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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBN1996_12_04by Jifn Lynch 2 December 4, 1996 - The Original Boy News AECB plays waiting game with nuke plant :.N.: ■ Group rates available. For more information call: (905) 472-3085 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering Playing November 8 to December 31 "Who's Under Where " Tickets for our spring performances available now I 5th ANNIVERSARY SALE I in our NEW, BIGGER STORE. Extra special values... -Model railroads, including starter sets -Slot car racing sets and accessories -Plastic model kits of all kinds -Radio control cars. boats and planes Z ' -Doll Houses -Rockets & Kites • BEST SELECTION OF THOMAS THE TANK ENGINES 1801 Dundas St. East, Whitby 404z8888 KMART PLAZA Next to Golden Griddle by Glenn Hendry Pickering's nuclear future was put on hold for two weeks Thursday, keeping Ontario Hydro hopes alive that the beleaguered station will receive a two year license renewal. The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB), responsible for monitoring nuclear power in Canada, deferred its decision on the station's license despite a recommendation from the AECB's own staff that the sta- tion receive only a six-month renewal. Even Ken Talbot, the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station director, has admitted the license "will be six months," although that didn't stop him Brenner to the rescue Pickering residents with concerns about the town's revised Official Plan very near- ly lost a chance to debate the revisions. The amendments to the doc- ument, which will guide town development for the next 20 years, were deferred from November 7 to Monday's coun- cil meeting. But the item ended up as an executive committee add-on to the regular meeting. leaving link notice for resi- dents who wanted to attend. Riding to the rescue of the residents was regional counci- lor Maurice Bronner, who heard the concerns and man- aged to defer the plan to an executive committee meeting on January 6. from campaigning vigorously for two years at AECB hearings in Oshawa. AECB president Dr. Agnes Bishop said Thursday it's "not unusual" for the board to defer a licensing decision, stating at a brief press conference only that "the final decision will not he made today." The board's decision not to decide has Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA) spokesman Dave Martin concerned the AECB may "not be tough enough" to make the right deci- sion. "Pickering could still have a six month renewal but the AECB has to get tougher with them. It all comes down to how tough the AECB wants to get and how short a leash (the sta- tion) will have," Martin says. The two-week deferral may have been planned to leave the impression the nuclear station is "close" to receiving a full renewal, Martin speculates, but he was betting on the AECB granting a quick six month license "to look tough." Martin, who is demanding a power reduction at the station (to 60 per cent of capacity) and the shut -down of the older 'A' plant, says he is confident the station's license will be condi- tionally renewed for six months. "Typically, the board does adhere to the recommendations of their staff," he says. "Ontario Hydro has lobbied a business as usual two-year license, but there are so many problems that it will be just unacceptable of the AECB to allow business as usual in the coming six months." Some of those "problems" include at least six "significant" events at the plant since 1983 from heavy water leaks to ser- ous flux tilts - and a litany of other concerns centred on work- er training, behavior and atti- tudes. Talbot, backed by union rep- resentatives, still maintains the plant is safe and has reassured board members the problems at the plant will be corrected quickly. December 6, 7, 8,1996 Metro East Trade Centre, Pickering Food, Food, Food - Sample - Buy - Coupons - Recipes Exciting New Products - Great Christmas Gifts FEATURE KITCHEN with celebrity guest chefs Admission Adults $5.00 Seniors & Students $4.00 Age 12 do Under Fteee Dates & Show Hours - Friday, December 6 12:00 Noon - 9.00 P.M N, Saturday, December 7 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Sunday, December 8 9.00 A.M. - 5..00 PAL The Original flay Naws - December 4, 1996 3 Barry Malmsten heading west to take CAO post at Halton Region -from cover The announcement was bittersweet for the popular Malmsten, who had just helped launch the town's drive for the ambitious ISO 9001 quality rating. "It was a tough decision to leave; 1 was having a lot of fun and it wasn't really time to go," he says. "But it was a good career decision. Sometime you have to take the opportunities when they come up." 1t is certainly a step up for Malmsten, whose CAO career path has taken him from a township (Pittsburgh, 1989-94) to a town (Ajax, 1994-97) and now to a regional government. The responsibilities running the Halton ship will be immense; the population of Halton (just west of Metro) - at 330,000 - rivals Durham Region and has a regional -sized budget. Currently, Malmsten has 250 employees working for him: Get your head out of the sand is mind boggling to hear some of our e l e c t e d representatives making ostrich -like comments about issues that concern all of us. Case in point are two quotes from Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs. First, when asked about what will happen concerning the Durham Regional Police budget: "If the police cannot meet the budget reduction target, that fact will be pointed out on the tax bill." And this is Leadership? (Arthurs, incidentally, is budget chief at Durham Region.) Second, when asked "r�'I strategy to deal with such a possibility "because at this point we don't need one. With this kind of thinking, is it any wonder that the province is proceeding with its own plans? As former MPP George Ashe has stated amalgamation is "inevitable". Can't politicians, for once, quit protecting their own interests and strive for real savings for the taxpayers they represent? VIEWRCANT .about amalgamation, Arthurs stated that he hasn't heard anything about provincial plans for .Pickering or Durham and that Pickering has no Gas plant fouling dump party by Glenn Hendry A proposed expansion of a methane energy company at Brock West Landfill Site is threatening to spoil Pickering Council's post dump party. Councillors were hoping to make Monday an evening to celebrate after the dump - a lightning rod of angry debate over its closure and the source of millions of dollars in legal fees over its closure - officially shut its gates Saturday. On the heels of the closure, however, came a proposal from Super Blue Box Recycling (a division of Eastem Power, which operates a methane plant on site) for a pilot project that would covert garbage and recyclables into energy. The current operation con- verts on-site waste into methane. But with the damp's closure, new garbage will have to be imported to make the pilot project feasible, a revela- tion that prompted the two sides to engage in a war or words. ., Greg Vogt of Super Blue Box calls the proposal "cut- ting-edge environmental tech- nology." Councillors, however, permit. "If we're going to stop believe the project is just this we have to start now. Next another garbage dump and year will be too late." refused support. Vogt, however, said council Regional councillor Rick "sold the community short" by Johnson said the town will go refusing their application. to court, if necessary, to stop "We have a winning envi- the project. ronmental proposal that will '"Riese guys got to know we eliminate greenhouse gas will stand by our resolution. If emissions equivalent to it takes court, or whatever, we 500,000 cars a year," he will continue to keep Metro's claims. '"Ibe envirortsnent min - garbage out of Pickering." istry is encouraging this type of Johnson said the project will technology. h needs to be date require one million tonnes of here." garbage per year to operate, Vogt also claims the waste about four times the volume needed for the project will claimed by Super Blue Box come from Pickering, not executives. Metro, but, in a report from Regional councillor Doug Mew Works, the company Dickerson, who first alerted his states that it will "go to the colleagues to the "increased market" if it can't win any local activity" at the site, said he garbage contracts. . believes Vogt and Mew - the PACT' chairman Dave Stale landowners at Brock West -are said his organization refused working together to slip the support for the project months project in through the back ago. door. "Any landfill alternative "It's my suggestion Eastern should go through an ewAron- Power and Mew are working mental assessment first. The on the premise it's easier to ask people of Pickering have suf- for forgiveness than to ask for fered enough." permission." he said, pointing The issue will be on the out that the company began the agenda of a public bearing expansion without a building January 16. at Halton, his staff will be 1,800. Malmsten's salary will also see a substantial increase; 30 per cent more in fact. The top end of the range in Halton is $122,000, up from $90,000 in Ajax. "This will be interesting; it's different dynamics. But the region has been innova- tive over the years so it should be a good fit." It was Malmsten's own flair for innovation and his skills as a motivator that drew the attention of Halton Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline when the time came to choose a replacement for John Burke, who left Halton for the city manager's post in Ottawa. "His employment record at Ajax was part of our decision but it was a lot of things, not just what he's done in Ajax, that attracted us to him," says Savoline, who had been aware of Malmsten through the STARS media coverage this year. "In Halton we've been change -oriented, with some innovative protects "Mr. Malmsten, with the type of work he's done before, he's proven. He's also change -oriented so he'll be perfect for Halton." One project Malmsten will lend his expertise to is the Halton Urban Structure Plan, a $500 million growth - focused Official Plan that will try to find room (and ser- vicing without extra taxation) for an expected boost of 200.000 people to the region over the next 25 years. