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Home My WebLink AboutBN1996_02_21- s Food DOM Bi ads Pro Shop Billiards, Bar d Grill 250 Sayly St W.• Ajax 619-YSSI a ZgO All -in -One $1995 per month cellular service 611 Kingston Road, Pickering CA�� TEL]113� ,., 831-9557 Peter's Appliances SINCE 1955 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Parkway Unit 12 Pickering 428-6333 Featuring.. Pro'I", IanCSS v 0 �c N H4eAU 14e F 4 10 Tai Chi — gentle yet challenging by Larry Codd Gently moving together, Vexing from fingers to toes in measured grace, it seems more like a dance than a fimess class for the participants. Though a gentle exercise program, Tai Chi has benefits for the mind as well as the body. Originally a martial arts discipline brought to Canada in 1970. today the emphasis is on zood health and relaxation. Many who practice faithfully have been directed to it by family doctors and chiropractors to improve circulation and flexibility or to relieve backache. arthritis or digestive problems. It also helps concentration and relieves stress. Steadily gaining in popularity, primarily due to its low impact qualities, lately Tai Chi has been springing up everywhere. One such class practices regularly at the East Shore Community Centre. Led by Tara Nettleton, participants are guided through the 108 movements that make up Taoist Tai Chi. Tara has been an adherent of the techniques for seven years. Taira and her husband belong to the Scarborough Tai Chi Club and teach in both Scarborough and Whitby. Though Mary Hyatt has been coming out for a very short time, she says that she has already gained terrific benefits from this form of exercise and thinks everyone should try it. "I have improved my flexibility while relieving soreness and stiffness," says Mary. "The instructor is very patient, addresses all our concerns, and tries to bring everyone along together in their understanding of the movements." Miriam Little who had prior knowledge of the discipline before joining Tara's class, feels that it has proved itself by its longevity. "We do what we can," says Miriam. "The exercise is not strenuous and is very low impact." Betty Irwin cites the considerable mental benefits. "I have improved concentration and memory and while I'm exercising, my mind clears of all worries," says Betty. Two classes are available at the East Shore Community Centre, one for beginners and another for those ready to take advanced training in this ancient an. Audrey Parker is one of the more accomplished patrons of the training. A former ballet dancer and teacher who once ran her own school, she still finds it a challenge. "You can exert yourself in Tai Chi if you wish," says Audrey, who adds "The foot positions are different from those in ballet, so they were difficult for me at first." Audrey attends programs in both Pickering and Whitby and is now fully conversant with the movements. Her style and grace are captivating. Both Levels 1 and 2 take place at the centre Thursday morning. And classes are popular with men as well as women. Call 420-6588 or visit the Seniors Centre at 910 Liverpool Road for more information on their classes. Or check with your local rec centre. Chances are you'll find a Tai Chi class just waiting for you. And don't be put off by the 108 movements. As any participant will tell you, it doesn't take long to get into the swing of Tai Chi. Th%.4v:Aay News_ Phone 837.1 888 ClauWle& 837.29W - Fax 637-0260 1400 6.yly ewes Unit 6A, Pklmin& Ontrio LI W 3K2 (Behind Wimhestr Arms) Walk: .... • to win The best form of exercise by Larry Codd .., ..:not only welcome§ walk - Walking may be one of 4rs, it provides maps with the best forms of exer- -walking routes, available cise, but in the winter at the Information Booth. months, your usual routes .Start with the 0.4km may be too hazardous to ::route on level two and contemplate. Why not .:,,work up to the 0.81m and check out the Pickering . Ikm routes. You can keep Town Centre as an alter- track of your mileage on native? _ . the handy chart provided The Centre is a good with the map and walk warm place in which to your ways to a healthier walk; between 7 and 10• ' a. m., Monday .to The only requirements Saturday, and from open- are that you be willing to ing at 9:30 a.m. on fill out a short medical Sunday, few shoppers >questionnaire and sign a clog the aisles. Aside waiver for the Centre. from its usual holiday ?Call (905) 683-7171 for closings, the Town Centre `::more information. THE FIRST STEP TO COMFORT w 1111�. a llAichael Doherty D. Ch. FOOT SPECIALIST TREATMENT OF: Flat Feet - Heel Pain - Arch Disorders - Bunkmai - Warts CorrWcallm s - Diabetic Feet • Spoft Iniun" WEEKEND / EVENING Appts. Ava' ® 666-9571 "NT�,mmm` a"` 220 DUNDAS ST. W.SUITE 402 DUNDAS WEST MEDICAL CENTRE WHITBY VictorianrrM Order �� of Nurses When You N••d Us - WWI Be Then ~ " We're n g. oflt and a registered charily providing. •Homed nursing .Foot care clinks *Palliative care •V'olunteer visiflng •Enterostomal therapy *Mental health •&east health awareness . (905) 571-3151 ca fBLI e U Roseland Rd. W. Oshawa' ..y " In Ajax, less means more by John Cooper Less means more. Despite the smoke -and -mirrors sound of that phrase, it was no magic trick for the Town of Ajax to bring in a 1996 budget that does more with less money, as budget chief and Ward Two Councillor Scott Crawford presented it on February 19. According to Crawford, the budget features no tax increase (for the third year in a row), no new user fees, no service reduction, no reduc- tion in contributions to capital and capital reserves and no staff layoffs. And the "Nos" formed a theme for the meeting, as Regional Councillor Roger Anderson tried twice to get funding for streets in Pickering Village from reserve money, only to run into some roadblocks courtesy of Mayor Steve Parish. "In these turbulent times it is a major accomplishment to be able to deliver this type of positive budget," said Crawford, sporting a new - look ponytail and trademark dark jacket. The budget chief, getting around on crutches due to a leg injury, joked that instead of buying new shoes to herald in the new budget (the practice among financial mandarins), he had on one old shoe and "the other foot in a cast" an allusion to the town being hobbled by provincial cutbacks. The 1996 Operating Budget was drawn up in the face of a provincial grant reduction of $550,000 (45 per cent). Expenditures are set at $26.5 million (a $538,000 reduction from the 1995 figure of $27.09 million) with net oper- ating costs set at $17.8 million (down from $19.75 million in 1995). Crawford credited the town's cost -reducing STAR$ program (Save Town of Ajax Real Dollars) with helping to maintain a zero tax increase. "It has resulted in hundreds of ideas being implemented and the impact can be seen by the fact that our net operating budget is lower by $738,200." There have been several service improvements, Crawford noted. "We have opened the McLean Community Centre," he said. "We have initiated Sunday hours at the library. And in the transit operation we have introduced late night and Sunday bus service." The town's capital budget of $2.06 million includes: replacement of the Jacwin Crescent culvert, improve- ments to Highway 2 in Pickering Village, and the installation of traffic signals at Elizabeth Street; sidewalk repairs and street lighting upgrade in the older sections of town; new heaters in the lobby of the Village Arena; new equipment and landscap- ing for Cedar Park and Easton Court playgrounds; hiring consultants and designers to help develop the Downtown Plan; and computer upgrades at town offices. Despite the overall positive scenario of a get -tough -times budget, Anderson was stymied in his bid to have $21,000 shifted from the reserve funds for pre -engi- neering of streets in Pickering Village. The motion was defeated in a tie-breaker by Mayor Steve Parish, who said that $1.2 million was already being spent on roads in Pickering Village. "This is not appropriate at this time," the mayor said. Supported by Ward One Councillor Frank Schaper and Regional Councillor Jim McMaster, who represent the Pickering Village area, Anderson followed up with a motion to shift $400,000 from reserve funds to improve Sherwood Road and George Jones Street. Anderson was adamant that the needs of Pickering Village must be met. "I said to you last week that we made a promise to the people of Pickering Village that we would reconstruct Sherwood Road," said Anderson, who pointed out that other parts of the town, notably the Pickering Beach Road area, were provided with needed funding in the past. "This is 1996 and Sherwood Road and George Jones are supposed to be done." Anderson insisted that dip- ping into the town's reserves, which include $11.4 million plus an additional $1.5 million in the mill rate stabilization fund, would prove no hazard to its future needs. But the budget chief said he had "apprehensions" about dip- ping into it. "Do we realize that we are $16 to $20 million short?" asked Crawford rhetorically. "We really need $28 to $30 million in reserves. I have my apprehensions about dipping into those reserves." Parish, preaching fiscal conservatism, said a new provincial budget in the spring will likely bring new cutbacks to the town. "For those reasons, I cant supper this allocation. I think I would much rather be told '1 told you so' later ... than the other way around." Council voted to reexamine the issue once a new council- lor — the winner of the Ward Three by-election on March 4 — is in place. , *Farr honored 'The late David Fart, who succannbed to Lm CeMg's Disease Decxedw 16, wilt be b000`1ed by the Town of Pic kering with a part in his name. Pine=& NeWiborhood Park, on Glenanna Road adjacent to Vaughan WUlatrd School, will be re- named David Farr Memorial Patdt. _ Farr, a longtime commu- nity activist, was elected to regional council in 1994. Read M* for r4 ��Bay Nan _"Fi :i"a Do you rea A group of telemarketers, claiming to be representatives of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, is currently asking the public to leave bags of used clothes out for pick-up on a certain date and time. The telemarketers also say that the clothes will Thi _v News Phones 837.1 US CLsdlleds 837-2900 - Fax 877-0260 1400 a fly sweet. link 6A, Pid0ri„8, onorio U w 3R2 (8-111nd WivKhmear Arms) �elfare raud arrests ncreased In a joint survey conducted Durham Region Social srvices and the Durham !gional Police Service, it is reported that arrests for ;lfare fraud increased mificantly during 1995. When compared with lures from 1994, it was ted that arrests had jumped )m 25 to 56 persons -ested. Total criminal ages laid had gone from 59 177, with a dollar value -reasing from a previous 5.549 to $745.852. Social Services and the lice have said that they will ntinue to work together roughout 1996 to lessen nes of the welfare system. iyone suspecting welfare ad should coact the Fraud it at 579-1524, ext. 228. ,h. IX•: OWRO ARM! SLIRPLUOML on Und tweeag Canadian Made $2295 it 2 for 4�Oriainal Paz I m of Pailes"M $# *Pan SAL u � f ftd 4I WM* www.) 4 Ily know who be sold, and proceeds will be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada has issued a warning that it does not raise funds by selling used clothes collected from the is calling? general public. If you do receive a phone call from a r telemarketer it is wise to ask c their name, who they 2 represent, and get a telephone Li number. Any legitimate • organization will be more than ; happy to provide this Z information. c m BROKEN WINDSHIELD? NO OVERCHARGE TO INSURANCE CO. 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Pre -tanned skin is its own best protection. High httensNy Beds ' s .ak Fociall Tanney Package Deals i ..10pen Every Day... QUO Wsbn Rd. he wasteful spending of tax pavers' money has to stop. In Pickering, council continues to use jargon to explain its excessive spending with such statements as "it's only reserve funds" or "it really doesn't affect the mill rate". When we learned that $1.3 million was going to be spent to acquire a bankrupt marina to tum it into a park we had one reaction ---- that's one helluva lot of tax payersmoney. Since the story ran we have been inundated with calls – most of them ques- tioning the price tag and the fact that the entire matter is being carried on behind closed doors. Because of the secrecy, we are unable to confirm the exact figures but a reliable source tells us that the offer made by the town is hundreds of thou- sands of dollars beyond the value identified by a recent independent appraisal. We were pleased to learn that one Pickering council- lor. Sherry Senis, was con- cerned enough to attempt to pass a resolution putting restrictions on council when they attempt to pay more than the appraised value for properties. Her amendment read "that no offer will be made to a proposed vendor if the offered price exceeds the appraised value without first seeking public input on the proposed acquisition." After two weeks of trying she could find not one member of council who would support her sensible motion. It seems that most elected officials need to be remind- ed that there is only one taxpayer out there and each of us has only one wallet that all of this money comes from. When it's gone it's gone. The talc payers' bank account (referred to as reserve funds) is getting mighty low. Pistritto defends Covey convention costs With Pickering facing gov- ernment cutbacks and a whop- ping dump -fight legal bill, Mayor Wayne Arthurs admits next week's budget debate will not be a pleasant experience. There will be much at stake — including the unsavory pos- sibility of tax hikes — so councillor perks, like the annual $2,000 convention allotment, may well end up on the chopping block. Arthurs hopes not, however, saying saying attendance by both councillors and staff at conferences and seminars has a "Great deal of value." "We believe attendance at conferences provides opportu- nities to interact with profes- sionals in various fields to look for cost -savings strategies and to look for more and better ways of doing things." he said. The mayor, with a special conference budget of $4,500, spent approximately $4,000 on conferences and seminars in 1995. Arthurs' statement was echoed — with an extra dose of passion — by Ward 1 coun- cillor Enrico Pistritto, who has come under fire in recent years for his expenses in attending seminars hosted by self- improvement consultant Stephen Covey. Pistritto said the benefits an organization like the Town of Pickering can gain by adopting Covey's methods far outweigh the financial costs. The red- hot consultant's book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, has sold 28 million copies and his converts include CEO's from