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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBN1995_02_22Phot by P~ Wolchrk Close encounter Grade 1 students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School, including Michael Watts, Daniele Taglioni and Melissa Vasquez, concluded a unit on pigs with a visit to neighboring resident Schneider, a 110 -pound Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. Nuclear disasterplans tested at local schools If you see fire trucks and other emergency vehicles inwiued will W kept secret ko make the exercise as All students will be back fn class by noon. at your cNid's school tomorrow, don't be alarmed. It realistic as possible) until Thursday morning. nl a nuclear ernergengr plant details the strategy to is only a mock disaster and the expected some of AU schools with 10 kilometres of the Pickering be employed by local government, police and organized pandemonium will just a test. Nuclear generating Station will be ready and parents Ontario Hydro, to ensure pubic sa* in the event of Durham Regional Poiee, in cooperation with local of students Ruing in the "primary za w" have been an actual nuclear emergency. It must be tested governments, Ontario Hydro and both the pubic and informed of the siaulo m exercise, poiee say.. :perfodiex8y with drys and exercises. catholic boards of edt cation, is conducting a nuclear S1 11 and staff of the schools participating vA Thursday's exercise wil test operational features emergency simulation exercise Mosday maning. be evacuated — with police escorts — to pre- of provincial and regional emergency plants as well as Certain schools in Pickering and Ajax will determined evaaation centres, such as Durham the omtrnuriration inks neoessary to oway safety parbapate in the exercise, which is desiglhed to tat College. Details of the pian will be revealed on information and W*uc tans to die eonvInNy. The the effectiveness of the Durham Region Nudear OdwWs CKGE 94.9 radio station at Wprmbaiidy sinxttatfon has been in the planning stages for more Emergency. Plat. The kxzdons of the schools 9aar.iomormw. , y r, F fbar+ayear Ajax council avoids tax increases by Kathleen Griffin Ajax councillors have 'lived up to their word' in bringing down a 1995 budget with no tax increase for residents. Ajax Mayor Jim Witty congratulated council and staff %ionday night, telling them their positive approach to Aidget issues and their commitment to election promises ,Wade the zero increase possible. "Residents made it very clear in November they didn't .4ant a tax increase and we lived up to our word," he said. Ward 3 councillor and budget chief Jim McMaster pointed out the 1995 budget represents a `steady as she goes," plan. It is a plan that is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain in the face of reduced transfer payments from the province. He said provincial treasurer Floyd Laughren and his federal counterpart Paul Martin have to realize solving their budget problems should not mean handing them down to municipalities. "in 1980 we received 14.8 per cent of our total revenue from the province of Ontario. In 1995 we will receive 5.8 per cent from the province," McMaster said. They both seem to forget there is only one taxpayer and if that tax money is to be saved, genuine reductions, not slough -offs, have to occur," he said. The total budget is $800,000 lower than it was in 1993, and that can be attributed to the "lean, mean business-ike approach" of staff, he said. Continued on Pqp 2 Unit 2 ready for opening late March All four units at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station's 'A' reactor — kxkxbV Unit 2 — will be up and nru V by the end of March, says station manager Pierre C hadebois. Unit has been out of operation since a Dec. 10 heavy water spill that released 140 tomes of radioactive wrier sw the reactor buiild'rg. The otter three units trove been down for awdenance. Codd an Palls 2 2 Februory 22, 1995 • The Bay News WI DWOOD FORD "THE CAR & TRUCK CENTRE " SENIORS CITIZENS 10% Discount On Service & Parts wlldwood Ford k VNaad to announce INaner Taybr a.8•rvic• Wrlbr. wan•r would Iln to Nnlb Ab old 6 new frknda to vbn Mm at wNdwood ford. FAST LUBE & OIL • MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS • WHILE YOU WAIT Quality Care Tune-up, Oil Change, Wheel Alignment. --------------------------- SPECIAL OIL!, 'LUBE 1 & FILTER I WITH Most Cars & 1 25 Point Vehicle Cheek Trucks Expires Mar. 1/95 � ---------------------------- SPECIAL TUNE-UP II PRICING 4 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 8 Cylinder r 4 $ 1 I 39-95 . . 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"The North ,'{' .,.rw r _ op L i IBRUARY I -f ,o!`+ s. �'.d:. ••[':� :+er'2 ..�-� .a.611►f;r: tel_ ��i�iLrf• ..a lie WOW* watch dw "d a.r .✓ s � ^'Lys. - _ . tr R .cty'.•S".m � t iy .} ,t itti T _ �,► • t t y', �=�• `i�C�,.►,�►„N�� i��J'.�+.i = 'tee. • a1F+ �� .tib � F�s+ :�' ►'....� �,V7- 6T say +•QW " ,�►. ..,. v.� � .. �.r � Z. yq �-��[�} � •0;• ia. •i� sq. .•. �:. •� ♦o�'� '. � •+• ai.r . oa. ;fifer .• �♦ f. r . • - T i, i .. i�i`t � Til f - .! L'4 • A. • a l < 1:�r w a, f a � �a. 1�. i�o s f . •i' ,r Ott,*0 t l i�l 1. 4 s lwlT.. . �. -_ e•. t .dr•.„a.♦t •1♦I.-. -..'ti W!'L -w1 fl'11ft 1. .fs'Y• -�♦ 1..*4�-. +.��. 1-G"11"♦I� _ Lau-..H11••.1___.� a"'lii __ .i Februcry 22, 1995 • Me -Way News 'G CHARGERS Pete. W id,.k THE DOC IS IN: Ajax's Denis O'Connor Secondary School opened their school store, called The Green Room, recently. The store executive council includes school president Matt Wilson, Odette Pretty, Rob Gottschalk, Lyanne Durand and Matthew Goulin. A few things credit cardholders should know How and when interest is Visa statement are calculated • A payment will be the payment to reach the Royal's Visa centre, on calculated on a Visa or only up to the statement date. considered received by the bank Royal Bank which day it will be credited to MasterCard account is a source Interest payable beyond that if it is paid at a your account. of confusion for many date will be included on the next branch or Royal Bank cardholders. Here's how the statement. automated banking machine by Royal Bank calculates interest 3 p.m.: (except holidays). payable on its Classic Visa card. • As with most other Payments made after 3 p.m. will " • Account balances are regular Visa and MasterCards, be credited to the next business payable within 21 days of the the minimum monthly payment day. • statement date. If the account is is 5 per cent (or at least $10) of - Paid in full by the due date, no the outstanding balance. The If you pay at another bank or machine, or by mail, TAX interest is payable. But if only Royal's Visa Gold minimum is 5 :RETURNS partial payments made, interest per cent or $50. you must allow several days for IN LESS TIME is then charged on all purchases RRSP forwards THAN YOU THINK -M- from the day each purchase was carry `MEC ONIC Posted to your account. (The FILING posting date is the day the item If you can't make use of your The statement shows your was received by the bank's Visa RRSP deduction in a given year carry -forward balance, plus the roostUna processing centre. Sometimes because you are short of funds, amount you could have L._.. .. TtJRi OMCAMWA - - -- this is the same day the this amount may be carried contributed in respect of the HOST TAX RETURNS transaction was made, but forward to one of the following preceding year, less the amount PROCESSED WITHIN TWO WEEKS normally it is a few days later.) seven years and contributed at you did in fact contribute and 0 • Interest on cash advances (including Visa cheques) is charged as of the transaction date, even if you pay the W" m full by the due date. • Interest on outstanding amounts is charged daily from the date the purchase or cash advance is made. As of last week, the standard Classic Visa rate was 0.038 par cent a day while the low -rate option was 0.027 per cent a day. The interest charges given on the -------------------------- 1 . 1 rade� ic> � secre s BEAUTY SHOPS & HAIR CARE PRODUCTS r RECEIVE $4.00* off ANY PURCHASE OF $20.00 OR MORE. 1 r 'WITH THIS COUPON or MENTION THIS AD.1 !� VALID AT PICKERING TOWN CENTRE, Pickering or OSHAWA CENTRE, Oshawa IWSS) 420-51 TT 1 r TXPIRE DATE: JUNE 30/6S. NOT u0 H OTHER PROMOTIONS. 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Licence iiM O 25843 N BINGO + E �unfry $ 610 Monarch Ave. Ajax F� �° 427-8572 � Unit 2 set to open From Page 1 Charlebois said March 6 is the target date to reopen Unit 4, followed by Unit 1, Unit 3, and finally, Unit 2. "We anticipated in early January to do this faster. But considering all the work we've had to do - establishing the root cause and designing the modifi- cations - we're satisfied with the time frame," Charlebois said. "We're resource limited and we're moving as fast as we can with the capabilities we have." A design flaw and a part failure were identified as the root cause of the spill: a relief valve cracked and eight minutes later vibration caused the bleed condenser pipe to crack, spewing the heavy water onto the reactor floor. Since the accident Ontario Hydro engineers concluded equipment modifications, such as shortening the pipe, and more frequent inspections of all The sal► Mew • February 22; 1996 S is also looking at pressure relief valves, were needed to avid future incidents. BigBrothers face cash - shortf all All the valves have been replaced and the manufacturer The Big Brothers Association of the budget. The local United good news from the event, held different com- of Ajax -Pickering is in desperate Way's recent fundraising drive at Celebrity Lanes on Broc ponents, the station manager said. The ribber diaphragms in use have a four-year fife span. Hydro has been testing the modifications at Wylie Labs, a private