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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBN1996_10_02WILDWOOD FORD "THE CAR & TRUCK CENTRE" 1167 Kingston Rd., Pickering (between Whites Rd. & Liverpool on Hwy. 2) (9o5) 839-6666 ni is dire Prevention W�.A y October 6=12 VP Jest Your Sm6ke Alarms rrmssage from The We Marshal's Public We Safety Council h IHE T alt TO. � �,G "01 PERI r a Quote Today! B r? Check with us. There can be a huge difference in the cost of insurance hetween various cars. Check it to beforr you bur' ,, NG PUBLIC LIBRARY , -,,NG' — — S k et p X rn V r ` ;:4 in One of Pickenng's biggest employers, now bashing in ptomotionai oflast aching thetx mobde aetwodic .:Agcy after Friday's of - may be bugging out own. +Cleaniet, which employs nearly 600 people around the world (includ- ,� ing 230 at its M*ering headil:parters), has enjoyed phenomenal growth - , of We. That same expansion -which wiU likely snowball because of the expected sirocess of the new "Mike* network - is putting the squem an ' ,,M• . , digs iin the Pkkering Corporate Centre. �Y'l_beres aedpossibdky we could go and tbaes a possMity we could stay. We 't reached a decision yet.' says Clearnet chairman Bob we're �� 7�tIIIOd8tE Oflif growth rate � a num- X., bar of opiom- ,y_ 3 Counci .0r .,..,s eFIM . Considering the safety and convenience of cellular: Visit Excell Communications. N/e're Durham's largesf cellular dealer with the best selection and p►ices! -�XCELL •f= Pickering Town Centre 637-1212 Oshawa Centre (near Sears) 721-1212 *3 King St., W., C►shawa 576-1212 Whitby Mall 725-1212 Bell ll�lity I October 2, 1996 • The Original Bay News Dickerson charged' Pickering with "back-roomof iticki n " to win seat p g deal with Fred Beer: "Did I offer anything? The answer is no" councillor denies he made by Glenn Hendry Pickering politician Doug Dickerson has been accused of "selling" his future votes in exchange for support during last January's regional councillor nomination process. Claremont activist Fred Beer says fie struck a deal with Dickerson before the Pickering businessman won the council nomination for the seat over rivals Sherry Senis and Jill Foster, replacing the late David Farr. Beer says Dickerson visited his house before the vote, and during the conversation "it was agreed I would support him in exchange for his support (to defeat) the deGraauw and Cherry Downs golf course pro- posals." Dickerson, vehemently denies the charge. "Did I offer anything for Fred Beer's support? The answer is no." he says. The Club Link proposal - a golf course expansion and 250 - plus cluster homes in north Pickering - was defeated b Council shortly after Dickerson's appointment. Th proposal from deGraauw - eight homes adjacent to his Spring Creek golf course - eventually was carried at council, but only after Dickerson flip-flopped his vote. Ajax Goes to the Movies By David Bojarzin The phrase "Coming to a theatre near you," has taken on new meaning for Ajacians. Al a press conference Tuesday morning, Ajax mayor Steve Parish announced plans for the construction of a major Cineplex -Odeon theatre facility in north Ajax. The 34100 square foot structure. which will be built north of Highway 2 rear Pickering Beach Road and will house eight to 10 screens, and possibly a games arcade, is the culmination of years of effort on the town's behalf. "There has been a long- standing desire to get this kind of facility in AJax," notes Mayor Parish, indicating that the town has been trying to get a major theatre company to locate in the area since the early 1980s. "Ajax has been lacking this for so long," he says. Councillor Joe Atkinson agrees, pointing out that Harwood Place Mall was originally supposed to contain a cinema in its top portion, but the town was subsequently told that the area would not generate sufficient volume to make it economically viable. Private sector thinking has clearly changed. The current construction plans are part of what Atkinson terms an "expansion mode" for Cineplex -Odeon. which was reportedly attracted to what it considers a burgeoning north Ajax scene. The town is also expected to benefit financially. Mayor Parish, Councillor Frank Schaper and Director of Business Development Grant Whittington all anticipate that the construction and operation of the facility will provide a boost to the local economy, creating initial construction work and then 45 to 50 part- time employment opportunities within the completed building. In addition, it will be a "significant generator of taxes." notes Parish. It is expected that a building permit for the site will be obtained by the end of this year and that construction will begin in the spring of 1997, with the opening slated for the late summer or fall. Part of the site is now occupied by Guthrie House, considered by the Local Architectural Conservation Committee to be a "significant historical landmark", being one of the town's original farmhouses. The site's developer, Mitchell Goldhar, however, has stated that, while the house may be shifted, it will not leave the site itself and will remain intact. Dickerson's change of heart y came shortly after Beer stood up in council and called the coun- t cillor a "liar." Beer says he made the deal with Dickerson because he believed the councillor - who has sat on council twice before - had "changed his ways.' "I believed he had changed. Now I believe he has reverted back to his old ways," Beer says, declining to elaborate. "That's why I got angry at council last August and yelled across the floor. I lost my cool." Dickerson admits he met with Beer. but emphasizes that no deal was made, adding that his subsequent council votes were not influenced in any way. A was asked by Fred (at the meeting) how I felt on certain issues, such as Club Link. I told him I was not supportive of hav- ing over 300 homes in that area. That would result in a country club community larger than any of our rural hamlets." Club Link boss Bruce Simmonds, a l r e a d y unhappy with Beer - who he Doug Dickerson says is a mein- ber of a "fringe group" of north Pickering resi- dents - was less than pleased to hear the accu- sation of deal - making. "The development proposal was an excellent proposal for the Town of Pickering. It should have been allowed to stand on its own merits," he says. "It should not be the subject of back -room politicking." Dickerson says he changed his vote on the deGraauw issue because of "new information." not because he was angry at Beer. "It was my belief there was one aquifer feeding• not only the golf course, but also the sur- rounding homes," he explains. "But when I read the consultants' report I saw there were three aquifers. No interference (to the water table of local residents) was discovered. That was my major concern and that's why I moved for a re -consideration. "Politicians must be receptive enough to be open to new infor- mation. They must also be mar, enough to admit when they're wrong." Beer says he is coming for- ward with the accusation because he feels "uncomfort- able" with the arrangement, adding that he has never before struck a deal with a Pickering politician. "It bothers me that we spend millions of dollars making an Official Plan, knowing that councillors will muddy it up at will. Any four councillors work- ing together can get anything passed with little regard for the Official Plan." Dickerson, obviously upset, reiterated that the charge is groundless. "What good would it do ... to have his support. There's noth- ing'I could trade for his sup- porl„ The Clearnet unleashes "Mike" communication network by Glenn Hendry ]f Clearnet gets its wish, Michael Jordan won't be the most famous "Mike" for very long. The Pickering communica- tions giant, with much fanfare, unveiled its latest product Fridav: a cell phone, pager and two-way radio in one that offers the latest in digi- tal technolo- gy, a fair billing plant (you pay only for the air time used). and the future friendly name of Mike. Using technology from cell phone manufacturing king Motorola, Cleamet hopes to revolutionize business technol- ogy with Mike, which comes with a network that allows users to push -to -talk anywhere from Quebec City to Windsor, r, ASK THE COMFORT EXPERTS Brou6t k, wmi by G rtdued Heat mg S Aa G6niinnntrtg P � x }G htrhwl Trelevat (Service ma»`er) M ln&prndrnt Umx& Dealer Soce 196Z Q. What can I do as a home owner before I call a contractor fix a no heat or inadequate heating problem! A. There a number of points that you can check on before you all for service. It's aggravating to pay for a service call only to find out you have a dirty filter a thermostat is not set properly! Check these basic items before you call! (1) Is any furnace switch on? (2) Is the furnace fuse OK or is the breaker on! (3) Check the thermostat. Is it sit correctly. (4) Is your furnace filter ditty? ' (5) Is your electronic air cleaner dirty? (Always check your pre- filter,) (6) Docs your furnace fart operate? By not panicking and checking the items listed, you could save yourself the expense of an unnecessary service call charge. Please note that caution must be taken when working with any mechanical or electrical appliance or device. If your not familiar with these appliances - DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself, leave it to the experts. Mobile phone system set for business market takeover toll-free. "We think- it's going to be a very powerful tool for the busi- ness community," says Clearnet chairman Bob Simmonds. "Really, what we're launching is our business com- munication service, but what's tuuque about it is it's an integrated product: a m o b i l e phone, pager and two-way radio for group or pri- vate calling. "And the coverage we're offering - the Windsor -Quebec corridor - no one is offering that now." Clearnet has been preparing for