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Volume XXI, Issue XI March 29. 1994 Stu de nts slamme d by tuition hike s College tuitions climb 20 per cent in next two years BY ADAM MILLS Chronicle staff

College tuition fees will climb by 20 per cent over the next two years, the minister of education and training has announced, but transfer payments to colleges will be frozen. Tuition will rise by $92 to $1,008 next year and by another $101 to $1,109 for 1995/96. University tuition fees will rise by $202 to $2,228 next year and by $223 to $2,451 for 1995/96.Transfer payments to colleges will stay at their 1993/94 levels. Shari Lovelock, SA president, wants to hear from students before deciding whether to protest the hike, but she isn't pleased with it. "I think it's unacceptable that we would have a 20-per cent increase over two years when the rate of inflation is so low," she said. Durham College was waiting for the announcement of tuition levels and transfer payments before deciding on its 1994/95 bud- get. This includes a decision on how many people, if any, will be laid off. Gary Polonsky, college president, was unavailable for comment before presstime. Lovelock said she doesn't want to appear radical by demon- strating in the streets or storming Queen's Park. Protest ideas she is considering are: Hying Hags at half-mast; and asking students to wear grey ribbons in protest. Any protests would be co-ordi- nated across the province by the Ontario Community College Student Parliamentary Association, Lovelock said. Wayne Phillips, OCCSPA president, said the group is waiting for direction from college student associations before deciding about protests. Phillips said OCCSPA was expecting the 10-per cent tuition hike, and didn't think they could prevent it. But he's pleased transfers weren't cut. "It could have been worse," he said. "There could have been a cutback in transfers and an increase in tuition." Phillips said his primary concern is making sure the extra tuition goes to improving access to post-secondary institutions. He also wants students to be involved in setting tuition levels, which is not the case now. The ministry does plan to consult students in the future, according to Doug Banwell, spokesman for Minister of Education and Training David Cooke. He also said the money raised through tuition hikes will go directly to increasing enrol- ment. He said the ministry felt a 10-per cent tuition hike could be managed by students. "We didn't want to be extreme," he said. Students will now have to get $6,000 in OSAP loans over a year for any of their loan to be forgivable, Banwell said. This is up from $5,570. Walker resigns The ministry is also asking the federal government to develop vice-president loans based on their SA to back their a system for students pay income after graduation. THOMPSON defeated. Lovelock said these income-contingent payment plans are BY CANDIDA reasons, but she AND KATHY SHUTE Walker said she resigned for personal used in other countries, and they have not been as good for stu- for a while. had been thinking of leaving the executive dents as one might expect. Chronicle staff in the She said the personal reasons included practices "They have been a ticket to astronomically raising tuition Michclle Walker has resigned as V.P. of Promotions SA office. fees," she said. occurring in me office that are ille- and Public Relations with the Student Association. "There are practices Banwell said the tuition increase will be taken into account in "I resigned Thursday afternoon, before I knew the out- gal," declared Walker. OSAP assessments. The tuition hike should not force students SA members of taking perks - including of the election," she said. She accused out of colleges or universities as long as OSAP keeps pace, he come limo and Walker ran for president in this year's election, but was grad photos, grad cruise, Continued on page 3 added. ______Continued o^Pg.flg.3,, >sa», , ^<^^..i.iw.i.»«-«ik«<-*wiMi««IW«rt*»'!rf^®'

2 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 M e e t y o u r 9 4 - 9 5 D C S A Farr aims for big-name New VP plans to make changes By JEANETTE WHEELER community to Durham foster a posi- C anadian acts at Chronicle Staff ______tive view By SHAUNA CONWAY o w a r d s said. Farr has sorr.e innovative new Newly acclaimed V.P. of pro- t Chronicle staff______stu- "School is not ideas for students returning this fall motions and public relations Robert Durham dents; and to students. Tracy just about getting big-name Canadian acts, maybe a Longphee came here from Brace yourselves see CFDC VP of social your education; formal pub, and more events that take Moncton, New Brunswick to take Farr, the acclaimed radio Durham affairs is preparing to bombard the there is a differ- place after scheduled class time. public relations. He played volley and LONGPHEE get an FM college with events that were previ- ent type of educa- "We have to find a way to get the ball for the Lords till Christmas licence. Longphee is looking for- ously unheard of in everyday Durham students back to the college is a volunteer officer in the air TRACY FARR ward to next year. Durham life. after hours," she said. cadets. ^V^1^ it's a good experience Involvement in school politics is involved." Farr feels that the new student Along with the responsibilities "I thing and I believe I can use it as a tool." an inevitable thing for Farr. She had Enrolling in Durham's entertain- centre will be an asset when recruit- of his office, Longphee would like would like to the ran the winter carnival ment administration program gives ing new acts to entertain students. to see three things done during his He promote previously as a and fun place and been on the board of directors at Farr yet another inside edge on the She would also like to enlist local year on the SA. These include hav- college positive as a in public Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. fundamentals of social planning, radio stations and other outside influ- ing better relations with the differ- to leam and, person he would love to see Student is a way of life for since some aspects of the course are ences to help Durham achieve a bet- ent campuses of Durham College; relations politics be but knows her. geared towards the same type of ter quality of social activities. seeing the Chronicle sent to co-op everything positive, never "The first day I entered the col- events that she will be planning for placements and other places in the that it will happen. lege I walked in the (SA) office and the college. asked how I could get involved," she Marleau working for mature Green wants to make spirit grow students at Durham By RHONDA HOOD "I plan on Chronide staff By LIZANNE MCREELIS I went to Ottawa interest. being very Chronicle staff with the men's Green, who was active for five Lee Marleau is next year's VP of vocal," said Durham College needs more stu- basketball team years on high school student coun- administration. You may not be as Marleau. "If dent involvement and participation, at the OCAAs cil, wants to bring the Simcoe and familiar with her as with some of the people come to said newly elected vice-president of and there were main buildings together as a whole other SA representatives. Marleau's me with con- student affairs. Rick Green. only three student community. position was acclaimed. cerns I will take Green, a first-year sports admin- Durham stu- Green loves his program and The VP of administration is MARLEAU them to the SA." istration student, said there are RICK GREEN dents to show feels it will help him in his new responsible for a lot of the SA's sec- Marleau said improvements to be made at support." responsibilities. retarial responsibilities, as Well as the she is very approachable and would Durham and he is willing to listen to He feels we should support our "It stresses work ethic and doing Christmas food drive. like to see more done for the mature any suggestions from students. athletes, although he does feel there what it takes to get the job done," he Marleau is a first-year office students in the next school year. "School spirit and involvement is is a genuine interest there and activ- said. administration student who claims to "I would like to help make this a a big problem," said Green. "When ities like bus trips could tap into that be responsible, dedicated and on the great place; my kids may come to ball. school here some day." Cote, Brown and Theobald make comeback By MICHAEL R. VACHON By RHONDA By MAJI KIM Chronicle staff Chronide staff_____ HOOD Chronicle staff Vicki Theobald will Michelle Cote is Heidi Brown is begin her second year as counting on student returning for another VP of Intramurals at involvement to help her year as Durham Durham in September. in her new job as VP of College's VP of Theobald was athletics. finance. Brown, who acclaimed for the posi- She has made a move has had one success- tion. to ensure that she can ful year in office, was She is a second-year follow through on one of re-elected for the 94- Business Administration her campaign promises: 95 school year. student and veteran var- the equal treatment of all Being VP of sity soccer player, is varsity teams. Cote has MICHELLE COTE finance is mostly a HEIDI BROWN confident about intramu- VICKI THEOBALD managed to get onto the behind-the-scenes rals in the coming year. Athletic Academic Success Program, which ensures that varsity job. "I want to continue to make progress and get everyone athletes keep up with their studies. The board also sees that stu- "Everything relies on me, but I just basically pay the involved," she said. dents who don't keep up with their studies are disciplined bills," said Brown. Looking after the bills, making sure we Theobald's duties as VP of Intramurals include hiring refs, through suspension from varsity games, or mandatory class stay on budget and playing devil's advocate is my main job scheduling activities, budgeting, promotion, finding venues attendance. she said,"but I try to help everyone else out too." for the activities, and scouting prospective new sports and Cote is also looking into letting varsity teams fundraise with Brown said she ran again this year, because she wanted activities. events like pubs just like other clubs are able to do. The profits to be involved with the new student centre and make sure During the past school year Theobald has documented all would go to help pay for travel to tournaments. that the students' money is spent justifiably. her DCSA activities in conference, year-end and activities She is planning on working with the Chronicle to give more "I'm interested to see were the students money is going," reports. coverage to varsity teams. She is also going to insure that all she said. "The groundwork has been laid." she said. varsity games are advertised, hopefully increasing student sup- The job of VP of finance will change slightly next year Theobald also attended two conferences and helped orga- port for the Lords and Lady Lords. with the coming of the new student centre. The centre will nize a Bauer Inline hockey league and a varsity curling team "I think that (students) don't know how important athletics have separate revenue from the SA, because it is a building for Durham. are to the college," Cote said. She hopes that better advertising that must finance itself. Therefore, the centre will take care "I think she has done a good job," said Heidi Brown, VP of will change this, because at other colleges and universities var- of the games room, photocopiers and video games. finance. "The league has been well organized and from my sity games are strongly supported by the students, she said. "A lot of the little things will be taken off my hands," point of view she has always had a policy of being available to said Brown. students." W^BlRBPIWBWWWSaSf^W^WSLi.uue.iufafai&iihikiUlhkMmrf^m

CffMPUS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 3 B l ack su cceed s C ou n cil of Love l oc k as P rez e nts axe By ADAM MILLS Chronicle staff David Black, student association president-elect, expects to make mistakes in the job, and knows he R ae days can't make everybody happy. Black says he is trying to absorb By ADAM MILLS edged by the Council of Regents, the a flood of information quickly, and Chronide staff____ body which oversees all Ontario col- trying to sort out how to approach leges. his new responsibilities, which "Rae days" won't be plaguing The Council of Regents and begin after exams. Durham College staff next year, OPSEU disagree on how much "Last week I was scared I was according to college president Gary money can be saved without resort- going to lose, and this week I'm Polonsky. ing to unpaid leave days. The union scared I won," he said. Six leave days without pay, or estimates between $140 million and Black said he was surprised by "Rae days," were imposed for the $153 million can be saved, while his victory, and said he thought 1993/94 year when colleges in COR estimates only $119 million can Michelle Walker was the favorite to Ontario were unable to meet their be saved. win. social contract cost OPSEU is also Black has been researching stu- reduction targets by insisting that dent activity fees since the election, freezing staff unpaid leave days and has concluded that Durham's salaries. Support should mean a fee seems to be in line with those at staff were able to reduction in staff other colleges. But he'd like to see negotiate their way workload, rather registration packages include more out of unpaid leave than having staff detailed information on how the fee days by the March Between do the work from is spent. 1 deadline given in $140 million the leave days on Mature students have made a the social contract other days. Unpaid number of suggestions to Black, legislation, but fac- and $153 mil- leave days were among them creating a quiet lunch Photo by Shauna Conwa^ ulty were not. But lion can be taken on the room that would be less deafening Black wins presidential election. at the recommenda- Christmas break than the cafeteria. tion of Ontario col- saved. and reading week Some also object to paying fees lege presidents, this year. for an athletic complex they say has been considered at Durham become more structured, with mem- unpaid leave days McKeracher they don't have time to use. They before, but has never become reali- bers in the office at predictable for faculty were said the union will have suggested making athletic fees ty- times so students can fmd them. He avoided as well. continue with its optional and using color-coded stu- Black said he recently assisted a said that although SA members are P e t e r objection to dent ID cards to show who can and student in a grade appeal, and is still students, their positions should McKeracher, presi- unpaid leave days cannot use the athletic complex. considering whether he should act be treated as jobs, with Durham stu- dent of the faculty OPSEU local at as an option for cutting costs, and the The president-elect is also con- as an advocate for students with the dents as their bosses. Black will be Durham, said the union has objected objection to workloads remaining the sidering raising the idea of student administration or delegate that paid $5,000 for the job over the to unpaid leave days on the grounds same despite unpaid leave days. escorts for those venturing into the responsibility to other SA members. year. Other SA members get $4,500. they were never needed to save parking lots late at night. The idea Black hopes to see the SA office But as students first, SA mem- money under the social contract. He said this has finally been acknowl- Funding shortage may prompt Walker attacks SA: four layoffs at Durham C ollege claims illegal perks Continued from page 1 her honorarium she said the SA hotel room. owed her. By ADAM MILLS agreement. He added that he and McKeracher Lovelock was asked if the alle- But Lovelock said, "In the past Chronide staff He did say that if layoffs take work together to avoid layoffs of any gations were true. T4 slips have not been given out for place, the union will provide whatev- kind. "Yes, in a way. We do get the honorariums, because they are Four layoffs may be in the cards er assistance it can in finding new Faculty make up the majority of grad cruise, hotel, limo, and pic- gifts." at Durham after the provincial gov- jobs for those affected. staff, Polonsky said, which is why tures," said Lovelock. As for the issue of the $416.63, ernment announces transfer payments In a memo to staff, Polonsky they will be hit hardest. Cutting man- The pictures also include the SA Lovelock said the honorarium sub- and tuition levels for next year. described the four possible layoffs as agement positions is happening group photo. To date Lovelock committee, which is made up of Twenty other people will either dependent on "odds-against rev- everywhere, he said, and Durham has hasn't had her pictures done. Linda O'Brien, the SA office man- have their jobs eliminated after they enues." He later told The Chronicle been trying to function with fewer As for the perks. Lovelock said ager, Lovelock and Heidi Brown, retire, or will be moved to new jobs this means the college has less than a managers each year. there is no truth in the statement. V.P. of finance, have not had an to compensate for declining rev- 10 per cent chance of getting the No particular jobs have been tar- "I don't put up with PERKS," opportunity to decide what they enues, according to college president money. geted for the possible layoffs, roared Lovelock when she heard will be doing about it. Gary Polonsky. The largest number of "reductions Polonsky said. He said who goes will this statement. Since it is so close to the end of Whether layoffs will be necessary, and re-alignments," and possible lay- be determined at the program level if To back up her story she pulled the year. Walker's position has and if so how many, isn't known yet offs, will come from faculty, the college chooses layoffs. out a memo from April of 1993. been shared by the rest of the SA. because the college has been waiting Polonsky said, but the greatest pro- Polonsky said the uncertainty was The sixth rule of the Operating to learn how much money it will portional impact will be on manage- caused by the delay in announcement Guidelines states, in capital letters, receive from the provincial govern- ment. Support staff will be touched of tuition hikes and transfer pay- NO PERKS. Lovelock also said Tuition raised ment. mildly, if at all, he added. ments. He said the college would that at every pub the SA member But Polonsky guarantees that new Polonsky said support staff will usually know its fate long before must stay sober to'take care of Continued from page 1 jobs will be found at other colleges or get off lightly because while Durham now, and the question of layoffs things. Lovelock disagreed, saying in the private sector for any laid-off has been growing, few support staff would be behind everyone. With grad "gifts" these were post-secondary education may staff. have been hired to handle the growth. The college will end up in good part of the last year's SAA recom- lose its financial point. She said "We have never put someone out "We're already on the lean side shape in the final analysis, Polonsky mendations to give members a students may not make any more on the street in this college," he said. [in support staff]," he said. said. bonus for all the hours they put in. money with a diploma or degree Polonsky said he has spent many Support staff also earn less on "There is not going to be any staff The advisors for the SA figured out than they otherwise would have, hours on the phone in the past to find average than faculty, so more would bloodbath," he said. the members worked at $1 an hour because they'll be paying off new jobs for anyone Durham have to be laid off to save a given Polonsky said no programs will be for their honorariums. The gift of such huge debts. If that's the couldn't afford to keep on staff. amount of money. cut for the 1994/95 year. the grad cruise, hotel room and case, people may decide it's not "I know a lot of people who think Rick Nemisz, president of the sup- There will in fact be three new limo is not a lot to ask for, said worth it to go to college or uni- I'm crazy for doing that, like CEOs," port staff local at Durham, agreed programs next year: mechanical tech- Lovelock. The money for the versity. he said. with Polonsky that the college nician; human services counsellor; "gifts" is worked into the budget. Also announced was a freeze Peter McKeracher, president of already has a minimum number of and international business. The only Class presidents can make a motion on ancillary fees. Student activity the faculty OPSEU local at Durham, support staff, and they are paid less new staff Polonsky expects for these to change it. fees at Durham were frozen for declined to react to the possible lay- than faculty on average. So it would programs is one sessional employee. Walker spoke of not getting her the 1994/95 year by the board of offs, saying the matter is still under take fewer faculty layoffs to save the T4 slip or receiving the $416.63 of governors last fall. discussion as part of the collective amount of money needed. ,^_..,.,,,,,^^^^^^a^^^^«^^ ^ '.