company in Huntsville, Ala. used by other nuclear oper- ators and the aerospace indus- try, and Charlebois told Pickering councillors he expects the testing to be completed by upluff"11112TM Councillors deliver budget From Page 1 McMaster also took a shot at ballooning school board budgets, noting in 1980 34.5 per cent of taxes went to the town, 18.7 per cent to the region and 46.8 per cent to the school boards. This year, the region nets 20.2 per cent of the tax pie, the town 25.8 per cent and the school boards' portion is 54 per cent. "The School boards must find a way to more effectively put their programs into the schools while controlling their costs," he said. The 1995 general levy net operating expenditures is $17,972,500. Capital projects and equipment in the amount of $6,757,200. was approved as web. McMaster said the town was able to finanlize some of the commitments made in the past, including the first full year of operation for the McLean Community Centre and Library and the completion of the four- year program to see sanitary sewers inataled in the Pickering -mrim 1RJ____R O ARAW AL./ Bomber Jacbb �� 699 Wo t from O Mai -waa sK nwc-ri. err 8e1 l�8; A tlaa. tZ-3 1 Beach area, both projects taken on in 1991. He also promised reconstruction of Pickering Village Roads will begin in 1996 and added those details will be dealt with in the spring, when council begins to hash out a five- year and 20 -year forecast. McMaster also credited the STAR$ program, where town employees come up with cost- saving strategies within their departments, with a savings of $592,910. He added next year's target is $2 million in savings. Regional councillor Steve Parish pointed out services to residents have been adjusted, but only slightly, such as yard waste pick up reduced from 16 times a year in 1993 to 13 in 1995. "Any adlistments in services are very minor and certainly livable," he said. need of help after Bowl for Millions — the organization's biggest annual fundraiser — fell at least $12,000 short of their goal. Executive director Sharlene Melnike is still totting up the pledges but she said it looks like the event — responsible for 40 per cent of the Big Brothers annual budget — will only raise_ approximately $33,000, instead of the $45,000 they were looking for. "We have to shorten our programs or cut hours of operations," she said. "We will definitely need additional fundraising and we need more volunteers to help to do that." The problem may still get worse because money from the United Way of Ajax -Pickering makes up another 40 per cent Village Burger SPECIAL OFFER 20% Off All Orders Over $6.00 .41.1, I)AY on Brreakfust. Lunch 8t Dirtste.►r FAMILY SPECIAL 3 homemade Durpp�ers, 3 orders of french frlM, 3 $12.85Sandwic SuDrr�rirn h $2.89 cans d pop 839 Kingston Rd. Piclkering 905-509-3876 41;94 tit CaU First for Faster Service a Take Out is Available Wk1Iv1%"1• � 111Ii.IW:,i came up short and all member organizations may have to make do with less this year. "We're not hopeful of getting our requested allocation and that will add to our deficit situation," Melnike said. The rest of the Bib Brothers budget comes from an annual golf tournament, the sale of nevada tickets and donations. There are 39 current Big BrotherAittle Brother matches in the Ajax -Pickering chapter, with another 15 boys on the waiting list Despite the shortfall at Bowl for Millions, there were some Road in Pickering. Melnike released the names of winners of the various challenges, including Second Storey in Ajax (restaurant challenge, $1,028), Umbra Shades of Scarborough (business challenge, $1,152), Bank of Nova Scotia at Pickering Town Centre (bank challenge, $3,451) and Wally Harpur (Big Brother challenge $825). Roland Michener public school won the school score event, Ajax Hydro is leading in the hydro challenge and the Town of Pickering is in front in the Mavor's challenge. k SAVE UP TO 40% ON TENANTS INSURANCE NON-SMOKERS, CLAIMS FREE, ALARM CREDITS, AGE CREDIT FOR DETAILS OR FREE QUOTE, CALL 683-9725 %. PINE RIDGE INSURANCE 676 Monarch Ave., Unit 13 Eshblkhed 1978 Ajax, Ontario r IoI 1(9/1J EMERGENCY PLANNING EXERCISE Durham Regional Police, in partnership with Ontario Hydro, both local boards of education, other emergency services and regional departments, will participate in a NUCLEAR EMERGENCY SIMULATION exercise on Thursday, Feb. 23rd. Certain schools in Ajax & Pickering will participate in evacua- tion drills as part of the exercise. Students and staff will be taken to predetermined evacuation centres, which will be revealed on The Edge 94.9 and KX 96 radio stations Thursday morning at approx. 9:00 am. THIS WILL NOT CAUSE ANY DISRUPTION IN THE COMMUNITY AND THERE WILL BE NO ROAD CLOSURES. This simulation is a test of the Durham Region Nuclear Emergency Plan and the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Plan. DO NOT BE ALARMED to see schools being evacuated and emergency services present. If you have any concerns, call Durham Regional Police at (905) 683-9100. d February 22, 1995 • The day News 'Me Ilay News is a Shoreline N^_wapapers Inc. newspaper published every Wednesday. LE a RS WELCOME 1730 McPherson Court, Unit 018, Pickering, Ontario LIW 3E6 0 ��� The Bay News welcomes Letters to the Editor. Newsroom. Display & Circulation: 839-8087 or 686436.9 �- Letters should be limited to 300 words and are Classified: 839-8114 or 686-3677 Fa:: 839-8135 .,^' o• sub'ect to editing. They must be signed, the Momber of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association a� ad cess and telephone number of t e sender Mumber of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association provided. ...................... Ioiding -' axes The goodnevus is that Pickering arld Ajax 't+esidents won't face a municipal tax hike this i�►ear. Congratulations to both councils for wing up to their election promises. The bad news, however, is that the federal and provincial governments must still introduce their budgets and that spells tough :tales ahead for all of us. »;It's likely both the provincial and the <federal governments will try to get :municipalities to shoulder more of the burden Jor services. Therefore, while tax increases aren't in the cards for this year, it will be increasingly difficult for municipalities to avoid implementing such measures in future years. Creative incentive programs such as Ajax's STAR$ plan, will help local governments exceed their budgetary goals in the short term. But they cannot do it alone. It's time that all levels of government, irlduding school boards, start adopting such plans to reduce expenditures. While it's nice that kxal councils have been able to toe the line on tax increases, until every level of government gets its house in order, the savings achieved by these programs will ultimately be swallowed by fiscal abuses heaped onto the municipalities from above. The top-down approach to delivering services must cease and governments of all levels must view themselves as neither superior, nor inferior, but working together for the common good of society. Right now, that's not the case. Towns deserve better than hospital bed closings To are edlbr. I am W" tlb Mir to Wdm s the recent annunenelt aonoe,iiq bed down at the Ain ad Pddq Gvw* I a an ere gloyee in on 2 fit Ole In dot is to be dosed an May lj ad tor ae my own lliees an this Tow for yeas, wham we was 3A we worked with old, antiquated ad sometimes onk equipment. When we Ow" for tepboemeh I we hard "trait for the agandoa' Sowepadu WO w coddad made do wthwhel we Ni Finally we got the gorabad for hiss acpardon. We m5- i AW to soar ad operatic iblo* A of Ibe cion' - i W h wmftmdmkdng sands from it drag ad JKk- hhamefiog. A garb pke to ply for such a prognesiit Sinoc a goi0 - eat rvAm was beoudhi b by ae om adniriMft 5-u bees gore Iboe j1 an Well; a■omo of changes` Od wet bond mum, in nae mt sawn Ott .mit I I I fi ohs~ In ams pmA , rfotpeafdehtk dinedors W uffdsks fa at Oat ad tam oft Ill came tiroddar'rusiog. Tbmeaebntawyfew. Thai se gd ht wtb yodel Conrad Days.' ft lot for the it In in ■cry ymhs, 6 bed donees for Wo weds in Dec 1993,"1994, Dec 19% ad Nwc h 19% Dleilg disc daemies, thesh11bdMpwW llhrosn, m o the hholptal ad emegehgr holobofd d dthe adald pelfehb 0lwbedcWhasnewdloppedil=*on3AIe29on 2- *-: P .. wokluk PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Senior kindergarten students Jenna Kotsopoulos and Kerri McIntyre work at the lassy table at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School in Pickering. 1. Lett' Fag. With each in in beds goes gaff p 1 ai i Ater Ina" to 2 East, d plot to are 'garlic aperlirlg of the wig tower;' we are ilformed did unless they get some "MW money from die gaamte it, they will have no dnioe but to case a1r loot We rIied slat. The gab own took place. N am in the wag ower were aperadrlg and f<nctioriig. No mane talc of bed doom Our patients an fihaiy be oomfan* thanks to the pevm* of the ommu* We Iwe or no bed a* pi- dws, ad at kung last a whdch* shower loom They nn out of renaoliq money, so the okl wing pet got p rtialy rlanowted and 4 Eat is now a*. At the beginning of Janney, our floc, 2 East, is aedesigroted a surgial bon Boil► sometl' poldlkie and avid ft b look forward b. Then an agaK it's arnomaed bawloorwilbedad asofMay1,1995. Swddmly, after two yew of hwim about `sepeatoe bsdgets and seperaldy We items, they are a5- pooled bgelbe and there k W moray.