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$20,000 fine for eatery
LAURA ROSS
The Observer
ChandraÕs Takeout Restau-
rant on Markham Road plead-
ed guilty to four food-safety
violations in an east Toron-
to court on Nov. 13. Charges
were laid after Toronto Public
Health shut the eatery for four
days in August.
Toronto Public HealthÕs
safety concerns included live
cockroaches in the food prep-
aration area and meat kept at
room temperature.
The charges laid were fail-
ing to protect food from con-
tamination, not controlling a
pest or insect infestation, not
!"#$%& !& '()*#+(,& -..,& !$-
dler, and obstructing the red
closure sign while shut down.
Justice of the peace Syl-
via Hudson penalized the res-
taurant with the maximum
/01222& +$(& -.)& (!' & .-& * (&
four violations.
The restaurant owned by
Chandrakathiyamma Anan-
tharajah has been in business
since 1995. It has received
two yellow conditional passes
from Toronto Public Health in
the past 18 months.
On both occasions, health
inspectors returned three days
later and the restaurant passed
the second inspections.
Earlier inspections posted
on the TPH website state the
restaurant also failed to pro-
vide hand-washing supplies to
staff or properly sanitize food
preparation areas.
ChandraÕs has since passed
its two most recent inspec-
tions on Aug. 28 and Nov. 6.
The owner was unavailable
for comment.
MATTHEW ALLEYNE/The Observer
LAURA ROSS/The Observer
Papa gorilla Charles (above) selected the name Nassir for his infant boy from !ve
possibilities by choosing an orange at the Toronto Zoo. Meanwhile, baby Nassir
(right) is sticking with his mother, who was left out of the naming process.
MATTHEW ALLEYNE
The Observer
After two months, and
11,000 votes, the Toronto
Zoo has a name for its new
baby gorilla.
Nassir, which means pro-
tector in Arabic, was given
his new name after his fa-
ther Charles was given the
opportunity to choose from
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vourite foods.
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local media and spectators of
all ages gathered in the Af-
rican rainforest pavilion to
watch the alpha male, select
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by the public.
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sir, meaning protector, Neo,
(meaning gift and new), Nico
(victory of the people), Ni-
gel (champion) and Nsambu
(good fortune).
Charles was hesitant in
making the decision, choos-
ing to take the long way
around the enclosed habitat
before slowly walking over
to the pails.
The names were listed
alphabetically, which made
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had in front of him.
ÒCharles has always been
very analytical,Ó zoo interim
CEO Peter Evans said.
Eventually Charles sat
down in front of the pail un-
der the name Nassir, reached
out and grabbed a piece of
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for the babyÕs new name.
The zooÕs Dr. William Ra-
pley says Western Lowland
gorillas, commonly found in
Angola, and Cameroon, are
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gered by the International
Union for Conservation and
Nature.
Ò[Nassir] is going to be
one to watch,Ó said Aly, a
Toronto Zoo handler. ÒHe
is already showing a lot of
personality and a lot of intel-
ligence for this stage of his
development.Ó
For a video of Charles
and baby Nassir, go to
torontoobserver.ca
Baby’s finally got a name
Is Markham trying to steal our Pan Am facility?ANTHONY GEREMIA
The Observer
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games id won, but a new bat-
tle may be beginning.
Now that Toronto has the
games, the question of what
GTA venues are going to be
hosting them remains, most
notably the site for the swim-
ming and diving portions of
the games. While itÕs suppos-
edly decided, there are some
still moving to change it.
At the moment, the swim-
ming and diving events are
scheduled to take place in
Scarborough, at the to-be-
constructed aquatics centre at
the University of Toronto.
ÒThere was a need for U of
T to have a facility like that,Ó
says Scarborough councillor
Ron Moeser. ÒThere was a
strong argument. Now U of T
students will have a wonder-
ful new facility.Ó
However, Markham is act-
ing as though itÕs going to be
constructed there, behind the
Unionville GO station near
Kennedy Rd. and Highway
407.
ÒWe always thought we
had a superior site,Ó Makham
mayor Frank Scarpitti told
YorkRegion.com. ÒAnd
we bid it not because itÕs in
Markham Ñ we obviously
want to get it in Markham
Ñ but truly because itÕs a su-
perior site.ÓAs of press time,
Scarpitti had yet to comment
to the Observer.
