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GM workersoffered cash,car incentivesBByy CCoouurrttnneeyy DDuuffffeettttThe Oshawa Express

In lieu of all of the recent announce-ments with General Motors and the truckplant in Oshawa, workers have beenoffered retirement incentives and buyoutoptions as a result of a recent grievanceagreement between GM and the union.

�This has been a stressful time for all ofus,� says Chris Buckley, president ofCanadian Auto Workers Union (CAW)Local 222. �Things continue to getextremely worse.�

However, at an information meetingheld for GM members on Monday, theCAW announced some cash and car incen-tives for its truck production and skilledtrades workers. The meeting was toannounce the resolution reached on thepolicy grievance filed against GM regard-ing its decision to shut down the truckplant on Park Road South in Oshawa.

At the meeting, Buckley praised mem-bers of the union for letting the representa-tives of the union handle the arising issuesand continue to work at one of GM�s besttruck plants in Ontario.

�I take real confidence in your leader-ship to continue to go to work each day andleave the fight up to the leadership,� saysBuckley.

Buckley announced Monday that as ofJan. 1, 2009, the truck plant will be downto one shift until the summer shutdown in2009. In addition, a commitment was madenot to demolish the truck plant for the lifeof the agreement.

The union also announced that as aresult of GM�s decision to cease produc-tion at the Oshawa truck plant, the compa-ny has proposed retirement incentives forboth the production workers and skilledtrades workers.

Strike ends at Thornton CemeteryBByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

After less than a week onstrike, local cemetery workersare back on the job.

Five employees atThornton Cemetery in Oshawawere among more than 200workers at nine GTA locationsowned by the Mount PleasantGroup of Cemeteries who tookto the picket line on July 24.

After months of negotia-tions between the companyand the Canadian ServiceWorkers Union (CSWU), talksbroke down, leading to thefirst strike in Mount Pleasant�s

182 year history. But thoseissues were resolved this pastweekend.

�We�re really quite pleasedthat both parties could come toan acceptable agreement,�says Rick Cowan, MountPleasant�s assistant vice-presi-dent, marketing and communi-cations.

One of the main concernsfor workers is the amount ofpesticides the companyapplies to the cemeterygrounds and the possibleeffects on the health of theworkers.

�(After the grounds aresprayed), we have to still work

in that environment,� saysHerc Cabral, an employee atThornton Cemetery for 27years whose duties range fromdigging graves, operatingbackhoes and watering thelawns year-round.

But Cowan says that�s oneissue that the new agreementaddressed.

While he says the companywill continue to use pesticidesand herbicides according toregulations, they will commu-nicate more with workersabout what they�re using andwhen they�re applying it andwill explore ways to minimizethe use.

From left: Mike Miszuk and Herc Cabral missed two full workdays at Thornton Cemetery last weekas the Mt. Pleasant group of cemeteries were on strike fighting for better wages, better workingconditions and benefits.

Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express

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Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express

Carolyn Bonnell and her daughter Hilary take advantage of the warm weather while doing a little side-walk shopping in downtown Oshawa.

Sidewalk shopping

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Credit card scamhits gas station

Durham police have laid more than 60fraud charges against two Toronto men afterattempting to make purchases with fraudulentcredit cards.

On July 20, two males attendedthe Pioneer gas station in PortPerry and attempted to purchasefuel with two forged credit cards,which were declined. The malesthen attempted to pay for the fuelwith six Pioneer gift cards, whichhad previously been purchasedwith forged credit cards. Policewere called and the males fled intheir 2008 Hummer H3. However,police located the two males in thenorth end of Oshawa and arrestedthem.

The investigation continued and the sixPioneer gift cards were located in the trash atthe gas station. Additional forged creditcards, a counterfeit Ontario driver�s licenceand gift cards from various retail businesses

were also discovered during a search of theHummer.

The investigation revealed that the sametwo suspects were responsible for four other

incidents of credit card fraud atPioneer locations in Port Perry andBowmanville. A search of aToronto residence yielded thou-sands of dollars in property alsopurchased with forged credit cards.

A 32-year-old and 33-year-oldboth of Toronto have been chargedwith five counts of fraud under$5,000, 10 counts of unlawful useof credit card data, 10 counts ofpossession of forged credit cards,conspiracy to commit an indictable

offence and five counts of possession ofproperty obtained by crime.

The 33-year-old was further charged withpossession of a counterfeit mark and forgeryfor the counterfeit Ontario driver�s licencethat was located.

Oshawa siblings arrestedin pharmacy hold-up

A brother and sister from Oshawa are fac-ing robbery charges after an east end pharma-cy was robbed.

On July 21 around 3 p.m., Durham copswere called to the area of Courtice Road andHighway 2 in Clarington at the Pharma-Savepharmacy for a report of a robbery.

The store employees reported that shortlyafter 2 p.m., a male suspect entered throughthe front doors and walked to the rear of thestore. Moments later he was joined by afemale suspect wearing dark, wrap aroundsunglasses. The female suspect approachedthe counter and grabbed a sales clerk by thewrist, forcing her over to the area of four otheremployees.

She indicated that the male suspect wasarmed with a handgun and wanted access tothe store�s safe. The suspect escorted theemployees to a backroom before removing alarge quantity of medication from the safe. Thesuspects fled the store in an unknown direc-

tion.Cops arrested the male suspect at the

Oshawa Centre during an unrelated investiga-tion. He was found in possession of a largequantity of pills and later confessed to his partin the robbery.

While preparing to execute a warrant at anapartment complex on Simcoe Street North,police spoke with a female who was latertaken into custody. Police seized a purse fromthe suspect and discovered a large quantity ofprescription pills including Dilaudid andOxycontin.

Police estimate the street value of the pillsto be about $100,000.

A 35-year-old man and 39-year-old womanof Simcoe Street North in Oshawa have beencharged with robbery and five counts offorcible confinement. The woman is also fac-ing additional charges of failing to complywith a probation order, obstructing police andpossession for the purpose of trafficking.

Cops offer summer safety tipsWith temperatures soaring this summer,

Durham cops are reminding residents to bevigilant.

Toronto has an estimated 38 deaths a yearfrom extreme heat and Durham RegionalPolice have a few summer safety precautionsfor area residents to remember:

� Never leave children, elderly people orpets unattended in vehicles, regardless ofhow quick you think you�ll be. Temperaturescan soar inside vehicles in a matter of min-utes.

� Try to avoid outdoor activities during thehottest part of the day. Run errands, workoutor garden either early in the morning or late

in the day. When performing outdoor activi-ties, make sure to take frequent breaks.

� Remember to stay hydrated by drinkingplenty of fluid even if you don�t feel thirsty.Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

� You should always wear sunscreen and ahat for extra protection. Don�t forget to wearsunglasses to protect your eyes from UVAand UVB rays.

� If you don�t have air conditioning, visitplaces that do. Go to a movie, out for dinneror go to the mall.

For more information on summer safetyvisit the Environment Canada website at

www.ec.gc.ca.

Man sought for indecentexposure toward teen girl

Police are looking for a male who exposedhimself to a 16-year-old girl.

The victim reported that on July 19 around10:40 a.m., she was walking in the area ofWhitburn Avenue and Decatur Place inWhitby when a man making inappropriatecomments approached her. When she attempt-ed to walk away, the man grabbed hold of thefemale and exposed himself. The female ran

from the scene and later reported the incident.The area was checked with no results.

The man is described as possibly EastIndian between 35 and 40 years old. He isabout 5�8� tall and 150 pounds. The man waswearing beige shorts and a bright blue shirtwith brown, wavy hair.

Anyone with information is asked to con-tact Durham Regional Police at 905-579-1520.

Photo by Jessica Verge/The Oshawa Express

Brad Cook, executive director of the Literacy Council of Durham Region, right, goes over learning mate-rials with Juanita Boone, assistant program coordinator.

Literacy Council offers aid to adultsBByy JJeessssiiccaa VVeerrggeeThe Oshawa Express

Most people don�t give a second thought toreading a menu or writing a cheque but for one infive Durham Region adults it�s not such a simpletask. That 20 per cent of people need help withreading and writing.

