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BY MELISSA CLEMENTS Chronicle staff Durham to About 200 friends and family mem- bers congregated in the school's cafete- ria last week to proudly watch graduates host soccer receive their diplomas, in Durham College's first Fall Convocation, The procession walked onto the stage nationals as bagpipes played. On the wall behind the stage was Durham College's crest. BY SEAN VANDENBURG The master of ceremonies, college Chronicle staff president Gary Polonsky, told the gradu- ates "Today's graduates are heroes". The Canadian Colleges Many of the graduates have spouses, Athletic Association soccer children and jobs. Polonsky still saw national championships will these students working hard and study- be hosted by Durham College ing after classes were over. from Nov. 10-13. "To me this is heroism," he said. Men's and women's teams He also noted how tough they are: from all over the country will their hard work paid off, and they grad- CONGRATULATIONS: Cynthia Burry receives a congratulatory hand- be coming to the Civic uated, shake from Durham College president Gary Polonsky, as she accepts Stadium in Oshawa to play The national anthem was sung by her diploma in Practical Nursing. for the Canadian .crown. Suzanne Chasse of Durham College. Teams from British The guest speaker Professor, Judy Skills Development. that will be awarded at the Spring Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, Spring, said: "My advice to you is, find a DC's planning committee decided a Convocation. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick job you love; life is too short". year ago last June that a fall convocation Graduates were able to purchase and Alberta will be vying for She spoke to the graduates about their was needed. More and more students videos of the ceremonies for $20. Canadian soccer honors. past, present and future. were graduating in the fall because they Roses could be pro-ordered. It cost $3 The Lords and Lady Lords "While today is history, tomorrow is went to school through the summer. It for a single rose, $16 for a half dozen will represent Durham mystery," she said. was decided it was too long for these stu- and $32 for a dozen. College at the champi- Moya Frape, president of the Durham dents to wait to have their graduating Diploma frames were also available. onships. College Student Association, also con- ceremonies. This was especially the case The cost for a wood frame was $65 and Both DC teams won their gratulated the graduates. for Fire and Emergency Services, Public $45 for a gold frame. divisions easily and attended Lynda Sauriol, director of Student Relations and Practical Nursing gradu- Picture frames for grad photos were the provincial championships Services, Counselling and the Centre for ates because their courses take them into available for $34 for a wood frame and in Hamilton on Oct. 29-30. Students with Disabilities, announced the summer. $25 for a gold frame. The men captured the the graduates. "This is something that students have Candid portraits were taken after bronze medal with a 6-3 vic- Each graduate received their diplomas earned," said West-Moynes. each ceremony, at the end of the stage. tory over Conestoga, while with congratulatory handshakes and The turnout for. the ceremonies indi- A photographer took photos from the ladies finished fourth. smiles from MaryLynn West-Moynes, cates that there will be another one next CanGrad studios. '.'. The Lord's first game of the vice-president of Academic Excellence year, she said. Graduates received their first copy of nationals will be against and Innovation, Polonsky, and Bev All of the graduates will be eligible to Reflections, the DC alumni magazine. Langara College Falcons from Balenko, vice-president of Business and compete for scholarships and medals British Columbia (BCCAA). The Ladie's first action is against College de Trois Rivieres Diablos from Quebec (FQSE). Grants to provide financial aid Results will be available by phone, updated at halftime and at the end of each game, at (905)-721-3042. Durham College's official for post-secondary students website for results/merchan- dise and information on the 'nationals is BY MATTHEW SITLER "It's the same program with a different name," says Bonnie www.durhamc.on.ca/nation- Chronicle staff Pickard, a Durham College financial aid officer. The grants ' als. - will be calculated at the end of each school year, Tickets are $10 plus $3.50 Students have been receiving a form in the mail regarding "The only difference between Loan Forgiveness and this service charge, available from the new Ontario Student Opportunity Grant/ which effec- new Student Opportunity Grant is that Loan Forgiveness Ticketmaster at (416)-870- tively replaces the former Loan Forgiveness OSAP Program. used to be calculated at the end of your post-secondary 8000, (905)-728-5162 or This new grant will cover the 1998-99 and subsequent acad- career. The process will be the same." she said. online at emic.years. Previous years will still be regulated through Loan < These calculations will happen automatically and students www.ticketmaster.com. Forgiveness. The purpose of the form Is not only to inform will not have to apply. Tickets are all-event passes, students about the changes made, but to verify the amount "If you finish your school year say, the end of April, then including all games and clos- that students have'received in Canada student loans and some time late fall OSAP will audit all of the income infor- ing ceremonies. Ontario student loans. mation," said Pickard. If all of that is correct, then some- Closing ceremonies for the Thepurpose of the grant is to help students reduce their where around Christmas time, your bank will receive a nationals will be at Civic annual Ontario student loan debt. Students will be eligible cheque on your behalf, for the balance that you were award- Stadium iti on Saturday. Nov. for a grant provided they meet these requirements; Students ed over and above the $7,000. 13 at 7 p.m. In the event of .must have negotiated Canada and/or Ontario student loans "The intention for doing all this was to help even out debt rain they will be held at the in 1998-99 or subsequent academic years, they must have load amongst everyone," she said. Before, when students DC Athletic Centre gymnasi- been eligible for student loans that exceeded $7,000 for a used to receive grants and loans, some students were receiv- um, two-term academic year or $10,500 for a three-term academ- ing all grant money and no loans, so they were graduating For more information see ic year. Students must also be enrolled in a full-time program debt-free. Other students were receiving no grants and all page 33. for two terms, and must have completed their academic year. loans, and were graduating with huge debt loads: 2 THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 LAMFUS NEWS

Smoking policy ignored by students BY STACEY STEPHENSON Chronicle staff building," Capar said. "We the elements." appreciate if people would use Lisa Lindsay, a first-year Although EP Taylor's is the the outside facilities." Public Relations student, said only designated smoking area Capar said security does smoking outside is much more on campus, more butt stops, monitor the front entrance, pleasant than smoking in a benches and sand ashtrays which is always crowded by confined area like EP Taylor's. have appeared throughout the students smoking. "Even with proper ventila- college this year. "We try to keep that area as tion, smoking inside can be The 1999-2000 student smoke-free and crowd-free as toxic," Lindsay said. handbook states there is no possible," he said. "The smoking in the front smoking in all areas and offices "This is where the majority does not bother me at all," says in the college except for the of our visitors enter, so securi- non-smoker Jeremy Rowden, Student Centre, which offers ty will ask smokers to butt out who is in his first-year of non-smoking and smoking or move." Mechtronics Technology. areas. Smoker Susan Skinkle, a sec- Because there is no designat- Terry Capar, director of ond-year Office ed smoking area on the outside Communication and Media, Administration student, says of the college campus, Capar said the butt stops, benches people are not using the butt said he only aslw that people and sand ashtrays were stops as much as they should. be responsible and respect increased to prevent students "The butt stops are not non-smokers, and that non- from smoking In entrances of always in a convenient loca- smokers respect the people the college. tion," Skinkle said. who do smoke. Photo by Slacay Staphsnson "The butt stops are also in a "The college should provide "A mutual respect is all that TAKING A DRAG: Students light up in obvious number of locations on the a sheltered area outside for we are asking, and for all to disregard of posted no-smoking signs. Whitby campus and Simcoe smokers to protect them from abide by the rules," Capar said. Extra cash Bake sale nets tidy profit available BY UNDSAY STEPHENSON Chronicle stall for needy

If you were on the Purple students Pit on Oct. 27, a beautiful sight met your'eyes. Goodies. BY MATTHEW SITLER Lots and lots of goodies. Chronicle staff That's because the Durham College Human Resources Starting in January Student Association held a 2000,the new Canada bake sale. Millennium Scholarship The association raised Foundation will be dis- about $265 to help pay for tributing 35,000 scholar- workshops the

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PUBLISHER: Margaret Scott EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ; Gerald Rose FEATURES epiTOR!. Qlnny Colling'. ; . ^ALES MANAGER!. , Bill Marrlptt ,. PHOTooRApHyetjiTOR! Julian LeBourdals Ati:r'np.l,^CT|ON.MANAflER; KevanP. Drinkwalter TECHNICAL CONSULTANT^: Robin Pareira, A! Fournler, Chris HInton ON-LINE TECHNICIAN: Kari Cormak 5 THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 NEWS G ive b l oo d to s ave live s BY JEANNE BENETEAU "However, the Chronicle staff biggest challenge services collects between 70 to 80 per "If a donor has engaged in a behav- when it comes to the deferment of col- cent of their quota. The Toronto Blood iour that could compromise the safety Did you know that every single lege or university students is lack of Service then brings in blood from the of their donation, we must rely of the minute of the clay someone in Canada information about sexual partners and other centres around the country to integrity and honesty of the donor to needs blood? their past history." said Dickson. make up for the shortfall. let us know," said Dickson. But there Did you know that virtually all Currently, the biggest supporters at This area is the biggest net importer arc other checks in place to help assure Canadians will need blood or blood the blood donor clinics are Canadians of blood in the country, added the safety of the blood supply. products in their lifetime? in the 30 to 45 year-old age bracket. Dickson, During the screening process, the Did you know that a single donation Wayne Trudeau, a mature student in "We have many specialty hospitals donor fills out a questionnaire that of blood could help saves the lives of second-year Human Resources, cele- like Princess Margaret's, with trans- includes questions about high-risk four people? brated his thirtieth donation at the plant surgery and cardiac care. The activity. In a private booth, a CBS But facts and statistics are only one recent Durham College blood drive. joint Sunnybrook/Womcn's College screening employee reviews the ques- part of the story, said Bill DIckson, "i first gave back in high school," Hospital deals with trauma cases and tionnaire with the donor. Because of Manager of Communications, Toronto said Trudeau. "A bunch of my buddies cancer treatment. These centres are the personal nature of the questions Blood Centre. got together and we decided to give." large consumers of blood." concerning sexual activity or drug use, "Every unit of blood collected helps "I've done a lot of work with sub- In addition, many people across some donors may feel uncomfortable save lives," he said. "That is the mes- stance abuse. I decided that by giving Ontario and, in some cases, across about supplying this information. At sage we need to send to all Canadians." blood, one day the life 1 save might be Canada, come to Toronto to receive this point, donors are given the option Dickson is a member of the my own," he added. the specialized care and treatment that of two bar-coded labels, one indicating Canadian Blood Services team, a Trudeau has seen people that need- the Toronto hospitals can provide. "Yes, use my blood" and the other national, not-for-profit charita- indicating "No, do not use ble organization responsible for my blood." management of the blood sup- Later, in the laboratory, a ply in all provinces and territo- I technician scans each label ries D D YOU KNOW THAT. . . outside of Quebec. with a bar code reader before The Canadian Blood Services processing begins. Blood from campaign, If you knew...Would a donor wlio indicates his/her you?, aims to educate the public blood should not be used is about the importance of donat- Only three per cent of eligible Canadians Canada's annual blood supply needs. discarded. ing blood and hopes to dispel give blood. Your blood donation has a shelf life of 42 From a manufacturing some misconceptions the public The average person has five litres of days. point of view, the position of may have about the blood sup- blood. The most common blood type (n Canada Canadian Blood Services is ply in Canada, Dickson said. One unit of blood (450 ml) is collected dur- is 0+, at 39 per cent of the population. rather unique, said Dickson. The campaign, launched in ing a donation. The rarest blood type in Canada is AB-, at "We manage the collection September and slated to contin- A healthy person can give blood every 56 0.5 per cent of the population. and manufacture of blood ue until the end of January, days. During the normal course of treatment, a products for the country and includes television and radio One donation of blood has the potential to heart bypass patient could need 1-6 units of rely on volunteers (donors) commercials, outdoor advertis- save four lives. blood for our raw material (blood)," ing and ads in Famous Players There are 650,000 active blood donors A gunshot wound victim could require up said Dickson. "Right now, and Cineplex Odcon theatres in across Canada who give at least once every 18 to 15 units of blood our biggest supporters are the the month of December. months, and'over 1.3 million occasionaldonors. Someone suffering from a brain aneurysm older generation. We need to ' "The If you" knew..-.Would If 'each active donor gave once a may need up to 4 units of blood. look to the youitRer crowd to you171'campaign''is a .long-term month.there would be enough blood to meet become regular donors." investment into the future of Education and information Canadian Blood Services and the about tlie importance of blood supply in Canada." said Dickson. ed blood products and has personally Although metropolitan Toronto is becoming a blood donor is the key. "An investment of $2.5 million is a received blood himself. one of the most densely populated "Get them early, get them once, huge amount of money but educating "An accident is only a word until it areas in Canada, the Toronto blood twice, three times before the age of 21 the public is crucial. People need to happens. You never know when it clinics don't have huge turnouts, said and studies show they become donors understand the real need for blood could be your turn," said Trudeau. Dickson. for life," Dickson said. donations." People might recognize the truth of "But the smaller communities out- And getting blood donors for life According to a survey conducted by that statement and still shy away from side metro are just great," said Dickson. ensures that the greatest gift of all, "the The Strategic Counsel for Canadian giving blood out of fear. "In fact, a recent clinic in Ajax was gift of life", will be available to all Blood Services, only three per cent of Dickson hopes that the current actually too busy." Canadians in the years to come. Canadians donate blood. What's media blitz will let Canadians know For most of the day, the Ajax clinic "That's what we're doing," conclud- more, only half of the people surveyed that there is no risk involved. ran at 70 per cent of capacity but at ed Dickson. "When Canadians under- believe that donating blood is com- "It is absolutely safe to donate peak times, it soared to 120 per cent. stand the need, they will give." pletely safe. blood," said Dickson. "This resulted in longer waits to Dickson said blood donations have The needle and other clinic materi- donate," said Dickson. "It turns people been on the decline since the early als used are new, sterile and used only off and the last thing we want to do is '90s. But Canadians have been gener- once, he added, turn away donors." Opt-out ous blood donors in the past, reaching However, Canadians should be con- Everybody seems to show up at their peak during the Second World cerned, said Dickson, about the low lunchtime or on their way home from cheques are War. level of donations in this country. At work. "There were 2.5 million units of three per cent, Canadians rank below "We need to provide better customer ready in DCSA blood donated by Canadians during the United States, Australia and service," said Dickson. "When people the war to support troops overseas," he England when it comes to donations are pleased with the service, they come said. per capita. back." BY NATHAN JANKOWSKI Dickson also hopes the campaign "Statistics show that almost every- One way to accomplish this is to Chronicle staff will entice young donors to roll up one will need a blood product as some book appointments for potential their sleeves. point during their life," said Dickson. donors. ' Students who opted out of According to Paula Donnelly, Donor Some people cannot donate for vari- "That way, donors can book a time Durham College's health or den- Service Representative, educating ous reasons and that's understandable convenient to fit in with their sched- tal plan before the Sept. 30 dead- young people about the Importance of but for the rest..." ules and the clinic could better plan for line can now pick up their becoming regular'blood donors is the Dickson feels the rest of the popula- staffing," Dickson added. cheques at the DCSA office on foundation of a viable blood supply in tion who don't take the time to donate The ideal situation, however, would the second floor of the Student Canada. must not realize the importance of be a permanent clinic. Centre. "We must bring the importance of their individual donation. "A place we can stay, be a part of the Students will receive $40 for blood donation" to the forefront," said "A single donation has the potential community, where everyone gets to opting out of the health plan, Donnelly. "Get them early, and stud- to save four lives," said Dickson. Each know each other. We have two in and $78 for opting out ot the ies show they stay." unit of blood can be separated into Toronto and we are looking to estab- dental plan. To pick up a A recent blood donor clinic at four components including plasma, lish another in one of the communities cheque, students must present Durham saw many young people red cells, platelets and cryoprecipitate. east of Toronto," he added. their student card. donating for the first time. Each of these components can go to When it comes to. blood safety, "Cheques will not be issued if "I had a tattoo about a year ago so I different people. Dickson said every single of unit of students have more than $1,000 had to wait," said Scott Duncan, 20, a Dickson works out of The Toronto blood collected is tested. All blood in owing on their tuition, because second-year Entertainment Blood Centre, one of 14 regional blood Canada is routinely tested for hepatitis they have not yet paid for their Administration student. "When I was centres in Canada. It services 59 hos- B and C, HIV-1 and HIV-2 (viruses that activity fees," said VP of student born, I kinda needed a blood transfu- pitals and a population of almost five cause AIDS), human T-Cell affairs Dan McWhirter. sion, so it's nice to be able to return the million . people including Toronto, Lymphotropic viruses (HTLV-I/II) and However, if there are compli- favour, helping someone when they going north to Huntsville, west to syphilis. There is however a window of cations due to deferred payment need it." Oakville and east to Napanee. exposure, which is the time frame from OSAP, there are ways that When it comes to tattoos or ear "We need an average of 650 units between exposure to a virus like AIDS, they can- check to confirm pay- piercing, the Canadian Blood Services per day to supply the area," said hepatitis or- syphilis, and the time ment, so students won't be left defers the donor for a year after the Dickson. when the blood will test positive to without a cheque. procedure. On an average day, Canadian Blood that exposure. 6 THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 US NEWS Multicultural gnized society looking Students are reco for members BY VANESSA COLSON BY LES UNDER Chronicle staff______Chronicle stall______Partidpation criteria The Durham College Durham College's Multicultural Committee Leadership and Participation Students must participate in at least three of the participa is struggling and crying award honours students who tion criteria, and cadi category will only be counted once out for members to join. have displayed leadership and per year. After posting numerous participation in different ways flyers around the college during their academic career. 1 year Certificate programs requires students to accumulate to inform students of the The award was developed 5 points meeting, the number of four or five years ago in con- people signed on as mem- junction with the DCSA 2 year Diploma programs requires students to accumulate bers is currently at three. (Durham College Student 8 points There was also a story Association), the students, the done in a previous issue of chair of the Durham College 3 year Diploma programs requires students to accumulate the Chronicle to inform board of governors and the 10 points students of the group. executive director of Student The committee was Services, Bonnie Gintcr- Member of Durham College Student Association Executive made to celebrate differ- Brown. Volunteer for activities such as orientation. Convocation ent cultural events and Ginter-Brown said students or DCSA events bring awareness to stu- decided they wanted more College Ambassador dents about such events. ways to of recognition. Peer Tutor Kesha Christie, presi- "Some students wanted Class president dent of the committee, more recognition than just Student Governor, Durham College Board of Governors said membership is in scholarships," she said. A representative Of Durham College in any kind of com- poor shape. The award gives recognition petitive event consistent with the coDege values "We had twice as many students who have demon- Volunteer or organizer for recognized charitable events members last year," said strated integrity, respect, edu- Executive member of any sponsored Durham College club Christie. "It may not cational justice for all, market- Varsity, Intramuriil Captain or Official sound like a lot but we did driven innovation and Representative on authorized college committees, e.g. a lot of things last year, accountability. Policy & Planning Committee especially during Black "These things arc just as Residence Supervisor History month." important in today's working Cummulative GPA of 3.0. or higher Lcs Brownc, vice-presi- world as is an education," said Recommended by peers, college staff members or members dent, said the group needs Ginter-Brown. Pholo Vanassa Colson of the for LEADERSHIP; community distinguished behaviour which assist people to lielp run pro- She said the award is a posi- Bonnie ed others or added extra value to the academic or personal jects and events. tive way to encourage students Ginter-Brown holds up experience of others "We need as many to foster innovative ideas. a Leadership and interested people as possi- "Its a proactive way of mak- Participation award. ernors and the college presi- value that at Durham ble to join," Browne said. ing students responsible in dent, Gary Polonsky. College," he said. He said the group will their post-secondary educa- can he started the first year of Polonsky said he feels proud Students are responsible for try a better poster cam- tion," she said. their program of studies. when he sends out the letter of bringing proof of their partici- paign by making them To receive this award stu- "Some students are keen on congratulations. pation and achievement to the dents larger and using some must have participated getting started," said Ginter- "It makes me feel grateful, office of the executive director colour to attract the eye of in at least three of the criteria Brown. "Some even achieve all he said. "I am impressed that of Student Services in room students. and areas, must have success- of the required points in two students would go to such an A160E, Registration and The committee has also fully completed their pro- years even though their pro- extent to win the award." Admissions Department. set a web site and email of up grams studies. gram is three years." He said. there is a need for For further information address to provide furthe'r "We are generous in the The individuals who will be leadership and participation in regarding this award call information. evaluation of the criteria," said receiving this award will get a today's world and the award Bonnie Ginter-Brown at 72'1- Ginter-Brown. personalized letter of congrat- recognizes that. 2000 ext 2567. A file for proof of a studet's ulations from the chair of the "This award recognizes participation or achievement Durham College board of gov- exceptional leadership, and we Crimestoppers targets domestic violence BY SHERYL KIROUAC Finding accep tance Chronicle stall______BY FANNIEMkllE- 01 IklOLIIkir- ...... Crimestoppers has expand- SUNSHINE She called the Ontario-wide Lesbian, fortable in "gay" areas, like in Toronto's ed it's services to include calls Chronicle stall Gay, Bi Youth Line and spoke to one of Church and Wellesley area. But she was pertaining to domestic vio- the volunteers. The volunteer explained quick to say that doesn't stop her from lence. Jane* is an average 21-year-old col- why Jane was feeling this way, and holding her girlfriend's hand in other In partnership with the lege student who likes sappy movies, encouraged her to go to support meet- places. Ministry of the Solicitor the outdoors, and her dog named ings, if she wanted to meet other people "I feel more comfortable in gay Fleece. But areas," General and the. Ontario the one thing that set her in a friendly environ- she said; "There is way Women's Directorate apart from the rest of her high school ment who were just like less homophobia, obvi- Crimestoppers has embarked friends was her choice in prom dates. her. ously. Things are chang- on a public awareness cam- While else ' everyone brought their "He really knew what ing. You will always find paign targeting domestic vio- boyfriend, Jane brought her girlfriend. he was talking about," You have to someone against queer- lence in to the "I didn't see the deal " response rec- big at the time," Jane said.."Even though have someone ness, but society is able ommendations stemming she said. "Everyone at our school knew I'm still not comfort- to talk about it now." we were from the coroner's inquest gay- When 1 moved here (to able talking about my to turn to as a Jennifer said organiza- into the deaths of Arlene May Oshawa), things were different." queerness. openly tions may just sit and and lies. that support network. Randy Jane explained she never felt around here, I don't talk, while others orga- The month-long campaign, comfortable being open with her sexu- feel wrong about being nize events. It which and depends began Oct. 25, will fea- ality, hasn't told many of her who I am." on where you live, she ture province-wide television "friends" for fear of rejection. Jennifer, a phone ? said. and radio ads that have been "People don't realize that just because line volunteer and "The best advice I can designed to encourage the I happen to like girls, that does not councillor for the give someone who is mean that I Jane public to anonymously report like every single one," Jane Ontario-wide hotline, thinking of coming out to Crimestoppers any infor- said. "First of all, I only come on to girls said concerns people would be if riot are you're mation they may have regard- ;that lesbian or bisexual. If I know have about-coming out of the closet are comfortable telling someone, then ing someone who may be a someone Is straight, I stay away." mostly related to family acceptance. don't tell them," she said. "Talk to some- victim of domestic violence, When Jane first realized that she did- "A fot of people think that if they tell one who is comfortable. You have to Callers n't have the same never have to give feelings for boys as their parents, they will be thrown out." have someone to turn to as a support their names or appear in court her friends did, she knew she had to talk she said. "If this is the case. I suggest not network." and to they remain anonymous. someone. The question was, who? to tell them. It is Important to be proud Jane knows she won't keep her secret In Durham Region, "I called a hotline and talked to some- of who you are, but it's also no one's forever. one about Crimestoppers can be reached what 1 was feeling," she said. business. If someone Is going to beat "I'll tell people when I'm ready, when by calling 436-8477 "That really helped. Soon 1 realized that you up or stop talking to you. then they I feel comfortable with them knowing." Victims of domestic vio- I wasn't the only one out there feeling weren't worth It to begin with." she said. "I know it's going to be fine in lence who call Crimestoppers this way." Jennifer personally feels more com- the long run." seeking advice will be redi- rected to call 1-888-579-2888. ^s IHECHBONICIE November 9, 1999 7 NEWS Blanche REACHes out to students with needs BY VANESSA COLSON Chronicle staff routine-type job, it's varied. Blanche also educates the ties when her second child was to her Bachelor of Nursing. You can never anticipate what community by attending com- born deaf. At (lie time she was She then started looking for Down the distinct pink hail- a student might need. It's on munity meetings and letting teaching in the Registered teaching job.s here at Durham way, on the second floor, in the spot problem-solving. various groups know what the Nursing Program at George College. What she found the U wing, you can find The Blanche's job entails coun- REACH program can offer a Brown College. instead, was a part-time coun- Centre for Students with selling students who arc part student. However, she retired soon selling job in Student Services. Disabilities, hotter known as of the REACH program and Since Blanche became co- after her second child was She also worked p.irt-time in the R1£AC11 office. educating the faculty. ordinator of (lie centre she lias born to educate her son ;ind In- the REACH office. Inside tile centre is the She does this by encourag- seen changes in the types of a stay-at-home mom. Overt time, Blanche moved office of (lie Willona Blanche, a ing staff to contact tier disabilities among students. "I loved teaching," she said. into .1 full-time counselling job petite stylish blonde wlio is co- when they have any questions "The disabilities require "I retired because 1 was mov- in Student Services, but she ordinator and a special needs about how they can help a stu- more accommodations ing from Toronto to VVhitby still spent several hours e;icli counsellor for the REACH pro- dent. because they have become and 1 was busy educating my week in the REACH office. gram. "Sometimes a teacher's con- more severe," she snid. second child,". Alter working four years in -She is friendly, out-going cern is how they can better Before it was as simple as After she had moved and Student Services, juggling and a people person. meet the needs of one of their enlarging an exam. Now the was settled she began volun- between her job therr and (lie "Please come in and sit students who for example centre hires note-takers, class- teering in the classroom. REACH office, she lin;illy down," she says with an invit- might be visually impaired," room assistants and sign lan- "I eventually became an became co-ordinator of the ing smile as slic signals move- said Blanche. guage interpreters. The centre educational assistant with the REACH program. ment towards her office. "Then we will discuss how has also recently purchased Durham District School Board In the future Blanche would Blanche became co-ordina- tlie student can be further 17- inch monitors for the soft- and taught pre-natal classes for like to see the program grow. tor of the centre in 1996 and accommodated," slic said. ware they purchased for stu- the Durham District Health She wants to ensure there is says she enjoys her job and "Maybe the student might dents with a visual impair- Unit," said Blanche. up-to-date equipment avail- what it entails. need an assistant in the class- ment. Teaching appealed to her so able and more space for the "I love what I'm doing right room with them or a note- Blanche, a registered nurse, she decided to return to school students of the REACH pro- now," says Blanche. "It's not a taker" became interested in disabili- to add a Bachelor of Education gram, Santa's here BY STEPHANIE HARPER Chronicle stalf With costumes and candy still on kids' minds it almost seems premature to remind everyone that Christmas Is fast approach- ing. However, nothing forecasts the Christmas sea- son like Santa's personal visit to town at Oshawa's annual Santa Claus parade. KINHXB This year's parade will be held on Nov. 27 starting at. IF: 1) You are a student in post-Secondary studies for the 1999-2000 year 10 a.m. The paTade will and begin at the Oshawa Centre and wind its way 2) you recieved OSAP in previous years and the loan is still outstanding through Oshawa before coming to an end at the and corner of King and Wilson. You will not be recieving OSAP for the 1999-2000 year The theme of this year's 3) parade is going to be "Old Tyme Christmas" is cele- bration of Oshawa's 75th YOU MUST INFORN YOUR UNK THAT YOU ARE STILL IN SCHOOL IN ORDER anniversary. According to the TO MAINTAIN YOUD INTEREST FREE STATUS AND TO POSTPONE YOUR LOAN parade's volunteer co-ordi- nator Matthew Dykstra, "There are still many areas REPAYMENTS. UNLESS YOUR BANK HEARS FROH YOU, THEY WILL BEGIN of the parade where volun- teers are needed, such as THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROCESS. Parade marshaling, promo- tions and events. "Volunteers are essential to WHAT TO DO: 1) Come to student services (B205- make the parade a success. Gordon pick