Mike's launching since it went public two years ago. The public offering raised $20 mil- lion. panners Motorola and Nextel Communications raised $9 million each and Cleamet raised another $200 million through high yield bonds. Next, while the experts were dreaming up the technology, was to buy up channels in the 800 -megahertz spectrum, fol- lowed by the installation of telecommunications towers to allow the system to work. All that effort culminated Friday in Mike's release, and the company continued that push with a television and print media blitz through the week- end. Some of Mike's features include advanced cell phone features, digital quality, guar- anteed voice mail service, group calls for instant meet- ings and private call features, a software package that lets you receive text messages from a PC (using Mike -o -gram soft- ware), fax forwarding, an alphanumeric paging system, no activation fees and simpli- fied billing. The result, claims Mike himself in his advertising cam- paign, is a combination of "brains and brawn" that makes the network "the most advanced wireless communi- cations system in Canada." Simmonds put it more sim- ply: '"This technology will save businesses time and money." While the product could mean that dispatch radios are over and out and spell the last call for cell phones. Simmonds notes Mike will likely serve only the industrial and com- mercial sectors. Simmonds expects to have networks set up in Western Canada - both in the Vancouver area and the Calgary - Edmonton corridor - sometime next year. Clearnet Scarborough -bound? •from cover Cleamet's new home could be Consilium Place in Scarborough, near Scarborough Town Centre. although Simmonds wouldn't confirm the rumor. The company, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, is worth approxi- mately $800 million. Its rev- enues last year were about S30 million. Clearnet is also pan of the the Simmond<'1unil% empir_. finely entrenched in town since 1977. The family, with interests in everything from electronics distribution to golf courses, collectively employs more people than any other Pickering company save Ontario Hydro. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs, while obviously loathe to lose a huge employ- er wouldn't speculate on Clearnet s possible departure. want (any com- «' 're excited about their growth and we hope they continue to grow and prosper in Pickering. "They've been a great member of the corporate com- munity. " Simmonds emphasizes that he would prefer to stay in town. "Pickering is our headquar- ters and we don't want to leave unless we have to.' he says. "I expect we'll mule,,- a decision b,, :he enc: tt:c Year_ 4 October 2, 1996 • The Original Bay N*ws • • • • • • 0 • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • a • • • Editorial O'inion ................................... Move over Rooney and Garland! During this past year, scarcely a week has gone by when changing the name of this newspaper hasn't seemed like a good idea. What seemed a logical decision at the outset has often led to pause for thought. Among ourselves, we have often joked that The Original Bay News started life last year much like a Mickey Rooney Judy Garland movie. It was a case of: Hey, we have the talent. we have the place and we know where we can get the equipment. Why don't we put on a show of our own? And, almost overnight, a newspaper was born. Never having been in the newspaper business before, it seemed logical that the place to find the equipment and enough experienced people to get things started would be a recently -closed newspaper. And sure enough, the trustees of the defunct Bay News were able to sell us the equipment; a diligent search produced several ex -staff members who were willing to come on board. Two factors kept us from creating a completely new name. however. One, we couldn't think of anything we liked better, and two — call it nostalgia — the Bay News had a connection with the community. For many years, it had been the only widely -read independent, community newspaper faithfully serving the residents of Ajax and Pickering. And so it began• and in best show -biz tradition, the show has gone on. Regular readers will have noticed that we have been continually trying out new things: new column ideas, new page layouts, different type fonts. Even our size and front page have benefitted from experimentation. Prom the start, we have been committed to excellence; dedicated to competing with ourselves each week, and not overly concerned about the competition. It is time now to change our name. One of the greatest hurdles we have tried to ovenome .is,., that the Bay News name was so location -specific. It does not reflect our circulation area, let alone the territory involved in our coverage of "news." When we consider ourselves actually a Durham newspaper, shouldn't our name reflect that fact? Having celebrated our first birthday, we'are now looking toward not just our second year in business, but the 21st. Century. Yes, we expect to be in this for the long haul. % have already broken new ground with the kind of investigative reporting seldom seen in community newspapers. We need a name that reflects our determination to be dif5ereat. We are pleased that tie are not like any other newspaper that is out there; that we are growing in circulation and strength; that we are able to act as watchdog for the people of the two great communities which we serve; and that we are able to celebrate all that is good and right about Ajax! and Pickering. Ballots will be running for the net three or four weeks and a great prize is up for grabs. We hope you'll take some time out and help us come up with the the perfect name — now that we have our show oft the road. Rooney and Garland would be so proud! teVen U 14 E4u4 Janet Ecker writes to Shoreline carriers I am writing to inform you that we have received a written response to your query concerning the payment of monies due carriers employed by Shoreline Publishing Inc., a defunct company. We have discussed this matter with and written to the owners of The Original Bay News who say that while they sympathize with the plight of these carriers, they are not responsible for the debts of a company that has absolutely no relationship to them. Prior to the launch of Bay Publishing Inc., the owners decided to use a similar name to that of the long established, but now defunct "Bay News." The decision was to register the identifiable trade name The Original Bay News. The owners were made aware of the fact that carriers for the "Bay News" were not paid. Although payment for these carriers was in no way the responsibility of a new newspaper with a similar name, they thought that there might be some way that they could accommodate these carriers and provide them with same money as a good will gesture. They sought legal advice on this matter and were advised t PubYslwr. - David A. Demerino fte-1 Nesidant: - Kip Yen Kwrgw Sake liAsnapw Tony Hubbeud Pmducdon winepar aAeyJeen Powers Rlotog"Now. ,!m Lynch Editor M* Careen that "an act of this nature, although a good faith gesture, could be viewed by other creditors of Shoreline Publications as preferential treatment to a select group of creditors and may represent a situation whereby major creditors of Shoreline Publications Inc. could make claim." We also contacted the Ministry of Labour who advised us that the carriers in question must apply to the trustees, B.D.O. Dunwoody Ltd.. 2 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite 1700, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5Y7. I do hope that this has been of some assistance to you. Sincerely, Janet Ecker, MPP Durham West Letters welcome The diOYnl Rep Pls , welcenhes Lagers to the Rdter Letters should bell - to 3N ureide sed are subject to ed k1g.Thop must be slrm4 the addrra and telephone number of the sunder PrOWN" Male letters to The Original Rap trews. 1400 Iltaply Street, Urat 6A, Bickering, Ontario LI W 3R2 or tax letters to (906) 8374MO. The Orl&sil deft News is a day Publishing Inc. �s published curry Wednesday- 1400 Daylr at, Unit 6A, Pickerft Ontario L 1 W 31 2 Navvaro°m,Advartisint 8 Circulation: (905) 837-1888 --C kssified (905) 837_2900 . Fax: (90S) 837-0260 Member of the Ontario - Community Nrawspaper Association Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Associationa Provincial Happenings process, we heard about the need h child c ewYo P proposes s changes J" E4^ to maintain quality care and create Minister of community and social services 12,000 additional child care Public Meeting spaces for families in need. r' We also heard about inequities f Children are a priority created by the artificial wage subsidy that was introduced by recently released a families. the Liberals and expanded by the discussion paper on This paper is the result of NDP. It was unfair because while Improving Ontario's extensive consultation with some workers received a wage Child Care System. My goal is to hundreds of people and groups subsidy, others received nothing. provide families with more across the province over an eight That's why the discussion paper quality child care options for month period. It takes a balanced proposes to reinvest the money so parents in a fairer and more approach to changing the child that all workers will be treated effective way. This report is care system and also takes into equally and more low income proposing changes that would account the many diverse views families will access care. After all, create thousands of new that we heard from parents. it's up to employers and subsidized spaces for low income During this consultation employees to work out STEFFING STONES ISN IS ITT AT You KNEED A LICENCE TO OWN A DOG. you NEED A L IUNSE. To FISH ... • appropriate salaries, that is not the job of the government. The discussion paper also recommends that operators should have the flexibility to increase the ratio of staff to children in the pre-school category only, if they wish. This proposal would mean daycare operators could serve another 8,500 children. The discussion paper also recognizes the importance of quality child care, both as an employment support for parents and as a vital link to other children's services. Children are a priority in this government. That's why the government increased funding for child care by S200 million over BY SEAN VAKKES . YOU NEED A LICENSE To GET MARK I E D, Y ou NEED A LICENSE To Al ....... a,sc:. 