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J I durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ June 28,2006 ♦ Page A3 Convicted murderer seeks reduced sentence Imprisoned for life . in brutal 1988 killing BY JEFF MITCHELL Staff Writer WHITBY - Claiming he's turned his life around behind bars, an Oshawa man convicted of a savage murder 16 years ago is appealing to a jury of his peers for a reduction in the amount of time he'll spend imprisoned before becoming eligible eligible for parole. Michael Yarema was 22-years-old when he and a group of other young men kicked Terry Spindlcr to death and dumped him in a remote area on Boxing Day in 1988. Convicted in November of 1990 of first- degree murder for his role in the murder, he was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Now Mr. Yarema, 38, has fded an appli- cation under the Criminal Code -- the so-called "faint hope clause" - that, if successful, would allow him to request a hearing before the National Parole Board seeking early release from prison. Under the provisions of the Criminal Code, Mr. Yarema must gain approval of a jury of 12 citizens before he may make that request. The hearing is the first of its kind in Durham Region, according to Crown counsel Greg O'Driscoll, who is teaming up with prosecutor Jinwon Kim to contest the application. Mr. Yarema's lawyer, Diane Olcskiw, said the man facing the jury today is much different from the one who was sent to prison 16 years ago. Now a Christian, Christian, Mr. Yarema has been an exemplary inmate who has made strides to improve his own life and help others, she said. "Since his arrest Michael Yarema has made significant efforts to turn his life around," Ms. Olcskiw told jurors in her opening address. "I will be submitting to you that he is a changed man." On the first day of the hearing Monday, jurors heard details of a heinous crime that shocked the community. Superior 'I will be submitting to you that he is a changed man.' -- Diane Oleskiw, lawyer Court Justice Bruce Glass read into the record a statement of facts detailing the death of Terry Spindlcr and the subsequent subsequent trial of the men accused of beating to death and dumping his body on a cold winter's night. Mr. Spindlcr was drinking at the Geno- sha Hotel on the night of Dec. 26, 1988, when he was spotted by a man who identified identified him as the perpetrator of a break-in in which an Oshawa drug dealer's mother was bashed over the head and robbed of several thousand dollars in cash. . Mr. Spindlcr, who protested his innocence, innocence, was grabbed and bundled into a car and taken to Mr. Yarema's residence on King Street East, where a number of people, including the sons of the woman who'd been assaulted, were partying. The man was beaten in the parking lot outside Mr. Yarema's apartment and then dragged inside by his hair; he was set upon by several young men who continued continued the vicious assault. When the fury finally abated Mr. Yarema stood over the . beaten man and urinated on him. In the early morning hours of Dec. 27 Mr. Yarema and two other men loaded Mr. Spindlcr into a van and drove out of the city; they eventually dumped the body in a remote part of the Ganaraska Forest. The remains, which had been set upon by animals, were found a month later and Mr. Yarema and several others were charged with a variety of crimes relating to the abduction, assault and murder of the man. The tragic nature of the incident was compounded by the fact that Mr. Yarema's Yarema's friends grabbed the wrong guy; the robbery and assault on the drug dealer's mother had actually been carried out by Mr. Spindler's twin brother, jurors heard. As the facts were read Mr. Yarema, a Arena to offer up healthy food options Pilot project starts in September BY JENNIFER STONE Staff Writer BOWMANVILLE - Grabbing dinner or a snack at the arena could become a healthier proposition as the Municipality takes part in a pilot project set to begin this September. The 'Healthy Eating in Arenas' pilot project will run at the Garnet B. Rickard Rickard Recreation Complex, as well as at an arena in Port Perry,'through March, 2007. ' The project is a result of a survey conducted by a coalition of community ' partners, including the Durham Region Public Health Department, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association, and participating Durham municipalities, including Clarington. The survey showed people would like to have healthier options available, beyond traditional traditional snack bar fare, at concession stands in area arenas. Beginning in September, there will be an array of healthy snacks available at the Rickard complex, said Community Services Director Joe Caruana. Though a final menu has not been set, "we will offer a minimum of four options under the four food groups" from the Canada Food Guide, he said. Choices will include items like fresh fruit, yogurt, and sandwiches sandwiches made with whole grain bread, he said. Mr. Caruana said he's optimistic the program will be a success. "I certainly hope so," he said. "Obviously, with the problems being thrown in front of us with regard tojouth obesity, a healthy lifestyle is very important to us." Though the program is to first run out of the Rickard complex, Mr. Caruana said he saw an opportunity' to start promoting promoting healthier snack options through other municipal facilities as well. "Over a period of time, we can add (more healthy snacks) and maybe the chocolate bars aren't going to sell," he said. tall, fit-looking man wearing a light grey suit and a black shirt, sat in a prisoner's dock with his head bowed; the gallery sat in silence that was broken when Mr. Spindlcr's mother rose from her seat and left the courtroom sobbing. Mr. Yarema is supported by several friends and relatives, including his wife and his mother, who have been attending the hearing. The jury, seven men and five women selected Monday, will have the task of weighing the circumstances of the crime against the measures Mr. Yarema has taken to strive toward redemption in the intervening years. 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This action in 1987 allowed women to become Rotarians in any jurisdiction having similar "public accommodation" statutes. statutes. The Rl constitutional change was made in 1989 in a vote to eliminate eliminate the "male only" provision for all of Rotary. Since that time, women have become members and leaders of clubs and districts throughout the world. In Bowmanville we have had three women Presidents, Valerie Gardiner, Pauline Mote and Pat Dyck all taking the club forward with pride and engaging leadership. If you are interested in joining joining the Bowmanville Rotary Club and would like to attend a few meet- ■ ings to become acquainted with our friendly group please email pmote@brokerlink.ca or call to 905- 571-6996. If you wish to read more about our club and our activities please visit our website at www. bowmanvilierotaryclub.com Our club meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at the Trinity Church Hall for breakfast breakfast and interesting guest speakers. 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