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Home My WebLink AboutBN1996_07_10i Food u Darts 1 Billiards Pro Shop Billiards, Bar & Grill ISO Gayly St. W, Ajax 619-9881 Sign Up Now pay No Monthly Fees This Summer $ on the eAkTM You can enjoy free monthly fees through amigo- July and August. Plus, the Motorola 910Fobe leisure plan Pocket Classic is included at no extra charge. L 611 Kingston Road, Pickering Communications Stores (just west of Whites Road) 831-9557 Certain conditions apply. See store for decals. Offer expires July 16. 1 "6 Bicycle Service • Sales _ Parts & Accessories JULY BIKE SALE 889 Westney Rd. S. Ajax 905-619-8875 Onsideringthe safe and convenience of celkiar:� �- ' '' Visit Excell Communisations. Reyre Durham's larvest° '°"°C�-1 (rwxy Sears)7z>,_1z,z q �-�cellular-dealer with the hatse%tion and rices! r -- ��'� � �= �� '°W°...:_: y " WN" I� a„ -. 72542•I� 12 TELLall ��*1*0 cV ONAMTIONS Be11 Mobility M Wild Ord Sheffield bids adieu to Pickering Town manager to take CAO job in North Bay NEW -MUSTANG SOL SM6M. 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Sheffield, who took over as Pickering's top civil servant in 1993 (after 18 years as town solicitor), will leave his posi- tion to take over the chief administrative officer's duties in the City of North Bay, begin- ning September 23. "I don't have a lot of regrets; it's a career move my wife and I had thought of for some time," Sheffield says. '"rile population is about the same but rm mov- ing from a town govemment to a city government, providing the full range of municipal ser- vices." Sheffield will be leaving a town in turmoil, with staff and council attempting to deal with financial shortfalls, grandstand- ing politicians and dissension within the ranks. A report deal- ing with those problems, authored by Nevada consultant Craig Bradford, was released Monday, in fact. The soft spoken Sheffield, who has been taken to task pub- lically several times by some members of council, would have no part of bridge-buming, however - "that's not my style," he says - preferring to laud the accomplishments of the town's team of employees. "I haven't have had a large opportunity to accomplish a lot — it takes at least five years to make a difference — but if I have a lasting legacy, if you can call it that, it's that the organiza- tion is starting to approach issues from a customer -oriented base far more than in the past. "We've also seen the start of re -organization. It hasn't pro- ceeded as quickly as we origi- nally thought, but I think it has laid the foundation for the more effective organization that's needed as the town continues to grow." Regional councillor Maurice Brenner said the announcement shocked him — "especially on the eve of the Bradford report" — but as Sheffield's wife Carole is from Northern Ontario, Brenner said he understood the reason for the move. Other councillors were effu- sive in their praise. Rick Johnson, who says that Sheffield has done an "out- standing job." and Enrico Pistritto both wished the depart- ing town manager the best of luck in his new post. Mayor Wayne Arthurs adds that the town will miss a "valued employee." Sherry Senis said Sheffield's absence will mean the loss of "a lot of the history of this town. He knew so much of what's gone on here." Doug Dickerson, a North Bay native, said Sheffield will like life in the north. "Much more is done on a handshake and your word is your bond," he says. "Hell find politics is different up there but hell adapt well. It's a positive career move." For Sheffield, it's a chance to make a lifestyle change for himself and his family and to escape the pressure -cooker that his job has become. He will miss his staff, how- ever. "The only regret rll have is rll be leaving a team rve grown with and worked with for over 20 years." Sheffield's last council meet- ing will be August 6. CADSCAN system takes Canadian body shops into 21st century Pickerings Michael Boyer Pontiac/Buick first online with revolutionary scanner by Glenn Hendry A cutting edge auto dimensioning system built in Durham Region that may revolutionize the collision repair business is now available in Pickering. Michael Boyer Pontiac Buick is leasing a CAD - SCAN, a $120,000 piece of equipment created by TASC Limited of Whitby that can diagnose all unibody and frame misalignments and be accurate within three mil- limetres. The CADSCAN, using computer technology from Japan, the United States and Durham, will soon be a tool �r =-no AID" SURrwtM. SHORTS FROM $9.99 BACK PACKS �liFROM 12.95 00 M011.-Fri.9-9 112 0 " MagiAR Stitt 12-5 "it d &MM) body shops, insurance com- panies, police forces, gov- ernment agencies and con- sumers won't want to be without, says Boyer body shop manager Cam Akleh. The CADSCAN frame fits around the car while an adjustable arm swings around the vehicle, measur- ing the unibody and parts lin between. The equipment can instantly tell if the auto frame meets original speci- fications and whether or not the vehicle has been in an accident. "It's an impressive piece of equipment. I've been in this business 22 years and the CADSCAN really impressed me," Akleh says. The CADSCAN will also aid in the prevention of accidents by catching improperly repaired vehi- cles before they hit the road. It can aid police in catching up with fly-by-night body shops with shoddy repair records. "We'd like to put that industry nut of business," Akleh says. 'This will help us take a real big bite out of their business." The Kingston Road car dealer is already doing extensive work with insur- ance companies - "all `big hitters' are sent back before being sold" - and the scan- ner has already paid divi- dends, Akleh notes. "We bought 18 Grand Ams for demos. We scanned one and discovered it had been in a bad acci- dent. We wouldn't have known that by looking at it.., The CADSCAN, which gives a graphic printout of the car's specs via comput- er, is available for use for a $150 fee. A full scan takes about 25 minutes. For more information on CADSCAN, call Akleh at 831-2693. PA T wins newump " ealth by clean Hendry Pickering -Ajax Citizens Together for the environment (PACT) won a major victory at Durham Council last week when regional politicians agreed to petition Metro Toronto for a new health study on the Brock West Landfill Site. The study, which still has to be approved by Metro, will end die often dirty chapter of Brock West, scheduled to be closed this November. The vote was carried 12-6 but not without some debate, continuing an argument between the region's health department and PACT over the health effects of living near the dump. PACT commissioned Dr. Rosalie Bertell, a noted environmental scientist, to perform a study on residents livine near the dump last year. She concluded that children suffered "adverse health effecls," specifically asthma and eczema. Dr. Linda Panaro, the region's co -medical officer of health, disputed Bertell's claims, however, claiming major methodological errors in the study. The issue found its way back to regional council, where council agreed to hire two independent researchers to critique Bertell's findings. Their reports were on councillors' desks last Wednesday and both sides claimed victory. Panaro's regional colleague, Dr. Robert Kyle, fleshed out the negative comments from researchers Dr. Anthony Miller (University of Toronto) and Dr. Martin Taylor (McMaster University) in his report to council, picking out words like "unconvincing in principle and practice," "premature," "probable fatal flaw," "weak" and "in doubt." Kyle also identified the "ma�f�r?�ficicncic;" of Bertell's methodology noted by the researchers as Miller and Taylor's main conclusion. PACT chairman Dave Steele, however, while agreeing Miller and Taylor found problems with Bertell's methodology, said the review "made it clear" that a new study is needed, adding that the report also concludes some of the illnesses reported in children are attributable to exposures to hazardous chemicals. "I think we won and the residents of Pickering won. It's a big victory," he says. "I think (Panaro and Kyle) tried to brush (health concerns) under the carpet." Ajax Mayor Steve Parish agreed, leading the charge to get council approval for the study. "We would be remiss not to consider those recom- mendations." Parish said. "We must have ;t new study done and Mot. r Da,. fns Whitby Mayor Tom Edwards, the works committee chairman, took offence, however, calling council's rejection of Panards report an "attack on staff," an accusation several councillors said was ASK THE COMFORT EXn)M Brought to you by Certified Heating & Ait Conditioning tt, J. Michael Tielevan (Servsce Manager) An Indeperdent Lamin Dealer Since 1962 Q. What is the most important thine I +wind bole for when buying a new heating ad at cordsnoni symus I A. It pays to catuaier yoapt iau when selecting a new comfort system. If you make the mint choice, you can save matey in mere, bills ad ervice for up to 70yyeeas Even if a lower efficiency system u =1n to buy, it can cost thousands of dollar more in hutne and cooling bills over its lifetime. 