1'e9011W The Original Bay Nows'o October 2, - 09b S the next five years in the recent formulating its policy on child budget. My Ministry is spending care. Over the coming weeks, over $600 million in 1996/97 on ministry officials and I will meet child care, the highest level in the with individuals and groups with history of this province. 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Public Meeting r ISN IS ITT AT You KNEED A LICENCE TO OWN A DOG. you NEED A L IUNSE. To FISH ... • appropriate salaries, that is not the job of the government. The discussion paper also recommends that operators should have the flexibility to increase the ratio of staff to children in the pre-school category only, if they wish. This proposal would mean daycare operators could serve another 8,500 children. The discussion paper also recognizes the importance of quality child care, both as an employment support for parents and as a vital link to other children's services. Children are a priority in this government. That's why the government increased funding for child care by S200 million over BY SEAN VAKKES . YOU NEED A LICENSE To GET MARK I E D, Y ou NEED A LICENSE To Al ....... a,sc:. 1'e9011W The Original Bay Nows'o October 2, - 09b S the next five years in the recent formulating its policy on child budget. My Ministry is spending care. Over the coming weeks, over $600 million in 1996/97 on ministry officials and I will meet child care, the highest level in the with individuals and groups with history of this province. The an interest in child care to receive discussion paper looks at ways the feedback and advice on the government could spend that proposals. money more effectively to help If you would like to receive a more families. copy of this report, or if you The report is designed to would like to give me your views, generate informed commentary to please contact my constituency assist the government in office at (905) 420-0829. It's late at night. You're walking alone on a city street. Question... Do you feel SAFEI 1BODYLt-11- - DOG REPELLENT PEPPER SPRAY ONE SPRAY CAN SAVE YOUR LIFEI Completely legal to carry In Canadal Used By: • Joggers e ?olice • Cyclists *Cab Drivers • Students • Pealtors For a dealer near you call r AEGIS MARKETING GROUP INC. Tel: 1-888-887-4477 'v`ARK� ', r_ �f2rjVP 'NC • t T.,o WN -RAW* (905) 420-2222 - ;905) Gg3-2760 Notice of RESIDENTS OF (itI Carinal Mart,ng Or' `� Sit. P6 �� c^�^' Or , Sit. P6n Ca„mate. Public Meeting r' a,15 I:mut. Cman.ttueMtet.ng []PD!1t PICKERING a. 17 sc,t,nwy Public Ivionn.tian MormnK Pick of the Executive Committee Q.. l' Pickering/Ows m Hydro �..R M." Ge vin nR 5,",M 7:30p—) Oc, 21 C nM.l Meeting of Council to Consider the staff HAVE YOUR SAY! ! ! A.(�a. VV,• for 1 �%1 eek Orr 2; Sate Plan Ad.wney Comm..t.re Recommended publiC Swim Pass Qn 24 1"' 8.41m t Mutt.c.pd Tuwwn Umml Pickering Official Plan The Council of the Town of Pickeringat the kecredt:orn Cutnplex P•x)l v.Ge,{.rn k. e—C3: I'll OF PICICERING HOLIDAY When: November 7, 19% at 7:30 pm will be holding a public meeting in P i$ or•.d3 01&62)TOWN OPERATMG HOURS Where: CouncilCa Where:om"' PkkwkV Civic Complex the Council Chambers on a&n h • '^ °' �� MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1996 One The E,pi.r,.de fig, Ontario Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 P• m. to hear comments and (�� Pay yaum S ���.. sem' ��`• tree Adults S; 00 youth S2 00 Mooday, Oct. 14 closed T�aar, Oct. Is The Executive Commitee of Council vAR be suggestions or receive submissionsp<tx"` this "� r" wut'«t Pa„ �'`i° —id Mkt, tit, u 7 considering a staff recommended PickeringMeeting from individuals or organizations with Official Plan at the date, time and location Hated • You are encouraged to attend respect to the 1997 budget. No Collections on Monday's meeting and provide the conxndtee with any This informal meeting will allow any Friday ptlbllC swim700 Mmm i•[ooa`y, oce 14 No Service eomrnertts that you may have. Following this meeting, k is anticipated that Town Counci Will! formally a new OF Plan � � December. resident the opportunity to comment :; on a wide range of topics regarding the 1997 budget and municipal 8` oown swim Saturday schedule 00 ..0own COen Swim ' � 9.00w ��y 17 00 .:neat„ �^ SM^^' ,: � 00 9:00wn Open swan Monday, OCL Ia Closed closed on Mondays X. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the new Pickering Official Plan, you must make tazation. Council is anxious to hear if ' Monday. Oct. 14 Closed a written request to: Town Clerk, Town of Pickering. One the Esplanade. Pickering you want resent programs y P P S maintained or discontinued, if you <: Monday, Oct. 14 closed Don't Ge{ Ontario, LtV 6K7. have any suggestions for new S Q L]AS H E D Pabtic Skadag No Public sk°ti°8 on tvlaodays If a person or pubic body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of the Town of Pickering ro rams or if you have an ideas on P g y y On The COurtSl in respect of the new Pickering Official Plan achieving cost efficiencies in the The Picketing Recreation Complex is offering a Monday, Oct l4 closed does riot make oral submissions atablit Pt' meeting or make written submissions to the operation of the Town. IF you require additional information October 17/96 9:30 am -11:00 am November 16/96 9:30 am -11:00 am Fmergenc y services will no be etlected by the Holiday schedule. Town or Pickering Public Worts Emergency Town of Pickering before the new Pickering Plan is adopted, the Ontario Municipal with respect to the public meeting or i t • We Provide All The Equipment <} relepbo.e Number is (905) 6ss19 Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. the 1997 budget, please contact i FREE If you have any questions, please contact Bruce Taylor, Town Clerk at Members and Non -Members %ticome . Catherine Rose at (905) 420-4660 extension 420-4611.' For further information contact Scott Coleman at the 2038, or (905) 683.2760• Recreation Complex at 831-1711 or 683-6582 ext. 236 6 October 2. 1996 - The Original Bay News Don't Forget Curling Starts In Octoberl Weddings Banquets Meetings ?Christmas Partles lt 683-3210 Annandale Country Club 7Yojans trounced CURLERS WANTED Start your own league or join ours! Annandale Country Club 683-3210 High school football teams getting revenge on former powerhouse igh school tootball at the ,enior level is stillerinb at Pickering High School. Not since 1974 have the Trojans been in such a hole. That year they were 3-3. This year, they have opened the season 0-2 with the most recent loss coming at home, a 41-1 _ defeat to the hands of the Dwyer Saints. Picker;ng were down 41- 0 mid wav throuch the fourth quarter before putting up two late touchdown drives. "That was just total domination," says Pickering coach Graham Hiron. -Without making excuses, we thought we would have been a lot more respectable. It's a rebuilding year." Pickering has been the envy of schools in Durham Region for the last 20 years. But now, it seems, there is a changing of the guard. Dunbarton knocked Pickering off the throne last year and now it seems every team has caught up with the school. Hiron knows that teams still want to beat Pickering and now that the time has come, they are going to rub it in for all those years of embarrassment. "This is the lowest of the lows," says Hiron. "I've been here for years and now 1 know how the other half (of teams he has faced in the past) felt the years we dominated." Dwyer tried to rub salt in the wounds during the fourth quarter up by 41 points by attempting to make a fourth down play. The play occurred because of a beating the Trojans had laid on the Saints two years ago up 47-0. Pickering attempted an on -side kick and Dwyer just wanted to give them a Little taste of how it feels. Hiron knows his team could be better if he had the players he wanted on the team. "Two guys from the n •ht side of our (offensive) line (a guard and tackle) are walking the halls and don't want to play football this year.