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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBN1993_01_06Vol 33•No 01.500 20 Pages Circ ,700 Serving Pickering/Ajax Est. 1961 Janua :...- 0 Ar- . V&x appears to answer that age-old question "What did you get for t:*Christmas?" ELIC LIBRARY PU • 1 :49 YOUR #1 CHOICE FOR AUTO SERVICE Mon, to Thurs. 7 am to 8 pm - Friday 7 am to 6 pm Tralnod todwicians, Computerkvd equipment 1167 Kington Road, Pickers between Whiles Rd. d Liverpool on Hwy. 2 6, 1993 839-6666.42=1-2828.420-1449 Christmas sales brighten the holiday season for retailers By Glenn Hendry Local retailers who were hoping for scorching sales over the Christmas season are having to se::le for lukewarm figures instead, if an ;::.scientific survey by The Bay News is any mdication. On the positive side, December sales this year were still much stronger than u: 1991, giving hope that the gbom-and-doom recession may finally be on the way out. Stir. "no complaints," "wasn t bad" and "pretty good' were :he best comments local merchants gave regarding holiday sales. Others were reluctant to talk to the media at all. One bright note of optimism came from Bin Lukasewycz, owner of Underlying Reasons, a Lngene store in the Pickering Town Centre mail. L ukasewycz agreed his story is likely different from most other retailers as he had to open a second store, upstairs in the mali, just to handle the Christmas traffic. "This has been our best Christmas ever. It's up at least 20 to 30 per cent from last year," he said. "But this has also been our best year ever" Al Smith, manager of the malls Eaton's store, said he was happy with December sales adding that it boles like the retail sector might be ready to make a comeback. "Christmas was pretty strong and (sales) went pretty good. Actually, retail has been coming back all year, although I think last year was probably the worst year in my memory," Smith said 'This year was a little better all year and a kept getting better all through Christmas "So 1 guess it's better than I expected." Smith wouldn't elaborate on how much better safes were this year. Bill Wallace, franchise owner of Sam the Record Man at Pickering Town Centre, also said sales were better than last year. 'It went pretty good October was the worst month but it picked up in November and December,' he explained. "It's probably up 15 to 20 per cent from last December, but that's with UND E RILA17 I NG FREAS ON S JANUARY IS BRA MONTH LINGERIE & SIF"WAR FROM PETITE TO 4XL ONTARIO'S ONLY CUSP M BRA FrrnNG + AL7ERAMN. OVER 1000 BRAS IN STOCK FROM 30AA Tit) 4W.. LOWER LEVEL PICEERING TOWN CENTRE 420.1883 prices that are a lot iower this year." Elaine Turner, manager of Jack Fraser, a mens clothing store in the mall, echoed Wallace that sales were better than in 1991. But she added that the numbers still weren't as high as she expected. "We were extremely busy all through December -but sales are still not up to what they should be." Sales at Laura Secord were also better than in 1991. Manager Lauriann Smith said Christmas is the busiest time of the year for her candy and chocolate store "as it is for everybody in retail.' She added that sales were even "a little better" than expected. Diane Foster, the manager of Carleton Cards, said sales at her store "were fine, no complaints' and agreed that a good deal of her company's business as well is done at Christmas. However, she did ask that further ingzies go to head office. A spokesman from Woolco, the biggest retailer at Harwood Place man in Ajax, was also hesitant to discuss Christmas sales. Manager Russ Kerr would only say "we were satisfied," before passing on the interview request to the company s public relations department in Toronto. Ali Charania, manager of Aura Styles, a casual clothing store at Harwood Place, said December sales 'werent bad' but not too much better than 1991. "It wasnt bad — it was certainly better than the last few months and it was better than expected," he said, adding that he hopes that 1993 is "somewhat better, at least," than 1992. Prospects were a little brighter at Body and Home, a crafters gift shop at the Ajax mall. Vaspie Wood, the manager and co -cure:; said customers spent a kA of time looking in November and early December, but came back strong with money to spend during the last 10 days before Christmas. "Surprisingly, it went very well in here; we were gt�k busy," she said. "k was at least 20 per cent better than last year." 2 The Bay Ntws, January 6, 1993 1111 FORD SALES HOME OF THE 2 YEAR MAINTENANCE FREE [l LEASE 1167 Kingston Road, Pickering between Whites Rd. & Liverpool on Hwy. 2 839-6666. 427-2828. 420-1449 i Uija@VRIL AUTO BODY 971 ALLIANCE RD. PICKERING 839-5186 683-0241 "Preferred Shop Status" with 15 Insurance ompanies Unibody Repairs and Paint Refinishing Experts a 1652A Bavly St., Pickering, Ontario LIW IL9 (416) 839-4421 • Running Boards • • Fog Lights • Gauges • PI CKERING PERFORMANCE INSTALLATION CENTER Car & Truck Performance, Parts & Accessories Trine -Ups 420-8349 Engine • Brakes Transmission • Lowering Kits Installation VAN & TRUCK WORLD= Accessories and Installation NM Ani °io-te Chi i i1 1 Sale,- Parts ale;Parts (Qi Church & Bayly Sts Pickering, Ontario THE TOP GUNS r NEED *Exhaust *Brakes *Shocks *Front Ends *Springs *Oil Changes IT'S ALL TOP GUN TERRITORY 1 W westn" Rd. $a 428 6252 51� aw ■j o 1 ■ Ctievrolet „ CMFW TRUCKS /- L • • ■ (// -- ■ New Used Leased Sheridan ;...,. w..,,.. .� Geo 2`dam « •Truck caps •Box liners J _ •Running boards4V "s--- •Van interior -7 PICKI;RING OSHAWA 1050 Brock Rd. S. 1670 Simcoe St N (Berween 401 & Bayly St.) (North of Taunton Rd.) 839-87-171 579-6868 NM Ani °io-te Chi i i1 1 Sale,- Parts ale;Parts (Qi Church & Bayly Sts Pickering, Ontario THE TOP GUNS r NEED *Exhaust *Brakes *Shocks *Front Ends *Springs *Oil Changes IT'S ALL TOP GUN TERRITORY 1 W westn" Rd. $a 428 6252 51� aw ■j o 1 ■ Ctievrolet „ CMFW TRUCKS /- L • • ■ (// -- ■ New Used Leased Sheridan ;...,. w..,,.. .� Geo 2`dam « First New 'Year baby 1993 0 wit .10 Pow Wokhm FW* -pound, 8 -ounce Austin Lancaster Anthony Craig —.:� became the areas first New Year's baby at 9:444 a.m. ` at Nax and Pkkering General Hospital. He was 5 weeks early. but mother Robyn Loehmanetz obviously did not mind. 1992 CARS MUST GO! CLEAN' 1705 DWXIM 9L, Whliby HWY. #2 BETWEEN WHITBY/NM MOTORS 0=6666 U IQ ------ }---------- COUPON-----------•---------- `= WEDDING FLOWERS GETTING MARRIED IN 1993? ; I I U Book your Wedding Flowers during January .rid - SAVE 50 % OFF our Regular Book Price ' �J, . 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BOWL ��• An arrangement ; / t t consisting of 10 1 j� j medium length roses in a clear reusable rose One dozen long stem roses, boxed with greens and / bowl, with greens, 'Trillium Dust Rose Preservative. i babv's breath and a / bow 1 $1999Without jWith Coupon Coupont$39.95 i With Coupon$149cupv.tt324.95 1 / 'Ca.po^ *:pries Je^ 30. 1.990 Not IoaW ousxfe our Oe.very are& 1 1 Coupon not valid in ComhnOtwn wrt^ •-y 01TW ORM t •Coupo^ *II is- 30. liFQ3 No' .al.d outs40 Oar a-.rery ewe / 1 ' 1 C.o„oon not rui4 �^ tori o.ratan wit^ any otrr� oRe• t -------COUPOr;------ -------coup"`----- THE "AFFECTION CASH &CARRY BASKET ' BOUQUET" '10 ' t i i / Be affectionate with this 1 flowers:=Of fresh in a wicker basket - CARNATIONS 1 With Coupon ; WTrH i CCUPON $249 1 :$1995 t wit/wrt Co.ry96 ; WTPHOUT COUPON $4.99 Ion $29. ; 1 •Coupon •xpwe len. 30, Im. Not valid outskM our cwwery 0". 1 / •Coupon •xP"•e l.n. 30. 1.993 Not valid outsue our derivery ewe 1 / C,oupon tlOt valid in corm w*bon with any oiler ower / 1 Coupon not valO in C0Mb1n&b0M with ery OVW 0111er / L— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -A L — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ,Trillium Florist l s CIAL AVE., AJAX 831-0753 427-4717 DAILY DELIVERIES ABOARD "THE TRILLIUMOBILE" • FROM TORONTO TO OSHAWA KtNCiSTON ROAD 4M J 9 STATION !R 0 8 r 8 TOAD PICKERING .68 COMMER l s CIAL AVE., AJAX 831-0753 427-4717 DAILY DELIVERIES ABOARD "THE TRILLIUMOBILE" • FROM TORONTO TO OSHAWA 4 The Bay News, January 6, 1"3 Z-3 6 PIECE PINE "71213EDROOM SUITE + ` = Nd exaMy aS sh)vr " rs s aoa �a i�oMe - ` Shown at $1699 Sale price$849, SKLAR PEPLAR 2 piece Sofa & Chair 1 y Shown at $19% Not exadly!199 as s'?owr Sale price 5 PIECE DINETTE Shown at $549 i` Not endly as shown Sale price $2 7 9 IAZYBOY !BAENfNIOpDI A"C I °A"'! LOVE SEA1 Sale Pic. ;499 ALL amen 6" a MM c0__rrt2 a M TAKES shown at $m Sale price old%_Ir LOVE SEAT WING CURSECTIONAL SIM a $1099 Sale price show at W Sale price gwatsw tale pks ;549 $2891$1299 OFF 50% i �A00 an QIEBISIS LAMPS MFET i Nfpl MARSHAL IAIIT PICTURES 8a: Kic• Sale prl�c• OFF 50% $599 $349 for the new fire hall; cutting la_l"_ Lir] JT s3i ■6040 i�;,��::, _ F,�;. � � ..