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Publi.hen Bill Swan Editor-ln-Chieft Gerald Rose Ad managen Bill Merriott Women sti l l have a long way to go Just when women are starting to feel that they have indeed, come a long way, they stage an International Women's week, forcing themselves to look at how far they still have to go. Of course there have been barriers to equal oppor- tunity and liberation brought down in the past. Women are now doctors, lawyers, and plumbers, and thanks to pay equity legislation, most earn the same wage as men in traditionally male dominated fields. For many women, these strides are a given. Afterall, if you're under the age of 30 and female it seems only natural to have seen women hold some of the most powerful positions in several countries. It makes it hard to imagine a time when women were discouraged from applying for any job outside the home, or were denied the vote. But the illusion of equality is delicate. Women take Canadians : Canada 's top priority? for granted that equality is secure and guaranteed. In their assumption of these rights, they forget that this access is all fairly recently acquired. But this illusion defence of security was cracked during International Canada spends $721,000,000 on national Women's week. A few glaring examples spring to mind. sol- Cathie Miller a public relations worker at National Church of England Recently in the news Canadians heard about a The first, is the case of the and torture while on Defence said Canada will have spent $721,000,000 in 32 women to be ordained as dier found guilty of manslaughter missions. vicar. He described mission in Somalia. the 1993-94 fiscal year on UN peacekeeping priests in that church for the first time in history as a UN peacekeeping some would argue that we as Canadians This incident gives a whole new meaning to the word I suppose "bloody bitches,...who should be "burned". are helping those less fortunate thousands of miles

mission. it should be enough for women every- peacekeeping i. i situation at Perhaps were in Somalia and Bosnia helping away. But is it not time to look at our that this ordainment is one more barrier top- While our troops in Canada. where Canadians have nothing to do with, at home home? In Feb there were 1,665,000 jobless pled; and damn the holy ass and his hypocritical, in wars of is Canada going to have if we are students are looking for summer jobs. What kind image hateful spew. half a trillion bankrupt? The money and the intelligent?) individuals would have been enough if the The Canadian deficit has passed the And perhaps it A news report said sent abroad should be working towards getting our had been made to recant his statement and dollar mark ($500,000,000,000). vicar Canadians today will have to work twice as Country on it's feet financially. apologize, not for disagreeing with this new policy but that young the deficit clock keeps ticking this almost their parents did to attain the same standard of While for the way he chose to belittle all women in his com- hard as on mis- When Canada was thriving we could afford to one billion dollars that we spend peacekeeping ments. living. be used in a way that would help Canadians those countries plagued by war. But now when sions could But we heard no apology from the vicar or the help now and in the future. head is the Queen). This Canada's economic stability is in question, spending Church of England (who's and Somalia is a luxury MAJI KIM suggests that the vicar's view is shared to by others money and resources in Bosnia in the church. we can't afford. On the other end of the scale, in Peterborough dur- ing an International Women's week parade, a woman dropped her pants and yelled "my vagina is not T obscene." She was making a political statement to H protest the removal of an art display, which featured E a naked woman menstruating. ch ron i c l e This is hilarious. However, hilarious tactics don't really force people to take you or your cause serious- Nobody ly. In fact they help people to dismiss you. o( College. 2000 Simcoe Street North. Oshawa. Ontario L1H 7L7.721-2000 Ext. They The Chronicle is published by the Applied Arts Division Durham thinks you're making a legitimate statement. advertising courses and as a campus Opinions expressed are 3068 as a training vehicle (or students enrolled in journalism and news_medium. think it's all prank. of the college or the Durham College Board of Governors. The Chronicle Is also a member of the Ironically, the Church of England vicar used this not necessarily those of the administration tactic in reverse by trying to deny he was making a Ontario Community Newspaper Association. statement, but rather was just voicing his "warped Gerald Rose Cartooniiti Mike Burger Publifhen Bill Swan Editor-in-Chieft sense of humor". Ad managers Bill Mwriott incident drew much media attention, but Coirulting editor: Ginny Colling Neither Btomme Technical conaultanti Robin Pereira. Pamela Colmer this was consistent with the whole week. Photography editon Ray be Women have come a long way, and that should Michelle Eisen, Matthew Gailitis, Tina Gilbert, Tracy Hamilin. Rhonda Week, lonnifor Mi^n nate Burner Shauna Conway Barry Dowden. celebrated. But Internaional Women's "aymond Oducado, Phi,,, Scott. Candkia Thompson. Kirn Hosey, Ma, Kirn, more than anything, served as a reminder of how ^"hriS^^^^^ much more we have to overcome from the traditional Shelly Snowdon. sources of resistance, as well as from those within the Daub, Honey Harris, Brian Hutchinson. Alexandra living. Sandra Berry. Jason Brachvogel. Joan Boyko. Ann Cookson, Mike who in their misguided methods Adverti-ing -le.. Sue Ploughman, Brian feminist movement Mclnnes, Alison Mullins, Brenda New. Rob Pellegrino. Lisa Pe^n. Savage. a of us all. D^ Lawthe^ Dawn serve only to make mockery Wheaton, Brent Williams, Richard Young, Steve Young. KIM nUoti ^^^Richard Sehl. Christy Vanderende. Robert Weir. Jennifer »^,*^<^.»IB|.BW**^lljll>B»lWi^-l^

CttMPUS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 Rehab centre saves inj ure d b irds

BY MICHELLE MCMULLEN would you do? That's why we're "Sometimes the birds come to us Chronicle staff here." from the veterinarian with a 50-50 "We hope to reduce the amount chance for survival," she said. "If This winter saw several geese of injury for the birds through they don't make it, it's a part of and swans in the information," he said. life." Pickering/Liverpool road area that Avicare offers information, Avicare was made known to the were frost bitten and frozen to the courses and lectures to help the Chronicle by Brian Savage, a sec- ice because of the unbearably cold public leam how to deal with wild ond year advertising student, who is weather. The temperatures also birds in a conflict situation like a volunteer driver for the centre. reduced the amount of food avail- removing baby birds from their par- His job, along with other volun- able to them. ents. teers, is to pick up the injured birds At the same time several Grebes, The centre's facilities are tai- from the veterinarians and deliver which are a diving and fishing bird, lored to the needs and requirements them to the rehabilitation centre. were unable to migrate to the east of these wild fowl. Volunteers are occasionally coast because, like loons, they need The cages supplied for the birds needed for rescue work as well. a large area of open water to take are spacious and wireless. This Savage got involved with off. They too were starving and reduces the risk of feather damage Avicare after he discovered a goose frozen in ice. as well as offers privacy for the with a broken beak along the The Avicare Centre managed to birds. Whitby Harbour. ship the Grebes, with the help of "The birds need privacy from us "I called animal control," he AirCanada, to the east coast so they especially," said director and presi- said, "and they referred me to could resume a healthy life and the dent of the Rehabilitation Centre, Avicare. They couldn't find the geese and swans were fed and Hillary Pittel. "We're the stressor- bird though." looked the Savage said he's been a member after. Photo by Michelle McMullen enemy." The Avicare Bird Rehabilitation The indoor intensive care units now for four weeks and he's Centre was started almost six years Brian Savage, a second-year advertising student, vol- are designed so the bird's exposure phoned for assistance when needed. ago by Hillary Pittel in unteers his time at Avicare rehab centre. to humans is lessened, which is He got involved because he likes Bowmanville. She had worked for important for survival and quick birds. veterinarians previously and has Service, with trained rehabilitators There are approximately 50 indi- rehabilitation. "I like nature." he said, "and I always been a bird watcher so this who work with veterinarians and viduals involved with the centre. Besides the special housing, have a few hours to kill." seemed a logical next step. volunteers to provide specialized Some of these volunteers help medical care and food, the centre Savage also helps with fundrais- The centre is run by a group of care which wild birds require. locate live food, such as fish, which also offers a smooth transition for ing for the centre. All costs must be dedicated volunteers who look after "Taking care of birds is not the are required by many of the wading the birds from injured captivity to covered by donations from interest- injured or sick birds until they same as caring for anything else," and water birds like loons, herons being able to fend for itself in the ed organizations and caring individ- become self-sufficient again and said one of the directors of the and kingfishers. wild once again. uals. It ensures the survival of the return to the wild. Centre, Ofer Pittel. "They need to The centre is designed to care "Once the birds recuperate they centre. The non-profit organization be treated like wild birds with no for needs of all species of birds must have space to readjust before They also have volunteer admin- cares for hundreds of birds a year. extra stress because it can kill from tiny warblers to Great Blue being released," said Mr. Pittel. istrative positions because they They are a member of the them." Herons. "You can't toss it outside to fend keep records on every bird they International Wildlife The centre provides for specific A support team regularly cares for itself right after an injury. It treat. Rehabilitators Council (IWRQ and and unusual needs for temporary for the Centre's inhabitants. needs to build strength." There are a number of rehabili- the National Wildlife Rehabilitation housing and feeding. The required Pittel believes there is a need for Depending upon the injury and tation centres across the province Association (NWRA). facilities and diets cannot be pro- a rehabilitation centre in this region its severity, a bird may be released like Avicare. Places like They are also founding members vided by most veterinarians or and that was why it started six years the same day or may it may be up Windsor/Sarnia, Verona, the of the Ontario Wildlife humane societies. ago. "There is nobody else to look to a year later. University of Guelph and Midland Rehabilitation and Education "These birds are used to hunting after wild native birds except "But," said Mrs. Pittel. "you all offer licensed rehabilitators con- Network (OWREN). for wild food," said Mr. Pittel. "A Avicare. If you hit an owl while don't get attached because to them cerned with the welfare of wild The organization is fully lot of birds don't recognize food driving along or if you see a bird hit we are the enemy and they get tired native birds. licensed by the Canadian Wildlife unless its swimming." the window of your home, what of being around you. Stu dents h e l p sen i ors fi l e tax retu rns

R. VACHON BY MICHAEL year, brings together third-year Chronicle staff accounting students, seniors, and retirees. Durham College accounting stu- Gareth Stone, 23, a third-year dents turned theory into practice by accounting student, said students get helping seniors and General Motors' real, practical experience doing retirees file their tax returns at the income tax returns, and their clients CAW hall on Phillip Murray Avenue. get their returns done for free. Students of Jane Nemeth's Tax 2 Carl McNenly, a retired GM class spent the morning of March 16 employee, read about the event in a completing the working copies of 85 CAW paper. He had planned on pay- individuals and couples so that they ing an accountant to file his return, Photo by Michael R, Vachon could then file their returns them- but decided to save the money and let Carl McNenly, a retired GM employee , files his Income tax return with accounting stu- selves. the students do it. He added that he dents Annette Holllday and Tanya Jones. The event allowed accounting students to apply Nemeth, a chartered accountant appreciated what the students had the skills they've learned to real-life situations and allowed them to deal with actual poo- who has worked at the college for six done. years, said the students look forward Doug Crandell, a member of the to dealing with actual people. It pro- CAW's executive for retirees and co- seniors who don't have much money part of the course curriculum, and appreciated by the retirees. vides the students with experience in organizer of the event, said the rea- to go to (a tax specialist)," Crandell part of the CAW's retiree program. Response to the service has also dealing with real-life situations, soning behind bringing in the stu- said. Crandell doesn't see it changing increased over the years, Nemeth something they couldn't otherwise dents was that some seniors and Crandell, along with fellow retiree in the future. said. Last year students finished get from in-class assignments, she retirees can't afford to have an John Reko, got together with Nemeth "They're really good kids," around 11 a.m.; this year, students added. accountant complete their tax returns. to provide this service back in 1987. Crandell said, adding that what is worked steadily until noon. The program, in its sixth "We set this up for retirees and Since then, the service has become a practice for the students is greatly MMil -u- ,...,,.*..*,-», *(»f»<''»

6 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 CffMPUS Col lege teachers open the eyes of h igh schoolers

BY MICHELLE FUSELLI to know the basics but brain power Chronide staff is what you need today. Today everything is done via computer; What do you get when you put a you don't need to get your hands handful of Durham College tech- dirty any more." nology teachers and some high The competition was the first of school students together with a its kind in Canada. However, there Coleman cooler full of scrap parts? were a number of teams from You get a fully equipped, remote- Ontario and Nova Scotia. The Photo by KathyShute controlled robot. United States has already been A group of Durham students enjoy the sun on the pool deck at the Florida Palms Resort Led by John Bisset, Durham involved in similar competitions College helped two teams from the and they hope to get as many as Durham Roman Catholic Separate 100 teams for next year. School Board and the "I foresee a double amount of Northumberland-Clarington Board teams for Canada next year," said of Education produce two working Bisset. "What we need to do is Durham students flock robots. Assisting him were Rick have regional and provincial con- Ross, Praven Patel, Brent Brooks tests and then pull them all together and Joe Mueller, all from the for a national competition." Technology Division. On March 5, "Canada needs more technical the robots were displayed for the workers and this is a way to help off to Daytona for first time at the Canadian National get students to see that technology Exhibition. can be fun and exciting," he said. The competition is part of the "If things don't start to change division's strategy to show young businesses will look south for people that technology is no longer workers or just end up moving the reading week hi inks the dirty job it once was. Bisset whole business there. Canada needs -j believes that the stu- to out by helping get of the recession and this dents to build the robots they might might be the way. BY KATHY SHUTE Other than drinking cheap beer then there were the crazy cabbies choose technology as a career. "Things have changed drastical- Chronide staff and all you can eat buffets, the stu- who took crash courses in wild dri- "This was definitely a worth- ly in the past 15 years," said Bisset. dents of Durham College participated ving. while cause," he said. "This way "Manufacturing is more sophisti- in numerous events on the pool deck, The Durham students stayed at the students learn that technology is not cated and they are using more exot- Reading week at the infamous including the belly flop contest, the Florida Palms Resort, along with stu- a dirty job. Hopefully students will ic material." Daytona beach, where thousands of wet willy contest, the banana eating dents from York, Mohawk, Carleton see technology as a new field of The competition will be held college and university students take contest, the wet T-shirt contest, the and Ottawa U. interest Before the competition the again next year in the hopes of get- over for one week and residents best bod contest, and the beer rally. The cost for this week in the sun students were more academically ting more students to realize the move out Some students went to Orlando, was $209, which included the bus minded. Now when they think of advantages of technology. Courtice Among the partiers were 59 went bungie jumping, rented convert- ride there and back, and hotel acco- technology they might think twice. High School has asked Durham Durham College students. ibles, rented jet skis or dirt bikes, madations with four other people. Students might realize that they can College to be partners next year, Thanks to the Durham College went shopping and went surfing. The only problems that arose dur- combine the academics (math, sci- and Bowmanville, which was not Student Association and Breakaway Others preferred to stay at the hotel ing the trip were: the owner of the ence and computers) with technolo- involved this year, has decided to Tours, two buses left Durham and soak up the sun by the pool bar. Cricket Lounge Bar closing early gy." join up for next year's competition. College on Saturday, Feb. 21 and The bar opened at 11 a.m. and every night, the tire on one of the While demonstrating how to use "Teaching students that there is arrived in Daytona Beach within 24 happy hour went from noon until 4 buses blowing up on the way back, the machinery to put the robot more out there and that there is a hours. p.m. and the student who left his dirty together one student could not need for qualified technicians Within 45 minutes of arriving in Other funny things that happened: laundry in Daytona (but that is being believe how simple it was, and the might help to keep businesses in Daytona, Mike Fluke, one of the stu- three beds were broken (they were sent back to him by courier). fact that it was all done by comput- Canada," he said. "It might also dents who went on the trip, had twist- temporarily fixed), one guy ran "It was a good trip, the weather er completely amazed the student. help to ease the recession." ed his foot, but luckily he had med- around the beach in a toga (the bed- was beautiful," said Mike Martin, "Technology is not all muscle ical coverage. He spent the rest of his spread), another passed out in the sun V.P. of Student Affairs. "It made now," said Bisset. "You still need holiday known as Crutch. and got severely sunburned. And memories that we'll all keep." Telecommunication industry gets ready to ride on the information superhighway