- Vs bo ble to be pbdog bbere; *A wodt sate Ibeae badly needed beds. That wort help *A and mwaies dal wtb their kelt jobs, with an aspected55pWbs lost. - Blt hie had, ho be apesisg 10 tiers In otiftim, so 9 yodre a mak, yodre od of kith and 9 you aY oM and To oommddyofApra ad Pldlelrng deserves Lum — thhmdean 1Mc They s/ row bare kgs fleas loch bolas the alpelsiorh is an adragt for dsae who worked so had b mist the $6,000 perisac to bdiben Oft gimpy, aoledilgdlet The dd wing s1 hwe only a5- bot opaalorhel sad 2 Eat sb ers =- 4 Fast, with the eerie sounds of enlptilpg; , all ft in rhe name of clangs.' NOW Tora Demand additional hospital funding TO the edbr. The sat dole of Dilrhara Region bare of it h tog g'ol* M in Ontaio whit leas MW in a stgniicart k aerie ii Will impetierd ad **W Wm in Anal — Pkkeing CAMWHoepi* AW" arcBalis, 40pacert; euegengy loos ft 12 Pe CK my ffn me% 20 Pm cer�- sad irpelmtwhiue, IAperaut m vk of the Closalre of ere beds ad the Wawa ellidem am Pond "i of be deed, aiab■daNd sta11, the bolpd ion lacm d an Wadlg deidt of $800,000, solely dermal of itae W ohm da In POP66M glWA The on .1 -amt 10 g, it and acklowh* he hospiafs pre11arnm, yet chits t bels the meoeslay modal lesaraes tq adegeatdy fmd the boapifal, I b bleeslog chat He& Mirble Rdh Grier an come ip W& miors ddoW kI gars fat spedal iiteest groups suds as the :650,000 grant 'to overcome barriers to health for fumigant and rdugee wooed and Hamm of mbr, yet, the molds nmol 6d dr $800,000 needed b popsy banoe a oomroemty hoaptd P m ding eaerdid medial services to a popiadonbw of appno*W* 250,000. ww ti +w y ycR. The rigdents of Aim and Moing haus donaW time and money for the bospttai upsWon which was to include an additional 30 beds. The goiernaalt his shady itneo on dlat promise and the aoulmiy has been lett v& rine fewer beds down elrpansiorh, with nlae bed dam ion the oft Be pibk has ban desired. I adational hdbg is not forthcoming from government, o* two options remain: pemanerd dosoi of an additional 16 beds and kreElorary donee of it enbe hosla for 4Vrodmteilr tions weds alis YlK Bods options are tulacoeptabk and daagerota, Shodd i kn* ocaw km of bed dosses, the hath Wainer nest be pelsmaly bold nspordk H0"ai,1110 Xh* are Pd* baldions 69 ale hold by the public purse. Where thea is a abdrd growth to poptialoq d as b aw gaim melt b plaice ad propeilt finance these sersiots. Fth mom, ooh hdlrg it hosptal adegmatelyr, rtduom it a= Of lesideits In MORN ieaW nae serine v d ft*oonitratwm ht Cm da Hub A& We as tanipayas are no longer asddeg or pleading with goven>ment; w at dwmbg that the $8A000 dd dt be fu* assumed iemedatdy. Cal you MPP Jim Wiseman FA 683.6707; Hub Mkbta Rolm Grin (414 327-W; Premla Bob Rae 010 325-1941. Dwmd the adatahal hidrgrow. Rif Soon, MD, Preridaht Nrhm M *d sod" "M say News Febn crry 22, 1995 7 �,�-�---�`MONTESSOR[ Full Montessori Curriculum Pius, Plus, Plus "Knowledge with Understanding" Private School ages 1 112-12 yrs . Come and See :the "Dun actor t xpansior ! PICKERING DUNBARTON 509-1722 839-2090 401 KINGSTON RD. 966 DUNSARTON (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) (WHFTES RD. a HWY. 2) pomessing a positive altitude is a loy element to achieving success in any endeavor. While kw martial arts with one of our tram Slack Seh instructors, your ild will di slop a positive attitude. This is just ane d the many trails martial orfs instills in children. 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In addition, Dr Rtzwnons offer a professimal service perceptual testing, geared to dubw w th vi mmiated lewuig disabilities. Probierm at schoci can often by traced to dif abes wth vision. The eye are kink features gale -of the art testing egjpmm including a cornputer assisted attomaed refractor dw reads an eye prescription directly from the eyes (verified by the doctor, of course), an automated giau oma mwhbv and an automated peripiwai field tester: The eye are professionals at the dank indtde D[ Ftainm, m, Ik MidWe Schrrddt, Dr Kok Narayarsko, DE Bride Gime and DE Alan Hum. brain wm and tests are made by appoirttr wt by aing 839-5303. WA in appomfimts are also a+ua Wk. Ow hours are 8 am. to 8 pm. Malay to Thrusday, 8 am. to 4 pm. on Friday and 8 am. to 12 pm. on Saturday. PLAYGROUND Party at the Peanut C1ubdI JQ JiW 11.99 *per cn'id for a semi -private party (ABBEY UNE LOCAnION ONLY .._... 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Youll be ImpreaaWl 6 February 22, 7 995 a The Bay News Durham school board to tackle racism The Durham Board of Education passed a motion Monday night to endorse a board anti -racism and ethno- cultural equity policy and implementation plan and to forward it to the ministry. 'You have my full support," Pickering Ward 3 Trustee Susan Kular said. 'It's about time there's something like this." The plan was developed to comply with government legislation requiring boards of education develop the policies practices of the board which will develop a community profile that identifies the diverse groups in the region; * revising current curriculum to include all cultural and racial identities of the students; making sure that every aspect of the school (displays, books, etc) reflects diversity, and creating bias -free curriculum: * using some current materials to challenge and explore the causes and patterns In support of Lower Taxes you will pay NO G.S.T.* on any central vacuum purchase made between now and March 7th at at participating dealers. Complete Beam System with electric powerhead and hose on sale now for only $649:° PLUS We pay the 6.S.T.1* 1_" Call Now!! -D6=xd equivalent In G.S.T. wN be given at pointof sale. PICKERING 1271 Kingston Road, #2 g p (905) 831-2326 of racism; * creating a welcoming atmosphere for parents from diverse backgrounds and compiling and updating a list of available translators; * providing students with resource materials in their own language where practicable; developing a board policy on dealing with racial and ethno- cutural harassment and creating a standard reporting form for racial incidents; providing workshops on dealing with racial conflict; * reviewing all hiring and promoting practices to ensure equity, and; teaching the staff how to detect racism by making anti - racism education mandatory for and plans. The 10 core objectives have been legislated by the ministry and this plan has been developed through a special purpose committee in keeping with the guidelines provided. The core objectives include things such as board policies, leadership, guidance and counseling, and harassment all regarding anti -racism and ethno- cultural equity. The biggest objective is curriculum. Listed under each of the core objectives are plans of action by the board and possible outcomes. Some of the plans include: a all diverse student and community group input into the policy development and all board employees. Through these various plans of actions, (only a small percentage of them listed here) the board hopes to create a climate of acceptance and a welcoming school environment by teaching students to respect the background of others. FLIP FOR A DEAL: Pickering Hyundai captured motorists' attention last week with some creative advertising. Nomination meeting for New Democrats Durham West MPP Jim Wiseman will find out tonight if he has the support of his own riding association at a nomination meeting a' Herongate Barn Theatre is north Pickering. Wiseman, who is expected to win handily, will face liberal Joe Dickson and Progressive Conservative Janet Ecker in the upcoming provincial election if he wins the nomination The meeting will be held at Herongate (Alton Road, north of Taunton Road) at 7 pm. For more information on the meeting, cal the Durham West riding association at 427-4666. Mike Harris at PACT meeting Provincial Tory leader Mike Harris will be the featured guest at the Pickering -Ajax Citizens Together for the environment (PACT► annual general meeting next Tuesday. Also on hand for the meetMg, which will be held at St. Wilfred Catholic School (Brock Road, between Rossland Road and Foch AvemW at 7:30 pm, will be PACT lawyer Peter Piddidd. The Guelph -based attorney wiU provide an update on the % t to stop the NDP's Interim Waste &dwdty from 9wV ahead with pians to place a future br&l sole in Pkkeug. The local ennrnnmental group is asking bw residents to cane to the meeting and 'make your voice head be[= the provfzial 410* mew In we 3 Ajax CAO wants feds to reach for the STAR$ Program could save Ottawa $5 billion per year WMantleaft Ajax's chief administrative officer has a couple of tips for a bloated federal government tryng to wrestle with a $42 billion deficit: work together and look to the STAR$ Barry Malmsten thinks Ottawa could take a few lessons from Ajax and its ambitions, yet simple, STAR$ program to take a few gouges out of the deficit without any employee layoffs, service cuts or tax hikes. The cosi management program, which invites employees to share ideas on cutting costs, has already paid dividends at the mnmiapal IeW and boosted employee morale in the process. Town empioyees embraced the program, initiated last fall, submitting thousands of cost-saving ideas, such as turning off unnecessary lights, saving e-mail paper wastage and more cooperation between departments. Already, $570,000 in savings have been identified and are in the 1995 town budget and Malmsten believes the program could save the federal government at least $5 billion per year. Last fall he submitted the idea to .the Economy in Government competition, a national campaign run by Mmoomw-based The Fraser Institute, an independent economic, social and educational think-tank. On January 16 the Ajax proposal was chosen as one of 17 finalists. At stake is up to $5,000 in prize money, but more important, a chance to have the idea presented to Ottawa for possible implementation. 'The whole idea of the contest is not to get ideas — 'oh, isn't that nice' — but to get them itrnplemented. There's a bottom line focus to this,' he noted. 