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The issue was again on the front burner at last week's joint federal/provincial ministers conference and Ryan is"con- vinced" Chretien will bring the program back. "I think its going to happen and as a municipality we have to be prepared for it," Ryan said after Monday night's council meeting. "Jobs are a high priority and the infrastruc- ture program promotes jobs. 'This is a chance for us to be proactive. I don't want one or two projects on the table when we could have 10 or 12." Pickering was allocated S3.2 million for capital projects in 1993, using most of it to con- struct the Claremont Community Centre and recon- struct Fairport Road. McTeague, while admitting re -introducing the program is not on the top of his priority list, says he would support the program only if some changes were made to the criteria. "I want to be able to say no. There were a lot of projects that people were saying wasn't money well spent." he says. "Clamdome was an example. I don't think it -should have just been ruhher stamped.' 1 � . yT iikc •� by Glenn Hendry IS Ottawa goes through with its rumored plan to introduce a second infrastructure program - :i carrot that could be unveiled before the expected spring fed- eral election - Pickering coun- ,:illor Dave Ryan says the town should be ready with their wish list in hand. The federal government introduced the first infrastruc- ture program three years ago - as part of Jean Chretien's elec- tion campaign - and the S6 bil- lion program was a big hit. with municipalities eager to take advantage of a funding scheme that paid two thirds of the projects' costs_ Ontario Riding MP Dan McTeague, however, wants to temper Ryan's enthusiasm by suggesting some changes to the program, notably a federal right of refusal if Ottawa believes certain projects - such as the controvemal Claredome Communitv Centre - are not "money well spent." Ryan, who wants the town to be prepared anyway, has asked Tom Quinn, Pickering's opera- tions director, to put together a report on capital projects m town that could he eligible for the program. see more flexibility in the fund- ing, with some projects funded 50/50 with the federal govern- ment and others funded at the same rate with Queen's Park. Ajax officials. who spent $3.3 million three years ago, have also heard the rumors of the program's return. Treasurer Greg Kirkbride said the pro- gram should be restricted to '.pure infrastructure" projects - Town shells budge like road resurfacing, and not on buildings that will incur maintenance costs in the future. The bulk of Ajax s funding in 1993/94 was spent on road work, although the $23 million Carruthers Creek pumping sta- tion was paid through infra- structure dollars when Durham Region took care of the munic- ipal portion. of Pickering 400 for out $8, t fiasco The Town of Pickering is still paying for last spring's budget fiasco: this time it's more than $8,400 to pay for the independent review of the error. Pickering Council approved the expenditure - payable to Ajax account- ing firm Hurren, Flett, Sinclair - Monday. The money will come from General Government Purchased Services account. The firm was called in after the town came in S939.000 short when staff report submitted its 1996 budget report. The shortfall was a result of reduced transfer payments from the provin- cial government that had- n't been accounted for. The accounting firm, in its subsequent report, identified a "lack of trust" between staff and council- lors and missing docu- ments as key reasons for the errors. The firm also suggested several safe- guards to prevent similar occurrences in the future which council has since adopted. ... but McTeague says high speed rail line "better bang for buck" by Glenn Hendry Ontario Riding MP Dan McTeague says Ottawa should be spending money on a high- speed Toronto -Montreal rail corridor, not on re-introducing fra the three -tiered instructure program. "We need a rail system that would link central Canada." McTeague says. "This is a pri- ority that can substitute for the infrastructure program. The infrastructure program does some concrete good, but we need more bang for our buck- We uck We need to create jobs." McTeague, who says he has already signed up 15 other MPs to push the idea, has spoken to frnance minis- ter Paul Martin three times on the subject. but Prime Minister Jean Chretien's has not warmed to the idea. "Martin is not interested in anything but cutting the debt," McTeague gripes. The maverick MP says much of the land needed for the corridor can be acquired through land swaps, adding that the private sector would pay for most of the cost, which he estimates at $1.5 billion. VIA Rail proposed the same idea in 1989. he points out. but federal politicians were scared off by "inflated esti- mates" of S4 or $5 billion. Because there are no other high-speed rail corridors in the Americas 4— 1 nght-hand man Dan McTeague McTeague feels other countries will be looking at Canadian technology when they decide to build their own high-speed system~. News * Transport ministry to gift -wrap traffic relief by Glenn Hendry Harried and hurried com- muters who have suffered a daily diet of traffic jamas on Highway 401 all summer may have some relief in sight. Unfortunately, the gift from the transportation minister is marked Do Not Open Until Christmas. Shael Guartz, the MOTs area construction engineer, says "parts" of the highway under construction - an area stretching from Meadowvale Road in Scarborough to east of Brock Road on the Pickering Ajax bor- der - should be open by late December. "We'll have parts of the new construction open, but it's diffi- cult to tell which parts, because of the weather," he explains. "But there will be some improvements to the traffic flow by December." Since work on the highway started earlier this year, all three eastbound ramps - at Whites, Liverpool and Brock roads - .Ajax council not about to go quietly by David Bojarzln Ajax Council refuses to be "can- celled" quietly During Monday night's meeting, Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said that be has taken the battle with Rogers Cable over its decision to stop cov- erage of conuni[tee-of-tbe-whole meetings and replay council meet- ings to "a higher level.' Going over the bead of William Hunt, Rogers' Director of Programming and Community Relations for the Greater Torona Area, and the original bearer of the bad news, Parish will send a letter to Collette Watson, Vice President of Programming and Community Relations, voicing his dissatisfac- tion with the cable company's recent decision. Parish said that a Rogers' viewership survey citing the lack of viewer interest in the meetings contradicts his own expe- rience. "People do, in fact, watch com- nuttec-of-the-whole (program- ming)," be says, "TV. coverage enhances the public's knowledge of and interest in what goes on in this town." Councillors Pat Brows and Joe Atkinson also question the validity of the Rogers survey: 'Where was the survey circulated''"Brown asked "Was it in the paper and I massed it?" Addmson suspects that the survey was not done in the Ajax area, noting that smaller communi- ties such As Ajax "have different viewing habits than larger commu- aities" and ars more likely to time in to cortmisnity television. He is also unappeased by Rogers' rationale that the reduction in cov- crage brings Ajax in line with other municipalities served by the compa- ny: "We are being brought to the lower level of other communities (by this decision)...It will result in significant losses for this communi- ty.* while councillor rum McMaster recognizes Rogcrs' otbcrwisc exemr plary track record in Ajax, such as its donation of two Pentium corn- puters (and a van) io the Friends of Ajax Library, he agrees with Atkinson. In this case, McMaster said the company has made, "tot a community decision, but a business decision" Both councillors ate urg- ing residents to voice their nspisioos to the company. _ Ajax on a winning streak by David Bo r," An arrangement with the Metropolitan Toronto and Region C w"variom Au&ority (MPRCA) and the Regioml Municipality of Durham has Ajax Council walking on air, and wW croon have visitors to the Ajax waterfront walking on asphalt - a three -metre -wide. 400 - metre -long trail of it. to be exact, Concert has approved an equal partnership with the MTRCA to construct a $62,000 pathway con- nection across the recently acquhvd Harwood Point lands at the foot of Harwood Avenue. While this means dist the town wffl be shelling out $31,000 Ihis yew for a project not even consid- ered in its 1996 budget, it will actually be saving itself 531,000 in the long run. The town had been Planning to fund the entae project next yew anyway, said Pub and Recreation director Tom Flood. "For something that we might have proceeded with in 1997, we are getting 50 neat dollars lo do in 1996," Food poi need out other town officials are equally edwainbc works director Frank Hull called the recent history of the Ajax waterfiont "a real coup" that began with the town's July acquindon of Harwood Point and has continued withb the current MTRCA deal Cotmcilor Joe Addoaon, who Wood be may not have endorsed the project at full cost, noted, "If we can do it at Lal' the price. Pm aU for it" Ajax's share of the money will come from its parkland reserve accotwt, while Durham Region will provide the MTRCA's por- tion. have seen closures at one time or another. Brock Road's east- bound ramp is still shut down and traffic is also slowed down by reconstruction work on the highway itself. The work has caused numer- ous headaches for drivers, forc- ing many of them off the high- way onto arterial roads. Susan Hale, a west Pickering resident who works in Brampton, avoids Hwy 401 altogether until she is clear of the construction zone in Scarborough. "Thank God I don't have to suffer through that every day," she says. Others are not so lucky, how- ever. Monica Olenroot, an Ajax resident who commutes down- town, also avoids the highway when she can, but her Bayly Street journey isn't much better. "The 401 is bad, from Westney Road to Whites, and ever since (the Town of Ajax) started construction on Highway 2, Bayly has gotten worse. It took me 25 minutes to get from West Shore to Whites the other day. That's only half a mile. "Once you get on the high- way at Whites Road it's fine." Congestion on arterial roads like Bayly and Highway 2 has also caused problems with local bus users and GO Transit riders. Local buses are running at least 10 minutes behind schedule, causing commuters to miss their connections. Guartz emphasizes, however. that the winter snows will end the headaches - at least of the construction variety - of local commuters. There will be some work per- formed on the highway over the winter, he admits, "but it should- n't affect the flow of traffic." Work on the stretch of road includes reconstruction of the express lanes, construction of concrete barriers, high -mast illumination, and bridge rehabil- itation. The total cost of the pro- jest (actually two separate pro- jects) is an estimated $70 mil- lion. --------------------------------------- rk6 APPOINTMENT WARRANTY NEEDED APPROVED; I � �.