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish says he will be sorry to see his CAO leave, but he under- stands that Halton gave Malmsten an offer he could- n't refuse. "Barry has been a great CAO. He's done tremendous work for the town and we've had a great working relation- ship," the mayor says. "We've accomplished a lot and we're all sorry to see him go but it's a good career move. "All the initiatives we've started will continue. The direction will be the same and we'll continue to do what '.ke've been doinu.- Parish's words were echoed by Jackie Lumsden, Malmsten's administrative assistant, who says she will especially miss the "enthusi- asm and spirit" her boss brought to the job, especially in the STARS program. "He's instilled a great deal of confidence in each and every staff member. NVe know we can continue the journey he has started." Whether STARS, an employee -driven program that has saved Ajax S1.6 mil- lion over the past 16 months, gets introduced at Halton will be up to regional employees, says Malmsten. "I'm not going to walk in with an agenda: I have to get into the culture of the com- munity first," he explains. "I need to go in with an open mind and let (the employees) set the agenda. What I do depends on what their needs are. Ajax Human Resources Director Rick Parisotto will take over as acting CAO until a new boss is chosen. likely „-- - , "M vnarnar nay news Editorial Opinion Will there ever be a better time? Editorial • • 0 • • • • • • • • 0 • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • It was with profound disappointment that we received the news of Barry Malmsten's coming departure from the Town of Ajax. It seems like just yesterdav that the white knight rode in from the east, ready and eager to right all the wrongs in a town administration that, at the time, knew it was in need of a fix -up if it hoped to weather impending budget cuts. So successful was the STAR$ program, the town saved millions and Barry himself became a star. The white knight rides off into the sunset to joust in larger arenas. leaving behind a grateful town continuing its own battle to achieve excellence. and an ISO rating. almost unheard of in town administration Malrnsten's move also leaves Ajax in the same position as Pickering — in need of a CAO. Suddenly, we have both towns out head-hunting (and laying out big bucks competing with each other) for talent. The timing is incredible. To date. Pickering has remained consistent in its inability to recognize the reality of impending amalgamation. Not wanting to even discuss the Possibility of joint administration with Ajax, Mayor Arthurs has gone on record as admitting "We weren't even looking that way,” when asked his opinion of possibly sharing Malmsten's talents. When will the penny drop? Amalgamation is not a case of "if', it is a matter of "when". With Queen's Park now losing patience with the mayors of the existing Metro area, can enforcement be long in coming? And do our local politicians really believe that we, out here on the fringe, will somehow avoid this overpowering provincial menace? Dream on. The Mike Harris government has made it clear that municipalities must either find ways to economize, or face having the province do it for them. To the province, amalgamation has become a game. Can anyone doubt that the name of this game is control? But with some intelligent thinking and joint planning, our Pickering and Ajax politicians could take their own control of this amalgamation process, design a plan for us, and beat the province to the punch But will they do that? Are our politicians capable of such co-operation? In recent weeks, we have noticed that Pickering has been advertising for a new head for its transit company. Pickering has also been seeking a Haman Resource chief~ Pickering needs a CAO. And now Ajax needs a CAO. When asked by our reporter a couple of weeks ago;' almost everyone in authority acknowledged that amftstmatio n might feet be such a bad thing -- if done right. Before the push and pull and pressure frpn Queen's.: Park; be fore the ` fi e+otm other trier l� acid yors ceancrila from all around metro sets in; while friendship still remains; Can we talk':' Will there ever be .a better time than right now to at least begin the dialogue. Development calls for in-depth study To the Editor, It was with much surprise that I learned of the plan of development at the north end of Frenchman's Bay, bordering the land south of Bayly Street. .My recollection of those lands and of previous reports regarding the development of same, they were most strongly condemned for such use. Not only was "high rise" of any description condemned as totally unsuitable for such use but, because of the "type of land" from Bayly Street to the bay, it was also considered unsuitable. With this in mind I would recommend that an in-depth study be conducted before any approval be given and the results of such a study be made public. Of course, the question that also comes to mind is "when the balance of individual rights against society rights" comes into play. It will not be much of a future if all our wetlands are gone. Has the Town of Pickering tried to protect the rights of the land -owners without sacrificing the environment? There are times when the rights of the individual have to be suppressed for the benefit of the common good. The Town of Pickering does have the right to protect the ietrrest of its citizens — hopefully "all" will be Th o Dam 00"Who Sr Vicapnsiderft i,,. 0 van Kampen PublWher / Exowtvo pincer Tony Hubbard Praduc�ion Marlow. My,iaen Powers Pholographor ` Jim Lynch Edteor: Morjodo Green considered, not just the land owners. In closing. "money talks" and so I suggest that everyone in the area insist that all facts be made public and act on same. Alex Robertson, Pickering Witty has conflict of interest To the Editor, There is no way that Jim Witty should be chairman of the Region and chairman of the Police Services Board. There is conflict of interest, and the public suffers for it. He should resign one position or the other. Jim Witty, chairman of the Police Services Board goes back to Jim Witty chairman of the Region with the message that the police need more money. Jim Witty of the Region is given the message that the public can't afford more money. He can't take that message to the Police Board, so he goes public with scare stories, and frightens the taxpayers to get the money. Last year 70 new members were added to the police force, along with new money to pay their wages. This year, unless taxes are increased again, 80 constables must be let go. What's going on? Beery M. Cawasae, Pickerieg be Othw My aPsr Pub dd NNW a s w h�6N g Inc. 1400 teeyy St., th,ft 11 Onario LI W 3R2 N ---v-,,, .Adartisrr% & crradation: C6"Ae(90S) i37 d (905) 637-2900 -I666 Fnc (903) 637-0210 l unber of the Ontuio C=nnwnky Nomapopar Anocbtim Metnbsr of the Canadian Conn unity N—spapsr Association �' It wouldn't be'ChristmasWifhout a panto by Marjorie Green One of Britain's most delightful traditions — and one which Canadian theatre imports annually — is the Christmas pantomime. A hit with all ages because the action is played to the kids while the jokes are aimed at the adults, the panto comes with a guarantee that the audience is in for a couple of hours of song and dance, noise and silliness. "The Three Bears", this year's Pickering Players offering, even has an actual slap -stick — in case you've never seen one — and faithfully follows the rules of panto: several of the males are dressed as females; the main male role (the prince) is played by a female (Amanda Sloane) and The Dame character, also a male in drag (a difficult role, handled well by Peter Bou- Ghannam) is consistently outrageous. The audience is expected to cheer the hero, boo the villain, and even answer back on cue — oil, yes you will! "We started our auditions in September," says Doreen White who, in addition to being stage manager and assistant director for this amateur production, also made a number of the many costumes the play called for. "Whatever kids showed up, we found them a part." And the kids, over a dozen of them making up most the ensemble, are probably the real stars of this family show. Little Emma Pesme, a rabbit with just one line to deliver, manages to steal the show — she is all of three years old. The story line, which is careful to include, untarnished, the original Goldilocks and Three Bears tale, follows the adventures of the furry trio (Christine Pesme, Jaime Morgan and Patrick Hu -A - Kam) after they are granted the power to sing and speak by Titania. Queen of the Faeries (Sue Telfer). When a wicked circus owner (Andrew Wright) discovers the bears' talents, he sends his silly henchmen, Ali and Oop (Phil Hill and Derek Genova) to capture them. And everyone, even the Countess Dracula (Katie Doran) gets involved. While Goldilocks (played Valley -girl style by Maggie White) is not the main character, she could he considered the "glue" which binds this curious