$1.00 Your Independent Local News Source Vol 3 No 15 Wednesday, Feb. 6 2008 Gray defends motion to hire harbourfront lobbyists Mayor backs spending decision By JESSICA VERGE tions firm to lobby Parliament Hill, harbour stakeholders in an effort to $134,675, the city intends to spend next week’s budget meetings so it The Express calling the spending a waste of tax- create a diverse plan for the har- only $10,000 on lobbying. He says could have been considered along- payer money. bour’s future. He is expected to the majority is for a grassroots cam- side the city’s other funding needs. As a new sailing season “I’m in favour of open make a recommendation to paign geared towards gaining pub- However, those councillors who approaches, John Gray is not look- discussion,” says Flaherty. the feds in the coming lic support for the city’s waterfront support the lobbying effort argue ing forward to another year with an “We don’t need lobbyists weeks. vision. that even if Crombie’s recommen- empty marina in Oshawa. between us.” But with different But criticism isn’t coming from dation is in the city’s favour, it That’s why the Oshawa mayor is According to Gray, the stakeholders wanting dif- Flaherty alone. The vote to spend doesn’t mean the federal govern- quick to defend a recent council intention of lobbying the ferent things for Oshawa’s the $134,675 wasn’t unanimous ment will act on it. decision to spend more than federal government is to waterfront, Gray says the among Oshawa councillors. But Flaherty says action will $100,000 on promoting the city’s have Oshawa’s voice city has to plead its case. “I knew this was going to hap- happen. vision of a waterfront—a vibrant heard once federal- “We know why we’re pen,” says Ward 7 councillor John “The last thing we’re going to do recreational destination with a har- appointee David Crombie going down this path. Our Neal of Flaherty’s reaction. is discard the report,” he says, submits his recommended competitors are using PR Like Flaherty, Neal disapproves adding that the federal government bour full of boats. John Gray That decision, which bears a future plans for the har- lobbyists,” he says, refer- of the spending and believes more hired Crombie and is paying for his $134,675 price tag from Fleishman- bour. Last fall, the former ring to some industrial consultation should have been done services. Hillard Canada Inc., came under Toronto mayor was assigned the job companies situated around the port. with Oshawa’s federal representa- Regardless, Gray is refusing to fire recently as Whitby-Oshawa MP of federal representative on the “We have a strong case to be tives. back down. and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty Oshawa port and waterfront devel- made.” As well, he says he would have “What’s at stake for the city is criticized plans for the public rela- opment and has since met with all Gray also points out that of the preferred the cost be referred to the too great,” he says. Hall of fame a triumph for sports history By WALLY DONALDSON around the concourse are the many The Oshawa Express plaques on the walls, featuring Oshawa’s hall of fame inductees. Inside the confines of GM Centre This is merely the tip of the prover- where the call their bial iceberg. sanctuary, there exists an amazing A large, attractive facility on the piece of history fashioned by main level houses the sporting the Oshawa Sports Hall of history of Oshawa, ranging Fame. from the star athletes of yes- Perhaps one day soon, teryear to the equipment board members say light noted at one time to be very heartedly, yet factually, modern. there will be an official It’s a montage of opening ceremony for this Oshawa’s finest over the resplendent showcase, featur- years, showcasing jerseys, ing at this point 39 different sports jackets, pictures and a host of and a plethora of exhibits that be they a other items designed to grab your true historical sports junkie or passing attention. Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express admirer, can truly appreciate. A special corner opened up just last Oshawa sports hall of fame board member Dan Walerowich, right, shows Ryan and Scott Clancy of Not easy to miss as fans walk a 19th century bell-shaped curling rock which, along with many other exhibits, is featured at the GM Centre. See MUSEUM Page 5 GM, UOIT team up to train car designers Deliveryman Packard and Sun Microsystems among others. New high-tech facility PACE will provide an initial investment of more than attacked for $60 million in state-of-the-art computer based hardware, boasts wind tunnel engineering software, student and instructor training and academic support. The province is providing $58 million booze and cash By Jessica Verge as part of the $235 million auto strategy investment in The Oshawa Express GM’s Beacon project (announced in 2005, the project Police have arrest two men he was robbed and beaten by supports the company’s vehicle design and manufactur- responsible for attacking a four masked men, one who had Of all the bells and whistles a new $120 million facil- ing capabilities). deliveryman in Oshawa last a handgun and another with an ity will bring to his university, there’s one specific item “UOIT is extremely proud and honoured to have the week. expandable baton. The victim that excites Sam Ashtiani -- the wind tunnel. opportunity to create the General Motors Automotive Several charges are being was approached from behind, The second-year automotive engineering student at Centre of Excellence here on our campus,” said the uni- laid against a 22-year-old punched in the back of the head the University of Institute of Technology says the versity’s president Dr. Ron Bordessa before a crowd of Whitby man and a 19-year-old and struck several times before wind tunnel, used for testing a vehicle’s aerodynamics, is hundreds who came out last week for the announcement. Oshawa man. the alcohol and a quantity of an exciting research tool that he and other aspiring car Bordessa added the centre, which will open in Last Thursday, officers cash were taken. He was then designers have never seen nor used but can’t wait to try. September 2009, will “ensure students graduate as arrested one of the suspects at a ordered to drive away or told he And this new feature is just one high-tech highlight of Canada’s next generation auto engineers.” residence on Brock Street East would be shot. the General Motors Automotive Centre of Excellence, And for Ashtiani, it’s a promising addition to his while the other turned himself The victim drove to hospital which was officially announced on Friday as a collabora- future plans, which include pursuing a Masters Degree at into police shortly after mid- and was treated for non-life- tion between UOIT, the provincial government and UOIT. night. threatening injuries. Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative “It will be fun. It’ll be exciting,” he says, adding that The 20-year-old victim was Investigators have identified Engineering Education (PACE), a consortium of compa- he looks forward to actually being able to implement delivering alcohol to a residence the four suspects originally nies including General Motors of Canada, Hewlett automotive designs. on Conant Street, in the Ritson being sought in this incident and The centre will house state-of-the-art Road South and Bloor Street have determined that only two research and development tools in the areas East area, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. when suspects will be charged. of vehicle dynamics, noise and vibration, thermal climatic wind tunnel, structural durability testing and the ability to accom- modate future automotive fuels such as Video released to hydrogen. As well, the partnership between UOIT and GM is aimed at bringing new vehicle-related products to market, provid- ing opportunities for students and faculty to help nab robber work alongside auto industry professionals To help solve the case, and acting as a hub for linking automotive police have released sur- engineers, suppliers, universities. veillance video of the man responsible for rob- bing an Oshawa bank last month. Save energy On Jan. 19, police received a call from the TD Canada Trust branch and money on Stevenson Road South Oshawa residents wanting to go green can where witnesses reported take home some tips on saving money and the a male suspect walked environment this month. into the bank, indicated The Energy Conservation Society of to the teller he had a gun Ontario is hosting the Oshawa Energy and received a quantity Conservation Fair on Feb. 27 at the Legends of money before fleeing. Police are looking for help identifying Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N. from 1 to 7 p.m. The bank’s surveil- this man, suspected of robbing a TD The event, sponsored by Ontario’s Ministry lance tape is available for bank Jan. 19. of Energy Community Conservation Initiative, viewing at the front will focus on energy conservation and effi- counter of the Durham Regional Anyone with information is ciency products and services. Consumer Police Service headquarters, 605 asked to call Det. Jim Houston groups, organizations and business will be on Rossland Rd. E. in Whitbby. of the Major Crime Robbery hand to help homeowners learn how to be save The man is described as Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext energy and money. white, mid 30's with a scruffy 5355. Anonymous tips can be beard, wearing a and black made to Durham Regional lumber jacket, blue jeans, and a Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- red cap. TIPS (8477). Police taser woman Police officers had to resort assaulting another resident. to the use of a controversial When police arrived, she was weapon after standoff with an armed with a steak knife, which Oshawa woman late Sunday she held to her chest and threat- night. ened to use against herself. Officers tasered a 19-year- Despite talking with a old woman armed with a steak trained police negotiator, the knife after negotiating with her woman refused to put the knife for 20 minutes outside the down and grew more agitated. southeast Oshawa group home Police ultimately tasered the where she resided. Around woman and took her into cus- 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, officers tody where she was brought to were called to the home where Lakeridge Health Oshawa due the woman was accused of to mental health issues. Missing sisters found Two Oshawa sisters who away from separate group went missing more than a week homes the night of Jan. 27 but ago have been located safe and were found three days later, sound. both in good health. Melissa Shelby Durham Regional Police are LaFramboise, 11, and Jessica thanking those who helped in Ashley Murray, 13, walked search efforts.

Page 2 FEB 6 2008 FEB 6 2008 Page 3 Oshawa marina 600 Thornton Rd. S. Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 [email protected] goes phone: (905) 571-7334 fax: (905) 571-0255 FEB 6 2008 round Volume 3, Number 15 Publisher Greg McDowell and Advertising Director Kim Boatman Contributing Editor round Wendy Gallagher Sports Editor Around and around in circles we go. That’s Wally Donaldson politics in the city of Oshawa. The dizzying speed at which politicians – both local councillors and MPs who represent Contributors this area in Ottawa – are spinning their rudders Bill Fox, Amber Nowak, on the future of a marina is frightening. It’s been more than five, long years ago that Glen Goodhand the Port of Oshawa marina boarded up the gate and sent the recreational boaters out into Lake Publications Mail Ontario to find another place to dock. Agreement 41268024 The decision to close the marina itself was awash in politics. Return undeliverable The federal harbour commission, a bunch Canadian address to: of federal-government appointees -- some over The Oshawa Express the years with little or no knowledge of run- ning a harbour – said at the time that they had 600 Thornton Rd. S. to close the recreational marina because there Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 was an old dump nearby. This old automotive dump was many Kudos to revamped decades old, so old in fact that no one could ISSN 1715-9253 The Oshawa Express is a publi- remember it. And there was little evidence cation of Dowellman Publishing offered at the time the marina was closed to Corp which is located at 600 Express sports section Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, ON, L1J indicate what, if any, environmental damage 6W7 (905) 571-7334, Fax (905) 571- this dump was having on the area. Dear Editor: sports section! Standing ova- time in the gym training than 0255, E-mail: [email protected] Yet, the harbour commission, in its wis- All advertising and editorial tion to you all! You get it! normal. material published by The Oshawa dom, decided that it would be better to pave My name is LeeAnn Wilson. Athletes, coaches and man- Media recognition and Express and Dowellman Publishing over the marina and make a parking lot. Corp is for exclusive use of this pub- I have been involved in the agers are the key to any sports praise really