� -� �_ �-� � Pickering Town budget features new firefighters, transit cuts Pickering politicians attended modest 3 per cent increase in two meetings this week to spending. Councillors shuffled crunch numbers and come up some of the figures on Monday: with the town's 1993 budget. adding salaries to hire 12 Mayor Wayne Arthurs said additional firefighters to prepare progress at the meetings has for the new fire hall; cutting been good and expects the final $200,000 from transit by budget will come before the reducing off-peak bus service town's executive committee on throughout the town to an Jan. 25. Last year the process hourly service. took a total of six meetings Councillors continued to meet because of disagreements Tuesday, looking at the capital between councillors over the ice budget for this year. Major new rink, the new fire hall and public items under consideration pressure to come up with a aero include upgrading the library per cent tax increase. computer system and a&;ng This year, department heads new 000k� presented councillors with a [n total*.: :oc :::;e a , �e- PRENT IN G AUTO GLASS and TRIM WMDSBHM REPLACEMENT -Ak We pay the 550.00 Deductible PLUS we give you 525.00 Cash Back! For a total of 45"75.00 Plus... r eClC 860 BROCK RD. S. UNIT 16 PICKERING eaflforinappointmenL 837-7819 Book yow wiMM MDDOOR ti)EJ�lo1N►n now toe winter widwewe die ii"a*n above cost by 33li, choose slain oar wilt tante of tint FRICI YT WirDOMn ndroe drags and incrust WW..i4h. if you hmv abWio M t % ark about 01"do Hydra's Poway SWW Mrrdow Mewildw Program. Depandtrig on yore noim you aW *uft for a rotate. fti�ft to tht onlarb Hydro sri M*W. •*unser buWabion sale goes avaM" on' ere.. .hr any Deaww�e" - tat seiry"�" a!► a « "W=k 0 N 11 do* tat *at twat. am* as 0 it Gwtui areas its wPoowAo 000e canis cMDASH Inn ftmp Mamay &a., Odisura as -13" cent tax increase is likely. Councillor Kip Van Kempen said there doesrit seem to be the same level of outcry for a zero per cent tax increase as there was at this time last year. Town taxes account for approximately 20 per cent of the total tax bill. The lion's share goes to school board, which has been working on a public consultative process since last November. Adult education centre opens Durham Region's newest adult education centre is up and nn sing this week and accepting registrations for January classes - The West End Adult Edixation Centre, located at 50 Commercial Ave. in Ajax, is the D, :.an: Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board's first ad, i, centre located in the west end of the region. The centre idea has been in the works since the spring. The :acuity on Commercial Avenue, :ormerly the local manpower and immigration office, was chosen several months ago. It's an idea board continuing education vice-principal Rob Fitzgibbon says is a long time caning. "Obviously, we anticipate the interest out there, that's why we made this long-time commitment," Fdzgrbbon said. 'The need is out there and we hope to fill that need." Fitzgibbon said it is difficult to accurately estimate the number of people who will use the centre, but "assmrnfng we meet our expectations," hope to be m" several hundred st<defts by Sepienbec There will be both structured and flexible programs offered. Structured courses include a for maaae students, lteracy and maths skills courses and English as a second language. A . oornhrxroia ernoilnait. Fitzgibbon added that, in order to 'kick-start the programs q&*," they have to "get the word out, fast" on available courses. Other courses will be added, as determined by demand. The centre will, be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as evenings and Saud*. "mow Physically disabled looking for Ajax councillors are throwing their full support behind the Ability Tree Program to raise money in Durham Region for physically disabled adults. The program, sponsored by the Ontario March of Dimes, will enable residents to monitor the growth of support for the disabled with a 7 -foot tree placed in the Ajax Community Centre next month. The tree will be decorated with circular discs featuring the name of donors who contribute to the program. Joe DeKort, a director of Zuxfraising and development for the organization and a former ,5carborough councillor, attended Ajax's Executive and Development Committee meeting last week hoping for a commitment from local =unallors. He got it. Mayor Jim Witty said the program is one that 'shouldn't be difficult" for the town to support. DeKort put committee members quick:y a' ease prorr. sng ne was::` ' :ere 'o ask for money, . ,,;s* atti2reness arc your svppor DeKcr: said se -%..-es ..,.: e support physically disabled are not growing fast enough to meet demand. One adult in 10 is estimated to have a physical disability. "Not only do we want to help people, we want to help change attitudes," he said. "There's a lot of (disabled) people out there who are employable." The Durham chapter is looking to raise $41,500 in the region and DeKort said he hopes to have 30 communities in Ontario participate in the Ability Tree Program. ................................... ...... . The Bay News, _.Tan8207 S e ACT conducts market needs survey During the next few months the Durham Region Action Committee for Training (A(7T) will conduct a labor market needs survey. This telephone survey to approximately 3,000 businesses and industries in Durham Region is jointly funded by the Ministry of Skills Development and Employment and Immigration Canada. The primary goal will be to determine and verify the top 130 occupations and jobs which will lead the economic recovery in Durham Region. The information obtained will determine the number of openings, demographics, geographic distribution, industry sectors affected and skills levels and training required for both the present and into the late 90s. The secondary purpose of the survey will be to determine what areas or components of human resource planning, business and industry will require training. Your help and that of your company representatives when asked to participate is essential to the success of this survey. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes of �/2 PRICE Appetizers in our Lounge Mon. - Wed. 3 pm - closing Erplre s Jan. 2 Tth,' 93 100 Westney Rd. S., Ajax 686-7333 your time and all information will be kept strictly confidential; your co-operation would be certainly appreciated. For further information, please call Durham Region Action Committee For Tra"M at (416) 430-8511. NOTICE PRE -BUDGET PUBLIC MEETING A. or r^R � O t TOWN OF AJAX Please be advised that the Town of Ajax Council will hold a Pre -Budget Public Meeting in the Large Committee Room of the Municipal Building. This meeting is being held to allow any ratepayer to speak before council on matters relative to the 1993 Budget. Thursday, January 14, 1993 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The 1993 Budget Meeting will be held at the Municipal Offices, 65 Harwood Avenue on February 20th, 1993 starting at 9:00 a.m. Please note that no delegations or speakers will be allowed to address council at this meeting. Ratepayers comments are welcomed on January 14, 1993 as noted. Mavor J. Y. w �ttv Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax, Ontario LIS 2149 COMPACT FLUORESCENTS SAVE ENERGY UP TO 70%, KALOGEN BULBS SAVE UP TO 400/6* SO WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO? You sari aford to wak Make tM ovAtch today. POWER SAVER" EnergysaWng bulbs use Ins seetnerV and last s1@411cat�► loW than Incandescents, and has never been lY uw-d urW<. srr►or.ry of Owur.0 lhJre easier. So head ower to your local retailer and find ou Mul all the smNtng's about. Buy energy saving bWbs today. over incandescent bulbs 1920 Ba* St., Pickering 427-0791 x EW AJAX HYDRO 55 Taunton Rd. E., Ajax 1611 "IBM 6 The Bay News, January 6,1!93 I lit B s 7.686-4363 12asaiflal News ,839-8114.686-3577 FAX 839-8135 A P.B.N. Publishing ltd. N�pspff Publisher: ................ .......... ... Duncan John Weir Editor: .... . ................ . ..................... Dan McLean Director of Advertising: ...... ..... . ... Gail Jennings Retail Sales Manager: ....................... Paul Gravel Special Features Manager: ........... Yvonne Lewis Photographer: ... . ...................... . .. Peter Wolchak In 1-30 McPb-- Court, Um718. Pickering, orrtmio L1 W;E6 an Editovial No fond farewell to difficult year Good riddance to 1992. Y will be a year resembered as one of the most difficult and uncertain of times in modern history. The 19909 have not been a kind decade so far and 1992 was particularly harsh. It was it year punctuated by mutually divergent rising unemployment and sinking hopes- }fere in App and Pickering. the signs of the touch economic times were everpreseri. Although stabilizing after months of record Increases. Durham Region welfare rates in 1992 continued to rise and sit at lou never before reached Retail closures reached rampant proportions. Both now and many older established businesses fell victim to the reoessioa A similar pattern repeated itself right acrom the country and around the world. While we can only hope 1993 will be a better year, it will at least be a time of important change. The good news is that there has to be a federal slaction sometime during the yeas But the bad news is that from a federal party leadership point of view, there isn't amach to choose from. We can all be ewased from