'I don't care 9 10 per cent of the ideas or 100 per cent of the ideas get adopted. It's all savings and it's still better than we're doing today. Even if an idea s not adopted a may span HINK SPRING! Shed that extra weight for a "Healthier New Yon" This Spring! r 41d 1 • Sok, Emy We* Low @ Eat Regular Foods • Gawnbal We* Loss a For Men, Women ad Chft s. GAIL FOB A 70DAY1 off other ideas and spark a ripple effect that could lead to ideas that will work.' Malmsten is, however, confident his proposal, which has to be fleshed out and re -submitted in detail to the institute by March 17, has a good shot at taking top honors. 'it decreases costs and raises morale. If there's a better way I'm all ears but I haven't seen a yet.. The program, borrowed from the private sector and from Malmsten's last post in Pittsburgh Township (near Kingston), works on the premise that there is no one magic way to reduce costs, but there are thousands of small ways to bring expenditures under control. A two-month blitz last fall produced most of the ideas, Malmsten said, but ideas are still coming in and being tested. The budgetary savings already identified are the key, however, because it's what the program was designed for. 'It's not just talking about it; it's doing it and we're already reaping the benefits.' With the program's success has come positive attention for Malmsten and his STAR$ team The campaign was featured in a recent issue of Canadian Business magazine (Malmsten was referred to as a 'bureaucrat turned bargain hunter') and Malmsten himself has been interviewed on CBC Radio and in a number of newspapers. The contest winners will be chosen April 17. DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR LESS FRANCE TE SMS ava.,LnBL E C A C bmtalbd., or do it yourself for eir PYTHON BULDIM SUPPLIES HRC. � i No 975 Brock Rd. S. Pickering ENTO >: OR IT ON 420-0188. i -ac s-sVW HO The soy Ntws Bank with n . Febrtt yy 22, 1995 9 o money draws Keystone robbers A pair of gun -toting, would-be robbers who didn't do their homework attempted to rob a Pickering bank that doesn't carry money Thursday morning. The two thugs — one was armed with a handgun — entered the Toronto - Dominion Bank's mortgage and loan branch on Kingston Road just after 11 am and demanded money. When they were told the bank had no money on hand, they left the bank and commandeered a taxi at gunpoint, forcing the driver to drive them to Poplar Drive in Scarborough. They then escaped on foot The Metro Police canine unit was called in and tracked one of the suspects down but the other is still at large. Charged with using a firearm in an indictable offence (tvw cants), pointiN a firearm (two wunts), weapons dangerous and iorcnble confinernent is Garfield Lewis Pottinger 21, of North York. .... Durham Regional Police officers were forced to break up several fights at a Bayly Street dance dub Friday night after arguments inside the Pickering dub spilled out into the parking lot More than 220 youths were on hand at the small dub, located at 1235 Bayly St Several officers responded to the disturbance all and Staff Sgt_ Sandy Ryrie said the incident is part of 'ongoing problems' at the dub. No anTests were made. The Children's Aid Society Foundation Presents T' ' DUEEN ELIZABETH BUILDING 11 r Exhlbitlon Place �.�., J� �� i Toronto l Saturday, February 25, 1995 Early Bird Games 6.30p. m. Regular Games 7.-00 p.m. ,ck.a Av.i.er. at TOP RAMK ALL BRANCHES Of $50TarriTUASTLIS ear.en Yu 1 • 7Yc Y�A. M.rr 10 February 22, 1995 • The Bay News BREASTS 2 KG. BOW OX $ (�95 NONLY : Oat's $4.52/lb,) I J5114 FREE CHICKEN .NUGGETS* APPROX. 30 PIECES ALL WHITE r / MEAT AND OVEN READY � *RECEIVE ONE 7.5 LB. BAG, OF . OUR LIGHTLY BREADED . 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There is also a full lite up of African dancing, youth singers, a comedian and Oshawa's Hummingbird Dancers. The event showcases local talent and celebrates Black History month. The Hummingbird Dancers are members of Oshawa's Club Carib and are well known local entertainers. They perform traditional Caribbean dances in fuh costume. Music for the night will be provided by Goodie, a local DJ who caters to all tastes and has been a hit at past club dances. Various Caribbean foods will be arailable, such as curried dishes, roti, jerk chicken or pork, and there will be a cash bar. Caribbean Night is one of many events sponsored by the Pickering Caribbean Canadian Cultural Association. The group, formed in Pickering 15 years ago, is a ran -profit organization Membership comprises people from the Caribbean Islands, though people of all backgrouvh I are welcome. Caribbean Night, the club's first event of the year, is an opportunity to shake winter's hold and support an active community group. Organizers anticipate a good turnout. Cal ahead to reserve tickets. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:30. @'s at the Don Beer Arena in Pickering, 940 Dillingham Road (South of Bayly, off Brock Road). Admission is $10 per person, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children aged flue to twelve. For tickets or informatim.ail 428- 3164. K ­ aw -& or � �U Void 0eal'ood alai (Y[ea/r sim LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, Friday & Saturday ExceUent Business Luncheons - Mon. -Fri. Unsurpassed Dinner s Mon. -Sot. 1725 Kingston Rd. (East of Brock Rd.) Pickering 686-7 OPEN ARMS: Pickering West Hill Musical members Ray Router (top left) Hazel Cornthwaite, Julie Reynolds, Al Ashby and Jean Router get ready for the Wish Upon a Star benefit concert this weekend at the Village Retirement Centre Auditorium. Wish Upon a Star for Children's Wish by Wendy Ashton %WAoisky Dust off the old top hat, slip on the dancing shoes and get ready to paint the town this weekend at a "1940's style night club." Enjoy a two -act floor show and dance the night away to music played by a disc jockey. End your perfect evening with a delicious cold buffet, at the "Wish Upon a Star" benefit concert. The event is billed as a concert, but it's much more. Its a chance to experience an elegant and glamourous night of great entertainment while helping a worthwhile cause. 'Wish Upon a Star" is a benefit concert presented by Pickering West Hili Musical Theatre on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25, in support of The ChiWen's Wish Foundation. The floor show alone is worth the ticket price. With 20 musical numbers and some haWkily talented singers, it will appeal to every taste. Mary of the sag are old favourites with a few new twists. The pacing is lively and upbeat and often hilarious. it's oWm VW •a M pf dedication, and bard worlk have gone into the production. And it's just as obvious that the performers love sharing their music with the audience. The everting will also include a silent auction. Some of the items up for bid are: tickets for upcoming musicals; leather goods; luggage; a brief case; a watercolour painting by a local artist; and gift certificates from local merchants including a dimer for two. It's a wonderful opporhnYy to stock up on gips or pick up something for yourself while doing a good deed. All proceeds from the auction go to the Foundation, a nonprofit organization that brings happiness to children suffering from high risk, life threatenig iiemes. Dedkated volunteers try to make a dhlWs last wish come true, whether it's a trip to Disneyworld or a special meeting with a celebrity. So far they have helped to grant more than 3,000 wishes. This is the first benefit that the Pickering West Hill Musical Theatre has undertaken. Because of strong community support, the group has been able to meet financial targets and the members decided to back the fund-raiser. The theatre started in 1978, when a group of people who loved singing show tunes got together The Pickering West Hill Musical Theatre evolved from that meeting. Its first production was South Pacific back in 1979. Although there have been marry charges since then, a number of the original members are still with the group. in fact, some of their children are now taking an active part as vel. The group is known for its highly successful cabarets which it presents to sellout crowds every September. For a delightful evening and an opportunity to make a child's dream come true, -Wish Upon A Star" at the Village Retirement Centre Auditorium, 1955 Valley Farm Road North, Pickering. The doors and a cash bar will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 Tidkets may be available at the door but you might want to phone first (905) 839-9705 12 p.m. - 8 pm. nk.m Thesto Aftm rad" PkkwkV hNadous French Fera "In One Bed & Out the Other" Runs Until March 25th. Selling Out Fastll For ticift and info pisses a kr472-3085m r: The tltcry News • February 22, 1995 13 Sports Week a A L FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Tennis fans were out in force recently at the Pickering Recreation Complex, woriking on their serves and volleys. Wrestlers off to provincial's The Durham X -L's Wrestling Club have grappled their way to a great start this season. At the recent cadet provincial open championships in St. Catharines, the dub qualified six athletes to go to the Ontario Winter Games in Niagara Fails Mar. 9-11. Athletes had to be first or second in their weight class to qualify. Alana Wage►aar, Matt Grant and Peter Michael each won gold at the meet. Sean Martin, Carrie Ann Herridge and Jay Blain also qualified for the provincials with Boxer earns national berth A Pine Ridge High School booker has punched his way to a spot on Canada's national 'B' team after a card in Montreal Feb. 10. Nicholas Farrel, a 19im old vAh Oiymhpic dreams, became a carded athlete after defeating Martin Berthimm of Quebec in the (156 pound) light - middleweight class. 