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Metro Council this week, Ba hhua "S'#te needi. tr u- although he doesn't expect any Z response until later this year at 090 21 Bayer. the earliest. $ `v Bast; A* E. 1 to., z Words �a O Of w t— Wisdom caaditl .. lit wltiicbt m ...... r- - Joe Dickson He who sows courtesy reaps tiaa, picase ,fit {�1 4 lrlendsho, and he who plants kndrtess prh-�rs love. Fetors anything you barn calls for it's qtr ttttB> -nor - if you team to fly, for instance, you'd better learn to land. It is a curious tact that when we get sick we wart an uncommon doctor. M we ^ave a construction job we want an uncommon engineer When we get Into a war, we dreadfully want an uncommon admiral and an uncommon general Only when we get into politics are w xnter.t sth the common man Ronald J. Klein �r1 B.S.C., D. P.M. PODIATRIST • Custom Foot Orthorics • Full Veteran's Coverage • Sports Medicine • Diabetic Feet, Corn & Calluses r • Childrens Feet 905-831-FEE]'(3338) 1885 Glenanna Suite *210 C alum j>R7C I idCHt _' Bt "f�ia trtitu gtiQabgr. my ttttttdt- lilt ib iiCd 17. iNceonnell is appptirpg ro ei"s visits co flhe hoqdd-P^ to 70 tate eaGawrtyed to attead> members. d #lie to pen . tna►reafter►," says upl:onarpg nic 04. donate ,. -b ata Tip Ba hhua "S'#te needi. tr u- �' :way, Jttlg 16 .at motl>teF �qd' there in naafi of siorts tour da3�s a'woek tart. 090 21 Bayer. she giftof life: She .is a glut: mothlwc td.met Bast; A* E. 1 to., .: Bar6ata+ »'ttotdter; :)ltautaeeti tidos# type<s #' 0000* 7i(W m. Yaks: leas polycythem; ';?t : au t. tepee site. . Fuer more caaditl .. lit wltiicbt m ...... r- I€ you c�taa pleaaa givo oil. tiaa, picase ,fit {�1 4 maii3►ab qt it's qtr ttttB> 9lQQ ort 6 of 4C 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 0. 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0•• Thy News .:5 -- Th* Original Bay N*ws is a Bay Publishing Inc. newspaper published every Wednesday. 1400 gayly St., Unit 6A. Pickering, Ontario L I W 3R2 !Newsroom, Advertising & Circulation: (905) 837-1888 Classified: (905) 837-2900 • Fax: (905) 837-0260 l'ublisher. DAVID A. DEMERINO Vice -President: KIP VAN KEMPEN Production Manager MAY -JEAN POWERS Photographer: JIM LYNCH Editor' MARJORIE GREEN /" S r+—b.. d dh. o„e.co Cow—niv � N— p"— Anoo.eon A I M.mbw of d,. C—d.. Con—it, ` N—.pp- A—tion Editorial Opinion Can we try for total beauty? Last weekend, we had occasion in trod The Bridge for the first time. And what a pleasure i! was:' Vk badnt expected the number of people we would find down by the lake. Ignorant bicyclists and roller biaders aside, the atmosphere was fairly kstive as locals discovered they could acanlly walk from Ajax to Picimnag, or via vers! ,Now, lake -watching has always been a major activity in this area. But last weekend's journey of adventure seemed to like on new dimensions once we found we could now study water buds and precious wedand plants and animals from new vantage points. Enjoying the sight of kids swimming in the warm water at the mouth of Ihrffins Creek brought back memories bng-forgotten Yes. it was indeed a sylvan scene. And then tune the roar of reality as two idiots an jet skis (or whatm you wish to all them) took off from the boat ramp inappropriately sinrard up -river from the lake. Families of ducks and geese panicked and took off, mothers of young ;. immers began yelling 'Watch out!': and rough waves made their way to crash against the delicate shau of the marsh. The noise was deafening. It was obscene: On a much cooler but rather similu day, eariia this year, we decided to take a lunch down to the lobe. % ended up eating it in the car thanks to high winds that day and ultimately found oumlves unwittingly engaged in a new learning experi- ence: a close encoumer with what could only be c9W a 'jet ski gang.' Although certainly not representative of all who enjoy !along v the wain on these rays for growth -ups, this was motorcycles an water Ob, the costumes were Merest, the paint more gaudy; the participams more wealthy; but the atmosphere this crowd brought with it was the tame. Foul -mouth and metra should have no play in a park inended for frailies Eadie this yea a crowd of people who are about out eaviromeat waded into Duflias Creek in tar out Pm* l owestrife and irsd a tuna aeras the mouth so invading cup mold not em What was that A about? Wesel it in pro- w the y000g pima seeded to sushi life M these veep waters? And want it Jost las mnili dot all Ajax applasW Am pdiddiss nae mooesdd is plevemiel birder I elopsest on ear landmid Aad &M we nd just adebrale tie ope* of dis vat bWp which mold Sk s ataxs lo IN ibis beat it Ws eek a few tine goes lis. Cas we am sow b for kohl beastyl Inst it tine we got rid of ie of6alffisg but rasp? If we no blue ere, as we six find a» wre=Wk location — per- haps at the ba of Pick * Beata Rod? - Vk would Irke to we the Remy Chsb, or the Watafiost Caemittoe, lir bed, pias for dome of ie rasp — and the wooer the bdtx Bow abort moiq on this before sonnei) hha off for the ssmmeil The U RCA basad the we of mow=W water tip bum RwchmWs Bay. Is Ile mod of Daft (Sect easy firs xmiiveorbeaaifill m area? 7bats a w preoedeated coaperatioe betvorom towns and pops aid poW tams, the new bridge has made it pudble for all of us Inre6sootrr notha jewel at our doom* Vk think it shodd be a place where wiser birds, *w and ni- w1s aid yes, even ft lads, an be be to main withostdagm Wild people — ad thdr polWm — bdasg samawbw else. Ca we six dd pawns of this menace? �I YA ,ON SIM NAPAP-W Provincial Happenings Jaz Ems,, `HAA60 The `Provincial Repor'' Card n a` time when and significant reduc- An independent, self- welfare plan for 20 com- broken political tions in the size and cost funding College of munities ::.including promises are the of government. :,.Teachers will establish Durham Region. Details rule, the Harris ;.Then, we began to' standards for teachers. .::...,.:of the plan, called government's First year change the way govern- >::Ow Victims' Bill of "Ontario Works", will be in office has been the ment works, to put the Rights restores balance drawn up over the sum - exception. Since last emphasis on services to our justice system by mer. By this fall the June, we have acted Ontarians value most. putting victims' rights region's able-bodied quickly to keep our For example. we not ahead of criminals' welfare recipients will commitments to the only protected the health rights. Tough new scan- work on community pro - people of Ontario. care ...budget, we dards are in place at the jects in return for their Our central promise a increased it this year to Ontario Parole Board to benefits. year ago was to stimu- $17.7 billion. We found keep dangerous crimi- :.'::We've scrapped the late job creation by savings through more nals-behind bars, and NDP's job quotas,. reducing taxes for hard- efficient spending, ;and we're preiSing Ottawa to L restored balances to working Ontarians toti+e avdsted tlreosesavitlg4 make much.4'eeded ontario':t labour :laws,,` boost: consQmer si;p u& to improves. heltfth chsIk s ?to the bung at"tticforened aufto itltis ing. The 3096 cat ata sdmoss . Offesidt; ��.'" Wc`are agcc to: attltbili;ze rains in4apmb tea ;rates>begstn> edticttion, #!lore i!ted x 11o1>t iii At thG :88tti<, time:rC 7tslly.111t„ with tthe biggeslt fpatlntg int 1oGal crsilte.pravttattloa, bayta tredoced #fin dac benebtrr goning tc► tttnlddla tato the lastttcaom olid . milii+on to 'bry' $2.: bion, pt lag T1s a1fd::i411ier:%piev;tG [ahs where matters most epaad tlatarso'tt ijTA otrt: trach: to :a.:6alanccd P- Ottttiu will ire `the . whish' ivafes #fie bad !'; isy the sued of our While we cuttaaes, we pravYactt; to >iatroductr laltat teaoia$y to tract): te:rm'm off Ce. also 8 rr► tiro Most > ootog�tx ve testing in dawn +ctasaaiasls. To l►c3p _. That is only: a sri;ra coplEetxt3%vre spdtdintt;or resiling, 'writing and ire :our roads safer, piing iYf the' iisti earl redntiont;< in t3utariti math. A ire fiucused we've iarttcoduoccd street proaniises )kept. The history betwecil $4,9 natal relevant fotati�year trach; safety regahttions effort h"..bcoa more and X3.5 biikora thin lis. b hiachool progr un wall with sli idc tbtms, alld 90- than worth it,. After a year. We msde'toogit be implemented. and day, on-the,i lscaaaa year of: tjor <chany e; del;it+tons, jincltiding a funding has been !fou;' SU.spens runs for dYuttk Ontario ;blas #turned the !. cast. to 1t� , 0�1- . bled'to 4Q mtiit ger for drivers: coraar . to a stronger tions 'ttitct uric a of our innovtat#�►e >ltses tai tech- i Ve bates tl et;o>nomy' and #1 brighter $cid-plated: 1P1�uo�, n+o'1vy° to riseoO o1n. 0ropr+or- fpr Gni Ajax Handian Ttirans honored for outstanding achievement By John Cooper Ajax Handi-Trans came up the big winner recently with recognition from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), when the nationwide transit organization honored Handi- Trans with its Small Service Specialized Transit Award for 1995. The award, granted to a specialized transit service operating 10 vehicles or less, recognizes outstanding achievement in safety, efficiency and customer service, said Handi-Trans Dispatcher V Platt. It's an "absolutely big honor" for the service, which recently celebrated its fourth anniversary in Ajax, said Platt. "This is country- wide recognition for our service." The service, which is associated with Ajax Transit and employs three full-time and two part-time staffers, was formerly operated by the Town of Pickering. While the award was announced at CUTA's annual conference in Quebec in June, the official presentation was made in the mayor's office on July 4. Nuclear forum set for fall Ontario Hydro chairman may attend Ontario Hydro chairman William Farlinger may also show up for the forum, says Pickering regional councillor Doug Dickerson, who said Farlinger is "committed" to attending. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs says that Farlingei s presence has not yet been confirmed. however Elliot, who may not he environment minister this fall Summer fun need not cost the earth ith a slam of the back identify the different species that door and a jubilant you encounter, purchase an cheer, the school year inexpensive pocket field guide for ends and a summer time worth of flowers, trees and birds. Pack a ,Mom, rm bored", begins. I know, garbagekas lunch and bring along I've been there. In our house it only plenty of fiesh water Remember to takes a week or so of freedom protect your children with a before the halcyon days o,. summa sunscreen that provides protection begin to get a little bit bhooa. The from both UVA and UVB radiation. truth is that we are all aeatutea of Hats, t -shirts and sunglasses are habit, and kids, like grown-ups, also necessities for outdoor need a little structure in their fives. activities. At the end of the day, But before you pack your kids take nothing but photographs with off to military camp for the you and Leave nothing behind but summer, there are a number of footprints. entertaining (and dare 1 say For more information about educational) things that you can do local eonservadon was contact the right in your own community that Central Labe Ontario Conaavatioa don't cost the earth Authority at 5790411. Providing children with the : Rediscover the joy of riding a opportunity to learn about the bicycle. It's amazing bow much natural beauty that surrounds them ground you can cover on a bike helps to foster a deeper appreciation without too much effort Plan a day and respect for the environment. trip with your kids, complete with a Conservation areas an provide an picnic lunch, and tour your local entire day's entertainment for community. Don't forget to set a inquisitive young minds. To help good example by wearing a because of a possible cabinet shuffle, told councillors she will attend after a morning meeting in Pickering two weeks ago. Her announcement follows an earlier promise to show made by Talbot. With a legion of problems stemming from nuclear operations in recent years - from radioactive spills to equipment breakdowns to staff errors - Ontario Hydro and the ministry properly fitted like helmet. Ona you get the hang of it, you may soon find yourself parking the car a little more often and using your bike for local errands. Your entire family will benefit from the exercise and the air will be that much cleaner from one less car on the road. If you plan to leave your bicycles Mitten" bring along an adequate number of bike locks. Tike your kids along with you when you go grocery shopping and have them pick out the most environmentally responsible product to meet your family's tweeds. Assign one child with the responsibility of taking along notable shopping bags each trip. You might even want to reward The bog carrier with the rebate provided by some icy swm Environmental day trips are much less expensive and exhausting than a family trip to Canada's Wonderland, and a lot tmote educational. lb arrange a visit to Durham's garbage damp or the Derham Recyding facility, contact the Regional Works oilyoe at 668 - mi. Have a safe and happy summer! Suzanne Elston can be found cruising the internet with kids in tow at selston@tmotg. need to increase "their trust level with the community, Arthurs says. Hydro was also put on the hot seat recently over funding for Durham Region's emergency measures office. .Regional Chairman Jim Witty expressed his 'disappointment" that Hydro has failed to fully fund the emergency system (for both the Pickering and Darlington facilities), which is being re -organized following last year's mock disaster and evacuation. The utility giant has con- tributed $200,0W towards the project, which is expected to cost well over a half million dollars. 'Hydro's contribution is woefully inadequate. We wouldn't need those emergency measures if we didn'thave those reactors,' Dickerson says. "1'd like them to foot the whole bill for capital costs and a fair share of the operating costs. "All electrical users in the province should share in the cost of providing emergency measures and not have the bulk of the cost placed as a burden on the shoulders of Durham taxpayers." ONTARIO DRUG BENEFITS IMPORTANT News for Seniors and People Receiving Social Assistance Because the federal government has reduced transfer payments for Ontario's health and social services by $2.1 billion over the next two years, the Ontario government must act now to preserve its drug programs. Starting July 15, Ontario Drug Benefit recipients will contribute a small amount toward their prescription costs. Ontario is the last province to introduce co -payments. How much you pay depends on your income. You will pay up to $2 per prescription if you are: • Lingle, 65 or over, with a net income of ss than $16,018 per year • a couple, both over 65, with a combined net income of less than $24,175 per year • living in a nursing home, home for the aged or home for special care • receiving welfare or Family benefits • receiving home care You're 65 and your income istan the above? 7 hen you pay the first $100 of your costs each year. After that, you'l pay only the ODB dispensing fee of up to $6.11 per mscroort. You have extra health insurance From a private company? Call your company. It may cover co -payment costs. Call the Ministry of Health at 1-888-405-0405 if you have more questions. Or look for information sheets at your pharmacy. ® Ontario 1 J a 0 by Glenn Hendry Heroes come in many shapes in sizes. Their • exploits sometimes make Z headlines; just as often they go virtually $unnoticed. You don't have to save a Zlife tobea • hero - although it helps - just so long as you make a difference in someone else's life. T w o Local residents perform heroic and noble deeds Pickering residents w c r e honored recently for feats that did make a difference. Topping the list is Kim Martin, a cave diver who led a rescue team last August that rescued a fellow diver trapped in an underground tunnel. Martin's efforts were recognized by Romeo LeBlanc, the Governor- General of Canada, who will present the Glendale Drive resident with a Medal of Bravery this fall. Martin, one of Canada's most experienced cave divers (he already holds the national sump cave passage record at 4,300 feet and is Andrew Kisch currently in Tobermory at Leopard Frog Cave, shooting for the w o r l d record) was honored with David Sawatzky when the two divers rescued Rick Browning (Sawatzky's partner) from an underwater grave. Browning was trapped in the cave for nine hours, kept alive only by an air pocket. When Martin and Sawatzky finally reached him, he was barely conscious, sitting in 40 degree (fahrenheit) water and suffering from excess carbon dioxide. "We weren't planning on a rescue, but to recover a body. It was a miracle he was alive," Martin said of Browning. Martin downplayed his own efforts, although he admitted only a handful of people would have the training to make the rescue. Instead, he preferred to share the credit with dozens of other people who helped with the rescue, including Parks Canada, OPP, local dive shop personnel and other divers, naming Rob Ludwig, Doug Daniels and his own partner, Terry German. "It was huge team effort. Everybody participated." The second hero honored recently didn't save a life or anything quite so dramatic: he simply did the Kerven Nurseries and caping 416 ST FREE ESTIMATES • DELIVERY OR PICK UP COMPLETE. 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Quality wrorlannoMp at reasonable rates. 427-7400 r Ajax-Pockering a thletes off to Atlanta Steve Tart Olympic Report Ajax and Pickering will be well represented at the Olympics July 19 - August 4 and Paralympics August I5-25 in Atlanta. Five local athletes are heading to the Summer Games to compete with the best athletes in the world. Among those athletes participating in the games are: from Pickering, swimmer Lisa Flood, sailor Rod Davies, archer Kevin Sally, and from Ajax, boxer Nick Farrell. Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Erick Corsaut, also of Ajax, will head to those games August 15. All but Flood are competing in their first Olympics and all are confident they will put forth a good showing. One -last' 0l s lash `inympic p the pool for Flood One of the most recog- happen. The possibility of you're so awestruck with "I still get nervous, third at the Canadian trials, enal times and I just didn't nizable names to come out standing atop the podium everything." she says. though- Bu: there are ways despite meeting Olympic have it in rile. But it's nice of Pickering, Lisa Flood, isn't out of the question. "Everything to control qualifying standards. Only being able to concentrate on 24, says this will be her last "I know I'm going to is new, and it. It's a two swimmers can represent just the 100m" shot at the Olympics. have to swim incredibly dealing with different the country in each race. Like every other world - "This is definitely my fast to swim top eight," the noise, type of Now, just racing in the class swimmer, Flood last Olympics," says Flood. admits Flood. "I think it's trying to nervous- 100m breaststroke and pos- would cherish an Olympic "I won't be around in four going to take a 1:08 to sleep" :at ness. It's sibly competing in the medal of any kind. And it years. I don't know if I'll medal. It's a big chal- night can be more of an 4x100 medley relay team, would be a fitting goodbye retire all together from lenge." ;hard anxious doingher y Olympics. swimming. That's some- Flood will be one of the "It's a lot ! ` sP°C1�'t3'• may be to the O! ics. moment to a blessing in disguise for the "I'd love to finish top thing that's still up in the veterans in the pool in to handle. get in and Pickering native. three," admits the former air." Atlanta which could work But the sec- do what I "I was disappointed," Pickering Swim Club cham- in the top 10 in the world in her favor as the Olympic and time set out to said Flood of not being able pion. "I'm still not comfort - in the 100m breaststroke, newcomers could succumb around, I'll Lisa Flood do." oro compete in the 200m able to say out loud that I Flood is hoping to end her to the pressures be more Flood breaststroke. "I swam a want to finish top three. If I Olympic tenure with a bang "In an Olympic event, confident with the sur- wai edged out of the 200m really good race, but the do, it will be the swim of and believes anything can especially your first time, roundings. .;:breaststroke after finishing other two girls did phenom- my life. And I can do it." Just sailingalong Rod Davies had always wanted to be an Olympian. old Olympian. "But knowing I had a chance to go to