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Welcome to MoroccoGuests witnessed flame-swallowers and other entertainment as part of the sixth annual LegacyGala hosted by Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, raisingmore than $412,000 to help students in their post-secondary education.

Steelworkers callfor protectionBByy CCoouurrttnneeyy DDuuffffeettttThe Oshawa Express

Lead-laced food and toys that are flood-ing the consumer market are symptoms of agrowing tendency to outsource manufac-turing work, says the United Steelworkers(USW).

In a bid to stop dangerous products fromentering Canada�s domestic markets andprotect manufacturing jobs, the steelwork-ers launched an awareness campaign earli-er this week.

�It�s about protecting our workers, thecommunity and the environment,� said

Wayne Fraser, director for USW inOntario. �We have governments that allowthe importation of toxic materials in ourcountry and we can�t allow this to contin-ue.�

The USW will be distributing thousandsof lead screening kits across NorthAmerica, to test certain products for lead.

�We want to continue to make safetyand health a priority in our union,� saidFraser, who spoke at the news conferenceMonday at the USW Hall. �And it�s aboutputting back in place an economy produc-ing parts in Canada that are safe for

MP joins effort to savepost office�s retail armBByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

Oshawa�s federal representative is taking astand in hopes of keeping in tact the down-town�s only full-service post office.

MP Colin Carrie sent a letter last Friday toMoya Greene, president and CEO of CanadaPost, urging the company to reverse a decisionto close the retail counter of Oshawa�s postoffice at 47 Simcoe St. S.

Carrie, whose constituency office is locatednext to the post office, is asking Greene to atleast consider pushing back the closing date setfor Oct. 5 to allow more time to consider thedecision.

�In Oshawa, right now, we�re looking at anaggressive revitalization,� said Carrie at anews conference held outside the post officeFriday.

Carrie says with thousands of additional

people due to come into the downtown to workor live, closing Oshawa�s only remaining full-service in-house corporate outlet is a mistake.

And he�s not alone.Carrie joins a group of individuals who

have been fighting to keep the post office retailcounter since its closure was first announced inthe summer.

�There are an awful lot of people, includingthe business community, who�d like to see thisstay open,� says Bob Malcolmson, chair of theGreater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.

Malcolmson has been successful in retain-ing at least one of the services currentlyoffered by Canada Post only at the 47 SimcoeSt. S. location. After meeting with Canada Postrepresentatives on several occasions,Malcolmson says business owners can contin-ue to send their ad mailing (promotional mailsent in bulk to local customers) there.

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The Durham Catholic District SchoolBoard is giving Grade 8 girls the opportuni-ty to protect themselves against cervicalcancer with a free vaccine. This comesdespite controversy surrounding the immu-nization program at other Catholic boards.

The Durham Catholic District SchoolBoard approved the health department clin-ics for the HPV Immunization Program atits elementary schools.

The provincially-funded vaccine, whichis free to Grade 8 students if administered atschool, costs about $400 if accessed througha family physician.

The trustees� decision to allow the vac-cine in the Durham Catholic board wasunanimous.

�It�s a good thing to let this opportunitytake place in our schools,� said Oshawatrustee Fred Jones, adding in the end, it�s upto the parents to decide if they want theirkids to have the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against humanpapillomavirus, which is associated with thedevelopment of cervical cancer and genitalwarts.

Other Catholic boards across theprovince debated the issue on Catholicmoral grounds, arguing that easy access tothe vaccine promotes pre-marital sexualactivity. Catholic teaching promotes absti-nence before marriage.

Jones said that the issue is not about thevaccine going against the Catholic teach-ings.

But rather the vaccine will help preventknown health risks and also cervical cancercan develop after marriage as well.

Information packages from the healthdepartment, the Ontario Conference ofCatholic Bishops and a letter from the direc-tor of education will be sent home, allowingthe parents to decide if they want their chil-dren to have the vaccine.

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Security guardassaulted

Police are searching for two suspectsafter a security guard was assaultedwhile trying to apprehend a man whotried to steal a television set from aWhitby Wal-Mart store.

On Sept. 14 around 4:30 p.m., onesuspect tried to steal a 32� LCD televi-sion from the Brock Street and TauntonRoad location.

The Wal-Mart security guard went toarrest the suspect but was met withresistance.

A physical confrontation broke outbetween the two; the second suspectjoining the altercation. Both suspectsthreatened the security guard beforebreaking free and leaving the sceneempty-handed. The guard was notinjured during the skirmish.

The first suspect is described as awhite male, 5�8� and weighing 150 lbs.He has short, dark hair with a recedinghairline. He was wearing a black t-shirt,black track pants and sunglasses duringthe incident.

The second suspect is described as awhite male, around 40 years old. He is6�2�, of slim build, with short hair andreddish coloured facial hair. The sus-pect was wearing a baseball hat, greypolo shirt and black track pants with avertical white stripe on the pant leg.The suspects left the scene in a gold, 4-door sedan.

Anyone with information on theevent is asked to contact Det. Const.Susan Dubois at 1-888-579-1520 ext.1827.

Information can also be givenanonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS and tipsters may be eligi-ble for a $2,000 cash reward.

Three bustedin marijuanagrow op

Police havearrested threemen afterapproximately$4.67 millionworth of mari-juana wasseized in oneof the largestdrug opera-tions of itskind inDurham.

Three sus-pects were arrested Sept. 22 after policenoticed three men harvesting plants in agrowing operation the size of a footballfield.

At an early morning raid the nextday at an address on Brock Township,northeast of Sunderland at Concession8 near Sideline 17 police seized morethan 4,675 marihuana plants and a Mac12 machine gun.

Police also discovered 300 metres ofgarden hose running from the residenceto the outdoor growing field.

The suspects, two from Toronto andone from Vaughan, face charges of pos-session for the purpose of trafficking,possession of an unauthorized firearm,possession of a prohibited firearm withammunition and careless use of afirearm.

The investigation in ongoing andanyone with information can contactthe Drug Enforcement Unit at (905)579-1520 ext. 5800. Tips can be madeanonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Tipsters may be eligiblefor a $2,000 cash reward.

Board approves vaccineImmunization providesprotection for girlsagainst cervical cancer

Fast facts� Some types of HPV can lead to

cancer of the cervix in women.� HPV is most commonly spread

during sexual activity by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person� HPV is a common virus with

more than 100 types.� The HPV vaccine can protect

against four types � type 6, 11, 16and 18.� In Canada, strains 6 and 11

cause about 90 per cent of genitalwarts and strains 16 and 18 causeabout 70 per cent of cervical cancer.� The vaccine has been approved

for females aged nine to 26 and ismost effective when given beforesexual activity begins.

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Donating for DadGiana Maher, second from right, organized a fundraiser in honour ofher late father, Marcello Oddi. She and other family members shavedtheir heads to raise $7,020 for the R.S. McLaughlin Durham RegionalCancer Centre. Pictured, from left, are: Oshawa Hospital FoundationCEO Jim Szeman, siblings Andy Oddi, Julia Noordman, GraziellaOddi-Beth and Giana Maher and their mother Gaetana Oddi.

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Letters to theEditor

There�s something fundamentallywrong with an electoral system when vot-ers know little about their local candidatesand even less about the political party plat-forms, then must decide by referendumwhether to adopt a new electoral system,for which some of the details are stillunconfirmed.

Unfortunately, that is the reality formany voters heading into the polls for theOct. 10 provincial elections and referen-dum.

Even this newspaper hit roadblocks inits attempt to glean information from thecandidates running locally.

After emailing a list of about 15 ques-tions ranging from age to views on themajor issues to all candidates, barely ahandful responded.

Several reminders later, a few moresubmitted answers but several did not.Two members of the Family CoalitionParty curtly responded that they would notanswer the questions deferring instead totheir website.

The exercise screamed of apathy, notwhere it is traditionally found�in theelectorate�but rather, in some of the can-didates running for public office.Disgraceful!

With the exception of our incumbentsand Oshawa NDP candidate Sid Ryan, awell known union leader with CUPE, whonarrowly lost to Jerry Ouellette in the lastelection, voters may be at a loss to nameany other candidate.

That�s why political parties shouldincrease their efforts to recruit and trainwell-known, respected leaders in otherprofessions to the political forum.Intelligent candidates with leadership andinterpersonal skills and credibility shouldbe sought. Without a known track record,voters are blindly grasping at party alle-giances, which does little to satiate theirdesire for meaningful democracy.

Putting democracy back into the politi-cal process also means holding politiciansto account through regular referenda, notjust at election time.

A political leader who blatantly breaksa pre-election promise, as PremierMcGuinty and the Liberals did introducinga health care tax after promising no taxhikes, should also be put to the people in areferendum vote prior to general elections.

Too often the sentiment is that brokenpolitical promises are the expectation, notthe exception to the rules.