�. Expires: Oct. 31,19% - vr� 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE ® F I I I Indtxli� tp tb 5 C d oil, poFrom 4995FXparom95From 95 61t:l Recomrnertdedetery indtwl�i a 3 month or SOQO bra Blbf� �) pcot�par�. � t�rrrat combine tsifh any other oil chtwge c01QOn b Ia60(r �; (OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401) AJAX (905) 427-67IW ----------------------- — — _ C1 '.'.'r.'� f LVL'.. .'.... .'. . . . . . ... . . . ... . . .'. . . . ... ...-�...r.�.err+r..,,.�.........�wxe..,_.�..►.,,"iiu er 4 October 9, 1996 - The Original Boy News Editorial • 91 • • • • 0 • • • • 091 • 91 • • • • • • 0 • • • Editorial Opinion Will this plan include praotection? Amid last week's joy of learning that Ajax was finally getting its own 10 -screen movie theatre, we were also pleased to read the quote from developer Mitchell Goldhar who said that the old Guthrie house would remain intact -- moved perhaps, but to be left standing on its own ground. We must congratulate the Town of Ajax for once again acknowledging the value of an old farm home: for remembering its Pickering Township roots. Readers who have followed the unhappy saga of Pickering's Campbell -McPherson House will no doubt have found it ironic that in last week's paper, we also reported the beginning of the final chapter for that great home. Developers Smith and Bennet actually managed to talk council into bending the rules so they can re -assemble the parts and pieces in far-off Claremont. Dealing with developers who would strip us of our heritage often comes with tough decisions. Costco's far too large — and never full — parking lot reminds us daily of the beautiful fieldstone cottage which could easily hay a remained on that site. And of a council which backed off rather than force the issue when faced with a stubborn developer. But Ajax, at least, is making the effort. Having an effective Local Architectural Conservation Committee (LACAC), and listening to that committee's recommendations for the past several years, has meant that the town has included its commitment to our heritage in its annual budget -- putting its money where its mouth is. Last week, a breathless announcement fluttered in from the Town of Pickering: the Official Plan is about to make its debut. And this happy news set us to wondering, once again, whether The Plan will include any real commitment on the town's part to save at least a little of Pickering's heritage for its future generadong. Up to now, Pickering's record has been abysmal; to our knowledge not .one building or property has. actually been designated as an historical site by the town. Pickering's LACAC. otherwise known as Heritage Pickering. while perhaps well-meaning, has no choice but to be ineffective. Far from being a knowledgeable, arms -length committee with a mapda0e to advise town council, Heritage Pickering is, in fact, headed by a town -appointed and paid staff member. Each time we travel through Pickering Village; those:' little plaques which adorn so many of its architectural treasures remind us that Ajax cams. Designation mhos government protection of our heritage buildings;' a little hedge against the threat of all-out development and possible loss of all that has gone before. In getting its act together, we hope the Town of Pickering will remember its heritage too. Lip service alone just will not do. N CA .. AS. r i I f Lam,. U '14 E4U4 Was Janet Ecker conned on Workfare? To the Editor, Re: Did Janet Ecker get conned, or is she conning us on workfare? New Social Services Minister Janet Ecker, took over responsibility for workfare just in time to explain why it has not begun. As a part of the Ontario Works program announced over a year ago, it seems to be a flop. But will we see the return of any of the $120 million put aside to operate workfare this year? The administration costs are greater than any benefits gained from wodfare. A better, simpler method would be to allow welfare recipients to donate their free time to a registered charity. They could campaign for donations, organize or otherwise contribute to fund raising functions, or provide support and program services. The charity would issue a letter to the welfare recipient for 20 hours of service. The worker would turn the letter in to the welfare office and receive an additional $1000 in bew&s. This additional revenue (to a maximum of $100 per week) would help the welfare person to five a better life. It may pay for education or training to improve employability. It might be used to o i Q _ay News Publisher. DeFM A. Dernerino Vice -President: Kip Van Kempen Advertising Director: Tony Hubbard Production Manager: Afty,lew Powers ftnogrepher: Jim Lyn --h Editor: Marjorie Green buy clothes to improve appearance for interviews. It may provide an occasional treat for children. The cost of this program is minimal. The welfare services are provided by existing staff. The cost to the charity is little compared to the hours of service received. The benefit to people on welfare trying to better themselves is tremendous. It could help 20,000 to 30.000 people or more per year at less cost than workfare. It acts as an incentive rather than a threat. It should silence the misaligned labour and union people that see workfare as a danger to their domains, while they offer no better alternative. Perhaps it is just too sensible to be considered. Don Yowq Ajax Letters welcome 'i» OrWna OW News welcomes Looters to the Este. tetters Should be amRed to 300 wes and aro sul4oct to edhkq.Thep must be signed, two address and telephone number of the e«+der prwAded. Kahl $.tears to. The Original nap News, 1400 Swirly Street, Unit 6A, Pickering, Ontario LI W 3R2 or fax letters to ("S) 837Arl". The Original relay Nems is a Say PublFshing Me. newspaper published every We*msdW - A' 1400 Be* St., Unit 6A, Pkberiny Orwrio L 1 W 3112 Nevvsroom,AdveVdit & Cirwidon: (906) 837-1988 Classified: (905) 937-2900 - Fax: (905) 8374260 Member of the Ontario a A Community NewspsperAtsociation /1M«nber of the l atid'ianCommunity NewspaperAssociation Federal Happenings tF H.P. MzT The self- employment assistance program 0 ne of the main priorities for the federal government is its strategy for job creation and economic growth. A main component of this strategy is restoring international confidence in the Canadian economy by setting firm and realistic deficit-reduction targets, and meeting them. This renewed confidence helps keep interest rates down and is one of the most important things the government can do to support job creation. The reduction of more than 4 percentage points in interest rates since May 1995 has substantially improved the financial situation of Canadian hcuseholds and businesses. Since January 1994 our economy has improved and has created 669,000 jobs. During this period, the unemployment rate fell from 11.4% to 9.4% Effective programs to help unemployed Canadians prepare for and find work are another key part of the government's job creation strategy. Under the new Employment Insurance Program, 39 employment assistance programs. many of which were outdated or overlapping, have been replaced by five updated programs. As announced in the spring, the federal government will negotiate the transfer of responsibility for labour market training to interested provinces within the next three years. The government will continue to administer the programs for provinces preferring .hat option, or until agreements come into effect. One of the five updated programs, the Self - Employment Assistance Program, allows unemployed Canadians to continue to receive employment insurance benefits while they prepare to launch their own businesses. Participants may also be eligible for income support and help with project planning and business plan development. An evaluation of the program in 1995 revealed that 83% of participants were still in business eight months after the end of their involvement with the program. These new entrepreneurs created jobs not just for themselves, but for others. On average, for every person who received assistance, one additional job was created. In 1996, 12,000 people are expected to participate in this program which has resulted in success stories across the country. Through the Self - Employment Assistance Program, the federal government is helping unemployed Canadians to create work for themselves and, often, for other memployed people. For further information on .he Self -Employment Assistance Program, constituents of Ontario Riding to contact the Human Resources Development Centre at 905-725-2001. Harold Brenner