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20-minutc videotape followed of recognition wcrcjust.somcof the was viewed on two big-.scrccn prizes that were handed out, no one was spared. T.Vs. Highlights of the videotape inSome of the bigger awards cluded the polar plunge, the rock came later in the celebration n’ bowls, varsity athletics, when Penny English won feConestoga’s trip to the Sky- male athlete of the year and Dome, varsity athletics and Dave Long won male athlete intcrmural sports among other of the year. things. Hutcheson did and excellent When distribution of awards job of keeping the audience that
An audience of approximately 200 people emerged on April 8
Doon
lo attend the 25th annual
Student Association (DSA) and
ASSOCIAT
Awards Night. The celebration was held at Ruby’s Bar at the Waterloo Athletics
CKCO-
Motor Inn and featured
TV
Sports Director and graduate
of Conestoga College Jeff Hutcheson as master of ceremonies.
During his opening remarks, Hutcheson welcomed the audience to the special evening and praised Conestoga’s athletic department. After a long-anticipated dinner, Conestoga President John Tibbiis rose to say a few
Jeff
Hutcheson speaks on April 8..
at
DSA
25th annual
and
athletic
awards
night,
words. Tibbits spoke highly of Conestoga’s athletic department and complimented the DSA’s numerous achievements so far this year, the
(Photo by Jason Schmidt)
Applications to
to find applications have incredibly. Over 100,000
The diploma enrolment this year has risen not only at Conestoga College but at odier eommunity eolleges as well. Conestoga’s diploma student en-
applicants have applied at colleges
where only lOfiOO
first-year spots
arc available.
rolment increased by seven per cent over last year, placing the college
Betty Martin, Conestoga’s registrar, said more students arc applying to colleges because of high academic cut-offs in uni-
below the average
versities.
8.1 per cent in
the Ontario system.
The
statistics
were gathered SepL 15, by thcMini.stry of Colleges and Universities.
The preliminary
student-enrol-
ment count for post-secondary diploma programs is calculated every September, November, March and June*and then submitted to the ministry. The largest student population of any college in Ontario is neca in Toronto, clo.sely foi-
•
led by
Humber another Toronto
college.
Community
“We
arc finding
away more
we have
to turn
students applying for
programs because more students arc applying to college,”
Martin said.
to the universities,
believe we’re carving our niche the field.”
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in
Students apply for the September to December semester rather than the January to April semester. At Conestoga College there are only five programs which begin in the winter semester. is
when most of
the pro-
grams
start, as well,” Martin said. only have the Journalism, General Arts and Sciences and the Early Childhood Education which
“We
start in
She also said many students apply
January.
The programs
that start in
Febru-
have had a year or two at university and may have even received a degree. But sti II the
ary arc Nursing and Nursing Assis-
students arc arriving at college to
estoga accepts the most studenLs with a total of 1,258.
to college after they
be trained
in
a specific area.
“I truly believe the college is
colleges arc begin-
new compared
“That
system
becoming more widely
ac-
cepted,” explained Marlin. “We’re
in
banquet
a
mood.
“I do anywhere from 15-20 soccer and softball were pre- banquets a year,” said Hutchesented with cither trophies or son. “I graduated from the radioplaques. Champions in the intcrmural broadcasting department in Jan. sports department also collected 1978 and Conestoga’s athletic awards as did all the athletes of department remains one of the finest.” the month. Hutcheson also said he felt Coaches’ awards, most valuable player awards, tourna- the night was a huge success ment winners, all-star and he was impressed with the selection awards and awards turnout.
Teamwork topic of lecture
community colleges increase grown
men’s and women’s laughing and
all
varsity teams including basketball, volleyball, hockey,
new student lounge in par-
ticular.
as system becomes more acceptable ning By Julie Magee
began
tant.”
The School of Business
The program
at
Con-
that has the lowest
student enrolment
is
Social Ser-
By Al Horn
cally here and there,” Scheel said about possible job opportu-
Mechanical Engineering, Woodworking, and Business
nities for
students were treated to guest lecturer Scott Schccl on April 5 at the Doon campus, where he
sure if there is any placement openings for college co-op stu-
spoke to an audience of about 30 people on teamwork and work incentives.
Schccl
is
co-ordinator for
technical training at CAMI, a car manufacturer in Ingersoll
owned by
GM and Suzuki.
He shared with the audience some of CAMI’s values for effective job competence, such as open communication, continuous improvement, empowerment and teamwork. The session lasted an hour and a half, of which Schccl devoted about 30 minutes to questions. “I think we have hired some Conestoga graduates sporadi-
Conestoga students. But went on to. say he’s not
dents
Schccl has also spoken at
Fanshaw college
in
London
and conducts other speaking engagements upon request. The talk was organized by the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. An instructor in mechanical engineering, Pat Tondreau, spent six months at CAMI three years ago.
He said that the program has about two guest speakers per semester.
Rob
Kirck,
who
lecture, spent
attended the
20 years
in
the
manufacturing business before attending Conestoga. He said he found the talk “quite informative.”
vices and Recreation Leadership.
Weatherman shares knowledge with broadcasting students where you stand, and clear and concise manner. where MacDonald added that the broadyou look.’ ‘That was my training. cast medium is the primary source You guys get three years of train- people have for weather informaing. In 1969 that was all the training tion because of radio and you got,” he joked. television’s immediacy. MacDonald added that when he “In the past, we have documentastarted as a weatherman, “We had tion where we’ve actually saved a plexiglass overlay on a hand- lives issuing weather warnings,” drawn weather map the art depart- MacEtonald said. ment put together. During the lecture MacDonald We u.sed magic markers and drew showed several examples on video pictures on the board as we were of American weather reports, talking Over the years it has pointing out good and bad points of said, ‘This is
By Becki Chmielewski
there’s the camera. That’s
On
April 6,
CKCO-TV
weather-
man Dave MacDonald was at Conestoga College’s Doon campus to talk to third-year Broadcasting
—
Radio and Television (BRT) students about how weather broadcasting changed over the years and what might be expected of the students if they ever have to cover weather on television.