blue-chip companies like Hewlett- Packard, Ritz -Carleton Hotels and Saturn, as well as President Bill Clinton. "If the people here grasp on to it, to the synergy, the tax- payer will see better produc- tivity. And, since we're work- ing together as a team, lower taxes," Pistritto claimed, adding that Tom Quinn, the town's executive director of operations, just returned from a Covey seminar in Toronto full of praise for its benefits. "What we're on to is some- thing that will benefit the town." Covey's principles include simple wisdoms that corpora- tions across the continent can relate to, like sharing ideas and common visions, being proac- tive, thinking win-win, empowering employees with trust and responsibility, learn- ing to listen and putting first things first. Pistritto said his involve- ment with the organization goes back 10 years and that he helped finance a live broadcast of a Covey seminar to Pickering two years ago, at considerable personal expense. He took heat from some local residents for rolling over his three-year convention allot- ment into one lump sum in 1995. But the councillor, who vows to "fight for what I believe," insists Cover princi- ples can save the town thou- sands of dollars, adding that experience with the organiza- tion, has also made him a bet- ter person and a better public servant. "The more I live the princi- ples, not only am I happier, but I am more productive. I also listen more and I think that has made me a better politician." . Tickering to spend now, save later The Town of Pickering has agreed to pay the transportation The bridge (total future bill, $11.5 million) is expected to be ministry $125,000 for the construction of concrete footings on part of a comprehensive bike / pedestrian trail system through Highway 401 (just east of Liverpool Road), the fust step in the the town, currently being studied by consulting firm Totten, creation of a pedestrian / bicycle bridge across the highway. ` Sims, Hubicki. The study, commissioned during last years' The motion was passed 4-3 after considerable debate -budget talks, was previewed at the council meeting. Monday night. The rationale from those in support — council- The system, with a 30 -year implementation plan (and a total lors' Enrico Pistritto, Sherry Senis, Maurice Brenner and Doug cost of some $7 million) will take advantage of creek valleys Dickerson — was that a rejection of the project now would and abandoned rail corridors and use Taunton, Finch, Ninth cost the town an extra $200,000 down the road :>. Concession, Pickering Townline, Altona, Valley Farm and The transport ministry is currently widening the highway Lakeridge roads as major spines to link up with the Waterfront through Pickering and will simply add the footings construc- Trail System. tion to their budget. The trail system, which will set aside certain portions for Mayor Wayne Arthurs, who voted with councillors' Dave cyclists and pedestrians, has been dubbed "the most compre- Ryan and Rick Johnson to reject, said, despite the cost savings, pensive bike master plan in Ontario" by landscape architect .we can't afford to spend $125,000 of the town's money right Mike Hubicki. now. _> :.Just who will pay the bill for the trail remains an unan- :Bremner countered by saying if the town doesn't go ahead fivwered question, but Arthurs said the system will be created with the project, "We aright as well forget it later," because of "in bits and pieces," depending on the finances of the town. the extra cost. n.„..,. :<:: .;;.v "it's just a planning document right now,” the mayor said Rural density plans come under fire Tncxeascd population den- sities in rural Pickering, expected to be included in the town's new Official Plan, came under attack Monday by a Claremont resident who said the pro- posal will have "serious i• TV AuC.U.- is will be hundreds of items: ho& deter detrimental coeosequenow, to rural residents. Michael Semkiw also accused town staff of being ` Iess than hank". about the planned increased densities at a community meeting in Claremont an October 30, a meeting sparsely attended because of its conflict with the Quebecrefaendum. "It was a major short- coming in the public coo- saltation process," claimed Semkiw, who says he has 60 names of residents opposed to increased rural densities. "I would have thought it would have been crucial (for staff) to be absolutely frank." .Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs is on record as say- ing council has been consis- tently clear in stating increased densities are a done deal in the future for the town's rural north. In other Official Plan news, a grcrop of Pickering community associations have banded together to create Planning Pickering Together, a document that cridgtm (and praises) the town's draft Official Plan, released last summer Council agreed Monday to forward the document to planning staff, who will incorporate parts of it into the town's plan. The town's Offr c''AA'' un, ^T:r: a planning document that will guide Pickering devel- opment for the next 20 years, is expected to be unveiled in September, although Mayor Arthurs has asked staff to present the plan to council before the summer break. s there anybody at City Hall ready to come forward and say "I'm responsible for spending tax payers' money"? Will my councillor come forward, be held accountable, and explain to me why the Town of Pickering pays almost $400,000 MORE than appraised value for property in Claremont and then follows up that "gem of a deal" with another overpaid deal, the defunct marina property? Where do you stand on this, Mr. David Ryan? I almost endorse the "in camera" procedure in decid- ing which properties, at what price, the Town is willing to buy. There are good reasons for it. What I do not endorse is the continued secrecy sur- rounding such purchases and the willingness to overpay for acquisitions the Town deems necessary. The councillors who agree to spend our tax dollars, willy nilly, are the same ones who would negoti- ate the hell out of a deal to buy a car for themselves if it were their own money. A prudent business man would ask for an appraisal and offer somewhat the value recom- mended. Is there an appraisal? Have we seen an appraisal? Will they now show us the appraisal? I think not, but Why Not? It seems our councillors have got the old adage back- wards when it comes to buy- ing property. For their infor- mation the saying goes "buy low sell high," not the other way around. I took note of Rick Johnson's statement. that the money spent in Claremont would be recovered through the sale of the: lawn bowling green icy among others dW the Town would consider surplus and all off. If we ever see these "surplus prop- erties" sold for the same type of money the Town pry I've got a bridge and somee Aarida land they can sell for tae. YOUR NEW COh9dUNr1 Y NEWSPAPER PHONE NUMM: Main and Display Ae .837-1888 !Classified: 837-2900 • :.:,.:..� . �:.�tia�s:::rtit;r:�:�c::.,:s�s^ra:t*s� a:;:::�... �<:', ,....,. .. ,.. «....... ,�:'+:mm� �;:tc'�" �� r�-'r�• .o ... . . a Fax 837-0260 A'. 1�% Police seek Great benefits'fromtracking Durham visitors retirees represented 16 per witness Tourism Durham conducted a visitor survey last summer cent came from foreign destinations such as England, Tourism Durham found that per cent used bed and breakfast historical sites, camping, o, a At approximately 5:40 over eight weeks at area tourist information Scotland and Germany. travellers to Durham were mostly day trippers with 38 per establishments. _ "Baby boomers" represented shopping and sports. By tracking visitors each c p.m., February 16, 1996, a serious centres. A total of 572 surveys were completed at Of the Canadians, 59 per cent staying one day or less, the largest age group (42%) year, it is hoped that an � personal injury motor vehicle information centres in cent were from Ontario and 29 r cent from Quebec. The to Pe Qu while 28 per cent were getting for that travelled to Durham. And effective marketing plan can be collision occurred at the Clarington, Darlington 8 p two United States markets away a two to four day holiday. they brought their children developed —one that will • intersection of Lakeridge Road and Myrtle Road in Whitby. In Generating Station, Oshawa, Scugog, Whitby, and were Michigan and New York states Of Canadian't And where do they stay? along as 23 per cent were under the age of 18. Early attract potential visitors and residents alike. ; 2 this incident. a 1988 Jeep Newtonville. vast ors, 43% came from the GTA (of The hotel/motel style of retirees represented 16 per Wagoner proceeding to make Results indicated 71 percent which 23% were Durham accommodation checked in as cent. a left hand tum from Lakeridge of our visitors came from residents; 25% came from the most popular with 27 per Why do people visit Road onto Myrtle Road struck Canada, 12 per cent were from Eastern Ontario). cent, and camping comprised Durham Region? Primarily a 1987 Hyundai going the United States, and 17 per - Regarding length of stay, 13 per cent; 15 per cent stayed with friends and relatives 7 for attractions, festivals and southbound on Lakeridge Road and events, water activities, h h v m 0 c O t roug the tntersecuon. After impact with the Wagoneer, the Hyundai lost control and struck a traffic light standard at the southwest corner of the ntpr ti— The driver of the Wagoner. Jack Fraser (age 32 years) of 'Hwy. #48, Markham, was uninjured. His two passengers, Linda Fraser (age 30 years) and Danielle Lambert (age 10 years) went to hospital as a precaution and was later released. The operator of the Hyundai, Bernard Morrison (age 49 years) of Brock Road N. in Brougham, was taken to Oshawa General Hospital and later transported to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. He sustained serious head injuries and is presently listed in critical condition. The Jeep Wagoner sustained front end damage estimated at $5,000. The Hyundai vehicle was destroyed and damage was pegged at $6,500. The traffic light standard was destroyed. The cost to replace it was estimated at $2,000. The collision is presently under investigation by the Traffic Management Unit of the Durham Regional Police Service. Any witnesses with information are asked to call (905) 683-9100 (eu. 5267). De Boer's Designer Furniture Clearance Centre is now ooen'. We goofed on a few items, fell in love with others and bought far more than we could sell at regular and sale prices. We found ourselves with end -of -line furniture, accessories and wall art that simply have to go. So we invite you to visit our Designer Furniture Clearance Centre in Pickering. Take home De Boer's furniture and accessories at prices far lower than you'd normally ever see in our stores - even during sales! These are the "I've always wanted a piece from De Boer's" bargains you've been waiting for. Clearance / • - Centre Its a comfort to know we're here ••: • • :• 1 11• • 11• • • 111• • 11• • 1 11• • 11• a Clearance / • - Centre Its a comfort to know we're here ••: • • :• 1 11• • 11• • • 111• • 11• • 1 11• • 11• y News The Original Bay News is a Buy Publishing Inc. newspaper published every Wednesday. 1400 gayly St., Unit 6A, Pickering, Ontario LIW 3R2 Newsroom, Ad• ertising & Circulation: (905) 837-1888 Classified: (905) 837-2900 - Fax: (905) 837-0260 Publisher: DAVID A. DEMERINO Vice -President: KIP VAN KEMPEN Advertising Manager: ROB McCAIG I-roduction Manager: MAY -JEAN POWERS Photographer. JIM LYNCH d M-rnb-r d dd- Onw.. Cw ,wry 1N—.pp- A»oa-ton A M-,.. p-• of W- C.—d— Community N—"P- Auoa-e— t Editorial .. Pickering — stop dreaming! Yes, it's that time again. The time of year when cities and towns everywhere set down their budgets and tell as how good or bad our taxes will be. And once again, we can't help it: v e must give The Town of Ajax a big pat on the back. Thanks to the highly successful STARS program, Ajax has managed to hold the line on taxes. Even more, thanks to a clear -thinking council, reserve farads should also remain intact. Hard times all for hard lines. One of the fwtors also helping Ajax is the sale of is STAR$ packages to other clear -thinking mamcipalities who know a good pian when they see one. To date. so far as we know, thea buyers hm not included Pickering. While at fast glance, it may appear that Pickering has had its act under control - stabilised tames for the pest law pears - closes exammatiom mdiatea the opposite. Became, if Pidoerin has one weakness, it has to be what one an only ag an inflaaed cease of optimism Holding the lice on tames looks good it appeals to taxpaym we like what it says about our town and its council. But in Pickering, the real story lies in the depletion of the town's reserves -rad monies paid out in advaalae, with empectmion of mY" , This last year, Pkkmq has heavily lab its nsenea for cal aw based on the assamptim dot the sale of some of its bmiditp will soon recap this tmneoenvy expodam. In mces- s iomy times, wbm die cull eame muM is f K is this no mp- tion bred a ha or witW tbiokW =Whoa councillor Nato tto derided to ak for bb-coolmooe allowaace vp frost, did a council which *mod to bit mgvm base dteir decWoe an the m amptiaa that sorb an aliowaaoe world remain lest the budget for ties amice thaa-yew lam? Tbat the aeoeoft weW utad ovemWl Or that ftrieo world be able 10 pW itiMdtahmlld lky k1a d ik eaneeeaary allewaaoe? . ;1 'thielitaEseasrioafob-baMeye� talotbtssd? - ;'�� `a ib itia�t, while �>aat of the wetidpracnoes belt-ttgite�- . iso, to'b" of Pidotyriag cum oa apendsgg 11prgow duals, -Meym pick) dot is91ift wAjjky e- In fact, k weedy nam ie weadcante down- err � kin knew it wenld - drat the p 9riew was wltieg iwt* on admitted it woWbm oe c• buds. w dal as to We* of MUM= $yiog off 10 Biu die 3tws. N day most stpead out money on arch MW *4 stet tlpead k hese Cw ay came • Gtlo & did he not. AsdcioKntisi� moa dt:aadat iadtrwntowe T.O. - Elie belt howl to'dle day wben dse Us% of Pidwing does f Nally We the bWIK adonis it doesn't kww what the heck it's dung, add pe dW aped some tttoaay a an Ajam STAR$ palck- de - *ad an 11 Or dugs the ha flat it oo!lm Gem Ajatt mala T14 40�, lta� Will we become Torontonians? by Steve Bond Even though it was Valentine's Day, Durham Regional Council showed they were not in love with the idea of joining Metro Toronto through GTA reform proposed by the Golden Report. Regional Councillors will be allow- ing Durham Region residents to voice their opinions on GTA reform through a "referendum, survey, or opinion" process in early April. Councillor Brian Nicholson of Oshawa introduced the motion for a formal referendum at the last Regional Council meeting. While Mayor Tom Edwards of Whitby proposed an amendment to include the option of a survey for each municipality rather than the formal vote process, Councillor Nicholson argued that the rewording "watered down" the intent of the motion and that, "the residents of Durham Region must send the Provincial Government a ' nody blow' that we will not be changed into Torontonians: ' The Regional Councillors and Mayors who spoke on the issue said they already knew that their constituents would vote "overwhelmingly" to stay out of the GTA. Ajax Councillor Roger Anderson supported the amend- STEPPING STONES wow! THIS IS THE FINEST TEA I VE EVER TASTED! IT'S MUCH BETTER THAN `(OUR MOTHERS ! r.11) ment and proposed in addition, that the Region take out advertisements in local papers listing Premier Harris and ,local MPP's phone and fax numbers in Toronto and urged the voters in Durham to voice their opinions directly. Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner also supported the amendment because, "Each community knows how to get the message across to its own constituents." He added that a rally for those who support the GTA would be very cost effective. "You could hold it in a phone booth. No one would come." Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster supported the amend- ment and added that people see the result of the Quebec referendum where the outcome of the vote initiated change. He cautioned that, "If the Provincial Government were running the GTA referendum, it would mean something. A Regional referendum would not have the impact residents think it would." Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs said he supports any means that let the voters speak as, "previous situations with landfills and airports were resolved favourably because the public got involved." BY SEAN YpRKES I BET YOU CAN ` EVEN COOK BETTER TITAN NER TOO! � HEN!NEN! • III, J r.11) ment and proposed in addition, that the Region take out advertisements in local papers listing Premier Harris and ,local MPP's phone and fax numbers in Toronto and urged the voters in Durham to voice their opinions directly. Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner also supported the amendment because, "Each community knows how to get the message across to its own constituents." He added that a rally for those who support the GTA would be very cost effective. "You could hold it in a phone booth. No one would come." Ajax Councillor Jim McMaster supported the amend- ment and added that people see the result of the Quebec referendum where the outcome of the vote initiated change. He cautioned that, "If the Provincial Government were running the GTA referendum, it would mean something. A Regional referendum would not have the impact residents think it would." Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs said he supports any means that let the voters speak as, "previous situations with landfills and airports were resolved favourably because the public got involved." BY SEAN YpRKES I BET YOU CAN ` EVEN COOK BETTER TITAN NER TOO! � HEN!NEN! • ad COMMUNITY HAPPFMNG SUBMISSIONS: f Listings in the Community Happenings column are free. Please fax or write us aboutjour local listing 15 days prior to the event. (Note: limited space is available, placement is not guaranteed.) Fax: 837-0260 or mail to Community Happenings, 1400 Aayly St., Unit 6A, Pickering, Ontario Ll W 3R2 FRIDAY FEB. 23 SATURDAY FEB. 24 P.M. Cost: $35 per person. New -To -You Sale — At St. South Pickering Seniors' Proceeds to go to the Literary Martin's Anglican Church, Club 9153 will hold a Euchre Council of Durham Region, 1203 St. Martin's Drive one Night at 910 Liverpool Road for tickets please call (905) block west of Liverpool Road South, Pickering. Time: 7:00 434-5441. off Bayly — With cut-backs, p4n• Cost: $3.00 per person. ARTHRITIS SOCIETY is and increased unemployment. Refreshments and prizes. Call look volunteers to take part in the need for good used cloth- Bruce at 837-2051 or John at The Kids On The Block pup- ing and white elephant items 839-4584 for more informa- pet program. Kids On The continues to expand. Come tion. Block is a troupe of disabled and bring it friend between 7 SATURDAY FEB. 24 and non -disabled puppets that and 9:00 p.m. or call Workshop -Patents, Trade- teach children how to relate to Elizabeth Lancaster marks, Copyrights and kids that are different. (Volunteer) 839-6002. Industrial Designs at Commitment includes one FRIDAY FEB. 23 Scarborough YMCA— A trav- rehearsal every week, and Heartbeats singles dance — e1lin8 show presented by The possibly two performances A portion of the funds raised Canadian Industrial per month. Acting experience at this event will go towards Innovation Centre, Canada's is not required. For more Ajax Picring Hospital top inventor assistance organi- information please contact Foundation. At Ajax zation. Call 1-800-265-4559 Rosemarie Cleary at (416) Community Centre HMS to register. 281-7725. Ballroom at 8 p.m. $10 admis- MONDAY FEB. 26 sion. Come have some fun, Writers' Circle of top D1. Call 420-5951 for Durham Region - Poets and more information. poetry lovers are invited to FRIDAY FF;B. 23-25 The Classic Coffee House, Heritage Showcase '96 — 1410 Bayly Street, Pickering Museums, community groups from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for and historical societies will "Poets' Night". If you wish to celebrate this event at the read or songwriters wishing to Scarborough Town Centre perform, call Dawn Hembling between Brimley and 831-7737 or Owen Neill McCowan Roads, south of (905) 985-4356. 401. Call Mary Anne Beamish TUESDAY FEB. 27 (416) 392-6827 ext. 228 for Amnesty International time schedule Pick. . /A' w Joe Dickson was recognized for his community service and political work by the Durham West Liberals at a reception at the home of Kathy & Todd McCarthy on the week -end. Paving compliments to Joe (second from left) were Annamarie Castrilll—MPP, Alvin Curling—MPP and Dan McTeague MP. The ;:$ay News Phone 837.1888 OasiAeds 837-2900 - Fax 837-0260 Show at Dunbarton On Thursday, February The shcool's STOP 22nd 1996, students of Committee would like to Dunbarton High School, 655 sponsor a child in a third Sheppard Ave., in Pckeing are world country. holding a cultural show, Members of the communi- "DHS World Tour '96". ly are invited to come and Students will share aspects of take a "tour around our their culture, fashion, music, world." art, and peotry in a show Tie trip begins at 7:30 p.m. which will run for approxi -Donations would be mately 60 minutes. appreciated. Cal! &39-1125. FRIDAY FEB. 23 rrng Jax group - Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the , Region wants Serenity Croup, 12 -Step Pickering Village United Recovery — The meeting Church, 300 Church Street By Jacquie McInnes deals with addictions of all North, Pickering Village. The Durham Regional Council types and also includes co- topic is on Rwanda. For infor- has once again made its dependency. At Bayfair mation please call feelings char on the existence Baptist Church, 817 Kingston 839-3969. of the Durham Health Council Rd., Pickering at 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY FEB. 28 (DHC). a special purpose body Contact: Jim at Alzheimer Durham will whose directive is to shape 428-9431 (evenings). host their next Ajax Family health care within the region. Support Group meeting at "Our view is those SATURDAY FEB. 24 7:30 p.m., 487 Westney Rd. responsibilities currently The Writers' Circle of S., at Clements (Caregiver carried out by the Health Durham Region - Workshop: Relief Day Program). All Council could be best Writing Creatively for caregivers are welcome to g Performed by people who are Children will be at the attend. For further informa- elected and responsible to the Toronto School of Business, tion, please contact the voters," Health Services 1450 Kingston Road (at Alzheimer Durham office, Committee chair Tom Edwards Valley Farm Road) in (905) 576-2567. told regional council. Pickering. Special guest and WEDNESDAY FEB. 28 Councillor Pauline Beal, hands-on participation. Fee: Dub B i ran Business and Who once sat on the DHC as a $10 members; $15 for non- �eWonal Women s Chubs representative of the ton, region, members. Call 686-2085 to D1 nw Meeting — To be held agreed with Edwards saying, register at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. • • • to go ahead and have lay SATURDAY FEB. 24 Guest speaker will be Det. people, volunteers who were Apex '9f -sponsored by CutsL She hara Valles, Spee not elected, have the right to the Ajax Philatelic y at Investigation Services, Metro tell other boards how to d � the Annandale Golf and Toronto Police. Cost: Students montes — that was the problem Curling Club, Bayly Street $15; Guests: $30; Members: and it still is the problem ... I p and Church Streeet S. Dealers, $25. Call Laura Nigro for have no problem if they were North Korea A Agency, door reservations by Friday, Feb. reverted back to the standard prizes and youth booth, snack 23 (416) 752-2881 or Karen they were given, to look after bar. No admission fee and Graham (905) 427-6930. the health problems. But, p piduy of free panting, Hours: FRIDAY MARCH 1 health problems and money 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more "Opening N t" — S P� problems are two different information contact Dave Dinner and Theatre evening at things." Williams s.), 91 In (pres.), the Herongate Bata Theatre. Pickerin8 Councillor Crt., Whitby, Ont. LIR 1A7. Excellent show, sumptuous Maurice Brenner, recently y Tel: 666-9819. meal . Reception 6 to 6:30 appointed to the DHC as a .. - regional . council to axe DHC representative. and the only supporter of the DHC to speak, noted that the DHC was created by the provincial government and that it has recently been given more powers since the disbanding, by the Harris government, of a number of other committees. "Right now it's the only show in town," he noted "We should possibly invite the chair of the District Health Council to one of our Health and Social Services meetings to see if we could resolve this dispute between Durham Regional Council and the Health Council because I think we're all going in the sante direction in terms of good quality service and quality of life for the residents of Durham Region." The health and social services committee of regional council is reviewing bill 26 to see if it gives council the power to disband the DHC. Council voted to infotvn the Haldimand-Norfolk regional council (in response to earlier correspondence) that it does not support the formation of special purpose bodies like the DHC. - RESTAURANT Thursday and Friday - Wing & Ribs Special 7-95 After 8 prn every night 112 price finger foods and appetizers 158 Harwood Ave, S Ajax 683-4281 i SAVE 10-250% on these hems and more during our Big ;Z Sale! 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Walker, the key ingredient to the Spartans run to the Metro Bowl semi-finals, has received a full scholarship to the University at Buffalo. "I'm going to have to prove myself when I Pet down there." said Walker about being a Canadian playing in the United States. "But that's the way it's always been throughout my career. They have no idea what Canadians are like. I'm bigger than most of them. and speed wise I can run just as fast." But Walker is just as excit- ed to be getting the opportuni- ty at a good education as he is about playing football. He'll be studying to be a physical therapist and plans to finish school with a masters degree. "'fly ultimate goal is to play pro football." says Walker. -But if you can't be a pro ath- lete it would be good to work beside one. I'm going there Jim lynch Spartan football star is headed to the University at Buffalo on a full scholorship. for five years and getting my masters. So if I don't get to play pro football, at least I've got a good degree." Walker came into his own this season in the Dunbarton backfield. His outside speed, with a new-found power game up the middle, made the Spartan back the most feared running back in the province. His stock slowly started to rise as the season wore on and U at B showed the most interest in the Dunbarton star. "I talked to a lot of schools but Buffalo pursued nlc the most." said Walker. "My par- ents wanted me to go some- where close so they could come see me play. I'm kind of glad I went there because eventually 1'11 get some play- ing time in my first year. At some of the bigger schools, I'd be sitting on the bench and I don't really like that." Buffalo is currently a Division I AA school. But in 1997, the school will move up to Division 1 and compete With the big boys. "I like the idea of being a part of a team making the jump to Div. 1;' said Walker. "1 was recruited to help them make that jump and I look for- ward to it. - Walker never touched the pigskin until he started high school. His friends forced him into the sport and now he is glad they did. . 1 got pushed into it," Axemen rookies look for future in OHL Ajax Axemen rookies, Ryan Axemen coach Bill Bowden `11wre was tons of pressure," Milanovic and Josh Evans will :-believes Evans can make a go of said Milanovic about playing at soon bid adieu to the hockey At in the "O". the all-star game. "All the scouts club. "Josh is a good goalie but he were there. You try to block it After only one year of playing 'just has to adjust to play 60 min- .,out of your head, but it's too in the Provincial Jr. A league, '.