ItÕs something that Moeser
says he doesnÕt understand.
ÒThe decisionÕs been made
for at least a year and a half,Ó
PAN AM, Page 3
Door notice shows eatery
has passed inspection.
HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FACEOFFSHA executives !ght over group’s future — and plan marketing push - See page 7
BLACK PEARLS SHINEProgram helps young men, women achieve life goals - See page 4
KATRINA ROZAL
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KATRINA ROZAL/The Observer
Constable popular newcomer at school
Const. Sharon Myers and principal Paul McAlpine regularly chat with students in the foyer of Pope John Paul II C.S.S. about school life.
PAGE 2 - The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009
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NEWS
The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009 - PAGE 3
Vigil held on
year anniversary
A candlelight vigil was held
for a missing University of
Toronto
student at
Sheppard
Avenue
and Lapsley
Road on
Nov. 22.
Abu-Ubaida
Atieque,
21, was
last seen leaving his fam-
ily’s home in that area last
November. If anyone has
information call 42 Division
at 416-808-4200.
Local Kurdish
talent displayed
Kurdish artist and local resi-
dent, Dara Aram, showcases
her paintings at Cedar Ridge
Community Centre. Her
display, Mystic Horizons,
ends on Dec. 4. Admission
is free. Next exhibit, starting
on Dec. 6 includes paintings
and sculptures by 10 Ko-
rean artists. For information
call 416-396-4026.
Lions Club sells
gifts, crafts
The Lions Club of West Hill
and Highland Creek is host-
ing its annual gift and craft
sale on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. The event will be
at Heron Park Community
Centre, 292 Manse Rd. Cost
per table is $30. To book
a table send an email to
Get in shape
with pilates
Guildwood Community Pres-
byterian Church is o!ering
pilates classes on Tuesday
mornings and Thursday eve-
nings. To register call Barb
Michaels at 416-816-2220.
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Shooter guilty
on one charge
A 23-year-old man was
found not guilty of attempt-
ed murder in the October
2005 shooting of a TTC bus
driver. However, Malcolm
Chalmers was found guilty
of the lesser charge of ag-
gravated assault in the attack
that left driver Jamie Pereira
blind in one eye. Chalmers
will be sentenced on Jan, 8.
Murder victim Colves “Jacko” Meggoe (left) was shot in the abdomen at a Malvern du-
plex, the trial of Jason Cain (right) and his uncle Mark Cain was told this week.
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ARTS & LIFEPAGE 4 - The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009
Violence against women an ongoing issue
AMANDA LY
The Observer
Women face abuse on a
daily basis. A fact MalvernÕs
WomenÕs Place is too famil-
iar with.
November is National
Woman Abuse Prevention
month, The Malvern orga-
nization will join with oth-
er agencies for an informa-
tion session on abuse and
other issues at Malvern Town
Centre on Nov. 27. WomenÕs
Place formed in 1994 after
a group of agencies realized
how isolated some women
and girls were in the commu-
nity.
The stigma attached to
abuse, fear of more punish-
ment from the abuser, embar-
rassment of exposing family
problems and distrust of the
police often prevent women
from coming forward about
abuse, said WomenÕs Place
manager Cathy Mwanza.
Laurel Broten, minister of
children and youth services,
also responsible for wom-
enÕs issues made a speech at
Queens Park on Nov. 3.
ÒTheir stories are inspir-
ing and compel us to do more
and to do better in prevent-
ing woman abuse,Ó she said.
ÒViolence against women is
unacceptable. In addition to
acknowledging the strength
of survivors, I also want to
take the time to appreciate
the tireless efforts of profes-
sionals and organizations that
help those women and their
children rebuild their lives.
They deserve our thanks.Ó
In 2008, it was announced
that $1.5 million would go
toward OntarioÕs 42 Domes-
tic Violence Community Co-
ordinating Committees.
So far, $18.8 million has
gone to womenÕs shelters and
second-stage housing.
WomenÕs Place offers
counselling, information on
employment and housing,
computer lessons and work-
shops on self-esteem, rela-
tionships, and other issues.
They welcome women and
girls from all backgrounds.
WomenÕs Place is located
at 31 Tapscott Rd. at Mal-
vern Town Centre and is open
Monday to Saturday.