1n January, his dream of booking his way to a berth on Canada's 'A' team ended In Edmonton when the pneamanlarriddled Ajax Boating Clubmember lost toJason C ...of . . silver medal performances. On Feb. 11 the X -L's posted another successful weekend at the Centennial Invitational in Guelph, winning a host of medals and two division tides — the kids/novice division and the cadet division. The dub also finished second In the bantam category. Joshua Silver King More than 55 teams from across Ontario will converge on Ajax March 3-5 for the Ajax Ringette Association's showcase of the season — the 23rd annual Silva Ring Tournament. The tournament, which will involve teams in all nine divisions — from bunnies to belles — will take place at the Ajax Community Centre and Adming Village Arena. Finals in all divisions will be played 9xiday, March 5. For more information call tournament chair Chris Bradley at 686-6653 or publicity chair Elea Gratton at 42&6033. Lumsden (kids), Malcolm Maclean (IQ, David Martin (K), Chnsting Kinuin (bantam), Mick Lioktsis (bantam), Came -Anne Herridge (cadet), Matt Bowden (cadet), Matt Grant (cadet), Brad Jamieson (cadet), Sean Martin (cadet) and Ross mcBride (cadet), all won gold medals at the meet. Silver medalists included Michael Gladwell pQ, Jonathan Khwin (IQ, James Herridge (Q, David Williamson (K), Tyler Judhau (novice), Oliver Salmon (novice), Stephen Wemyss (novice), Chris Russel (bantam), Mike Harriss (ci" and Alama Wagertaar (cadet). Chris Ragert Ouds), Brardan Yanuzielo (novice), Breit White- Finide (bantam), Tony Ya xdelo (bantam), Ian McKenzie (bantam), Robyn Vandermoor (cadet), Brad hawker (cadet' and Sean Martel (caM wrestled to bronze medals. Four Olympians headed for Grande Prairie, Alberta for Canada Winter Games More than 300 Ontario ?"-.�e*es, coaches and :managers -� Grande Prairie, Alta., to -�!te part in one of Canada's -- ales' sporting even's — the _a7�ada Winter Gaines. The ;ares started Feb. 19 and res .o Mar. 4. More than 3,200 amateur a+'Metes from across Canada will compete in 23 spots, including the newly added sports of wheelchair basketball, disabled skiing and freestyle skiing. Since its inauguration in 1967 at Quebec City, the Canada Games have become a major stepping stone and valuable training ground for the young athletes who aspire to compete for Canada at the Olympics and other international competitions. The years since the firs; Canada Games in 1967 have seen tremendous growth and deveiopmert in amateur sport throughout Canada and in Ontario," said Anne Swarbrick, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation. "Throughout Ontario, our athletes' accompisiunents over the yeas have been a great source of pride and inspiration. We are ail rooting for Team Ontario to retain she games flag and come home with the Canada Ganes championship." Grande Prairie is fully prepared to host the games. More than 4,000 volunteers, recruited from the city and the surrounding communities will be or. hand to service the needs of visitors and participants. An estimated 100,000 fans will make the tip to Grande Prairie to cheer on their favorite team. Week one athletes of Tea—, Ontario left Pearson International Airport Feb. 17, "rule week two athletes depart on Feb. 25. The CBC will televise the opening and closing ceremonies and provide nightly highlights at 7 p.m.. (EST) dur.ng he con.pe tion. Local athletes include Carl. 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UNIT #2002 PICKERING 1 a31 -ass I %Wn" - WWL" AGE W A UP SAVE UP TO 50"X. This page has been brought . to you by our Community Minded Businesses. :Thank you for your el"S. dor future promotions call." IM Brock Rd. s Elizabeth Unit N, Fkkering ��ifi�dlProawtioYts " �_ . 839-114 v rF r• _ .-: a. 'lYr�aAwrs.wlawislfi�iir• ;k;:c The Qary News • February 22 1995 15 Blue box contract may cost region more green, says rival company by Glean Hendry Durham council has made a mistake by awarding a contract for apartment building blue box pick-up to the low bidder, says the sales manager for an Ajax recycling company. Barry Henderson of J and F Waste Systems, who presently handle igloo pick-up for Durham (which is expected to be phased out), told council last week the decision to award the three year contract to Phillip Enterprises of Hamilton will cost the region as much as $200,000 over the life of the contract. Most of that loss will come from buying out the remaining 19 months of J and F Waste System's igloo contract, at $12,000 per month, Henderson explained. Henderson also claimed the region can gain additional savings — $120,000 over three years — with his company through landfill diversion using J and F Waste Systems' paper fibre collection system. Because of his firm's unique collection system, Henderson said Durham should have asked for detailed proposals instead of routine tenders. `The lowest tendered bid cost is not always Heritage Heritage Day, a day set aside to connect the past to the present and a day to celebrate who we are and to see how our heritage has shaped Canada and Canadians, w1l be celebrated in Pickering Feb. 25. This Heritage Day we celebrate an element of our past and bring it to fife for a day of celebration at the festival. the lowest to the community," Henderson told councillors. The region, however, despite considerable debate in the chambers, approved the deal by a vote of 19-7. Phillip, an industry leader with recycling agreements, garbage contracts, transfer facilities and landfill sites in 22 Ontario municipalities, submitted the low bid of $27,599.70. Laidlaw Waste Systems, another industry giant with a number of local contracts, submitted the second lowest bid, just $324.84 higher than the Phillip offer. The bid from J and F Waste Systems was fourth at more than $70,000. Durham Region is under government orders to initiate blue box pick-up for 21,000 eligible apartment units by May 1 (they already have an Time to cancel February Blah. Tis February, the month that serves no purpose. With apologies to those who celebrate their birthdays in the second month of the year, I propose vie do away with February and send it to the mystic place where months go to die. The month has tittle to offer, after all. Sure, there's Valentine's Day, but that should be in March or April anyway when spring is near and thoughts of men and women — young and old — turn to love. Frankly, February is just a dreary, dismal and, despite its shortened length, long month that sends the rich saantbiing to Florida and the rest of us 1ift a 2&* depression. Every four years they even add an extra day to February. How thoughtful There has been some discussion of adding a statutory hoiday to February to sine c P me a somethkq to look forward to. Please. Just cancel the month instead. The other months can easily absorb the extra days. Just add two days to each month and give July► the four remaining. July 37th. It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? If you're really a fan of winter, add a few days to December, just to stretch out that Christmas holiday season. The possibilities are endless. Any way you cut it, however, February has to go. It's too cold, too dark and too gloomy. It's also virus season when hundreds of little bugs attack our weakened bodies and send us miserably to bed or keep us up at night with coughing chikiren. If you're not convinced it's time to cancel February, try a little word association game. April says showers, May says flowers. June says sunny days. July+ says holidays. What does February say? Blah. / , , '� Ulfiwe Cq# the Ultimate Country'' extension from the original Jan. 1 deadline) and works committee chairman John Aker said making a "subjective" decision, based on proposals, would put Durham in the position of missing the deadline. Henderson expressed frustration at the decision, saying the impending provincial deadline has forced Durham to make a rash derision. 'I don't think they've thought out the entire process and the cost savings," he said. 'They're in a panic to implement it because legislation is forcing them to do so." Aker admitted he was surprised at the discrepancies of the bids, but speculated the quotes from Phillips and Laidlaw, were low because the companies will be able to recoup any operating losses from marketing the recyclabies. That sparked debate in the chamber over who should be profiting from the growing market for recyclables. Ajax councillor Steve Parish claimed 'there's profit to be made here" and said blue box pick-up could be an "income-producing source" for Durham, not a revenue expense. Oshawa councillor Iry Harrell agreed, claiming it's 'patently obvious" that the low bids mean Phillips and Laidlaw didn't expect to make their money from the contract. 'They're going to make it from the revenue stream, and that's the error we're making," he said. 'I think we should be looking much more carefully at the revenue stream for the region." 