> utes," said Bowden. "Most of much. I just wanted to go out both youngsters ane ready for the �'o. ur wins came from Josh. He's there and play as hard as I could Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen one of the top g year-old Milanovic is taking it ;::league and is all in stride, while 16 -year-old >Iatedhigh." netminder Evans has been look- Both players' ing forward to the upcoming ;::.'recently partici- draft before joining the Axemen. ::;wiled in the rook - "Last year I had friends who :fie all-star game were underagers and got draft- -'for the Axemen ed," said Evans. "That's when I -where .. OHL realized it was possible." ::;; scouts kept a With a goals against average ' .Watchful eye on m the sub four's' and a save per- `::the takat eenta>ite of .910, 'EVans feels _. "Bveryorte w got me there." Milanovic, who .played all his minor hockey in the Ajax sys- tem, said he is not concerned about being drafted this year by an OHL team. If he were to be drafted this year, eed to be selected 195 pounds, Milanovic is an ..attractive prospect. "You can't teach size," said ?t►xemen coach Bill Bowden. "And he's got it. He's got a great ,:work ethic. He's dedicated and loyal. And there's not too many :'.!of those guys around any more." Milanovic finished off the sea - >;son with a five -point night ;:against Stouffville, notching two goals and adding three assists. A big power forward, Milanovic uses his size to his :: advantage. Having the reach similar to Eric Lindros or Dave Andreychtuk, Milanovic is able .to pick the pockets of many defenders and either set up or i score goals because of his reach. :::....Bowden is suite his big winger ....,will be'drafted in the first three 4,0unds, aad believes he will be a Enid-to=late first round selection. . ice on the side of the roads, Ryan` would skate to Sara" ►"said Bowden. recalls Walker. "I wanted to play basketball because I fig- ured those guys were too big. I was kind of fat at the time and when 1 was picked to the team 1 was surprised. But I made the team and I've loved it ever since." Spartan coach Peter Kaiser said Walker is a natural at his position and there is no doubt in his mind that he will suc- ceed south of the border. "If he keeps playing the way he's played, he'll make it," said Kaiser. "He's that kind of kid. In my 20 years of coaching football, Theron is probably the best player I've ever seen." But Kaiser knows that his star back will have to pick up his game to a new level. "I think they are going to demand more intensity from him," said Kaiser. "Down there, everyone is like Theron. He'll find they are going to be as fast as him, or not as scared as some teams up here. -But he's going to be a good ambassador for the school." Walker has set his goals and in five years those goals may be attained. " 1 want to give them an all- around running back," said Walker. "I want to get my degree and go to a National Football League combine camp. Hopefully I'll get a shot at being drafted or sign as a free agent and go to a team. But my ultimate goal is to get drafted." With Walker heading south, he'll always remember the friends he made at Dunbarton and knocking off Pickering twice in one season. "We wanted to beat Pickering because everyone knows if you beat Pickering, you'll win LOSSA (Lake Ontario Secondary School Association)," said Walker. "I'm just so glad we beat them. Not many teams can say they beat Picket* twice in one year. "But what I'll remember most are the friends 1 made." First Pickering TRAVEIr lm 'Chances are we've been therel' 831-5132 Locally owned and operated. 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering Near Red Lcbster - next to \Aan Kempen Irwranos .,s,....:r,rm�-"'..'.�a:se+.-.w:.�ia:.,t�.^'exam. ax. ,�.....,....... .� .. ... .....-.......�.... ......,..-.....+,..,..w� Trojans trounced Playing host to the Pickering High School senior girls' volleyball tourna- ment, the Trojans were hoping for bet- ter results. "We thought we would have made it out," said Pickering coach Kim Burnett about qualifying for the quar- ters. "Fatigue was a factor but I'm pleased with the way they came back." Trailing 14-9 in the first set of their final match, the Trojans battled back to cam a set point which would have advanced them to the next round. But they let is slip through their fingers and lost 17-15. They fell apart after that and lost the next set 15-5. "They fought hard in that game," said Burnett, referring to the first set. "The main goal was to get them play- ing time and play everyone equally. But because of what happened, not everyone got to play." "We need to work together. They need to be more consistent and get a thicker skin to move on. And they need to start enjoying themselves on tournament play because that's what they're for." Overall, Burnett was pleased with the performance and felt a little but unlucky. "There were some good teams here, actually," said Burnett. "1 think we got stuck in the toughest pool. It was a well-balanced pool and any two teams could have made it out" Cobourg West won the title over Harbord Collegiate. Ajal;/Pickering fire- fighters douse Etobicoke The Ajax/Pickering firefighters ended the regular season on February 14 with an 8-6 win over Etobicoke. That clinched third place for them and assured them a spot in the playoffs against York. The firefighters season record was 9 wires, 8 losses and 3 ties for 21 points. Kevin MacDonald and Bruce Kinsman each netted hat -tricks with Kinsman adding an assist to his totals. Single goals went to Randy Reed and Dave CoWL Steve Andrews chipped in with three assists, Harold Davis helped out with two assists and Paul Bart and Colin Arnott notched solo assists. OPTICAL Ajax -Pickering Minor Bantam AAA Raiders gear for playoffs Sean Docherty's goal with 3:42 to play gave the Ajax -Pickering Julie's Esso minor bantam AAA Raiders rep team a hard-earned 2-2 tie with the Central Ontario Wolves last week. The tie gives the Raiders a 3-0-1 record in their last four games, closing out the regular season with a record of 11- 13-3. The Raiders' tying goal came as Docherty, who was parked in front of the net, knocked in the rebound from T.J. Kemp's point shot. The Wolves opened the scoring late in the first period, as they scored after a series of close -range shots past Raiders' goaltender Paul Guthrie, who had a great period, making 12 saves. Ajax -Pickering answered early in the second frame, as Jeff Miles cut in front and fired a backhand shot past the Wolves' netminder for a 1-1 tie. Central Ontario grabbed the lead again before the period was over, as they beat Guthrie on a one -timer in front for a 2-1 lead heading into the third period. Central outshot the Raiders 32- 18 in the game, while Guthrie made 30 saves for Ajax -Pickering. The Raiders are now heading for the first round of playoffs this weekend. Results CCAA National Rankings Fhal S Timm Men's Basketball W Tam Men's Volleyball W L T F 1. Montmorency a 1 1. Red Meer Kings AB 1 Ajax -Pickering Minor Bantam AAA Raiders gear for playoffs Sean Docherty's goal with 3:42 to play gave the Ajax -Pickering Julie's Esso minor bantam AAA Raiders rep team a hard-earned 2-2 tie with the Central Ontario Wolves last week. The tie gives the Raiders a 3-0-1 record in their last four games, closing out the regular season with a record of 11- 13-3. The Raiders' tying goal came as Docherty, who was parked in front of the net, knocked in the rebound from T.J. Kemp's point shot. The Wolves opened the scoring late in the first period, as they scored after a series of close -range shots past Raiders' goaltender Paul Guthrie, who had a great period, making 12 saves. Ajax -Pickering answered early in the second frame, as Jeff Miles cut in front and fired a backhand shot past the Wolves' netminder for a 1-1 tie. Central Ontario grabbed the lead again before the period was over, as they beat Guthrie on a one -timer in front for a 2-1 lead heading into the third period. Central outshot the Raiders 32- 18 in the game, while Guthrie made 30 saves for Ajax -Pickering. The Raiders are now heading for the first round of playoffs this weekend. Results Hockey Standings Provincial Junior A Hockey - Ruddock Division CCAA National Rankings Fhal S Timm Men's Basketball W Tam Men's Volleyball W L T F 1. Montmorency Oc 1 1. Red Meer Kings AB 1 2. S.A.I.T. Trojans AB 2 2. Sherbrooke Oc 2 3. Humber Hawks On 3 3. Limoilou Titans Oc 3 4. Mt. St. Vincent AC 5 4. Douglas Royals BC 5 5. Grant MacEwan AB 6 5. Mount Royal AB 4 6. Malaspina BC 9 6. Grant MacEwan AB 6 7. Algonquin ON 7 7. Durham Lords ON 7 S. Carboo Sun BC 8 S. Jonquidre Oc NR 9. Capilano Blues BC 4 9. Grande Prarie AB 9 10. Sheridan Bruins ON 11 10. Humber Hawks ON 10 11. Fanshaw ON 13 11. Camosun BC 11 12. Langara Falcons BC 10 12. Trinity Western BC 12 13. Champlain Oc NR 13. Cambrian ON 13 14. Durham Lords ON NR 14, Algonquin Thunder ON 14 Hockey Standings Provincial Junior A Hockey - Ruddock Division 20/20 f,EYE EXAMINATIONS AVAILABLE • DESIGNER FRAMES e �+i4'�l`A Ae.«�w: • i Sw,.f CONTACT LENS SPECIALIST 75 Rylander Blvd. Ems, • QePERSONALIZED SERVICE Scarborough, Ont FdA • Ad 4s ' � U- CUSTOMIZING Abbey Lane Plaza Ste, • " LAB ON PREMISES Phone (4 16) 286-2020 &4Z4 Stw4+ : .HUGE SELECTION Minor Atom Raiders' hearts broken by Oshawa After getting their hearts broken after a 6-5 overtime loss to open the playoffs, the Ajax -Pickering TD Bank Minor Atom 'AAA' Raiders' hearts were shattered last Saturday in the second game of the best -of -three series at the Ajax Community Centre. Ajax -Pickering went down to defeat of the Motor City team 5-4, again in overtime. '11tY re May upset," said Raider coach Dan McConnachie. A few tears were shed by a number of players on the Raiders team as they walked off the ice. Holding leads of 3-0 and 4-3, Ajax -Pickering couldn't find that extra goal to shut the door and even the series at I.1. Instead, Oshawa battled back as did the Raiders in the first game of the series. Oshawa were up 4-0 on Ajax -Pickering in the fust game, only to have the lead slip away after five consecutive goals from the Raiders. But Oshawa equalmed with 30 seconds remaining in reg- ulation time and then won it in front of the hometown crowd in overtime. When Ajax -Pickering scored with just under five minutes remaining in the second game to go up 4-3, Oshawa quickly evened the score seconds later. Then with 4:20 showing on the clock in OT. Oshawa banged in a goal to win the game and the series. "We just couldn't get that fourth goal to go up 4-0, " said McConnachie. "We came out strong, but just couldn't put them away." :vow the Raiders will drop to the consolation side of the draw ad battle for the Eastern 'AAA' title. "I told the guys to keep their heads up and that we've still got something to win." said McConnachie. "We can win the ETA championship after the way we played in this series. The last two games are the best we've played all year" A big reason why the Raiders were able to contend in die second game was the netminding of Sean O'Sullivan. He did everything in his willpower to thwart off Oshawa. A deflected goal, two pow- erplay mariners and two goals from in close eliminated the Raiders. Matt Perserowski and Brian Wilkins each notched two goals in the second game. Michad Akxiom chipped in with two assists while Derek Lyaden, Brett McConnachi, Noel Coaltice and Matt Keber contributed with solo assists. Panthers ; 6*0 Junior A Hockey - Esau Division Fhal S Timm G W Tam G W L T F A P Kingston 5o 37 10 3 244 1135 82 Bowmanvile 5o 23 23 4 200 213 53 Trenton 5o 23 23 4 242 252 50 Cobouig' S0 21 27 2 200 213 45 41 50 14 35 1 184 253 31 Alex Ota 12 32 5 172 260 30 20/20 f,EYE EXAMINATIONS AVAILABLE • DESIGNER FRAMES e �+i4'�l`A Ae.«�w: • i Sw,.f CONTACT LENS SPECIALIST 75 Rylander Blvd. Ems, • QePERSONALIZED SERVICE Scarborough, Ont FdA • Ad 4s ' � U- CUSTOMIZING Abbey Lane Plaza Ste, • " LAB ON PREMISES Phone (4 16) 286-2020 &4Z4 Stw4+ : .HUGE SELECTION Minor Atom Raiders' hearts broken by Oshawa After getting their hearts broken after a 6-5 overtime loss to open the playoffs, the Ajax -Pickering TD Bank Minor Atom 'AAA' Raiders' hearts were shattered last Saturday in the second game of the best -of -three series at the Ajax Community Centre. Ajax -Pickering went down to defeat of the Motor City team 5-4, again in overtime. '11tY re May upset," said Raider coach Dan McConnachie. A few tears were shed by a number of players on the Raiders team as they walked off the ice. Holding leads of 3-0 and 4-3, Ajax -Pickering couldn't find that extra goal to shut the door and even the series at I.1. Instead, Oshawa battled back as did the Raiders in the first game of the series. Oshawa were up 4-0 on Ajax -Pickering in the fust game, only to have the lead slip away after five consecutive goals from the Raiders. But Oshawa equalmed with 30 seconds remaining in reg- ulation time and then won it in front of the hometown crowd in overtime. When Ajax -Pickering scored with just under five minutes remaining in the second game to go up 4-3, Oshawa quickly evened the score seconds later. Then with 4:20 showing on the clock in OT. Oshawa banged in a goal to win the game and the series. "We just couldn't get that fourth goal to go up 4-0, " said McConnachie. "We came out strong, but just couldn't put them away." :vow the Raiders will drop to the consolation side of the draw ad battle for the Eastern 'AAA' title. "I told the guys to keep their heads up and that we've still got something to win." said McConnachie. "We can win the ETA championship after the way we played in this series. The last two games are the best we've played all year" A big reason why the Raiders were able to contend in die second game was the netminding of Sean O'Sullivan. He did everything in his willpower to thwart off Oshawa. A deflected goal, two pow- erplay mariners and two goals from in close eliminated the Raiders. Matt Perserowski and Brian Wilkins each notched two goals in the second game. Michad Akxiom chipped in with two assists while Derek Lyaden, Brett McConnachi, Noel Coaltice and Matt Keber contributed with solo assists. Panthers ; 6*0 Junior A Hockey - Esau Division Timm G W L T F A P Wexford 44 33 9 2 .225 136 6e Thornhil 42 .28 ' 13 3 202 143 56 Markham 40 23 14 3 183 160 49 Wellington 41 19 20 2 166 177 40 PludkarbV sec 10 '25 4 140 194 24 0shmM►a 43 10 32 1 159 .241 21 20/20 f,EYE EXAMINATIONS AVAILABLE • DESIGNER FRAMES e �+i4'�l`A Ae.«�w: • i Sw,.f CONTACT LENS SPECIALIST 75 Rylander Blvd. Ems, • QePERSONALIZED SERVICE Scarborough, Ont FdA • Ad 4s ' � U- CUSTOMIZING Abbey Lane Plaza Ste, • " LAB ON PREMISES Phone (4 16) 286-2020 &4Z4 Stw4+ : .HUGE SELECTION Minor Atom Raiders' hearts broken by Oshawa After getting their hearts broken after a 6-5 overtime loss to open the playoffs, the Ajax -Pickering TD Bank Minor Atom 'AAA' Raiders' hearts were shattered last Saturday in the second game of the best -of -three series at the Ajax Community Centre. Ajax -Pickering went down to defeat of the Motor City team 5-4, again in overtime. '11tY re May upset," said Raider coach Dan McConnachie. A few tears were shed by a number of players on the Raiders team as they walked off the ice. Holding leads of 3-0 and 4-3, Ajax -Pickering couldn't find that extra goal to shut the door and even the series at I.1. Instead, Oshawa battled back as did the Raiders in the first game of the series. Oshawa were up 4-0 on Ajax -Pickering in the fust game, only to have the lead slip away after five consecutive goals from the Raiders. But Oshawa equalmed with 30 seconds remaining in reg- ulation time and then won it in front of the hometown crowd in overtime. When Ajax -Pickering scored with just under five minutes remaining in the second game to go up 4-3, Oshawa quickly evened the score seconds later. Then with 4:20 showing on the clock in OT. Oshawa banged in a goal to win the game and the series. "We just couldn't get that fourth goal to go up 4-0, " said McConnachie. "We came out strong, but just couldn't put them away." :vow the Raiders will drop to the consolation side of the draw ad battle for the Eastern 'AAA' title. "I told the guys to keep their heads up and that we've still got something to win." said McConnachie. "We can win the ETA championship after the way we played in this series. The last two games are the best we've played all year" A big reason why the Raiders were able to contend in die second game was the netminding of Sean O'Sullivan. He did everything in his willpower to thwart off Oshawa. A deflected goal, two pow- erplay mariners and two goals from in close eliminated the Raiders. Matt Perserowski and Brian Wilkins each notched two goals in the second game. Michad Akxiom chipped in with two assists while Derek Lyaden, Brett McConnachi, Noel Coaltice and Matt Keber contributed with solo assists. Panthers ; a g g in g 111110 7"UR F111 SAT sunt TUES Nie F l'"� r -W2 0=1 .