Luckily, nearly 30years ago, an organiza-tion was founded bycommunity members�who thought that litera-cy was an importantissue�, says Brad Cook,executive director of theLiteracy Council ofDurham Region.

Since 1980, theLCDR has been provid-ing free tutoring toadults, aged 18 and over,who struggle with read-ing and writing and cur-rently serves approxi-mately 100 learners peryear with the averageage in the mid-30s.

�We focus on work-ing one-on-one withindividuals,� says Cook,adding that the organiza-tion relies on volunteer tutors.

A lot of LCDR learners have some readingand writing skills and are able to get by day-to-day and may not even realize the severity of theirdifficulties. However, many have to face theirproblem when a job promotion requires them tosend emails or their kids are old enough to askthem to read a bedtime story. Learners come tothe organization hoping to accomplish thosetasks.

�It�s really a multitude of goals,� says Cook,adding that learners seek help in order to obtainemployment or a driver�s license, or to just haveindependence.

The vast majority of LCDR�s learners, how-ever, are those at the lowest literacy level.Literacy skills are based on an international sys-tem with Level 1 being an individual who is like-ly unable to determine from a package label thecorrect amount of medicine to give a child. Thoseat Level 2 are usually able to cope every day butwill face difficulty in situations such as learningnew job skills.

Cook estimates that 80 per cent of his learnersare at Level 1.

But their difficulties don�t stop at literacy,which is often the root of greater problems, suchas unemployment and therefore, no access toproper housing or a steady income. Generally,only 30 per cent of his learners are employed.

But learning to read and write as any adultisn�t easy.

�It�s quite a difficultprocess,� says Cook,adding that adults don�tabsorb information aseasily as children do.

As well, it�s hard forsome adults to admitthey need help andCook has seen clientsbreak down in tears overfrustration and embar-rassment, many believ-ing they�re too old tolearn.

Yet, approximately70 per cent of LCDR�slearners walk away hav-ing met their goal or goon to further learning.

Durham�s adultlearners aren�t alone,though. About 22 percent of Canadians have

severe reading and writing difficulties.�If you don�t use them, you lose them,� says

Cook, who is often asked how someone can getto adulthood never having learned to properlyread or write.

Cook says many clients are high schooldropouts who, if employed, don�t utilize thoseskills at work or at home and eventually losethem.

Durham residents looking to give back to thecommunity can find volunteer opportunities atthe LCDR.

�It�s a really interesting volunteer experi-ence,� says Cook, who receives a lot of positivefeedback from tutors.

The organization is offering volunteer train-ing sessions this summer�July 29 and 31 from 6to 9 p.m. in Beaverton and Aug. 1 in Oshawafrom 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration isrequired for all sessions.

For more information on volunteering orreceiving tutoring, call 905-434-5441 or emaillcdr@bellnet.ca.

� 3.1 million Canadians are at Level 1in terms of literacy, 5.8 million are atLevel 2, 8.2 million are at Level 3 and 4.2million are at a Level 4 or 5 (strong skills)

� Internationally, Canada ranks in themiddle in the number of literate residents,better than U.S. but not as good asNorway

� Where 42 per cent of Canadians areat a Level 1 or 2, it�s 34 per cent forNorwegians

� In most countries, men preformed onliteracy testing better than women

� The average Canadian is at a Level 3(roughly denotes the skill level requiredfor successful high school completion andcollege entry)

(From to the Organization forEconomic Cooperation and Developmentand Statistics Canada)

Statistics

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The Durham Region health departmenthas released a list of convictions from Jan. 1to June 30, 2008.

The health department is required by theOntario Ministry of Health and Long-TermCare to conduct a food safety program,which includes the inspection and monitor-ing of all food premises throughout theregion.

All Ontario public health agencies mustensure that food is prepared, stored andserved in a manner consistent with acceptedpublic health practices in food premiseswithin the agency�s jurisdiction.

In addition to the inspection of food prem-ises, the health department is also required toenforce the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, RabiesImmunization Regulation 567 and inspec-tions of other establishments under itsInfection Control Program.

The health department also enforces theBuilding Code Act related to sewage sys-tems, under contract with seven of the eightarea municipalities.

The list of convictions from the period ofJan. 1 to June 30 is a public report. Reportsare issued every six months. For this past six-month period under the Health Protectionand Promotion Act, King�s Buffet was fined$95 for not maintaining its mechanicalequipment for sufficient chemical solutions.King�s Buffet was also fined $95 for failingto ensure the prevention of contamination or

adulteration.Longhorn Custom Body Art in Oshawa

was fined $5,000 under the Health Protectionand Promotion Act related to PersonalService Settings for knowingly furnishingfalse information to a public health inspectorcarrying out a power, duty or direction underthis act.

And under the Rabies ImmunizationRegulation 567, a pet owner of JohnsonAvenue in Oshawa was fined $1,200 for fail-ing to immunize a dog against rabies.

Members of the public can access this thefull inspection reports by contacting thehealth department�s Environmental HelpLine at 1-888-777-9613 ext. 2188 during reg-ular business hours. A copy of this list andadditional information can also be found atonline at www.region.durham.on.ca.

Region doles out fines forhealth, safety violations

Lakeridge Health is welcoming a new chairto its Board of Trustees.

Bowmanville resident Doug Allingham waselected to replace outgoing chair MarionSaunders, who will continue to serve as atrustee at the board�s recent annual generalmeeting.

A professional engineer, Allingham is pres-ident of Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, amulti-disciplinary engineering, architecturaland planning firm based in Whitby.

In 2001, he served as community trans-portation sector leader on the Town ofWhitby�s Community Strategic Plan and sitson various boards, including the InternationalBoard of Directors for the Institute ofTransportation Engineers based in

Washington, D.C.�As Durham Region continues to grow, so

will the demands on our health care system,�says Allingham. �Lakeridge Health has built areputation for providing quality and compas-sionate care to our community over the pastdecade. I look forward to helping our staff,physicians and volunteers to work even �BetterTogether� as a team over the next 10 years.�

During Saunders� tenure as chair, she sawthe opening of both the North Wing and theR.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional CancerCentre.

�The last three years as chair has been bothfulfilling and extremely challenging as we alllearn to navigate a changing healthcare sys-tem,� she says. �I have been fortunate that my

fellow board members were always there withtheir support and wise counsel. Their tremen-dous support has allowed us to always governresponsibly, fairly and with the best interests ofthe patients in mind.�

At the annual general meeting, whichmarked Lakeridge Health�s 10th anniversaryas a hospital network, three new trustees wereelected: Natalie Ceccato of Whitby, MarySimpson of Oshawa and Bonnie St. George ofBrooklin.

The board also includes returning trusteesThorsten Koseck, Howard Hall, WayneGladstone, Janice Attersley, Normand �Rusty�Beauchesne, Bryan McLellan, Debbie Rautins,Bonnie St. George, Dale St. John and JenniferTredinnick-Moir.

Hospital board welcomes new chair

Two Oshawa businessesbreak provincial rules

Durham Region is looking for volun-teers to sit on a liaison committee for ener-gy-from-waste facility proposed to be builtin Clarington.

The energy-from-waste (EFW) FacilitySite Liaison Committee will serve toreview and provide input on site-specificstudies related to the environmental assess-ment study of the facility. Reporting to thejoint waste management group (JWMG),the committee will be made up of ninemembers: five Durham Region residentsand four Clarington residents.

Committee meetings will be held in theevening at the Regional Municipality ofDurham headquarters located in Whitby.There will be a minimum of four annualmeetings and members who attend themeeting will be reimbursed for mileage.

Interested individuals must submit theirapplications by Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Applications can be found on theregion�s website on the home page atwww.region.durham.on.ca, on the projectwebsite at www.durhamyorkwaste.ca, atthe clerk�s office at regional headquartersor at the Clarington�s municipal office.

For more information of to submit anapplication, contact Elizabeth Lockett,waste management services at 905-668-7711 ext. 2843 or by email atelizabeth.locket@region.durham.on.ca.