He got some laughs when he told News, Sports and Current
the
he was trained by their instructor, Larry McIntyre, when he joined the CKCO staff in 1969.
Events
“I
Dave MacDonald speaks
to third-year broadcasting sutdents
on
April, 6.
(Photo by Becki Chmielewski)
cla.ss that
went
in
(to
the station)
one
was there; he was doing the late news at that time. Larry showed me the ropes. He night and Larry
.
.
.
evolved into a very sophisticated environment, where we have to know all about computerized meteorology.”
He told the .students they have to know about computers, meteorology and how to talk lo a camera and how to prc.senl the information in a
the broadcasts.
His main criticism of the exam-
was that American broadcastemphasize graphics more than content when reporting the ples ers
weather. “Nevertheless, the job is still lo present the weather,” he said.
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While aucnlions arc focused on the limited ethnic violence in Bosnia and the former Soviet republics like Azerbaijan and Georgia, there is a much more ominous conflict brewing on the
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MONTY KBRSELL
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the other side of the globe prospect of nuclear war. Atomic Energy Agency It was on April 1 that the International (IAEA) asked the UN Security Council to consider taking action of nuclear against a country who had refused to allow inspections
No more wheels Spring has finally started to look like spring. The multitudes of lifeless flies that spent the winter on
installations.
IAEA demanded to be allowed to see two key Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Non-ProliferNorth installations. to show the ation Treaty (NPT), freeing them of their obligation hiding. been have world what they the But we can all take a fairly educated guess and deduce that nuclear having, on working arc or have, cither Koreans North As soon
as the
college
UN
about a possible nuclear war. Another war with North Korea has always been seen by the UN as a possibility, American troops have been stationed in South Korea since the last one.
why would the North Koreans want to go to war with the West?
Although led
by
their
army
match a UN force from the huge Ru.ssian or
strong, they could never
is
NATO except with possible help
return to steady ground. The second- and third-year broad-
casting students, Tammy Crane and Lori Holdsworth, were taking in rays and getting some exercise in an area empty of anything other
Ukrainian armies.
But
this is
— China.
where North Korea may have a UTimp card
to
throw
in
Should China, with its seal in the UN Security Council, decide to back their communist brothers, they could veto a UN decision against North Korea. Much worse, they could give military backing. That would add
than a few cars.
by security that they were not covered by college policy and roller blading could be
They were
another million or so soldiers to the conflict, along with an arsenal
of nuclear weapons. But they wouldn’t go as far as using nuclear weapons, would they? What if North Korea did have nuclear capability, and used it in a conflict against the West, and the U.S. responded with theirs? has Then China may chose to even the score, and before the
UN
The
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to gain in the first place.
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in.
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Instead, peanut butter or cold meat sandwiches arc their lunch.
the editor. If you have a beef, or an
Spoke reserves
supervisor Bob
Gilbcrds said the college was considered private properly,
remove the skates
even to registered students, but indicated that any further questions would have to be answered by his supervisor. So nobody really knows why
they were told to at once.
A couple of campus squirrels sighed with relief as they came down from the trees, but nobody else seemed to have a problem with the sport, signs to say
it
and there were no wasn’t allowed on
there is a policy against the use of roller blades, but some people think it
may be stretching the college reg-
campus.
ulations a this time.
“I am an adult and I have insurance,” Crane said. She added that it was about 5 p.m when the incident
It is Just something else that a security guard might like to put a
occurred and that although most people had left, the few still there didn’t seem to mind. But Crane also pointed out that
—
students having a bit of fun on college property. The real problem though, may
Slop to
have something
to
do with
the fact
that there are not yet any designated
there arc frisbccs flying around near the front doors of the college
areas in which to park your jollcr
as well as bicycles that could be
clas.scs!
when
blades
time to return
it’s
to
been gone, so has the quality of food.
For the amount of money students fork out for a meal, they could have gone to a restaurant. ^ An cnglish muffin is $1.95, toast and Jam is 70 cents and a grilled cheese is $1.65. These prices are
these prices?
Letters to the editor all letters to
Security themselves or somedangerous one else. Much to their dismay, to
price of food in the cafeteria
How arc students expected to pay
Spoke welcomes
bike,” said Crane with a grin, seeing the humorous side to a petty situation.
ridiculous.
awful.
opinion, please send
Flelcher-CreiMSon
hazardous. “If 1 happen to fall it’s my fault, but what if a frisbee hits me in the head or I get hit by a
Cafeteria prices are outrageous
time to Just consider the horrible events unfolding, we all die. Lets hope China chooses peace instead of sticking to their hard-line guns, or else everyone on earth could be victims of a conflict in which
no side has anything
By Gaynor
ledges, appear to
have picked themselves up, dusted off, and headed for the skies. Frisbees, bicycles, and short sleeves arc quickly re-gaining popularity on Doon campus. But wait a minute. Is that somebody actually roller blading on campus? And without a permit from Young Drivers of Canada? Last Tuesday, April 6, two students were spotted roller blading by a security-staff member, on Parking Lot #2. They were ordered to step down from their vehicles and
Not only did the North Koreans shock the world by dropping out should take reactive of the NPT, but they stated that if the measures against them, they would have to take powerful countermeasures to defend themselves. If they’re talking about invading South Korea, then we’re talking
So,
window
motion
in
This variety can get pretty boring. The grill closes at 2 p.m. and after that time, only soup and cold sandwiches in the fridges arc available. There is not even a good selection. Roast beef and ham and chccsc sandwiches arc in abundance. This is not a gtxxi variety if
you arc a vegetarian.
Of course
there are egg salad and
chccsc sandwiches once in a while, but $1.65 is a bit much for a chccsc sandwich with a spread of margarine instead of butter.
By Natasha
ased to gel homcfrics on a regular I haven’t since the beginning of the year, when on one occasions, the h^cfrics were burnt, and I
basis, but
OlAJAAtlOA#
on another, they were raw. A grilled cheese sandwich pur-
Pop is $1 .00 a can. Buying seven cans of pop in the space of a week is expensive when a whole case can be bought for the same price. Celery and carrot slices with a small pack of dressing is $ 1 1 0. Yogurt is $1.25. $omc meals at the grill can run from $3.00 to $4.00. And on lop of these cxpcn.scs, if someone wants extra butter. Jam or salad dressing, they have to pay .
extra.