For more information, vis-
it mfrc.org or call 416-293-
4664.
Students hear Pearls of advice
AMANDA LY
The Observer
Black students donÕt get
the support they need in high
school to continue in univer-
sity, about 100 East Scarbor-
ough students were told at the
University of Toronto Scar-
borough Campus on Nov. 18.
The speakers from the or-
ganization Black Pearls, en-
couraged students to choose
post-secondary education by
presenting their own life sto-
ries.
The event was held by
Imani, the black studentsÕ al-
liance at UTSC.
ImaniÕs mentorship pro-
gram brings students to the
campus to tutor them twice
a week.
But itÕs more than just an
after-school homework club.
ÒThereÕs not a lot of en-
couragement and support for
black students to go to uni-
versity. We bring them to
UTSC so they get to see oth-
er black students like them,Ó
said student facilitator Jor-
danne Amos.
Positive role models
The Black Pearls have a
similar focus. After notic-
ing the lack of educated-
driven black role models for
black youths, Renee Rawlins
Thomas, 31, started a non-
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achieve their goals.
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charity events and give out
scholarships.
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they share about 10 degrees.
Kim Tull, 32 is
a UTSC grad-
uate and now
works with the
institution. And
itÕs OK to be
smart and beau-
tiful Ñ Thom-
as is a former
Miss Barbados.
When Shani
Leatham,31,
told the capti-
vated students
that she grew up in the ghet-
to.
A student asked her where.
ÒThe jungle,Ó she said, also
known as Lawrence Heights.
The youths erupted in ap-
plause with wide-open eyes,
stunned that someone like
them could be so successful
and not be a rapper, singer,
athlete or ac-
tor.
Both
Imani and
the Black
Pearls told
students to
choose uni-
versity rath-
er than ap-
plied or
appren-
tice options
since most
are capable and want to.
ÒThese youth are usual-
ly highly intelligent with the
ability to go as far as they
are willing to work for, but
they often display an over-
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in their academic abilities,
which is often aggravated
by the schools they attend.
TheyÕve been stigmatized
and have kind of accepted it.
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schools donÕt have teachers
rallying for black students,Ó
Amos said.
Inspiration
Black Pearl member Mo-
nique Taylor, 28, is proof of
this. Taylor was a straight-A
student and a track star, but
was only encouraged to pur-
sue track.
Though she went to Ohio
University on a full track
scholarship, she is now a
bank executive.
The Imani mentorship pro-
gram started in 2006 with
only 10 students, but has ex-
panded to about 65 students
who voluntarily participate.
and are eager to take advan-
tage of homework help.
And during the ques-
tion period at the end of the
Black PearlsÕ presentation at
UTSC, many hands went up,
wanting to know more about
how these women became so
sucessful. The Black Pearls
also accept donations and
take applications for volun-
teers.
For more information on
the Black Pearls, visit black-
pearl.org.
For more information on
Imani, visit utsc.utoronto.
ca/~imani
For more of the Black
Pearls visit our website:
torontoobserver.ca.
Non-pro�t organization help encourage education by leading through example
Members of the Black Pearls visited Scarborough to inspire high school students to try post-secondary education.
AMANDA LY/The Observer
Women from Malvern created a poster with their thoughts on abuse.
AMANDA LY/The Observer
“I !nd that most
of the high schools don’t have teachers
rallying for black students
- Jordanne Amos,
Imani
A Malvern community group aims to destigmatize abuse and raise awareness to public
SIGNS OF ABUSE
PREPARING TO LEAVE
HOW TO TALK TO ABUSIVE MEN
!She’s nervous talking when he’s there !She has no access to a phone and has become isolated from friends/family !She has unexplained bruises !He blames her for ruining his life !He constantly checks up on her !He threatens to harm the children or himself
!Tell someone about the abuse !Have a code word to signal your chil-dren that they should leave or get help !Have a doctor document your injuries, keep journal/evidence of abuse !Don’t tell your partner you are leaving !Contact a shelter or police
!Approach him when he’s calm, avoid arguing as it might put her in more dan-ger !Don’t make judgments about him as a person, keep it focused on his behaviour !Keep it focused on your concern for his family
FEATURE
SELENA MANN/The Observer
Photos Courtesy of the City of Toronto
SELENA MANN
The Observer
A 10-storey, eco-friendly condominium
building is to be constructed on Lawrence
Avenue East.