Volunteerssought forenergy-

from-wastegroup

Port Perry is filled with friendly facesthat make visitors look forward to stop-ping by and always want to come back.

The population has been counted atmore than 20,000 and continues to grow.

There are more than 350 merchants andstores in the town and more than 15 bedand breakfasts for travelers looking forthat cozy place to stay.

Downtown Port Perry offers more thanshopping. It attracts thousands of vis-itors who come to take in the pristineVictorian architecture and eclecticmix of business including retail mer-chants, restaurants, attractions,financial institutions and professionalservices.

Port Perry promises the perfectday trip for anyone looking to indulgein a little shopping or entertainment.One stroll down our Victorian streetslined with beautiful shops overlookingthe shores Lake Scugog is all theconvincing you'll need. DowntownPort Perry has something for every-one without exception.

There are many different things foreveryone in Port Perry. There is acruise boat that will take you on a tourof Lake Scugog and a marina thatallows you to park your own tour boatif need be.

For the more restless at heartthere is a casino just on the outskirtsof town a number of pubs to stop in atfor a pint and some entertainment.There is also a winery, a town hall

It�s really hard to believe that the MVWoodman is now cruising into its 5th sea-son. Located in picturesque Port Perry,Captain Ed Penny and crew are ready toprovide fun and special memories to allwho board, as well as, to take in thebeauty and history of Lake Scugog.

The Woodman was built in Port Perryin 2003, at Westshore Marina, weighingover 88 tons and 55 feet long with a 20foot beam. It was met with many chal-lenges during construction. There was alabour of love that involved many menworking outdoors in one of the most cold-est and harsh winters in recent history.

The Woodman�s construction is 100%steel and is named after the 1ststeamship that graced Lake Scugog in1851. Built in Port Perry, the originalWoodman was made of wood, 110 feetlong with a beam of 30 ft. She weighed108 gross tons and had a horsepower of25 with side paddlewheels. It was owned

and operated by Captain GeorgeCrandell. Large boats played a starringrole in Lake Scugog early history. Manyare unaware that Lake Scugog is a manmade lake, created by the construction ofPurdy�s dam in Lindsay around 1828.Steamships during this period were cru-cial, before and after the railway, fortransporting goods and people to andfrom the north.

Today the Woodman is pleased torevive some of the lost and interesting

history by offering narrated tours dur-ing their sightseeing cruises. Also offeredare the popular light lunch cruises,themed dinner dance cruises or if you arecelebrating a special occasion, privatecharters.

To learn more please visit www.scu-gogcruises.com or telephone 1-877-877-2091 for details on all Scugog IslandCruises has to offer.

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Scugog IslandCruises joins family, friends

Port Perry offers fun for all

Oshawa�s university and IBM are part ofa new technology that will help doctors carefor premature babies.

The University of Ontario Institute ofTechnology and IBM recently announced aresearch project that will help doctors detectsubtle changes in the condition of criticallyill premature babies.

The project will see a group of interna-tionally recognized researchers, led by Dr.Carolyn McGregor, a UOIT associate profes-sor and Canada Research Chair in HealthInformatics, use advanced stream computingsoftware developed by IBM Research towork toward greatly enhancing the decision-making capabilities of doctors.

�This research has the potential to greatlyimpact neonatal care through reduced mor-tality and morbidity rates and overall health-care costs,� says McGregor. �By merging ourresearch and technology, we are able to col-lect more detailed patient data in a systemat-ic manner, do online health analysis anddecision support and get advanced earlywarning of emerging patterns that could pre-dict a medical event.�

Monitoring �preemies� as a patient groupis especially important as certain life-threat-ening conditions, such as infection, can bedetected up to 24 hours in advance byobserving changes in physiological datastreams.

Currently, doctors monitoring prematurebabies rely on a paper-based process thatinvolved manually looking at readings fromvarious monitors and getting feedback fromthe nurses providing care.

This new software ingests a constantstream of biomedical data, such as heart rateand respiration, along with environmentaldata gathered from advanced sensors andmore traditional monitoring equipment withgreater accuracy to intervene more quickly.

When fully developed, IBM�s softwarewill be capable of processing the 512 readingper second generated by some of these med-ical devices and UOIT researchers will fur-ther test and develop its ability to analyzethese vast quantities of data in real time.

IBM awarded Dr. McGregor access to theprototype software patented by researchers atits T.J. Watson research facility in New York

under its First of a Kind program, which isdesigned to accelerate the delivery ofinnovative technologies to the market andlink IBM�s research work to real worldproblems.

�Right now, there is an enormousamount of critical data produced bymachines monitoring patients,� says DonAldridge, business executive for IBMresearch and life science. �That creates achallenge. The ability to quickly analyzethat data and make informed decisions willhelp improve the overall quality of healthcare.�

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New technology coming to DurhamRegion will provide patients with greateraccess to psychiatric services.

Using videoconferencing, patients whorely on the Whitby Mental Health Centre(WMHC) and Lakeridge Health Network willhave access to a virtual emergency room foryouth, which includes child and adolescentpsychiatrists.

�One in five children in Ontario strugglewith a diagnosable emotional, mental orbehavioural disorder. The virtual emergency

room is an innovative approach to better uti-lize trained mental health experts from differ-ent hospitals,� says Sheila Neuburger, vice-president of clinical services at WMHC.

The Peterborough Regional Health Centreand Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay alsopartnered to use this program, which isexpected to be in full operation in ninemonths.

The virtual ER will be available at eachhospital and will allow those hospitals toreach a roster of psychiatrists able to provide

assessment services through videoconferenc-ing. The goal is to provide timely access tochildren and youth in need of emergency men-tal health services.

�Given the tremendous shortage of psychi-atrists, and child-adolescent psychiatrists inparticular, this use of technology will enableimproved access for our young patients tospecialized services through a new collabo-ration among hospitals,� says Paul McGary,Lakeridge Health�s director of mental healthand Pinewood Centre.

The first phase of the virtual emergencyroom is expected to begin this fall at the fourpartnering hospitals with the second phaseincluding a staggered roll out of the virtualemergency room technology to expand toother hospitals.

Technology reaches out to youth in crisis

High bacteria levels have caused 13 ofDurham�s 15 beaches to close, deemed unsafefor swimming.

The only beaches open and safe for swim-ming is Frenchman�s Bay East and West inPickering.

Beaches that have been posted includeBeaverton Beach North and South in Brock,Bowmanville Beach East and West inClarington, Elgin Pond in Uxbridge, KinsmenBeach in Scugog, Lakeview Beach East and

West in Oshawa, Newcastle Beach Central inClarington, Pickering Beach in Ajax, RotaryPark in Ajax, Thorah Centennial Park in Brockand Whitby Beach in Whitby.

Durham Region Health Department willcontinue to conduct bacteriological water teststhroughout the duration of the summer to deter-mine if these beaches are safe for swimming asresults can vary from week to week dependingon the weather, water current and water temper-ature.

Most Durham beaches unsafe

and a town ghost. It�s the perfectplace to be with so many differentthings for everyone to see and do.

Did you know that there were twofires in 1883 and 1884 that complete-ly demolished Port Perry? The entiretown was destroyed. No buildingsremained�just ashes and the oddpillar that once held the buildingtogether. These horrific fires hap-pened within seven months of eachother and ironically the first firebegan at Peter Perry�s former resi-

dence. The second fire occurred in1884 and began in the stablesbehind Ben McQuay�s hotel (now thepost office). Both fires continueddown the street taking everything intheir paths. As devastating as thefires were, they brought this commu-nity together. Residents and busi-nesses banded together to rebuildtheir town and by 1885�just oneyear later�the town was once againthriving with no visible signs of thefire.

UOIT partners with IBM for project

Talk about summer and you�ll likelyconjure up images of hot, sunny daysspent relaxing poolside or trips to thebeach, immersed in surf and sand. Or atleast, a summer day should be fun andcarefree.