Ron Dale, also a parade Willeysfildg.) to up a '.t'l, « « ^ >» i ^M-.ta«a, jLS.?1^ co-ordinator, estimates Sclifidule 2 wWy^r Forxn.^ K'; i that about 2,000-2,500 vol- JMB unteers will participate in ipN3SL ^» 11,;:^^" ® the production of this finanpial aid year's parade. »if ' As usual Santa's y own >se helpers will pick forms,t< special up «- ""^L ....- -W^'^ any letters to the North Pole at the parade. If you would like to help banKi^ out with the parade you ^,-=^1- can contact Ron Dale at iittoy students go to Student 434-8674. "^N^^^^^^'s :--.. ^tfc;'-' -. ^w ’ 'S^ Cars from -,;;'.^ ^ :’^ " \ t ^ ^ 3 $500 ?;^DaMOT?1S%^^wiUbegin the loan^payment process Government Iyou]^bankand. monthly p^yTO^nts will betaken out of your Seized and Surplus bank account* J^f you 40 not have the funds to meet the monthly payments, eventually you will go into Sold Locally I loan default and all future loan assistance will be Call for Information jeopardized. 1-888-735-7771 C33 ^ Banquet honors Patterson Volunteer BY SHERYL KIROUAC Chronicle stall photographers In amongst the hustle and needed bustle of the BIDS department Is the small brightly-lit office of Esther Patterson. Do you have a love Pattcrson's office is neat and for animals and a little tidy and everything has a extra time to spare? place. She has a calm disposi- The Humane Society tion and an inviting smile that of Durham Region is puts you at ease the moment looking for professional you walk into licr office. You photographers to vol- would never guess from (lie unteer a day or two of organization and tier calm that their time taking pho- she oversees 65 courses. tographs. Pattcrson's daughter, As a fundraiser, tlie Bclynda Matula, program Humane Society is material facilitator with the doing their annual pet Productivity Improvement pictures with Santa. Centre at Durham College, They are also look- said Patterson likes to have ing for Santas to volun- everything organized. teer some time. It "She is very multi-tasked," would be a lot of fun Matula said. "She can have 10 and you are helping out things on the go and she so many animafs In tak- knows where everything is. Photo by Shoryl KIrouac ing part. Patterson was recently rec- The pet pictures start ognized for 25 years of service YEARS OF HARD WORK: Esther Patterson, works hard as a training the end of November at the annual staff apprecia- co-ordinator of BIDS at Durham College Whitby Skills Training Center. and go until the middle tion banquet. In 1974 she current licenses so they meet "I can remember when I promoted to a secretary in the of December. started her career at Durham with the new regulations and worked tlie midnight shift so 1 personnel office, a position Contact the Humane College as a clerk in the regis- then we make sure the new could be home in the morning that she held for at least two Society if you are inter- trar's office. She then worked students are getting the infor- to bath my baby," she said. years. ested at (905) 433-2022. her way up the ladder to her mation they need to be in the "But, I look at my children and "In those days the human current position as training co- working field as it is under the I know that it was all worth it." resource office was called the ordinator of Business and new format," she said. Matula said her mother is personnel department," she Annual art affair Industry Development Services "It's also challenging to very driven. said. at the Durham College Whitby keep having clients as repeat "She's always the first one "Before there was a person- Skills She has customers. But when your there in the morning and she's nel department, all the hiring The Graphic Design . Training Centre. held tills position for seven client is happy and keeps com- always the last one to leave at was done by the administrator program will be hosting yi:ats and said sliu enjoys the ing back that is one of the best night," she said. of the college. I actually set up their annual One Night variety that keeps her job compliments you can have." Patterson admits she's that office oh the clerical end." Art Affair interesting. One of the most unusual always in competition with Patterson said she appreci- on Nov. 16. Most of the programs she is things that happened on the herself. ates the opportunities she has The reception will be nvolved with are trade-relat- job is when a student success- "Each session when there's had for advancement at the held upstairs in the stu- ed. She is responsible for hir- fully completed a course and new programs starting, 1 try to college. dent lounge at the ing instructors, setting up then decided he wanted his surpass what I did the session One job move led her to the Student Centre from 8 timetables, developing new money back. before," she said. test centre and reading lab, in p.m. to 9:30 p.m., fol- programs, scheduling, imple- "He went through all of the When Patterson first came the Simcoe building, where lowed by a pub until menting and marketing. channels including the presi- to Ontario from her native she monitored and tested, stu- closing. Patterson said she finds her dent and vice-president," she New Brunswick, she worked as dents' reading ability for the Margo Bath, program job both challenging and said. a keypunch operator at next 10 years. leader of Graphic rewarding. "In the end I gave him his Dupont of Canada in Ajax. She then went on to work as Design, said Graphic "It's quite a challenge to money back because it was "In those days there was no a secretary at the college's Ajax Design students' work stay on top of the new rules good customer . service. such thing as maternity leave," campus. will be on display. and regulations that affect var- Durham College has a name to she said. She also worked as .a pro- "Graphic Design stu- ious licenses in the trades relat- uphold." "When you became preg- gram officer with the Futures dents invite members ed programs," she said. Patterson is passionate nant your job wasn't held for program in downtown from the design commu- "For instance, there used to about .helping students find a you. So I decided to take the Oshawa and when the con- nity, past graduates from be gas fitters and propane fit- way to/get funding for pro- Secretarial Science program at tract ran out. she returned to Graphic Design, friends ters but the ministry decided grams and get off of social Durham College." her secretarial position in Ajax, and family to come and to combine the two licenses assistance. Upon graduation, Patterson which she held until her pre- see why Graphic Design and call them gas technicians. "It's always a challenge to was immediately hired as a sent position. is a wise career choice." So, people working in the field work with mature people, clerk in the registrar's office. She said she has enjoyed her would have to upgrade their especially single parents," she "I thought I had died and career with Durham. College license by taking a fuels safety said. "I know what it's like to gone to heaven," she said. "It and hopes to work for several workshop and successfully be a single parent, but it can be was so wonderful to have the more years. Food drive complete the exam to become done." opportunity to work in a com- "It would be nice to be one a technician instead of a fit- A single parent for nine munity college." of the longest working ter," years, Patterson has faced her After a short time in the reg- employees at Durham The Christmas Food "We have to upgrade the share of obstacles. istrar's office Patterson was College," she said. and Toy drive for Durham College will start on Nov. 15. There will be boxes club offers meal for students located at the Purple Cooking options Pit, Simcoe building,

' BY»w FANNIEpAkikiir- SUNSHINEf»i ikir^LJi&ir* "So basically. .. it's... $1-- per meal., It's- . an incredible. ... . saving,". .. she. Whitby campus, resi- Chronicle stall______said. dence and at the The program is also great for people with disabilities, stu- Student Association Tired of cafeteria food? Want homemade meals ready to eat dents who do eat nutritionally, and those who can't spend office. day or night? If yes, then the cooking club could be for you. every night cooking, Jones said. The club will meet for 3 1/2 If you are a stu- Run by the Salvation Army, a charity for the poor, the cooking hours during the evening or weekend. dent in need of assis- club meets once a week to cook five nutritious meals that will "You don't have to freeze all the meals, just maybe for the tance call the office at last the week. The group meets on the premises of the first three days," she said. "I try to plan one pork. beef, chick- 721-0457, ext. 224 or Salvation Army. The group cooks the meals together, then en and vegetarian dish. Right now there is no date or time for ext, 227. This infor- divides them up to take home. the kitchen, I'm waiting to get four people signed up for the mation is strictly confi- "We've been running this program for several years," said program, then we can make arrangements. The maximum we dential. ' After the Rhonda Jones, program co-ordinator for the Salvation Army. can have is eight." needs of the students "The program has been very successful. We now have two The canned food Is supplemented through the Salvation are met, the remaining kitchens. We usually get single moms trying to make ends Army's food bank, and fresh meat and vegetables are bought. items, will be donated meet, and some college students." Jones said the cost to join "Otherwise, it would be too expensive," she said. to the region of the cooking club is $5 per person, and each person cooks five The Salvation Army is located at 45 King St. E. For more Durham. meals to take home. information, call 723-7422 ext.26. j" »:;. .-.... ,, Puppets very entertaining and B ri efly educational, kids aware Mid-terms ready making to be mailed region's chapter of the organi- zation. Mid-term report cards KIDS ON "Kids on the Block has are now ready. chapters everywhere," said If you haven't picked up Henderson, a former social yours yet, you can do so at THE BLOCK worker. "We use different pup- your program's divisional pets for different topic areas, office. If you have not making it easier for children to picked up your report after understand." Monday, Nov. 8 it will be HELPS The Durham chapter has 15 mailed to your home. individual puppets, each with his or her own name and spe- CHILDREN cial disability or difference. All class "We have a visually impaired puppet named Renaldo presidents Rodriguez," Henderson said "We also have a puppet with a Attention class presi- BY AMANDA GAGNON learning disability named Chronicle staff dents. Jennifer Mauser." There will be a class Henderson, who lias been presidents' meeting on Mark Riley was born in 1979 with the troupe for six years, Nov. 15 from 12 p.m. to 1 with cerebral palsy. said that Bunraku puppetry is p.m. at the student centre. He has spent his entire life used for the shows. KIDS ON THE BLOCK: A program that uses puppets to in a wheel chair. Mark is a "It's a Japanese form of pup- help children deal with different issues (left to right) Eddy colourful boy, with reddish- petry where the puppeteers Franklin, David Franklin, and Joanne Spinoza. blond hair and large eyes. He's stand behind life-sized pup- friendly and charming, to say pets, usually 3 feet tall, manip- stand that is important to read The region's troupe starts Get resume the least. ulating the mouth with their all labels and the dangers of performing in November and What's special about Mark hand and reciting the script," taking medicine they don't carries through until mid- updated is that he was created to make Henderson explained. need," Henderson said. June. children aware of individual A presentation of three top- The puppeteers perform for "So far, we are all ready to When was the last time differences. ics can run from 30 to 40 min- an age group ranging from go," Henderson said of this your resume was updat- Mark Riley was the first pup- utes and though puppeteers kindergarden to grade 8. year's season. "All we need is ed? If it's been a while pet born to Kids on the Block, can be seen from time to time, "Who we perform for more puppeteers." maybe you should stop by a puppeteer organization Henderson said kids are usual- depends on the subject mat- Mature adults (16 years and the Purple Pit on Nov. 16 founded in the States by ly too captivated by the ter," Henderson explained. older) who are willing to com- for the Career and Barbara Aiello. colourful puppets to take "It's entertaining but also edu- mit time, energy and spirit to Employment Centre's "Barbara Aiello was a notice. cational." Kids on the Block are welcome resume clinic. teacher who worked with kids Kids on the Block reaches Henderson said that schools to join the troupe. The clinic will run

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services to the centre once a ket a try. , . Nov 9 - job search tech- Estate, at 433-4311. week. "Anybody from the ages of nique (1 - 3:30) A partnership; with Durham Shannon Avery, a co-ordi- 16 to 24 that have been out of Nov 11 - interview tech- College, Human Resources nator for the centre, said many. work or out of a job for-, a nique (1-3:30) Attention Development, and the students from Durham:College while, .we connect them with Nov 16 '-.' positive attitude writers Township of Brock led to the have registered there. Job Connect staff," Avery said. (1- 3:30) opening of a resource centre in The centre offers pne-on- "They make an appointment Nov 18 - skills development May. Human Resources one interviews, appointments and meet with the students (1 -3:30) Ti ie Writers Circle of with resume and cover letter here, and do .resume develop- Nov 23 - resume and cover Durham Region is a pro- Development runs programs dedicated of job postings, ment if it hasn't already been letter (1 - 3:30) gram to promot- that check the income development, the art skill of to see that they and use of computers, on the done and help to connect Nov 25 - job search tech- ing and writ- Canadians ing, as well as improving meet the requirements of the job bank; The centre also pro- them with an employer." nique (1 - 3:30) and labour vides current books, newspa- The centre even checks their Nov 30 - interview tech- people's ability to write. national economy Their membership con- market. pers, magazines and business members' success rates. nique (1 - 3:30) the directories. At present, they have 55 sists of published writers, Located in Beaverton, yet-to-be-published writers Community Employment Job Connect works there members employed. Every Monday there is an free ser- every Tuesday and services its Internet workshop from 10 and those exploring their Resource Centre offers writing abilities. Non- vices to assist Brock residents clients through the centre's The schedule for workshops a.m. to noon and every office. in November: Wednesday there is a training members are welcome to with job search and training. attend. They arc connected to the job This program assists young and program workshop. For with their job search Nov 2 skills development more information contact For further information bank, the Internet, and they people - on workshops and more, and with a wage (1-1:30) . ; Shannon Avery at (705) 426 - have faxing, photocopying employers check: www.wcdr.org and phone services available. subsidy when they hire partic- : Nov 3 - training and. pro- 1587. 10 THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 US NEWS Youth vi ol enc e d e c re as ing BY CHRISTOPHER COURTNEY different responses we should be giving Chronicle staff______to very different kinds of crimes and I Statistics on violence in Canada think serious crimes of violence need to In the past five years, the number of have serious responses and penalties reported youth crime incidents lias The following statistics show the decrease in reported youth crime over the related to them," she said. steadily decreased in Canada. past three years. The Safe School Network in A number of programs have been set Mississauga helps prevent youth crime up to aid this decrease and continue to All offences 1996 1997 1998 by travelling to schools nationwide set- keep Canadian streets safe. Youth Charged 128,542 120,208 117,036 ting up seminars and conferences to "It lias to do with police getting to Male 100,654 93,674 90,721 promote non-violence in schools. know their communities better and Female 27,888 26,534 26,315 "We're currently producing a school working in partnership with communi- assembly video with TV Ontario, and ty groups and citizens," says Barbara Canada incarcerates more young people than any western European or North in partnership with the Toronto Hall, former Toronto mayor and chair American country, with the exception of the USA. Raptors, called Slam Dunk Violence," of the national strategy of the National The federal government is in the process of passing a legislation to replace said Stuart Auty, president of the Safe Crime Prevention Centre. "Police have the Young Offenders Act. Siciis sHpplk'tl hy Siaii.'iiic.'i Cwuuiu Scliool Network. "Fifteen assemblies in started patrolling by walking again or Greater Toronto Area have been select- riding bikes rather than being more dis- ed where we'll go in with the video and tant in cars, so they have a better sense pic then return to their communities often a woman) but also to the chil- a few Raptor players that will give testi- of wliat's happening in communities; and offer their services to schools, dren. We want to see if we can break mony to non-violence within tlie therefore, people will know and trust police and shopping malls. that cycle of violence early instead of school. They're there as role models." them more." "We also fund a number of projects ending up trying a repair function 15 The Safe Scliool Network lias held "The national strategy puts a lot of that involve giving teens the training to 20 years later." conferences in Durham at the Whitby work into projects related to younger and skills to do conflict resolution and A recent Newmarket incident in Mental Health Centre in tlie spring- children that prevents them ever get- peer mediation," she said. which a 15-year-old boy was kicked time. The third annual conference will ting involved in criminal gangs or "Many young people arc aware of repeatedly in the head by three 16- be next spring. They also publish docu- criminal activity," she said, noting the criminal or potentially criminal behav- year-old boys wearing steel toecap ments in conjunction with University program set-up in Durham called iour and they want to be able to do boots is a recent example of extreme of Toronto called Safe School 99, and "Together we light the way", which something about it." youth violence. The young boy is still they're distributed throughout Ontario focuses on young people and parents Many young people have issues from in a coma and the perpetrators are like- and across Canada. having better relationships and giving their past that produce criminal ways. ly to receive a small fine. Youth crime and gang related activi- youth a better sense of self-esteem to "We know many young people who "I think clearly there are some ty is not an alarming issue in Oshawa. achieve in school. are violent and in fact have been vic- crimes and some young people who "There is some but not a prevalent The National Crime Prevention tims of violence or have witnessed vio- need incarcerated in order to protect problem," said Staff Sgt.Ken Gardiner Centre funded a group based in Ottawa lence at a very young age," said Hall. society," Hall said. "We are often incar- of the Durham Regional Police Service. called "Youcan" and they held a con- "We're funding a number of initia- cerating young people in a way that "We have a street crime unit set up to ference at which 250 young people tives after domestic violence occurs, does nothing but teach them how to be deal specifically with street gangs, as were trained in peer mediation and providing resources or counselling not 'real' criminals." well as other officers that are trained to conflict resolution. Those young peo- just to the primary victim (who is most "We have to recognize there are very deal with potential gang activity." DC students miss the basket New IBM laptops for accounting program at Durham College at the Hoop-a-Thon fundraiser BY DEBBIE BOURKE Chronicle staff BY LES UNDER Olympics and athletics at the 10 people who arrived for the Laptop computers are being introduced into the Chronicle staff college. Durham College was shootout. accounting program. one of more than 16 colleges Will Ellis, vice-president of IBM, Durham College graduates, faculty and administra- Tlie Hoop-a-Thon at DC was to participate in the basketball the Student Association, tion will be holding an information session regarding the a failure after students were shootout fundraiser on Oct. expressed disappointment at introduction of laptops on Monday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m. unable to raise any significant 20. the turnout and amount of in room LllS.Students attending the session will be eligi- amount money for the Special About $20 was raised by the money raised. ble to win a $25 or $50 gift certificate for the Durham "I'm not sure what went College bookstore. wrong," Ellis said. "We had fly- ers posted up well beforehand all around the college. On-line "I don't understand why jobs for DC students people who play sports didn't BY LES UNDER show up, because that money Chronicle staff______was going to be there to help Looking for a job that doesn't involve flipping burgers or them and the Special tearing off the stub on a movie ticket? Olympics." SAMG is a national company that specializes in promoting, In contrast, a Humber selling, and merchandising products or services. They are one of College news publication said the largest college campus recruiters in Canada and will hire $3,727 was raised by 75 several students across Canada. Apply on-line at Humber varsity students. www.jobs.samg.com.