Proposed in 2006, the project was ap-
proved by Scarborough council earlier this
month after restarting discussions in Sep-
tember.
The building is a part of the planned up-
grade of the Lawrence Avenue and Galloway
Road area, which has been named one of
ScarboroughÕs neighbourhoods most in need
of revitalization.
ÒIt might end up helping the area, which
is deteriorating,Ó local resident Shayna
Dawes said. ÒThere are all these dirty motels
here.Ó
It is to be built at Andover, near Galloway,
with many ecological features, according to
a city staff report.
The plan is to rezone the lands of 4111 and
4113 Lawrence Ave East.
Unique features
The building is to be heated and air condi-
tioned through the use of geothermal energy.
Fifty per cent of the buildingÕs roof is to be
environmentally friendly, made out of reused
materials.
The condominium as a whole is supposed
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The building is going to be light-coloured
on the outside, so that it is not heated from
the outside too easily, which could poten-
tially reduce the cooling costs in the summer
season. This is because darker colours attract
and absorb the sun more easily.
There will also be thermal windows to
save heat. This way the heat will remain
inside during the cold winters, instead of
escaping through cracks at the edges of the
windows.
Laundry water is also going to be con-
served.
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including 26 single-bedroom units and 44
two-bedroom suites.
Parking complaints heard
In a public meeting, local residents com-
plained about a lack of parking in the area
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ÒThere are already a lot of stores and
buildings around the area,Ó resident Mi-
chaela Johnson said.
In response to these concerns, the devel-
oper has increased parking spaces under-
ground. Residents also complained the TTC
did not run frequently. However, there has
also been some support for the development
from residents.
Local councillors Ron Moeser and Paul
Ainslie did not oppose the buildingsÕ ap-
proval.
ÒMy concern is how it affects the residents
of community,Ó Moeser, of Ward 44, said.
No building scheduled has been released.
New condominium to set standard for eco-friendly architecture in community
A fence surrounds the site on Lawrence Avenue East for the proposed 10-storey condominium, which was recently approved for construction by Scarborough Council.
The elevation of the proposed 10-storey eco-condominium is shown above. Below,
building plans show the parking lot and surrounding amenities such as snow stor-
age and garbage pickup sites.
The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009 - PAGE 5
How to make your building environmentally friendly:
Have solar panels for heating and creating heat, as well as
electricity
Use a water-powered cooling system instead of air conditioning
to cool down in the summer
Insulate house well so that it is not a!ected by the weather
outside so much
Use water-conserving toilets and faucets
Building green in Scarborough
News about the recent food-safety violations found at a
small restaurant in Scarborough is like d�j� vu, as we
have learned in the past about many other restaurants
that have had the same problems.
In the recent case, inspectors had earlier given the takeout
restaurant a conditional yellow pass, but they returned only
three days later to grant the owner a full green pass. This
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temporarily. And in this case, soon afterwards the place was
back to such bad conditions that it had to be shut down.
All owners have a responsibility to manage their restaurants
properly by complying with government health and safety
regulations. They shouldnÕt even need to have inspectors come
'.%"/%2/'."%/+"%2)/34#$%*)#* 5%"/%6/),#%"-#$%"/%0.*44!%)/44%+2%
their sleeves and do something about it.
ItÕs their duty to keep their establishment clean. After all,
that is where their food is handled. Is having a clean place
where food is handled correctly too much for a diner to ask
for?
Ñ Rima Ramoul
COMMENT OBSERVER
The East Toronto
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Scarborough youth need not look far afield for a role model
PAGE 6 - The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009
“The way he lived his life conveyed a message... if you want to live in a
better place you need to make it a better place
As the last bits of leftover Halloween candy disap-
pear in households, many Scarborough residents
go to their basements to retrieve holiday decor. The
cotton cobwebs and jack-o-lanterns that sat in front of houses
in the Sheppard Road and Rouge River Drive area have been
replaced with Christmas lights and plastic reindeer.
While this typically indicates a change in seasons, this
yearÕs slow economy has created a scenario that doesnÕt quite
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major shopping centres in the area have created a reversal in
chronology.
