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Home My WebLink AboutBN1995_01_11... .. .... . .... ..... .... .. ..... .............. . . .... ... ....... . .. ......... .. ............. .. .... ... .... .......... .... . ... .... j Vol 35ft 02.500 20 Paget Circ. 35,150 Serving Pickering/Ajax Est.1961 JaowM 1111995 Cold comfort Thousands of job-huriters lined up for hours at Pickering's Metro East Trade Centre Monday and Tuesday, to apply for positions at General Motors in Oshawa. Many huddled in blankets and tents and gathered around small bonfires to keep warm. CAR A TRUCK RENTALS From $19.95 per day and up '94 Prices for '95 Cars 1199 Kingston Rd. 905-420-0990 Environmental groups take Hydro to task by Glenn Hendry Environmental groups are unanimous in their belief Ontario Hydro cares more about the bottom line than about safety, claiming the public will be placed at great risk if the utility company fails to change its priorities. "I think the evidence is very strong to support that claim," said Tom Adams of Energy Probe, an independant environmental advocacy group in Toronto. 'Ontario Hydro says there's no relation between cost and safety and that's nonsense... that's a very serious lapse in safety culture." Ian Hood, a spokesman for Nuclear Watch Society, an international information -gathering organization, takes it one step further, calling Ontario Hydro management "insane" for not taking more steps to improve safety. Hood believes accidents like the Dec. 10 heavy water spill at Pickering A will be just 'the tip of the iceberg" unless management makes drastic changes to their safety culture. "If they don't start addressing the issue and if they keep starving off all the assets the potential for disaster will increase dramatically," Hood said. 'The people of Pickering should not be compromised by money. Safety has to be paramount... and it's obvious they're playing games with the public's safety. 'They're playing Russian roulette." Ontario Hydro, fighting to get out from under a Continued on Page 2 Thousands of job seekers descend on Pickering by Peter Wokhak Thousands of job hunters tined up at Pickering's Metro East Trade Centre Monday and yesterday to apply for positions that are, officially, only rumours. Up to 15,000 people gathered at the trade centre Monday in response to speculation that General Motors in Oshawa plans to add a third shift to its Monte Carlo and Lumina production lines. GM claims it is accepting applications to create a fist of pmspedw employees, and refused to confirm it will conduct a mass hiring. A third shift would add between 700 and 1200 jobs at the plant On Monday, the fine of job seekers dried the building and wound through the parking lot. nbouring residential streets were dogged with vehicles and the morning fine up of cars heading info the area stretctned orb Highway 401. People using metal barrels burned scrap wood and cardboard to stay warm. By Monday afternoon, wooden signs in the hiding's parking lot had disappeared. Many arrived in the middle of the night, huddling in sleeping bags and tents. Roger Lampkin joined the line early. "I got here at 1:30 (a.m). There were 4,000 people here at (4 am)," he said 'It's crazy. It shows what people will do for a job.' Oshawa resident John Westrik has been unemployed for four months. For him, a job at the auto plant represented "good money, benefits and security. It's a boring job, but they're going to pay me enough to deal with that." Many of those who lined up are employed but are seeking something better. Elaine Roach has a fuMimme job in Toronto but dishes the drive from her Bmmam& home. 'I've been trying to get a job in Oshawa for five years, one where 1 can make dose to $30,000 a year A three-hour conimut3e is far on $29,000 a year and it took me three years to make that mudn (n orwA ' The mood in line was generally upbeat, but the Continued on Page 4 03 Civic Dal Sol 6 apd.. me0a, ateroo-30.000 km 02 Buick Roadmee er Ltd., loaded - 60.000 km 01 Honda Chrlo DX 4 dr., auto - 62+000 km 03 Mazda 323 2 dr. auto - 47.000 krn 02 Volkewapon Paeeat CIL Aub. 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For d Months` See page 3 for details z ,brivary 11, t995 . me say News Ontario Hydro questioned over dismal safety record • From Page 1 massive debt load of at least $34 billion, has been concentrating its corporate efforts on improving its financial picture by investing money abroad through its Ontario Hydro International subsidiary. Meanwhile, management at the troubled company has admitted in several reports to difficulties in improving safety measures — especially at ageing plants like Pickering A — because of 'budgetary restraints' and the lack of "corporate support.' In Ontario Hydro general manager Don Anderson's 1993 Vision and Policy report, concerns with with nuclear safety issues were noted. In a 1991 nuclear results review to Hydro's senior management, the reporting team said the likely consequence of fume budgets will be the continued deterioration of equipment and training programs as the company find itself 'unable to safeguard its existing assets due to funding constraints.' Even in Ontario Hydro Nuclear's business plan to take the company into 1996, a decline in safety and in the quality of the operation was admitted. Yet the bottom line in the report was an improved financial performance. 'Hydro has to recognize that many safety measures are expensive and Ontario Hydro is not doing a whole range of safety improvements for reasons of cost,' Adams claimed. Hood agrees, and said the real problem at Ontario is right at the top with upper ;management. 'They're business people, they're not techrtical. They think they can just cut, cut, cut because someone is always going to tell them it's OK. Wei, it's not OK for nuclear power,' he said. "I cannot understand the logic at Ontario Hydro. They have absolute understanding of the problems — especially at Pickering — but they're not addressing them. It's very clear what they have to do. Why are they not doing them? - Even the Atomic Energy Board, the federal agency responsible for regulating nuclear power, blames Hydro's financial woes for safety problems and stated the lack of corporate support could bring progress in safety measures "to a standstill.' Despite the board's misgivings, they granted the Pickering nuclear station a two-year extension on its license, without requesting an environmental The whole idea of investing abroad doesn't make sense to Hood, who said "all available assets' should be devoted to plant safety instead of 'starving off" assets overseas. Hood also placed some of the blame on the provincial government's shoulders, noting that John Rae (Premier Bob Rae's brother) is a director with the Power Corporation, one of Ontario Hydro's partners in the Asia Power Group. But Mike Williams, the operations manager at the Pickering plant, says Ontario Hydro's global dealings are not related to safety at the Pickering plant, or any other nuclear plant in Ontario. He also said the criticisms of plant safety at nuclear power plants are not valid because money is being constantly spent on safety improvements. `Certainly, nuclear plants have to operate to higher safety standards than common industry. It's a whole different approach," Williams said, adding that his employees take 'incredible precautions" with safety systems that have to work right '999 times out of 1,000.' 'I wouldn't be putting my family at risk if I thought we weren't doing enough for safety." But even when Ontario Hydro does spend money on safety improvements it can backfire, says Adams of Energy Probe's. Adams said fixing aging reactor equipment sometimes makes the situation worse instead of better, and used the Dec. 10 spill of 150,000 litres of radioactive heavy water at the Pickering A plant as an example. The same unit suffered a pressure tube rupture in 1983 and assessment. Instead of responding to the criticisms and spending money on safety improvements, Ontario Hydro has formed an international subsidiary called Asia Power Group — with $100 million in start-up capital in off -shore Bermuda and Hong Kong banks — to dabble in the global power scene. Some of its ventures have included investing in a Penman power company that has caused nothing but headaches, selling nuclear fuel storage container technology to Ukraine at discount rates (a Hydro spokesman admitted to The Bay Neuss Ukraine is 'getting a deal'), and a land deal in Costa Rica that landed chairman Maurice Strong in hot water over his plan to build a hotel on Indian land, to name a few. And in a letter from Hydro International president David Hopper to the environment ministry, Hopper said he hopes to expand the international subsidiary's start-up capital by 'three or four -fold' in the near f,.