See the Top College Soccer Teams in Canada! as Durham College plays in and hosts the 1 999 CCAA Men 's & Women 's National Soccer Championsh ips November 10-13 @ Civic Stadium (Gibb & Thornton) - Oshawa Tickets are on sale now at any Ticketmaster location 416-870-8000 or the Civic Auditorium Box office 728-5162 www.durhamc.on.ca/nationals Sponsored by: Air Canada, UnicoUe, Coca-Cola, Subway, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Rucnaor THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 1 1 NEWS Narcotics Anonymous help s need, and the understanding provided in different ways. founders of the Oshawa chap- Oshawa are at college age, CENTRE CAN that they crave. Oshawa's "We get a wide range of ter. between 17 and 25. chapter of Narcotics people that call, from bums to "It's one addict helping "On the line, we tell people Anonymous provides these lawyers to policemen," says another," he said. "Once you about our local meetings, or PROVIDE services and more. "Frank", a reformed drug have gone to a meeting, you direct them to meetings close Narcotics Anonymous addict/dealer who volunteers pick a sponsor to help you." to them," he said. began in 1947 as an offshoot on the line and acts as chair. Many addicts cannot func- The meetings arc hold week- HELP of Alcoholics Anonymous. person of public information tion in society when they first ly, and include speakers. With a similar 12-step recovery for the Oshawa chapter. "We give up drugs; they have The line operators are not program, the organization offer power over drugs. depended on them for so long. supposed to be organized on TO THOSE now has nearly 20,000 weekly Addiction is a disease. It is hard to even conceive fac- the phone, meaning they arc meetings in 72 countries. The Addiction begins when a per- ing their days without them. there primarily to listen and WHO NEED organization's literature son crosses that line between "You get a guy who has direct, "Now, if someone is IT describes its purpose as: "a recreation and habituation. done drugs every day for 30 feeling suicidal, that's another non-profit fellowship or soci- Those are the people we help." years. He doesn't know wliat story," says Frank. BY MATTHEW SITLER ety of men and women for Frank himself was addicted end is up. He will need some- There is no hierarchical Chronicle staff whom drugs have become a to crack for five years. body to confide in, someone structure at the meetings. major problem, recovering He also used to "deal every- who really knows about his That is what Narcotics Your relationship may be addicts who meet regularly to thing." specific problem." Anonymous feels is one of its turning sour. All of your keep each other clean." He knows what it is like to Frank lists the type of drugs greatest strengths. money is being drained Any drug addict who be addicted to drugs. that addict. Some arc surpris- Also, the organization is in because of the habit. You find requires help from Oshawa's It helps him relate' with ing, ranging from painkillers no way affiliated with any you can't function at work chapter needs only to call Its those who call. Frank has been to heroin. These callers all other drug addiction group. unless you are high. For many number. straight now for 13 years, receive the same treatment. Narcotics Anonymous Is drug addicts there are few With six staff members run- largely due to a close friend Frank estimates that nearly 30 online at: places to turn for the help they ning the phone lines, help is who is one of the original per cent of his callers in http://www.wsoinc.com S HARE IN Camping still popular A GIRL' S BY CARRIE TABONE Chronicle staff

With the newly released TOMORROW 'The Blair Witch Project' on home video, the idea of camping out in a secluded forest has raised the level of 'scary' to new heights. a Difference However as the weather gets Making colder and the summer stretches farther into the dis- in Our tance, Durham College stu- Community dents shouldn't banish their tents to the basement just yet. Jane Dubreuil of For more please contact: Algonquih Provincial Park information said winter camping is get- ting more popular, so much so that Algonquin now has a tent-only campground for SUMMER FUN: Ken Garbutt, an avid cliff jumper, such adventurous people. is seen above jumping off a cliff while on a camp- Sisters Mew Lake Provincial Park ing trip this summer. Big inside of Algonquin Park offers campgrounds in the OSHAWA . WHITBY . CLARINGTON winter months minus the Darlington Provincial jump from. warmth of a heated cabin. Park's campsites come with a "I've been camping in Although Algonquin does fire pit, picnic table and a Minden and Haliburton," he « offer "cabin camping com- centrally located comfort sta- said. "I go about three or four plete with beds, tables and a tion with washrooms and times a summer. The main 555 Wentworth St. E., Unit #1 wood stove," Dubreuil said, showers for those who don't reason I go camping is to get Mew Lake is a summer camp- embrace the full outdoor out and be with friends in Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3V8 ground blanketed with snow. experience. The park also has nature. We party and have a "Campers snowshoe to a beach that leads to Lake good time, go swimming." Tel: (905) 725-9300 their sites and pitch tents" Ontario. On the idea of camping she said. "The more adven- Darlington Provincial Park out in the winter, Garbutt turous of campers have also is at Courtice Road and said: "there's no way I would Fax: (905) 725-8566 been known to build igloos Darlington Park Road in do that, definitely in a cabin or snow huts." She said. southeast Oshawa. or a cottage though." Business hours: Monday - Friday "Mew Lake also has ski Aside from the beaches of Vogg noted that it's a good trails and snowshoeing." a campground such as idea for any camper to pick 9am -5pm For those unwilling to Darlington's, there are other up an Ontario Parks Guide brave the cold for a night of ways to go for a swim. Phil called 'Nearby Natural' outdoor adventure, the offi- Garbutt likes to choose the before heading out on a trip. cial summer camping season daredevil route to the water. The guide, sometimes called has come to a close, accord- Garbutt, a 23-year-old stu- the 'rates and dates book,' ing to Gord Vogg of dent from Ajax who has gives the specifics for specific Darlington Provincial Park in plans to attend Durham parks and gives campers the Oshawa. Vogg said the camp- College next fall, enjoys cliff what, where and when of a ground gets the most busi- jumping while out camping provincial park. Sfy rf-Cwadv United Way ness during July and August. because "it's an adrenaline Recently introduced into ^^ "That is the peak of our rush. I've only been cliff the camping world is a toll- Donations and gifts gratefully accepted season," he noted. "The park jumping a few times, mostly free number with operators is busiest on holidays like because the water can be so who will book reserva- Victoria day weekend and cold, and it hurts like hell." tions, inform you of vacan- Labour Day," he said, "but These cliffs are obviously not cies arid give directions to The most precious gift on any given summer week- man-made. As Garbutt any provincial park in end, the park may be booked noted, it can be quite a hike Ontario. That number is 1 you can give is your time up". to find the perfect spot to 888 ONT PARK. '12 THE CHRONICLE November 9,1999 NEWS Psychic fair reveals British celebration heats light-hearted truth BY MATTHEW S1TLER the with fire It is night higher thought. up Chronicle staff spiritual an individual journey that BY LINDSAY STEPHENSON everyone takes to achieve that Chronicle staff was arrested as he left the cellar where the A meeting of the minds took enlightenment," he said. gunpowder was stored. place at the International Other tools used were psy- After much torture he confessed his guilt Centre in Malton on the week- chometry, in which the psy- A gunpowder plot? Treason? Burning a and that of his conspirators. end of Oct. 29, 30, and 31. chic holds a ring or some "guy" at the stake? What else could it be but Fawkes and his conspirators were all The event was the annual other personal object and Guy Pawkes Day. hanged on Jan. 31, 1606. Pychic Pair/Expo, which boast- receives information from its Guy Fawkes Day, or Bonfire Night, is a tra- In 1606 people began the practice of burn- ed 100 booths of mysterious 'psychic vibration.' Other ditional British celebration that takes place ing effigies or "guys", and mystical information. methods are the tried and on Nov. 5 and is considered the British equiv- Originally, the fires were not called bon- Many of the booths were run tested crystal ball technique alent to Hallowcen. fires, but bone fires and people burned by psychics from across and certain trance techniques The tradition started when Robert Catsby, images of the Pope, not Guy Fawkes. Canada and the United States, that assist the psychic in Thomas Winter, Thomas Percy, John Wright In 1806 people began to burn effigies of who offered psychic readings learning about a person's past and Guy Fawkes began plotting to kill King Guy Fawkes, but to this day some communi- for a steep price. Other booths lives. James I of England, along with the Lords and ties throw dummies of both Fawkes and the sold books and psychic acces- Typically, for a New Age the House of Commons at the opening of Pope on the fires. sories such as medallions, crys- fair, the majority of people Parliament on Nov. 5, 1605, in retaliation for Today people in every neighborhood and tals, amulets and charms. One who were present had some a n t i - R o m a n community get bootli offered a free readings sort of fascination with occult Catholic laws. together" to have bon- given by a psychic. matters. They were joined fires and firecrackers There were lectures given by "New Age is taking some- in their plot by and burn the "guy". a host of speakers, with topics thing out of antiquity and other Roman Guv Fawkes Day and the Gunpowder In some parts of ranging from numerology and putting it in a higher vocabu- Catholic gentle- Plot Is Introduced to children at a voung age Great Britain, chil- spirit communication to lary. The medicine is still the men, including Sir in the United Kingdom with a poem. dren walk the streets astrology and past lives. same. It's the vocabulary that Everard Digby.John carrying the "guy" You will find that as you changes," says Beaupre. One Grant, Ambrose Remember, remember and ask people they move through the crowded of the more popular psychics Rokewood, and the fifth of November meet for "a penny for booths, you will be attracted to present was Jojo the late- Francis Tresham. Gunpowder, treason and plot the guy." a certain psychic, one that you night personality who runs The plotters dis- We see no reason Kids keep the will be comfortable enough her own televised 'psychic covered that there Why gunpowder treason money, in a similar with to do a reading," said hotline'. was a vault directly Should ever be forgot! idea to North Zenobia, an international psy- At one of her lectures, under the House of American kids trick- chic who was at the fair. While which was billed as the 'Jojo Lords. They rented or-treating. the prices for a reading ranged Show', she spoke about psy- this space and in it Guy Fawkes Day is from anywhere between $40 to chic powers in general and stored 36 barrels of celebrated all over the $75, that was highly doubtful. how we all have a little bit of gunpowder. United Kingdom, as One of the main divination it inside of us. "It is like a Their plan was for Fawkes to set fire to the well as in New Zealand and Canada. tools in use by the majority of beautiful flower that has yet gunpowder on Nov. S and then flee to In Canada, Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated a psychics at the fair was the to develop. You have to use it Flanders. little differently than in the United Kingdom tarot. The tarot is a card system in order for that to happen," Unfortunately, the plot was discovered or New Zealand. Instead of whole communi- Vn v"?"-’. .:;.»-/.’’ ,"’.’"’’’;.-t<-l(’:’-":’,!: ., :’«l’’,’?} -,:"; '^ Enjoy a variety of foods

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MARINE COMMERCIAL - - - adults: 2-4 serving/day (woman: 3-4 2-3 serving a day iTOyspiaEMiiSTsl serving/day) 1-2 eggs, 1/3 cup of tofu or 2tbsp of ^ ^M^ 1 cup of milk or two slices of cheese peanut butter are one serving Concert Kids Nights Aerobics REMOTE STARTERS Dr. Benjamin Ho is hold- Several "Kids Nights" are Durham College will be ing an annual' Christmas being held at Cullen Gardens having aerobics at night start- BEWARE OF benefit concert for Lakcridge in Whitby on Nov. 5, 12, 19, ing Nov. 8 to Jan. 14, The ^^iilSS.OOlNST Health Oshawa on Nov. 27. and 26. The events will classes will go from 4:45 p.m. IMITATIONS The concert begins at 8 Include face painting. For to 5:45 p.m. Monday to p.m. at Calvary Baptist more Information, call (905) Friday. 343BLOORST.W,(401&PARK) 72:3- 1 125 Church in Oshawa. 668-6606 The cost will be $45 per ses- OPEN SATURDAYS For ticket locations call sion and anyone is welcome. MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE $10 OFF 433-4339. DC professor died of Cancer statistics cancer in summer in Canada for BY MELISSA CLEMENTS Chronicle stalf this year The Qiristin;i,s cactus that professor Sylvia I'elhain lias was a gift from her former An estimated 129,300 Lung cancer is the leading office mate, Midge Day. Slips new cases will be diagnosed cause o( cancer death In of that cactus have found their with cancer women way into the offices of Day's Cancer will cause an esti- Lung cancer is estimated friends throughout Durham mated 63,400 deaths to kill 6,800 women College. More men will be diag- Breast cancer is estimat- "1 felt that tills was a good nosed with new cancer than ed to kill 5,400 women remembrance of Midge," women Prostate cancer is the Pelham said. More men will die from leading cause of cancer On June 30, 1999, Day, a cancer than women death in men legal administration professor, Breast, lung, and colorec- Prostate cancer is esti- died peacefully after a long tal cancer account for 50% of mated to kill 16,000 men battle with lymphatic cancer. new cases in females Lung cancer is estimated Her memory will also live Prostate, lung, and col- to kill 12,000 men on in the form of a scholarship orectal cancer account for Source: www.cancer to be awarded to the student 50% of new cases in males ca/stats/currente.htm who has improved the most from second to third year in the Legal Administration pro- gram. Gary Polonsky, president of Durham College, was a eulo- gist at her memorial service. A close friend of Day's for 11 years, he was with her the day before she died. "I was inspired by the clarity of licr actions in her last months," he said. "She knew what had to be done and did them." "I was sad that she died early, and that she had to fight the big fight," said Polonsky. Day was a\ways tc\s\.y, and passed that spirit on to her stu- dents. She was known to not only help them with their classes, but also legal, and per- sonal She problems. made Photo by Melissa Clomants contacts for them and put in a good word on their behalf. She MIDGE DAY: Former Legal Administration profes- was known to tell her stu- sor who passed away this summer. dents, "Don't let the bad guys win. Stand up for yourself, and then document it. "I'm amazed at the amount SOME CANCER FACTS of people who say 'Midge taught me how to do this'," said Pelham, who was also Day's close friend. Primary bone cancer is nates in bone marrow Day wrote a textbook that rare Ewing’s sarcoma soften was used in her classes. A for- Secondary bone cancer is occurs in children between mer student, Michael Arlien cancer spread to bones other the ages of 5 and 9 and said it was great to have the parts of the body adults between the ages of 20 author of the book in class to Primary bone cancer and 30 ask questions. "She was a attacks young people, espe- Chondrosarcoma origi- super lady. She really knew her cially if they are unusually tall nates in cartilage stuff, that's for sure," he said. for their age (Osteosarcoma). Chondrosarcoma tends to Reminder To: CLASS PREZ'S She also knew how to get Osteosarcoma accounts attack middle-aged adults things done. Once after decid- for nearly 60% of all primary Secondary bone cancer ing that some of the class- bone cancers varies on success of treat- rooms needed updating, she Five-year survival rate ment on individual approached Polonsky about it. has raised 70% in primary Source: www. onhealth Then she put together a group bone cancer .com/chl/resource/conditions/ of teachers to work on the pro- Ewing’s sarcoma origi- item.236.asp ject. The school gave them $50,000 a year to modernize the classrooms. Day was known to be a daughter graduate, and to see Day was also a college gov- fighter of good causes. "If her new granddaughter. ernor for six years, the maxi- there was something that Unfortunately, the trip was cut mum length the position can needed fighting for, Midge was short because she was very be held for, Polonsky said, there helping, out," Pelham weak. "She was a wonderful gover- said. Carol's picture remains in nor." She stuck to her tasks She was a member of a rate Day's office. "I have left her until they were completed. payers committee in her there," said Pelham. Day shared an office with Toronto neighborhood on The original text book that Sylvia Pelham for 16 years. Yonge Blvd. This committee Day wrote is also in the office. "She was a wonderful friend," looked into the tax Increases It was left to Pelham. It is said Pelham. in the area, and Midge tried to Inscribed: "To my Best The two close friends find out why they were. Friend". enjoyed going to antique fairs, increased by calling local Day will be missed by her and auctions. Day loved to politicians. friends and students through- buy old legal documents, as As a single mother she out the school. well as milk glass. Her milk worked hard to put her daugh- "Overall, I feel privileged to

glass collection with over 100 ter, Carol, through school. She have known her," said pieces was donated to a muse- was fortunate to be able to go. Polonsky. um in Toronto. to British Columbia to .see .her D C b rac e s fo r s tamp e d e BY AMANDA GAGNON lum changes are only being their expectations and their John Beatty, principal of "We are better to give those Chronicle slalf______made in grade 9, but everyone, needs. Sinclair High School in students some really good con- including Durham College will "How we meet those needs Whitby, said the new curricu- crete elementary work skills, Nothing seemed different feel the effects of the new cur- will be a function of what lum allows students to choose such as writing a resume, arriv- about the beginning of this riculum. resources we get and how cre- either work or post-secondary ing on time and good work school year for high school In the year 2003, this year's ative we are in using the education, giving them the habits," said West-Moynes. students in Ontario. The typi- grade 9 and 10 classes will be resources that we have," West- ability to focus their education Obviously, with high school cal high school scene was the graduating high school at the Moynes said. around those needs. changes, Durham has to same. The bigger kids towered same time. In preparation for the "We won't see the full approach revising its curricu- over the small, but for the "There is a whole bunch of increased enrolment, Durham effects of the curriculum lum more aggressively as well. most part everything was cool. places that will be impacted by has made a proposal to the changes for a few years, but we "We have to make sure The changes made arc simply the double cohort year," said ministry for a new building to hope that It will better prepare there is a smooth transition not visible, yet. Mary-Lynn Wcst-Moyncs, be built on campus called the students for what they want to between high school and col- But, in four years these stu- vice-president of Academics Manufacturing Information do," he said. lege," said West-Moynes. "We dents will notice the differ- and Innovation at Durham Technology Centre. Durham College president need to be cautious and make ence. The 13th year of high College. The biggest impact, "We will have classrooms Gary Polonsky agrees, sure we still have lots of school will be completely Wost-Moyncs said, will obvi- and computer labs that we feel "These college-bound path- avenues for people to explore phased out, and they will be ously be an enrolment will help us deliver programs ways will allow colleges and artistic, athletic and whole graduating early. increase. for the [large] number of stu- high schools to co-plan curric- being qualities in life." As of this year new educa- She said despite the large dents," she said. ula better than before," he However, the downfall to tion standards arc being intro- numbers of students that In addition to expanding said. "It seems to me that the theory is that some stu- duced throughout Ontario Durham will see that year, the the campus, West-Moynes said everyone wins." dents may not be prepared high schools, leaving everyone college will still have a respon- Durham has already thought Unfortunately, in the eyes enough for college after the to chew the term "double sibility to live up to the stu- about expanding programs of at least one student, phas- fourth year of high school. cohort year." These curricu- dent's right to good education, through distance education. ing out the 13th year doesn't "For the 1K- to 19-year-olds, Last year Durham offered seem fair. Scan Beauregard, a it's nice to have an extra year Office Administration through grade 10 student at Sinclair, for maturation. Not for every- distance education and it will be graduating In 2003 one, but some students benefit proved to be a success. with his younger brother. from it," West-Moynes said. "That subject really lent "It seems unfair to me that "I know there are some itself because there was a lot of my brother and 1 will have the growing pains at the Internet research and a lot of same opportunities at gradua- moment," Polonsky said of the review of general office prac- tion, when I did an extra year transition. But he said he sup- tice," said West-Moynes. of high school," Beauregard ports the changes. As for future programs, said. "And my brother and I "I am confident that every- West-Moynes said that what- will both be trying to get into one will make this change ever makes pedagogical sense college," he said. "That's work for the students - which to offer on-line is a possibility. added pressure." is what it's all about, of However, she said she feels it is Not to mention the burden course." important to keep each stu- put on the boys' parents. West-Moynes said the dent's individual learning per- "My parents arc looking at cVtanfius am 90 per cun<. p>.is\- spective in mind. two kids to put in college at tive. "Some students may the same time," Beauregard "We .ire very cautious that respond really well to a course said. "That means they might everything we wanted to cover through distance learning, and have to work twice as hard to is covered in those four years," some will not." do that." she said. The ministry feels that the In theory, it seems smart "I think what this new cur- new high school curriculum that the ministry would work riculum tries to do if give stu- has its advantages that gives towards a system that not only dents a solid foundation in students who have gone encourages post-secondary math, English and computer through the new system a bet- education, but also includes literacy," West-Moynes said. ter focus on what they want avenues for those students "We know those are the fun- concerning post-secondary who won't have the opportu- damentals for just about any education. nity to go to college job." Author visits public Osteoporosis prevention relations students to information