The mixed-member proportional repre-sentation system that voters have to decideon at the upcoming referendum suggestsfurther erosion of democracy as we knowit.

Voters would cast a two-part ballot,selecting both a preferred local candidateand a political party. Making voters selectan additional 39 MPPs from lists of candi-dates compiled by the parties, puts morepower in the hands of people who have notearned it.

Better to fix something that�s brokenrather than replace it with somethingworse.

Politicalhopefulsbarely visible

Be thankful for freedomHow long must humanity go on

killing each other and maimingeach other?

But if I read the good bookrightly, the baby of Bethlehem hasjust about readied himself to comeback and bring an end to it all.

As a child, I was photographedwith �V� signs and saw somebody�sblood on some foreign flag.

Years later, as a parker intelecommunications in the navy Irealized how quickly one can beswept away to sea, chasing someenemy below. Months later I readof an old school friend dying in ahatch just by accident on a

Canadian navy ship from Oshawa,his proud hometown of origin.

Today I heard of a young mandeployed on foreign soil to work atan airport only to end up besideCanada�s latest killed.

I don�t understand war- I could-n�t understand even in high schoola mate�s love for the militia only toend up as an Ontario Major-General- but I do now. Freedomwas and is being fought for anddemocracy will somehow prevail-everybody wants freedom, libertyand peace.

I�ve sung the anthem at enoughcenotaphs and in presence of

enough government leaders to lovemy country, and those who upholdjustice and protect us 24/7.

On this turkey weekend, let�s beeternally thankful for those stalwartmen and women who have giventheir very own lives.

May each of us irrespective ofour race, creed or colour somehowlove one another and pray to outgod to end this tyranny and hateful,expensive, habit throughout thesemany generations of time.

Bob HooperOshawa

Dear Editor:

The rallying cry of Tory, Tory,Tory should be changed to Tora,Tora, Tora, to sound the alarm tothose who think that bringing faith-based schools into the publicschool system is going to solve theunder-funding crisis experienced inour education system.

Anyone who thinks that the pri-vate funding of approximately$400 million now going to faith-based schools will be available tothe public system is dreaming inTechnicolor.

In fact, we can expect the pri-vate money now being spent onfaith-based schools to double ormore.

When, not if, the glaringinequities in opportunity becomeapparent, and create a crisis, we canexpect that the provincial govern-ment of the day will turn to themarket-based voucher system, sothat those with money will be ableto afford the best schools and the

most qualified teachers.Of course, if the dollar amount

of the vouchers is graduated, andreduced or eliminated for thosewith higher incomes, so that thosewith lower incomes can access themarket, then we might be able toobtain a level playing field. Butthat is also dreaming inTechnicolor.

The reason so many people offaith can afford the private school-ing is due to the abandonment ofthe graduated income tax.

That tax put a greater tax burdenon those who had benefited mostfrom the public education system.

The graduated income tax hasbeen nullified by each successiveadministration, at both the federaland provincial levels giving "taxexpenditure" deductions to anyspecial interest group that coulddeliver a voting block to the partymaking the most promises to thosesame special interest groups.

Educators know that childrenare not endowed with "cookie cut-

ter" mental capabilities.It has been proven, repeatedly,

that natural endowments (not nec-essarily genetically based) play asignificant part in a child's ability toabsorb education, training andbehaviour modification.

Surely a free and publicly fund-ed education system, even includ-ing the university level, which isdedicated to inculcate each child tothe extent of their capabilities andwill, is in our society's best interest.

Concluding, the reason thefaith-based schools are chosen isnot merely to provide a sectarianbelief, but to provide some degreeof morality in an increasinglyimmoral, secular society.

Those who believe that, sincereligion teaches a moral code, thatsecularism is amoral, that is moral-ly neutral, are mistaken on philo-sophical grounds.

Ed GoertzenOshawa

Funding faith-basedschools will create a crisis

RREETTAAIILL From Page 1However, they can only drop

off the mail; they won�t be able topurchase stamps or other materi-als.

They would have to go to drugstores or other businesses that sellstamps in the area.

Malcolmson is still concernedfor downtown business owners. Hesays instead of closing up shop for10 minutes to head to the postoffice, they�ll have to close for 30to 40 minutes to go to the down-town Whitby outlet, the next clos-est full-service location.

Scott Lewis, a spokesperson forCanada Post, says the companywill review Carrie�s submissionbut adds, �We are currently stayingon the course [to close].�

Lewis says Canada Post sees itas a sound business decision asthere are other post office counters

in the downtown. He also saysnone of the five staff members cur-rently employed at the retail armwill lose their jobs and will insteadbe moved to other locations.

However, Donna Hardy, presi-dent of the Oshawa chapter of theCanadian Union of Postal Workers(CUPW), doesn�t believe employ-ment is the issue.

�It�s not about the five jobs,�she says, adding that she believesit�s about serving Oshawa�s resi-dents.

Hardy is impressed with theoutpouring of support from othercommunity members who want theretail counter to remain open.

Along with his letter, Carrie isalso sending Canada Post a peti-tion and some of the approximate-ly 4,000 postcards that Hardy andfellow union members distributedthroughout Oshawa. Residents and

business owners signed the cardsas a sign of support and sent themback to Carrie�s constituency

office.Now Carrie, Hardy and

Malcolmson will be among those

waiting for a reply.�It shouldn�t be closing,� says

Malcolmson.

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Retail arm ofpost officeclosing itsdoors Friday

Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa ExpressOshawa MP Colin Carrie held a press conference in hopes of stopping Canada Post from closing the retail armof Oshawa�s downtown post office. Canada Post plans on closing the retail services this Friday.

USW to stop toxic importsUUSSWW From Page 1Canadians.�

The government has lists ofthousands of products thathave been recalled back toChina, where they were made.�The list is growing,� saidFraser, adding that outsourc-ing work destroys the commu-nity and people�s lives. �Theyclose our shops. They closeour plants and now we�re deal-

ing with the after effects.Sid Ryan, president of the

Canadian Union of PublicEmployees (CUPE), Ontario,was also on hand forMonday�s news conference.

�This community has beendevastated by the manufactur-er job loss,� said Ryan, who isOshawa�s New DemocraticParty candidate in the upcom-ing Oct. 12 provincial elec-

tion. The USW is North

America�s largest union repre-senting 850,000 women andmen working in every sectorof the Canadian and USeconomies.

For more information onthe USW visit www.usw.ca orfor more information on toxicimports, visit www.stoptoxi-cimports.org.

The United Steelworkers union wants to stop the importation of toxic materials fromentering Canada, that could be harmful to the local communities.

Oshawa�s college and university havereceived a couple million dollars to helpstudents cover the costs of their post-sec-ondary education.

Lenovo Canada Inc. presented $2 mil-lion, which will provide financial aid tostudents at both Durham College and theUniversity of Ontario Institute ofTechnology (UOIT). The computer compa-ny will also provide $1 million in comput-er hardware.

�By establishing the Lenovo CanadaInc. Access Awards we hope to remove oneof the barriers that students and potentialstudents may face in their pursuit of a post-secondary education,� said Peter Mockler,president and chief executive office ofLenovo Canada. �Through these awards,we hope we have opened the door to post-secondary education for those who maybelieve that this was not an option theycould pursue. At Lenovo, we strongly

believe that if you provide people with theopportunity to succeed, they will.�

The Access Awards willsupport full-time studentswho meet the Ontario StudentAssistant Program�s (OSAP)Ontario residency require-ments; demonstrate financialneed; and are in good aca-demic standing. Special con-sideration will also be madeto students who are membersof visible minorities, personswith disabilities or of aborig-inal descent and womenstudying for non-traditionalcareers.

�This donation helps our students alle-viate some of the financial challenges theyface, and allows them to focus on develop-ing their potential so they can pursuerewarding careers and make a difference in

the world,� said Leah Myers, president ofDurham College. �Partnerships with lead-

ing business such as Lenovohelp ensure that our studentshave a high-quality learningexperience with the benefitof the latest technology.�

In addition, the donationof $1 million in computerhardware will help renewcomputer resources and sup-port academic programs forstudents at both DurhamCollege and UOIT.

�Not only will Lenovo�scontribution support studentsfinancially, but it will further

strengthen UOIT�s leading-edge learningenvironment, which allows students toconnect with their professors and peers,any time and anywhere,� said Dr. RonaldBordessa, president of UOIT.

Firm aids post-secondary students

�This donationhelps our studentsalleviate some ofthe financial chal-lenges they face.�

Leah Myers

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City in brief

Select Oshawa residents will have anopportunity to voice their opinions on wastecollection.

As part of a series of program reviews con-ducted over the next three years, the city�sauditor general, Ron Foster, will be sendingout surveys from time to time to randomlyselected Oshawa residents.

The goal is to see how satisfied they arewith certain services.

When it comes to waste collection, Foster

will be asking how happy people are with thelimits on garbage pick-up and how convenientthey find the green bin program, among otherthings.