tale together. For a panto, Robert Marlowe's story line is actually quite good. Now celebrating their 151h. year, and already planning next year's pantomime (Puss 'n' Boots — we can hardly wait). the Pickering Players are holding auditions on December 3 and 5 for the six adult roles in "I Hate Hamlet", to be presented in February, once again in the unique Dunbarton- Fairport United Church. "The Three Bears" continues with weekend matinee and evening performances until December 14. For tickets and information, call 424-2507. The Original Bay News • December 4, 1996 5 !Stou f 1 e n o r f furniture Q r,)t ALL WLR rtt?1,I*t1L41; WDA" 20% Off Regular Prices Order Now before the Xmas Rush Decor -Rest Sofa with choice of fabric 5402 Main Street, Stouffville, Ontario tel: (905) 642-6828 GOING TO PICKERING GO TRAIN CALL 837-1111 Special Rates to Airport Seniors 15% off Students 10% off PICKER ING'S FINFSTTAXI �, SANTA BREAKFASTS AT SWISS CHALET On Saturday, December 1996, Santa is coming to Swiss Chalet at 105 Bayly St. W., Ajax to have breakfast with all his little friends. There will be two sittings that day, one at 8:30 a.m. and the second at 10:30 a.m. The cost per person is $5.00 with proceeds to go to united Way of Ajax -Pickering. The menu that day will be Santa's favourite breakfast: eggs, bacon or sausage, beans, hash browns, coast and your choice of coffee, tea, juice or milk. Tickets are available at Swiss Chalet or United Way of Ajax -Pickering office at 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 407. But you better hurry and get your tickets as seating is limited. For more information call United Way of Ajax -Pickering at 686-0606. Of -2222 TOWN OF DICKEIUNG _�°� �=�9D5', �s3-Z7�o Dec. 4 Sitc Plan Advisory Committee Dec. 9 Executive Committee Meeting Ik:c. 10 Racc Relation,_. k Equity Mig Dcc. 1 I Committee of Adjustment Ix -c. 16 Council Meeting DLc. 16 Long Sense Award Presentations at 7.-00 pre Dec. lis Site Plan Advisory Committee Dec. 19 Statutory Information Meeting Dec. 23 Council Meeting Jan. 6 Council Meeting o40 «•".. THE TOWN OF PICKERING INVITES APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOR A TEMPORARY corporation of the POSITION AS AN ORACLE Town of Pickering unad� APPLICATION 1 The Eapt Ontario in Pickerft rMar L1V 6KT in its intorntatlon support tAeSysterns a "Townion to Property rte s in accordance with mancaniory r,. AIY,nirpar r•qulrerrrernls trndud•: Freadarn of 1. 0rtimum 2 yafs MebrmaYcn and exp•rl•rne• with �r� -Drat[. naxslon 7.x: PARKING ON ROADS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS During the winter months, it is important that the roads be kept clear of parked cars in order for the snowplows and salters to keep the roads clear. This enables everyone to get to work, school or other destinations without problems. Thnwghout the winter and particularly during a snowfall, your car should be parked in your garage or in your driveway. Vehicles that are parked on the roadway all night will be issued parking tickets which carry a fine of $38.00. Vehicles that are left on the roadway for king periods of time or interfere with the plowing or salting of roads will be towed. It is recognized that you will have visitors that may be required to park on the road for short periods of time and this will be allowed unless there is a snowfall and you should then ask your visitors to take their vehicles off the toad. If you have any questions with respect to parking on streets during the winter months, please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Division at 424.1615. 40or Required f VOLUNTEERS 0 3-19 years) --'for one evening To Assist With The Food Drive for Needy Pickering Families Thurs. Dec. 19/96 at the Supercentre Cal Jerry 42065M of Tina 420,4660 x 2098 of Priwcy Act Mn 2. AMntlnum 2 yafY trrarm tion gaMwred davolopment Town of Pickering Employees host a EVE experience with i b ihm** lAct. .u-..- The Pickering ciincicle Pak Eo Reoctors FMO L 19K 2000; and p.m. to 9 p.m. e.t Ar% wW vA be Recreation Complex Arena r used b eelet a •xpid•rkerknumioli w ith oubde Funs vwAx Fne Fw* Ae�� earntfdab and grade Reports v ver.2.x. • free public skating we think all •t• who 0ttatta•d awppMeants are Invited to a w7a Free Candy m apply hwow-, only dataW rewrnO before hot chocolate 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ( prizes For more irt,�ormation, t pr Free Admission l granted an kvwview Dv* Mt Caet•rea, • food bank boxes s31-1711 683 6582 will be IYatayr a Hraa•n TM acknowledged. Meorwo•• PARKING ON ROADS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS During the winter months, it is important that the roads be kept clear of parked cars in order for the snowplows and salters to keep the roads clear. This enables everyone to get to work, school or other destinations without problems. Thnwghout the winter and particularly during a snowfall, your car should be parked in your garage or in your driveway. Vehicles that are parked on the roadway all night will be issued parking tickets which carry a fine of $38.00. Vehicles that are left on the roadway for king periods of time or interfere with the plowing or salting of roads will be towed. It is recognized that you will have visitors that may be required to park on the road for short periods of time and this will be allowed unless there is a snowfall and you should then ask your visitors to take their vehicles off the toad. If you have any questions with respect to parking on streets during the winter months, please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Division at 424.1615. 40or Required f VOLUNTEERS 0 3-19 years) --'for one evening To Assist With The Food Drive for Needy Pickering Families Thurs. Dec. 19/96 at the Supercentre Cal Jerry 42065M of Tina 420,4660 x 2098 TOWN OF PICKERING REW YEAR42 Town of Pickering Employees host a EVE CONCERT IN THE PARK in the benefit the COUNTDOWN DICKERING FOODD BANK _ The Pickering ciincicle Pak Eo Reoctors Tuesday, December 31, 1996 Wed. Dec. 11, 1996 aor)d 0076 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carol Durneorton Fotrporf untted Recreation Complex Arena Singing j Church Country to choir Rock &Roll Fne Fw* Ae�� Jerry Archer Music los Visit by o07 • free public skating Santa Claus school choirs from - - a downsSL w7a Free Candy m • free coffee & Sticks may- hot chocolate 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ( prizes For more irt,�ormation, t pr Free Admission l please call the Pickering • disc jockey Recreation Complex at Please Bring Food Baftlt Domitlorts 420.4620 • food bank boxes s31-1711 683 6582 :.. :.....:. ...:.. :;,... ::. ,.:,:. . tate,: ,..:.:. .... ... ... .. ........ ,. TM WE CAN MAZER HAPPEN bgedkr we as tttttake It happera TOGL fHER WE CAN MAKE R HAPTEN t t�0.. For more e ? in formation Youth of All Asn In lakk call the: is-: ? Town of Youth RaNy A fundrahhtH Itttit»fktH Pickering :' - ? M Department St. of Culture Rayl CanoiNan L�ylota. dtwtch 61M. 1 556 dayll► z 101 Recreation - ? 420-4620 ........ Drat::; 9,L'19% 7:00 p. tine w the wash a Ptea•rtrtp a» swig w a6ad a Oltd•a *wd host: tide eorwaen ? tars►eh doer a rldtt•rrto Rr•tlpttl�s ar•..rtow ateoul t> C mxdm .0 nm NYS am 1119. x9011 11 am 903. NMYH Jit "M NYS at1A M L- 6 December 4, 1996 • Tho Original Bay N*ws GIVE THE GIFT OF GOLF Golf Monday to Thursday s 1 70" PER YEAR . GST (ExcOides HdMap) CORPORATE GOLD CARDS Golf Monday to Friday $215°° PER YEAR . GST pndudr HaYd r phi . r� after p m ) ANNANDALE COUNTRY CLUB, Ajax 683-321 o Two Pickering Panther players will represent Ontario at the 1996 World Hockey Challenge. David Cornacchia and Mike McCormick will wear the Ontario Carder 17 jerseys against the best U 17 teams in the world at the end of the month in Red Deer, Alberta. The two Panthers will join Ajacian Ryan Milanovic who currently plays with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hocke\ League and Pickering resident Scan Avery uiuo is also in the OHL playing with die Owen Sound Platers. Christmas Parties 14, Private L+uvscheans Full Blown Erevsing Affairs Complete Dinners from S 12.50 per person Special menus to fit your budget Annandale Country Club Irte 683-3210 Pair of Panthers picked for provincial team Milanovic But for Cornacchia and McCormick to crack the squad full of OHL players was a major accomplishment for them. "It's been on my mind a lot and I thought I had a good chance to make the team." says Cornacchia. "Making it this far is a big thrill. Now we're up against a big group of people." Both Panther players were striving towards being a pan of the Ontario U 17 team. It's one of the biggest steps towards being recognized by OHL teams and a chance to test your skills against some of the possible future stars Pickering resident Sean Avery of the National Hockey League. "We've talked about making the team so much," says McCormick. "It was a big sigh of relief and we're both happy to be on the team. It's a great feeling to know that we'll be wearing the Ontario shirt and competing against some great players from around the world and Canada. "Its such a big deal to make Teams from Finland. Russia. USA, Sweden and Czech Republic along with teams from across Canada will compere in Red Deer from December 30 to January 5. Team Ontario are defending champions and look to repeat last years performance in New Brunswick. "I'm looking forward to representing our province and showing our competitiveness," says Panther blueliner Cornacchia. "We wart to do the best for our (Ontario) tears, help out as much as possible. do our pan and do the best when we're out there. "For myself, 1 want to go to she next level. The next step is the OHL and then the NHL