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Vol 4 No 43
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Ministry monitors fire cleanup
Contaminated
H2O removed
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
The water used to put out a massive fire on
Farewell Street south was cause for concern
after water tests confirmed it was contaminated.
Trucks were called in to remove the water
after it was found that some of the levels exceeded the proper measurements for normal disposal.
There were several contaminants in the water
that were associated with the fire.
“We did test the fire water,” says Ministry Of
the Environment (MOE) spokesperson Kate
Jordan. “It did see some exceedences, which
meant that it could not be dumped down the
storm sewer.”
The water was then collected and taken to a
facility in Scarborough that deals with water
after these situations, Jordan explains.
Since then, the MOE has been closely monitoring the cleanup process after the massive fire
completely destroyed the old Lantic Sugar
Refinery just over two weeks ago.
MOE workers were on site the day of the fire
and have been ever since at the request of
See MINISTRY Page 7
Speculating on
blood spatter
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
Photo by Katie Strachan/The Oshawa Express
Raquel Murray displays the mould which Tim Teatro, her study partner, just shot through. The gels
are made to feel like human flesh and contain simulated blood, which splatters in a pattern for the
duo to study in the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s crime lab.
Just before Camp Samac on
Conlin Road there rests a small
brown home surrounded in
bright yellow caution tape.
Inside resembles a crime
scene, with bones strewn
among the house, and a mannequin covered in blood. But
it’s what’s happening in the
basement that has two
University of Ontario Institute
of Technology (UOIT) students bedazzled by blood.
Raquel Murray and Tim
Teatro have been experimenting with blood spatter patterns
using a variety of tools to help
teach them the ins and outs of
forensic physics.
The experiment involves
modelling the flight motion of
blood using pictures taken
from a high-speed camera that
Historic estate gets major boost
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
Amidst the busy traffic on Simcoe Street North
in Oshawa stands a national treasure.
The Parkwood Estate, in all its grandeur, is a
focal point for any passerby and a reminder of the
city’s rich history.
As the home of Colonel Samuel
Robert McLaughlin, the one-time president of General Motors of Canada, the
55-room house is surrounded by lush
gardens and unique architecture.
But even this ornate, rich looking
estate needs some fixing up. Thanks in part to
$324,500 in funding from the federal government that can now happen.
Recently, Oshawa MP Dr. Colin Carrie,
Mayor John Gray, Parkwood Executive
Director Brian Malcolm, several city councilMP Colin Carrie
See PRESERVING Page 7
shoots 1,300 frames per second.
Using a fake blood capsule,
wrapped in a latex coating,
embedded in a gelatin ballistics
gel to resemble human tissue,
the students study the blood
spatter patterns after shooting
it with a paintball gun loaded
with riot balls.
As they get ready to demonstrate their experiment, Murray
gears up in a white jumpsuit so
she doesn’t get blood on her
clothes.
Teatro loads the paintball
gun and yells, “Safety
off...ready.”
Murray begins to count
down, “Firing, in five, four,
three, two, one.”
The paint ball hurls through
the air faster than the human
eye can track, but the camera
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More rain to come after...
Heat wave blankets city
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
Summer finally decided to show its stuff
with scorching hot days over the last week and
record setting temperatures for Oshawa and
the region.
But unfortunately the trend isn’t going to
continue with showers and cooler temperatures projected for this week, says Geoff
Coulson, a meteorologist with Environment
Canada.
Despite a relatively cool summer with
record numbers of rain, the past week in Perhaps the only species enjoying this hot, hazy
Oshawa has been a hot one with temperatures humid weather is the Canadian Goose which
spend their days baking in the sun and cooling
feeling into the mid 30s.
According to Coulson, on Monday, Aug. 17 down in Lake Ontario on the shores of Lakeview
Oshawa tied with the previous record for that Park.
day with a temperature of 30 degrees.
up as cooler temperatures come into effect.
“We’ve at least tied it. This particular warm
“Thursday looks like the wetest day,” he
spell, that started last Thursday will last one says, adding there is a chance throughout the
more day (today),” says Coulson.
week of isolated thunderstorms and yet again
“When we factor in the humidity it’s some more rain.
already feeling like 32 degrees.”
Air quality advisories were
put into effect for the area as the
temperatures climbed, and people
were told stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces unless they had
no other choice.
But Oshawa was relatively
fortunate in the grand scheme of
things says Coulson and we can
thank Lake Ontario for that.
While residents of the city
were sweating under the 30degree heat, other areas like
Toronto and Markham were seePhotos by Katie Strachan / The Oshawa Express
ing temperatures of 32 degrees.
The lake cools Oshawa down, Love it or hate it, Oshawa is usually a little cooler than other
Coulson says.
parts of the region courtesy of Lake Ontario, according to Geoff
As for this week, Coulson says Coulson, a meterologist with Environment Canada. This week he
the sunny skies may be clouding is predicting more rain, with tomorrow being the wetest.
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Pizza deliveryman robbed at knifepoint
A local pizza deliveryman’s night was
anything but routine after a number of youngsters held a knife to his throat.
The delivery, which was around 1 a.m.,
was to an address on Cricklewood Drive in
Oshawa.
When he arrived with the pizza, he was
attacked by a group of young teens who had
placed the order to bring the deliveryman to
that specific location as a trap.
One of the teens held an 8 inch hunting
knife to the deliveryman’s throat before they
took off with the pizza and the cash.
Within a few hours, Durham Police arrested three teens in the area. The knife has not
been recovered, police say.
Two 17-year-old boys and a 15-year-old
girl, all from Toronto, are facing robbery
charges. One of the boys is also charged with
dangerous weapons.
More arrests and charges are expected,
state police.
Man beaten, left by dumpster
A violent attack has left police searching
for a couple of men and one Oshawa man
with extensive injuries.
Police went to a plaza on Marland Avenue
around 5:20 a.m. after getting a call about a
man who appeared to be sleeping near a
garbage dumpster.
On arrival, police discovered a 55-year-
old man lying on the ground suffering from
injuries to his body.
He claims he was approached by a number of unknown men on bicycles when they
attacked him in the Park Road South and
Marland Avenue area.
The men, between the ages of 18 and 25,
took off after the attack.
Big results in drug bust
An in-depth drug investigation which
began just outside Oshawa’s border has led
to the arrest of a dozen people in the Greater
Toronto Area.
The project dubbed, Project ISIS, targeted
specific individuals, who police believe were
involved in the sale and distribution of
cocaine and other dugs on Durham Region
streets.
It was an initiative launched by the
Durham Criminal Intelligence Branch and
was led by the Drug and Gang Enforcement
units.
However, the project quickly branched
into Toronto and York Region.
Undercover police officers made multiple
purchases of illegal drugs in a number of
locations throughout the three-month investi-
gation.
In total, 12 people are facing 90 charges
related to drug and weapon offences.
Police seized more than $3 million in
drugs, cash and property including luxury
vehicles, expensive wristwatches and several
homes.
Some of the notable items seized are
$357,800 in cocaine powder, $208,680 in
heroin and more than $100,000 in marijuana.
A large amount of hashish, ecstasy,
methamphetamine and crack cocaine were
also seized.
It addition to drugs, 11 luxury vehicles
including a Mercedes Benz were seized.
Also seized were two firearms, more than
$590,000 in cash and three homes-in Whitby,
Markham and Toronto.
AUGUST 19 2009
City inspectors
Hybrid
fleet to
roam city
streets
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
The City of Oshawa’s building
inspectors are riding in style – an
environmentally conscious style that
is.
For day-to-day operations the
inspectors are now driving nine
Saturn Vue Hybrid vehicles with the
hope of reducing emissions to the
environment.
The vehicles will also save on
gas, says Herman Guta, the manager
of building inspection services for
the city.
This is the first all-hybrid fleet
for Oshawa, and the first all-hybrid
building inspection fleet in the GTA.
The inspectors actually got the
vehicles in June, but just started
using them recently, says Guta.
They used to drive Chevrolet S10
pick up trucks, but when it came
time to turn in the six to eight year
old trucks, Guta says it was time to
go green.
“If we’re going to replace our
vehicles at some point, we have to
make the decision to go green. So
we decided to take the plunge. It
was just like a win-win,” he says.
Money for the vehicles is provided through a separate budget set
aside for operational costs that is
specific to the building inspection
department.
It does not come directly from
the City of Oshawa’ s budget.
“We’re pretty much self-sufficient,” he explains, adding the trend
these days is to be aware of our
planet and what we can do to help it.
“I think it’s the way things are
moving towards. I just think it’s the
future.”
Photo submitted
The City of Oshawa Building Inspectors
will now be driving Saturn Vue Hybrid
vehicles which are more energy efficient.
AUGUST 19 2009
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Autofest
shines in
this city
If the media launch for Autofest was
any indication of how successful the
three-day festival will be in Oshawa,
then members of the Motor City Car
Club should be proud.