Small packs of chccsc are 81 cents. And on top of these high prices, the food sometimes
is
not well cooked.
chased
at the
beginning of the year
was made on a
grill that
was not
Brown
grease dripped from the sandwich and it had to be
cleaned.
thrown out.
The
cafeteria butter di.sh
is dis-
gusting, with different particles through the butler. Students have
been heard asking for a clean knife and then arc seen trying to find a clean patch of butler. Although the food may not be the best at limes, and the prices arc a bit too high for students to afford, the staff arc
wonderful people.
What happened to the service we had last year when Dorothy, who
They will almost always smile and speak to you when you re
was very good cook, worked here. It seems that ever since she has
going through and bring a smile your day.
to
Spoke, Monday,
Clean up
1993
Clearance Sale
Conestoga
Ciiff’s
Pitch in and help us clean up Doon Campus on Earth Day Thursday, April 22
April 19,
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includes cooler bag filled with goodies $10.00
Coffee
Mugs
$2.00
Orientation Kits includes laundry bag and Tshirt $10.00 On sale now at the DSA Activities Office
More information availabie at
the
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Co-op Placement Career Corner with Marilyn Snyder Interviewing Tips For many of you, the biggest fear when approaching the interview is answering the questions. Even the most qualified individual is not immune to stumbling over tough interview questions.
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ing possible questions,
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Office
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Vary the tone and tempo of your voice. Be sincere, pleasant and tactful. Exude confidence. Body LartQuaoe - Remain calm. Keep your head up, back straight and shoulders back. Never slouch. Hands - Keep hands relaxed on the chair arms or in your lap. Fidgeting fingers betray nervousness. Hair - Should be a suitable length; clean, tidy
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of
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5
Entertainment Guide
for loads o’ summertime fun Things look just By
Kelly
This region
McCombs
is
a virtual
New York
There arc the very young (fake
mccca
for nightlife. Granted, this
not
is
City, or even Toronto,
but there are three universities in this area and that allows for sev-
hang out. The hot spots around here run the gamut from slcepy-looking pubs to very funky alternative clubs. There arc some truly eral places to
happenin’ places.
The Twist
ID), the uptight student types, the frat types, the girls with big hair
and
Marsland Dr., Waterloo 886-7777 This dance bar is a former roller rink which is now one of the larg-
The place
clubs around.
is
massive.
decor black and white checkerboard with hot pink trim - docs not have any specific type of patrons.
The Twist,
despite
its
and the average
tight dresses,
One may
get the
never changed.
name It is
idea
Phil’s
Even
did.
It
the
has altered more than once.
also
known
as Phil’s Grand-
Emmanuel
programmer
val
three and three quarters.
added to the black. Now,
77 King 886-1130
tremely colorful drinks that with fruit.
on the stage. Phil’s is now a toned-down batcave, basement, band place that is always rockin’ on weekends. The music is loud alternative, the patrons wear lots o’ black and there arc pool tables in the back if dancing is not for
,
the four-star scale,
it
come
rates a
three.
Bar and Grill King Sl N., Waterloo
Phil’s
220 888-7663
undergone so many changes in the past year, it seems the bar suffers from an identity crisis. For years, Phil’s was a batcave, basement, good-place-toPhil’s has
scc-a-band sort of bar.
After
the
original
that is
gone. So is the signature stage mural of Gotham City. Instead, there
is
a nifty painting
you.
On
the four-star scale,
and a half. Club Abstract 667 King St. W., 571-9032
it
rates a
three
this
is
Kitchener
Ab-
alternative.
Patterson has been the ener-
“and by some accounts an Oraclc-at-Dclphi-typc" progetic
arc cool, even the ceiling
them.”
Given a tivity
taste of that subjec-
easy to understand be an easy job.
it’s
that this can’t
books two band at Waterloo Park. One of
Patterson shells
is devoted to country music, the other features rock
them
what he docs
is
for a
Wa-
living at the University of terloo.
And
Last year Patterson worked his minor miracle to bring 22 acts in three days to the stage.
denies the role
coordinator.
But the
festival will
operate with less
have
money
to
this
year.
“We’ve
lost
some funding,”
“probably says Patterson, about 30 per cent. In rough terms we put together 30 bands for $30,000 last year.” It won’t be easy. Patterson begins planning in October and doesn’t really know (and won’t say) who will be on stage at The Sounds of Summer come the last week of June. In past years the
Summer
tually ruined
The
Sounds of
Festival has been vir-
by poor weather.
1990
Hip,
Tragically
were nearly
Some
cancelled.
The
headliners
quick
manuvering to get the venue changed to Phil’s Grandsons Place in Waterloo saved the show. Without that extra planning the festival might have
now
is
not ready to reveal. he plays well.
It’s
Emmanuel
If
a
say
there’ as if the
a community based
event,” Pattcr.son says. “1 can’t just
book any band out of
every sub-culture around.
is
ceiling.
Waterloo
cool.
a great pub.
Very relaxed. This
Very
brit-
is
gets really busy.
The female staff wear “outfiLs” made of fishnet, lace, or rubber. ' Abstract is a big draw for the alternative, grungc-sccking, arts student type. It is painTul to stereotype like that, but seriously, it is.
If you’re into that, this is a great place to spend a Thursday night. Friday nights arc all ages, so the high school crowd floods the
evenings there is a .so go with some walk around, meet
place. is aLso the one place in where you can dress tooutrageous and skimpy and
friends and people and chat. It is definitely a low-key place. There is often live cnierlainmcnL which is worth stopping in for, or at least worth staying for if you happen to be there already.
the four-star scale,
it
rates
three.
The Trasheteria
but
natives
the
are
friendly. In
ings, aiKj
On
comparison,
the
Trash
is
closely related to Phil’s. They’re almost like fraternal twins. Actu-
new
paint-
the li/ard.
the four-star scale,
it
rates
three and three quarters.
