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Well Written, Well Read
Vol 3 No 56
Wednesday, Dec 3 2008
Plant to close
Legendary
Orr
retires
No. 2
About 160 workers at the forour auto industry’s decline.”
mer PPG/Duplate plant will lose
Buckley adds, “How many
their jobs in a matter of months.
more families will be placed on the
Pittsburgh
Glass
Works
unemployment line before our govannounced Monday that it would
ernment finally realizes that we
close its Oshawa plant in the first
have a crisis in the auto industry?”
quarter of 2009.
The auto glass plant was among
CAW Local 222 President
the first workplaces that formed
Chris Buckley says, “My heart
UAW Local 222 in 1937.
aches for our members and their
The company at that time was
families affected by today’s terricalled Phillips Glass. Over the
Chris Buckley
ble announcement. This is anothyears, the plant has had different
er devastating blow to workers who rely on owners such as Duplate, PPG and most
the auto industry. It’s another negative impact recently Pittsburgh Glass Works, who bought
to our community. It’s yet another example of the plant two months ago today.
Party turns tragic
By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express
Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express
Brian Finnimore and his four year old son, Jackson, who plays for the Bowmanville Timbits were
excited to see legendary Generals player Bobby Orr retire his No. 2 jersey at the GM Centre. For the
full story see page 19.
Energy from waste or
toxic burning garbage
By Cynthia McQueen
The Oshawa Express
There are still another six to eight months
of testing to be done on the proposed garbage
incinerator and a Site Liaison Committee has
been set up by the Regional Municipality of
Durham to review the studies and communicate with the public.
The chair of the Site Liaison Committee,
Richard Walli, an independent consulting
engineer with over 25 years experience in air
pollution control said, “The first meeting of
the committee was tonight. Most of us only
found out that we were on the committee quite
recently. And in fact I only found out yesterday at 2:30 p.m. that I was going to be chair of
this committee.”
The largest concerns for local community
members with the incinerator are the toxic
emissions of furans and dioxins into the air.
In response to this concern, Walli said,
“Everybody’s concerned about dioxins and
furans if you compare it to a fireworks display,
there’s as much dioxins and furans created in
that 15 minute display than a facility such as
this will produce in 150 years. So you can see
See ELECTRIC Page 8
dence where they found Gino Petralia, who
was still wielding the knife.
There was a confrontation between them
and the 47 year-old.
Police shot the man dead after he resisted
arrest.
“I heard that the cop came out yelling, ‘I had
to shoot him,’” says Cameron.
Cameron also says Petralia had mental
issues and lost his wife about six months ago.
The court granted custody of his 13 yearold son to Rick Kelly and Petralia had been
enraged at their decision to take his son away.
A birthday party in an Oshawa townhouse
turned tragic over the weekend. A 26 year-old
woman, Leslie Kelly, was fatally stabbed in
her home at 1010 Glen St. in Oshawa by her
husband’s alleged half-brother.
Kelly’s two children, three and five, were
attacked as well. They were rushed to the
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The
five-year-old remains in stable condition while
the three-year-old is in critical condition.
Kelly’s 29 year-old husband Rick Kelly, is
also recovering from serious injuries after surSee POLICE Page 4
gery for a wound to the head at
Sunny Brook Health Sciences
Centre in Toronto.
“He may have hit Rick over the
head with a hammer,” says Sue
Cameron, who lives directly across
from the Kelly’s home.
“The five year old was taken out
on a stretcher, and so was Leslie
and Rick. A paramedic carried the
three-year-old boy. He had a bandage around his head,” says
Cameron.
Leslie died within an hour of the
incident at Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, according to Cameron
who has lived in the complex since
Photo supplied
1999. Kelly is Durham Region’s The Kelly family was brutally attacked killing 26 year-old
fourth homicide victim this year.
mother, Leslie Kelly, wounding hudband, Rick, and seriously
After locating the victims inside wounding two of their sons, one of whom is in critical condithe house, police entered another tion.
town home beside the Kelly’s resi-
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DEC 3 2008
Automotive students get lucky
By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express
When Don Lovisa saw a shocking orange Dodge Challenger SRT8
500 pull into Durham College
memories of the 70’s came to mind.
“Boy, this brings back memories, some of which I can’t share
with you,” jokes Lovisa, Durham
College President.
Chrysler Canada Inc. donated to
the car to the automotive students
at Durham College.
The Challenger sits parked
inside the shop at the College’s
Skills Training Centre and is just
one part of a few new additions to
the department made by Chrysler to
help students make it in the auto
industry.
“Today is one of those amazing
days for Durham College,” says
Marj Rempel, Dean of the School
of
Applied
Sciences,
Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades &
Technology.
“Thanks to Chrysler’s generosity and commitment to ensuring the
students of today have access to the
technology of tomorrow, Durham
College students now have an
increased opportunity to learn from
Male stabbed in Oshawa
Oshawa police are asking for
the public to help after a man
reported being stabbed while
walking in central Oshawa.
On Tues. Nov. 25 shortly
before 4 p.m. officers were
called to Lakeridge Health
Oshawa to respond to a report
that a stabbing took place.
The 18-year-old man reported that he was walking with a
friend in the area of William St.
and Mary St. when he was
approached by an unknown
male who asked him for a cigarette.
When the victim reached into
his pocket for the cigarettes the
suspect demanded that the victim turn over all his personal
property.
When the victim refused, he
was stabbed in the neck.
The suspect then fled northbound from the area.
The victim underwent surgery for serious life-threatening
injuries. The surgery was successful and the victim is expected to make a full recovery.
The victim described his
attacker as: Male, white, approximately 6’0” tall in his early 20’s
with tanned-skin and a medium
build.
He was wearing a white
toque with a baseball cap brim, a
black hooded sweatshirt, large
sunglasses and Adidas running
shoes.
Two cats dismembered
Police in Oshawa are asking
for the public to help after two
cats were found mutilated in
Oshawa.
On Oct. 25 a cat with its
head detached, was discovered
by a resident walking in
Whitehall Park in Oshawa in the
Highgate Ave. and Central Park
area.
The cat was a grey tabby
with green eyes and had a bright
pink Hartz flea collar.
Police were also called to
investigate a similar incident on
Oct.1 at Greenbriar Park in the
Harmony Rd. N. and Adelaide
Ave. E. area.
Officers received a report
that a cat’s head and legs were
detached from its body and displayed near playground equipment in the park.
Police are concerned by this
behavior and are asking for the
public’s assistance in stopping
these incidents. Police are also
interested in speaking with the
owner of both cats.
Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Tipsters may be eligible for cash rewards.
the most up-todate machinery
offered by the
automotive
i n d u s t r y,
enabling them to
gain the handson skills and
experience
required
to
adeptly
serve
Ontario’s automotive
sector
post-graduation,”
says
Rempel.
The top-ofthe-line Dodge
Challenger,
which is reminiscent of the
1969
Dodge
Charger 500 was
Photo by Yinuo Zhang/The Oshawa Express
originally meant
to be delivered to From left: Durham College President Don Lovisa, School Dean Marg Rempel, Jeremy Mtichell and
its
patiently Jack Sulymka of Chrysler Canada pose in front of the donated bright orange Dodge Challenger.
awaiting owner.
However, it
Management diploma prowas damaged on the assembly line
grams. With 200,000 square
in Brampton so Chrysler donated
“Thanks to Chrysler’s
feet of shop and classrooms
the limited edition vehicle to the
the centre offers 17 apprengenerosity and commitment to
school for advanced learning purticeship programs - 11 of
ensuring the
poses.
which are Red Seal desig“We’re very proud of (the chalnated, which is a provinstudents
of
today
have
access
to
lenger) at Chrysler Canada and
cially run program that
the technology of tomorrow,”
we’re very proud it can be a part of
allows certified tradesperyour education,” says Jack
-Dean Marg Rempel sons to practice their trade
Sulymka of Chrysler Canada.
anywhere in Canada.
“Please enjoy the car and make
“They can’t wait to get under
Currently, 1,600 apprentices are
the best use of it,” says Sulymka
the hood,” adds Rempel.
enrolled at the Whitby campus.
The donation will play a signifiThe Whitby campus hosts the
The college is planning on a
cant role in hands-on training avail- Automotive Service Technician 40,000-square-foot expansion of
able to the students.
apprenticeship and Motive Power the centre in the coming years to
“The demand and enthusiasm Technician
Service
and better serve attending students.
generated by the Dodge Challenger
are unprecedented,” says Reid
Bigland, President and chief executive officer of Chrysler Canada.
“We are honoured to donate one
of today’s hottest cars in the business to the students and faculty at
Durham College. These young people are the future of our retailer
body in Canada,” offers Bigland.
Along with the dignitaries,
many students from the automotive
program were on hand for the
unveiling of the car.
“I’d just like to say thanks
again, “says Jeremy Mitchell, automotive student.
“Working on technologies like
this will help us in the future,” adds
Mitchell.
Students plan on rebuilding the
engine, practicing repairs and
doing even more with the bright
orange car that retails for $46,000.
Correction:
In the Nov. 26,
2008 edition of The
Oshawa Express,
the column that
appeared under the
name Roger Lajoie
in the Sports section on Page 17
was in fact a column written by
Roger Hues. The
Oshawa Express
apologizes for any
confusion
or
offense this may
have caused. The
archives and the
online
version
available
at
www.oshawaexpress.ca contain the
correct version of
Roger Lajoie’s column.
DEC 3 2008
Page 3
More perks for donators this year
Spreading the Holiday cheer just got more
rewarding!
Anyone who donates a winter coat at the
General Motors Centre Box Office will
receive a discount on his or her admission to
the Dec. 6 Holiday Festival on Ice performance.
A big, red present box is set-up inside the
box office for residents to drop off their coats,
which will be donated to the Salvation Army.
By donating to the great cause, participants will receive $5 off adult admissions and
$10 off a family
four-pack for the
Holiday on Ice performance.
The Holiday on
Ice show celebrates
the true spirit of the
holidays with worldrenowned skaters.
They will be showcasing their amazing
talents in individual
festive-themed rou-
tines and ensembles.
The 2008 event will feature performances
by Jeffery Buttle, Kurt Browning, Jamie Sale
and David Pelletier, Marie-France Dubreuil
and Patrice Lauzon, Jennifer Robinson,
Steven Cousins and Joannie Rochette.
"Holiday Festival on Ice has been one of
my favourite holiday traditions for many
years and I'm excited about being a part of it,
especially knowing how much it meant to me
growing up," says Rochette.