According to Bob Malcolmson,
CEO of the Greater Oshawa Chamber
of Commerce, the media launch and
barbecue had record numbers this year
as more than 200 people gathered for
food and fun. While lining up at the barbecue, participants got a small sampling
of the cars they may just see at the festival.
Whether it was the black 1941
‘Willys’ classic car, painted with
vibrant flames, or the bright orange
1963 Chevy Belair Wagon, participants
were able to ask questions and see first
hand the work that goes into these cars.
But it’s the actual festival, which
takes place from Aug. 28 to 30 that will
leave people breathless.
According to members of the Motor
City Car Club the festival not only
draws hundreds of registrants from all
over Ontario, Canada and even the
United States who want to show off
their cars, but the number of people
coming to the event itself speaks volumes.
More than 20,000 people will take a
walk around Lakeview Park, showing
just how successful this festival is and
what it means to Oshawa.
In its 16th year, Autofest has grown
substantially over the years, reinforcing
the need for a festival like this in the
city. People enjoy it, and like what they
see.
Not only has Oshawa been characterized as a GM city for years, but surrounding areas in the region thrive on
classic vehicles.
What better way to bring everyone
together than to have a car show that
will not only allow people to show off
their pride and joys, but those who are
looking to get involved can also learn
the ins and outs of classic car detailing
and restoration.
The Motor City Car Club is also
encouraging families to come out this
year, as there is something for everyone.
Whether it’s a woman’s craft show,
or miniature horses for the kids to see,
Autofest is truly a family friendly festival.
Not only does it bring hoards of people to the city, the festival offers up proceeds to the Grandview Children’s
Centre.
So what better way to promote
Oshawa than to have a reputable car
show in the city, which brings thousands and shows we have what it takes
to put on a quality festival that is fun for
all.
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Reader: Mayor’s comments rude!
Dear Editor,
I am writing in response to the article that was written about the Columbus crusade in joining Whitby, and
the rude comments that we made by what we call our
mayor.
I am a Columbus resident not a "gang member" as
he puts it. Just because people have a difference of
opinion on things does not mean that because he holds
the title of mayor that he is right.
I have found that the little bit of praise that this man
does receive is when he has actually done something
for the city in which he is being paid to do.
I do not feel that we need to be reminded with a
resume of look what he did activities or accomplishments, by fellow political representatives.
He has a job to do, he has a city to represent, and I
think that doing it with some tact, educated statements,
and a little bit more manners, may be in order.
Being a member of Columbus I am concerned about
the future of what is going to happen when the 407
comes through.
The City of Oshawa, without any input from the residents of Columbus, has designated the land North of
Winchester to the Hamlet of Columbus as industrial
from agricultural. Now isn't that a nice way to enter a
170-year-old village.
The mayor's attitude about “the city can do it if it
wants” is a very poor way to voice a decision when
there is a procedure that we are to understand takes
place, but yet you have already said you are going to do
it anyway. I feel like I am back in grade school and the
mayor is the bully.
Sophia Verrydt
Mystery at Lakeview Park
Dear Editor,
I do have to say that I enjoyed the Bill Fox column
on the black bra and panties on a park picnic table in
Whitby (featured in the Aug. 12, 2009 edition of The
Oshawa Express).
It was the most interesting Fox article, in my eyes
for some time.
How did the bra and panties get there? I think Fox
covered all possible scenarios. I like the ‘macho man’
theory, but there is one other possibility.
A couple, perhaps making out on the table, were
scared off by the lake monster at Lakeview Park (who
Fox wrote about in the Aug. 5 edition), that travelled a
stretch and they had to leave in a hurry.
Perhaps their underclothing was a sacrificial offering to the monster, like throwing a pork chop to a rampaging guard dog.
However, I do question the possibility of the monster being a seal in these parts, correct me if I’m wrong.
I think readers should consider an otter, keying in on
some Lochness type creature that has changed from all
the pollution that festers in Lake Ontario. I would gladly lend my visual monitoring capabilities to this project
in solving this mystery.
Rodger M.J. Hues
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Small price to pay for safety of walkers
Dear Editor,
Re: Liam Lowe's letter:
.Before advocating a crackdown on jaywalking
pedestrians in Oshawa's downtown core, perhaps Mr.
Lowe should check his calendar.
He will find that we are almost 10 years into the 21st
century, whereas his thinking appears to be firmly stuck
in the middle of the last century, which was when the
decline in the downtown began.
I have no sympathy for jaywalkers, but if downtown
Oshawa is ever to undergo a successful revitalization, it
must be made people-friendly.
Next year's opening of the new provincial courthouse will bring hundreds of people into the downtown
every workday. If downtown businesses are to benefit
from this huge influx of people, pedestrians must be
treated with respect and consideration, not as pariahs.
People make a city prosper, not automobiles that are
merely passing through. Forget that fact and we will
condemn the downtown to another lengthy period of
decline.
One way of making the life of pedestrians easier
would be the use of so-called scramble crossings at key
intersections. At these crossings all vehicular traffic is
stopped and pedestrians are free to cross the intersection in any direction.
This type of crossing is not a new concept and has
been in widespread use in other parts of the world for
many years. I first saw them in the mid-1960s in
Australian cities far larger and far busier than
Oshawa.Both King and Bond Streets are officially parts
of Hwy. 2, but it is a highway in name only and carries
just local traffic. Any slight delay to that traffic would
be a small price to pay for the convenience and the safety it would bring to pedestrians and the business it
would bring to the downtown core.
Bernie Gotham
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There is nothing like the joy of juggling
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
The jokes and hi-jinx have
kids and parents alike in stitches
as the show continues at the
As comic juggler Craig Legends Centre in front of
Douglas hurls four pink balls around 40 children.
into the air, rhythmically catchDouglas then asks them for
ing and throwing them, he asks some help. Every time he says
the crowd of children and par- ‘dangerous,’ the kids are to say
ents a question.
‘oooohh’ and ‘awww’ in
“Hey, does anyone want to response.
see eight?”
This builds suspense he says.
The crowd roars in anticipaNext, Douglas tries to juggle
tion, waiting for him to pull out cigar boxes and bowling balls.
four more balls to juggle.
Little does the crowd know that
“Then cross your eyes,” he one of the bowling balls is
says, as the kids begin to giggle. indeed a fake – another prank
put on by the joker.
However, the crowd
is truly amazed when
he brings out a large
machete knife and
offers to juggle it.
But first the crowd
must choose between
Douglas throwing a
bowling ball, an apple
and the knife in the air,
over the brightly
colours ‘scarves of
death,’ as he calls
them.
These scarves are
clearly the safer choice
and one Douglas hopes
the crowd will choose.
But there is no such
luck for the showman.
The audience holds
Photos by Lindsey Cole/The Oshawa Express their breath as he
From far left, Bryson Radovic, 4, and his mom begins to throw the
Melissa Radovic laugh at comedic juggler objects into the air
Craig Douglas while Emily Bahlai, 3, and her carefully timing each
grandpa John Miller look on in amazement. move. He doesn’t fal-
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ter and the kids are amazed.
However, this isn’t the
finale. Douglas reaches for a
large silver unicycle in the
middle of the room and then
asks three volunteers to pass
him some of his juggling clubs
as he gets on the massive bike.
While balancing on the unicycle he carefully juggles all
of the clubs as the kids stare in
wonderment.
His final move is a success.
Clearly Douglas has made a
difference to the crowd as one
child whispers to his mother, “I
wish I was a juggler.”
This performance was part
of the Oshawa Public Libraries
summer program.
Top far right, Craig Douglas
puts on quite the show as a
comic juggler. He wowed the
helpful volunteer as he tried to
get on his unicycle during a
show at the Legends Centre
recently.
Top right, Craig Douglas wows
the crowd as he juggles three
pink balls during his juggling
event
Bottom far right, Liam Treleaven,
5, and his grandmother Linda
Welch enjoyed watching juggler
Craig Douglas amuse the
crowd.
Bottom right, Balancing very
carefully, Craig Douglas gets
ready to take one of his juggling
tools from Emilie Nelson, 6, during a performance recently.
AUGUST 19 2009
Students fascinated by blood patterns
SPECULATING from Page 1
has captured everything.
It’s these images that will help
Teatro and Murray complete their
project as they attempt to create a
program that will capture and
analyse the motion of the blood as it
flies through the air.
The students hope this project
will help determine the type of
weapon used on the blood spatter.
“The purpose of this study is to
go back to the source on the walls,”
says UOIT Professor Franco Gaspari
who is guiding the students through
this aspect of the study.
In a hypothetical situation, deter-
mining the origin of the shooting and
the weapon could help solve a crime
in case a body is moved or missing,
explains Gaspari.