isslin/ a■ymiep but enthused over the prospect of selecting Prime Ministers Brian Mulroney, Jean Chretien or Audrey McLaugh&L The previous year ended with news that 'ICanadians likely won't be able to look to their loveroments for much economic relief is 3993. The $2 billion family allowance ;program wM& has provided moathfy "b* boars" cheques to families with children ender 19 has disappeared. ::_..Baby boons bas besa sm 1=111tutlon for :Canadian families since 1945. Wil the dsmiss ;hof this universal assistance program meek tis JEW of ofherst We gid6e- While tlaenhpioymeat Lmr rams praa>iinm or smploysae and smpioysa wit be Arose. <06 VoK t[fi 11 Apra 1 tions who unit dmk wWhont "jut comes" or because of dish iaLooehdnd won't renews bendta' Pnursioehnn w• Id a paltry mama 7f nab a i aeti fiom Ottawa and tin iederai poweet ;ibaconte awtu Is dapped Arm foot to 3 per ,coat. Sat =snerally speabl". taus Will coatlase to rise and atpsasive social 3asist-1 0a and beeM case progroms wi be .:::........:.: : the begla l" of anew year >s and Pwar V%iC +ah A placid Pickering stream meanders its way along a silent course through a quiet snow -frosted landscape. Turbulent times shake up democracy Three times in as many months it seems there has been an outbreak of democracy m our government institutions. Most recently here in Pickering, town council decided to go ahead with the Dcde- Fnch fir". It was a decision that surprised everyone, even those in favor. Not to rehash the endless arguments, but it seemed Dixie -Finch was dead and buried. At the absolute last mawte Regional Cotmc W Maurice Bremer tame up with a fairly flimsy pretext which allowed him to reverse his vote and free up the deadlock .11 praise should go to any politician in the convoluted fir" story, it has to be Kip Van Kempen who kept dragging the issue bade to lie alter several defeats. He seemed to work on the premise that d council could vole on the issue enough tarries, they'd event b* accept ft. Not the classic definition of democracy but it seemed to work. In one form or another the issue was voted on five times this year, most times being defeated. But the only vote that couuMs is the W one, and so, in the 11th hour, Kip and the fire chief and democracy seemed to mph. It was another 11th how decision, this time by the province, that reversed Metro Toronto's attempt to establish market value assessment (MVA). What was unusual was the last minute intervention by Municipal Affairs Minister Dave Cooke. MVA had cleared all the hurdles and proceeded along the path decreed by the powers -that -be. Then at the last minute the decision was reversed. But the granddaddy of all political reversals was the federal referendum earlier this fag. In this case, all of the country's powers - that -be — politicians, businessmen, bank presidents and Canadian icons like Margaret Atwood and Pierre Berton — urged a "yes vote. Against it was Pierre Tr Beau, Preston Manning, Judy Reebick and, It turns out, most of Canada. So what's happening with all of these turn- arounds at the 11th hour in municipal, provincial and federal chambers of power? Some claim it's a sign of democracy at work, of politicians at the last minute Wening to the 'I'lsle WW �t idoo Mft l i s to 3Q0 wonis Md pen* I don't think so. To me, all this is a symptom of turbulent times — the "whitewatei of Canadian politics. When I am on a canoe trip, there is a big difference between paddling on smoothwater and shooting whitewater rapids. On smooth water, my steering proceeds in an orderly fashion. But when I hit a long stretch of whtewater, the canoe whips along — in my case cmtroled as much by the river as by my attempts at steering. It seems to me that Canadian society is now taught in a long stretch of whiteweter. The old toles of smoothwater travel don't work anymore. New and poorly understood forces are pt elft the canoe along, requtrhg all kinds of fast minute manam". Look at the rate the a edwdte has changed govamsents in Ontario since the 'big blue machine." {Remember them?) Look at the "recession" — no loW a side creek but a whole new river system moving through Canada lie a flood tide. The only thing these last mknk changes tel me is that no one has yet found the way to steer. Seniors club helps hospital with $50,000 x-ray machine The Ajax Senior Citizens Friendship Club has bought a Christmas gift for the hospital This club raised $50,000 towards the purchase of a mobile x-ray machine. The hospital was in desperate need of this equipment which will be regularly used over 200 times a month. The equipment will be used in emergency for traumas, in the intensive care unit, in the nursery, in the operating room or on the regular patient ward. The hospital does have one unit, but regularly there is a need to be in more than one place at a time — upwards of more than 15 portable examinations in one day. Cancer group meets Jan. 11 I Ve Have Home For You I Prices Sta ming At $171,900 50' Lots Living with Cancer support and shows. group will hold its bi-monthly meeting Jan. 11 from 7 to 9 p -m. at the Ajax Cricket Club (corner of Clements Road and Monarch Avenue). For information can 686.1516. ' Aide free GO Transit is extending its companion pass offer for three ,.. months until the end of March- archThe Theoffer lets adult monthly pass holders take a companion = , along — free — on the GO Train or GO Bus on Saturdays, AS - Skaxiays and statutory holidays. _ 7 GO is offering the incentive to r- r �" introduce people to its service r r r r r r r rte- . and let them experience the benefits of public transit _ 6rstivnd. The offer lets a friend ,or guest accompany the pass .bolder and ride free. Originally offered October through December to commemorate GO's 25th anniversary year, this special deal is now valid until March 31 to give people the opportunity to sample GO service at a traditionally busy time of year � for _ The offer is valid on all GO MCASII,B services, but some restrictions WAST IMNr 2 OMUS t�ICE V* the public shmid check with the ticket attendant at GO tail stations and bus laminals, or cal GO Ikdorma*m at 665- 0022 Toronto, 579-4224 Oshawa, Whitby and ��ftiME� Bowm M*- Gas telephone information tentre is open from 6.45 a m _ to 10 p.m. on weehdap, 8.45 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Saks OfBoe Hoom Me.-wea,12 - 6 pm cNi rwwffsaay at FWfty Sat, Saa & &Adsys, u - 6 p. 441x'987-1566 Head office 14161420-3240 January niscountales e4 zez sea eez - ow -we The Wallpaper Centre f.. -.-Canaan Chinese Restaurant Owasco Volkswagen Inc. Sunshade Blinds & Draper—y- --Harwood-Rent-Al HarwoodRent-AII Dodd & Souter Broadloom _ Successful Artists Art Gallery Thermogenesis Classic Arrangements Bruce Bissell Buick Pontiac Ltd. Pr_oaressive Tire & Auto Centre Bridlewood Heating Li htin Unlimited McMillian & Wife Sales Factory_ Mattress .Manufacturers Drapes & Blinds ;Glenncarey Carpet Cleaning r G NEW SERVICE HOURS OPEN. SATURDAY8 i • 1 Beginning Saturday, January i9th/93-�l 1425 Dundns St. East. Whitby t,r nr:r+ fh.. CJt'..7.vcn FNNIIny f'rr.(r+n tO —1-4 c7u HEST sin. An -I CARE" and O.M.L. service award winner 11;.rx Flit —r iiq; Toror to 686 641 1-1 0r. h.iwaiWhlthy 668 �i3A"3 E - rcfeec] Sror.-r,.., Hc,nrS Thurs. till ,'3n pn7 FF2Ff 5. r ir., Clinic L-rst hors of .,•.r�ry n-cu�th A41 L (l�f I �'ifdG i_r rtorr i.,r S.rtis Lrc.tl�n irr �,rlus, Syrv, Sri r E' rtn. F�rnt.lin r(. in l,t, 11SA, Eutoprr) A ,er 686-6410 CARPET CLEANING Professional cleaning of carpets, upholstery., mattresses, drapes & blinds. 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Open: Monday -Wednesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday - Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ISAMARAJ / AN LADAs ` L o0o qi Iwi Z • Samara 3 dr., 1.3 • • 5 speed t 4enual, Overddn PAckning Front Buidtet Seats sd • AN season Steel SaW Radial fins to 2r HR m-dd- • Front Power Dime Braltas�� • 2.4peed Ekdric WindmhW Wa8t1*RV4 W • Rear Window rlllViper I—N`;::> ` • Rear Wtrtdow DefroDefto stmr •Ptis fe.. PD1, Well a Lk. McMILUM & WIFE SUES I SW cE 200 Dundas St. West, Whitby 6M-3361 "Active" union members rejected for Ajax Transit jobs by Glenn Hendry jax Transit came under fire t.....:._:... at Monday's Town Council meeting for alleged " k discriminatory hiring practices. The town took over the transit system on Jan. 1 from Charterways Transport who had been contracted to provide the service. Ajax Transit Manager Terry Barnett said the town received more than 500 applications for employment, with approximately 80 per cent of Charterways staff returning, making for a smooth transition. But two delegations spoke at the Jan. 4 council meeting, claiming the transition isn't so smooth and alleging that qualified applicants were passed over for joie — for the wrong reasons. Jim Nimigon, the vice-president of Canadian Auto Workers, Local 222, spoke out on behalf of 10 former employees who were not hired back by Ajax Transit. He said at least two former drivers, Susan Collins and Bob Proctor, weren't hired because they were active in the union. Between them, the two have 35 years' safe driving. 