- says Hiron. "It's not my style to track them down and beg them to play football. We're only 0 Four teams make the playoffs and we'll keep trying. Hopefully we'll be okay." With the injury of running back Geoff Hughes early in the game against Dwyer, Hiron's team may be in for a long haul if he can't run the ball. Dunbarton, Dwyer, Pine Ridge and Uxbridge, who knocked off the Spartans last Friday, have put the L.O.S.S.A. title up for grabs. WEDNESDAY OCT. 2 Denis O'Connor Chargers ve Eastdale Denis O'Connor High School 2 p.m. Exeter Falcons vs Eastdale Dents O'Connor High School 3 p.m. Exeter Falcons vs Denis O'Connor Chargers Denis O'Connor High School 4 p.m MONDAY OCT. 7 Exeter Falcons vs Port Perry Exeter High S,h wDl 2 p.m Exeter Falcons vs Anderson E -iter High Sch,--.l 4 pm. Girls Basketball WEDNESDAY OCT. 2 Dunbarton Spartans vs St. Mary Monarchs S: "aary High Sch;,c, begins 3:45 p m. (Midget/Junior) Alex Rams vs Exeter Fakons E-eter H-gh 2 p.m (Junior) MONDAY OCT. 7 Dunbarton Spartans vee Pine Ridge Pumas Pine 'rlidge High :school begins 3:45 p m. (Midget/Juruor) Port Perry vs Exeter Falcons Exeter High School begins 3 45 p m. (Midget/Junior) •I' GMs Basketball cont Gamier vs Ajax Rams Ajax High School 2 p.m. Football THURSDAY OCT. 3 Dunbarton Spartans vs Pine Ridge Pumas Pine Ridge High School 7 p.m. (Junior) Dunbarton Spartans vs St. Mary Monarchs Dunbarton High School 2 p.m. (Junior) TUESDAY OCT. 8 Monsignor Paul Dwyer vs St Mary Monarchs St Mary High School 3 p m. (Junior) THURSDAY OCT. 3 Henry St. vs Exeter Falcone Exeter High School begins 2:30 p.m. (mu ii t..k. s,) Dunbarton Spartans vs Pine Ridge Pumas Pine aic:gb High Scholl begins 2:30 p.m (m-dget, .k., sr) Pickering Trojans ve St Mary Monarchs St. Mary High School begins 2:30 p.m. (waget, k, sr.) TUESDAY OCT. i Danis O'Connor va Pkw R/dys Pumas Pine Ridge High School begins 2:30 p.m. (m.iget—k, --r) THURSDAY OCT. 3 Pine Ridge Pumas va Dunbarton Spartans Pine Ridge High School begins 2:30 p.m. (k., sr) Denis O'Connor Chargers vs St. Mary Monarchs Denis O'Connor High School begins 2:30 p.m. (ir., s,.) Pickering Trojans vs Brock Pickering High School begins 3:30 p.m (sr) FRIDAY OCT. 4 Ajax Rams vs Henry St Ajax 'H gh School begins 3:30 p.m. (s,) THURSDAY OCT. a St. Mary Monarchs vs Anderson St. Mary High School begins 2:30 p.m. or, sr ) Pine Ridge Pumas vs Denis O'Connor Chargers Pine Ridge High Schoot begins 2:30 p.m. t►, sr) Exeter Falcons vs Henry St. Exeter High 3chco, begins 3:30 p m. (s,.) MIMFIVI i TUESDAY OCT. 8 Ajax Axemen vs Kingston Ajax Community Centre 8pm. FRIDAY OCT. 4 Pk:iradng Panthers ►ore Port Hope Pickering Rec Complex 7:30 p m. Pickering U-15 soccer team brings home League Championship The under 1.5 Pickering boys rep soccer team is league champion. Trophies were presented to goalie Mathew Cichy, forwards David McConachie, Bo Kajganic, Chris Fortin, Jugveer Randhawa, Fon Sinclair and Ryan MacGregor. Also helping this team to its successful season were midfrelders Kevin Fleming, Kevin Oakley, Matthew Pett, Stephen Miller, Keith Jamieson and defensemen Kurt Boyce, Andrew 71r-emblay, Adrian Bbagwandin and Jason Connors. Most valuable player awards went to Oakley. Cicby and Sinclair. The coaching staff of John Fleming, head coach, Marie Cichy, assistant coach and Robert McConachie, team manager are all thrilled with the success the team accomplished this season. W a----• --r -^--- ----- Almost purrrfect Panthers off to a great start After opening the season on the road with a 4-3 tie in Niagara, the Pickering Panthers have reeled off four straight wins to start the season 4-0-I. To add to the great beginning, the Panthers won three games over the weekend Opening with a 34) victory over Port Hope in the home opener at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Friday night, the Panthers then participated in the College Weekend at York Cnjversiry with a 4-3 victory over Quinte. They Wowed that up with a gutsy 3 victory on home ice over the Niagara Scenic last Sunday. Sunday's victory came after the team had finished the College Weekend game (a chance for Ontano Hockey League scouts to have a look at the talent avadabie) at 2 o'clock.., in the morning. After a sluggish 40 minutes with Niagara, the team put every ounce of effort into preserving the undefeated streak Everyone involved with the Panthers is thrilled with the great beginning, but realurs there is sail a great deal of hockey to be Played. "Anytime ,you keep winning, there is going to be smiles.- said grinning Panther head coach John Blackburn. "They're working bud, and they deserve it. What's happening is that they're realizing if you put in a 100 percent effort, dtings will happen every night." Pickering trailed Niagara 2-0 after 20 minutes and it stood that way after two frames. Then Blackburn gave the team a little reminder of what needed to be done in the third period. Cue the comeback. Jason Brown connected on the powerplay just over a minute into the third period, then scored his second of the game with the man advantage six minutes later to set the stage for the big finish. Corey Hass, with a Niagara player draped all over him, managed to break free, skate behind the Scenic goal and come out from behind to tuck the puck past the Niagara netminder with just under five minutes to May in the game. "To come back, its a credit to the kids in the dressing room," said Blackburn after the win "They're getting that 'never say die' attitude. Everybody chipped in." Richard Spooner, Derck McNamara and %like McCormick each chipped in with solo assists while Graham Horne added two helpers. Axemen Profile A big part of the early success is the veteran defensive corps and the solid netminding the Panthers have received from Daniel Jacques. Jacques has started and finished all five games this season and Blackburn doesn't see any reason to pull him. "The kid has played well and made the big save at the big time.- says Blackburn of Jacques. 'Our goal each game is to keep the other team under three Koals. We've accomplished that tin four of five games). When we fidn't. we tied. - Pickering look to keep the undefeated streak this Friday, October 4 when thev host Port Hope beginning at 8 p.m. at the Complex. Name: Patrick Kenneth Papageorge Position: Centre Goal: Make olayoffs Last year's team: Peterborough Peter Major Bantams Height_ 6'0" Weight: 177 lbs. Favorite hockey player. Steve Yzerman Memorable hockey moment Reaching OMHA finals (Peter) Greer ambition: Play Div. I hockey Favorite phrase: "Never say die" Hometown: Ajax Hobbies: Working out Age: 16 N - — A 4t, 1Fpit ''►Oteteeo •� woL VERINES 74 E 00 KWON ! p'' IL f Self Defense Fitness Discipline Confidence For FREE Trial call: (905) 427-2636 The Ontario Tae Kwon Do Association is recognized by the Ministry of Citzenship, Culture and Recreation. The O.T.A. offers regulated and structured quality Tae Kwon Do programs. The O.T.A. is the only official Tae Kwon Do Association in the Province as recognized by the WXF The Kwon Do Association of Canada. Wolverines Tae Kwon Do Academy is a proud member of the O.T.A. a d October 2, 1996 - The Original Boy New Harwood Point called "special" by David Bojarzin The Ajax waterfront has been granted special status by town council. Ajax council's Committee - of -the -Whole has approved an amendment to the Durham Region Lake Ontario Waterfront Report that would designate Harwood Point, the section of lakefront at the foot of Harwood Avenue, as a "Waterfront Place." Harwood Point would become a "focal point" along Lake Ontario, and any l)lans to use its land would have to meet certain criteria. Among the criteria listed in the amendment, land use plans should consider environmental constraints, maximize access by a variety of transportation modes, and maintain the maximum amount of the water's edge accessible to the public. The amendment would have to pass Durham council, but Regional Councillor Roger Anderson said he expects the amendment to cant' easily. New In Canada Presenting Brennerrs in -camera bvwlaw on hold councillor says. "Unfortunately it could restrict information that should be in the public domain." The intent of the motion, Brenner explains, was to open up more issues to the council chambers, instead of behind closed doors. At the same time, Brenner's proposal would have clearly spelled out what is con- fidentiaI and what should be by Glenn Hendry Pickering councillor Maurice Brenner's grand plans for opening up council debate - while spelling out penalties for those who breach confidentiali- ty rules - were shelved yester- day. Brenner, who wanted to put an end to the seemingly endless in -camera debates, pulled his notice of motion on confiden- tiality off the floor after researching the Municipal Act and finding it clear... as mud. "Until the matter of what is dealt with in camera is resolved, a by-law of this nature is open to abuse," the ATTENTION DOCTORS, PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, NURSES, MIDWIVES, MASSAGE THERAPISTS Water Shiatsu Certification Program Watsu 1 is an intensive 50 hour course with 25 hours of pool time the first of two levels required for certification November 10 - 15, 1996 at the Cartier Place & Towers 180 Cooper St., Ottawa 905-831-8467 what's watsu The Origins in zen shiatsu \Vatsu txg­ — Harbin H„t Springs where Harold Dull came to teach 7.en Shiatsu, he had studied in Japan. Zen Shiatsu incoriw,rares stretches with release blockages along oiu meridians, the channels through which our'chi' or ;ife force flow, In the orient, stretching is an even older therapy than acuouncture which focuses on points along :hose meridians It strengthens muscles, and inervases flexibility and range of motion Harold found that these effel is can be amplified aricl made more profound by stretching someone while floating them in warm water. This a corrc borato,i by physical therapists who, working with the handicapped and the physically disabled, find Watsu effects a greaterincrease in the range of motion than traditional methods. By supporting, rocking and moving the whole body while stretching a leg or arm, Watsu lessens the resistance there is when a limb is worked in isolation. When the whole body is in continual movement, each move flowing gracefully into the next, there is no way to anticipate what's coming next and build up resistance. Without pain, the body an move beyond those limitations fear would otherwise impose. New life is stretched into long neglected connective tisstse and the restricted body is shown new possibilities of freedom. made public. But regulations in the Municipal Act, he adds, do not state what matters are required to be discussed secret- ly, but instead suggest issues that "may” be in -camera. "It becomes very discre- tionary at council (what is revealed to the public) and it becomes very frustrating to the residents. "I thought it was clear (in the Municipal Act), but it wasn't." Brenner says he may re -visit the issue in the future, 'but only if I get the support" from fellow councillors. "It's not a closed chapter." In the meantime, Brenner adds, the guiding rules for in - camera