49 Norfolk, Guelph 821-7125 This
the centre of the uni-
is
top of the
world, philosophical
the
One of these rooms has the jukebox that really has room
Tom
on
it
Another
.serves food.
There is also an upstairs to the Albion. Bands play there. The upStairs; is slightly larger, only a couple of feet more than ihc average bedroom. Not to worry, they just
pack them
Anyway,
in like kippers.
there arc pressing things to ponder, or you just need
a Stompin’
if
Tom
AlbWcdnc.sday, all between S1.85 and $2.
Monday
ion.
beer
is
On
tally
simply because the disc jockey
three
little
i.ssues,
stairs to sit in.
better,
a
has a perfect
It
and the latest gossip. There arc three rooms down-
ally,
is
hill.
view of the Church of our Lady. Stompin’ Tom is on the jukebox. The Alb. is the most laid back bar the world has ever seen. This is the place people go to di.scuss
the area
the Trash
funky
someone washed
Stompin’
52 Macdoncll St., Guelph 767-1694 If Guelph is not ux> far to venture, about 20 minutes, then the Trash is a fairly rockin’ place to spend some time. It is inhabited by mostly University of Guelph students,
brightened with
verse. It’s in Guelph. It’s at the
On weekend
On
The Trash is also trying some renThe black walls arc being
ovations.
a dressdown kind of place to have a few pints with some friends. This is even apondcr-thc-mcaning-of-lifc kind of place, but not on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights. It ish.
li/ard
of the
a
fix, try the
to
four-star
and a
scale,
it
rates
half.
game
Patterson
doesn’t want to say something
When
he won’t.
it
comes
to the
about be headlining. He would only say he intends to choose from a considerable diversity of local talent. “There will be a very strong representation of local bands, but I’m going to pick the best of the best. And if a band asks festival he’s tight-lipped
exactly
who
me why
will
they didn’t
make
it
to
the stage it’s not necessarily that they arc
just
mean
no good. It could no good for
they arc
the festival.”
Perhaps Sounds of Summer have to run without the talents of Emmanuel Patterson in the future. Patterson might
will
manuel Patterson.
“It’s
was
This
N.,
in art,
a mistake. In
Wood.stock.
1
that runs the entire length
The Olde English Parlour Sl
For the people interested is a wild papcr-mache
there
Patterson says he’s picked up another band, one that he’s
whole experience were on par swcaty-onc-roomwith a
‘Yeah,
rales
it
heard
before. It’s an alternative bar. It’s black.
fact,
be moving to Toronto. For the present, you can drool over the few names this reporter could get out of Em-
People
flopped.
the four-star scale,
may have
plays music you
Patterson readily
admits that he has critics. He’s been accused of conflict of interest over managing local talent Strange Days, and yet he
gram
is
Abstract
n’ roll.
On
for the
lack of seating,
the funkiest night spot Kitchener has to offer. The w^ls
“Like speed metal. I couldn’t put on an event that featured a band like Sepulchre even though personally I like
This
Patterson.
a good time music lover.
all,
batcave idea got tired, the bar got a scmi-facelifL Some color was
Place.
stract is
Waterloo could almost be famous for its annual Sounds of Summer Music Festival held in Waterloo Park in the early days of summer. It’s a summer opener and people have come to expect good things from it in the past five years, mostly as a result of the musical direction of festi-
All in
alternative
There arc five different bars. The beer bar sells one quart bottles of beer in four flavors Canadian, Export, Blue and Bud. There arc also house drinks available in pails. Thc.se arc your typical, ex-
Watch for Sounds of Summer said to be
else will have outdone
you.
sons
Now
By Tim Pozza
someone
blend-in ’crs.
On
341
est
and dandy from the barstool
fine
The Walton’s, Moxy FruvRay Lyle, Big Faith.
ous,
.
However, these aren’t Sounds of Summer openers - yet
Inside the Albion,
where
laid
back
is
the
way to
be. (Photo by Scan Meyer)
Spoke, Monday,
6
April 19,
1993
Visit yesterday’s Canadian
1
game slowly evolved from the early days of the Ontario Rugby
Pilgrimages by hordes of Canadian sports junkies are not journeys in search of peace and They probably enlightenment
Football Union.
There’s an entire wall pictorial dedicated to the pioneers of foot-
do with hot dogs and hangovers. But in their never-ending trek towards the promised land, a place where the great ones stay great and heroes never age, the junkies should be flocking to Southern Ontario. There lies the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, have more
traces the roots of football and how the
sections. Hall
By John Summers
heroes
to
Included are shots from 1874 of the first recorded football game ball.
between McGill and Harv'ard. those days, success football
was
the
In
in university
measure of an
1909 by the University of Toronto Seniors, it’s the highlight of Hall 2, where the
won
first
Even though the Grey Cup was
in
photos of
every Grey Cup champion from the Seniors to last year’s champs the Calgary Stampeders. There arc also exhibits of each team with statistics
photos,
and
records
available.
The room hall
1
that
and Hall 2
of fame. The
between the genuine
runs is
steel busts
of
all
fame
those inducted, and a brief biography, arc lined up along the dimlylit
walls.
The
CFL takes centre stage. On display are team
Hall
athlete.
at halls of members were
charter
in-
ducted in 1963. Members like Fritz “Twinkle-toes” Hanson, a
back
running
cleverly-
the
for
cord for consecutive games played
by a goalie still stands. As well, great defenceman like seven-time Norris trophy winner Doug Harvey and nine-time all star Bobby
On arc honored. The hockey family is recogroom dedicated to the
named
nized in a
403
mothers and fathers who huddled together in small-town rinks, with only a cup of coffee between them warmth, and cheered on for
Winnipeg “Winnipegs,” who had over 300 yards in punt returns during the 1935 Grey Cup. A quick trip cast on Highway
downtown Toronto
into
will
put the sports junkies on the steps of the new Hockey Hall of Fame, near the comer of Yongc and
hockey’s future.