Olympics." And everything was sailing along until a severe back the Olympics made me get back in shape a little harder. Davies will compete in the Laser Sailing (a small injury in '94 set him off course. "It had been a dream for as long as I could remem- single -mast one-man boat) event with 64 other com- Having competed at World's, winning a pre -Olympic ber. I don't think anything can compare to the petitors in Savannah, Georgia. The Frenchman's Bay regatta as well as the Canadian and the North American Grand Prix, Davies was right on track in August `94. Until a sudden back injury had him off his feet for four months. "Everything was going great, and then my back just was sore to the point where I couldn't even stand up," recalls Davies. "It was like a dagger into my vertebrae. At fust, it didn't look like I would race again. Some doctors were saying yes and some were saying no." Foregoing surgery, Davis opted instead for intense phys- iotherapy. It was then when Davies realized he would soon be competing in Atlanta. "My health was my main concern," admits the 26 -year - Yacht Club member sees Brazilian Rob Schiet and Great Britain's Ben Ainsley as the favorites. But Davies is hoping to give them a run for their money. "I'm gonna go for it," says Davies. "I'd love to medal. I'll give it all I've got and we'll see what happens. Anything can happy" Davies believes that hard work, being focused and having a good support team behind him, which includes fiance Lisa who nursed him during the four months he was off his feet, were the main ingredients which qualified him for the Summer Games. "I'm pretty happy to be going," says Davies. Taking aim Pickering's Kevin Sally, Canada's lone male participant in the Olympic Archery division, is hoping he can surprise a few people and return home with a medal wrapped around his neck. "It's a dream come true," says Sally of qualifying for the Olympics. Ranked number 54 in the world, Sallv's rise up the archery ladder has been quick. After only four years of competing, Sally stunned even himself. "Four years ago when I first started shooting. the 2000 Olympics were a possibility for me," says Sally. "But I started shooting better and I set '96 (Olympics) as a goal. I believed in myself and I knew I could do it. After two qual- ifiers. Sally faced off against three other competitors in the final chal- lenge for the lone berth and came out on top. " It was my weekend," he says. "In my mind, there were more favorites, but a lot of other people had me as the favorite. Any one of us could've won. There wasn't too much time to celebrate because it was off to practicing for the Olympics. "I'm relieved that I met one of my goals. And now I have to get on to my next goals." Sally said his sponsor, IBM, has been a big help in his success. IBM assisted Sally for two weeks of training in Los Angeles when weather was bad up here. The Pickering resident also credits coach Joan McDonald for his rise. Even though he is four years ahead of schedule, the 23 -year-old Sally would love to finish in the top three in Atlanta. "I have to be aggressive and determined to shoot my best," says Sally. "I'll do my best and if that means winning a medal, that's great. "My biggest goal is to shoot to my potential. It could be any- body's game in Atlanta. I com- pete well under heavy pressure." Sally has been to a World Championship and Pan -Am Games where he won a bronze team medal and flet two individual match play records. But the Olympics will no doubt be the heaviest pressure he will have faced thus far. Kevin will compete in a field of 64 archers in a round-robin portion before heading into the elimination round. "All I have to do is win six matches," jokes Sally. "I want to do as well as I can. I'd love to bring back a medal to Canada." .Kevin Sally Slugging it out If nice guys finish last, Nick Farrell doesn't have a prayer in Atlanta. Fortunately for 'The Fox' he will let his boxing do the talking as he feels he has as good a shot as anyone to win a medal. "I know everybody is training hard and has gold in their eyes," says Farrell Of his competition. "There's a lot of hungry fighters, but I'm starving." Representing the Ajax Boxing Club, Farrell says his speed and height advantage should give his opponents all the trouble they can handle. He believes he is faster than anyone in his light mid- dleweight class and as long as he sticks to the game plan, then a medal might be hanging around his neck when he returns home. "In my weight class, I'm one of the fastest and one of the tallest," says Farrell. "1 can take a punch and I can dish it out." Farrell is currently train- ing at home in Ajax at the Recreation Centre with the rest of our Canadian Olympic hopefuls. "I'm very happy to be training here right now," says Farrell of the Olympic training team's camp in Ajax. "Having everyone train here makes you work harder." Farrell's record is 45-15 as an amateur. To win the Olympic gold he will need to win five matches. "I'm happy to represent my country," says `The Fox.' "That's what we're all here for. I could have fought for Trinidad if I'd wanted to but I was born here and raised here and I'm a Canadian." While Farrell believes everyone will be competi- live, he sees the strongest competition coming from the Cubans, the Americans and the Germans. "I believe in myself and I know I have the ring smarts." It was only three years ago when he defeated the Canadian champion. At the age of 20, Farrell believes he can medal at the Olympics. "I don't see a problem as long as I keep using my speed " Confi.r :1 .. dent C anuc�cs ca ::::.� n contend �:. For Erick Corsaut, competing It's been a goal (PaWympics) Edmonton. He was the leading disappoiomrent. :.from Atlanta will be i disap- `the NWBA are one of the pre in Wheelchair Basketball, this even before '88." scorer per minute played and led Our team's intention is to pointment. While be would be Mier teams in the league and are would have been his second lWeray one years ago, Carlson the team in play tough happy with any colour, Corsaut always challengers at the top of Paralympics. Corsaut was to lost his lower left iog after being rebounding defense, tens- believes his Caancks are capable the division have been part of the '88 Seoul hit by a train while crossing the ;;+Now, two team, but came down with an ill- tracks. After a da of cionsly, and of wmran$ Bold , But Corsaut wants to chat - y toboggan- Years later, he shat teams "I would be willing to say that Inge for the gold in Atlanta. If ncss and was unable to take part ling with friends, Flick cause out sees his dream - down to give we'll be in that gold medal tale means the in the games. from behind a snowbank to come of playing for anything, y have a ,� them one game," says Corsam. "I think this shot. Since then, the Ajax resident in Contact with the train, > +Canada in the chance and one team has the has warned to return to the tial to win a "I'm a little neurons," admits Veal. Mow, at the age of 29, Casant i'aralympics is chance only," 9014 for sure. If 7122 Caned: Erick- `But I know I've trained est forum is the world. After can shoot with the best of them jest araand the being cut from the 90 and during training sessions, hits eorm - SAYS Corsaut of does not medal, there will be a hard and overcome a bunch of Team Paralympic team, it only drove countless free throws in secces...:::,Sponsored Canada s let of long fahoes" different (physical) problem that him more to make the :f ,2 tactics. "We CorsatM has played basketball have happened this past year. squad for sion. Despite his shooting by Invacare " have A lot of for 15 ears and continues to The achievement at the end will Atatw he still has troebie spm. Canada, the Y "I was off the team for a ning the hall on his finger. ...R. ek Corsaut experienced play m two leagues, the National be the prize. You're going to the Centre s while," recalls Corsaut. "But I hooters and Wheelchair Basketball Olympics and that is the nhtMatte ,All that aside, Cotaaptt was a or. power for• ;can psi up Association and the Southern nal. Wle'p brought it all back in 1990 and part of the brow medal wining ward soya anything less than a some b' g 8� a � n - t8 PSSs ,..... _.Outario Wheelchair Basketball tation of Canada and bring bade a continued to play and succeed. teats in the `94 Gold Cup held in medal from the gams will 6e a An ..: ything leas than a medal League. His Ottawa Royals of medhL" ..- __-.w1' .y. ... rw.» .1,'!..Ar,+.Wu.PK.b!R'ik .• kA' .. .'�3-f �-�'. .. wa$,.,,...., rw',•,+4�i'rJ5 ., ... , • � '�TJ� a��' �' ,, .. v�,.. 0 -- ---- — mmmWwwEEN a %%V .-.41to%as■« Steve Tart Olympic Report Not only will Ajax and Pickering be represented in competition at the Olympics and Paralympics, but there will also be two sports co-ordinators and a doctor heading to Atlanta. Pickering's Doug Wilton and Ajax's Brian Skinner will take part in the Paralympics as special assistants to the Canadian team. Doctor Mark Poray , of Pickering, will use his chiropractic skills to assist Olympic athletes and coaches. Wilton off to third Paralympics Doug Wilton is slated to look over the boce, lawn bowling and goal ball events. "My job is to make sure our team gets to each event and that they are treated properly," says Wilton. "It's more like a manager's job." This will mark the third time Wilton has been involved with the Paralympics. Wilton first participated in the '84 Games in New York and then the '88 Games in Seoul. He skipped the '92 Games because of work .,,.,::The doctor is in Pickering's Dr. Mark reach the national level true in that I'm able to go Poray, chiropractor, is but was unable to get over in another field." headed to Atlanta to assist the last bump. Now, as a Poray is currently in athletes and coaches from doctor, the dream has Atlanta setting up shop countries all over the become a reality and he and will remain in world. couldn't let it slip through Georgia for one week of Poray was selected to- his fingers. competition before return - go after his long tenure "I definitely wanted to ing home to his practice with IFSC (International go (to the Olympics) as a on the outskirts of Federation of Sports swimmer," said Poray. Pickering off Port Union Chiropractors). A long- "This is a dream come Road. serving member with the Pickering Panthers Jr. A hockey club, Poray has worked at the President's Choice Triathalon Series, Ontario Summer Games and the World Masters Games. "This is a once in a life- time opportunity," said Dr. Poray:; "I had to weigh . = � � - the pro's and con's and take into consideration that I would be away from the office for two weeks. I,. 