• A*lw r70 are. e*=8 A NOW* i� Pit* •• uu r!• ;> ?n , Nd 7�rp 11raMiT� .. '$50 00 . GIFT CERTIFICATE I (With purchase over $150.00) OPTICAL 20/20 1 Not redeemable *See store I 1 with other discounts— � — for details I a t E�. I. a Odd Man Outdoors Sxwt 9 here are basically two ways to go ice fishing. On your own or with the assistance of a commercial but operator. If you're going it alone, the fust thing you should buy is an auger to drill some holes. Without holes, you're not really fishing, you're just arranging your tackle on the ice. Even a p,3:e will not bore through a foot of ice to get a minnow lying on top. "Auger" is translated directly from the original Swedish and means, "Device which will not cut through ice, but will exhaust the operator, causing him to sweat profusely and bring about hypothermia when he cools down again." The trouble-free method is to use a commercial but opera- tor, daily rental fee usually includes transportation to and from the but as well as bait for the day. Ask about the trans- portation part. I went to a lake in the Minden area once, checked in, paid the guy and he said. "Well, I'll take you out to the but now." I expected a snowmobile or a three wheeler. but he just hoisted his pack, said, "Follow me," and started trudging across the ice. Thirty minutes later, we opened the door to the but and found that the hole was frozen shut with what looked like at least a foot of solid ice. He went, "Hmmph." handed us a large crowbar and told us to start chipping while he went and got the auger. I debated where I was going to place the crow- bar and basically told him there was no way I was going to chip through enough ice to worry the crew of the Titanic. So, he "took" us back in. Keep the `home fires' safe A warm, friendly fireplace can be kept safe by observing a few riles - - Burn wood, not trash in your fireplace. Except for starting a fire, do not put paper in the fireplace unless you've followed the directions for making safe "paper logs'. - Never use charcoal starter. lighter fluid or gasoline to ivniw - 1re. - Creosote. an oily liquid with a penetrating odour, can coat the inside of a chimney and form a hazardous build- up. Seasoned wood (split logs that have been left to dry under cover for at least six months) has less creosote than unseasoned wood and therefore is less likely to damage your chimney and give off offensive odours. Hardwoods (i.e. maples, poplars and oaks) produce less It's amazing by Larry Codd With these words, Ben "Adults must be accompa- Mooshabadi, co-owner (along nied by a child under twelve." with his wife Jackie) of a new O ;ANS r N Fit o � Saturday, Feb. 24th and Sunday, Feb.25th A - -Z1►Ne v Parties & Play Centre Durham Region, 1 st Parry & Play Area for children under 12 0 in F 3 Wil DRAWS be mail" nelieow� for rWMw r Your chanee M9[N111 1w[2---t--1;1N.+" vaime UNUL 1• )ami See"v w 2fAW off A�i�sinrie� Lear. 24111111 & sszerr only Receive to% off diomwe t Birthday Paretics for the month of February We Pawide A So&, Carina Eaviroamcat foe KLDBtrt *Bitth&ay Paties *Habysktiaa (nmm 3 hts) OC -me Area •Tether Area *Louaas foc Parents *Ence0em - Q sanuity Proee&wm *Snuck Bar � r �iiciiialCallot �' � .�tn�or�r" Pame I Ip�De Birthdate I I (Address Drop off to location below to enter contest 1 MacKenzie Plaza I 1250 Bayly St. Ajax g.yty s,. I r. s I I 427-92231 ------------------ business venture in Durham Region, reveals a glimpse of his philosophy. A -Maze -Zing opened February 17, and has as its focus a fun play area designed to ensure peace of mind for parents. Ben and Jackie became fired with this new concept when they were looking for a place to celebrate the birthday of one of their two daughters, but found that facilities avail- able lacked what they and their children thought were important - good quality food, security, babysitting, excite- ment, and good value. A -Maze -Zing allows par- ents to relax in a lounge area and read the paper wbde their children play. or to feel secure in their child's safety while they attend to shopping or appointments. Central to this security is a system of wrist- bands for both children and parents as a means of klemtill cation. Children are not allowed to leave the premises until a parent returns and msitches the wrist band. Similarly, an adult cannot leave with a child without the proper identi5cation. Pagers are offered for rent to that parents can respond to any emesgericy. Two man$ provide fun for the kids: one for toddlers three and under and anodift which includes a twenty -foot slide for children four to eleven. For a small charge a child can explore the maze with no time limit. Video games designed creosote than soft woods such as pine. Soft wood also gives off more ash, reducing the fire's heat and causing huge quantities of soot that hamper log burning. - Burn "pressed" logs only in an open fireplace, never in a closed stove. Pressed logs, the kind sold in stores, give off higher heat than natural logs, so the specific safety instructions must be followed carefully. - Fireplaces should be inspected annually for creosote build-up and structural damage to chimneys. Put chimney caps in place to keep out small animals and birds. - The flue should be open when you start your fireplace, because smoke from the burning logs can fill up the house when the flue is closed. As a reminder, attach an iron rimes topers = B aik hold-up t oppers and Durham rtZhe onal Police ane asking for public's assistance in solving a robbery which occurred in Oshawa on January the 11th of this year. ,At approximately 11:24 am. a lone male entered the Toronto Dominion Bank situated at 245 King Street West. Having waited in the "customer line-up the suspect approached a teller and made the statement "I have a gun in my pocket, give me the money". The teller complied with the suspect's request handing over approximately $1,000 in large bills. Placing ;the money in his pocket the culprit left the bank in an easterly direction. �, , Suspect description male white. 30 to 35 years medium build, 510", 180 pounds, shorter blondish red hair, freckled face with a one inch ornament to the flue pull that shows when the flue is open. Use a fireplace screen to prevent errant embers and sparks from spraying past the acrapeamthed&+v Wearing a dark eolourad baseball cap, blue jeans and a dark coloured knee length winter comet. Crimestoppers will pay a `writ reward of up to $1,000 for any information that leads to an arrest in this incident or any other serious offence. Callers never give their time or testify in court. If you possess information regarding this crime do the right thing and give Durham Regional Crimestoppers a call where long distance applies the number is 1-800-978-8477 or locally at 436 -(TIPS) 8477. Crimestoppers does not subscribe to call display. ,:Sergeant Kevin Slaney is the co-ordinator with the Durham Regional Crimestoppers program and submits this article in the interests of solving crime. hearth and burning people, animals and rugs. Teach curious small children (and pets) to stay away from the burning fire. Jm Lrwh 21-month-4Ad Meehan King, had a ball at Saturday's opening. to appeal to kids under twelve are available for a $l charge - For unlimiled use. A snack bar is on the premises, but food can also be provided from Pizza Hut or Dairy Quest. lWo party rooms are avail- able for birthdays and other celebrations. Two packages offered include pizza or a kid's meal, unlimited drinks, cake, plwtogra* Poles all the party decorations, and unlimited use of the maze. Babysitting is offered for up to a maximum of three hours; mature mothers pro- vide caring and experienced monitoring. 7be name for the establish- ment came from the owners' own children and their school- mates who dented it the best name for a place with a maze and "a fast twenty foot slide that gives a zesty -zing- to the Play A -Maze -Zing's goal is to provide a quality Play area at an affordable price; the com- pany reserves the right to limit those admitted so as to main- taro peau of mind fa paratts and fie for the kids. The busi- ness sponsors soccer teams and plans free patties for char- itable organizations. With room to expand A -Maze - Zing's future plans include additional facilities, including educational services. A -Maze -Zing Parties and Play Centre is located in the MacKenzie Plaza at 250 Bayly Strew West in Ajax and is open seven days a week. Call (905) 427-9223 for more From the familiar to the exotic by Larry Codd When you think of pets, do cuddly puppies and playful kittens come to mind? Or does your imagi- nation run to some that are more exotic, say turtles, lizards and snakes? Mister Pet has these and much more. Birds are in abundance: Budgies, Finches, Canaries, Love birds, and more. Tropical fish come in dozens of vari- eties: everything from Tiger Barbs to Oscars. Rodents come in all types: mice, white rats, hamsters, hedge- hogs, and guinea pigs. Thinking of a bunny for Easter? You'll find it here. Cats and dogs are available in many breeds, both large and small. The store also has a huge selection of supplies, for all of the above, including nutritional food and treats, pet toys, cat pans, pet carri- ers, bird and rodent cages, fish tanks, and pet health care products. They even have scratching posts for haptic felines. But then residents in the Ajax -Pickering area have been coming to Mister Pet more than 20 years for pet purchases and knowledge- able caring advice from the staff. Recently relocated to Ajax from the Pickering Town Centre - where they have been providing loyal customers with the best in pet care service since 1973 - owner Elsie Knechts and her long-time staff have the experience that their cus- tomers can depend on. Elsie's interest in pets goes back to a hobby that she shared with her hus- band which, in tum, led to the opening of her first store in Oshawa back in 1965. She now has three stores: other branches of Mister Pet are located in Scarborough and Brampton. Al Duncan who has worked with Elsie for the past 15 years, says what was once a job has turned into "something special." The staff includes five other employees who fol- lowed Elsie to the new location; one has more than 20 years experience in the business. "New employees have to be taught the ins and outs of pet care," says Elsie. "There is much to learn considering the variety we have. But many of the staff have been with me for years a and have a wealth of expe- rience." In fact, some of her employees were past cus- tomers. LE And the customers keep coming back because they know what they are getting: e healthy animals in a clean environment, knowledge- a°p able help, and everything e you need for pet care. w So whether you are just C) looking for a cat or dog for 9 company, or are building an I! ark in your backyard, you'll find what you need here. Mister Pet is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The store is located in the Mackenzie Plaza at 250 Bayly Street West in Ajax. Call (905) 428-7168 for more infor- mation. Children learn early at Montessori Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman physician in Italy, after years spent developing a method of education which would give children the opportunity to team by acting on their own initiative with adult guidance, concluded that "the first six years of life are the most vital to human development." Children, she said, are born with minds that absorb effortlessly until they reach six years of age. In addition, she discovered that biologically, young children pass through 'sensitive periods' which make them interested in different things at very specific times. "Children become so involved in activities aroused by the 'sensitive period' that long periods of sustained involvement do not cause tiredness but the opposite, a feeling of self-fulfillment." That is why, in a Montessori classroom, children's activities are called 'work' rather than 'play.' Nicola Phillips, who owns and runs the two Montessori Learning Centres in Pickering, says that in Montessori classrooms "children are allowed to follow their own drives and OPTOMETRISTS, Dr. Emile Giilezeau Dr. Mark Fitzsimmons Dr. Allan Hum Dr. Michele Schmidt Dr. Jason Ritchie Dr. Linda Voisin :WE INVITE NEW PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENTS WE OFFER FAMILY EYECARE Flexible Hours Ali* 683-1175.8*5303 to work with the learning materials of their choice." The materials are scientific pieces of apparatus designed to help the chills mind focus on some particular quality. The best time for a child to enter the program is between two and three years of age, Phillips says. At this stage, children are beginning to become interested in many aspects of life found about the home. Montesson Learning Centre, then, introduces them to everyday tasks. The exercises provide them with scope for movement and practical knowledge and teach logical sequence. Other sensorial experiences are taught, along with music, an, science, natural history, mathematics, reading and writing. As the child progresses into higher stages of learning. the program encourages creativity and involvement in other learning activities. "Whatever school the child goes to," Phillips says, "The Montesson method will have ensured that he has made the most fulfilling educational use of his sensitive, absorbent years." The Montessori Learning Centre in Pickering welcomes its 1995-96 students and parents for the new school year. Sylvan wrote the book on reading- ks the leader in supplemental education for over 16 years• Sylvan's approach to reading produces measurable results. We start by uncovering your third's skill gaps. Thea, sytvans certified teachers develop a personaimed pn>Aarn that k the key to your child's success Grades go up. Mo&mtk- knprwes Rcedag is so 7b team nrarR d Sylvan today. Zend& ood Pack Pin r 1801 Daa►dw Sonat >E>� WMan TaiWbmw (906) 40d-1818 LVAN LEARNING CENTRE Bemer grades are just Ae deg wxtgg.