"I'm thrilled after winning my first two
Grand Prix events of the year, and am looking
forward to getting on the ice in front of the
fans in Oshawa. It's impossible not to love
being a part of this show, either as a skater or
as a fan."
Police shoot man
From PARTY Page 1
“I heard that the cop came out
yelling, ‘I had to shoot him,’”
says Cameron.
Cameron also says Petralia
had mental issues and lost his
wife about six months ago.
The court granted custody of
his 13 year-old son to Rick Kelly
and Petralia had been enraged at
their decision to take his son
away.
“A teenager (it’s not known at
this time who he is) that was in
the home at the time of the attack
was sitting on the curb and his
shirt was soaked in blood. He said
that Petralia yelled, ‘If I can’t
have my son, no one can,’” when
a child at the birthday party
opened the door,” explains
Cameron.
Three other children at the
birthday party believed to be the
Kelly’s 11 year-old son and a 12
year-old cousin were not injured.
Petralia’s 13 year-old son was
also at the home at the time of the
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attack and was left unharmed.
Durham Regional Police
responded to the 911 call shortly
before 4:30 p.m. on Sat. after
reports were made of a domestic
stabbing incident.
The Special Investigations
Unit was called to the scene following the protocol when a police
officer kills a civilian.
Despite earlier reports, no
police officers were injured in the
tragic events that took place.
A facebook group has been
set-up for friends and family of
the Kellys to leave their messages, titled rest in peace Leslie
Kelly.
“I seen them at the park and
talked to her. They both lived for
their kids,” adds Cameron. “She
was always smiling. They were
really well loved kids,” says
Cameron.
The complex was entirely
blocked off until Sun. night
according to Cameron.
“They still have
the yellow tape in
front of the homes
where it happened,
there’s a forensic
unit and police cars
everywhere still,”
said Cameron on
Mon. Dec. 1.
Anyone
with
information pertaining to the case is
asked to contact
police immediately.
Anonomyous tips
can be made to
Crime Stoppers, 1800-222-TIPS
(8477).
DEC 3 2008
$2.99 gets you a clip - a Great Clip
By Kate Strachan
The Oshawa Express
What can you do with
$2.99 these days? You
can get a clip at Great
Clips!
Great
Clips
has
reached Durham Region
and they’re kicking off
their grand opening with
big cuts.
“We are the first of
many to come in Durham
Region,” says proud
owner Steven Kassinger.
To celebrate the grand
opening of the third
salon in Ontario, Great
Clips is offering haircuts
Photo by Lezlie Appleton/The Oshawa Express
for just $2.99 until the The staff at Great Clips in Oshawa along with Mayor John Gray host
their ribbon cutting ceremony with a touch of creative flair.
end of December.
A first glance into the
Great Clips has over various
organizations,
new salon on Laval Court
across from Wal-Mart 2,700 locations across which help the local comsuch
as
the
offers an airy feeling in a Canada and the United munity
States.
Cosmetology Association,
large salon.
It was established in which supports victims of
Smiling staff greet customers at the door amid hair 1982 in Minneapolis and domestic abuse.
They are very involved
clippings being swept up has gone on to become the
largest single-brand salon with the Locks for Love
off the floor.
program, which provides
“We’re not in hair care in North America.
They
employ
over hairpieces to financially
business, we’re in the show
business,” jokes Kassinger 30,000 stylists, 10 of which disadvantaged children who
while gathering his staff for are at the new Oshawa loca- are suffering from longa celebratory photo the day tion, who are constantly term illnesses.
receiving training to keep
Great Clips partners with
they opened the doors.
the Children’s Miracle
Great Clips is a one-of- their skills relevant.
Their motto: “Walk Network,
the
Ronald
a-kind hair salon where you
never need an appointment. Right In. Sit Right Down,” McDonald House and St.
“We’re all about conven- is what makes them so Jude’s Children’s Research
Hospital in the United
ience,” adds Kassinger. unique.
They offer haircuts for States.
“We schedule for the cusFor more information
tomer because their time is men, women and children.
The salons are a part of visit www.greatclips.com
valuable to them,”
DEC 3 2008
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Incinerator
a hot
button
issue with
residents
Currently, the hot button issue
amongst residents of Clarington
is waste.
The issue specifically is the
affects on air quality produced
by the emissions of incinerating
residual waste and attempting to
glean energy from that process.
Energy from waste has never
in any model produced more
energy than emissions and therefore, environmentally speaking
is an unsustainable process.
In a time when society is moving towards removing or at least
reducing our carbon footprint,
engaging in a process that does
nothing but add to that issue
seems backwards.
Recently, Dr. Sean Godfrey
offered the words of his young
daughter who said, “You don’t
want to burn garbage.”
Western society frowns upon
people that burn their garbage in
the developing world, so why
would we endorse doing so in
our own backyards?
The answer is that we have to
do something with that waste.
However, there is another
option.
Boycott products with too
much packaging. Send your
ideas on how to reduce unneccessary packaging to your
favourite products and petition
the government to create policies
that put the onus on manufacturers to use sustainable and reuseable kinds of packaging.
If we are trying to move ahead
with best practices for reducing
waste, why work in a backwards
direction?
This should be a top down
model.
Go to the source of the problem.
Manufacturers currently contribute the largest amount to
residual waste.
What is residual waste?
That excessive packaging you
get that’s made of near indestructible plastic, takes pliers and a
blow torch to get into and yields
a product that’s one tenth the
size of the plastic wrap it came
with.
It’s clearly time to start thinking of new ways of doing things.
Not to mention doing things
that are not scientifically proven
to be harmful to our health.
And especially not doing those
things because we are too lazy to
work towards changing ourselves and our policies for a
more sustainable future.
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Letters to the Editor
Credit crunch caused by longtime problems
Dear Editor,
The current ‘credit crunch’ or ‘meltdown’ points to a
problem that has been around since the god-kings of
Mesopotamia changed from clay and wood based money
to metal. That would be about 8000 years ago.
The god-kings knew that the elementary purpose of
money was to facilitate trade - too little caused recession,
too much caused inflation.
Economic historians who have studied the money
systems from those ancient times not only know monetary policy, regulations and fiscal policy, but also money
systems.
Money systems show the process of how money is
created - the reality being very different than the perception.
The problem faced by the god-kings was that they
borrowed the metal for their coins from the international
financiers of the day. The international caravan traders in
turn obtained their metal from the far distant mines.
The problem arose when part of the metal was used
to pay the interest. That left a reduced amount of money
in circulation, thus choking the economy, i.e. recession,
and necessitated borrowing more from the caravan
traders. Consequence was a constantly increasing CityState, or national debt.
Monetary systems have evolved since then, but the
basic principal has not changed.
With the system we now have, banks accept deposits
of collateral, bonds or title to property, and create the
credit money that is lent.
While an individual can repay both principal and
interest, we cannot collectively pay back more than has
been borrowed, the result is deficit.
The “day of reckoning’ is postponed by the production and monetization of wealth faster than the rate of
interest consumes it. During WWII massive amounts of
credit money was created to finance the war effort.
Post WWII production of consumer wealth, and its
consumption was also financed with ‘consumer credit.’
The limits of government and consumer credit were
constrained only by the extent to which both governments and consumers were able to pay the interest on the
borrowed money supply. The reason for the current
credit crunch is that governments and consumers have
run out of collateral that can be monetized thereby
replenishing the money supply. To avoid a recession, the
banks lent credit money without asking in return real collateral, but only the hypothetical “future value” of the
collateral, which has proved to be ephemeral.
The solution adopted by the so-called monetary
experts can only result in creation of “sub-prime” money.
Of course, the very best collateral that can be deposited with the private banks to obtain credit is the taxing
power of governments, and that is where the government
got the money with which to bail out the banks.
Ed Goertzen
Leaders not leading
Dear Editor,
Stop me if you have heard this before. Once again,
our learned leaders, of this lovely country, Canada,
want to turn the electorial process into a best of seven
series, in order that their ego’s and pay checks may be
fufilled. Let’sdeal with the problems at hand, not
swelled heads and pocketbooks may we, Canada’s
“ELVIS” from P.E.I said it best, Stompin Tom Connors
from Skinners Pond. Quote, “Sometimes I think politicians want to divide this precious land”
“If you don’t believe your country should come
before yourself,” “You can better serve your country
by living somewhere else, EH!”
Don Legree
More ethanol plant concern
Dear Editor,
According to Norm Bears letter in your Nov. 19
issue, the saga of the ethanol plant on the waterfront is
still ongoing. I think that the problem is, that not
enough people can see the damage which will be done
by such an industry. Not only to the environment but
also to the millions of starving human beings which are
deprived of their daily bread. But not only the ethanol
production also the production of nuclear energy and
the oil production, are harming our environment. It is
the only environment we have and it is the environ-
ment all humanity and all of nature is dependent on.
But it seems that the government thinks it is excluded
somehow. Common sense tells us otherwise.
Norm Bear asked, “why didn’t they tell us?” Well
the ones that act out of egotism and greed, want the
public to be in the dark about such things and keep
the blinders on. So that they can operate their dirty
business. But humanity has reached a crossroad and
before we go on as if nothing has heppened, we
should stop awhile and think so that we can make the
next steps in the right direction.
Wilfred Schwartz
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DEC 3 2008
From farm girl to calendar girl
By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express
Every month in the Kelly household will be July next year, because
Holly Kelly is the July calendar girl in
the Faces of Farming calendar.
The calendar featuring Kelly is the
fourth in the series created as a way to
showcase the diverse nature of
Ontario agriculture.
“I don’t think it really got popular
until this year. It’s mainly trying to get
the word out there for farming,” says
Kelly.
Dean Tiessen, a greenhouse tomato farmer also featured in the calendar
says, “The calendar is a good way of
showing the public where the food
comes from.”
“When you get to know farmers
like myself, you get to know your
food too,” says Tiessen.
Kelly certainly knows where her
food comes from.
The Eastdale graduate was raised
on her family’s farm in Oshawa.
She has worked on Mountjoy farm
all her life.
“I started driving the tractor when
I was about 14, not on the roads
though,” she assures laughing, “You
need a license for that.”
The life of a farm girl is a yearround job, but the spring is the busiest
time.
Kelly talks about how the early
snowfall has put a damper on her
work.
“We’re supposed to be harvesting
the corn right now,” she explains,
unfortunately they are not able to with
Her job is not an easy one
and she explains that city folk
don’t make it any easier.
“Sometimes it takes me 35
or 40 minutes to get out of my
driveway with the tractor,” the
calendar girl explains.
“City people just don’t
know how to react when a
massive tractor is coming at
them.”