discuss new book BY DEBBIE BOURKE Chronicle staff ____ BY MALCOLM MORUM Chronicle staff Osteoporosis will be Author Antanas Sileika visited Durham College Oct. 29 to dis- the topic of discussion at r future . cuss his new book with the Public Relations class. St. Joseph's Parish on you Nov. 18. Clarify is a about East European immigrants Buying on Time novel that come to Toronto in the early 1950s and try to start a new Michael Munro, a life. nuclear medicine technol- Sileika told the class anecdotes that were connected to his life ogist, will talk about how Making the right choices sounds simple. But that's and his writing. He said he wanted to "let students in to the rela- Osteoporosis decreases tionship between the life and the book." bone density; what you what it takes to reach your goals in the confusing Sileika fascinated the class as he told them stories about his can do to prevent osteo- father and his youth using a gruff accented voice. porosis; and how to world of finances. It requires clarity. That's where I "Whenever I come [to Oshawa] I feel like I've come right hack improve bone mass to my childhood," he said. through diet, exercise and come in. As your Clarica agent, I'll work together Sileika said writing is like "Grafting a fine cabinet". It is not medicine. about him but about the words he writes. There is no cost to with you to develop a plan that's clearly right for you. "I didn't plan anything," he said. "I have a picture in my attend the information mind and 1 start fooling around. I won't even know what's going session which begins at Keely Meade on until it creates a snowball and it begins to roll down hill and 7:30 p.m. at 1100 Mary St. (905) 668-9669 There's a lot to be said for clarity. . get bigger." N. 129 Byron Street N. Whitby ON Paintball field trip for students Correction UN 4M8 There will be a paintball The cost is $35 per person, An article printed on the CLARICA- field trip to Sergeant Splatters including a bus ride and 100 Oct. 26 Chronicle stated that on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. paint balls. Contact DCSA United Way tickets are $3. Investment and insurance iolulions since 1670 for students at Durham vice-president of sports Will They are in fact $2, and 3 for College. Ellis, at 721-3083. $5. A indciniA ofClirin Life Insurance Company. Representing Clinn Life Insurance Compny. "f6 il-ICCHROHlOE ' Nove'mfeer9,'i'99y US NEWS SLEEP DEPRIVATION IS A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE FIXED Sleep es sential to students BY VANESSA COLSON Kicks said melatonin is a Chronicle staK______good medication to try. It is not available in Canada At sonic point nil students but it can be purchased over will encounter problems with (he Internet and brought into sleep deprivation. The key Canada legally. tiling to remember is tli.it "Melatonin is good to try there are ways to control sleep because it doesn't have the deprivation that can help stu- side effects that prescription dents yet back to healthy sleeping pills have," said sleeping habits. Hicks. Karen Warzecha, a second- She advises students to year Office Administration stu- check into any medication dent, said she suffers from they arc going to be taking just sleep deprivation. in case they can't take it or if "I c.-in't get my thoughts to their lifcstyle conflicts with a stop," she said. "It's every- medication. thing from school to the heavy Warzecha said she has tried homework load, to going to different medications to help work, to my social life. Its a her sleep. problem 1 can't seem to fix." "If 1 really need to get to Kathy Hicks, (he health sleep I'll take any medication nurse at Durham College, said that can help me sleep...It a student's inability to get doesn't make the problem go enough sleep may lie caused away, it just puts a bandage on by over-stimulation. it," she said. "Maybe the student is Sleep centres is another drinking caffeine before they method students can use if go to bed, smoking up until they want to know what is the time they go to bed, taking causing their sleep depriva- medications like antihista- Photo by Vanossa Colson tion. mines, drinking alcohol or eat- HEALTH NURSE: Kathy Hicks can help students learn how to deal with sleep Wright said the sleep centre ing to close to bedtime," she deprivation. can determine the factors caus- said. ing a person's sleep depriva- Hicks said other 'forms of Rita Wright, chief technolo- "Herbs get to the root of the quicker," she said. "It's impor- tion. over-stimulation arc watching gist of the Osliawa Clinic iroblem and they help in tlie tant to take them with water "It reveals the factors of a television before going bed, Centre for Sleep Medicine, also ong run, whereas medications because water will not take sleep disorder, whether they play'titR video game's before said that if exercise is done ear- bandage the problem," she away from the effect of the are physiological or psycholog- bed and studying or exercising lier on in the day it can actual- said. herbs like juice or other bever- ical," she said.. , , .'." too close to bedtime. ly help with sleep deprivation. Some herbs that Doran sug- ages." The centre determines the "These tilings, don't give "Exercise helps to promote gests arc valerian, cliamomile Doran also warns not to pliysiological factors causing your brain enough down time deep sleep," she said. : and kava kava, take prescription medication sleep deprivation by conduct- if they are done loo close to Accadia advises a low- "Valerian and chamomile and herbs together, and to ing an overnight sleep tcst,.at bed," she said. impact exercise such as Yoga are good for insomnia and wait for at least four hours in the centre. "',. There are complications for students who are suffering kava kava works best, for stu- between, A microphone is placed in that can occur when students with sleep deprivation. dents who arc being deprived "You may have an allergic the participant's room, and a don't get enough sleep. "Yoga is a low-impact exer- of sleep because of stress or reaction because some herbs technician is in another room "Students arc not re-energiz- cise but because it's so calming anxiety," she said. can conflict with prescription listening to the data being ing their brain, they're not and relaxing it can help stu- Warzecha said she has tried medication," she said. "If you recorded through, the micro- alert, their judgment is poor, dents to maintain calmness herbs and likes the results. are weary or leery consult a phone. their , .chemical balance and balance, and when you are "I've tried chamomile and it holistic nutritionist or a "Some of the factors they changes and their reflexes are calm and balanced you can has helped me to sleep when I herbalist." look at are rapid eye move- down," said Hicks. sleep better," she said. couldn't get to sleep by If a natural approach to ment, chin muscle tone, leg Warzecha said she feels like Natural remedies are anoth- myself," she said. sleep deprivation, such as muscle tone, ^oxygen satura- she has no energy when she er source of relief students can Doran said herbs need to be changing your sleep routine tion and breathing habits," doesn't get enough sleep. try if they are not getting prop- taken on an empty stomach habits or herbal remedies and said Wright. "I start .to lose energy and it er sleep. with lots of water. exercise, don't work, then con- When the results come in takes me longer to get things Heather Doran, a certified "This is absolutely impor- sult a doctor. the doctor will take the appro- done when I haven't slept natural health consultant and tant to follow because herbs "The physician may pre- priate measures to treat the good for a few nights," she registered holistic dietitian, can be absorbed easier on an scribe medication or refer a patient's sleep condition. said. said herbs can definitely help empty stomach and they can student to a sleep clinic," said "Sometimes it's just a mat- Hicks said there a few things with sleep deprivation. get into the blood stream Hicks. ter of a person changing their students can do if they think sleep hygiene habits," said that they are being deprived of Wright. "If it's a psychological sleep: problem causing the sleep "Change sleep hygiene rou- TIPS FOR A GOOD NIGHTS REST deprivation then it tends to tine. Don't drink caffeine too resolve when the problem is close to bedtime, don't smoke Value sleep - it's important to your well-being, and you never really reach resolved. However, if it's a cigarettes four hours before your full potential if you are sleep deprived. physiological problem then going to sleep, take time to the appropriate measures are unwind and relax before bed, taken." exercise during the day, try Avoid alcohol to get to sleep - or caffeine to wake up you up. Both of Wright said ,the centre sees natural remedies, and if the these chemicals can ruin sleep about 24 patients per week, condition worsens consult a and believes that sleep depri- doctor." vation is rooted in stress and Exercise can cause sleep Sleep more - if you are stressed, anxious, depressed or unhappy you need work. deprivation if it is done too more sleep, not less, "It's a sign of our times," close to bed because it causes she said. "We are more stimulation to the brain, caus- stressed and more overworked ing adrenaline to be released. Don’t force sleep - gradually slow down your mind an hour and half before these days that we don't have Michellc Accadia, a first- bed, time to relax like we should." year Nursing student and Tae- For information on herbs bo instructor at Durham call Heather Doran, at 728- College, recommends not Do lots of activities - eat lots of wholesome foods so you will be able to 7589. exercising at least an hour and sleep well. For information on medica- a half before going to bed. tions see Kathy' Hicks, the "Exercise is a stimulant so it health nurse at Durham will release chemicals through- Leam about Sleep - you spend one-third of your life asleep College. out your body making you For information on sleep have more energy rattier then clinics call Rita Wright; at making you sleepy," she said. 723-0402. Town di e s, city reb orn in 2000

Recreation Complex, and all BY NATHAN JANKOWSKI town offices and libraries as of Chronicle staff Dec. 1, 1999. Once in a Millennium, As of Jan. 1, 2000, they will sponsored by local businesses no longer be known as resi- and organi/ations, will be pro- dents of the Town of duced by Harvest Television. Pickcring, but as residents of Informiition can be obtained the City of Pickering. from Jennifer Sprout at 905- In the new millennium, 427-7427 or Gail Lawlor at Pickcring will be launching a 905-509-3156. new identity by introducing A clip of the movie will be many new projects, for exam- available for public to view on ple, a new boardwalk and a Pickering's websitc at commemorative book and http://www.town.plckcring.o film, many public celebra- n.ca. tions, attracting more big busi- John Sabcan, a member of nesses, and an increase in pop- the historical society, is edit- ulation with the possibility of ing and writing a book titled a merger with the Town of "Time Present and Time Past: Ajax. A Pictorial History of the Town "On January first, at the of Pickering". stroke of midnight, the town The book is roughly 260 of Pickering will officially be pages of black and white pho- enacted as the City of tographs, featuring a 16-page Pickering," said councillor colour layout covering 200 Mark Holland. Since it is the years of Pickering's history. only municipality to make the People have donated over change on the cusp of the mil- 2,200 photographs of different lennium, they will hold the hamlets and communities, rights to call themselves families, forms of transporta- "Canada's only millennium tion, festivals, schools, busi- city". nesses, churches, and celebri- Holland agrees that busi- ties. nesses will "most certainly" Pholo by ^Jalhein Jankowsk The historical society is benefit, NEW CHANGE IN 2000: Pickering Recreation Centre home of the Pickering 2000 commit- looking for sponsors to help "When dealing with corpo- tee, preparing for the new changes and excitiment that will happen Jan. 1. get the book printed. rations that are looking to Any sponsorship informa- place head offices, there is an better, more positive image for place, Pickering is planning to Muir. "It is'going to be 30 tion can* be directed to John image that is conjured up municipalities, and drawing in have many different types of minutes of fireworks con- Sabean at the Historical when you say 'town' and business, I think it will be a net celebrations. Event co-ordina- densed into 10". They are also Society at 905-831-3811. Also when you say 'city'," insists positive," said Holland. tor Stan Muir of the Pickering hoping to hold a pre-teen in the works for the New Year Holland. When asked 11 there has 2000 committee Is taking dance for the youngsters wUh Is a project caUcd IV><; i-n\\\ynn\- "We are trying to pick out been talk about a possible action to ensure that the cele- a "Millennium beach bash" um trail. the positive things in merger with the town of Ajax, bration will continue well into theme.Any questions about It will be aimed at Pickering Pickering and accentuate them Holland said, "Yes, absolute- the new year. He and the rest planning events or sponsor- residents as well as tourists [in order to attract businesses]. ly." of the Pickering 2000 commit- ships can be directed to the from around the world.It will Most businesses would like to "1 moved a resolution that a tee will be around to lend a Pickering 2000 office at 905- span from the Scarborough [tell customers] that they are facilitator be appointed. We hand to all sorts of projects 683-6582, or 905-831-1711 border all along the Pickering stationed in a city." do believe that a merger with until July 1. ext. 226. waterfront to Ajax with a pub- Becoming a city is not a the Town of Ajax would make The Pickering 2000 commit- Another project that the lic square, boardwalks, infor- simple process. Holland sense, that we can realize cer- tee was approved by a resolu- Pickering 2000 committee mation centres, parks and agrees that there are "very spe- tain economies of scale and tion of council last November, helped with is a millennium water parks, and restaurants cific steps which must be efficiency through [the merg- and kicked off its campaign on film. and shops. taken". "First [we] required a er], and we are aggressively July 1. 1999. "The committee A one-hour historical docu- There are also plans to have resolution of our council, pursuing it. It is certainly the is there to enhance projects mentary titled "Once in a stations along the way where which was passed. Our resolu- decision of myself and this that are already taking place, Millennium: A Celebration of people can stop and learn a bit tion then requested Durham council that we want to see a whether it be through plan- Past, Present and Future" is about the early settlers, the Region to endorse our deci- merger with Ajax." ning or helping co-ordinate, or being produced to celebrate native people of Pickering, sion. The next step is to go to If a merger with Ajax were by helping staff events, or Pickering's 200th anniversary environmental issues, and the minister's office, who to take place, it would also whatever," said Muir. and the turn of the new mil- other educational information effects what is called an order lower the cost of local govern- Pickering 2000 works close- lennium. through plaques and memori- in council to enact the munic- ment through improved ly with sponsors, who contact Jennifer Sprout, director of als located along the trail.. ipality into a city on the date economies of scale. them to see what kind of help marketing and sponsorship, It will also be designed to that we request," In both the private and pub- the committee can offer to said the film will be filled with give both older and younger In most cases, any request lic sectors, the larger a business projects they would like to do. stories of early settlers, inter- residents a place to rollerblade, that is made is usually is, the cheaper it can provide "We've got a sponsor who views with the staff of Pioneer run, walk, or cycle. So far, endorsed, as long as the services and products. The came up with an idea to Village, political and environ- approximately $850,000 has municipality meets the popu- same concept applies to gov- involve young people in the mental issues that surround been allocated to completing lation requirements, which is ernment services. [celebration] by doing time Pickering and its citizens, how the trail. above 40,000. There used to Amalgamation would also capsule projects in the schools. communities such as Maple All inquiries should be be taxation requirements, but help to make staff and They came to us with the idea Ridge, Cherry. Wood, Major directed to Everett Buntsma, those have been lifted. resources more efficient. and of course we're helping Oaks, and Bay Ridges devel- director of parks and facilities where are at 905-420-4624 or through e- Citizens were not involved Think of it as taking the best them co-ordinate," Muir says. oped, and they , in the decision through vot- staff from Ajax and the best "If they have an idea, we help today, as well as some of the mail to parks&facilities ing, but there was a five- staff from Pickering and allow- them bring it to [life]". famous people and big ©town.pickering.on.ca. month period when it was ing them to work together. It The committee is also employers that are associated Local resident and Durham held for discussion at town will reduce the size of local responsible for helping to with Pickering. student Paul Elias, who was meetings and other public government, and lower elec- organize events for the New It also looks at what the born and raised in Pickering, events, and the idea of becom- tion costs, and give Ajax- Year's eve celebrations around future has in store for says the change will do noth- ing a city was received posi- Pickering a stronger voice and Pickering. Pickering, in terms of projects ing but good. tively by the people of higher profile. Although there have been and developments that are in "1 can't wait to see what a brief kind of are in store in Pickering. If the two municipalities no confirmations yet, there are the works, including things There will be no new repre- were to unite, they would have plenty of exciting ideas being Insight on the possibility of the New Year," Ellas said. sentation at the municipal the largest population in the discussed, such as a black-tie hosting the 2008 Olympics. "Sometimes I sit and just think level of government. All polit- Durham Region, and the fifth evening of dinner and danc- The film will run for of how cool it will be for ical structures will remain the or sixth largest in the Greater ing, which will be privately approximately 60 minutes, Pickering to become a city." same. Toronto Area. held, and a family skate at the and will sell for $15, including "[I'm] not really [concerned Overall, Holland couldn't This could help to make Pickering Recreation Complex, tax. about the communities chang- be more pleased with the sure concerns are met more which has been extended from "We think that it is a fabu- ing]. I think that the changes changes that Pickering is often at both the municipal previous years in order for it to lous Christmas gift," said that Pickering is making won't undergoing. and provincial levels, as well continue closer to the stroke of Sprout. The film is available at affect the actual people that "1 think that in terms of as increasing economic devel- midnight. Loblaws, the information live in it. They will still be the how we are projecting our- opment. There will also be an "elabo- booth at the Pickering Town same people they always selves, in terms of projecting a With all these events taking rate fireworks display." said Centre, the Pickering were." 18 THE CHRONICLE November 9. 1999 & NEWS B attle of the River Pl ate BY LYNDA RICHMOND Chronicle staff

Shortly before dawn on Dec. 13, 1939 in the south Atlantic, the historic battle of the River Plate was fought, between three ships in the Royal Navy and the German battle ship "Graf Spec". It was fought just outside the Sammboroinboti Bay near Montevideo, Uruguay. The battle lasted less than an hour. Three cruisers of the Royal Navy were on the horizon off the starboard bow of the Graf Spec. In less than 15 minutes, Captain Han.s Wilhelm Langsdorff, captain of the Graft Spec, was facing the 6- inch cannons on the cruisers the HMS Ajax and HMNZS Achilles, and the H-inch Ctin- nons of the HMS Exeter. Langsdorff had to quickly make a decision whether to try to outrun the faster British cruisers. He tried holding off the ships with the Graf Spec's cannon for as long as possible while inflicting as much dam- ages to the other ships as he could. Alternatively, lie could have made smoke and retired behind the smoke screen, hop- ing to confuse file enemy and split the British squadron up to be dealt with individually. Langsdorff advanced for baUlr. Against an uninspired opponent, this might have worked. WILLIAM EMPSON: Proudly from German Graf Commodore Harold displaying cap tally ship Spee. Harwood was. in command of the three cruisers; he was a fighting seaman who had when it was all over and the Once he had knocked out the The British filled the skies walls are covered in military already decided how his excitement was over, I realized Exeter, the other ships had with light aircraft so that they memorabilia, There are pic- squadron would tackle any what had' happened and what manoeuvred around him." could watch the sea approach- tures of the .many ships that heavier opponent, if they met could have happened." If Douglas Hoppe was also in a es. The radio broadcasts in served in war and in peacetime with one. The Exeter now Langsdorff had not advanced boiler room. Uruguay told of the approach tally caps from different ships acted independently of the to fight, the Graf Spee might "I was in boiler room A and of a large fleet of British ships. with many of the medals that other two ships, splitting Graf have slipped away into the felt the ship being tossed about In reality only the HMS have been awarded. Spec's target into two hard-hit- south Atlantic. when maneouvering," said Cumberland arrived on Dec. Every year the reunion gets ting groups as Ajax and Ex-Royal Marine Samuel Hoppe. 16. smaller as the veterans pass on Achilles manoeuvred and fired Shale served on the Ajax from In less than an hour, Graf Captain Langsdorff, believ- or are unable to attend. in unison as planned. 1939 to 1942. "I'm the last Spee had turned and run, ing that the British ships were William Empson was there John Napier, a man of 18, marine left alive from the intermittently making smoke waiting, exchanged signals with the cap tally from the was on the bridge of the Exeter Ajax," said Shale. "The rest to elude her persistent pur- with Berlin. On the afternoon Graf Spee that he had when the battle began. He had are just sailors." He has writ- suers. Graf Spee had hit the of Dec. 17 the German ship exchanged with one of his joined the Royal Navy at 15. ten a poem for the Battle of the HMS Exeter badly enough to Graf Spee crept out of the har- German comrades at the 40th He recently attended a reunion River Plate. put it -out of the immediate bour into the main channel of reunion in Argentina. in Ajax. cover in the bridge on Leslie Wm. Roberts, who fight but had not dealt with the Plate estuary and. after dis- "Some of my mates are envi- B deck," said Napier. was a leading stoker on the the two weaker cruisers. embarking the crew on to the ous of this tally," said Empson. "However, when A and B tur- HMS Ajax, was down in the Captain Langsdorff fled into merchant ship that had Eddie Telford was in rets were hit, most of the boiler room. the neutral port of accompanied them, Argentina for the 40th bridge crew were killed. We "I didn't really know what Montevideo on Dec. 14. Langsdorff gave the order to reunion. took the full brunt of the was happening until scuttle the ship. "In New Zealand we hold action. I was hit twice - just a later, "said Roberts. British reaction was our services as close as possible bit of shrapnel flying around; Charles Maggs was Observance of relief, due to the fact to the actual date of Oct. 13," nothing to worry about. My also a leading stoker that the Graf Spee said Telford. "A German offi- friend, a chief yeoman, was who was working on Remembrance at could have escaped, cer, Hans Deitrich, has been to decapitated right in front of the' evaporators, turn- Day sinking one or more of a couple of our reunions. me." The casualties on the ing salt water to fresh, Durham the British cruisers in Deitrich has come as an Exeter were 63 killed and over and wasn't fully aware College the process. Three days ambassador from Germany, 100 wounded. of what was going on. later, Langsdorff com- Deitrich has a daughter named William Empson from "There was plenty of BY LYNDA RICHMOND mitted suicide in Tui, after a native bird of New Margate Kent, England was noise and screaming of Chronicle staff . , Buenos Aires. -- Zealand. Deitrich, though he aboard the Ajax that day. the engines," said Durham College will be observing Six decades after the was a German officer, has "It was a beautiful, hot, and Maggs. "We knew that Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 with a cer- historic battle of the become a member of the veter- calm day until the ship Graf there was a battle going emony in the gym of the Gordon Willey River Plate veterans ans of the Battle of the River Spee engaged us in battle," said on, but in the engine Building. The service will start at 10:45 from both sides of the Plate." Empson. Empson is the owner room you don't know a a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. war celebrate the spirit Captain Hans Wilhelm of a cap tally off one of the damn thing. We could , Brahdon Alexander will be the M.C. of comradeship that Langsdorff's name is remem- sailors' caps from the Graf hear the thuds of There will be a bagpipe processional, evolved from the bat- bered fondly; the British veter- Spee. shelling." which will play Amazing Grace. Will Ellis tle. There have been ans of the Battle of the River Eddie Telford, who was on "Later, talking on will read the poem In Flanders Fields by reunions since 1954. PJate unanimously approved the HMNZS Achilles from New the upper deck, we John McCrae. The speakers will be About 100 people Including his name in their Zealand, was born and bred in realized that the cap- President Gary Polonsky and Dan gathered in the large program. New Zealand. tain of the Graf Spec McWhirter, VP of Student Affairs. upper hall of the In Germany and South "On the day of the battle I had. made a tactical They will observe the two minutes of Oshawa naval club dur- America there are reunions of wasn't afraid; maybe I was too error," said Maggs. silence at 11 a.m. 0 Canada will be sung ing a 10-day tour that the Graf Spec's crew and they young and full of energy to "Langsdorff had divid- byErinHelmer. ended on Oct. 26. annually honour the name of feel fear," said Telford. "After, ed his firing power. The entire room's Captain Langsdorff. THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 19 20 THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 CAMPUS NEWS Remembrance Day 1999 From shore to shore : j oin the wave