Front Street.
the play-by-play
An
area called the
Booth allows
cast
TSN
Broad-
visitors to call
the nation’s greatest he-
square feet and we’ve moved into a building with 70,000 square
of taped NHL games. Or they can go behind the scenes to produce a game, choose the camera angles and be the boss.
Nestled between city hall and family court, smack in the middle of downtown Hamilton,
feet,” says Phil Pritchard, curator of the new hall. “So we’ve drasti-
the
of fame. Home, not just for the Canadian Football League’s legends, but for
lowed
memo-
The
where homage can be paid
some of
to
“The old
roes.
the
of Canada’s gridiron
all
us
to
sizxj
and
its al-
visitor
the
let
experience more of hockey as a
game.” hall
is
of
labyrinth
a
hockey memories. Around every
ries.
“We’re much more than the CFL Hall of Fame,” says Louise
comer
From
Hall of Fame.” The building can be easily spotted from the street with the 10-
room
statue features
two nameless play-
one catching a pass, while the
other
man
is
trying to tackle
him. The
catching the pass could be
who was
Ralph Losic
the first to
catch a forward pass in a Cana-
the
way
The
to the stars.” is .split
the life-size replica of the dressing Canadiens’
to Belgrade Hall, the
early uniform of the Toronto Argonauts. (Photo by John Summers)
into three
Summer
new
entertainment
supplement Editor Kelly
McCombs
Assistant editor Colleen Allen
Photo editor Sean Meyer Production staff John Summers Tim Pozza
Toronto’s Kid line and Monu-eal’s Punch line. There’s an area for great goalies like Jacques Plante, with his first
mask, and Glenn Hall, whose
the sports junkies sing,
people come.
let the
greatest lines like
1969 Grey Cup. Or maybe it’s of the hall’s slogan. is
May
past
it high.” In the Rink Zone, there’s memorabilia from some of the NHL’s
.symbolic
Inside, the hall
how
graved in Incite glass and hung along the wall. As the doors of the halls are opened, so too are the doors to the
yours to hold
dian football game. Or it could be Ottawa receiver Whit Tucker catching one of Russ Jackson’s four louchdown passes in ihc
“Such
of
itself into
is in
dedicated to those players and builders inducted into the hall. Each member has his picture and a brief biography encorridor
home of the Stanley Cup, the hockey hall takes its visitors by the hand and guides them through a slice of Canadian hi.story. The message on the dressing room wall seems to echo throughout the building. “To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be
front doors.
its
reminders
majestic display
The most
Montreal
Touchdown Statue The silver
high
foot
outside
arc
hockey has ingrained the Canadian spirit.
Froggett, the hall’s assistant curator. “We’re the Canadian Football
ers;
only had 5,000
cally increased our
hall
football
the
sits
hall
Sean Meyer
re-
Heading down to the Heritage Crossroads By
Hiiary Ibbotson
Have you ever wondered what life was like in tum-of-lhe-century Waterloo County? Have you ever wondered how horses were shoed or how laundry was done without At Doon Heritage clcetricily? Crossroads you can find the answers
to
and
questions
these
velopment of the region “ primarily focusing on the turn of the 20th century. She says they try and do it in a manner that will turn people on to their history whether they have roots in the area or not. Manager/Curator Thomas Reitz
says people find Doon because it represents their collecPeople arc always tive pasts.
appealing
searching Reitz,
for
nostalgia,
says
and a history of people not
defined by books. Coady says some visitors have a desire to Imow more about their roots while others want to escape to a time that they think in
was
belter
a romantic notion. In addition to
its
depiction of
everyday 1914 village
life
Doon
much, much more.
Doon Heritage Crossroads, one of the premiere living history sites in the province, is set in the year 1914. The site is a mix of businesses, homes and farms “ relum-of-the-century to conditions ” that arc accessible by wooden sidewalks or dirt roadstored
a Mcnnonilc farm, frame the village area which includes a blacksmith shop, a print shop, a weavery, a dry goods and grocery is
In
and around the buildings dressed
in
period
costume.
These people arc there not only add
paring
meals,
cleaning
doing laundry or working Chris Coady,
who
Doon
house, in the
has been an
for four years,
says the purpose of this is to try and share the story of the early de-
and
A wood-burning
stove at
Doon Heritage
Crossroads. (Photo by Hilary Ibbotson)
be transformed
will
into an early
museum, says Included among the oddi-
tum-of-the-century
on display are a snuff box said be made from a tree planted by Mary Queen of Scots and a piece of fabric said to have come from a dress worn by Marie Antoinette.
ties
to
Also, Doon Heritage Crossroads will have an introductory video to show visitors before they tour the site. The video, slated to be released June 1, is being pro-
Ann Whalen -
both graduates of
picnic, says Reitz, will involve all
the Broadcast Journalism
departments in the Region of Waterloo. There will be displays of both historic and modem fire-
at
program
Conestoga College. ‘The site is a great place
to
such as horse races, ladder races
family or friends,” says Reitz. “It’s nice if your in a community for a number of years to get to know the history of the
and bucket races. Rciu says the
area.”
wider
gardens. interpreter at
muster
equipment on the
site.
As
is
not new tum-offire-
“The .special events reinforce what we do here or relate to a
the village by pre-
life to
duced by Rob Currie and Carol firefighters’
fighters competitions.
to
provide information to visitors but to
movie.
and he pulled out some thc-ccnlury ribbons from
itors will find historical inlcrprct-
ers
Reitz.
idea for such an event
vis-
to the public this
The Township Hall building
Cord, Auburn, the and Ducsenberg Car Meet on Saturday, June 26. The car meet will involve about 70 cars from across North America. These three types of vehicles arc rare - most of the ones at Doon having been built between 1910-1930 - and Reitz referred to them as the type of car that can be seen at the opening of a gangster
fighting
nesses.
be opened
will
events have been added to calendar - the firefighters’ picnic and muster on Saturday, May 29,
well, there will be competitions
and other homes and busi-
In addition to special events and itself, a new exhibit
the village year.
fire
The two farmsteads, one of
store
Doon’s
The
ways.
which
Heritage Crossroads hosts a number of special events throughout the season. This summer two new
sense
of
history,”
bring
There arc many new attractions to Doon Heritage Crossroads this summer. So swing by Doon and wander through this
coming
quaint village or stop by for a special
events day.