- Ballooning from an original staff of four and 30 students in 1983. the school has grown into what it is today: a learning institution instructing 170 students and requiring a staff of 31. half of which have been with the MLCP for the past five years. Montessori programs include: CASA. designed for 3-6 year- olds. where children are taught language. math, geography, general knowledge, music. physical education and French: ELEMENTARY: appropriate for children 6-12 years of age where students are taught basic course subjects; and PRE - CASA, where children are given orientation materials, and Team fife skills, verbal skills, group sharing. tum waiting. and French. Phillips says current discussions are ongoing regarding the implementing of Spanish at elementary level. The Future Kids Computer School has recently moved into the school as a permanent addition to the curriculum and is proving very successful. Montessori Learning Centre has two Iocations in Pickering at 401 Kingston Road, and 986 Dunbarton Road. For more information call (905) 839-2090. I1►1171.X'i1P Full Montessori Curriculum Plus, Plus, Plus "Knowledge with Understanding" Private School ages 1112-12 yrs. PICIERMG 509-1722 401 KPMTON RD. (ROUGEMOUNT & HWY. 2) DUNBARTON 839-2090 986 DUMBARTON (WHFTES RD. & HWY. 2) w 0 ,3,.AR 1 V "Dpi ening Night"- a hit at Herongate o by Marjorie Green his directions. point of farce. "Opening Night" opening night of the play perform their lines onstage; nervous breakdowns centre The opening night of To say that "Opening Night" is a play which demands "Whisper on the Wind". ("is this briskly mixing -and -matching, as stage, or that special moment i"Opening Night" at Herongate is a clever comedy would be to comedic talent and timing of its a comedy?" he asks. "Oh no, it an odd collection of personalities when stage manager, Joanne Barn Theatre was truly a tour de- understate the skill of Canadian actors. And Kerr's cast certainly was written by a Canadian," she bounce off each other. Norman, suddenly makes an force evening for director Rick playwright, Norm Foster. The delivered. answers.) Delightfully, this is one come- unforgettable cameo appearance. Kerr. First he entertained the award-winning writer, also The story starts out fairly sim- The play within the play turns dy in which there is not one sen- "Opening Night", which con - crowd with his effervescent known for other hit plays, which ply as a middle-aged couple, out to be even sillier than the ous role. Andrea Risk, as the tinues to March 30, is the first of after-dinner show downstairs, include "Sinners" and "The Ruth and Jack Tisdale (delight- one we are watching. And we director's long-suffering girl- three fun -filled comedies then lie sat back, upstairs, to Melville Boys", has a way of fully played by Morgan Bateman continue to follow the action, as friend Cilia Fraser, perhaps Herongate plans to bring us this watch a brilliant cast carry out bringing hilarity right to the and Henry Schregardus) attend characters we have met offstage comes the closest, but her pol- Spring. "Stepping Out" and ished comedic performance sim- "Cheaters" will take us through r • 1 • t ply adds a necessary measure of to the end of June. �� / — l• `� believability to this otherwise How fortunate we are to have farcicle offering. Herongate Barn Theatre in our r' "' Bringing a definite Noel community – just a short drive Enchantment Product -ns Coward presence to the play, up Altona Road. From the _ Julian Mulock is outstanding as always delicious buffet and Present `\ director Richard Hyde -Finch. after-dinner entertainment, �/� Memorable moments are also through to the professional live The most ale ant Wedding Proves by John Wichelow, as performances on stage, an aging "ham" actor: Jonquil Herongate continues to delight Bathurst, as the beautiful but its guests. Somehow, the Ward t� //1 dumb actress who kee "fr - show 1996 keeps eez family has even managed to ing" on stage; and Patrick bring a homey atmosphere into Date: Sunday, March 3rd/96 Time: 11 am - 5 pm O'Leary, as a young waiter who that big barn with its seats from �l1 just wants to be a star. Toronto's old Victory Burlesque Place: Durham Coffege Student Centre - 2000 Simcoe St. N We won't soon forget David Theatre. Oshawa - FREE PARKING Lepp, as yet another "ham" who. "Opening Night" is a must - in a hilarious -over -the -top" per- see - and so is the harn i!self. formance, takes another o' 1., Ca:: '-= ;::,--. _......:,r.,, 0VV2. *J U m Tickets $10.00 ea. (Portion of proceeds to be donated to Durham 9Z§gion Hospitals) G 9?AMD PRIZE SECOND TRIZE Trip for 2 to Orlando Florida Honeymoon Suite at CarCurgview Airport Inn Jincludis Note0 for 1 91&ht (FREE PARKINg and Compfinunts of SMUTrLE SERVICE Enchantment Productions Compliments of Mouse ofTrave4 B&wmanviffe I Tickets Available At These Locations or at the Door. The Bridal Path Labelle Beauty Centre Sunset Studios M ar G Catering Vanstone Mill 843 King St. W. Photography 312 Stevenson Rd. N. King at Scugog St. Whitby 1818 Dundas St. E. Oshawa Bowmanville 728-0435 Whitby 72"754 623-0351 436-6132 Memory Lane Studios The House of Travel Harmony Crede Golf Videographer Added Touch by Sandi 106 Waverley Rd. S. Centre Ltd. 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M'' X28-OOS7 Inquiries: call Enchantment Productions 697-0843 SPECIAL FEATURE Conlin Rd. ha g We have facilities available for you to try on� gowns and see yourself on TV for a full view a 1, wn Ra. �' Gowns from Bridal Path FREE 'WEDDING BELLS' Magazine .� •,� To Each Bride J run Lynch Cast mambers (L to R) PaW& 014aii, h46an Malock and David Lepp of •'Opeaiag NL» R�Cf)��' on` V1� 8 act SItC,> Advisory :Cottmmittee is look the :;u►ould like to fptc tunes 44 tlddrta>4ea hear fi om yai. B n thqugb W10 I W::! ,:olutl#aers of: ttu some a dte otta wet oRgtnttivt- blgseum ` The Mnseum as and votpnseGrs tusy have Y Mage is the r suit of a passed on tbe'T6wa to dawn of. many hard wotiring n tui r ev�yone who was voltwteetrs Which open 3� �avolved. t►gQ' fin Brougham. 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The star act in a performance which will include Terry Sylvester, (one- time member of the Hollies) and Toronto's own Carpet Frogs, Kramer will be appear- ing at the Valentine Dance of '96 at Oshawa's General Sikorsky Hall on Friday, March 1 St. Sponsored by Independent Concert Productions, Kramer is the latest in a series of British artists Whitby promoter Peter Jacobs has been bringing our way. Billy J. Kramer started his career in Liverpool, becoming part of the Mersey Sound, and rubbing shoulders with other local bands, such as Gerry & the Pacemakers and The Beatles. with whom he became friends. His manager was Brian Epstein; John Lennon and Paul McCartney were commissioned to write some of his songs. In fact, John is said to have apologized for the quality of the demo he submitted of a song entitled, "Do You Want to Know A Secret" which John had been obliged to record in the bathroom: the only place where he could find peace and quiet. The song went on to reach number one chart posi- tion in England, toppling even The Beatles themselves. The succession of hits which followed, from 1964 to '65, put Billy J. Kramer on the charts in North America, with "Little Children" as his debut record. Hits which followed included "Bad to Me" and "From A Window" as well as other Beatles -penned hits. By the time "Trains and Boats and Planes" hit the charts, Billy J. Kramer was an established name in America, having appeared on The Ed Sullivan - Show, Shindig and Hullabaloo. He continues to tour exten- sively, and still possesses the throughout the world. For tick - voice and magic that made him ets and information. call r90,5 so popular in pop charts 666-9,94 Billy J. Kramer A little Q &Aon wines' i ;} by Sarah White '. Here .ire some answers to some common questions about wine and winemaking: What does VQA mean? VQA stands for Vinter's Quality Alliance and is the regulating body for fine Ontario wines. The VQA designation is similar to the "Appellation of Origin" found in other wine regions around the world. The VQA board oversees the compliance with the high quality standards required for a bottle of Ontario wine to have the VQA sticker: VQA wines must pass a tasting .panel's criteria. VQA wines have a distinctive label that identifies them as superior quality and possessing the .appropriate varietal character What does it mean if a wine is a "blend"? Blended wines are made from a mix of grape varieties. *Blends often offer a consistent taste from year to year and thus are perennial favourites. For example, blending plays an important part in the making of Champagne during which the winemaker must decide which grape varieties and vintages to blend to get the desired product. Blended wines often offer the best of each grape and vintage in combination. How do I read the Sugar Code? The sugar code refers to the residual sugar left in the wine. When the natural sugar from the grapes is fermented the wine becomes "dry" or less sweet. The more unfermented sugar, the sweeter the wine. A "O" sugar code indicates that the wine is extra dry with no residual sugar, 1-2 is a dry wine with little sugar left after fermentation, 3-6 is medium sweetness and 7 and up are Sweet. How cai4 grapes be grown in Canada? Isn't it too cold? The vineyards in Southern Ontario are at the same latitude as the well-known vineyards of France, Italy and Spain. Vineyards _in Niagara also benefit from the moderating effect of the lake and the protection of the peninsula. Added to all of this is the fact that grapevines thrive when they have a winter rest period. Ontario vineyards also have excellent soil for grape growing. Sandy soil with gravel and clay may not be grew for growing many things. but grapes love it. . I Ice drinking wise good for you? There have been 'many studies on this topic. Overall they seem to agree that moderate consumption of either red or white wine may protect the body from cardiovascular disease, reduce the chances of dangerous blood clots, and have cholesterol- lowering effects. Moderate daily consumption is described as two six -ounce glasses per day. The overall consensus is. that drinking wine can be a part of a healthy diet, but it cannot compensate for other bad habits. , ''.'..oM•.9� `::%".�w.r�rJ"r.'R.'..r :+.� 4."r.U'T..�.:5�..,,,.d .'' `>�'.7`4'..A!!!eV�_-1.. ....... ..,... . :3: frf Congratulations Durham College a :by Marjorie Gtrem in its university courses as an :There is just no stopping "extraordinary venture". Durham College and its < After accepting generous c dynamic president, Gary gifts of corporate funding from 2 Polonsky, these days: lately it's IBM and McGraw-Hill, 2 been one exciting announce- Durham College president, • mens after another, as Durham Gary Polonsky spoke of his on College continues to prove - to vision for the future - of find- Z governments and the conmuni- ing "truly creative ways" to �. ty - that partnerships can work, fund education. "It can't hap- m and save taxpayer money too. :.pen in traditional ways," he On February 15, attendees in said. "We will continue search- "ao a packed room listened while ing for capital, and we will find p` the presidents of Durham it." College, Trent and York Polonsky also predicted that �- Universities announced the full university programs will be addition of full-time, day -time in operation at the college by university programming in September, 1997. Durham. Speakers included MP Mex Shepherd. Oshawa mayor Nancy . Diamond. the Herongate Honourable Michael Starr, and Barn the Honourable John Snobelen. ,inner Theatre Altona Rd.. Pickeriry current Minister of Education — andTraining. "Light Hearted & Fun In bringing best wishes from Filled Evening" the premier. Snobelen also included congratulations from N,,..,. Play ,2� t'nti Bill Davis, the provincial pre- March 30 mier who officiated at the opening of the college 29 years ago. Snobelen spoke of Durham's success as being "an accomplishment of people", adding that the school's suc- For tickets and info cessful partnering efforts,. please call already serve as a "model 472-308j which will be duplicated". cit - Game depicts world movement by John Cooper Anti -racism activists need a collecti%c voice "now more than ever." race relations activist Antoni Shelton told more than three dozen participants at the Social Development Council of Ajax & Pickering's 'Taking A Stand, Part 2' conference on January 20. The day -long session, held at Ajax High School, included comments from a guest panel of speakers: Shelton, Executive Director of the Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Rose Lee from Access and Equity at the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, Donna Pearson from the Inter -Organizational Resources Network and Mobeen Khaja of the Muslim Education and Cultural Association (MECA). Discussion groups were forted and the day wrapped up with an interactive, large- scale game called "Me World History of Racism in Minutes," developed by Tim McCaskell of the Toronto Board of Education. The Social Development Council': Roland Rutland said the event served as "a comprehensive anti -racism education program to address systemic issues of racism and effect long-term anti -racism change." Supported by the Ontaro government's Tritium Foundation, Taking A Stand is in its second year and supports Performing arts and presentations on confronting racism, and a speaker's bureau. In the afternoon, McCaskell took participants through the World History of Racism in Minutes game. Participants were divided into groups and placed on continents, marked off by masking tape on the gymnasium floor. The game involved following the history of the world, noting key travel, settlement and trade patterns, with particular emphasis on the rise of colonialism and slavery. McCaskell, a Student Program Worker in Equal Opportunity, said the game was created in 1956 for use at high school orientation camps. "It was designed as an active way to understand the historical development of racism that wouldn't be a boring' lecture." A game kit is available from the Board of Education for$10. Th News Phone 837-1888 • 'Classifieds 837-2900 Fax 837-0260 1400 Bayly Street, Unit 6A, Pickering, Ontario L I W 3R2 (Behind Winchester Arms) A i. Save an extra 40"/o in taxes on your CA RRSP Contribution this year woaunres vENNrruae,s cwNwouw two twc. • Call.lou I lills (905) 576-1726 s �--: A • MIDLAND WALWYN O.I U! CN,, .. i... M4" 1 '*One in four Canadians likely to buyho a me o MONTREAL, February 5, five per cent jump over last Survey indicate. Families that rates and a housing mark �1996 — One in four Canadians vear's findings, results from want to trade up because they looks to them like a bar :a\ the} plan to purchase a Royal Bank's third annual have outgrown their homes are said Elisabena Bigsby, s home in the next two years. a Canadian Home Ownership expected to be the prime vice -present, Reside movers in the housing market Mortgages, Royal Bank. over the next two years. Added John Wrigh 8854 Get The 'Sem c�aJ'PU, This group of potential Angus Reid: "Last year e df S ids buyers, mostly baby boomers of these people renovated Right Answers ifs) with household incomes of of their homes as a spring more than $80,000, appear to into the marketplace. Denis & Chris Ardag . , have spent the last few years intent was to sell down sprucing up their homes with road — and now it's safe 428—Su 13 the intent to sell in the near out on the road." i enn. Last year the renovation -narket was the only active Some of the key find spot in housing with about S20 include - "The Courryard" Unit 16 .)illion spent on home and ' One in four Canadian I09 Old Kingston Rd. NV. Ajax � �r rxm renovations. per cent very likely; 14 INCOME TAX PREPARATION The findings on buying cent likely) say they pla purchase a home in the Mentions, renovations and • ;,--r housing -related issues two years, a five per cent j n ed from a survey of over findings from last ye Canadians conducted survey (9 per cent very lik December 13 to 17, 1lper cent likely).Twenty- per cent of home owners • s ntu< Reid Group. they will renovate in the -1: appears that a small but year. cnificant group of Canadians - Forty-four per cent ,11c made a decision to take those with household into .lvantage of a good supply of of $80,000 or more say t / I ffordable homes, low interest are either very likely or 1 'LOANS FOR' CONSOLIDATE DEBTS CREDIT CARDS CAR LOANS . ANY REASON NO UP RONTFEE$ _ "MORTGAGING FOR" HOME IMPROVEMENTS 1STTIME PURCHASES EQUnY TAIE,OUjrS 1ST, 2NDS, 3RDS. ...good credit bad credit, no credit.»