara has already helped start. in the Broadcasting — Radio, ny seemed like the natural thing to his friends and family to wear that him a “great deal” and that he “Film offered everything I Television and Film (BRTF) do. had his logo on it. “loves it here.” needed. It even let me incorporate program, owns his own graphic In May, Travis Wood Designs He says he has always done “I feel that Niagara College gave my graphic skills (DVD covers, firm called Travis Wood Designs. officially went into business things on his own, so designing his me exactly what I expect, a cam- posters and websites) and every- Along with the graphic firm, launching its website, www.travis- own clothing obviously came natu- era, some film and said now go thing else I like, such as writing. It Wood has a film production wooddesigns.com. rally. make a movie and for a filmmaker, wasn’t until Grade 11 when I final- company, Fork Studios, and a His new website, with its intri- “Funny story ... you always see that’s all you need.” ly got the balls and said I want to clothing line, Woodchuk Apparel. cate designs, is a far cry from the famous people starting a clothing Wood says one of the best things do exactly what I want to do.” Wood says he has been design- juvenile designs on his first one. line after they have become about his company is that it’s Along with film directing, Wood ing websites since he was 13, the Wood says one of his aspirations famous. I thought maybe if I start a virtual. says he would like to be part of the first of which was about cats. includes one day having many clothing line, then later I’ll get “It’s not like I can go bankrupt. production process, making movie “It was really pathetic. It was employees working for him, famous.” We don’t have a warehouse full of posters, editing and designing the called Kool Katz Ally featuring mostly to handle the sales and Wood says with his clothing line stuff. It’s all just a virtual product.” DVD/video posters. pictures of cats, mainly my paperwork aspect of the company he really isn’t out to make money, He says his company’s main phi- “No matter how successful I am, own.” and to recruit clients. He already is although he wouldn’t mind it. losophy is to give the customer a I always want to do more than just Wood says it was “very hard” to getting resumés sent to him via However, Wood says his life good product for a fair price. “I directing, even if I’m making sum- find a job at an existing graphic e-mail. goal is to make movies. That is believe that if you do it right the mer blockbusters at the time.” company because not many exist “It’s crazy. I’m getting all these what he is here for. He’s been first time, they’ll come back for With his graphic knowledge and in his hometown. For a long time, resumés from random people, and involved in film for a while and more.” the skills he has learned, Wood he has had his own website, for the first time I’m actually look- already has a few movies under his In his spare time, Wood does says he sees his goal as “very designing graphics for other com- ing at them like a real business belt, including one for which he anything that has to do with attainable.” panies, using the name Wood owner saying, ‘Do I want this guy won a Graffitti Award (a Niagara movies. “They (graphics) have helped Designs. in my company?’” College BRTF award) called The “Movies are my freaking life.” me out more than I could have ever He says, however, that if you The response from his clients is Dunk. He collects DVDs and says he imagined.” Librarian has more than just book smarts By AMBER BEARDWOOD Bartlett’s job is to schedule The college no longer offers she had her master’s degree she VCRs, LCD projectors, digital Staff Writer staff, to decide which books to any co-op placements to students was able to move forward in her cameras and camcorders for class “An investment in knowledge purchase for the library and to with the LRC ever since the career. presentations. There are comput- always pays the best interest.” order resources for faculty and put Library Technician program was Bartlett says she has more ers available for Internet search- Benjamin Franklin them on reserve for students. closed in 1988. responsibility now than she did. ing and there are areas for quiet Library and information work is “Sometimes you just handle “We don’t have co-op jobs, “The college is a great place to study, group work, media viewing more than shelving books. one thing at a time.” mostly because we no longer have work.” and laptop connections. According to Sue Bartlett, library She teaches students enrolled in a library program, but we do have There are about 600 print-jour- Summer hours of operation at service co-ordinator at Niagara the ENGL 1133 course about the part-time student assistants who nal subscriptions, 3,000 full-text the Welland and the Glendale College’s Library Resource library’s homepage and how to help us at night putting books online journals, 1,000 e-books, campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake Centre (LRC), “It’s challenging, access the databases. away, generally tidying and that CD-ROM databases, media items, are weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., important and rewarding.” Bartlett says it is a question of sort,” says Bartlett, a graduate of government documents and closed on weekends. Bartlett, of St. Catharines, will getting them to realize the valu- the Library Technician program at microfilm in the LRC’s collection Visit www.niagarac.on.ca/lrc be celebrating her 24th anniver- able resources available from the Niagara College. of 50,000 books. for off campus access to services sary this fall working as a librari- library’s homepage because it’s She completed her undergradu- Students are able to reserve and resources. an at the LRC. usually not something they’ve ate degree (bachelor of arts) at the “I like the job. I like the people. visited before they actually need University of Western Ontario in Job satisfaction is good. Why to write a research paper. London and completed a master’s On the road leave?” says Bartlett. Bartlett says she finds helping degree in library science. As the library service co-ordi- students to be “very satisfying to When Bartlett first started nator she is responsible for the see them catch on and find what working at the LRC she had the day-to-day operations of the LRC. they are looking for.” title of a library technician. Once