“We can reproduce blood patterns,” he says, adding they can do a
genetic reconstruction based on
blood droplets and can also try and
trace how and where the person was
shot because of the findings filmed
through the camera.
“Technology allows us to use
faster computers. It’s just one of the
many applications we can use.”
Murray says this aspect of study
is very intriguing and she hopes she
can use it in her future career.
She will be the first student at
UOIT to take the forensics physics
course this year as part of her fourth
year studies.
“I think the most interesting thing
is the blood spatter. Different splatters come from different impacts.
You can almost tell characteristics.
It’s good to investigate this type of
stuff,” she says.
“This type of experiment can
enhance the process. Doing an
experiment like this will play a bigger part in solving crime.”
Teatro is a master’s student in
material science, and is already a
theoretical physicist. He decided to
take part in the project because of its
association with computers, as
Teatro works with computers on a
regular basis.
“It’s sort of frontier science. It
hasn’t been done before. We have to
build from scratch,” he says.
“One nice thing about when you
are computer modelling you learn to
think ahead of the small details. So I
thought, ‘how am I going to create
this reality in computer mode?’”
And though Teatro says his love
will always rest with computers, he
does enjoy a challenge.
“Theoretical physics will always
be my first love, but if I get the
Tim Teatro takes a moment to prepare
chance to experiment I’m not going before firing a paintball at the “flesh”
to run away from it.”
filled with “blood” during an experiment.
Preserving Parkwood’s precious estate
HISTORIC from Page 1
lors and prominent community representatives were on hand at the
estate for the announcement, which
highlights some major renovations
to the historic site.
While the entire Parkwood
Project will cost $649,000, this contribution comes as part of Canada’s
Economic Action Plan to upgrade
national historic sites in hopes of
improving the tourism sector.
“It’s important we maintain this
home in its natural splendour,” says
Mayor Gray.
“I’d like to say thank-you for
making this wise investment. People
will leave in awe, because that’s
what happens when you leave
Parkwood.”
The money set aside for the project will be put into two separate
areas, a preparatory assistance project and a conservation project.
houses. Barrier-free access
will also be part of the plan.
Today, the greenhouse
complex is in disrepair and
could be lost.
The second portion of the
project
aims
towards
improving and conserving
the heating and ventilation
systems and will also go
towards upgrading roofs,
electrical panels and chimPhoto courtesy of the Parkwood website
Parkwood Estate is a National Historic Site of ney repairs. The idea is to do
complete
Heating,
Canada. The recent funding announcement of a
more than $300,000 from the federal govern- Ventiliation, Air-conditioning (HVAC) retrofit, says
ment will help restore the estate.
Malcolm.
The preparatory portion will
“It doesn’t sound that sexy,” he
focus on studying the greenhouses to says with a laugh, but the work
get a better understanding of the means a lot to the preservation of the
original design intent of the struc- building. “It’s hugely challenging
tures. This will entail repairs, con- because we can’t damage any of it
servation measures and new tech- that’s historic. It’s been a very tricky
nologies to rehabilitate the green- design process. Everything will be
built very well.”
For MP Carrie, Parkwood needs
this money to maintain its stature as
a National Historic Site of Canada.
“The building is filled with an
eclectic and unique collection of furniture and arts. Parkwood was the
pride and joy of the late Colonel
Sam McLaughlin. It is truly a magnificent setting. It speaks to us about
our imagination about a past that
seems remote,” he says. “National
historic sites contribute to tourism.
The Parkwood Estate will be much
better off (with this money).”
Not only will the project create
jobs for on site work and spin off
jobs, but it will also create an incentive for people to come and check
out the home.
A great haircut, for a great price,
at a great new salon.
The newest Great Clips Salon is
now open for business, after a successful grand opening was held
recently.
The salon, located at Kingsway
Village in Oshawa, opened its doors
after Mayor John Gray officially cut
the ribbon.
“We’re doing our part to help the
economy, creating 12 new jobs and
offering great haircuts at very reasonable prices,” says Stephen
Kassinger, owner and franchisee of
Great Clips salons in Durham
Region.
As a show of good faith the salon
is offering haircuts for $2.99 during
the grand opening celebrations
through to the end of September.
“Get ready for back-to-school for
the whole family. You’ll save money
and time at Great Clips,” says
Loretta Janes, salon manager for the
new location.
“We specialize in haircuts and
our trained stylists can offer advice
for all your hair care needs. You
never need an appointment at Great
Clips, just walk in any time, seven
days a week with convenient hours
and short wait times, because we
know your time is valuable.”
Great Clips is the largest salon
brand in North America with more
than 2,700 salons and have just
started expanding in the Greater
Toronto market.
Great Clips franchisees are
Photo submitted
involved with many local charities Mayor John Gray gets his hair styled by some
in their communities.
of the stylists at the new Great Clips salon.
The funding for the estate is all
part of the federal government’s plan
of a Cost-Sharing Program, which
has a budget of $20 million provided
in part by Canada’s Economic
Action Plan.
The Parkwood Project is slated to
be complete by March 2011 and the
remaining $325,000 of the project
will be raised through the Parkwood
Foundation, Malcolm explains.
“Parkwood paints a very complete picture of an affluent lifestyle.
Anyone who comes to Parkwood is
smitten frankly with the architecture,” he says, adding he wants the
quality of the reconstruction work to
echo the man who lived in the home.
“One grade only, and that’s the
best.”
Great Clips opening a success
Ministry on scene as crews clean up
CONTAMINATED from Page 1
request of Oshawa Fire Services. They were brought in initially to ensure there were no problems with air
quality.
The blaze broke out just before 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5. During the initial hours of
the fire, water cranes and aerial units were used
in an attempt to extinguish the ferocious fire,
pumping gallons of water on top of the blazing
structure.
There were reportedly seven fire trucks on
scene the morning of the fire. The building
housed a number of recycling products, like
newspapers.
According to Susan King, with Oshawa Fire
Services, the site has now been turned back
over to the property owner and the clean up
continues.
“They will essentially have to restore the
area,” says Jordan. “We monitor the effectiveness of the cleanup. Our role is to just oversee.”
AUGUST 19 2009
There is no word yet on when the site will be completely cleaned up and King says the cause of the fire is still
under investigation.
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City short of doctors
Doctor recruitment still a priority
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
Oshawa is still in need of doctors
– though some progress has been
made.
Speaking on behalf of the founding members of the Oshawa
Physician Recruitment Taskforce,
Dr. Adrian Pettyan says Oshawa
needs about 20 to 25 more doctors in
the area to fill the patient load.
Each doctor typically takes on
around 1,400 patients in their roster,
and that doesn’t include walk-ins he
says.
“There is still a need. There is
still a definite need,” he says.
But Dr. Pettyan warns against
thinking there hasn’t been any
progress.
In fact, as of June 2008, 31 doctors decided to make Oshawa the
place to start their practice.
“It’s much better than before,” he
explains, adding they have made
some headway and continue to stress
the importance of the taskforce in
this community.
The City of Oshawa also finds
the task force important, setting
aside money in this year’s budget for
the group. Over the past four years
the city has spent more than
$500,000 to help the taskforce.
And the support is appreciated
and needed, Pettyan says.
Currently, he says, the major clinics in Oshawa get around five to 10
phone calls a day from people who
are looking for a family doctor.
But sometimes actions speak
louder than numbers, he says.
“When you are looking at recruitment the numbers don’t speak the
story.
“The city has strongly endorsed
physician recruitment to continue.”
He says there have been some
significant changes in the last year
that may just bring more to the area.
Queens University may be
changing their medical program so
that physicians doing a rotation stay
for two years at one location.
This is different from the current
program where future doctors rotate
between rural and urban practices.
Pettyan says this may mean more
doctors settling in Oshawa once they
get to know the city.
“It’s anticipated that Oshawa will
actually get residents placed in the
city for the two year placement,” he
adds.
Another change is the movement
away from the General Motors focus
onto a more educational side of
Oshawa.
“We’ve profiled the city. We have
much more to offer. The city is in a
wonderful position.”
Following dreams of a career in medicine
Oshawa’s hospital helpers
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
thought this was the perfect
way to see just what avenue
she would like to go down
in the future.
Ideally she would like
travel the world, becoming a
part of Doctors Without
Borders, but for now her
giving them a happy smile.”
The
second-year
University of Waterloo student says he is often the first
person people see as they
walk in through the large
hospital doors.
He helps them find their
for directions, answer questions and give general information instead of just a
As Tess Grant, Ucal
computer.”
Shillingford and Ashley
When Shillingford volElson sit around the picnic
unteers in the pre surgical
table outside Lakeridge
area he says he makes sure
Health Oshawa each share
the supplies are stocked up
one dream, to be in mediand helps to make the
cine.
whole
experience
And this summer they
fluid.
are making a difference in
“They (staff) are
their own way by volunreally thankful. It’s
teering in various areas at
the best way to spend
the hospital.
your summer. You
For Grant, a 16-yearfeel better at the end
old O’Neill Collegiate
of the day. It’s doing
student, the ER is the
the little things.”
place to be.