BY MAJI KIM Two other companies have joined Canadians, he said. Chronide staff Bell as carriers since the Canadian The use of computer software and Radio and Telecommunications hardware has enabled new Canadian Working at home, conferencing Commission opened the market in companies to thrive with few staff by TV and having access to libraries 1993: Unitel and TelRoute. members. through a home computer terminal TelRoute, which started out pro- "Trade secrets are critical to suc- without leaving your home are all viding fax by sattelite in 1986, is now cess," said Wedgbury. Bell, which part of the plan for the information on the verge of becoming a major once enjoyed the security of monop- superhighway. carrier. oly, is now having to trim the fat, he This new technology may be The company got its licence last said. available sooner than you think. In year and is looking to offer commu- Wedgbury, who's company offers Durham many companies are taking nications service through digital flat-rate long distance service to advantage of the deregulation of the microwave technology. Toronto, is staying ahead of the telecomunication industry the first "Microwave technology is game. step to creating channels for the tremendously economic and reli- "Software is critical to success. information superhighway. able," said Ryan Girr, manager of We are going international," he said. "The industry is going to marketing with TelRoute. His company has been running less explode," said Rob Wedgbury presi- The industry is growing fast and than a year. dent of Ontario Telecom. the competition is fierce. Metro Access, formerly Wedgbury, who's Oshawa based "We are spreading across the Metrophone, was one of the first company is classified as a reseller, country," said Girr. "We currently resellers in the area. The company markets long distance telephone ser- have 75 staff and are expanding at a uses a Bell switch to re-ruit thou- vices which he buys from a carrier staggaring rate." sands of calls and competes with like Bell. "Telecommunications has a lot of Wedgbury's Ontario Telecom. "It's a to high growth, highly-com- parallels railroads," said Girr. "The industry is technology dri- petative field," said Wedgbury. United States companies are a ven. It is the way of the future," said "There are so many applications for tremendous threat and it is important Wedgbury. the new technology." that the industry is owned by B^ai* imfaaftlJt

The Chronicle, March 25, 1993 ' S oul searching 5 experience guides youths The wilderness can use its wonder to help youths heal their personal troubles

By MICHELLE MCMULLEN economic or social reasons are referred to the four campsites a day to give them an apprecia- wilderness first aid, mediation and communica-

The tion for the environment as well as help it. tion, cooperative decision-making and conflict Chronlde staff __ program by social services agencies. pro- gram also accepts private referrals. Since 1991 campers and staff have cleaned over resolution. Cindy had a lot of nervous insecurities. She Each year they help about 125 youths devel- 1800 campsites and 300 portages in the The Project will be hiring 11 people for the summer. "But," as Wong said, "canoe felt out of place. She wasn't doing well in op self-esteem and confidence through camp- Temagami area. trippers school and would often get in trouble with the ing, canoeing and outdoor experiences. "We're trying to give them an awareness of volunteer a lot of time. They are only paid for police. "For the most part," said Wong, "the what this land is supposed to look like and how eight hours but a trip is a 24 hour job." A couple of years ago, Cindy heard about an campers we have don't have a to use it." Over the last 18 years Project C.A.N.O.E their for has become an important federally registered organization from her probation officer that whole lot of positive out- »^, . Besides regular trips takes kids on canoe trips and helps them lets in their lives." ''J\S,, first time campers. Project charity. Programs are initially supported by through their troubles. The project helps them ''^. ^^’"s C.A.N.O.E also offers government grants and charitable foundations, At first she really didn't want to go. She develop social skills and Leader-in-Training (LIT corporations and by private donations. to be self-sufficient," said didn't want to hang out with a bunch of build trust through work- 1&2) programs for those "We're trying "We're not to so much on strangers. But then she talked to a girl who had ing together toward people who have had Wong. trying rely but on been on one of the trips and it sounded kind of common goals. camping and canoeing government grants community support. do that." cool. The youths develop experience and display We need to be known to When Cindy joined "the project" she began survival skills which build leadership potential. They "The organization offers positive change and reform for these he said. "When to feel more confident for once and she carried their resourcefulness, con- get to develop these skills youths," to social workers after a usu- that into the rest of her life. School is not so bad fidence and indepen- on longer trips: 21 days speaking trip they dence. are for LIT1 and 25 days ally remark about what a positive thing it was now and she hasn't been in any trouble in They " months. involved in everything forLIT2. and what changes have been made in a person. Project C.A.N.O.E (Creative And Natural from tent set-up, to fire 0 CT "The Leadership- They smile more and are more dedicated and P R T E

t^iiilrlinfv /»ru"»lrSrio an/I r*1^an-. ’ in-Training focus motivated at school." _ programs Outdoor Experience) offers hundreds of youths building, cooking, and clean- ' -^ TT""' ^-^ a foster for 12 in from limited income homes. Children's Aid "p- E- on canoeing and camp- Sharon Lewis, parent years Societies, Probation Services, and other such C.A.N.O. ing skills and how to Etobicoke, has fostered over 200 young people. C,eauve And Nan... Ou.door Experience is a new for them agencies, a challenging outdoor experience. instruct and lead," said Project C.A.N.O.E thing wJ^^m'difS been involved with for It was started in 1976 by Dr. Herbert Batt. a backgrounds and cul- Wong. "These people which they have only But Lewis said that since University of Toronto professor, and a nine vol- tures in a safe recreational setting. Project are generally around 17 years of age and they the last few years. been involved, the that have unteer staff. C.A.N.O.E sends one staff for every two have been in the project before so the staff to they have youths "He felt it would be a benefit to troubled campers who go on a typical eight or 12 day camper ratio is usually three or four-to-one." participated have enjoyed going to camp. are reluctant to at first. children through recreation and learning about trip for first time campers. These trips are about 200 to 250 km long "The teens go They and said the environment," said program co-ordinator, Lastly, the program introduces youths to the and include both paddling and portaging. The do not have a lot of incentive drive," Cameron Wong. "It is a chance to understand concepts of conservation and care for the length varies, however, depending upon the Lewis. themselves and do some soul searching because ecosystem by providing first-hand experience campers. Through the skiing, canoeing, hiking, learn- to make fires and survive in the you tend to end up quite close to people with with animals and plants in a natural setting. "Obviously a group of 12-year-old girls ing how camp teens have been able to whom you share a challenge." "Generally, youths in the city, involved in have different physical abilities than a group of outdoors, the really learn to As the name indicates, this chal- these types of agencies do not have a whole lot 17-year-old boys," he said. develop their social skills. "They how program said lenge is offered through canoe trips, primarily of environmental education besides recycling To ensure safety there is a mandatory pre- share and work together in groups," Lewis. with C.A.N.O.E in the Temagami region, about one-half hour and the blue box," said Wong. "We educate trip pool session where campers are taught the 'The whole experience Project and beneficial." north of North Bay. campers on environmental issues such as log- basics of water and canoe safety. has been very positive on C.A.N.O.E '"It's one of the greatest canoe tripping areas ging in the Temagami region; we teach them In addition to this, staff are required to have For more information Project Cameron Wong at 222-2203. in northern Ontario," said Wong. about the ecosystem, ozone layer, pollution, a Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion, CPR contact (416) Certificate. do these get involved? and other such concerns." training and First Aid How youth receive further Those between the ages of 12 and 17 who The campers work with the Ministry of Once they are hired they as canoe leadership, would otherwise not be able to attend camp for Natural Resources during the summers to clean training in such areas trip Motorcycle fever melts away winter blues BURGER Honda's RC45 offers nose-bleed By DALE speeds that are sure to make your staff Chronide heart sink, and your wallet empty. Price: $27,000. But you better hurry, only 50 RCs will make it to the U.S. and birds singing Rowers budding this year, and even fewer into has arrived are sure signs that spring Canada. the But there is another sign that Ask any experienced motorcycle the warmer weather is upon us, sight rider "what's the most important the roads for of motorcycles hitting aspect of riding?", and the answer another season. you get every time is safety. Whether you have a bike in stor- Cycle World's Greg Varga says a there age or are planning to buy one, riding course for the first-time buyer should consider. are many things you is your best bet. After silting for many months, "I think it's the absolute best way to need a your bike is going spring to go. It's better to leam properly," $100 tune up, which will cost about explains Varga. to $150 plus parts, depending on the Durham College (905-721-2000) bike. has Gearing Up, a one-weekend Doing the tune up yourself is good course that teaches riders the basics. way to save money, however, there's Cost if $245. Humber (416-675- a tendency to over look some impor- 5000), Centennial (416-698-4172) bike such as the tant aspects of your and Sheridan (416-815-4008) also and fork seals, swingarm bearings offer similar courses. of a braking system. The cost profes- Helmets and leather also are con- sionally performed tune up may sidered essentials. Bell, Arai, AGV, bet. prove to be your best and Shoei are all safety-certified, their Most beginning riders buy full-face helmets. The average cost the Used bikes first bikes in spring. for a good quality helmet ranges for first-time are most common from $200 up, said Varga. adventure seekers but getting your Jackets, boots and gloves are also hog from sources such as newspapers necessary. best to go may not be the place "When you crash, the first part of it's to see hidden dam- because hard to hit the ground is your certification. Kawasaki ZX-900R, $9,299. your body age or tell if it will pass hands," said Varga. "So need sell used you Many local dealers good gloves." Prices range from $50 of which are certified. bikes, most between to $120 for brand-name gloves. $1,200 for a Fortunately, many dealers will seconds after leaving the lot. a breed of bike that's a cross Prices start around For free brochures on "What to refuse to sell bikes on consignment if As the highway beckons and your a Katana and a GSX-R for a price of 400cc machine. 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8 The Chronicle, March 29. 1993 Road to self-employment Successful business with uncertainties offers glint of hope paved By JOHN SCHOEP Nikolaidis had to do a lot of Chronide staff work to bring his store up to stan- dard. He changed what once was a ByJOHN SCHOEP "Most businesses do not make profits in the first year, George Nikolaidis may be an shoe store into a small restaurant. Chronide staff nor the second, but by the second they should be improv- board allowed inspiration for people who wish to Before the health ing," says Papp. to create a bath- start a small business. For a few him to open he had Students often dream of starting their own business, But, he added, "businesses that lose substantial to the he was a partner in a restau- room that was accessible being their own boss, becoming rich and famous. But amounts of money in the first few months generally fold." years the cost to reg- rant called Sharky's. With that handicapped. starting a small business is not as easy as some might Putting aside all the starting expenses, have just slapped some- a experience behind him, he went out "I could believe. The success of a business depends upon the ister a business is only $60, said Ron Bushby, represen- but I decided the economic and on his own. Nikolaidis now owns a thing together owner. And a lot of work is needed to succeed, tative of the Durham Region development hassles and trou- free. Thus, the fish 'n chips In the beginning there is an idea, a well-thought-out trade department. The vendors' permit is was not restaurant in ble later

idea, perhaps. But an idea alone is not enough. The next cost to register should not give people a problem.

so - - worth it, I A . Tf ». ,.*«11 Um^«*A«*o i - is having Oshawa, located at step is to research the market. Talk to If your small business spent a lot of there are to 1240 Simcoe St. competitors, visit their business, look problems, many places to create devel- N. He has been money around and determine what you could go to get help. The economic wash- offers a open since a proper do to improve your product or service. opment and trade department room," he said. for who September of You have to Another part of the research is to ask three-hour seminar people His plans Businesses know how to go about start- 1993. questions of your target market. Find wish to be creative to include building a small business. Bushby said So what sepa- out what your market thinks about your that lose sub- ing a buffet for three-hour seminar costs only rates his store survive in product or service. stantial the lunches and din- research are drawn $15 and covers everything a person from other fish 'n Once the idea and stores? this business ners. He also together, the next step is to get financial amounts of needs to know about starting up a chips It have to plans on putting assistance. This may come from many small business. may money in the do with his recipes in a fryer to sup- sources, including banks, shareholders The Federal Business Bank offers coun- or perhaps the ply more variety or investment companies. first few Development for lunches. He selling and problem solving for busi- variety of his At this stage licences are required wants to cater to months gener- nesses that are having financial prob- menu. and the business can start. different lems. For businesses just starting, "I cater to as many Your research should help you devel- ally fold. can. the FBDB offers counselling to help British and Scottish traditional crowds as he op a good product or service, Ed Papp to sur- people make the right choices. recipes, which is unique," says "You have to be creative of the Federal Business Development vive in this business." said in an interview. It is difficult to say that a business Nikolaidis. Bank all he contributes On the creative note, Nikolaidis to will or will not be successful before But that is not There are still many things pon- named his store after his three sons derunavoidable expenses for one. it starts. There are businesses start- to his success. "With service and good - My Three Boys. He also decided These could be things such as rent, installating equip- ing and folding all the time. In the Oshawa/Whitby area friendly 52 busi- food as well the high quantity of to give Durham College students 10 ment, opening cost (renovations), furniture, there were 34 small businesses closed down and food, get your money's worth," per cent off all orders. If you don't get rich right away, don't be discouraged, nesses started up in the past year. These figures were you he said. A business is not expected to make a profit right off the obtained from the Canada Employment Centre in start. Oshawa. Durham Region Concert , ^i . As sociation J J Pre s ents F i t F o r L ife - ^ The Whitby Racquet and Fitness Club offers a chance for people of all ages to ErasmiaVoukelatos Pianist participate in regular with fitness activities. The O'NeiU Chamber The club has been Ohtfw commtitted to 'The Gift of Music" fitness for 14 years. It offers its members: * squash & racquetball facilities Saturday, April 9, 1994 *fully equipped free J j] .h 8:00 pm J J-] weight and machine rooms Salvation Army Temple ^ *top cardio equipment 570 Thornton Road North * helpful and trained Adults - $ 10.00 Students - $5.00 staff Tickets are available at: * 5 clubs to choose from Wilson and Lee Walters Music Thomas House of Music 87 Simcoe St. N. 349 King St. W. 1001 Burns St. Oshawa (725-4706) (576-2414) Whitby (430-0815) W . R . ® F . C . For further information, call 668-2460 or 436-2499. The Whitby Racquet fS Fitness Club ^<»^^^^^^^^^’^’«’^^^l>*tt^’»w*ll^^^ y»*»’

CftMWS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 9 Tree Plan Canada planti ng a green futu re