At the going down of the LAST TIME sun And in the morning We will remember them... THIS CENTURY This was written by Laurence Binyon 1869-1943. FOR TWO These words are engraved on countless war memorials and gravestones throughout the MINUTE world. The Royal Canadian Legion adopted these words as the Official Act o( SILENCE Remembrance spoken at all meetings and always at BY LYNDA RICHMOND Remembrance Day services. Chronicle Stall This will be the last Remembrance Day is Remembrance Day of this cen- observed on the llth hour of tury. thcl th day of the llth N U T E S ^IW When everybody wears a month. On Nov. 11, 1918 the poppy and stands silent, it is world marked the formal end like saying thank you to those of the First World War. Other who died. Canadians remem- names for this day are C ber those who paid the N sacrifice in I L E supreme many Armistice E Day, Veterans Day, SM Victory Day or WW 1 thought war could not be any remember the 114,000 duction lines to slop and even ways. But what should the Memorial Day. The name of more savage or destructive. Canadians who gave their lives the radio broadcasters to Remembrance Day ceremony this day may be different in Unfortunately, they were in the cause of freedom and observe the silence for a full mean to the young of today. different nations but its signif- wrong. the pursuit of peace dring the two minutes They are young, yet exposed to icance is the same. The We take this time to pause major wars.Thc objective is to Because of our time zones, conflict on a daily basis -the armistice or agreement to stop for two minutes to remember have all Canadians pause for the Canadian Wave will start Gulf War, the strife in the for- fighting took effect at this tlie victims and those who two minutes as the clock in Newfoundland and roll mer Yugoslavia, Rwanda, time. The cost in human lives died not just in the First strikes 11 a.m. on Nov. Il.The across the country, gaining Chechnya and many other in the First World War was 10 World War but in all wars and plan, in part, is to have cars momentum as Canadians places that have no direct million. The estimated cost of conflicts since. and buses come to a halt, pause and remember the debt impact on our lives as they are the War was $ 232 trillion. In co-operation with the workers to lay down tools, stu- we owe our veterans. This cus- so far away. Remember that This war has been referred to Ministry of Defence, the dents to stand by their desks if tom originated after World many of those who died for as the Great War or the War to Legion has planned a two- not in an assembly, stock War 1, but since then it has their countries were young. ymA u\\ Wuis. Muny puuplu I'nUnity wave ot silence to exchanges to fail silent, pro- almost been lost. Many never lived^ to sec 21. Speakers Bureau speaks to students about war

recorder, fax machine and schools or organizations that WAR HISTORY possibly a computer to keep have requested their services. FOR THE FALLEN their data stored in. In 1997 Howard is willing to help TOO IMPORTANT Howard wrote to Kodak ask- other communities set up ing them if they had a refur- their own Living History They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old bished slide projector that groups' and pass his knowl- TO FORGET Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn they could donate to his orga- edge on. At the going down of the sun and in the morning nization. If possible he sends the vet- BY LYNDA RICHMOND We will remember them. "They presented me with a erans out in twos because it Chronicle stall Laurence Bint/on 1869-1943 brand new heavy-duty slide takes courage to relate some projector, which was very of their most traumatic expe- Living History is a speaker Binyon was the son of a clergyman, was educated at much appreciated, and it has riences to a large class. If one bureau that has World War St. Paul's School and Trinity College Oxford. His writings been very useful," said person cannot carry on the Two veterans telling students, - poetry - prose - plays - history and critiques were pub- Howard; other veteran will step in. about their personal experi- lished through his life and some works after his death. There are no artificial This doesn't happen often, ences during the war. Binyon was a Red Cross orderly during World War One, boundaries; you do not have but Howard prepares. "Living Bert Howard, the youngest and for his work he was made a Chevalier of the Legion of to belong to a service club. History is important; and we member of the Living History Honour by the French government. Any veteran or person with cannot lose track of its impor- veterans is one of the wartime experience is wel- tance," he said. " Never again founders and leader. At this come to join. To those with do we want a war of any mag- time the group has 28 veter- the west end of Toronto, home base. the required experience, male nitude. ans. called Living History , and Ellis agreed and Living or female, I hope that they "Our success, 90 percent of Howard is 74, a very active, later decided to see what he History had a home.Howard will consider this worthwhile it is because this veteran talk- precise man with a military could do in the east end of then recruited 28 veterans effort. ing to the audience is from bearing. Toronto, where he lived. with time on their hands and Lack of public speaking is World War Two, Korea or In 1996 a friend of Howard met with Earl experiences to share. This not important. Practice ses- Vietnam. He was actually Howard's approached him Campbell, then the chairman dedicated group meets at the sions are held and we help there and can tell you how he about providing a speech of the board of education in Legion every Thursday. each other.Requests are com- felt and any details about it. " about Remembrance Day at Scarborough. He wanted to From October 1998 to June ing in from the Toronto Living History is often his children's school. gather veterans with at least 1998 Howard's group did school board. They have asked to come out and do "I did this and was sur- six months of war duty. presentations in 67 schools requests from 21 schools for short presentations, but this

prised at the reception I These veterans would share 135 presentations to 4,705 63 classroom presentations. is not acceptable as the veter- received and the many ques- their own accounts, which students. They have a con- " I also have received a ans go to great lengths In tions the children had for me. would supply a "verbal histo- tact person in Ottawa, Peter request from George S. Henry preparation. The usual pre- One young child asked if I ry" of Canada's wartime Golding, who will give assis- Music Academy for 16 pre- sentation is 45 minutes, had ever been killed. "I'm involvement to the students tance if they need dates or sentations on Nov. 9, which "They can get a video from alive at this moment," replied and groups that they speak facts checked. has been accepted and con- Blockbusters - Private Ryan, Howard.. He showed the to. Living History does not firmed," said Howard. the Longest Day - if you want children how he took his The Toronto school board charge for these presentations Other outlying areas have a story," said Howard. pulse. When the day was was behind them and offered and there are expenses . The submitted " requests but "Private Ryan is good at por- over Howard was left with a assistance wherever possible. men pay for their own gas Howard's group is not able to traying the conditions but it feeling that more should be Howard approached Bob and the upkeep of their uni- take on more responsibility. is glorified. If we had John done about Remembrance Ellis, then the president of forms. But donations would In the two years that Living Wayne and Audio Murphy in Day. 258 Royal Canadian Legion, not be turned down. This History has been active they the war it would have been a He discovered a group in and asked for a place to call organization could use a tape have never let down the short war," THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 21 GV^VS NEWS Remembrance Day 1999: Two veterans' stories ^ / ! was 1 8 when I went to war 7 IN YOU ENGLAND was available, it was suspected job with the TTC as a bus- as being poisoned so you lived mechanic. Howard thought he WERE CONSCRIPTED on your issued rations," had seen enough fighting and "When 1 got off the ship in that being a policeman would BY LYNDA a channel, it was about three be like the war. He worked at RICHMOND miles from shore. You have to the TTC for over 33 years. Chronicle staff get onto a landing craft. You Howard has two daughters, go down a rope ladder and two great-grandchildren and a The war started the year they take you to the beach. great grandchild on the way. that Bert Howard's father died. Sometimes you land on the He has been widowed since Howard was born in beach, but often enough you 1997. Lancashire, England on Feb. end up in water up to your "Living History keeps me 14, 1925. He was 14 in 1939 waist. You don't have the lux- going," he said. "People are and when his father died he ury of dry clothes. You have to amazed at how this program had to join the work force to live in your wet things." has taken off." Children often help support his family. After Falaise, Howard's regi- ask hard questions. "Did you At 17 lie joined the Local ment -joined the Canadian ever kill anybody?" asked a Defence Volunteers, the home Army In their sweep up the student. "I tell them that war guard, which was to be on coast of France, Belgium and has no rules," he said. "I've watch for an enemy approach into the Scheldt Estuary. His met Germans since the war by paratroopers. outfit provided support for the that where in the same place I was armed with a golf Rhine Operation throughout at the times I was there. "They stick, pick handle, and a base- the winter in Neimegan until had no choice to be there ball bat," said Howard. "Our VE-Day. Howard then joined either, they were conscripted job was to patrol the fields and the Somerset Light Infantry, the same as we were." the channel against enemy trained for Far East duty, jun- After retiring he worked paratroopers that might be gle warfare. He was there until with the YMCA as a fitness dropped. We then were to 1945. until VJ.Day He then instructor. notify the local authorities served in Jamaica with the "I was working part-time, and they would handle it." garrison troops. Jamaica was didn't need the money, so I When Howard was 18 he an English Colony at that time quit and became a volunteer at received a letter stating: and Great Britain was respon- the same job, allowing stu- Welcome to His Majesty's sible to protett Jamaica dents to take on the paying Forces, God save the King. against invasion. "1 was in job," said Howard. "At 18 you were conscript- Jamaica until I was Howard works out at the ed. There was no choice. You demobbed in 1947." YMCA six times a week, had to go." Howard. "You see death all Campagne. Thoughout the Howard then worked (or Instructs three cVass ot water Howard was assigned to the around you." Normandy campaign the the Royal Airforce as a diesel fitness and three classes in the 15th Regiment, Royal Artillery. When they landed in artillery emplacements were mechanic, married his wife conditioning room. . "I was trained first at General Grayer-sur-Mer, in Normandy regularly under fire from Connie in 1950 and they "If you want something i Service Corps at Aldershot and he drove tractor trailers and enemy artillery emplacements immigrated to Canada in you find the time for it," he then heavy unit driving train- was responsible for placing and planes." 1957. Because of his military said. ing," said Howard. His regi- and positioning the vehicles. Eating conditions during life he approached the police "I have friends that are ment was sent to Normandy "I recall setting up gun the war where difficult. department, but he was over couch potatoes and they can't in June 1944. emplacements at Rots, Caen, "I had a tin of corned beef, the age limit. After reading his walk, can't talk they can not "I was a boy at 18 when I Tilly-la-Campagne and packet of crackers, chocolate impressive resume they con- do anything. You must keep landed in Normandy; I was Falaise," said Howard. "We in a tin, cigarettes, and water," sidered accepting him in spite the mind and body going or it changed from a boy to a man suffered from friendly fire said Howard. "That is how I of his age. While they were will catch up with you." " 'in about 10 seconds," said bombing at Tilly-la- survived. If some other food considering this, he obtained a 'Though I was under age, I kept trying to join" BY LYNDA RICHMOND left in Canada. I also am a "One time I was in a posi- mountain. At one point I had rience was being point man Chronicle Staff member of the Caterpillar tion of having eight prisoners not eaten in 13 days. 1 had on entry into Rome and run- "When war broke out in Club, an award worn on the and one guy on a stretcher. survived on Chiclets, sugar ning into three tanks. 1939 1 enlisted in the navy," left lapel which is for jump- There were only five of us. tablets and crewing gum." "I turned the corner and said William Magee. Magee ing out or airplanes in time of We had two choices - over the "When his outfit was relieved there was the tanks right in was born on July 19, 1923 in war." peak of the mountain or a by another unit he went to front of me," said Magee, "I Toronto. "1 was sent home Later in his career he goat path. The wounded the hospital where he was didn't know what to do, I when it was discovered I was taught more than 2000 new man had to be brought by the told he had impetigo, diar- threw a grenade under the underage. I looked like an recruits how to jump/There goat path, which was on the rhea and yellow jaundice. tanks and went over the wall adult. I had been working were a lot of casualties German side. The prisoners The doctor told him to eat into courtyard. There were since I was 14, when my because of lack of training. could have escaped in the rolled oat. Even though this three of us. When the father died." Magee often was fighting in dark, but they did not. The would make him sick, he Italians realized that I was He did not give up and the mountains on the prisoners helped bring the would get some benefit from with the Americans they enlisted'in army and the air- Aleutians "We needed to dig patient to safety. I would fin- it. He ate the rolled oats. He treated me royally." They force, On Sept. 5, 1941 he got trenches to sleep in, and it ish one mountain and would took off his boots and went on to secure the bridges into the Ontario Regiment of was raining," said Magee. "As go on to go over the next climbed into a sleeping bag. that the Germans were trying Toronto Scottish. From there fast as you could dig it out the It was mistake; the zipper to get control of, went from he joined the First Special water would fill it in. On one stuck. bridge to bridge until they Service Force, which trained occasion I found a pup trailer "When I tried to get out of were'secured. with the Americans. He with a tarp over it and I Poppies my sleeping bag to be sick I Magee was discharged trained in Helena, Mount, crawled into and went to couldn't, so I barfed, turned May 1, 1964 with the rank of and Fort Benning Georgia. sleep. In the morning I dis- over and went to sleep," said master warrant officer. He fought in the Aleutians, at covered that a bomb had hit Popples are a wild Magee. "In the morning 1 He was later commis- Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, right next to where I was flower found In Belgium. could not get my feet into my sioned to major. He then and southern France. sleeping. I had been sleeping During World War One, boots and a fight had broken went on to serve in the Magee does presenta- on top of five-gallon contain- the chalk soil became out., I tied my rain boots onto reserves. His medals include: tions in Durham about his ers of gas, You were con- rich from the rubble. my feet with bootlaces and Silver Star, Bronze Star, war experiences for schools stantly battling the weather. This'rich soil allowed the carried on." Queen Elizabeth II and service clubs. Temperature fluctuates from "popaver rhoes' (pop- "The doctor thought 1 Coronation Medal, Canadian "I enjoy telling the stu- extreme heat during the day pies) to grow in abun- needed to have my feet Decoration and Clasp, two dents about what the war was to freezing cold at night." dance.. Opium is made amputated before gangrene 125th Commemorative like and my experiences. I When you had a prisoner from the juice seed of set in. I said we'd talk when Metals, and Special Forces was a member of the Green who was Injured he was treat- some species of poppy. and if gangrene set In. I still TAB. Berets. There are only three ed as a wounded patient have both feet." of the original Green Berets should be treated. 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"Lately buy.coin^ and DJing.was, very 'natural to though, I've recognized more ednow'com, "where you me," says'. .'Max ' Graham, fluidity on my lets and my ,can.choose from'^ over 150 Canadian trance DJ who is a programming Is gradually' Bcastib Boys tracks to cre- resident at Ottawa's Atomic improving." ate your very own great- nightclub. "I learned on a Stevenson, who has adapted est liits package that will really crappy mixer, so I had the DJ alter ego ofStryker, says be sliipped riglit to your no choice but to concentrate he's not ready to play to the door. on the mixing and how the public yet, but plans on throw- This includes Science's songs related to each other." ing small gigs when ready in new single, a tasty out- Mixing tracks together is order to increase confidence take from the Hello Nasty the basic element of .Djing. levels and grasp a small reputa- sessions called 'Alive,' as The aim is to put a collection tion.. with the people who well as such rarities as the of records together and fuse .show up. 1983, pre-Lia'«.tt'(/ to /// them into a free-flowing '" Spinning records all night track 'She's On It" and sound mosaic. Mixing, for a living may seem monoto- the infamous Clicck Your though, is -just one aspect of nous/to an outsider..but not to newt outtakc Skills To Pay spinning. STEWARf'Sfig^^^new^ ’^’Max Graham. .,.’ the Hills, both ot which "Programming is the most discovered the art ofDJIng purchased turntables ^H; "I; have never had a bad are included on Science. of a set," to the summer and stocked up on vinyl. ":’ ^ ’time, only when promoters set Exactly when the important part prior Graham said. "I have to pay up the turntables too low and I Beasties will head back attention to how the songs Max Graham has estab- there. Before my first party I have to bend over for two or into the studio to bust react in certain situations, as lished himself as a well-known had several opportunities to three hours, it kills my back," out their next master- w'ell as how the crowd reacts to Djing figure in Canada, fre- practise and play in clubs, so I Graham said. "I love every piece is impossible to say. different placement of each of quently playing at most of the was used to the big sound sys- record I play and when I see There were over four those songs." nation's top clubs like Sonar in tems." people going through what 1 years between last year's Timing and beat matching Vancouver and Industry in "My first party gig was this am going through, I get very Hello Nasty and 1994's III are fundamental parts.to com- Toronto, as well as headlining past New Years at DIY," he happy. It's the best job in the Communication. pleting a successful mix. many rave events. said. "Me and a few friends world." In recent interviews Dance music in general is beat Peter Elkerbout, trance DJ, decided to throw our own A quote from international- the Boys have stated they driven, so unless two tracks are who goes by the tag Subsonic party and because of this I was ly renowned. American DJ will be working on a timed and matched properly, Chronic, is at the other end of able to get a pretty decent time Danny Teneglia summed it up country album and an the beats will clash or overlap, the DJ chain. He began spin- slot playing between 5 and 6 perfectly, "If there is some- opera in the near future. thus creating a distortion. ning two years ago and is rela- a.m. The response that I got thing that you really love For more breaking "The mixes I most enjoy are tively new to playing at clubs really surprised me. The party doing and there is a great pos- news on the Boys, check mixes where the songs relate and raves, and is still establish- to date is the best night of my sibility that you can make a out their web page at to each other and songs that ing his reputation in Toronto. life, and I wouldn't have want- living doing it. then go for www.grandroyal.com add just enough to the song "It wasn't easy to break ed to start off any other way," what you love. Don't worry before them," Graham said. through, but it wasn't hard he said. about what your friends or "It's a constant learning either," Elkerbout said. "For Throwing his own party and family say. If you know it's Tripping Daisy process and I am always trying the first year I practised and promoting himself has since right in your heart, then it to improve myself." made a few tapes here and led Peter to performing for one probably is." guitarist dies BY KEVIN HAINEY Nu-Clear sounds are highly addictive Chronicle staff Wes Berggren, 28, guitarist BY LINDSAY STEPHENSON many others who find themselves away quite a big scale," said Wheeler, who is and pianist for the Texas- Chronicle staff from home, feeling kind of lonely and dubbed the "front-man" of the band. "To based alterna-rock group Are you looking for a CD that sounds a wondering what will be next on the road have been a teenage pop star - it can Tripping Daisy, was found lot like Weezer, a little like Oasis and just through life. screw up your head. This album was writ- dead in his Dallas apartment a tiny bit like Blur? If you are, try Nu- "Jesus Says" is a good track, that is rem- ten after all that ended, when we finally on Oct. 27. He was discovered Clear Sounds, by Ash. iniscent of Blur with it's "woohoo's". stopped and were forced to reflect on by his wife. Nu-Clear Sounds is Ash's second full Wheeler said that the song was written at everything that had gone on." Tripping Daisy length album and it is worth listening to, the height of their touring madness, "a The band also attributes some of its achieved fame and recogni- once or twice or even more. The album million light years from home," homesick sound influences to bands like The tion in 1995 with the catchy has a good mix of slow songs, with touch- and hung over while in New York City. Stooges, The Pixies, Mudhoney and hit "I Got a Girl" and its fol- ing lyrics and gentle, rhythmic guitars. By the time I had listened to it a couple Nirvana. low-up, "Piranha". Their third "Burn Out" is my personal favourite. of times, I fell in love with it. "Nirvana was very inspiring to us," album, Jesus Hits Like the It's a slow song that takes a look at mor- The band itself is from a small town Wheeler said. "The honesty and power of Atom Bomb, however, was tality and questions of the future. Tim named Downpatrick. in Northern Ireland, the music, how melodic it was, and how released to luke-warm recep- Wheeler, singer/songwriter/guitarist for and is made up of Tim Wheeler, (guitar, they broke through." tion and sold sluggishly, caus- the band, said in an Artist Biography, "I vocals), Chariotte Hatherley, (guitar, Wheeler makes a point of greeting fans ing the band to be dropped was thinking about what goes on when vocals), Mark Hamilton, (bass), and Rick who approach the band after shows from Island Records in 1998. you die," when he wrote the song. McMurray, (drums). because Kurt Cobain did the same when According to the With lyrics like "Out into the cold The band has had a lot of success in Wheeler was at a Nirvana concert in Associated Press, investigators night/ stare into the dark sky/ do you see Europe. The U.K. version of Nu-Clear Belfast. are awaiting the results of tox- forever?" and "Rising in the east and fad- Sounds was released In 1998 and it quick- If you're looking for a good CD, give icology tests to determine the west", this song really touched ly went to the Top 10.1( Nu-Clear Sound by Ash a try. Trust me, cause of death. Police do not ing in the foul a chord with me, as I'm sure it will with "Outside the U.S. we've had fame on it's worth it, suspect play. 24 meCHItONICIf November 9, 1999 INVENT' NEWS. S c ary night at pub a suc c e s s BY FANNIE SUNSHINE Chronicle staff said Stephanie Black, a first- year Trent University student. It was a night filled with "Everyone was in festive witches, devils, vampires and spirits. I think people had ghosts. No, it wasn't a gather- more fun because most were ing for creatures of the night; dressed up, so no. one had to it was tile traditional Food and worry about typical things, Drug Technology and like how good they were going Environmental Science pro- to look for the opposite sex. gram's llallowccn pub night at There vv.is less pressure for E.P. Taylor's. sure." "We expect 300 to 400 peo- Prizes were given out for ple, and we had about 500," best costume under certain said Sue Todd, organizer of the categories. Halloween pub. The winners were: best Todd has been running the group costume - The Hoola annual Halloween pub for Girls. Best female - Witchy seven years. Pooh. Most daring - 'Male "1 think this was our most Nurse. Scariest - Pinhead. Best successful pub yet," she said. couple - The NInja Turtles. "Before it used to be pretty Best male - Clockwork Orange, small, and now it's getting too E.P. TAYLOR'S: People at the Halloween pub on the dance floor. The pub was Best last minute costume - The big. But as long as people are decorated with cobwebs, pumpkins, balloons, and streamers. Chick Magnet. having fun;'| guess it doesn't Dave Warner, V.P. of Social matter." Affairs for the DCSA, was tak- E.P. Taylor's was packed from the number of people "It's the best pub I've been to being tossed around on the ing pictures, which will appear with drag queens, French who never left the dance floor. all year." dance floor. on the E.P. Taylor's website. maids, cats and clowns, plus "The pub is great," said Sara E.P. Taylor's was decorated DJ Mike Prior kept the high- The website is www.cptay- numerous others in Halloween MacLean, a Dental Assistant with cobwebs hung from the energy crowd dancing all lors.com gear to help celebrate the day. student, who was dressed up as ceiling, pumpkins that lined night with dance and R&B "It was definitely a night to Most people seemed to be in a little girl, complete with pig- the walls, black and orange music. remember," said Black. "I'm great spirits throughout the tails. "People are in good streamers that crossed over the "There seemed to be more going next year for sure." night, and this was evident moods, very upbeat," she said. ceiling, and balloons that were people dancing at this pub," Liquor Licence Board on strike 'Being' a strange film but laws still being enforced BY KEVIN HAINEY Chronicle slall_____ investigation and personal BY TARA BROADBENT Campion. experience it is discovered Chronicle staff Bars and clubs still have to maintain their The latest buzz in that anyone who enters this responsibility by: not serving to minors, not Hollywood has nothing to door sees the world through The Liquor Licence and Gaming Board is serving to intoxicated people, not serving do with Hollywood. the eyes of actor John having a little bit of a labor dispute. under illegal operation, not serving to rowdy It's about a little indepen- Malkovich for 15 minutes. The board employees are on strike. These are patrons, and no serving alcohol after 2 a.m. dent movie that got proper Then that person is deposit- the people who approve the licences to run If these establishments break the law they support from a cast of well- ed by the side of the New Bingo or sell lottery tickets, and allow liquor will only do harm to themselves. known faces and names. Jersey turnpike. licences to open clubs and to sell alcohol. "They will be in deep trouble if they decide "Being John Malkovich" Sound interesting? But even though employees are on strike to break the law," said Campion. "They also is as unlikely a success as the The film is directed by there is still no breaking the law, according to risk the suspension of their licence." "Blair Witch none other Ab Campion of the liquor licence and gaming If a club decided to open and did not have a Project" steal- than the board. licence, it would face the police raiding the ing the show Spike Jonze has super hip "We may not have a full staff but we have club and the possibility of being charged with from the directed the following: 29-year-old some, and they will be out watching," said a criminal offence. "Phantom SpikeJonze. Menace". MUSJC Videos: It also But that "Sabotage" - Beastie stars John Soulwax a just proves Boys Malkovich hope in mainstream that the pre- "Da Funk' - Daft Punk in what BY KEVIN HAINEY dictability of "Praise YoU' - Fatboy could be Chronicle staff the film Slim any actors' industry is "Droff - The Pharcyde first true like trying to "Freedom of 76' - title role Soulwax - Much Asdinst bet on Ween a n d Everyone's Advice drunken pool "/r's Oh So Quiet' - Ca m e ron ** 1/2 p a r t n e r Bjork Diaz as you've never "Elektrobank' - The C usack's Supergrass flogging the Foo met. Chemical Brothers wife, and Fighters with electro beat hard- You never "Buddy Mo///-Weezer was pro- ware? know, maybe duced by This could be too simple a tomorrow Skate Videos: R E M '. s pinhole for Soulwax's first sin". you'll wake Many, including: M i c h a e l gle, Much Aynnst Everyone's up and be a Video Daze, starring Stipe. Advice, a 2:48 slice of gritty pop famous actor. Mark Avails and Jason The Hick heaven. Or so Lee (later to be cast in also features Perhaps if the general listen- "Being John Kevin Smith's Chasing cameos by ing public can swallow anoth- Malkovich" Amy) Orson Bean er wedge as juicy as, say Beck will have you and Charlie or the Beastie Boys, than believe. Feature Film: Sheen. Soulwax have a stab at being The plot, Being John Malkovich So what the next half-decent band on which was are you mainstream radio. SOULWAX: A casualty of pop music suicide. written by waiting for? The rest of this sophomore newcomer "Being John album, while never overcom- here; everything fits within the "Conversation Intercom" Charlie Kaufman, is one of Malkovich" is one of the ing the creative burst of the confined pop barriers. (which features a riff that the most eccentric in years. freshest items on the mar- title track, is catchy at worst. This Belgian five-piece could have been lifted from John Cusack plays a pup- kets, Most of the 13 tracks are crys- should take some tips from the Led Zeppelin) are the only peteer who finds a new job Too bad it's only playing tal-clear acoustic songs with current Moog assault scene tunes that come close to in an office building. On the in Toronto at the Varsity straight-up vocal harmonies that Add N to (X) front; loud matching the brilliance of the 7 1/2 floor. In a room four Theatre on Bloor Street. and other such annoyances; and aggressive is when title track. feet high. Hopefully it will gain a none of them play more than Soulwax are at their best. Soulwax may right their One day, Cusack discov- wide release. five minutes. There are no "Too Many DJs." "Funny," wrongs for their next effort, ers a little door. After some spacy grooves or repetitions and album opener but I seriously doubt it. Creed lead the p ack BY SEAN VANDENBURG Chronicle slatt Creed has exploded onto the music scene over the past year, first with their debut release My Own Prison, then with the fol- lowing album Human Clay. The four-member band lias pioneered a sound that sets them apart from the new rock crowd. With simple, but heavy guitar and bass lines coupled with innovative drumming and a garage roots singer in Scott Stapp, there is no sound quite like the Creed experience. The sound of their first release "Higher", is just a small indication of what lies in store for you with Human Clay. Taking into account the power of the rest of the album, Higher could bee seen as the low point of the CD. The lyrics are also on a higher TORTURE KING: A former member of the level than you normally liear on Infamous Jim Rose Circus Sideshow, Zamora the radio. Songs about heaven skewered his chest with 100 pins. and the birth of a child arc a sample of subject matter fea- tured on this CD. Creed's words make the listener think. A good example can be found in No pain, no gain "Faceless Man". "Cause if tlic face inside can't see the light I know I'll have to walk alone. CREED: A four-member band that has pioneered a BY DEREK NAWROT Torture King, whose torso And if 1 walk alone to the other sound that has set them apart from the new rock Chronicle staff was festooned with 40 nee- side I know I might not make it crowd. "It's kind of extreme," dles, slioved a meat skewer home.' David Warner, VP of Social through both cheeks. That The only way to know for sure what Creed tlie closing of the album, Creed's sound will Affairs, says about the was after chewing up a light means with their lyrics is to ask the artists keep you glued to the stereo eagerly awaiting Torture King coining to bulb." themselves. the next track. If you enjoyed My Own Prison, E.P.Taylor's on Nov. 19.. Along for the ride is l-'lexx From the opening song "Arc You Ready?" to then Human Clay is not to be missed. "’" Perhaps that Is-putting it the Rubber Boypavho puts mildly. his entire body through a A former member of the tennis racket just as a warm- infamous Jim Rose Circus up, and Strongman Mighty Sideshow and featured on Jack, who bends metal rods television's Guinness Book with his mouth and pulls B D ad dy i s here Records for skew- nails out of a wooden plank ig of. World ering 'his chest with 100 with his teeth.' pins, the Torture King, Not really the type of BY JEANNE BENETEAU