is important to all lication and cannot be reproduced Somehow, that would solve the problem of a sport of baton twirling in success! those athletes that sometimes elsewhere without prior permission. dump. Oshawa for over 40 years. And let me tell you, this wonder why am I doing this! Advertising Policy: Advertisers The harbour commission runs both the must check immediately after first Last May I was inducted recognition does boost their Keep up the good work! insertion of their retail or classified commercial port lands and, for many years up into the Oshawa Sports Hall of training momentum. My advertisement to ensure there are no to the fall of 2002, a recreational marina. There errors in the advertisement. The was certainly an interest in operating a com- Fame and that was a very daughter just last week was LeeAnn Wilson Oshawa Express and Dowellman proud sporting moment for me. CTV Calgary's Athlete of the Camaros Baton Club Publishing Corp are not responsible mercial port, but perhaps not so much interest for second or further insertions of the I have just finished reading Week! After filming this she Coach and Mom to Kyla incorrect advertisement. Further, the in running a recreational marina. The Oshawa Express and It’s a lot of work chasing a weekend boater your article in the Jan 30 paper was motivated to be so much Wilson Canadian Champion, Dowellman Publishing Corp are not for docking fees but maybe less work billing a about the newly revamped better she spent twice as much 7th in the World responsible for costs or damages for a non insertion of an agreed upon shipping company for dropping off coal, sugar advertisement. The editor has the or some other cargo. right to edit, change in any way, or So, the marina closed. The boaters all classify an advertisement. The Use paid parking to collect Oshawa Express and Dowellman moved away and, thankfully, the marina was- Publishing Corp are only responsible for the cost of the advertisement n’t paved over to make more parking, presum- space that is taken up by an incor- ably, for continued commercial operations. rect insertion, except in the case of Well, city politicians jumped into the fray money from rec users failure to notify The Oshawa Express of any errors after the first insertion and said they still wanted a marina there but Dear Editor: demand for more services and And if we’re unfortunate and then there would be no respon- didn’t want to pay to clean up an old dump. It’s sibility on the part of the The Oshawa amenities means tax increases. enough to have to visit the Express and Dowellman Publishing been over five years and they are still saying Just when it appeared that It seemed like common sense hospital, the parking fee Corp. the same thing. Meanwhile, the docks sit Mayor John Gray was going to but he was not elected. makes us feel worse than ever. empty. Over the years there have been negoti- take a leadership role and con- In view of what happened So what’s so special about the ations between various levels of government, vince his dysfunctional coun- over the proposed fee increase, sports and recreation fraternity lots of studies yet, still, no boats. cil to impose an essential free I suppose that I shouldn’t have that they get off scot-free? For any municipality, the waterfront is the hike for the city’s recreational crown jewel. Travel anywhere and in every been surprised. Since that Exemptions would be made Letters to the city the happening spot is along the waterfront. facilities, he blinked and the time, a lot of facilities have for seniors and the disabled, of In Toronto, it’s Harbourfront, in Montreal and matter was dropped. come into service but still course, but everyone else Editor One has to wonder if mem- nobody wants to pay the price. would pay. Quebec City it is the old city, in Vancouver it’s The Oshawa Express publishes Stanley Park. bers of this sad crowd manage All need not be lost, howev- If they thought the cost too their own finances as they do er. It seems to me that every prohibitive, they could avoid it every Wednesday in the City of In Oshawa, instead of restaurants, luxury Oshawa. Send us your com- condos and a boardwalk, we get to see piles of the city’s. Clearly, the opin- recreation or sports facility by walking, running, cycling ions of the city’s squeaky and park has an extravagantly or taking the bus. When it’s all ments, letters to the editor, sug- steel, coal and other industrial clutter. gestions. We’d like to hear from Now, the city is spending more money on wheels took precedence over sized parking lot. Why not said and done, the purpose of you. Please write to: yet another consultant. Yet, more studies. Yes, common sense. charge for every vehicle that their visit to the facility is The Oshawa Express, round and round we go. Where we stop, During the last municipal uses those lots? After all, when physical fitness. 600 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, nobody knows. election campaign I heard only we go to the clinic, the dentist ON L1J 6W7 It’s time for city and federal politicians to one candidate who was forth- and even the downtown Bernie Gotham or email: take the blame for their inactivity. right enough to point out that library, we have to pay to park. Oshawa [email protected]

Page 4 FEB 6 2008 Museum highlights Oshawa legends MUSEUM from Page 1 construction stages of the GM Centre, the board set up a temporary office at the Mary Street parking garage week, focussing on Windfields Farm and in particular, where they collect memorabilia. Northern Dancer, the wonderful horse which in 1964 “It was amazing how so many people had stuff in captured the Kentucky Derby. their basement, in their garage and they didn’t know Indeed, a bronze sculpture of this horse sits inside what to do with it,” notes Walerowich. “The actual a display case for everyone to see. Interestingly, it was inductees gave us stuff and some people who came to designed by Lisa Todd --- the daughter of famous us offered us things that belonged to their father.” actress, Elizabeth Taylor. And one day in the near future, the board does have Not far away exists yet another artifact, this featur- designs on staging an official opening ceremony for ing a ukulele, autographed by the GM team this rich museum. which in 1929-30 copped the Canadian Mann Cup Walerowich would like to hold an event before the senior title. opening. Jerseys belonging to Kevin McClelland, John “When you add up the individuals and teams, we Photos by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express MacLean and of the hockey