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Hanging onLeft, Joshua Walton, 4, and Mason Cormier, 6, found time to play together at Lakeview Park in between the thunder showers thathave swept through Durham Region and southern Ontario this past week.

Global Spectrum takes over GM CentreBByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggee The Oshawa Express

A Philadelphia-based companyhas officially taken over manage-ment of Oshawa�s General MotorsCentre.

As of June 30, Global Spectrumwill assume the operations andmanagement of the Athol Streetarena, taking over from MapleLeaf Sports and Entertainment,

which requested to be releasedfrom its contract in April.

The decision came as part ofMLSE�s new strategy to moveaway from managing facilitieswhere it does not own a sportsteam. The company recommendedGlobal Spectrum, which managesLondon�s John Labatt Centre, stepin and Oshawa council agreed.

�I�m absolutely excited,� saysMayor John Gray. �We think

Global is operating great facilities,we�ve seen it first hand inLondon.�

And Gray believes GlobalSpectrum will be able to do whatMLSE couldn�t, like attracting bigname entertainment acts and keep-ing the lines of communicationwith the city wide open. Accordingto Gray, receiving monthly finan-cial statements from MLSE was�like pulling teeth.�

�They have the entertainmentbackground that Maple Leaf Sportsand Entertainment didn�t have,�says Nester Pidwerbecki, council-lor for Ward 3.

Global Spectrum is a subsidiaryof the international sports andentertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor and manages more than70 facilities throughout NorthAmerica. Aside from the JohnLabatt Centre, Global also man-

ages the new WFCU Centre inWindsor, the Wachovia Center inPhiladelphia and the University ofPhoenix Stadium in Arizona, hometo Super Bowl XLII.

Comcast owns the PhiladelphiaFlyers, an NHL team, thePhiladelphia 76ers, an NBA team,and annually produces 10 national-ly televised figure skating eventson NBC.

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Mills Pontiac,workers reachagreement

After more than a month onstrike, Mills Pontiac workersare putting down their picketsand returning to work.

The Canadian Auto WorkersUnion Local 222, which repre-sents the approximately 60striking workers, and MillsPontiac Buick GMC Ltd.reached a three-year collectiveagreement on Friday.

Union members ratified theagreement Sunday.

�As of Monday morning,retail operations for the entiredealership have returned tonormal,� says Jason Craine,Mills Pontiac general manager.

�We are very appreciative ofthe patience and support wehave received from our loyalcustomers and the communityduring the last several weeks.�

Craine also lauded unionpresident Chris Buckley forhelping to finalize negotiations.

�Chris was instrumental ingetting this agreement done,�says Craine. �It was refreshingto have union leadership at thetable that was focused on get-ting union members back towork with a fair deal, whilestill being in touch with therealities of the local economicclimate.�

Canada Day shuttlehas new location

Oshawa residents are gearingup for Tuesday�s Canada Day fes-tivities at Lakeview Park.

Activities and entertainmentbegin at noon and run until theend of the fireworks display,which starts at 10 p.m. Eventsinclude more than 90 performers,demonstrations and displaysincluding The Lumberjack Show,Terry & Rick: For The Kids, the

Jungle Cat World. The Main Stagewill feature The Fab Four (BeatlesTribute) and Endless Summer(Beach Boys Tribute), which allleads up to a performance fromlocal band Cuff the Duke at 8:45p.m.

Some of the performances anddemonstrations will run fromnoon to 6 p.m. at the amphitheatre

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CCIITTYY From Page 1located at the west end of the park, east ofKluane Avenue.

The Canadian Raptor Conservancy, basedout of the northern shore of Lake Erie, willbe showing off their feathered friends frombald eagles and barn owls to Peregrine fal-cons and turkey vultures, will be giving twodemonstrations at 12:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.

There will also be attractions such as arock climbing wall, gladiator jousting, anti-gravity trampoline, carnival rides andgames.

This year, Durham Region Transit isoffering free shuttle bus service to LakeviewPark from the General Motors parking lot atPark Road South and Wentworth StreetWest. The shuttle bus will take riders toLakeview Park every 15 minutes starting atnoon and running until 9:15 p.m. Servicewill begin out of Lakeview Park after thefireworks display, which is scheduled tobegin at 10 p.m. The City of Oshawa willhave road closures and blockades in effect in

and around the Lakeview Park area.Admission to the park is free, but there

may be a nominal fee for some activities. Acomplete schedule of events will be postedat Lakeview Park. For more information,visit www.oshawa.ca.

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Man dies in Mosport crashA 60-year-old Michigan man was killed

during a vintage car race at MosportInternational Raceway this past weekend.

On June 22 around 10:30 a.m., Durhampolice were called to a single motor vehicle col-lision that occurred during a race at the 29thInternational Vintage Racing Festival inClarington.

Witnesses reported that during the vintage�Can-AM� sports car race, the car lost controland went airborne. The vehicle tumbled sever-al times before colliding with a cement barrierand coming to rest at the base of the wall. Noother race cars were involved or damaged dur-

ing the collision. The driver, a 60-year-oldMichigan man, was transported toBowmanville Hospital where he succumbed tohis injuries.

His name is being withheld pending notifi-cation and approval of next of kin.

The raceway was closed for several hourswhile evidence was gathered. The circum-stances of the collision are still under investiga-tion.

Police believe that weather conditions werefavourable at the time of the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contactpolice at 905-579-1520.

City set for Canada Day

Thousands of area residents will gather atLakeview Park on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day.

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BByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

Port Oshawa�s first overseasship of the season received awarm welcome to the harbourFriday.

The M/V Umiavut docked latelast week to deliver 6,588 metrictonnes of pipes from the Port ofGemlik, Turkey and became thefocus of the Oshawa HarbourCommission�s annual Top HatCeremony, which marks the startof the shipping season and wel-comes the first overseas ship.

�It�s just a tradition,� saysDonna Taylor, HarbourCommission CEO. �The mostimportant thing is to just welcome

the captain and crew.�Taylor presented Captain

Vassilli Romantsik with a top hatand basket of Port Oshawa sou-venirs.

The M/V Umiavut is a generalcargo vessel originally fromHolland with officers fromEastern Europe and a crew fromthe Phillipines. Romantsik, whohas sailed around the world, sayshe spends about seven months outof the year onboard. The ship�snext port of call is Valleyfield,Quebec.

Aside from cargo such aspipes, Port Oshawa receives ship-ments of calcium chloride, liquidasphalt, salt and potash.

The port recently welcomedMammoet Crane Inc. and KRWind as new tenants. PortOshawa is the new easternOntario base for these windmillcompanies.

Harbourmarks newshippingseasonOshawa welcomesfirst internationalship of 2008

Oshawa Harbour Commission CEO Donna Taylor, left, and commissioner GaryValcour, right, welcome Captain Vassilli Romantsik of the M/V Umiavut during theannual Top Hat Ceremony.

Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express

Canadian Rodder founder Frank Colgoni, known as the �rod-father�, stopped inOshawa with his custom built 1931 Ford Coupe to meet with members of theMotor City Car Club, who are gearing up to host the annual Autofest this summer,from August 22 to 24. The club served lunch to Colgoni and dozens of his fellowhot rod enthusiasts who are just finishing up a four-day tour across Ontario.

Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express

Rods a-ready

A new marketing and promotions com-pany will take the reigns of the GeneralMotor�s Centre in an attempt to breathenew life into the facility.

Global Spectrum takes over manage-ment from embattled Maple Leaf Sportsand Entertainment. An American basedcompany with an impressive track recordthroughout North America, GlobalSpectrum is supposed to do what MLSEcouldn�t�attract a lot of entertainmentevents, including some big name acts�and restore the faith of the Oshawa tax-payer whose hard-earned dollars wereinvested in the facility, which has so fargiven little back to the community unlessyou�re an Oshawa Generals fan.

Global Spectrum says it can turn thingsaround. This company runs several arenasjust outside big U.S. cities, situationscomparable to Oshawa�s distance fromToronto, and those arenas have managedto succeed outside the sports world. PlusOshawa�s on the map now more thanever�thanks to both good news andbad�which can�t hurt when it comes torecruiting acts.