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electronics, furniture and cooking sets. A Panasonic plasma
TV usually priced at $1,200 cost $980. Walmart has also an-
nounced its campaign on discounts including electronic and
household items. At the Milner Avenue superstore, a Canon
digital camera and a barbecue grill both cost $30 less than their
normal prices.
In its Deal of the Day campaign, Best Buy is slashing prices
on big-ticket items until Dec. 25.
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couldnÕt come sooner.
Perhaps early holiday presents may be just what people
need. But at the onset of this sale-fest, we are reminded of
the virtue of generosity by articles in the Toronto Star and the
Globe and Mail, that advise people to stretch their resources
and donate to charity. Their advice comes at the onset of this
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crease in national charitable donations.
While generosity is traditionally tied to the approaching sea-
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Day in November for personal satisfaction.
In fact they should do so. While giving to charity should ide-
ally be top of mind, participating in the market economy could
help prevent more people from losing their jobs.
;6%./%/.#%"//@%2*)"%'.%"-' %E/(#$3#)%</1'.&%=*!% 2#44%*.9%
devoted all their resources to donations, local branches of
major retail stores would lose money. Companies normally cut
jobs and freeze salaries if they are unable to reach a desirable
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Ñ Katrina Rozal
The neighbourhoods of east Scarbor-
ough are often overlooked by the pow-
ers-that-be in this city.
While the area is recognized for its
multiculturalism, some donÕt seem to
recognize that parts of the community
are inaccessible by public transit after
certain hours while most of Toronto en-
joys 24-hour bus service.
Throughout the area are vacant lots
waiting for development, but no one
seems willing to invest.
Everyday hero
It sometimes feels as if this is a for-
gotten section of the city.
Some residents complain while oth-
ers have become complacent, but there
are those who have taken it upon them-
selves to enact the positive changes they
wish to see.
The late Shawn Rose, known as Blu
by those in the community, was one of
these people.
Blu devoted his life to helping young
people in the area.
After graduating from Centenni-
al College he worked as an educa-
tion assistant for the Toronto Dis-
trict School Board, the YMCA, and
Pathways for Children.
He also spent 12 years at the Mal-
vern Community Centre where he
served as a role model and mentor for
at-risk youth.
Sadly, he passed away in November
2005 of a brain aneurysm only weeks
before his 29th birthday.
The community lost an admired and
respected citizen but did not lose its
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I think the way he lived his life con-
veyed a message that is not only impor-
tant for young people to realize but for
everyone, that if you want to live in a
better place you need to make it a bet-
ter place.
Members of the Malvern communi-
ty successfully petitioned the city to re-
name Empringham Park in his honour
and it is now called Shawn ÒBluÓ Rose
Park.
Blu’s legacy soars on air
To further ensure BluÕs legacy would
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ated the Blue Zone, a portion of his
popular weekly radio show in which he
plays positive-themed reggae music and
often speaks highly of RoseÕs accom-
plishments.
Every community, not just Malvern,
could use more people who are commit-
ted to making a difference in the lives of
their neighbours.
Just because your neighbourhood
may be overlooked does not mean there
is anything you cannot overcome.
Tristan CARTER
SPORTS
The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009 - PAGE 7
Netballers representing Canada at Six Nations Cup in Singapore
Scarborough women going for gold
TEVY PILC
The Observer
For most Canadians, the
chance to represent their
country is typically associ-
ated with mainstream sports,
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played on a grand stage, such
as the Olympics or a world
championship event.
Though competing in a
sport like
netball may
not draw the
same rever-
ence as hock-
ey, for na-
tional team
members Ta-
mara Rowe,
Sasha-Lee
Allen and Shantel Wynn, the
opportunity is nothing short
of Olympic-proportioned.
It will be a lifetime expe-
rience for the three Scarbor-
ough women who will help
represent Canada in Singa-
pore next month at the Six
Nations Cup of netball.
Similar to basketball, the
objective of the netball is to
score the most points in an
allotted time by shooting a
ball into basket. With netball,
thereÕs no dribbling, the bas-
ket has no backboard and itÕs
played with six players at as-
signed positions, restricting
where they go on the court.
Team members spoke
about their athletic dreams
while attending Netball On-
tarioÕs annual presentation
dinner and dance on Nov. 21
in Toronto.