4' •, know my patients won't f d r be too happy. In the end, a•�rr the whole package (of the Olympics) outweighed everything "I want to have a chance to sample the flavour of the Olympic, games." Poray, like every other athlete, dreamed of going to the Olympics. As a swimmer, he was able to Dr. Mark Poray commitments, but is back on board again for Atlanta. "I still enjoy it," says Wilton of his involvement with the Paralympics. "When you have a chance to represent your country, it's always a good time." It all started out as a sum- mer volunteer job while at university. "I took a job in Windsor as a coach and it just blos- somed from there," says Wilton. "I'm just a fan of sports and I'll watch just about anything that's com- petitive. If they weren't good athletes I would still be involved. But they are athletic. We have some pretty good athletes going and it should be a lot of fun." Skinner to assist in Atlanta Brian Skinner has been actively involved with dis- abled athletes since 1982 and received his fust taste of international competi- tion in '92. He says he will continue working with the organiza- tion for as long as he can. "I don't have any plans for calling it a day at this point," s a y s Skinner. "I enjoy doing it and it gives me a chance to give back to my communi- ty and in some way to my country. As long as I see results in the athletes and they're receiving their just rewards and moving for- ward, I'll continue to be involved." Upon arrival in Atlanta, Skinner will be a pan of the Mission Staff which will provide support, make sure facilities are in order and assist in any way possi- ble. "This will be something the ath- letes will never for- get," says Skinner. "These athletes are as much athletic as able bodied Olympians. They'll get their recogni- tion. They are owed it and due it." "I'm certainly excited about it." Brian Skinner I Maplerun Homes Sales Office / Model Home hours %lon toThurs - 11:00 pm. to s:Mj#Pj!!. Urida� - 11141 ". to 6:00 p.m. Sal. Sun & liOlTda-* % 11:110 a.m. 44) 6:0() M,71- 2 Py r &4 11 �U4 sitour oil u ws and es' ro111142 sq. -11 , sq . ft. r%6 V* OW w W trot -,717 7 Ax 4., ra TWO Sir MAPLERUN4'.:, H -0 -M-P -ES, 1�_� Jill •G -]L -E -N. Trecd Real'Estaw • .1 Limited . Savings Up to $ 12,0000 Homes 01 7 _6 Am u "tt f Cresthaven - Elev. "E 1547 Sq.Mapleview Elev. "B" 1650 Sq. Ft. nt INA I* AL _ ABLE 161 990--:-, � :� .164 990. 180 990. Ilk hide' 40 1 1. Lot j,-195 cjl*i : 50 Vt. 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Tickets are also- • ave you crying to do a little Heaven is based on the "Day The cast includes Bernie and the concert the three fated available at Discs and Dats Oshawa's 5 Pointi NUI 404 - it of stepping out, try step- the Music Died," when Jessome as Orbison and musicians never gave. ML, back: into the heyday of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly Holly; Ray Anthony as The seven -scene show also (665-$113), Star Records 969? Ruck 'n Roll and a little Rock and The Big Bopper were Valens; Jo Jo Reddick as includes performances from n Roll Heaven. killed in a plane crash. Cooke and Redding; and Liberace, Inspector Clouseau, A new concert -comedy Performed live by some of Kevin Mills as Presley, the John Wayne and friends, show taking you back to the North America's most talented King of Rock 'n Roll. Benny Hill, Rodney fabulous '50s and swinging impressionists, the show is Rock 'n Roll Heaven lets Danger6eld, Louis-�. '60s. Rock 'n Roll Heaven is themed on an imaginary con- you tum the clock back night- Armstrong, George BumsIF .-> playing at General Sikorski cert by Holly, Valens, the Big ly, including witnessing the and, for "a really big chew" – Hall on Stevenson Road North Bopper, Roy Orbison, Sam coin toss that changed music Ed Sullivan - in Oshawa next Wednesday. Cooke, Otis Redding and history (with an actual news- For ticket information, call Eric Nasmith: Bird Prints Continues to August 11 An exhibition of prints by the late Eric Nasmith will contin- ue at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery until August 11. The prints, which feature birds, are taken from the gallery's perma-nent collection. They were gifted to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery by the artist's daughters in 1991. Eric Nasmith (1919-1985) was born and raised in Port Perry. He attended the Central Technical School in Toronto and the An Institute in Chicago to further develop and nurture an early talent for drawing. During the Second World War, he served as a navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Afterwards, he worked as a graphic artist. Nasmith began to make prints of birds in 1968. An active member of The South Peel Naturalist Club and the Toronto Oniithological Club, he led many field trips and participated in bind counts. Several of Nasmith's prints have been reproduced on covers of Canadian Audobon Magazine. Com uter voice notifies ibrary patrons h} Sarah White due items. Patrons can also call T11C Ajax Public Library is ATAM to renew titles, list items one of only a few Canadian on loan, cancel items being held libraries which have an interac- and to obtain fine balance infor- tive telephone service available mation. The technology used is to its patrons. ATAM, as the sys- not simply a recording, but an tem is known, has a computer interactive system that will nod generated voice. It will call from a patron's record. For more patrons to notify them of boosts information call the Main ready for pick up and of over- Branch at 683-4000. Hy -Hope ,Farm GOLF COURSE r Established 1980 GOLF STILL ONLY $ 5 Lowest Prices in Durham Families Welcome • 18 holes ar 3 15 miles dge 1W. n 655-3091 Ajax Public Library announces summer reading clubs Reading Clubs are designed Limited to 25. to encourage independent read- The Cleary Club — Featuring ers to continue their enjoyment the Mouse and the Motorcycle, of books in the summer Ramona and other favourites months. The library will feature by Beverly Cleary, This club is a reading club at each branch in of interest to children who have July. Each club runs for three completed grade 3-4. McLean weeks. Each meeting is an hour Branch: Wednesday, July 17, long. Space is limited. Free reg- 24, 31 at 10:30 am. Limit of istration. Please sign up for the 20. Reading Clubs at the branch Shivery Tales Reading Club where you plan to attend- — Features ghost and mystery The Roald Dahl Reading stories. This club is ideal for Club — Featuring James and readers who have completed the Giant Peach and other nov- grade 1-3. Village Branch: els by Roald Dahl. This club is Monday. July 15, 22, 29 at 11 ideal for children who have am. Limit of 15. completed grade 3-5. Stain For more information- contact Branch: Thursday, Juh IS. 25 Ajax Public Library at 653 - and August 1 at 10:30 a.m. 4t"). O 00 a 0 �c ., • 4 Conservation Happenings G44 H"P`4 ,,041 ake Ontario is, by scientific definition, an oligotrophic lake. Oligotrophic lakes are cold, deep and have crystal clear water. They are also home to one of my favourite species of fish, the lake trout. Lake trout are actually members of the char family and, like the renown arctic charr, can live for over 25 years and grow to more than fifty pounds. I always relate fish and wildlife species to their habitats: moose in the north woods, white tailed deer in hardwood forests, BUTT'S PUMPS & MOTORS LTD. PARTS - SALES - SERVICE POOL & JET PUMPS OVERHAUL 590.00 Recondttioned Jet Pumps $125.00 -Sump b Sewage Pumps •Pressure Tanks -Deep Well Submersible OM'4s tt.a�.. a •a 839-0289 1794 Liverpool Rd. Pickfair Shopping Plaza F"Jy bakomd Yeast k rhubarb cane Wbew Frar at PtMM cake Bead Mon. -Sac. 9-7 Sunday 11-4 Ontario lake trout and lake trout in Ontario's many lakes. The distribution of lake trout in North America is linked with the extent of glaciation and the distribution of oligotrophic lakes. Lake Ontario did not always possess its olig- otrophic characteristics. After the Second World War the population in the great lakes basin boomed and, coupled with the advent of phosphate -based laundry detergents, it caused havoc within the lake. Phosphates in a lake produce an abun- dance of algae, which in turn causes a fundamental shift in the algae and fish communi- ty. Do you remember the shoreline of Lake Ontario during the 1960s and 1970s? I do. As a kid, I spent a lot of time exploring the Scarborough shoreline with my friends. I distinctly remember the shoreline with rows and rows of rotting alewife and the rocks and sea walls covered with long fila- mentous algae. Alewife are small herring -like fish whose numbers exploded in the '60s because of the abundance of algae in the lake. Quite often they would die in great num- bers during the spring because of rapid fluctuations in water temperature. The algae that was everywhere along the shoreline, grew so long that wave action would break it off, and when float- ing free it would rot, smell and consume the oxygen in the water. Today, because of the modernization of sewage treatment plants in the Great Lakes and the use of phos- phate -free detergents, these problems are, thankfully, a thing of the past. Change in the quality of Lake Ontario, the