=e. Ontario Hydro spent hundreds of millions of dollars to fix it. But they still have problems with the pressure tube and Adams linked the 1983 accident with the relief valve failure last month. "h would have saved us huge amounts of money and risk 9 we had just pulled the plug in 1983,' he said. "It would have been wise.' Adams said Ontario Hydro is doing just that this summer with unit 2 at the Bruce station, a move he calls a "courageous' decision. "That's a positive response to the lack of money to do safety upgrades. The negative way to go is to just keep it in service... even though you have all kinds of problem, and hope nothing bad happens." Durham Nuclear Awareness, a local environmental group, is clear on what Ontario Hydro should do with the nuclear plants like the Pickering A plant: phase them out, unless Ontaro Hydro stops "fighting moves' to improve safety and reduce radioactive emissions. Hood agrees, and said 9 the company doesn't take steps to improve public safety at the plants there is only one alternative: shut them down, starting with Pickering. "The culture surrounding safety is not a priority ... and it's obvious they're just paying lip service,' he said. 'The plant is unsafe and it has to be brought up to standards. Right now.' Adams has another major concern with nuclear safety- the Nuclear Liability Act, a federal documert that gives nuclear plant operators 'exceptions in advance" for acddents. 'Ontario Hydro fought brig and hard to keep the ad in place and to me, that's clear evidence they don't believe their own assurances about nuclear safety.' WILDWOOD FORD SALES LTD. "THE CAR &TRUCK CENTRE" 1 Oth Ann Ivowssry 1964-1904If V Wlidweed Ford is ppleased to announce Waller 7L�lor as Service Wrltar. Waller woaid Hke to invite his cid dr new friends to vWt ldm at Wildweed Fond. 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Operations manager Mike Williams said this is routine maintenance work -fhere are two seals on each pump so 9 one starts leaking we have a backup," he said. "One of the seals is showing signs of wear so we decided to take the unit out and replace it." The unit, which has a maximum generating capacity of 540 megawatts (enough to meet the peak electricity demands of Durham Region), is expected to return to service in about a week Unit 6 at Station B was returned to service Dec. 29 after a (nine -day outage to replace a seal on a heat transport pump. The return of the unit to active service — it was delayed three days after some initial trouble with the turbines — temporarily brought all four reactors at PkkerlIN B on-line. All four units at Pickering A remain dosed, however. Unit 1 went down for routine maintenance during the summer and is expected to be up and running by February. Units 2, 3 and 4 are all down pending the results of the investigation of the Dec. 10 accident when 150 tonnes of heavy water spirted onto the Unit 2 reactor floor after a pipe leading to the surge tank ruptured. Operations manager Mike Williams said units 3 and 4 are ready to go but will stay shut until the investigation is complete. Williams said Ontario Hydro has a "good handle" on the cause of the Dec. 10 incident but the investigation has not yet been completed. "We're still waiting for some results," he said. l� �3 Consumer Car Mart .NE:vVIC2 cEnVv2 -� NAPPY N[WYEAR! • • Tires • Tans -ups • hakes • Suspension Exhaust • Lubrication • AlignnKnt • Air Conditioning On All Perls, Labour & Tires JOHN S WN 4512 1123'456- 769 FOR SERVICE CAA -U (905) 420-3555 Membership Privileges Your Membership entitles you to Special Privileges: - 6 Months - No Payments - No Interest - 50% Off Towing within Ajax/Pickering - 50% Off D.O.T. 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Many people AHp114G" -WWTA IL reported fights, but the Durham Regional Police made only one arrest Monday. The trade centre doors were supposed to close at 4 p.m., but by 3 p.m. thousands of people had yet to apply and many were not happy with the prospect of leaving empty handed. Scarborough resident Chris Sargent was in line all day. "!f they dose at 4, they better have all of Peel Region, Metro and Durham (police)," he said. "There's going to be a lot of people who are pissed Off. Police began turning away V A`. As awarded Investment Recovery Servloes In Its capacity as Auctlonew & Uquldator wiN uppiement & offer, for sale, the following Inventory and assets as secured under the landlord A Tennant IMMEDIATE INVENTORY DISPOSAL Pickeringt Vllage Gallery LIMITED EDITION ART, FINE FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES ow arnurcn aoz. aoum, FOR SALE INFO. CALL 619-2323 Group of Seven: A.J. Casson Barn Near QNadv>iJle by AJ. Casson Old Barn by AJ. Casson up to $595. 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The fees — covering September and October of last year — were paid to a dozen companies who are `advising and assisting" the town in opposing the Interim Waste Authority -approved EE11 site as the next dump in Durham Region. Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Ltd. head the list with a bill to the town for $29,804.88. Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt charged Pickering $23,138.22 for their services, Ecological Services for Planning billed Pickering $17,964.53, Jagger, Hims Ltd. presented their fee for $17,321.88 and HCI WastePlan charged $16,657.63. Other consulting companies who waked for Pickering during the two month period inc acted Clayton Research Associates ($3,281.58), Crysler and Associates Ltd. ($481.50), Government Policy Consultants ($8,281.54), Hatch Associates Ltd. ($3,680.29), Landplan Collaborative Ltd. ($5,591.45), Ron Pushchak ($8,262.50) and Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc. ($1,451.19). 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Whether you're baking fa economy, a sla"f-theart point services, we have a variety of special packages to choose fran. Stop in today otr ornld WF OFF sale is a knited time offer. 710 Wilson Rd. South, Oshawa A, A, k � a January 11, IW5 • 11wkw.-Nowt, The rin;; :News is at Shoreline Nowspnpers Inc. newspaper published every Wednesday. � —� LETTERS n ELCOME 1730 Mcl'herson Court, Unit 018, Pickering, Ontario LIW 3136 ® .» My The Bay News welcomes Letters to the Editor No-wsroom, Display & Circulation: 839-8087 or 686-43&9 Letters should be limited to 300 words and arc Classified. 839-8114 or 686-3577 Fax: 839-8135 ; �,,»•o+C A o+ subject to editing. They must be signed, thr Mt•,nberofthe Ontario Community Newspaper Association address and telephone number of the senklcr M.•mber of the Cnnndian Community Newspaper Association provided IP �. 3 Employment i. blues - �- Who says the recession is over? It's evident by the phenomenal response that General Motors received from its call for workers that at best, a lot of people are unhappy with their current jobs. At worst, there's a ton of people looking for a job. While it was estimated that 10,000 people would apply for positions with the company at its casting call for resumes, conducted at the Metro East Trade Centre, it's likely that GM received double the response. And there's no guarantee that it will add another shift at its Oshawa plant. The situation got so out of hand that fights broke out, neighborhoods were overrun with traffic and the police finally issued a plea for people to stay away until the following day. That's a sad statement on the economic conditions for many southern Ontario residents. Moreover, it's not known how many people gave up when they encountered the massive traffics jams and fine ups that awaited them when they arrived in Pickering !Monday morning. And line up they did. Two days before the doors even opened, people from all over Southern Ontario were planted in the parking lot, camping out for the shot at a regular paycheque. It was evident from a look at the contestants that there were more than a few sick days exercised by some applicants at the expense of their current employer. However, there was also a lot of destitute people, whose unemployment benefits have long run out and who braved the freezing cold for a shot at gainful employment. While GM should be commended for the casting call, which strongly hints that it will be adding a third shift at its Oshawa plant, the politicians at the federal and provincial levels of government should be hanging their heads in shame. Some, such as the Bob Rae government, have had more than four years to try and deal with the situation and have come up flat. Others, like the Jean Chretien liberals, continue to hum a merry tune as if everything is peachy keen. ;They ought to look around; there's a lot of thorns in the rose-colored world in which they seem to exist. People want and need to work. Politicians should start passing laws that encourage economic Stability and target deficit reduction, which will encourage economic expansion, rather than enact employment equity bills, which !pile more red tape on the already taxed small business sector and leave employers :little time for growing their business. :It's too bad a few more politicians don't have to stand in line in the cold for a shot at a regular cheque. It would do them some good. POW Wplchak NICE KITTY Lion cub Simba from Jungle Cat World made an appearance at Pet Stuff's grand opening in Pickering Saturday. Carley Armour enjoyed the visit, while younger sister Sarah was unsure. Simba is held by the zoo's director of education Dale Gienow. 