Grant
couldn’t
“A typical day is
agree more.
busy,” she says with a
“It’s totally worth
laugh.
it,” she says.
“There are a lot of
Ashley
Elson,
people
coming
in
who volunteers in the
stressed. You deal a lot
surgical suite, says
with younger kids.”
the smallest task, like
While her role is to
making sure patients
mainly restock supplies
have a warm blanket,
and make sure nurses
can make a world of
Photo by Katie Strachan/The Oshawa Express
have the proper amount of
difference.
equipment at their dispos- Lakeridge Health Oshawa volunteers Ucal Shillingford, Ashley Elson, and
“Most of them are
al, sometime she gets a Tess Grant all dream of a career in medicine. They are volunteering at the really cold,” she says
chance to talk to patients. hospital for the summer to learn the ins and outs of the hospital.
matter-of-factly.
“A lot of older patients
“I just like the
I go and talk to. It brightfeet will have to stay firmly way through the maze of smiles of their faces. I like
ens their day. It makes the planted in Oshawa until she departments by giving them being in the hospital.”
time go by,” she says, can finish high school.
detailed directions.
Elson, 16, says she wants
adding they often thank her
For 19-year-old Ucal
While this might seem to become a paediatric
endlessly.
Shillingford, who volun- like
a
menial
task, nurse, as she loves kids.
“How does this five min- teers in hospitality and the Shillingford says it is
All three volunteers say
utes make a difference to pre surgical departments, important.
it’s the best way to spend
you?” she says in disbelief it’s a chance to brighten
“The hospitality-area their summer. It’s the best
at the difference she is mak- someone’s day.
gave me a good feel of the way to spend their time.
ing.
“At first I wanted to get hospital inside and out,” he
“I love it, and I will
“That’s the best part of somewhere that’s a little says, adding he too gets lots probably never stop doing,”
my day.”
more hands on,” he says of of thanks for helping people Grant says.
Grant desperately wants his hospitality position. “I out.
“It makes me feel good.”
to go into medicine and like dealing with people,
“I help people looking
Students reach international podium
Four senior high school students
are flying high thanks in part to training from the University of Ontario
Institute of Technology (UOIT).
The teens recently received international recognition for their science
knowledge, winning silver and
bronze medals at the 20th
International Biology Olympiad
(IBO), which was held in Tsukuba,
Japan in July.
The team was comprised of students from across Canada, including
Steven Zhu from Vancouver, British
Columbia, Geoffrey Osgood from
Calgary Alberta, Aaron Hakim from
Oakville Ontario, and Clinton Wang
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from Toronto, Ontario.
They competed against 221 students from 56 different countries.
In early July the students were part
of a training camp at UOIT, which
was conducted by members of the
Faculty of Science in an effort to
improve their biology skills.
The camp also hosted 13 Grade 10
and 11 students who work alongside
the national team.
In particular, the students took part
in five intensive days of lab sessions,
which focussed on animal physiology,
plant anatomy/physiology, biochemistry, genetics and cell physiology.
These labs prepared the national
team for the IBO in Japan where they
were required to complete four practical exams and two theoretical exams.
Clinton received a silver medal for
finishing in the top 20 per cent of all
students, while Zhu, Osgood and
Hakim were each awarded bronze
medals for ranking in the top 30 of all
students.
“I would like to congratulate the
team for their impressive results at the
International Biology Olympiad and
at the same time, thank those members of our faculty who contributed to
their success,” says William Smith,
the dean of UOIT’s Faculty of
Science.
With the university and college
gaining ground on a national scale as
well as a brand new cancer care centre, Pettyan says Oshawa is poised to
recruit some new doctors to the area.
“We’re pretty proud of what the
city has to offer.”
Members of the taskforce attend
various conferences throughout the
year in order to meet perspective
doctors and give them a chance to
take a look at Oshawa. They profile
the city to the respective doctors.
“There is hope. These 31 doctors
didn’t just happen,” he says.
“Because the city finds us important, this is a good thing for the city.”
Remembering
the outhouse
It was known by many
names—the outhouse, the backhouse, the biffy, the little shack
outback, the shanty, the privy—
or simply, the little house. But
whatever way in which it was
described in those good old days,
the outdoor toilet was as much a
part of life as rural mail delivery,
or the little red schoolhouse.
For the most part, these fresh
air latrines have faded into oblivion like the horse and buggy—to
the regret of no one who was
forced to depend upon one for
everyday use.
Since the introduction of the
fiberglass portatoilet, even in
roadside
rest
areas and public
parks, they are
rarely seen anymore.
Without
going
into
unnecessary
detail,
these
primitive bathrooms were quite
simply
constructed. They required a pit dug
in the ground, a basic four-foot
by four-foot by seven-foot high
shack, complete with a bench, in
which were cut the desired
amount of round openings. That
choice fostered the terms singleholer, double-holer, etc. with the
most common being the dual
variety. For sanitary and perfumery purposes this convenience was normally built at least
fifty feet from the main house.
Some more diligent designers
made it a practice to wallpaper
the little structure. It took away
the rugged look, and even acted
as a buffer against the chilly
winds blowing through the
cracks between the boards. In
more modern times, when indoor
powder rooms were not within
the family budget, store-bought
toilet seats were added to dress
up the place, and to add comfort
to the stay. Some enterprising
ladies of the house used to plant
hollyhocks to improve the
scenery, minimizing the reality
of its presence.
Whatever negatives have
been ascribed to the outhouse, it
usually had to do with the inherent discomfort connected with
the unit. Going out there in the
dark, not knowing if an errant
skunk might be poking around,
foraging for a late-evening
snack, was a very practical concern. For privacy reasons, there
normally were not windows of
consequence in those roughshod
coops, meaning that heat built up
rather quickly during hot summer days. But, beyond a shadow
of a doubt, it was the prospect of
an icy perch in the dead of winter, which most frequently
placed this engineering marvel
on top of the hate list.
Add an uninvited mini snowdrift to the seating area, and
procrastination
became a common reason for
reaching for the
Milk
of
Magnesia bottle.
One of the
most frequently
asked questions
about the little
house concerns
the quarter moon
symbol carved
in the door of
most of them.
Apparently, when these privies
were the public toilets of the day,
even as there now images signifying “men” or “ladies”, a star
etched in the door indicated it
was for males—a quarter moon
likewise signaled it was for
females. Not surprisingly, the
men’s outhouses were often in
such disrepair, that everyone
wanted to use the women’s
shanties. That situation was so
widespread that eventually only
the latter ones were fit for occupation. Hence, the quarter moon
evolved into being the sign for a
biffy for everyone!
Back in the late 1960s, Billy
Ed Wheeler introduced a novelty
song, which urged: “Don’t let
‘em tear that little brown building down!”
But from everyone ever destined to use such facilities he
must surely have heard only a
chorus of BOOS!
NEXT ARTICLE: THE
STAR WEEKLY
AUGUST 19 2009
Experience the difference of a Mazda
Mazda has re-priced their 2009 Mazdas to
be the lowest starting Manufacturers
Suggested Retail Prices of the 21st century!
Which means you can get the Mazda you’ve
always dreamed of.
The same Mazda that will give you the
performance and handling that’ll get your
heart racing. And cutting-edge safety that
gives you peace of mind. The Mazda Driving
Dividend. Zoom-Zoom. Forever.
Mazda continues its commitment to providing Canadian consumers with outstanding
value combined with exceptional styling and
driving dynamics.
The strength of the Canadian dollar
has allowed the company to repackage
and re-price its 2009 models to
strengthen the value equation even
more.
Every Mazda is meticulously
engineered to be a true driver’s car.
From compacts to Crossovers, the
road is where Mazda’s engineering
shines the most. Steering, handling
and acceleration are incredibly
responsive and precise. Engineers
continually strive to refine brake pedal
feel.
Suspension includes shocks that are positioned to improve the ride while optimizing
weight transfer control. All of this meticulous
attention to detail makes for inspired driving
that’s both fun and functional in every possible way.
Mazda’s comprehensive approach to safety engineering includes an impressive array of standard safety features as well as an extensive
list of cutting-edge available extras. And
Mazda’s patented “Triple
H ”
The all new 2010 Mazda 6.
Photo and article from Mazda.com
construction adds extra structural reinforcements to key cabin areas to give all passengers peace of mind.
Emotion- all children instinctively know
it. A few adults
remember it. One
unique car company
refuses to outgrow it.
In grown-up language, it means the exhilaration and liberation that come from experi-
encing sheer motion. But as usual, children
put it much better. And simply call it “ZoomZoom”.