BY MICHELLE MCMULLEN So why this focus on trees? of this year to begin their Hometown Chronide staff Trees are undoubtedly the largest Trees program. which cleanse the air, Other stores made a community This spring an estimated four mil- living plants store carbon and recycle moisture event of their tree planting projects trees will be by lion more planted They cool by involving hockey and softball community groups in Southern into the atmosphere. the summer and shelter teams, local politicians; store staff, Ontario. homes in the winter. They prevent soil family and friends; service clubs, This effort is part of Tree Plan them in erosion and habitat for community environmental groups; Canada, a six-year program, started provide wildlife. They provide us with the church groups; seniors and school in April 1992, to encourage the plant- we breathe. classes. and care of up to 325 million oxygen ing IGA Grocers (Oshawa Foods) is a IGA has vowed to work towards trees in more than 5,000 cities, towns Plan with a goal to plant getting as many community groups and villages across Canada. Tree partner trees the 2000. as possible interested in planting with 'The number of trees targeted for 100 million by year Trees which began in its Hometown program, said IGA's is a huge challenge," said Hometown planting 1992, is an international Director of Marketing Jim James. Crofts. "It will probably not be real- September created by IGA international. Another example of a Tree Plan ized in the proposed six years but we project Over 120 stores across Ontario Canada initiative is a project with the will at least facilitate the planting of have made a pledge to plant 100 trees Task Force to Bring Back the Don. millions of trees." store. They are working together to bring Planting trees in support of the per Jim James, spokesperson for back the Don Valley in Toronto. environment "is a wonderful way for Refopis(^ le^ (^^ 'Jree Ccmada Oshawa Foods (contract distributor It was once considered a wild area community groups to make a differ- for IGA International), said 13,000- and has now been referred to as an their community," said Mark ence in 14,000 three foot high white ash urban sewer. Crofts, co-ordinator for the Tree Plan Over the last three the Task Over 150 private landowners have provide environmental and economic were planted last year as part of years, Canada program for Ontario. Hometown Trees. Force, which works with numerous The program invites all Canadians formed partnerships under Project benefits to be enjoyed by all citizens educate Canadians "The USA IGA's are interested in corporate, community and municipal to contribute to their environment by Tree Cover which is a special project of Canada; to of our urban participating this year", he said. "It groups, has planted over 19,000 trees learning the benefits of trees, tree designed to assist with tree planting about the importance leader- will be called 'the big dig'." and shrubs in the area. and tree care. on marginal farmland or any private and rural forests; to provide planting the con- James said the program will con- The groups still believe there is The program enlists organizations land which could benefit from more ship and action in building and to tinue for the next five years and time to bring the area back to the to contribute labour, trees. servation ethic in Canada, as partners of hopefully longer. "We would eventu- thriving expanse of land and river materials, services and share in the The key element of the Tree Plan contribute to the beautification like to have an IGA forest." banks and the natural vegetation that financial costs. The most Canada program is to support com- Canada. ally project's Oshawa's Parkview IGA gave it was once before. contribution is the mainte- munity-based tree planting projects As part of their initiatives tree important their 100 trees to interested cus- Tree Plan Canada is just one of of the trees after with certain objectives in mind. seed kits have been distributed to the nance and care own before the environmental actions in three These include: to offset carbon public through non-profit organiza- tomers to plant on their planting for a minimum of Canada's Green Plan which is aimed dioxide emission increases in Canada tions like the Red Cross and the Lung Christmas. years. Frank Celebre, manager of the at reducing greenhouse gases and Over 65 partners in Ontario alone to improve the quality of life for all Association. A booklet with simple has also store, said the distribution went well. making contributions to global have joined to help replant and renew Canadians; to demonstrate Canada's instructions on tree planting the coun- Simcoe and Grandview IGA's warming solutions. the urban, suburban and rural land- commitment to worldwide reduction been received well across will be working together in the spring scapes. of atmospheric carbon dioxide; to try. \ '

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10 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 CHMMS Positive self i mage better than d ieting

into people's (the tendency to over-or thinness, the ideal body shape, and fidence, strength and muscularity." lions of dollars tapping BY SHARON component, Xinaris. The underestimate body size) and the added pressures to be a mother as said Xinaris, adding that media such vulnerabilities, said GAULTON-FORD the diet busi- emotional component (overall body well as a career woman. as television and advertising further biggest money maker in

Chronicle staff ___ dissatisfaction). The tendency for "The result of all of these pres- encourage the image of the ideal ness today is cosmetic surgery. got something you think of as over- women to overestimate their body sures is a tendency to diet in order to body by using this image to sell their "If you've Do you yourself can change it," said If so, then you're not alone. size leads to poor self-image. meet the ideal," said Xinaris. Ninety products. "In 1968 the average fash- don't like, you weight? Cosmetic surgery is on the cent of all women see According to Xinaris, 80 per cent of eight per cent of those who diet will ion model was eight per cent thinner Xinaris. Eighty per in the areas of breast themselves as overweight, says Dr. all women will go on a diet before put all, if not more, of the weight than the average women, today mod- rise, especially Skevoulla Xinaris, a at the age of 18. Dieting and poor self- back on. When females diet to meet a els are 23 per cent thinner than the implants. psychologist work toward a General Xinaris image are becoming a very serious certain weight and are unsuccessful, average women," said Xinaris. What "Women must Oshawa Hospital. image," she said, about eating disorders such as concern even among younger girls. A they become depressed and the diet- we see on television and in advertis- more positive body spoke that women focus on fea- anorexia and bulimia at Trent California study showed 80 per cent ing measures may become more dras- ing is a distorted idea of what the suggesting about themselves on March 8, as part of of all grade four girls were reported tic, said Xinaris. When dieting begins average body size actually is, said tures they like University focusing on the International women's day. to be on diets. to take over, women run the risk of Xinaris. She also pointed out that instead of constantly more than ever, women "If a person feels satisfied with engaging in more serious behaviors models and high-performance ath- negative. Today or a friend may have the choice not only to raise a her weight, this impacts on her feel- such as drastically reducing calorie letes such as ballerinas, are at high If you think you be danger of having an family, but to enjoy a successful ings of self-worth, self-esteem, her intake, over-exercising, not eating for risk of eating disorders. have or in there are several career as well. This increased social fulfilment and her identity," said days, vomiting or using laxatives. "The weight loss industry in eating disorder, If a often leaves women feeling Xinaris. She said 25 per cent of our "Dieting is reinforced in our cul- North America is a major economic places you can turn to for help. pressure can't he/she like they have to be "superwoman", self-esteem is directly related to how ture," said Xinaris. "It is the 'in* force," said Xinaris. Consumers family doctor help you, someone who can, said Xinaris. Along with the desire to happy or unhappy we are with our thing be doing." Weight loss is spent more than $29 billion in 1988 can refer you to dietician. be successful comes the desire to be bodies. Females, moreso than males, accepted as part of our culture, we on services and products for weight such as a professional such as beautiful. have poor body image, diet more and reinforce it, we strive for it and we loss and weight control, and that pro- There are also support groups that "Body image is the central com- have a much higher rate of eating dis- applaud it. "From the time that they jected figure for 1995 is $50 billion. Over-Eaters Anonymous you at no cost. In Oshawa ponent of all eating disorders," said orders, said Xinaris. She blames this are young, girls are socialized to These products include pay-for-ser- may attend Xinaris. Body image can be broken on different socio-culturs,! pres- value and strive for beauty, whereas vice diet centres, diet books and diet O.A. can be reached at 579-5288. down into two parts: the perceptual surespressures such as the drive for boys are socialized to strive for con- food products. Advertisers make bil- (ask for Nancy) Alumni award recognizes grad achievement WHEN FINALS ARE OVER BY RAYMOND CRUZ ODUCADO

Chronicle staff ______The alumni association is accept- ing nominations for its alumnus dis- tinction award. The purpose of this award is to recognize the outstanding achieve- ments of two Durham College gradu- ates. To be eligible, the individual must have achieved a successful career and have contributed to the college and the community. Ann Stowell-Smith, alumni offi- cer, said a candidate could meet the above criteria by finding a successful career and by contributing to organi- zations such as the YWCA and the United Way. Stowell-Smith also said a potential candidate would have an involvement in the college. "Some ways an individual can give back to the college are through guest-speaking, hiring some of our grads and by being involved in the alumni association," Stowell-Smith said. She said the nominations fluctu- ate yearly. THE CRAMMING To nominate someone for the BEGINS award, write the nominee's name on a page and submit it to the Alumni Boxes and Packing Tape Supplied Office. "From that point on, we [alumni Fast Ground or Air Shipping via UPS association] do all the leg-work," Stowell-Smith said. "We do a profile on the nominee

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CttMPUS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 Memorial Monu ment being built for College Gardens to be a place of peace and solitude

BY MAJI KIM "We hope to have it put in place dens surrounding it will be located on from contributions," said Williams. " Chronide staff this spring," said Ralph Williams, the north side of Durham's main "A donation was made from the A 3,000-pound memorial monu- director of the access division. The building in Oshawa. Academic Union." ment is being made for gardens at monument (which supports a sundial) "As the college gets larger, (the Bobby Watt, co-ordinator of the Durham's Oshawa Campus. and the approximately one-acre gar- gardens) will remain a place of soli- stone masonry program at Durham's tude and peace and quiet," said Whitby campus, is working on the Williams. monument. Watt, who designed the "Last year pathways and several monument, is enthusiastic. benches were put in and some flow- "It's been great," he said. Watt Pcanper Yourself ers were planted." hopes to have the monument com- manicures The gardens and monument will pleted by the end of April. fiberglass and acrylic noils pay tribute to past staff members. The memorial gardens will be the competitive prices Names of deceased staff members main gardens, said Williams. A stu-

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12 The Chronicle, March 29, 1993 CflMPUS Career Resou rce Centre Province to develop new gearing u p for graduation violence policy for schools Top 10 skills that employers look for plus job search By JOHN SCHOEP increase in violence in schools, Chronide staff pointers from the CRC "There has been an escalation in The province will hold a series of the press coverage of violent inci- As the school year comes to a in April we will have copies of the meetings in the next few months to dents in schools but that does not close think back to the whole reason Vancouver Sun and the Calgary create a policy on violence in mean that there has been a huge you chose Durham. Think past May. CHERI HENSLER Herald. schools. increase in the number of violent You want to work in your chosen Listed below are some of the lat- incidents in the schools," said field, right? est employment opportunities closer Violence prevention, incidents Adams. To promote hiring Durham grads, to home. From all of us at the Career reported to police, and programs and the College is now offering an 5. Organization/planning skills Resource Centre, good luck on your help for students who are expelled The ministry has a draft policy to employer guarantee. 6. Time management skills exams and in your careers! will be discussed at the meetings. help school boards develop their own What that means to the employer 7. Enthusiastic/motivated There will be 18 local meetings to violence prevention policies. The that hires you is that if you do not 8. Leadership qualities Full-Time Employment gather information on the opinions of ministry hopes to prevent violence in have the appropriate skill level that a 9. Self starter/takes Initiative the community. schools and prepare students to live graduate from your program should 10. Team player Sales Representative, Instate! Scarborough is leading the way non-violently. Violence can be have, Durham College will provide Communications, Hamilton against school violence, expelling st racial, sexual, physical, emotional, additional training at no cost. As you are preparing for your job Macintosh Artist, Acuity udents who exhibit vicious con- verbal, written, vandalism, and dam- search, remember to think about what Computer Services, Richmond Hill duct. age to property. But what does that mean to you skills, both technical and transfer- Xerox Sales Representative, Since the introduction of the and your job security? Well it means able, that you have to offer the Xerox, Toronto province's zero tolerance policy, two School boards are also responsible that life long learning will be a part employer. Co-Manager, Little Caesars students in the Scarborough district for safe environments in and around of your future. Thousands of part- If you wish assistance in plan- Pizza, Whitby have been expelled for life. But the schools. The ministry has left it time students at the ning your job search, Electrical Technologist, LOF Richard Adams, education officer up to the school boards and schools College will tell you that researching prospective Flass of Canada Ltd., Lindsay with the Ministry of Education and to decide what is a safe environment continuing to update your , employers or preparing CNC Programmer/Operator, Training, said this is not a sudden and how to achieve it. skills is important. And what your resume, drop by and ESOP Manufacturing Company government reports are saying make an appointment to Ltd., Scarborough is that in addition to these technical visit with one of the skills, whether it be CAD/CAM or Placement Officers at the Career Summer Employment preparing clients for EKG's, there are Resource Centre. Dating game kicks off other transferable skills that the If you are seeking summer Product Consultant, M & M workforce must use to retain employ- employment, you can register with us Meat Shops, Ajax ment. after April 1. We will keep a data- In-home Care Giver, Several By JEANETTE WHEELER with prizes donated by O'Toole's, So from the head office in Ottawa, base of students and notify them Positions, Durham Region Chronide staff Cineplex Odeon, Celebrations To here are the top 10 skills employers when employers are looking for staff Assistant Roofing Go and Under Cover Wear. The are looking for when hiring new immediately. This happened several Thermographer, Tremco Ltd. Dates of Our Lives, prizes are available to be won by recruits. times last summer right here at the Roofing Division, Toronto Entertainment Administration stu- both the contestants and the audi- College. You'll also want to check Security Positions, Pinkerton dents' version of the dating game, ence. 1. 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The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 13 St u dents to eva l u ate teach e rs CANDIDA THOMPSON see some of it," he said. BY would see the survey as way to trash "This will pin point what the about it? Chronide staff 3. What recommendations do you Whaley supports the evaluation of a teacher for a bad grade. The manag- teachers needed to work on and to said have to make this course better? teacher/course, but her complaint to teachers er can go back and see if this was the help them to be better teachers." In college, we're used She leaves the room when the about this specific type of evaluation stu- case. Brazier. evaluating students. But soon is happening. The stu- is that the students are not able to eval- The classroom Performance Several teachers been using a per- evaluation dents will be doing more of the asked if they want to access the information received from Review for Faculty is a 47 question formance evaluation for many years. dents are uating. ECE teacher Jane Lowe said, in answer the questions as a group or the surveys. Performance review is a new poli- survey that is divided into two sec- "m universities the evaluation is is divided into the five years she has been teaching individually. Lowe says the group cy at the college, that will invite stu- tions. The first section second done by the students for the stu- the stu- the college has always done some evaluation works best with dents to give their teachers construc- seven sub-sections that ask dents," she said. choosing type of evaluation, even in her night year students because they find brain- tive feed back about their classroom dent to answer questions by the There evaluations are done the one means school classes. She feels she owes it storming as a group easier than techniques. a number. For example with teacher in the class. A student "little to her students to continually better first years. "(This policy is) based on feed "no improvement needed," two from the SAA (SA) gives and "some her courses. In the General Arts and Science rep back is a gift," said college president improvement needed," three collects the evaluations, then puts goal is to continuously program Pat Whaley and Peter Polonsky. improvement needed, four "major "My an envelope and seals it in Gary my classes," said Lowe. Hupka use another type of survey in them into This type of policy was proposed improvement needed," and N/A (not improve of the students. This informa- She started out with a basic ques- their classes. front a few years ago, when the college applicable). taken to the SAA office but found it really didn't "I've always used them," said tion is then was scaling its staff down. Some The second section allows the stu- tionnaire it into the computer. the questions she was looking Hupka. "They tell how well I am and then enters feared thought the policy would be dent to write down his/her comments answer At any time students can go to the class. for. doing or if I need to make a change used to decide who would be laid off. about the teacher and the computer and access the data. From to the "(The questionnaire) didn't allow in my classes." "This policy is not indented to get There are three phases poli- there they can use the data to help me to receive concrete evidence," Hupka said he is looking forward rid of teachers but to help them teach cy. and he thought it them decide what classes they should is Lowe said. to this evaluation better," said MaryLynn West- The first phase of the policy take and with whom. This informa- The faculty are asked to Now she uses three questions: was a long time coming. Moynes the acting manger of public voluntary. you look in the tion is also passed onto the teachers. give at least one survey to one of 1. What things did you like about "Everywhere relations at the college. school you see "accountability* to the Last May the Board of Governors their classes. this course? What things didn't you like students is important. Now we will decided college faculty should be The next phase to take place will 2. regularly evaluated. A committee of occur this September and will run managers, teachers, support staff and until December 1995. Participation in students were involved in deciding this phase is mandatory. In this phase what the survey would look like. it is broken into three parts: the stu- "It's a good tool to improve (the dent does the evaluation of the teacher's) teaching style," said SA teacher/course, the teacher/support president and student rep on the com- staff does an evaluation of them- each mittee, Shari Lovelock. "It's a win - selves and the directors. Then win situation." staff and his/her manager will meet To insure the student's anonymity and discuss the client feedback and and to make sure the survey is self evaluation. During this meeting answered truthfully, it is given to the they will set and develop goals for students by a manager (the director the staff to accomplish. After this isi of a division). The teacher is not in decided upon the manager and staff the room at the time. member will sign it. It will then go in The cover page contains the his/her file along with a summary teacher's name, subject, student's and self-evaluation. name, date of review, student's atten- In January of 1995 the third and dance, his/her mark to date and the final stage, teacher will be evaluated number of hours spent on the subject by a colleague. per week. As a student rep on the The manager removes the cover Performance Review Policy commit- page before the teacher receives the tee Kerry-Lynn Brazier said it is a survey, so students can feel secure good solid base to work from. She that their comments will not harm also agreed with West-Moynes that their marks. this policy wouldn't be used as tool The cover sheet is on it because to fire teachers but to be used as teachers were worried there could be guide to help them improve their a percentage of the students who teaching.