1 — Letters — Gun control 'dangerous' To the editor: lRe: Betty Sullivan — Gun Owners a Kmorityy Dec.14/94) First of all, the National Rifle Association is an American group and are not located nor do they lobby in Canada. The gun owners of this country are ori in favor of doing something about the problem; that is, control crime and gibe the aiminal the but force of the laws that now exist. Gun controls have been in effect in this country since 1934. How has that stopped acme? New more restrictive laws have been introduced in 1978, 1991 and Drinking To the editor: Qk New Tritium Limit — Good News and Bad *4 The good news is that the Knistter of Environment and Energy has just lowered the Ontario drinking water objective for radioactive tritium in our drinking water from 40,000 bea wels//itree to 7,000 Bq/L 1993. 0 you would We the time to find out what it takes to buy a firearm today, I am sure you would take the Liberal government to task for not doing its best to control crime and criminals, instead of attacking the law-abiding citiaens of this m try►. For your information, in order to purchase a firearm today you must: • take an optional federal course and mandatory test to qualify for a Rleanms Aoquisition Certificate 00. • submit to a thorough police examination of your social, employrnertt and psychological history, when you apply for the FAC. • Go through an interview process with police and provide solid references. • Wait a mandatory 28 days before your FAC is approved and issued with a photograph. • If you want to hut, you must take a separate mandatory hunting course, which also covers firearms handing and safety. • Submit to another provincial written and practical test on firearms handling. • Abide by strict federal laws that govern dozens of firearms handing and safety situations. They include: storing firearms and ammunition separately and Wer lock and key; rigid transportation standards; and tough gtideirtes for using firearms. The next gun control proposed is registratiort of all firearms — iniclyd'itg the police; a very danp lou s situation for the minority and majority as registration means canfscatim further down the road. What mcirewouillyousumest Please obtain �� before you speak on a subject you know very little about. %M mom .1''kkering water tritium limits rile reader The bad news is that the new standard is not 0 Bq/L as recommended by the International Joint Commission on Great Lakes Water Quality. The new level is actually still 700 times hgher than the 100 Bq/L limit that was recommended by the minister's own Advisory Committee on Environmental Standards. These lower limits are supported by worldwide health experts worried about cancer caused by tritium. The ministry has almW Hydra's whining and threats to shout down legitimate concerns about the long term effects of carcinogenic tritium in our drinking water. The poker has decided what's good for us. Durham Region will snuggle its new water plant up beside the most leaky, accident Prone nuclear facility in Canada, and will reassure us that it's okay because the minister says its okay. The inmates have taken over the asylum! Bob Willard Apr ww w*ktW* HANGIM OUT: Grade 10 Dunbarton High School student Carol Yuen won this years Fly on the Wall contest. �,_ ommunity Calendar is a regular >. feature on ■pcoming events. If you are a non-profit or community Group scud your announcement to Tke Bay News, 1730 McPherson Court, Unit #18, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 3E6, or fax as at 839-8135. Deadline, at least a week before the event. EVENTS AIDS COMMITTEE OF DURHAM'S annual general meding will be Feb. 22 at the CAW Hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa, at 7 pm. To he eligible to vote, memberships must he renewed by Jan. 22. Nominations for membership on the Board of Directors will be received until Jan. 22. Applications are available at the office. Nominations will not he accepted from the floor For further information call 905-723- 8201. THE FAMILY EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE of Kinark offers a nine -session discussion group for parents focusing on understanding children's behavior and learning positive and practical skills for redirecting misbehavior and encouraging children. The group will meet at St. Theresa School, 173 Crawforth St., Whitby on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm starting Jan. 19. The fee is $54 per person plus a text book fee of $18.50 and pre -registration is required. For information and to register call the Centre at 4330386, Ext. 26 A STUDY GROUP on co-dependency/woa behaviors will he offered at John Howard Society, 136 Commercial Ave., Ajax, starting Wed., Jan. 18 from 7 to 9 pm for eight sessions. The fee is =48 per person. To register for this or any other program the Family Education Resource Centre offers, call 433-0386, Ext. 26. 771E LONG TERM CARE COMMITTEE of the Durham Region District Health Council invites the general public to community meetings regarding the creation of multi -service agencies at the Pickering Public Library, One The Esplanade, on Thurs., Jan. 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 am; in Whitby at Fairview Lodge, 623 Dundas St. W., Whitby (main entrance) on Mon. Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 pm; and in Oshawa at the Arts Resource Centre, 50 Centre St. S. (behind City Hall), Oshawa, an Fri.. Jan. 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 an. A multi -service agency provides a one stop point of access to eoosumers for a range of scrvicea in the community and the lame. Everyone welcome. WEN -DO WOMEN'S SELF DEFENCE COURSE is Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 from 7 to 10 pm at Liverpool Rd. and Bayly Street. Pre- registration is required. Call Robyn at (905) 42044 THE HEAD INJURY ASSOC. support group meeting is Wed., Jan. 18 at 7:30 pm at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa (parking in rear). Featured is a brief presentation by Barbara Claiman of Community Solutions, a network of community-based services and supports for people living with the effects of brain injury. If you need assistance with transportation, call the office at 1-905-723- 2732. A BLOOD DONOR CLINIC will be held The Bay N4KW • Jc nwry 11, 1995 9 New flagpole erected in Pickering Village by Joe Dickson IF Vhen you drive through Old Kingston Rd. in Pickering Village, you'll probably notice a new 'sky high' flag pole flying our numerous flags. It has been erected in Jae memory of the DICKS late Canon Rev. Ilerbert who ` ftfo"/ was Padre of RA P PWhV Ajax Legion - Branch 322 for a number of years. Thanks to McEachnie Funeral home and the Ajax Legion, especially President Agnes Ileasley and Project Chair Ben Severs for making this dedication possible. This special dedication honors someone who lived their life helping others. ssss A very proud Italian community got together for a 3rd annual Pickering -Ajax Italian Club dinner on Tues., Jan. 31 at St. Bernadette Church, 21 Bayly St. E., Ajax, from 1 to 8:30 pm. THE COUNTY TOWN SINGERS will be holding auditions on Wed., Jan. 1 I at 7 pm at Cormack Station, 250 Hickory St., Whitby (south of Hwy. 2 just across from Beaver Lumber). We especially need tenors and basses. For more information call Janice at 837-2144. A EUCHRE NIGHT will be held on Sat., Jan. 14 at the Seniors Activity Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., S. at 7 pm for $3 per person. Prizes and refreshments. Call John at 839- 4584 for information. THE NEXT LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION of Oshawa will meet Thur., Jan. 19 at Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre, 600 Townline Rd. S. at 7 pm. This month's topic will be Testing — What Does It Tell Us? How Is It Done? Call 436-7706 if you have any questions. KINARK CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES requires volunteers to provide emotional support and companionship to a ppa�tre�nt