passes away Harold Brenner - the father of Pickering councillor Maurice Brenner - died suddenly Monday moming. Brenner, of North York, was 71. .The funeral will be : held this aftmoon at Benjamin'sPark Matmrw Chapol ocat- ed at 2401 Steeles Ave. W„ one light west of Dufferin Street, in North York. internment will fol- low at Mount Sinai Cemetary. - Management and staff of The Original Bay News offers our thoughts and condo- leaces to the Brenner family. The Original Bay Newt • October 4, 1996 S Give thegift of warmth With the cold weather upon us, it's time to give the gift of warmth by donating children's coats this month. The Salvation Army. Sleep Country Canada and Toronto radio stations CHFI-FM98 and 68ONEWS are teaming up for the Give a Kid a Coat campaign across the GTA. Remember whenyour mother used to say "dress warmly, it's cold outside?" In many homes mothers and fathers can't say this because their children do not have warm coats to wear. But Ajax and Pickering residents - as well as people across the GTA - can help this problem by donating warm coats to children in need. For more information call 1- 800 -888 -SLEEP or the Salvation Army at (416) 321- 2654. Coats will be accepted at Sleep Country's 18 stores, including an outlet at 1099 Kingston Road in Pickering, in the Dairy Queen plaza. P-410 SUN t old Perron Goodyear of Tl a Sawabor k -^y ece�ve5 a coat ',Or, Enc Solon or of Sleep Country Carada as ger- ^ 're "; .e a - a oat" o•ograrn. The Health & Social Services Committee of the Region of Durham invites VOU to a Public Meeting re: Ontario works and 'Workfare' 7:00 - 9:00 P.m. 16 Oct.,,' 1996 Cafeteria Henry St. High School 614 Henry St. Whitby Mayor T. Edwards Chair O VCWCW Y, IYY6 • the Don't Forget curling Starts In Octoberl • Weddings tBanquets Meetings chrlstrroas Parties 683-3210 Annandale Country Club N*ws a CURLERS WANTED - Start your own league or join ours! Annandale Country Club 683-3210 She's back - Lisa Flood has come full circle Two-time Olympian the place where it all Getting the opportunity Olympic career, fell into Lisa Flood is back with becan. This time she's a to come back to the club her lap. Even before she the Pickering Swim Club. coa,:h. which kick started her returned home t om collecting her belongings in Florida, Flood was already assured of the job with the club. The job came as a little bit of a surprise to the 23 year- old, but she gladly accepted. "It just kind of happened," says Flood. "I didn't know what I was going to do (for a job). It all happened before I got back, so it was there waiting for me. "It's really exciting to come back to where it all started." Flood is now an assistant Age Group coach and will work with the Development (beginners) and Top Age Group (second highest level) swimmers. Working with the future of the club, Flood is excited about the prospects of teaching. "The main thing is I want them to learn the strokes properly," says the new coach. "But it's important for them to keep having fun. The way that I was coached wai more of a technical side and learning a lot of little steps. 91 Flood will not be limiting herself to teaching her specialty stroke, the breast -stroke. She will also be teaching the three other strokes. "The kids which I've worked with so far are anxious to learn," says Flood. "So far it's been good and I know it's going to be a challenging job and take a lot of hard work to keep them interested. The club atmosphere seems really great and everyone has been really supportive and excited about having me here. And I want to do my best to make them happy." There's no doubt this will only be a positive acquisition for the club. Having someone there who the swimmers look up to as a role model will certainly bring out the best in them. "It's exciting," says Flood. "When I found out the kids wanted to know more about me, it was nice. I hope I can be an influence on them. If I can do something good for them, it makes me feel great and nice to be back in my hometown. Pickering FAN igure Skaters ready for Octoberfest championships British champion Steven Cousins to make The Pickering Figure Skating Club is proud to be co -hosting the 5th Annual Octoberfest Skating Competition. This major competition is set for October 18-20 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Both arenas at the Complex will be in use for the whole weekend. The PPSC is encouraging the public to come out and witness the future of the club including some international flavour. Steven Cousins, a seven -time British Champion is on his way to perform at the festival. Along with Cousins, Netty Kim, the 1995 Canadian Senior Ladies Champion is slated to skate. Nadia Micaleff and Bruno Marcotte will join Cousins and Kim and the feature attractions of the festival. Ten skaters from the PFSC, Rick Arruda and partner Amanda Gregoire, . . Elisa Chimondes, Amanda Gilroy, Lisa Gilroy, Matthew Smith, Maria Weber and Nicole Thomson and partner Matthew Solarski, are taking part in the competition. On Friday, Oct. 18, skaters will take to the an appearance ice at 2 p.m. and wrap up Daily tickets for adults at 11 p.m. The following are $5 and $3 for day, skating will begin at children and seniors. 8 am• and continue un it All -event passes are 11 p.m. On the third and available at $12 for final day, skaters will adults and $7 for children start at 8 a.m. and clear and seniors. the ice at 9 p.m. Over For further 600 skaters are expected information, call the to participate in the PF;iC Office at 420 - major competition. Minor Atom Panthers on the prowl The Pickering Panthers Canadian Tire/M&M Meat Stores Major Atom AA hockey team opened the season in a feisty mood. Roaring out of the gates; the Panthers dropped only one of five recent exhibition games against teams from Uxbridge, Port Perry, Richmond Hill and Brampton. Forwards Mike Murphy, Andrew Hackett, Brian Campbell, Jamie Emslie and defenceman Robert Bayley all had strong Prov. Jr. A. Hockey TUESDAY, OCT. 13 Ajax Axemen ve Trenton Ajax Communiry Centre 8 p.m Metro Jr. A. Hockey FRIDAY OCT. 11 Pickering Panthers va Syracuse Pickering Recreation Complex 7:30 p m. HIGH SCHOOLS Field Hockey tNtDNESDAY OCT. 91 Ajax Rama ve Port Perry Ajax High School 2 p.m. Denis O'Connor Chargers vs Port Plrrry Ajax High School 3 p.m. O•Connor Chargers va Ajax Rares Ajax High School 4 p.m. Girls Basketball ttti■DNtlDAY OCT. S SL wry Monarch. ve Brock ot. Mary High School 2 P.M. (Midget, Jr., Sr.) performances, earning four or more points in the five games. Rookie Richard Carey ignited the Panthers with a hat trick in game four. Teammates Michael Watkins, Chris Papalia, Kyle Harding and Daniel D'Alimoute mounted a spirited offensive attack. The defensive team of Ryan Gemon, Matthew Yarmoluk, Tyler Vangijn, Eric Neubauer, together with Bayley, engineered a `orceful offensive effort while limiting four of the •J: Dents O'Connor Chargers va Dunbarton Spartans Dens O Connor High School 3:45 p m. (Midget, Jr.) - Ajax Rams vs Henry Street Ajax High School 3:45 p m. (Jr.) Ptckring TrolAnis ve Gamier Pickering High Schod 3:45 p m. FRIDAY OCT. 11 Dena O'Connor vs Henry Street Denis O'Connor High School 3 p.m. (Jr.) Pillaring Trojens va Uxbr/dge Pickering High School 1 p.m. (Sr.) 3 p.m. (Jr.) Boys voileyball TMNtSDAY OCT. 10 ..'Dunbarton Spartans Vs & PMkkw*39 Trojarw Dumbarton High School beginning 2:30 p.m. (Midget, Sr., Jr.) liNIR�AY OCT 116 E"I r Fakone re 'Pine RkNo Putrame . Pine Ridge High School five opposing teams to an average of 12 shots per game. Goalies Luke Chivers and Nicholas Seelert performed .admirably between the pipes, particularly in game five where they combined to stop over 30 shots to keep their team alive. The coaching staff of Ken Campbell, Joe Papalia, Carl Chivers and Peter Murphy are all excited about a successful start and hope their good fortunes continue during the regular season. ;eginning 2:30 p.m (Midget, Sr, Jr.) Dunbarton Spartans vs Denis O'Connor Chargers Dunbarton High School beginning 2:30 p.m. (Midget. Sr., Jr.) Boys Soccer THURSDAY OCT. 10 Dunbarton Spartans va Brock Dunbarton High School 3 30 p m. (Sr.) Exeter Fskons va :Dienis O'Connor Charger: Exeter High School 2:30 p.m. (Jr., Sr.) St. Wry Monarchs vs Pickering Trojarw St, Mary High School 2:30 p.m. (Jr., Sr.) FRIDAY OCT. 11 Pins Ridge Pharma* vs Slnclelr Pine Ridge High School 2:30 p.m. (Jr., Sr.) TUNIMAY OCT. IS Exeter Falcon vs Ajar Ranra Exeter High School 2:30 p.m. (Jr., Sr.) Dunbrion SParterm we Dania O'Camor Clwgentr Dumbarton High School 2:30 p.m. (Jr., Sr.) Trojans- triumph on the soccer field Soccer teams from 52 high with a convincing 3-0 seniors lost to Bre Beuf schools recently participated victory over Father Henry while the Dunbarton in the 6th Annual Dunbarton Cart. managed to save some face High School Boys Soccer . Father Leo Austin, by winning their consolation: Tournament. Whitby, won the junior title side. Dunbarton's seniors Many local teams with a 2-0 win over St. Joan won one of three games competed in the highly of Ark, Maple. played in the round-robin, competitive field. This year O'Neill Collegiate, but it wasn't enough to Pickering High School Oshawa, fell just short in advance them to the playoff captured the senior crown both consolation finals. The stages. the Vngrnat oay ivows - VRooer %, 1 77v i Raiders rebound to rout Oshawa The Ajax -Pickering Minor Novice AAA Raiders have begun the regular season with a win and a loss. After opening the campaign with a 5-3 loss to Markham, the Raiders rebounded with a resounding 10-2 thrashing of Oshawa. Andrew Wilkens, Lee Morris and Jason Dale all notched goals in the loss to Markham. Rvan Dawe and Mike Broaderip each chipped in with solo assists. In the second contest of the season, the Raiders potted five goals in the opening period to bury the Motor City team en route to the victory. Robert Bentley had a big game for the Raiders, collecting a hat trick and adding