ÒWeÕre all
really excited.
I think we have
a really good
chance of do-
ing very well,Ó
Allen said.
Like many
of her team-
mates, the
23-year-old Malvern resi-
dent is relishing the chance to
compete in a new and com-
pletely different atmosphere.
Three of the members are
from Scarborough but were
born in Jamaica, where they
grew up playing the sport.
When their families immi-
grated to Canada, they each
eventually found their way
onto the team.
ÒTheyÕre really skilled and
very passionate,Ó said Nar-
matha Thavarasalingam of
her fellow teammates.
She explained the sport is
more appealing to women,
which translates into a great
sense of camaraderie and
closeness.
ÒBeing on the same team,
it brings us very close togeth-
er,Ó said Rowe, 34, a Woburn
resident and team member
since 2006. ÒUsually we play
against each other on local
teams and you would never
really talk to opponents out-
side the games.Ó
Since playing for the team
isnÕt a full-time commitment,
players had to push off work
just to attend.
In addition, without gov-
ernment funding, they also
had to raise more than $3,000
to pay for the trip. But
amongst all the troubles, the
team is in it together to make
things happen.
Currently attending Cen-
tennial College, Wynn said
she is missing the last two
weeks of class and has to
write exams early in order to
make the trip.
ÒEven with all the pres-
sures we have, itÕs all worth
it,Ó Wynn said. ÒThe sport is
the best thing to ever happen
to me.Ó
The tournament, which
runs from Dec. 6 to 12, is a
qualifying event for the Com-
monwealth Games, which
serves as the sportÕs version
of the world championships.
Although Canada will be the
tournamentÕs lowest rank-
ing country at 21st place,
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and teamwork will carry it
against the competition.
ÒWe really think we can
win the tournament,Ó Rowe
said. ÒIf we win all our
games, we can improve our
ranking, and hopefully that
can lead to funding.Ó
For more about netball visit
torontoobserver.ca.
TEVY PILC/The Observer
Netball team (left to right): Tamara Rowe, Sasha-Lee Allen, Shantel Wynn, Narmatha Thavarasalingam, Sutandy Morrison.
“The sport is the
best thing to ever happen
to me - Shantel Wynn
Director eyeing top SHA positionSTEPHANIE LEUNG
The Observer
Someone is willing to take
John KellowayÕs place in the
event the Scarborough Hock-
ey AssociationÕs president
steps down.
Outside of the directors
meeting on Nov. 15, SHA di-
rector Wayne Erison told Kel-
loway he is willing to step up.
ÒPeople deserve safe, af-
fordable and fun hockey in
Scarborough,Ó Erison said
in an interview later. ÒIt be-
longs right here. NobodyÕs
leaving anyone behind.Ó
Kelloway had earlier said
the association might fold af-
ter this season without full
consent from other members
of the association, which has
concerned many parents and
kids.
ÒI donÕt know why heÕs
giving [the SHA] bad public-
ity,Ó said Paul Wilson, hock-
ey dad and coach of the Scar-
borough Sabres Peewee A
team. ÒItÕs not true and we
need a change and a new
president. He has done noth-
ing but to sabatoge it.Ó
Without hockey in Scar-
borough, parents may have
to send their kids to play in
the Greater Toronto Hockey
League where rates are high-
er.
The basic cost to play in
the SHA is between $750 and
$1,200, whereas it can cost
$1,750 to $3,000 to play in
the GTHL.
Stephen Seki, father of Ki-
ana Seki who plays on the Sa-
bres, say he wonÕt register his
daughter in the GTHL if the
SHA folds.
ÒI pay around $1,000 for
my daughter to play in the
SHA,Ó Seki said. ÒItÕs an af-
fordable and reasonable price
to pay. The GTHL is just way
too much.Ó
Most of the parents and
kids in the SHA travel about
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nas for practices and games.
However, if they were to join
the GTHL, travel time would
increase.
ÒI really like playing here,Ó
said 12-year-old Noah Smith,
a forward with the Sabres.
ÒItÕs easy because we play in
only two arenas.Ó
ÒIt wouldnÕt be practical,Ó
Seki said. ÒEspecially if
youÕre driving your kid dur-
ing rush hour.Ó
A public meeting with par-
ents, coaches, members of
the SHA, John Kelloway and
Ward 37 Scarborough Coun-
cillor Michael Thompson is
to be held on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
at the Scarborough Village
Arena to discuss the future of
the association.