or parents of.a special needs child in Dttrbam Region. Call (905) 43 -M, Ext. 17. DURHAM BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB dinner meetings are Wed., Jan. 25 with the topic Working with the Bank when you Need Money; Wed., Feb. 22 with guest speaker Monika Deol of City TV, both at the Holiday Inn, 1101 Bloor St. E. Oshawa; Wed., March 22 with a round table discussion at Victorian Garden Banquet Hall, 60 Randall Dr., Pickering Village, Ajax,; Wed., Apr. 26 at the Holiday Inn with speaker Pam recently. Donna and myself were among a couple of hundred people treated to a delicious multi -course dinner by Bruna and her staff. A tip of the hat to President ion S a n d r o �,I Satarile, Vice- ! President Tony Conti and Treasurer D o m i n i c Longo, as well as all of the volunteers who made the evening so special. It made us feel like part of a large family. ssss Speaking of being made to feel like one of the family, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the recent .Muslim -sponsored Pakistan Day. Thanks to Masood Mustafa, Kazim Qureshi, Amin Dar, Mobeen Khaja and all our other friends for making us feel so welcome. Jackson of the Ontario Advisory Council on Women's Issues; Wed., May 24 at Victorian Garden Banquet Hall for the annual general meeting; and Wed., June 21 for the 3rd annual golf tournament (details and location to be advised). Guests and new members always welcome. Networkingleash bar 6 pm, dinner 6:45 pm. THE LUNG ASSOCIATION offers an ongoing group support program every three weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 3 pm at the Lung Association office, 40 King St. W , Suite 300 in Oshawa. The month's session is at 1:30 on Jan. 17. Topic is Eating and Breathing Well in the New Year. Call 436-1046 for information or to pre -register for this free service. ANNOUNCING LADIES DAY APART on Sat. Jan. 28 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 447 Port Union Rd., West Hill. Theme is The Life that Satisfies with speaker Cpt. Donna Miller of the Salvation Army. Seminars are Communicating with Care with leader Bev Farrow and Counting the Price Tags with leader Ruth Renard. There will be an opportunity to make a craft with a nominal cost of $5. For information call 284- 8424. YORKMINSTER PARK CHOIR in concert with director Catherine M. Palmer and Ronald S. Jordon on piano and organ hold a mixed program of sacred and secular items on Sat. Feb. 18 at 8 pm at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St., Toronto. Tickets are $15, $12 seniors and students with proceeds to the 1995 Choir Cathedral Tour. Call 922-1167 for more information. 10 January 11, 1995 a The Day News Increased GO train service gives Oshawa Whit sums U (.i<�ia:r .Ntltttplrr PET y q PARADISE' 1900 Dixie Rd., ` Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30-9.00prn Pickering 420-9502 Sun 12 � s.00p . ® ® Beam of Canada 12192 commuters more choice - Oshawa commuters got their Mike Farnan. "It gives them 04'_f f�� J�happy new year present last extra flexibility in their schedule, I week when rush-hour GO Train something many people ��alT service was increased. welcome in today's working l l J Instead of one train running environment: Start feeling better into Toronto in the morning and Oshawa Transit will serve about yourself one returning to Oshawa in the Oshawa GO station, and GO - today evenin 33 trains will operate ticketed passengers can ride th i B�VE��V • Medically Supervised • Safe Easy Weight Loss • Eat Grocery Store Bought Food • Nutritionaffy Balanced Programs A LRW e local bus free to connect with Experience the Owasco F ogng Proven to serve you best since t $72. An 'I Care" and CAA Monday to Friday except the GO train. 0 Staff S oppi For All Your Pei:: Iholidays, starting January 9 — The $55 -million project, •� L l I /� �—' leaving Oshawa from 5:37 to 0, DowrtTowrr�o�ro 8:41 a.m. and again from 3:41 than simply sending trains a few too to 7:41 p.m., and 16 trains to eastbound to Oshawa leaving Whitby station. F44• New property was acquired 0&e and several bridges were Purebreed constricted, notably at Hopkins to Australian Shepherds 0,0 at** op Poodle Crosses was replaced by a safer, more 0#0 ALL PUPPIES HAVE BEEN VACCINATED 66 44 AND ARE CANADIAN BRED expanded from 500 parking to Great Selection of Tropical 00 040 •mooFish & Supplies Starter Kits gh Budgies $15.99 o6e off Great Selection of Goldfish gl e • 0 PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOWNG 001 Whit sums U (.i<�ia:r .Ntltttplrr PET y q PARADISE' 1900 Dixie Rd., ` Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30-9.00prn Pickering 420-9502 Sun 12 � s.00p . ® ® Beam of Canada 12192 commuters more choice - Oshawa commuters got their Mike Farnan. 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Cost of borrowing is $1.472,00. Total amount to be reoad is $11,472. Down Payment may be required. Offer available on new retail purchases from dealer inventory only. See dealer for details. Ontario FMDA, P.O. Boa 2000. Oakville, Ontario W SN iz .ran,ory ir, 1 . m.wyNow Ajax resident latest PC candidate Another candidate for the Durham West Progressive Conservative nomination has tossed his hat into the ring. Bill Serjeantson, an engineer who works as a director of information technology for a small high-tech firm, has decided that the 'Common Sense Revolution' needs MPR who are "real people" and who understand what the average person is going through. An Ajax resident for the past four years, Serjeantson is a firm believer in family values. "VI b two small children and another one on the way, your priorities change," Ser)eantson said. 'Will they have a future in Ontario?" Serjeantson, who describes himself as "stalwartly middle class," has the encouragement of his two young daughters, Undslay and Emily, and his wife Kim, who is expecting their third. "I'm not a politician," Serjeantson added, "but Ive been politically active since I was in high school-" While in university, he joined the National Citizens Coalition and later became a member of the federal Reform Party and a director of the Durham West provincial PCs. He still Calendar ;REACH TO RECOVERY, breast cancer support group for patients, family and friends, mtsen Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 pm at Family Trust building, southeast corner of Baily and Finley in Ajax. This new group meets the 3rd 11mrsday of eaten month. For more information ed the society at 906-et16-1516. •I�fSlt J Canadian Army Extreme Cold Weabl r Pall NEw 9.99 German Army - IN% Wool pant NEW If1011.-rMaa. 7Ff rtl�tatmw �.. Sill.Awn No Sm1 Stt1L It12-2- 5 P" 'if 81011100nel maintains his membership in both of these organizations. "Fiercely proud" of being Canadian, Serjeantson said he has watched as everything near and dear to his heart was being "destroyed systematically," including the standard of living, the justice system and our educational system. "I believe that if Mike Harris is elected and is allowed to carry out the 'Common Sense Rewlubon; that the degradation of our standard of living will be reversed," he explained. 'Tve always been vocal about my opinions. Now it is time to put action behind those words." Serjeantsm joins Janet Ecker, who announced her intention to seek the naninatim last fad, as the only declared candidates. The riding association members will choose their candidate to challenge New :Democrat MPP Jim Wiseman and Liberal candidate Joe Dickson Thursday night at the Ajax Community Centre's HMS Ajax Room. For more information call Peter Dickerson at 420-6304. Blue box schedules Attention all Durham Region residents. The new 1995 blue bol schedules are here. The blue boat schedules are an important part of waste reduction In Durham Region. They tell us what can go in our blue box; glass bottles and jars, plastic pop bottles, food and beverage cans, cardboard, telephone books and newspapers. They also include information specific to each municipality. Alternative collection days for holidays, Christmas tree collection, non,collectibles, large item and yard waste collections. If you haven't already received your new 1995 Blue Box Collection Schedule can your local municipality. Ajax 683-2951 Pickering 420-2222 Whitby 668-3437 Oshawa 725-7351 Village Burger NOW OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 339 Kingattton Rai. 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Hdm numcll.A juseeoe Heeele. Minnow fbucke .,ud..tioml Down 955 Brock Road South, Units 1 &Z PicMdrg. Ontario L1 W ?1 and one Moc* south d BXa9 (►905) 420.1101 Fax(906)6664824 Businitss Hours: Mon outh of Tun .