an assist to his totals,Wilkens, Dawe and Dale each had three point games with a goal and two assists each. Chris Chappell hit the scoresheet with a goal and an assist while Lucas LaBelle scored once and Lee Morris added two goals to round out the scoring. Kyle Speers, William Mitchell and Paul Galea all contributed with solo assists. Head coach Larry LaBelle, assistant coach Mike Rawn, trainer Craig Wiles and manager Jennifer LaBelle credit the defensive play of Greg Levden. Kvle treadles, Daniel Prebble and the goaltending of Colin Dobson as key factors in the solid play of the early games. Alornar's action disgust everyone Dear Editor, I don't often pen a letter of this nature, but following what transpired in Major League Baseball surrounding Roberto Alomar. I can not let it pass without doing so. As an Athletic Administrator at a Canadian college. I am constantly working with our coaches and student athletes to instill competitiveness as well as sportsmanship in our athletic programs and collegiate teams. It becomes increasingly difficult to continue instilling our message when this absolute deplorable act by a professional athlete goes virtually unpunished. With misconduct. unethical behaviour and trash talking witnessed continually in pro sports and the NCAA that influences our youth greatly, I find -it unbelievable that not only MLB, but the Baltimore Orioles organization have dropped the ball on this one, big time. The act and the subsequent trivialization of Mr. Hirschbeck's ion is something that should undeniably and absolutely be dealt with immediately by an unprecedented and immediate suspension. A letter from the Orioles front office and a cash donation from the person at fault does not cut it. next season would be a It is a difficult task to solid start. The length of =ontinue instilling values in the suspension, no matter our youth surrounding how long. will never make what's acceptable and what up for the disgusting and is not. The handling of this gutless behaviour of situation seriously Roberto Alomar. promotes the conduct of Three cheers to the Roberto Alomar as being umpires of MLB for acceptable. To MLB, initiating a boycott. American League President This group of men and a Gene Budig and acting whole society of people all commissioner Bud Selig: know how the situation let's wake up and do the should be dealt with, why right thing! can't MLB` An immediate and C'mon Bud! Give your unappealable suspension head a shake' for the 1996 playoffs and a lien Babcock suspension of no less than Athletic Administration 30 games at the start of Durham College Panther Profile Last dub: Pickering Panthers Most memorable moment as a Panther: Boston trip Favorite hockey team: New Jersey Favorite hockey per Scott Stevens Height: 6' 2" Wright: I SS lbs. .. .. .... ....... ... ...... .. _ -.�.a .. tele �� ••�. �. ------ - ..-----.-.-_-._--.- I 8 October 9, 1996 • The Original Bay Now IWMIImr— Thanksgiving a time forfamily, friends and THE LAX B.I.A.sAo CAR PROBLEMS? Let us assist you with a FREE inspection !.: �M HANIC WW� VM 0 PHOrES&ONAI AUTO SERVICE 240 Harwood Ave.S. 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The Original Bay Nows - October 9, 1996 It BETTER HOMES & BUILDERS Colour experts forecast a new palette for fall Colour remains the largest motivator for decorating a home and this fall, the colour palette fs alive with warm raspberries, oranges and yellows accented with hues of green and blue. Yellows are back again this fall and will be one of the top decorating colours by mid-1997. Yellow is also influencing green and creating subtle, clean yellow -green shades that will be prevalent in this fall's home fashions. The emerging yellow -greens are leaf and olive inspired, joining the popular hunter and loden green tones of last year. "A French influence has brought cleaner, clearer yellows and blues to home fashion," says ICI Paints' Colour Design Consultant Barbara Richardson. "People are so comfortable with blue that it is seen everywhere. Subtle shades of this traditional favourite are used with neutrals because of their soothing, relaxing qualities." The red family is hot for fall 1996 as well, with raspberry and chili as the most popular red choices. "The newer reds are softer and rose inspired," Barbara adds. Orange joins purple Topping of trees creates more problems than it solves If you've been thinking about having trees in your yard topped to prevent limbs from crashing into your house or to correct a poor shape, don't pick up the telephone yet. "Topping trees to prevent problems may create the problems you're trying to avoid," says George Hopper, a forester with the Agricultural Extension Service. Homeowners often top trees to prevent limb break- age. house damage, tree dis- eases or to correct poor shape of the tree. Here's the problem. "Topped branches can't form a callus layer (natural healing layer), so they die back to the next largest branch," Hopper said. "Meanwhile, this dying and rotting branch becomes infected with tree heart rot disease, which can penetrate to the base of the tree and kill it. "A better solution to top- ping a tree is to prune the tree early during the tree's life. Proper pruning shapes a tree as it grows and thus maintains a healthy, vigor- ous tree." Prune a tree during the dormant season from November through February. "To reduce the height, use the 'drop crouch -target' pruning method," Hopper says. "In this method, you 'drop back' to the next largest branch or trunk and prune at the branch 'crouch."' Cut branches at an angle. Since it's easier to cause long-term damage when pruning shade trees than when pruning shrubs and fruit trees, you may want to contact a tree expert before doing any major pruning. After pruning the tree. don't paint the wound," Hopper said. "Research has shown that wound dressings don't help the natural clo- sure of the wound. Healthy trees close the wounds with- in a few years." t► • A • A • is In A r A • A Or Ic �� `'tib► October I Mt19M., 20th., 19% FRL 3m-9pm e, SAT. 10 am5pm: SUN. 10 am 4pm. OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUM 99 Thornton Road S., Oshawa, Ont. Durham's Largest Craft Show featuring over one hundred and forty talented exhibitors with their unique and.outstanding Southwestern, Victorian, and Country handcrafted collectibles for your decorating and gift needs. Presenting a variety of Floral Designs, Paper Tole and Stenciling, Folk Art, t A KWA SL 11L Ob—. Ceramics,Stained Glass, Quilts, Pottery, Potpourri, Jewellery, Wooden Collectibles, Natural Art, Dolls, Reproduction Furniture, Gourmet Delights. These are just a sample of what makes this show one you won't want to miss. ADM1SSW $4.00 "I F. STAMM STM" Seniors $3.00 CM Wm Under 10 Free ( 905) 434-5531 IF A r d% r A r A r A r A r as a catalyst colour -- accenting everything and signifying newness. Popular colours from the peach, salmon and coral families are all being paired with brown and gray. Browns, which are richer with a slight touch of red, will be seen in clothing as well as home fashion this fall. Look for it in combination with blues, greens and purples, DTS (Diversified Technical Services) Computer peripheral repair & cabling Repairs for all models of ,printers and monitors Free pick-up and delivery in the Durham area Vic 839-6119 according to Barbara. A neutral that is often overlooked is black. It defines an area, adding an element of sophistication to interiors. The provincial neutrals are still there to add tranquility. The ever- present off-whites in home fashion bring an illusion of space and volume to our interior environments and provide a perfect backdrop for other colours of the spectrum to suit individual - tastes. Steve Smith Carpentry Ltd. Contracting Est. 1979 Complete home & office remodelling. General improvements & additions. Wall units & cabinets. Free standing & built in. Quality workmanship at reasonable rates. 427-74(1 MORTGAGES & LOANS • 1 st & 2nd *Lines of credit • BEST RATES Frank Callahan 686-6450 24 Hours igin,e I a�� s I M I sun i WONW..N lie alA�ttb Mon - 7'6urs - 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sat - Sun - 11:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friidav by appointment (905) 427-0855 Just 32 Houses AviUle 1H 0 M R S Prices and Specifii;ations subject to change without notice. E & O.E. 1� 12 October 9, 1996 • The Original Bay News s� ...�.�, 'Pt,rq r -_7 ♦ �' f' {air. - _ Whitby's Most Successful New Community Features Affordable Single Family homes surrounded by 50 Acres of Parkland w OU HOMES i 1 ©1 CFtAItLATiE • DALLAS •HOUSTON f i fi • A master -planned community with over 50 acres of parkland and conservation area - FOUR FULLY DECORATED MODELS FROM • 30', 36' & 42' lots • Beautiful park and ravine lots • Located just minutes from the 401 ,IV U and downtown Whitby 39OWs' & • Some Spring'96 Closings available yF4.111_. G LL: 905-430-1975 Hours: Mon. IMurs. 1 p.nL - 8 p.m., Sat, Sun. & Hol. f lam - 6 p.m , Closed Fridays OU HOMES A Irad* B{iMw b TORONTO .OTPAWA • A71ANTA 1 ©1 CFtAItLATiE • DALLAS •HOUSTON G LL: 905-430-1975 Hours: Mon. IMurs. 1 p.nL - 8 p.m., Sat, Sun. & Hol. f lam - 6 p.m , Closed Fridays Aida {•d {peci6criwr wbjw w er{@ r'A , , w dm L t O.L '�R R� O�O D CALL: 905-619-1818 Ajrr rrre�e,eddlh Haw De`Arrr Cgwiewrl - • { 7M h� F�ti IHs�rndl fipaiw . 