'We're not talking about workers in a corner doughnut shop, but 10 people who were not given equal opportunity. 1 believe they were discriminated against,' Nimigon said. Nimigon wants an independent inquiry into the hiring practices for the new transit system. He represents the local union transit staff belonged to while they were under Charterways control. He told council he was not speaking on behalf of the CAW, but 'as a friend of the 10 people.' Ajax Transit employees are not represented by a union. Nimigon said he met with Ajax Mayor Jim Witty in September and was told that while the new transit company wouldn't raid Charterways, those employees who wanted to switch would be given first priority. He added that he still trusts Witty's word 'but somewhere between the mayor's office and the transit hiring office the commitment got watered down.' Barnett, for his part, insisted the hiring procedures were fair. 'It was council's will to hire the best available people... and it was a difficult procedure,' he explained. 'No matter which way you shake it, there's going to be good people not hired." Ward 3 Councillor Steve Parish agreed with Barnett, saying it can't be assumed that hiring practices are unfair just because some qualified applicants were left out in the cold. 'I am satisfied that the only place there is unfairness is in the result, in that there were competent, qualified people who were not hired.' Parish also said he felt Charterways should shoulder some of the responsibility for not finding work for at least some of the 10 drivers who are now out of a job. Nimigon said there are other avenues the union can explore including official complaints with the Ontario Labor Relations Board and the Ontario Human Rights Commission. He added that at the very least Ajax should place the 10 drivers on a first -priority waiting list for employment, either with AJ'ax Transit or other town -related work. For the record, seven of 12 full- time drivers are former Charterways employees, all three Handi-Trane drivers and 10 of the 13 part-time positions. There are still two part- time positions left to be filled. Former casual bus driver Hugh Michaelson also spoke at the council meeting against Ajax Transit hiring practices, calling the process tainted and alleging nepotism. Michaelson alleges that a councillor's wife was trained for a driving fob, despite not having a 'B2' licence.. Ward 4 Councillor Jim McMaster's wife had applied for a part-time position with Ajax Transit, but later withdrew her application. Michaelson also claimed he applied for a job with Ajax Transit but wasn't hired. Hours after he filed with the town clerk on Dec. 29 to speak at council, he said he was offered a job but refused. Barnett, when asked to respond to M0chaelsou's charges, said there was certainly no evidence of nepotism but pointed out that Michaelson was indeed offered a position — but earlier in the month — and was telephoned on Dec. 29 in order to find out his schedule for work. Michaelson said he would get back to them and has not yet turned down their job offer, Barnett said. DHC undertakes hospital services study By Dan McLean Durham Region's District Health Council (DHC) is preparing to undertake a long overdue hospital services study — a comprehensive exercise that hasn't been conducted in more than 10 years. DHC Executive Director Lynda Hessey told The Boy News last week that the province's health ministry has approved a $277,000 grant to conduct an investigation of Durham Region health care facilities and a needs assessment of the local population. The last such undertaking was conducted 10 years ago. Back then, the DHC examined the role of hospitals throughout the region. The new study will look more closely at population based needs — what health care services are required by people. In general there's been a shift in looking at health care service planning," Hessey said during an interview. "We hope the outcome of this study will mean that services will work closer together so that we make the best use of the resources we have." The study will access hospital service needs from a regional planning perspective — focusing on how to most efficiently use existing resources and eliminate service duplication. The Ajax and Pickering General Hospital will be among six cornmuruty hospitals taking part, along with the DHC, consumers, labor rep- resentatives, community-based service providers, long-term care service providers and consultants. The hospital services study is expected to take approximately eight months to complete. Hessey said a number of factors during the past 10 years have contributed to a long delay in conducting a full-scale examination of area hospital services. 839-1195 683-1143 Ronald A. Rubinoff LAWYER 1020 BROCK ROAD PICKERING, ONTARIO L1 W 3H2 Not the least of these was a change in government at the provincial level during the late 1980s. There is a more region - wide focus now and hospital planning is centered on local communities, Hessey said. The information gathered from the hospital services study will be vital for future health care service planning in Durham Region. Hessey said she expects the comprehensive examination will begin soon. "What we're hoping to do is get this going in early January." County Tovm auditions :.Auditions for the County Town Singers will be held Jan. 6 and 13 at 8:30 p.m. in the YWCA building at 33 McGregor St. in Oshawa. This group is a non- denominational choir. Tenors and basses are especially needed, but sopranos and altos may also audition. For further information contact Donna at 725- 0802. Leadership course Jan. 4 Registration for the Christopher leadership cause on speaking effectively and improving self-confidence run by the Christopher I.eadersNp Courses of Canada will start Jan. 4. To enroll or for more information call 683-7550. � A GRUT WEEKEND LINE-UP ^ 1-1 �; LAST AJAX PRE.aNMM FOR A:,"MS. PE77TE PRINCESS CANADA" 41 PAGEANT SATURDAY 9p.m. ,1 is UVE JAM SESSION WITH "BORN YESTERDAY" SUNDAY Sp.m. - WHERE 9 THE MONKEY BAR & GRiL* ELSE 0 172 Hunt St. 619-1236 JU Day News, J=1j07"d 1M 13 Alzheimer 09 awa, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Nat • group meets Support groups for Altheuner families will begin meetings for Oshawa, Ajax/Pickering and Uxbridge groups as follows: I78 DI Coe St. , AW,*Rc , Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at 487 Westney Rd. S. units 19 and 20; Uxbridge, Jan. 26 at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United 0wrch, 20 f=irst St., Uxbridge. Don't forget to keep your New Year's resolutionsl amigpi Getting Started In Stained Glass Stained Glass is hard to do - True or False? False! You may be surprised, but working with stained glass is actually quite easy It doesn't require any experience. And you certainly don't need to be an artist You simply need to enjoy working with your hands. Well show you the rest REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED. Jan. 16: 1 Day Seminar Jan 29: 2 day Jan 26: 8 week beginner course fining workshop 1735 Bayly SL, FOR D8TAns 420-8485 Shop and Win! ., .'tJ �_ - Here is your dance to win a SPECIAL GIFT from one of the stores listed below. All you have do is drop by one of the participating stores, —_� fill out a ballot and your name will go into a ONAR special drawing t0 be held at the end of each � t monih. �r will be contacted at the end of PLAZA 9 w5m./...�� r.f % � vi. �`� � �'Xs � �� ..: :. � ,.. ` ,ga yi 7 ., a � �'. E;. "a`�i: 4.. ,Y '' s �a }s.�' ,, -�w,-,r � -r 1° :•� Oriental CaereW Hair -Cissa Salon Brew Kettle � s a _ - yaw own Man Law Amanes Cade Irm The House Bantigttie` aAdies'Fasbions) Frau*h's Frozen Food Store ffiike'sAuto Service , Betty Brite =� , `� ' ° 'The` firing Mart Ltd. f y# King l loyftAuk Body Inc. Video King -s,; ¢`r= Ajax Auto Sales .z�` Sandy's Restaurant 3.;uivr. •i ..: S� ve`. ��d i _.-.-.y.u�Y�i'.Lt�'h'Ri�. 