�Wod., and Thur. 9�0 to 30: Fri. 9�0 too SAO; Son the "M &L 9:30 lo 5:00 IG/9�NIE1EMMiEN its go sus W:vt :I ti o�aye, eEyr -011 bur'edf�oriai depart:. and ask for Glenn or pow THE PLANNING ACTV TOWN OF PICKERING Take notice that an application to amend the Zoning Order. filed as Ontario Regulation 102-72. has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The application is Applicant Don Bennet File No 18-ZO-029-9401 Proposal To permit a detached dwelling on the land described as being Part of Lot 3. Concession 7. in the Town of Pickering. All submissions in support of. or in opposition to. the applicationls) described above. and received by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. 14th Floor. 777 Bay Street, Toronto. Ontario. M5G 2E5. on or before the 25th day of January. 1995, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above - In addition. under Section 471 10) of the Planning Act any person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Zoning Order Minister of Municipal Affairs ® Ontario NOTICE OF MEETING The Durham West Progressive Conservative (Provincial) Association will be holding a nomination meeting to pick our candidate for the 1995 Provincial Election on Thnraday, January 12, 199.5 at the Ajeoc Comity Centre, HMS Ajux Room 6 pm Meet the Candidates Forum 6 pm Registration opens 7 pm Convention Called to Order 7:30 pm Candidate speeches/Balloting to follow For further information call Peter Dickerson at 420-6304 WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Completed within 24 hours Peter Heslin L.L.B. Barrister and Solicitor IGeneral Practice 1305 Pickering Parkway Suite 703 Pickering, Ontario -~905-837-7795 r. 11 .- �� r IG/9�NIE1EMMiEN its go sus W:vt :I ti o�aye, eEyr -011 bur'edf�oriai depart:. and ask for Glenn or pow THE PLANNING ACTV TOWN OF PICKERING Take notice that an application to amend the Zoning Order. filed as Ontario Regulation 102-72. has been received by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. The application is Applicant Don Bennet File No 18-ZO-029-9401 Proposal To permit a detached dwelling on the land described as being Part of Lot 3. Concession 7. in the Town of Pickering. All submissions in support of. or in opposition to. the applicationls) described above. and received by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. 14th Floor. 777 Bay Street, Toronto. Ontario. M5G 2E5. on or before the 25th day of January. 1995, will be fully considered before a final decision is made. Please refer to the file number indicated above - In addition. under Section 471 10) of the Planning Act any person may request a hearing by the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for amendment to a Zoning Order Minister of Municipal Affairs ® Ontario NOTICE OF MEETING The Durham West Progressive Conservative (Provincial) Association will be holding a nomination meeting to pick our candidate for the 1995 Provincial Election on Thnraday, January 12, 199.5 at the Ajeoc Comity Centre, HMS Ajux Room 6 pm Meet the Candidates Forum 6 pm Registration opens 7 pm Convention Called to Order 7:30 pm Candidate speeches/Balloting to follow For further information call Peter Dickerson at 420-6304 WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Completed within 24 hours Peter Heslin L.L.B. Barrister and Solicitor IGeneral Practice 1305 Pickering Parkway Suite 703 Pickering, Ontario -~905-837-7795 f fi—A AV W 11. In ERING M%w 2nd Loratl—) S•�• sMfTlmcRA" . RfERGIASS in Im j,e ple1N hr soar to year. saran, :o n year 0"" Rana its1 1> ties tr d Aa wl OW taraaa E1ftARaa �. � • tfA NRA �11E Front drake Relitae Rear drake Relies $64.9S w. � •rh � iaabll lr..l rat. ae + fNr sk" ab Iuoatns of Inb� a agrs. all OWNS 111111141111111.' atrW . Ira1• holt ate. r1 too so .asrrryit•Mr rat• nnl Road led 1, of 420-5100 • Handmade Ciwolates ♦ Gourmet Foods • Wedding e?• Party Placendents V Do-It-roursdf Candy Malrisee Supplies t#' Packaging MPUB do GRILL 01TV'R. sCazy rottC V + Lisle Music + i�a'Ich !� U�iacr �. (mei Face Spotlight I on o Business 66theyear that was orz99S, _ __ bird of $10,000. It still adds up to $150,000 ut your goal can be to pay off that small hird, which is far more realistic than trying to work down that large first.683-3833 Most important is to get your monthly pay- ments to a livable amount. In recent months some of our clients have had their payments reduced by as much as $1,200 a month by con- solidating. Remember at the Mortgage Factory, we always have a minimum of one-quarter per cent less than market rates on all our mort- gages. In conclusion, 1995 can be a strong year or it can be a bust, depending on how we manage our own personal affairs. Use common sense in all matters, and don't worry what other people are doing. Just be concerned with your own personal situation. Till next time, Glenn A. Campbell It appears that most so called economic t experts are predicting a strong economy this b year. The only thing I am certain of is our t major lending institutions will again show record profits. Is it due to a perfect adminis- tration structure? Or could it possibly be exor- bitant service charges and enormous spreads between their cost of money (what people receive on their deposits) and what they lend it back out at? YOU BE THE JUDGE. Let's look at the facts. The dollar is dropping at a record pace, interest rates have risen dra- matically, the housing market has once again become dormant, most imported goods have risen 10 to 15 per cent at a wholesale level and 15,000 people line up in one day for jobs that may or may not be available. What can we do about this? Well, the first thing is to control your spending Next is to consolidate all the sundry high rate debts you have, go long term on loans or mortgages, and try and put a small amount awe}' each month in some sort of a saving account. The housing market in most areas, although moving slow, is staying relatively stable, with some areas still slightly increasing imarket n value. A major boost to the stability of the housing is the decrease it does of Sales (homes taken back by the amount enders) that are presently listed. One thing (and most clients look at me like I'm from outer space) I advise is to take out a second or sometimes a third mortgage to get your debts under con ma�mourhave, not matter how manyortg�esY is the total dollars that sho d really count. Most people's dream is to pay off their mort- gage and have their house FREE rAND t_LEAR, but luolang at that $150,000 mortgage g ge it appears to be impossible. Shorten the amor- tization period. and make the payments at a level you can handle. Remember' additional amounts are coming straight off the principal balance. The other way is to have your mort- gage (especially when you are consolidating) as a first of $110,000, a second of $30,000 and a e11�11 9:2 ►til FAC `CpRY 1st. 2nd 813 Mort�9a9OANAM Ac" * CJ11t- MOW i� �y_�PCaef !t 9le�ir 'Val ,y Second Hand �. Consignment Shop : • Ladlei wear - Bridal Boutique • Deslgrwr �ff�c ,; 'i •Children's wear and IumsMngs � • Knick-Knacks. Jevrstl.ry 282 Monarch Awa, .i Ap:. ens nog. •- (+ BIOtk W of H•r.,000 N. 01 Bayy) loot, p.. y«� ►E Mon.~ 9104 f>D rn,., -Fri 930.800 1 iC K gfutfay 930-5if0 "� t3lalsan�es � � Montessori School �. 1969 � Ag" - • s TtM • 12 yawn 545 Kingston Rd., of G o•cr 6t.,. Ajax 403 Kingston Rd., ;c• -•r go_•rpier, Ajax 415 Toynevsl• Rd., t(.rastan AC. 8 aowp•rT'c..^tf. Pickering Call us for a visit You'll b� imphss0 �� ATTENTION ADVERTISERS You can market your business on this special Spotlight On Business page for as little as $45 a week, that's just over us a day. For that you'll get a special promotional story in which you can tout your service to more than 35,000 residents In Ajax and Pickering. That's more than 90,000 readers. 939-8087 To advcrtist in #ham tiOnt Ice �pril>:sentatives.� ask to speak to one of d 509-5005 MONETARY FUTURE: Glenn Campbelof the staff l, left, Aw$�inger, Pau! Chath�amFaana S"ylvia�Jules. Prortela�.xi�.nc• M iZ•at7ty lawns a:ye.r'. Suoervrsed Home day care IR your area . la.>u�. Hoare • Moeathly hones vWts • ReiabM staek�MW A LICENSNCY $86-481s h �ROUND ' hIII NCO'�'E "AX:S • 900K•icE?:NGS 1355 Kingston Road i Pickering Town Centro ,rear eon+ rior1..131111 : wMe , Pickering. Ont. L1Y'B8 TK 2nd, 3r�d.