1 ©1 Aida {•d {peci6criwr wbjw w er{@ r'A , , w dm L t O.L '�R R� O�O D CALL: 905-619-1818 Ajrr rrre�e,eddlh Haw De`Arrr Cgwiewrl - • { 7M h� F�ti IHs�rndl fipaiw . ne Oriona/ Bay Nowa • Oaober 9, l 996 :3 Ajax companysees red over Durham sblue box contract J & F Waste Systems sales manager says regional staff confusing issue with "smoke and water'' S _ by Glenn Hendry An Ajax waste company executive says Durham Region is wavering on con- tracting out blue box pro- cessing because of "wrong figures" provided by regional staff members who are scared they will lose their jobs. Barry Henderson, the sales manager at J&F Waste Systems, says taxpayers can save more than $5 million over the next five years by getting out of the recycling business. "Staff is throwing smoke and water into the whole thing to confuse the council - tors," says Henderson, who promises that if his company wins its bid to collect, process and market blue box materi- als, all qualified regional employees who find them- selves out of work will be offered jobs by his company. Works committee members are now debating whether to maintain the status quo - the collection is now provided by Miller Waste Systems of Markham at a net cost of approximately $1.68 million z ,J SAF� (after marketing the materi- als) - or to contract out the whole operation. A report of the two options - prepared by the accounting firm Cam Watson and Associates of Toronto - rec- ommends Durham continue to process the materials and rely on Miller Waste Systems for collection because it will be "easier to implement." The Watson report also stated J & F Waste System's bid should be "considered with caution" because the company would need a cer- tificate of approval from both the Town of Ajax and the region. Henderson, however, says that claim is "a lot of bull," noting that his firm, which already operates a waste pro- cessing site in Ajax, does not need municipal approval. Henderson also disagrees with the figures provided by the accounting firm, especial- ly the projected collection costs for next year of $712,600; just half of this year's costs. "We can't comprehend how they did that," he says. Another point to consider, Henderson says, is that the region will retrieve the "least amount of materials." J & F Waste Systems promises to also pick up HDP items (detergent containers, vinegar bottles, windshield washer containers, etc.), which, after processing, are worth $100 per tonne. The final cost to Durham - after market recovery - will be Iess than $1.7 million per year, Henderson says. When all the figures are totalled, he adds, Durham will save more than $5.2 million over the five-year contract. J & F Waste Systems (located on Finley Avenue in south Ajax) was the only company to meet the require- ments for the second option and Henderson says the issue - because of the financial sav- ings - should be "clear" to regional councillors. "It's certainly very clear to us. All we want the region to do is look at the total finan- cial picture and do what is best for Durham taxpayers." Durham has been preparing to contract out the blue box business for years, anyway, Henderson claims, pointing out that the region has just six employees at its Whitby recycling facility (from 44 just two years ago) and han- dles only newsprint and card- board; other materials are contracted out. Regional works committee members had hoped to reach a decision last week but the clouded financial picture forced them to send the accounting firm back to their calculators for further review. Ajax regional councillor Roger Anderson, a member of the region's works committee, says the Town of Ajax will also be discussing the issue. J & F Waste Systems has been the subject of noise and odor complaints in the past, Anderson claims, 'but if their number are correct, the region can save a lot of money. It would also mean eight or nine new jobs." J & F Waste Systems already has curbside collec- tion contracts in North York (institutional and commer- cial), Scarborough (apartment' building blue box) and Ajax and Pickering (leaves and grass). UNITED WAY OF Q AJAX-PICKERING SUPPORTS UNEMPLOYED HELP CENTRE There are jobs out there and C.A.R.E. - Career Assistance & Resources for Employment (a division of the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre) is there to help you find them. On -sire workshops for job search techniques, resumes and cover letters, searching the hidden fob market and interview preparation are offered, free of charge. There is also a library of available resources and use of computers there for job seekers. The centre sees between 300 and 400 people per month and is located at 1400 Bayly Sr.. Unit 1 ? nerd to the Pickering GO station. C.A.R.E. is staffed by people who can assist you in rinding the right job or training, you need to further your career and is open from 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information call 420-4010. This space sponsored by C.A.R.E. is just one United Way of Ajax -Pickering Bank of Montreal agency extending a helping hand in the community. Ajax/Pickering Branches Coneact Georgia McNicoll, Campaign Administrator at 686-0606 for more information. (905) 839-5103 LET'S HEAR IT FOR FIRE SAFETY! Fire Prevention Week - October 6-12, 1996 Test Your Detectors! . The theme for Fire through Saturday - which I �AJ_ N ft"fbrHeWPrevention V&& is Let's includes October 9. This peri - Hex B for Fine Safety! Test od is utilized as a means to your Detectors! Fire increase public awamess of Prevention Week is recog- the dangers of fire and the naed every Octoba during ways we can protect our MftAW&JMnN1the full week - Sunday selves from fine. ohw Test Your ,Alarrm SWO * and Sway ne fndq 9 rR mduraft 01 M WPA Fire Chief Randy Wilson says "The 1996 theme allows our fire prevention staff to concentrate on problems relating to hone hazards and encourages people to ensure their smoke alarms are func- "Educating Today for a Fire -Safe Tomorrow" LAKELAND GRAPHICS skice 19 'A Lihle Cornertiortal Wisdom in a Digital World PRE -PRESS, N X 40' CAMM Colour And Eylux Peotittg PMrs, Line Negs, Positives, etc. 1020 Brock Rd. S. Pickering (905) 839-8155 Sage Elects lc Ltd. -For all your ULC alarm monitoring requirements. (905) 683-6601 tioning properly. Please remember a complete fire protection program includes smoke alarms and a well thought-out escape plan Comfort Inn Pickering 533 Kingston _Road 905-831-6200 "Be Safe, Be Pro -active" (A *Boat Graphics Z*Names *Numbers try *Stripes Etc... (n For All Your . Signage Needs (905) 831-2200 IF WE CAN STICK IT TO . WE'LL STICK IT TOO ITt FIRE PREVENTION....' STARTS WITH YOU! 837-6679 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit #4 ..N W October 9, 1996 • The Original Say N*ws A R T S A C T I V E L I V I N G - L E I S U R E F U N CARLSON 15WAGONLIT 11 TRAVEL invites you to join our "CRUISE NIGHT" with PRINCESS CRUISES Oct. 16 Join us in our office from 7-9 pm as we are joined by representatives from the various cruise lines. Join us for a fun and informative evening and find out more about the vacation of the 90's ... cruising!!!**Space is limited. Call today to reserve your place. DURHAM CENTRE 135 HARWOOD AVE. N., AJAX, ONT. TEL: (905) 683-8411 Get hooked in Oshawa October 22 Dr. Hook comeback hits Sikorski Hall by Glenn Hendry The man who wanted to see his smilin' face on the Cover of the Rolling Stone wants to Spend the Night Together with Durham music fans on October 22. Dr. Hook. alias Ray Sawyer, will be bringing his trademark eye patch and 24 years of hits to General Ww"oARKY � HUNTING JACKETS INSULATED & WOOL PANTS Mon.4h. 9-9 1 1240 R94 M rmy Aw- Sat 9-5 ocnOL Sun. 12-5 Aaaas from aldtad Pak ►Mat (ftg at arAM n) Sikorski Hall in Oshawa. Sawyer and his band, with 40 gold records under their belts, achieved superstar sta- tus in the '70s with songs like Rolling Stone (yes, he did make it on the cover). Sylvia s Mother, A Little Bit More and When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman. Sawyer's soulful and some- what comedic style, combined with an abundance of stage BV ti TIRAIR 2885 Altona kd.Pickerin¢ HILARIOUS COMEDY energy, made Dr. Hook a big draw in its heyday and earned the Alabama native a reputa- tion as a song stylist of the first order. Sawyer broke up the band following their last release in 1982 but Dr. Hook was rebom five years ago and hit the comeback trail. Known as the clown princes of country rock in the '70s for their smart -aleck hits and stage antics, Sawyer and his band have adopted a harder edge this time, although the soulful style remains intact. Tickets for the show ($22.50 advance, $25 at the door) are available at selected music stores in Durham, including Legend Music in Pickering. For more informa- tion. call 666-9394. Opening the show will be Rubber Soul. For ticlaets b information iw'1472.3085. Mit. G R F F K CELEBRATES -=� THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FRESH ONTARIO ROAST TURKEY SUNDAY & MONDAY LUNCH & DINNER T URKEY 95' Includes: DINNER Stuffing • Greek Salad • Rice ¢' SPECIAL ' Roast Potatoes • Garlic Bread and Coffee. All the trimmings Also: Order from our regular & kids menu 75 Bayly Street West. Aja, Ontario Phone (905)683-7400 s a. ,t A � l A'L 1 A..6.1 Lr.LJ. L 4 {. L:.4 ►.A b I. >_•i..t � . . - b�«L . � -/ -/ :S -: A �i r r _ � - _ � - - _ ...- ..... - � - � .. _ -. - � .. � - .- .. » .. » � r - _ � - FIAT RATE Long Distance TWo=°� 99 Y�!�=�Zbw 12.011111 EXPANDED SERVICES TO - 20% on ` all== Dtti' Ca1Ht. 110139 �, ••Bsrtai m lilt's D D.D. �� r Telehop'� ,. /0Y (416) 406-3977 . -[laaaaa 1111.x7 K f Ii.II_.1 a1 a► Have your 'IF 2* . , '■ Portrait 'Taken Now I: r ' • a for I. ■ Christmas Giving Ems' Pickering oto yd �1 a . i-a11Z *i,7�)Y.■ a_■ t_i all a% PICKERING'S FAVORITE Call for FAMILY Appointment PHOTOGRAPHER Our Beautiful vctorian Studio Liverpool -Hub Mall is Now Decorated for Christmas. 831- }305 Our Sperialiry is Pbotograpbing LARGE GROUPS: CARLSON 15WAGONLIT 11 TRAVEL invites you to join our "CRUISE NIGHT" with PRINCESS CRUISES Oct. 16 Join us in our office from 7-9 pm as we are joined by representatives from the various cruise lines. Join us for a fun and informative evening and find out more about the vacation of the 90's ... cruising!!!