is a long-term goal." Both Panther players said if not for the success of their current team, they wouldn't be reaping the benefits. "We wouldn't be going there if we weren't in the rosition we're in now with the Panthers," believes McCormick. "We have to thank our coaches (with the Panthers and their minor hockey coaches), the veterans on the team and all the players who helped as out." "We owe a lot to them and the coaches on the team," adds Cornacchia. "And I have to thank all the coaches who helped me along the way." Commchia spent the majority of his minor hockey years with the Toronto Young Nats While McCormick is a podoct of Pellerborough Minor Hockey. . Panther coach John Blackburn is elated two of his players were able to crack the Ontario selected for team team. Cornacchia, Milanovic had "I knew they were both in the his heart set on representing running and I thought they his Under 17 team. He did would be great additions to the it." hockey club." says Blackburn. "Both kids have contributed for us in big situations and I think they can do they same thing for the Under 17 team. I was happy for both Mike and Dave 'cause they've been working hard all Year and definitely deserve it." Blackburn said this will be a great opportunity for both Panthers to show their talent to OHL scouts. "Anytime you can play with the calibre of players who will be at that tournament, it will only make you a better player," believes Blackburn. "I'm sure this toarnamm win bring their (OIL) stock way tip." Pickering/Ajax will be well repttesentied in Red Deer when the two PXWM abag with 62" 200 pound left winger Ryan Milanovic and Sean Avery snake Their Fesence felt on the ice. Like McCormick and Pickering resident Scan Avery, who is in his first year with the Owen Sound Platers, made it his goal at the start of The season to be a part of the Ontario Ul7 seam. "I had gone to three camps during the summer and it took up so much time," says Avery of the process of being selected for The team. "When you've dedicated yoorseff by putting in so mods time, you want to make the team and play at a high level. "Phis is a stepping stone for Playing on the Olympic team or UIS team. This can only help your game Playing against the :top players." Compiling four goals and 12 assists in 22 games for the Platers. Avery has justified his selection for the Ontario team. "It's going to be great," says Avery. "I'm getting really excited, now." Russell b Colin and Cameron Russell equalled each other's gold medal haul at the recent Durham Aquatic Club Invitational. rothers arep olden in the ool g placed first in the 50 metre stroke and the 200m indi- <ireestyle along with the vidual medley. 100m freestyle, 50m and Younger brother > 100m butterfly, 100m Cameron, swimming in the backstroke. 100m breast- `.boys eight and under divi- :Colin swam to seven :..gold medal performances in the boys 11 and 12 year old division capturing top honours in that group. He Cameron & Colin Russell Jim Lynch Raiders blank foes Get shut out. Shut out someone else. After losing to Barrie 4-0 in recent action. the Ajax Axemen Minor Novice "AAA" Raiders turned around and blanked Oshawa t 1-0 the following night. Colin Dobson earned the Shutout for Ajax/Pickering against Oshawa while his team filled the opposition net with pucks. Jason Dale and Robert Bentley both connected for hat tricks against the Motor City team. Kyle Speers and Chris Chappell scored twice with Ryan Dawe adding a solo goal. Dawe and Chappell each added two assists to their totals while Bentley collected one assist in the lop -sided victory. Ajax/Pickering only led 1-0 after the first period before connecting for four goals in the second frame and six goals in the final period to blow the door off. Lucas LaBelle contributed with two assists while Lee Morris, Greg Leyden, Kyle Neadles, Daniel Prebble, William Mitchell and Andrew Wilkins all added solo helpers. .Other players who contributed to the win were Brandon Crtunmey, Michael Broaderip and Paul Galea. 4.12) cion, also captured seven gold medals along with one sil- ver medal to cap - tun: top honours in his age group. He won the 50m and 100m freestyle. 50m and 100m breaststroke. 50m backstroke, 50m butterfly and the 100m individual medley. Cameron also placed second in the 100m back- stroke. To add to his accomplish- ments. Cameron recorded the fastest time for the 100m individual medley in the country for the Tiny Tot Olympic Program. Tho Orislnnl Pj w Na • r)-hor d 199/, 7 Pumas exit OFSAA hunt Looking for a bid to the Provincial girls basketball championships, two local high schools fell short at Fall Frenzy. Lake Ontario Secondary School Association champs Pine Ridge lost in the semi- finals to powerhouse Etobicoke while St. Mary lost two straight games to exit the tournament. "I was happy with the way the girls played over the weekend," says St. Mary coach Pat Roach. "Etobicoke, the number one seed, had to play their five starters more than they wanted to against us and it was a good learning experience for the girls. "I told the girls they were guinea pigs for the format to prove we can compete, literally being the number eight seed. We have nothing to be ashamed of." Roach will have a majority of his players returning next season and is confident this tournament will only help them. As for Pine Ridge, coach Pam Masales said before the tournament she wanted to win at least one game. The team did that, but she wasn't satisfied. "I'm a little disappointed with the way we played," says Masales after being eliminated by Etobicoke 63-46. "If we had played a little better, I would have been happier." Pine Ridge lost to Markham, the number two seed at the tournament, 55- 39 in the first round. But the girls bounced back and knocked off Mowat, the number four seed, 49-41 later in the day. To advance past a strong Etobicoke team would have been a major upset. But the Pumas didn't have the bench strength or the quality starters to stay with the Rants. "Our goal was to do the best we can." says Masales. "But we didn't do that." .Lightning strikes in shark tank Durham West Lightning's Tyke select team went in to the shark tank and pulled out another tick. For the fourth consecutive year, the tyke team went undefeated at the Barrie Sharitfest Championships to lay claim to the crown once Every girl on the team was credited with playing hard in the five -game stretch which saw the youngest team in the organization pull out a 4-1 victory over the Mississauga Chiefs in the championship match. The Barrie tournament marked the first time the six and seven year- old gids had played together after competing against each other in league Play. They'll return to their houseleague teams again before they rejoin for more tournaments later in the season. Team members consist of: Siobhan Cassidy, Brooke Sawyer, Jamie Gooding, Cassandra Britton, Tracy Kish, Samantha Pegler, Laura Waters, Kirsten Roach, Schancy Marescaux, Katie Caggiala, Meghan Edwards, E*n Seedhouse, Jamie Tostik and Jennifer Wakefield. 8 December 4, 1 996 • The Original Say News Come & Stroll throtigh Historic Pzckering For Old Fashion Christmas Shopping E n joy Easy Access to the Shops & Services in The Village made easy with nein roads, sidewalks & traffic lights Our Speciality Shops Include: Restaurants & Pubs * Home Furnishings * Sports & Leisure Gift Shops 4 Antiques Arts & Crafts Hair & Beauty Salons Groceries & Drugs Music & Dance * Clothing and a full selection o Professional and other services N. Have a Great Christmasfrom all of 1>'s: �- The Pickering Village Merchants"NMI rrf elfr�lr�% u Putting electricity customers An important message from your public municipal electric utility who we are: We are the men and women who deliver electricity to you and your community. We design, operate and maintain local power lines. We handle Power interruptions and cus- tomer concerns quickly and efficiently. We maintain high safety standards in delivering electricity and we work with you to make sure you're what we deliver: lowest possible prices: we operate on a not-for-profit basis and deliver electricity to you at amongst the lowest prices in the world. teliebiliti: we work around the clock to keep the lights on in 2.8 million Ontario (households and businesses. using your electncrty wisely. firs} ._ .. . As the Government of Ontario considers the future of the electricity industry, we at your public municipal electric utility will be fighting to ensure that any changes made will be in the best interests of all of Ontario's electricity customers. 711r rnntinllinar r'nmmitmnnt. +n n,rr-• L, 'or more information about your local public utility and Ontario's electricity industry• call the local number below. well service: we provide quick, efficient and friendly service to you, our customers. ! a«i W -W accoaem"ty: local people are elected or appointed to your utility to make sure you have input into decisions which are best AF AJAX HYDRO -. for your community. 55 Taunton Rd. East, Ajax LIT 3V3 Tel: (905) 619-0500 Fax: (905) 619-0210 Rsttortsr3�ility we ajhydroiPmailAurham net Operate on a user -pay system: your rates, not taxes, 1 Y4/ cover the total cost of your r electricity service. 1920 Bayly Strect, Pickering Ll W 3R6 905427-0791 9054274998 (Fax) The Original Bay News • December 4, 1996 9 Committment toquality at New Age Homes' :For a taste of country living only minutes from downtown models are going fast, with For more information on located on the west side of mere minutes from town, look Ajax - and quality New Age only three 40 -foot lots remain- New Age Homes' newest com- Harwood, just south of no further than New Age Homes, it's no wonder the ing. munity , visit the sales office Rossland Th Homes in Ajax. The location is superb - the site is on Harwood Avenue, just south of Rossland and just north of n-1, C 3 I stte is open in Ajax_ Mon -Wed 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Sat., Sun., and holidays I I a.m. to 5 p.m. u tam entre mall - �..