Twelve-year-old Noah deftly swiftly handles the puck at a Scarborough Sabres team practice.
STEPHANIE LEUNG/The Observer
Members of the Scarbor-
ough Hockey Association
have come up with a few
marketing strategies to in-
volve the public in hockey.
According to SHA direc-
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step to create awareness is
to give small jobs to volun-
teers.
ÒWe need to recruit people
who believe in hockey in
Scarborough,Ó Erison said.
ÒMore things will get done
when people have smaller
jobs as opposed to one big
one.Ó
Volunteers would go
around the community to
places like the YMCA and
the Boys and Girls Club of
East Scarborough and Mal-
vern.
Other plans include hir-
ing a media representative to
speak and represent the SHA,
developing a mentorship pro-
gram to improve kidsÕ hock-
ey skills, and educating them
about the game.
ÒItÕs more than just a
game,Ó Erison said.
ÒWhen these kids play to-
gether, they not only improve
their hockey skills but they
also build friendships and
leadership.Ó
SHA coaches and parents
have been asking for more
marketing.
More awareness
ÒJust putting up posters
around the community would
be helpful,Ó says Stephen
Seki, whose daughter has
played for the Scarborough
Sabres for four years.
ÒPeople who generally
like the sport will be able
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But if we market the SHA
more, we can get more peo-
ple who donÕt know about
the sport.Ó
The marketing plans will
be proposed by the SHA at a
public meeting on Dec. 3.
A meeting with the ex-
ecutive members will be held
Dec. 5 to vote for a new SHA
president.
— Stephanie Leung
Big push planned for hockey group
PHIL SMALLEY
The Observer
Where do you go when
you donÕt have a doctor and
havenÕt seen one in more than
a year?
The Rouge Valley Health
System has an answer.
Although not technical-
ly operating under that hos-
pitalÕs framework, the Un-
attached Patient Clinic is
located at the former Cente-
nary Hospital at Nielson and
Ellesmere Roads, and is open
to anyone without a regular
family doctor.
The clinic is the result of
the encouragement of consti-
tutional lawyer Sam Berman.
ÒUnder the Canada Health
Act and provincial legislature
people have a fundamental
right to access healthcare,Ó
Berman says.
But there is a discrepan-
cy between the lawful re-
quirements and the actual
care people receive, he found
when he studied the issue.
ÒWhy is it that someone
with diabetes and a fami-
ly doctor gets treated, while
someone without a doctor
ends up in emergency with
kidney failure?Ó he says.
Without regular checkups,
diseases and more problems
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ÒIf you donÕt catch things
like that early, the cure rate
is really lousy. But if you
catch them early, the cure
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sometimes the issue becomes
avoidable.Ó
He brought this issue to
the provincial health ministry
and eventually they came up
with a model.
The end result is that peo-
ple come to the clinic, get a
full screening and are able to
be recommended to special-
ists.
They are allowed three
visits and in Scarborough are
looked after by nurse practi-
tioners.
Scarborough is one of two
sites, the other site is a mo-
bile rural site in Bethany,
north of Peterborough.
Although the Scarborough
site has not been fully evalu-
ated in its effectiveness, it has
already reported that about
one-third of the patients have
some sort of medical disease
and risks, according to Ber-
man.
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the usefulness of the clinic
cannot be understated.
However, the Scarborough
clinicÕs nurse practitioner Ni-
cole Van Doornik says the
clinic is not as busy as it
should be, partly because of
the H1N1 scare. Media focus
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tention off other medical-re-
lated matters right when the
clinicÕs grand opening was to
be held.
The Unattached Patient
Clinic is a pilot project,
scheduled to last until spring
2010.
To schedule an assessment
call 416-282-0808.
Canadian writing anthology features Seven Oaks author
New Scarborough clinic to provide temporary services to residents until spring 2010
Procedures for the clinic (adapted from the project).
KAREEN AWADALLA
The Observer
Seven Oaks resident Kath-
leen Betts is one of 58 au-
thors whose works are in-
cluded in Canadian Voices:
Volume One, an anthology of
prose and poetry.