discussions should be the provincial Freedom of Information and Right To Privacy legislation. Historic house sets green light for construction Claremont builders Karsten Smith and Don Bennet were granted their wish Monday night by Pickering Council, paving the way for the re -birth of the h i s t o r i c Campbell/MacPherson House. Smith and Bennet, required to painstakenly re- build the 150 year-old home (uprooted from its former Lynn Heights Park home in June), asked for two irregular requirements from council before starting construction, including a building permit for the house before submit- ting a subdivision plan. They also wanted an extension of the one -foot road allowance, giving them access to a par- cel of land they will acquire to the south of the Campbell/MacPherson lot. The requests fly in the face of normal zoning require- ments, and to complicate the issue further, Smith and Bennet (through Victorian Homes) do not own the lands. They have, however, an option to buy the lands from trustees Schwartz Levitsky Feldman. Smith said the approvals are needed to allow the his- toric house to be built this year. Extending the road allowance, he explained last week, will allow him to drum up the financing for the pro- ject. The builders did grant one concession to the town: thev agreed to grant title to a watercourse (and ten metres on each side) in the north end of the land parcel to Pickering. PACT -there's methane in their madness by Glenn Hendry The countdown for the transfer of garbage from Brock North to Brock West has begun, but PACT wants Metro and the Town of Pickering to go back to the drawing board before lift-off. PACT chairman Dave Steele, in a letter to the town, says the action plan provided by Metro raises more ques- tions than it answers and "does nothing to protect the people of Brock West." Steele says his organiza- tion is especially concerned about the presence of methane gas - which Metro acknowledges is in both dumps - claiming gas moni- toring at the two sites will We need a name that will take us into the 21 st Century, one that reflects our in-depth coverage of the news that matters to Durham. Deadline for entries is October 31st. The winning entry will be announced in the November 6th issue. Prize to be announced next week. Name: Address: Suggestion: Phone: Send entries to: The Original Bay News (For Now) 1400 Bayly St. Unit 11, Pickering L1W 3R2 All entries become the property of Bay Publishing Inc. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Contest open to all residents of Ajax, Pickering & surrounding area except employees of Bay Publishing Inc., its distributors, contributors & their families. "primarily" look for vinyl chloride. Steele calls the gas m o n i t o r i n g procedures,"unacceptable," and suggests that local schools be given special sen- sors to ensure fresh air is cir- culated in the buildings. PACT is also re -iterating their belief that a full envi- ronmental assessment be implemented before any garbage is dumped on Brock West. PACT wanted to be part of the negotiations for the waste removal, Steele adds, but refused to sign a gag order restricting the organization from speaking publicly about the issue. The Town of Pickering, Steele notes, did sign the order. November 1 is the sched- uled date for the removal of 275,000 tonnes of waste from Brock North to its sister dump, which officially clos- es November 30. The operation will take approximately six months to complete. ... . The Original Boy News October 2, 1996 9 Helpful hints on making any move a smooth move by Paddy Bateman If you don't watch out when it comes to finding, selecting, contracting and paying a mover, odds are you're going to spend some time being upset. Between regulation, de- regulation, government cutbacks all across the land and a mish- mash of federal and provincial rules that relate oh -so -tangentially to the business of household moving, there's not exactly a whole bunch of people out there watching out for your interests. Does this mean you're. unprotected? No. Does it mean you'd better watch out"? Yes. "In almost every case I can remember, a problem with a household move started small and got bigger," says Allied Van Lines' Mike LeSage. "Most problems are manageable," he adds, "when they're clear cut and straightforward. A good example is breakage. You arrive at ,:our n,cw home and a favourite chair's got a broken leg. It's trouhlc,oinc perhaps, and ma,: he r , en :, frustrating, but it's something that can be resolved if the appropriate steps have been taken beforehand, and everyone remains calm. "Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Usually, someone gets mad, then someone else gets defensive, and then tempers flare. That's when a problem can become unmanageable." The frustration (and the tempers) usually begin to escalate, says LeSage, when people get angry with their mover and try to find some outside agency to watch out for their interests and provide some protection. Sometimes they even call lawyers in, which only adds fuel to the fire, not to mention expense. "All consumers have legal protection when dealing with movers," reports LeSage, "but the type and level of protection can vary widely from province to province, and you can't he sure of where you stand unless you ask." And what should you be ask ing ... arid who' "The first thing to do is ask yuc,11"m atx.ut :our rno%cr bet,vc says. "And don't just ask the company. Check with the Better Business Bureau: ask for and call references; question colleagues, friends and neighbours who've moved recently. If it's a company transfer, ask the person who's handling the move at your business. This isn't a time to be shy; it's everything you own that's being put into someone's hands." Have your questions written down when it comes time to talk to the company who's handling your move, suggests LeSage. Don't rely on memory, and make sure that you get clear, simple, straightforward answers. Ask for details: ask for proof. You may feel like you're being picayune about the whole thing, but if you don't ask in advance, you can hardly complain later. "If you don't understand the contract," says LeSage, "have the person representing the company go through it with you. Line by Line, if need be. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting dear explanauens, and most r.,putahlc ,ompanu oriented people who cross all the is and dot the i's. They're much less likely to rebound with complaints after the job's done. "If you do have a problem with your move, complain first to the customer service department of your mover," says LeSage. "If you get no satisfaction there, write or call the marketing director or the president. The last thing any major mover wants is unsatisfied and unhappy customers running aiound complaining about the service they received. That's the kind of bad word-of-mouth that's incredibly difficult to repair." If you don't get satisfaction at the company level, your next step should be the Better Business Bureau and your provincial Ministry of Consumers Affairs. If they can't help you, ask who can Be tenacious, and stick to your guns. If you're right, you'll get your problem solved. LeSage also points out that the bigger the company, the more likely it is that ar.v problem will he resolved at the company level. 7hce have more !ose than 77allcr, one -0" :ay?Ic-!fllCk companies that sometimes start up In the end, it all comes down to and go out of business within the the words "ask" and same month. "A national van line like Allied or any of the other majors makes its reputation and money from being a solid, reputable business. Thev have a lot at stake, and most have spent great amounts of time and money in building their reputations. They know that if that reputation's damaged by an unsatisfied customer, it's eventually going to hit the bottom line, and nobody's in business to lose money." Ask all your questions beforehand, and don't worry about how many of them there are. It's your possessions and your money: that lets you make a lot of the rules. _ If your mover doesn't holo up to promises or expectations, tell on them. Tell everyone you can think of who might he able to help you, and most assuredly tell the company's management. You see, it's their personal reputation that's -►t stake too. MORTGAGES &LOANS •1st & 2nd •Lines of credit *BEST RATES Frank Callahan 686-6450 24 Hours Upper Canada Funding Inc. 10 October 2, 1996 • The Original Boy News A R T S A C T I V E L I V I N G L E N S U R E 0 F U N ,;#100�7�otn.acld J. Klein B.S.C., D. P.M. PODIATRIST • Custom Foot Orthotics • Full Veteran's r Coverage • Sports Medicine • Diabetic Feet, Corn & Calluses • Childrens eec 905-831-FEET(3338) 1885 Glenanna Suite #210 PICK YOUR OWN i Follow the Signs 4 km east of Iakeridge on Chalk Lake Rd. 3 km west of Highway 12 on Scugog line 2 APPLES + Family Fun *Mazes - Corn & Straw *Baby lambs *Cider *Pumpkins *Picnic Shelter [10 FALL VARITIES Wealthy Sept. 14 to Sept. 25 McIntosh . Sept 14 to Oct. 6 Spartan Sept 14 to Oct. 6 Cortland Sept. 19 to Oct. 6 Empire Sept 25 to Oct. 13 Red Delicious Oct. 10 to Oct 20 Mutsu Oct. 10 to Oct 16 Idared Oct. 10 to Oct 24 Golden Russet Oct. 10 to Oct 24 Northern Spy Oct. 15 to Oct 28 Call (905) 985-2096 for current picking information Muse program begins autumn workshops The first autumn Muse session begins Saturday, October 12. It is looking forward to settling into its new location at 400 Monarch .avenue, Units 1 & 2, Ajax. A series of four, three-hour workshops (9:00 - noon), The Muse Program continues to explore the art of creative writing through themes, games and fun techniques shared by writers and artists. Children ages 8 through 13 are encouraged to participate regardless of ability. because The Muse Program is motivational in nature - and is especially designed to spark the imaginations of all children - as well as to promote interest in written art -forms and to enhance existing skills. On October 20. Muse participants will have an opportunity to share their work in public at the Ajax Public Library. Compositions are also presented in a quarterly "Museletter" - to instill a sense of achievement and "performance" in writing children. The Muse Program's themes are usually Canadian, and this fall are close to home. An imaginative trek through picturesque forests and lakes of Northern Ontario will inspire campfire tales and poetic paddlings. For more information and to register, phone (905 i 68 6- 11 R as soon as possible. Cost 540.