However, a 21st century summer hasbecome vastly different than past gener-ations may recall. These days, summersare rife with warnings�environmentaland health warnings about pollutedbeaches, smog and the sun.

News reports are riddled with con-stant reminders about bacteria levels atlocal waterfronts, soaring UV indexesand the dangers of stepping outdoors,even for a moment, without a generousslathering of sunscreen.

But the only ones to blame for such astress-filled season are us, those peoplewho long to swim and sunbathe withoutworrying if they�ll develop skin canceryears from now or a nasty infection in acouple hours. Pollutants�those pollu-tants that lead to smog, ozone depletion,dirty water and so on�are the directresult of humanity�s actions. Such degra-dation wasn�t a natural progression.Spoiled beaches and skylines are due toour bad habits, our littering, our use ofdangerous products, our car exhausts.

Sure, we can blame big corporationswho�ve contributed to large-scale pollut-ing through their dumping or smokestacks but we�ve all got a part in this.

We�re covering ourselves in SPF 30and hiding behind wide-brimmed hatsand sunglasses because of the mistakeswe�ve made in the past. But it�s nevertoo late to make a change.

Soaring gas prices have taken cars offthe road and resulted in an increase inbicycle sales and, therefore, fewer emis-sions in our environment. This gas fiascohas done more than make people con-scious about their fuel consumption; itseems to have made people more awareof waste in general. And it�s this aware-ness that could change the quality ofwater and air for future generations.

However, not everyone heeds thosesummer safety warnings. Swimmers stillmake a splash at beachfront�s that havebeen posted unsafe and sunbathers stilltan without precautions. And while itmay not seem like fun to be so careful, toput safety before recreation, those whodo will thank themselves in the long runwhen they�re leading longer, healthierlives. Maybe they�ll even live longenough for those warnings to subside abit.

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Summer seasonbringssand,sun andwarnings

Small beaches ignoredDear Editor:

Spending many afternoon and/orevening hiking and �camping�(minus tent) at two of Oshawa�smore desolate beaches (at the bot-tom of Cedar Street and RitsonRoad South and Park Road Southover to Boundary Road), we alwayscheck for the beaches report on fit-ness for swimming.

For five summers, I�ve been mis-led into thinking those two stretches

of beach were part of the LakeviewWest Beach, which is weekly testedfor E. Coli. Not so, thanks to clarifi-cation from a �Mr. M.� at thedepartment of health, who handledmy inquiry as to why one never seesa posted unfit sign at the two beachportions mentioned above. He men-tioned that Cedar Park Beach hasnot been tested for more than 10years as it doesn�t meet beach-test-ing criteria. The Park Road Southbeach falls under the same category

and, therefore, no testing, no signsand swimmers beware.

However, I still feel, for legali-ty�s sake, these two fine stretches ofsand and shore should carry signs,�Beach water not E. Coli tested.Therefore, swim at one�s own risk�.For public swimming safety, I thinkthis would be a prudent City ofOshawa posting.

R.M.J. HuesOshawa

1. INCINERATOR: We allknow, especially those of us withasthma and other breathing diffi-culties, that the incinerator is a GO.All this political gesturing is asham. It should have been stoppedin the early stages and was not.Carrying on with meetings thatsupposedly could stop theIncinerator is to give the public asense of input.

2. SCHOOL BOARD DECI-SIONS: Public hearings like theones for the closure of elementaryschools in Oshawa were also lessthan honest. Decisions had beenvirtually made. The only chanceof reversing them would have beenif hundreds of really irate and furi-ous taxpayers charged the SchoolBoard doors. That did not happen,therefore, politically safe to closethose schools on the basis ofmoney only.

3. HOSPITAL PARKINGFEES: Recently had to have anelderly relative admitted. She

stayed in Emergency for more than24 hours while tests were beingconducted. Bugs me that for 30minutes of parking the cost is morethan 10 CENTS a minute! I knowthere are discounts for multipleuses but when someone is in theER., you don�t always know howlong or how many visits you willmake. The first half hour shouldbe free. If the hospital is that cashstrapped maybe a 10 cent toll at thedoors would be fairer. It wouldcertainly deter local high schoolkids from using the coffee shop asan alternative school cafeteria.

4. CLOSED DOOR MEET-INGS: Oshawa Council has toomany closed meetings? TheOntario Ombudsman is studyingthe situation of too many of theseneedless closed meetings.

5. GAS PRICES: Enough said.But I am still wondering how DanMcTeague can still predict increas-es a day ahead and what our localFinance Minister is doing?

6. RESPECT FOR FUNERALPROCESSIONS: A wonderfuluncle of my wife just recentlypassed away. Whatever happenedto make people disregard funeralprocessions? Many drivers stillpull over to the side of the road tolet funeral processions go unim-peded from the church to the ceme-tery. I know it is against the law,

but it USED to be that driverswould relinquish their right of wayat intersections to allow all cars toproceed in a procession...not anymore!

7. TRANSIT: Prices and busstops. Why can�t we offer betterdiscounted student fares like 10tickets for $20? Why are routenumbers not posted on busstops...that would make things eas-ier wouldn�t it?

8. WORLD�S FASTESTCOMPUTER: �Unveiled� read theheadlines. �To be used primarilyfor work on nuclear weapons.�That is just great! Not medicalissues, not natural disaster issues,not educational research!

9. GM: Go ahead and disrupthundreds of Oshawa families�lives. Use Ontario taxpayers�money �to ensure jobs�. Fiveyears too late, realize that gas-guz-zlers are not selling. Try to boostthe ailing American economy atthe expense of the most loyal andbest workers GM has.

10. JIM FLAHERTY: In myopinion our local federal financeminister has missed his calling.Jim should have been a goaltender.I don�t know of anyone who is asgood as him at deflecting theissues.

Respond at BillFoxExpress@hotmail.com.

Ten things ticking me off

The Catholic board has introduced newsuperintendents of education to the board.

At a special board meeting held July 23, theDurham Catholic District School Boardannounced new appointments including BrianO�Sullivan and Tracy Barill as superintendentsof education.

In addition, the board also welcomedMichael Gray, the new assistant superinten-dent of human resources and administrativeservices.

�The addition of this staff to the senioradministrative team will continue to providethe board of trustees with the knowledge need-ed to make sound decisions that will benefitour students,� says Jim McCaffery, chair of theDCDSB.

O�Sullivan comes to the board from theMinistry of Education. He is currently an edu-cation officer working with the Ministry�sLeadership Development Branch. O�Sullivanbrings with him more than 25 years of educa-tion experience as a secondary school teacher,vice principal and principal from the YorkCatholic District School Board. In addition, heworked for OSIE/University of Toronto in theB.Ed program on secondment from the YorkCatholic District School Board. O�Sullivan hasa bachelor of arts, a masters of arts, bachelor ofeducation and doctorate in education as well assupervisory officer qualifications.

Barill has been an educator with theDurham Catholic District School Board since1992. During her tenure, she has worked as ateacher, elementary vice principal, principaland assistant superintendent of education forschool effectiveness. Barill has providedstrong instructional leadership and led numer-ous board initiatives including the Board�sLeadership Induction Program and the

Leading Student Achievement Project. Barillhas a masters of religious education, bachelorof education, bachelor of arts and supervisoryofficer qualifications.

Gray is currently employed with theDurham Catholic District School Board as thesenior manager of employee relations. He hasalso held three positions as a Labour RelationsOfficer including at the University of Toronto,Air Canada and at the Queen Elizabeth IIHealth Sciences Centre in Halifax. Gray hasalso work as an employee relations officerwith GO Transit and the Dufferin-PeelCatholic District School Board. He has a bach-elor of arts degree, a masters of industrial rela-tions, certificates in human resources manage-ment and labour relations, advanced negotia-tion and dispute resolution and interest-basedbargaining, alternative dispute resolution andinterest-based bargaining in labour arbitration,school board management certificate programand will soon com-plete his businesssupervisory officerqualification program.