Foster is planning to review 18 Oshawaservices with the anonymous feedback avail-able to council and staff.

As auditor general, Foster is responsiblefor ensuring all programs and services areperforming as they should be and that all cityfunds are used appropriately.

Feedback on garbage sought

Oshawa residents unable to carry theirgarbage to the curb may be getting the help-ing hand they need.

Following a ban on garbage cans lastFebruary that drew complaints from accessi-bility and senior citizens groups, the city haslooked into starting up an assistance pro-gram similar to those already in place thathelp with snow clearing and boulevardmaintenance.

City staff are recommending the commu-nity services committee vote in favour of aspecial waste collection program for resi-dents with accessibility issues.

While garbage cans are still not allowed,eligible individuals would be able to bring

their garbage to the curb in a city-approvedcart that bears a special ID sticker. One typeof cart staff recommends is a plastic wagon,most commonly used by children.

To be eligible for the program, residentsmust have an accessibility issue that pre-vents them from bringing standard-sizedwaste bags to the curb; must provide proofof accessibility issues by submitting a doc-tor�s note; and have no other able-bodiedperson, capable of carrying garbage to thecurb, residing at their home.

Staff also recommend streamlining theprogram with snow clearing and boulevardmaintenance assistance programs to provideone-stop shopping for residents.

City softens stand on garbage can ban

BByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

A dollop of fun is the key ingredient in anafter-school program that takes kids awayfrom the computer or TV and into the kitchen.

The Oshawa Community Health Centre�sTeen Cuisine Program gives youth, betweenthe ages of 11 and 18, a chance to cook updelectable dishes from perogies to spaghetti.

�Teen Cuisine operates very similar to a�community kitchen�, in that people cometogether, cook together, eat together and takehome the leftovers for a meal the next day,�says Ana Pacheco-Rye, youth health promoterwith the OCHC.

This is a great way for young people toensure a healthy lunch the following day, espe-cially if they wouldn�t get one otherwise, adds

Pacheco-Rye.Teens get together every Monday at 4 p.m.

at the South Oshawa Community Centre aspart of the program�s partnership with the city.They make everything from scratch and oftenget the opportunity to try foods they wouldn�tnormally eat, from sushi to certain types ofvegetables.

�The program teaches food preparationskills, food handling skills and encourageshealthy eating for youth,� said Pacheco-Rye.

Registration for the program is ongoing butis limited to 20 participants per session. Teenscan sign up at the South Oshawa CommunityCentre, 1445 Cedar St.

For more information on Teen Cuisine orother programs and services offered by theOCHC, call 905-723-0036 or visitwww.ochc.ca.

Teens cook up fun

Dallis Burns, left, and Keenan Hinchey peel garlic in preparation for making spaghetti and meatballsat the Teen Cuisine Program.

Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express

(NC)-Every couple of years or so, TheMounted Police Foundation assists the RCMPin the auction of surplus horses. The auctionincludes a mixture of foals, broodmares, astallion and former Musical Ride horses.

Just because they are part of the worldwide5 percent that don't meet the RCMP stringentrequirements of colour, size, conformation andtemperament, doesn't mean that the horsesaren't worth having. Not by a long shot.

Carla Cataldi, from East Hampton in theU.S.A., describes "Peachy", whom she bought

ten years ago, as a"once in a lifetimehorse.demonstratingthe best dispositionever, and who isdaily proof that theRCMP has estab-lished a good breed-ing program . "

For Linda Wolozof Montreal,Quebec, "Pal" is a"miracle horse - trulyone in a million."She has "no reserva-tions putting my 5-year-old granddaughter on thishorse."

Owning anRCMP horse is quitedifferent from own-ing any other horse.It's like possessing apiece of history, aswell as an animalwith an impeccablepedigree - eventhough it may notquite meet the needsof the Force. The firstrequirement is thatthe horses be black.Since that was the 5percent problem, itfollows that the logi-cal solution was forthe Mounties tobreed and raise theirown - and they'vebeen doing just thatsince 1939. Thecolour limitation wasinitially prompted bythe impressiveappearance of theblack horses bearingthe scarlet-coatedLife Guards at the1937 coronation ofKing George VI inLondon, England.Breeding started outat the Depot Divisionin Regina in 1939,and was then moved

to Fort Walsh in 1942, the historic site of aNorth-West Mounted Police fort built in 1875in the beautiful Cypress Hills of south-westernSaskatchewan.

Over 25 years later, thenew home of the BreedingFarm was relocated on 140hectares of lush OttawaValley land in Pakenham,Ontario, about 50 km westof Ottawa.

Despite enrichment of thebreeding program by theacquisition of ThoroughbredHanoverian sport horsesfrom Europe, not every horsemeets the high standardsnecessary to withstand therigour and strain of theextensive national and inter-national commitments of theRCMP and the Musical Ride.

The most recentauction organizedby the MountedPolice Foundationand the RCMP, inOctober 2003, sold21 horses, raising$308,750 at anaverage price of$14,702. The netrevenue of this inno-vative initiative isreinvested in theRCMP's breedingprogram to helpsustain the programfor the future.

The 2007 RCMPHorse Auction is

scheduled for Saturday, October 6th, at 6p.m. at the RCMP Riding Hall, RCMPRockcliffe, Ottawa, Ontario.

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BByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

Lakeridge Health needs atleast $8 million annually in addi-tional funding to ensure a stablefuture, according to a report com-piled by the hospital board oftrustees� task force.

The board is now urging theMinistry of Health and Long-Term Care as well as the CentralEastern Local Health IntegrationNetwork to fast-track the processrequired to sit down and discussthe corporation�s future.

�This [report] is a call for themto sit down and talk with us,� says

Brian Lemon, CEO of LakeridgeHealth.

While the board has-n�t taken a position onhow much additionalfunding is needed, therecently released reportdetermined LakeridgeHealth requires an extra$8 to $10 million peryear.

But Lakeridge Healthisn�t the only Ontariohospital corporationclaiming to be under funded. It�s

long been reported that GreaterToronto-area hospitalsreceive less governmentfunding than otherOntario hospitals. Areport issued by theStrong CommunitiesCoalition found that forlocal hospital care, indi-cates each resident inthe 905 area surround-ing Toronto receives$221 less than the aver-age Ontarian.

According to the coalition, a

partnership of United Waybranches in Durham, Peel, Yorkand Oakville and the GTA/905Healthcare Alliance, that figuretranslates into a $944 millionannual funding gap.

Lemon says the additionalfunding is needed to provide bet-ter funds for the Durham Regionresidents Lakeridge Healthserves.

�A better functioning healthsystem is the main issue,� hesays. �We very much want thatfor the residents.�

Lakeridge needs millions more

Brian Lemon

Report determines hospital corporation lacks funding

1. I know the struggles of working fam-ilies because I�m from one of them and Ihave had to work long and hard toachieve my personal goals. I knowOshawa having lived and taught here. Ihave a vision for what this communitycan become and how it will get there. Ienvision a vibrant, clean community

that people will want to move to and remain, with goodjobs, time to volunteer in the community, low crime, athriving arts, theatre and music scene, with strong, fami-ly farms and gardens, with bike paths and fast and region-ally-integrated public transport systems and publicly-owned roads and highways.2. The NDP has a long history of working with labour andcommunity groups. The NDP, with its historic allianceswith working families and organizations, with labour,with women, anti-poverty groups, citizen�s rights groups,with fair tax advocates, with students, racialized minori-ties and so on, is the only party that can mediate betweenprofit-driven businesses and average working families.3. McGuinty has broken over 70 promises and, like theprevious Harris/Eves government, does not representworking families in Whitby-Oshawa. Like theConservatives, the McGuinty government�s interests arewith the rich and superrich -- not the needs of workingfamilies. They hang on to power by hoodwinking peopleto vote for them, for example, by making promises theyhave no intention of keeping or by playing shell gameswith funding that take from one program to create anoth-er.