Either
says
way you
will
be cnlcr-
Reitz.
laincd and amazed.
Other than these new events the standard special events, such as the Canada Day Picnic, the Black
Doon Heritage Crossroads is owned and operated by the Re-
Powder Rendezvous and the Summer Harvest, will be held at Doon.
It
gional Municipality of Waterloo. is
located
at
the
comer of
Homer Watson and Huron Road.
spoke, Monday,
April 19,
1993
7
A lowdown on some cheap chow options By Sean Meyer Considering the number of stu-
many cafes dents. To appeal are
or the tables.
music, lending
which is also honor system where patrons receive no bill, but simply tell the cashier what they
friends.
dents living in the Kitchener- Waterloo area, it’s only fitting there catering to stuto students, these
must offer cheap prices, good food and a place to socialize. The question of where to eat is often a matter of where you are, what you are doing and what you cafes
it
a country kitchen
feel.
Locafetl at 42 King St. W., between Market Square and The King Centre, Reggie’s Sandwich Factory provides a good meal at a gotxl price.
Down is
the street from Reggie’s
an intimate
cafe suited for
little
the evening crowd. Located above
Turtle restaurant.
The
Kitche-
Purple Turtle cafe provides a
ner you could consider Reggie’s Sandwich Factory. Reggie’s spe-
smaller selection of light meals
If
you are
cializes
custom-made
in
wiches,
downtown
in
they
but
specials, soups,
sandoffer
also
in size to the aver-
age restaurant entree, a Reggie’s meal provides reasonably priced and satisfying options. By filling out a simple order sheet, customers can choose from a variety of breads, meats, chee.ses, spreads and garnishes. Reggie’s is a licensed establishment that offers beer and wine coolers along with traditional cafe
on
site
the
entrees
provide a pleasing sensory experience. Not only is the food deliit’s eye-catchingly cious, but, presented.
The
salad
is
crisp
and fresh with
a variety of possible dressings. The pasta is cooked to tender perfection and there are a variety of flavorful vegetables.
baked every day
and offers a variety of
choices including white, whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel, sesame seed buns and croissants. An abundance of fresh meats
and toppings allow
for
many
deli-
cious combinations. It’s virtually impossible to not find .something for everyone’s taste.
Reggie’s is arranged with both and booths to accommodate anyone, whether alone or with tables
Turtle
can enjoy such desserts as Chocolate Mous.se and Creme Caramel.
Many go
desserts
the
for
to the Turtle specifically
which arc
its
and
sptccialty.
beverages
As
deli-
cious as anything one might find a far
in
more expensive French
restaurant, the desserts at the Tur-
arc well worth trying. Another important aspect The Purple Turtle excels in is atmosphere. You can choose from cither high-backed chairs, couches tle
krinkic
Allen
Fashion trends disappear as quickly as they come, making it unaffordable to keep up with the new look of each .season. This year
is
a
little
The
different.
hip
grunge look” being new paraded on the catwalks in Paris and Milan can be bought at a price affordable to any students budget. style “the
looking for that perfect
Best of all, outfit couldn’t be more fun. Arc you looking for those perfect jeans, you know, the ones with the rip in just the place? (Per-
grunge look) Eye
fect for the
.skirts,
in
Eye in tbc Sky. For a mere $5 you can purchase oversized lizard, and cross necklaces. .scorpion Beaded
bracelets,
dian anklets and
necklaces, In-
an expansive colthe
lection
of
display.
Behind the counter
rings
fill
front is
an
melange of sunglasses priced
at
$14, or for a little extra, try the gold or silver cat-eye look. Just
down
the street (at the cor-
ner of King Street and Bridgeport another second-hand is
Road)
clothing store
the Sky, located at 41 King Sl N., Waterloo is one place where the
hunt can begin. For $10-$18 you an choose between Levis, Lee, Wrangler and others. If you need of a belt to match, add another $4. “We sell a lot of jeans,” says
you’ll
your
find
— Surrender Dor-
little of everything, something that suits
taste.
The back room has an assortment of ’50s and ’60s formal
that
Gyros Submarine
offers
some-
very
the
food. Their
bc.st
is
an
affordable
Of the many choices facing students looking for a place to cat, each of these cafes arc highly rec-
ommended
for different reasons.
Whether you arc searching for low price, gixxl food or alternative or a place to relax, the Kitchcncr-Watcrloo area certainly has many choices to offer any
cui.sinc,
student.
very
reasonably priced, can accommodate vegetarians but specializes in traditional Greek dishes such as Souvlaki, Gyros and a variety of salads and pitas (a type of Greek
sandwich).
Many Greek meals consist of lamb as well as beef and lend to be somewhat spicy, though, deliciously so. Spxxial care is given to the preparation of the food to en-
cooked properly. are fresh and the gyros (pronounced heroes) are always tender and accented well feta sauces and with Greek cheese. The salads are cri.sp and fre.sh with dressings prepared by the owners themselves. Traditional Greek desserts arc sure that
The
it’s
pitas
available, though arc largely unnecessary as the portions arc both large and filling.
gowns
starting
from
at
$20.
Styles
ankle-
length bustier look to the kneelength strap style. Taffeta and netting arc If
common
for the for-
mal look, step into the adjoining room where you will find handpainted fashion t-shirts and whire widc-slccvcd blouses (both new).
No doubt you will find some funky pants as you sort through the plaids, velvets and stripes. For $35 you can take home a pair of deep blue velvet bell-bottom pants
—
perfectly hip.
Do
rummage through
not forget to
their vast col-
lection of jeans starting at $12.
For those of you with a hat
in
downtown
ways
Kitchener.