And Global Spectrum sure seemspromising. Anyone who�s met one of theirrepresentatives can probably tell they�re agung-ho bunch that truly seem to be inter-ested and invested in what they�re doing.

Mayor John Gray said of outgoingMLSE that their hearts weren�t in it. Sofar, the opposite can be said for GlobalSpectrum. They�ve named a general man-ager who, like the company itself, has animpressive track record and is no strangerto running recreation facilities.

So as we step back and watch GlobalSpectrum do its work, we�ll keep our fin-gers crossed in hopes of success. Oshawaneeds it.

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Letters to the Editor

GeneralMotors Centre totake onnew life

Public mistreated at forumDear Editor:

I was one of the public dele-gates at the June 16 public consul-tation on the proposed ethanolfacility for Oshawa�s waterfront. Iwas impressed with a great show-ing of public interest and theintelligent, thoughtful and pointedquestions and comments of anumber of city council membersand ordinary citizens alike. I wasparticularly touched by the stories

of farmers who only desire a prof-itable market for their corn andthe stories of Oshawa residentswho only want to protect theirwaterfront from further environ-mental degradation.

I was disappointed, however,with the way in which certain par-ties chose to conduct themselvesat the meeting. From Farm-Tech�sexploitation of our recent manu-facturing woes and their failure toearnestly address a number of

valid public concerns toCouncilor Lutczyk�s hypocriticalinsistence on asking highly tech-nical questions of ordinary citi-zens with a view to embarrassingthem in an unfamiliar forum. Itbecame abundantly clear that, atleast to some, the very last peopleto be respected at a public forumare the public.

Michael L. MaynardOshawa

Dear Editor:

I just wanted to say that youreditorial titled "Oshawa LosingFaith in GM", dated June 11, wasright on the money. Finally somestraight talk about our local econ-omy and GM's part they played. Ialso agree that they seemed toshow their true colours by reneg-ing on a contract they had justhad signed. Their lawyer, JohnMacDonald, admitted as much.And yes, I agree that it is time wein Oshawa move on and diversifyour economy, which slowly ishappening. Maybe a bit too slowfor our own good. Perhaps thelocal politicians will finally get

to work on this matter, instead ofrelying on a U.S. auto companyto provide jobs for the citizens ofOshawa.

One additional point I wish tomake is regarding the citizens ofOshawa�s right to buy the car oftheir choice. I have heard manywho pretty much state that buy-ing so called foreign cars arebetraying the local economy.Those misguided folks mightwish to see that editorial fromJune 11. I wonder also wherethey might stand today. Are theystill loyal to a company thatbetrayed their trust? I would hopenot. Unless they are gulliblefools. Besides how dare they try

to dictate and guilt out othersbuying choices, in the first place.Unless they are prepared to sub-sidize the cost of said auto, orother product.

They also should be more thanaware that while GM makesworld-class trucks, thanks to thehard and dedicated workers herein Oshawa, they don't seem tohave a clue with regards tosedans and other smaller cars.When was the last time you saw aGM car in the top 10? Even 20twenty? Exactly!

Kazimir Krechowicz Oshawa

Editorial right on the money

Dear Editor:

On a recent hike to the bottomof Farewell Street, along the bicy-cle path running east to theWildlife Marsh Reserve, I noticeda couple of shocking things.

Along the west north-southfringe of the marsh, which wrapsaround to the General Motorsheadquarters, by a metal drainagegate, one could see (in 35-degree

humidity) maybe a 20 to 30 lbs.carp monster fish trashing aboutlike sharks and often leaping out ofthe muddy water. It was mesmeriz-ing.

Also posted was a sign indicat-ing the site for the proposedethanol plant. Interesting to seethat two huge farm fields hadalready been tilled in anticipationof that (pretty presumptive onewould think).

One can only guess this isgoing to happen. I don�t know (thatif it does happen) will the carp stillbe jumping for job? Of course, theword �carp� can be rearranged tospell �crap�. Hopefully ethanolplant �crap� (run-off) will notaffect this pristine area (if there isany less-than-desirable waste).

R.M. HuesOshawa

Ethanol raises wildlife concerns

Reasons to celebrate

The City of Oshawa will hold itsanticipated Canada Day celebrations atLakeview Park from 12 noon until 10pm when the skies will light up with animpressive fireworks display.

Oshawa has always put on a fabulousday in honour of Canada�s birthday andthis year will be no different. It�s a greatday to enjoy � one where you can bringthe whole family out (minus the pooch)for an activity-filled day at the park

The Oshawa Express will be in theGazebo, so come by and say hello!

HappyCanadaDay!

Oshawa�s beaches will remain open this week aftersome of Durham�s beaches have been deemed unsafe forswimming.

Beaches posted as unsafe include BeavertonBeach South in Brock, Elgin Pond inUxbridge, Kinsmen Beach in Scugog, ThorahCentennial Park in Brock and Rotary Park inAjax.

The beaches that are still open and safe forswimming include Beaverton Beach North inBrock, Bowmanville Beach East and West inClarington, Frenchman�s Bay East and West inPickering, Lakeview Beach East and West inOshawa, Newcastle Beach Central inClarington, Pickering Beach in Ajax andWhitby Beach in Whitby.

Water samples are taken from the beachesin Durham Region on a weekly basis and sentto the Ontario Ministry of Health Laboratory inPeterborough for testing.

Beaches are posted if tests show elevatedbacteria levels. Durham Region Health

Department will continue to conduct these bacteriologicalwater tests for the duration of the summer.

CCOOMMPPAANNYY From Page 1�We try to exceed expectations wherever

we go,� says Brian Ohl, Global Spectrum�sregional vice president of facility manage-ment. �We believe in working hard and cre-atively for more events.�

And with several successful facilitieslocated outside major cities, similar toOshawa�s distance from Toronto, Ohl is con-fident the GM Centre will thrive.

�We�ve done this in other similar mar-kets,� he says.

While council�s vote to turn over the con-

tract to Global Spectrum was a 7-1 majority,not all councillors are so sure about the plan.

�It�s a risk to the taxpayer,� says JohnNeal, Ward 7, who believes the contractshould have been opened up to a variety ofbidders and is skeptical whether GlobalSpectrum can succeed with the uncertaintyof Oshawa�s economic future when MLSEcouldn�t in good times.

But it�s agreed that hard work is neededto secure the GM Centre�s future.

�We all have to work like hell to makesure this thing works,� says Pidwerbecki.

Ohl believes success will depend on thecity and the Oshawa Generals joining forceswith Global Spectrum.

�The building cannot be successful with-out these three enti-ties working togeth-er,� he says.

Ohl estimatesOshawa can expectto see activity at theGM Centre by theend of the summer.

And Gray is con-

fident they�ll stick to their word.�MLSE didn�t have their hearts in it,� he

says. �(Hiring Global Spectrum is) certainlya big relief for us.�

BByy CCoouurrttnneeyy DDuuffffeettttThe Oshawa Express

When it comes to reading andwriting, the students in DurhamRegion come out above theprovincial average.

In March 2008, Grade 10 stu-dents across the province, includ-ing those in both the public andCatholic school boards in Durham,participated in the OntarioSecondary School Literacy Test.The purpose of the test is to deter-mine whether or not students haveacquired the reading and writingskills that they are expected tohave learned by the end of Grade9.

At the Durham CatholicDistrict School Board, 85 per centof the first-time students eligiblein taking the test passed. This is

one percent higher than theprovincial average of 84 per cent.

�Collectively, the board schoolsare sustaining the results ofthe previous year,� saysboard chair Jim McCafferty.�In some cases, schools haveshown significant improve-ment. Trustees look forwardto receiving a more in-depthanalysis of the results (inSeptember).�

Over the last six years,the board results haveincreased to 85 per cent in 2007-08 from 75 per cent in 2002-03.

As for Oshawa schools,Monsignor John Pereyma fell justunder the provincial average with83 per cent success rate andMonsignor Paul Dwyer is at parwith the provincial average withan 84 per cent success rate.