Mazda practice’s it every day.
It’s why they build the kind of cars they
do. Mazda- always the soul of a sports car.
Financing options available at Whitby Motors
ice in Durham Region through Whitby
Location. Location. Location.
These are the words of Whitby Motors Motors and Ontario Credit Solutions.
“We value customer service, great deals on
owner Peter Heasty when it comes to his
cash purchases, but if you need financing we
brand new car dealership.
can also provide that on site for you,”
Despite the harsh economic clisays Solorzano. “Our team of finance
mate, Whitby Motors opened its
consultants can help you get the lowdoors in April 2009 and has flourest interest rate possible.”
ished in the community ever since.
One of the most frustrating parts of
The dealership caters to premium
purchasing a new car can be securing
used cars, late model vehicles with
the necessary funding.
low kilometres, typically with a balIt happens to hundreds of people
ance of a manufacturer’s warranty.
across Canada each day. Those most
“We buy only quality used vehiin need of financing are often the ones
cles to ensure our customers receive
Peter Heasty
Owner of
who find themselves with nowhere to
the best quality used cars on the
market,” says Ontario Credit Whitby Motors turn after banks have turned them
down. It may happen for different reaSolutions general manager Jorge
sons: Too much debt load, new Canadians
Solorzano.
Peter Heasty has joined forces with Jorge with no established credit, or even new gradSolorzano to provide the best customer serv- uates looking to climb out from under the
AUGUST 19 2009
debt ratio.”
weight of student loans.
Whitby Motors is open Monday to
“We’re here to help,” says Jorge
Solorzano, the general manager at Ontario Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and
Credit Solutions. “A lot of people are over Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at
extended, or have a higher debt load than 1400 Dundas St. East in Whitby.
For more information call 1-866-337-6940
most.”
Solorzano explains that regular banks or visit www.whitbymotors.com
sometimes can’t help certain applicants with large debt loads, even if
they have decent credit ratings.
“Even though the applicant may be
able to afford to pay it, most banks
don’t want to take the extra risks.
Ontario Credit Solutions approves a
higher debt load than banks will,” he
says.
“Banks only approve to a certain
amount of debt ratio, they also want a
certain credit score. We deal with dif- Whitby Motors is located at 1400 Dundas Street East in
ferent lenders who approve a higher Whitby.
Vehicle modifications can affect insurance premiums
(NC)—Everyday we see them on our
streets, customized vehicles with non-stock
spoilers, enhanced engines, raised suspensions
and the like. Needless to say that the post-manufacturer auto modification business is a
booming one.
But while adding performance parts and
'styling' features to your vehicle can give it a
distinct appearance and improve performance,
they may also impact your auto insurance. So
before you add a turbo-charged engine, stylish
ing the risk of theft.
• Vehicles with performance modifications generally mean that the performance
of the vehicle is improved which can lead to
more severe accidents.
Remember an insurer could refuse to
pay a claim and even leave you uninsured if
you have not disclosed modifications to
your vehicle. So before you invest time and
money on a project that could raise your
premium, call your broker or insurance
company and verify that your insurance
will remain valid.
For more information, contact your
insurance broker, visit www.changeinsurance.ca or call 1-866-My Aviva.
rims or even tint your windows, it is a good
idea to contact your insurance broker or insurer to make certain you have the right coverage.
Insurance expert Mauro Convertini from
Aviva Canada, points out how vehicle modifications can increase risk and premiums as a
result. He explains, “certain modifications can
put motorists at a greater risk of having a collision, such as a lowered or raised suspension,
or increasing the size of your engine. Your
vehicle could become untrustworthy on the
Hamilton Heuvel, on behalf of
Performance World, stands next to a
1955 Chevy Belair. This car has a
number of modifications to it and
will be featured in Autofest 2009 on
August 28 to 30.
road and impact your safety as
well as your access to coverage.”
Even modifications you would
expect to better the insurance risk
of your vehicle, like an improved
brake system, may still increase
the cost of insurance for the following reasons:
• The modifications might
increase the value of the vehicle
and then the insurer has to pay out
more in the event of a claim.
• Modified vehicles often are
more attractive to thieves increas-
Photos by Lindsey Cole / The Oshawa Express
Steve Krezanowski stands beside his beloved 1941 ‘Willys’ car
during the 16th Annual Sunoco Ultra 94 Autofest media barbecue put on by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.
AUGUST 19 2009
AUGUST 19 2009
Dealing with poor etiquette Case dates back to 2006
Police need help identifying human remains
Do you not agree that there are
a few places where we need to
teach proper etiquette?
Three that come to mind
immediately are the movie theatre, concerts and the gym.
My wife and I recently went to
see Julia and Julie at the local theatre. The theatre was crowded and
we found seats in the centre just
below the risers. We chose seats
that would have no one directly
behind us, part of our usual movie
etiquette. However, on one of the
armrests was resting a lady's foot.
On one of my wife’s armrests
was resting a woman's purse from
the seat nearby. I thought this to
be a little disrespectful for people
looking for seats in a crowded
theatre so we just sat there anyway, the purse and eventually the
foot moved.
We were given seats to see
Neil Young recently. It was the
first time I was at a large venue
like the Air Canada Centre for a
concert in many years.
I was surprised how Neil
pulled in fans from all ages.
These seats were very expensive gifts from our four sons. I
was amazed that the floor section
was for standing.
Nothing wrong with that.
But standing on the lower risers blocking the view of people
behind you isn’t very thoughtful
methinks.
The gym can be a wonderful
place to collect germs. Whenever
I have ever joined 'good gyms', it
is made clear that we wipe off the
machine for the next person with
disinfectant and paper towels, not
the towel around your neck.
There isn’t much worse in the
gym than sweaty handle grips.
I have to admit that my
favourite point of etiquette at the
gym is how people leave their
bags on the seating areas.
It deprives us fat, old guys
who need the gym of places to sit
to put on our socks, etc.
Now I know these points may
seem very minor, but it really
symbolizes people being aware
of those around them and being a
little more considerate in a world
that could stand all the consideration it can get.
You can send your comments
to [email protected]
It was the grisly discovery made
back in October 2006 by a man walking
in a field near South Service and Holt
Roads that has Durham Police stumped.
The man stumbled upon a human
skull in the late morning of Oct. 27.
He notified police immediately from
his cell phone and since then police
have been trying to identify the
remains.
A post mortem examination completed by a Forensic Pathologist in
Toronto has determined the remains are
female. Police have reconstructed
images of the woman’s face using computer-generated models as well as a
three-dimensional clay reconstruction
model in attempt to identify her.
This is one of the first cases in the
province where both clay and computer
generated reconstruction techniques
have been used to identify human
remains, say police.
She is believed to be between 18 and
30 years of age and is caucasian.
Durham Police released the information to various public websites like the
OPP Project Resolve, the Doe Network
and Ontario’s Missing Adults in the
early stages of the investigation but to
date, no identification has been made on
the remains, police explain.
After the man found the bones,
police conducted an extensive search of
the area, which lasted for more than one
month, ending in November 2006.
Police also found a woman’s digital
watch, a 1980 Canadian penny, a piece
of red ribbon and a red, small, heartshaped object.
If you have any information about
the remains contact Project Resolve at
1-877-934-6363, visit the website
www.missing-u.ca, or contact Detective
Nash of the Durham Regional Police at
1 -(888) 579-1520 ext. 5402.
Anonymous tips can be made to
Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may
be eligible for a cash reward of up to
$2,000.
Artist’s
renderings
Name the Garden Contest
More than just a name
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
Ana Pacheco-Rye, a
health promoter with
the
Oshawa
What’s in a name?
Community Health
For the newly named garden at the Centre.
Oshawa Community Health Centre, it
“It was quite neat,”
means everything.
she says, adding a
Recently, the official opening and wooden plaque now
naming of Oshawa’s newest commu- commemorates the
nity garden took place, and with it name.
came a perfectly suited name.
The garden itself is
The Grassmere Garden of Health, a partnership with GL
as it has been newly tagged, is a com- Roberts
Collegiate
Photos submitted
munity garden in the backyard of the Vocational Institute
Fresh
veggies
from
the
newly
named
Grassmere
Garden
Oshawa Community Health Centre.
and the Oshawa
Of the 52 names that came pouring Seniors Club and it is of Health are available at the front reception of the
in for the Name the Garden Contest, it truly one of a kind, Oshawa Community Health Centre.
was Chantal Kelly’s that was selected. says Pacheco-Rye.
picked and displayed at the front
The name
“We are amazed with it. We’re reception for anyone to enjoy.
couldn’t be a extremely surprised how beautiful
“I think we gave out 15 to 20
better fit as things are.”
pounds of veggies,” Pacheco-Rye says
the
centre
GL Roberts horticultural students of the naming event.
itself is locat- got the ball rolling with the garden
This garden is unique as it does not
ed on 115 when they planted seedlings and rent out plots but has everyone workG r a s s m e r e began to watch them grow.
ing together to reap the rewards, says
Avenue and it
Now members, patients and partic- Pacheco-Rye.
fits the mis- ipants of the centre’s programs can
According to Lee Kierstead, the
sion
state- have access to a bountiful garden rich executive director of the centre, the
ment of the with vegetables and plants.
garden was key to the planning
centre, says
Some of these vegetables are also process of the new facility.