world, along have something like 660 people who have been Above: Hampton residents Alex Shkuratoff, left, and Harley McColl stopped in with figure skater Barb Underhill are on display. inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame,” he Oshawa to check out items on display at the Sports Hall of Fame. Below: Hall of There are displays for famous figure skater Donald says. “And I think it would be very appropriate to get Fame visitors take a look at vintage Oshawa Generals team photographs. Jackson, ski jumper Bucky Richards, weightlifter Bill in contact with as many as possible and welcome them Morrison, soccer’s Nick Springer, boxer Grant to this museum before the official opening. O’Reilly, Charlie Formosa of the judo world and “I mean, let’s face it, without them there wouldn’t Michelle Qurrey, who displayed her talents in table be a museum and we certainly wouldn’t be here.” tennis. And there is Jeff Boyce, a world class fastball pitcher during the mid ‘80s who noted during his induction into the hall, “I knew it was time to quit when the ball was coming back to me harder than what I was throw- ing to the plate.” Golf clubs, bowling balls and 19th century curling rocks are also featured. “When we learned of this GM structure to be built, we delved into this and major space was allotted to us,” says Dan Walerowich, in his sixth season on the hall’s board of directors. “ Realizing this exciting venture would come to fruition during the Durham transit gets quarter-million windfall By Jessica Verge sit,” said Flaherty, there on behalf of Transport Minister The Oshawa Express Lawrence Cannon. The funding is part of the federal government’s $1 bil- Durham’s transit system is gearing up for some lion transportation action plan for the Greater Toronto improvements after a $2.5 million boost from Parliament Area, known as FLOW. The initiative also includes plans Hill was announced Monday. to extend Toronto’s Spadina subway Whitby-Oshawa MP and Minister of Finance Jim line, rapid transit projects in Flaherty and regional chair Roger Anderson were on hand Mississauga, Brampton and York, the at Durham Region Transit’s Raleigh Avenue garage in widening of Highway 7 in Durham Oshawa to sign off on the contribution, aimed at develop- Region and the extensions of ing a long-term transit strategy. Highway 404 and Highway 407. “It’s a landmark day for Durham Region today,” said Key elements of the strategy for Anderson, adding that the funding signifies recognition Durham Region Transit, which car- from the federal government that building a solid trans- ries 7.5 million passengers per year, portation system is vital to communities. include: reviewing practices in simi- “This marks the beginning of a new era of public tran- lar-sized communities in Canada and internationally; develop- ing multi-modal transit, a traffic forecasting model, alternative transit net- work strategies (includ- ing rapid transit tech- nologies and improved linkages with other tran- sit networks in the GTA); consulting with residents, stakeholders; ensuring sustainable development and transportation pat- terns; and developing recommended transit net- work strategy and imple- mentation plan. Flaherty said Monday’s announcement is just the start of the fed- eral government’s plans to support local infra- structures. From left, Regional Chair Roger Anderson and Jim Flaherty, MP for “I assure you this is Whitby-Oshawa and Minister of Finance, joined forces in Oshawa only the beginning,” he Monday to announce federal funding for Durham’s transit system. said.

FEB 6 2008 Page 5 Exchanging Valentine's Day cards a timeless tradition This Valentine's Day card from the World War II era The oldest known shows the shifting roles and attitudes of the times.(NC)- Valentine's Day card is cur- Every year on February 14th, people in the western rently on display at the world exchange cards and gifts in honour of St. British Museum in London. Valentine-a holiday that dates back over 1,700 years. It was written by "The valentine has become the universal symbol for Charles, Duke of love over the centuries," says Jennifer Kinnon of Orleans to his wife Hallmark Canada. "But Valentine's Day celebrations during his impris- and traditions, including cards, are constantly evolving onment in the to reflect the way we think about romance." Tower of London in 1415. Paper valentines made with coloured paper and watercolours eventually became popular in England. Commercial valentines first appeared around 1800 and have fea- tured a variety of themes reflective of each era. Norman Rockwell inspired Valentine's Day cards in the roaring twenties while the influence of Mickey Mouse and World War II can be seen in cards from the thirties and forties. In the 1960s, a new greeting card language emerged featuring irreverent humor that appealed to "Laugh In" and Beatles fans. "Today, Valentine's Day cards are available for every- one," Kinnon concludes. "While over half of all valen- tines are romantic, there are cards for friends, teach- ers, children and other family members. There's also a new breed of cards that include clips of songs about contemporary relationships from popular artists such as the Barenaked Ladies. More than 1,200 different Valentine's Day cards are available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores across Canada. You can find the nearest store online at www.hallmark.ca or toll-free 1-800-268-3230.

Page 6 FEB 6 2008 Cancer program a ‘godsend’ By Jessica Verge The Oshawa Express

On a Tuesday last October, Elaine Francis underwent her annual mammogram. Within two weeks, she’d been diag- nosed with breast cancer. “It’s overwhelming,” she says of the news and the surger- ies, tests, and appointments that followed. But for Francis, the road to recovery isn’t being travelled alone. After she was diagnosed, her family doctor referred her to Patti Marchand, whose job it is to guide the way for breast cancer patients. Marchand is part of the newly launched Comprehensive Breast Cancer Assessment Program at Lakeridge Health’s R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, which inte- grates all the steps a patient must go through with breast cancer—from screening, diag- nosis, surgery, medical and radiation oncology and sup- portive care. Known as the “nurse navi- Elaine Francis, right, credits nurse Patti Marchand, part of gator”, Marchand helps Lakeridge Health’s Comprehensive Breast Cancer Assessment patients work their way Program, with helping her to cope and receive care following through these different depart- her