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Ontario votes

1. Since being elected I have shown resultssuch as Oshawa�s own university, NewCancer Centre up and running, over a dozennew schools in Oshawa up and running, newStevenson Road 401 interchange, NewEmergency ward at hospital, New Downtown

Courthouse, New Conant Street Senior and Health Critical CareUnit up and running at the hospital. Results have added toOshawa being listed as �Ontario�s Best Place to do business�,according to Canadian Business2. We have always stood up for Oshawa and when we were inpower just remember the overtime at GM. The line was workingseven days a week and more overtime than most people wanted.According to Statistics Canada, there are over 10,000 net newjobs in Oshawa since being elected, and Canadian Business listsOshawa as the number 1 place in Ontario to do business.3. Broken Promises

Jerry Ouellette, 48,PC, incumbent

Oshawa candidates Oshawa candidates cont�d

1. I see politics as part of a life-long com-mitment to create a fair, more caring dem-ocratic society and economic prosperityfor all. I want to use experience and skillsto ensure that progressive laws are passed,working people are protected and that thepublic services benefiting us all are ade-quately funded. It�s been a long time since

Oshawa has been represented by a straight-talking MPP.I�ve made a commitment to the people in Oshawa to speakup for what matters to them.2. Since its beginning in 1963 the NDP have been the voiceof working people. We continue to be the party that best rep-resents our shared values � public health care, quality edu-cation, good jobs. The NDP is focused on making life moreaffordable and more secure for working families. We�remaking key commitments like eliminating the health tax formodest earners, raising the minimum wage to $10/hr imme-diately, and freezing college and university tuition fees. 3. The Dalton McGuinty government has maintained manyof the bad policies of the predecessor Conservative govern-ment, which included the sitting Oshawa Conservative MPP.They promised to fix education funding, but haven�t done it.They promised to stop private hospitals, but are building 30of them. Oshawa, Windsor and Hamilton and parts of thenorth are seeing unprecedented job loss. We know theMcGuinty job strategy isn�t working.

Sid Ryan, 55, NDP

1. I'm the best choice to representWhitby-Oshawa at Queen's Parkbecause the voters can trust me to stickto the issues that matter and be frankabout them. I won't bring up red her-rings like another holiday.

2. We're the best choice for working Ontarians becausewe'll cut the high taxes that are driving industrial jobs outof Ontario.3. My main criticism of the McGuinty government is theycan't be trusted. McGuinty's claim that he didn't knowhow bad the province's finances were before he tookoffice is BS. He was in the legislature for the two previ-ous terms and as opposition leader he had a research staffsupplied and paid by the legislature. He's either a liar orhe's incompetent.

Bill Frampton, 49,Freedom Party

1. I am from the people, for the people,and by the people.2. Because, going Green helps every-one.3. No comment at this time.

Alexander Kemp,33, Green Party

1. Our Liberal government has done somuch to move Oshawa forward. I can bethe strong voice we need at the govern-ment table to make sure Oshawa thrives.Also, my experience in the voluntarysector has given me a different perspec-

tive from the typical career politician.2. Through projects like the new consolidated courthouseto the regional cancer centre, Oshawa has been phenome-nally successful under the Liberals. This prosperity mustcontinue. We remember where we were under theConservatives and NDP � labour unrest in our schools,long wait times at our hospitals, tainted water coming outof our taps. We cannot go back to those days.3. During the last campaign, the Liberals set a very ambi-tious agenda for change. We have achieved much of thechange we intended to, but there is still much more to do.

Faelyne Templer36, Liberal Party

Whitby - Oshawa candidates

1. I am running because I believe that Ican be a strong advocate for our commu-nity of Whitby-Oshawa. For the past 10years I have witnessed our communitystruggle to receive the programs andsupport that a provincial representative

should be fighting for. As a mother and a daughter I havewitnessed under the past Conservative government thedeterioration of health care programs, education andinfrastructure. Under the McGuinty government I have witnessed theimprovement in these areas that we need to continue theconcentration on over the next 4 years. 2. I believe that the Liberal Party is the best choicebecause we continue to move Ontario forward. We con-tinue to improve our health care system, our public educa-tion system, ensure that families continue to grow withthe lifestyle they deserve. This includes spending moretime with the family and fewer times stuck in traffic byimproving our public transit and roads, which is some-thing, I will fight for.3. I believe the McGuinty government is on the right trackand has moved Ontario forward together with the peopleof Ontario. We have seen improvements in health care,education, transportation and the quality of life, howeverthere is more to be done and the McGuinty government isthe one government that gets that and is willing to contin-ue to move Ontario forward, together.

Laura Hammer, 45,Liberal Party

Nigel Moses, 50, NDP

The questions asked:1. Why are you the best choice to represent Oshawa at Queen�s Park? 2. Why is your party the best choice for working Ontarians in general and Oshawa residents in particular? 3. What is your main criticism of the current McGuinty Liberal government?

CandidatesOshawa Riding:Jerry Ouellette (PC) incumbentSid Ryan (NDP)Faelyne Templer (Liberal)Alexander Kemp (Green)Jeffery Streutker (FamilyCoalition Party)Bill Frampton (FreedomParty of Ontario)

Whitby-Oshawa Riding:Christine Elliott (PC)incumbent

Nigel Moses (NDP)Laura Hammer (LiberalParty)Doug Anderson (GreenParty)Dale Chilvers (FamilyCoalition Party) Marty Gobin (OntarioLibertarian Party)

Durham Riding:John O�Toole (PC) incumbentCatherine Robinson(NDP)Betty Somerville (LiberalParty)June Davies (GreenParty)Glenn Tyrrell (FamilyCoalition Party)

Jeffery Streutker, Oshawa candidate for theFamily Coalition Party of Ontario, declined torespond to The Oshawa Express questionnaire,referring readers to his website.

Dale Chilvers, Whitby-Oshawa candidate,also Family Coalition Party of Ontario, alsodeclined to respond to The Oshawa Express

questionnaire. Catherine Robinson, Durham candidate for the

NDP; Berry Somerville, Durham candidate forthe Liberal Party; and Glenn Tyrrell, Durhamcandidate for the Family Coalition Party ofOntario, failed to meet the deadline for submis-sions.

For full election coverage, follow The Oshawa Express until Oct. 10.call 905-571-7334 or email us at news@oshawaexpress.ca

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Ontario votes

1. In this capacity I would be focusing my ener-gies on the key issues of the riding: incinerationalternatives; strengthening financial and profes-sional supports for non-urban/rural health care;protecting Grade A farmland; halting urbansprawl; supporting our farmers. All this would

be within the over-riding Green Party of Ontario (GPO) focus onenvironmental, social, and economic sustainability.2. We are the one party that is going to strengthen the public voice.The power of decision-making should be where it belongs - with thepeople. Then when the government makes decisions, it reflects pub-lic need. The GPO�s ecological fiscal reform addresses life cyclecosts of production, distribution, and disposal. Our policies protectthe planet while developing meaningful employment, ensuringsocial justice, and preserving health of communities. The tax burdenwill shift from labour, business activities, and farming to resource userelated to water, energy, and aggregates.3. My criticism is with government in general. In its current form, weare thrust from side to side on the ship. This will eventually swampus. We need more collaborative forms of decision-making that canbe effectively garnered through such process as citizen assemblies(local, regional, and provincial), referenda, and public deliberation.

June Davies, 62,Green Party

1. More than 25 years� experience inelected public office. In that time, Ihave come to understand the variousorganizations and interests within thecommunity, I have contacts with com-munity leaders and I have the experience

in helping constituents deal with government in a widerange of issues.2. Our leader is committed to keeping his promises.Premier McGuinty has demonstrated his government can-not or will not do so. Our policies are in tune with the realvalues of Ontario.3. The broken promises. Dalton McGuinty personallypromised not to raise taxes and then introduced an unfairand inequitable health tax that costs Ontarians $2.6 bil-lion per year. He promised to close coal powered generat-ing stations by 2007, but failed to do so. He promised tocap hydro rates at 4.3 cents per kilowatt hour and thenreneged on that commitment. Some of the approximately50 broken promises include tackling gridlock, uncloggingemergency rooms and providing autism treatment beyondage six.

John O�Toole, 64,PC, incumbent

Whitby - Oshawa cont�d

1. The Green Party is dedicated to doing politicsdifferently � no phony promises. We are dealingwith the real issues like the environment andhealth and we are delivering real answers thatwork. In addition, my overall experience andlong-term involvement in community is superi-

or to any of the other candidates.2. We are the only party that has a plan to deal with the real issues.While the other parties advocate bandages to treat the symptoms, theGreen Partya platform (gpo.ca) identifies the root cause and offersthe cure.3. Same old, same old. No long-term vision as to how to get out ofthe environmental mess we�re in. People are sick and dying frompollutants in the air and water and the government has no plan totreat them with adequate health care.

Doug Anderson, 62,Green Party

1. I�m the best choice because I don�t attempt tobuy voters with their own money, and I believethat good representatives defend their con-stituents� personal liberty rather than deprivingthem of it for strategic votes. Also, I'll do the jobfor free, so that's one less salaried bureaucrat that

honest working individuals will have to pay for.2. My party�s the best choice for workers because we advocate alarge amount of government downsizing. When six-figure salarypaper-pushing bureaucrats and their staffers are no longer on the tax-payer's payroll, we�ll pay less tax. As the taxpayer-funded standardof living of bureaucrats goes down, the working Ontarians and resi-dents of Whitby-Oshawa who all pay taxes will see a rise in theirstandard of living. 3. My main criticism of the McGuinty government is its completeindifference to the liberties of Ontarians. The current Liberals arewilling to pass any law abridging our freedoms as long as it scoresthem the right amount of votes in an important riding�that�s no wayto run a government.