�We�ve done well over theyears,� says Paul Pulla, director ofeducation for Durham Catholic

District School Board, adding thatthe board has sustained its resultsover the last few years. �(Ourboard) continues to demonstrategrowth and progress in the attain-ment of literacy skills. Our boardwill continue to monitor theprogress of literacy developmentJK-12. We are committed to the

success of all students. We will usethese results and other school datain our professional conversation to

continue to improve studentlearning.�

At the Durham DistrictSchool Board, students are atpar with the provincial aver-age scoring an 84 per centsuccess rate for first-time eli-gible students that took theliteracy test.

In Oshawa schools, stu-dents at Dr. F. J. Donevan CI

scored a 78 per cent success rate,Eastdale CVI scored 81 per cent,G. L. Roberts scored 66 per cent,O�Neill scored 86 per cent,Oshawa Central scored 79 per centand R. S. McLaughlin scored 85per cent.

For the last five years, the per-centage of successful students has

increased from 80 per cent in 2003to 84 per cent in this currentyear�an increase of four per centover the last five years.

Compared to five years ago, thepublic school board has 633 morestudents successfully passing theOSSLT, and 230 more studentsthan last year alone.

�Durham District School Boardeducators are to be congratulatedon their consistent efforts to pro-vide effective strategies that helpstudents improve their literacy andnumeracy each and every day inthe classroom,� says LuigiaAyotte, superintendent of educa-tion/programs at DDSB. �We willcontinue to implement instruction-al strategies and provide program-ming that will help our students besuccessful in literacy, numeracyand their future pathways.�

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Literacy test results improve in Durham

Company has high hopes for GM Centre

Global Spectrum facts� The Comcast part of Comcast-Spectacor is the largest cable television

company and the second largest Internet service provider in the United

States with 24.1 million cable customers, 12.4 million Internet customers

and 3.5 million voice customers.

� Comcast-Spectacor was established in 1967 and reported revenue of

$1 billion in 2007.

� Global Spectrum manages 72 venues (including 30 arenas) holding

7,744 events with nearly 17 million people in attendance. This equaled

more than $360 million in gross ticket sales and more than $560 million

in gross revenue.

� USA Today ranked Global Spectrum�s Philadelphia facility, home to

the 76ers, as the #2 friendliest NBA venue.

Vella named general managerAfter a revolving door of

general managers hired byMLSE to run the GeneralMotors Centre, GlobalSpectrum has already appointedtheir local leader.

With 20 years in facilitymanagement, Vince Vella isnow general manager of the GM

Centre. Vella�s previous post was as

director of operations at theJohn Labatt Centre, where heoversaw facility operations,budgeting, public safety andmore. He is the former recre-ation director with the CanadianArmed Forces and a registered

recreation facility administratorwith the Ontario RecreationFacilities Association.

Vella was also vice chair ofvenues and game operations forthe 2005 Memorial Cup inLondon and vice chair of gameoperations for the 2008 Under17 World Hockey Challenge.

Vince Vella

Five Durham beaches deemed unsafe

Oshawa residents urged to raceOshawa residents are being urged to keep track of their

fitness for a chance to win a mountain bike.The City of Oshawa is hosting The Race Across Canada,

part of the federal and provincial government�sSummerActive initiative, which encourages Canadians toimprove their health while having fun this summer.

Until June 30, residents can track their physical activitymileage on a map of Canada, which can be found at city fit-ness centres or online, with a goal to complete 42 km. Thecity suggests achieving the goal by completing 3 km inter-vals. Any activity that lasts at least 30 minutes is eligible,including running, swimming, biking and rollerblading.

�Ride your bike, run, jog, walk, or swim. Get active withyour fellow Canadians and have fun�, says Joe Kolodzie,councillor for Wards 2 and 4.

All participants who complete the race are entered intoa draw to win the grand prize, a mountain bike, valued atapproximately $350.

Participants can pick up a map of Canada tracking sheet,which also serves as the contest ballot, at the CivicAuditorium Complex, Legends Centre, South OshawaCommunity Centre or online at www.oshawa.ca/recreation.

Fitness centre staff members must verify tracking sheetsafter each interval is complete.

(NC)-High blood pressure, or hypertension,affects one in four Canadians. It is the numberone risk factor for stroke, a major risk factor forheart disease and a leading risk factor for deathin this country.

While many high blood pressure sufferersrequire medication to get their blood pressurewithin healthy ranges, take note of these six littlelifestyle steps that can also have a positive impacton your heart health.

1. Eat a well-balanced diet of whole grains,fresh fruit and vegetables, lower-fat milk products,and lower-fat meat and alternatives

2. At the grocery store, look for this symbolwhich indicates the item has been given the Heartand Stroke Foundation's Health CheckTM sym-bol. The symbol is given to foods that meet crite-ria based on Canada's Food Guide to HealthyEating.

3. Instead of salt, which can raise blood pres-sure, try fresh or dried herbs with your favouriterecipes

4. Monitor blood pressure at home. This helpstrack the lifestyle and medication changes thatcan affect blood pressure

5. Add 30 - 60 minutes of physical activity toyour daily routine

6. Keep your kitchen stocked with healthysnacks, such as sliced vegetables, fresh fruit,unsalted nuts and lower-fat dairy snacks

If you are one of four Canadians who has highblood pressure, do your part by choosing today asyour start day for incorporating these six small

steps into your life to help you gain control of yourhigh blood pressure. Your friends and family willbe happy you did!

BByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

An Oshawa resident could be thenext Maria von Trapp.

Donna Lajeunesse is one of 10finalists vying for the lead role inThe Sound of Music on CBC�s HowDo You Solve a Problem LikeMaria?, which will cast Maria vonTrapp for the Toronto production setto begin this fall at the Princess ofWales Theatre.

�I can�t explainhow happy I am,�says the 23-year-old,who grew up inBowmanville andworks as a doggroomer by day. �I�mreally hopeful.�

Lajeunesse wasselected from hun-dreds of Canadianwomen to take part inthe TV show, whichairs Sunday andMonday nights. Thetop 10 performed live for the firsttime on June 22, competing forviewer votes. Results wereannounced Monday night, withLajeunesse safe for another week.

But Lajeunesse is no stranger toperforming, having gotten an earlystart singing for friends and familyas a little girl.

�I was born to be a singer,� shesays. �I really love performing.�

As a child, Lajeunesse participat-ed in vocal competitions and record-ed a CD, Kiss the Dust, at age14. The theatre bug bit whenshe started performing withthe Oshawa Little Theatre as ateenager. She�s since appearedon stage as Nancy in Oliver!,Charlotte in Charlotte�s Weband Sister Robert Anne inMeshuggah Nuns.

When a casting call wentout for The Sound of Music,

however, Lajeunessedidn�t have her eyeon the role of Maria.

�I honestly didn�tthink I was Maria,�she says, adding thatshe auditioned forthe role of SisterSophia and wasencouraged to try outfor Maria instead.

Through How DoYou Solve a ProblemLike Maria?,Lajeunesse has spent

one-on-one time with some ofCanada�s top vocal coaches,sung for renowned composerAndrew Lloyd Webber andbeen to Salzburg, Austria, thesetting for the film The Soundof Music and the location ofthe story behind the movie.

�It was unbelievable,� saysLajeunesse of her trip over-seas.

Now Lajeunesse is counting onthe viewing public to make her

dreams to play Maria real.�Hopefully they want to keep me

around for a long, long time,� shesays.

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Local singer vying for lead as Maria

Oshawa�s Donna Lajeunesse is a top 10 finalist on CBC�s HowDo You Solve a Problem Like Maria?

Photo submitted

Oshawa performer makes top nine on CBC show

�Hopefullythey want to

keep mearound for along, long

time.�- Donna Lajeunesse

Six easy steps to high blood pressure control

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History lovers can immersethemselves in the past with an after-noon tea at Oshawa�s lakefront.

The Oshawa CommunityMuseum and Archives are launchingtheir summer series of Victorianlow-teas with a Strawberry Social onJune 26. Guests will be served aselection of traditional finger sand-wiches, scones and desserts made bymuseum volunteers.

Tea is served outdoors, weatherpermitting, in the Henry House

Heritage Gardens and is followed bya tour led by a costumed and experi-enced guide.

Guests will get a look at the cur-rent exhibit, Sunday Best � FancyVictorian Clothing, which is on dis-play until the fall and features men'sand women's Victorian clothing andaccessories, focusing on formal andclassy pieces from the museum'sown collection. Also showcased arearchival pieces such as photographicimages of people in Victorian attire

and vintage advertisements fromlocal Oshawa newspapers.