breast cancer diagnosis. ments, communicate with their doctors and find support and “It would have been a whirlwind,” she says. information. Since her diagnosis, Francis has relied not “I become a constant source and a form of only on resources provided by Marchand, such continuity for the patient,” she says. as informative web sites and answers about And if Francis’ experiences are any indica- diagnosis and treatment, but by Marchand’s tion, the program has been a success. kindness, care and support. Without Marchand, whom Francis has Says Francis, who won’t have to endure dubbed her “buddy” since their first conversa- chemotherapy but will be undergoing radiation tion, she doesn’t know how she would have treatments in the coming months, “This pro- managed. gram is really a godsend.” The Oshawa Railway Company (Part I) (Hugo’s son) and Captain waste of time” and a state- R.C. Carter as principals. ment made by Dr. Cosburn at The OR&N’s charter gave a town council meeting wide, sweeping powers declaring the railway to be “a authorizing the railway to be great swindle on a confiding built from Port Oshawa, people”. When things were north through Myrtle, finally ironed out, a perpetu- Burketon, Lindsay and al franchise on certain streets The Oshawa Railway Bobcaygeon to the Mattawa and a cash subsidy of $5,000 began as the innovation of Junction with branches run- was granted. In May of 1894, Mr. Hugo Berghart Rathburn ning west to Whitby and east after many delays, the rail and the head of his company, to Bowmanville (these never yards of the GTR were sud- Captain R.C. Carter. This materialized). The incorpo- denly filled with building company saw a golden ration also included the materials. opportunity to supply power to work ferries on At its inception, the hold- Oshawa with building prod- water touched by the rail- ings of the OR consisted of ucts from Deseronto. way; buy or charter four small single truck (four- Potential also existed for the steamships and other types wheel) cars. Two of these movement of freight and of craft; conduct warehous- were open-sided cars con- passengers from the Grand ing and wharfing business taining bench-like seats Trunk Railway (GTR). All of and acquire by lease or pur- extending entirely across the these ends could be accom- chase all lands, elevators, car, which was boarded from plished profitably through a docks, and real estate the side. The other two cars connection between the Port required for the efficient were closed with seats that of Oshawa and its northern working of the company as ran the length of the car. limits at Ross’s Corners authorized by the These cars, which had sides (now Rossland Road). Both Parliamentary Act. on them, were boarded from passengers and freight were In 1891, the railway’s the rear. The first official trip moved to and from the Grand name was changed to The was made by car #12 and it Trunk Railway, which aided Oshawa Railway and ran from Alexander Street to in the development of progress had slowed to a the GTR depot at Bloor and Oshawa’s growing industrial crawl. There was much legal Simcoe Streets. This trip base. wrangling over subsidies and took 10 minutes and cost six The Oshawa Railway and right of way disputes. There cents a ticket. At the end of Navigation Company was was also vocal opposition the day the cars were housed incorporated on June 23, from Warren Mothersill in a car barn at Simcoe and 1887 with F.S. Rathburn, declaring the railway to be “a Athol Streets.

FEB 6 2008 Page 7 Joint effort provides aid for drug abusers Health’s Pinewood Centre, is A relatively new program Reducing aimed at providing treatment to Canada, DDTC has to people charged with crim- achieved success in the U.S., relapse rates inal offences who suffer Norway and Australia as from substance abuse issues. well as Toronto, Vancouver, through “Our is to reduce the Ottawa, Regina, Edmonton, relapse rates of our client’s Winnipeg. rehab a key in substance use and related The program provides criminal behaviour through court-supervised treatment new drug addiction and lifestyle reha- for those primarily addicted bilitation,” said Paul to cocaine and/or opiates. program McGary, Lakeridge Health’s In order to participate, director of mental health and offenders must accept Criminals with substance Pinewood Centre, in a press responsibility for their addictions can find the help release from the hospital cor- offence by entering a guilty they need in Durham poration. “When clients are plea. Upon successful com- Region. rehabilitated, the rate of re- pletion of the program, The Durham Drug offending and the costs relat- clients receive a non-custo- Treatment Court (DDTC), a ed to prosecution and incar- dial sentence. Successful partnership between local ceration are significantly clients are also assisted in law officials and Lakeridge reduced.” finding safe, stable housing, education and employment. The DDTC has not yet received financial support from the Department of Justice Canada. In the meantime, it is being funded through the part- nership between Lakeridge Health, representatives from the Crown, Duty counsel, Probation Services and Judge Kofi Barnes.

Page 8 FEB 6 2008 Oshawa Minor Hockey CelebratingCelebrating 7575 yearsyears Growing population bodes well for popular association

By WALLY DONALDSON president’s role in 2006, focussing on the The Oshawa Express keen memories of Cliff Maddock, Bill Kurelo and Wayne Kewin. Oshawa minor hockey during its forma- “These gentlemen provided them with a tive years as an association was simply lot of material, a lot of history and pictures. known as the “City League,” designed for Many of the pictures in the video came from young bright-eyed athletes to ply their skills them. There was a lot of research put into with a slogan Hockey For All as a constant this and we’re hoping to sell the video.” reminder. Oshawa minor currently The year was 1933 when boasts four levels of rep play, Oshawa boasted the Hambly AAA, AA, A and AE Arena as its only indoor facility. (Additional Entry) with nine Playing fees were held to a min- teams in each category, imal since the charge for ice time totalling 36 teams in its was generously donated by the structure. Hambly family. “We have a lot of boys The well-oiled machine that playing rep hockey. They’re is the Oshawa Minor Hockey having great fun. Our objec- Association has produced a myriad of future tive is like our motto suggests, ‘To build (NHL) products character through sport.’ We want to build Bob Amos, left, president of the Kiwanis Club of Oshawa – Durham AM, holds a copy of a 75th anniver- over the years and just as importantly, pro- good athletes, but more importantly, we want sary program to celebrate the longevity of the Oshawa Minor Hockey Association. He is joined by asso- vided youth with an avenue to compete on an to build good citizens. That’s what we’re ciation president Bob Crystal, centre, and treasurer Harry Weldon. organized level. proud of when they come out of our system.” Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express Little wonder why all associated with The many championships Oshawa minor Oshawa minor hockey is in a celebrating has accomplished over the years are well ics and that’s rebuilding the skill level. Skill good,” says Harry Weldon, who has served mood. documented. Many of these titles occurred isn’t like turning on a switch. It’s something on the association’s executive committee If there is a birthday cake for the Oshawa about 20 years ago, as Crystal acknowledges. we have to build over the years and it’s com- since 1972 and a treasure since the early Minor Hockey Association this fiscal year, “We were winning more championships, ing back. We’re seeing it turn around.” ‘90s. “We were stagnant for population for a there are 75 candles on it. A yearbook pro- but after that, we went a long time without a The advent of a continuous population while. But a lot of new families are coming moting 75 years and a 15-minute DVD of the suitable amount of ice facilities. Since then, expansion, particularly north of Taunton into town. You’ve got to have a good recre- association’s history have been produced and the city has given us eight new pads (four at Road, in Oshawa is translating to new fami- ation centre and a good education system in both are winners. Legends Centre Recreation Facility, two at lies in the community and an influx of your city to attract families and I think “Tom Graham and Bob Amos went Campus Ice and two at the GM Centre). youngsters wishing to play organized hock- Oshawa is doing that now.” around to some of our icons in hockey in “We’re taking maximum advantage of ey. Crystal adds, “We’ve got the system in Oshawa,” says Bob Crystal, who took on the that. We’ve got skills programs, goalie clin- “The future in Oshawa is looking really place to develop the players. We just need the raw materials which are the kids and we’re getting them.” A far cry from just three years ago when Oshawa minor temporarily lost Children’s Roughley novices go to east semi-finals Arena and North Oshawa Arena, forcing The Oshawa Roughley Insurance Novice last Wednesday in Pickering, Oshawa was four each. players to compete in other communities for A squad has advanced to the semi-final paced by Graydon Hogg and Dillan The Minor Generals' defence corps of “home” games. round of the Ontario Minor Hockey McFarlane, each notching two goals and an Bryce McRae, Luke St. John, Greg Arnburg, “It was a fatal blow,” Crystal recalls. “We Association (OMHA) East division playoffs assist. Derek Steffler had the other goal. Jake Pokulok, Tyson Dus and Matthew scheduled a best-of-five series and all games following a four-game sweep of the Codey Caissie posted the win. Dasti enjoyed a very strong series against were played in Peterborough. Times like that . Riley, St. John and Zachary Young each had the Panthers. really made it difficult for us. The Minor Generals posted victories of a pair of assists. Oshawa is currently waiting the winner “But with what we have at our disposal 8-1, 5-1, 8-1 and 5-2 to win the best-of- McFarlane and Liam Robertson led all of the other quarter-final series between the now, everything is looking up. We have an seven quarter-final series. scorers in the series with five goals apiece, and the Peterborough excellent executive with a sound system in During the series-clinching 5-2 victory followed by Steffler and Young and with Nationals. place.”

FEB 6 2008 Page 9 Generals rally from three-goal deficit Minor pro hockey’s Cowick can put on show! last gasp By WALLY DONALDSON was dashed when inclement weath- When the The Oshawa Express er forced a postponement of the Eastern game in Kingston. The time was Professional From hockey to a reasonable facsimile of consumed with a firm practice ses- Hockey League luge – it was probably the best ride Corey sion. died following Cowick experienced to this point of his junior DiPietro, given the reigns, the 1962-63 tenure with the Oshawa Generals. employed a mix and match sce- season, Ontario Firing his second goal of the game midway nario, the most noticeable the addi- and Quebec’s contribution to minor pro through the final period Sunday afternoon, the shinny was manifested solely in individual enthused 18-year-old winger pumped his fist in Fans rally to cheer on the Oshawa clubs joining existing circuits like the the air and proceeded to slide on his stomach to Generals as they give the boots to (AHL) or the center ice before being greeted by his linemates the Attack Sunday for International Hockey League (IHL) loop. at the GM Centre. a 7-5 win. The Montreal Canadiens installed an And the goal was oh, so timely as it spear- AHL franchise, the Voyageurs, which would headed a five-goal third-period outburst to rally share the Forum with them for the 1969-’70 the Generals to a 7-5 campaign. They transferred to Nova Scotia (OHL) victory over a pesky Owen Sound two years later. Attack. In the fall of 1982, the Maple Leafs Not known to ring up the numbers compara- placed an AHL farm club in St. Catharines, ble to and Brett MacLean, Cowick called the Saints. For the 1986-87 schedule was a powerful force on this day, collecting his Newmarket inherited the halo gang; and in seventh and eighth tallies of the season. Pretty 1991 they flew the coop, landing in St. impressive for this fourth liner. John’s, Newfoundland. “My emotions got the best of me,” beamed Vancouver planted its AHL squad in Cowick, a native of Gloucester. “I just went for Hamilton in 1992, tagging them with the this big slide before the boys caught up with me. parent club’s nickname. The following sea- It felt great.” son, the floundering Halifax Citadels Generals were sluggish out of the gate. For became the Cornwall Aces. And in 1996-97, every two steps by the Attack, the Generals the shuffling of American league franchises mustered just one as noted on the scoreboard saw the Cape Breton Oilers shift provinces, when the visitors carried 4-2 and 5-2 leads into ending up as an IHL fraternity in Quebec the third frame. City—the Rafales. Hamilton’s sextet However, what transpired in the third was became to