promi- nence of sea lamprey and over fishing caused the demise of native lake trout by the late 1950s. Not even massive stocking efforts could stop this collapse of the lake trout population. The 1960s being a very bad decade for lake trout, recov- ery of the population did not take hold until the 1970s. The native strain of lake trout that is now lost had 10,000 years to adapt to the lake and were suited to the physical conditions of the lake. The stocked fish, now present in the lake, come from a variety of sources including the Finger Lakes of New York State, Lake Superior, and some Central Ontario lakes. These strains typically spawn in shal!ow waters whereas the native strain spawned in the deeper offshore waters. That is part of the reason Butt's Pump and Motor—std - the pump specialists When the water stops, there's no time to waste: it's time to call the pump specialists at Butt's Pump and Motors Ltd. No Buns about it. Located at 845 Westney Road South, Unit 3. Fred Buns and his three year-old company are Durham's experts on pumps and motors. Serving Durham and the surrounding area, Fred provides commercial, industrial and residential service, with three trucks available 24 hours for emergencies. boosters, and pool and spa heaters are also available. An authorized dealer for Armstrong, Fred has parts on hand, such as seal/bearing conversion assemblies, mechan- ical seals and circulator parts. Parts are also available from other makes such as Bell and Gosset. Everything Fred sells comes with a manufacturer's warranty and there's a 90 -day guarantee on parts and labor. Specials are also available on Pool and jet pump overhauls ($90) and reconditioned jet pumps ($125). For more information on the pump specialists at Butt's Pumps and Motors, call Fred at 683- 3370. why we now collect spawn- ing lake trout along the shoreline at Bluffer's Park in the fall. The shallow waters of Lake Ontario in our area are laden with silt from the erosion of the shoreline and the depleted native strain of fish had adapted by spawn- ing in deeper waters. The total recovery of self sustaining lake trout popula- tions may or may not be achievable in the immediate future. But the study of indi- cator species, like lake trout, reveals a lot about the quali- ty and condition of Lake Ontario and is a good bench- mark by which to monitor the health of our Great Lake. Cord MacPherson is the Coordinator of the Coastal Ecology Unit at Metro Region Conservation. He can be reached at 661-6600, ext. 246. DISCOUNT OUTBOARD MOTOR REPAIR c- � 3 ALL MAKES 3 FREE ESTIMATES 3 FAST SERVICE 3 LICENSED MECHAMC ' 4 tri-hoc®�•toiGng W.W. vm"rav WHITBY HARBOUR �Os'6�6.49� PINE RIDGE MWO)<IML GA1RDAM C'C—ftry Cran•tlon Centre a W Manwneat snonn o. 1 BURIAL SPACE $750 - $17.94 mo. 1 CREMATION SPACE $525 - $12.54 mo. For Two 427-5416 r � AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Front Brake Reline r � i t t i t i T15508MYLYS�TLWrF39A _ PHONE: i37.0M _ FJ FU FU Ue "0*JZ"4e aO"'%oa�4e 4o*4d F] ca 'Aggressivedriver ri down lite last two weeks of June 1996 marked a Provincial Campaign that targeted "Aggressive Drivers". During this time, Durham Regional Police Service had a special enforcement team on patrol issuing tickets for moving violations such as disobeying stop signs and traffic signals, speeding and other driving offences known to cause most collisions. During the seven days the Durham officers charged 70 drivers including 53 who went through red lights or stop signs. The remainder were speeding and other offences. During the same period of time, officers on regular patrols charged over 100 drivers with speeding and other moving violations. Last year, in Durham Region alone, over 2,000 people were injured and 24 were killed in motor vehicle collisions. During the 1996 campaign police noted a slight decrease in the number of collisions in the Region A/C SERVICE LUBE, OIL 8+i: FILTER $49*95Fre.. by appointment $995on ly Includes: evacuating For Two Weeks system, pressurizing s` * Only checking for leaks y - �� '89 Ford Probe Gt Turbo, only 95 km F '88 Mazda RX7 Red 5sp, clean car with sunroof. Great summer car compared with the same two week period last year possibly due to increased enforcement and public awareness daring that time. driving habits and prevent the The campaign was intended to injuries, and deaths that occur on our make people more aware of their roads. Get on board The Young Rider Program Kindergarten students from '90 Eagle Talon '90 Buick Regal Black with tint. Auto. Custom, Red, many options, Pwr. snrf. only excellent car, very clean asking $ 5,900 $69,295 -1990 Pontiac Tempest W6 r , -1989 Sonata 5 sp Auto, Air, Ask. $4,900 will have the opportunity again white with tint $3,200 -1987 Mazda 626. Also this summer to take part in the -1989 Grand AM Blue 85 5 sp =1,795 _ 2 door clean Only =3,295 -1988 Berretta very -1985 MRZ 5sp summer clean with 149,000 km car only $3,300 also 89 $4,295 -1988 Ford Taurus Wagon -1990 Lumina white, 1983 300 SD Turbo spent 1000 service air �k Any Reasonable on "`'3'695 95 -87 Cadillac Fleetwood -1992 Ford Mustang LX ill 5sp, sharp car with Offer Will drives good, asking Be Taken good km: has sunroof $3,495 and new clutch;9,900 '89 Ford Probe Gt Turbo, only 95 km F '88 Mazda RX7 Red 5sp, clean car with sunroof. Great summer car compared with the same two week period last year possibly due to increased enforcement and public awareness daring that time. driving habits and prevent the The campaign was intended to injuries, and deaths that occur on our make people more aware of their roads. Get on board The Young Rider Program Kindergarten students from Transportation which serve the Parents should plan to bring the Dutftam Board of Education students of Durham Region. _ their cameras to capture their and the Durham Region Roman :Kindergarten children, their child's first ride on a school Catholic Separate School Board parents and their elementary bus. will have the opportunity again school aged brothers and sisters Families in Ajax/Pickering this summer to take part in the are invited to register for an wishing to register should call Durham Region Young Rider hour long program on August Charterways at 683-2350. The program. 24, 1996 beginning at 10:00 last day for registration is The event is being organized a.m. Free bus rides and a Friday. July 12, so parents are and sponsored by Charterways, Winnie the Pooh safety video urged to register early to avoid Durhamway, Laidlaw and Stock will be just part of the fun. disappointment. GO Transit cuts back; bus fare GOes up Pickering Transit riders who use the service from the GO sm- tion will now have to shell out half -a -buck for the pleasure, thanks to GO Transit cutbacks. Riding the bus from the GO station has been a free service since 1977, as part of a Fare Integration Program, funded 75 percent by GO Transit and 25 per- cent by Pickering; the transporta- tion ministry came in as a partner in 1993, when GO Transit reduced its funding share to 37.5 percent. On May 1, GO Transit clapped heir sham again, this time to 25 xrcent. The decision puts the own in an $80,000 shortfall posi- ion, forcing Pickering to charge he 50 cart fee. The new charge takes effect fuly 15. N P A O Z 0 0 * 0 Police urge safe boating on local lakes 0, The Durham Regional Police Service is •°c once again reminding those who operate ? boats and personal watercraft to use care M and good judgement on the lakes in the coming summer months. Each year, Police investigate numerous incidents on the lakes where people are unnecessarily injured. The main matters of concern are: contin- ued incidents of drinking and boating; the dangerous operation of pleasure craft; and the lack of proper safety equipment, includ- ing life jackets. Durham Regional Police Service patrols the lakes within Durham Region and these include Lake Scugog and parts of Lake Simcoe and Lake Ontario. In the past years, there have been inci- dents where swimmers have nearly been hit by boats and personal watercraft. Great care should be taken, particularly when operat- ing craft close to shore. A continued aware- ness should be shown to swimmers who may have a floating dock some distance from the shoreline and who swim in this 1996 ESCORT LX SPORT 3 -DOOR 1w Air Conditioning w CD Player and AM/FM Stereo 4w Dual Airbags with Premium Sound qr Aluminum Sport Wheels w Colour -Keyed Side Mouldings w 1.9 Litre Engine W 24 Hour Roadside Assistance 1W Dual Power Mirrors qw Rear Spoiler w 60/40 Split Rear Seat • Tachometer q► Tilt Steering Wheel �-.7 - 'W Light Group q► Rear Seat Heat Ducts - 4w And More! r Intermittent winPrc rr, of- 'Nvw 1996 ExOn LX eared ShSWI 330M wFM IHS! cash nF P 016A 5 speed mo "payment d S'991S149/f299 based an 24 month leen horn fad Credd to tpsabhed glad *Ssrei. on approved crcdd Some cmt6taats and 18.000 Yrrt r srqud back to dealer F" month's paymr m and W mrty dept aho requred Fxdudes 6 per ym ndeape rest"CtW apply 57.99515995750 Mrs Ste dealer lm tletadS !Save up m 5700 a year to a maxmwm off 3.500 over fm 1, (5660). Mrerre, imurancr and applKable taxes Faxes payablr on fup anntnt of purchase befort W. cash dtducled. Dealer dompayrnent or bade tand�Ymu and an anwal lee apply lull Im deals on thn Yvan verb thr CIBC Ford Vna Card and up to !1.400 a sear to a maximum of 17.000 over bve bwards the purchase 0r base of a new Ford. MW Y - br less funded bmr progam Visa n a rtyntered aatlFinara o1 Vu Intnroumyl Sers,re Assoculmn CIBC and Fad Moss Company of Canada tm ud NctherKth'tesClBofCMa d tS�orrre c Car min apply On— FMpa1, P0. Bo.1000 Wkinlle Onlarak615 SF area. By taking extra care, boaters can prevent accidents and avoid fines. Driving tips Police are often asked by people going on vacation, long trips, visiting distant relatives, etc., about the sub- ject of overnight driving. More and more try to ease the traf- fic strain by travelling overnight. A good idea, but there