It’s a good thing she
enjoys driving the heavy
machinery, because this calendar girl spends about 80
hours a week driving the tractor between the various
spreads of the farm.
Mountjoy farms own over
15,000 acres of land all over
the region, including in
Photo by Yinuo Zhang/The Oshawa Express
Ashburn, where they grow
Calendar girl, Holly Kelly, shows off her massive tractor. “I spend about 80 hours a week corn, soybeans, and wheat.
driving the tractor…it’s my favourite part,” says Kelly.
They also raise cattle beef.
“We have 40 head of beef
the recent snowfall.
a couple months ago,” says Kelly.
cattle,” she explains as she points out
Like the snowfall threw a loop into
The lack of a tractor didn’t stop the the tiny calf that was just born.
the harvest, a typical day in the life of cattle from being hungry then and
Beyond the 40 heads of cattle to
a farmer is anything but ordinary.
with the new tractor Dale can keep up feed, Kelly lives in a house right
“You get to meet new people all with their healthy appetites.
beside her parent’s farm with her two
the time. The different scenery is nice
As we walked through the farm, sisters.
too,” says the Jill of all trades.
her two puppies, Chevy and Wiser,
“My sisters and I have lived there
Every couple of weeks there’s a jumped a mile high.
for about 15 years now I guess,” she
new chore to be done around the farm,
While watching the cows chow adds.
she explains.
down on their lunch, from behind the
She jokes that her sisters help out
As the 22 year-old showed us big shed Kelly emerges in a massive when they can but that she’s the fullaround the family farm she told the red tractor with tires like a monster time worker.
story of how they got the replacement truck.
Unfortunately, because the city is
tractor, her favourite farming tool as
“This is definitely my favourite expanding, Kelly and her family will
her step-dad, Dale used it to feed the part … driving the tractor,” the tiny have to move their farm elsewhere
cattle.
voice yells above the roaring engine. within the next two years.
“Our last one burned to the ground She has a smile from ear to ear.
Holly’s calendar page in the Faces for
Farming calendar
“There’s not really a whole lot of
farms around here anyways,” she
says.
Kelly was asked to be a model on
the calendar after her step-dad Dale
was contacted by Farmers Feed
Cities, an organization dedicated to
spreading the word about agriculture.
Her page on the calendar was
sponsored by “Farmers feed cities”
which is an organization her family is
very involved with.
The calendar is part of a public
awareness campaign works to
strengthen the link between farmers
and their consumers. As if she isn’t
busy enough with work at home,
Kelly volunteers a lot of her time to at
a number of agriculture fairs and
awareness events each year.
“I was actually just as the Royal
Agriculture Fair a few weeks ago for
a day,” she adds.
The calendars are distributed to
over 4,000 Ontario grocery stores,
politicians and media outlets and are
sold through the Ontario Farm Animal
Council.
Speaking to her farm life, Kelly
adds, “I love it. Everyday is something different.”
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Considering zero waste or burning
By Cynthia McQueen
The Oshawa Express
Concerned citizens organized a meeting
at Faith United Church in Courtice and presented their views on the proposed garbage
incinerator in Clarington.
According to one father, Dr. Sean
Godfrey says, “Just say no, all your local
doctors did.”
Godfrey discussed how his own daughter
questioned the logic of burning garbage saying, “You don’t want to burn garbage.”
Godfrey spoke to the town-hall like gathering, offering his professional opinion: “If
you burn it, they will cough.”
The health concerns raised from having
an energy-from-waste facility are numerous.
The list includes, but is not limited to, asthma, heart disease and cancer.
One of the largest concerns with an
incinerator is that the facility cannot be
turned on and off.
On an environmental note, Dr. Godfrey
said, “It produces more greenhouse gases
(GHG’s) than energy.”
And, according
to Wendy Brecken, a
concerned citizen
from Newcastle, a
study said there is
landfill space available in the region to
meet 75 per cent of
the waste needs.
Barry Bracken of
Port Perry made a
presentation wherein he referenced the
region’s plant to
send “every penny
of Durham’s Federal
Gas tax ... to pay
down the incinerator’s debt.”
Bracken
also
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stated that the incinerator is slated to create
33 long-term jobs.
Another concerned local citizen Linda
Gasser offered, “It’s not a done deal.”
Gasser went on to draw the timeline for
the completion of the environmental assessment, which has a due date of May 29,
2009.
Until then, she reassured the gathering of
over more than 150 concerned citizens that
there are numerous opportunities to give the
region input from the grassroots level.
“In January of 2008, Clarington declared
itself an unwilling host,” said Gassser.
Referring to a comment made by Mirka
Januszkieisicz in the region’s works department, who was unavailable at the time of
this publication to confirm the same, so far
there has been 53 per cent diversion in
Durham.
Stating specific examples of communities where zero waste has been made possible, Claudia Marsales, manager of Waste
Management with Markham, discussed how
the municipal office buildings have worked
towards zero waste successfully.
“We achieved a 70 per cent diversion
rate,” says Marsales, which is the goal for
most municipalities after the advent of composting and recycling programs.
Marsales was able to motivate the city
staff by showing them photographs of the
waste the building produced in one day.
By way of explanation for what zero
waste is, the meeting showed a documentary
by Annie Leonard, an environmental activist
and producer of the documentary The Story
of Stuff.
Leonard explains zero waste as a multitiered waste management model involving
reducing the amount of waste we produce,
the amount of packaging companies produce and the overall rates of consumption.
The now accepted axiom that “if we continue at our current rates of consumption we
will need four planets” was the first statistic
mentioned in the film.
For more information about any of the
presentations given at the meeting visit
www.zerowaste4zeroburning.ca.
DEC 3 2008
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Warm & Cozy
A
cold winter day is nicely capped off with a crackling fire,
scented candles and a snuggly pair of pajamas.
And with the winter predicted by Almanac, a cozy pair of
pj’s is the mainstay of the Christmas shopping list.
The mall is filled with busy shoppers
scurrying around for the perfect gift for
that special someone.
“I did better than I thought I would,”
says Debbie Butt who was weighed
down with shopping bags. “I bought
three pairs of pajamas and I think I’ll
go back for two more pairs.”
It’s tradition in Butt’s home
for everyone to get new pajamas, which they open on
Christmas Eve so they all
have brand new pajamas to
wear while opening the
presents under the tree in
the morning.
“I guess it’s kind
of a tradition,”
says Don Richardson, who was holding
a pair of fleecy red pajamas for his special someone on Christmas morning.
Lucy Zhang was wandering the shopping mall but not for Christmas gifts.
“I’m shopping for Chinese New Year,”
she says, “It’s tradition to get everything
new; new coat, new boots, new pants,”
Chinese New Year is celebrated on
Jan. 23.
There’s something for even the fussiest of pj wearers. The pajamas lining
store shelves can be found in bold
colours or soft hues, the softest of fabrics or silky lined and two piece sets or
classic night gowns.
By the sounds of it, whether they be
fleecy and warm, soft and cozy, silky
and sleek or sexy and spicy, chances are
the majority of folks will be getting a
new set of pajamas under the Christmas
tree from Santa this year.
And with the snow just around the
corner, that’s not such a bad thing.
Gifts for the Report gives no money to auto industry
and sparks coalition government
hardest
people to
buy for
By Cynthia McQueen
The Oshawa Express
(NC)—We all have people in our lives
that we never have any idea what to get
for Christmas. Considering the interests
of the person you're buying for is key to
ensuring your gift will leave an impression. Here are the three hardest people to
buy for:
Office Secret Santa – It's hard to find
a memorable and enjoyable gift for under
$20. It usually just feels like a waste of
money. One of the hottest trends in
offices this year is to
visit a site like www.ccfcanada.ca to
select a gift to benefit a child in need in
the name of a co-worker. It creates a
tremendous sense of personal satisfaction.
Your Child's Teacher – The last thing
your child's teacher needs is another box
of chocolates. But have you ever considered providing a classroom of childrenin-need with school supplies in the
teacher's name?person who has everything – More often than not this is a person who is fairly well off, and who is
impossible to buy for. Imagine the surprise you'll leave them with when they
receive a gift card that let's them know
they have helped start a small business in
Africa or helped train a teacher in Sri
Lanka.
The economic package proposed by Prime
Minister Stephen Harper’s conservatives and
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has been rejected by
the opposition to the point that not only are Flaherty
and his economic team going back to the drawing
board, but a coalition government is in the final
stages.
Reiterating Harper’s words, Conservative MP
Colin Carrie said, “They want to take power rather
than earn it.”
Locally, our members of parliament aren’t certain where the government will go from here.
However, with a view to the economic report, it
made no promise of aid for the Canadian automotive industry.
“Regardless of what happens, it’s out of my
jurisdiction, but I’m hoping the loan guarantees are
provided to the big three to get them through this
economic storm. It’s a credit crisis, it’s not about
the product they put out. If it’s a Harper government or a coalition government, I hope they
address this as soon as possible,” says Mayor John
Gray.
Carrie mentioned, “We’re not only speaking
with the Ontario government – in Detroit and down
to Washington – so that we can have a joint economic package to support the auto sector (sic).”
The government’s report has been criticised for
a number of things, not least of which is the fact
that the report did not address the current situation
in the automotive sector, and also because the
report suggested putting a stop to pay equity for
women in Ottawa and setting pay limits for public
service employees and restricting their option to
strike.
While these strictures don’t apply to private or
provincial employees, any talk of restrictions on
strikes and pay caps affects all Canadians.
Likewise, given Oshawa’s recent conciliatory
talks with CUPE employees, and the ongoing conciliation with the Durham Regional Police Service,
any issues around pay and strikes are particularly
prescient.
In response to criticism that the economic report
by the Finance Minister did not have much to do
with the current economic concerns of the country,
and with a view to the recent strikes, Carrie said: “It
doesn’t apply to any private or provincial unions.
The recommendations in the economic and fiscal
update were meant to keep a lid on costs. Because
it was such a controversial measure (pay equity,
caps and strike options), we’ve shown that we are
able to make adjustments.”
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty was not available for comment.
After the announcement of the possibility of a
coalition government, Flaherty removed these recommendations and those applying to the public
funding of government party polling and advertising.
“They want the public to pay for it. Industries
and businesses are tightening their belts and the
opposition parties are refusing to do their share,”
said Carrie.
Flaherty and his team announced Monday, Dec.
1 it would have another stimulus package prepared
for Jan. 27.