Reservations are required withtimes available on Thursdaysthroughout July and August between11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Admissionis $10 for adults and $5 for children.

For more information on theexhibit or Victorian Teas, call Jill orCheryl at 905-436-7624 or visitwww.oshawamuseum.org. To makea reservation, call 905-436-7624 ext.1060.

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"Sad to report that completelyat peace, Father Don MacLellan,the subject of my column threeweeks ago, passed away."

In an effort to get local councilto proclaim a �Smile Awhile Day�,I offer three of my favourite jokes.

#1 My Newfie joke (with apolo-gies)

A stressed Toronto banker wasdepressed about his investmentsthat were losing money. The manwas in desperate need of somecounseling or, at the least, somecheering up. In the middle of Bayand Queen in Toronto, he thoughtperhaps he had found the answer tohis overwhelming sorrow. Ayoung male man fromNewfoundland was the happiestguy he had seen in years. This fel-low in the middle of the intersec-tion was jumping up and down ona board screaming �22�. Thebanker assumed he had won a lot-tery worth 22 million. Heapproached the Newfie and askedwhy he was so overjoyed? Wasthis some kind of �lotto dance�?

�You just have to jump high ontop of this board and scream at thetop of your lungs �22� and you willhave a new perspective on all yourtroubles.�

Now the Toronto financier hadalways considered himself mostupright and conservative, but thisNewfie was so overjoyed and hav-ing so much fun, he decided to tryit. He half-heartedly jumped upand shouted �22�.

The Newfie was not impressedat the efforts. He implored thebanker to jump higher and toscream at the top of his lungs, �22�.After a few more efforts the bankerfinally jumped as high as he couldand screamed as loud as he wasable, �22�.

While in the air, the Newfiemoved the board, revealing anopen manhole. The Torontobanker fell in. The Newfie joyous-ly screamed out, 23, 23, 23!

#2 Religious joke:

Mrs. Murphy goes into the localpet store and buys a parrot assuredthat it does talk. Father Divinecomes buy later for a cup of teawith Mrs. Murphy. She tells himabout her new parrot that up to thatpoint had never spoken. Suddenlythe parrot blurts out, �Hi, my nameis Sally and I believe in looooooseliving!�

Both Mrs. Murphy and the rev-erend are taken aback. Now itseemed that Father Divine had twoparrots of his own. One, namedPeter, just recited his rosary all daylong, while the other named Paul,recited meditating prayers.

The priest kindly offers to take�Sally� to his home and has faiththat given a few days with his par-rots, Sally will be �saved�.

Once at home, Father put Sallybetween Peter and Paul in the cage.Sometime later Father hears Sallyscreaming out, �Hi My Name isSally and I believe in looooooseliving�.

Paul turns to Peter and says,�Put away those rosary beads boy,our prayers have finally beenanswered�

#3 City councillor joke:A fellow is lost and starving in

the deepest of jungles of Africawhen he comes upon a clearing andsome cannibals. As he walks alonghe sees that these cannibals arequite civilized and even have storesfor body parts. One store special-izes in fingers, etc. Starving, he fig-ures he will have to abide by localcustoms and is attracted to a �brainstore�. He is somewhat confusedbecause on the counter there arejars of pickled brains that displaydifferent prices. There is alawyer�s brain for $100 a pound. Adoctor�s for $200 a pound and alocal politicians brain for $1000 apound. He could understand theprice differences of the first two,but not the politicians so heenquires. This is a �choose yourown ending joke�

He is told:A.) �Obviously the lawyers and

doctors brains are expensive, butthe politicians had never beenused!�

ORB.) �Do you know how many

politicians we had to go through toget a pound of brains?�

BillFoxExpress@hotmail.comis where I can be booed.

Promoting �Smile Awhile Day�

An Oshawa resident is being recognized for his dedi-cation to his chronically ill wife.

Albert Martens, a 78-year-old retired quality controlinspector at General Motors, is the recipient of the VHAHome HealthCare�s Heroes in the Home Award, given tothose who go beyond the call of duty to provide for aloved one who is disabled, elderly or ill at home.

Martens cares for his wife, Helen, who suffers fromkidney problems and Muscular Dystrophy.

�Albert�s unwavering commitment to caring forHelen, his wife of 51 years, is nothing short of heroic,�says Carol Annett, president and CEO of VHA, a non-profit organization that provides home care services topeople throughout Ontario. �He deals with the challengesof caring for a chronically ill loved one with compassion

and optimism day after day and is an inspiration to usall.�

From transferring Helen from her bed to a wheelchair,to bathing and household duties, Martens cared for hiswife on his own until a hernia operation more than sevenyears ago forced him to seek extra help from a personalsupport worker and nurse, both funded through CentralEast�s Community Care Access Centre.

Martens� personal support worker, Halina Martyniuk,nominated him for the award.

�I was just impressed,� says Martyniuk, who is usual-ly at the Martens� home six days a week, adding that hecontinually displays devotion to his wife and an ability topreserve through life�s ups and downs.

While doctors have suggested life might be easier forhim if Helen entered a nursing care home,Martens has refused.

�With help, I can still take care of her,�he says.

Senior awarded for dedication

Tea offers step back in time

Oshawa�s outdoor pools are open for thesummer season.

Starting June 23, all pools and splashpads throughout the city are open for publicuse. Rotary Pool and Camp Samac Poolwill be open in the evenings from 4:30 to 8p.m. until Thursday. Starting Friday, allpools will be open throughout the day andwill match the summer leisure guide sched-ule.

Splash pads can be found at the follow-ing parks: Baker, Easton, Glen Stewart,Lake Vista, MacKenzie, Northview andRotary.

Lifeguard staff will be on duty atLakeview Park Beach every day between11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Outdoorpools nowopen acrossOshawa

Ontario Northland�s Polar Bear Express con-nects residents of the coastal communities ofMoosonee and Moose Factory to Cochrane andis one of North America�s last remaining �flagstop� train services.

As well, the Polar Bear Express offers visitorsfrom around the world an opportunity to connectwith Canadian history, aboriginal culture and thelandscape of the north.

This old-fashioned rail excursion travels 186miles between Cochrane and Moosonee, includ-ing over the Moose River - through Ontario's mostpristine and spectacular scenery. You are invitedto sit back and enjoy the relaxing five-hour trainride (each way) in one of our climate?controlledpassenger cars.

This summer season, between June 27th andAugust 29th, the Polar Bear Express travels sixdays a week, from Sunday to Friday (no Saturdayschedule). Please send an email to request yourcopy of our summer 2008 Polar Bear Expressbrochure to tours@ontc.on.ca.

Ride the rails

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Canada Day is almost here andLakeview Park will be chock full ofentertainment and activities for peopleof all ages but the hard part is decidingwhat to do first.

At the amphitheatre, located at thewest end of the park, east of KluaneAvenue, offers a full day of performanc-es and demonstrations, from noon until6 p.m.

Based out of the northern shore ofLake Erie near Port Ryerse, theCanadian Raptor Conservancy willshow off their feathered friends�frombald eagles and barn owls to Peregrinefalcons and turkey vultures. The groupgives more than 1,000 live performanc-es across Canada every year and hasalso had a number of birds star inHollywood and television productions.The Canadian Raptor Conservancy willgive two demonstrations today, at12:30 and 4:45 p.m.

But birds won�t be the only animalsto take the stage. The Indian RiverReptile Zoo will bring a few creaturesfrom their collection of more than 200.Located near Peterborough, the zoowill exhibit a variety of snakes andlizards at 3:15 p.m. with an earlier per-formance at the Children�s VillageStage at 1:45 p.m.

The amphitheatre, sponsored byOshawa PUC Networks, will also fea-ture performances from: WildfireDance, Gemini Gymnastics, TheLumberjack Company, Wado KaiKarate and Traditional Martial Arts.