� to 95% Rental ProperUee Cdtapes Re -financing, Debt Consolidation Rural Properties self-employed. Bad credit, No Income, No Problem L RIfiAE D�WBIWK A6T PR SFES> E t�� cad686-2557 ( Lo•a1•e Y Miley) J I 4 14 January 17, 1995 • The Bay News 686, MONDO CAFE C�,//�'oao Thr Gracious Mansion at 121 Green Sl.. Whitby open lunchesLI & dinners VE ENTERTAINMENT - Thursday, Specializing in Gourmet Italian Dishes DJ Dancing Thurs.. Fri.. & Sat. lf'ridcty N7 SaturdayReservatirnts 430-7759 JIRT +''` .Lunch 8r Dinner special. TL>�h«.t the Week 1725 Kingston Rd. (last of Brock Rd.) Pickering 1 Writers in Durham will soon have a united voice if Marjorie Green achieves her goal. Green, a local freelance writer and editor, believes writers should get together to share information and encouragement in order to further develop their craft. And 'pining writers' groups is the first step. she says. Ms. Green is the founder of three "writers' circles" and is working to bring them all together to further link individuals within the trade. The first group, Durham Write -On, was founded about four years ago. Green was then teaching creative writing at Durham College and hoped to encourage her students to continue their work. Each graduating class was invited to join. They now have roughly thirty members and many have since become professional writers. Ms. Green stresses that everyone — from all genres, of all ages, whether thev're writing for pleasure or looking to sell their work, can benefit from joining a writers' circle. Members share idem and market information, celebrate each others' successes. and critique each other's work. This kind of support and friendship is Both Pickering library circles and Durham Write -On fall under the umbrella group, "The Writers' Circle of Durham Region". Green formed this larger group to start linking all writers in the region. Oshawa's writers' circle, The Oshawa Scribes, has recently E joined and all local groups are welcome. "If we could get together," says Green, "we could let local industries know that there's a wealth of writing talent here." "This is just the beginning," she says of her efforts in forming the Writers' Circle of Durham Region. "There's been lots of interest and it's definitely a worthwhile endeavor." Green feels that today's writers have been abandoned by the schools and libraries. "Literacy is a major concern," she notes, "but nobody seems to link writing with literacy." She feels strongly that j young writers should be encouraged and given direction in develop- ing their skills. As Durham Region pushes to develop its cultural com- munity, Green would like to see writing recognized as an art form and promoted equally. A logical next step for her was the formation of The Durham it Writers' and Editors' Breakfast Club". This new club will link writers and editors and will provide a forum for networking. The club will f meet monthly, with the first meeting planned for February 11th. "Wouldn't it be wonderful," muses Green, "if we could create a 1 invaluable. Region known for its writers. But it's up to us to make our presence Green enjoys the challenge of bringing writers together. When known," she insists, and the first step is to bring the Region's writers' the Pickering Public Library approached her last summer about together. , setting up a writers' circle for them, she jumped at the opportu- For more information about these writers groups, call Marjorie nity. She got over a hundred calls and set up two circles, called Green at (905) 686-2085. "Volume Two" and "Trilogy". Foster tames wild woman in Oscar performance. Starring: Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson Screenplay. William Nicholson and Mark Handley. Based on the play "Idioglossia" by Mark ,Handley ,Directed: Michael Apted b,xa* new. s:.wU, 7w discovery of a woman I who has been raised in total isolation in the woods sparks a controversy — does a unique lifestyle necessarily mean that a person needs to be rescued by society? Although she is labeled as "a wild woman" it quickly becomes apparent that Nell (Jodie Foster) is more in control of her fife than most of the "normal" characters who are trying to help her. Rather than being deprived, Nei is enriched by the solitude in which she lives. What the world can learn from Nell is far more important than anything it can teach her. Circumstances have forced Nell to develop her own unique language, which at first seems impossible to understand. But Foster proves that a common language is not necessary to communicate. Facial expressions and body language reveal Nell's message even before the audience learns to understand her words. Nell's secluded world of beauty and innocence was recreated on the shores of Fontana Lake in the Smoky Mountains, North Carolina. Movie crews built hundreds of feet of catwalk to protect the natural beauty of the 25 acres used during the liming. The remote location was home to the cast and crew for months, where they lived without the modern conveniences that most people take for granted, including telephones and television. A visit to a movie theatre meant a 65 -mile trek. The nearest city was almost two hours away and the nearest store 19 miles. According to Natasha !Richardson, who plays Dr. Paula Olsen, '7n the end, none of the physical hardships mattered, because we were surrounded by all this beauty, and we were working on this incredible story." Jodie Foster has already earned two Oscars for best actress in her career, which has included 32 films in 31 years. Critics are predicting that her powerful performance in Nell will result in a thud Oscar. Her portrayal is brilliant and unforgettable. She relates to the world as the character does, through her senses and physical being, in purity and innocence. Foster becomes Nell. She touches her soul and, at the same time, touches the souls of all who come in contact with her. 4 mad The Boy Nom o .January 17, 7 995 15 EXECUTIVE'S - CHOICE For Big Hames or Homes With Big (;IeagNeeds! wyl� 'VJ=W InS too EM, ED co Ir YOU GET IT ALL! INCLUDES S5673 -S5651 BONUS Garage Kit $69 Value 30 ft. hose, hose hanger, crevice & fr4waaary mni No Mess or Damage Professional Installation ONLY99 $ MOST HOMES PICIMIRING 375 Kingston Rd. (on Hwy. #2 at Rougemount) .509-3622 OCATIONS -► 2 fty. 4M "I w I 16 January 11, 1995 a The say News I [loll , 1 i i A stone's throw Photos by PETER WOLCHAK The 90th annual Investors Group Bonspiel opened Saturday at Ajax's Annandale Curling Club. The event involves thousands of curlers playing at 29 clubs in the Toronto area. High Park Curling Club vice John Pressault steadies himself before casting the first stone of the bonspiel (top left). Chinguacousy skip Gerry Duffy indicates to the thrower where he wants the rock placed (top right). High Park's Andy Kwiatkowski and John Pressault sweep the ice (below). Chinguacousy lead Tom Morrison throws a rock down the sheet (bottom left). Chinguacousy won the match 8-7. The say News • January 11, 1995 17 Sports Week Ringette close cousin to hockey Mahmood It is one of the largest single sports tournaments held in the entire Durham Region with teams participating from all over the province and beyond, including Quebec. Almost 60 teams gather comprising more than 900 players. That works out to about 3,000 visitors descending on Ajax for the weekend. The tourney is the annual woman's hockey Silver Ring Tournament. "It is an extremely fast growing sport," says Chris Bradley, vice-president and tournament director of the Ajax Ringette Association. "Ringette is a game played by girls and women. It is similar to hockey and played Minor atom Raiders reach semi-finals Ajax -Pickering minor atom Raiders reached the semi-finals of a Christmas tournament in Oakville, thanks to two early wins. The Local 353 IBEW- sponsored AAA squad dumped the hast team 4-1 in the opening match, with goals by Keith Rhodes, Trevor Wilson, Russell Dabuzinskas and Ian Sugirmv ii. In game two the locals ramped to a 6-1 win over Streetsvdle with six different players hitting the score sheet. Goals were scored by Dabuzinskas, Kevin Brown, Jason Brookings, Chris Griffin, Derek Polowyk and Wilson. The Raiders ran into trouble in game three, however, dropping a 6-3 decision to Wexford, with Wilson, Thomas Wdne and Brent Dalliday scoring. That set up the semi-final match, with Ajax Pickering coming out on the short end of a 40 scare against a very strong Waterloo team. on an ice rink. There is, again similar to hockey, a goalie, two defence and three forwards. The girls wear standard hockey equipment. The difference starts with the sucks- Ringette Chris Bradley sticks don't have a blade at the bottom and (here comes the punch) a ring is used instead of a puck. The ring is approximately 5 inches in diameter," explains Bradley. He adds another major difference between ringette and hockey is team play. There is a much heavier flavor of the team working as a well co-ordinated unit rather than depending on the skills of an individual. One of the fundamental aspects of the sport which makes it so 'unlike' hockey — although it's a dose cousin — is the attack strategy. In hockey, an individual can rust[ the puck the full length of the OVER/UNDER added to sports lottery line-up A new Ontario lottery game has hit the streets. It offers sports fans a potential payuut of 25 times the