?? VALLERIE LAWSON �R ROBERT BROWN (905) 831-5076 (905) 668-0398 ...at Johnston & Cook Financial Services (905) 428.1232 ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMr1TED ON A 48 HOUR TURNAROUND OAC. to change addresses within next two years. - The two main reas given for switching homes -trade-up to a bigger ho (40 per cent) and "geogra relocation" (28 per cent). those who gave geograp relocation as a reason, 15 cent wanted to be closer work and family and five cent would move because bener job opportunities or relocation. V Move -up buyers expect to drive market et that Much of the movement gam,„ potential future housi enior purchases appears to be driv ntial by current home owner Almost three in 10 (29 p t 'of cent) current owners indica My they plan on buying anoth Pis home in the next two yea board whereas only two in 10 (19 Their cent) renters are planning n the purchasing a house. to go The results also indicate that younger home owners ings more likely to trade up whi older ones are more likely t Canadians (11 trade down. per "Older, more affluent hom n to owners have the money an next mobility and may feel th worst is over in the housin ump ar.s market," Wright said. "The el y; appear to be saying now is t two time to take advantage of th say bargains out there before next homes begin to get a little more expensive. of "What all of this suggests i mes cautious optimism and prudent hey planning by a group of people ilcely who have survived th the recession, have confidence in their own personal security and are more secure as to their ons place in the future." are Homes a good investment me" Also, despite recent market phic downturns in the retail housing Of market, 71 per cent of hic Canadians still believe that a per house or condominium is a to good investment. Respondents Per aged 18 to 34 are slightly more of likely to believe the home is a job good investment (75 per cent) while those aged 55 and older Mutual Funds/GICs, (RRSP's) (RRIF's) Labour Sponsored Investment Funds Severance Pay and Pension Transfers ,Investment and RRSP Loan Programmes • Building financial independence - requires someone you can trust. SAM ATKINSON, C.I.M. BRIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. An -home evening and 60 Renfrew Dr., Suite 250 weekend apponttmertts Markham, ON L3R OE1 In Durham Region Tel: (905) 479-9700 1800-565-6065 Res: (905) 509-2548 WILLS and POWER OF ATTORNEY Legal fees - $125.00 prepared within 48 hours REAL ESTATE -Legal fees for purchase or sale $450.00 PICKERING LAW OFFICE - PETER E. HESLIN LL.B in practise over 25 years 1305 Pickering Parkway Pickering Suite 703 Clearnet Building - Liverpool & 401 Phone: 837-7795 Fax: 837-7762 ed are less likely to hold this opinion (59 percent). in The belief that a home is a ng good investment is also en stronger for affluent and highly s. educated Canadians er (approximately 76 per cent of to those earning more than er $60.000 and 73 per cent of rs those with a post -secondary per education). These results are on virtually unchanged from 1995 (72 per cent good/very good d investment). are "There's a group out there le that's cautious about the future o but believes they are making prudent choices at the right e time to secure their financial d future in an ever changing e world," said Bigsby of Royal g Bank. "To them, a home v remains a valuable component tlx of financial security." e A common goal The findings indicate that home ownership is a common goal among Canadians. Of s those renters who are not planning on buying a house within the next two years, 67 e per cent (23 per cent of the entire population) agree that financial constraints are keeping them from buying a home. Levels of agreement are higher among: those aged 35 to 54 (76 per cent agree); Canadians with incomes between $10,000 and 529,000 (74 per cent); Albertans (83 per cent); and Atlantic Canadians (81 percent). For those who prefer to continue to rent, the two primary reasons given for doing so are: that renting involves no "commitment or responsibility" (18 per cent); and that they are "uncertain about how long they will be living at their current residence" (16 percent). Canadians are also conscientious when it comes to paying off a mortgage — of those who have a mortgage, one third expect to be mortgage -free within five Years, another third between five and 10 years, and yet another third in more than 10 years. Further, close to 60 per cent Of those with mortgages said they are currently paying off or intend to pay off their mortgages earlier than the Continued on Page 18 " .•�,� ,.,.+.'e+r...w,++,+IOYP��A�MP:.�"�;. .... �`. _ .. .. WyNp�!+t'�? _, ... .. .. ..... �� •^Tr'+'�—"aRi'fr \r`:l-i.ii.ww�ewyv,ti - .�M Police poster program gets kick-start By John Cooper community. There will be no want to create harmony The Durham Regional cash prizes; all of the money among the citizens of Durham olice Service received a for the programme will be Region." x$1,000 kick-start from the used for printing the posters. The council has 83 mem- Multi-Cultural Council of "It's a basic awareness pro- bers and 72 member organiza- Oshawa/Durham for its anti- gram," said Ryrie, "First tions, representing more than hate/anti-racism Poster throughout the schools 20 countries of origin. Programme aimed at all sec- ondary schools in the region. The programme will involve a poster contest, followed by the printing and distribution of posters across the region. Themes include violence in schools, anti -hate, drugs and gangs. "This is going to come to fruition in the next few months," said Staff Sergeant Sandy Ryrie. "All sorts of people are kicking in money." Ryrie said the programme is indicative of the strong part- nership that is developing between police and the school MQUADY -SPIJCIAIPS MORTGAGES & LOANS - $• 1st 8 2nd • Lines of credit L_�' • BEST HATES Frank Callahan 686-6450 After hours 668-4454 Upper Canada Funding Inc. through the competition and then we broaden it with the posters." Council President Dave Patterson said the initiative follows several projects the council is involved in, includ- ing an outreach campaign last year. "The population of Canada is changing, with new ethnic groups coming in," he said. "It's like a shock to some of the people here. We want to get the youth involved who are the future citizens - some of them are the future leaders of the country. Most of all, we AGM to expand in Oshawa by Jacquie McInnes Record earnings of $29.7 billion which translates into $1.30 billion net income for General Motors of Canada has resulted in a reinvestment plan for the Oshawa operation. Big Sisters Auction this weekend On February 25, from off to the public. 1-4 p.m., Big Sisters »„Admission is $5; chi] - Association of Ajax- :; +dren 12 and under admitted Pickering will present their free to this event guaran- 7th Annual "Bid for teed to entertain the entire Friendship” Auction at the 'family. February is Big Ajax Community Centre. , 'Sisters Month; the associa- CFTO News anchor Ken 'tion is looking for volun- Shaw and Pickering coun- teers interested in Big cillor, Rick Johnson, will Sistering or willing to be teaming up to oversee >assume committee or board various segments of the responsibilities. Call program, in which over 200 Marilyn Cummings at (905) donations will be auctioned 428-8111. G.M. has taken out a build- ing permit worth $270 million to invest into a truck plant addition, according to a state- ment by Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond. G.M.'s announce- ment, to build a body shop for its truck plant, is part of a recent vote of confidence in the Canadian operation. "This is an unprecedented commit- ment to you, our employees, as well as to Canada," observed G.M. of Canada president Maureen Kempston Darkes in the February 1 edition of Auto Info, an employee newsletter. She said the 1995 commitment to the Canadian operations amounted to more than half a billion dollars. "Truck employees have con- sistently demonstrated flexibil- ity and performance," she said. She commended the quality New ownership at Mister Mister Transmission i Canada's largest Transmission Specialist. Established in 1963 and with almost 100 shops c to coast, Mister Transmission makes expert drive train rep available in almost ever Canadian neighbourhood. The Pickering shop, located the Pickering Automotive Centre, at 1199 Kingston Road between Whites and l iverpoo Roads, has among its n Wildwood Ford and Firestone Tire. As an original member a Canada`s Inst auto mall, Mist ::<_:;_> :;::> <Trtasttti�sslon •Pickeattg has c t ZM 9 S r f w f � f f r AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE r runs �rawr Reline $69.95 We supply 6 install front brake pads Inspection of brake hydraulic system, all steering linkage, shocks 8 struts, brake light system, and top up master cylinder brake 11hid Road test s est Mister Transmission loca- where typically such Iosses are facturei:s' original equipment tions across Canada, has a total less than either the GST or PST specifications. of 5 full-time employees and 5 on a new vehicle. It is recom- :,Mister Transmission is the oast service bays. mended that for maximum per- choice of such major fleet opera - The most complex part of any formance and long life, the tram- tars as Avis Leasing, GE capital airs car is its transmission and to see mission fluid and filter sbouk] be fleet service, Goodyear Canada y one disassembled on the bewh. changed every 40,000 to 60,000 Inc. and Metropolitan Toronto certainly brings reality to this kilornares, depending on driving Works Department. and is ser - statement. With the average habits and conditions. Mister vice provider to the extended automotive investment ever Transmission --Pickering is a warranty programs offered by increasing, more people are proud member of the Mister Global, coast to coast, and 1 keeping their vehicles longer, Transmission international fami- Lobrico. neighbours usually well beyond factory war- ly. The company's 12 -month Call or drop by Mister ranty limits.. If a transmission 20,000 kilometre warranty is Transmission -Pickering for a f fails and needs to be rebuilt, honoured coast to coast and pro- free road test and mule -check on er many people an finding it much vides an added measure of secu- your automatic or standard trans - more cost effective to trust the city to the high quality work mission. 2 or 4 wheel -drive v, -hi - repairs to lister Transmission which meets or exceeds manu- cies. Jim Lynch Roger Stein (left Allen Wensink and Graham Stein (right of Mister Transmission. b standards at all the Oshawa a plants and noted that "the " Oshawa -built Chevrolet/GMC Zr full-size pickups were the best- c selling vehicles in Canada for -0 the second consecutive year'. LZ Although no new autowork- • er positions are anticipated from this move, those employ- i ees currently employed by c G.M. and the industries which aD feed into it, may derive some peace of mind about its com- Lw mitment to continuing opera- O tions in Oshawa. It was •_ December 18, 1991 when 1" G.M. chairman George Stempel announced the need for a downsizing plan. The announcement created an atmosphere of fear within the Region for months until a fur- ther announcement on which plants would be affected was made. (r - — — — — — — — — - I Ile OCde �rv,! � NE NX' r)V'NE RS I •Hal r.��r. �hnmi-,r�Sca�i•�t ti 1 hips • Chicken se Chips Lunch Special i> t rues -Sur. 1 tam - Apm 1 Sun. noon --pm 1 2t Bay lySr. (ac Liverp«)ll (905) 831-999 a„ti 1 ,. N., - N.A C ----------+ i--------- 1 TANNING ; l WORLD 1 ,e ummwe i I In Indoor'anning' FREE 1 20 Minute, Tannig l I Se,sslon with this ad. 1 First time tanners only. One coupon per customer. 1 1735 Bayly St., Unit 8A 1 Pickering 831-7794 1 I 647A McCowan Rd, IScarborough 439-45331 - J SPECIALi Highlights..;...Pgriaian includes Cut facial �SS.QQ <�2iJr.OI} j Cal today for ' an appointment 2072 Liverpool RA. (i+taae RWr "a Pickering LATFW 420.6239 , N I f• N A I I O N A l t-- - - - - - - --, I I 1199 Kingston Rd. I I Pickering. Ont. 1 Telephone: (905) 831-2211 I I $59.95 Transmission I Service special 1 most cars Bring in this ad I 8t your new filter is I I FREE Please Call for Appointment I Offer expires (i March 30/1996 — J Jim Lynch Roger Stein (left Allen Wensink and Graham Stein (right of Mister Transmission. b standards at all the Oshawa a plants and noted that "the " Oshawa -built Chevrolet/GMC Zr full-size pickups were the best- c selling vehicles in Canada for -0 the second consecutive year'. LZ Although no new autowork- • er positions are anticipated from this move, those employ- i ees currently employed by c G.M. and the industries which aD feed into it, may derive some peace of mind about its com- Lw mitment to continuing opera- O tions in Oshawa. It was •_ December 18, 1991 when 1" G.M. chairman George Stempel announced the need for a downsizing plan. The announcement created an atmosphere of fear within the Region for months until a fur- ther announcement on which plants would be affected was made. (r - — — — — — — — — - I Ile OCde �rv,! � NE NX' r)V'NE RS I •Hal r.