Marty Gobin, 20,Ontario Libertarian

The questions asked:1. Why are you the best choice to represent Oshawa at Queen�s Park? 2. Why is your party the best choice for working Ontarians in general and Oshawa residents in particular? 3. What is your main criticism of the current McGuinty Liberal government?

Durham candidates Durham candidates cont�d

Voting for an electoral systemOntario voters have more than

one decision to make at pollingstations this year.

The Oct. 10 provincial electionwill feature two ballots, one usedto vote for a candidate as usualand a second that gives voters thechance to change Ontario�s elec-toral system.

The referendum question willask voters which electoral systemshould Ontario use to elect mem-bers to the provincial legislature?Voters can choose between the

existing electoral system and analternative system known asMixed Member Proportional.

Here�s how both systems work:The current system, known as

First-Past-the-Post, allows votersin Ontario�s 107 electoral districtsto chose one candidate they feelshould win a seat in the provinciallegislature.

The candidate with the mostvotes wins and represents thatdistrict at Queen�s Park.Following the election, the politi-

cal party with the most winners,and the most seats, forms theprovincial government.

The Mixed MemberProportional, or MMP, systemwould give voters two votes.Voters would choose a local mem-ber, like the First-Past-the-Postsystem, and a political party.Queen�s Park would have 129seats, 90 filled by local membersand 39 by list members. The partywith the most seats (local and listmembers combined) would then

form the provincial government. The number of votes each

political party gets would deter-mine the number of list membersthey have seated in the legisla-ture. If a political party gets morevotes than its members, list mem-bers would then make up the dif-ference. Before an election, eachpolitical party submits a list ofcandidates to be considered as listmembers.

The decision to hold a referen-dum comes from an independent

government created committeecalled the Citizens� Assembly onElectoral Reform. The group of52 men and 52 women, all chosenrandomly from the voter�s list,investigated the province�s elec-toral system and compared it withother systems around the world.

Last May, the Citizens�Assembly recommended Ontariouse an alternative system. Thereferendum will decide whetheror not the rest of Ontario�s votersagree.

1. I have extensive experience in the communi-ty helping people solve problems and assistingcommunity organizations achieve their objec-tives. I have been, and will continue to be, astrong advocate for the real needs the people ofthis area face including our fair share of health

care funding, a new hospital for this area and tougher laws for crim-inals.2. The Progressive Conservative Party is the best choice for the peo-ple of Ontario and Oshawa because we have a real plan to take thisProvince forward. Our plan is realistic, affordable and will help ordi-nary people feel secure about their future. We will ensure Oshawa gets its fair share of health care funding. Wewill work towards getting a new hospital for our area. 3. The current McGuinty government has lost the trust of peoplebecause they have broken so many of the promises they made in thelast election. We need a Premier and a government with integrity,honesty and vision: something that is sorely lacking with the currentMcGuinty government.

Christine Elliott, 52,PC, incumbent

The photos above show the Oshawa and Whitby-Oshawa ridings in the upcoming Oct. 12 provincial elections. The left photoshows the Oshawa riding which areas between south of Winchester Road, west of Townline Road, north of Lake Ontario andeast of Simcoe Street North and Thornton Road South. The Whitby-Oshawa shows above right, runs between north of LakeOntario, east of Ridge Road, south of Myrtle Road West and Raglan Road and west of Simcoe Street North.

BByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

As a retired paramedic, Ken Ferrill knows athing or two about safety.

Now the Waverly Street North resident isdoing what he can to prevent accidents, likethose he has had to bear witness to on the job,from happening right in front of his home.

Ferrill and more than 75 of his neighbourshave just completed a six-day traffic study,collecting statistics on the number of driversspeeding along the heavily travelled stretch ofWaverly between Adelaide Avenue andAnnapolis Avenue.

�We can�t do anything about the volume oftraffic,� says Ferrill. �Our concern is thatthey�re travelling too fast.�

During six days over the past two weeks,volunteers logged more than 200 hours stand-ing watch along the street from 6 a.m. untildark recording the number of drivers whobroke the 50 km/hr speed limit and the licenseplate numbers of the offenders.

It�s a project Ferrill started after residentsnoticed more and more drivers speeding pasttheir houses at speeds reaching more than 80km/hr.

While appealing to the City of Oshawa toconduct a traffic study can take some time,Ferrill and his neighbours took matters intotheir own hands. City engineers will use thedata they�ve collected to institute some form oftraffic calming and, according to Ward 4 coun-cillor Joseph Kolodzie, who pitched in by vol-unteering his time to collect stats, will movethe process along faster. He lives just a fewblocks away. The data is also sent to theDurham Regional Police, who then issuenotices to speeders to remind them to obey thelaw.

�They�ve done it the right way,� saysKolodzie, of Ferrill and his volunteers. �It�sbeen a very good process.�

And that�s exactly how Ferrill wants theproject seen--as something positive.

He says the volunteers aren�t out to getdrivers in trouble, just to make the neighbour-hood safer. The area is mostly populated by

retired couples and lately by young familieswith small children.

�Everybody that lives here has the sameconcern,� Ferrill says.

Before starting the study, Ferrill had to getthe support of 25 per cent of the residents itwould affect. However, 95 per cent of thosesurveyed were in favour of his plans.

While the residents volunteering are main-ly retirees, Shaw says some, like councillorKolodzie, have donated their time before andafter work. He says if nothing else, it has giveneveryone a chance to get to know their neigh-bours better.

�The community spirit that�s developed isabsolutely heartwarming,� says Ferrill.

Area businesses such as Johnny�s OriginalEatery on King Street West and BraemorGarden Fresh Market on Stevenson also lent ahand donating coffee, sandwiches and othersupplies for volunteers, who did their dutiesrain or shine.

It�s been a project all involved seem toagree was long overdue.

On an average day, about 2,300 vehiclestravel Waverly with 15 per cent of them driv-ing over the speed limit. Several drivers havealso been found to ignore the AnnapolisAvenue stop sign. Ferrill estimated the policecould collect up to $10,000 per day if stationedthere. In total, 1,056 of the 8,980 drivers werefound speeding with 16 of them travelling atmore than 70 km/hr.

But Ferrill says it�s about preventing speed-ing. In the past 10 years, there have been threeautomobile related deaths in the neighbour-hood, which is home to five schools and a parkin the area.

He says the street is also roughly the lengthof a drag strip and, on several occasions, resi-dents have witnessed street racers using it forjust that.

�Our people are just fed up,� says JimShaw, who has lived on Waverly for nearly 40years.

But Kolodzie says a remedy is on the wayand expects a form of traffic calming, whetherit be speed bumps or a reduction to 40 km/hr,to be installed by the end of the year. He says

it will be a mutualdecision between thecity and the residentswho have worked sohard to get it done.

�It�s going to be acooperative endeav-or,� says Kolodzie.

The study aloneresulted in a drop inspeeding. On the firstday of the survey,Sept. 14, 43 per centof drivers were foundspeeding. By thefinal day, Sept. 27,that number haddropped to 16 percent.

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Concerned neighbours conduct traffic study

Bob Burtinsky, left, and Eloi Dalcourt are among the Waverly Street North residents conducting atraffic survey in an effort to reduce speeding in their neighbourhood.

Residents takeaction againstspeeders

Thanksgiving offers a time toreflect on our good fortune while help-ing the less fortunate.

The Annual Salvation ArmyThanksgiving Durham Region FoodDrive Oct. 5 to15 provides oneway to lend ahand to strug-gling individualsand families inDurham Region.All fire stationsand major gro-cery stores in theregion will havefood bins to col-lect donations ofnon-perishablefood items. Theywill be located atthe stations� mainentrances.

According toM a r y a n n eSholdra, FoodDrive coordina-tor and Ward 1and 3 councillorfor Oshawa, theSalvation Armyfood banks feed

more than 1,200 adults and 1,500 chil-dren on a monthly basis.

The drive needs canned and pack-aged dry foods. Tax receipts will beissued for those who wish to donate

money in the form of a cheque.�What is donated in your com-

munity stays in your community tohelp feed your hungry neighbours,�says Sholdra.

Students are encouraged to walkto school today as part of an annualinternational effort to promote dailyphysical activity, safe communitiesand environmental health.

In the meantime, it�s hoped thatthe International Walk to School(IWALK) event will be an opportuni-ty to set a world record in theGuinness World Book of Records.Oshawa will be teaming up withother Ontario communities to set arecord for the largest number of peo-ple walking one kilometre simultane-ously.

Oshawa has organized three dif-ferent walk locations. All were tobegin today at 12:30 p.m. and endaround 1:30 p.m. The main eventwas to start at Oshawa City Hall andfeatures addresses from the mayor,warm-up and cool-down activitiesand also free bottled water for thefirst 300 walkers.

The other walks were to be held atthe Oshawa Civic Auditorium.