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14 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 CSHMS Du rha m St u dents let off steam d u ri ng B reak O ut of th e I ce Week

Photos by Christine Mclnnes Students take a break from their studies to participate In the various activities held around the school for the annu- al Break Out of the Ice Week. Clockwise: two students have H out with oversized fists In an Inflatable boxing ring set up In the gym last Wednesday; one Durham student madly shoves tacos Into his mouth during last Thursday's Taco Bell eating contest, while two students Join him In the eating fest (bottom right). Mike Vachon, first year journalism (not shown), won the contest (see story this page). Students joust their way Into spring dur- ing break out week's jousting matches held in the gym from 11a.rn.-3 p.m. Wednesday March 23.

Vac ho n ta kes taco title

BY SHAWN ANTHONY where only the fittest survived, m the pared for all week long. Chronide staff second round, the four contestants "I've been eating bean buritos all Mike Vachon and Al Stevens inhaled three more tacos to make a week just to adapt my body to the made a 'run for the border* as total of eight. brutal beating it was going to take Durham College held it's first Taco- The men were separated from the today," said Vachon. "Most athletes eating contest. boys as Mike Vachon took the taco do push-ups prior to their event; I ate In the first round, each of the 10 title. Close behind was Al Stevens. two burito-supremes." contestants had to eat five soft tacos. Vachon told the Chronicle that The top four went on to the finals this was something that he had pre- ,l*St^»l»^»i!ftn

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By J. SCOTT WILLIAMS this was thor- Photos by Mike Vachon ticipants. He ended up with 13. course. After reporter Chronide staff Mandel took the group of hypno- oughly "checked out" by one of the Mike Mandel's Above: DC students try and keep up with The crowd slowly filled the cafe- tized students on a "trip" from female participants, Mandel games. teria. Every chair was being used; it warm, sunny beaches to the very top reversed the command, rendering the clothes transparent. :!^i; was standing room only. People of a collapsing, rickety rollercoaster. participant's Top right: Student sleeps under hypnotic trance. were sitting in the aisles, an excited All through, the students really It sure seemed like she could see buzz was going through the throng seemed to think that they were through my clothes (she ’>??<;’’. Below: Mandel talks up a storm. of students. Behind me whispered where Mandel said they were. Right couldn’tcould she?) promises of "You're not going to down to the "hard right and left After the X-ray vision Mandel Bottom right: Students hands tied by the power of sug- believe this," or "I hope I can get up turns" of the rollercoaster. The made the men into "Mr. Universe" there to volunteer." Never having group would lean according to contestants. The men flexed their 's*.'. gestion. been to a hypnotist act, this reporter which way the turn was going. little fingers, forehead muscle, and didn't have a clue what to expect. As Mandel's act went on, he even their nostril muscles. The par- The whispers were right. It was would choose certain individuals to ticipants also thought that they were unbelievable. plant "commands" on. One poor Canada's national chair organizing Fifteen chairs lined the stage. guy was told to howl whenever he team. Needless to say, if Mandel Mike Mandel,"the Mentalist", heard the words "full moon". That said "look at these chairs!" they stepped up to the microphone. His wasn't the worst of it. He would would be in a frenzy to organize first request was to get 30 vic- howl, then become frightened, then them. tims...er...volunteers to go up to the forget that he just howled. Joanne, All in all the show entertained stage. another participant, was told that her everybody. Mandel said, during an Mandel started his act by giving belt was a snakewell you can use interview after the show, that, "If the crowd a little history of how he your own imagination to figure out the audience leaves got into hypnotism. Mandel started her reaction. entertainedthen my show has done with 30 people and tried, throughout Mandel also gave everybody X- its job." the act, to weed out some of the par- ray vision, to see through cloth, of 16 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 No sch ool s p i rit fo r silo ball or sno p itch WILLIAMS - BY J. SCOTT - AND MICHAEL R. VACHON A total of six teams came out to The first games of both sno-pitch Chronicle staff play. At the start, things were disor- and sno-ball were decided by ganized. Some teams didn't show default because the opposing teams The DCSA says a lack of school up on time; others didn't show up at failed to show. The second game of spirit is responsible for the poor all. The turnout must have been a let sno-pitch was decided in favor of turnout for the sno-ball (football) down to both Mike Stauffer and the Legal Eagles because the BT's and sno-pitch (baseball) games last Mike Smuk, the tournament orga- didn't have enough players. Any Wednesday. nizers. game that involved the Excels were Michelle Cote, vice-president of Stauffer laid some of the blame given to the opposing team because social affairs, said that students take on the timing of the event. the Excels never showed up. the time to see a comedian, or a "The whole idea was to play in But in spite of all the problems, hypnotist, but not for events like the snow," Stauffer commented, everybody involved seemed to have sno-pitch or sno-ball. gesturing to the muddy field. a good time.

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CAMPUS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 17 Benefits to be available for same- sex couples in^y- fe: reac tion to de c is ion ».i^' C hronic le surv ey s how s mixe d ^. 111$) later'" JIM MACDONALD bonding " ter now than t BY will determine how much uals want. agrees people get "very t?/"(’». legislation of "But you could go both ways with Shepard Chronide staff______through The Management Board issue but it is fe time it's going to take to go " Lemenchick continues. "Your passionate around this ;|^.1. receiving Cabinet oversees provincial govern- this She believes the whole process before traditional family is with a mother, a very important one. N ment spending. is less homophobic, te. Same-sex couples living in approval." a father and children. And that's the society getting the legisla- However, Bemier can not give will the new Ontario will soon be eligible for ben- The NDP will debate it's been, but now things are and the majority accept of caucus, definite cost because she does not way efits similar to the ones heterosexual tion in their spring session changing. Society is changing. It's policy. %J^ know what exactly will be in the leg- work tc couples have. which started March 21. becoming more "But there is still a lot of ^Wi" (homosexuality)' of years, islation. . /irmp " Shenard said. "TheThe gayea\ "It's an issue of human rights," For the past couple accepted now. ^be done," Shepard »^ homosexuals who Whether or not same-sex couples and lesbian corn ^^A' said Sozanne for But Chris W- are civil servants will be able to claim deductions munity should ge |t; Bemier, communi- on income tax forms is Oliver, a first-year Wi.;^ already had benefits their spouse recognition und( f|g.- cation assistant in is electronic engineer- that were not another issue of concern. This the tax laws, med 5B; the Attorney ing technology stu- «?>-’ offered to other because the federal tax forms specify ical insurance bene General's depart- dent, dislikes the "Think about couples in the spouse has to be a member of the fits, and the sanu ^:’ ment. In a tele- same-sex whole idea of ^8|» the She opposite sex. Bemier said the federal things heterosexua. phone interview what will province. homo s e x u al s "It's about it will cost justice minister has said he will think receive ^%tK from Queen's Park, says receiving benefits. couples to little to pro- of altering the federal income tax. time. And it's under common law . Bernier said, "We happen very "I think it's t the benefits to In an informal survey conducted rights." believe that every society if this vide sick," Oliver said. better now n all gay and lesbian by the Chronicle, 100 people were m October 1992 Ontarian should be cou- "You're not sup- ii.^ In 1990, asked if they agreed homosexual than later." a new clause was able to have the goes couples. to be part of the gov- ples should receive benefits. Fifty- posed added to tht same rights and It's provincial the same sex. And through. ernment set aside three per cent of those surveyed said Canadian Charlei obligations as if they adopt a $1 million to cover it is wrong, while seven per cent said of Rights anc everyone else in sick." child, can you same-sex they had mixed emotions because of Freedoms. This Ontario, and this is 90,000 imagine what kind civil service family traditions. Forty per cent said clause official!} just an extension on of01 anail upbringinguyuiiii5»"6 . , , , . employees, Bemier the decision is a good one. gays and lesbians a^ that." thinks of the poor kid is going to have? Think recognized

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18 The Chronicle, March 29 1994 c«Mpas Du rham Co l l ege he l ps its ow n G r ad s o n s t aff BY TINA GILBERT

was a supervisor at General Motors Susan Gillie graduated in 1990 Chronide staff ____ he noticed an ad in a local paper. from the office administration pro- Durham College has been putting "The ad in the local paper had my gram. She admitted that completing its money where its mouth is for name written all over it," he said. her work placement at Durham about 20 years. It not only promotes He says he was 29 when he came helped her get her foot in the door. its graduates, it hires them as well. to teach at Durham and had absolute- "Students should get their work The college never needed a guarantee ly no teaching experience, but he was placement where they want to work," to believe in the quality of students blessed with the gift of gab. He Gilles said. they were producing. recalls his orientation day as if it hap- Grace Ippolito graduated from Durham graduates presently make pened yesterday. Each person had to office administration in 1973. She up over 10 per cent of the college pick an object and talk about it for said that being employed by Durham staff. President Gary Polonsky didn't five minutes in front of the Dean. for 20 years should speak for itself. SANDRA FALLOW MARK ANDRALOJC realize how many grads were on staff The person who went before him There were many things Ippolito but wasn't surprised about the high froze. When it was Duffy's turn he liked about Durham and she knew a figure. He has always been confident spoke effortlessly. one-person office was not where she about Durham graduates although He finds the teaching experience wanted to be. "It (Durham) provided there is no policy about hiring gradu- very rewarding and liked the fact that an opportunity for growth and it ates he said. he was able to implement major looked like a great place to work." "They get the jobs on the strength changes in the program he graduated Joy McKay graduated from the of their own qualifications and from. Duffy has been employed by Early Childhood Education program skills," he said. "They are as good as Durham College since 1982. in 1989 and began full-time employ- I keep proclaiming them to be in my Professor David Fletcher is not ment in 1991. speeches." only a graduate of Durham, he was McKay admits she likes being a Don Sinclair, vice-president of also the president of student council part of the Durham family and she staff and student affairs, admits in 1983-84. He was hired full-time in loves her job. She acknowledges that Durham grads with the required skills 1986 and enjoys speaking to gradu- although Durham may not be the do have an edge landing a job here. ates who have come back and told biggest college, but it is the fastest "If it comes down to two people him they are actually using what they growing. She gives credit to Gary with the same qualifications and one were taught in his class. They also let Polnonsky for making the college is a Durham grad and the other is him know what is new in the field. what it is today. not," he said, "the job will go to the "Durham is a terrific place to "How many college presidents JUDY ALLEN Durham grad." work and leam," he said. "It gives a will walk into the campus daycare STUART ELLIS Sinclair also has confidence in good mixture of practical, theoretical, and ask what he can do for them?" Durham grads and said it would be and applications of knowledge a stu- she asked. "Durham is a team and disastrous not to hire our own stu- dent requires." everyone works together to improve dents. Although he likes the concept of the college for everyone." Polonsky admits there is no short- the Durham graduate guarantee he Michael Duggan liked Durham so from age of people to choose from and the doesn't think it will be used. much he graduated twice: first fact that they keep coming back to "The guarantee will not be taken sports administration in 1987, and Durham grads makes a strong state- up because anyone who graduates second from business in 1988. He has since ment about the college's commitment from Durham is well prepared to been employed by Durham to the students. handle any entry level job in their 1990. There are about 56 Durham grad- field." Duggan played on the varsity bas- attendance at uates on staff out of a total of about Stuart Ellis is a graphic artist in ketball team while in 550 employees. media services. But he started out as Durham. He thinks Durham has an The reason so many graduates a student in the graphics design pro- excellent atmosphere. fami- return to Durham for employment gram. After he graduated in 1989, he "We are all one big happy varies from person to person, but heard about an opening and applied. ly." was He felt he was fortunate because there is one message that CAMERA SHY KEN BABCOCK astoundingly clear. "Durham is one he had made his contacts while doing big happy family." work study. He liked the people that Lawrence Bishop AL DUFFY Students don't have to be told were already on staff and had an Eileen Boudreau this, they see it in the halls everyday. overall good feeling about the col- Sacha Clarke Most of the staff respect the students lege. Michael Duggan and this goes a long way in forming a "The people that work here really Susan Gillie students," he said. Lynn Howell good working relationship. For care about the Knapp many, this relationship will end after "They (staff) respect them." Carrie Ann the student graduates and for others it Eileen Boudreau graduated from Barbara Knox can be the basis for a colleague rela- office administration in 1985 and has Mary Marshall at Durham since Joy McKay tionship. This has been just the case worked part-time Nammour a of Durham graduates. graduation. She was hired on full- Cheryl for number Nascimento Al Duffy graduated from the busi- time in 1991, and says she enjoys Rene ness operations program in 1976. what she is doing. Jenny Northey of "I like working here," she said. Corielynn Phinney Now he is the Director Reed Productivity Improvement centre. "It's a good place because the wages Linda and kissed are comparable to most industries Gerald Rose "I wrote my last exam Marie Stevenson this place good-bye," he said. and it's nice being with young peo- Ann He admits he never intended on ple. I enjoy it as much today as when Sue Turner It's the type of job you Penny Waldron CATHY BOOTH-SMITH darkening the halls of Durham again, I first started. KAREN DUFF but fate had the upper hand. When he enjoy coming to."