Sunglasses
arc
to dress
affordably
fe-
stop at the hat counter, (be sure to look closely at the displays, that perfect hat may be hid-
tish,
ing.)
out of the ordinary, try the
little
priced at $14 and can be bought in a variety of colors and styles.
battery-operated cocktail shaker priced at $18 or the collectable
Wide rimmed
egg cooker
cat-eye glasses in
pink or turquoise arc ideal for the
fabrics.
you arc not going
Turtle
(Photo by Scan Meyer)
classic
at
the
The Purple
summer.
You
will also find a
medley of
funky accessories. Moon and star carings for $10, beaded bracelets for $12, and horseshoe necklace pendants priced at $22. Retro tics start at $5. Tights can be bought in solids (wide range of colors) patterned or with a garter already attached. Prices range from $15-25. For those collectors of ’50s
Kitsch, Surrender Dorothy offers kitchen accessories in vintage colors. Plates, glasses, salt and pep-
per shakers; all items you have probably caught a glimpse of in Grandma’s home arc affordably priced. Interested in something a
for $35.
Someone’s in the Attic is another store where you can pick up
some
slightly alternative clothing.
Located on Wyndam Street in Guelph, it is a slightly more contemporary version of a secondhand clothing store.
Going of
for the intellectual look
’80s,
the
try
corduroy
the
blazer with suede elbow patches selling for $14.95. Other bla/x:rs start at $12.95. Men’s vc.sts both
and vintage start at $8.95 you arc interested in finding some good deals on dcpartmcnl store clothing, you can pick up
modem If
button-down
regular
jean
$5.95,
jackets
shirts
starting
$12.95.
Vinugc
clothing
is
also avail
Black velvet dresses of th( ’50s arc sold for $19.95 and duck
able.
tail
blazer.
suit jackets arc $39.95.
Planning a vacation? to
have a look
at the un-
gage?
conventional black garb from the for great and ’60s ’50s nightlife.
back the
apparel
is
pur-
(new)
clothing
from
also available. Colorful vests, some mirrored and others plain, start at $20 and cotton is
No
lug
to travel in style? B(
shelf.
Colorful scarves, tics and clbov length gloves arc also availabl along with some hip hats. int If you have never ventured
cha.scd from wholesalers in CanSuites, United the and ada
although
Want
sure to take note of the Bohemian thi style suitcases hovering on
—
Most of
ai
you can find modem taffeu gowns, (like new) starting a
dad’s closet and purcha.se a man’s
Be sure
foi
$19.95 and shorts for $6.95. Perfect for that formal occasior
‘They’re our biggest seller.” Jeans arc not all that is offered. Overalls in an array of colors start at $8 as do leather and suede jackets. For $10 you can avoid raiding
India
at
Greek
in
menu, which
Gomic.
Angela
different
try
range
Acccs.sorics arc also available at
othy. Offering a
salesperson
cither patterned or
plain, arc sold for $35.
also uses a honor system, lend-
thing price.
Waterloo, one might consider an alternative to the traditional North American eatery and
Take a second-hand look By Colleen
very comfortable.
If in
suring
prepared,
Delicately
is
ing the bi’sincss a spirit of trust
group.
generation Greek immigrants, en-
menu, one can
the
itself is .small, seating
patr ns seldom feel elsewhere. Both booths and tables are had. The Purple Turtle, located on ^available to accommodate groups 271 King Sl W., is a great place or intimate gatherings. Located in the University Plaza for one to spend an enjoyable evening with a close friend or a at 170 University W., Olympic
Chicken Kiev and Caesar Salad.
do
It
a
find
On
The patron of The Purple is
Turtle,
u.scs
foods such as Pasta Ihimavera,
less
places, they
cater to the discerning palate.
beverages.
The bread
The Purple
some authentic Greek cuisine. Olympic Gyros Submarines (don’t let the name fool you) is a cafe owned and operated by first
most
variety than
salads and des-
serts.
Comparable
and desserts. While offering
The cafe
traditional cafe style
under 50, but
liccn.scd,
The Purple
are looking for.
more
Reggie’s features natural
pine furniture, hanging plants and
A
unique hat display at Surrender Dorothy
in
Waterloo (Photo by Colleen Allen)
ir a second-hand clothing store, handed it you won’t leave empty
Spoke, Monday,
8
April 19,
away from the
Getting By Brad Hilderley
over
fighting
campfires,
swarms of mosquitoes on nature walks and sleeping on the bumpy flcKirs of tents may not be every one’s idea of a good timc.TJut, for thousands of people who visit Waterloo Region campgrounds each year the new season cannot begin soon enough.
They know
that
camping
The privately-owned grounds the square-acre 650 Puslinch Lake with fishing, swimming and boating. Daily boat and feature
marshmallows
Toasting blazing
1993
somewhere on a
as driving
and bustle
hustle
Grand River, include 550 daily sites and 100 seasonal sites. For
and 4. There
cross racing events and an Aug. 2 mountain bike challenge.
by
1993, sites with no hook-ups will cost $19 per day, sites with electricity and water are to be $20 per
calling 744-1555.
is
day and sites offering electricity, water and sewer will be $22 per day.
make
holi-
day,” says Parks. Barbers Beach has 30 daily sites and 120 seasonal sites, and
bicycle rentals also arc available
more information
at the park.
calling 658-9644.
“Getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life” is the appeal of camping, says campground .secretary Betty Parks.
Bingeman Conference and Recreation Centre, 1380 Victoria Sl N., Kitchener. The park, which bills
is
available
Another popular destination
This year’s season will begin the second
weekend
in
May
and
20
tent sites
features
May
and 50
lasts
park, with
diamonds, volleyball courts, lawn bowling and nature trails. The grounds also include a quaint covered bridge over a tranquil pond.
“We’re
only
the
privately
“holding
business at the park
camping season begins 24 and lasts until the Thanksgiving weekend. According to GRCA security .supervisor Jim Wood, camping
recession, its
remains a pxjpular activity year because it is a “fairly reasonably priced form of recre-
is
after year
ation.”
He
The 1993 day is
rate
at
can be made by calling 885-1758. At Barbers Beach, Regional Road 32 (Wellington Street), Cambridge, the sca.son will run from May 1 lo Ocl. 15. A lent site will cost about $15 per night, and the .same price will apply to sites for trailers.