Bulldogs that same year. aided by a helpful reminder from assistant The Quebec team switched monikers in coach Chris DiPietro, who had the bench while 1999, jumping to the AHL, and becoming head coach was serving his sec- the Citadels; but dropped from sight after a ond of a three-game suspension. brace of campaigns. The Maple Leafs exper- “Stay the course and believe in our system,” imented with a farm club in their own back is what DePietro chanted between periods. “I tion of MacLean to the top line with Tavares the front of his jersey, but never had the oppor- yard with the AHL Roadrunners—which wanted them to challenge themselves and play and Asselin. tunity to wear the “C.” didn’tfly. After a sabbatical of one year they desperate in a positive way.” “You can get a feel on a given night of what “That didn’t bother me,” he said with a grin. revived the franchise, bringing the old The result was five unanswered goals while combinations will work,” said DiPietro. Referring to his name, “I have enough C’s on “Marlboro” nickname out of mothballs, and containing Attack to a mere five shots, giving Cowick’s first goal was on the powerplay in the back of my jersey.” revamping the CNE Coliseum as the Rico, Oshawa goaltender the win. the opening period and his second deadlocked Generals are in Mississauga on Friday night in which they would play. Cowick and Shea Kewin each scored two the score at 5-5 in the third. “I’m not a big scor- before returning to the GM Centre Sunday But Ontario’s last gasp as a minor pro goals for the Generals, who outshot Attack 42- er, but I think I help with a lot of energy,” says evening to square off with the Windsor stronghold took the form of a Tier III organ- 23 before 5,829 patrons. MacLean, Cowick, an eighth-round draft pick of the Spitfires. Game time is 6:05 p.m. ization called the Colonial League. For and Patrick Asselin added singles. Generals in 2005. He compiled four goals and 1991-92, it started small with five clubs, Frank Santini, Chris MacKinnon, Lane eight points in 67 outings last year. WALLY WORLD – Patrick Asselin tallied four goals three of which were based in small cities in MacDermid, Joey Hishon and Michael Farrell Demonstrating a keen sense of humour, and added an assist for the Generals against Ontario. The Thundercats replied for the 20-28-2-2 Attack. Cowick recalls his minor hockey days when he Kingston The goal by MacLean on Sunday marked his joined with the Brantford Smoke and the St. often sported the “A” for assistant captain on league-high 50th goal and 100th point of the season in Thomas Wildcats, and two sextets from It was in a sense a timely victory for Oshawa just 45 outings. coming on the heels of a demoralizing Michigan to form the circuit. A campaign 7-6 home ice shootout loss to the later, Chatham came on board, calling them- last Thursday selves the Wheels, mainly because their evening. And whatever revenge the Mcnabb joins Ridgebacks chief sponsor was the local motel complex Generals had in mind one night later of the same name. Two additional U.S.- The UOIT Ridgebacks impact for the Ridgebacks on the “My goal based teams were also added to the mix. women’s hockey club has blueline.” playing hockey When an eighth club, the Muskegon announced a new addition to the Mcnabb, a left-handed defend- for UOIT is to Fury, gained membership in the fall of 1993, team for next season. er, played the last two seasons with work together the loop was split into two divisions. Apart Meggie Mcnabb, 20, will join the Toronto Rattlers (AA with our team from the Thunder Bay’s name change, there the Ridgebacks for the 2008-09 Intermediate), a team that traveled and coaches to were no major changes until 1994-95. St. OUA season. across Canada and the U.S. Prior to become the best Meggie Mcnabb Thomas then transferred their franchise to “We are very pleased to add joining the Rattlers, Mcnabb com- team in the London, and Chatham threw in the towel. Meggie to the lineup for next sea- pleted five years of intensive train- OUA,” said Mcnabb. London followed suit after one campaign. son,” said head coach Gary Pitcher. ing with Hockey Tech “As a player, I look forward to But the Colonial League was able to “Her enthusiasm towards the pro- International in Toronto. continue to develop my hockey boast two major distinctions over those next gram combined with her natural The training program has been skills and contribute to the team. I two years. Erin Whitton became the first skill on the ice will complement in operation as a full-time, year- will continue to play my agitating woman to skate in a North American pay- nicely with the group of players we round school for the past 17 years style and try to force opposing for-play scenario, participating in nine already have on the team. Meggie and is considered by many to be teams off their game. I can’t wait to league games with three different squads. In is a player that we expect to lead by among the best full-time hockey start school, meet my new team- 1995-96 the only father/son duet to pair up example and make an immediate training schools in North America. mates and get on the path towards in a pro league, other than Gordie Howe and his boys, saw former NHL’er Mike Antonovich and son Jeff skate together with Major Redmen roll with early trade the for two matches. With the 2008 Ontario on both junior and major levels, the many graduates from the That year the loop had swelled to nine Lacrosse Association (OLA) sent Luke Forget, Nate Andres junior program. teams—but with only Thunder Bay and Major Series draft set for Tuesday and Steve Dietrich to the “We’re looking at a local Brantford from north of the border surviv- at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Arena Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks for flavouring this year,” says Colley, ing. Because of that the name was changed facility, Wayne Colley wasted no their 9th, 10th, 16th and 23rd “and the draft is a good start with to United League. The 20th Century con- time making some noise by picks, along with future consider- the first and fifth picks we have to cluded with Thunder Bay, the last remaining pulling the trigger on a trade. ations. work with.” Canadian team, also concluding their Colley, the new general man- Colley and head coach Peter Redmen have already protect- involvement in mercenary shinny. ager of the Brooklin Redmen and Vipond will be at the Redmen ed Steve Hutchins, Matt carroll, Next Week: The Evolution of Equipment onetime powerhouse goaltender table for the draft, focussing on Zac Greer and Ian Crashley.