“That will be the budget. Paying attention to the
last several years we’ve already injected 30 billion
dollars in economic stimulus as recommended by
the G8. Because we’ve been taking a proactive
approach, that’s why we’re leading in terms of G8
countries. The Canadian economy still has grown
in the last quarter. Even automotive sales in last
quarter were extremely strong – we’re actually
ahead of the game,” Carrie offered.
With a view to the coalition government that
was announced after the economic report was
released, Carrie commented that anyone who
would support this coalition between what he calls
a socialist party and a separatist party would be “in
error because they would have to run every significant policy for Canada, they’d have to run that by
a party that has vowed to destroy our country.”
The party Carrie is referring to is the Bloc
Quebecois.
Likewise, Carrie went on to say he believes the
NDP is more interested in toppling the government
than worrying about the Tory economic report.
“We now know there was back room talk between
the NDP and the Bloc. Because they didn’t get it
through the ballot box, they’re going through the
back door. Canadians stated quite clearly they
wanted a conservative government,” says Carrie.
Carrie is referring to NDP leader Jack Layton’s
statement that he and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles
Duceppe had been planning a coalition for sometime in advance of the release of the economic
report.
When asked about the Liberal party’s involvement, Carrie said, “The Liberal party will do anything to gain power and retain power. This is about
maintaining their entitlement and a grab for power.
Just six weeks ago the Liberals received lowest
voter turn out.”
When Canada went to the polls in October, less
than 60 per cent of Canadians voted, which was the
lowest voter turn out since Confederation.
“They’ve cooked up this backroom deal and
it’s all about usurping power and that’s very difficult,” says Carrie.
almost 15 years.”
This also makes
finding experts on the
subject
difficult.
“Finding people who
are able to site examples, there aren’t that
many,” says McKay.
Chair of the committee, Walli does have
recent experience with
Christopher Ollson
an industrial waste
incinerator in France,
and while municipal waste is very different
from industrial waste, he did say, “It’s terrible,
it was poorly constructed 10 years ago. It’s
totally different because it’s industrial versus
municipal. They’re nasties. Whereas in municipal waste facilities we know what goes into
that. Ontario’s just way behind.”
The last incinerator to be decommissioned
in the province was in Hamilton, Ontario and
was closed in Dec. 6, 2002.
That Hamilton site known as SWARU was
referred to by the Environmental Protection
Agency’s bi-national study completed in 1999
(EPA): “The SWARU incinerator accounts for
most of the dioxin/furan releases from the
municipal waste incineration sector in
Ontario.”
Currently, the city of Hamilton has been left
with more than 32,000 tonnes of bottom ash
and more than 7,000 of other ash products,
many of which are still in the process of being
contained and dealt with at the former incineration site.
The site has been refashioned into a recycling facility since the decommissioning of the
incinerator.
In reference to this site, while McKay
couldn’t speak to the post-operations environmental impacts at the SWARU site, he did say,
“I know what the facility was like and it was a
bad facility and it emitted a lot of emissions.”
McKay also added, “A new facility would
be better.”
Linda Lukasik, Director of Environment
Hamilton and former policy and decision analyst with the office of the Environmental
Commissioner of Ontario – Gord Miller, had
this to say about the SWARU. “Well I think
you have to bear in mind that the experience
we had with SWARU is that it was technology
that wasn’t working well towards the end. It
was hugely problematic.”
In terms of how the expert feels about
incineration, Lukasik said, “Personally I’m not
a fan of incineration as an option for dealing
with waste.”
Lukasik discussed the issue of residual
waste as a policy issue both federally and
provincially that manufacturers should have to
contend with in order to create more responsible kinds of packaging.
“My point of view as a community activist
and as a taxpayer is why are we being shouldered with the cost to deal with this crap,” says
Lukasik.
Burning garbage proves hot issue
From ENERGY Page 1
bers with the incinerator are the toxic emissions of furans and dioxins into the air.
In response to this concern, Walli said,
“Everybody’s concerned about dioxins and
furans if you compare it to a fireworks display,
there’s as much dioxins and furans created in
that 15 minute display than a facility such as
this will produce in 150 years. So you can see
that the dioxin furans is just miniscule.”
However, according to Christopher Ollson,
Dr. of Toxicology and Director of
Environmental and Occupational Health
Sciences with Jacques Whitford Ltd.,
“Typically what we do know from energy from
waste facilities is that the highest concentrations of these chemicals will fall out within a
kilometre of a facility like this.”
Not only are there soccer fields located
within a kilometre of the proposed site, but the
specific health concerns associated with an
incinerator are asthma, breathing related
bronchial issues. “We need to know and make
sure that the concentrations at the ground level
that people will be breathing will be low
enough that they won’t experience those types
of health effects,” says Dr. Ollson.
At the same time, Dr. Ollson did state, “It’s
well been studied, the chemicals that will be
emitted from the facility will deposit in the
environment. They will deposit in the soil.
They will have direct deposit into the water
and into Tooley Creek, which is in the area and
again similar to human health the goal of the
DEC 3 2008
environment team is to
ensure the protection
of those and to ensure
that the chemical concentrations
emitted
from the facility are
low enough that you
would not see an
impact.”
Currently,
the
health impacts are
Jim McKay
being taken from a
generic study and Dr.
Ollson states there is no way to comment on or
approve a site like this with confidence until a
company has been chosen, the technology
decided and more testing completed.
When asked to comment on whether health
impacts of such a facility are negligible, Dr.
Ollson said, “I can’t assure anybody today
(about the health impacts) and feel comfortable.”
According to Jim McKay, group leader of
Central Region Waste Services, the next step in
the process for the energy from waste site is to
report to the community on “the health impacts
of this kind of facility” which he says he will
be able to answer in May or June of next year
“to give the residents, hopefully, peace of mind
that this kind of facility can be sited there in a
safe and environmentally friendly manner.”
McKay does not have prior experience
working with a site like this as “no one in
Ontario (does) because this is the first one in
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an issue most students will struggle with, as 60
per cent of college and university students surveyed said that money was tight at some point
during the past school year.
Often things cost more than expected.
Sometimes there may be problems with student loans or with expected financial help
from family. Budgets may not be realistic, or
there simply isn't a budget at all.
As a result, there may not be enough
money to cover basic expenses such as rent
and food. So what do you do when you run
into financial trouble for reasons that may be
out of your control?
According to Kavita Joshi, director,
Student Markets at RBC, "The best way to
deal with a financial challenge is to face the
problem directly, and become aware of the
options available to you, because by not dealing with it, it will only get worse."
She cautions against racking up credit card
The guy's guide
to surviving
holiday
shopping
(NC)—It's a well known fact: most men
hate holiday shopping. The staff and readers
at RedFlagDeals.com, Canada's largest shopping information and bargain hunting website,
have put together a list of tips that will help
men everywhere stay sane during the craziest
shopping time of the year.
1. Plan Your Attack. When shopping, make
like a ninja – get in and out before anyone
knows you are even there. If you must go to
the mall, prepare in advance. You should
know what you're looking for, how much it
costs, and where to get it before you leave the
comfort of your home. When shopping online,
shipping times will vary, so expect orders to
take at least a week to arrive.
2. Tune Out. Bring your MP3 player with
you when you go shopping. Your music may
not be festive, but at least it won't drive you
crazy.
3. They have shopping on the Internet
now? The third tip is the most obvious: shop
online. You'll save money, avoid the crowds,
and find multiple gift ideas with the click of a
button. Browse your favourite stores online.
You'll save a lot of time by comparing price,
availability, and reviews of products on the
Internet.
4. Support the Trend. If you're stuck for
ideas, find out what other people are getting
your shopping target and get them something
that compliments that gift. Is someone getting
them skis? Buy them ski goggles and ski wax.
5. Wing-Women. Shopping for the ladies
in your life? Call your mother, daughter, sister, friend or female coworker and tap into
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debt to cover expenses or looking to cash
advances or payday loans to cover debts
because that will only lead to more debt and
bigger headaches.
Instead, a part-time job can help cover
some of your ongoing monthly expenses. And
seek help from a school or financial advisor as
soon as you realize there is a problem. They
have expertise in setting up budgets and minimizing banking expenses.
More student financial tips and podcasts on
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The fashion consultants are there to assist you
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The fabulous team at Whitby Optical will
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For even more convenience, there is an
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Come on into Whitby Optical to get fitted for
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Whitby Optical recently celebrated their 25th
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Top five gift-giving trends
NC - With the environment at the
top of everyone's mind, the green
trend remains strong and it's not
going away anytime soon. The holidays are no exception: eco gifts are
all the rage this season. Clothes or
bags made from re-purposed material, organic beauty products and even
recycled gift-wrapping will be under a
lot of trees this year.
Family and loved ones are what
matter most during the holidays, so
why not make the most of the experience and give a gift that the whole family can enjoy together? Group gifts will
be very popular this year, especially
with people looking for more ways to
save their pennies while still being
thoughtful. Nintendo's new Wii Music
for the Wii console is a great example
of a gift that is fun for the whole family
to enjoy. It gives everyone from your
grandpa to your five-year-old cousin a
wide variety of music and virtual instruments that will inspire a creative experience and have everyone smiling.
If you've ever wanted to try skydiving, racecar driving or taking a tour
across wine country, experiential gifts
are the right fit for you. One of the
fastest-growing gift trends, these experiences are a departure from material
gifts, giving the recipient the chance to
take part in an adventure and try
something new. By giving the gift of a
once-in-a-lifetime experience to a
friend or loved one, you'll be sure to
create memories that will last a lifetime.
The holidays are a time of giving,
but that doesn't necessarily mean that
all things given can be wrapped and
put under the tree. A trend we will be
seeing a lot of this year is the “feelgood” gift, such as making donations
to charities on behalf of those you
love. The gift of money can have significant meaning when made to a
charity that is near and dear to the
receiver. For instance, making a
donation to a local animal shelter can
mean a lot to the dog-lover in your
life.
Many gifts this year will complement
today's busy, on-the-go lifestyles.
Portable technology gifts will remain
very popular; smart phones, portable
audio players and hand-held video
game systems will be must-haves for
the season. Adding to the fun, these
gadgets often come in different colours
to complement your wardrobe. For
example, Nintendo's portable gaming
system, the Nintendo DS, comes in a
palette of colours including metallic silver and pink, making it a perfect gift for
gadget hipsters and fashionistas.
Sumo wrestling with tiny bots
By Cynthia McQueen
The Oshawa Express
made by Lego and are used to teach
robotics in high schools and at UOIT.
“It’s not the Lego of my generation,” said Roberts of the Minestorm
kits that help students create their
Sumobots for the ring.