� spa .ai■a■► Ott: tttttttttt�, �� ' W ML AM -3► M"k► ANX ML .il♦ i but it is the reputation of the builder that is attracting home , buyers to north Ajax. New Age Homes - the cusoni - tom building expert - brings a y 40 f t committment to excellence to every home the company cre- ates. That's your guarantee of a duality home. � It's always been the philoso- L ts R." emam phy of Somer Rumm of New Age Homes, who has been building dreams for 45 years: • 25,M) homes and counting, in / Y communities like Heart lake in Brampton, Don Valley - Village in Toronto, Pickering's ' West Ridge and lake Vista in Ajax. The newest community jewel to carry the New Age banner is in the Saddletree neighborhood. In this New Age Home community, the standards are "the other guy's upgrades," such as ceramic Tiles throughout, upgraded broadloom, double car garages (on 30 -foot and 40 -foot lots), hardwood floors (on most models) and computer rooms (as per plan) for home office convenience. Some models also come with main floor and second floor laundry rooms. All fully detached, the (tomes start at $159,900. The Rosehill, at 1,460 sq. ft., is specially priced at $168,900. This home backs onto a ravine, with a walk -out basement and two full bathrooms on the see- ond floor. This excellent pack- age also includes an eat -in kitchen, a second -floor laun- dry, air conditioning and a high -efficiency furnace. This model can be ready for residence in 45 days. Mother prime example of New Age Home quality is the Fallingbrook, a model home starting at $201,900. This huge, 2,180 sq. ft. home comes with two family rooms, lots of stripped hardware, a computer room, a btdcony (with french doors) off the second floor A family room, and a beautiful ensuite with stand-up shower and oval tub. With a beautiful setting 7~ f7 _ r iai► a Our Standards are Their Upgrades! • Hardwood floors! • Ceramic tiles throughout l e Upgraded broadloom • Double car garage on 30'& 40' lots! Computer Rooms & Upstairs Laundry Rooms ,,for Home Office Convenience. . x• Bungalow & 2 Stoney Fully Loaded W10 lots available The° Site a s � ilo 3 = fi 8401 Mon - Wed 1:00 to 7:00 p. 1. Sat - sun - & Holidays. » -nn am W" *,%., C.A ., .r. r 10 December 4, 1996 - The OrWnal Bay N*ws I HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME CLEANING % SERVICE E7 198I. BONDED h INSURED SPECLn IZ JG IN GENF.RAL CLEANING PROFE&SIONAUXTRATNED STAFF GUARANTEED QUALM' -RELIABLE SERVICE VACUUM a CLEANING SUPPIlES PROVIDED A— Drunk � � drivers face on -the -snot The Durham Regional Police Service and nine other police services have announced the start of their 1996 Holiday Season R.I.D.E. program. A special team of seven officers is now operating "Christmas Spot Checks" to apprehend drinking drivers. suspension Over the next six weeks, the alcohol, or refusing to take a books go towards the Durham Regional Police breath test, will now see their youngsters of Variety Club. Service R.I.D.E. team will be licenses suspended, on -the - setting up at various locations spot, for a period of 90 days — throughout the eight before the case even comes to municipalities of the region. court. Steve Smith Under new provincial Again this year, officers will Carpentry Ltd. government law, drivers with be distributing "Passport to Contracting Est. 1979 Complete home & office readings of over 80 rags. of R.I.D.E." coupon books to all remodelling. General o b d ; h t h imorovements & additions. i�HIOL,IIDAY( 6 NIANilZ,A!! PAY NO* GST on Beam Central Vacuum SN -stems and Accessories PLUS Beam Clean Water Filter Systems. Every Christmas list should have a Beam Central Vacuum and accessories. Beam products are Santa -approved for quality and reliability you can count on! BEAM Systems Offer ends Dec. 24E, 19% start at lust Don't miss out! $449 M E 1W CANADA'S FAVOURITE BUILT-IN VACUUM! t i 1271 Kingston Rd. 831-2326 Discounts equivalent to GST will be given. r�..:_ .4 09 Earn d Cance ine ser rivers w en ey are stopped, as their way of saying "Thanks for driving sober!" Proceeds from the coupon Don't forget food :.and toy drive Drop off a new unwrapped toy or food item at any police station or fireball in Durham Region, or set up your own Christmas dropbox, Dec. 2 to 23. Members of the Durham Regional Police will pick up your donations and deliver them to agencies for distribution to the community. Cash donations may be made at any police station or at the Drop Off Centre. Call 434-6330. 1410 BAYLY ST. JUST EAST OF GO STATION AT LIVERPOOL G1 NT TWO DAY GAMES &XMAS WRAP WAREHOUSE I'll BLOW=OUT -9-9 SAT. - SUN. • DEC. 7-8 • 10 AM - 4 PM 'DOOR CRASHER150 ONLY XMAS WRAP `.MINI -AIR BLASTER HOCKEY GAME REG. 49.95 O /ROLL NO LIMIT OVER 3000 ROLLS 29�s �' " ,Novi! ~CHIS SAT -SUN ONLYow P0GS SAVE oG REE .: 0/0 :.RED ON % KIDS -6 50.60-10 TD IN 1 GAME :,AIR HOCKEY BOARD BE. FVN FORALLTHE FAMILYI GAME A CABINET EAftLY! 899s, $9S >. 'ai:RO1N '9 No RIEASONA LE OF FER REFl1SED _ ;. IS SAT. SUN ONLY rl+ME ' ASARE FAC'TIOIK RETURM i ARE FILAYABLB CERTIFIED HEATI & AR CONDITIONING THE HOME OF NA RVS FRESHNESS SINCE 1962 Lennox High Efficiency Neural Gas Furnaces & Central Air Conditioning ATE MEAT We specialize in converting electric baseboard heated homes to forced air high efficiency Natural Gas. Even to the coldest -winter weather you will not be without heat. "SPECIAL COMBINATION DISCOUNTS" SCALL NOW FOR DE`T'AILS Natural Gas Fireplace Convert to the'Clean Burning' Enetgy'Natural Gas■ We install the old fashioned wayor and SAVE up to 65% on energy costs with Lennox high efficiency heating equipment. 24hr full service department *No piece work 3 .r See 'Ask The Comfort Experts' on page 13 "No sub contractors *Factory trained installers LEMN0.1r VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 1964 Notion Rd., Pickering 905-683-0380 MMke I. • 35%OFF $53 • NLY 3501 OVER 40 COUOURS AVARAKE Oran &JnM V0 tra4MN swot cart 35 Division St., Oshawa 905-723-7148 Abodoy to 10 e.or. to 6 pAL Goad sundoy a oddop •ja@r joh, _ .. , . - . The Original Boy News December 4, 1996 11 gig11 oil 1 -,q" .; Ar tudent Work Video Tape View Centre -Thru Moble Storage Computer Cart Retail ..............................$189.99 i Retail...... $119.95 Retail .............. $189.99: MEDIUM OAK LAMINATE. . "; ,'� ! � { � �COMES - BOOKCASE WITH FREE 50150 r ----- _� 618251 T"sr �� Car Seat Cushion Hardwood Bar Stool Maki with Glove Scrapper with - to Vacuum pp Cushion Retail ------------------------------$329.99. Retail ................................ $39.99 Retail .............. ..................$39.99; I ULA CSC t ' • Al ' .. t� Makita Palm Sander Retail .............................. $109.99 ULE 804510 Bruce Select Maple Parquet Retail .................... $249.00 sq./ft. SALE 101 sqA 600P Interior Door Seconds - Colonist Slabs - Colonist Bifolds - Mahogany Slabs - Colonist Prebuilts STARTIMIR AT #Soo $10 a 00 B� Prefinished Oak Flooring Retail........................$4.99 sq. ft. ULE *4 0:3!9 sq. ft. 3/4" x 31/4 Gunstock. __ _ TJ gi- 1, . 41 i, 420S . + " Interior French Doors (Odd Sized Clearance) Pine Flat Glass *�� SS Pine Bevel Glass Sq Oak Flat GlassMUS Oak Bevel Glass #804510 Latex Velvet Enamel Finishing White 4 L. Retail ......................... $28.99 SALE 4 Its** 19 L Retail... $77.99 SALE $40 a 80 ' #1212MSPF C8934 11828614 wE ACCEPT: LYMB RD L 'in ER --old • STORE HOURS 477 KINGSTON ROAD, DICKERING Gust west of WhiterS Road) o snerw.vE Monday -FridU B ay o Saturday 8 00 a.m. 0 5:00 p.m PHONE 9054864002/839=4321-"_�Sun Ilwr N Sunday io:oo a.m. - s:oo p.m. SALE ENDS DECEMBER 14th, 1996 6. ^12 December 4, 1996 • The Original Say News QUALITY USED '95 CONTOUR Fully imqu- P . — .-s- ms. _ $15,900' 51 —i= '93 AEROSTAR VANE, skateboard park, the Royal youth of Pickering will also tc $13,900- :0 13,900'88 �pss '98VOYAGER VAN_ T� Ar, Aub fundraising opportunities. $4,495' would allow for the p.m. the Legion will host a '95 CROWN VKTOR f%�QS.