October has been designatedIWALK month, with IWALK week isOct. 1 to 5.

Studies show that walking,

cycling or in-line skating to andfrom school can provide great ben-efits including increased physicalactivity for children and youth, ahealthier lifestyle for the wholefamily, less traffic around schools,safer streets and neighbourhoods,improved air quality and a cleanerenvironment.

For more information aboutIWALK or the World Record Walk,contact Durham Health ConnectionLine at 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729. For more informationvisit www.worldrecordwalk.ca

OCT 3 2007 Page 11

Beating the stigma oftenattached to mental illness is thegoal for Mental Illness AwarenessWeek, running from Sept. 30 to Oct.6.

Organized by the Whitby MentalHealth Centre and partners in thecommunity, the campaign hopes tobeat the �hush, hush� factor that isattached to mental illnesses.

Several events have been sched-uled throughout the week, includingguest speakers and forums for peo-ple with mental illnesses.

On Oct. 4 the WMHC LectureTheatre will be featuring guestspeaker Dan Carter beginning at7:45 p.m. He will share his own lifeexperiences with mental illness andthe tools he used to overcome these

issues. UOIT will present �Stomping

Out Stigma� on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.to 12 p.m. It will feature a varietyof guest speakers who are active inthe Talking About Mental IllnessCoalition. The presentation will beheld at the university located on2000 Simcoe St. N. in Room UA-2140.

Event raises awarenessabout mental illness

Thanksgiving food drive launched

Record-breaking walk planned

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Demill Ladies� College taught domesticity and fine arts

Alfred Byron Demill was aMethodist minister who, in the late1800s, decided to realize his dreamof building a Ladies� College inOshawa.

The college was to be non-denominational but would sur-round the young ladies with thehighest Christian and moral stan-dards while educating them in boththe fine and domestic arts. It wouldbe modeled after the highly suc-cessful Mount Holyoke Seminaryin Massachusetts, and would be thefirst of its kind in Canada.

Demill chose the site for hisproposed school on the east side ofwhat is now Park Road, just northof where the 401 is today. Thisarea is still referred to as CollegeHill.

Through his persuasiveness,and aided by the respectability ofhis profession, he was able to con-vince the local farmers to purchase

his specially made certificates for$100 a piece.

These certificates entitled thebuyer�s daughter to one year�stuition and board at the proposedschool.

All 200 certificates sold--anamazing accomplishment consid-ering that the institution hadn'teven been built yet. With an addi-tional donation of $3,000 from theOshawa Village Council, Demillwas able to purchase five acres ofland, hire a faculty, and build hisschool. The result was an impres-sive two-storey structure with aMansard roof and gardens of fruittrees.

The school eventually acquiredan additional 15 acres of land, andcommanded an unobstructed viewof the lake, the Grand TrunkRailway and the village ofCedardale. Demill Ladies� Collegeofficially opened its doors Feb. 1,1876.

Demill felt that young ladieswould learn the best domestic andfine arts at his college, and addedthat the college�s location, in plainview of the railway station, wouldattract �men of sense� who would�come here to select wives, womenlearned not only in books butskilled in housekeeping, in cook-ing, in economy, and taught that it

is no disgrace to make a bed andcook a dinner.�

By 1881 the college offeredmany modern improvements,including central heating and gaslighting instead of the more dan-gerous coal oil lamps. That yearthe school enrolled students fromall over southern Ontario, andfrom as far away as Covington,Kentucky and Morley Mission,Northwest Territories. No daypupils were admitted; all studentsboarded at the school becauseDemill believed day studentswould exercise a distracting influ-ence on the other girls.

The school discouraged stu-dents and parents from choosingtheir own course of study, insistinginstead that the school facultymembers were the best advisors.The teachers were assured to be ofhigh moral character, and instruct-ed the young ladies in a variety ofsubjects including �MentalScience� and �Wax Works and allkinds of Fancy Work.�

Demill Ladies� College grew insize and popularity, but ultimatelyonly survived for 20 years. OnApril 6, 1896 the building wasdestroyed by fire.

Demill had never purchasedinsurance, and so the school wasnever rebuilt.

Breastfeedingcampaign kicksoff in Durham

Durham Region Health Department is launching itsannual breastfeeding campaign, which coincides withWorld Breastfeeding Week, running from Oct. 1 to 7.

Organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding,the international event aims to promote, inform and sup-port breastfeeding mothers.

The event is also targeting fathers, encouraging themto be active in the breastfeeding process. Research hasshown that mothers who receive support from thefathers are more likely to continue breastfeeding to sixmonths and beyond.

Breastfeeding is seen as a beneficial step in a child�sdevelopment.

�It provides the perfect balance of nutrients, and pro-tects babies from allergies and illnesses such as earinfections, childhood diabetes, bowel disease and somecancers,� said Kim Bucknell, a public health nurse withthe Health Department.

The World Health Organization, Health Canada andthe Canadian Pediatric Society all recommend breast-feeding exclusively for the first six months.

After this time, babies can be introduced to otherfoods along with continued breastfeeding to the age oftwo and beyond.

The Health Department is offering a variety of serv-ices and resources including a �24-Hour CribsideAssistance: Baby Manual for Dads.� For more informa-tion on the breastfeeding campaign contact the DurhamHealth Connection Line at (905) 666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729.

Campaign targets fathers encouraging them to be more active in the breastfeeding process

Kayle, a shaded silver Persian loves opening her own presents.

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

OCT 3 2007 Page 13

ARIES: March 20 to April 19This is a good time to build a homeoffice and start working from home.Your home and family will be extremelydemanding over the next few months.

Make travel plans on the weekend. TAURUS: April 19 to May 20Have you been so busy taking care ofothers that you have forgotten to lookafter your health? Try to get back ontrack with a proper nutrition program

and a new fitness routine. GEMINI: May 20 to June 21Whether it is writing, painting or draw-ing you enjoy, find a creative outlet foryour talent. Participate in recreationalactivities, hobbies or life�s pleasures.

Check out real estate. Adopt a pet.CANCER: June 21 to July 22If you plan on remodelling or redecorat-ing your home, this is a good time to getstarted. Get proper quotes or it couldturn out to be more expensive than you

anticipate. LEO: July 22 to August 22If you are involved in a long- term rela-tionship, find new ways to make it moreexciting. Be ready to adapt to changingcircumstances. Get out and about in the

community and network. Save money.VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 You are the belle of the ball in October,invited to lots of social occasions andevents and could meet a potential part-ner, friend or business contact at one of

these meetings. Get caught up.

LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23Poised and confident, you have plenty ofenergy to move ahead in the businessworld and your career goals take prece-dence over the next few weeks. Put off

making financial decisions until November.SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22You could receive money or a gift rightout of the blue, but should avoid buyingon credit. Sign for a class or seminarthat can lead to a promotion. Raise

money for a charity event. SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21 Since you are in charge of the familyincome, be careful how you spend themoney. Your social life is highlightedthis month. After Oct. 18, you could be

in line for a raise or bonus. Send out resumes.CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19You will have many opportunities thismonth to show your boss how truly valu-able you are and might even get anopportunity to move up the corporate

ladder. Take a night class. AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19Make sure a financial opportunity is nottoo good to be true. If your job forcesyou to sit at the computer all day, go fora walk at noon or take a fitness class.

Start moving to burn extra calories.PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20Enjoy this passionate and romanticmonth. Passive by nature, you are readyto go after the object of your desire.Single Pisceans could meet a soul mate.

Clear up debts, save money.

PPRRIIZZEE:: Bring in your completed and correct Express Crossword puzzle before the answers run in the following Wednesday edition and you will receive an Express T-shirt. Limit is one t-shirt per person for the year. Last week�s answers are on page 14.

This Stars Say is provided by Joan Ann of Oshawa. For personal readings, call 905-725-9179or visit her website at www.astroconsultation.com

From left, Second World War veterans William �Sam� Magee, Olie Cichowski and MitchLutczyk joined Oshawa councillor Robert Lutczyk in welcoming a truck that passed throughthe city decorated in honour of the Canadian troops serving overseas. The decaled rig is co-owned by T.O.B. Enterprises Inc. of Cobourg and Larry Josie. The design was created andinstalled by Sign Design of Whitby. The truck company also held a raffle with proceeds goingtoward a trust fund for children of men and women killed in duty.

Photo by Chris McGregor

Truck painted to honour troops

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Wed. Oct. 3

Head Injury Association of DurhamRegion first annual arts and crafts showand sale - Head Injury Association ofDurham Region, 850 King St. W., unit 24.Arts, crafts, baked goods and unique giftitems. 1 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. Vendortables still available. For more informationcall 905-723-2732 or 1-866-354-4464.

Five Cries of Caring Parents � HebronChristian Reformed Church, 4240Anderson St., Whitby. Paul Robertson,youth culture specialist and director ofchurch and family resources for YouthUnlimited will address parents of teens at 7p.m. This two-hour session is free althoughthere will be donation boxes for those whowish to help cover the costs. For moreinformation call 905-655-5020.