The book made its debut
on Nov. 10 at TorontoÕs Su-
permarket Art Bar.
Luckyone is the title of Bet-
tsÕ story. Originally written as
an adaptation of The Donkey
Story for Toastmasters, the
tale professes a moral les-
son, says the self-proclaimed
hockey mom of four.
ÒItÕs an invitation to all of
us to consider what
impact our actions
and decisions have
on others.Ó
BettsÕs literature
deals with problems
like bullying and
reckless disregard
for others.
Forcing her read-
ers to ask themselves
what roles they play in oth-
ersÕ lives awakens a sense of
responsibility, she says.
ÒConsidering whose voice
in the story echoes our own,
we can ask ourselves if our
actions are ruthless, like
weÕre burying others
alive, or if our com-
placency leads us to
allow other so-called
leaders to commit
such atrociousness,
or if even we some-
times succumb to the
temptation to join in
the useless and hurt-
ful mud-slinging
started by others,Ó Betts says.
After being Òdared to get
publishedÓ in a self-employ-
ment training program, Betts
was enticed.
While at the seminar, she
met Nancy Allen, who con-
vinced her to submit her en-
try Ñ even though it was sec-
onds to deadline.
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hopeful, I thought it was a bit
of a long-shot.Ó
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as Òa roller coaster ride,Ó Bet-
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tion has been an invaluable
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she admits she had to adjust
to the editing room.
ÒIÕm sure it must be dif-
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understand the perspective
of editors when they sound-
ly advise to lop out elements
of our works that are near and
dear to our hearts.Ó
And though at times she
says editing Òfeels a lot like
getting the rug pulled out
5)$1& 6( !)& 2$68@& A!++0& !--
presses her gratitude to the
bookÕs coordinator, Jasmine
DÕCosta, saying it was Òher
brilliant idea and her onward
and upward attitude that en-
abled her to conceive of and
achieve the vision of Canadi-
an Voices: Volume One.Ó
For now, while undecided
whether to submit an entry
for Volume Two, Betts says
itÕs been an honour to get to
know some fellow emerging
Canadian writers. She has
also been granted the oppor-
tunity to spearhead a project
to create a book compiled
of motivational articles from
Good News Toronto.
ÒIÕm daring to dream even
that the montage of good
news inspirational articles
will have the social impact
and appeal of the likes of
Chicken Soup for the Soul.Ó
To read the full version of
Luckyone, visit commutedu-
cation.blogspot.com.
MATTHEW ALLEYNE/The Observer
Two people cross the street at Morningside Avenue and Ellesmere Road. Most pedestrians are unaware how many deadly accidents there are involving Toronto intersections.
NEWS
PAGE 8 - The East Toronto Observer, November 27, 2009
Risks of being a pedestrianMATTHEW ALLEYNE
The Observer
Toronto Police have re-
leased a list of the 10 most
dangerous intersections in
the city with pedestrians in-
volved in collisions. Scarbor-
ough made the list with two
locations: Birchmount Road/
Sheppard Avenue East and
McCowan Road/Sheppard
Avenue East.
Although East Scarbor-
ough residents didnÕt make
the top 10, these are still
nearby locations to watch.
ÒIÕve been almost hit and
killed on more then one occa-
sion,Ó said Elean Tsitsiludis.
ÒMost of the time I am trying
to cross the street, and a ve-
hicle doesnÕt stop while try-
ing to make a right-on-red
although I have the right-of-
way.Ó
According to a report re-
leased in 2008, Markham
Road has had the most col-
lisions involving pedestri-
ans, with clusters or inci-
dences at: Eglinton Avenue
East, Lawrence Avenue East,
and Ellesmere Road. The one
recent fatality took place on
Markham Road just north of
Finch Avenue East.
ÒThere is no one factor for
the cause of any accident,Ó
said Jim Smith of the City of
B$)$(+$&B)'5,>&C!)"/>!0.&
ÒA person can be impaired,
or a driver can be impaired.
There can be various weath-
er-related conditions, or road
conditions. It can even be as
simple as whether it is day or
night.Ó
B*!&>/+2D0&B)'5,>&C!)"/>!0&
says there were 1,914 report-
ed pedestriansÕ injuries last
year, 27 of which were fatal. The Collision Clock illustration from Tra!c Services.
BETTS