A covered
bridge at Green Acre Park
in
Bingeman Park has been
enter-
taining southwestern Ontario resifor over 30 years and promises to continue with another
dents
exciting
summer
owned by
the
Bingeman family. The grounds, bordering on
run through the end of October. $pccial events will include the Grand River Bass Derby, with
the
Saturday night dance, on July 3
as
“Ontario’s camping re-
Camping provides an atmosphere
itself
of relaxation, she says. A trailer is a “home away from home.” Camping is also not as expensive
sort,” is privately
With spring here and summer around the comer, park operators prepare for the official opening in time for the Victoria Day weekend.
There
will be an event for kite
enthusiasts
in
Waterloo Region
prior to the official opening.
The
Civitan-Petro-Canada Kite event has been scheduled for May 16. About 20,000 of the red and white kites will be on sale for about $2 at Petro Canada gas stations in the region, according to the park’s as-
manager Scott Bridgcr. The Victoria Day weekend has become a camping tradition for students. Bingeman Park has 650 sistant
campsites. Four people can rent a site
for three nights as part of a
$99 package, says Bridgcr. Campers have a pool, showers, washrooms and electricity at their section in the centre of the
half-circle
shaped
pool caters to
camp/public
bumper boat
fanat-
ics.
To
the cast of the pools arc bat-
South of the batting cages, and built on to the side of a large hill arc water slides and a big wave pool. To the west and ting cages.
is
lot.
Bingeman has a seasons pass can be
u,scd
for the water park’s six slides, the
wave and camp pools and
the
playhouse for kids,” says John Bingeman, park manager. Bingeman’s 220-acres of parkland can be found north of Victoria Street on Bingeman Park Road in northeast Kitchener.
Buses arc a cheap method of from Conestoga. It takes a transfer from the Chicopee 10 bus to 17 Heritage Park at Fairview Park Mall to get to the park. That’s $2.60 return for adults. Automobile owners can take Highway 401 cast to the Highway 8 west exit, then exit at Highway transit
Head Bingeman Park Road on
7 cast to Victoria Street. to
is
a “routine lots of
with
of family fun
bumpxjr boat basin, batting cages, a lodge, and another parking area for a building behind a couple of
attend. Last year Chris Chclios, of
mini-golf courses. The building, behind the courses, houses the
attended the dinner. ‘The sportsmen’s dinner likely
Berkley
Room, a
restaurant, ball-
the
Chicago Blackhawks and Eric
Lindros of the Philadelphia Flyers
won’t be cheap,” says Bridgcr.
rooms and other conference areas. Many more attractions are scheduled for Bingeman Park this summer. They include the annual roller skating reunion on June 5.
“We
Bridget says over 1,(XX) people, from a variety of age groups,
Two races are planned with an
skated last year. The Big Brother’s have plans to host a spOTts celebrity dinner in
ballroom June 18. Wayne Gretzky, of the Los Angeles Kings, has confirmed he will the
main
haven’t got a set price, but it’ll probably be around $50 or $60.”
On
June 20, the moto-cross
cuit entertains
Bingeman
cir-
visitors.
ad-
mission fee of $5. The second has not yet been scheduled. The Grand River bass fishing derby will be held Canada Day weekend from July 2-4. This event helps raise money for the Stanley Park Optimists Club.
Mountain bike races come
Bingeman on Aug.
2.
to
Bridger
says registration forms can be picked up at Ziggy’s Cycle, 2290
King
St. E., in
Kitchener.
Other events planned for sum-
mer include a weekend
fly-ball
contest “for dogs and owners, charge...
and a
series
no
of summer
concerts, with a rock-focus,” says
Bridgcr. Last year the Ramones played and in past summers the park hosted Roy Orbison and
George Thoroughood.
An equestrian event will be held sometime in July and the annual Bingeman Park birthday celebration
is
planned for mid-July.
cast the
left.
The park road
starts
straight
and, after a railway crossing and a couple of farm houses, it veers left
toward
di.sposal.
A
respectively,
Chipper’s Playhouse, a huge outdoor jungle gym for children, and go-karts next to the free parking
selling for $49.95. “It
line up.
it
ptcoplc
(photo by Brad Hildcrlcy)
southwest,
R. Inglis
for
equipment.
northern Waterloo.
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also says
thing”
Green
SI 9.50 and rc.scrvations
sites.
six
The
have.”
Acre
up to
April
own and good,” says Martin. “People can still enjoy it and not spend a lot of money. It’s not a very expensive vacation to is
Drive).
serviced by water and hydro cost $11 per night plus the admission fees. Reservations can be made by calling 884-6620.
in
lingering
the
In
is
dents and $1 .75 for children. Sites
Waterloo,” .says hostess Jodi Martin. The park is “nice and close to St. Jacobs and the farmers markets.”
camping
attraction
Unscrviccd sites people cost $7.75 per night plus admission fees, which arc $2.75 for adults, $2.25 for stufor
hot tub, miniature golf, two playgrounds, horseshoe pits, softball
owned campground
most campgrounds,” says campground manager Marshall Bingernan, who describes Bingeman’s
seasonal
pool,
hall,
.
.
contains 111 daily sites and 15
trailer sites,
recreation
a
and
1
The
.
The park, owned and operated by Grand River Conservation Authority, gets its name because Laurel Creek Lake is on the grounds. The con.servation area
At Green Acre Park, 580 Bea-
31.
activities
quite a bit different from
it
RR 3, (Northficld
ver Creek Rd., Waterloo, the 1993
Oct
“The number of
Another Waterloo
with friends.
through
available by
is
Laurel Creek Conservation Area,
relaxing swims, invigorating canoe rides and quiet times spent
season begins
More information
be three molo-
as a “family-oriented park.”
also
is
will also
the
main park.
At the
curve a side street bends in the opposite direction and leads to the driving range and camper lot. The road to the main park .splits at a valley in the hills.
arc
go-karts,
wave
free
To
the left
parking,
the
water slides and Chipper’s. The road to the right leads to the camp pool and pool,
(Photo by John Summers)