�Brian, Tracy andMichael bring exten-sive expertise anymany years of experi-ence, which will com-plement our existingleadership team,� saysPaul Pulla, director ofeducation forDCDSB. �Our senioradministrative teamwelcomes and looksforward to workingwith them in their newroles.�

CCAAWW From Page 1In option one, those individuals who are

eligible to retire will be entitled to$100,000 plus a $35,000 car voucher forproduction workers, and $120,000 plus a$35,000 car voucher for trades workers.

Options two and three are for those whoare not eligible to retire and include buyoutand leave to retirement programs. The buy-out program, which is based on seniorityfor employees not eligible to retire, rangefrom $37,000 to $120,000 depending onseniority for both production and tradesworkers. In addition, everyone is eligiblefor the $35,000 car voucher.

The leave to retirement program, whichis based on eligibility ranges from $50,000to $96,000 for production and trades work-ers, plus a $35,000 car voucher. In addi-tion, once retired, everyone will receive 65per cent of his or her wages.

�We�ve made the very best of a very ter-rible situation,� says Buckley. �As a union,we did stick to our principles. Fightingback does made a difference.�

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Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express

Heavy downpours left cars stalled on Taunton Road near Ritson Road in Oshawa. More than 20 mm ofrain fell.

Photo by Courtney Duffett/The Oshawa Express

A thunderstorm last Wednesday left this tree uprooted in a parking lot on Taunton Road in Oshawa leav-ing one vehicle completely covered.

Photo submitted by Art RimbleSeveral roads were flooded, including this road at Adelaide Avenue and Oshawa Boulevard.

Rain causes havocOshawa, like the rest of southern

Ontario, has seen its fair share of rainyweather this summer. As of July 27,Toronto and surrounding areas saw about181.6 millimetres of rain this month, com-pared to 47.4 millimetres of rain that fellfrom July 1 to 31 in 2007, according toEnvironment Canada. However, the weath-er this year not only brought rain but heavydownpours, flooding, hail, thunder andlightning storms and strong winds.

The record for the most rain to fall inJune and July was set in 1980, withapproximately 271.5 millimetres of rain.

On average, Toronto and surroundingareas see about 792.7 millimetres of pre-cipitation each year. As of July 23, we�veseen about 623.6 millimetres of precipita-tion already and even with August�s pre-diction of a dry month, Toronto couldbreak an all-time record of 971.3 millime-tres, which was set in 1977.

Despite a 60 per cent chance of thunder-showers today, Environment Canada is pre-dicting sunny weather for the rest of theworkweek with a high of 27 degreesCelsius on Thursday and a high of 28degrees Celsius on Friday.

CAW praisesGM incentives

CAW Local 222 president Chris Buckleyannounced buyout and retirement options to itsmembers at an information meeting Monday.

Catholic board appointsnew superintedents

Four Durham Region artists took their work toNew York this month.

Members of the IRIS Group had their artexhibited at the Hotel Saranac from July 16 to 19and participated in a community art project atBlueseed Studios in Saranac Lake, New York onJuly 17.

The exhibited project, called Women In�,saw members of IRIS invite women of theAdirondacks to participate in the installation,which involved writing, mixed media and pho-tography.

Women were invited to be photographed,leave hand and foot impressions, take part in col-laborative art, contribute a small symbolic objectto the ongoing installation or write a journalentry.

The IRIS Group formed in 1996 as a forumaimed at raising levels of access for women in the

arts, to share ideas andoffer mutual support.Members includeOshawa artists MargaretRodgers and WendyWallace as well asDurham Region resi-dents Laura Hair, HollyMcClellan, Ruth Read,Janice Taylor-Prebbleand Sally Thurlow.

In 2005, as part ofInternational Women�sDay, the group beganfocusing on events andprojects that celebratethe thoughts, ideas andimages of women.

Durham Region residents can stakeout some butterflies with a nature walktomorrow.

The Central Lake OntarioConservation is hosting a ButterflyHike at Heber Down ConservationArea in Whitby from 2 to 6 p.m. onJuly 31.

Staff will lead two hikes, lastingapproximately two hours through thearea to answer questions and share triv-ia on the butterflies that call HeberDown home.

Hikes will start from the groupcamping parking lot. Hikers shoulddress for the weather, wear walking

shoes and bring bug spray.The event is free but registration is

required. To sign up, contact CathyGrant at 905-579-0411 ext. 108 orcgrant@cloca.com.

To get to the group camping parkinglot, take Brock Street in Whitby toTaunton Road; turn west and travel to

Country Lane Road. Turnright onto Country Lane Roadand travel to LyndebrookRoad. Turn right and the park-ing lot will be on the left sideof the road.

Computer Troubleshooters across Canada are nowGold Certified Microsoft Partners. As part of the largestIT support network in the world ComputerTroubleshooters Oshawa is proud to be at the highestlevel of partnership with Microsoft. "We have always

worked with Microsoft Canada in a proactive way andsince the launch of their Canadian HQ in Mississauga,we have regularly attended training sessions and prod-uct briefings" said Robert Spruce CEO of ComputerTroubleshooters Oshawa. "We now look forward to

an even higher level of collaboration andincreased sales activity with Microsoft products.The future of products like Office 2007 and theMicrosoft Server family of products is very brightas more people work from home and home basedbusinesses, they will need to use the very latesttechnology to increase productivity, he said.

"Microsoft operating systems and businessapplications are at the heart of most businessoperations around the globe. So it follows thatour synergy in working with Microsoft to reach outto clients and help them make better use of thetools available, as well as support their hardwareand software with products like our B.E.S.T. sys-tem monitoring services, make a perfect matchfor our customers. We are delighted to be a partof the success of Microsoft." said Mr Spruce.

Computer Troubleshooters Oshawa can be contact-ed at 905 493 1284 or got to the website atwww.ctoshawa.com Robert Spruce can be emailed atrspruce@ctoshawa.com.

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Computer Troubleshooters go for goldCompany now Gold Certified Microsoft Partners

Hike offers look into insect life

Local artistsexhibit in U.S.

A gold medal hockey player stopped inOshawa yesterday.

Olympian Jayna Hefford, a CanadianWomen�s Ice Hockeygold medalist, met fansand signed autographsat the RBC bank,Taunton and Harmonybranch.

Hefford�s visit pro-moted the launched tothe 2010 Olympics andRBC�s Lucky Looniecampaign.

The Luckie Looniewill be the latestVancouver 2010Olympic circulationcoin, which symbolizesthe passing the luck ofthe Loonie to theCanadian athletes com-peting at the 2008Beijing Games. Inaddition it will repre-sent those athletescompeting inVancouver at the 2010Olympics andParalympic WinterGames. Each of thecoins will feature adesign depictingOlympic andParalympic wintersports.

Guests had theopportunity toexchange a Loonie forthe new OlympicLucky Loonie coin(released by the RoyalCanadian Mint on July23). The coin will behoused in a limited edi-tion keepsake coin col-

lector card, which clients may have personallyautographed by the Olympians.

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ARIES: March 20 to April 19Feel free to be yourself and expressyour own ideas. If you stay physical-ly fit, you will experience greater

physical and mental health. Participate in recre-ational activities with your children.

TAURUS: April 19 to May 20The pace of life slows down givingyou more time for self evaluation.Organize a home improvement proj-

ect or buy a new item for your home. Spendquality time with your family. Choose a new pet.

GEMINI: May 20 to June 21Be prepared for lots of interactionwith relatives, neighbours and busi-ness associates. Take a short trip to a

nearby location. Shop for a new car in August.Read a good book.

CANCER: June 21 to July 22Pay back outstanding loans and pur-sue your financial goals. Start a newaggressive savings plan. You enjoy

the security of having money in the bank. If yourjob is not fulfilling your needs, look for a newone.

LEO: July 22 to August 22Extremely energetic, it is time torecharge yourself for your new solarcycle. More concerned with your

own affairs, it can be more difficult to work withothers. Go for a makeover or visit a SPA.

VIRGO: August 22 to Sept 22 Schedule quiet time to re-examineyour hidden strengths and weak-nesses. Attend a retreat or spend the

weekend by the lake. Take time to meditate andget in touch with the angel that sits on yourshoulder.