14• 'iW Day Knmo Ja■m3 6F ""i Taunton Ad. bridge construction -well underway Constriction of a new four lane bridge on Taunton Road (Regional Road No. 4) in Pickering is well underway. The bridge will span West Duffin Creek between Brock Road and Whites Road to connect Taunton Road with Steeles Avenue. This is a major component of a new transportation link to Metro Toronto. The Regional Municipality of Durham awarded a $12.7 million contract to Duff erin Construction earlier this year for construction of the bridge and approach roads. This represents the largest road contract issued by the region to date. The region planned this ZWe (044 683-3474 Tue's Night All You Can Eat Buffet 5 pm - 9 pm Adults $8.95 Children 4-10 $4.95 Under 4 EAT FREE At Moody's by "Tile Bridge in Pickering Village OPTOMETRISTS DR. E. GILLEZEAU & DR. M. FITZSIMMONS WE INVITE NEW PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENT WE OFFER FAMILY EYECARE • Contact Lenses • Binocular Vision • Perceptual Testing • Dispensing of all Types of Frames a contacts Piekwing carparab C"" 1305 Pickw" Partway f822 68 2-1 If a 839.6303 project under the linvironmental Assessment process in consultation with the public, Interest groups and three levels of government. This project represents state-of-the-art in bridge design and management of the environment. The bridge was designed by Totten Sims Hubidd Associates. Staff of the region's works department are working closely with TSH who are providing contract administration and inspection services during construction. The total bridge length will be 320 m (1050 ft.) and at its highest point the bridge deck will be approximately 33 m (108 ft.) above the creek water level. The 22.6 m (74 ft.) wide bridge deck will accommodate four lanes of traffic plus sidewalks. Footings for a future two lane widening have been constructed as part of the project. The concrete footings, piers and abutments were completed in December 1992 and erection of the structural steel box girders is currently underway by Dominion Bridge. The structural steel superstructure will be erected by the segmental launching method in order to minimize the environmental impact of construction on the West Duffin Creek Valley which is part of the environmentally sensitive Whitevale Corridor. The steel box girder sections; will be assembled on the east approach embankment and launched out over the east abutment and pliers on roller bearings. The four box girders will be launched in pairs starting with the two north girders in January 1993. This bridge erection procedure is the first of its kind to be used in Ontario. Construction began June 1, 1992 and is scheduled for completion on Nov. 30, 1993. Fight against Pickering dump continues No wonder Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs indicates he's had enough of Metro and the province dumping on Pickering. With the various dumps that Pickering has had, Mayor Anhurs is again faced with a high potential of Pickering being the location of the Durham -only dump. Pickering is also faced w4th the possibility of having a giant Meto-York dump on the Markham -Pickering border. It is unfortunate that the province seems to have dismissed incineration without a full scale review. It is also unfortunate wher. the province has someone like Kirkland Lake THE ASSOCIATION BINGiO OF AJAX BINGO8c SPONSORS PRESENT I EVERY NIGHT AT 7 AND 10:30 PM SATURDAY &SUNDAY MATINEES AT 1 AND 4 PM **irit irtt�r�ririr1r1t1r�tytit�r♦tir*1t*�r�r tt PLAY NEVADA AND * DOUBLE YOUR FUN! t,t it,t**it*,ttttt�t*irtt*iNr�tlttt,t,t,t $1000 JACKPOTS!! $3500 IN PRIZES!! wm Rid i T Yw CSR i ROTARY, KI t%" (k om mm), SPARTANS MINOR BASSWI , RINGETTE, LEGION. 5 PN BOWLERS, PICKERING HIGH, AJAX AQUATIC CLUB, CYCLING, AXEMEN, NAVY LEAGUE, HUMANE SOCIETY, ERIN-OOG PARENTS, SPINAL CORD RESEARCH, DURHAM EPILEPSY, PINERIDGE HIGH, IOSITS OF COLUMBUS, ST. ANTHONY DANELS C.S. FS� N A IN ""K CALL a74M as a very receptive host for garbage by rail, that it is being dismissed. Ever: though packaging waste management is well underway by the federal government, it world be great if we were feeling the positive effects today. It would reduce our :andfill dramatically. Mayor Wayne Arthurs is again leading :he charge to have his community represented on an fronts. The town is preparing itself corporately and also leading the community through a mayors -citizens task force against dumps. Many community groups such as PACT are involved as wen as a unified effort with the Town of Markham being in place. You can look for a giant information session and open house in late January, as well as a fund raising dance in March. There is also an opportunity for thousands to purchase 1WA-style shares and be a shareholder and part of the voting process on the dump at the Metro East Trade Centre on April 1. The Interim Waste Authority allows the province to deflect criticism. Students and residents alike are being invited to participate in the sNOw DUMP model design in February. That's right, they'll make the models Out of snow. Mayor Arthus has also taken a leading role In the GTA Mayors Groups initiated by Mississauga Mayor Haul McCallium. It's evident Picliering has*oqleadeift necessary for this ongoing battle. Keep up the good W My busitess phone maim is 683-1%8. Asa young man, still wd in his twenties, l pfdod out the phone r 1n I I becarse of the year 1968. f< was the year I started a part-time printing business. against business and has ended With 1993 upon us, it will many businesses and sent other make us at Dickson's 25 years businesses to other provinces old. You will hear more about and other countries. this as the year goes on, but This has simply meant less what is so important to me at work and jobs for my neighbors. this time of the year to Taxes soared in Ontario during acknowledge my wife Donna the past two years and scandals and our children Jim and which used to be left for the Joanna, our parents, Mary and federal government have held Lou Dickson of Ajax and Ewart almost exclusive rights by the Joe DICKSON of Whitby and all of our brothers and sisters. Add to that list the many wonderful people who have worked with to at Dickson's over the years and especially the many customers who have come to us over the last 25 years. We dare not forget our suppliers who have been excellent to deal with and included in the list mist be the CIBC in Ajax. They have been with us these 25 years as well as with my father 20 years prior to that when he commenced Ajax s first newspaper in the late 1940s. Thank you everyone. • • • As we bring in 1993, iet's get on with the new and get rid of the old. Let's forget that for us in this area generally considered to be part of Metropolitan Toronto, that unemployment has been wing at 12 per cent and when we add on welfare, assistance, can't work, won't work, or can't find the appropriate work to provide a docent livitg, we dxt msly have somewhere between 20.25 per cent of our people not workig. A biilicn dollar Jobs Ontario training fund has created apprwimately 700 jabs, kMW of the target figure of 10,000. New Ontario legislation has polarized government and labor current Ontario government. Let's put that behind us because there are an ever- increasing number of good signs that we have bottomed out in this economy in this part of Dunham Region. Small things are starting to happen. If you check with both Pickering and Ajax's building departments you wont find a lot of new building for business, but you will find a lot of new occupancy permits being issued for oiler vacant burikdirgs and a tremendous amount of renovations and upgrades being done. The bulk of it is by small hums, s, which makes or breaks the eomoaty, and that's a great sign. Forget that unemployment was only at 72 per cent when we changed the Ontario you went two years ago and that nadonaly now ft Is over 10 per cent bet's not forget dW 90 per oesat of us, nationally, are still wor". Even though in our area those not working will total between 20 and 25 per tent, It still means that we here haus 75 to 80 per cent of our people working here. Let's fed confident in 1993 that all of these numbers w1A improve, becase they wit T ommunily Calendar is a regular feature on upcoming events. If you are a non-profit or community group send your announcement to The Weekend Bay Nems, 1730 McPherson Court, Unit #18, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 3E6. Deadline: at least a week before the event. Bargains, benefits, benevolence galore'. EVENTS DURHAM COLLEGE and the '_Ministry of Skills Development are offering tuition subsidized courses to qualified tradespersms, beginning in January 1993. To be eligible for these courses, one must have at least one of the following: Ontario Certificate of Qualification, Certificate of Apprenticeship, Interprovincial Trades Certificate, or equivalent experience to be qualified by the Apprenticeship Branch. ° r • 606-430 5.704114 •66635T! FAX C19-111]5 PubNserr:_.....__.................Duncan John Wer fuer:.........._................._.. Dan McLean Director or Advertletng:.._.............Gad Jemings HetaN Slee Nanoger:_.