Roberts and her husband Ralph
own and operate BRIC Engineering
Robots that decommission bombs
and laser paint removers are some
examples of fully automated robotics.
While Roberts did assure that
Not only does the Queen song
advancement in robotic engineering
“Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto” perfecthas yet to advance to the artificial
ly describe the Sumobots robot comintelligence level, she did say these
petition, but it was also on the soundrobots are simple examples of what is
track during the final battles on the
possible.
weekend.
The rules for stu“Superman,
don’t
dents were simple and
run away,” said one
made for some intense
enthusiastic student durbattles.
ing the first of the five
The light sensors
final matches.
and ultrasound helped
Students from 20 difthe bots determine
ferent high schools
where the boundaries
across the GTA and
of the ring were and
Durham region shouted
how to get around
cheers like this from the
obstacles.
sidelines while “Eye of
Then it was all up
the
Tiger”
played
to the computer prothrough loud speakers
gramming that stumaking the sumo-style
dents were adjusting
robot wars seem more
after each round to betlike a boxing match.
ter deal with their felWhile cheering for
low Sumobots.
robots might seem
“What I like is the
strange, these bots are
energy and the excitethe rudimentary verment. What impresses
sions of artificial intelliPhoto by Cynthia McQueen/The Oshawa Express me is all the ways it can
gence.
do things I never
Professor
Ramiro
Liscano in the faculty of Referees got into the spirit of the Sumobots competition at University of thought of,” said Dr.
Liscano.
Engineering and Applied Ontario Institute of Technology.
In the end, Sir
Science at the University
of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa and were judges at the William Mullock Secondary School
from Newmarket took home both
(UOIT) explained that these robot competition.
Roberts joked that while she did first and second place in the matches
kits include light sensors, ultrasound
and mini computers that govern their see some impressive design at the themselves. And, St. Joseph
every move and make them fully event, they wouldn’t be hiring any Secondary School from Mississauga
high school students, “They’re too took home the Engineering Design
automated.
award for its robot named Garbage
“These are the robots of tomor- young.”
BRIC Engineering is a local engi- Man, “Because he takes out the other
row,” said Isabelle Roberts of BRIC
Engineering, the major sponsor of the neering firm that supplies automated robots like garbage,” one student
and autonomous robotics to the offered.
event.
The fully automated robot kits are defence industry.
DEC 3 2008
Look fabulous this season
Makeup tricks and tips
(NC)—What with last-minute shopping,
non-stop cooking, and endless housecleaning,
the holidays are a hectic time requiring organizational smarts and plenty of creativity.
Once the table's been set and the gifts
wrapped, however, the next challenge is to
look and feel as radiant as the festive environment you've created. David Vincent, international makeup artist at Lise Watier, has a few
beauty tips to help each woman shine.
According to David, the season's big trend
in makeup is glamour and elegance. Strong,
lavish colours, glitter, and metallic finishes
once again make a conspicuous splash.
The overall complexion is played down to
balance all of this brilliance. “Mattifying finishes such as Lise Watier's Teint Mousse
Lise Watier's Precious Eyeliners add just the right
amount of brillances.
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Matifiant Foundation are especially recommended for their smooth coverage and ability
to reflect light. A few touches of concealer and
a lightly pearlized blush complete the makeup
base.”
Lise Watier also puts emphasis on the eyes
using a palette of magical shadows with mineral highlights.
Fuchsia, purple, and gold take on dramatic
moiré shimmers on the lid.
For extra intensity and to shape the eye,
David suggests the use of a glitter pencil or liquid liner in black, silver or gold.
“The Midnight Stars and Precious Eyeliner
pencils come in a gorgeous array of colours
and just the right amount of brilliance,” he
says.
To enhance the lips this
season, pink is the number
one colour. “Whether it's a
deep fuchsia or a more natural shade, matte or frosted,
pink is the sophisticated
choice for lips.” And to
keep your polished look
perfect all evening long,
David advises a face
spritzer with fixative properties.
This will hold makeup
in place as well as keeping
skin looking and feeling
dewy fresh all night.
Photo by Carl Lessard
Lise Watier's holiday make-up look.
Top five New Year's resolutions for people over 30
(NC)-New Year's resolutions change and
evolve as you grow up and find yourself in different seasons of life -thank goodness. In the
teenage years most are determined to study
really hard to get great marks to get into college
or university. In your 20s, thoughts turn
towards getting a decent job and moving out on
your own. Now in your 30s, you're supposedly
a little more settled, finished your education,
building careers and possibly families.
Here are the top 5 New Year's resolutions
for 30-somethings:
1. Spend more time with family and friends.
With jobs often demanding personal time in the
evenings and weekends, 30-somethings are
determined to pause and reconnect with friends
and family members they don't often see.
Relaxing in the company of family and friends
after a hard week at work is a great de-stressor
and fosters a good work/life balance.
2. Get fit. In your 30's and even a little earlier your metabolism begins to dip and you lose
muscle mass. Then the pounds start creeping
on. The days of eating hamburgers and pizza
followed by a long nap are over. And if you
have a job where you sit all day it only compounds the problem. Whether at home or in a
gym, thirty-somethings are integrating some
kind of fitness regime-cycling, weight training,
even salsa dance classes- into their lifestyle in
2009.
3. Get a handle on the finances. Impulse
shopping, new cars and frequent dining out can
wreak havoc on the budget, especially for 30somethings, who are now supporting mortgages, property taxes and saving for their chil-
dren's education. Finances are top of mind in
2009.
4. Get involved in a charitable effort. By the
time you hit 30 years old your view of the
world expands from being self-focused and
striving to get everything you want in life to
looking around and realizing that you have the
power to help someone else. And with most
households having a computer in the home, it
takes only minutes to get involved. By logging
onto
charitable
websites
like
www.ccfcanada.ca, a child-focused international development organization, 30-somethings have made it their New Year's resolution
to provide a school uniform, food basket or
even a soccer ball to help a child suffering in
extreme poverty.
5. Learn something new. After being out of
school for at least 10 years and possibly being
in the same job for the last few, 30-somethings
begin to miss the academic challenge that college/university offered. Many are therefore,
starting the New Year with a decision to learn
something new, maybe a new language, learning how to play an instrument or even taking
dance classes.
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What can you do with $2.99 these days? You
can get a clip; a great clip!
In fact you can get a great clip that will keep
you up to date with the hippest haircuts.
“For the guys, the short, messy styles are still
in,” says Kathryn Vandermale, Manager of
Great Clips Durham.
For the women, the long, smooth, sleek look
is absolutely top on the list. Which makes flat
irons a must have for every fashionista!
“For the women, not so much the men, lots
and lots of shine is in,” adds Vandermale.
Perms are not as popular as they use to be,
however some ladies still get them. Women are
leaning more towards the bigger looser curls as
opposed to the tighter spirals, which use to be
popular years ago.
Side parts and side swept bangs are popular
and classified as the “in-thing” this fall for teen
girls and young women in particular.
“The up-do’s are not as formal as they use to
be. There’s no more french rolls. People want
the loose and wild look,” explains Vandermale.
To celebrate the grand opening of the salon,
Great Clips is offering haircuts for just $2.99
until the end of December.
Great Clips is a one-of-a-kind hair salon
where you absolutely do not have to make an
appointment, ever. “Walk Right In. Sit Right
Down,” is their motto.
“We’re all about convenience,” adds Steven
Kassinger, the owner, “We schedule for the customer because their time is valuable to them,”
Great Clips has over 2,700 locations across
Canada and the United States including the
newest location in Durham on Laval Avenue in
Oshawa. For more information visit www.greatclips.com or call (905) 432-5477.
Great Clips Manager, Kathryn Vandermale shares
her secrets to perfect holiday hair.
DEC 3 2008
Lord is his name and dancing’s his game
By Cynthia McQueen
The Oshawa Express
dancing background with experience in jazz,
tap, ballet, hip-hop and contemporary dance
In addition, Gorman has roots in Irish
Despite having the title The Lord of the dancing.
“My father’s side of the family is Irish so
Dance, Jason Gorman is a humble man.
At 24, Gorman is the Lord of the Dance it’s part of my heritage. My grandparents
but doesn’t want to try out for “So You Think were one of the main reasons why I got into
You Can Dance?” despite his students’ many Irish dancing.
They wanted me to learn something that
requests.
comes from my culture.”
The California native said,
With a chuckle, Gorman
“The purpose of that show is to
says traditional Irish dancing is
give dancers that haven’t had the
“I got support
very intense.
opportunity to have that exposure
The dance is intense indeed
from all my
– and to give choreographers the
if you are the original Lord of
chance to win a huge scholarship
friends in high
the Dance Michael Flately.
to advance and develop. There
Flately’s fine tuned tapping
school. Once
are so many people that are as
machine feet have been
good as me if not better that
people see how
clocked as the world’s fastest haven’t gotten the exposure.”
much you love it he can tap 35 taps per second
And exposure is just what
Gorman says he’s never
Gorman has been given since the and how much you
clocked his own feet, but has
age of 16.
Gorman has travelled the do it, most people seen Flatley at work.
“I’ve seen him and worked
world with the Lord of the Dance
don’t care.”
with him personally – we were
and has spent time in Canada for
-Jason Gorman in rehearsals everyday – I
his first international experience,
watched him everyday and he
then Greece, Italy, Chile, all over
astounds me – he’s still so
South
America,
Denmark,
amazing. He’s just a force of
Sweden, Germany, Scotland, Ireland,
nature – he has that dance bug too.”
England, Whales and most of Scandinavia.
Such is Gorman’s dance bug that when
While the world-travelled tapper is a wellgrounded stomper he did say, “It takes a lot he’s at home off-tour not only does he teach
everyday, but he also choreographs and
of practice.”
“I think Irish dancing is like a hybrid of a works with a contemporary dance company
lot of different styles of dance. It’s a cultural called Rhetorical, owned and operated by his
thing so it’s borrowed – I think it’s mostly a friend Nate Hodges.
Being a dancing man in a stereotypically
mixture of ballet and tap.”
Gorman, thankfully, has a very diverse female dominated world is not always some-
Photo supplied
Jason Gorman,24, has been dancing with Lord of the Dance since he was 16 and now is the Lord of the
Dance. He’s seen here leaping across the stage.
thing that can be easy, but for Gorman he was
blessed.
“I got support from all my friends in high
school. Once people see how much you love
it and how much you do it, most people don’t
care.”
While you might think being the Lord of
the Dance would be the end all and be all for
a dancer, Gorman dreams of one day performing with Cirque du Soleil.