amount angered. OVER/UNDER, the second sports game in the SPORT SELECT category, challenges players to predict whether the combined score of a professional team sporting event will be "over" or "under" the predictions from the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC). Over 7,500 OLC retailers will offer the game beowing Jan. 5. Following the same rules as PROLINE, Ontands first on-line sports game, players must correctly predict the outcome of three, four, five or six events from the weekly Game List. An selections must be correct to win The minimum wager is $2 and the maximum wager is $100. Prizes are determined by the number of correct selections and the amount of the wager. Piayers can choose from hockey, football, baseball and basketball when available. "We expect OVER/UNDER win be a popular game based on the success of PRO.LINE in Ontario," said Chris Cameron, Sports Games, OLC. "OVER/UNDER will create many benefits including prizes for players, commissions for OLC retailers and the promm will benefit through additional profit-" The OLC hunched the first sports kk M in Ontario in Dec. 1992. To date, $4XX mf m in sales has been generated, making Sport Select the third largest categay of OLC games. ice, whereas in ringette, the players depend heavily on passes. The ring has to be passed over the blue line. "This is the 26th year the association has been around, so it's been established quite a while," says Bradley. How popular is the game? "Very popular. We have close to 200 girls in Ajax alone who play on 15 teams. Age groups vary from four to 18 years." The Ajax girls play against teams from Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Port Perry, Scarborough and Richmond Hill. "We have regular league play which has teams from the basic 'C' level to 'AA.' We don't have 'AA' (double A) MusTaFa Vit_ .From the Bleachers��,` teams in Ajax although there are three 'A' teams," says Bradley. Bradley said the tournament is an annual event that attracts 60 teams. The tourney is held in March and this year will be the 23rd time it's held. Organizers plan to make it a great weekend of fun and frolic for both players and parents, Bradley said. Ringette is very well established. It is played throughout the country. On the national level, Canada fields an extremely strong side and is the reigning world champion. The game has gained popularity internationally, too, and is now played with real gusto in America, Russia, Finland and Sweden. "Incidentally," says Bradley, "ringette originated in Canada about 30 to 35 years ago. Sam Jacks was the gentleman who came up with the idea of involving girls in something similar to hockey in the winter months — and so ringette was born." Sno-pitch tournament set for Jan. 22 Softball stars who can't wait until spring can hit from the heart Jan. 21 and 22 at the Molson's Breweries -Pickering Slo Gators sno-pitch tournament. There's room for 24 teams ($150 entry fee) at the mixed tourney, which is also a Molson's qualifying event. Each team must have 10 or more players with at least five women. Papps Restaurant at the corner of Breck Road and Highu,a% ? ;ail; -.2 tournament headquar; r r , 3'. f A donation from the proceeds of the tournament will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. For more information or to register call Peter Dilley at 430- 96�4 or John Skinner at 427- 635, IS Januiary 11, 1995 a The Bay#A*m OUTSIDE SALES POSITION Now opening up for a progressive, independent newspaper Ali', in the Durham Region. 4� Excellent base salary and commission- Car is essential. Must have a r, strong personality, excellent self - motivational skills and be a self starter. Please Forward Resume to: 1 i 30 McPherson Court, Unit #18 Box 35, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3E6 Fax# (905) 839-8135 ONSIDE SALES REP. REQUIRED Must have telemarketing experience. Must be able to juggle m=assignments and have as Please Ford Rlesulne 110 1730 McPherson Court, Unit #18 Box 35, PiCkei m Ontario LlW 3E6 Fax# (9015) MM135 Experienced hair A. - r wanted. Well established hair shop in Ajax. Call 9-5, ask for Ella. 603 -CM. TAXI Drlwfs Nosdtd Over 21 yrs. Mob or Fernee 831-3333 WANTED Reliable part-time help for Wed. evenings. 6:30 - 11:00 P.M. Must be able to lift heavy furniture. If interested call (905) 683-0041 or 985.8161 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST A bright, motivated, efficient person required part time in a very busy growing family practice in U x b r i d g e. Computer & Dental office experience are definite assets. Please hand deliver resume to: 42 Toronto St. N. Uxbridge For directions only please call (905) 852-3131 W ANTET * Women, Men l* and Children ' needed for * assignments' n �* commercials, I* magazines & fashion shows. * $65 / hr. �Is minimum * (416) 752-0110 lir ttitt►#***** FABRK: VERncALS WITH VALANCE 72 inches wide, 84 inches king. SM.00 (paadr 6 ivory coburf 85 /1t11e6 wide, 84 inches long. $89.00 Gory sizes other si a cokrurs available. Cali 4284=7 COMPANNis 1OR SUPEPtSPIWCfS Fant carhfdpea for sale. Cash 3 $125.00 + tax. 45 to crows from. Call todsjr for the fist. s9F ►�x�i0s►ttu 22ftefs HOCKEYCARDS FOR SALE Good prices, great Christmas 90 ideas. AN rookies: Gilmour, Clark, Lanny, xLeeJlscghr, 8uundin. BeMaRosnicfc,. Polhill. & ottwrs Also some bas ebaN rook- ies- Call BUY dr SELL GOOD USED CARS, VAMS, TRUCKS. 517 Brook St. N. (905) 666-062? BAILIFF LIQUIDATION Cars & Trucks (905) 420-0785 CREDIT - NOT A PROBLEMI! Everyone qualities, 1980-86 can, Lease To Own. $345 down on U.I.CJW.C.SJM.A. No Interest, no credit check 686-7428 TIRES - 10,000 - 'Used and new installed and bal- anced. 831-4483 Cw f«.:r. by Dinew 15 LE s -E...4..r1oQr•4 -V6 -21L r8kA so= VAN" 0 Oak- - r,.,, rrrr.w -taaw - ww Co.* - la) r. -sew. Asking ay S36K a...e....r rAs) 649-2627 ISM CARAVAN, V6, a/c, 7 paeaervw. 'eA96 /9e9 FORD TEMPO, air oondl6orrq, auto. '1.996 IW 6ERETTA OT bated 4ANG 19" LINCOLN TOWN CAR, bad.d 4m" 1964 HONDA PRELUDE, 5 speed. 14040111 1966 OLDS CIERA. V6, aub. air coni. 4,996 Included Is a 6 month Lublrco Powertrain Warranty. AVAILABLE JANUARY i FEBRUARY - one bedrooms, one bedrooms plus den 8 two bed- rooms in luxury condominium. .Excellent recre- ational facilities & in -suite features at discounted rents. Please call 686.6860 PROFESSIONALLY FNSSNED 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Seperate entrance, washer / dryer, 4 appliances, 6625 all inclusive, available immediately. W ,137-1660. REPOS, REPOS, REPOS, - '87-'92 models. Domestic, imported. Open to the retail? public pay 286-8388 HOUSE FOR RENT South Ajax bunga- low, main floor' - Close to all ameni- ties. $800/month and 50% of utilities. 683-7030 herr on rAm to om Aox/PickorkV Villag.- S bdrm. bunggalow, basement rwltad, main it. fam. room, laundry roan $840+ utilities or buy with Itttle or rotlrrg P Win KC.879. hoice Iric. port)427-I shy - FOR REIT 3 bedroom. 4 appliances, $950. + half utilities. Available immedi- ate . 427-1690 WNW 3 Bedroom (main floor) bungebM!. bicm fridge. stove. window garagnew p��t, e, gas heat, quiet est. area. Wak to all amenities. $900. mo. + part utili- ties. Larry or Ann 1696-2U9. (M) Looking for 2 bdrm. apt. with rent range 600-800 month - utili- ties included or shared. Within walking distance to Pickering Town Centre. Needed for Mar. '95 (204) 783-7299 BROCK d. 401 AREA Room for rent, shared kitchen, laun- dry, parking incl. Now available. Non- smoker preferred can 619.6648 (after 6.•00 p.m.) OPEN HOUSE Detached, 2 storey, 3 bedroom - $183,500. 