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Applicants may apply at: Web Offset Publications Limited, 1800 Ironstone Manor, Pickering - Reception Ajax and Pickering General Hospital oundation — Executive Director Reporting to the Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, your primary mandate will be to for- mulate Foundation policies, procedures and strategies as well as organize and direct dona- tion programs, while ensuring funding is used accordingly. Your responsibilities will further extend to recruiting, training and directing the activities of Foundation staff. Monitoring the maintenance of donation records and organiz- ing the development of funding -related printed materials will also be under your umbrella, as well as preparing the Foundation budget and annual report. Finally, we will look to you to research and select viable fund raising projects. To succeed, you require a diploma or degree along with 3-5 years of related experience. In addition, you demonstrate strong management skills and computer literacy together with excel- lent communication and interpersonal abilities. .hut as important, you are proficient at manag- ing time and meeting tight deadlines. Discover the difference at Ajax and Pickering General Hospital! You will find a future with a family of professionals dedicated to their com- munity and each other. Qualified candidates are invited to forward their resume, to: Human Resources Officer, Ajax and Pkkering Generd Hosptal, 580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario LIS 2J4. PLAYROOM SUPERVISOR Must love children_ Energetic, motivated, imagiinabve and canng. Immediate opening. Experience required Cal Liz. 427-2977 AN nQUE TAXI Drtvws Needed Own 21 yrs. Mftile or F�snr�le 831- e WANTED We're lookin' for some rompirs , storxpin', hootiw'. hollerin' guys, and gals who are interested in a server position at the LONE S'T'AR CAM If y'all are lookin' for a permanent position and are able to work 30 hoara per week, apply in person fro.e 2:30 to 4:00 daily ae 705 Kinpten Rd., PkheriiW (Widsoo Rd. at Hwy. 2) WHITBY NEW HOME BUILDER REQUIRES A HOST/HOSTESS To assist the on-site sales person. Part time hours with some flexibility are required. Please send a resume to: Box 81002 The Bay News 1730 McPherson Crt. !18 Pickering, Ont. L1 W 3E6 VBAYNEWS IFAX: 839-8115 UVE IN CAREGIVER To care for 3 children ages 9, 6, 8 1. Light housekeeping and cooking. Must know first aid. Pickerinngg 420-305-4 HAY FOR SALE Large bales for horses. $2.25 each. (905) 649-2627 Wardod - Used skates and ski's. Call 683- 3476 !We Pay Cash! REPOS. REPOS, REPOS. - '87-'92 models. Domestic, imported. Open to the pulIbIlic. Why retal? Pay TIRES - 10.000 *Used and new installed and bal- anced. 831.445.3 The Model and Talent Bureau has selected the Oshawa area to partici- pate in irs Model and Talent Search '95. The Model b Talent Bureau will be holding private auditions on Saturday Feb. 25th 1995 in Oshawa appointment only. There is a $3200 evaluation fee at the time of au tan. Full evaluation fee will be refunded if registrant does not qualify. The Model and Talent Bureau is looking for all ages, shapes and sass, male and female (newborn to ...?) for magazine shoots, TV commercials, feature films. catalogues, etc. Everyone is Invited to audition. To schedule an sud'itiort a for fuNer information, phone 1-519-541-0387 between W ant 9-M a pm hi=m ay to Ftlday ":>- t n: � The Model aslr Taietrt lsttreau N Oettaelo CREDIT - NOT A PROBLEM11 Everyone qualifies, 1980-86 cars, Lease To Own. $345 down on U.I.CJW.C.B./M.A. No Interest, no credit check Durham Auto, 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 Why Sell Your Car or Truck DIRT CHEAP when you can make a CLEAN $PROFIT$ Su erne Car Cleaning Complete dean up for $59.95 Can (905) 686-4331 Dave• AVAILABLE FOR MARCH & APRIL - one bedrooms) plus den 8 two bed- rooms in luxury condominium. Excellent recre- ational facilities 8 in -suite features at discounted rents. Please call PICKERING Pickering main floor bungalow, all appli- ances R basement apartment with all appliances and gar e. 27-3572 Available 28 Feb. GROUND FLOOR APT. Avail. immediately. ) Private entrance,, fully furnished, tI bedroom, cable, new carpet, central Ajax location. Call 683-4754. FHENCHMANS BAY (West side) 1/2 Block to bay area. Large 1 bedroom basement) apartment with laundry room. $600 per month. UWiDes 3 cable included. 871-91" Off Ice Retail Space 407 OFFICE SPACE at First Pickering Place for sub let short term 6-8 months. AFprox. 1200 sq. ft., 3 offices, reception area, kitchen. Prime loca- tion. Call Andy or Susanne. 905 420-2586 DOCTOR'S OFFICE UP To 1500 SO. FT. In a busy shopping plaza. Completely finished Suitable a Walk -In Clinic. A 1725 Kingston Rd., 41 LANDLORDS! SAVE NOVI Advertise in the month of February and get 4 weeks for the price of 3 on. these local ads: RBNh TAL API's., RIMALS and HOUSES FOR R1iH' Cam Euud rb at The Bay Anus 839-81141 RETAIL STORE ) sq. ft. in a busy hPpin9 plaza. table for a florist, vel agency, photo op. At 1725 gston Rd., Pickering 416.633-1616 MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE 683.9725 PIN WIE �R 10IIRANCE wNr,+m LIVERPOOL 1 BDRII. Basement apt. Near Town Centre. Fridge a Stove. $580 monthly first b last. Call 420- 1975 before 3:00 p.m. ROOM FOR RENT Share facilities. Parking avail- able. Call 283-9786 leave message. ) sq ft on a busy stn nee with hoist 8 pit, u compresses air. M it fast lube, clean )p etc. Nobody work $800 per et13-2977 Business Opportunity 501 Holistic Therapist e.g. Refie=11oods, Aromatherapists, eta. You are invited to practice in our stare in piciering mmn cent". Can for arraagemat�. 1111106_011111. -Nutrition House, Pu&srfrtg T wn Centre $18sM $110 per month Contact Doug or Brent Let us do ym wri •l. wek raws in •Flexible bunts & • Rret WWI krfm weloam eft solve mortgage arraors and power of sole 11111111118_1111� Registrations 505 LEARN TO SWIM In a private cozy setting. • Children and adults • Days, avcrtings and week -coda • Quafifcdinstructors Pool Rextal for Birthday Parties. Book Early Call Lorashton Aquatics 905-666-0906 aV; u� QAlf uick ho mefix-ups inside and out Pring cleaning can be even more rewarding if some common household problems are remedied at the same time. A few simple tasks can save you money and prevent expen- sive repairs later. The result is a hoine that not only sparkles but is professionally maintained as well. Recaulldng the bathtub/wall joint: Many of us notice the growing Kap between the tub and wall, but few people know what to do about it. Instead of calling in a professional, reseal the tub joint yourself by following these hints: Before you begin, fill the tub with water. The water's extra weight will open the space between tub and tile to its greatest width. Remove all of the old caulk. Use a flameless heater and a putty knife, or substitute your hair dryer at its highest setting. Next, choose a waterproof, flexible caulking compound or sealer. Snip off the plastic tip at a 45 -degree angle. SABER - Contracting and carpentry, additions, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, home main- tenance, emergency ser- vice, furniture refinishing, quality work guaranteed. 1experience. X915 or 683-8374 LAKEWOOD GENERAL CONTRACTING Specializing in Custom Woodworking a Interiors. • Cusom Decks b Fences 905-837-1487 TRIPLE A PLUMBING Kitchens, bathrooms, renovations. Free Estimates! MOEN 11 BASIN OR KITCHEN FAUCET SPECIAL: Materials IS Labour $100 CALL NOW] DON'T PAY MOREL Ask for Costo or Chris 420-8218 J &J General Contractors Complete Interior/Exterior renovations and new construction • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Recreation Rooms NO JOB TOO SMALL Free Estimates Call John 416-283-3757 Finally, hold the tube with the flat side of the nozzle against the wall, and, pulling the tube toward you as you work, apply the sealant in a continuous bead. Sealing leaky gutters: The drainage gut- ters on your home often develop leaks at the seams and end caps. "Riese leaks are easily kept in check. Start by scraping away the old sealer and cleaning the seam Using sealer and a stan- dard cartridge gun, completely reseal all con- necting edges and joints. The caulk should be water and weather resistant, and remain flexible even in extreme temperatures. Protecting windows and doors: Keep moisture, dirt and insects out of your home by Ming the cracks that develop where different surfaces meet, for example, crevices around doors and windows. First, remove the old caulk and clean the surface thoroughly. Use a cartridge gun applica- tor and a quality acrylic latex caulk to reseal the spaces. Make sure the bead reaches and over- laps both surfaces. The caulk may be painted after 30 minutes, and deans up with soap and water. With a few additions to your spring clean- ing chores, your home can look good and last longer. Cwtm Ants iful:s, Vnm. CORNER STONE FIA30RING CENTRE iu9u K.�x:elon; Roe, I`lCXF7t0a., OR CALL 11W51 42O -M35 Pali. SrFC1AL , " µp,,.1 NO rkx.N PAYMF%7, No PA7n NT%, No l wvRm max ail DA^ O A.C. TOM PERRIE CONSTRUC nON TLPBritish trained carpenter & builder Over 18 years experience All renovation work undertaken Basements, Kitchens, Ceilings, Trimwork, Bedroom Closets, Wet Bars, Vinyl Siding Quality Workmanship Guaranteed For Free Consultation Call Tom Perrie - 427-4613 Peter's Appliances 81ollEs olttrett Mtbla9 111a11111-- lB OR • ttolroser • WC11191 NO • AN t3ACWX •sslsrtAs •flillo T .JEJN IR •film •AMNN •atocElwsw9 •Kc.tltxtotls W fBJ. MM FOR ALL NAM AFN AMM ncllcalallo NIE1A1 acAiuoaouart t5ltoMlllooM LOCATION 1755 hkbdq ftW. Pd 12) smw fatale Rad l tNdwN H" A Dsdp COW (ad aYipbR Rd. Nl Miry rel 428-6333 282-018S G & M CONTRACTING All contracting work includes water proof - m (416) 7545501 24 Hour Service Metro licence 411912387 RENOVATIONS AND BASEMENT FINISHING H owork. LowestPossible Price (call our references) Cap Harvey 606-1984 ELECTRICIAN For all your electrical needs from service, panel changes to repabirig and installing outlets and switches, no job too small! Cel RPG Elsdrlc (905)649-2723 SECOND INCOME Develop a secondHirei income with one of North America's fastest growing corrgarliee. Consider creat- ig a business while expel i. errartg the berie% of a nwl- titude of quality Natural Health and Skin Care Products. 906-69649759 PreNnW One On One Computer Training P.C. Platform, Windows, Corel Draw, etc. 619-8267 Ask for John Island Breeze Tanning Salon. INCOME TAX RETURNS E-F"ding - fast refunds. Personal, Small Business & Corporate. Year Round Accounting Service Antbo ly Cbo Tel: (905) 831-9888 MOVE BIG OR SMALL WE PRICE THEM ALL FREE ESTIMATES. Seniors discount. Short Notice moves. Pianos 8 appliances moved. Comparable rates. (416) 432-2850 1-800-263-5836 HARRY 0 THE MOVER NEED A FRIEND? Two mature cats do. Cannot keep due to medical reasons. Going to animal shelter. If you can help please call Lisa A. -Al'. 