(X) VOLUNTARY TOLL FOR UNITED WAY AJAX - United Way of Ajax -Pickering Agencies are hoping that patrons of the Pickering Town Centre will be giving them the "boot" on Saturday, October 5, 1996. A Toll will be set up at each entrance of the Centre manned by representatives and volunteers of the 24 member agencies of United Way of Ajax -Pickering from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Patrons will be asked to make a donation in the "boot" as they enter the Centre's parking lot that day. All donations benefit the 24 member agencies This space s sponsored b and community initiatives Pickering Hydro Y sponsored by United Way g y of Ajax -Pickering. (905) 427-0791 CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL: invites you . . to join our "CRUISE NIGHT" with CARNIVAL CRUISES Oct. 9 Join us in our office from 7-9 pm as we are joined by representatives from the various cruise tines. Join us for a fun and informative evening and find out more about the vacation of the 90's ... cruising! !!**Space is limited. Call today to reserve your place. DURHAM CENTRE 135 HARWOOD AVE. N., AJAX, ONT. TEL: (905) 683-8411 2885 Altana kd.Pickeriing HILARIOUS COMEDY For ticift & information x472.3085. Friends celebrate first annual fall festival Children and adult programs will both be featured at the Friends of The Ajax Public Library First Annual Fall Festival being held Oct. 5-6. Programs are free of charge, but space is limited, so please complete the sign-up sheets available at all library branches. Saturday's programs will take place at the main branch, 55 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. Storyteller, Mary Jean Mann, will present two half-hour story sessions for children four to seven years, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Marr Jean Mann has been telling stories to children for over 40 years. The children's afternoon program will feature local music teacher and longtime resident of Ajax, Glenda Varty. In "Make Music With Glenda," children four to eight years will enjoy the opportunity to experiment with musical instruments in two half-hour sessions, from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Local author, Cheryl Fedak, will be on hand in the children's department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to display and create crafts. Her book, "Craft Ideas for Children of All Ages" contains over 200 ideas for recycling commonly used items. The book will be on sale from Cheryl for $9.95. Her Christmas craft book with over 40 ideas will also be available at a price of $2.50. Cheryl will donate a portion of each sale to the Friends of The Library. "Write Your Own Story" takes place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by "The Muse Program." This unique approach to literacy, is offered by volunteers from the Writers' Circle of Durham Region. It is an interactive workshop for eight to eleven year olds which encourages children to work together in producing an illustrated story. For adults who are new to the library services, tours of the main branch will be offered at 11 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to explore the computer and Internet services and the vast range of library Get out your blue jeans and dance The Ajax and Pickering General Hospital has announced "Tlie Blue Jeans Ball." wltich promises to he another sold out event, on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering. Everyone is invited to put on their best jeans and enjoy a fabulous evening. The ticket price of $25 will include a specially designed t -shirt to wear to the ball, dancing to the music of "Pink Cadillac," a guest DJ from KX96FM, a fabulous buffet dinner, terrific prizes and many fun events throughout the evening. In preparation for this event. the organizers are issuing a town challenge. When you arrive at The Blue Jeans Ball, you will be asked to deposit your ticket in the 'Ajax Ballot Box' if you are an Ajax resident or the 'Picketing Ballot Box' if you are a Pickering resident. Later in the evening, it will be ascertained which community sold the most tickets. The losing town will be required to fly the winning town's flag, and a pair of the mayor's jeans on their flagpole for one day following the dance. I. The hospital foundation is Hy -Hope Farm The Straw Maze also Golfing, Sweet Corn, APPLES, Bake Shop -- & Preserves. 655-3091 15 miles N. of Whitby on Lakeitidge Rd. also looking for old blue jeans to use as part of the decor for the dance. Old clean jeans may he dropped off at the Foundation Office in the hospital. After the dance, the jeans will be donated to charity. .Ball tickets are available from Sutton Group Heritage Realty offices at 1305 Pickering Pkwy., Pickering or 520 Westney Rd. S., Ajax and at the Hospital Foundation office 580 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax. Visa and Mastercard will be accepted Call 428-1407 for infomtation. services available. Sign up for the adult programs. From i l a.m. to 12 noon, there is "Motivational Writing;" the afternoon feature, "Researching Your Roots" will start at 1: 30 p.m. Local artist, Jim Majury, will display his work and paint for attendees at the McLean Community Centre. (north on Westney Rd.). on Sunday Oct. 6 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Entry will be by donation to the Friends; childcare will be provided by local girl guides. Jim Majury will also draw the winning tickets for the Friends of the Library Raffle. Directly following their donation of two 486 pentium computers, Rogers Community Cable 10 offered a van to the Friends of The Ajax Library for 51. During the last two months. the van has been upgraded mechanically, painted free of charge by Bob Myers Chevrolet and is presently undergoing signage courtesy of Eric Fowler of Inoteck on Westney Rd. S. Latch out for the smart white van that will be running around the town providing an efficient courier service among the three branches, by October. The presentation of the van will be officially made by Greg Grimes of Rogers Community Cable 10 during the weekend of the First Annual Friends of The Library Fall Festival. For further information, call Friends president, Val Marshall at 428-1328. ,NOL FLIRT RATE Pic,eria, Long Distance ca 99 > Two-way callingl 2 Per s e*`^'r'�'b1' ASK US ABOUT •C11% i ' EXPANDED SERVICES To. Oshawa & Whitby, Uxbridge ►voewm a.t Port Perry. 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The following tips can put you Keep your engine tuned -up and should last up to 50% on the road to environmental- - a misfiring spark plug can longer. says Car Care Canada. ly conscious car care. reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 30%. Follow the ser- vice schedules listed in the owner's manual. Replace fil- ters and fluids as recommend- ed. You'll help cut down on air pollution too. Check tires for proper infla- tion. Underinflation wastes fuel - the engine has to work harder. Wheels that are out - of -line (as evidenced by uneven tread of vehicle pulling) also rob energy. And, properly maintained tires last longer, meaning fewer scrap tires have to be disposed of. Do-it-yourselfers should dispose of used motor oil, anti- freeze/cool ani. tires, and old batteries properly. Many repair facilities accept these items. Or call your local gov- ernment for recycling sites. Never dump used oil or anti- freeze on the ground or in streams. If you are not a do-it-your- selfer, find a good technician. Ask fiends and associates for recommendations. Check the shop's reputation with your local consumer group. .Keep your air conditioner in top condition and have it ser- viced only by a technician cer- tified competent to handle/recycle refrigerants. Air conditioners contain CFCs - gases that have been impli- cated in the depletion of the ozone layer: These gases can escape during improper ser- vice and repair, so it is impor- tant to choose a qualified tech- nician. Good driving habits are also important. You can get the most out of your vehicle while minimizing environmental damage. Here are some fuel saving tips: Observe speed limits. Mileage decreases sharply with high speed. Drive gently. Avoid sudden accelerations and jerky stop - and -go actions. Use cruise control on open highways to keep speed as steady as possi- ble. Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends or family. Today's vehicles are designed to "warm-up" fast, so forget about those five-minute warm-ups on cold winter mornings. Remove excess items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. Plan trips. Consolidate daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Try to travel when traffic is light to avoid stop -and -go conditions. Join a car pool. Remember, how your car ruins, how you drive it, and how its fluids, old parts, and tires are disposed of affects our environment. & COLLISION We look after moat inwroncededumbles ..... FREE 10►%'OFF ;dust Proof Any Estimate with every cdlision claim with this coupon .Preferred by most insurance companies Rental Cars Available *Towing Available. OMB awards in o win by Glenn Hendry Pickering's west -enders may soon be able to shout BINGO! after the town and other sup- porters of a 600 -seat bingo hall earned a victory at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The hall, proposed by Top Rank Bingo at Bridgepoint Centre in the Dixie/Kingston Road area. was approved by council last August. But the Liverpool West Community Association (LWCA) appealed the decision, citing incompati- bilities with the neighborhood and Pickering's district and community plans. "In planning terms, it would sterilize the area." said Carol Bamford of the LWCA recently. "Bingo is traditionally in indus- trial areas, with high traffic. It's single -use with no spin-off. And it will drive away the types of uses we want to attract." But the OMB dismissed the organization's arguments, not- ing that the LWCA "interpreted the policies of the district and community plans too narrow- ly." C.A. Beach, who rendered the decision, also disagreed with LWCA lawyer Adam Brown, who argued that a bingo hall does not meet the industri- al/commercial requirements demanded in Pickering's Town Centre West Urban Design and Land Use Study. "Bingo, in my view, does qualify as a commercial/recre- ational activity," Beach said. Parent skills series offered in Oshawa The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offering a series of six workshops for parents of children one to ten years old, in Oshawa this fall. 'Understanding Your Child's Misbehavior' on Tuesday Oct. 22 and 29 allows you to gain an understanding of children's misbehavior and an introduction to skills for redirecting misbehaviour. The 'Discipline Without Punishment' series is Tuesday Nov. 5 and 12. The workshop will offer some practical ways to discipline effectively without using punishment. Finally 'Building Your Child's Self Esteen' on Tuesday Nov. 19 and 26 will give you an insight into the underlying factors of self esteem and will help you discover a formula for building a positive self concept. These workshops will all be held from 6:45 pm to 8:45 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic School, 357 Simcoe St. S. The cost is S36 for the series of six workshops or $16 for each topic. Pre -registration is required. Other fall programs being offered by Kinark include: 'Parenting Young Children.' 'Coping With Divorce.' 'Growing Up Divorced' (for children eight to 12 years) and 'Effective Communication With Teens.' For information about Kinark, its programs and study groups, call 433-0386, ext. 338. Volunteers and business honored by Heart and Stroke Over 70 years of volunteering were honored by the Durham West Chapters of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario at the Annual General Meeting. Volunteers raised over $4511,000 toward heart disease and stroke during the 1995-6 year. Pickering recipients were: Olive Rashid. Hannah Mitchell and Bob Williams. Ajax volunteers honored were: M Lothian, Jim Oldman, Ron Hawkshaw, Susan Coburn, Lorraine Russell, Al McQmin, Dr. Rolland Leader, Hugh Brandford, Druce Ayres, Rick Parisotto, Patsy Bolton, Mercedes Barreda and Gaile Calder. The first ever Corporate Award was presented to local Polonsky Durham College President Gary Polonsky is scheduled to speak to local business people at a dinner hosted by The Ajax -Pickering Board of Trade on Thursday, October 3rd, at Regalis Restaurant in Pickering. Mr. Polonsky's topic is "Ontario's First Integrated College/University - Coming Soon to Ajax/Pickering". Board of Trade General businesses, Papps Restaurant and Loblaws (Hwy. 2 and Harwood). Funds raised by volunteers and area businesses contribute to the on going research of Heart Disease and Stroke. Canada's # 1 K iller. addresses Board of Tirade Manager Lesley Whyte notes that "the Ajax -Pickering Board of Trade is aggressively seeking new ways to promote business - education partnerships, and we are able to present Mr. Polonsky as :,guest speaker at this dinner." "My industry and organization are on the brink of one of our most exciting eras - which will definitely add new and important value to the citizens and companies of Ajax and Pickering. I am delighted to be able to speak about these developments to the the Board of Trade. and to discuss the members' views during the question and answer period." said Polonsky. Information on the dinner can be obtained by calling the Board of Trade office at (905) 837-6638. CERTIFIED HEJ & 'R CONDITIONING THE E OF N'1'S FRESHNESS SINCE 1962 Lennox High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning Limited time offer Save up to $1000 on Selected Heating Products "SPECIAL COMBINATION DISCOUNTS" Convert to the "Clean Burning" Energy "Natural Gas" and SAVE up to 65% on energy costs with Lennox high efficiency heating equipment. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT See "Ask The Comfort Experts" on page 3 The Original Say Now, " October 2, 1996 13 oPj�ckenffn Pickering planning director Neil Carroll said he was happy the town won its case, although he said staff would have pre- ferred an office building on the site. "The staff position was we wanted a full two-story budd- ing - mon; intense. But the mar- ket for office is not strong." he said. "1'm still happy we got development for the area, and council is happy they got the land use they wanted. It's a pos- Community Support Month in Ajax. Pickering Ajax Pickering Community Care is celebrating "October" as Community Support Month. With 90 dedicated volunteers. the Home Support Program of Community Care is assisting 340 seniors and disabled adults to remain independent at home in their communities. This month Community Care's Monthly Luncheon Out Service is celebrating its 10th year of service to housebound seniors. On the second Tuesday of each month 35 seniors come together to share a meal and an afternoon of social activities. During the 10 years. over 1500 meals have been served thanks to the support of Mainly Cheese, the Canadian Progress Club, the Rouge Hill Seniors Club and the Town of Pickering. The key to the success of this service is the dedication of the volunteers; many have been helping since the beginning. P�iAsr� FALL sgJ q �luCs Natural Cas Fireplace CALL NOW FOR DETAILS OF We install the old fashion way - •24hr full service department *No piece work LENNO,Ir *No sub contractors *Factory trained installers 1964 Notion Rd., Pickering 905-683-0380 itive report." The hearings were tinged with controversy because of questions of who was funding the LWCA's appeal. Brown has represented Bingo Country - a rival of Top Rank - in the past, and two cheques issued by Brown (related to the heari,?IJ) carried receipt stubs from Bingo Country. Brown described the receipt stub controversy as "inadver- tent" mistakes by his staff. Steve Smith Carpentry Ltd. Contracting Eu. 1979 Complete home & off -ice remodelling. General improvements tit additions. Wall units & cabinets. Free standing & built in. Quality workmanship at reasonable rates. 427-7400 Let's "Hear It"for Fire Twalway � Test Your \\ Smoke Alarms MAl BOMBER JACKETS $69.95 Mon. -Fri. 9-9 1240 RAA: MuWft Sat 9-6 Across p �salhtaatwlaMeHR M/esl (W d of StetMM) 14 October 2, 1996 - The Original Bay News Classifed Advertising Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm [ Employment / Career School of Business Helping O Build a Better Life Accounting and Computers Business Administration Business a Computer Applications Computer Support Specialist Network 6 Communications Computer Programming M.C.BJL Computer Applications Executive Secretary Legal Admin Assistant Medical office Assistant F;Ioj--Ilw Hotel d. Restaurant operations Bar a Beverage Management Travel and Tourism Dental Chairside Assistant Dental Receptionist AVON Fabulous products In store for you I Sell now for Christmas & Receive W Luxury Pack Free Call Todayl Pauline Naulls 427-4689 0 PICKERING 420-1344 Assemble Lighr prrxiucrs :rt home. Earn $-i0o+ weekly Plc.csanc work. Call recorded 'message 2•'i hours (416) 631-4808 Ext#9 rTracror,trailer drivers wanted for local Transport Co. must present, good abstract, ICC Medical, police search, and drug screen or we will arrange the test. Duties will be P.U. and D.L. freighr local and across the border. Driven that are dependable and have good attitudes need apply. Ambitious, hardworking, friendly and outgoing. Reserve now for our Career Night. Call Dick at Century 21 Briscoe Ltd. . 905-839-2121 Carriers Wanted • ACTORS/ACTRESSES MODELS 1996 Christmas filming has begun. Toronto/Montreal production is exploding. Scouting new people, (no experience needed) with different looks, shapes, sizes. (newborn to senior) for Commercials, TV Shows, Movies, Catalogs. The Model and Talent Bureau will be holding auditions in your area Thur. Oct. l Och. By appointment only Audition fee o f 1$ >4.50 is refundable if you don't qualify. To schedule an audition, phone 1-519-3523-4999 between 10-6 7 days a week Model and Talent BUrt:lU Not a School or A en,'N Driver Required. Mon/Fri 8-5pm Reliable. Own Car. Salary Negotiable Call 905-428-5706 DTS Cad Vic @ 839.6119 for all i r Your computer PeriPherLl repair & cabling. Repairs for all models of printers and monhom Free pick-up and delivery In the Durham area. •weekly •13i -weekly •Moathly Tel (416) 291-8244 Cel (905) 706-4365 Pgr (416) 377-0937 FREE ESTIMATES 7 - MOVERS Bargain rates, homes, offices, apt., etc. Plano moving. Packing available. 416-423-0239 416-286-5513 413 BROWNS IANDSCAPIIVG 8t property maintenance LANDSCAPING • Creative Design Concepts • Interlocking Stone • Retaining Walls • Decks • Garden Design and Installation • Tree Planting and Removal • Sodding and Turf Reeppaay�ss PROPERTY MAINTEJJANCE • Weekly Lawn b Garden Maintenance • Spring and Fall Clean-ups • Granular Lawn Fertilizing • Top Dressing and Seeding • Antral Planting Snow remornl services available through the winter months FOR ALL YOUR YEAR ROUND EXTERIOR NEEDS CALL 005) 83I-0807 [416) 708~0084 10% Discount for seniors • Free estimates/ Serving your community for more than 10 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd Loans, Lines of Credit, Bank Turn Downs, Lowest Possible Rates, First Time Home Buyers Please call VALERIE LAWSON (905) 428-8424 ...At Johnston & Cook Call 837-2900 or Fax 837-0260 IMPROVEMENT SERVICE DIRECTORY J&L FLOORING Custom hardwood flooring prefinished/sne finished. Floating floor systems. Ceramics, floor and wall. FREE ESTIMATES (905) 686-8217 The Fjooring Specialists Interior/Exterior Painting L» Rates. 