**Space is limited. Call today to reserve your place. DURHAM CENTRE 135 HARWOOD AVE. N., AJAX, ONT. TEL: (905) 683-8411 Get hooked in Oshawa October 22 Dr. Hook comeback hits Sikorski Hall by Glenn Hendry The man who wanted to see his smilin' face on the Cover of the Rolling Stone wants to Spend the Night Together with Durham music fans on October 22. Dr. Hook. alias Ray Sawyer, will be bringing his trademark eye patch and 24 years of hits to General Ww"oARKY � HUNTING JACKETS INSULATED & WOOL PANTS Mon.4h. 9-9 1 1240 R94 M rmy Aw- Sat 9-5 ocnOL Sun. 12-5 Aaaas from aldtad Pak ►Mat (ftg at arAM n) Sikorski Hall in Oshawa. Sawyer and his band, with 40 gold records under their belts, achieved superstar sta- tus in the '70s with songs like Rolling Stone (yes, he did make it on the cover). Sylvia s Mother, A Little Bit More and When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman. Sawyer's soulful and some- what comedic style, combined with an abundance of stage BV ti TIRAIR 2885 Altona kd.Pickerin¢ HILARIOUS COMEDY energy, made Dr. Hook a big draw in its heyday and earned the Alabama native a reputa- tion as a song stylist of the first order. Sawyer broke up the band following their last release in 1982 but Dr. Hook was rebom five years ago and hit the comeback trail. Known as the clown princes of country rock in the '70s for their smart -aleck hits and stage antics, Sawyer and his band have adopted a harder edge this time, although the soulful style remains intact. Tickets for the show ($22.50 advance, $25 at the door) are available at selected music stores in Durham, including Legend Music in Pickering. For more informa- tion. call 666-9394. Opening the show will be Rubber Soul. For ticlaets b information iw'1472.3085. Mit. G R F F K CELEBRATES -=� THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FRESH ONTARIO ROAST TURKEY SUNDAY & MONDAY LUNCH & DINNER T URKEY 95' Includes: DINNER Stuffing • Greek Salad • Rice ¢' SPECIAL ' Roast Potatoes • Garlic Bread and Coffee. All the trimmings Also: Order from our regular & kids menu 75 Bayly Street West. Aja, Ontario Phone (905)683-7400 s a. ,t A � l A'L 1 A..6.1 Lr.LJ. L 4 {. L:.4 ►.A b I. >_•i..t � . . - b�«L . � -/ -/ :S -: A �i r r _ � - _ � - - _ ...- ..... - � - � .. _ -. - � .. � - .- .. » .. » � r - _ � - FIAT RATE Long Distance TWo=°� 99 Y�!�=�Zbw 12.011111 EXPANDED SERVICES TO - 20% on ` all== Dtti' Ca1Ht. 110139 �, ••Bsrtai m lilt's D D.D. �� r Telehop'� ,. /0Y (416) 406-3977 . Olive proclaimed economic developer Patrick W. Olive has been proclaimed Canada's Economic Developer of the Year. At the Annual Meeting of the Economic Developers Association of Canada, held in September in Sherbrooke Quebec, Patrick W. Olive, Commissioner of Economic Development for the Regional Municipality of Durham was proclaimed Canada's "Economic Developer of the Year for 1996". This singular honor is a credit to Olive's involvement not only Tickets on Safe for `Messiah Project" The Forest Brook Bible Chapel invites you to a production of "The Messiah Project" which will incorporate parts of Handel's Messiah with other musical and solo presentations, plus speaking scripture and congregational singing, featuring a professional chamber orchestra. with much more. The musical will be playing for three nights in the Chapel at 1999 Fairport Rd. (south of Finch, east of Whites Rd..) in Pickering, on Friday December 6th and Saturday December 7th at 8:00 pm, and Sunday December 8th at 6:00 prn. The Messiah is a Christmas tradition which appeals to everyone. For tickets call the Chapel at 905-831-0745. Tickets will sell for $8.00 each: after Nov 3rd $10.00 each. Block tickets are also available. Lung A ssocia tion Hosts 'Breathe Easy' at Whitby General The Lung Association Durham Region will be hosting a Breathe Easy Program for adults with lung disease starting Monday, October 21 through to Wednesday, November 13. Breathe Easy is a program about living with lung disease and the informal, friendly sessions help you to acquire the knowledge you need to live your life to the fullest. The program is comprised of 7 informative sessions with each one designed to help adults cope with different aspects of lung djsture. All session: are to be held at Whitby General hospital, from 1:30 - 3.00 pm. - .. The cost is a one time fee of $10 per program (all 7 sessions) to cover material costs. To receive your pre -registration package for the Breathe Easy Program or for more information, call The Lung Association Duxham Region at (905) 4361046. Taylx%v Alk. COW" I ------ COUPON ------1 I5 COLOUR flog 1 1 x ..PRINTS NOW $1.991 11/3 OFF 16" x 20" PRINTS I I IR le $14n991 235 BAYLY ST. iv- AiAX PHONB (905) 427-5064 within Durham Region, but also his contribution to the Economic Development profession provincially, nationally and internationally. With a membership of over 400 economic development professionals of the year from both the private and public sectors, EDAC's national program is strongly supported by Provincial organizations. Durham Region has been an active member of the Association since its conception. Breast Cancer Society cards available The Breast Cancer Society funding Canadian breast of Canada announced that cancer research. Christmas cards are now The Christmas cards were available for retail purchase. _produced by Allprint A package of 10 Christmas Ainsworth Associates Inc., of cards retails for $13.00 Kitchener. Each card features a (GST/PST included) with holiday harvest scene painted discounts available for volume by popular Canadian orders. As an additional bonus contemporary artist Guy E. for volume orders, the Society Mathany. The phrase Season's will also arrange to have an Greetings/Joyeux Noel is organization's logo embossed embossed on the inside. on the inside at no extra Christmas cards are charge. Proceeds from the sale available through the Society's of these cards will enable the Public Relations and Breast Cancer Society to Development Office in Ajax continue to fulfil a mandate of (905-6867993) Dinner Club begins at Youth Centre The Dinner Club is a six week program funded by the United Way of Ajax and Pickering where youth come together one evening per week to learn how to prepare nutritious and affordable meals. Each week a new dinner guest is invited from the community to talk about issues relevant to independent youth such as housing, personal safety, nutrition and budgeting. It is a fun and informal way to share ideas, learn new skills and meet new people. Subsidy is available for travel to and from the The next session of the Dinner Club starts on Tuesday October 15, 19% from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Youth Centre, 360 Bayly Street West, Ajax. Please call 428-1212 for more information or to register for this program. Hy -Hopi Farm The Straw Maze also Golfing, Sweet Corn, APPLES, Bake Shop & Preserves. 655-3091 Tho Original Bay News • October 9, 1996 15 Health, Fitness & Wellness Ronald J. Klein B.S.C., D.P.M. PODIATRIST • Custom Foot Orthotics • Full Veteran's � Coverage • Sports Medicine • Diabetic Feet, Corn & Calluses • Ch"lel F 905-831-FEET(3338) 1885 Glenanna Suite 4210 I rens eet 5. 1 i�tt� yew Srsrrryaddc � � u�tatoti 1/2 Hour 8 1 Hour massage waxing specials relaxation,, aromatherapy eyelash tinting R.M.T. Insurance claims complete nail care ALL SERVICES ARE OF HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 235-21 Bayly St. W To book app't Ajax Call 619 -TANS or 619-8267 iCARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. �'�� 3•.L SINCE 1985 PROVIDING IN-HOME CAREGIVERS SINCE 1985 *full d< part rinse *live-in & live out *tong & short term COMPANIONS FOR THE ELDERLY & NANNIES FOR CHILDREN 87 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, Ontario LIT 3A6 (905) 619-3351 1-800-219-8059 15 miles N. of Whitby on Lakeridge Rd. 16 October 9, 1996 - The Original Bay News Classifed Advertising Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm TORONTO Helping YouBuilda Better Life Accounting and Computers Business Administration Business a Computer Applications Computer Support Specialist Networ% & Communications Computer Programming M.C.B.A. Computer Applications Executive Secretary Legal Admin Assistant Medical Office Assistant Hotel a Restaurant Operations Bar a Beverage Management Travel and Tourism Dental Chairside Assistant Dental Receptionist Female Driver Required. Mon; Fri 8-5 pm Reliable. Own car. Salary negotiable. Call 905-428-5706 - - NEEDED Full time receptionist needed for a busy office in Pickering. Must have experience with mub4me telephone systenns. Experience using Wrldows is essential. Some clerical work. Send tesumb to the.- OFFICE he:OFFICE MANAGER 1400-11 Bayly Street, Pickering, Ont. L1 W 3R2 or fax to: 905-W41360 (Phone calls not acceprod) L r r PICKERING 420-1344 ACTORS,,, ACTRESSES MODELS 1996 Christmas filming has begun. Toronto/ Montreal production is exploding. Scouting new people, (no experience needed) wirh different looks, shapes, sizes. (newborn to senior) for Commercials, TV Shows, Movies, Catalogs. The Model and Talent Bureau will be holding auditions in your area Thur. Oct. 10th. By appointment only Audition fee o f $34.50 is refundable if you don't qualify. To schedule an audition, phone 1-519-3523-4999 between 10-6 7 days a week Model and Talent Bureau Not a School or Agency Nim Your Community Newspaper's phone numbers: Advertising: 837-1888 Classified: 837-2900 Fax: 837-0260 Assemble Light producrs at home. Earn ;400+ weekly Pleasant work. Call recorded 'message 24 hours (416) 631-4808 Ex09. Tr.ict.wtrader drivers wanrcd I or local Transport Co. must present, rood abstract, ICC Medical, police search, and drug scrren or we will arrangr the test. Duties will be P.U. and D1. freight local and across the border. Drivers that art dependable and have good atnrudes need apply. Call 905-721-Rrxi3 Ambitious, hardworking, friendly and outgoing. Reserve now for our Career Night. Call Dick at Century 21 Briscoe Ltd. 905-839-2121 AVON Fabulous products In store for youl Sell now for Christmas & Receive $45 Luxury Pack Free Call Todayl Pauline Naulls 427-4689 BROWNS IANDSCAPBVG & property maintenance LANDSCAPING • Creative Design Concepts • Interlocking Stone • Retaining Walls • Decks • Garden Design and Installation • Tree Planting and Removal • Sodding and Turf Repairs PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Weekly lawn b Garden Maintenance • Spring and Fall Clean-ups Granular Lawn Fertilizing • Top Dressing and Seeang • Annual Planting Snow removal services available through the winter months FOR ALL YOUR YEAR ROUND EXTERIOR NEEDS CALL (905) 831-0807 (4I6) 709-0084 10% Discountfor seniors • Free estirnatesl Serving your community for more then 10 years TO: ALL SALES PARTNERS "Don't Read This" Unless you want to sullx2i- ement your income. Earn an extra $200/400 per sale, AND get paid -out the same week. "Imagine getting paid your commission before we collect ours" I need enthusiastic, sales driven reps, In the Pickering/Ajax area. Some knowl- edge of Display Ad Selling would be helpful but not necessary. This some time last year the average pay -out was $4000.00 a month. It's Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Call Tony Hubbard, Director of Advertising Sales at: The Odgki d Bay News r (905) 837-1888 Carriers Wanted Call 837-2900 or Fax 837-0260 IMPROVEMENT SERVICE DIRECTORY J&L FLOORING Custom hardwood flooring prefinished/site finished. Floating floor "ems. Ceramics, floor and wall. FREE ESTIMATES (905) 686-8217 The Rooring Specialists Interior/Exterior .Painting Ln« Rare%. 