Still going strong

Tom Cochrane with Red Rider played at the Oakes Garden Theatre in Niagara Falls on June 24. From left are Ken Greer, Tom Cochrane and Jeff Jones. Niagara Fallsview Casino hosted The girlfriend of one of the members of the band Flatlined the event. enjoys herself on a road trip to Toronto. Photo by Sheri Webber Photo by Liam McPherson Page 28, news@niagara, Sept. 30, 2005 Welcome students DJ Shyiem spinning his way to success to London Arms By JOANNA ZORIC cation and a love and appreciation for Staff Writer music. You have a dream and want to make it “A little knowledge of music and reality. You have a passion so strong, some creativity doesn’t hurt either.” nothing can get in the way of pursuing it. The real test, however, is how other Meet Deejay Shyiem, 22, of Stoney deejays view him. Creek. Since birth he had a huge desire DJ Marty McFly a well-known dee- for music. Playing instruments such as jay in the DJing world says, “I spun guitar, bass, drums and piano, he says all with Shyiem once before and together these things helped making DJing real. it was a memorable set for everyone “When I was younger I used to spend there, and I’d gladly throw down with most of my time daydreaming about him anytime.” music and drawing. I’d skip school Shyiem has been lucky to have every chance I got to stay home and played in bars and clubs across Canada practice,” he says. and in the U.S. How long he has been doing this? Some places have included Edmon- “Almost nine years now. As far as ton, Calgary, Montreal, London, Bar- doing shows, I played my first club rie, Guelph, Hamilton, Brantford and when I was 16.” Of course, there are Buffalo, N.Y., besides house parties, different styles and genres of music. car shows, malls and a few radio Shyiem’s unique style is more funky shows. He has a tip for any DJ breaks that include funk, hip-hop, wannabes who want to do the same disco, soul, rock and house, just to thing. name a few. He says he just tries to “My advice would be to stick with have fun with all sorts of different it,” he advises.“You need to challenge styles and genres. Also, practice makes yourself. Don’t worry about what other perfect. DJs are doing. “I’ll practice an hour or two. It all “Just be yourself and play what you No Cover depends on how I’m feeling that partic- love to play.” For Ladies ular day,” Shyiem says, “but I have had Where will he be in 10 years? He days where I’ve practiced, like, 10 says music will always be a big part Come early! hours.” of his life and if he works hard Avoid the lineups!! As for what makes a deejay? Skill is enough maybe even a DMC World a definite must. Champion. DJ Shyiem, shown above busting “First and foremost, passion,” says “Either way I’ll be rockin’ the mixes at a show, has been spin- Shyiem. “You’ll get nowhere without it. turntables and making music till death ning records for almost nine years. He says there is also patience, dedi- do us part.” Photo by Joanna Zoric

Band Niagara students attend Sharia demonstration & By AMY ZULINIAK speakers voiced their opinions and The two-year program here DJ Staff Writer concerns to the people attending. includes a semester of paid field Come early! Avoid the lineups!! First-year students in the Law After the demonstration program placement, translating into a year Clerk (Co-op) program saw legisla- Co-ordinator Patricia Drosdoski and a half of actual classes. Drosdos- tion in action as they attended the asked the students to write a few ki explained that many students Sharia demonstrations at Queen’s paragraphs on their experience. graduate and go on to further educa- Park in Toronto on Sept. 8. She asked them to omit their tion after Niagara College. The issue of Sharia law is seen by names so they would feel free to be Some may eventually make their BEST FISH & CHIPS!!! some people as favouring fathers honest. way to law school. The program has having custody of children and giv- “They (the opinions) were very always been popular. Drosdoski Band ing men preference over women in moving and very well put together,” commented, & divorce and inheritance settlements. said Drosdoski. “We are always over DJ After being given a quick After 29 years, the program con- capacity.”Although there have been overview on the buses on how Sharia tinues to thrive under Drosdoski’s no recent changes to the program, KARAOKE & law will affect Canada, the students guidance. many exciting excursions have been disembarked at Queen’s Park to She earned a bachelor’s of law and will be taken. observe events and listen to the degree from the University of Toron- Drosdoski is planning a wine and speakers. They were not, however, to and is a barrister/solicitor. She cheese party for her students at the allowed to take a stance at the rally. freelances and deals with the many end of October to give the first- and June Caldwell, a noted Canadian responsibilities of co-ordinating a second-year students a chance to journalist, and various other Islamic program. meet and socialize. 3 college students confident about finding employment By KATHERINE GRIGGS Michael O’Hagan, 19, of Hamilton, classes that are so small you can Staff Writer is a Police Foundations program stu- develop a relationship with the pro- Most students at Niagara College dent, who is also in the military based fessors to classes where they don’t enjoy their programs. Some, however, out of St. Catharines, Welland and even know your name,” said Kelter- say they have no idea what they want Hamilton. He says he has had to face born. to do after they receive their diplomas. the reality that after graduation there Andrew Zuber, 19, of Hanover, After I interviewed several students is a good chance he will be able to get Ont., has always known what he ALL MENU ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE TAXES in different programs, it was evident a job in his chosen field right away. wants to do. Zuber, who is also in that some, however, know exactly “People just don’t hire police offi- BRTF here, has chosen the presenta- where they want to be. These students cers right out of college. I’m only 19. tion stream of the program. were the ones that said they felt most Who knows what I’ll do after I’m He wants to do the opposite of confident they would be able to find done school?” said O’Hagan. Thomas and be on camera instead of jobs after their time at Niagara. This uncertainty in students exists behind it. Ashley Thomas, 19, of Goderich, outside the walls of Niagara as well. “I believe I will be ready to work in who is in the Broadcasting – Radio, Lauren Kelterborn, 20, of Burling- the real world because my program Television and Film (BRTF) program, ton, who is in the Recreation and allows plenty of hands-on and on-the- says she is “very confident” she will Leisure program at Conestoga Col- job experience,” said Zuber. (LONDON ARMS) PEN CENTRE, ST. CATHARINES 905-688-0228 be able to find a job once she is fin- lege in Kitchener, says she loves her Most colleges do their best to ensure ished her three-year program. program, but she too does not know that their students are job ready when “Since the program is so specific, I what she wants to do when her two they complete their programs. really think that I won’t have a prob- years are up. Some students, however, simply say lem finding a job once I am done “University is always an option. It that they just do not know what they school,” said Thomas. would be hard though to go from want to do once they graduate.