LIBRA: Sept 22 to Oct 23Clean up loose ends and make plansfor the future. Engage in group effortsand projects. Take on a leadership role

in a club or organization. Be a social butterfly andhave fun with your friends.

SCORPIO: Oct 23 to Nov 22Instead of enjoying summer fun, youare focused on career success. A raiseor promotion could bring extra respon-

sibilities. Examine your life as a whole and see ifyou are heading in the right direction.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 22 to Dec 21Schedule activities that are differentfrom your usual daily routine. Attendwork-related social events this week.

Interact with people from different backgrounds.Handle legal matters.

CAPRICORN: Dec 21 to Jan 19Review outstanding debts and creditreports and be extra careful if borrow-ing or lending money. Discuss a new

budget with your partner. Be especially cautious ifsigning contracts. Celebrate on Sunday.

AQUARIUS: Jan 19 to Feb 19The Sun is illuminating your house ofpartnership. Be considerate in all yourone-to-one relationships. In the work-

place, co-workers are more competitive. Greatweek to connect with the public.

PISCES: Feb 19 to March 20Redefine your work techniques andprocedures. Even if you are your ownboss, you may have to reorganize your

work tasks to suit a client�s wishes. Try to improveyour working habits. Enjoy good times with like-minded friends.

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 Bert Valenciano for completing the July 9 and 16 crossword puzzles.

Brandon and Aidan were dressed in style for Canada Day this year.

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

To have your baby included in TheOshawa Express Echo Baby, pleasesend a photograph of your child (infantto 2 years) to: The Oshawa Express, 600 Thornton Rd.S., Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 6W7. Or email: courtney@oshawaexpress.caThis is a free service. Photos will beavailable for pick up at this location.

On December 18, 1999 theModel T Ford was voted the�Car of the Century�! Theoriginal list of automobilesfrom countries worldwidetotaled 200. From then it wasreduced to 100, and finallywhittled down to just 5, withthe Tin Lizzy surviving thefinal vote.

To most automobile enthu-siasts this honour was no sur-prise. Over the years the seem-ingly indestructible �Flivver�has been called �the car thatchanged the world�. Up untilHenry Ford�s revolutionaryconcept of building �a car forthe great multitudes� (muchlike Germany�s Volkswagen�the �people�s car�), the motorvehicle had been a status sym-bol, painstakingly crafted byhand for the wealthy! Twoyears in the planning, theunstylish �T� was practicaland durable, �the car that putthe world on wheels�.

The first production modelwas built on September 27,1908. The last of its kind rolledoff the assembly line on May25, 1927. While improve-ments, like headlights, an elec-trical system with battery andstarter, were made over time,the �tin lizzie� (�Lizzie� wasslang for faithful servant�)changed little during those 19years. �You can paint it anycolour�as long as it is black�,is a statement attributed to therenowned inventor. But if hesaid that, it was a dated com-ment. No black models wereavailable until 1914�gray,red, and green prevailed�andagain in 1926 variations were

offered once more.Not only did the Model T

mobilize the common people,but also it was part of a revolu-tion in auto manufacturing. In1913, Mr. Ford introduced theassembly line in his factories,enabling a single car to bemade 8 times faster. He alsopioneered the 8-hour day anddoubled the normal working-man�s wage to $5.00 hourly.

For all that, however, thesimplicity in the vehicle itselfseemed to be offset by thecomplication in driving it.There were three pedals on thefloor, two levers on the steer-ing column and one floor leverto the left of the driver. Thepositions into which the pedalsand that one lever must beshifted, for forward andreverse and the braking sys-tem, defied imagination. TheModel T had only two forwardspeeds, and it was apparent bythe sound of the motor (itseemed almost to stallas the revs adjusted)when the change tookplace. If you stompedon all three pedals atonce, it would stopquickly!

Contrariwise, theflivver�s versatilitywas phenomenal. Notonly was the engine

and drive-train fundamental tocreating a two-seater, anambulance, a bus, or a firetruck, but it could be adaptedfor other uses as well. With anadded set of drive wheels andskis, it became a snowmo-bile�ideal for rural maildelivery or doctor�s rounds inwinter. Some removed a rearwheel and attached an appro-priate pulley for driving athreshing machine or operat-ing a sawmill. During waryears some were convertedinto �auto-traks�, a tractormade out of a car.

Many seniors will remem-ber with envy those who stillboasted ownership of thistimeless classic when it cameblueberry-picking time. Whilemost were forced to leave theirhydraulic brakes and soft sus-pensions a mile from the bush-es, Model T owners droveright to the best spots, becauseof the clearance the flivver�ssuspension offered.

In the New Millenniumantique car clubs all overNorth America parade them astreasures from the past, and atribute paid to the foresight andingenuity of one little manwith a big dream�Henry T.Ford!

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RRUUMMMMAAGGEE SSAALLEE � Harmony United Church, 15Harmony Rd. N. Used clothing and accessorieswill be on sale in the church hall from 10 a.m. tonoon. All are welcome.

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CHILDREN�S SUMMER PROGRAMS - TheOshawa Community Museum is offering a num-ber of fun and educational programs for childrenthis summer. Each program costs $20 (discountsare available for multiple program bookings),are appropriate for kids ages 5 to 12. The pro-grams run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and pre-registra-tion is required. July 30 is Digging up the Past:Archaeology and Ancient History for Kids, Aug13 is Eco-Days and Aug. 27 is Medieval Daysand Knights. For more information, contact theMuseum at 905-436-7624 ext. 106 or visitwww.oshawamuseum.org.

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SSEELLFF DDEEFFEENNCCEE BBAASSIICCSS FFOORR TTEEEENNSS � Award-winning instructor Emmanuel Manolakakis ofFightClub Martial Arts and Fitness TrainingCentre, will present an exciting self-defence pro-gram for teens aged 12 to 18. This free class willeducate teens on how to protect themselves whilehaving fun and learning too! Be sure to wearcomfortable clothing. Registration is limited anda permission slip must be correctly and com-pletely filled out and signed by the legal aged

participant or the parent of minor (aged 17 andunder) participants before the event. Call Tiffanyat 905-579-6111 ext. 5238 for more informa-tion.

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MMAAYYOORR��SS GGOOLLFF CCLLAASSSSIICC � Oshawa Golf Club,160 Alexandra St. This 6th annual event, hostedby Oshawa Mayor John Gray, will benefit theOshawa Community Health Centre. Golfers canregister by visiting the health centre�s web site atwww.ochc.ca. For more information, contactCathy Stokes at 905-723-0036 ext. 229 orcstokes@ochc.ca.

July 23 crossword answers

Bus basics offeredto Durham students

With the start of the school year aroundthe corner bus riders have a chance to goover some school bus safety.

The Durham Student TransportationServices (DSTS) is hosting a School BusOrientation Day on Aug. 23 for all the youngriders and parents from both the DurhamDistrict School Board and Durham CatholicDistrict School Board.

The intent of the orientation is to intro-duce new, young and/or Kindergarten ridersand their families to school buses in an infor-mal setting before the first day of school.

The one-hour program begins at 10 a.m.and includes a bus ride and a Winnie-the-Pooh safety video. Kindergarten children,elementary-aged siblings and new to busingelementary-aged students are all welcome toparticipate in the event.

Families are encouraged to register assoon as possible for the orientation sessionand are asked to confirm attendance, the pre-ferred location and provide the time in whichthey wish to attend by calling the bus compa-ny for the child�s school.

Durham Student Transportation Servicesis responsible for the management andadministration of all home to school trans-portation for students eligible for transporta-tion, in accordance with the TransportationPolicy of both the DDSB and DCDSB.