South of the amphitheatre you�ll findthe designated area for demonstrationsand interactive activities. Black RockClimbers will offer visitors the chanceto try out a climbing wall or a gladiatorjoust. You�ll also find an anti-gravitytrampoline and carnival rides and

City set forCanada Dayat Oshawa�slakefront

games.Head east and you�ll find yourself at the

Children�s Village where kids can take part in

everything from a pitching machine to facepainting to activities run by the Oshawa PublicLibrary and Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

Sunderland�s SundanceMeadows has brought their pet-ting zoo to Oshawa so kids canget up close and personal withtheir favourite animals, such aspigs, llamas and horses. Also atthe Children�s Village will be Zooto You.

Next to the Children�s Village isthe Children�s Village Stage,where families can take in one oftwo performances by Charlie Kert,known for his unique way of con-necting with children throughmusic, as well as performancesfrom Terry & Rick, TrevorLeBlanc, Jungle Cat World,Beyond the Sun and a martial artsdemo.

The main stage offers music tosuit just about any taste withBeach Boys tribute band EndlessSummer and Beatles tribute bandThe Fab Four among others. TheDurham Regional Police�s ownrock band, The Heat, will entertainthe crowd, as will the CharlesStreet Band, Terry Crawford andRetro Rockets and TrevorLeblanc. This all leads up to a per-formance by Oshawa�s own rockers

Cuff the Duke at8:45 p.m.

Head northeastand the historicalvillage awaits withfree access tosome ofOshawa�s oldesthomes. Here, vis-itors will also getthe chance tostake a ride in ahorse drawnwagon courtesyof the OshawaFuneral Home.

Just stepsaway you�ll find avariety of displaysfrom local com-munities groups.

Finally, thebeachfront will behome to OshawaFire Servicestoday, who willhost a fire hosechallenge andvehicle displayand demonstrateextrication andburn. Also at thebeach will be ad e m o n s t r a t i o nfrom InvadoVolleyball.

Of course, noCanada Day iscomplete withoutfireworks, whichwill take place atapproximately 10p.m.

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Oshawa residents weretreated to food fromaround the globe asFiesta Week showed thecity�s multicultural side.Above left, members ofthe Budapest Pavilionserved Hungarian dish-es. Above right, FatimaAraujo offers up thetastes of NorthernPortugal. Right, thePhilippines Pavilionshares their traditionalfare.

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RUMMAGE SSALE � Harmony United Church, 15Harmony Rd. N. Used clothing and accessorieswill be on sale from 10 a.m. to noon. All are wel-come.

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HISTORICAL LLEGENDS OOF TTHE CCELTIC WWORLD:MUSICAL CCELTIC SSTORYTELLING � Faith UnitedChurch, 1778 Nash Rd. in Courtice. The DurhamFolklore Society presents vocalist Jennifer Whiteand percussionist Robert McMaster for this 2:30p.m. performance. Tickets are $15. To purchaseconcert tickets, contact Heather Whaley at 905668-2174 or heather@heatherwhaley.ca or EnidDeCoe at 905 436-2729 or ejdec@rogers.com.Tickets are also available at the United WayInformation Services Kiosk in the Oshawa Centre.

June 18 crossword answers

Oshawa Around Town

Photos by Jessica VergeThe Oshawa Express

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ARIES: March 20 to April 19Make your home a place of harmo-ny, somewhere you are able toretreat to nourish your emotional

nature. Spring clean your house and fix up yourworking space.

TAURUS: April 19 to May 20This is a good week to join a com-munity association or socialize withpeople from the neighbourhood.

Share your clever, but practical ideas. Cleanyour car, inside and out. Read an uplifting book.

GEMINI: May 20 to June 21Venus brings good luck in businessand finances. If you work in sales,you could pick up a new account.

You can also receive a raise or a gift from a fam-ily member. Check out real estate.

CANCER: June 21 to July 22You will need plenty of free time to�do your own thing�. Let otherslook after their own responsibilities.

The more you learn, the greater opportunity youwill have to get what you want. Begin a new fit-ness program.

LEO: July 22 to August 22People, in high places, will recog-nize your talents and productivity.Spend time in meditation and intro-

spection during this socially withdrawn time ofyear. A�behind the scenes� romance is possible.

VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 The focus this week is on expandingyour circle of friends and creatingnew interests. You and your partner

should get together with people who have simi-lar ideas. A friendship could evolve into a loveaffair.

LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23Seek career guidance and promote amutually beneficial relationship withyour manager. Be open to a new

career opportunity. How you get along with oth-ers will determine your job success.

SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22Mix business with pleasure and take atrip with your partner. An overseasjunket would be especially enjoyable.

Another possibility is romance with a person froma different country. Check out new age ideas.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21 You can obtain money through anoth-er person�s efforts like a partner�swindfall or pay raise. You could also

receive money from an inheritance, insuranceclaim or legal settlement. Go shopping for newclothes.

CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19Over the next few weeks, your per-sonal and business relationships willimprove, but you may have to put

your own wishes aside for the sake of your part-ner. Enjoy a movie or concert on SaturdayEvening..

AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19If you schedule rest periods, makehealthy food choices and try out a newexercise routine, you will improve

your energy and physical condition. You couldprofit from a new company perk.

PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20You will gain confidence by partici-pating in art, crafts, drama or anothermethod of creative self-expression.

Another way to gain confidence is by taking partin a public speaking club.

The Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call905-725-9179 or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com

PPRRIIZZEE:: Bring in your completed and correct Express Crossword puzzle before the answers run in the fol-lowing Wednesday edition and you will receive an Express T-shirt. Limit is one t-shirt per person for the

year. Congratulations to Frank Noche for completing the June 11 crossword.

Ceasar, a bullmastiff, enjoys spending his time outdoors.

The Oshawa Express would like to remind its readers to still send in EchoBaby pictures to run bi-weekly to the Express Perfect Pet feature.

An Oshawa elementarystudent is the winner of aCanada-wide essay contest.

Zachary Langille�sessay on Eva Olsson, abest-selling author andHolocaust survivor, was thewinner of the A&E LivesThat Make a DifferenceEssay Contest.

Langille, a Grade 8 stu-dent at T.R. McEwenPublic School, won $5,000for the most persuasive,creative and relevant essayprofiling the most influen-tial figure in 2007.

�Zachary�s essay on EvaOlsson truly demonstratedhow a single person canhave a profound effect onan entire generation,� saysShelley Blaine Goodman,vice-president of A&ECanada. �His essay cap-tures the passion Ms.Olsson has advocatingpeace and racial toleranceand proves that this is onelife that really has made adifference.�

The essay profiles theauthor, who survived thebrutality of the Nazi regimeduring the Second WorldWar to go on to preachpeace and tolerance toschools across Canada.Zachary writes of the 84year old, �Eva lives withthe past, but she uses it toteach Canadian childrenabout tolerance and peaceso that history will notrepeat itself� It is ironicthat so much has beenlearned from a woman whowas forbidden formal edu-cation by her religion.�

The A&E Essay Contestchallenges elementary andhigh school students acrossCanada in Grades 5 through12 to write a 250-wordessay on the life theybelieve make the biggestdifference on Canadiansociety in the past year.Students competed in twocategories: Grade 5-8 andGrade 9-12. A grand prizeof $5,000 and first place

prize of $2,500 was award-ed to one student in eachcategory. An honourablemention was awarded in theGrade 5-8 category thisyear. For encouraging par-ticipation in the essay con-test, the winning students�teachers each received$1,000 for use in theirdepartments and an A&E

prize package including atelevision, DVD player andclassic A&E DVDs.

Submissions for the2008 Lives That Make aDifference Essay Contestwill be accepted beginningSept. 1 through Nov. 7. Formore information, visitwww.aetv.com/class/cana-dianclassroom.

In 1914 General Motorsinvented Freon, makingrefrigeration (and air condi-tioning) possible. Up untilthat time there were a numberof ways to preserve perishablefoods. For countless years,meat, for instance, was keptfrom spoiling by salting itdown. This was frequentlycalled �curing�. Sometimes aprocess called �smoking� wasused instead, or as a supple-ment. Ideally, of course, keep-ing it in a cool, dry placeenhanced the process.Vegetables like carrots, beets,and potatoes were stored inroot cellars, often under thehouse. Dug out of the ground,the earth�s natural insulatingproperties keep them at a safetemperature, preventing rot.