The idea behind the garden was to
improve the physical, emotional and
social well-being of those who use the
centre.
“It gives a sense of ownership,”
Pacheco-Rye adds.
“It’s like, ‘wow, I’m helping grow
this.’”
She also says the community has
been very supportive of the project,
The Name the Garden Contest at the Oshawa Community
Health Centre wrapped up with an official opening and with everyone taking care of the garnaming recently. The name chosen was Chantal Kelly’s ‘The den.
“The only vandalism we get is
Grassmere Garden of Health.
from the birds and squirrels.”
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AUGUST 19 2009
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ARIES March 20 to April 19
Lively, funny and interesting,
you are a born optimist who
looks on the bright side of life. Fall in
love, do creative work or just have fun.
Share tender moments with your partner. Host a party.
TAURUS April 19 to May 20
You enjoy working in the garden, dining on good food and
purchasing the the best of everything.
Good time to buy or sell real estate or
to reorganize the cluttered areas of your
home.
GEMINI May 20 to June 21
A multi-task person, you need
continuous stimulation and are
constantly trying new things. The new
Moon lights up your communication
sector, making people more aware of
what you are doing and saying.
CANCER June 21 to July 22
Overly emotional, you trust
your intuition, which is usually
100% reliable. Use the financial
opportunities you attract to your advantage. Budget, save or invest. Enjoy a
relaxing day at a SPA.
LEO July 22 to August 22
You know who you are and
want to share your best qualities with the world. The new Moon in
Leo gives you extra energy to move
ahead. Good time to start a self
improvement program.
VIRGO August 22 to Sept 22
By nature a giver, you enjoy
taking care of the people you
love. You may have to look after a sick
relative, but do not take on more than
you can handle. Get together with people who share similar goals.
LIBRA Sept 22 to Oct 23
You live for love and search
for the perfect soul mate.
Network with people who can help you
achieve your career aspirations.
Accept an appointed position on a
board. Confide in a friend.
SCORPIO Oct 23 to Nov 22
You prefer to have a few close
friends who have been a part
of your life for a long time. Business
opportunities are all around you. Send
out resumes. If you travel, you can
experience romance in a different
country.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 to Dec 21
A flexible personality, you are
willing to change plans at the
drop of a hat. You could go
back to school or take up a new course
of study.
CAPRICORN Dec 21 to Jan 19
You always have an agenda and
a schedule and feel guilty if you
are not working. Take positive
steps to pay off outstanding debts.
Discuss ways to improve your relationship with your partner. Renew marriage vows.
AQUARIUS Jan 19 to Feb 19
When you come up with a plan,
you stick to it. Follow your
heart, rather than your head and allow
a romantic relationship to grow and
deepen. On the job, boost the confidence of co-workers.
PISCES Feb 19 to March 20
When something new strikes
your fancy, you go after it,
even if it means making a right turn
from your current course of action.
Make changes to your daily routine.
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
Tido the dog loves to smile. She also loves playing with her toys.
The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send their child’s
picture in to run bi-weekly in the Echo Baby feature.
Across
1. Sob
5. Make an effort
8. Palm fruit
12. Shocking
14. In alignment
15. Cut and paste
16. Sports stadium
17. Eastern
discipline
18. Dull
19. Financially
ruined
20. Go to bed
23. Saloon
24. Fish hawk
28. Assassinated
31. Broadcast
again
32. Small tele
scope
35. Hat feature
37. Daytime TV
offering
39. Atmosphere
42. Cooktop
43. Parting word
44. Uncouth
45. Neon, e.g.
49. Neglectful
52. Compass
housing
57. Waterless
58. Blacken
60. Internet
messages
61. Launch site
62. “___
lang syne”
63. Words to live
by
64. Remove the
rind
65. Cabernet, e.g.
66. Acute
Down
1. Spill the beans
2. Halo, e.g.
3. Small songbird
4. Connect
5. Lope
6. Carpet
7. Calendar span
8. Money owed
9.
Impromptu(2wds.)
10. Jewelled
headdress
11. Early
anesthetic
13. Make dimmer
14. Keyboard
writing
21. Morally bad
22. Aviate
24. Sphere
25. Word repeated
after “Que,” in
song
26. Prudish
27. Cuban dance
28. Eyeglasses
29. Mature
30. Twangy, as a
voice
33. Birdcall
34. Heroic tale
36. Hawaiian
garland
38. For each
40. 15th of March
41. ___’wester
42. Destroyed
45. Clutch
46. Eagle’s home
47. Facial
expression
48. Shuttlecock
50. “American
___”
51. Mark for life
52. Denuded
53. Berserk
54. Coop
55. Citrus fruit
56. Flair
59. Chromaticity
Kathleen Saxe
Word Game
August 12 answers
Grenade
AUGUST 19 2009
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August 12 Crossword answers
August 20
David Polley will perform as part of
the free concert series at the Memorial
Park Bandshell, featuring children’s
music. The show starts at 7 p.m.
August 21
Make a fun collage for your friends,
family, or to decorate your room.
Celebrate this medium by cutting out
images to make your own work of art.
Supplies will provided. Registration is
limited and free at any branch. For
ages 12 to 19. Call Tiffany Balducci at
905-579-6111 ext. 5238. The event
runs from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Do you like adventures and archaeology? Do you want to be the next
Indiana Jones? Join us as we hunt for
clues to find the lost, stolen, or hidden
treasures at 2:30 p.m.! Ages 10 to
15. Free registration at any branch.
Social DanceSport Club Monthly
Ballroom / Latin Dances at the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 43 at 471
Simcoe St. South. Doors open at 7:30
with buffet dinner at 8:30. Door
prizes, spot dances, 50/50, cash bar,
and Reserved tables for singles! $15
per person. Contact Tony at [email protected],
www.meetup.com/ballroomdance147, 905 447-4520.
August 25
Join us for food, fun, and a mystery or
two. Solve a few puzzles and compete
for prizes. Try your hand at video
games like DDR, Mario Kart, and
American Idol Singstar at this nonstop exciting summer wrap-up at 6:30
p.m. Space is limited so register now
at 905-579-6111. For ages 12 to 19.
August 26
Harmony United Church, 15
Harmony Rd. North in Oshawa, is
holding a Rummage Sale of used
clothing and accessories in the Church
Hall on from 10 a.m. to noon. All are
welcome.The Oshawa Civic Band will
perform concert music as part of the
free concert series at the Memorial
Park Bandshell. The concert begins at
7:30 p.m.
August 27
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Come and learn how to deal with the
whelming task of transitioning to
over-w
a smaller home. This is a free event;
you do not have to be a member of
the OSCC to participate however registration is required to secure a spot.
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres contact Sherrie Aldred at 905-576-6712.
Ron Moore will perform songs to the
key of Elvis as part of the free concert
series at the Memorial Park Bandshell.
The show begins at 7 p.m.
August 28
August 12 Sudoku answers
Autofest kickoff. Enjoy live entertainment and over 400 classic cars during
this
free
community
event.
Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and
ends at 10 p.m. Road closures apply
from 2 p.m. on. For entertainment
schedule,
visit
www.downtownoshawa.ca
August 30
Ride4UnitedWay. The ride starts at 8
a.m. at the campus of Durham
College and the University of Ontario
Institute of Technology. All funds
raised will benefit United Way. There
are four courses to choose from: 40,
80, 100 and 160 km rides. To register visit www.ride4unitedway.com or
call 905-436-7377.
Sept. 5 to Sept. 7
Come out to the Labour Day weekend
family bash! The three day free event
will feature a carnival, rides, a kids fun
zone and a main stage featuring premier tribute bands o Rolling Stones,
KISS, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi and
more. The fun is at Oshawa’s
Lakeview Park. Contact Danny at 416286-2800 for more information or
online
at
/whatsnew/LabourDay11x85_new.p
df
Sept. 7
Help support our troops. The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 43 is hosting a Labour Day barbecue from 3
p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be food, live
entertainment, games, music and
dancing in the clubroom. For more
information call 905-725-6612
Have you ever wondered?
•Can you cry under water?
•How important does a person have to be before they
are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
•If money doesn't grow on trees then why do banks
have branches?
•Since bread is square, then why is sandwich meat
round?
•Why do you have to "put your two cents in"...but it's
only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra
penny going to?
•Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
•What did cured ham actually have?