“I would really benefit from working with
them,” says the ever-learning dancer.
Jason Gorman performed at the GM
Centre on Tuesday Nov 25.
Oshawa mesmerized by
the Lord of the Dance
By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express
Photo by Cynthia McQueen/The Oshawa Express
Sandy McDowell, Editor-in-chief of the Oshawa Express, accepts a certificate from Don Legree who
presented it on behalf of the Oshawa Legion for the newspapers dedication towards the Legion.
DEC 3 2008
sion, synchronization and the spectacular speed
with which their feet moved along the stage was
incredible.
The show proved to be nothing short of what
Michael Flatley has always strived for. Since
emerging onto the world stage in the mid 90’s,
Flatley has shared his passion for Irish dancing
with people all over the globe.
Flatley debuted as the “Lord of the Dance,”
which has since gone on to become the most popular touring dance production in history.
It’s no secret as to why Flatley’s passion has
become “The World’s greatest dance show.”
Smoke filled the air and the crowd was mesmerized.
The Lord of the Dance proved true to its name
as the flying feet of traditional Irish dance and tap
graced the stage at the General Motors Centre.
As the music got louder, the stage got darker
and the multi-coloured lights began to make their
rounds across the room, a young girl clad in gold
sequins from head to toe emerged surrounded by
ghouls in black capes with fire torches in
hand.
The perfectly rehearsed dances, effortless leg kicks and every in-sync movement
from dancers lead to a spectacular show.
As each beat in the Celtic music blared
from the speakers, the tapping from the
magnificent dancers on stage pounded even
louder, each click and clack leading to a
heart stopping experience.
After every third exciting dance number, a young woman dressed in a long forest green cape and gown would emerge
singing a ballad. Two violinists also got the
crowd roaring with pleasure. Their bow’s
moving almost as quickly as the dancer’s
feet.
These interludes allowed the hardworking dancers a brief moment to catch their
breath.
From the dancers bouncing curls to the
castle-like set on stage with twinkling stars,
every detail was perfectly arranged, not to
mention no expense was spared on the costumes. The rich colours and luxurious fabrics of the women’s skirts bounced up and
down as the dancers twisted and turned.
Almost everyone in the crowd was tapping their feet to the beat of the music with
smiles from ear to ear and the sheer disbelief in their eyes at the pace of the flying
feet on stage.
The utter talent exuberating from the
stage inspired crowds to hoots and hollers
from their seats.
By far the most exhilarating dances Jason Gorman during one of the shows poses for a quick
were the tap numbers. The dancers preci- picture.
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DEC 3 2008
Tues. Dec. 2
Fri. Dec 12
Join the Durham Trillium Quilters’ Guild for
an evening that includes a members’ showand-tell and Christmas refreshments. For
more information, call Anne Murray at
905-576-7833. The event will be help at
the Durham District School Board cafeteria,
400 Taunton Road E., Whitby.
Deck the Cafe with Turkey Dinners, a
Christmas-yy night of acoustic music benefiting those in need. Isabella's Chocolate
Cafe 19 Simcoe St. S. in Oshawa at 7 p.m.
Donate what you can as the price of admission. All proceeds go to The Refuge
Outreach Centre (Oshawa) to spread some
Christmas love with turkey dinners for our
local friends in need. For more information
visit www.deckthecafe.ca or call Kyle Dutka
905.995.4725.
Sat. Dec. 13
Fri. Dec. 5
Stories Under The Christmas Star offers an
enjoyable evening of story telling by Lucy
Brennan, Dianne Chandler, Doris Cherkas,
Marg Kropf, Betty Turcott, Enid DeCoe and
special guest Dan Yashinsky author and
founder of the Storytelling School in
Toronto. Musicians for the evening are
Anne Walker of Scarborough and Brian
Stevens of Toronto. Dessert and coffee will
start the evening at 7 p.m. Tickets at the
door $17 or purchase in advance for $15
by calling the box office at 905-448-1320.
The event will be held at Faith United
Church..
Thurs. Dec. 9
The Matsuyama Bonsai Club invites you to
a fund raising event. A silent auction with
bonsai items will take place at 7 p.m. at
Faith Place, 44 William St. No cost. New
or/and past members are welcome.
Join the historians at Robert McLaughlin’s
home for Dining Decorum, a one and half
hour look at etiquette for diner parties in
the 1920’s. Each sitting will be held at
Parkwood at 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Tickets are
only available in advance for $18. Groups
of 10 can book additional dates. For more
information contact Samantha George at
905-433-4311.
Basic belly dancing for girls ages 12-2
20 of
all sizes and fitness and experience levels.
Introduce yourslef to your belly by dancing.
Get fit, have fun, develop your self-confidence and some healthy self-expression.
Wear cool, comfortable clothes, and bring
a small towel. Learn the Art of Belly
Dancing at McLaughlin Auditorium at 2
p.m. For girls ages 12-20. Registration is
free but limited at any branch.
Sun. Dec. 14
Enjoy the Senior Citizens Troubadours
Christmas show at the Oshawa Little
Theatre. Light refreshments will be available
following the show. The show costs $15
and has two start times, 2:30 p.m. and 7
p.m. For more information contact Kristen
Osborne at 905-576-6712, ext. 2864.
The Oshawa Express would like to remind readers to
send in their jokes and interesting quotes. Please send
them to The Oshawa Express 600 Thornton Rd. S,
Oshawa, ON L1J 6W7 or e-mail them to
[email protected].
Last week I was driving on the 401, and while driving I was foolishly knitting
a sweater.
Sure enough, this caused my car to sway back and forth in and out of the lane
and unfortunately an O.P.P cruiser soon appeared beside me. The officer gestured to me to open the passenger side power window, which I did.
He yelled to me “Pull over!”
I yelled back holding up the sweater, “No, cardigan!”
Tues. Dec. 16
Movie Screening: Gonzo: The Life and
Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008)
118 minutes, rated R at 1:00 p.m. From
Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney enjoy
a fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack.
Narrated by Johnny Depp.
Thurs. Dec. 18
Nov. 26 Crossword answers
The Head Injury Association of
Durham Region is having a
Christmas Party at the Royal
Canadian Legion Branch
#112 in Whitby. Please
R.S.V.P. by Monday December
11. Seating is limited. Please
contact Dean at 905-7232732.
Sun. Dec 21
Christmas Concert by the
Harmony United Church Choir
and the Loreley Singers at
Harmony United Church at 7
p.m. on Harmony N. & King
St. E., Oshawa.
DEC 3 2008
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[email protected]
This is eight month old Henry, on November 20th, his first snow day
ever! He was at Alexandra Park in Oshawa playing in the snow and
enjoying the beautiful weather!
The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send in Echo
Baby pictures to run bi-weekly to the Express Perfect Pet feature.
ARIES March 20 to April 19
Your calendar is filled with social
events until the end of the year.
Travel for business or attend a
conference or seminar. Enjoy new ideas and
experiences. Hitch your wagon to a star.
TAURUS April 19 to May 20
If you redecorate your home for
the Christmas Holidays, make sure
you do not go over budget. Save,
spend and invest wisely and share additional
monies with your partner.
GEMINI May 20 to June 21
Close personal relationships take
top billing. Do not try to go it
alone, work within the framework
of co-operation. You will benefit greatly by
listening to others. Share a romantic dinner.
CANCER June 21 to July 22
A time when work is extremely
demanding, apply yourself and
rework your schedule. Take whatever steps are necessary to improve your efficiency. Spend any time you have left over
with your favourite people.
LEO July 22 to August 22
Welcome a new love affair or reenergize an old one. December 7
is a particularly romantic day.
Attend Christmas parties dressed in your
favourite Leo glitz and glitter. Buy children’s
gifts.
VIRGO August 22 to Sept 22
This month, you are more concerned with your home and family
than trying to get ahead in the outside world. Give your family extra nurturing
and invite friends over for a meal.
LIBRASept 22 to Oct 23
This is a good time to feature yourself in an advertising campaign, run
a meeting or take on a leadership
role. Sharpen your communication skills. Send
Christmas greetings by e-mail or letter.
SCORPIO Oct 23 to Nov 22
Be on the lookout for a new source
of income. Try not to overspend on
Christmas Gifts, but keep money out
to buy something nice for yourself. Send out
invitations for a holiday get-together.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 to Dec 21
The spotlight is on you and the new
person who is emerging. You are the
center of your universe this month,
so project yourself with confidence. Turn on
the charm, since you have a way with words.
CAPRICORN Dec 21 to Jan 19
Many blessings have come your way
in 2008 with Jupiter in your sign.
Take it easy on the job this month,
be sure to schedule personal down time. A creative inspiration can attract extra income.
AQUARIUS Jan 19 to Feb 19
You love the festive season and the
wonderful fellowship it brings.
Enjoy group get-togethers with the
people at work. Connecting with people in high
places should pay off in 2009.
Nov. 26 Word Game answers
PISCES Feb 19 to March 20
Your standing and reputation in the
community are highlighted now, but
you will not get all this adulation
without added duties. Keep your eye on your
budget when shopping, since you love beautiful
things.
The Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call
905-725-9179 or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com
PRIZE: Bring in your completed and correct Express Crossword puzzle before the answers run in the following Wednesday edition and you will receive an Express T-shirt. Limit is one t-shirt per person for the
year. Congratulations to John Arkelian for completing the Nov. 19 puzzle!
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DEC 3 2008
Retraction: In the Nov. 26, 2008 edition of The
Oshawa Express, the column that appeared under the
name Roger Lajoie in the Sports section on Page 17
was in fact a column written by Roger Hues. The
Oshawa Express apologizes for any confusion or
offense this may have caused. The archives and the
online version available at www.oshawaexpress.ca
contain the correct version of Roger Lajoie’s column.
Photos by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express
Hockey great Bobby Orr takes a good look at the way he looked 40 years ago during his tenure with the Oshawa Generals. The banner was raised
to the rafters during a celebration of the retirement of his No. 2 jersey at the GM Centre.
Generals retire legend No. 2
By Wally Donaldson
The Oshawa Express
Not to suggest that circumstances
wouldn’t have changed over time, but
arguably the best player to ever don a hockey uniform owes a great deal of gratitude to
Willie Wing, wherever he is in hockeyland
Ontario.
It is a story that has been told inside
rooms where junior and professional hockey scouts hang out. It is also a non-fiction
event former coach and scout Jack Ferguson
can relate to dating back to his days as the
skipper of the Toronto Ted Reeve minor
midgets.