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"I remember one of the first Millar said they wanted to tilings," said Millar "Was On Dec. 6, 1989, a lone gun- crack open that denial. someone said to me, This film man walked in Ecole "By opening up and recog- makes me really think how we Politcchnique in Montreal, nizing that there is a problem, treat women.'" and brutally murdered 14 we could be part of the process Millar hopes that on Dec. 6, women. of healing," Millar said. the film will be a common lan- As eerie pictures of the mur- The Vancouver group also guage for those who have seen der site were broadcast across fought strongly against a num- it; to remember where we were Canada and around the world, ber of odds ranging from and how we felt when the grieving Canadians asked other, offended women to massacre occurred. themselves, "How can this even bomb threats. "If people hear about some- happen in Canada?" "1 felt that in this quiet way thing happening now, they When reality set in, the they were tremendously coura- may think, 'I have to do some- country shivered in disbelief. geous and heroic and I think thing about this.'" Here were 14 fallen angels, it's important that we share The monument was erected smart and beautiful, that had tticse stories because we don't in the downtown eastside of been deprived of a life of want to feel ourselves to be vic- Vancouver, Canada's poorest promise and fulfilment, all tims all the time," said Millar. neighborhood. because of the anger of one "We don't want to hear sto- Women arc murdered all man. ries about things that have the time here and there was no It was something that gone wrong." recognition of these unnoticed should never have happened, Film struggle raises awareness of women's story Millar made it clear that cases on the monument, so but has scarred our country there were many people at var- space was made to honor their since. ious levels that endured to see names as well. Filmmaker Pamela Millar create a national monument in "And here was this group of that the monument rise. Millar relates what one remembers the day of the memory of the 14 women women that were transforming Millar and Morgan call the woman in the film said: "Every shooting. murdered in Montreal. their grief and anger into supporters "angels," and said city has their own downtown "I was in a classroom at York Tlie film recently played at action. that they came in the form of eastside. University and it struck me the Osliawa Film Festival and "They were literally going to the granite that was donated There arc people that we that it could have been any after the screening, Millar carve this piece of history into by Rock of Ages a company know who are killed, and then one of us. talked about why the film is so stone and not focus on the from Quebec, to the people on there are all these women mur- "We feel like we're safe in important to her. murderer but focus on the the parks board of Vancouver, dered we don't pay attention these places, like we should She said she first women who had been mur- who said, "Who are we afraid to because they are not the feel in our homes. approached the women's dered." of offending... a bunch of mur- right color, they don't make "In our institutions we feel group in Vancouver, when she One of the controversies derers?" the right amount of money, we should be safe and this is heard they were building a that arose from the proposal of The teamsters even got they don't have the right edu- where they were murdered monument to the women in the monument, was the involved by offering to carry cation, they don't live in the and.." 'Millar said as she looked Montreal. inscription, "For all women the granite across the country right neighborhoods." lor answers. It struck her as an important piurdered by men." by truck. ' Millar says that there are so Last year Millar and Sher and vital piece of Canadian In denial, many groups When Millar first screened many invisible cases today Morgan wrote and produced history. attacked the meaning of the the film in Vancouver last Dec. that if people would watch the "Marker of Change: The Story "The tragedy in Montreal, I inscription. 6, it was followed by a long film and ask themselves "Who of the Women's Monument," think affected everyone across When they talked to people silence, she said. in our town is being hurt this delating the struggle of a the country and we feel grief in Montreal, Millar said, it was "It made me feel nervous, way and what can I do about small group of Vancouver and anger but sort of helpless," as if the denial was deeper but I think people are really it?" she would feel it had done women that set out in 1990 to she said. because the hurt was so close. deeply moved and it takes a lot its job. Gods on film: New Film captivates audience York is the BY DEREK NAWROT A psychotic fan, who has Chronicle staff just killed his wife, breaks into the station, holding the DJ highlight of Oshawa festival hostage until he fulfils his Very few films these days request. take a realistic look at our soci- The terrorist confesses to BY DEREK NAWROT ety's social problems while try- having committed adultery, Chronicle staff talks with a junkie/rocker store with a giant stuffed ing to maintain some sort of eventually contracting AIDS who appears frightfully remi- mouse yelling, "Kill Mickey! ideal. and passing it to his wife, niscent of Black Crows Kill Mickey!" Captive Audience, the first which lead to her murder. For one night every year, leader, Chris Robinson. Kids awkwardly watch as film directed by Kurt St. An especially intense film, it Times Square in New York is The junkie/rocker offers their parents faces register Thomas and Mike Groscia, has a shocking end that will a mass of revelers congregat- his philosophy that Jesus is horror. maintains a complete storyline leaye you sitting in disbelief. ing to ring in the new and going to marry Madonna and A Disney style 'family' that ensnares the audience, The soundtrack is also espe- bid farewell to the old. become a triple-platinum hotel in New York City? You while venturing into the prag- cially good, with songs by The rest of the 363 days it selling rock star who raises can bet the New York news- matic world of drugs, AIDS, American indie rockers is a human fleshpot. the dead on stage and "will papers and comedians alike and love affairs. Flaming Lips, Guided by Sleazy sex stores vie for make Elvis look like noth- had a field day with that It is the story of a famous, Voices, and the heartrenching attention with Calvin Klein ing." idea. New York City DJ who was on 'I am, I said,' by Sebadoh. billboards, while the heavily- When challenged to Gods of Times Square was top of the world with a six-fig- Sometimes comedic, some- glazed eyes of young fashion describe this Jesus rock star, definitely the highlight of ure job, a penthouse apart- times sombre; it is a rational models watch over the he said, "He's 32 and looks the Oshawa Film Pest. , ment, wife and children, and look at the ills of society strung-out junkies and like me." It offered a realistic view of all the cocaine he could snort. through the relationship ol Japanese tourists taking pho- "And Jesus is not against one of the world's most As the drugs eat away at his two wretched lives. tos of the brightly-lit Coke smoking," he adds lighting a renowned pieces of -real life, abolishing everything he The film plays with your sign. cigarette. estate. worked for, including his fam- emotions and leaves you The Gods of Times Square In another instance, The film is quite often ily and job, he finds himself in thinking long after it's done. is a documentary of another Sandier stumbles- across a hilarious, without a care, but sheltered, upstate New York; There is a chance it might fascinating culture that pop- 'Mitzvah tank,' and hitches a has scenes that are agitating the midnight host of "a lame, return to small theatres in ulates this cauldron on a ride with the young Jews as and disturbing as you try to modern, rock program, just Toronto. daily basis - the religious fun- they blast their wailing seriously comprehend these like MTV." damentalists. Hebrew rock. fundamentalists. Director Richard Sandier, Disney has moved into 'Although Times Square over a period of about five Times Square over the past will never be the sleaze and Deja Vu correction notice years, filmed everything two years and vowed to clean filth that it once was, the remotely possible and spoke up the sleaze by erecting a film clearly shows it will BY KEVIN HAINEY headings in the factoid for th( to everyone who had modern, family-style hotel. always hold a place In the Chronicle staff article on Deja Vu Discs were thoughts to offer. One traditionalist walks heart of New Yorkers. accidentally switched. Dejz Over numerous visits, he into the always happy Disney There was a typo in last Vu's prices are cheaper thar week's edition. The column HMV's. Tattoo you The mighty bloody Fight Club BY DEREK NAWROT Chronicle staff BY DEBBIE BOURKE Chronicle staff groups. becomes difficult to stomach. survivors of cancer. Because of Even though the narrator There is no tasteful balance in Robert's surgery, he has been Tattooing is one of the Don't be deceived by the has no illnesses requiring him showing the audience the figlit left with high levels of cstro- last remaining art forms name of the movie Fight Club. to attend these groups, he scenes. Every skin-splitting, gen resulting in a larger set of that is truly shocking. Tlie movie doesn't just involve becomes addicted to the sup- blood-gushing injury is on the breasts than Pamela Andcrson. My Son, tile Tattoo men swinging punches at one port lie gets from members screen for full viewing. Robert pulls the narrator into Artist, direct by Canadian another in a secret society, it until he sees another faker at There were a few loud the folds of his monstrous Laura Sky, is a film explor- includes savage, non-stop the groups named Maria groans from tlie audience cleavage, and the narrator ing the interconnection beatings that leave even the Singer (A Merry War). when the narrator gets cracked unleashes his pent-up emo- between four heavily tat- male members of the audience The narrator then meets in the mouth during a scuffle tion, soaking tlic crevice tooed twcntysomcthings cringing for half of this motion Tyier Durden (Brad Pitt whose and reaches inside the back of between Robert's mounds of and their often conserva- picture. latest film was Meet Joe Black). his mouth to yank out a loose flesh. tive, but compassionate, The film, directed by David Durden's philosophy is men molar. After a bizarre twist near the parents. Fincher, begins with an will no longer be hostages to Even though the movie is end of the movie, the reasons In often-hilarious inter- unnamed main character life if they can discard their littered with skull-cracking for the nameless storyteller actions, the tattooes are (Edward Norton who starred in material possessions and expe- scenes, there arc many others finally become clear. filmed alongside their Rounders) narrating the rience physical pain. that leave the audience laugh- While Fight Club has its parents, which makes for scenes. While 12-step meetings ing. funny moments, the extreme interesting conversation. Because of the narrator's filled the void in the narrator's One example is when the violence leaves a bloody taste In one scene, an obvi- unhappy life, he suffers from life in the beginning, he was narrator attends the support in your mouth. ously cultured woman insomnia. To deal with his soon substituting those with group for survivors of testicle But those hoping for a relates her personal expe- pain, he stumbles across vari- heart-pumping fights and cancer. quick surge of testosterone, rience about how her fam- ous support group meetings blood-splattered walls. He gets paired witli Robert might find this movie offers ily dealt with her becom- ranging from tcsticular cancer The fight niglits are the piv- Paulsen (Meat Loaf Aday), so just tile riglit amount of adren- ing a tattoo artist, while survivors to tuberculosis otal point where the movie they can share their sorrows as aline. her built, shaved-hcaded dad flexes his pierced breasts and cuddles with his pet python in the www.communitybuyaridsell.com background. Beautiful Spacey film Needless to say most families are not like that. BY MALCOLM MORUM it FREE! The tattooees discuss Chronicle staff safe world disappear. 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However, as the lifestyle. movie poster suggests, the Johnny be He takes up smoking pot viewer should look closer and working out, buys a fast where we find the deeper real- Join us every Wednesday night Rotten car and quits his job to work at ity of the movie and a family a burger joint, all to the horror life that isn't so perfect. as we present a mix of new of his materialistic , wife It's good to see movies like and the best tonight.com Carolyn (Annette Bening). this come along that go comic hopefuls Carolyn, an ambitious real beneath and even to the heart talent, estate agent, becomes the of the candy coated up-and-coming BY KEVIN HAINEY antagonist, dominating her Hollywood myth of the perfect sharpening their skills and husband as she watches her family. Chronicle staff _____ 'destined to be the ^StarsjOf Tomorrow , Former Sex Pistols / Public Image Ltd. front-man John Theatre auditions held ^ Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) is BY CHRIS COURTNEY ' EVERY^WElNESb^N \ taking his bitterness to the' Chronicle staff part in instructional work- CLUB ^}! ; Internet. shops and produce one ':&^ M THEN^X ' The cock-eyed singer is set major show in June. NEW TALENT^ to host his own weekly four- For those who are a tad Graduates tend to THE BEST OF DURHAM'S hour talk show, Rotten Radio, theatrical, the Oshawa Little progress in the entertain- Present your student I.D. and this from 4 - 8 p.m., Saturday Theatre group may be worth ment business. FRE&Wednesday admission night. looking into. One graduate was In Les coupon for The show premiered Oct. 30 Auditions are held each Miserables. For further infor- at online radio, site eYada.com fall, and the 30 selected take mation, contact: 723-0282 s235 Bayly St. Ajax, Ontario (416) 967-6425^ Smith a multi-faceted musician BY MELISSA CLEMENTS toured Europe and Canada. They also travelling with Harem Scarem. Chronicle staff tour Japan every year, and this year "None that I can tell you. We just they will be leaving for Tokyo on Nov. met," he said jokingly. He may look like a rock'n'roll singer 30, and will be returning on Dec.19. In his early days with Harem Scarem, with his long hair, and tattoos on his The band isn't really promoted in they visited Amsterdam, and the cafes arm, but Darrcn Smith performs much Canada, but they are well known in there. more than rock'n'roll. Europe, and Japan. "We all know what goes on there. I Smith currently performs with five "Ten years I've been playing with found it interesting," he said. bands that range from aggressive rock Scarcm, and you know, you make a He remembers hanging out in the to disco music. His bands Include decent living," he said. red light district while visiting with the Superfrcak, The Live Sex Show, The He also sings in a'band called JUICc. band. Vampire Club, JUICc, and Harem Their instrumental groove has landed "I just couldn't get over the fact that Scarcm. them a publishing deal with BMG. you could shop for a prostitute in a The disco band Superfrcak performs Legally, he has had to sign off with window," he said. in 1970's styled outfits. The members Scarem, because JUICe and Scarcm One memory of that trip was when wear bell-bottomed pants, bell sleeved have conflicting contracts. He hasn't Smith and a former band member tried shirts with butterfly collars, platform signed the papers yet, but he lias been to take a picture of a prostitute. They boots and black Afro wigs. Smith, who given permission to tour with Harem took a picture, and these "giant euro sings under the name Freddy Love in Scarem. dudes" kicked the feet from under his this band, dances around the stage Smith says that even if he makes it friend. such as YMCA. He to tlic he will never "I thought they were going to kill singing tunes only top, stop playing t^hoto by Molissa Clomonts performs with this band occasionally with his jam bands. He may not play him, because that's what 1 heard hap- now. with them as often, but he would still PLAYING THE GUITAR: pens," he said. "It's not that I don't like it, it's just play with them on occasion. Darren Smith smokes frets Smith took the camera, and ran that I don't like putting a wig and high Smith moved from England to Ajax, down the street, where he gave the heels on that much," he admitted. He Ont. when he was four years old. He go-carts for about a month, because he camera to a couple of "non-English added jokingly, " 1 find it hard to be a has lived in different cities including thought it would be fun. He learned to speaking guys" who smashed it. cross dresser that much." Vancouver and Los Angeles. He likes build them quickly, and other co-work- Although he doesn't remember the Smith plays guitar and sings with living in this area because his friends ers began giving him a hard time, so he first time he went to Japan, he now The Live Sex Show, The band performs are here, and he doesn't see the point quit. refers to it as going to the cottage. an aggressive punk and rock'n'roll of leaving them. He enjoys playing with his bands. "I "Nothing is interesting to me any- sound. Because the name The Live Sex He owns his own home in Oshawa will always play music for a living,'' he more," he said. Show doesn't sit wcl! with some peo- with his wife of three years Julie, their said. He has dreaded going to Japan a few ple, they also perform under the name two year old daughter Keely, and their As a performer, no one person has times in the past, but that was when The Vampire Club, which performs R Great Dane Keesha. influenced him. "I'm influenced by his daughter Keely was very young. He and B, and rock'n'roll. They play differ- While he is primarily a drummer, he everything around me. That's why 1 finds it easier to leave now that she ent music depending on the occasion. plays a variety of instruments, includ- play in all these bands that play all older, and they can talk on the phone. The live Sex Show is geared to an older ing guitar, some keyboard, saxophone, kinds of music." He is looking forward to this year's audience than The Vampire Club. The harmonica, and piano. He is endorsed There are different aspects of people trip to Japan. He has seen everything band travels around Ontario, and they by two drum companies, one in Japan, he admires. For instance, he likes the he has wanted to, and he now knows often play at Burty Bob's in St.Thomas, and the other in Canada. Both compa- way James Brown moves. where he is going without getting lost. Ont. nies give him new drum kits every year. "He's probably the most hideous "When I go to Japan this year, I'll be "It's my favorite gig. It's the best bar He loves old vintage drums like looking guy in the business, but you going over the show in my head. I'll be i.'wt U-> ^\;iy," Iw saitl. Ludvvly's, and lie loves Lfs Paul's can't lake your eyes off the guy you thinking about it, but after the first The band attracts 1200 to 1500 peo- Gibson guitar. know. It's the ultimate to watch the show it'll be like autopilot," he said. ple every Friday and Saturday they play Smith has taught himself to play his guy," he said As a performer for close to 18 years, there. They were supposed to play instruments from listening to music, He also admires David Lee Roth. "1 Smith has never been without a thci on Halloween, but Smith had to and just practicing. always thought he was the king of record label. go to New York for JUICe meetings. "1 took drum lessons for about a vaudeville, the king of showmanship," "I'm just basically making what any They will be playing at Burty Bob's on week, and then I realized I was better he said. guy would, doing what I'm doing at New Year's Eve. than him (his teacher), so I stopped," He also admires performers who just this point," he said. Smith has played with Harem he said. stand there and sing, like Eric Martin "A lot of people want to hear you Scarem for 10 years. This power pop Performing has always been full- from Mr.Big. know, like the integrity of music, and band, now called Rubber, fills bars time employment for him, but he did As a performer himself, Smith has all shit like that. I'm too fucking old for holding 5,000 people. They have have other employment once. He built had many exciting experiences while that," he said. All JUICe d up and revving to go BY MELISSA CLEMENTS and someone to write lyrics interactive and are able to leave instruments is going on like Chronicle staff question right now, for their music. Smith agreed, answer with the band. and equipment set up there. Korn, LimpBizkit, and Kid and the band has been "We've signed a pretty "The vibe is good enough Rock. Everyone is looking for They have only been together ever since. Von good deal," said Smith. that we come up with some that next song, and some together for four years, and Palleske plays drums, Forbes Smith said Ott is well pretty good shit there," Smith people believe that we're it." they have never toured, yet is on bass, and Irwin plays the known in the industry, he's said. Smith and Von Palleske are they had the opportunity to guitar. They are the four orig- good at what he does, he's The band has gone the spokesmen for the band. open for Motley Crew at inal members, with the new very straight up, and people through various stages. They Smith refers to Von Palleske Massey Hall in Toronto. comers Miaddin on guitar, trust him. have recorded demo after as the smooze king. The band JUICe has an and S-Love on table percus- "He has a lot of faith in demo, and every one has "You could meet Anthony industrial groove that won sion. us". come out better tlian the one and within 10 minutes feel them a Q107 radio contest Together, they make music Smith writes about 60 per before. One demo was record- like you've known him your and enabled them to beat out that is attracting attention. cent of the group's music, ed with Everett Rivenstein, whole life," said Smith. 8,000 entries for the spot to JUICe recently was pitched and all of their lyrics, in the and Rob Laidlaw, a producing Smith is not fond of mak- open for Motley Crue. for a wrestling movie, and basement of his house. Forbes team. ing friends with people he Motley Crue held a contest Sony PlayStation wants to use writes the remaining 40 per "It didn't really have the doesn't know. through major radio stations their music in a Twisted cent, but these guys don't direction we were looking for. "I don't care to party with in the cities they played while Metal type game. take the credit. They give the Although the songs in them- people I don't know. I just on their world tour. Every In August, the band signed credit to the band. selves were good, it didn't don't care to. I'm not a major radio station chose a a publishing deal with BMG, "Just because I've used the have a certain band quality," smoozer". band from their area to open Rob Ott, head of music pub- English language in a consec- said Smith. Smith would like to see the for Motley Crue. From the lishing in Canada for BMG, is utive line of sentences, does- So the band went back to band go all the way to the winners, Motley Crue pro- like the band's manger. BMG n't mean I should deserve square one, and began rewrit- top. duced a recording under their owns part and partial rights more money than a guy who ing old songs, and writing "1 don't need to tour label of opening bands they toJUICe's music. stood behind me, and played new ones. Canada or the world again to liked. JUICe is the only They collect the band's with me every night," Smith The musicians have now sell records. I just want a Canadian band on it. money received from airtime, said. developed a sound that record label that's going to The band started four years and they have also helped The band jams In the base- they're sticking with. Their sink enough money into us ago when Anthony Von pay for the band's CD Rom, ment of Von Palleske's dad's four-song demo "E" is getting that they're going to want to Palleske, Trevor Forbes, and which cost $30,000. It con- house, as they always have. all kinds of attention from work .us enough to get their Ron Irwin approached Darren tains interviews, live footage, It's a big room with carpet, the Americans. money back". Smith. They needed a singer, all their songs, and a live and is sound- proofed. They "It's very, very much what THE CHRONICLE November 9 J?99 29 'RMsmmr' NEWS Get your fill at The Tap BY KEVIN HA1NEY 'are you gonna come home with me, Part of the and Chronicle Tap Tankard's suc- the big tips. So, that's why you have to stalt______blah, blah, blah.' Or when people grab cess can be attributed to the Pub's bar, treat all your customers the same," said your arm for attention." which stocks an incredible 27 different Churchill. Don't you want to go where every- But for the most partjamic feels safe brands of draught beer. Sadly, some of the Tap's hardest body knows your name? at work. "Nothing bad has ever hap- The backyard patio is also a main workers, the cooks and dishwashers Probably. Who wouldn't? But In pened to me. I mean, if you can't feel attraction with its outdoor bar, the who comprise the kitchen staff, miss today's enormous bar and club scene safe at your own job, than there really only one in Whitby. out on this. the main benefit of work- it's not very likely. is some- A n | a ing in a pub. The Tap and Tankard was named the t h i n g Shaw, 32, "It sucks not getting tips," said Best Durham Pub of 1998 by the read- w r o n g was hired Adam Ferguson, 20. "Half the time ers of the Oshawa/Whitby This Week. with the this sum- we're working just as hard as them, but The bar's warm, comfortable appear- I o b , mer to they're getting all tlie cash." ance and relaxed feel arc reason right?" work the But when you hear it from the other enough. If not patio bar. perspective, it's an entirely different And, like any bar, grill or pub, the for the She has story. staff is the most important facet. friendly worked "We're the ones that have to deal "It's like a family here," said Sarah servers, wi th i n with the customers," said Ryan Brown, Defrancesco, 23. "I think everyone's so b a r - the bar 20. "We're out there making less than friendly. It's a relaxed atmosphere." tenders industry minimum wage, so it all equals out in But relaxed it wasn't on Oct. 30 a n d for 16 the end." when the Tap held its third annual m a n - years. "I On a happy note, Shaun Amos, the Hallowecn party. A snowman, Barn- agers, the started Tap and Tankard's kitchen manager, is Barn, and sexy vampires of all propor- T a p when I proud to say that, financially, his tions were just some of the sights to be m i g h t was 16 kitchen is doing quite well. seen. not have a n d A year or so back, the Tap's kitchen "I'm so enthused," said Kerry s t e a m - ended up was near financial ruin due to a previ- Churchill, 21, who dressed for the rolled its b c h i n d ous manager whc insisted upon over- occasion in a traditional school-girl w a y the bar stocking everything in sight, to the outfit. through when I point where there was barely an empty Decorations, from corn stalks to t h e s e was 17." space in the tiny kitchen to be seen. baby pumpkins, were lovingly orga- past two When "I think that f***cr might've been nized by Sue MacArthur, the Tap's day- years, the a s k e d stocking those shelves for someone time bartender. anniver- A HAPPY PLACE: Mike Kuchera, head man- h o w else," said Amos, enjoying his night off And the carefree staff were more sary of ager of The Tap and Tankard, likes his photo she's put at the Halloween party. "Oh, man, if I than happy to dress up for the occa- w h i c h taken almost as much as he does playing up with it ever sec that guy again, I'm gonna - sion. Who would ever have thought w a s video golf. for balf well, I can't say what I'll do, but I'll do they'd be served beer by a nun and her recently her life, something. And you better believe it!" partner, a black cat? celebrated in style with an exclusive, Shaw said, "It's hectic. You turn your Located at 224 Brock St. in down- Dressed as a red-haired vampire, ticket-holders only party. nights Into days." town Whitby, it's a wonder that any Jamie Jaap, 21, was lucky not to get "It went really well," said Mike Defrancesco has made upwards of bar can achieve recoRn'ttion, what with drooled on. Kuchera, 31, the Tap's head manager $200 in tips alone on a Friday night. Leeper's Landing, the Uan and the "Sometimes guys bother you," said since it opened. "We didn't sell all the And there are countless stories of big Unicorn, Sir WInston Churchill's, the Jaap. "They think they're funny, and tickets, so we ended up. giving some tippers leaving $50. $100, even $150. Hote; Royale, and Classy Q's all within they joke around and say things like, away to regulars." "You never know who's gonna leave short stumbling distance. Ecstasy gets high grade BY CHRIS COURTNEY Tarnished Platinum club crowd and the transitions Chronicle staff between scenes are seamless. The stage adaptation of Keith Wyatt gives a stellar Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy novella performance with his highly goes under in a month rolled into Toronto between energetic forays, making him a Oct.29 and Nov.6. continual eye-catcher. Erm Set in the popular under- Malin impresses, transforming ground dance nightclub, from her mournful marital "It's not something that they would have System Sound Bar, Ecstasy state through to the blissful BY TARA BROADBENT a lot of experience in and I don't feel that opens the door into a newer freedom of nightclubbing and Chronicle staff they want to even go that route," said Clarke. and more modern style of soul-searching, "They want a loud party instead of a quiet play. Garett Ross, Troy Platinum nightclub had a short-lived place to watch movies." The play titled The O'Donnell, Celina Stachow, career, lasting only three weeks. The club Opium, a club in Whitby, has not seen a Undefeated, which is a novella and Jennifer Goodhue shine opened on Sept. 25 and closed Thanksgiving difference in the number of people attending from the Ecstasy collection, with their various character weekend. The club advertised that it would the club, even now that Platinum is closed. delves into the dark and changing roles. be open on the long weekend, for a sched- Adam Strongman, club promoter of obscure world of club culture The show is not condoning uled all-night party. However, it never Opium, said there was really never any com- and the search for that one drug use. It's far deeper than opened. petition. "They offered incentives, so did we, elusive aspect of life.. love. that. The use of Ecstasy is The city rejected clubs application for a and our numbers went up; and we are still Fronted with a unique and merely a barrier remover for licence to operate as a billiard hall and a pub- open look at them," said Strongman. talented bunch of Edmonton- interaction. What happens lic hall, which they had to have before the "We are always up for competition and we based actors, The Undefeated after that purely comes from club could open. were up for them but they couldn't com- moves at a frenetic pace from the inside. The drug may help The city thinks that if the club was to open pete," he said. "Our numbers went up and start to finish, immersing the Lloyd and Heather unite but it as a billiard hall, there would be illegal raves theirs went down. We are always ready for crowd into the trials and tribu- doesn't entirely control the (underground parties) and unfortunate competition, and competition makes us work lations of the cast. way they feel and respond to events would happen, such as those that that much harder. We have been doing our The story revolves around each other. have happened on the rave scene in Toronto. all-age night for quite some time, and as time two characters trapped in sep- But what makes this play Platinum needed to have the public hall goes on we get stronger and stronger." arate lifestyles who come different from any other stage licence to be opened as an all-age club and Platinum can apply for a liquor licence by together and fall in love. Lloyd or Broadway performance is .they did not have it at the time of the club filling out an application under a new estab- (Keith Wyatt) slothfully the interaction with the opening. lishment. But, the liquor licence and gaming moves through life. His exis- crowd. The crowd is literally "As soon as you charge admission to a board looks at the location and the past tence revolves around drug injected amidst the frantically place, you need that licence, and Platinum events that happened in the area before they consumption and chasing paced story line. The night- did not have that certain licence," said city will pass .the application. younger women, continually club scenes explode into life councillor Cathy Clarke. The licence board takes out an ad in the searching for the next best with the many dancers adding The police and the operations committee paper and places a notice outside the club for high in life. energy to the scenes. It's a love both rejected the opening of the billiard hall. 30 days. Then it will come to the board Heather (Erin Malin) leads story played out to a techno Platinum will not open again unless it again, and if people such as the store owners an opposite lifestyle, an office beat. becomes a movie theatre. have any problems, they would make their assistant stuck in a stale mar- Overall, The Undefeated Clarke doesn't think the owners of voice heard. The board then would review riage who yearns to escape the achieves so much to deem it a Platinum want to be open as a theatre, even the application once more to either pass it or frustrations and monotony of success: It's enthralling, hilari- if they have the expertise. reject it. it all, ous, educational, and most of The acting is fantastic all relates to what we're all throughout, absorbing the looking for.. true love. 30 THE CHRONICLE November 9. 1999 KIAINMENT NEWS Another fine Dosage of Soul Ex-Trip member for es on BY MALCOLM MORUM Chronicle staff______BY DEREK NAWROT Chronicle staff first on Doiron's EP Will You don't know if I am. It took you where Doiron wrote the songs There's something Still Love Me?, then on the nine months just to get here, that comprised Lonliest in the about Collective Soul's Julic Doiron was originally Stars The Moon. it's taken nine more months Morning. sound that makes them planning to stay home for At first I didn't really play for me to figure out just how Doiron's music is slowly more than your every day New Year's. guitar well, said Doiron, but as to get you through the things starting to be heard, and rock band. Perhaps it's Now she is playing with the I played with you have to although she feels some fans their distinct style that Tragically 1 lip. the Wooden do." were let down and disappoint- sets them completely For Doiron, singcr/song- Stars 1 really Doiron said ed when Eric's Trip broke up, apart from other bands, or writer and bass player for (lie begin to get the inspiration she says she has attracted the resonant voice of lead now defunct Canadian indie interested for the title some new listeners. vocalist Ed Roland. darlings Eric's Trip, and her and wanted came while After the break-up of Eric's Either way, their latest musical partners of the last to play better. she was Trip, Doiron felt maybe she CD, Dosage, sets the stage year, Ottawa's Wooden Stars, "My per- recording in should get a "real job" but she for another powerful lis- it will be a very special millen- formance is Memphis. could never put down her gui- tening experience. nium as they grace the stage also different "I was alone tar long enough and ultimate- The single "Run," with 'Canada's finest,' for with a band," in a hotel ly her love of music won in the mixes an accompaniment their two-day New Year's bash she said. room. Dave end. of strings, piano and in Toronto. "When I play (husband) and "I am really lucky," she sound effects to create a Perhaps it comes at no bet- with the Ben (oldest acknowledges. smooth sounding ballad - ter time for Doiron. Wooden Stars child) weren't Doiron will now be con- a tribute to Roland's men- Speaking from her homo in 1 usually tend tlicrc, I was tributing three songs to the tors the Bcatles and EIton the Notre-Daine de Grace sec- not to talk five months Shanti project, an AIDS benefit John. tion of Montreal, the admit- with (lie pregnant, and album out in January and "Heavy" comes in with tedly shy Doiron speaks with a audience as it just seemed quite possibly 'All I Want,' off a heavy guitar sound that gentle and warm presence, much." JULIE'S TRIP: Singer/ to describe Joni Mitchell's Blue album in a is typically Collective Soul reminding you of a conversa- D o i r o n guitarist Doiron casts a that particular tribute to her. and grooves into a clean tion with a close friend, as she said she will sombre glance. moment in my Oh... and there is that Hip rock song. discusses her latest musical probably do life and how I thing. The lyrics are simple, offering, Julie Doiron and the something different for her felt." "We (Doiron and the but Collective Soul has Wooden Stars. next musical project, adding There is hardly a trace of Wooden Stars) are driving never been known for The album highlights the that the Wooden Stars helped despair in Doiron s voice now, down from Ottawa on New their deep words. Instead, unique musical styles of her musically, but she has no and when she mentions Ben Year's Day and will be playing their sound creates the Doiron's very personal, fragile interest in continuing the in conversation, a sound in in the afternoon," said Doiron. depth and feeling that is and heart-rending songs with same album. Julie Doiron and her voice says she is very close As Doiron excitedly chats missing In the lyrics. tlie Wooden Star's explosion the Wooden Stars is another and proud of her family. about albums she has been lis- Differences are slight of jazz and such musical gen- musical departure for Doiron, Living in Montreal now, tening to lately (Tom Waits between Collective Soul's res. especially compared to the Doiron said she has written "not just one particular album previous releases and A good album for long hauntingly beautiful songs of what she believes are some of though," Bob Dylan, her good Dosage, but straying too walks and watching the leaves her first solo album, 1997's her strongest songs. friend's band Snailhouse, and far from their trademark slowly fall; spending time with Loneliest in the Morning. "I don't know if Montreal of course... the Wooden Stars) sound would be moving a good friend or reflecting on A distinctively simple and has influenced my songwrit- you can't help but notice away from what makes life by yourself. honest album of sorrow and ing writing," Doiron said, " Doiron's intense passion and them a distinct band. Doiron and the Wooden Doiron's early fears ot i-nothcr- "but they do seem less despair- love of music, which contin- Collective Soul has pro- Siais have toured together In hood (she has two children) as ing than those I wrote in ues to hold true in the songs duced four albums in five the past but it was not until she distressingly sings, "I want Sackville." she writes and every time she years. 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DC taking a kick at Nationals