Peaches, pears, or apple-sauce was �canned� in glassjars with sealed lids. Theseedibles were called �pre-serves��because that�s whatthe special process did,enabling them to last for up toa year or more. If possible,most houses had a �coldroom�, usually in the cellar,where the �refrigerating�effect enhanced that proce-dure. A similar process was�pickling�. Cucumbers espe-cially, but also various kinds

of fish, received this treat-ment.

Ideally, though, the use ofan olde tyme icebox, waspreferable. In principle itoffered the same function asthe modern electric refrigera-tor. In fact, for many years,even the

Coldspot, Kelvanator orFrigdedair standing in the cor-ner of the kitchen, continuedto be referred to as the �ice-box�. These cooling unitsranged from plain but func-tional units to attractive piecesof furniture, finished likechina cabinets or bedroomdressers.

But it was what was on theinside that counted. The topsection of this cupboard-likeunit was an insulated, metal-lined compartment that heldthe blocks of ice. Below,another section, though small-er, resembling the shelvedarea of a refrigerator, storedfood which needed to be keptcool. On average, afresh chunk of icewas needed everyother day. Mostmodels had a drainpan, which caughtthe water as theshrinking squaresof frozen H2o melt-ed. Failure to emptyit on schedulemeant a moppingjob for the house-wife, or whoeverwas in charge ofthat chore.

In towns andcities the �iceman�

delivered the needed coolantin the same fashion as themilkman brought moo juice.Initially his delivery vehiclewas a horse-drawn wagon�and old Dobbin walked fromstop to stop without even somuch as a �giddy up� or�whoa�. But, eventuallytrucks put these faithful oat-burners out to pasture.

In rural and village areas,gathering ice was a do-it-yourself project. In the winter,a hole was chopped in thefrozen surface of a lake orriver and a special saw wasutilized to cut the ice into suit-ably sized blocks. It wasstored in a �house�, often aninsulated part of a shed orbarn. It was filled with saw-dust, which covered theblocks, preventing them frommelting. This system some-times enabled this preciousproduct to remain frozen untillate summer or even until itwas time to harvest it again.

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Zachary Langille, right, with teacher Kim Sallie. Zachary was the$5,000 winner of the A&E Lives That Make a Difference EssayContest.

Young writerwins contest

Oshawa elementaryschool wins award

One of Oshawa�s Catholic ele-mentary schools received a goldrecognition for its environmental-ly friendly atmosphere.

In its inaugural year of partici-pation in the Ontario EcoSchoolsProgram, 16 of Durham CatholicDistrict School Board�s schoolshave been certified asEcoSchools.

Of the 16 schools receiving2008 certification, St. John BoscoCatholic Elementary School inOshawa and Good ShepherdCatholic Elementary School inPort Perry received gold recogni-tion. Holy Family, Our Lady ofthe Bay, St. Bernadette, St.Bernard, St. Bridget, St.Christopher, St. Elizabeth Seton,St. Leo, St. Luke the Evangelist,St. Monica and St. TheresaCatholic Elementary Schoolsreceived silver recognition andImmaculate Conception, St.Joseph and St. Thomas AquinasCatholic Elementary Schoolsreceived bronze.

�We are very proud of all ofour participating schools,� saysPaul Pulla, director of educationfor Durham Catholic DistrictSchool Board. �Instilling values

that will develop environmentallyresponsible citizens is consistentwith promoting strong steward-ship, a value that is gospel-cen-tred. We are hoping in the comingyear to see many more of ourschools become involved in theEcoSchools Program.�

Ontario EcoSchools is an envi-ronmental education program thataddresses both the operation ofthe schools and the curriculumexpectations being met. It hasbeen designed collaboratively forschool boards to incorporate envi-ronmental education as well asenvironmentally responsibleaction, into the school setting. Theprogram aims to influence youngpeople during a formative periodof life and to create an exponentialimpact as children take a cultureof conservation home with them.

�The board is pleased with theresults of this initiative,� says JimMcCafferty, chair of the board.�Trustees look forward to hearingabout the continued success ofthis program. We congratulate theboard�s EcoSchools Committeeand all the participating schoolsfor engaging students in thisworthwhile program.�

Every business knows that they should keep a backupof their important data, including: customer records, e-mails, documents and other key files. However, as we swiftly move into the digital age, youmay not have noticed that your important digital data isnot just important, but integral to the proper function ofyour business. If you can�t do business without yourcomputers and the data they contain, then you need topay attention!Backing up your key information onto a USB key, CD orDVD is a great idea. However, someone still has toremember to do it. If it doesn�t get done, it doesn�twork. As well, having a backup copy of your data is important,but can you access it when you need it? A standardbackup won�t copy your Windows operating system, orall your other software. Do you have the original diskof that software you use so often when helping yourcustomers? You may have a tape drive and think thatyou are protected against hardware failuresand possible loss of data. However, mostbackup software requires Windows to beworking and the tape backup software to beinstalled. What happens if the hard drive inyour backup computer fails and Windows islost? How do you access your data then?What happens if you have a fire or theft? Ifyou leave your backup sitting on top of yourcomputer, would the thief take your comput-er but leave your tape or CD? Would a fireor flood damage your computer but spareyour backup?Thankfully, there is software on the marketthat is specially designed to not only backupall your data, including your software andoperating system, but, also restore yourimportant data to any computer, at any time,without any special software or Windowsoperating system installed. Most restores

can be done in less then an hour, which means that youare up and running as quickly as possible. This software is called hard drive imaging software. Itbacks up the zeros and ones, the most basic form ofdigital data. It can be run automatically and on anyschedule you choose. It can backup to a DVD, tape,remote location or external hard drive. If you backup toa remote location or use an external hard drive andthen take that hard drive offsite, you are completelyprotected against even the most devastating types ofdata loss. The backup system doesn�t rely on humanintervention to work, it just does its job and gives youpiece of mind.Contact Compfitness at 905-443-3171 or e-mail sup-port@compfitness.com for more information on protect-ing your data.

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Backups that can save your business

Kory Nagy selected by New Jersey Devils

BByy WWaallllyy DDoonnaallddssoonnThe Oshawa Express

Several NHL teams conferredwith Oshawa skipper ChrisDePiero about the quality andmakeup of blueliner Michael DelZotto prior to last week�s hockeydraft in Ottawa.

However, head scout JimHammett asked more than a fewquestions about the Stouffvillenative, leading the Generals headcoach to believe his quality blue-liner would soon be suited up in aNew York Rangers jersey.

�Nothing is for certain. It did-n�t ensure anything because Jimwas simply doing his homework,�said DePiero. �But he did ask a lotof questions about Michael and Iwas told after the draft he wasexactly what they wanted. I heardthat from a lot of good people.�

Meanwhile, consis-tency goes with hard-working centre KoryNagy.

The Walsinghamnative was selected bythe Generals in the fifthround three years agoand on Saturday, hewent in the fifth round,this to the New JerseyDevils.

� F a n t a s t i c .Absolutely fantastic,�notes DePiero. �I�m sohappy for him becausehe�s one who shows upfor every game ready toplay. He was an espe-cially hard worker in theplayoffs, especially asthe first guy on thepenalty kill. He gives anhonest effort. He showed

what he can do and thatalone makes him a per-fect fit with the Devils.�

As for Del Zotto, whowas not mentionedamong the top fourdefencemen eligible forthis year�s draft, he rangup 16 goals and 63points for the Generals,an excellent follow-up tohis rookie year when hescored 10 goals and 57points.

He became the first16-year-old defencemannamed to the OntarioHockey League (OHL)Classic and this past sea-son participated in theCanadian HockeyLeague (CHL) TopProspects game wherehe won the shooting

accuracy skills event by goingfour-for-four.

�It�s unbelievable, this is sucha great feeling,� Del Zotto saidmoments after being drafted.�There are people who would dieto be in my shoes right now, Ican�t describe how great thisfeels.�

Del Zotto, whose 63 pointsranked third among OHLdefencemen, was only sevenpoints shy of another Rangers�prospect, Bobby Sanguinetti.

�We were really excited,�noted Hammett of Del Zotto. �Wehad held this guy in really highregard as far as how high he couldgo. We think that he belonged inthe upper echelon with some ofthe other defencemen that wenthigher. So, overall, we wereabsolutely thrilled that he was stillthere.�

Del Zotto featured on Broadway

Michael Del Zotto of the Oshawa Generals isgreeted by head amateur scout Jim Hammett afterbeing selected in the first round by the New YorkRangers last Friday night in Ottawa.