17 yrs. experirr,t c Free Estimates Call Mark 430-1769 A.C. HANDYMAN SERVICES Repair, Renovations Painting Interior 8 Exterior Plumbing, Carpentry, and much more Phone: 831-2416 To Advertise your professional service in this directory call 837-2900 DTS (DIVERSIFIED TECHNICAL SERVICES) Call Vic @D 839-6119 for all your computer peripheral repair & cabling. Repairs for all models of printers and monitors. Free pick-up and delivery in the Durham area. GOT IT MAID Professional Home Cleaning Service. Bonded & Insured Call for Free Estimates 416-561-7621 • Weekly •Bi -Weekly *Monthly Tel (416) 291-8244 Cc[ (905) 706-4365 Pgr (416) 377-0937 FREE ESTIMATES PRIME RATES NO UPFRONT FEES Mortgage rates up to a 1/2% below market rates. Loans start at 9.75% and second mortgages up to 100%. For fast friendly professional service. CALL SYLVIA f ULES 0� Mon. -Fri. 9-6 686-2557 �' OV Evgs. & Wknds 430-8429 _. The Mortgage Factory The Origiod Bay Neva requests clot the advertises: check cbeir classified ad when first published as Tba Original Bay Now will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there will- be no liability for non -insertion of any advertisement. Liability of eructs in ads is limited oo the amount paid for the space occupying the error. T6w Ayww C1 ified Financial Financial Financial 151, 2nd, Sid Loans, Lines of Credit, Bank Turn Downs, Lowest Possible Rates, First Time Home Buyers Please call VALERIE LAWSON (905) 428-8424 ...At Johnston & Cook CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies, 1980 - 86 cars. Lease To Own. From $275 down on U.I.C. / WC.B. / M.A. No inter- -st, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 Daycare Mom of Twin Boys welcome children in her home - Newborn to 12 yrs. Part-time / Full-time casual. R.N., experienced with special needs. Non smoking, police checked, references upon request. Call 427-8114. For Ajax area. Rent to Own E House For Rent RENT TO OWN Condo Townhouse Pickering Village. Modern 3 Bdrm Twnhse, 1 1/2 baths, finished bsmc, garage, gas heat. $1900 a month A. Callahan Call 416-439-1660 or 416-281-2502 2 lidmi tuil house <l01 ttc Whites Rd. Area. $,50.00 a month Plus utilities. Available Nov. 1 - 96 416-283-6902 Moving Room for Rent MOVERS j Bargain rates, homes, offices, apt., etc. Piano moving. Packing available. 416-423-0239 416-286-5613 42 Shared Accom. Big, Bright bedroom in large modern home. $350 per month. includes all utilities Call Ken 416-756-0423 OSHAWA FLEA MARKET 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular Booths $25 week & up Arts & Crafts $20 month & up Celebrating Our 17th Year Call Ken (905) 689-5290 Storage Space for Rent BULK CAR STORAGE Winter Safe & Package Sound Deal Now till IL SELF -STORAGE April 1996 OUTSIDE STORAGE ALSO AVAR ABL E HOURS: Mon. -Fri. 9 am. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 P.M. 1700 Alliance Road. Picketing, Ontario. ORTGAGES1 ON-LINE No UP FRONT fee FREE' CONSULTATIONS PRIME. RATES FAST APPROVALS P(1RCI4ASFS / REFINANCE LOANS, DEBT CONSOLIDATION CALL ROBERT BROWN 005) 668-9655 AT TIfE MORTGAGE CENTRE .r�.1.N.r.� COLLECT]( - LzrT - POISTCARAS TOP PRICES PAID APPRAISALS ALSO GIVEN PHONE KEN (905) 6M-06 6 ANYTIME South Ajax Main level of private house on Hills Rd. 3 13,11k, UR, D/R. 4 pce bath, rat -in - kitchen, stove, fridge, shared laundry, $985.00 + 60% of Utilities, Avail: Nov. 1/96; Ajax Realty Ltd. 68�-18111 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE FREE towing for scrap, used or abandoned cars a trucks. 1 hr. pickup TOP PRICES PAID, UP TO 5500 (416) 281-3499 MOTORS - 1991 Chrysler 3.31 engine run's good low km $500 or B.O. 1989 Ford 3L engine runs good, low kms $400 or B.O. CAR - 1984 Dodge Charger. Good running coed car. New tire's cert. 8 mths. Asking $750 Call Doug or Dom 683-3910 Sam - 6 pen years. Guaranteed eottra long Imo. Fully seasoned, cut 8 split. Honed msasuremsttts. Fres Dellivery KOZY HEAT 905-753-2246 Local eft to prom" band for your pwdss, tflraddhVe, "Wo. Call Randy (m) 428-67125 C CITY DUCT CLEANING Durham's Coming Clean Truck Mount ::: Equipment :245 P.S.I., Air Snake System Satisfaction Guaranteed 10th Anniversary Free Estimates a.- (416) 293-1800 -------------- ? -.9 lys 1 r AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 1 55) BAvL'' S` JN7 39A °HONE. 837-0705 The Original Bay News - October 9, 1996 17 ,DTS (Diversified Technical Services) Computer peripheral repair & cabling Repairs for all models of printers and monitors Free pick-up and delivery in the Durham area Vic 839-6119 r,-5toufFville % A ,ir 0, furniture iQ Ac cc y _� Sept. No PST. No GST 20% Off Regular Prices Order Now before the Xmas Rush Decor -Rest Sofa with choice of fabric 5402 Main Street, Stouffville, Ontario tel: (905) 642-6828 HELPS We need a new namell (And we have a great prize for the person who helps us find ones) We need a name that will take us into the 21st Century, one that reflects our in-depth coverage of the news that matters to Durham. Deadline for entries is October 31st, so you have to move fast! The winning entry will be announced in the November 6th issue. With the winner receiving two nights for two (including two meals) at The Grandview, the classic luxury Muskoka resort. Name: Phone: Address: Suggestion: Send entries to: The Original Bay News (For Now) 1400 Bayly St. Unit 11, Pickering L 1 3R2 All entries become the property of Bay Publishing Inc. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Contest open to all residents of Ajax, Pickering & surrounding area except employees of Bay Publishing Inc., its distributors, contributors & their families. N a IS October 9, 1996 • The original Bay News T4 44 Zia" 4e"Iaf�,le Transportation Tomorrow survey to include more than 163,000 households 011TOGERFEST OF UALUES ;1 1995 PLYMOUTH NEON, 4dr, 1990 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD., 91 GMC SONOMA EXTCAB white, sport, auto, air, 25,000k, Loaded, Leather, A ;'o. Auto, Air, 6 cyl ABS g, ppL S13,995 Air, 4x4. S?k. #?a, cer $14,500 Stk #3a, cert $10,995 144_ - M 93 JEEP CHEROKEE COUNTRY 1993 EAGLE TALON ESI, 1995 DODGE STRATUS 4x4, Autc, Air. Plus's, cert. Auto, Air, Red, 66,000 kms Auto, Air, Cass, Factory Warr. 60,000k— s Stk #4a, 18 99 5 Stk #5a, cert S14,995 Stk #6a, cert $14,995 —*�M 1994 EAGLE VISION ESI 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND 1993 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE LTD Auto, Air, P/L/W VOYAGER SE Loaded!!! Low km's, 6cyl, loaded, 44, Stk #7a, cert $124)995 Stk #8a, cert $23,995 Stk #9a, cert $253,995 ... V, 1992 J YJ SARA 1994 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 6 cyl, 2 ", 5 spd 4dr, 4x4, 49,000krn.One owner, auto, 5spd, 4cyl, white, Stk #10a, cert $12,995 IaiwVfmcass,%vhite_$,��l8995 1 red top $5,995 AJAX Taunton'• JEEP Hwy. 2 .. s Bayly St. Baseline '• Sales & Service i i (416) •EaEgle of ..- Rd. Fifteen regional, county and local municipal governments are participating in a major travel survey of more than 163,000 households designed to help municipalities meet their future needs for roads and transit services. ..The Transportation Tomorrow Survey '96 will examine the travel habits and preferences of residents of the Greater Toronto Area as well as the extended area from St. Catharines to Barrie and Peterborough," announced Peter Dalton, the survey's general manager." It will help in making decisions about road and transit improvements, and provide information for long-term Pig The first phase of the survey will involve the Greater Toronto Area including the Regions of Durham, Halton, Hamilton - Wentworth, Peel and York, and Mempolitan Toronto. "This survey will help us better respond to each community's needs," said Dalton. "lire poptlatian of the survey area is expected to grow to well over six million people in the next 20 years. We need to assess how this will affect our transportation system and ensure that it can meet the increased r e q u i r e m e n t s." This is the third Transportation Tomorrow Survey. The first was conducted in 1986 and a second survey was carried out in 1991. The survey consists of a telephone interview of randomly selected households. In addition to trip information for each household member (i.e. origin,destination, time, reason for travel, mode of transportation, interviewers will also ask about the number of vehicles available for personal use and where each family member works or attends school. The survey is being conducted by the University of Toronto's Data Management Group, hired