Those attending Durhamways Bus Linesin Oshawa include: Adelaide McLaughlinPS, Athabasca PS, Beau Valley PS, BobbyOrr PS, College Hill PS, Coronation PS, Dr.C.F. Cannon PS, Dr. S. J. Phillips PS, Dukeof Edinburgh PS, Gertrude Colpus PS, GlenStreet PS, Gordon B. Attersley PS,Grandview PS, Harmony Heights PS,Harmony Road PS, Hillsdale PS, Kedron PS,Lakewoods PS, Mary Street CommunitySchool, Norman G. Powers PS, Pierre E.Trudeau PS, Queen Elizabeth PS, RitsonRoad PS, Sherwood PS, Stephen Saywell PS,Sunset Heights PS, T. R. McEwen PS,Village Union PS, Vincent Massey PS,Walter E. Harris PS, Waverly PS andWoodcrest PS.

Those attending First Student inBowmanville include: Canadian Martyrs CS,Father Joseph Venini CS, John XXIII CS,Monsignor Philip Coffey CS, Sir Albert LoveCS, St. Christopher CS, St. Hedwig CS, St.John Bosco CS, St. Joseph CS, St. ThomasAquinas CS and Ecole Corpus-Christi CS.

For a complete listing of schools and loca-tions for both Catholic and public schools,visit the DDSB website atwww.ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca.

To contact the Durhamway Bus Lines,call 905-433-1392. To contact First Student,call 905-623-7682.

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There was a celebration of fast-ball recently at Alexandra Park andmake about it, the players are everybit as keen, the organizations arewell run and the calibre of play on alllevels is worthy of special note.

Alas, all that appears missingthese days is an influx ofinterested athletes willingto pick up a bat and chal-lenge the quality of fastballpitching on a regular basis.Fastball as in the quickwindmill delivery from thepitcher�s circle, not the gen-tle six-foot high lobs to theplate.

Slo-pitch is a wonderfulgame on recreational andcompetitive levels. Butmany of those players who did playfastball and eventually gave it up forthe slower pitch will acknowledgethat fastball is the true sport.

And the people involved in reliv-ing those earlier days when the Cityand District circuit had a myriad ofteams gathering regularly atAlexandra Park and Durham Fieldsare diligent in priming the game uponce again.

Take it from two people in theknow: Sylvia Ryan, president of theOshawa City and District FastballLeague and Pete �The Hook�Landers, an Oshawa Sports Hall ofFame inductee who can testify tocompeting at Oshawa�s historic fast-ball facility in front of big, enthusi-astic crowds, both as a hometown

pitching hero and once the dreadedopponent. Kind of like the good guyand bad guy of wrestling.

�We have players who compete inthe ISC (International SoftballCongress) and the OASA (OntarioAmateur Softball Association).Some play all over North America,�notes Ryan of the City and Districtall-star game that was played at the

major facility.�We wanted to show-

case these boys and showthem we appreciate whatthey are doing. It givesthem something to workfor, getting their battingaverage up and the fieldingstats good. This gets themto the all-star game.�

The City and Districtleague is comprised of 10

teams of which three are fromOshawa, the Double B Juniors, theRavens and the Intermediates.

Ryan admits the sport is at a�struggling� stage.

�We�ve had as many as 20 teams,17 a couple of years ago and we�redown to 10 this year,� she says. �Alot of slo-pitch out there today andwe used to have a midget division,which we don�t have any more. Wetried to bring the midgets up so wecould have a men�s league continu-ing on. We do have one midget teamin Oshawa, but they play in aThursday night loop, not ourleague.�

Landers, currently an assistantwith the Oshawa Juniors noted forhis big left arm that made fastballslook like peas at one time with his

big delivery, recalls the days whenthe City and District circuit had 10teams from Oshawa alone.

�The atmosphere that used to bearound the ball park was the biggestthing back in the late �60s and early�70s,� recalls Landers, currently anexecutive member of the City andDistrict league. �When we played, itwas ball, ball, ball. Now it�s ball if Ican make it.

�I remember just like it was yes-terday when we averaged about 700fans a game (during the OshawaTony�s and Ontario Fastball Leagueera). When I played in Toronto (withthe Globals), I obviously was goingfor the win. And then when I camehere to play for the Tony�s, well, Iplayed hard and my heart has alwaysbeen here. I keep coming back.�

The impetus of constructing a

viable product for both players andfans should fall in the hands of theprovincial body, according toLanders.

During the �glory� days, theplayers were given an opportunity toply their skills before a gathering ofhometown fans. Once the playoffsrolled around, the fans stayed withtheir favourite teams.

Not so, any more, says Landers.�First off, they�ve got to start hit-

ting the small towns and get back toa two-of-three playoff series for theOntario championships,� explainsLanders. �Maybe even start smallerwith regional championships whereyou know there is going to be ahome-and-home series and the fanswill come out to support their teams.

�They�ve got to get back to thegrass roots. I remember playing jun-ior ball when we played a best-of-three series. It was great. That wasthe thrill of ball, playing those serieswith games at your park and a crowdto support you.�

An OASA tournament champi-onship format at an assigned city iswhat exists today.

�If the tournament is played in,say, St. Thomas, who�s going tocome out to see it? They follow theirteams all year and suddenly thatteam is gone to a tournament, beingplayed somewhere else,� notesLanders.

�Get back to a best-of-three (for-mat) and the fans will come back.Hopefully, that will create interestfor the kids to start playing fastballagain.�

BByy WWaallllyy DDoonnaallddssoonnThe Oshawa Express

The Dodgers weaved theirmagic on the arm strength of

pitcher Cam Gray last Saturday,upending the Baycats 3-1 in Barrieto take the first game of a best-of-seven Intercounty BaseballLeague playoff series.

This outcome marked the firsttime in the history of the Dodgersthat they scored a victory in aplayoff series opener.

Just over a day later, MotherNature got in on the act anddespite a persistent and gallanteffort by the Oshawa players tomake the field game ready follow-ing a torrential downpour, the con-test never got started.

The many fans who braved therain on Sunday evening and cer-tainly the Dodgers wondered whatmight have been against a squadthat won all five encountersagainst Oshawa during the regularseason. The Baycats hoppedaboard the bus for their return tripto Barrie.

They were back in Oshawa lastnight and will return for the thirdgame of this series tonight atKinsmen Stadium, starting at 7:30� weather permitting, of course!

Oshawa skipper Dan Bleiwaswasted no time announcing Grayas the starter for Game One andthe right-handed Toronto nativedidn�t disappoint while facing aseasoned former professionalpitcher, Paul Spoljaric.

Gray turned in a 10-inningpitching gem while striking outnine and allowing a single walk inthe duration. Pitching nine innings

was common for Gray. Going 10innings?

�No, I went nine before, but not10,� said Gray with a huge smileof satisfaction. �I was conservingmy pitches and trying to stay asrelaxed as possible. Iknew pretty muchduring the season thatI could go all the way.I was pretty sure that(Bleiwas) wanted meto finish it out comethe fifth inning.�

Gray showed nosigns of feelingdaunted by thethought of facing down Barrie in aplayoff series, noting, �My firstouting against them in the regularseason didn�t go as expected. But Ihad good success with the two-seam fastball and the slider (onSaturday).�

Spoljaric, a former pitcher withthe Toronto Blue Jays and theIntercounty Leafs, also pitchedwell for the Baycats

Spoljaric went nine innings,allowing one run on seven hitswith six strikeouts and two walksbefore Kyle Payne came on in the10th and took the loss. Payneallowed two runs on three hitswith two walks.

Newcomer Tyler Johnstone was

the difference offensively, pound-ing a double in the 10th inningduring one of his four hits to scorethe go-ahead run. Sean Travers,who came to the Dodgers withJohnstone from the Maple Leafs a

few weeks ago,chipped in a pair ofhits.

Jared McCord�ssolo homer in thesecond inningaccounted forBarrie�s only run.

�The effort we gotfrom Cam (Gray)speaks for itself,�

said Bleiwas. �Whenever you cango in there facing a former big lea-guer, that really says something.And we got the offence fromJohnstone in the three hole drivingthe ball.

�Everything went according toplan, probably for the first time allseason. The pitching, the timelyhitting and we did score three runsagainst the calibre of pitching wewere facing. That was very good.�

The Dodgers go to Barrie forthe fourth and fifth games onThursday and Saturday. Sixthgame, if necessary is Monday inOshawa, starting at 8 p.m. with theseventh game slated for Barrie onTuesday.