•How is it that we put man on the moon before we
figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels
on luggage?
•Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby"
when babies wake up like every two hours?
•If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a
hearing?
•Why are you IN a movie, but you are ON TV?
•Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then
put money in binoculars to look at things on the
ground?
•Why do doctors leave the room while you change?
They're going to see you naked anyway.
•If a 911 operator has a heart attack, whom does
he/she call?
•Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural?
AUGUST 19 2009
Following his success as a soccer coach at Durham College
Vaso set for new challenge at UOIT
By Wally Donaldson
The Oshawa Express
The
passion
instilled in Vaso
Vujanovic
during
many years of coaching the “beautiful
game” and his credo
of giving 120 per
cent, even on a bad
day, was not derived
from his experiences
on the soccer pitch.
Rather, it was his
taste for survival.
Abandoned by his
natural parents at five
years old in a poor
country under the
communist regime in
what today is known
as Bosnia, Vujanovic
discovered during his
tenure with foster
parents the many
forks in the road and
the challenges before
him.
One road led to
his tending of geese
and turkeys every
morning on the farm
before heading off to
school.
And at the end of
the academic day, it
seemed only natural
Vujanovic would get
together with friends
and a soccer ball.
However,
this
resulted in yet another road and strict dis-
AUGUST 19 2009
Photo submitted by Durham College
Well-known soccer coach Vaso Vujanovic is about to take yet another big
step in his career by becoming the inaugural coach of the men’s varsity soccer program at the University of Ontario Institite of Technology (UOIT). The
Ridgebacks will play an exhibition schedule this year before entering league
play the following season.
cipline for “coming
home late to hungry
cows.”
The lifestyle in
what was Yugoslavia
just after the Second
World War provided
little opportunity for
e n j o y m e n t .
Vujanovic
knew
there had to be a pot
of gold somewhere at
the end of the rainbow, if not where he
resided, certainly in
another country.
“I was taught the
hard way,” Vujanovic
reminisces. “It was
my grandfather who
told me, ‘You know
young man, if you
don’t perform, you
won’t eat.’”
Vujanovic maintained his studies and
following a year in
Austria, he arrived in
Canada in 1966 for a
fresh
beginning.
Furthering his education was his primary
focus while enrolling
at Durham College
with designs on
learning “basic english.”
It was at the
Oshawa
college
where Vujanovic met
his wife, Barbara, a
native of Lindsay,
various capacities
within the Motor
City Soccer League
and certainly at the
college level where
he piloted the
men’s soccer squad
to an impressive
128-35-7 record
over 17 seasons.
He took on the
ladies program in
1999 and, once
again, success followed him with an
uncanny 119-37-11
record.
See PASSION Page 16
and they married in
1968. He was eventually offered a position
at Durham two years
later in shipping and
receiving. However,
his dedication to bettering himself paid
off when he was
appointed the post of
vice president of
financing at the college, an occupation
he held for 32 years.
In the interim,
Vujanovic
has
preached commitment, fitness and a
diligent team work
ethic to his young
athletes as a coach in
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Bleiwas has regrets
Looking forward to a fresh return to Dodgers
By Wally Donaldson
The Oshawa Express
from first-round playoff contention 4-1 by the Guelph
Royals in the best-of-seven
Dan Bleiwas has two series.
regrets about what has tranIn more recent times,
spired in recent times during Bleiwas emphasizes his regret
the Intercounty Baseball of having to watch a “Mickey
League regular (IBL) season Mouse” commissioner make
and playoffs.
shambles of the IBL followBleiwas’ biggest regret ing suspensions initiated durwas his inability to assume his ing the first game of the playcoaching post during several off series between the Barrie
regular season outings and Baycats and Toronto Maple
post-season play due to his Leafs.
commitment to the youthful
IBL commissioner Jim
Ontario Blue Jays.
Rooney levied stiff fines
Dodgers were eliminated resulting from an altercation
on the field during
the bottom of the
seventh inning of
the
semi-final
series.
Barrie’s Paul
Spoljaric, a former
pitcher with the
Toronto Blue Jays
and Maple Leafs,
was suspended for
the remainder of
the 2009 season
with Toronto player Gamin Teague
suspended
10
games.
Oshawa Express file photo
Dan Gibbons of
It was a rough season for the Dodgers as the
Leafs and
this awkward slide by Jordan Costaldo symBaycats’
Matt
bolizes, but as coach Dan Bleiwas puts it,
Logan were susthey are just looking to go forward.
pended two and
one game respectively.
“It’s incredible to me how
Paul (Spoljaric) has pitched
20 years in pro and the
Intercounty league and if he
decides not to come back, this
is how he will be remembered. That’s crazy. He has
given so much to this
league,” says Bleiwas.
While acknowledging a
confrontation did ensue,
Bleiwas stresses there were
no punches thrown and “I
have seen a lot worse than
that over the years,” he
says. “There were words
exchanged. That’s it. So,
why was the suspension so
harsh? It’s laughable.
“Boys will be boys.
They came out, had a few
words and that was it.
“It has taken the focus
away from this series by a
terrible representative of
this league.”
Closer
to
home,
Bleiwas still has a heart on
his sleeve for the Dodgers
and he would like nothing
better than to join his
coaching comrades of
Dino Roumel and Sean
Travers when next season
unfolds.
“There have been no
discussions about next season yet although I have an
affinity for the Dodgers,” he
says. “Dino and Sean did an
admirable job in my absence
and I’m looking to next year
with optimism.”
Bleiwas adds changes on
the playing field are due,
although recruiting will be the
simple part due to “a built in
pool of players.”
“The only problem we can
foresee right now are younger
players perhaps entering pro
ball or you get a situation like
Steve Wickens two years ago
who had more at bats with
more games on a U.S. collegiate level.”
Generals open camp Aug. 24
New VP of business operations
There have been several
activities taking place at the
GM Centre on the heels of the
opening of training camp for
the Oshawa Generals as they
gear up for the Ontario
Hockey League (OHL) season.
Generals opened camp on
Monday with Chris DePiero,
having returned from a highly
successful adventure as an
assistant coach with the
Canadian Under-18 squad at
the recently completed Ivan
Hlinka tourney in the Czech
Republic, back for another
term.
Generals have also added
to their business staff with
Oshawa native Joe Kantor
coming aboard as the vice
president of business operations.
Kantor, formerly with the
National
Basketball
Association’s (NBA) Indiana
Pacers, watched the Generals
compete at Civic Auditorium
as a youngster and has since
worked in a variety of sports
business capacities, including
a stint in Budapest, Hungary,
since graduating from the
University of Windsor in
1997.
The 37-year-old sports
enthusiast also worked for
Global Spectrum and the
London Knights as Corporate
Sales manager.
“The way I see it, we have
our own recipe for success
here in Oshawa. We have a
storied franchise, a beautiful
building, a vibrant city and a
loyal fan base that rates top in
the League, said Kantor in an
interview.
The G.L. Roberts grad
then found himself taking
what many would consider to
be a dream job, as corporate
partnership sales executive
with the Pacers, based in
Indianapolis, following short
stints consulting for both the
Indiana Ice of the USHL and
the Indianapolis Indians
Triple A baseball club.
He loved the area and the
work, but when a chance to
join the Generals came up, it
was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. Kantor returns to
Oshawa with his wife Indiana
native Lacy and two kids, son
Evan, 3, and daughter
Aubree, 1.
“I grew up following this
team, I love the city and I’m
looking forward to making a
bigger impact in our community” Kantor says. “I’ve really
missed the hockey season the
last three years in Indiana and
so I can’t wait for opening
night!”
Double B midgets Passion, dedication and hard work
are Ontario champs
VASO from Page 15
The Oshawa Double B Midget
boys are Ontario A champions following four straight victories last
weekend in Napanee.
The Double B’s clinched the
title with a 1-0 victory over
Walkerton, the key hit an insidethe-park home run by Travis
Gibson in the fifth inning off
pitcher Ben Geisler.
Chris Vanvolkenburg was the
winning pitcher in the final,
allowing just four hits.
Vanvolkenburg was a tower of
strength on the pitching rubber for
Oshawa, starting in the very first
game when he threw a no-hitter en
route to a 2-0 victory over paris.
Brandon Parks provided the
offense with a double and single.
In the fifth inning, Parks stole second and with the overthrow scampered home both times for the
Oshawa victory.
Travis Connor threw a two hitter while striking out 11 batters to
spark the Double B’s to a 3-2 win
over Sydenham.
Parks was a sparkplug once
again in this one, hitting a leadoff
triple in the fifth inning and scoring on an infield hit by Robert
Kay. Steve Ashbridge scored the
winning run one inning later on a
single hit and managing to score
with the benefit of two Sydenham
errors.
