The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

t I durhamrcgion.com UOIT adds to coaching staff OSHAWA -- Rob Pearson is returning to the hockey scene in Oshawa. Pearson, who played with the Oshawa Generals, and played six years in the National Hockey League, will join Marlin Muylaert behind the bench of the UOIT Ridgebacks when the university, club hits the ice for the first time in October of 2007. UOIT Athletic Director Ken Babcock had dropped a few good words about Pearson's addition to the Ridgebacks coaching staff. "We are excited to have added an individual with Rob's high calibre hockey background and experience to our Varsity program," he said in a press release. "Rob will be a very positive influence influence on the student athletes, has a lot to offer knowledge wise and will definitely assist in attracting top flight players players to our program." Pearson, an Oshawa native, was a first round draft pick, 12th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1989, and also played with the Washington Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues before wrapping up his professional career with the Frankfurt Lions of the German German League. On the court, UOIT has added to their women's tennis coaching coaching staff with the appointment of Davis Cup player and St. Lucia native Kane Easter as an assistant coach to head man Ken Crosina. The 29-year-old, who has played 55 Davis Cup matches matches in his career, is a highly regarded tennis teacher, who is part of the Campus Tennis Centre Instruction team and is a member of the Oshawa Tennis Club. "We are very pleased to have added an individual with Kane's tennis background , and world experience to our varsity program," said Babcock Babcock of the latest addition to the Ridgebacks program. McLean realizes her dream BURNABY, B.C. - A few years ago, Erin McLean was on her way out west to play softball for Simon Fraser University with the dream of representing her country at the Olympics. Well, she isn't there yet, but her most recent accomplishment accomplishment will give her the opportunity to do so. McLean, a junior third basemen at Simon Fraser Fraser University was recently named to Softball Canada's Women's National team which will compete in the Ontario' Pro Tour, Canada Cup and U.S. Cup. To cul- minate the year, McLean and the national program will take the field at the 2006 International Softball Federation World Championships Championships which will be held , in Beijing, China Aug. 27 to Sept. 5 as a qualifier for the 2008 Summer Games. McLean is one of seven Ontarians on the list of 17 players from across the country. , OSHAWA centers far Ayant' faaticfp ctpeciafi&r Join us May 11,2006 for a presentation on: "CRUISING WITH HOLLAND AMERICA" W. Holland America Line A Signature of Excellence Cruise line rep Lori. Patterson will discuss cruising with Holland America with a special feature on World Cruising. Please RSVP for this event as seating is limited. 905-576-8833 1206 Simcoe St N., Oshawa, ON. oshawa@cruiseshipcenters.com www.oshawa.cruiseshipcenters.ca TICO# 50011964 Ted Feather recognized for 15 years of service to Junior Badminton. THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ May 3, 2006 ♦ Page 19 bUUTHfcnfV 1 Tickets at Stores For More Info Call FINE *6676 Everyday Value Pricing CHOICE! WE MAKE THEM FRESH FOR VOW SUPER COIR CUT REUS WHY BUY YOUR COLD CUTS ANYWHERE ELSE? TV. ■ ■ X micaunt Cooked, Smoked or cajuiT ^ « i. V^ffl -i ti' -J& ■ - 3 •/ f/ \! \ XV-M SmSMWm Val Butler, President of the Ontario Badminton Association, presents Ted Feather with a provincial appreciation award . for outstanding service to the sport. Mr. Feather was honoured for 15 years of devotion as founder and President of The Whitby Junior Badminton Club. His friendly coaching advice and pleasant manner has allowed the club to grow to ii present membership of over 100 juniors and affected hundreds more over the last 15,years. The WJBC meets three nights a week to teach the sport of badminton with equal focus on skills and sportsmanship, and is supported exclusively by volunteer parents and coaches. If you're interested iii participating in either the Whitby or Courlice Junior Badminton Clubs give Ted a call at (905) 404-0014. AVIIITIIY.II NIOR BADMINTON ( l i lt < * v w v.jimiorhiKlmiiitoii.com Turkey Breasts jtelifjiiiiiM' 7i _ y\ Serving Durham Region with 4 Locations Including... SOUTH OSHAWA NORTH OSHAWA EAST OSHAWA & COORTICE WHITRY 915 Nelson Street Taunton Square 1300 KING ST. EASL-J916 Dundas St East 5/6-6328 571-1446 432-1382 Wm 434.AARd Mon -1.0-6, Tues. & Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 8-7 Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10-5 iKingiwiï Vlllagi Shopping Ctntiti i 432-1382 1 Mon -Wed. 9-7 Thurs & Fri 9-8 Sat 8-6 Sun io-5 Ï7C fSQOfl ,0nl iT,un«n/m,on, ik,ng,««.shopping mzetom.roicm,,»» Duid«i 176-6328 571-1446 432-1382 434-8454 MOn s«' 8 7 |°00 6 50 MOn Tnurs'sVrf " 9 6 '** ■'%■ II 8 ' 7 ' CLOSED SUNDAY Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10-5 ^ Sun loV 6 ^33 Quesiions ot Comments e-mail os at halendasmeats jrogers.cotn Sale elfeclive until closing Sunday. May 12006 rH