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The Chronicle, March 29, 1993 19 Graduates come back to Durham C oll e se G r a d s o n s taff at D u r h am LINDA FERGUSON DAVE FLETCHER

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MIKE LAMERS ALICE LYTWYNCHUK JOHN MATHER SANDRA MEADER LINDA MONDRIA

ESTER PATERSON ERNIE RAINBOW MARK SALTER ANN MARIE STEVENSON ANN STOWELL-SMITH

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20 The Chronicle. March 29, 1994 CAJMPUf That's the news. . . and we ' re out of here

A fond farewell from the second year journalism class. Front row: Candida Thomson, Tina Gilbert, Christine Mclnnes, Shelley Snowdon, Michelle McMuUen, and technical adviser Pam Colmer. Second row: Buster Bunny, Raymond Cruz Oducado, Adam- Wait! How'd this guy get here???, Phil Scott, photo editor Ray "you're focusing on the wrong thing" Blomme. Back row: Maji Kirn, Rhonda Hood, Lizanne McReelis, Jennifer Alien and Shauna "Are you guys getting something to eat" Conway. Missing from photo : Dale Burger and Kim Hosey Special thanks to Al Foumier for taking the last photo of these freaks in one group. . ^.,w^lSfsW.’llt!f^^i^y’’«*^W!ll*’w^^ w^^.-w*^^>w^.«wwrt'»w^m«!'^ftw«-«»N^«^^

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Mou r n i ng Breath i n Garofalo steals the show in Reality Bites BY REGINA PEZZARELLO love with Leiaina but is too cool to Staff it. transitional peri Chronide ______let anyone know Reality Bites is a new movie about The acting is very convincing. BY CHRISTINE MCINNES the old story of Generation X - The Stiller, Ryder and Hawke play realis- Chronide staff lost youth who live off their parents, tic roles of young adults struggling to Local band Mourning Breath is and cruise through life waiting for figure out what they want in life. taking a break from the stage to fine something to believe in or make a The big surprise was the actress roommate time their material over the next few stand for. who played Leiaina's This movie has you wondering Vickie.

months. "We're in a transitional period whether your life is too boring. From Janeane Garofalo almost stole the right now," said Jason Lovell (lead getting fired from your 12th job to show as the '70s throw-back who guitarist). "We're writing a lot more getting tested for AIDS to telling works at the '90s most popular cloth- scene and we're working on our music, so your mother you are gay. This movie ing store. The Gap. The one we're going light on the gigs." has it all. stealer occurs when she leads the an The group began as a cover bandl^ The film cen- "characters in about three years ago. Last year it tres around four MOVIE REVIEW impromptu perfor- the old released a three-song demo friends who just mance to tape; Sharona" then the band has written a recently graduat- R»*^ tune "My since Poality 7- of new ed from college. at the local variety songs. Garofalo The (Lovell; gui- Making his Eleven. quintet rhythm has a tarist, Mike Shaw; Brad directorial debut * * * definitely drummer. future in acting. Yarrow; bassist, Derek Rogers and Ben Stiller, But the movie are to who also co-stars singer Tyier Smith) preparing does have its bad record the new material, which they in Reality Bites Director: Ben Stiller points. Reality Bites to release at the end of the with Winona hope contains more clich- summer. Ryder and Ethan Starring Winona Ryder es than a month of can catch them on Hawke. Stiller Until then you Saturday Night Live the forthcoming release of long attempts to cap- Ethan Hawke *Shwa Noise. ture the essence episodes. awaited ’^!:;’^’^l:::;:^:;::::;;;l;:’^,::;:Ben;:St^^ The writer, to Yarrow, the band's of being in your According Helen Childress, music has evolved since the demo. 20s living in the tries to capture the he said. "Not too '90s. "It's rocking," of young rocking. I Winona Ryder dialogue heavy, not too soft, just adults today. think we're harder." plays a convinc- confused, "I Unfortunately, she went Yarrow finds it hard to classify ing role as Leiaina, the overboard^ be a strug- You almost require a translation the band's sound because everyone do not want to yuppie Her crusade is to book to understand what the charac- has such different tastes in music gling film maker. about ters are saying. and they all have an influence on finish making a documentary and their lives. But if you can get past the cliches, the music. her friends a exec- you will enjoy this movie and proba- so different; lis- Stiller portrays Ben, young "We're all Jay utive who tries to help Ryder with her bly relate to the characters and then- Black Sabbath, I tens to Zepplin and documentary, and at the same time is confusion. Tori Amos listen to anything from to win her affections. The movie is playing at the listens struggling to Neil Diamond, our singer Hawke plays Troy, a wanna-be Champlain Cinemas in Whitby. Go Mike listens to to some country, musician who can't seem to hold and catch a great flick. and Derek listens to punk anything down a job. On top of that he is in and heavy shit," he said. The band is at an advantage in the Oshawa scene. "I think we're different around Blood is thicker here because everyone's trying to be so different right now that it's the so when you're a normal in-thing, haven't seen them rock band it's different," said including a headlining spot at the For those who Room on March 17, it wants yet. Mourning Breath will be play- than water Lovell. "Us, Easy Access and Moon scene. A few ing with 6 Story Psychos at the Driftwood are different now." to get into the Toronto inside Alfie's veins. Mocombo have Flying Dutchman in Bowmanville BY DALE BURGER pumping Now that Mourning Breath has shows at the El So begins the novel Mr. Murder to break the ice. on April 22 and 23. Chronide staff_____ made a name for itself in Oshawa, helped by thriller writer Dean Koontz. Marty Stillwater thought ever- Bestseller of Midnight, Cold Fire thing was fine. A successful mys- and movies such as Watchers and tery writer, Stillwater had a happy Wispers, Koontz is no stranger to " Ru by" is hau nting marriage, two daughters and a cozy popularity. house in southern California. Life However, his writing has relaxed, his characters very BY MICHELLE MCMULLEN the bitter truth about her budding was good. Until someone who become Stillwater simular in attributes and predicabil- M ^m't Chronide staff romance with young Paul Tate. thinks he's the real Marty how stories All too fast Ruby learns to appre- shows up. Then things get ugly. ity. After all, many Stillwater about a guy living in California (in The word spellbinding never real- ciate Houma as she finds what life m the hospital, Marty a series of tests to deter- a Spanish-styled stucco house, no ly held much meaning for me when it outside of a Louisiana swamp is like. underwent mine if he was a suitable donor to doubt) and facing some horrible came to describing an author's work. Andrews offers a horrifying, yet with his daughter's suspected unknown adversary can a person That is, until now. The work of intriguing escape from the reader's help blood was instead, acci- take? Virginia ("V.C.") Andrews is packed present world and reinforces the cancer. His of that world with the hor- dentally, used to fuel a genetic Mr. Murder is a story that leaves full of incomprehensible family lies security Are rors of someone elses. There are no experiment. One that was supposed the reader in disbelief, literally. SIlEANETTgMgEM^ and deceit. we supposed to believe that a group novels usually cen- other messages for the reader; no to change to world. Chronicle staff Although her of yuppy radicals would maufacture that theme, it by no means lessons to be learned. The Network, a super-secret :| Macdonald Carey» thel^ tre around officials and a human being for the purpose of them boring. Her stories merely peak your group of government behind the famous makes business leaders, saw killing other people? In the past, his is the debut of what its pub- curiosity until the tale has been final- high-powered Lives opening ''Like sands Ruby a state of stories were a little far fetched but "a brilliant new series," ly told revealing all the suspenseful the world as being in Ithrough the hour glass....," died lisher calls fibres of he was, I believe, just expressing Series. lies that makes their lives so frighten- social decay, the very lMarch 2l 6f caheer.|^ the Landry dissolving on a his creative elements. But Mr. shocking tale about Ruby, a ingly interesting to us. human existance It is a Alfie, Murder goes too far. isi.^^i^ill^lilii^H^i^^ who lives in Houma, Although V.C. Andrews died a global scale. So they created 15-year-old girl of The is unbelievable and his ^x^^i^^^^^1^ hours away from few years ago, her family has worked the first in a planned series plot |Doctpr|:Horton|^^ Louisiana, only two characters have been borrowed car. She and her with a writer to organize and com- genetically engineered humaniods. ilOTi'^the^show^lli^;1!!;!!;!! New Orleans by to from his other novels. Catherine live in a little plete her stories and create additional Alfie had a simple purpose: lll'Carey'^^^^ill'appea Grandmere selected officials. It's been a long time since the shack in the bayou and it is here that novels, including Ruby, inspired by eliminate iBroadway and in over 50 Alfie, far from being a real per- once fascinating writer has pro- the mysteries surrounding her birth her storytelling brilliance. movies during his illustrious suffers a twisted kind of duced something that the reader can her dead mother's life begin to She has written such haunting son, career but is known best for his and and suddenly gets the get excited about. unfold. tales as Flowers in the Attic of the relapse ible on Days of Our Lives, and to to California, If you're a Dean Koontz fan, sent reeling from one Dollanganger Family series, Dark strange urge travel the Em my for best Ruby is are better off rereading Cold winning with the past com- Angel in the Casteel series and a few to Marty Stillwater's home. After you actor in a daytime shock to another The Bad Place. television Grandmere dying, the single novels as well. all, it was Marty's blood that is now Fire or drama in 1974 and 1975. ing to life, her truth about her mysterious father and ...AWtaW^j* »if«'^a»<-*'

22 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 NTfflTfllNMNT H e loves to be l augh ed at S mall C ome dian B en Guy att like s his j ob By GENE DONNELLY in public school as a way to get out Guyatt described the difference 'He was a super nice guy." comedy Chronide staff of class. There he performed short between Canadians and Americans in Guyatt said that although most stand-up routines and plays in front the entertainment industry. comics are great, some have inflated of his classmates, sometimes by "When I lived in Hollywood, egos. You're alone, sweating profusely choice, sometimes as punishment for whenever you talked to a producer, "The funny thing is that people club under an intense light in an otherwise acting up in class. His interest in they always said the best writers are like Carlin and Candy, are the nicest, dimly lit room. Hundreds of people comedy remained through his high Canadians, the best actors are most humble people," he said. are surrounding you. Staring at you. school years. After that he turned Canadians," he said. "The general "They're the ones that make it to the They're all waiting to hear you professional, and received four years consensus was Canadian artists are top." speak. They won't take a word you of training at the Second City come- more disciplined." Guyatt enjoys older comics such ;ets big say seriously. They'll laugh at every dy troupe in Toronto. Guyatt has experienced a full as Jonathan Winters, Red Skelton little gesture you make, at every thing Guyatt discovered that he didn't range of strange experiences in his and George Carlin. you say. They'll howl at your enjoy the travelling associated with career. "The old guys are amazing. They actions and movements. stand-up and concentrated much of One story that stuck out in his don't need to use sexuality or foul mind involved a comic who on in their talent And you know what? his time on writing. froze language jokes." You'll love every minute of it. He worked in Los Angeles for a stage. His idol, in fact, is Stan Laurel, Ben Guyatt certainly does. As couple of years as a correspondent "I had one comic who was on TV, of Laurel and Hardy fame. host at Challenger Comedy on Cue for a Newfoundland television sta- who forgot his entire routine when "You're the best when you don't By GENE DONNELLY and supervising editor of the CHCH tion, but found himself simply being his ex-girlfriend walked in and sat even have an audio soundtrack, and Chronide staff Sunday late-night comedy program, a spectator to the glitz and glamor of right down in the front row," Guyatt you can make people laugh," he Have you ever thought of Comedy at Club 54, Guyatt is kept Hollywood. said. "He just lost it." explained. "That to me is the height opening your own club, or run- busy. "I wanted to see what made the Guyatt has worked alongside of being a comic." ning your own business? Well Originally from Stoney Creek, Americans so successful," he many well-known comics and actors, that's exactly what father and son Guyatt took his first stab at comedy explained. including the late John Candy. Harvey and Mark Litman did. The Litmans own Challenger Comedy on Cue, a small club in Richmond Hill, that blends come- dy, dancing and billiards. The club, however, does not rely entirely on patrons from its area, but attracts people from all over, including Durham region. Each Friday and Saturday night. Challenger's features two comics. The comedy starts at 8:30 p.m. and runs until approxi- mately 10 p.m. It is hosted by Ben Guyatt, supervising editor of the CHCH Sunday night comedy program. Comedy at Club 54, and president of Guyatt Productions. The club is one of the very few in Canada that is able to get some of the more established comics, because of its reputation of professionalism. "What's good about this club that's different from any other % club in the country is that we can pull in the guys you just watched on Jay Leno, David Letterman, Arsenio Hall, and HBO," II explained Guyatt. m Because it is a relatively small ,f;, \- club, audience members are able ^ to socialize with the comics after their performances. "You can sit and talk to some- one you just saw on stage," added Litman. ".’i^y Past performers at the club have included the likes of ^K Margaret Smith; "Basil"; Ron Daman; The Coach; Mark Jaffee, head writer for TV's Seinfeld, and former Saturday Night Live cast members Frankie Pace and Rich Hall. While the Litmans and Guyatt bring in experienced American comics, they also showcase young Canadian talent. This allows a young Canadian comic to work beside a more well- known one and gain advice to improve his routine. Opening for a highly regarded comic also boosts the credibility of a rookie comic's portfolio. As well as the featured come- dy, Challenger's has a large bil- liards room with open pool throughout the week. There is dancing each Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Challenger Comedy on Cue is at 115 York Boulevard in the Famous Players Complex, which is located at the corner of East Beaver Creek Drive and Highway 7.

m^s-»;,u’fcn,. SPORTS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 23 B a ke r w i ns a Du r ham fi rst

BY KIM HOSEY Even though her mother is not a cated her self to sports, she loves soc- Chronide staff participant in the sport she too has cer and is always considered a team played a signifcant pan in her daugh- leader in any sport she plays," said Talk about kicking your way to ter's soccer life says coach Reid. Babcock. the top! "Her mother is the co-ordinator. Now, Baker will be playing for For the first time in the history of she's the backbone," said Reid. the Lady Lords first indoor soccer the college one of Durham's Lady "She's at every home game we team. In this sport too, Reid predicts Lords, Tammy Baker, received the have." Baker will stand out. Canadian Colleges Athletic According to Ron Baker, the fam- "Because of her speed and condi- Association award (C.C.A.A.) for ily fettish for sports in general, and tioning she should do very well," said women's soccer. soccer in particular has a lot to do Reid. "She can run forever and not This is no small feat, given that with where his family was raised, she's not going to get tired." only 12 players nation wide are nom- "It's a lot to do with birth place," But with an eye trained to inated. But Baker, with her feet plant- he said. "Being bom east of Oshawa improve her players Reid can also ed firmly on the ground, er soccer from Darlington township.-.for a lot pick up on the one area where Baker field, takes it all in stride. of these small communities back in needs improvement. Even though Baker says she was my dad's day soccer "She has the surprised at receiving the award, any- was one of the main concentration and one who has seen her play or merely means of entertain- effort: come game talks to her about her soccer career ment sports wise. rime it's there," said might be more surprised if she hadn't "So instead of Reid. "But she takes won. growing up watch- "She grew practice a little At 5'7", Baker carries her lean ing me play base- lightly,...if she put frame with a coinfidence reserved for ball, she grew up up watching the energy from the athletes. Her modest manner could watching me play me play" game into her prac- easily be mistaken for shyness, but is soccer." tices she'd be actually a quiet assurance, dictated by Perhaps because Ron Baker unstoppable." her awareness of her abilities. soccer has been such And while soc- And her abilities have been well a large part of her cer has always been documented. family life it was her forte, she's "I won the scoring title for all the only inevitable that excelled in other colleges in Ontario, and for central it become such a sports such as cross all-star, tournament major factor in her own life. country track, highjump (for which division,...league Athletic complex file photo all-star, rookie of the year last year, "She comes from a family that is she won a gold medal in high central division scoring title..." she Tammy Baker, a Durham College Lady Lord, won the very sports oriented. It's been a big school), and the 100 meter relay race. runs through the list almost absent- Canadian Colleges Athletic Award for soccer. part of her family life," said Baker One would think that with such an mindedly. senior, interest in sports that Baker would Running, mainly through oppos- (the game), she has a natural abili- side." Reid also acknowledges that influ- pursue a career along the same lines ing teams, is one of Baker's strongest ty,...she doesn't have to put in a lot of It is a pasttime that has certainly ence. "She has an athletic back-. Currently, however Baker is points as an athlete, and especially as effort," said Reid. paid off. According to both Baker's ground," said Reid. "And she's got enrolled in the medical administra- a soccer player. "A lot of players must work hard father, and her coach, her kicking the competitiveness, as with any top tion course in her graduating year. Gail Reid. Lady Lord's soccer with conditioning and turning on the ability is one of her strongest assets. athlete." She is, however, considering register- coach, and winner of the coach of the ball, a lot of it is fine tuning, but most "She's got the ability to kick a ball True to the form of all top ath- ing for the law and security course year award, considers Baker's speed of it she (Baker) can just do." hard and accurate," said Baker letes. Baker recognizes the contribu- here next year. This too may prove to on the field an innate ability. And no wonder. She's been "just senior. "And she can kick with either' lions of others to her success. be a field that she excells in. "She always comes in like she's doing it" every summer for 15 years, foot." "I'd thank Dave Stewart and Ken Reid sums up Baker off the field: going to come out with the ball," said since the age of five. Reid agrees, "She's got the (Babcock), for all their letters (nomi- "She's very opiniated, same type of Reid. At that age she had already spent a strongest individual skills, she's able nating her for award) and my team- style off the field. If someone doesn't " She goes in hard and comes out few years watching her dad play his to put the ball in the back of the net mates," said Baker. like it that's too bad, that's the way I hard-she's got a lot of natural speed, sport of preference, soccer. which is key to defence." Ken Babcock, assistant athletic am." chances are she's going to be the first It is no small coincidence then It is indeed a passion that is shared director for Durham College, consid- As for herself. Baker timidly to the ball." that Baker names her father as one of by her whole family. Both her ers Baker an excellent addition to the admits, "They say I'm pretty aggres- As a matter of fact, according to the major influences in her life. younger sister and brother have school and one of the top soccer sive.' Reid, Baker is exactly thata natur- "My dad and his family, they're played soccer in the past, and her players ever to play for Durham al. all soccer players," said Baker. "We father, Ron, has played regularly for College. "She doesn't have to think about it used to kick the ball around a lot out- 30 years. "She's a person who's really dedi- Abrams take s CCAA All-Canadian aw ard