Photo courtesy of the New York Rangers

Michael Del Zotto

Kory Nagy

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Argos fans out for a good time on the field

There�s no denying the plethora of followersthere are with the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Rock,Toronto FC and Blue Jays. I have spoken to many

from the Durham Region who turn out the lightseach night wondering what lies ahead with theirrespective favourite teams.

And yet there is also in the mix a huge throngof football supporters who line the GO Stationtrack for the train to Union Station each time theToronto Argonauts are scheduled for a contest atthe Rogers Centre.

They are truly die-hard fans. I have for the pastfour seasons been a season subscriber to theDouble Blue and I followed them to a playoff tiltat the Big O in Montreal two years ago, a gamethey lost.

During this expedition, it became apparent tome that a family exists. If you�re sporting the

Argos jersey, you�re one ofthem and you should be prop-erly prepared for the high-five�s.

The local offering, ofcourse, is Oshawa�s Andre

Talbot who, as a receiver, touched the ball on afew occasions during the final pre-season tilt lastThursday evening in a 28-21 loss to the HamiltonTiger-Cats.

�I have always been impressed with thecrowds we get,� Andre told me earlier. �They real-ly know how to get into a game. That wasn�t thecase at one time. You can tell they�re having agood time and that�s really what it�s all about. Aslong as we win, of course.�

There was a passion in the seats with constantchatter of who will take on the helm as startingquarterback, Kerry Joseph or Michael Bishop. Forme, it was keeping an eye on Mike Vanderjagt andhis mighty foot, having showcased himself in thekicking department quite well in the NFL with theIndianapolis Colts. It�s a fun atmosphere as Trishand Tyler, perhaps two of the most devout fans ofthe Argos, are constantly on their feet. Trish wavesthe No. 1 foam finger while yelling, A-A-R-R-G-O-O-S. Tyler follows up with the chant, arms up at

length without spilling a drop.And there is the group in front who offer a

hearty rendition each time the Argos gain a first-down advantage. A lengthy �OHHH� is followedby �FIRST DOWN� as they point in the directionthe Argos are gaining valuable yardage to theopposing end zone.

Perhaps my most favourite vendor is an olderchap pushing the bubbly. His long, drawn outIce�..Cold�.Beeeeer, is worth the price ofadmission.

And naturally, what good is a football gamewithout its cheerleaders? Acrew on the field enter-tains the crowd between stoppages while anothergathering walk around with cheerleader calendarsin hand. Autograph, anyone?

I have been to Leafs games and the total focalpoint is on the Buds getting a win. Fans of the BlueJays soak up the sun and really do care about whattranspires on the playing field and if a pitcher isn�tup to snuff, the crowd gives him a not-so-friendly

reminder. Raptors fans, like theLeafs and FC supporters, approacheach outing with great expectations.

Although Argos fans do enjoy awin, they do take great advantage ofenjoying the day, this foremost. A�Go Argos� or a simple nod whilepassing by someone you don�t evenknow is common.

And what I do find the mostencouraging is people of all agestaking in the games, many young-sters wearing the Argos jersey. Thiswas not the case only a half dozenyears ago.

In front of me last season was amother and father with their threedaughters and two of their friends.

A son treated his father to a sea-son ticket as a gift. �It�s affordableand it�s a lot of fun,� said the dad,�to say nothing of the great atmos-phere that exists at these games.�

Dodgers stay above .500 mark on the roadBByy WWaallllyy DDoonnaallddssoonnThe Oshawa Express

If there is one thing the coachingstaff has witnessed often in the lastwhile, it�s the Jekyll and Hyde per-formance of its team on the base-ball field.

When the Oshawa Dodgers gotoff to a seven-win three-loss startthis Intercounty Baseball Leagueseason, everyone connected wasnaturally pleased. Head skipperDan Bleiwas, though acknowledg-ing the positive start, treaded softly.

�It was a hot start, no question.But can we say our play wasindicative of what our record dic-tated? I�m not so sure,� he said.

�We are a young team takingbaby steps and we need to get bet-ter as a team, especially defensive-ly because it�s hurting us rightnow.�

Dodgers came out of the week-end one game above .500 with 11wins in 21 outings, having secureda single victory in three outings onthe road. Tag on a 7-3 loss to theToronto Maple Leafs a week ago atKinsmen Stadium and it wouldappear the local squad is getting alesson in basics.

Dodgers scored a 3-1 win overthe Thunderbirds in HamiltonSunday afternoon to salvage thewin. They were defeated 3-2 by theRoyals in Guelph on Saturday and8-6 by the Panthers in Kitchener

last Friday evening.In those three games played,

Oshawa committed a total of 12

errors.The bats have been so-so at best

and yet the pitching remains the

elite of the entire league. Can yousay Toronto Blue Jays?

�I can sure see the comparison,�Bleiwas still offers a laugh. �We�vegot the talent, but we�re not hittingwell enough in this league yet. Wesimply have to keep learning eachgame without taking anything forgranted.�

Bleiwas is also aware his troopswould have to take a significantnosedive to miss post-season play.�We�re setting a pace for the play-offs,� he says. �We are goodenough to get there. Our pitching isamong the best. Overall, our con-centration has to be on improvingour overall game because the teamswith older players and more experi-ence are hitting their stride and wehave to be in a position to match it.I think we can.�

Adam Garner went eight stronginnings for the Dodgers to collectthe victory at Hamilton in a gamethe teams had to endure almost atwo-hour rain delay. BrandonAgnew got the final three outs inrelief.

Ken Calway�s two-run double inthe sixth inning drove in the even-tual winning runs.

This was a game of special sig-nificance for the Thunderbirds.Prior to the game, Master WarrantOfficer Barry Vincent of theCanadian Armed Forces welcomedinfielder Jesse Robertson, whoplayed his final game before join-

ing the Armed Forces.Dodgers were held to four hits

in Guelph and Cam Gray, despitegoing the rain-shortened seven-inning distance, was the losingpitcher.

The Dodgers held a 2-1 lead atone point of the game, but the aidof a solo home run by Mark Allenled to two fifth-inning runs by theRoyals for the win.

The embarrassment, accordingto Bleiwas, was the Friday outingin Kitchener in which the Dodgers,committing five errors, could easilyhave doubled that figure with atougher score keeper.

�It was by far the worst per-formance at any level of baseballI�ve seen,� he said. �It was dis-graceful and disgusting. Ourdefence took a bite out of us.�

Grey Byron was the losingpitcher.

Dodgers have a busy weekahead with six games in the nextseven days. They play host toGuelph tonight at 7:30. Toronto onSaturday at 2 p.m. and Guelphagain on Sunday at 2 p.m. beforeplaying a twinbill on Tuesday inLondon.

They return to Kinsmen Stadiumnext Wednesday to play Kitchener.

This is their last game prior tothe Intercounty Baseball LeagueAll-star game on Saturday, July 5 atChristie Pits in Toronto.

Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express

Steve Lewis of the Oshawa Dodgers takes one for the team after taking a ball offthe hand during a plate appearance a week ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Oshawa�s Andre Talbot (9) of the Toronto Argos takes a breather dur-ing last Thursday�s exhibition game. It�s clear here the Argos have a first down, judging by these loyal fans.

Photos by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express

BByy WWaallllyy DDoonnaallddssoonnThe Oshawa Express

During the pre-computer erawhen youngsters actually spenttheir free time competing outdoorsin road hockey, there was the con-stant sudden shout of �CAR� byone player, forcing a brief interrup-tion in play and theremoval of the nets in themiddle of the road.

That�s the way it wasaccepted by the kids ofthat time. They were forthe period perhaps WayneGretzky with the flashymoves or Bobby Orr daz-zling from the blueline in.That kid in goal wasquick like Patrick Roy orstretched like Ken Drydenfrom an earlier era.

The girls have aHayley Wickenheiser toemulate.

Somewhere along theway, a group fromToronto thought it best toget the kids off the streetsand into a facility wherethey could continue show-casing their skills, minusthe ice and skates.