�► Fuuy equ.oped. - - - 26.WC km voice their support for a $22,995' skateboard facility, and show '94 AEROSTAR VAN their interest in participating !' owppec• les. krrr. in activities to raise a 516,500' percentage of the funds. The '95 WINDSTAR G Q� 357 A pkq., bwr kme. forward to car washes, $19,900'' BBQ's and any other '93 AEROSUR VAN activities in which youth are 7 pasta.. air. arab. willing to assist. Legion $!4"Ir members will provide their '94 ESCORT S/W Low kern. tunly aquipp.d, — $12,9W MY. 2 planned for . skateboard park If the youth of Pickering facility for dart and billiard are serious about a tournaments. It is hoped the skateboard park, the Royal youth of Pickering will also tc bring forward creative �pss fundraising ideas. are serious about providing The 1997 goal of fundraising opportunities. approximately $170.000 On Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 would allow for the p.m. the Legion will host a skateboard facility to be Youth Rally meeting. Youth situated just cast of the JIM Recreation Complex on voice their support for a lands leased from Ontario skateboard facility, and show Hydro. their interest in participating Parents or youth requiring r "Club Link wins ao/f A Claremont golf course expansion - in the planning books for more than three years - finally received Pickering Council's seal of approval Monday night. despite vocal protests from local residents. Club Link, the owners of the Cherry Downs course, can now expand their course from 27 holes to 45 holes, build a 4HERt. ARMY SURPLUS,.. i �EAp DARTERS HOME FOR ALL YOUR PAINTBALL SUPPLIES Mon. -Fn 9�_9 I tZrG dui ray Sat. 9-6 Asters trantakehont Part Sun. 12-5 west wrest a SleversonE new clubhouse and create a i hiking trail. The expansion, c however, is a far cry from v their original proposal, which e included a 300 -plus cluster v home development. The housing component, p later reduced to 225 homes, died on the council table last January but Claremont resi- dents and Pickering council- lors still fear Club Link may try and revive the proposal. Councillors' concerns were mitigated somewhat by a statement from Club Link director Jack Winberg that the housing component would not come back to council until "a few years" had passed. "If you want relief from Cherry Downs, you've got it," Winberg promised. "We're not desperate; we don't have to develop Cherry Downs. We can take a pause on this development." There would be no more concessions on the golf course, however, though resi- dents such as Fred Beer, Lome Almack and Pat Horne - and a dozen others - all demanded council say no to course expansion expansion. The major Maurice Brenner and Enrico ncerns of the residents Pistritto siding with !re the threat of housing, Claremont residents. vironmental threats and Beer said after the vote he iter problems. would "consider" filing an Council approved the pro- objection with the Ontario sal by a 5-2 vote, with Municipal Board. Youth rally planned for . skateboard park If the youth of Pickering facility for dart and billiard are serious about a tournaments. It is hoped the skateboard park, the Royal youth of Pickering will also Canadian Legion Branch 606 bring forward creative and the Pickering firefighters fundraising ideas. are serious about providing The 1997 goal of fundraising opportunities. approximately $170.000 On Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 would allow for the p.m. the Legion will host a skateboard facility to be Youth Rally meeting. Youth situated just cast of the of all ages are invited to Recreation Complex on voice their support for a lands leased from Ontario skateboard facility, and show Hydro. their interest in participating Parents or youth requiring in activities to raise a more information can call percentage of the funds. The Jenny at the Town of firefighters are looking Pickering (905) 420-6589. forward to car washes, Bev Ireland, Fundraising co- BBQ's and any other ordinator at (905) 665-0318 activities in which youth are or Dick Comeau of the willing to assist. Legion Legion at (905) 839-2990 or members will provide their (905) 839-9144. -AdwAaft - - - J neon -.The friendly staff at Macintosh Chrysler Plymouth are ready to offer you top dollar on your trade-in. Come in and look over the tremendous selection of models from Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge Trucks. There's a vehicle that's just right for your family. Madntosh Chrysler Plymouth Limited`; 331 Park Road South 728-4638 Oshawa PCHMMM Career opportunities In Parts Counter Person. TUITION FREE! This new i2 week in -class training Program is designed to spec dically meet rhe training needs o(youth wanting to enter the work force. Training consists of tato 16 week blocks separated by a 16 week work internship. S[udents .ill study market ing and merchandising, parts identification, souse ing and storage, inventory and management controls, interpetscinl and employability skills, and business management. Graduates will have numerous career opt ions to choose fsoets upon graduation including: dealerships, automotive wspply and repair centres. To be eligible for this coarse, students must be betwten the ages of 19 and 26 and love grade 12 or equivalent. Candidates must also be eligible to work in Canada and sucessfully complete a selection Process. For kdbK MWIN181100, aatad KtMrn� Got o lard dKt a your aeon and all todeyl Classes basis its Jammy. CARS EducaCuq You for the Real World. 0161 1111119 11 EVERY FRIDAY The Serenity Group - 12 Step Recovery Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Call Jim 905-428-9431 (evenings) for more information. WEEKENDS TO DECEMBER 14 The Three Bears, a Christmas pantonine, will be presented by Pickering Players at Ounbarton-Fair- port United Church, weekends at 8 p.m., plus mati- nees. Call 420-2507 for ticket information. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4th Commun,ty Care AdLilt Day Program is hosting its 4th Annual Bazaar and Raffle from 1 30 to 4 30p.rn. Everyone welcome. Proceeds to the day program. For further information, please call (905) 427-2315 or 1-888-255-6680. Located at 487 West- ney Rd. S., units 19 and 20, Ajax. (Corner of West- ney Rd. and Clements). FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th The Oshawa-Durhan-, Symphony Orchestra will be holding its annual Christmas Wassail party at Parkwood Estate, Slmcoe St N at Adelaide. in Oshawa at 7.30pm. The new Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Marco Parisotto will be present Tickets at $35 are limited Cail Alice Sheffield at 723-3183 FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th to SUNDAY DECEMBER 8th The 1st annual Metro 'Last Chrcl- r- gas :;how & Marketplace will be held Friday from 12 00 noon 9:00pm, Saturday from 9.00am-8.00pm & Sunday from 9:00am-5 00pm. Food - Sample & Buy, Coupons, Recipes, New Products '.Great Christ- mas Gift Ideas. Adults $5. Seniors & Students $4. Age 12 & under - free Held at the Metro East Trade Centre, Brock Rd & 401 Contact Brian McLean or Janice Providence 274-0888. SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th The 5th anr.ua! Ct:r:stmas concert presented by the Ajax Parks & Recreation Department takes place at 7,30 p m at Pickering Village United ASK THE COW10iff EXPERTS Rruu�;ht %-o FS CrrIifK�I Hearing Oc Alt (kwditrxsct r4P- ktwLA TrelevAn (Service himuger) .M lydrrerrkrw Lennox* Dealer Since 1962 Q. Is my tumace being maintained properly? A. Here is a 17 point check list for you to use to grale your contractor. I.Check operation of thermostat. 2.Check operation of all safety limit controls. 3 -Lubricate tan and motor bearings 4.Chmk blower operations. S.Check fan belt tension and alignment 6.Cheek electrical control wiring. 7.Check duct dampers for correct position including the humidifier by Pass Port- 8.lnspoct heat exchange for cracks and corrosnon. 9.Check overall operation of unit. IO.Clean burners and set for proper combustion. 1I.Examine furnace flue and vent cdnaecwm 12.Ckam pilot ad check operation of service ignition system. p 13.I t chimney cleanout (where ). 14.Check gas piping for leaks. i. permanent type filters and re -install. 16.lnstruct customer on winter/stmma chageover. 1171efftt�pilot turned on (where applicIf your contractor does not check these items, they are not doing a thorough fttmaee inspection. Church. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and youth. children 7 and under free. Call 427-8811, SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th A craft sale will be held from 9a.m - 2 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church, 65 Kings Cres. Ajax. 30 ven- dors. No admission charge SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th The Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen Barber- shop Chorus will serenade shoppers in area malls and shopping centres. Sing along with the Chorus as they sing old favorites and add a little harmony to your shopping day. Ajax, Harwood Mail from 1100 - 11 30 am and Pickering Town Centre, at the Gazebo from 1200 - 12 30 pm MONDAY DECEMBER 9th A Youth Rally & Fundraising Meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606, 1555 Bayly St. at 7:00 p.m.for youths between 13 - 19 to discuss a Skateboard Park. For more information call Sherry Senis - 420-4605. MONDAY DECEMBER 9th Toronto Fathers' Resource, offers a PAPALE- GAL CLINIC for $19.95. Come ask your questions The Original Boy News • December 4, / 996 13 Creating win/win solutions for divorced families Held at Market Lane Public School, 246 The Esplanade - 2nd Floor Library from 6-30 pm - 9:30 pm. THURSDAY DECEMBER 12th Ajax and Pickering General Hospital invites ;ou and your family to the 'Lighting of the Lights' at 7-30 p m. at the Harwood Entrance. Featuring the 'Young Singers of Ajax' & Tom Egan, tenor There will be songs refreshments, a special treat for the kids. the lighting of the lights free parking and Santa Claus 14 December 4, 1996 - no Original Say News Classifed Advertising Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Call 837-2900 or Fax 837-0260 School of Business Helping You Build a Briber Life Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd 420-1344 Full & Part Time. Sales people wanted to sell Display Advertizing Program to local businesses. Some kae-telae of arwe parer diwwy advertizing W*UU &e remdlcW, but not a requirement. SS Sell today and get an instant pay -out SS. FAX your resume to (905) 837-0260 or call 837-1888 and ask for "THE LIMEY" Second Cup Coffee Co. is looking for friendly, energetic people to train as coffee experts and serve our customers Location: First Pickering Place 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering - We offer: - Competitive Hourly Wages - Flexible Shifts - An enjoyable working atmosphere If you would like to leam more about the exciting world of fine coffees and be a member of our team D of fun Coffee Lovers, please: Pick- off 1� (\C appikation or resumeaddressed Suite 1019) at: MAILBOXES ETC (First so Pickering Place) Mon -Fri 9-7; Sat 10-4 0 OR Fax to 905-683-0666 e Carriers Wanted Assemble Light products at home. Earn $400+weekly Pleasant work. Call recorded message 24 hours (416) 631-4806 Ext#9. Canadian Corporation Seeks I lome Employees to Help with X-mas rush. Send S.A.E to 1848 Liverpool Rd. Suite 229 Pickering L1V 6M3 DRIVER WANTED Ort -site work. 5 days a week. Female preferred. 