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Dodgers surprise Baycats in series openerSecond game played last night, third goes tonight in Oshawa

Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express

Members of the Oshawa Dodgers turn in a gallant effort to make their IntercountyBaseball League playoff game field ready. However, the scheduled game lastSunday evening was postponed.

Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express

This first baseman makes an impressive play during the Neighbourhood AssociationSports Committee All-Star game recently. Pete Landers thinks a return to the grassroots will increase the overall enrolment in youth level fastball.

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About the only sure thing the Oshawa Hawkeyes are awareof at this point is that they will be playing their quarter-final play-off game on the road and it will either be in Milton against theMarauders or in Toronto to face the Maddogs.

This is to be determined in the Northern FootballConference�s boardroom as executives ponder over an issue of aregular-season game not played between the Hawkeyes andOakville Longhorns.

Oshawa city officials squashed a scheduled game at CivicStadium two weeks ago when the Longhorns came to town. Twoseparate efforts byHawkeyes staff toreschedule fell on deafears in Oakville.

Hawkeyes, with 29players making the trekto Sault Ste. Marie lastSaturday, gave up twotouchdowns in the finalminute, dropping a 42-30 verdict to theSteelers on Hall ofFame night where IanBunting and IanMcLean of Oshawa,along with the Soo�sDon McBain, wereinducted into the NFC�sbuilder�s category.

Sault Ste. Marie�sJosh Gauthier was theleading rusher with 137yards; on the night.Oshawa�s Evan Daviswas right behind with125 yards on the

ground. Dave Beaulieu was the leading Hawkeye receiver withfive catches for 65 yards. Rob Horstman was perfect in the kick-ing department for the Hawkeye�s converting three touchdownsto add to his trio of field goals.

Hawkeyes head coach Donovan Wright noted after the tilt,�Look, I�d come back up here anytime with this particular groupof players.

We were way out numbered�. Yes we made some mistakesthat can be learned from, but these guys never gave up and wewere within a minute of winning.�

Rain played havoc for many sporting activitieson the weekend and that would include the OntarioWomen�s Field Lacrosse Championship played atCivic Fields.

A little creativity with the timing of each gameon the Sunday did play out favourably in the vari-ous divisions, keeping both players and organizersbusy.

Results of this competition and scorers were asfollows:

U15 Division � Oshawa Lady Blue Knightsdefeated Orangeville Northmen in the final by ascore of 4 � 3.

Goal scorers for Oshawa: Nicole Martindale(1G, 1A), Jennifer Moore (2G), Julie Cryderman(1G)

Orangeville: Katie Illic, Callon Williams, SamMikiluk (1G each)

U19 B Division � Oshawa Lady Blue Knightsdefeated Burlington Chiefs 4 � 1

Goal Scorers for Oshawa: Katelyn Cowling,Kelly Abbott, Leah Bressette (2 G)

Burlington: Sarah Hampel 1G; Jillian Dixon 1AU19 A Division � Team ONTARIO defeated Oshawa Lady

Blue Knights 9 � 3Team ONTARIO goals: Jordie Loyst (Oshawa LBK) 3G,

1A; Cassie Raglan (Kawartha) 2G, 1A; Tori Quinn (Orangeville)1G, 1A; Shannon Kerr (Orangeville) 3G

Oshawa goals: Taylor Landry 2G, Emily Uza 1GSemi finals: Oshawa defeated Kawartha Lacrosse Club 9 �

2Goal scorers for Oshawa: Corina Mahorn 3G, Natasha

O�Toole 2G, Lana Sheppard 1G, Taylor Landry 1G, Taylor Smith1G, Emily Uza 1G, 3A; Meaghan Salmers 1A

Kawartha: Abbey White 2GTeam ONTARIO defeated Six Nations 5 � 1

Team ONTARIO: Klyssa Fitzpatrick & Cian Dabrowski(Orangeville), Karli MacKendrick, Jordie Loyst, Lindsay Palmer(Oshawa)

Six Nations: Julie Bomberry 1G; Gawehegyeho Thomas 1AOpen Division � Orangeville defeated Oshawa LBK 6 � 2Goal scorers for Orangeville: Carly Quinn 2G; Kaillie

Briscoe 1G, 2A; Kirsten Gerrie 1G; Jessica Pietz 1GOshawa: Christine Comeau, Katelyn Mandville; Assists to:

Brittany Kovacs, Lisa McLauglinSemi finals � Oshawa defeated Missisauga Trilliums 9 � 4Goal Scorers for Oshawa: Amy Fincham 3G, 2A; Katie Illot

2G, 2A; Jessica Brownridge 1G, 2A; Alicea Webster 1G, 1A;Katelyn Mandville 1G; Lisa McLaughlin 1G

Mississauga: Nicole Vincent 2G; Joanna Lopez 1G; LauraJuha 1G

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Oshawa girl hits national softball stage

Durham Lords women�s fast-ball ace Danielle Smith ofOshawa will get a chance toshowcase her skills on the nation-al level next week. The collegestar has been selected totake part in the SoftballCanada Women�s JuniorNational Championship.

This competitionwill take place fromAugust 3-10 inSummerside, PrinceEdward Island. Ontariois represented by teamsfrom Pickering,Cambridge, Orleans andPort Perry.

Smith, a member of theWhitby Eagles, attempted to helpher team qualify for the nationaltournament at the provincial qual-ifier held a week ago in St.Catharines, Ont.

Unfortunately, the Eagles werenot successful in their bid, failingto qualify. However, Smith�s tal-ents did not go unnoticed as thePort Perry team, which did earn aberth to the eastern province invit-ed her to participate at Nationalsas a member of their team.

Smith is a top notch pitcher asis evident by her numerousawards won in her two-yearcareer as a member of the LadyLords in the Ontario CollegesAthletic Association (OCAA).The opportunity to attend thenational tournament is a greatexperience as her fastball careercontinues to impress.

Smith was happy to have theopportunity improve her game byplaying different and strongerteams, despite not qualifying withthe Eagles,

�It will give me the opportuni-ty to play with new players sincemy team, although having anamazing season, fell just short ofmaking it to nationals,� she said.

Smith has meant a great dealto her club team in Whitby as wellas the Lords fastball program. ThePort Perry Angels are hoping theaddition of Smith to their teamcan aid them in their quest for a

National title in the Under-23Division. Both she and coach JimNemish believe this experiencewill only help her in the forthcom-ing OCAA season.

�I will gain a lot ofexperience playingagainst top teams inpressure situations. Ishould be well preparedfor the upcoming sea-son,� said Smith.

�I think going toNationals will benefither greatly,� commentedNemish, the Durhamfastball coach, ofSmith�s opportunity. �I

am sure in not qualifying with herclub team was a huge disappoint-ment and now going shouldrecharge her and get her readymentally for our season. AtNationals, every team will betough and as an individual, espe-cially a pitcher, if you are notready it can spell defeat in a hurry.I think this will give her somemental toughness and she shouldbe game ready coming out of thegate for our season.�

The top teams from around thecountry will be in attendance atthe national championship and itwill give Smith a chance to show-case her skills against the best inCanada.

�Having Danielle on our teamis great and it brings instant cred-itability to our program in the suc-cess that we have had. It alsohelps in recruiting that we have apitcher of Danielle's calibre whichplayers look at and see that as ateam we are tough and competi-tive,� said Nemish. �Danielleworks hard and has always beenthere to help ease in the freshmenwho make the team. As a coach-ing staff we wish her all the bestin PEI.�

Danielle Smith can be seen inaction when the Durham Lordsopen their home portion of the2008 OCAA fastball season onFriday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m.against the MohawkMountaineers.

Photo by Wally Donaldson/The Oshawa Express

Cassie Raglan of Peterborough, 15, keeps close tabs on this Durham LadyBlue Knights athlete during an Under-19 women�s field lacrosse contest playedlast Sunday afternoon at Civic Stadium.

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