Richard Elliott in concert � OshawaPublic Libraries, Northview Branch, 250Beatrice St. E. Elliott will perform his easy-listening solo guitar music, from soft bal-lads to 12-string upbeat energy to flamen-co. Refreshments will be served.Registration is free at any branch.

Sat. Oct. 6

Fall Coin Show � Five Points Mall, 285Taunton Rd. E. The Oshawa and DistrictCoin Club is hosting this showcase of morethan 36 coin dealers. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat. Oct. 20

House Concert Series presents JoryNash �Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St.Oshawa businessman Gary Island is host-ing the first in a series of intimate �houseconcert� style shows. 8 p.m. Tickets are$22.50 and available at The Casket Store,19 Brock St. W. in Oshawa.

Sept. 19 crossword answers

Sept. 26 crossword answers

Looking for some handmade treasures? Check out the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre�s

(OSCC) Annual Knitter and Crafter Sale for somegreat items.

The sale will be held on three different days invarious locations around town. The first was Sept.27 at 43 John St. W.

Check out the Northview Community Centre,located at 150 Beatrice St. E., on Oct. 4 for the sec-ond sale date. Finally, stop by the OSCC LegendsCentre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N., on Oct. 10 for thelast day of the sale. The marketplace will be openfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

All proceeds from the event will go to the seniorcentre.

For more details on the Annual Knitting andCrafter Sale phone (905) 576-6712 ext. 2857.

Sale benefitssenior centre

This sword swallower was one the performers entertaining the crowd at the Moroccan-themed Legacy Gala hosted by Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute ofTechnology.

Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express

More than $412,000 was raised for student bursariesand scholarship endowments at the sixth annualLegacy Gala hosted by Durham College and theUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology.

Some of the $412,000 raised includes $206,000 inmatching funds through the provincial government�sOntario Trust for Student Support.

The funds will help hundreds of students make theirpost-secondary dreams a reality.

�Ongoing support for this event ensures that finan-cial barriers to a post-secondary education will contin-ue to be broken down,� said Dr. Ronald Bordessa, pres-ident of UOIT. �It ensures many more men and womenwill be able to access UOIT�s leading-edge learningenvironment and pursue innovative programs that willprepare them for rewarding careers.�

The Moroccan-themed event included business andcorporate leaders, politicians and other communityleaders, as well as staff, students and administratorsfrom both Durham College and UOIT.

Guests were treated to authentic Moroccan cuisine,belly dancing, fire eating, sword-swallowing and acro-bats.

This year�s gala was co-chaired by Dr. Peter andMrs. Marianne Zakarow, longtime community leadersand ongoing supporters of Durham College and UOIT.Dr. Zakarow is currently the chair of the DurhamCollege Foundation, former chair of the college Boardof Governors and was an integral force behind the cre-ation of UOIT. As part of their continuing commitment,the Zakarows donated $500,000 for the creation ofUOIT�s largest lecture hall, the Dr. Peter ZakarowAuditorium.

The Legacy Gala is held each September to raisefunds for students attending UOIT and Durham Collegeand is designed to relieve students� financial burden andhelp them pursue their post-secondary education.

Gala raises thousands for students

OCT 3 2007 Page 15

BByy CCoouurrttnneeyy DDuuffffeettttThe Oshawa Express

The more than 900 children inthe care of Durham Children�s AidSociety have a new home to go to.

Durham CAS recentlyannounced the opening of its newoffice in north Oshawa.

�This building is a realizationof the dreams of many,� saidMaret-Sadem Thompson, presi-dent of Durham CAS. Before thenew building was built, the 400staff of Durham CAS were locatedin three different buildings inDurham Region, two in Oshawaand one in Ajax. Now, all the staffare situated in one building.

�The new building will allowfor better staff cohesion,� saidWanda Secord, executive directorof Durham CAS, adding it wassometimes difficult for staff tocommunicate throughout the threeother buildings.

�We have 400 staff who believekids� dreams of a safe and happylife should be a reality,� saidThompson. �And I see this newbuilding as a dream machine.�

The new building will be hometo a new health clinic, more visit-ing spaces for families and a newplayground for children.

�It�s our vision for kids to growup in a safe, healthy, caring envi-ronment,� said Secord. �This newbuilding is a friendly, child-focused atmosphere. And it is going to be great.�

Durham CAS is responsible for providing child protec-tion services to children under the age of 16, and their fam-ilies in Durham Region. The organization will take in chil-dren between the ages of 0 and 16. And if the child isalready in the care of the Durham CAS, they may continuein its care until the ageof 18 or 21.

Durham CAS isresponsible for inves-tigating allegations ofchild abuse and neg-lect, protecting chil-dren and youth whenthey are at risk ofharm, covering basicliving costs for chil-dren and youth intheir care and placingchildren for adoptionwhen needed.

Each year, DurhamCAS receives about8,000 calls from peo-ple concerned aboutchildren in the com-munity.

In 2006-07,Durham CAS had atotal of 1,257 childrenthey served during theyear, compared to the1,245 children servedin 2005-06. Currently,Durham CAS is serv-ing about 900 childrenthroughout DurhamRegion. The majorityare from Oshawaalone.

Secord says that900 children mayseem like a large num-ber, but it is a smallpercentage whencompared to the totalnumber of childrenthroughout DurhamRegion.

Durham CAS con-

tinues to need more volunteers andfoster families to help the organi-zation in their mission to help chil-dren.

The organization currently hasabout 182 foster families.

New facility mergesthree CAS sites

Durham Children�s Aid Society executive director Wanda Secord, right, andmayor John Gray celebrate the opening of the new facility on Taunton Road inOshawa.

Bookworms can find some-thing new to read this monthwhile helping the local library.

Friends of the OshawaPublic Library are hosting aGiant Book Sale Oct. 18 to 21at the McLaughlin Branchauditorium, 65 Bagot St.

There will be bargains onbooks and magazines as wellas audio items, videos andDVDs.

The sale runs from 10 a.m.until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday,10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridayand Saturday and 1 to 3:30p.m. on Sunday.

Donations of old and newbooks are welcome and can bedropped off at the McLaughlinBranch.

For more information, call905-579-6111 ext. 5220.

Book sale aids OPL

(NC)-Blueprints for building energy-efficienthomes played as big a role in the retirementplans of Doug and Linda Walker as did their pen-sion plans.

The Quispamsis, N.B. couple builttwo rental properties-along with a newhouse of their own-all full of featuresthat will lower their utility and fuel costsfor years to come. The couple usestheir pensions, supplemented by rentalincome and tiny energy bills, to givethem the comfortable lifestyle they'vebeen waiting for.

"The long-term savings in utility billsare crucial to the feasibility of a projectlike ours," says Walker. "When webegan to conceive of this plan, we sawright away that success would dependon several things. We needed enoughrental income to pay the mortgage,maintenance and utility costs, andhave some left over for ourselves. Wehad to build top-quality rental unitsand we had to create something thetown would support and be proud of."

The Walkers succeeded on allcounts. Today, their new retirementhome stands near two fourplexes,each with 1,350 square feet (approxi-mately 125 square metres) of livingspace. All were built using NaturalResources Canada's (NRCAN)EnerGuide rating system.

Similar to the system that Canadianshave long used to compare the per-formance of different models of house-hold appliances and vehicles,EnerGuide provides ratings that corre-late directly to the amount of energynew homes will consume. In essence,the higher the rating, the less energy anew home will use. Energy-efficienthomes score 75 (out of 100) or moreon the EnerGuide scale, while upgrad-ed, older houses typically achieve 65or less. The Walker properties allscored at least 80.

"We're tickled pink to accomplishour goal," says Walker. "We've got our-selves and eight other families living incomfortable, affordable, high-qualityhomes that are also easy on the envi-ronment."

Visit www.newhomes.gc.ca for help-

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Photos by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express

Bowling club fun for the blindBByy CCoouurrttnneeyy DDuuffffeettttThe Oshawa Express

Rick Adams doesn�t let hisvisual impairment get in the wayof his passion for bowling andsocializing.

Instead, he sees it as an addedchallenge that is overcome thanksto the camaraderie and support he

enjoys from others who are eitherblind or partially blind like him.

Adams, president of the WhiteCane Bowlers, is entering his 28thyear with the Oshawa-based club,which is available for people whohave experienced vision loss.

�I like (bowling) because it�s achallenge,� says Adams, addinghe likes meeting different people

who share similar problems. Adams lost his sight about 30

years ago due to deterioration ofthe optic nerve. Unable to discerndistance, he cannot see the bowl-ing pins at the end of the lane, buthe can see shapes and shadows.

Losing his sight posed a vari-ety of difficulties.