BY JON KUIPERIJ our first game," tage isn't much of a fac- BY SEAN way to the nationals on "We couldn't score in Chronicle staff Bombino says. tor at this level." VANDENBURG Nov. 10-13. two games," said "However, if you This team will have Chronicle stall Their spot in the Vujanovic. After burning up the look at the records of to keep working as hard nationals comes as a "Our average score OCAA with a 9-1 the top teams, they're as they have all year to The Lady Lords soc- result of Durham (in league play) was record, the Durham pretty consistent." win a national title. cer team are on their College being the host almost four goals per Lords soccer team will That includes the for the championship game. face much more diffi- Mount Royal Cougars, tournament. We just didn't have cult opposition in the the second opponent in Teams from Alberta, that final touch." national champi- the tournament for the British Colombia, New The Ladies finished onships this week. Lords, who went 9-1 Brunswick and Quebec their season with a 7-1-2 Head coach Stan this season. will be playing for the record. Bombino feels the team However, the team Canadian crown at the Tracy Wcightman led will have to play better isn't fazed by the quali- Civic Stadium in the team with 11 goals in the nationals than ty of competition in the Oshawa. and Jen Dillingcr was they have during the tournament "It's mostly mental close behind with eight. season. "We expect to win," preparation that counts Megan Davies con- "I think the team can Bombino says. "We'll in the picture for tributed with two goals be putting out more play our own game and nationals," said Vaso in one game vs. than it is," he says. wait for them to make Vujanovic, head coach Fanshawe on Oct. 21, "The guys are work- mistakes." for the Lady Lords. and Kirn Beaudry, a ing hard but they're Despite the fact that "We work on that in rookie this year, scored (ust doing enough to Durham is hosting the a positive atmosphere her first goal vs. win." nationals, Bombino and try to forget what Fleming on Oct 7. It gets much harder doesn't think that it happened last weekend. "We have an excel- for Durham in the next will be a great advan- It was just a bad lent team, we have a few days, starting with tage to the Lords. dream." well-balanced team their first game against "We haven't had Last weekend the (and) we have skillful Langara, British access to the field, and Ladies played in the players," Vujanovic Columbia. The Falcons we haven't been able to provincial champi- said. are looking to defend climatize our players to onships at Mohawk "We can beat any- their national champi- the field," he says. "We College in Hamilton. body in a championship onship from last year. have an advantage in The ladies were but we have to play our "We probably drew not having to travel, unable to score and lost same, not the opponen- the toughest team in but home field advan- both games 1-0. t's game."