1664 Fairfield Crea., Pkk*rk►g +Y2 8 Bainbridge Sun. Jan. 115/95 1 - 4 prn Call Maga Avidan (416) 496-9696 Dime Real Estate Lid. FLYING DISCOUNTS C-150, $56 per HR. C-172 $69 per HR. Free private or commercial ground school with 10 HRS. prepaid flying time. Green bank airport (905) 996-7683 $199M $110 per month Co t d DOUR or Brent Let us dD your •Lowest W in = .Fim a lama a 41111 • � l mbrOsis willc" rriorop alrearsCandpose dsille FkUMW �fekM 13�-q0i Experienced knitting machine instructor available for private lessons. (906) 683. Business Opportunity 501 Introduction to Home Business Plan. Test the product yourself, judge your needs, part-time, full-time, you decide. Send a SASE to: The Mega Group P.O. Box 41506 965 Cure Labelle Lavel, Quebec 47V 2VO F inanclal Services 503 . NO UP end, Woffgage FRONT FEE$1 • Debt consolidation (Loans, PLC) • Bank turndowns • 1st time buyers • Business for self (Start up) Please call ROBERT BROWN ...At Johnston & Cook (905) 428-1232 or weekends & evenings (905) 668-6102 In co-operation with Human Resources Development Canada CusTouER Su vem TECHNIQUES This 123 -hour program will develop the skiffs needed to succeed in any customer service related position. Included in the course are the employabilityskills that were listed as essential in the onference Board of Canada study. Applicants will have at lease 3 years work experience. This full-time course runs from January 20 to February 17, 1995. EllgilbllRy Crkerfa: Applicants for these pro- grams must be unemployed and receiving UIC benefits at the time of the course start date and must reside in the Region of Durham. In addition, you must successfully complete entry tests. Location: Courses are held at Diamond management institute (Ajax) at Suite 404, 95 Gayly St. W. 37. Local: 427.1922 Long distance: 1-800-268-0339 2ND Chance financial for discharges/undis- charged bankrupts a others. "Lease to own" new vehicles, (art makes) O.A.C. 12 yrs exp. Call Quick Lease, Gary Wood 1- 800-792-5587, 905- 891-2447 at 1020 Brock Rd. S., Suite 1001, COMPLETE RUST PROOF $599s CALL L683-2977 Aja• Rust Contral Ser -Aces Ajax Moving Systems Ltd. Free Estimates 42740005.725-0005 BANKRUPT SALE 1545 Dundas St. E. Whitby, 42 Hwy & Thickson Rd. S09G OFF Wedding dresses. ladies clothing, shoes. Having received instructions from A. Lawson. Fischer Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, we are clearing the assets of Awan's House of Design plus another clothing store. Some of the names of the clothes are Anne Klein, Jordache, Tiffany Taylor, Day Mor, Chilton, Femme de Carriers. AM clothes 50% Off. McLean Auctions 1545 Dundas St. E. Wh11by 6684838 d'eter's Appliances IIIA �ti�E �S iT011ftt DR1fElli tiNflllts DlilIwA116g1 Ri3i8C6WDRi "Sine 1955- .kuwm HDTPONT .MOFFAT KrTCHEMAID •,BNrAIAEG R •M1U �� • Ak~ • MOOEIw MAID • WtWOODS WE SELL MM FOR ALL UM APPLIAMC S P1011=MIG NEW SCAl36k1R RIGH SHOWROOM LOCATION r 1756 12) Sale 1Grieatrit RoadRoad nrreiq Hlarae i Da•i�r Cases (Ow Iiire.HOn Ri i say A) Sd=428-6333 282-0185 so I 1I 1F A PL U MBIt'Kix Kkdtarrs, bedwoonwe renovations. Fine FafGwatali NOEW ■ BAm OR Kn'cHm FAOcET 3PEGAL• MainMis s Lseoar $100 CAL1. "owl DOW'T PAY PKmtm Ask for Coots or Circa 420-8218 &J 110 eoflrtx�etoes Compute Interior/Exterior renovations and rtow oonstruktion • IGtohens • Bathrooms • Recreation Rooms NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates Call John 416-283-3767 - SABER - ContrWW acting renovations. limns bathrooms. Monne main- anarce, ernefganq ser- vim, ervice, furniture rennisltktg. work uenleed. Is yamyame>grwraience- fl ttMii ar 8834414 SUNDAY AUCTION SUNDAY JAN 15th 12 NOON PREVIEW 11:30 At the Knights of Columbus Club, 133 Brock St. W Partial listing only includes antiques, pine reproductions, etc. including 9 C. dining room suite, Pine wardrobe, 6' harvest table set, oak bow front china cabinet, oriental car- pets, various book- cases, shelving units, pine TV entertain- ment centre, rocking q horse, uilts 8 stands, dressers, chests, vanity 8 stool, wing back chairs, cast iron dec- orator pcs., weather vane, dam 8 jeNy cup- boards, glassware, china, prints 8 pic- tures, cheval mirrors. planter stands, par- lour set, footstools, pine coffee table set, parlour a occasional tables, leaded glass - lamps, benches, deacons benches, oak sideboard, pota- to bins, washstands, butter box, fire screen, calendar holders, rocking chairs, loveseat, round oak table a P.B. chairs, 7 pc. kitchen set, occa- sional a parlour chairs, linen chests, 4 pc. camel sofa set (onyx) plus much more. Terms: cheque, cash. Visa, Mastercard 3% prem. $1.00 bid cards. Delivery available. Auctlom Unlimited 519-345-2426 WHAT WILL 95 BRING TO YOU Call us - ,24 hours 1-900-451-4804 $3.99/min. 18+ please 1rA17rCn 1 Cn d BUILDER Basements, wash- rooms, kitchens, dry- wall, T -bar ceilings, paintin 8 decorat- Ing. All renovations Cal Tom 427-4613 ROKA LUMBER FiiEMIOOD 4rx8'x12'-$60 4'x8'x16'-$65 SOFTWOOD 4'x8'x16"-$40 Free Delivery to Osheare arse EstaWlehed 1963 705-277705-277-339"61 Eve - 'kr 4. 4.gs6err 41 - JAN 141h 6:30 PM Pethick Auction Barn, 2496 Cone. RD.86, Bowe wwlpe This week we have the contents of 2 local homes to include a Baldwin apt. size piano, Yamaha Electrons organ, dining room suites, bedroom suites, kitchen suites, appliances, chester- fields, dressers, curio cabinets, gramo- phone, 2 oak church pews, marble top Victorian dresser, ice box, lateral file cabi- nets, plus lots of other interesting and unusual items, lots of glass a china. Viewing from 5 p.m. Terms: cheque, cash, Visa, MC or Interact. Sale managed a sold by Garry K. Powell Auctions, :)sale a Liquidations LARGE SALE HOGG, HERBERT Suddenly on January 7, 1995 in his 54th year, Herbie, beloved husband of Anne, lova father to Gary and Peter He wit be sadly missed by Gary's fiancee. Marilyn, and his fami- II and friends in Canada and Ireland. Resting at Ronald Martino 8 Son, Funeral Directors, Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Rd. Pickenng (just south of the 401) 905-686- 5589. Visitation Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m Funeral mass at St. Joseph Church, 200 Morrish Rd., Scarborough on Wednesday at 11:00 a- M. Interment Duffin Meadows) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Arthritis Society. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of Darryl Ian Thaler late of the Town of Pickering, Region of Durham, who died on or about the 27th day of September, 1994, are notified to send particulars to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of February, 1995, after which date the estate will be dis- tributed, with regard only to claims of which the under- signed shall then have nodoe, and the undersigned will not be Gable to any per- son of whose dim R shall not then have notice. DATED this 20t11 day of December. 1994 Muriel Irene Clark By her solicitors, HAGEN. HALLETT & McDOWELL Barristers and Solicitors 974 Garrison Road Fort Erie, Ontario - L2A 1 N7 Mlsc. Notice s715; 715 Market 712 Thanks b St Jude i Sacred Heart of Jean lams received. May the saer*d been of Jesus be adored, punfiied, loved .red p•s•rvd eMan�wrt eie world now and fore w. Oh me red heart of Jae»prey for w, St. Jude wool a d miredJud es, pray for us. St. * he�•r d 1M hapele*e, prey for us. Say this prayer 9 Una a day, by th* 040 day,your prayers wi be ariawued regardless on how hopeless your s sa*n s. Pubretbn nut be pion E.D. t7 Oaken Flea Markel -Over 60% rented! Space still left for your new arts b crafts • 530-65 per month • Cashier and packag- ing material supplied Call Ken 683 -SM ocl ATTENTION AUTO DEALERS: Advertise your used cars in our Durham Best Buy Section. 1993 JIMMY SLE 40, auto, filly bs�nj4/► Wseat W* AWO mitis. ext. ware. 1990 BONNEVILLE SSE, mole optlorls than e cadler- IsatMr int.. slider, fully cerin" 7.9% bnow available_._._.._...._.._........__ ................ '9,85 1990 TOYOTA TERCEL, Auto, pts, pub, great ice - tie gas miser, i,iy certified. Only .............. $5,395 1999 MUSTANG Lx, 5 speed, pts, Wb, 5.0 fire. furry in for this ca -session specials.._. 1998 HONDA PRELUDE, s speed, pi% pro. etc, plw, pALL. finished In arctic while and sold cents*& _........_...._....._._._....._........_._.._._._.._._ .'81650 1990 T BIRD SUPER COUPE, this gird is loaded, leather, aider, pet. We. ABS, and she's super- chargedl ................ _....................................... $9,950 20 Jonuory 11, 1995 a The Say News I wi DWOOD FOR][:) n w 0 > O TtiELl W� "THE CAR & TRUCK CENTRE" '95 WINDSTAR GGMo StDrK*W50'E 1 NOW ON WAS 4m- $229999*PJusaillaxes _ '94 EXPLORER stock x40'2 WAS NOW ONLY s 26,9999.Iaxes 194 THUNDERBIRD Super Coupe StcCA *-4005 ! M WAS �Dd NOW ONLY QE`'_° 5216'-1>`v' 2 `�' 9 9 -Rebate to dealer. plus all taxes. QUAiITY USED CARS & TRUCKS 1993 AREOSTAR /� Rec onN 2.000 kmse Was $13.995. SALE PRICE S 139995 - 1992 ESCORT GT: Air. cassent: 5 s:)eec __ Only 45.000 kms 9 995 "" SALE PRICE 1992 TAURUS SEDAN: ~ choose from SALE PRICE IS 10 3 99 1991 AEROSTAR: 7 seate• • Was $12.995. SALE PRICE 599995 1990 F-150 XLT: Automatic, fully - loaded. SALE PRICE $10 199 1989 TEMPO 2 -DOOR:. Silver, automatic. air. 2 door. SALE PRICE $49995 , z:-'- 1989 TAURUS SEDAN: Only WON kms SALE PRICE S 6 9 49 4 MIYfY MOW IN STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM BUYAUUM NERE...SERYICE HERE Entitles you to free lube, oil, & filter, for as long as you own the vehicle. HWY. 2 cc z jo-JR]LO 0 I I I ITME1,1"L11:1 I elk? -j I;ra • FULL BODY SHOP SERVICES WILD ED'S F-150 4x4s $16,995 Pep 826A, 6 cyl. 5 spd. with $750 cashback applied. Excludes trieght, lic. & taxes. U P TO 48 MONTHS-4a+� Eligible Vehicles: Escort, Taurus, T. 81rds, Aerosbm Ra (4 cyl.), F -Sanas (Reg., Classic Cab). 6.9'X fwt avWW to with cm n b hinter Protection: I ,ALL 0 94' s rice and s Hours: Thur$ %-8 • Sa?.jrc-Jav OO D GSTC n WhItep UP TO 48 MONTHS q% M 1114 tteodah *K Wbl Wow, E*ww, Iht" t«c A Mbdn &Wcdr • F -W :u�.yf:�c�:e777: _ES LTD. IkDIFORC