��r. �hnmi-,r�Sca�i•�t ti 1 hips • Chicken se Chips Lunch Special i> t rues -Sur. 1 tam - Apm 1 Sun. noon --pm 1 2t Bay lySr. (ac Liverp«)ll (905) 831-999 a„ti 1 ,. N., - N.A C ----------+ i--------- 1 TANNING ; l WORLD 1 ,e ummwe i I In Indoor'anning' FREE 1 20 Minute, Tannig l I Se,sslon with this ad. 1 First time tanners only. One coupon per customer. 1 1735 Bayly St., Unit 8A 1 Pickering 831-7794 1 I 647A McCowan Rd, IScarborough 439-45331 - J SPECIALi Highlights..;...Pgriaian includes Cut facial �SS.QQ <�2iJr.OI} j Cal today for ' an appointment 2072 Liverpool RA. (i+taae RWr "a Pickering LATFW 420.6239 , N I f• N A I I O N A l t-- - - - - - - --, I I 1199 Kingston Rd. I I Pickering. Ont. 1 Telephone: (905) 831-2211 I I $59.95 Transmission I Service special 1 most cars Bring in this ad I 8t your new filter is I I FREE Please Call for Appointment I Offer expires (i March 30/1996 — J i 1 Y t I G -Register for March break activities that are planned at the Pickering ' p e ing public library The Pickering Public K Library has announced the ►.. following programs to take _ place during March Break. To register, participants must be a o. member of the Pickering V Public Library. s At Central Library, tickets O cost $1.00 and will be •`g available from Saturday. Z, February 24. Telephone Lo registrations will not .be taken until 10:30 am. Call 831-6873, ext. 226. Tuesday, March 12, 2:00 p.m. — Detective School 101 — Children 6 to 8 will practice the skills that they need to be a detective. Wednesday, March 13 2:00 p.m. — Detective School 201 for children 9 to 11. Thursday, March 14 2:00 p.m. —Kitchen Chemistry. Children 7 to 11 will enjoy doing a variety of experiments that can be replicated at home. Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. — Dinosaur Fun. Children 6 to 8 are invited to this special program featuring stories, activities, dinosaur crafts. At Rouge Hill Branch, tickets cost $1.00 and will be available from Wednesday, February 21. Telephone registrations will not be taken until 10:30 a.m.; call 509- 2576. 7iresday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. — Detective School 101 for children 6 to 8. Wednesday, March 13, W�rir�ir. 10:30 am. — Detective School 201 for children 9 to 11. Thursday, March 14,10:30 a.m. — Kitchen Chemistry for children 7 to 11. Spring Tune -Up for music lovers, ages 7 to 11 will learn about a variety of composers and hear a selection of their music. Participants will also be involved in activities using musical instruments. At Bay Ridges Branch, tickets cost $1.00 and will be available from Wednesday, February 21st, call 839-3083. Friday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. — Just With Circles for children 7 to 11 will make their own hilarious cartoon characters. 905-420-9000 1-800-263-4431 TORONTO LINE: 416-798-4800 557 KINGSTON RD. PICKERIN6 Shop Downto,%-n Ajax Business Improvement Area Henry Nelson Joe Dickson Scott McMurray Tony Srolk Phil Rayson Rohm & . Haas 2 Manse Rd. West Hill 284-4711 Catching up for the future.-- rZUJJA1, PrtSKUAKY 23 • Literacy Council of Durham Region Carol Shepherd will be a special weather person on CKDO Radio SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Reading Tents / Mall Displays • Literacy Council of Durham Region M9 Display / Reading Tent - 5 Points Mall, Oshawa 10.00 am - 5:30 pm. Brill and Carmen Lishman will be reading to children between 12:00 - 2:00 pm • Ajax/Pickering/WhitbyAswiation for Community Living Mall Display / Reading Tent - Pickering Town Centre. Barney will be present to greet and read to children. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Library Tour • Ajax Public Library Tours w9l be taking place for adult literacy students from the Durham Board of Education, John Howard Society and Oshawa & District Association of Community living. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 "Readless Wednesday" The literacy Network of Durham Region challenges members of the community to try and make it through their day without reading. Call the READ Hotline at 1-800.263-0993 or locally at 725.4786 to share your experiences with our staff. OPEN HOUSE • Dw4am Board of FAw4dox - Open House Oshawa Centre locaflon 12:00 - 200 pm GNU BooKs + Collector Comics + Book Exchange + Sportscards + Magazines + New Books Oshawa (Hy & zers Plaza) 434-1463 Ajax .'Harwood Ave. S. 427-8070 Lisa and Shannon Kennedy spent part of Saturday seJimlecting books at the Pickering Library. Both girls enjoy reading and want to re nind us that oris week is literacy Week. =- Drew, CHEMICAL LIMITED s A MASSW OF ASKM OIL w. AShlanQ* w Chemical is an aa* and ffi* risible member of dV ca n nlks in which rte operate. Nle a* all laths and regulaGim gowning our goerafions and wak in m&7nar that ensures ffm salty Of oarWP4 = O r commtnitias and ow enverowa t Fir bow tMfatN ph= emset AUM ib!~ioat ifi-�15t Coltllldt�at Van Kempen Insurance Associates Ltd. *Auto •Home *Life •Tenant packages *Commercial policies 420-9650 • Day tiews Ilk - Coughlan Homes Building quality for over 3 S years 427-7703 Sylvan is the solution. *Reading *Math *Writing • Pre-school program • Homework Support *Study Skills ,0I SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE' Peaw R,.m6, -Iso /M hr�n.,wx: • . Kendalwood Pack Plea 1801 Dundas St.E. Whitby -c. . «,..��. .+rz �:.,: w...+.>.c x �,. .. :.... .. .. , :.� .•: ;;.�.:,�, y,�+^AeLak10�"-."��'/""; .. ..um- ... ^ �aT=r'"+,�': _. . ,. .. "'.`�►!►"Fc'�•s_��xa}'rmi�,"' �`V Employment / Career 0 Careers TORONTO 1450 Kingston Rd. School "of Businessi PICKERING UUMPUTER & NETWORK TECHNICIAN Employment Girls wanted from Ontario between 6-19 to compete in this years 19% Toronto Pageants over $20,000 in prizes & scholarships Gall Today 1-800-367-2125 Ext 212 Some programs offered only at Oshawa Campus Call today for further information and FREE personal interview Skilled AZ Drivers walled for T.O. based Trarnpart Co. Haub, abdmcL Po- a mat. Sbady work qwdAqukp- Mal raftPaid hrm, safely bones and more. 1101 . 411E -7N-1111 Tourism & Hospitafiq 54 Centre St. N. �o 576-9175 oo ecsrvEss COUEGE Diploma Programs in Microsoft Windows - Word - Excel - Access - PowerPoint - WordPerfect - Lotus 1-2-3 =inancial assistance may be available - ull classroom instruction Day and ,. ening programs Call Today Ism - Classes Start February 5th. Enroll now: seats are limited! HAIRSTYLIST Little Tots Hairshop opening in Pickering F/P Hairstylist Licensed Must like children (416) 694-3777 Homeniakem On extra income, free car & travel. $100.00 Gets you started in your own home based business. 1000/c Refundable Call 90.4.27_0249 MS SUPER CiTIFS WALK VOLUNTEERS WANTED - The Durham Regional Society seeks volunteers to help out at the Ajax -Pickering Supet Cities WALK on Sunday, April 21st, 1996. Please call Linda at 686-7565, or Jennifer Campbell at 1-800-268-7582 for more information. Y caently wom women -s clothing, coats & accessories (size 16-26) LOVELY LARGE LADIES ,^,ONSIGNMENT SHOP 427-6406 Gina beautitul Wedding Gown For Sale Simple Size 7 gown, not werpowering with sequins. -loor length with 4 ft. train. ALsking $400.00 Chantal 7284967 Oak crib & change table. Safety approved excellent condition. $200.00 427-6406 Gina WEDDING DRESS Form firring beaded long dress with derachabie trun. size 9-10. 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From $275 down on U.I.C. / W.C.B. / M.A. No inter- est, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 s, lowNo UP FRONT ME$ Loans, Lines of Credit, Bank Turn Downs, Lowest Possible Rates, First Time Home Buyers pled" Call ROM I EIIOwM 1111111s) on -am err YALI)RIE LAIN ... �JNtasba i GMc Marchi a1 4 ALLSAFE S�p$ec$la� L 4 6A71OURSE X25 hour classroom • 13 lessons in car G1 licence waiting time 8 months 'Approved by WTO / OSL / CPDEA Course Tar : Insurance 428-1717 Maximum Insur Deductible �___ Discounts Autos g3 l uuo-en-o�i7 1 Autos For Saley. E NTED Local 60s to present OR ALIVE. p Ih+r •m*. card band for »pd ars & Muoks vmeddings, fburtions . t • TOP PRICE8 2"4MM Bachelor Apt. / Basement a. Apartment. Ajax- Lv� Harwood & 401. Sep. .q, drive & entrance. Close to Z school & GO. Use of backyard 428-7252 Must have references Apartment For Rent 1 Bedroom self contained sublet South Whitby by Lake Last month negotlable Coll for Informatlon 416-439-8346 AJAX Large, clean, brigght, furnished room in High Ftise Condo. Private Hath, phone, cable,share facilities. Quiet Environment $350 monthly 686-3048 CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies, 1980 - 86 cars. Lease To Own. From $275 down on U.I.C. / W.C.B. / M.A. No inter- est, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 s, lowNo UP FRONT ME$ Loans, Lines of Credit, Bank Turn Downs, Lowest Possible Rates, First Time Home Buyers pled" Call ROM I EIIOwM 1111111s) on -am err YALI)RIE LAIN ... �JNtasba i GMc Marchi a1 4 ALLSAFE S�p$ec$la� L 4 6A71OURSE X25 hour classroom • 13 lessons in car G1 licence waiting time 8 months 'Approved by WTO / OSL / CPDEA Course Tar : Insurance 428-1717 Maximum Insur Deductible �___ Discounts Autos g3 l uuo-en-o�i7 1 Autos For Saley. E NTED Local 60s to present OR ALIVE. p Ih+r •m*. card band for »pd ars & Muoks vmeddings, fburtions . t • TOP PRICE8 2"4MM .111J-AlION ISUSTERS '.void Costly Mistakes Call Tony NOW Mcchan'cal Experes For Cw,--r 20''cars ( 905) 686-4216 MOM S & B DRIVING SCHOOL -Full Course $259.00 -4 Lessons and test $105.00 •10 Lessons $150.00 Maximum Insurance Discount Approved by MT OSL DSAD (416) 287-3060 Moving Experienced CROSS cW on MOVERS Bargain rates, homes, offices, apt., etc. Piaio moving. Packing available. 416-423-0239 416-286-5513 MOVE BIG OR SMALL WE PRICE THEM ALL FREE ESTIMATES Seniors disootr,e. short Notice moves. Pianos a afoiances moved. able rates (41 Co'432-2850 14MO-263-5836 HARRY O THE MOVER - •.ore Kozy Heat Excellent quality hardwood. r_ -. - . .. Registration HOME cz��4 IMPROVEMENT � I DIRECTORY �-••� PLUMBING TRIPLE A PLIUMBING Kitchens, bathrooms, renovations. Fret F-strrnatasr MOEN II BASIN OR KrrCHEN FAUCET SPECIAL• Materials & labour $100 CALL NOW? DONT PAY MOREI Ask for Costa or Chris 420-8218 FLOORING PAINTING-,' SIGNATURE FLOORING J & W PAINTING All custom hardwood Interior / Exterior flooring. Installation and Paper Hanging refinishing. Done at Serving Durham Region reasonable rates. & Surrounding Area Free Estimates. Since 1983 905-831-6575 Free Estimates 683-5838 RENOVATIONS FOR SALE Closet slider A.C. doors. Includes all SERVICES tracks. Almond gepa?r, Renovations Interior b Exterior colour, can be Plumbing. Carpentry wallpapered. Like► nd much more new. Call Randy 428-6725 To Advertise your Specialize to Bath, professional Rec. Rooth Renovations. Bath packages available, service in this Moen info ec free estimate. Call Bob. directory call 831-4041 837_2900 OslrsMrs Fria Marltet 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular booths $25.00 / week & up. Arts & crafts $25.00 / month & up. Ken Cele(90 jg o�ur"l 296 h yeas Call Single? Heartbeats Singles Dance, Ajax Community Centre 8 pm. $10 admission, have FUN, Friday Feb. 23/96, cop DJ, 905 420-5951 For Your Classified Needs Call Danielle, Kim or Sherrine 837-2900 From Page 14 0 Tires for Sale .111J-AlION ISUSTERS '.void Costly Mistakes Call Tony NOW Mcchan'cal Experes For Cw,--r 20''cars ( 905) 686-4216 MOM S & B DRIVING SCHOOL -Full Course $259.00 -4 Lessons and test $105.00 •10 Lessons $150.00 Maximum Insurance Discount Approved by MT OSL DSAD (416) 287-3060 Moving Experienced CROSS cW on MOVERS Bargain rates, homes, offices, apt., etc. Piaio moving. Packing available. 416-423-0239 416-286-5513 MOVE BIG OR SMALL WE PRICE THEM ALL FREE ESTIMATES Seniors disootr,e. short Notice moves. Pianos a afoiances moved. able rates (41 Co'432-2850 14MO-263-5836 HARRY O THE MOVER - •.ore Kozy Heat Excellent quality hardwood. r_ -. - . .. Registration HOME cz��4 IMPROVEMENT � I DIRECTORY �-••� PLUMBING TRIPLE A PLIUMBING Kitchens, bathrooms, renovations. Fret F-strrnatasr MOEN II BASIN OR KrrCHEN FAUCET SPECIAL• Materials & labour $100 CALL NOW? DONT PAY MOREI Ask for Costa or Chris 420-8218 FLOORING PAINTING-,' SIGNATURE FLOORING J & W PAINTING All custom hardwood Interior / Exterior flooring. Installation and Paper Hanging refinishing. Done at Serving Durham Region reasonable rates. & Surrounding Area Free Estimates. Since 1983 905-831-6575 Free Estimates 683-5838 RENOVATIONS FOR SALE Closet slider A.C. doors. Includes all SERVICES tracks. Almond gepa?r, Renovations Interior b Exterior colour, can be Plumbing. Carpentry wallpapered. Like► nd much more new. Call Randy 428-6725 To Advertise your Specialize to Bath, professional Rec. Rooth Renovations. Bath packages available, service in this Moen info ec free estimate. Call Bob. directory call 831-4041 837_2900 OslrsMrs Fria Marltet 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular booths $25.00 / week & up. Arts & crafts $25.00 / month & up. Ken Cele(90 jg o�ur"l 296 h yeas Call Single? Heartbeats Singles Dance, Ajax Community Centre 8 pm. $10 admission, have FUN, Friday Feb. 23/96, cop DJ, 905 420-5951 For Your Classified Needs Call Danielle, Kim or Sherrine 837-2900 From Page 14 flyer payment schedule they uave your originally selected. Thirty-nine per cent Wdicaoed that they are delivered ahead in their payments and mes sage another 18 per cent plan on to d 1 , fordoor accelerating their payments. That is, over half of Caoa&m per with mortgages are eitherS$35AS , 1thousand- ahead in their payments or plan to be. low Over 50 per cent of Canadians have more than .:�A� -y Vei S50,000 worth of equity in iliCll their homes, however, *er Canadina ar ae hesitant to use their equity as leverage — 72 (fish jbution --- t� per cent of those with mortgages would not borrow e t at It 8XSIL fill against their equity: of those who would, four in _ Cad Rob MC T nearly 10 would do so to finance 905837-1888 renovations. AD these results r are further evidence that Canadians consider a home a good stone of wealth. Females Seeking Call 1-900-451-4882 Ext. 72 $1.99 P_ minute The Bay News Brings you: T To be matched PIMP, WTo iistiii to " 7 M4 areaa instantly withV Mingles describe NI rea singles and to I themselves or ace your FREE ad respond to ads Call Call 0-678-3051 Ext. 72 a dating column for 1-900-451-4882 Ext. 72 today's successful singles ONLY $11." per minute will be charged to your monthly tele - hours a day! phone bill. You must be 18 years or older and have a touchtone phone V FUN -LOVING MAN OF HER DREAMS? VALLING TO COMMIT? LOVES TRIPS NOT THE USUAL MEET & SEE PEOPLE PERSON 3 SM 23 A:, 'r .,ry -,Uf' y , ." DIA - r r,J r,�, ,)r SM. 4, - East Vor -0 'Y-* 'cir SW 22. SWM, , t ,I,�,ys swim ,yt 4 nq m eaft. enjoys ckwn d3norg -40K browr eves. C0909y; f'AJS blonde. 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