There are six teams vying for the national men's title. One from BC, one from There are six teams vying for the national women's title. One from BC, one Alberta, one from Quebec, one from Nova Scotia and two from Ontario. from Alberta, one from Quebec, one from New Brunswick and two teams from Ontario. Province - Record GF GA Province Record GF GA BC Langara College Falcons 12-2-1 33 11 ON Algonquin Thunder 9-1-0 30 4 BC University College of the Cariboo Sun Demons 8-0-0 38 2 AB Mount Royal Cougars 9-1-0 45 11 ON Humber College Hawks 8-1-1 29 11 ON Durham College Lords 9-1-0 35 6 PQ College de Trois Rivieres Diablos 7-0-0 53 4 PQ Dawson Blues 7-2-2 42 14 ON Durham College Lady Lords 7-1-2 32 10 NS University of King's College Blue Devils 5-2-1 26 11 AB Medicine Hat Rattlers 6-2-2 46 9 NB St. Thomas Tommies 4-5-1 16 17

1999 CCAA NATIONAL MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS 1999 CCAA NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS Hosted by: Durham College @ Civic Stadium - Oshawa, Ontario Hosted by: Durham College @ Civic Stadium - Oshawa, Ontario Championship Schedule Championship Schedule

POOL "A" POOL "B" POOL "A" POOL"B" UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARIBOO, BC (BCCAA) COLLEGE da TROIS RIVIERES (FQSE) LANQARA COLLEGE. BC (BCCAA) ALQONQUIN COLLEGE. ONT (OCAA) ONT MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE, ALTA (ACAC) DAWSON COLLEGE, PQ(FQSE) HUMBER COLLEGE. (OCAA) MOUNT ROYAL, ALTA (ACAC) ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY. NB (ACAA) DURHAM COLLEGE, ONT (OCAA) DURHAM COLLEGE, ONT (OCAA) UNIVERSITY KING'S COLLEGE. NS (ACAA)

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BY JON KUIPERIJ Chronicle staff Women's Soccer ^K^S^S^ for" n;ltion;" "P^ "-y ^^^^aa.-!,;^;^^^ (N.ition.il rankings in parentheses) !l(>sttd .1 '^^^^^r'^- hy Dl"";llll lvi" be ’)l>’cd (1) University College of Cariboo tulknvi,^ i.s ;. profile of (he ^he ..11 teams partidp.ting in tl>c national., this Sun Demons British Golurnbia School population: 7,000 Men's Soccer Noteworthy; finished season 8-0 outscored opposition 38-2....captain (National rankings in parentheses) Halcy Bnrtram and Kelly McDonald first team All-Stars and All-Canadians Haley Bartram CCAA soccer athlete (1) Langara Falcons of October in BCCAA...,coach Mike British Columbia Bartram two-time CCAA coach of the year Student population; 7,350 men's team won nationals last year Noteworthy: team ranked #1 in Canada all year long....beat Capllano in (2) College de Trois Rivieres Diablos overtime to advance to nationals. Quebec finished season 7-0-1 in Student population: 5,200 league play, 12-2-1 overall Noteworthy: swept through league play witli «-0 record.....dominated play. outscorinu opponents 58-4....had 13-0, 10-0, 9-0 and 9.1 victories throughout the season....dangerous (2) Algonquin Thunder offensive team, averaging over 7 goals per game Nepean, Ontario Student population: 10,500 Noteworthy: finished regular season 9-1-0....handed Durham its only regular season loss this year and beat the Lords again in (3) Medicine Hat College Rattlers provincials the end of October Alberta surrendered least amount of coals Student population: 2,400 in OCAA (4) while scoring 30 Noteworthy: finished season 6-2-2 with 46 goals scored and only 9 against (3) Dawson Blues upset 8-1-1 Concordia and 8-0-2 Mount Quebec by ACAC all-time ^"ring Student population: 7,000 leaderi^ "'1^^and CCAA Soccer player of the year Noteworthy: finished season 7-2-2 in nominee Lauren Leismeister....A»-Canadian league play, outscored opposition 42-14 and ACAC Ail-Star Kristi Tokunga also school nationally famous expected to contribute offensively very as basketball powerhouse balanced scoring with 7 of top 11 scorers in ACAC South Division (4) Mount Royal Cougars Alberta - (4) Number College Hawks Student population: 10,000 Toronto, Ontario Noteworthy: finished season 9-1-0 Student population: 12,000 ater 10-0-0 record last year in league Noteworthy; finished league play 8-1-1 play-advanced to nationals easily outscored opponents after .29-11....team led by rival Grant MacEwan was upset first year striker Joanne Vitale....Vitale had in provincial semi-finals....despite 15 goals in first 9 league games to lead undefeated season last year, team soccer of did S ^AA^0^ P^" "^"t" not qualify for nationals... for OCAA in October....defeated Mohawk 3-0 experienced and hungry team with to win provincials and advance to nationals -^l"^^-^11001 ^ently named CCAA Supremacy Champions" by CCAA as most dominant athletic college in Canada since 1974 (5) St. Thomas University (5) University of King's College , NewBrunswick ' StIMUAt.. Student population: 2,100 Blue Devils ysge'.tWTptiseof all teams to Nova Scotia qualify^^T117-' for nationals....first time this year Student the population: 875 ""^....finished with Noteworthy: by far the smallest school 0^4only 4-5-1 s5! record.,..wereT1011""7 outscored 17-16 to upset qualify for the nationals....finished 5-2-1 uNivromfor heavy^" favourite Mt. St. Vincent (8.i^iy to this year outscoring opponents 26-11 advance to provincial championships led by scoring leader and former All-Canadian Tim Stephenson, ACAA rookie of the year Marty Braganza and experienced keeper Adam Aldred (6) Durham Lady Lords (6) Durham Lords Oshawa, Ontario Oshawa, Ontario Student population; 4,200 Student population: 4,200 Noteworthy: finished season with 7-1.2 Noteworthy; finished league play 9-1-0 after record in league play.....led byTracey 1-0 loss at Algonquin in final game of season Weightman (Central East scoring leader) lost 3-2 to Algonquin in provincial champion-' and Jennifer Dillinger....team named ships....team ranked as high as #2 in Canada Central East best defensive team,. Lady this seasonLords led by Central East scorinr Lords outscored the opposition this year leader Jimmy Kuzmanovski and provincial 32-10.,..team did not score a goal in tournament all-star Jorge Carvalho provincial championships, going

\J*6t ; . . , THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 35 PORTS NEWS Lady Lords Kings make c omeb ack are fourth BY SEAN BY LES UNDER took a 2-1 lead after the first VANDENBURG Chronicle the second stall______period, with goal Chronicle stall going in with under one sec- "Webster passes the puck up ond remaining. The Durham Lady the middle to Dancey, he The Blizzards tied the game Lords soccer team fin- dekcs out the lone defence- up 2-2 with 3:53 left in the sec- ished fourth at the men, puts a quick shot on ond period. provincial championship goal-HE SCORES! The Durham But the Blizzards crumbled on Oct. 29-30. Kings tic up the game!" after their second goal. With The first game for the What? Durham Kings? the sheer volume of shots put Ladies was Oct. 29 I'uck? Could it be? Does DC on the net by Chill, there was against the host of the have a hockey team? Not little the Blizzards could do tournament, Mohawk quite, but we do liave the next but watch the puck repeatedly Mountaineers. The best thing: intramural Ice find its way into the back of Ladies fell behind in the hockey. the net. first half and were unable On Nov. 1 the first two At the end of the third peri- to score an equalizing intramural hockey games for od, the Durham Blizzards were goal to get to overtime. students and staff were played put out of their misery by a Their last game of the at Ice Sports Oshawa. final score of 7-2. tournament was against DC students paid $90 to Craig Sluman, a first-year the St. Clair Saints. join the intramurals so they Fire Services student and play- At half time there was could play the great Canadian Photo by Los LIndor er for the Durham Chill, said no score. St. Clair was sport with organized teams HE SHOOTS1 HE SCORES!: Durham students and his team won because they able to net the winner every Monday and Tuesday, staff had a blast on day one of Intramural hockey. managed to out-play the late in the second. While there is no body Blizzards. Jamic Rail and checking and only minimal Dogs. off a bullet to the top shelf t to "We simply have a better Catherine Walton got physical contact allowed, it The Kings finally got their tic the game five-all. team," said Sluman. "We're player of the game. still made for some fun and first goal with 6:42 remaining Tyier Robertson, a first-year also all Fire Services students, Durham received the- dramatic hockey. in the second period. Halfway Sports Administration student so we all know each other well fair play award for the Teams played three periods, through the period, the Kings and player for the Ice Dogs, and work better as a team." tournament, and best each 10 minutes long. narrowed the gap to 4-3 after said his team lost focus. Shawn Jackson, athletic defensive team award for Game one started with the keeping some solid pressure in "Once we got up to four facility supervisor at DC, said tiie Central East Region. Durham Kings against the Ice tlie offensive zone. goals we sort of laid back," tie was pleased with how day Dogs and it seemed the game With less than a minute left Robertson said. "They kept one for the intramural hockey Lords lose 82-51 would turn out to be a slaugh- in the third period, the ice coming at us and made it a went and has plans to make a ter-test tor the Ice Dogs. Dogs were leading 5-4, and close game, and caused us to lew changes. The Ice Dogs took a 1-0 lead had a man in the penalty box panic a bit. "I'd like to add two more The Durham Lords with 9:37 left in the first peri- for slashing. The Kings pulled "The penalty we got near teams since the current eight men's basketball team od. It seemed to be going all their goalie, Corey Little, for the end cost us that win." teams have too many players," lost their exhibition game downhill for' the Durham the extra attacker. Game two had the Durham Jackson said. vs. the Loyalist Lancers Kings as the first period ended With only 51 seconds left Chill going up against the The Durham Chill will also 82-51 on Nov. 3. with a score of 4-0 for the Ice on the clock, Rob Dancey let Durham Blizzards.The Chill be renamed the Durham Fire. 36 THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999

SPORTS NEWS

Athletic Centre still upgrading Briefly BY LES LINDER stuff to keep up with the "We added an outdoor ball Fox said the project will cost Chronicle staff demand." hockey field and basketball about $2 million and that the Athletic facilities at colleges Babcock estimated that new court." college has about $600,000 in Tae hits DC across Ontario are on a contin- equipment and upgrades have Staplcton said there will not reserve for just such a project. uous quest to upgrade, cost about $14,000 since the be a lot of aerobic equipment "We may need to imple- What are you doing for improve, and meet the last budget year. Money is also available because of the run- ment another student fee," he lunch? Durham College is demands of students for new brought in by offering com- ning track, but there is focus said. "Students would be look- offering aerobics between and better athletic equipment. munity memberships to the on strength training with uni- ing at paying about $8 per 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., in the That includes Durham general population. versal machines. Seneca does- semester to have the second Athletic Centre.The cost is College. Seneca n't want to floor built." $45 for the whole semes- Ken Babcock, athletic direc- College is stop there. He added that the student to ter. There are three styles tor at DC, said the athletic going the S t a p 1 e t o n government is willing go being offered.Saamah complex at the college, while whole nine said (lie King ahead with the project and all is confirmation Jadoon is instructing being one of the better yards with campus is tlic that remains Combo aerobics, a mix- equipped in the province, is upgrades and next focus from tlio college's board of still and that the ture of Tae-Bo and step constantly trying to make has plans in governors.Concstoga College aerobics, Tara Prentice is improvements, place to build a college wants has had a similar set of have a ath- recre- to add a soc- as DC, said lan instructing step aerobics. "We quite large gym, upgrades Michelle Accadia is letic complex compared to ation centre, cer field and James, athletic director at more intra- instructing Tae-Bo, which other colleges," Babcock said. running track, Conestoga. from 4:45 "We would like to maintain and fitness mural sports. "Over the past two years we will also be p.m. status to centre. II u m b e r have about $15,000 on to 5:45 p.m. Monday to that by continuing spent All improve our facilities." L i n d a College is new equipment," said James. Thursday. payments lie said there is always a Staplcton, ath- also in pur- "We just got a new universal can be made in the DCSA constant search for more letic director at suit of a mas- four-stack machine and a mus- office or the Athletic financing and that it is also a S e n e c a sive upgrade cle-stretching machine." Centre. All aerobics will tough battle doing that search. College, said it to athletic James said the college went be continuing until Jan. "We have to be fiscally respon- is a joint pro- facilities. for .10 years without any 17. Renewal is required sible and meet the demands of ject by the stu- Doug Fox, upgrades to the athletic facili- after that. students for new and better dent govern- a t h l e t i c ties and tliat the upgrades were equipment." ment and col- director at student driven. Lords win The athletic complex has lege. Each side 11 u in b e r , "We had to have written undergone some upgrades and will cover 50 made a pre- information from students The Durham Lords wom- received some equipment per cent of the sentation to expressing interest in the new en's basketball team beat since last year. $850,000 pro- his college on equipment." Georgian 67-58 in their first The fitness area now has ject which will Photo by Los Under Nov. 1 to try He said the college is trying league game of the sea- new treadmills, bench-press take four to PUMP IT: Corbin Puhl to liave a sec- to add more new things each son, Oct. 27. After being benches, and free-weights that five years to working out at the ond floor year so old equipment can be defeated at the John Abbott replaced the 22-year-old origi- complete. Athletic Centre. added to the moved outi College Lady Islander nal weights. "The stu- athletic cen- Corbin Puhl, a first-year Fire Invitational, the Lords bat- The lockers and team rooms dents expressed tre. and Emergency Services stu- tled back to win their first have also been refurbished. discontent for the lack of recre- "Students have been dent at Durham, said he is conference game. Head "We're happy with the new ation," Staplcton said. "So the demanding this for a long pleased with what DC has to coach Craig Andrews said changes," said Uahcock. project Is pretty much student time," Vox said.'"There arc a offer at the athletic complex. the team has a lot of rook- "Some of that equipment driven." r lot of colleges with far better "The equipment gets the job ies but they're playing well. was really old and needed to She said the project is part equipment than ours. done," Puhl said. "It's wide open this year be replaced. of a master plan to offer ser- "The equipment we current- "Some more bench pressing and our chances are quite "Our usage numbers are also vices of the major campuses to ly have is in poor shape, espe- equipment would be nice, as good," Andrews said. high and we needed the new the smaller campuses. cially the weight room." well as larger dumbbells." Ill Supporl o/ I II^ I nil^fl ll<»^. I'llrr/i

You/ mn/ dow^yoi^- tU^ by a^ tke/ Sa^iatio^ M«iiii Kc< cplion. 'I'll* Iv Shop. u^UucteeriKg Ar^y Siin< <»«' llld,n.-Sl n«l«'nl \« «-«-ss <;<-i OK^/ iK \Miil l»^ C.inipus-Sl iKlcill Sci xi Coi^ta^tUy Fondly Services. l ll<- IMIIIK'I S \Mll !><' *»«» f^oy ^tore^ Udr>r^u^U(>^ co^b^cb 72.3-7^2.2 oil I lK* 0-Jl.l\\.l <^llllpllS* THE CHRONICLE November 9, 1999 ' 37 SPORTS NEWS B oxing could go down without fight BY TREVOR CAIN Chronicle slaff destroyed. and Felix Trinidad, the sport the ring often does not put on out to be a twelve round purse The sport of boxing is in of boxing has sunk to an all- such a spectacle inside of the swinging affair. The most important tiling dire need of a hero, and a time low. ring. These days it seems the best at stake in the next Holyfield- defining fight for this era. There arc some bright spots, Fight fans themselves arc tiling about professional box- Lcwis bout is not the unifica- With what has been hap- in figliters like Roy Jones Jr., starting to show their growing ing is watching ESPN analyst tion of heavyweight boxing's pening in boxing, with all of and Prince Nassccm I lamed, indifference toward the sport Max Kcllerman. championship. Mike Tyson's shinanigans but even they have their as pay-per-view numbers con- Although no boxing pro- The credibility of the game both in and out of the ring, knocks. tinue to dwindle. It may not moters, wlio are probably itself is in serious jeopardy. the mockery of a decision ren- It seems as though no one be indifference so rnucli as an what is most wrong with the If this next fight is not of dered by (iidges the last time in this universe can give Jones unwillingness to shell out sev- sport, will say it, the fate of almost, if not epic proportions Holyfield and Lewis met, and anything close to an interest- enty dollars at a time to sec a boxing may very well rest on whatever shred of dignity that the anti-climactic clash ing fight, and Hamcd who fight that either docs not get tlic shoulders of Evander may be left in boxing will be between Oscar De La Hoya puts on a great show outside of out of the first round, or turns Holyfield, and Lcnnox Lewis. Gens name top players This day in sport was very eventful BY JEANNE BENETEAU hammered Army 27-6. Football great BY TAMMY HILL Chronicle staff Jim Thorpc played for Wnrncr at Chronicle stall While allowing just 13, goals Acetl Carlisle. Playing right halfback for tlie posted a 3.05 goals-agalnst average November 9 is a big day in the wild losing team was future U.S. president, The Oshawa Generals have in October. and wacky world of sports. Dwight D. Elsenhower. named their players of the month. "He's gotten better as the year Maurice Richard set an NHL record by Larry Bird of the Celtics and Dr. J Dolson, a native of Kitchener, has gone on," said Goodwin. "He scoring goal number 325 on this day in (Julius Erving) of the 76cr's went toc-to- posted back-to-back shut-outs In had some tough starts in some 1953, Richard sent the record-breaking toc in a brawl during a game at the old October, blanking the North Bay tough buildings, but now he's puck to Queen Elizabeth II, who had Boston Gardens. Celtics won the game Centennials 6-0 on Sunday, showing what he can do." just taken the throne after the death of 130-119, but the two were fined $7,500 Oct. 17, and the London Knights 2- October saw Aceti pick up his her father. each. 0 on Sunday, Oct. 24. first OHL victory, beating Toronto On this day in 1982, boxer Sugar Ray On this day in 1986, Bobby Rahal "He's making the save when we St. Michael's Majors 6.3 on Oct. 22. Leonard retired from boxing. In 1984, won his first national auto racing title. need it," said coach John Goodwin. Veteran Brad Ralph, a left Leonard came out of retirement to fight Six victories, including the Indy 500, "He's playing with more confi- winger/centreman was named the one more bout before becoming a fight earned Rahal $300,000 in addition to dence with the puck; he looks like team's player of the month. commentator for NEC. the coveted national prize. a number one goalie out there for Ralph played In all 11 games the Former Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, Bob sure." Generals had in October scoring was born this day in 1951. The body- Gibson was born on this day in 1935. Dolson's goals against average seven goals and eight assists. builder then turned to acting, starring in Gibson played his entire career with the for the month'of October was 2.37. He also leads the team in scor- the television series The Incredible Hui;?. St. Louis Cardinals. Gibson boasts a life- Getting the nod for top rookie in ing, and is currently riding a six- Today in 1912, Pop Warner, leg- time won/lost record of 251-174, a 2,91 October was goalie T.J, Aceti. game scoring streak. endary football coach of the Carlisle ERA over 17 seasons and 3,000 career School for Indians in Pennsylvania, strikeouts. 38 THE CHRONICLE November 9. 1999, PORTS NEWS

Lady Lords . volleyball Griffey sweepstakes are all set

' . ' »/ . JL : . . team rules BY TREVOR CAIN Useless". do to a franchise. Chronicle staff drafting "Rig Keep your eye on stadium will that They the Blazers to contend for a champi- made a trade to acquire Juan Gonzalez BY LINDSAY onship. On paper they're legit. On the from the Rangers. Don't try that all-star STEPHENSON The past few weeks have been pretty floor we'll have to wait and see. game snub routine in Detroit Juan, fans in on the Chronicle staff tough hearts of sports fans every- The Atlanta Braves have lost another Detroit arc a little crazier than in Texas. where. We've lost hall-of-famcrs in Wilt World Series. Is this news anymore? The return of Ali himself won't be able The Lady Lords Chamberlain, and Walter Payton, one of Every day they wake up and thank the to save boxing if the upcoming Holyfield- Volleyball team beat today's brightest golf stars in Payne lord for the Buffalo Bills. The Cleveland Lewis fight isn't one for the ages. Nippising and Canadore Stcwart, and one of tomorrow's most Indians fired long time manager Mike The seats at Lambeau emptied a lot ear- on Oct. 29 in North Bay promising auto racing stars in Greg Hargrove. Hargrovc was then hired by lier than usual this Week. Maybe Brctt by a score of 3-0. Moore. Grog, Payne, Wilt and Sweetness, the Baltimore Orioles just a few days later. Favre needs a week off for his injuries to we'll all miss you dearly. : It seems that accomplished major league heal. More likely Favre's gunslinging Is In the NBA, it's hard to believe our two baseball managers like Hargrove are being starting to catch up to him. Oops, did I Volleyball Canadian teams are going in such differ- recycled every year. Ken Griffey Jr. has write that, I was only thinking it... Dilfcr, ent directions. The Raptors will be one of asked to be traded. Don't act so shocked. Zcier, does it really matter? Face it, (lie the NBA's best teams this year and will be Griffey has been openly critical of the Buc's had a freak season a couple years games fun to watch, especially down the road direction of the team. The Mariners orga- ago. Who would have thought the Lions when they establish a point guard. nization has done nothing to make that would be winning the NFC central at this cancelled Making the playoffs may still be a bonus. team a winner, although to their defense time in the season with a 5-2 record? On the other hand, that stench you smell having two players who are worth the Before everyone starts singing "who needs in the air coming from the west-that's payroll of some entire teams does make it Barry" all at once, can anyone say intelli- BY LES UNDER Canada's other NBA entry. They are not a little difficult to sign high calibre free gently that the Lions wouldn't be a better like the who need someone Chronicle staff Raptors, just agents. Griffey has said he would like to team with Barry Sanders? Without to establish themselves at a certain posi- be closer to his home in Florida, but don't Sanders they're a cindarella. With him tion. Jesus himself may not be a good be surprised to see him end up in they'd be a legit championship con- The DC men's and enough acquisition to save the Grizzlies. Cincinnati with senior Griffey. The Tigers tender. Someone hire Magnum P.I. to women's volleyball game It'll be a while before they recover from are starting to get pretty serious. A new find Herman Moore. against Fleming on Nov. 4 was cancelled because of the college open house being held that same day. The games have been rescheduled for Dec. 8 at Durham College. ivi iiii ^ iviny 3 3Uii n 3lQe ^n^vV DC squash tournament ir^ is coming BY BRENDAN MCCULLOCH Chronicle staff

The squash tourna- ment season opener at Durham College begins on Friday, Nov. 26. The tournament is open to all staff and stu- dents and it costs $10 per entry. Those who are interested can register in the Athletic Centre. ^-^ DC flag football tourney is near -".."v v

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