17 yrs. expericm e Free Estimates Call Mark 430-1769 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- -st, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686.7428 Mortgage PRIME RATES NO UPFRONT FEES Mortgage rates up to a 1/2% below market rates. Loans start at 9.75% and second mortgages up m 100%. For fast friendly professional service. CALL SYLVIA JULES Mon. -Fri. 9-6 686-2557 Evgs. & Wknds 430-8429 The Mortgage Factory WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE FREE towing for scrap, used or abandoned cars trucks. 1 hr. pickup, TOP PRICES PAID, UP TO $500 (416) 281-3499 Articles Wanted COLLBMXM - lFl1'EFS - POMCMDS I TOP PRICES PAID APPRALSAIS ALSO C IVBN A.C. HANDYMAN SERVICES Repair, Renovations Painting Interior 8 Exterior Plumbing, Carpentry, and much more Phone: 831-2416 To Advertise your professional service in this directory call 837-2900 %MORTGAGES ON-LINE No UP FRONT fee's FREE CONSULTATIONS PRIME RATES FAST APPROVAIS PURCHASES / REFINANCE LOANS, DEIST CONSOLIDATION CALL ROBERT BROWN (905) 668-9655 AT THE MORTGAGE CENTRE Washer & Dryer - Good working condition 5400/Both Kenmore 839-7663 leave message Firewood 7 Excellent, deperW", trusted quality for years. Guaranteed extra k'Irtg limo. Fully seasoned. cut 3- apM. Honest measure"lents. Free Delivery KOZY HEAT 906-753-2246 Classified Advertising call 837-2900 or fax 837-0260 FL A Room for Rent Shared Accom. House For Rent 2 Bdrm full house 401 & Whites Rd. Area. $750.00 a month Plus utilities. Available Nov. 1 - 96 416-283-6902 House 4 Rent Lovely 3 bdrm + home. Myrtle Rd. In Whitby. Beautifully landscaped property. Very private, lots of parking.. Also Indoor space available to rent for cars or boats. CallEugene Days (416) 491-8899 Even. (416) 491-8732 Big, Bright bedroom in large modern home. $350 per month. includes all utilities Call Ken 416-756-0423 Ajax one bedroom condominium for rent $775/month, close to waterfront. Please call Roseanne (416) 344-3393 or (905) 883-0319 The .£ =-Say News Your Community Newspaper's phone numbers: Advertising: 837-1888 Classified: 837-2900 Fax: 837-0260 A 5u,,;4 Ann Ward & Steven Graham of Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre of Whitevale are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Louise Graham at the Markham Stouffville Hospital on Thurs. Sept. 26 - 96 at 3:01 pm. The star of rhe show weiglied in at 7 pounds 3 oz. Many thanks to all the very supporting cast including Dr. Gall & Dr. Vitro. COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS THURSDAY OCTOBER 3rd The October meeting of the Pickering Naturalists will be held at Rouge Hills Pub- lic Library (Rougemount Drive, south of Highway 2) at 8:00 p.m. Contact Dale Hoy at (905) 427-1655 for further infor- mation. THURSDAY OCTOBER 3rd In recognition of Respira- tory Therapy Week, Ajax and Pickering General Hos- pital, in partnership with the Lung Association Durham Region, will be hosting 'A Breath of Fresh Air' Public Information Open House from 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Hospital in the Private Din- ing Room, lower level, next to the Cafeteria and will include a number of dis- plays and activities. FRIDAY OCTOBER 4th The Serenity Group - 12 Step Recovery Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. This group meets every week and deals with addic- tions of all types including co-dependency. Contact Jim at 905-428-9431 (evenings) for more informa- tion. All are welcome. SATURDAY OCTOBER Sth The Writers' Circle of Durham Region will present actor/writer Neil Crone, in a delightful workshop 'Improv" Your Creativity', at the Cen- tral Library Auditorium, One The Esplanade, in Pickering from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Through a series of dynam- ic, stimulating and engag- ing games and exercises, Mr. Crone will show writers V QUOTATION SEALED QUO FATIONS will be received in the envelopes provided by the undersigned until 3:00 p.m. Local Time on the specified closing (late. QUOTATION 96 - 71 SNOWPLOWING 1996 - 1998 TWO YEAR TERM AT VARIOUS SCI TOOLS & PROPERTIES CLOSING DATE: Tuesday October 22, 1996 Quocation documents will be available from the Purchasing Department on Friday, Occober -i, 1996. The Lowest or any Quotation not necessarily accepred. D.M. Homeniuk, C.P.P., CPPD Manager of Purchasing The Durham Ward of Education 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario Ll R 2K6 Durham College Craft Shaw, November 9th & I Orli from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of the largesr In Durham Region. For vendor info. call 721-2000 exr. 2365. Only 20 rables left! how to access their creativi- ty. Come prepared to laugh. Cost: $12 WCDR Members; $18 Non-members. Call (905) 686-2085 to register. SATURDAY OCTOBER Sth The Ajax Music Company presents From Broadway to the Classics' at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 35 Church St. North, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are: $10 for adults & children f2 & over. Under 12 FREE. Proceeds to Fernie House Boy's Home. Patrons are asked to bring a can of unperishable food for the Food Bank. For tickets call Carol Rutledge (905) 427-1352 or John Muir (905) 831-8480. Tickets also available at the door. SATURDAY OCTOBER 5th It's a long way to Thunder Bay for the 1997 Canadian Jamboree, but a deter - 0-5- DUCT CLEANING Durham's Coming Clean Truck Mount Egtupmenr Portable Equipment :avail. on Request 245 P.S.I., Air Snake System Satisfaction Guaranteed 10th Anniversary y Free Estimates (416) 293-1800 _ _ _L� u s ' I AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE I I I I I i I 1550 BA'/LY ST., UN7 39A SHONE: 837-0703 The Original Bay News - October 2, 1996 15 DTS (Diversified Technical Services) Computer peripheral repair a cabling Repairs for all models of printers and monitors Free pick-up and delivery in the Durham area Vic 639-6119 Q, StOufVie � furniture R f/f ACCe"or1C8 ) 1.11 1 Sept. No PST. No GST 2076 Off Regular Prices Order Now before the Xmas Rush Decor -Rest Sofa with choice of fabric 5402 Main Street, Stouffville, Ontario tel: (905) 642-6828 I Davcare 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. mined group of 2nd Ajax Scouts, leaders and parents are going the distance. One of many fund raising activi- . ties, a Fun Fair, will be held at The Lion's Clubhouse - 500 Clements Road West (West of Westney), Ajax from 10:00 - 2:00 Activities - for all ages and refresh- ments. This is an outdoor event. If it is raining, the Fun Fair will be rescheduled for the spring. For information please telephone 683-2190. MONDAYS OCTOBER 7th A 21 at Poets' Nights in Oshawa at Fazio's Restaurant and Bar, 33 Simcoe St. S., from 7-9 p.m. Poets wishing to read and songwriters wish- ing to perform should call Steven Laird (905) 432- 2536. The public (including interested children) is wel- come to attend these open sessions. MONDAY OCTOBER 7th The next regular meeting of the Durham Region Chapter Parkinson Founda- tion of Canada, will take place at 7:30 pm. The meet- ings are held at St. Marks United Church, Whitby, cor- ner of Colborne and Centre Streets. Please use the south door entrance. Gener- al public is invited to attend. Refreshments served. For further information locally, call 905-723-3183, or, call 1- 800-565-3000. Speaker this month will be Bill Harshaw, Pres. Toronto Chapter. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9th Community Care Respite Program invites you to an indoor garage sale located at units 19 and 20, 487 Westney Road South, Ajax from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more information please call (905) 427-2315 or 1-888- 255-6680. All Welcome! THURSDAY OCTOBER 10th Feeling sad or empty? Attend Durham Region's Depression screening day. Free 2 hour program includes confidential test, interview and presentation. Afternoon: 1:00 - 3:00; Evening: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Oshawa McLaughlin Public Library Auditorium, 65 Bagot Street. For more information call the Canadi- an Mental Health Associa- tion (905) 436-8760 during office hours WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16th The Head In;ury Asscc a - tion of Durham Region will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 459 Bond St. E.. Oshawa (park- ing in rear). Survivors Group on Main Floor, Fam:'v ar.d Caregivers Group Upstairs. If you need assistance with transportation. Call the office at 1-905-723-2732. SUNDAY OCTOBER 20th The Ajax Scuba Club -s offering a 9 week (NAUI) Basic Open water course. The course is held on Sun- day evenings at the Ajax Community Center. The all inclusive course fee is $250 (no G.S.T.) Anyone interest- ed in learning to scuba d %.e can contact the club by call- ing Mike (905) 619-2159 or Marc (905) 655-5937 The Ajax Scuba Club offers pro- fessional scuba training, organized dive charters, and social events. FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Durham Region is hosting its first Fall Fling fundraising dance at the Annandale Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $10/per- son and can be found at the MS office at 375 Finley Ave. in Ajax, or can be reserved by calling 686-2581. Music, door prizes and good friends in an evening round- ed out with a raffle for a free couples membership to Annandale Golf Club valued at over $900.