Ferguson, who in the 1970’s coached on
a Tier II level with Ajax and Pickering, had
his midget team in Ottawa one afternoon
during the early 60’s for a contest against
Aylmer. Following this minor game, the
Metro league juniors, including the Oshawa
Generals, stepped on the ice.
“We played our game and there was no
way I was going anywhere. I heard so much
about Bobby Orr, but I never had seen him
play,” beams Ferguson
“Scouts had earlier told me that they
showed up en masse to an arena in
Gananoque to see a bantam game between
(the home side) and Parry Sound. They were
all there to see a player by the name of Willie
Wing play.”
“Well, they may have gone inside to see
Willie Wing, but they came out of the arena
wondering who this boy wonder from Parry
Sound was. I knew he must be a good one
and that’s why I stuck around for the junior
game.”
His synopsis?
“Oh, good! Very good,” Ferguson laughs
about it today.
Orr’s achievements during his tenure in
DEC 3 2008
Don Cherry says a few words to the full house at
the GM Centre.
the National Hockey League (NHL) are well
documented, as is his contribution to the
Generals during a four-year stint.
It’s little wonder why 6,253 ardent supporters appeared at the GM Centre last
Thursday evening to welcome Orr with a
standing ovation and celebrate the retirement
of his No 2 jersey. They raised a huge banner
in his honour to the rafters.
The length of time it took Oshawa to officially recognize Orr’s success since his playing days here some 40 years ago spoke volumes during the ceremony when Orr admitted, “It was all about me. I am a humble person. But I’m also thrilled to be back.”
One of the honoured guests on the ice
was former coach and hockey icon Don
Cherry who marveled at Orr’s ability to
score goals, make plays and dish out a few
stiff jolts when necessary.
“You’ve got to block shots and you’ve
got to fight,” elaborated Cherry. “You’ve
also got to be able to take a hit or you’re not
a true Canadian hockey player. Bobby did it
all.
And the best comment I ever heard was
by (Philadelphia’s) Bobby Clarke who said,
‘You know, he’s so good, I wish there was a
higher league he could go to.’ ”
Many realized Orr’s keen talent at an
early age, especially the Generals brass as
general manager Wren Blair and coach Jim
Cherry made the trek to Parry Sound to convince his parents that Oshawa was the place
to refine his hockey skills.
Entering the fold as a 14-year-old youngster while surrounded by older players in the
dressing room and, for that matter, opposing
rooms presented a special challenge.
“It was a nervous time playing with and
against older guys,” Orr admits. “I was lucky
that I could skate a little bit. The older guys
looked after me and when I was 18, it was
the same thing in Boston. I’m really appreciative of this today because it would have
been natural for the older guys to think this
young one is here trying to take their job.
“That obviously wasn’t the case. They
knew that and they looked after me. They
supported me,” said Orr.
Knee injuries slowed the pace of this
great defenseman during his tenure with the
Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks. Still, what
he fashioned was an insurmountable amount
of hardware, claiming the Norris Trophy
eight consecutive seasons and he was the
only blueliner to earn the Art Ross Trophy
on two occasions as the NHL’s leading scorer.
There was a moment of silence following
the ceremony in memory of former Generals
coach Bep Guidolin, who passed away two
days earlier.
One of the great traditions of Oshawa Generals
home games for the past decade – and a real favourite
with the fans – has been the club’s annual Teddy Bear
Toss Night.
It’s time for Oshawa Generals fans to once again
show their great support for less fortunate kids in our
community by taking part in the 11th annual Teddy
Bear Toss Night Thursday at 7:05 p.m. when the
Generals host the Belleville Bulls at the General
Motors Centre.
The popular promotion features Generals fans
tossing teddy bears and other stuffed animals onto the
ice surface after the Generals score their first goal of
the game. Fans are asked to bring along a new or gently used stuffed toy and do their part to help local
charities. When the first goal goes in, the bears hit the
ice and are collected for distribution to local charities.
The promotion has been run throughout the
Ontario Hockey League for many years, but Generals
fans are among the league leaders when it comes to
showing their generosity by making it a huge success.
Year in and year out the Generals are among the
league leaders in terms of fans’ donations.
Last season the club set an all-time record with
3,626 stuffed animals collected. Generous junior
hockey fans in Oshawa have donated an astounding
22,054 bears in the 10 years of the event, so the
25,000 milestone is within reach this season.
Any local charities requesting teddy bears and
stuffed animals from this years event are asked to contact Chris White at the Oshawa Generals business
office at (905) 433-0900 ext. 2228 as soon as possible.
The Oshawa Generals are here to help those who
are less fortunate and it is a way to give back to the
community. We need your support to make this event
successful, so please bring along a stuffed toy to
Thursday night’s game and help continue to make this
such a successful event.
And since you’re already in the spirit of giving,
THE perfect gift for any Oshawa Generals fan can be
found at the Generals Store – and just in time for
Christmas, the store will be open longer hours starting.
The store is always open one hour before, during
and for 30 minutes after Generals home games - but
you can also pick up a perfect gift for your favourite
Generals fan during the expanded store hours.
The following are the Christmas hours:
Tuesday, Dec. 2 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 9 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 23 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A full section of items are available with more
stock arriving daily. Check the store catalogue at
www.oshawagenerals.com for more information.
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Generals have three-game set at GM Centre
Tavares makes his mark. . .again!
By Wally Donaldson
The Oshawa Express
For someone only 18 years old who anticipates having a fulfilling professional hockey
career ahead of him, John Tavares has a keen
memory of what he has accomplished on the
junior level to this point.
“Scored my first goal in Kingston,” recalls
the highly-talented forward with the Oshawa
Generals.
“It was shorthanded on the glove side
against Danny Taylor.”
Eclipsing Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record
as a 16 year old hits the top of the list for
Tavares.
Along with his 50th goal in 44 outings,
there is the goal he scored in an empty-net at
Windsor, his first hat trick in Plymouth, his
first four-goal performance in Belleville, and
scoring the wining shootout goal that same
night.
Tavares has it down pat.
And he can add one more notch to this
impressive list after scoring two goals last
Sunday evening to become the Generals’ alltime scoring leader with 178 tallies.
He clipped the mark by one, previously
held by another fine skater with a keen scoring eye, Tony Tanti, who played his skills in
Oshawa from 1980-83 and was a draft pick of
the Chicago Blackhawks.
The night was not gold from a team perspective. Forced in to yet another shootout situation, the Generals fell to the Mississauga St.
Michael’s Majors 3-2 as Jordan Mayer
snapped a shot past Oshawa goalie Kevin
Bailie to secure the extra point.
However, considering the amount of hockey Tavares has played with the Generals, the
two-game segment with the Ontario Hockey
League (OHL) squad against the Soviets and
Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express
Oshawa Generals star John Tavares (91) keeps a close eye on Casey Cizikas of Mississauga St. Michael’s
Majors during Sunday night’s Ontario Hockey League contest at the GM Centre. Tavares, with his two
goals, surpassed Tony Tanti for the most career goals scored in a Generals
uniform.
forthcoming world
junior hockey tournament, this feat must
reach a pinnacle
point.
“It is humbling,” he smiles. “It’s also
something to be very proud of, especially on
home ice.
I knew in Ottawa that we had four games at
home and there was a good possibility of
doing it in that stretch.
It’s also nice to get it over with because it
had been talked about for a while.”
Oshawa skipper Chris DePiero concurred.
“I was really happy to see him break the
record on home ice because the last one was
the Gretzky record and that was in Ottawa.
They gave him a standing ovation that night,
but I think from the perspective of fans here
who have had the privilege of watching him
play, it was great seeing them acknowledge
John the way they did,” said DePiero.
Michael Pelech got the Majors on the
board early in the second period. Tavares, on
a nice feed by defenseman Michael Del Zotto,
equaled the score for the Generals early in the
third.
Ryan Lopes lifted the Majors back in the
lead, but it was short-lived.
After one disallowed goal, Tavares came
through with his 21st tally of the campaign on
a wrist shot from the slot.
With nothing decided in a five-minute
overtime stanza, the game went into a
shootout and it didn’t work in Oshawa’s favor.
Kory Nagy, Tavares and Andy Andreoff
failed in their bid to beat St. Mike’s goalie
Chris Carrozzi. Pelech and Casey Cizikas
couldn’t beat Bailie, but Mayer did find the
hole for the win.
“We looked like we were playing three
games in three nights and they weren’t,”
DePiero was on the money.
“We finally woke up in the third period
with a little more jump.”
DePiero threw praise at his netminder, who
hadn’t seen duty between the pipes for almost
a month.
“The rebound control on the first goal
could have been a bit better, but overall, I was
happy with the way he played.”
Generals are noticeably looking for more
favourable results with the next three games at
the GM Centre.They entertain the Belleville
Bulls on Thursday night, Plymouth Whalers
on Friday and the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday
evening.
Ridgebacks doubled by Hawks
The Ridgebacks outscored the nationally sixth ranked
Laurier Golden Hawks over the last two periods in their
game on Saturday night, but a one minute collapse in the first
period cost the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
(UOIT) men's hockey squad an upset road win.
Five minutes into the first period, Laurier would go on a
scoring frenzy as they fired three goals past UOIT starting
goalie Matt Mateja in a one-minute span to take a commanding 3-0 lead. UOIT head coach Marlin Muylaert was forced
to bring in back-up goalkeeper Nick Fontana, despite having
him suffering a leg injury during warm-ups.
The team managed to regroup and play hard for the
remainder of the game as they skated stride-for-stride with
the top ranked Golden Hawks, playing a very entertaining
hockey game
The teams would go scoreless for the remainder of the
first period and the entire second frame as Laurier held on to
their 3-0 lead. In the third, Laurier and UOIT both scored
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three times (Laurier’s third goal of the period was on an
empty net), with Laurier coming away with the win. Shots in
the third period were 12-11 in favour of Laurier.
In a gutsy effort, Fontana made 30 stops in net, keeping
the Ridgebacks within striking distance. Laurier would end
up out shooting UOIT 41-23 on the night, with each team
notching a power play marker.
The Ridgebacks had a tough time containing Mark
Voakes of Laurier, who had one goal and three assists giving
him 28 points on the year, good enough for fourth in league
scoring. Barrie native Josh Vatri picked up three assists on
the night for UOIT, bringing his season total to 14 points.
UOIT will wrap up the 2008 portion of their schedule
against Western on Thursday, December 4 at the Campus Ice
Centre (7:30 p.m.). Last season, UOIT defeated Western 3-2
in a shootout! Students at Thursday’s game will have a
chance to win a free trip to Montreal!