___..........Paul Gravel Special Features tilerreger:...........Yvome Lewis Photogreptrer:._ ..............,.....Peter VUolchak 1 TjOYcPben n Cour{ NO 18, Pi heft Ontario L1W_0 These must be in a related area for the particular course. For more information on these courses, or to register, please call Rick Ross at (416) 721-2000, ext. 217 or Catherine at ext. 383. THE ARTIIRITIS SOCIETY is offering a new 6 -week program on pain management and coping strategies which will start in Pickering in the spring. The course fee, which includes an arthritis helpbook, is $20. To register call 967-1414. TIIE YMCA is now offering its Pickering and Ajax 1993 winter programs for all Pre-school programs range from creative arts to reading readiness. Youth programs include babysitter training and karate. The adult programs include cooking class" and yoga for stress. Register early as space is limited. For more information call 839-8011. MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS will be discussed by the Caesarean Prevention, Support and Education Group during a meeting Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at 72 Jamieson Crescent, Whitby. This group provides information and support for parents and professionals interested in any aspect of caesarean birth. .For more information please contact Karey at 430-6147, or Lisa Weston at 576- 0562. EPILEPSY DURHAM REGION will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kimmen Centre, 109 Colborne St. W., Oshawa. There will be guest speakers from St. John Ambulance. The topic for discussion will be professional action to be taken in an emergency. This non-profit self-help group's office moved on Jan. 1 to 209 Dundas St. E., unit 409, Whitby. For more information call 436-3152. AJAX PUBLIC LIBRARY will present a free RSP information seminar on Wednesday Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Financial experts will be available to describe RSP changes, the limits on contribution, and how to invest in RSPB in these times of low interest rates. The program will be held in the town council chamber at 65 Harwood Ave. in Ajax. Call the library program office to register in advance, 664M. TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE at all branches of the Whitby Public Library for the 1993 children's concert series. This is a joint venture presented by Whitby Public Library and the Town of Whitby parks and recreation department, also made possible with a grant for the Ontario arts council. January 16th stars Kim and Jerry Brodev. February 27th features Join Hands puppeteers and March 17th features Matt Maxwell and his band. The shows all take place at the Heydenshore Pavilion between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. For more information please contact the library at 668.6531 or the Town of Whitby parks department at 668-5803, ext. 217. EARLSCOURT AND FAMILY CEN -ME in Toronto invites children who grew up at the home and children and families helped by the centre to an open house to celebrate the centre's 80th anniversary on Jan. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 46 St. Clair Gardens. For information call 654-8981. MOLSON BREWERIES and the Papps Balsdon Pickering Flames Hockey Club will host the 2nd annual mixed sno-pitch tournament in support of the Ileart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. The sno-pitch tournament — baseball games played in the snow — will be held on Jan. 23 and 24. There is an entrance fee of $150 per team. Entries are limited to 16 teams. Each softball team must have at least nine players and a minimum of three women. Papps Restaurant will serve as headquarters of the sno-pitch tournament. All team leaders will meet there on Jan. 23 to receive game schedules. Opening games will start at 8 a.m. Teams are invited back to Papps Restaurant between games for complimentary finger foods. The top four finishing teams will compete in the Coors Light Slo-Pitch tournaments next summer. For more information call Dave Kennedy at 4217 -2427 or Peter Ddley at 430-9684. THE SCARBOROUGH WOMEN'S CENTRE is offering a literacy program for adult women with low literacy skills. The Women's Centre provides a variety of information, education and support services through workshops and groups. For further information call the volunteer coordinator at 431-1138. Learning disabinties a hidden problem $40,000 for repair and By G6m Heodry Years ago, a child who had a short attention span or lagged behind the others in his lases in reading skills would be branded "lazy or slow." And beam ymriggers can be crud, other children might even cal him stupid. If his skills didn4 hip over time, it was usually a sure-fire ticket to remedial �ciasses and out of the academic main Today, teachers, education administrators and peycltologists recognize that the problem is physical, often neurological, and can be helped. Like {JtiLal , mtaale dystrophy or autmn, it is a disability, says the learning Disabilities Amodatim of Ontario "We want the public to be aware that having a learning disalAy can be a real problem," said Joyce McKay, president of the Durham West chapter of the LAAO. "We would libe learning disabilities to be recogrtmed as a true hanndeap. We don't dunk it should be hidden any loeget:" One person in 10 is estantated to have a learning disability. That's 800,000 people in Ontario alone. McKay said there are a lot of dddet who area reoogttiae I as having a disability or don t know they have one. "'ileere's a lot of lids growing up who jest think they're not as snort as other kids. But it's not an IQ probiem." Identifying a learning disabiity is the biggest problem in treating L There are many kinds and no two are Ake. Some, ike dysienda (a reading comprehension problem►, have been labeled and received a great deal of poddw media attention. However: most disabiitres cannot be labeled and remain hidden. Lemming are defined as neurological dy hmetios which interfere with the brain's ability to process information in a conventional manner. People with specific learning disabilities exhibit' a disorder in one or more basic psychological processes, such as understantdrig spoken or wriftet fix, tee, Wig, spelratg or arithmetic. A common disorder is attention deficit, which McKay says is beyond the normal childhood short attention span and "really a a pitystcal problem." The disorders are often hereditary in nature and someticmes a result of drag abuse or problems dwingi ply. These dont go away and are not a simple matter to fix, McKay said "Al we can do Is look at each dtilds problem, then devise ways to combat It. We have to find ways to cope with the problem, but we have to recognize the problem�first- Without the right kmd of help, people with learmrtg disabilities, in spite of having average to above average intelligence, are likely to become drop -outs, illiterate, unemployed or even criminals. The erosion of sellinteert they face after leads to mesal health p nbiens such as depression and suidde. The Ontario government has taken the first step in helping people with learning disabilities with the release of a report from the Provincial Learning Disabilities Task Force. The report identifies that people wide the disorder face systematic discrimination and inequity d After pubic cotsulttion, there will be an "action Dian" tabled by ftpunment,hopefully g to sipificant improvenert in the li��vess of people with learning it o c ening % The provincial government Is investing $470,000 in Dxham West job aea m and economic renewal through a program ....,..:.....called jobsOnttarioCapiitaL "The Pickering portion of the North Pickering Land Asswnbly will get a great shot Ont the arm wNtt the creation of 10 new jobs," said Durham West NFP Jane Wiseman. Ten thousand acres of the North Pickering . Land Assembly are located within the Town of Pickering. The province leases old the land and approo imaiely 400 homes. The grant money will go :Wwards hoose repairs and an en*onmenW clean-up of the ... .. JobsOntarloCapital is a 5- yar, $2.3 biB.on thillative of the province designed to support jobs and economic restructuring, :..promote camudfy and soul progress., and protect tate environment. Work to be done includes removal of wwW round fuel storage tanks on farms, capping abandoned water wells and fencing se nsith a areas, and instaliteg new roofs, windows, siding and energy-efficient furnaces it leased homes. _.. :;Ocher jobs Inch de cleaning iip approWmai&i 400 acres of lard between the 4th acid 5th Concessions west of Brock Road. "The North Pickering fared Assembly Is one of the province's most valuable asses" Wigan said. "'Reese :funds will work toward protecting these assets and creating jobs within the r 1 16 71w Bay News, January 6, 1993 11600 WEEKLY. NEW! F_AaY!- wedding invitations d"ifset. FYIIy YYant.ed. ' (FREE Inlwprtion-211 Nour CILA6SSEFIR11P INDEX �•�. •+erne. any hours bas.m.nt apartm.••• EAS" ASSEMBLY -....:2- 000 a.raiZ*. r.n9 area 6 an. ;";;Z. DOT rAGIC 30 Ibe.. 30 .to anis. Parkin, 4 EAS`! SEWING -..__11- 600 MpLpYWKMT Ek" WOOF ASSEMBLY %8.-,55 214 OUT OF TOWN RENTALS 330 CRAFTS, 415 PAINTING EASYJEWLERY.-...-%19.soo 608 MEMORIAL SOUTH AJAX I .ergs . bad- 100 HELP WANTED 215 216 CONDO FOR RENT FLORIDA VACATION RENTALS SXR"CES 416 MOVING / STORAGE s -esker. s60C •ronth Ciro 3 609 610 PERSONAL TENDERS 1b Selh�p Fu7r Guararteed. FREE Irvformaeon-2a 102 OFFICE HELP *Mhs c-,'nc'"dled $515 p« 220 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 400 SERVICE DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE 900 MISCELLANEOUS 103 104 SALES HELP/AGENTS CAREERS 230 WANTED TO RENT 401 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY901 500 REAL ESTATE GARAGE SALES 105 SALES CAREER 240 250 STORAGE SPACE OFFICE / RETAIL SPACE 402 CAREER TRAINING ' 510 OPEN HOUSES 902 903 LOST b FOUND PETS 106 EMPLOYMENT WANTED 260 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 403 404 DAYCARE AVAILABLE DAYCARE WANTED 520 MORTGAGES 904 INSTRUCTION 107 110 SELF EMPLOYMENT SKILLED TECHNICAL IBC. FOR BALE 405 406 FINANCIAL SERVICES DOCTORS NOT10Es 906 907 FLEA MARKET BINGO 111 CASTING AGENCIES 300 GOODS FOR SALE 407 GENERAL SERVICES 600 NOTICES 908 FISHING R EZKTALS 301 GOODS WANTED 408 LAWYERS 601 AUCTIONS 602 BIRTHS 909 910 DRIVING SCHOOLS PARTY SERVICES 200 ACCOMMODATION 310 311 CARS /TRUCKS FOR SALE AUTO DIRECTORY 409 410 MUSIC LESSONS DECKS b FENCES 603 DEATHS 911 HEALTH FOODS 210 RENTAL ACCOMMODATION 312 CARS /TRUCKS WANTED 411 RENOVATIONS 604 COMING EVENTS 211 APARTMENTS FOR RENT 313 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 412 LANDSCAPING 605 WINTER REGISTRATION 212 TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT 314 MOTORCYCLES 413 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 606 LEGAL NOTICES 213 HOUSES FOR RENT 320 COMPUTER SUPPLIES 414 PARA LEGAL 607 GREETINGS Help llhandApia. for Rent j I I Goods for Salo I Di ry I r Career Training • I Gen. Servic s RenovaUoss 11600 WEEKLY. NEW! F_AaY!