837-1674 • `� •awl ..Q^i ' February 22, I t7, �c ommunity Calendar is a regular feature on upcoming events. If you are a non-profit or community group send your announcement to The Ray News, 1-30 McPherson Court. Unit #18, Pickering, Ontario, LII' 3E6, or fax to at 839-8135. Deadline: at least a week before the event. EVENT'S EXPORTI.G YOUR SERVICES TO THE UNITED STATES seminar is Tues., Feb. 28 from 9 am to aim at Pickering Public Librarv, One The Esplanade with Dr. Dorothy Riddle, CMC. Cost $39 includes GST, continental buffet and kit containing video, computerized diagnostic questionnaire diskette and 3 booklets. Space is limited. (905) 723-0023 or 1.800-706-9857 or fax (905) 436.6359. ROAST BEEF DINYER and annual meeting planned by Oshawa Presbyterial United Church women is Tues., Feb. 28 at Centennial United Church, Rosehill Blvd., Oshawa. Juliet Huntley, of Division of Mission from United Church, Toronto, will speak. Reotntioo is 1:30 to 2 pm and dinner bat 6 pni. Contact your UCt eucutive for 6ekets. THE AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Pickerin#Ajax group meets Feb. 28 at 1 ps at Wage United Chureh, Church SL north of Hwy. 2, 3969. Subject: The courage to nake pace. 839- MATSUYAMA BONSAI SOCIETY'S next meeting is at Faitk Place, 44 William St. M!, Oshawa on March 14 at 7 pm for hepaners and 7:30 for cal tweeting. (105) 432-3613 w (90S) 683- UXBRIDGE CHAMBER CHOIR's second oonwrt 6 Paris in & Sp* a Sat., Mar. 4 at i pm in Uxbridge Musiic Hall. Tsekets:ll, ant7able at Radio Shack, Blue Heron Beob or Presesq Presents Presents in Uxbridge. (8 senion and students, free fir ekwom se w ehilil m when accompanied by u adult). 905-0,%12 or 915- 649-1544. ANGEL WORKSHOP presented by Thomw Keller, co-author of tk beck Angds: The Lifting of the Val is SaL, Feb. 2S frim 10:30 am to S pm at 2ND Chance financial for discharges/undis- charged bankrupts 8 others. "Lease to own' new vehicles, (all makes) O.A.C. 12 yrs exp. Call Ouick Lease, Gary Wood 1- 800-792-5587, 905- 891-2447 at 1020 Brock Rd. S., Suite 1001. Pyerslmc !! rivate chics G Answers Now! 1-900-451-4804 24 Hours 18• $3.99 / min. Real Hot Talk! 1-900-451-4027 ALL NIGHT LONG $3.99,, MIN, 18+_ Osh wa Flea Msdket -Over 60% rented! Space still lett br your new arts & craft • $30-65 per month • Cashier and packag- ing material supplied Call Ken (905) 683-5290 A FULL SERVICE IxgrVMG SC1i001 All Sale 7 'Jnvere Aced" o0a D 5A -i .y TO apprried oo _ ter _.er.xn .rurarce' disown a i Period _*coon b 8 rrmob :l� ri.c- tier we no+ ocrW,bd at 158 Ftar�ood A— t suis 278. Ala.. every W. 46y d 630 pm .0 *O Aoldavt vee r•ome�scnoo `� br a lir recons :se ', 80 (e�sl aezrns. Business oeIso^ requires commercial mortgage. Excellent col- lateral. (No brokersl. (905)668.7769 b leave -message or write to: P.O. 485 Whitby, Ont. L1N 5V3 I Fellowship in Christ Church, 175i Plummer St., II Unit 4. Everyone Welcome. Pre-rgis"6011 W, at the door 210. (905.) 837 2603. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER is Fri., March 3 at Peace Lutheran Church, Liverpool Rd. S at 7:30 pm. Service written by the women of Ghana and iguest speaker is Irene Alo. Everyone invited. 683- 36x6 (Irene Coyne. FREE FROM FFAR FOUNDATION offers support groups, information and education materials for those suffenne anxiety disorders (panic disorder, phobias, avraphobia, 00). 905- 831 ,8''. LEAR\I\G DISABILITIES ASSOC. of Durham gest meets Thur., Feb. 23 at 8 pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church with speaker Jack Gardner, superintendent of education. All wekome. 686.1'%, THE BEATITUDES STUDY PROGRAM is offered at St. Francis de Sales Church Tuesday mornings after mass. Cat 35. 905&3-6508. CANADIA'9 0STIn7E OF 10AGE.MEST, Durham branch holds a professional manager's diener meeting at Cullen Gardens, 300 Taunton Rd. M:, t6itby on Med., (liar. 8. Social hour 5:30 pm, dinner at 7 pm. Guest speaker Bruce Weippert of Can Operation Ltd. (96S) 434-7669. BROOKUN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY's MMI, mediag is Wed., Feb. 22 at 8 pm at Brooklin United Church with speaker Kea Brown. 'Lug -a - Mug' for nefreshmeats. MACINTOSH USERS EAST CLUB meets at Andersen Colkoate, Room 13S (Anderson SL north of Hwy. 2, Whitby) a 1W., Feb. 22 from 7:30 to 10 pm. Open to general public and members, no a lmini n elnrgt. BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO, Dwi m ekapta, presents a film A Child's Grid a Feb. 23 at 44 Falby Coact, gmeral pwpeoe nom, Ajax from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. No charge, rdra mmb provided. 1401-W 4t10. BIG SISTERS ASSOC. of Aju-Pickaing'a 6th tinaaal &wky auction is Sun,, Feb. 26 frim 1 to S pm at Ajax Community Centre. Previewing at 11;45 am with celebrity host YTV's PJ Jean. supervised altivitia for chum. rickets $5, 3 for $12 w S fw 120, children undler 12 free. (90S) 428-8111. 18 February 22, 7995 • the say News '1989 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE ,,�P4 dr-, fully loaded, moon roof, mint cond., mil CW3100.870 -:.; .: . 's w�. 1994 SATURN SL2, Btue gown exi., gray int., auto air, power g oup, power sunroof, alum. wheels. 1993 SATURN SC2, Red ext.. black rit-- 5 speed, air. power group. 27,000 Krr. Only ....... ._..-s1 5,995 1992 SATURN SL1, 4 dr auto, air, cassette, 37.000 km. Only ...... �_.-.._� =1 2,995 1991 ISUZU TROOPER LS, Black ext., gray nt., auto. air. Dower group. rurn board. _ only ......... ............ -------------- . $13,995 1990 MERCURY TOPAZ, white ext., auto, air. ................. -......................... ...... _.---......4,995 1994 SATURN SC2, Red. black interior. 5 speed. air. power group, ABS...... ONLY:16,995 <' 1991 FORD TEMPO, 2 dr., auto. nr. 42,000 km. only. =6,495 1994 SATURN SLI, Gold ext., tan ira., auto, air, 45,000 km. Only ...... ------.------.-._.---- $14,495 1993 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4 dc, auto, kmid- <;: < :. ed. 19.500 km. Only...... .......................4,995 3 Al 986 PONTIAC 6000 LE Mini cond.. V6, auto, cert. $2.850 V Lm a/at.1• C EDARBRAE EXECUTIVE Al1TT7. 1991 CHEV BLAZER, top modek kh ktaded, rl +3 V V—b kb wrn r oma- '""re Chestnut vrnr'0 - north of 1 OrUCK 4 corners) Ji. 6r WHOLESALE REPO?' 1992 mow 4 dr., V6, * mint I ced. $79 • 20 3-5786 WHITBY (Corner of Brock St. Sr Chvctnnt _ r,r, rrl, —f z I J it Ma Boy News • February 22, l 995 19 Councillors compromise; approve Town Centre West stud. y Pickering council approved a planning guide for Town Centre West Monday night in the hope of appeasing community representatives while sending a strong message to Durham Region to stay out of local matters at the same time. The Town Centre West Urban Design and Land Use Study — on the council books for two years — had bogged down and was nearly derailed because of community concerns, especially over access to the lands from Highway 401. But Ward 2 councillor Sherry Senis won approval for her amendment to delete access to the community from the highway, although the situation could be "re -visited" in three to five years. The only current access to the lands — bordered by Kingston Road on the north, Liverpool Road on the east and Hwy 401 on the south — are from the north and residents feared increased traffic from the highway if access to the neighborhood was gained from dousing construction to pick up in 1996 by Heather Smith Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is predicting that, nationally, only 141,000 housing units will be built this year, but that the construction industry will gear up again 1996. "Construction of single -detached units will see a relatively small decline this year with a more significant recovery next year, while multiples constrution will drop more this year and recover slightly in 1996," said Gilles Proulx, chief economist at CMHCs market analysis centre. Construction in 1994 started on 154,057 units, slightly below the previous year s numbers and above this yew's. "Activity eased somewhat during the second half of 1994 because of rising mortgage rates. Rates are now expected to be dose to their peak and ease gradually in the second half of the year," he said. "As a result, new construction will be delayed." Interest rates slow real estate sales The increase in the interest rate slowed the sale of existing homes in Durham at the end of last year. The dip in sales occurred despite a large amount of sales in the fast half of the year "Affordability has been the driving force behind the market," said Patricia Mapplebeck, president of Durham Region Real Estate Boad. "With interest rates rising by more than three full percentage points, many buyers were forced to delay their decision." Through the board, there were 4,467 homes sold in the region in 1994, 791 of which were in the last quarter of the yeas The solid number of sales in the first half of the year brought the average mote days required to sell a home down from 57 days in 1993 to 52 days in 1994. The last half of the year increased the average number of days from 58 to 64 days required to sell a home. The interest rate didn't have as much an effect on the average selling price, which rose by 2.8 per cern from 1993, however the surge of sales in the first half of the year was the main contributor to the increase. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation market analyst Bill Johnston, said that despite the fncew in interest rates, he feels that the region's future holds stable employarent which coli in turn provide an fmpromNd in c== omiidahce which coil provide an increase to homes sales. There were 865 new homes sold in the Greater Toronto Area in January, 19 per cent less than last January. Twenty nine (26 freehold and 3 oados) of which in PAerigg and 17 (11 freehold and 6 condos) in Ajax "The decline of total sales, although somewhat disappointing, cane as no surprise to hu," said Myer Godfrey, president of the Greater Toronto Home Builder' Association. "We anticipated a slaw start in 1995 due to the recent spike in interest rates." Godfrey said that the slow market is ideal for homebuyers and according to a recent national survey, house prices are predicted to rise in the next yepr B With prlet% s� tse? , tdlJWMW now," he said. Liverpool Road. The situation would be made worse, residents and councillors agreed, if the region goes ahead with plans to turn Dixie Road into high volume, Type B road, which will bring truck traffic into the neighborhood. Senis said removing the access to the lands from Hwy 401 puts a crimp in Durham's Dixie Road plans (the regional Official Plan amendment is stalled at the Ontario Municipal Board level and Pickering plans to fight Durham on the issue) and "sends a message to the region that we're not going to hand them Dixie Road on a platter." Senis' amendment passed 4-2 but Mayor Wayne Arthurs, one of the dissenters, said the amendment's approval will have little impact on the region's position. Still, Liverpool West Community Association member Martin Herzog is claiming at least a "partial victory" from the approval of the 20 -year planning guide, which will turn the area into a mixed use (commercial/residential) neighborhood. He said he still has concerns the region won't be "sensitive" to the concerns of the community and noted the possibility of highway access into the neighborhood is "not totally closed." Brooks Masterton, a Maiden Cres. resident, believes the planning guide is rife with problems, even with the deletion of the highway link. His chief concern, which was shared by several of the half-dozen delegations at the meeting, was the lack of community facilities — especially schools — in the neighborhood. "Community facilities will never be built and children in the area will be sentenced to crossing Highway 2 to go to school," Masterton said, adding it is "fantasy" to believe the community will ever get a school because the site is too small. "It's only a matter of time before a child is struck. This is a monster of mixed use " Just Priced Itself Into Your Market... 91 wwwrwo y X.�� . r� =ter►+ - � — The Brookside, Elev. B, 2270 sq. ft., $231,990 And Home for Home, You Won't Find a Better Neighbourhood. Single Family Homes on 50' lots From Only Sales Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1-8 pm Fri. - Sun. & Hol. 11-6 pm (905) 428-0939 Ask for Nancy Dyck 12199990 Homes up to 2860 sq.ft. 0 C TAUNTON RO. F. c J s o s A NETTLES CRT. 7jt „' N o DUNDAS ST (HINY #21 Cr HWY 40' 0 C ._ _ sees-.._-.. ._ »-.-. ..,.._ ... „_ , _ _ _ ... .. " __. _ »_..�..+_-wm r tr:-.w.erer�.�rlsaiY�la'+".+'Rad'^^.�r�.�,�+a►+y.r+�..,.,.......r se...., sees..-. 20 February 22, 1995 • The Bary News 1 W1 IDW001[3 FOR113 ...01d rn w > G � THE WO 1 "THE CAR & TRUCK CENTRE" '95 WINai" LX pEMQ : l� Stock iW5048 fully loaded __.. • WAS $29- NOW ONLY $245,999 -Plus all tan '95 CROWN VIC LX MQ _� StockiC5001. fury, QE loaded -� 14 \� WAS NOW ONLY $25,999`.A;uB es '95 TAURUS STN. WAG. Stock •55004, fury loaded DE.Mp _ WAS NOW ONLY $1991999* * Rebate to dsale' a taxes '94 THUNDERBIRD Supr COUP Stock #T4005 QEMD WAS NOW ONL1, $24m999 Refute totleabr plus an taxes. QUALITY USED CARS & TR CKS 1993 TAURUS Static- Wappc- - —_ ��`' ''_` ... Was $' 2.995 'ft'. all 1%.04,i4�lt! SALE PRICE $11, 995 1992 AEROSTAR Blac. tow K -!s a Was $13.995 'bus dl Ives SALE PRICE $12 995 1992 TAURUS SEDAN: Fully equipped -Plus am axes. SALE PRICE $9,995 19M TOPAZ 4 do air auto ��` low kms -Plus all axes. SALE PRICE $5,995 1990 AEROSTAR: 7 sealer. •pii.r' Was $10.995. -Pkv am are. SALE PRICE $8 995 1990 F-150 XLT:■W Automatic, fully lWded. 'Plus all axes. SALE PRICE $10,995 mu 1989 TEMPO 2 -DOOR: Silver, automatic, -%u..0 %L.., air, 2 door. SALE PRICE $4,995 _ _ MANY MORE 1N STOCK TO CHOOSE FRM 0 is, Y&IM, I I ; b4f �?j I ; ral • FULL BODY SHOP SERVICES VVILD ED'S FINAL OFF '94 &'95 Aerostar, Thunderbird, Taurus. F -Series (Reg. 3 UM-1-M-P.Proted! . on ER! ML% Ranger (4 cyl.), '94 Escort, Tempo, '95 Aspire. AER f`+aC From V Buy an. amended War a & SERVICE LOYALTY CARD • sees GOf OMPlete Rust Pr ing16 995 BUYA EM NERE.. MRACE HERE . 'Pa cafe. Entities you to free lube, oil, & filter, for as to a own h $ 2I~91M rig s you O the vehicle. Plus I=re, Uc., a Taxes. P.E.P. Pk9. 631 A, T seater. .bete to Dealer. :u�.yrx�;e777: ■M®�■ WILVWUUU FURS SIX Q - 1167 KINGSTON ROAD p ;between Whites Road & Livew( 11IM16 19 8 9 0 01.1010 t]:4B It - Iva �r . .......... ti 4w: ............... a 2 ez S2 February 22. 1995 * The BOY News Shopper mm NOW - 03 Old Kingstcon Road -41 I ker ng Villa-mae X28_6266 28 -879 0 N A �GUITAR STOCK f 911 HAlL IB UVEZ Ull i MT 71 4M "AA w I a NAM WWI M-ANHOW A40" VA _6 t k2 -'s i 04-1, IN A A 1 0 Advertise Your Clearance Specials in our SHOPPERS' GUIDE For the next month, The Bay News will run our Bonanza Blowout section to draw reader interest and help you sell your products. Whether it's an inventory clearance, a half-price sale or spring thaw bargain days, our specially priced shopper section provides an excellent opportunity to advertise your products. To book your space, can 839-810870 GRAND OPENING K v4s ^ iL N Fantastic Savings This Weekend Only! The Perfect Sewing Partners BERNINA' 1530 --� Bernette- ' 3/4 Thread Serger -C $1099 SAVE ----� 00 Bernette / 00 314 Thread _ Differential Thum TPM-IOPM -�_Serger { GsJ -r FrL 7P06-110Plfl eM. IOAA& e Ours 11 AMaPM _ &0 Ta lc Bernette" M series up 2991 BERNINA 1001 ID NOW ONLY $ 57 9 AX 16 "A67 IX AlO OECo11�NE U111=�i • i�lE TO UE ''° Yds Stock OA SII IT11<� MAIr,QM,•g1lAllnf Accessories^.SALE 2 5 % $999tWwme4n SAVINGS Feb, 24 & 25195 ® ��a'SEWING EMPORIUM BERNINA ®Road L w2X9&z _ - ��.,�.:.K ._.. •. z ,. �� 420-1101 This Ad 1 Your Coupon To Fantastic Savings The Bay News Shopper • February 22, 1995 S3 Now at Pickering Town Center! nutrition house Keeping you fit and healthy! Come see our newest Health Food store in the lower level. We carry the most complete variety of nutritional supplements, natural groceries, herbal remedies, homeopathics, bodybuilding items and lots more. 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Pickering Village Gallery LIMITED EDMON ART, FINE FE & COLLBGTiBI.ES SO Church St. South, FOR SALE INFO. CALL 519-Z3z3 Mud to Brock ft ftWrwq - brow north to 4" Z trard art on H" ; t c , K qhb rt iwn St Woe wur - M n locYaa on ft int raw TEMM hpad M t a h. visa. aadarsard. AML � • � ft" " pMfend dtgsaa. M Woe tlad. � • Yr HM" Thum TPM-IOPM by FrL 7P06-110Plfl eM. IOAA& e Ours 11 AMaPM ) Ta lc NOW up ID OFF -. P>fwk ow Pfiuk by Herbert Pikl Plied► on Phok by Herbert Pikl S4 February 22, 1995 • The Bay News Shopper SPOTLIGHT cM�s��ic`ti House FREE , DELIVERY �. EVERYDAY SPECIAL Lasagna,$4.95 Shall Caesar 3 Pop 905 na 20. oihermg 837-0596 / Fax 837-0344 OPEN Mor). -Fn. 7-4 • Sat. 10-3 - - -- -- -I U S r t t I r AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE I for 1 1 ' I ' I ' � 9 1 1 ' � 1 1 1550 GAYLY ST.. UNIT 39A 1 PHONE: 1137-0705 ►-- - Sid e@L go _ Aga IS .trw - 12 pin 545 Kingston Rd., (E or awnh w-). Alex 403 Kingdon Rd., (Cam FWVWglan). Ajax 415 Toynwsls Rd., (' ipMan sting s). Call w for a visit You'N�slttd Should orshould bl, t noq and a a to, These are the most common questions people ask equity in yotr residence then the answer is in a relative themselves about borrowing. I will attempt to y It aPPe ith minorat glitches upwards show some guidelines in each area- holding pattern this Should I? Each person hasthe fag's that enter rent set of (will befit by dowel al - mover theches. I next few circumstances, and some o the equation are Life Style, General Spending months. ger rise to our Habits, Future Planning. In certain situations, a IN CONCLUSION In neral, respo debt consolidation makes day to day living (or advice has been excellent. The number of surviving, depending how you look at it) a great clients coming to us for consolidation loans and ortgages has risen dramatically, and are deal easier to handle. Some clients over the past m few months have had their monthly output pleased to report that aapproximately 90% of the o reduced by as much as $1400 a month, with the applicants we hhaaveobeen able to help.ember there is no average savings, in the $650 per month range. So rBe c� where professionalism or the answer is YES YOU SHOULD consolidate to replacement fore a pre. get that monthly output down to a manageable knowl'i he Mortgage Factory has been serving Durham level. SHOULD I NOV if you are easily handling for 9 years, and rsonal note, I would for 25 years. come our your present debt load, and you do not foresee On a pemembe rof ourtam� ivltone to elMullings, any major purchases in the immediate future, newest then the answer for most would be NO. The who with his experience and knowledge, will be exception to this would be to consolidate on a a gnat asset to our organization. short amortization period. (Or the time it takt-s Till next time to pay tate debt back in full) because the interest Glenn A. Campbell rate should -.be considerably lower on a loan or mortgage than on your _credit .card w ' �I balances. AM 1 ABLE TO? If there::: here : x, • is a reasonable amount of �r equity in your home, the answer is definitely yes. -- ' If your income and credit history is good then the answer is YES. If you have no equity in pour home and have a poor. credit hitlmuy, s}te answer T H t�------ is probably. going to be NO, unle" YOU have a h onm tbsi vid FACTORY situat%n: ; i your credit history is poor, and your income level is below normal requirements, MONEY MATTERS: The staff of The Mortgage Factory are from left, Hylton but there is substantial Mullings Jr., Lesley A. Singer, Glenn A. Campbell. 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