434 -MIN A/Z professional drivers wanted immediately to run U.S.A. 500-600 mile radius and long haul. Must have I.C.C., medical, abstract & police clearance. We offer paid layovers, safety bonus. competitive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept. 416-740-1426 ASSISTANT NEEDED IMMEDIATELY 2 or 3 days a week. must be computer literate and have Windows experience. Must have a vehicle. Fax resurnn4 to Anna (905) 837.2555 For Sale 4 beautiful pictures 10" x 12" finished in Decopage Ideal for Xmas gifts. Cost price $45.00 each. House Cleaning riousecteani ng *Weekly *Bi -Weekly eMonrhly Tel(416)291-8244 Cel (905) 706-4365 Pgr (416) 377-0937 FREE ESTIMATE -C MOVEN Bargain rates, homes, offices. apt, etc. Piano moving. Packing available. 416-423-0239 416-286.5513 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- Rst, no credit check 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 08MWA FLEA MMKET 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular Booths $Z week & up Arts Ctnits $20 mordh & up Celebrating Our 17th Year Call Ken 4905) 4111113-5290 SAFE SWEEP Sweeps / liners / daps / screeds Fully insured. (Call today for *00 inspection 420-1572 IMPROVEMENT SERVICE DIRECTORY To advertise in the Home Improvement section contact The �, :� NeWS at (905) 837-1888 Flooring 1PIRTIPIRY91 All custom hardwood floor -9. Installation and refirnshirg. Done at reasonable rates. Free Estimates. 'Serving Pickering and Ajax' 416 -464 -Ml GIN c THE IFT OF STRESS RELIEF THIS CHRISTMAS a w ile you're at it, w y not treat yourself today! Bring this ad with you & receive a $5.00 DISCOUNT. Foot Reflexology by Bruce Doney Certified Refle=44itr (905) 837-1096 J & W PAINTING Interior / Exterior Paper Hanging Serving Durham Region & Surrounding Area Since 1983 Free Estimates 683-5838 lvr room. Painr cuPPlied Free Estimates 905-831-8001 PRInF. & JOY HOME PAIN"rF.RS &RENOVATIONS APT. FOR RENT Wcsrney Heights, 2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen, 5 Appliances, 2 - 4 pce. baths, Includes heat, hydro, water, air cond., pool and parking. Avail. Jan. 1/ $985 Ajax Realty Ltd. 683-1811 Clean I bdrm. bsmt. apt. Av. Jan. 1st $525 per month. Includes cable, utilities, laundry & parking. Female only. Non-smoker. No pets. F/L 831-0758 Autos 0 Room for Rent WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE FREE towing for scrap, used or abandorwd cars & trucks. 1 hr. pickup, TOP PRICES PIVD, UP TO $500 (416) -3499 1 bdrm. to rent in beautiful home. Clean environment; Close to TTC, 401 & amenities $350 per month Call For Further Details 905-686-3037 CHRISTMAS TREE$ . - kGd Your Owx or plii (ut Spruce. Pine & Fir W WMY - TNdmn Rd. Evill of 401. North S nOw to Canln R4 than Esq 1 mils 011 KW. f7. 1 mlr .aq of Bmdit. llm Soulh at T► dum to Corin OR 2 ridin wad of otrirm Coftp OPEN DAILY • A.M. - a P.Y. YOWYANVII.LE - YMavwly Rd., oxk off 401. North 12 mins on Dudwn 57. OPEM DAILY a A.M. - 5 Pit. Cut own Ij22 sine, tax incl. FREE ;REE 8AL up lex irrd. WATSON TREE FARMS (905) 263-8858 Computer Support ,Network and Specialist (CSS) Communications 7ne rapid increase of PC networks in offices, Technician (NCT) lactories and retail outlets has led to a demand for The aim of the NCT program is to produce computer �Prsonnel with the expertise to administer these technicians capable of fulfilling a hardware support nstallations. The Computer Support Specialist will role in a variety of situations. lave the technical skills required to set up and Students receive hands-on experience working with maintain users on 'stand-alone' computers or on PC micro -computers. Troubleshooting equipment; networks. Emphasis is placed on the adrrxnistra, installing and troubleshooting Novell and Windows of Novell & Windows NT networks. NT software. Microcomputer Fundamentals Computer Fundamentals Electronic Spreadsheets - Application Fundamentals Word Processing . Introductory Electronics Windows Applications Computer Service & Support Database Management Communications System Support Fundamentals Network Administration Network Administration Installation & Configuration The Unix Operating System Pre -Employment Readiness and Job Client 'Server Computing Search Workshop Pre -Employment Readiness and Job Search Workshop Financia/ Assistance may be available School of Business Helping You Build a Briber Life Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Rd 420-1344 Full & Part Time. Sales people wanted to sell Display Advertizing Program to local businesses. Some kae-telae of arwe parer diwwy advertizing W*UU &e remdlcW, but not a requirement. SS Sell today and get an instant pay -out SS. FAX your resume to (905) 837-0260 or call 837-1888 and ask for "THE LIMEY" Second Cup Coffee Co. is looking for friendly, energetic people to train as coffee experts and serve our customers Location: First Pickering Place 1550 Kingston Road, Pickering - We offer: - Competitive Hourly Wages - Flexible Shifts - An enjoyable working atmosphere If you would like to leam more about the exciting world of fine coffees and be a member of our team D of fun Coffee Lovers, please: Pick- off 1� (\C appikation or resumeaddressed Suite 1019) at: MAILBOXES ETC (First so Pickering Place) Mon -Fri 9-7; Sat 10-4 0 OR Fax to 905-683-0666 e Carriers Wanted Assemble Light products at home. Earn $400+weekly Pleasant work. Call recorded message 24 hours (416) 631-4806 Ext#9. Canadian Corporation Seeks I lome Employees to Help with X-mas rush. Send S.A.E to 1848 Liverpool Rd. Suite 229 Pickering L1V 6M3 DRIVER WANTED Ort -site work. 5 days a week. Female preferred. 434 -MIN A/Z professional drivers wanted immediately to run U.S.A. 500-600 mile radius and long haul. Must have I.C.C., medical, abstract & police clearance. We offer paid layovers, safety bonus. competitive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept. 416-740-1426 ASSISTANT NEEDED IMMEDIATELY 2 or 3 days a week. must be computer literate and have Windows experience. Must have a vehicle. Fax resurnn4 to Anna (905) 837.2555 For Sale 4 beautiful pictures 10" x 12" finished in Decopage Ideal for Xmas gifts. Cost price $45.00 each. House Cleaning riousecteani ng *Weekly *Bi -Weekly eMonrhly Tel(416)291-8244 Cel (905) 706-4365 Pgr (416) 377-0937 FREE ESTIMATE -C MOVEN Bargain rates, homes, offices. apt, etc. Piano moving. Packing available. 416-423-0239 416-286.5513 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- Rst, no credit check 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 08MWA FLEA MMKET 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular Booths $Z week & up Arts Ctnits $20 mordh & up Celebrating Our 17th Year Call Ken 4905) 4111113-5290 SAFE SWEEP Sweeps / liners / daps / screeds Fully insured. (Call today for *00 inspection 420-1572 IMPROVEMENT SERVICE DIRECTORY To advertise in the Home Improvement section contact The �, :� NeWS at (905) 837-1888 Flooring 1PIRTIPIRY91 All custom hardwood floor -9. Installation and refirnshirg. Done at reasonable rates. Free Estimates. 'Serving Pickering and Ajax' 416 -464 -Ml GIN c THE IFT OF STRESS RELIEF THIS CHRISTMAS a w ile you're at it, w y not treat yourself today! Bring this ad with you & receive a $5.00 DISCOUNT. Foot Reflexology by Bruce Doney Certified Refle=44itr (905) 837-1096 J & W PAINTING Interior / Exterior Paper Hanging Serving Durham Region & Surrounding Area Since 1983 Free Estimates 683-5838 lvr room. Painr cuPPlied Free Estimates 905-831-8001 PRInF. & JOY HOME PAIN"rF.RS &RENOVATIONS APT. FOR RENT Wcsrney Heights, 2 Bedrooms, LR, DR, Kitchen, 5 Appliances, 2 - 4 pce. baths, Includes heat, hydro, water, air cond., pool and parking. Avail. Jan. 1/ $985 Ajax Realty Ltd. 683-1811 Clean I bdrm. bsmt. apt. Av. Jan. 1st $525 per month. Includes cable, utilities, laundry & parking. Female only. Non-smoker. No pets. F/L 831-0758 Autos 0 Room for Rent WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE FREE towing for scrap, used or abandorwd cars & trucks. 1 hr. pickup, TOP PRICES PIVD, UP TO $500 (416) -3499 1 bdrm. to rent in beautiful home. Clean environment; Close to TTC, 401 & amenities $350 per month Call For Further Details 905-686-3037 CHRISTMAS TREE$ . - kGd Your Owx or plii (ut Spruce. Pine & Fir W WMY - TNdmn Rd. Evill of 401. North S nOw to Canln R4 than Esq 1 mils 011 KW. f7. 1 mlr .aq of Bmdit. llm Soulh at T► dum to Corin OR 2 ridin wad of otrirm Coftp OPEN DAILY • A.M. - a P.Y. YOWYANVII.LE - YMavwly Rd., oxk off 401. North 12 mins on Dudwn 57. OPEM DAILY a A.M. - 5 Pit. Cut own Ij22 sine, tax incl. FREE ;REE 8AL up lex irrd. WATSON TREE FARMS (905) 263-8858 z >� Drivingla,s School.. "IlALIDAY � ALLSAFE SPECIAL =279.00 PRO DRIVERS lDAY DRIVERS 1STToCOURSE In vire about our re ularcourse DEC 21 ST TO 24TH 4 JAN. 2ND TO 5TH -25 hour classroom •13 lessons in car G1 licence waiting time 8 months Mwo.