�The change was very frustrat-ing,� saysAdams. �Andthe thing I missthe most is notbeing able todrive and hav-ing to dependon other peo-ple.�

B o w l i n g

offers an opportunity to focus lesson his disability and more on hisability.

In order to be a member of theWhite Cane Bowlers, membersmust belong the CanadianNational Institute for the Blind(CNIB). There is a $20 member-ship fee plus $9 per week to play.New members are always wel-come.

�It�s very hard to get newmembers,� says Adams.Currently, the club has about 10members.

The club plays everyWednesday morning at North EndBowl in Oshawa. They competeagainst six other teams acrossOntario, and the scores are tallied

each week between all the teamsin Ontario.

The club also competes in twotournaments a year. The first tour-nament is the Ontario BlindBowlers Association (OCCA),which is the first Saturday inFebruary and the Eastern OntarioBlind Bowlers Association(EOBBA), which is the firstSaturday in May. This year, theOBBA tournament is being heldin Woodstock and the EOBBA isin Ottawa.

For more information on theWhite Cane Bowlers or to becomea member call Rick Adams, presi-dent at 905-725-6450 or PauleenCornish, secretary at 905-725-1340.

Above: The White Cane Bowlers, a group of blind and partially blind bowlers, meet weeklyto compete against other bowling clubs across Ontario.Left: Bud Lambert is totally blind after losing his sight in a car accident. He has been a partof the White Cane Bowlers since 1985.

Petes quashGenerals�winningstreak

A shootoutwith thePeterboroughPetes put anend to theO s h a w aGenerals�winning streak.

The Petes meanwhile, kept their winningstreak alive winning the Sunday night game inOshawa 4-3.

Entering Sunday�s game, both teams wereundefeated with a 3-0 streak for the Generalsand 2-0 streak for the Petes.

The Petes took the win after the seventhround of the shootout, in front of almost 4,500fans.

John Tavares got two goals for the Generalsfollowed by a goal by Dale Mitchell who tiedthe game at three apiece, taking the two teamsinto overtime.

After just four games, Tavares has sevengoals and 13 assists.

The next home action for the Generals isagainst the Erie Otters at the General MotorsCentre in Oshawa at 7:35 p.m. Oct. 12.

Photo by Bruce Jones/The Oshawa ExpressThe Oshawa Generals gave up their winning streak after the Peterborough Petes won 4-3after a shoot-out Sunday night. Their next home game is Oct. 12 against Erie at 7:35 p.m.

Lords off tostrong start

The Durham Lords fastball team wontheir fourth consecutive conference gamein a doubleheader against the CambrianGolden Shield.

They won 11-0 in game one and 14-5 ingame two.

OCAA rookies Jocelyn Hiddink andShannon Stewart collected their first hitsof their OCAA careers.

And the Durham Lords baseball teamclinched its first undefeated conference ofthe regular season winning 6-4 in gameone against the Queen�s Golden Gaels and3-1 in game two.

The first game was the continuationfrom the weather-shortened game Sept. 9.Hometown rookie starter, Mike Arsenaultcontinued his early career dominance withhis third victory of the season whileJonathan Thiebaud and Colm Blaney car-ried the offence.

In the second game, rookie Derek Hoewwas also able to pick up his third victory ofthe season with a seven-inning, 12-strike-out game.

The men will be hosting a CIBA confer-ence semi-final game on Oct. 6 and theLords fastball team will be travelling toKitchener for their next action on Oct. 4.

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Peacefully, with family by his side, at ExtendicareNursing Home on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Keith,in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret(nee Reich). Loving and devoted father of Tim andwife Kathy, David, Debbie and Cindy, Bev and Ron,June, and fondly remembered by close friend PennyAdey and his beloved companion 'Smokie'. Belovedgrandpa to Kevin and wife Cheryl Burley, Jason Burley,Michael and wife Shawna Burley. Dear brother ofHelen Lowe and husband Joe, Betty Gatto and husbandGino, Gladys Fice and late husband Steve and prede-ceased by twin brother Ken and Doug Burley.Relatives and friends were received at theMcINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMELTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558. Acomplete service was held in the chapel on Wednesday,September 26, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Donations made inmemory of Keith to the Alzheimer Society of DurhamRegion would be appreciated.

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Peacefully, with family by hisside, at Extendicare NursingHome on Sunday, September 23,2007. Keith, in his 84th year.Beloved husband of the lateMargaret (nee Reich). Lovingand devoted father of Tim andwife Kathy, David, Debbie andCindy, Bev and Ron, June, andfondly remembered by close

friend Penny Adey and his beloved companion'Smokie'. Beloved grandpa to Kevin and wife CherylBurley, Jason Burley, Michael and wife Shawna Burley.Dear brother of Helen Lowe and husband Joe, BettyGatto and husband Gino, Gladys Fice and late husbandSteve and predeceased by twin brother Ken and DougBurley. Relatives and friends were received at theMcINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMELTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) onTuesday from 7-9 p.m. A complete service was held inthe chapel on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 11:00a.m. Donations made in memory of Keith to theAlzheimer Society of Durham Region would be appre-ciated.

KENNEDYElizabeth 'Cookie' (nee Cook)

Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville, onWednesday, September 26, 2007. Elizabeth, in her 77thyear. Wife of the late Norm Kennedy. Dear sister ofEileen Sheldrick and her husband Norman of Colborne,ON and the late Doris Cook. Fondly remembered auntof Tom Sheldrick and his wife Pat of Bath, ON, LynMuzzin and her husband Bob of Fraserville, ON.Great-aunt of Cathy, Jenny, Jeff and Lauren and great-great-aunt of Anthony and Eric. Elizabeth began hernursing career in 1952 and did one year post-graduatework at St. Michael's Hospital in 1953; she thenworked for 39 years at Oshawa General Hospital in theOperating Room from 1954-1993. A service was heldat the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMELTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) onSaturday, September 29, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. IntermentSalem Cemetery, Salem, ON. In lieu of flowers, dona-tions made in memory of Elizabeth to the 'OshawaHospital Foundation' for the new Durham RegionalCancer Centre or to the Princess Margaret Hospitalwould be appreciated.

ALWARDBlanche Irene

Peacefully in her sleep at Hillsdale Terraces onSaturday, September 29, 2007. Blanche has gone hometo be with her Lord and Saviour. Beloved wife of thelate Edgar Alward. Loving mother of Ron and his wifeDonna Alward of Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick,Reg and his wife Rosemary Alward of Riverview, NewBrunswick and Ray and his wife Camilla Alward ofOshawa. Dear Grandmother and Great Grandmother ofSteven and wife Holly and their children Rainy andSamuel, Donald and children Jonathan and Ada,Brandie, Jamie and husband Ryan, John and wife Dawnand their children Johnnie, Steven, Peter, Tanner andLucas and Audrey and daughter Breah. Survived by hersister Barbara MacKinnon and her husband Bill ofBritish Colombia and Sister-in-law Mary Nelson ofOshawa. Predeceased by her brother Eldon Nelson.Friends and relatives were received at McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E.,Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, October 1.Service was held in the Chapel Tuesday, October 2.Interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Donations madein memory of Blanche to the Oshawa and DistrictOstomy Association or First Baptist Church Oshawawould be appreciated by her family. Special thanks tothe nurses and staff at Hillsdale Terraces for their care

BYRNELeonard "Len" Gerard

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retired 28 year employee of Durham Catholic SeparateSchool Board; member of the Knights of Columbus

Saint Jude's Council Oshawa)

After a courageous battle againstcancer, at Lakeridge Health Corp.Oshawa, on Sunday, September 30,2007. Len, died peacefully sur-rounded by his family, at the age of77. Beloved husband of Betty (neeBarta) for 57 years. Loving anddevoted father of Lorrie Byrne andher husband Thomas Uhlig, Lyndaand her husband Charles Holla, John

and his wife Lori Byrne, all of Oshawa, Tom and hiswife Diana Byrne of Courtice and late infant son JohnMichael. Proud and cherished grandfather of JanWilloughby, Kristyn and Chantalle Byrne, Marise,Roselle and Timara Uhlig, Mark (Crystal) and MatthewHolla. Great-grandson Nolan brought many smiles andjoys to his "Big Grandpa" over the past 2 years. Brotherof Audrey (Al) Moring, and predeceased by MargaretLindsey, Electa McLaughlin, Frank Byrne and MaryMarshall. Special brother-in-law of Earl Marshall.Relatives and friends will be received at theMcINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMELTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) onWednesday from 7-9 p.m and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. A Massof Christian Burial will be held at HOLY CROSSROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 373 Simcoe St. S.,Oshawa, on Friday, October 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Inlieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Len tothe "Oshawa Hospital Foundation" R.S. McLaughlin.New Durham Regional Cancer Centre or the PrincessMargaret Hospital would be appreciated by his family."He labored hard for those he loved. Then left us toremember."

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