BY DAVID STELL without her", Marchut said. "She dominated all year with Chronicle staff her all around play.And people don't realize how good The Lady Lords volleyball squad had an excellent she was in the backcourt to go along with her dominant year on the court this season, and Sandy Abram, the tall front court game".Abram will graduate this year and has middle hitter on the squad, has another reason to be also reached the limit of her eligibility for college athlet- proud after receiv- ics. Marchut went ing the CCAA All on to say that the Canadian Award. team will not be the After winning same next year silver with her without her."I'll ^f’;- ^/^a- team at the OCAA "We wouldn't have to do more fe:' championship, work and a better "Sandy's cal- IN^/A..",TOf.. it next A 'fe^:' Abram was voted haw pulled job year. ibre made my a first team all- player of Sandy's H|&'; off without calibre made my job easy. " .iN" star in the tourna- ment. She was her" job easy.A second- w,i'i" ;<-,- Stan Marchut Tf’.1 l.^ '' ' and Drug t-' ii also the second Stan Marchut. year Food te-^^ highest scorer in Technology student the league during here at Durham, the regular season. Abram is married The end of the and living in season has come Oshawa. She has fre- as a relief for her moved around the last few years with stops including .pfe.' after a season. She now has more time to devote to quently over ^f^!,;-^' long took related studies at begin to relax after the pres- Ottawa and London, where she msi.: her studies, and can finally of Western Ontario. She had initially sure of a busy schedule on the court practising and play- the University ’;

24 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 B aumgartner contributes to Leafs 9 success BY MICHELLE MCMULLEN Chronlde staff______traded to the L.A. Kings. sonally. In 1986-87 Baumgartner played He announced that he and his wife The word Bomber conveys a with the Kings' American League are expecting their second child in sense of explosiveness and drive, farm team, the New Haven Night mid- to late June. and that makes it a perfect nickname Hawks. He split the next two seasons His wife, Erin, told listeners that for number 22 of the Toronto Maple between L.A. and New Haven. between school, homework, hockey, Leafs, Ken Baumgartner. In that time the Kings managed to and training. Ken is hardly ever home In the past his position on the place fourth overall. but she knows that it is just a phase in team would have been defined more "It was exciting," said their lives and it won't last forever. or less as a goon. But Baumgartner is Baumgartner, "but empty with not "He puts his heart in everything anything but. getting much playing time." he does," she said. From his summers off the ice as a He was traded to the New York Baumgartner said his family junior at Hofstra University on Long Islanders not long after that, where he thinks his accomplishments have Island, to his aggressive moves on the took on the role of defenceman after been great but he feels his best ice, he is a well- spoken, valued playing centre and left wing. achievements will come after hockey. member of the Leafs. However, it wasn't until March He's got four or five more sum- A native of Bin Ron, Manitoba, 10, 1992 that his NHL career both on mers to go to get his finance degree Baumgartner has proven his worth and off the ice began to flourish. at Hofstra University. He feels that time and again on and off the ice. He was traded to the Toronto with his involvement in sports and The zest the Bomber puts into any Maple Leafs with four weeks left of being a pro athlete, a career will challenge accounts for the success he the '91-'92 season. come up after hockey and a degree is enjoying now at 29. He went from defence to his pre- would definitely help things along. His ice time has increased signifi- sent position of left wing. Baumgartner is happy that his cantly since he started with the Leafs Number 22 was on his way to wife understands. about two years ago. He thinks the becoming the explosive force that he "We have to sacrifice now to have coaching staff has finally gained con- is today. something for the future," he said. fidence in him. Around the time that Baumgartner He amazes some of his teammates And this has helped him to make was beginning his life as a Leaf, his as well with the drive and determina- good on the pledge he made to his wife Erin gave birth to their now two- tion with which he tackles everything fans at the end of the *92-'93 season year-old daughter in New York, he sets out to do. to double his offensive output. He where they have made a home. Leaf forward Bill Berg said more than doubled his goals in the On top of his personal life and Baumgartner has a Jekyll and Hyde first half of this season but says he hockey career, he found time to prove personality on and off the ice. cannot be content with that. himself individually to the NHL. "He can go head to head in a fight "I want to mirror the success I've He was a member of the National on the ice and then calm down to talk had in the first half of the season in 'hoto by Michdie McMullen Hockey League Players Association afterwards. He's very passionate on the second half." Ken Baumgartner, number 22 of the Toronto Maple Leafs, (NHLPA) as a player representative and off the ice." "It's a great time to be a Leaf," he has proven himself a worthy player. and exercised his impressive public Four summers ago Baumgartner said, "following their development all speaking talents. revealed another passion of his. over the country." There is little left wing knows that having fighting didn't begin to take off until he was That eventually allowed him to In 1990 he met a guy in L.A. who chance that he will move, he removed from hockey has been about 18, when he was playing for graduate from player rep to vice-pres- owned his own record label. His believes, with his contract up for talked about in the NHL, in his opin- the Flin Flon Bombers, he said in a ident of the association. friend thought it would be neat to option for the next season. ion it will be around for a while. recent interview at Maple Leaf As a member of the NHLPA combine sports and music. As a result "I'm content in Toronto," he said. But he said his toughest fight was Gardens that hockey was a big part of Baumgartner commented on the Baumgartner had an opportunity to "I'm content anywhere where I can and is establishing himself as a play- his childhood. NHL's banning of Glenn Anderson sing "Bomber" by Motorhead and contribute." er, day in and day out. He was one of the bigger players from team Canada in the Olympics. "Live wire" by ACDC and the funds Baumgartner celebrated his 400th Competition and fate sometimes so he was involved in a lot of body "Personally, it's too bad the rules went to leukemia research. NHL career game on Feb. 19 against conspire to produce challenges. But checking; but the gloves stayed on. had to change for Glenn," he said. It appears his passion for life is as the Edmonton Oilers He was featured considering his recent success on the The Bombers' coach told him he "He's always been a supporter of the explosive as his passion for the game. on the "After 40 Minutes" portion of ice, his challenge to prove himself is would be in the NHL and, as he said, Olympic program and it seemed fit- But a shattering injury during a 4- Hockey Night in Canada. becoming less of an all-out struggle. "With a few breaks, here I am today." ting for him to play for his country." 1 victory against Ottawa on Feb. 28 "I have to play a physical game," Baumgartner has shown himself as an He won the 1985 Memorial Cup "But as a member of the NHLPA, has landed Baumgartner on the Baumgartner said. "By presence or aggressive opponent for any competi- with the Prince Albert Raiders of the if it had been an issue five months bench. He broke his wrist and under- by physical contact, I have to defend tion and fate is moving in the right WHL. ago, more might have been done." went surgery on March 2. Toronto the smaller players on the team." direction. From there he was drafted by Baumgartner said he is having a hopes to have him back for playoffs, Although the six-foot, 200 pound Although Baumgartner's career Buffalo as their 12th choice, but was great season, both team-wise and per- which begin on April 18. More to the Gardens than hockey BY MICHELLE MCMULLEN meetings, and hold other meetings as Supreme Court of Ontario in 1991 as Chronicle staff the need arises for any major issues. a director for the disputes. Behind the scenes at Maple Leaf Whyte is also a chairman of the "The matter was resolved and a Gardens thrives a world that most audit committee set up through the new slate of directors was appointed hockey fans do not think about, peo- board of directors. This committee for Maple Leaf Gardens," said pled by a board of directors who keep reviews financial statements of the Whyte. His name was on the list. the Gardens going smoothly and company and reports back to the The position appealed to Whyte profitably. Last year, for example, board of directors. because hockey was a pastime of his they made around $5.5 million. Whyte's legal background and in the 50s when he played for the They ensure a place for the experience contributed to his University of Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto Maple Leafs to call home. appointment to the Garden's board. hockey team. George Whyte is a member of that He played centre and left wing. board of directors and an integral part But Whyte never went any further Free Estimates of what makes the Gardens, the because at that time the NHL had

Diamond Re-Cutting Service Gardens. only six teams and drew players only Maple Leaf Gardens is a publicly from sponsored Junior A teams. Repairs On Premise (same day service) traded company. Whyte and six other "Not many went from profession- Chain Repairs directors work side by side to set al minor leagues to the big league,"

Appraisals policies to secure the companies' said Whyte. "I think I would have

direction and control the budgets. liked to have gone further but it was

Custom Design done on premises Whyte said the board's greatest far more important to have an educa- Retail Jewellery at Wholesale Prices , accomplishment since he joined was tion because not many made it."

Restore & Redesign old jewellery info the hiring of coach Pat Burns. The He was a lawyer for 25 years in Now, however, with the expan- board of directors is involved in the the Toronto law firm McMillan and sion of the NHL, there is a new greater styles approval process. Binch. Then in 1989 he became vice- source of players. But Whyte does 21 Years of Experience "Fletcher, Burns and gang control president of Curragh Inc., a major not regret his chosen path. hockey operations," said Whyte. mining company based in Toronto. He gets a regular dose of hockey, "They are responsible for the trading From there he moved in 1993 to anyway, as board members are of players. The board of directors are senior vice-president of the Bank of required to attend Leafs games in not involved in the day-to-day deci- Nova Scotia, where he is responsible support of their position. sions for the team." for all legal affairs. He feels that the Leafs need a 432 - 3994 But this does not undermine the He was appointed to the board of good centre to "put them in a pretty Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dunda^ St. E, important role he and the other direc- directors for the Gardens after the solid position to win the cup." Unit 4 Whithy, Ontario L1N 7C5 tors perform. dispute between Harold Ballard and But, he's extremely proud of the The directors meet usually seven his son Bill over the Ballard estate. organization and players and proud 1.1). Sfuclcnt Necessary expires Mayl5/94 or eight times per year for scheduled Whyte was appointed by the of being a part of it all. The Chronicle. March 29,1994 25

B utler cherishes every moment as a Jay

BY SHAWN ANTHONY League. He was hitting .297 in 40 left thumb. He was back in time for on myself because I'm a Canadian "When it's something that you Chronicle staff games with 1 HR and 10 RBIs. His the playoffs and he appeared in two playing ball," said Butler. "When I'm always wanted to do, you appreciate want to it all that much more when you can He is a of East York and longest hitting streak was seven World Series games vs. the Phillies. on the field I really don't product with the best in the world like before that a product of games. At home he hit .278 and on He hit a pinch-hit in games five. think about that; when you have play Paul Molitor," Butler said. "Every Newfoundland, but now Rob Butler the road .313. He is the sixth Canadian-born other things on your mind, you don't time to see that I tell him I stands as an icon for all of In 1991, he was the recipient of player to ever wear the Toronto Blue play well." I get guy, proudly he's the best. I think I'm Canada. the R. Howard Webster Award as Jays' Major League uniform (Dave He has been accused by critics of love him; to be given the chance. I Robert Frank John Butler weighs MVP and was also named Player-of- McKay, Paul Hodgson, Rob Ducey, being the Toronto Blue Jays' token very lucky told the Chronicle that really do cherish every moment I in at 185 pounds and stands five feet, the-Year by the NYP League. He was Denis Boucher, and Vince Horsman Canadian. He have at the tall. He was bom on April tied for the league batting title and were the first five) and only the sec- comment is unwarranted. park." 11 inches attributes his success to General led the league in at bats (311), hits ond to ever play in a World Series "There will always be critics out Butler 7, 1970 at Toronto East efforts. (105), total bases (152). and in extra- game (Reggie Cleveland pitched for there, I'm a baseball player and hard work and faith in his Hospital. to have "I want Canadians to know that Before he was up by the base hits (28). He was selected to the Red Sox in 1975). there's people who are going picked when times are tough, when you Toronto Blue Jays, Butler had an play on all of the All-Star teams for Butler is now considered an their opinion as to my baseball abili- and want to strive for something you can minor league career. In every minor league he played for. ambassador of Canada in an ty," Butler said. "I go out there impressive achieve it," said Butler. "For a lot of he for St. Catharine's in Butler signed as a free agent with American-based game, thus expand- play hard every day and really enjoy 1991, played do have a lot of doubts in the New York Peim League. There he the Jays in 1990, but didn't make his ing baseball's exposure to a more playing. People can say whatever years you damn mind - are you good enough? hit .338, with seven HRs, and 45 major league debut until June 12, continental level. He told the they want about me. I'm proud your on the Are going to be appreciated? RBIs. The following year when he 1993, when he went l-for-4 against Chronicle in a recent interview that to be Canadian. I take that you When stick to it and on for Dunedin in the Florida Detroit. He hit in eight of his first being the only Canadian on the field with me every day." you keep played do make it." State League, he hit .358 with 41 nine games as a Jay until June 22, Toronto Blue Jays gives him great Butler has always enjoyed playing going, eventually, you that RBIs and four HRs. Then in his final when he hit the disabled list. When pride, but also has the potential of baseball. He told the Chronicle is minor league season, he played AAA he slid into second base (against the causing unwanted pressure. playing with the Toronto Blue Jays for Syracuse in the International Yankees), he tore a ligament in his "I try not to put any other pressure something he never takes for granted. Baseball news for '94 CHRIS ROURKE Can the Jays stay on top ? BY need another starter to go Chronicle staff Jays along with Guzman, Stewart, Now that spring training is in Hentgen, and Stottlemyre. a run for does not mean they are going to win. full swing, we can start asking our- No one can match Toronto when BY GLENN LOMAS be the ones giving the Jays To three-peat the Jays must either selves, who is going to win it all? it comes to a batting lineup. With Chronide staff their money. In the off-season Rafael a player via a trade or have a The American and National White, Alomar, Molitor, Carter, Baltimore acquired free agents acquire Sid Fernandez, couple of rookies come up and take Leagues are expanding to three Olerud, Sprague, Borders, Palmiero, Chris Sabo, Eichhom. But control. And when Cito Gaston and divisions each: the East, the Schofield, and Rob Butler, it is no The twice repeating World Series Lee Smith and Mark due to one company return to SkyDome they Central, and the West. wonder why the Blue Jays win champions Toronto Blue Jays are the Jays should win again The Jays are a will begin the process of winning a In the American League, the most of the time. taking the field in hopes for a third main thingchemistry. how to win as a third World Series for the City of Blue Jays, Orioles, Tigers, Red With the expansion of the World Series ring. The Jays return to team who know Toronto. Sox, and the Yankees will form the leagues, four teams will now get spring training with a lot of pressure team, and just because the Orioles Eastern division. The White Sox, into the playoffsthe three divi- and expectations on them. have a lot of big name players, it Indians, Brewers, Royals, and sion winners and a wild-card team. The Jays have the spring to refill Twins will be in the Central divi- The four teams will play off against positions with possible first-year sion. And the Mariners, Rangers, each other, then the two winners players. In left field Canadian-bom Athletics, and the Angels will make will move on to the league champi- Rob Butler and Shawn Green will be up the Western division. onship series. The two league competing for the position Rickey In the National League, the champions will then play for the Henderson held for a brief time last Phillies, Expos, Martins, Mets, and World Series. year. The other position up for grabs Braves, who moved from the Who will be the 1994 A.L. and is shortstop. with Tony Femandez Western division, will make the N.L. MVP? In the A.L. it could be out of the picture Eddie Zosky and Eastern division. The Central divi- Frank Thomas again, or it could be Alex Gonzalez will try to win the sion will have the Cardinals, Paul Molitor, or Roberto Alomar, job. Toronto's starting rotation may Pirates, Cubs, Reds, and the or Joe Carter, or even Ken Griffey be a problem. Juan Guzman will like- Houston Astros. And the Western Jr. of the Mariners. In the N.L., it ly be the ace, but after Guzman many division will consist of the Giants, will probably be either Barry Bonds questions remain. Can Pat Hentgen (905) 576-5030 Dodgers, Padres, and the second- of the San Francisco Giants, Lenny return with another good season? Can year Colorado Rockies. Dykstra of the Phillies, or Fred Dave Stewart piitch the season injury The Atlanta Braves, Baltimore McGriff of the Braves. free? Will Todd Stottlemyre finally Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and Will this be the year that Cito pitch to his potential? can Al Leiter the two-time world champion Gaston finally gets the credit he make it as a pitcher in the fourth or Toronto Blue Jays are listed, by deserves for being one of the best fifth spot in the rotation. Htwe Alternative than Sports Illustrated, as the teams managers in the game? All he has As well, the Jays have to be con- most likely to win the World Series done since being named manager in cerned with the bullpen. Danny Cox, this year. 1989, taking over for Jimy who did an excellent job last year, you can shake a stick at With the recent addition of Williams, has been to win four will have to get some support this pitcher Gregg Olson from division titles, two American year from some fresh arms, plus the Baltimore, the Braves now have a League pennants, and two world jays need to find the same Mike '