can be snags. With less traffic about during these hours, it's easy for a driver's concen- tration to wander — and that can be dangerous. Here are some rules you may want to follow. - Never set off straight from work. Have a sleep and light meal first. - Remember to check gas, oil and water levels. - Take a snack and something to drink — all night restaurants (like garages) can be few and far between when you're off the beaten track. Don't be tempted to eat or drink as you drive. Find a safe place to stop. This will also give you the chance to stretch your legs — something you should do at least every two hours. Sharing the driving is obviously a big help too. - Don't be tempted to put the foot down when there isn't much traffic about. You're liable to approach a junction too fast and maybe meet another driver doing exactly the same. - It might sound silly to keep a pair of sunglasses handy when driving in the dark, but make it so. The sun is low in the dawn sky so there is the risk of being dazzled then. - Remember when you're nearing the end of your journey, many other motorists will just be starting out. They will be fresh while you are like- ly to be tired and your reactions slow- er. So give yourself time to get used to heavy traffic again. - Make sure there is plenty of fresh air entering the car. A car blanket will keep passengers warm, but it's vital the driver shouldn't be too relaxed or, worse still, sleepy. Anything else? Well, if your motor- ing organization has a toll free break- down number, keep a note of it in the glove box, and have some loose change handy for pay phones. Carry a "Call Police" sign (they can be Picked up at your local O.P.P. office). If You car breaks down, follow the instructions on the rear of the "Call Police" sign. But most of all, make it a safe as well as a happy holiday! Directory of selfnhel p roups being updated Looking for a support group in your commu- nity to help you deal with a specific con- cern? The Canadian Mental Health Association has published a "Directory of Self -Help Groups in Durham Region." This directory, which is cur- rently being updated, lists over 120 groups, with purpose, contacts, meeting information, etc. To order a copy, call (905) 436-8760. Brooklin Cycle Marine We are Dealing Aces 619% O.A.C. "The Ace" Financing on all 1 100 Shadows Shadow American in Stock Classic Edition 701 Brock St. N. '�/� Whitby, Ont. 905-430-9444 HONDA Call for Details Read The Original Bay News before buying a new or used car! JULY ONLY V won LEASE ME $248°.° Mo. NEW 1996 Pontiac Grand Ant • SE SEDAN * Dual Air Bags * Antilock Brakes e Air Conditioning * Automatic Override Am/Fm Stereo Cassette * Intermittent Wipers * Automatic Power Door Locks *Freight • Licence • Registration w All taxes extra Based on a $3,600.00 Down Payment • Security Deposit Required 1996 Dodge/Plymouth Neon 4 door 22D Package: *2.01. 132 hp engine *Automatic transmission *Side door impact beams -No-charge air conditioning *AM/FM stereo •Power steering *Dual air bags *Power brakes *Tinted glass LEASE FOR 1 / / $189t A month for 30 months. A IL WiMmum down payment $2.100 or wMval" !ado • Saaxity deposit 1250 subject to approval by Chrysler Canada Lid •Lease obigations, axduting taxes $S,020 •Freight. icanoa, msuranoa, rogistration and taxes an extra i. Classifed Advertising Hours: Monday to Friday gam - 5pm oEmployment Career " ACTORS/ ACTRESSES/ MODELS 1996 Summer filming has begun. Toronto production is exploding. Scouting new people, (no experience needed) with different looks, shapes, sizes, (newborn to senior). For Commercials, TV Shows, Movies, Catalogs. The Model and Talent Bureau will be holding auditions in your area Thur. July 11th. By appointment only. Audition fee of $34.50 is refundable if you don't qualify. To schedule an audition, phone 1-519- 352-4999 between 10-6 7 days a week Model and Talent Bureau Not a school or Agency Assemble Light pr,xlucts ac home. Earn $•100+ weekly Plc.isanc work. Call recur, led message 2-i hours (416) 631-4808 Exts9. The Origin! Bay News requests that the advertisers check their classified ad when fust published as The Original Bay News will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there will be no liability for non -insertion of any adver- tisement. Liability of errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occupying the error. 77urrut you - "�iD1e �� I�ODiGERS •rials w, B, c, D, z •On. to orGmup hiitr c im •Rst raHarr Par •T Avail" •24 HaPar DayNob Assiasbnos •Ale Coags • goods Sdiodia it TOM* *Log Book •Border Crossings •Dsfait W cam Cam°ri0g".4"`No t31AR6E UK AJAX LASCKUIIS gromQED CORPORIUE TRAM FOR All FLEET SIZES HOW WE CAN SAW roar r1oNEr ® 40 Hunt St. AZ Drivers required for RIM Transportation International. Long and short hauls. Competitive rates, safety bonus, etc. ICC medical, police search, recent abstract and good driving record required. Call (416) 740-3111 Help Wanted Financial Class A mechanic needed lic. or 4th yr. apprentice. Temp f/t for now - could be permanent. Apply in person w/resume, references & salary exp. to FULL AUTO 955 Alliance Rd. Pick. See Jeff or John NEEDED in Ajax Area. P/T evening & weekends. Call Tim 905-428-0360 Computer Services DTS (DIVERSIFIED Call Vic @ 839-6119 for all your computer peripheral repair & cabling. Repairs for all models of printers and monitors. Free pick-up and delivery in the Durham area. Movers Experienced CROSS MOVERS Bargain rates, homes, offices, apt., etc. Piano moving. Picking available. X416-423.0239 416.286.5513 42 NO UP FRONT FEE$ Loans, Lines of Credit, Bank Tum Downs, Lowest Possible Rates, First Time Home Buyers Please call ROBERT BROWN or VALERIE LAWSON (905) 428-8424 ...At Johnston & Cook CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies, 1980 - 86 cars. Lease To Own. From $275 down on U.I.C. / W.C.B. / M.A. No inter- est, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1176 Notion Fid. 686-7428 Apt. for Rent Westne Rd. 8 Hwy 7. 1 bdrm apt Over 800 sq. ft. Good appliances. All curtains. Beautiful ravine setting overlooking 2 ponds. 2 walk outs with large glass sliders onto patio. Gas fireplace. Suitable for 1 country lover. All inclusive $700.00 per month. Private entrance Lots of Parking. No pets. Available Sept 1./96 Call after 3:00 pm 905-649-5134 7iiiiiiii�Driving School House for Rent S dr B DRIVING SCHOOL -Full Course $259.00 •10 Lessons $150.00 •4 Lessons and test $105.00 Free pick-up & drop -of. Maximum In -_;.canoe Discount Approved by MT OSL DSAO (416) 287 -MO Autos A&A TOWING Scrap Cars ac Trucks Wanted We pay cash $5045000 30 MINUTE SERVICE Call Anytime 686-5003 or 905-706-5234 WANTED DEAD OR ALWE -1 FREE towing for scrap, used or abandoned trucks. 1 hr. pickuupp, TOP PRICES PAID, UP TO $500 ..,(41 6) 281-3499 General Helpeeml Autos For Sale AJAX LOCATION masseuse wanted FLW or licence. Serious inquiries only 619-8267 i '87 Mercury Tracer 4 -speed standard 2 door. Good condition. $950 as is. (905) 579-3956 after 6 (or leave message) South Ajax. Detached 3 bedroom + Rec. room. Attached garage broadloomed, fenced yard. $1,000.00 per month + utilities Mel Knight. 905-831-2273 Call 837-2900 or Fax 837-0260 IMPROVEMENT SERVICE DIRECTORY NOT DEALS AVAILABLE 16 ft x 24 ft rectangular Kayak Pool with decks & fencing $4,995 meets local by-laws 25 yr warranty. Pkg Includes liner, 2 ladders, sand filter, pump & motor etc... 416-798-7509 Iby University Werke Since 1980 Deck/Fencing -Interlocking Stone • RetuininW-1111-W-1111-*W-11 II All custom hardwood flooring. Installation and refinishing. Done at reasonable rates. Free Estimates. 'Serving Pickering and Ajax' 905-831-6575 Fencing & Decks *Garden Sheds *Post Setting *Work Guaranteed*Free Estimates 668-7951 To advertise in the Home Improvement section contact The Original Bay News at (905) 837-1888 ig o Fencing & Decks FREE COMPETITIVE ESTIMATES 666-9690 Renovations A.C. HANDYMAN SERVICES Repair Renovations Painting Interior 6 Exterior Plumbing. Carpentry, and much more Phorw: 831-2411 .•ring J&L FLOORING Custom hardwood flooring prefinished/site finished. Floating floor systems. Ceramics, floor and wall. FREE ESTIMATES (905) 6868217 The Flooring Specialists j r For Sale �� cni^ LandscaDina fit xt BROWNS Ll11il>tiSC.e�1PII1Ti(i dt Prop LANDSCAPM p�3�,1�, mce i terra .Decks •• epaint l vdTresPlan nj cardRsro a PROPEATYMAN"KeM Weft �e&iaranMaintenanceiena _ • � � Far as din seeg soot, mum/ Mwless slrslhb/s smelk lbs rfsbrmsslbs FOR ALL YOUR YEAR MAD EXTERIOR WEDS CALL (905) 831-0807 (416) 709.0094 10% Discount semtbm • y1rise et ass! Yror� for more dian 10 Weight set w/oblique bench $60; carrpget cleaner, maple dWW space heater, artd speaker ($50 each; altminum storm door, Wien table, pine table, $30 each; book shelves, 9ff OC insuldtion, $10 each. FOR SALE -Admiral stove - almond good coed. $150 -Patio table & 4 chairs with cushions $75 Microwave hardly used $100 -Bar fridge - New $100 -Solid wood coffee table + 1 end table $20 -Large shipping or traveling dog cage $35 Powerrnatic vacuum cleaner $50 -Sony record player $20 420-0923 - Thermo -Freon Retriever Model 6000. Asking $1200 Call after 4 pm. (905) 665-1950 FOR SAIF Knitting Machine Singer 700 series . $ 500 firm 839-0381 ArticlesWanted CouEcnom • IE1 M - POB'IrAW APPRaWS MSO GNM MWW KW(fes) 68&4W uvMW 1 OPENING FOR SEPT/96 Mom of Twin Boys welcome children in her home - Newborn to 12 yrs. Part-time /Full-time casual. R.N., experienced with special needs.Non smoking, police checked, references upon request. Call 427-8114. For Ajax area. SUMMER DAYCARE Available in my home cheap rates, flexible hours, flexible days. Lunch provided. Weekly excursions. References available. Pickering and Ajax. Please call 905-428-1437 I Nanny Required Nanny live in or live out to care for 2 children. References & experience required Call 905-837-0837 Housecleaning Entertainment Personal Horse for Sale rnousecleani ng *Weekly 913i -Weekly *Monthly Tel (416) 291-8244 Cel (905) 706-4365 Pgr (416) 377-0937 FREE ESTIMATES Housecleaning Free Estimates Reasonable Rates Charlene 427-7709 Local 60s to present band for your parties, weddings, reunions etc... Call Randy -(9os) 428-6725 or Vic ;9os) 83 9-6 1 19 Berry Picking Pick your own & Ready Picked Strawberries also Snow & Green Peas A 8100 Steeles Ave. E. Markham (For Crop Report) 905-294-3275 In celebration of 112 years in business, Movers and Kids Are Worth It are reaching out to the community. For the month of July, parents and teachers are invited to bring any of their used children's books or other educational books to Moyer's/Kids are Worth it stores, to be passed along to needy children. Mover's/ Kids Are Worth It is located in the upper level, Pickering Town Centre. FRIDAY, JULY 12 Serenity Group - 12 Step Recovery meeting at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Road from 8 p.m. Group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. For more information, call Jim (905) 428-9431 (evenings). Waves of the Waterfront presents Environmental Arts and Crafts Day from 10 a.m. 2:30 pm. at Beachfront Park on Liverpool Road in Pickering. Bring cereal boxes and milk cartons. Everyone welcome to come have fun and learn environmentally friendly crafts. SATURDAY, JULY 13 Greenwood '96 Summer Events continues with Kids' Fun with Nature Club: The Amazing Animal World. Cone search for some of the animals biding in Greenwood Animal hike, games, activities and arts & crafts. From 10 a.m.-12 noon. Also, Intriguing Insects. Let's investigate the small and often misunderstood world of insects. From 2 p.m. General admission is $2.50 adults, $1.75 seniors, $1.25 children - For more information, call The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at (416) 661-6600, ext. 203. Greenwood is locat- ed off Westney Road, 6 km north of Highway 401. The Head Injury Association of Durham Region is having its annual picnic from 2 pm. to dusk at Knights of Columbus Camp, 2795 Ritson Road North, Oshawa. Weather not a factor Bring a lawn chair, bathing suit & towel. Plenty of activi- ties and good food. Admission is FREE. Donations accepted. For more information or assis- tance with transportation, call (905) 723-2732. The Writers' Circle of Durham Region holds its reg- ular monthly meeting of the Durham Writers and Editors Breakfast Club from 9-11 a.m. at Jackson's Touch of Class Catering, 104 Consumers Drive, Whitby. Success trainer Dave Clark will be the guest speaker. $8 for members; $10 non-mem- bers. Reservations needed. 686-2085. SLNDAY, JULY 14 The Pickering Civitan Club and the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre for Children & Youth of Durham Region are holding a picnic from 1-6 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area -Maple" site, and is for families and children of the Best Centre. This coincides with the 75th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. The Ajax Parks and Recreation Department is pre- senting another FREE "Music in the Park" concert with Morin Le Fay from 1-4 p.m. at Rotary Park. Barbecue and refreshments for a nominal fee. Coyne out and enjoy a Canadian Celtic experience. For more information, call 427-8811. Local cyclists come and join the Neil brothers, who are nd- ing for Alzhdmem Ride starts 10 am. at Durham Regional Police Station #F25 (Hwy 2 and Brock Road) and proceeds to Rotary Pads Ajax for a barbe- cue picnic co -hosted by Alzheimer Durham, Alzheimer Canada, the Town of Ajax and Magic 94.9 FM. Pitxtic from 11 am. Everyone is welcome. TUESDAY, JULY 16 -'The Canadian Red Cross is having a blood donor clinic at St. Bernadette Church, 21 Bayly Street East, Ajax from 1-7:30 pm. All healthy indi- The Lord our God is powerful and mighty! May He be praised and worshipped everywhere. Thank you, lord, for my healing. You are loving, compassionate and merciful. Thank you also to Mary, our mother and advocate, and to St. Joseph, St. Jude, and the Little Therese for their intercession on my behalf. G.T. HORSE FOR SALE Handsome bay gelding Morgan/TB quarterhorse, 12 years. 15.2 h.h., 8 1/2" bone - multi purpose! Suitable for pony clubs, trail, events - $3000 905-649-2627 Mortgages PRIME RATES NO UPFRONT FEES Mortgage rates up to a 1/2% below market rates. Loans start at 9.45 % and second mortgages up to 100%. For fast friendly professional service CALL SYLVIA JU LES Nfon.-Fri.9-6 686-2557 Evgs.& Wknds 430-8429 �►1'� The Afortgage Factor)' viduals aged 17 to 70 are encouraged to attend. For more clinic information, call (416) 974-9900 or your local branch of the Red Cross. WED'N'ESDAY, JULY 17 Greenwood '96 Summer Events continues with Animal Sleuthing. Come learn about the footprints and tracks that otherwise elusive animals leave behind. From 7 p.m. General admission is $2.50 adults, $1.75 seniors, $1.25 childrert. For more informa- tion, call The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at (416) 661-6600, ext. 203. Greenwood is located off Westiney Road, 6 km north of Highway 401. Head Injury Association of Durham Region is having Support Group Meetings and a Campfire from 7:30 p.m. at Heber Down Conservation Area. Call for directions, assis- tance with transportation, more information - (905) 723-2732. The One Parent Association of Ajax/ ickering meets each Wednesday at Swan's Marina (at tate bottom of Liverpool Road, Pickering) from 8 pm. All those involved in a single parent sinmon are welcome to attend. The organization hosts dances, sports and lots of activities for the kids. For more information, call Kathryn, 683-6609; or Gary, 665-1170. FRIDAY, JULY 19 Serenity Group - 12 Step Recovery meeting at Bayfair Baptist Church. 817 Kingston Road from 8 p.m. Group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. For more information. call Jim (905) 428-9431 (evenings). SATURDAY, JULY 20 Greenwood '96 Summer Events continues with Kids' Fun with Nature Club: Weather Watch Come inves- tigate why the weather is the way it is, and how to predict the future weather. Bring a kite. From 10 a.m.-12 croon. Also, Nature Scavenger Hurt. This is a chance for the whole family to enjoy the out- doors and learn some things about local planus and animals, Prizes. Drop by any time from 1 pm. -4 pm. General admis- sion is $2.50 adults, $1.75 seniors, $1.25 children. For more information, call The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at (416) 661-6600, ext. 203. Greenwood is located off Westney Road, 6 km north of Highway 401. Christian Singles Serving Christ is having a swimming pool party & picnic at Petticoat Creek Conservation area on Whites Road South from 12 noon. Ladies bring salads; men 0% TRENT/SEVERN DAY CRUISE July 24th. Don't miss this special day starting with a waterside lunch at an old lodge built in 1921 & then we'll cruise down one of the most beautiful parts of the Trent/Severn. For more info. call Silverline Tours. 137 Byron St. N. Whitby 430-2253 O/L 3122474/04344099 oahawa Flea Market 727 W13or, Rd. S. Regular booths $25.00 / week & up Ars & cats $25 00 / nonth & up. Celebrating our 161h year Cail Ko^ (905) 693-5296. The �./-.g News _ .: , X37 . _ _ Your Community Newspaper's phone numbers: Main and Display Advertising: W-1888 Classified: 83'-2900 Fax: 83--0260 bring pop, chips, etc. For more information, call Ruth (416) 929-0826 or Gloria (905) 428- 7028 or lack (905) 683-4301. SUNDAY, JUT.Y 21 Glendale Tennis Club on Glenanna Road is having 1 President's Toumament from 11 a_m.-3 p.m. Register early and take part in our last tourna- ment of the season. Call Trev Traynor at (905) 893-1733 to register. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Greenwood '96 Summer Events continues with Ghost ITike. Go through a haunted woods teeming with creepy crawlies and other scary sur- prises. From 7:30 p.m. Rain date is July 25. General admis- sion is $2.50 adults. $1.75 seniors, $1.25 children. For more information, call The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at (416) 661-6600. ext. 203. Greenwood is located off Westney Road, 6 km north of Highway 401. THURSDAY, JULY 25 St. John's Church, at the cor- ner of Brock Street and Victoria in Whitby, is holding a Walk of Ages presentation from 8:30 p.m. to celebrate its 150th anniversary with cos- tumed guides and a tour of the churchyard. Admission is FREE. Bring a flashlight! For more information, call (905) 668-1822. 0 ti O a PC •o o. a c_ s 1 2 Coming Events �. a m TRENT/SEVERN DAY CRUISE July 24th. Don't miss this special day starting with a waterside lunch at an old lodge built in 1921 & then we'll cruise down one of the most beautiful parts of the Trent/Severn. For more info. call Silverline Tours. 137 Byron St. N. Whitby 430-2253 O/L 3122474/04344099 oahawa Flea Market 727 W13or, Rd. S. Regular booths $25.00 / week & up Ars & cats $25 00 / nonth & up. Celebrating our 161h year Cail Ko^ (905) 693-5296. The �./-.g News _ .: , X37 . _ _ Your Community Newspaper's phone numbers: Main and Display Advertising: W-1888 Classified: 83'-2900 Fax: 83--0260 bring pop, chips, etc. For more information, call Ruth (416) 929-0826 or Gloria (905) 428- 7028 or lack (905) 683-4301. SUNDAY, JUT.Y 21 Glendale Tennis Club on Glenanna Road is having 1 President's Toumament from 11 a_m.-3 p.m. Register early and take part in our last tourna- ment of the season. Call Trev Traynor at (905) 893-1733 to register. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Greenwood '96 Summer Events continues with Ghost ITike. Go through a haunted woods teeming with creepy crawlies and other scary sur- prises. From 7:30 p.m. Rain date is July 25. General admis- sion is $2.50 adults. $1.75 seniors, $1.25 children. For more information, call The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority at (416) 661-6600. ext. 203. Greenwood is located off Westney Road, 6 km north of Highway 401. 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