It took just five innings for
oshawa to dispose of Walkerton in
the third game with a 10-0 rout
Abe Leahy got the B’s going with
a two-run homer in the first inning
and the offense didn’t stop, supported by ket hits from Jordan
Mitts and Fred Hermack.
Oshawa kicks celebrate fun day
The Oshawa Kicks celebrated
their annual fun day over the
weekend at Eastdale Collegiate
Vocational Institute.
Proud parents and
kids were able to pick
up pictures of the soccer players and the inperson registration for
the upcoming
2009/2010 indoor season also
kicked off.
Giant inflatables, skill tests,
carnival games and a kicking cage
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were just some of the activities
featured at the event.
There was also a barbecue.
Even in the blazing
hot Sunday sun these
kids had a great time.
Non- Kicks players
were asked to bring a
non-perishable food
item to donate to the
Settlement House.
For more information about the
Oshawa Kicks visit www.oshawakicks.com
Indeed, he led both men’s and
women’s programs to national
prominence.
Having reached a pinnacle on a
college level, Vujanovic, 67, is about
to embark on yet another adventure
as he takes on the head coaching
duties of the spanking new
University of Ontario Institute of
Technology (UOIT) men’s soccer
varsity program.
And although the 2009-10 season
will comprise strictly an exhibition
schedule with the real Ontario
Universities Association (OUA)
games for the Ridgebacks to begin
the following season, Vujanovic says
he will be employing a strict code of
ethics, a format he has followed
since piloting the Lords’ squad for
the first time in 1973.
Ridgebacks will play a minimum
of six exhibition tilts this season.
Meanwhile Vujanovic will be conducting an intense recruiting program while constructing a viable
liaison among community soccer
organizations, such as the Kicks and
Turul in Oshawa, along with other
solid organizations in Durham
Region centres.
“The men’s team played a few
exhibition games last year but to be
honest, I have no idea who is on the
roster at this point,” Vujanovic offers
a grin. “I will be meeting with
(UOIT co-ordinator) Scott Barker to
get a list.
“From there, I plan on recruiting
and, just as importantly, building a
relationship with head coaches of the
Kicks, Turul and those in Ajax and
Pickering. My position is to build a
local program and not intrude.
“My contention is if a player with
talent on the Kicks wants to commit
to a university, why not come to
UOIT? The player is in a position to
play for the Kicks
and Ridgebacks.
But if he decides to
go to Windsor, for
example, that’s it.
He’s gone! Nobody
here wins.”
Vujanovic
Vaso
coached
the
Vujanovic
women’s
soccer
program to five
provincial titles over seven seasons
before agreeing to take on the helm
of the new men’s soccer Ridgebacks.
“I had a class team in the
women’s program, but the program
will go down a bit (due to) rebuilding,” adds Vujanovic. “They will go
into the season with only five starters
from last season. But whoever takes
over as head coach will do a good
job. I am certain of that because of
the huge responsibility that goes
with coaching.”
An area Vujanovic knows too
well as he emphasizes discipline,
commitment, fitness and attitude.
“I would like nothing better than
to have a Ronaldo on the team,” he
laughs, “but let’s be realistic. Team
play will be the key to our success,
not individual performance. If (the
player) doesn’t have the right attitude, he’s out.
“If he’s not up to the fitness challenges, there’s the gate. We’re talking players who are 17 to 19 years of
age and if they can’t play 30 minutes, they are of little use to us.”
Hence, the exhibition season
where players and coaches will learn
about refining skills.
Home field for the Ridgebacks
will be, ironically, played at “Vaso’s
Field” on campus, named after
Vujanovic for his contribution to the
sport and college.
“It’s been quite a life for me to
this point,” reflects Vujanovic, “and
I’m not finished yet. I have asked
myself how I was able to travel on
this long successful road and the
answer came to me: dedication, hard
work, honesty and attitude.
“And I like to win. It’s in my
blood.”
Ridgebacks will debut in the
OUA West Division, joining the
Waterloo Warriors, Wilfrid Laurier
Golden Hawks, Guelph Gryphons,
Windsor Lancers, Brock Badgers,
Western Mustangs, McMaster
Marauders and the 2008 Canadian
champion York Lions.
Vujanovic’s path to becoming the
Ridgeback’s first men’s soccer coach
can indeed be considered yet another
fork in the road.
It has nothing to do with survival,
however.
It does present an opportunity for
the Durham College Sports Hall of
Fame inductee to provide the proper
tools to making young athletes better
people on and away from the pitch.
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SOUNDY
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(Member of the Bridge Group, Oshawa Seniors)
Passed peacefully at the Golden Plough Lodge, Cobourg on Tuesday August 4, 2009. Marie
(nee McNeil) in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Cliff Soundy. Sadly missed by her
daughters Pattie Asselstine of Oshawa and Carol Stott and her husband Daniel of Oshawa.
Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Michael and his wife Deby Holden, Derek Stott,
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Vintage
vehicles
wow crowd
By Lindsey Cole
The Oshawa Express
Classic cars line Richmond Street, resembling a sea of shiny colours. While some are
painted bright red or orange, others have
flames stencilled on them.
Of all of the models, one thing remains
constant, they stand out amongst the crowd.
Droves of people line up for food outside
the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce as
part of the 16thAnnual Autofest Media Launch
and Barbecue.
Hosted by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce and the Motor City Car Club, the
event aims to give a small sample of what the
16th Annual Sunoco Ultra 94 Autofest has to
offer.
While the actual festival doesn’t start until
Friday, Aug. 28, the barbecue is just one of
many to kick off the highly acclaimed event in
the city.
According to Chamber CEO Bob
Malcolmson, this year’s barbecue is a
resounding success and hints at an even better
Autofest.
More than 210 people registered for the
launch, which is the highest turnout since the
barbecue started about four years ago, he says.
“They are coming back in droves. This has
been a tradition. When you get 25 per cent of
your membership out, it’s great,” he says,
adding Autofest itself is an event that continues to impress.
“I think it’s just a dynamite tourist attraction. The number of people that come from all
over, it’s just a tremendous thing to do.”
For Gary Challice, of the Motor City Car
Club, this event shows how many people truly
enjoy Autofest, and they continue to show
their support.
“It (the barbecue) is exposure. They’ve got
a record number of participants,” he says.
Autofest takes place at Lakeview Park
from Aug. 28 to 30 and features models from
1976 and before. The event is particularly special this year as it marks the 50th anniversary
of the Motor City Car Club.
“There is a fascination with the automobile. Autofest is growing every year. It’s very
special for the Motor City Car Club.”
This year features a number of family
focussed events, including miniature horses,
the Zoo to You, a women’s craft show, silent
auctions and so much more.
“You could spend your day very easily at
Lakeview Park,” he says, adding the park is
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AUGUST 19 2009
Record numbers attend Autofest barbecue
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officially closed from midnight on Thursday, Aug. 27
and reopens on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.
Challice says they are expecting anywhere
from 20,000 to 25,000 people this year, and
more than 1,200 people have registered to take
part in the festival, showing off their classic
cars.
There will also be a manufacturers row,
meaning there are vendors willing to give
advice to car enthusiasts looking to improve
their vehicles.
“If you are looking for a part there is a
good chance there is a vendor there that will
have it,” he says.
Parking is free for the event and admission
is $10 for adults. Children under 12 get in
free.
Mayor John Gray says it’s a fantastic event
for the city of Oshawa.
“There is something for everyone.”
Some of the proceeds from Autofest are
given to the Grandview Children’s Centre.
Last year the Motor City Car Club presented
representatives from Grandview with a
cheque for $15,000.
“We want to surpass that this year,” says
Challice.
However, before the Autofest weekend
truly kicks off, there is one special event both
the Lions Club of North Oshawa and the
Motor City Car Club want to highlight.
It’s the 9th Annual Soap Box Derby, which
takes place on Bond Street, west of Centre
Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 22.
Registration is $5 and there is expected to
be around 50 soap box cars entered this year.
For Oshawa Express Carrier Jason Clark, a
first time racer, it’s a chance to fulfill the need
for speed.
“It’s going to be fun,” says 13-year-old
Clark. “I wanted to try something new. It’s the
speed I like.”
For his father, Jamison Clark, it’s a chance
to participate in an event that brings out a lot
of Oshawa residents.
“I think he likes to take part in the Oshawa
Expresses activities.”
Challice says families enjoy the derby
because they can work together to decorate
and build the cars, and they can see just how
fast these soap boxes can go.
“It’s a great day for the kids,” he says.
For more info visit ww.autofestoshawa.com
Photos by Lindsey Cole/
The Oshawa Express
Jimmy Chapin spent
three years rebuilding
this 1963 Chevy Belair
Wagon.
Oshawa Express carrier
Jason Clark, 13, sits
behind the driver’s seat
in The Oshawa Express
soap box derby car.
Clark will be racing in
the derby, which takes
place Aug. 22.
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