And so road hockey, with all theexcitement of the sport still inplace, became ball hockey, begin-ning in community centres andwith an ever-increasing member-ship, extending to indoor arenas.

The sport grew to phenomenalheights and many other communi-ties picked up the ball and offeredit on a voluntary basis within their

confines.Indeed, the same applied in

Durham Region when John andMary Platt devised the OshawaBall Hockey League 23 years ago,beginning with approximately 16participants at the Simcoe HallSettlement House. Today, there aremore than 750 players competing

weekly at Harman ParkArena and LegendsCentre. When tourna-ments are on, the DonevanSports Complex becomesan additional site.

�It all started when wegot a school bus out ofSimcoe Hall and we drovearound the south end ofOshawa picking up kids.We blossomed from therewhen we went fromDonevan and then the twopads at Harman,� saysMary Platt, adding with alaugh, �It�s a cheap alter-native to ice hockey, wedon�t get rained out andwe don�t have to yell,�CAR!�

The smaller confinesof Simcoe Hall left little tothe imagination in regardsto the rules of hockey. But

once inside regulation-rink sizefacilities, the greater the focus onthe proper rules.

Ball hockey in Oshawa --- thisgroup a non-profit organization ---falls in line with the ice sport on aminor level, beginning with tyke toan intermediate level. A women�sdivision is in place for the firsttime with four teams with players

ranging in age from the early 20�sup to an enthusiastic Linda Doran,who is competing at 60 years ofage.

As the motor of the Ontario BallHockey Association implies, �Agame anyone can play.�

Girls competing co-ed in thepast have gathered together andbeen selected to represent Canadaat various world championships.

Michelle Binning, BritneySmith, Amber Ellis, AlexandraWells and Cassie Sparks helpedCanada to a gold medal champi-onship at the 2007 Worlds, held inthe Czech Republic.

However, Jill Konarowski canlay claim to being the first femaleparticipant in the Oshawa circuit,starting 15 years ago.

All divisions gear up for provin-cial playdowns, held at variouslocales throughout the province.Oshawa will be playing host to theatom, peewee, Under 14 girls andUnder 16 girls divisions July 17-19.

Doug Smart, the chief executiveofficer of the Oshawa league, hasmade a transformation from hisdays as a junior football playerwith the Oshawa Hawkeyes to hisinvolvement on an executivecapacity in ball hockey.

�We have had a lot of playerswho competed 10 to 12 years agoand they have come back and arecoaching,� says Smart. �That�s thebeauty of it when you see that hap-pening.�

Smart says each division iscomprised of eight teams, allowingfor three full lines, three defensive

pairings and goaltenders.�Not all divisions are like that,�

says Smart. �Tyke is probably thehardest because kids at that agewant to try other sports like socceror baseball. But the other divisionsare maxing out and that�s a healthysign.�

Strict rules do apply, eventhough the emphasis remains on

fun and conditioning.�Our league is very disciplined.

There is no fighting. We bring it totheir attention the very first game.They all understand that this istheir league, not ours. They have tolearn to police it. They have tolearn to play it and they actuallylook after one another out there.It�s very competitive.�

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Oshawa Ball Hockey League is thriving

Players of all ages having a ballPlayers of all ages having a ball

Doug Smart

Mary Platt

Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express

Ball hockey has gripped even the female athletes in Oshawa. The local ballhockey association included a women�s division this season because of thedemand.

UOIT graduates to elite CIS levelOTTAWA -- Canadian Interuniversity

Sport (CIS) has accepted the University ofOntario Institute of Technology�s (UOIT)application for membership at the CISannual general meeting here, becoming the52nd member institution of the nationalassociation.

"Today was a momentous and historicday for UOIT," Ken Babcock, AthleticDirector said immediately after theCIS delegates voted unanimouslyto accept UOIT. "The Ridgebacksare now able to compete at thenational level and we look forwardto challenging with the best of thebest that Canadian Universitieshave to offer."

The CIS Board of Directors pre-sented their recommendation toaccept UOIT¹s membership appli-cation before the CIS membershipat the AGM of all Canadian Universities.The delegates accepted the motion toaccept UOIT as the 52nd member of theCIS unanimously with vote count 84-0.

UOIT�s bid application, which was theculmination of two years of planning andpreparing, was extremely well received bythe CIS membership. The CIS Board alsoconducted a site visit of UOIT as part ofthe lengthy process. They were veryimpressed with the campus as a whole, ath-letic facilities, residences and the programsthat the University has to offer.

"I am very proud and pleased with oursuccessful membership approval after allof the time and hard-work that was put into

making this all come together," Babcockadded. "This successful outcome now pro-vides UOIT student-athletes with tremen-dous opportunities at the National level."

UOIT entered Ontario UniversityAthletics (OUA) competition in 2006, par-ticipating in tennis and rowing during theirinaugural season. Men�s and women�shockey were introduced last season (2007-

08), making a big splash on theUOIT campus and in the commu-nity. There are many long- rangeplans of additional sports to beadded to the Ridgebacks lineup.New sports will be determined bystudent input and theavailability/expansion of facilitiesin the years to come.

With some of the Canada�s topathletics facilities on campus,Babcock noted; �Our goal will be

to continue to attract the best staff, coach-es and students to UOIT who strive for thecommon goal of excellence. Our long-termvision includes our campus as beingCanada�s leader in athletics, recreation andwellness programs, combined with top ath-letic facilities, all of which will enhancethe overall post-secondary experience forour students.�

The CIS is the national governing bodyof university sport in Canada. Its member-ship is comprised of 52 Universities with10,000 student-athletes and 550 coachescompeting for 21 national championshipsin 12 different sports.

Ken Babcock

Hawkeyes want first victoryOshawa Hawkeyes are still in search of their

first Northern Football Conference victory after apair of road outings.

After dropping their initial outing 14-12 inToronto against the Maddogs two weeks ago, thesenior Hawkeyes fell to Tri-City Outlaws 28-8 lastSaturday evening in Kitchener.

With starting quarterback Chris Foster out ofthe lineup following an opening-game injury,Rolando Daley got the start at pivot and before hetouched the ball, the Hawkeyes were down a majorfollowing an opening drive TD by the Outlaws.

Daley led the charge to the Tri-City 20 yard lineand stalled. Rob Horstman missed the field goalattempt. Outlaws followed up with two majors,giving them a 21-7 lead at the half.

�I�m happy with our physical performance, butdisappointed with our mental game,� saidHawkeyes head coach Donovan Wright. �We tooktoo many penalties.�

Wright elected to go with 20-year-old KyleAmorim from Whitby as the QB for the third quar-ter and he was impressive out of the gate, leadingthe Hawkeyes to the Outlaws� three-yard line. Theoffence failed to connect for their first major.

Amorim later drove the ball to the Outlaws one-yard line and didn�t miss on this occasion with RickMoore slicing up the middle for the score.Horstman�s convert was good.

Hawkeyes are in North Bay on Saturday andgear up for their first home game of the season onJuly 5 against the Toronto Raiders at 8 p.m.

Batchelor joins All-Star teamDurham Lords� basketball star

Anthony Batchelor has been selected tocompete with the top basketball playersin the country at the Fourth Annual All-Star Charity Shootout (ASCS) �Clash ofthe Charities� at London�s FanshaweCollege.

Batchelor will be among some of thebrightest stars of the game as the topplayers from the CIS, CCAA, NCAAand European professional leagues willtake part in the event scheduled for Sat.July 5.

The All-Star Shootout is a charity basketballevent that showcases some of Canada�s top basket-ball players in an effort to raise funds and aware-ness for local charities across Ontario. Players will

be divided into two teams with each rep-resenting one of the above mentionedcharities. The charity represented by thewinning team will receive 60 percent ofthe proceeds, and the losing team 40 per-cent of the proceeds.

Batchelor capped off an amazingcareer with the Durham Lords this pastseason, as he became the OntarioColleges Athletic Association (OCAA)all-time leading scorer (1,524 careerpoints) while guiding the Lords to a post-

season appearance. He was named the OCAAPlayer of the Year and a Canadian CollegesAthletics Association (CCAA) All-Canadian. Ineach of his four seasons at Durham, Batchelor wasnamed an OCAA first team All-Star.

Anthony Batchelor

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