- wedding invitations d"ifset. FYIIy YYant.ed. ' (FREE Inlwprtion-211 Nour BRIGHT. NEW 2 bedroom. �•�. •+erne. any hours bas.m.nt apartm.••• EAS" ASSEMBLY -....:2- 000 a.raiZ*. r.n9 area 6 an. ;";;Z. DOT rAGIC 30 Ibe.. 30 .to anis. Parkin, 4 EAS`! SEWING -..__11- 600 aPP„anc.• A. Jhl't.es with Ek" WOOF ASSEMBLY %8.-,55 cab. nc1k4ed. Non an.ok.n a (om) 3331"?$M =L b no pets P.eterrea Avolabi. EASY CRAF-,S__..-_.$76.a5C ,mmedrars'y 639-0096 EASYJEWLERY.-...-%19.soo (any—; - EASY ELECTRchic5.._.sn.2oo SOUTH AJAX I .ergs . bad- MATCHMAKtNG....... _$62.500 room basement apartment. Prueto entrance and Itrepleco. W�CJ VES-1-'NGs'4.45C All uOlit,ee'nciudod Non. TV TA.ENT AGEN7..-.s40.90C s -esker. s60C •ronth Ciro 3 POMANCE AGENT_ -.$6250C laac 6aN710. 0000- ---.--- 1b Selh�p Fu7r Guararteed. FREE Irvformaeon-2a One lode^ neve bent. apt. Parking• .a,,•a,y. HOUR HOT -NE. 6Ct-379-2965 *Mhs c-,'nc'"dled $515 p« r� a n.-.cv.. morro; 649-•696. Nottslas for Rost Part PICKERING - fsc-g lake telephones. Par . Updated 2 bdrm. detached twine, here and there. house. 2 appliances, n,.ge ON THE RM AGANd t•� rrd. 7`w plus. Also TIRES. Ask'or Max eia-'-"t - - 2 bedroom. fieplacs. Sw -Xiu". 427- 428-9775 its - fALESP6tstOM 11EOtleIED AJAX Mrr-ood a Hwy 2. 3 bdrm. detached. 2 Oweeyy. 2- *w pr flice y�and 1:2 baths. eat— krcF+en. ' rrnisure eomrnerc.al sales. Win' room 6redaoe. said.! Drawcom niss.on. car to dock 1 yard, garage, no allowance and healtt+ plan pets. January 511150- 267- aailablo. Apply n wimp p to t''M the Sales Manager. The !_� ^Dx*aGossip.l l n Gossip. 513 Wes" sob TRAIN TABLE Suitable for model railroad. 8' x 4' x 3'Ngh, in excellent condition. $75. Call : *200-5ao0 WEEKLY W01t e:11.rM' .1 `� 839-4521 Asasertblo predueb at horns. Easrl Na esirtp. You Ys pad ' wedding invitations d"ifset. FYIIy YYant.ed. ' (FREE Inlwprtion-211 Nour SAIaCt frOltt hUnd/odS of i Hotline. 001-370-2165 Austrations in our store copr Witso"Ieum catalogue. Cdours and DOT rAGIC 30 Ibe.. 30 styles are sure to M». ll ass. Dist of M 21stpplease. Soo them at Ycreae os"". bwne tat as Dlckaon'o Off lee a (om) 3331"?$M =L Cenbe, 21 i Harwood bssnt. a -private laundry 1—"�i Avenue South, AIs3L I MAN with a truck - Large i small moves. Basement & garage clean outs Garbage I r I l l Do you havua emo%al - Handyman. Pats 499- t 649 y I • • takes ' be CUSTOM Ban, wall units, stereo e.��crt 3e �rrot/ cabinets. VCR cabinets b vanities, shelving units. E4M GSTON RD. Entrepreneur? micro wave stands. RING• 0KT. kitchen cabinets, closet OlwhMlldl organizers, counter tops. AfMAfI electrical, plumbing. 1L/ If you are unemployed and � i �G YOU CAN collecting UEC, you may be TM's 1 T CAU RY 4V- 6n eligible for a FREE program WE CAN DO IT -Au- which will teach you how to 1NILDWDOD FORD set up and operate your 1167 Kingston Rd. own business. Pickering HANDY 839-6666 MAN SERVICE 427-2828 This program Is funded by,�No Joe ;, CraAs WLAK A_ & CLAM Registration lor ail JOL 12AS 7Pat4lpan Folk AR, Decoupage, Country Crath, Wiling, Ceramics, Basketry, Stained Glass, Knitting b sem. Banc Sewing. r� I 03.190 CL'L�l D� •'• i uvtinooueAv�r ai0arm----------------- h �rMwA1E in executive, house. wtNtrdes Typswriller Rename t. i'"i"'n a Choose trans electric and Bankrupt.credit Providing quality home aoo p« ntwtr. rttn electronic typewriters. pobllinouhla OK. it[y Re,r«eneos nee,ded. este- Rent them by the day, cal km 1976.1984. daycare for chlfdrsn 6 �' weekend, week or Lease to own. No weeks a sada. Full-time E- A,sruFwEWssEr ISEsaNrs - month. Student rates. crud« tAladl:. or part-time in licensed, fr "_ Furnished room. air, cable. supervised homes. Cd t' share, kitchen and lau.,er�r Discounts available. Cd ( h• tadelie,a Non•e,ntoker. 0601 Rent 10 own. rup.-i e a 6884M w_ weew 42"114 Office Centre, 21 • ?�1Ms �� " Harwood Avenue i j Irl M South, Ala':- 111113-1111111110stswos, move. stmoe - ecce. ro ---- '07 -'12 ttxodsls. Oatwaatie. ,t FurnNYre 81lowroom ws6 ss eta t 2 bdrm. apt. above Visit our huge office sueLmn (- $atelia =750 per furniture showroom 'w 8700o Calais ge,st waisr , dawnstalrs at Our A' °ar s7oo a ba minter 1. a: tads . 950 srtorrUt Incitifte pax repairs for Certification. Cali value. All ptopeny cypes. I` t�Yi dl pafking. Plaza storo. DOSAnt of 4W4-0237. Prime rates. Quick ►r G Service sad Appworals. Call FNIANC�IAL CORP. Durham Reaion Committee for Training, For details regarding oilgibility and registration - caflfl: Diamond Triangle Inc. Training and Development Centre (416) 427-1922 ® ki "d ft Srea wrawpa-x onus sites Rarr• • , �, sa�aet.,..a,� - LOANS ,/Quick aervilm (Prime rate 1/30 day wrince guaranttt Call Haas Henn 254-0897 Pick. 436-8104 09h. Citral' FlsOae I I CWP - CLASSIFIES WHAT A WAY TO BUY & SELL - PAIN•nm - C►ewWv I 420.16.0 I A FAvas Teouca CU AMM ELECTRICIAN - Licensed Oto jou quail lr walk at otca6ord rats'. CALL 427-1674 Lighting, wtrtng a service uppatfe. A6 work guaran- 686-3577 M �°" ` *~ • WINTER CAR CARE !`��-�f►IIVZLR SPECIAL • bete -Up (&.YQ • (tad. Fbah • Oil & Ma cca.bol sna* • Rvat Proof $195. Valsir. OfJia Expirrs Nos 3W $14995 AJAX AUTO CENTRE m WESTNEY RD. S., AJAX Peter's Appliances � i�:j iTOtlEi �� tItAN�i OIRIt11M�i asIhtCe 1055,o MWWss je MR ,111MEYiIELBC�C oM& M-MOMMMMM-w.C.wtl00I WE 411L, PAIRS FOR ALL !#MOR APPLIA M �ill/tN�0011 lEr�ISIIJIfs11M ,ra narlw � ca+I ts1 ton lMlwuw seer wwc w.0* «Ir. Milt w 04 ��+�-sem .ZSZwoiss Ralaso W" pieces of new and ��e& 42g-CW7 scratch and dent furniture, desks, chairs. . arc . cmvuter tables etc. More Now renovated largo one bdrm. displays are at our bssnt. a -private laundry building at 218 Harwood Avenue ontranice e southAlex. 611if" 839-8114 ►r G Service sad Appworals. Call FNIANC�IAL CORP. Durham Reaion Committee for Training, For details regarding oilgibility and registration - caflfl: Diamond Triangle Inc. Training and Development Centre (416) 427-1922 ® ki "d ft Srea wrawpa-x onus sites Rarr• • , �, sa�aet.,..a,� - LOANS ,/Quick aervilm (Prime rate 1/30 day wrince guaranttt Call Haas Henn 254-0897 Pick. 436-8104 09h. Citral' FlsOae I I CWP - CLASSIFIES WHAT A WAY TO BUY & SELL - PAIN•nm - C►ewWv I 420.16.0 I A FAvas Teouca CU AMM ELECTRICIAN - Licensed Oto jou quail lr walk at otca6ord rats'. CALL 427-1674 Lighting, wtrtng a service uppatfe. A6 work guaran- 686-3577 M �°" ` *~ • WINTER CAR CARE !`��-�f►IIVZLR SPECIAL • bete -Up (&.YQ • (tad. Fbah • Oil & Ma cca.bol sna* • Rvat Proof $195. Valsir. OfJia Expirrs Nos 3W $14995 AJAX AUTO CENTRE m WESTNEY RD. S., AJAX Peter's Appliances � i�:j iTOtlEi �� tItAN�i OIRIt11M�i asIhtCe 1055,o MWWss je MR ,111MEYiIELBC�C oM& M-MOMMMMM-w.C.wtl00I WE 411L, PAIRS FOR ALL !#MOR APPLIA M �ill/tN�0011 lEr�ISIIJIfs11M ,ra narlw � ca+I ts1 ton lMlwuw seer wwc w.0* «Ir. Milt w 04 ��+�-sem .ZSZwoiss 'T 4Y _a Illonar�attlon6 , HAMMER CONTRACTING (IMPROVE YOUR HOME NOW! We can help you with bathroom & kitchen renovations, doors etc windows, painting, rec rooms or any carpentry need. BOOK TODAY FOR JANUARY IrVSTAI.IATIM • DISCOUNT SVPPLIED 7*0 SENIORS Free estimates 427-9122 or 427-4021 DARBON TILE SABER—Contracting- all be „hom~i Professional Ceramic kitcrc gni, bitth oorrns. Installation I work in your home m"'a'r"Le• y 9WVM• fumAun raenishirq qi aitr work is tea„ a,�a„a„c,. 'es3a37a lite it was mine. Goin was dated dWrmaft of the For estimates, call - --- - --- — —___ . DAVE 683-3730 686-3577 to the positions of dWrman and vice- GARDNERS 1W. TOPSOIL azois""'01 'M6' 4 TREE REMOVAL, Snowploughing and salting es CLEANUPS landscaping, - Condo - Industrial driveways etc. - Commercial 839-5349 411FREE ESTIMATES Dudey and Joyce Kerry were rapedivdy Cam 428-5700 $av News Ask for Rob CLASSIFIEDS tParal"al fJ�TrAG ]C 'A"'19" S'' l `7 DRIVE UNDER SUSPENSION, TURNS SPEEDING, CARELESS DRIVING, ETC. 2482 IEINCS70N RD., SCARBOROUGH PATRICK NH MAMON BUS: 2GS-4844 AGENT FOR THE DEFENCE RES: 083.6841 MlovlsD / t—n-P . I -Mortgages_ AJAX MOVING $10,000 SYSTEMS $110 per month :Full services, moves, appYanoa and piano "; : Contact Doug ;cialists, flat rate or; hourly. Sppesccializing in • or Brent Ld us do your Durham Region. Now; mortgage shopping xoffering fres boxes with'; •Lowest rates in Canada Y move. We now haveo, •Flexible terms b • anal" hoded storage ; privileges fouls- Fres safints' •First time buyers welcome t� 427-0006 eWe solve mortgage •�'���'�~�•��~a' arrem and power of sale MOVE BIG MOWN OR SMALL WE PRICE THEM ALL XWd Mew NOWNRs FREE ESTMATES.t� Seniors discount. liesiii Short Notice moves. can Pianos r 1O"ed' 839-8114 Comparable rates. foo P " f (416) 432-2850 .1 I ,:; 81RlIOelii DR A. RUDNICK wishes to announce As of January 1 / 93 ,His family Practice is moving to The Bayly Medical Centre 1420 Bayly Street ,Pickering, Ontario L1W 3R4 1.. (416) 420-5559 '`New Patients Welcome' FAX 1. YOUR AD 839-8135 ................ The Bay News, Jall 2rY 6,1993 17 I I itfallot: Temporary closure o )Z. G!` OLTEZf ��Zt2/2CZ0 D. D. S Is pleased to announce new and extended hours Hours: Monday 11 am - 8 pm Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 12 - 7 pm Friday 8 am - 2 pm Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Located at 1900 Dude Rd. Unit 9, Pickering New Patients and Emergencies Welcon e Pleme Cau 420-9211 Call Bay News Classifieds to place your ad. 839-8114 or 686-3577. AUCTION SALE Andguss, Collectrbles b Household effects SUNDAY, JAK 101h ORO NO TOWN HALL, MAIN ST. ORONO Auction includes the household articles' from a local estate plus inclusions with antique fumiture, old pictures, glass 3 Chita, art prints, atc. Come early and browse b spend the afternoon at the auc- tion. MacGregor Auctions 416-087-W2 416-083-5556 On tioiiM— I�O�gil FfALF_ Arthur William - On December 301h. 1992, aper a longfight with a terminalillness, Arlh r William Mak paged any, Aaw will be remembered by all who loved him for his adw4wrientb over the years. Arthur was President of Metro Toronto legion Village District'O' Centre and Put President of Braxh 250 Legion He will also a member of Branch 614 Legion. Arriur Fiala behead hwbard of Edeet. dear h1her of Terence and his wife Sheila, and Suzanne. L oral n"ier of Jemifer and Husband Jake, Nicole, Christopher and Nicholas. Also survived by great �Prnotn , atrial and Jordon. Land son of Mm aw of Win bed d a lin l neol amici was held on Monday. Jammy 4, 1990. Fined mtgnanbb G09 bad Road. PWmig Uust sotdt of 401) SW . In Inavory of ME Ha1s- -the 11amilyi would to faCartar Society rlEser. "TS can Ow Mail baa to Wall? Do" "W Rift - haw .cion elasaaa! Tta Is sf. hired ffflliail♦e, rtaeah lt, babh lita0-IQ. ,hew /R/t..iw canpbd 1- 705 -ens -eget- � m 7,eeas - tssee -U..d .ffe aefd isalana.d� UB K Pets / Livestock l Dog Training Classes starting March, 1993 Ajax Barb Scott 576-5635 R - RIDING ARENA Small modern stable. Daily turnout. Lots of TLC. Close to Hwys. 12 & 47. Phone 416-852-4156 WINTER CAR CARE j COMPLETE RUST PROOF 1 (INCLUDES LIGHT TRUCKS) 683-2977 Aja Auto Centre 221 Westney Rd. S. Busy RIDE season The Christmas RIDE program has sone but is not forgotten. Almost 16,000 vehicles were stopped in the western part of Durham Region over the seven -week life of the program, so many drivers in Ajax and Pickering sot to experience RIDE up close and personal. Only a little over one driver in 100 was asked for a sobriety test, however, so it appears more drivers are sasartening up and sarins no to drinking and driving. A total of 179 ALERT tests in all were eves, resulting in 20 drinking and driving charges, eight for impaired, five for over :.08 and seven for breathalyzer refusal. Another 26 drivers were gives 12 -hour suspensions, 30 other criminal charges were laid, as well as 17 Highway Trak Aet offences and 8 charges under the Impmr Licence Act. Over half of the drinking and driving charges were over the Christimw and New Year weekends. Police stopped about 5,000 vehicles over that period but only -administered 29 ALERT tests. Unflirkmatdyj 11 of the drivers who were tested eventually were charged with drb&ng and driving. A total of 625.5 man-hours were spent on the RIDE program, which kicked off Nov. 16 and ran to Jan. 4. RIDE will continue throughout the year, but only on a sporadic basis. youth centre looms`'.'_..­ By Dan McLean The Barbara Black Centre for Youth Resources in Pickering will close its doors on Monday unless $10,000 can be found. However, even if the money is found, it may only delay the inevitable. The necessary ftuding will only keep the centre afloat until March. 'The process starts aU over again after that," said Joan Skelton of the Ajax and Pickering Social Development Council. "This is a relatively important program for the 'kids' and 1 hope it continues and is allowed to grow." "We don't know at this point what's going to happen. We're in the same situation we were before Christmas," she added. "We're locking at other possible ways to keep the centre "For this week its open. But h we don't hear anything (from the prom.ce's health ministry) by Friday :hen the centre will ciose temporarily — untl they get sorre money." But it's riot going to be re end of the centre if we have this setback," Skelton vowed. The youth centre provides recreation and support programs for Ajax and Pickering teens between the ages of 13 and 19. It began operating 16 months ago. The facility is staffed by a program co- ordinator and a team of volunteers who offer seminars and workshops on a variety of topics including drug abuse, independent living, sex and relationships, street crime and AIDS. The Social Development Coundl, which operates the centre, has been appealing to the Ontario health miniary for a grans that would keep the facifity operating. Skelton was ,among those who met with a ministry policy advisor on Dec. 10 asldM for -the necessary ftading. "She (the policy advisor) was quite receptive to us and listened quite intently," Skelton said. A decision was to have been made the following week. However, the policy advisor has been ill since then and is not expected back until at least next week, Skelton said. Meanwhile the SocW Development Council is attempting to gain health ministry funding for a community health centre that would uhimately replace the youth facility. The health centre would provide expanded services related to health in addition to keeping the aurent recreation and information programs offered by the Barbara Black Centre. Mat kind of facility would really boost the health component of what we're doing now," Skelton said She added that such a facility would employ between five and eight staff and would need "significant dollars" to get started. Health ministry officials are considerng the Social Development Council application. Skehon expecs a derision w0 be made by the end of February or early March. A community health centre in Pickering would become only the second such facility in Durham Region. A health centre aurently operates in south Oshawa. However, Skelton said it is important to keep the Barbara Black Youth Centre operating until then. The community has shown its support through private donations which, while not large enough to keep the centre operating, are a hopeful sign na wtheless. "We're not giving up,- Skelton said. 'It's a diffial t time and I wish we could say we have what we need. But to continue what we're doing now, were not talking about a whole lot of matey-" "We're not going to stop this project. I think that would be irresponsible . 1jax trustee Louise ' Farr veturns as board chairman :Ajax trustee Louise Farr was named employeerdatiarsaaewillec - d la DA= Boal of Ww9Dn :Ttltttees h* MWLm pad ftfa Mdaiy 1x a secoadtflrm dltlt;ftg due sdrool bonds were tamed draiman ad roedninsla of atf melftig d 1942 fist week , - ; ;::; ;;..:.;tht PnPwt!► cirri n4 coamdttee. > :..fart aid via-6*mm trustee 1►Co M JX&0 v a famed dtantlan of to Bi, I - suer onanimoltiNr fitfetrnd b dfeir efflploPW 4#yadtitolyaomntlllee Allen f pip ective politiotrs Bond elec0ons ate Heid Goin was dated dWrmaft of the �N W in Deceebez In aftm, tluttees advisory ooeleli�ec. Dam Bobbie Draw and Ibiq Md.em were defied Read was also named dkd mmt of the to the positions of dWrman and vice- mAW sebod yea eomatlllee whit mouse dWrman of rite bonds progan ! n IN P. ::Wayne Wilson was named chatalaa d the :::::Tntstees Ruth Am Shcedidt ad Dim ` fm* meilik yoamla16111 Read were elected to the positions of .:;Charmer of the special education adze m ,Chain= and dcedracman of the finance committee and the supervised ahanatiw ad ftwVartAm aontlrlWil. TnlsleesQ* kamg for curled pllpls mmdtee vii be Dudey and Joyce Kerry were rapedivdy defied at the fiat x* meetury of thus ;named dohmal and %te caiman d the Soups. 18 Mw Bay News, taouwf f, 1"3 q "ql7w k re 1 0 :� Posture Firm 111 Single Sets.......... was wommum"m on mummmummum an reg. 399 Only 159 Single Set Orthopedic...... NONE was mummem was EMBOSS noun a a reg. 499 Only 229 .Sealy Ortho Luxury Single Set ......................................... reg. 799 Only 249 Seal Plush Double Set .......................................... reg. 859 Only 299 Sealy Double Set .................................................... reg. 799 Oniy 279 Simmons Maxipedic Queen Set ............................. , reg. 989 ' Only 399 Sealy Plush Queen Set ........................................... reg. 1006 only 399 Dream Devine Pillow Top Queen Set ..................... ! reg. 2299 ' Only 649 Serta Pedic Pillow Soft Queen Set ........................ reg. 1187 I Oniy 499 Lsealy Posturepedic Queen Set .............................. ` Simmons Beauty Rest Pocket Coil Queen Set...... 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