•e w ►ml / ML / CPnFA Course Tax 4281 71 7 Maximum Insurance Deductable Discounts Shared Accommodabons Craft Sale WANTED Male, 20-45 yrs. Non- smoker to share 2 bdrm. co-op apt. in west Pickering with single man. Some night time assis- tance may be required. Excellent rental arrange- ments available. Call 905-509-5654 for details. CRAFr SALE 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1926 Fairport �. Road -J Pickering Saturday December " t f 7th 0 IRST CHRISTMAS ...A Time To Celebrate in The Original Bay News It's a very special time for rhe whole family! Celebrate your child's First Christmas in this newspaper. Send a photo (optional) of your child or hrandchild along with a special message and we'll publish it in our holiday section on Dec. 1 1/96. Dcadl,nc: Dec. 6/96 Cost: $410.00 + GST - Maximum 50 words Pill our coupon and mail ro: 1400 Bayly St, Unit 11, Pickering, L1 W 3R2 w call and tisk for Christian -Ann at 837-1888 BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS I Baby's Name: I Parents: i iGrandparents: � I Telephone: Message: I I I I I I I �4 I Health, Fitness & Wellness Personal fitness for women by 1,27. Personal rrainer/Club owner, Power City Gym Ladies! Now is not the time to give up or put your fitness time on hold. We all know that Christmas is a very busy time and demands a lot of energy and planning. It is easy to get sidetracked with the holiday festivities and to let your fit- dess routine fall by the way- side. Try not to let this happen. Continue to devote time to working out. Staying with your fitness program will pre- vent you from over -indulging on snacks or drinks. You will also maintain your high energy level and motivation which will help through the stressful days. If time becomes a major factor, then shorten your work- outs, move at a faster pace and take less rest between sets. Engage in outdoor activities like skating and cross-country skiing — make it a fun family event. Try to stick to your healthy diet plan. It is easy to slide from your regular diet at Christmas. The constant temp- tations of treats are never end - CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. �'-�'�•t �'-' SINCE 1985 PROVIDING IN-HOME CAREGIVERS SINCE 1985 •full & p..t time •liVC-in dt li.e uu •lout a shoct cc. COMPANIONS FOR THE ELDERLY & NANNIES FOR CHILDREN 87 Old Kinston Rd., Aiez, Onouio LIT 3A6 (905) 619-3351 1-800-219-8059 ing, and yes, you will try this or sample that, but keep your willpower strong! Drink even more water during the holi- days. Keep a glass of water in your hands as much as possible and keep taking sips. Increasing your water intake will curb your appetite or the tendancy to indulge. Stay fit and happy this Christmas. Remember. Your power, your health. ` Waxing 619-8267 The Original say News • December 4, 1996 IS Blaisdale MONTESSORI Schools Ages 16 Months to 12 Years OPEN HOUSE 16 Months - 6 Years 7uesday Dec. 10th 7:00 p. m. 403 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (Rothergien & IIwy. 2) I hurl. Dec. 12th 7:00 p.m. 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Rougemount & Ilwy. 2) Now Accepting Applications (905) 509-5005 Head Office HEY KIDS' Send in your letters to Santa. We will publish them in a special "Letters to Santa' on Dec. 18th. Drop off or mail to: The Original Bay News 1400 Bayly St. Pickering, Unit 411 L1W 3R2 ') DI: • crrditor proposals • personal and business bankruptcies~ 61g-2515 HAROLD BRIEF & ASSOCIATES LIMITED I riatee in Bank'rpt.) Sig KINGSTON RD. W., AJAX I 16 MONTHS f S9900 r �■t'� ' •sonic resrr,cuons apply *with this coupon only Professional Nail Care by %J1 Pedicure CONCEPT CaN� Nq/ OFF J 0 0- �PJ 4 . �� 4".rte. "197)• ��� $5� (1 (e�re1 Conte r, toe 4"A'"MI rurchase of X20.00 & over with this coupon *Ia&aad &4Cge 7"444Vq. 5 619-8267 If you are having an opening or an anniversary call us at The Original Bay News 837-1888 0 IRST CHRISTMAS ...A Time To Celebrate in The Original Bay News It's a very special time for rhe whole family! Celebrate your child's First Christmas in this newspaper. Send a photo (optional) of your child or hrandchild along with a special message and we'll publish it in our holiday section on Dec. 1 1/96. Dcadl,nc: Dec. 6/96 Cost: $410.00 + GST - Maximum 50 words Pill our coupon and mail ro: 1400 Bayly St, Unit 11, Pickering, L1 W 3R2 w call and tisk for Christian -Ann at 837-1888 BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS I Baby's Name: I Parents: i iGrandparents: � I Telephone: Message: I I I I I I I �4 I Health, Fitness & Wellness Personal fitness for women by 1,27. Personal rrainer/Club owner, Power City Gym Ladies! Now is not the time to give up or put your fitness time on hold. We all know that Christmas is a very busy time and demands a lot of energy and planning. It is easy to get sidetracked with the holiday festivities and to let your fit- dess routine fall by the way- side. Try not to let this happen. Continue to devote time to working out. Staying with your fitness program will pre- vent you from over -indulging on snacks or drinks. You will also maintain your high energy level and motivation which will help through the stressful days. If time becomes a major factor, then shorten your work- outs, move at a faster pace and take less rest between sets. Engage in outdoor activities like skating and cross-country skiing — make it a fun family event. Try to stick to your healthy diet plan. It is easy to slide from your regular diet at Christmas. The constant temp- tations of treats are never end - CARDINAL NANNIES & COMPANIONS INC. �'-�'�•t �'-' SINCE 1985 PROVIDING IN-HOME CAREGIVERS SINCE 1985 •full & p..t time •liVC-in dt li.e uu •lout a shoct cc. COMPANIONS FOR THE ELDERLY & NANNIES FOR CHILDREN 87 Old Kinston Rd., Aiez, Onouio LIT 3A6 (905) 619-3351 1-800-219-8059 ing, and yes, you will try this or sample that, but keep your willpower strong! Drink even more water during the holi- days. Keep a glass of water in your hands as much as possible and keep taking sips. Increasing your water intake will curb your appetite or the tendancy to indulge. Stay fit and happy this Christmas. Remember. Your power, your health. ` Waxing 619-8267 The Original say News • December 4, 1996 IS Blaisdale MONTESSORI Schools Ages 16 Months to 12 Years OPEN HOUSE 16 Months - 6 Years 7uesday Dec. 10th 7:00 p. m. 403 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax (Rothergien & IIwy. 2) I hurl. Dec. 12th 7:00 p.m. 365 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Rougemount & Ilwy. 2) Now Accepting Applications (905) 509-5005 Head Office HEY KIDS' Send in your letters to Santa. We will publish them in a special "Letters to Santa' on Dec. 18th. Drop off or mail to: The Original Bay News 1400 Bayly St. Pickering, Unit 411 L1W 3R2 ') DI: • crrditor proposals • personal and business bankruptcies~ 61g-2515 HAROLD BRIEF & ASSOCIATES LIMITED I riatee in Bank'rpt.) Sig KINGSTON RD. W., AJAX I 16 MONTHS f S9900 r �■t'� ' •sonic resrr,cuons apply *with this coupon only Professional Nail Care by %J1 Pedicure CONCEPT CaN� Nq/ OFF J 0 0- �PJ 4 . �� 4".rte. "197)• ��� $5� (1 (e�re1 Conte r, toe 4"A'"MI rurchase of X20.00 & over with this coupon *Ia&aad &4Cge 7"444Vq. 5 619-8267 IT December 4, 1996 The Original Bay News JUST LISTED IN PICKERING * JUST LISTED IN PICKERING I pnl $7350 Down a menu and ),, , 55000 Downpayment and $995 * Y P Y -mthly mortgage payment (P&I) I 5u15 monthly mortgage payment snows great' 3 bdrm . 2 baths. huge P81? Extremely will kept 3 bdrm. �- * -schen with bay window & ceramic I doors.finished bsmt with wet bar' detached home on a large 52 x 120 * Central a" cond., large yard. garage r lot. Forced air gas heating, * w,,; not last, call now" 1 C* updated windows. woodstove, air Call RICK CHOMY - cond.. finished bsmt 8 more. * _111 Call RICK CHOMCY* or * orBERNARD LEE* I � BERNARD LEE* �t Al S-42 533993 , i 905-428-6533, 416-286-3993 or 14800-663.7119 �t 1-800-663-7119 1 R�iV W ,� R�/NiAiC - ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD AJAX POWER $179,900 OF SALE Double door entre to master - ` 2'0 5 year mortgage alU.. ,. bedroom, ensuite. bath. alk to schools and shopping. Fireplace, finished basement. _ targe deck ^ " W , , ,cated on quiet crescent in shaped lot. double garage "a heart of Ajax. t _ Call Call _•"__ '' 11101in JUDY DON DENNIS - -- — `Om STACEE*** 683-5000 8. , . (905) 837-1054 Rf/MW (416) 502-1238 ...!''.,. RF.MA% ill At ITV ONF BUILDERS BUNGALOWST YES VIRGINIA, ASTROP� It hi . , groom THERE REALLY IS A SANTA sale 4, sa h finrshed recreatan room :. th walkout basement Purchaser Representate" n select theirown colours and No Down Payment? in witrwn 300 -60 days 1 1 5163,990 want to take advantage of today's rates and don't have the down payment? - t Call ANNA ITALIAll tA1,,e sales reprexntatr�e Call me and ask about me new H B.P program _. _ — (416) 436-3573 Mike Astrop* 905-579-7339p ry I Make Realty Reality NEW BUNGALOWS! PRICED FROM $194,900 3 bedrooms, fabulous master bedroom with ' ensuite, ceramic floors in foyer, kitchen and all bathrooms. 9' main floor ceilings, gas fireplaces & cathedral ceilings available! Prime Pickering location. Short on Cash ? Credit Problems - Call Sam Kimberley* - 905-837-2552 PRIME RATES - NO UPFRONT FEES Mortgage rates _Jr to a 1/29i below market. Loans start at 7.75% and second mortgages up to 100%. u Call today for a pre -approval. For fast friendly professional service... -CALL SYLVIA JULES Mon. -Fri. 9-6 (905) 686-2557 Toll free Evenings and weekends (905).430 429 THE MURTGAGE FaY "Santa's H*4w Toy and Food Drive" MAX is helping Santa give a it,hnsttnas w Utoae m need. Call Rids Sa*gm all 1131-3306 and he will arrange at have MAX pick up yk,ur donation of an unwrapped toy t of next -perishable food 'Items. or you can drop off your donation at f RI-JMAX First Realty at 1885 Glenarina Rd. (Pickering Medical Cmurk at Hwy. 12) All proceeds to Durham Children's Aid toil the [ileal fcwd bank. Tb.utk you, Merry Christmas and (kid Blcss! 4 BEDROOM NOW WITH GARASE $96,000 SIMI- Incredible value for a 4 bedroom home with a finished rec. room. Beautiful wood floors and a big bright kitchen. Close to 401 and the mall. Call before it's too late. CALL STEVE FEARON* t' 683.2992 WM QUALITY ONE LTD. RLTR.