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on i the . legitimate closer and seem to be championships. Timlin. who shut the door the World once again the strongest team in Baseball has decided on a rev- Atlanta braves in 1992 the baseball. But the Orioles have bol- enue-sharing package. This will series. To get a playoff spot jays Jeff, your DJ;, plays the that Ward stered their roster with off-seascn help out teams like Pittsburgh, will have to hope Duane collect 40 additions of first baseman Rafael Milwaukee, Cleveland and will be healthy enough to latest alternative releases as Palmeiro from Texas, pitcher Sid Montreal. These small-market or more saves. have Roberto Femandez from the Mets, pitcher teams will now get more revenue, Defensively the Jays second baseman in Lee Smith from the Yankees, pitch- so they can compete in the free Alomar, the best well as some of the more Devon White tracking er Mark Eichhom from the Blue agent market with large-market the game, and Pat and third baseman Chris Sabo teams like Toronto, Los Angeles would-be doubles in centre, Jays, behind the plate. VINTAGE material. from Cincinnati. With these addi- and Boston. Borders blocking the have WAMCO the Orioles feel they can Baseball has shortened the list to Offensively Jays A tions, the of the order, with White, dethrone the two-time champs from four in search of a new commis- in meat Reauests are Carter and Olerud. Toronto. The White Sox, who are sioner, since Fay Vincent stepped Alomar, Molitor, ^ 1994 will be the final year for ^ basketball star down in 1992. The four candidates N giving former of the G.M. Pat Gillick. Gillick has been always welcome: Michael Jordan a tryout, have a real are: Bud Selig. owner Brewers, Peter considered by many to be the best shot at winning. Any lineup that Milwaukee chief executive offi- G.M. in baseball. Since this is his last includes 1993 A.L. MVP Frank Widdrington, Blue Paul run at a championship, don't be sur- a shot at winning. cer of the Toronto Jays, Thomas has Tuesday 1 0am-1 1 am of the Blue Jays, prised to see Gillick trade for a quali- » will be trying to win its Beeston, president Toronto the starter or an everyday left fielder this year, some- and Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of ty third straight title who will take them back to the show. been done since Chicago White Sox. Friday 1 2pm-1 pm thing that hasn't The Baltimore Orioles will likely Oakland did it in 1974. The Blue 26 The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 spears Wi nter ' s over? Break out the bi kes BY SHELLEY SNOWDON technical Chronide staff bikes they used were not good quali- To get even more you ty mountain bikes, she admitted, might want to think about your ped- Whether you're riding for transporta- als. Pedals that come with toe clips Judging from the recent thaws, tion or for the sheer sport of it, buy- also improve speed and efficiency as spring is just around the comer, or so ing a bicycle can pose a problem if they allow for one foot to pull up one hopes. At last, it's time to put you don't know what to look for. while the other is pushing down. away those skis, toboggans and other Ira Kargel, manager of Gears Bike A more advanced version of toe winter toys to make room for... the and Ski in Missisauga, says the first clips is the SPD pedal. For this type bicycle. step in buying a bicycle is to deter- of pedal you need a special shoe that Bicycles have been around for mine which kind of riding you are attaches onto the pedal, thus giving over a hundred years. Today there are going to do. Off road bicycles are her you an even more efficient pedal several different types of bicycles for shop's major target sport, stroke. Because your foot is attached several different kinds of riders. If only as a means of getting from to the pedal, you get a more positive From couriers to hard core pleasure point A to point B, you will still have feel of the pedal. models, bikes are a popular source of to spend between $400- $500 to get a Toe clips, however are easier to transportation and sport. The Toronto decent bike, said Kargel. This will get out of in a hurry. Exhibition hosted its eighth annual get you a good quality chrome-alloy Aside from the bike itself, one can Bike Show on March 4 through frame, get caught up in all the clothing that March 6. This was the best place to "Under $300, it will fall apart." goes with it. learn about bikes from the experts she said. Skin tight bike shorts and shirts and get ready for the prime bike Chrome-alloy is a rust resistant leave no material to flap around in weather. metal that is manufactured in differ- the wind or get caught in bike parts. Almost all bikes can be divided ent quality levels. A cheaper bike The padded shorts also make long into two categories - road bikes or will be heavier because the chrome- rides more comfortable. Thermal mountain bikes (there are also hybrid Photo by Shelley Snowdon alloy is not being manufactured to its bike pants are a good idea for the all- bikes which can be used for road and Chris Eyes zips by on his mountain bike. He has some maximum weight and quality effi- season rider, as they are less bulky light trail riding). Though both are tips for beginners. Don't fall for trends, know the compo- ciency. From $500 -$1000 there's a than riding with ski pants. popular, mountain hiking has become nents of your bike and eat a high-carbohydrate diet. lot of difference, said Kargel. More Bike shoes are good for serious a craze of the nineties. serious riders will pay about $1000 riders because they are less flexible So popular is mountain hiking, for a good trail bike. Professionals than regular shoes and give the rider that the police have even started will invest bikes made from titanium better push power, said Eyes. training officers for a special moun- land, she said. At only $2000 a year Currently, Toronto has 100 police ranging from $3000 - $4000. "Bike shoes and shorts are more tain hiking beat. for initial costs and repairs bicycles bikes covering the forest areas and Titanium is even lighter than chrome- practical," he said. "But a beginner Constable Deborah Parrott, from are far more cost efficient than patrol 300 trained riders downtown who alloy and could result in a bike that can go with whatever he's got." the Toronto 54 Division, says this is cars. The added advantage for police ride all year round. All of the police weighs less than 23 Eating habits Toronto's fourth year on police bikers is that it keeps their fitness use a concord mountain bike which is Ibs. If you're riding can also enhance bikes. Parrott lists a few reasons why level up. an upgraded version of their original the trails you won't your riding perfor- on bikes started. Police on "We do 10 hour shifts and 7 of bikes. want a heavy bike. ______mance, said Eyes. patrolling ^^^^^^^ bikes are more accessible to the pub- those hours are spent riding," said "Now we know what specifica- A light bike helps A diet high in com- lic and can now patrol the vast park Parrott. tions we need " said Parrott. the first you move quickly plex carbohydrates over logs and rocks. "Stick to is the best source of Carbon Fibre is energy for cyclers. the lightest metal what is tried "Your body on the market burns them more Bicanoe could be fad of future today, though it and true," efficiently than will cost you a lot anything else," said more than your Eyes. BY SHELLEY SNOWDON average bike. says Eyes. Both Eyes and Chronide staff Veltec Cycles had a Kragel agree that road bike with a "Otherwise no matter which carbon-fibre frame type of hiking you About 20 years ago Terrence on display at the people will will do a helmut is Ram, a computer consultant and an Toronto Bike show a must. inventor, dreamed up a way of tak- that was priced see your bike "Make sure the ing a canoe along with him on bike between $7,500 and helmut is approved trips. $8,000. A bike like by Snell or ANSI Today Ram is president of this is extremely as dated if (certified inspec- BiCraft Systems in Toronto, where aerodynamic and tors)," said Kragel. he sells his dream-made-real canoe would only be used you try and A sticker will and bike outfit - called a bicanoe. by a professional, appear on the Ram parked his bicanoe at the annu- said Mike Doble, resell it." inside of the helmut al Toronto Bike Show and offered an employee of telling you it has pictures and literature on his piece Veltec Cycles. been approved and of work. "The more you by whom. "The bicanoe," explains Ram's pay, the stronger C o n s t a b l e brochure, "is an environmentally- and lighter every- Parrott said helmut friendly, human propelled, amphibi- thing gets," said laws for Ontario ous, integrated, touring and/or com- Kragel. cyclists will come into effect in petitive system." Chris Eyes, a serious mountain October, 1995. In layman's terms, the bicanoe is biker, says his most important buying With talk of turning the down- made up of a home-made mountain tip is to avoid the latest trends. town core of Toronto into a car free bike and a two-wheeled trailer car- "Stick to what is tried and true," zone, more and more people may get rying a canoe that conveniently he said. "Otherwise people will see interested in hiking. folds in half. Because the canoe is your bike as dated if you try and The bike of the future could be, folded in half it creates a dry place resell it." ironically, the recumbent bicycle, Secondly, says Eyes, "know your which was created around the turn of to store food and backpacks. Photo by Shelley Snowdon The bike of the system components." the century. This bike allows you to part human comes complete with hinges in the The bicanoe "is an environmentally-friendly, pro- Components are things like sit down on a comfortable seat com- and/or centre (Ram uses daor hinges), pelled, amphibious, Integrated touring competi- shifters, brakes, derailleurs and wheel plete with a back rest, and peddle allowing the bike to fold up and fit tive system. hubs. Kragel said Shimano owns with your legs out in front. in the canoe when travelling by about 85 per cent of the components A good recumbent bike will cost water. A bolt on the back forks of market. Like the frame, the compo- you from $1700-$2000 through the bike allows the detachable trail- bike lover who rode 3500 miles last Ram sees his bicanoe as a poten- nents will get belter as the price goes designer and manufacturer, Bruce er wheels to clamp onto the bike. year, thinks its a great idea. tial for new competitive sports. He up. Webber. Or, instead of pulling the canoe, "It's an incredible concept that imagines a quadrathlon with events Where do you leam about compo- Webber can't understand why another, regular bike can fit onto means you're not dependent on your such as sailing, canoeing (white nents? everybody isn't riding a recumbent Ram's mountain bike (by removing car." water or flat water), mountain bik- "Bike magazines are a good bike. its front tire), thus creating a tandem Ram took his bicanoe on a 500 ing and road riding. source and so are other riders on the "They're so much more comfort- bike. You would not be able to cany km test trip around Georgian Bay A solo outfit costs $1999 and a trail," said Eyes. able and quicker," said Webber. Then the canoe, though, unless the second and down the Spanish river last tandem goes for $2599. Expensive? Aside from the essentials, the with a sigh and a shake of his head, bike has a bolt for attaching as well. summer. Maybe. But ram swears by it. He more serious rider can invest in extra he adds, "but people are con- Buy two of Ram's bikes and you He says its good for all types of claims he rode right out of Toronto components. The more expensive formists." could be riding tandem and carrying terrain and bodies of water. It even on his solo bicanoe and didn't come bikes come with shocks, which allow a canoe. comes with pontoons and a 12 ft back for three weeks. for faster speeds over trails because Steve Robson, a Torontonian and mast if desired. they absorb the many bumps and leave you more in control. 5POHTS The Chronicle, March 29, 1994 27

Cl iff Fletcher Durham Lady lords make it to proves he's the Region Vs. the OCAA soccer finals MAJI KIM Metro BY Baker Chronide staff record. Lady Lords Tammy best again : wi ns and Brown combined for seven The Lady Lords indoor soccer goals in the tournament with Vicki BY J.SCOTT WILLIAMS team competed in the OCAA finals Theobald recording four shut-outs. at Humber on March 25,26. The Ladies began their season in Chronide staff ______big in Anderson The Ladies team lost their first February and have played regional The rivalry between the game to Conestoga 2-0. Other tournaments, exhibition tourna- Durham Regional Police and the results were unavailable at press ments and local teams. Metro Toronto police basketball time. The game is played with the for Gartner trade Reid same rules as outdoor soccer but teams will hit the court on The team under coach Gail BY JOHN SCHOEP Who is Scott Malone? He plays Thursday, March 31. (also Lady Lords soccer coach) is in plays can be made off the wall, said Chronide staff for the of New Hampshire The rivalry will be settled dur- its first season at Durham. Brown. University we where he is the all-time penalty ing a half-hour match between the Before the games began, player "m the last couple of weeks three and four Is this possibly true? The New leader. Last thing the Leafs need is two police forces. The match will Heidi Brown said their first game have been practising a Brown said. York Rangers traded Mike Gartner more toughness. The Leafs need a serve as the pre-game show for against Conestoga will be a big times week," Lords soccer team of for who? The Toronto Maple Leafs scorer, not someone who will spend a the annual East vs. West high challenge. The Lady is: Vicki Theobald, Michelle needed another good scorer but was great deal of time in the penalty box. school basketball game. "It's going to be very tough," 1994 them Amie White, Chantelle Ryan, on what they would have to A team cannot win a play-off game Opening ceremonies start at 7 she said. "I am glad we play Cote, wary Corina Wilkes, Kristen Sciarria, to get one. It was surprising short-handed. Besides, the Leaf p.m. The starting whistle will first." give up Heidi Brown, Tammy Baker, whom the Leafs gave up. Glenn organization can afford to lose blow at 7:15 p.m. At half time Durham qualified for the cham- tour- Theressa Masterangelo, Tyana Anderson, Scott Malone (who?) and Malone. The Leafs have plenty of there will be a slam-dunk contest. pionships at the east regional with a 4-0 McKeown and Samantha Stephens. a fourth-round draft pick in 1994. young defensive players. The winner of the slam-dunk con- nament in Kingston Seriously, the Leafs give up a guy Giving up a fourth-round draft test will receive two tickets to a who has been inconsistent throughout pick in 1994 is nothing to be con- Chicago Bulls game. the year, said he will not play next cerned about. Once again the leafs This event is organized by Varsity intramural year, and has little left in his career. have plenty of young prospects Cadet Jeff Haskins and Terry When the trade was made Glenn already on the farm team in St. Ryan, the president of the Durham Anderson had 11 goals and 6 assists John's. Regional police Association. The athletic banquet Mike Gartner. Anderson This trade is a major win for the games will be held in the gym at less than Cocktails will be held at 5:30 fewer goals and Leafs. They give up very little to Durham College. BY EVEYLYNNE KNIGHT had power play and dinner at 6 p.m Awards will be Gartner had five short handed goals receive a fifth overall scorer. Just Tickets cost $2 and the money Chronide staff ______given out at 7 with a dance to start as to Anderson's none. what they needed. Once again Cliff goes to local high schools and the opposed for the 24th annual at 8:30. Special guest will be Simon Glenn Anderson had a plus/minus of Fletcher shows why he is the best Durham college athletics pro- It is time Durham College varsity intramural B. Cotter. It will be a semi-formal minus six where as Gartner had a thing that is ever happened to the grams. Tickets can be purchased athletic It will be held on affair. 11. Mike Gartner is fifth overall Leafs. at Collegiate Sports in the Oshawa banquet. plus 8 at the PolishHall on Tickets are $15 a person or $25 all-time scoring list. The Centre, or from the Durham Friday, April on the NHL North a couple. Leafs give up little and receive a College athletic complex. Stevenson Road whole lot.

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