to develop and carry out the survey and gather the results. Used for statistical purposes only, all information related to individual housdmlds will be kept strictly confidential. Once the study is complete, the survey results will be collated and released in 1997. Flews - October 9, 1996 19 Conserving gasoline makes sense Conserving gasoline makes sense any way you look at it. By using less gas, you can be gentler on the environment, save money, and also do your part to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. It doesn't take much. By following just a few simple guidelines, you can use gas wisely and get the most out of every gallon. - If all we did to conserve gas was follow speed limits, we would save millions of gal- lons of gas a day. By not revving our engines or making abrupt starts and stops, we could save even more. - Avoid excessive idling while you warm up your car or wait for friends. Since today's vehicles are designed to warm up in a matter of seconds, you don't have to idle your engine before you get started in the morning. Also, it takes more gas to idle your car for even a minute than it does to tum it off and start it again. - Make sure tires arc proper- iztlCRT rwIuwT The Serenity Group - 12 Step Recovery Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. A special open meeting with guest speaker Al Fontaine. All are welcome. Call Jim 905-428-9431 (evenings) for more information. THURSDAY OCTOBER 10th Feeling sad or empty? Attend Durham Region's Depression screening day. Free 2 hour program includes confidential test, interview and presentation. Afternoon: 1:00 - 3:00; Evening: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Oshawa McLaughlin Public Library Auditorium, 65 Bagot Street. For more information call the Canadi- an Mental Health Associa- tion (905) 436-8760 during office hours. THURSDAY OCTOBEIR 1 Oth Join Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. when 42 Ameri- can Universities and Col- leges will be set up in the small gym. The liasion offi- cers from each of the schools will be available to answer questions, give out calendars and provide information. If you have any questions call Pine Ridge Secondary School Guid- ly inflated, and keep wheels properly aligned Your wheels need aligning if you can feel the car "pull" to one side or the other when you drive, or if you can see uneven tread wear on the tires. Tire inflation is easy to check with a pressure gauge. The proper pressure will be written on the side of the tire or in the owner's man- ual. Don't check the pressure while the tires are still warm from driving; this will give an improper reading. Keeping your wheels aligned and your tires inflated to the right pres- sure will not only help you get the most out of your gas. but will also make your tires last longer. - Use gas with the octane level recommended by your car's manufacturer. Or: a stational scale, this could save millions of gallons of gas a day. Most cars made today run best on 87 octane gas. Higher octane gas doesn't dramatical- ly improve mileage, and it requires more petroleum to ante Uepartment (905) 420-8820 for further infor- mation. FRIDAY OCTOBER 11 th St.Francis de Sales Catholic School is having a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Needy Families at the School, 72 Church Street S. Ajax THURSDAY OCTOBER 17th A 24th The Lung Association Durham Region offers a two-part Asthma Outreach Program at Whitby General Hospital from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Classes are FREE and instructed by a registered Respiratory Therapist. To comfortably accomodate everyone. please pre -regis- ter; for more information, call The Lung Association at 436-1046 WEDNESDAY " OCTOBER 1 � Pickering Philharmonic Orchestra begins rehearsals for 96/97 season at 7:30 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School, Whites Road, Pick- ering, under the baton of Bill McMillan. Community musicians of all levels are invited. Seniors and stu- dents welcome. The orchestra, plays arrange- ments of favourite classics and some pops. For further information please call make each gallon. - Change filters and fluids, especially oil, according to manufacturer's maintenance schedule. This will not only help your gas mileage, but it could also extend the life of your car. You can conserve gas by using common sense, too: - Plan trips. If you have three errands to run, consoli- date them into one trip. Also, if you can plan trips when traf- fic is at a minimum, you'll get there faster and use less gas in the process. - Consider walking or bicy- cling to work and to do errands. The exercise will be good for you, and you'll avoid the stress of driving in traffic. - Use public transportation systems. Riding subways and buses not only saves gas, but it frees you from the responsibil- ities of driving. In cities with heavy rush hour traffic, riding trains and subways can even save time getting there. - Join a car or van pool. If Lorin Saunders at (905) 430-1617 (Whitby) WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16th The Head Injury Associa- tion of Durham Region will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E., Oshawa (park- ing in rear). Survivors Group on Main Floor, Fami- ly and Caregivers Group Upstairs. If you need assis- tance with transportation, call the office at 1-905-723- 2732. FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th The Oshawa Fall Country Craft and Collectibles Show will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday & 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium, 99 Thorn- ton Rd. S. Oshawa. Please contact Della or Rodney Graham of Time Stands Still Productions at (905) 434-SM1. SATURDAY OCTOBER 190 The local branch of the Canadian Bible Society presents THE TORCHMEN in concert at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Road, Pickering (east of White's Road) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and students, and children under 12 years are free. you drive to work and live near someone who also works near you, why not share the driving? - Consumers should beware of devices and gasoline addi- tives advertised as "mileage boosters." Enticing as such a prospect may be, tion of these products has been found to significantly increase fuel economy. W&%� new Talk To Us First 1992 Ford Topaz GS 43,000kms $7,890 1989 Dodge Omni auto, air, 94,000kms $3450 1988 Merkur Scorpio $4995 1990 Buick LeSabre $6900 1992 Ford Taurus air, auto. $6850 1990 Dodge Caravan ;$8995 100 Brock St. N. Whitby, Ont. 905-430-5786 Tickets may be obtained by calling (905) 683-5718, (905) 686-2535 or at the door on the night of perfor- mance. SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th The Ajax Parks and Recreation Department presents Pumpkinville from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Paulynn Park (N on Westney to Rossland Rd. Turn left to Ravenscroft Rd., turn right follow to Paulynn Park. Look for the big pumpkin) Events include - Fortune teller, Witches Den, Haunt- ed House, Face Painting, Pumpkin Patch & Carving, B.B.O., Children's Games & marshmallow roast. Admission Free. Nominal fee for some activities. Call 427-8811 for more informa- tion. SUNDAY OCTOBER 20th The Ajax Scuba Club is offering a 9 week (NAUI) Basic Open water course. The course is held on Sun- day evenings at the Ajax Community Center. The all inclusive course fee is $250 (no G.S.T.) Anyone interest- ed in learning to scuba dive can contact the club by calling Mike (905) 619- 2159 or Marc (905) 655- 5937. The Ajax Scuba Club offers professional scuba training, organized dive charters, and social events. MONDAY OCTOBER 21st Poets' Night in Oshawa at Fazio's Restaurant and Bar, 33 Simcoe St. S., from 7-9 p.m. Poets wishing to read and songwriters wish- ing to perform should call Steven Laird (905) 432- 2536. The public (including interested children) is wel- come to attend these open sessions. FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Durham Region is hosting its first Fall Fling fundraising dance at the Annandale Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $10/per- son and can be found at the MS office at 375 Finley Ave. in Ajax, or can be reserved by calling 686- 2581. Music, door prizes and good friends in an evening rounded out with a raffle for a free couples membership to Annandale Golf Club valued at over $900. SATURDAY OCTOBER 27th Looking :-or Halloween fun for your young trick or treaters? Send them to the YMCA Family Resource Centre. Two parties will be held, one at 9 am. and the second at 1:00 p.m. The kiddies will be decorating pumpkin cookies, doing crafts, listening to ghostie stories and so much Tore. Seating is limited to 3C chil- dren at each parry. TicKets $100 each, proceeds to United Way of Ajax -Picker- ing. They may be pur- chased at Pickering YMCA Family Resource Centre. located at 1400 Bayly Street, or at United Way of Ajax -Pickering at 95 Bayly St. W. Suite 407, Ajax. For more information call 686- 0606. MONDAY OCTOBER 20th Toronto Fathers' Resources - Divorce Strate- gy Workshop for Fathers. Paralegal/Custodial father teaches how to obtain jus- tice in court. Fee:$19.95.7- 9:45 pm at Market Lane Public School, 2nd floor library - 246 The Esplanade. Phone 861- 0626 ext 1, or e-mail: doppler® astral.magic.ca for details. TUESDAY OCTOBER 29th All Exeter H.S. parents are reminded of the elec- tion for Chair of the School Community Council that will take place at the regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 pm. Please contact the school for more information if you are interested in the position. amcis muml CATNIDRAL CKILIN LAUD R1f N R -all FRE AP Q� 5m9 3YEAR JEFFERY HOMES MEN mo m IVA 94 11w IN 1mrimpuclmd THE L EC H -E Imo. � _ ---.� r. .... . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ULLY DECORATED MODEL HOMES! 0 11 1 REE PROFESSIONAL - DWORAMM0.1 00.5 432-3333 -8898-43)-0