Page 10 FEB 6 2008 Motor City Boxing Club Sports Round-Up Oshawa Golf opens doors Boxing club produces The Oshawa Golf and Curling Club is club’s general manager. opening its doors for your viewing pleas- Charge for the buffet is $29.95 per ure. person. Guests will also receive a tour of two national champs Fans of golf and curling are invited to the golf pro shop, private meeting rooms, this high-profile facility on Friday from 5 locker facilities and the dining room. By WALLY DONALDSON Nelson, the head coach and and then there is the – 10 p.m. for a special buffet dinner and This marks the second year in succes- The Oshawa Express architect of the Oshawa club. Commonwealth Games in guided tour. sion the club has played host to an open It was projected that Fish India. We’ll have him prepared “We would like to share with every- house. It was more reminiscent of a would have the best chance for these events.” one the many benefits of being a member Anyone wishing to make reservations casual walk in the park for among Oshawa members com- Rill took on a former nation- of the club,” said Arthur Ewing, the for the buffet can call 905-723-4681. Colin Fish at the Canadian peting and he stood by his al champion who, Nelson con- Boxing Championships in moniker “Big” in, well, a big cedes, “was bigger and we Hole-in-one for fundraiser Windsor. way. heard he was the best pound for Suffice to say it probably pound fighter in his Get those golf clubs out this winter hoop holes and tennis balls. took more time for the weight class. But Johnny and support Community Living Oshawa Registration is $30 per golfer and Oshawa Motor City Boxing took it to him. He was Clarington. includes the golf game, lunch, hot and Club participant to put on amazing for a guy who On Feb. 16, Durham residents can cold beverages and door prices. Lunch is the gloves in the dressing was considered a huge participate in a fundraiser in support of a chili cook off with participants deciding room than the amount of underdog doing into this.” The Clarington Project, an adult day pro- whose is best. The funds will go towards time taken inside the ring. Kyle Matuk dropped a gram located in Bowmanville that sup- day-to-day support, supplies and materi- Fish, competing in the 81 27-18 decision to eventual ports 35 people with intellectual disabili- als. kg junior division, stopped junior champion Edvin ties. Members are exposed to a variety of The event is taking place at Vincent Trepanier of Ghahramanyan in the 91 activities, recreation, educational and Bowmanville High School. Quebec in the second round Colin Fish Johnny Rill kg division. volunteer opportunities. Call Cheri at 905-623-6814 to book a and secured a national title Photos Courtesy of the Motor City Boxing Club “Kyle went at him real- The golf game will be nine holes in foursome tee time between 10 a.m. and 3 when New Brunswick’s “He was the best pound for ly hard in the first round and the the snow with cone marked tees, hoola p.m. Andrew Stauffer retired in the pound junior at the nationals,” guy weathered the storm,” first round. said Nelson. “He dominated recalls Nelson. “I think Kyle Mateja records first shutout Meanwhile, the Oshawa like a cat playing with a used so much of his energy, he A day after being shut out in their sec- men's hockey program. York, entering the boxing club secured yet another mouse.” was spent in the later rounds ond consecutive game, the UOIT game on a six game winning streak, fall to national champion when That’s the good news. But and lost by decision.” Ridgebacks men's hockey squad reversed 13-10-3 on the season and are now out of Johnny Rill out-pointed Dukus there is a downside, adds the Frankie Rill lost to Eric its fortunes at the Campus Ice Centre, contention for the OUA Mid-West divi- Davis of Nova Scotia 27-19 to Oshawa head coach. Martel of Quebec in the senior skating to a 4-0 victory over the high- sion title. capture the super heavyweight “To be truthful, I would like 91 kg division and Kyle Wright ly-competitive York University Lions. Dustin Turner fired two goals for the 91 kg crown. to have seen Colin tested a little never made it inside the ring for UOIT starting goaltender Matt Mateja victors with Jordan freeland and Justin “A lot of clubs would be more,” he said. “Colin is going his cadet 57 kg class, tipping the made 40 stops, 16 of which were in the Allen rounding out the scoring. thrilled to have two national to be in a tournament in weigh scales at 57.2 and was third period, to record the Ridgebacks (5- The Ridgebacks and Lions will meet champions,” beams Don Liverpool, England on Feb. 22 disqualified. 18-3) first ever shutout victory for the up again on Friday night at the Campus.

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FEB 6 2008 Page 13 Tink bumps it out with the best of them By Courtney Duffett “It’s pretty exciting,” said the Oshawa resi- gave Tink the win. The Oshawa Express dent. “Having gotten second so many times “I always watched before, to finally win was a great experience, (demolition derbies) as After 10 years of trying, David Tink finally especially having my wife and kids watching.” a kid,” said Tink, knows how it feels to win after coming oh, so Tink says the events vary, normally ending adding that he started to close many times before. with the last car running. However, his most get involved after Tink, 32, competed in a demolition derby recent victory was a 15-minute timed event. At becoming an apprentice involving some 20 other cars at the Rogers the end of regulation time, it was down to his as a technician. Centre in Toronto recently, scoring his very 1980 Lincoln Town Car against one other Generally, his cars, first victory. opponent with a damaged suspension, which which are usually Ford Crown Victorias, last him between one and two events. Repairs after one event aren’t that pricey, but Tink can spend upwards to $600 to build a new car. Getting smacked David Tink recently won his first demolition derby after competing at Rogers around during an event Centre in Toronto on Jan. 19. presents its challenges. “If you’re prepared, it’s not too bad,” said said Tink. “You still have to drive defensive- Tink when describing what it’s like to get ly.” bumped by other vehicles during the competi- To enter into a demolition derby, the car tion, adding that sometimes the worst he’s must be stripped of all flammable material and walked away with is a sore back or neck the all glass. Usually, Tink enters one to two next day. events each season, which runs from January To keep from getting badly injured, drivers through to about October. are not supposed to hit the drivers’ side door However, Tink has visions of grandeur this during a competition, as they are usually white year, hoping to compete in as many as 10 der- to be easily noticed. bies. “It’s great,” said Tink when describing what Tink’s car will on display along with others it’s like to bump others. “It’s what you wish at the Speedorama Car Show in Toronto on you could do in traffic (daily).” Feb. 8, 9 and 10. The next local demolition Tink says it’s important, however, to pay derby will be the Brooklin Spring Fair on the close attention to avoid getting hit too often. first weekend in June. David Tink shown here with his trophy and damage done to his car by a recent demolition derby event “You have to keep your eyes open and be For more information on demolition der- in Toronto where he received his first ever win after about 10 years of trying. alert and keep looking around at all times,” bys, visit www.ontariodemoderby.com.

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