DEC 3 2008
Durham welcomes two athletes
By Wally Donaldson
The Oshawa Express
Hall of Fame before a huge throng
of former coaches, teachers, family
When former athletic director
members and past inductees.
Dave Stewart and soccer guru Vaso
It marked the 13th season that
Vujanovic held court at Durham
the Oshawa college paid homage to
College in 1972, the seeds for what
its outstanding athletes.
was hoped to be an exciting, viable
Though enjoying his stint on the
varsity men’s soccer program were
soccer field, Winterink’s primary
planted.
strength and choice of sports were
“I was working in finance at the
the challenges he faced on the bascollege and Dave came up to me and
ketball court.
said, ‘You’re a foreigner, so you
“Basketball was always my
must know soccer,’ ” laughs the affafavourite sport, but soccer wasn’t
ble sport. “He wanted to start up a
too far behind,” says the likeable
varsity soccer team and I was all for
Winterink who, during his threeit.”
year tenure with the Lords basketWith Vujanovic at the helm, the
ball squad, averaged a double-doumen’s soccer Lords stepped on the
ble for scoring and rebounding
pitch one year later to join the
each outing.
Ontario
Colleges
Athletic
“I had played basketball since I
Association (OCAA) family - then
was six years old and I grew to
only five years in operation - and
really enjoy it.”
Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express
before long, the school had its first
On the soccer pitch, Winterink
Vaso Vujanovic, former head coach of the Durham Lords men’s soccer team, is sur- scored 21 career goals in 19 conqualified star.
Stan Bombino, the current men’s rounded by two of his prized athletes. Mario Bruno, left, and Ron Winterink, right, ference contests during his three
soccer head skipper at Durham, daz- were inducted into the Durham College Sports Hall of Fame.
years, including guiding the Lords
zled with foot expertise while findto an OCAA men’s gold medal
ing with regularity the back of the year college career as the fifth all- on the pitch, the graduate of Paul championship during the 1980-81
time OCAA top scorer with 32 tal- Dwyer secondary school made a dis- campaign.
goal.
tinct noise on the hardwood, as in the
The Lords, in time, searched for a lies.
“I like the physical play of socMeanwhile, another soccer talent swoosh of the ball going through the cer,” adds Winterink. “A lot of the
repeat performance from another
hopeful and in 1984, a 20-year-old entered the foray just five years ear- mesh.
guys I played with at the time were
The work ethic and success of also playing in the Motor City
scoring machine made his presence lier and this was one fine athlete who
felt. Indeed, Mario Bruno would shared his expertise in two sports. Bruno and Winterink were rewarded Soccer League, so we all knew each
fashion an impressive presence in Ron Winterink was also an accom- a week ago when each were induct- other. It was nice playing with them
each outing, completing his three- plished basketball player and if not ed into the Durham College Sports for a few years.”
The college hall of famer
had competed with Oshawa
Atria in the Motor City circuit
at the time.
Winterink, currently a
Lightfoot, a Stratford native, who took the headlines. Even though the Indians
team leader on the line at
part in his first pay-for-play contest with were eliminated in the semi-finals that
General Motors (GM), says he
the Manitoba Pro League’s Portage la spring, he was chosen an all-star.
had a good feeling that he
Prairie septet in 1906-07! Details of his
After his abbreviated stint in Portage,
would be a two-sport guy
biography are sketchy - but it is known in 1908 he moved to the semi-profeswhen he first arrived at colthat he forfeited his amateur status (a sional New Ontario League, where he
lege. “I liked them both and I
daring move in those days) for a single patrolled the centre ice lanes for the Fort
wanted to play soccer and basgame that winter in Canada’s western William Wanderers. After watching him
ketball for the college,”
Currently the NHL boasts 20 black provinces. He had skated with the Barrie perform, the Daily Times Journal
reflects Winterink.
players, perhaps the best-known being Intermediate squad previous to launch- opined: “Lightfoot and Scott will be the
“And I owe a lot to
Jerome Iginla of the Calgary Flames and ing into the mercenary world of mainstays, and Lightfoot looks like the
(Stewart) because I did miss a
man to be watched!” Hat tricks and 2George Laraque of the Montreal Canada’s national sport.
He was a star in his hometown, com- goal games were common, and the word
lot of soccer practices for basCanadiens.
It has been determined that some 57 mencing with his stint with the Stratford star was constantly connected with his
ketball and I did miss a few
Pro-hockey’s first black player
African-Canadians (and Americans)
have sported the uniforms of the world’s
premier shinny fraternity during its 101year history.
Some of the better-known competitors from that list include Kevin Weeks,
Tony McKegney, Grant Fuhr, and
“Pokey” Reddick.
As recently noted, it wasn’t until
1957 that the first black broke the NHL
colour barrier, when Willie O’Ree
donned the Black and Gold of the
Boston Bruins. He suited up for a brace
of matches that season, then returned for
43 games during the ’60-’61 campaign.
And, while he was the first to venture
into the majors, he was not the first professional black to grace hockey’s ice
lanes. That honour belongs to Charlie
DEC 3 2008
Juniors. He led them to the OHA championship in 1900, when he scored the
deciding goal in their defeat of the
Peterborough Colts.
Lightfoot made headlines again in
1904 as a member of the Intermediate
Stratford Indians, a team that also won
the Ontario crown, with him at the helm.
During that campaign his name
appeared constantly in the local BeaconHerald, with copious compliments concerning his stellar performances.
“It was to Lightfoot’s splendid work
that they may attribute their victory. He
is in the game stronger than ever. He is
lightning fast.”
The early part of the following season he spent nursing an undetermined
injury, but after six weeks he was back in
exhibition basketball games for soccer. So, they worked together. The
schedules were arranged so I could
do both.”
Bruno, a graduate of Central
Collegiate stuck to soccer. And the
impact he made for the Lords during
the mid-80’s is insurmountable,
guiding his side to three straight
OCAA East Division titles with a
pair of bronze and a silver to show
for all three years in the OCAA
championships.
“The team camaraderies were
second to none,” recalls Bruno, who
waxed eloquent about the Lords success in his three years, suffering just
one loss in 26 regular season games.
“We got along so well and that was a
big contribution to our team’s success. Getting the two bronze medals
and the silver says a lot about our
team,” adds Bruno.
A striker during his tenure at
Durham, Bruno’s speed and ability
to work aggressively around the
defenders were his forte.
“I looked for space,” he simply
states. “If my midfielders could push
the ball through, for me, it was a
matter of running for the ball and
with one thing left to do, putting it
past the goalkeeper.”
Bruno, once active in the Motor
City soccer loop, also received quality coaching by Adriano DiDanieli
during his stint with Oshawa Italia.
“I started kicking a soccer ball
around when I was four years old,”
recalls Bruno, an employee at the
Pickering Nuclear Generating
Station. “I have a great passion for
the game and I’m really pleased to
be giving it back to the community
by teaching others, including my
own kid,” says Bruno.
Bruno and Winterink had one
thing in common, says Vujanovic.
“They brought passion to soccer,” says Vuajnovic. “Their skill
level and talent and approach to the
game were unequaled. I can tell you
that any coach would love to have
these players on their team.”
name in game reports.
He stayed at the Lakehead for three
years, but was sucked into the hype created by Buck Irving, who organized the
Eastern Ontario Pro Hockey League in
the fall of 1910.
Charlie skated for the Trenton squad
until it folded, then joined Belleville’s
Red and White, where it was written of
him: “He played his usual beautiful and
effective style!” Sadly, like many others,
he found himself unemployed when the
loop died in February.
Half way through the next season he
joined the Halifax Socials of the
Maritime Pro circuit. But his best years
were behind him. He returned home to
take up secular employment with the
CNR.
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Dec 3 2008
Harmonize for Speech gives back
By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express
even sing, Greg Goodall, treasurer of the
horseless carriagemen presented a cheque for
$2,690 to the Communicative Disorders
Assistant program at Durham College.
“We are fortunate enough to have received
funding again this year from the Oshawa
Barbershoppers
Group,
through
the
Harmonize for Speech fund…in order to purchase resource materials to use with our students,” says Elizabeth Ludlow, Program
Coordinator.
The Communicative Disorder Assistant
program prepares students for careers in hospitals and rehabilitation centres, private speech
clinics, school boards, children’s learning centres and more.
The Oshawa chapter of the Barbershoppers
Showing off the kind of equipment donais in the gift giving spirit early this season and
tions like this help to buy, Ludlow shows off
there’s not doubt about that.
the new audio booth, which still has the “new”
They spend about three per cent of their
smell.
money raised on administrative costs and
“This is our brand new audiology booth.
donate the rest to worthy causes and programs
It’s at least double the size of our one before,”
that strive to meet their motto: “We sing so that
explains Ludlow.
they shall speak.”
In 2007, the Oshawa group reached their
To help others learn to speak and maybe
goal of raising $100,000 for the program.
Ontario’s Harmonize for Speech provides
funds for numerous speech-related projects
and equipment at hospitals, clinics and treatment centres.
They have founded and continue to operate
Voice Laboratory and Treatment Centres in
Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa.
The fund also supports a number of centres,
such as the Aphasia centres, which are dedicated to helping stroke survivors, communicate
again.
The horseless carriagemen are a four part a
cappella harmony
group, which use no
instruments but their
vocal chords, to create music.
They are a part of
the Barbershoppers
Harmony Society,
which created and
supports
the
“Harmonize
for
Speech” campaign.
Since their inception in 1938, they
have become the
Photo by Yinuo Zhang/ The Oshawa Express world’s largest allFrom left: Sarah Ducasse, Greg Goodall treasurer of the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen, Elizabeth male singing organiLudlow program coordinator, Samantha Jansen and Ralph Hofmann Associate Dean for the School of zation with more
Health and Community Services. The Barbershoppers recently made a donation to Durham College.
than 30,000 singers
DEC 3 2008
in more than 800 different chapters across
Canada and the United States.
They also have another 4,000 members in
Australia, Germany, Great Britain, New
Zealand, South Africa and Sweden.
They work together to actively support
community service projects and local charities, contribute many hours to performing for
schools, churches, retirement homes and hospitals.
This is the third consecutive year the
Barbershoppers of Oshawa group has donated
to the program and upon entering their classroom it’s easy to see the money has helped
leaps and bounds.
Through their work, the Barbershoppers of
Oshawa have created scholarships, sponsored
students and purchased textbooks.
Tickets will be on sale soon for their annual show, which raises the majority of the funds
they donate to worthy causes each year.
To donate to this cause or for more information on becoming a member visit their website
www.harmonize4speech.org
or
www.horselesscarriagemen.com
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