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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBN1996_12_11WILDWOOD FORD "THE CAR & TRUCK CENTRE" 1167 Kingston Rd., Pickering (between Whites Rd & Liverpool on Hwy. 2) mos) 839-6666 F ,'• 1410 BAYLY ST. ONLYFRI2 9 SATYS L M JUST EAST Of GO STATION AT LIVERPOOL SUN. 10- 12 , GIANT TWO DAY E GAMES & XMAS WRAP WAREHOUSE FR G5, SAVE 66BLOW-OUT99 ToKios, s � STOREROO44 PERIODICAL News y ` See Page'',//'' r7— 'memn—on i i 4 amen - '-11 dam A A a '4 4 y� m •r. I Y1 a A�.'M •1, M 9. r:M, r • 101:W f 0». , F: I d I. t: r. rte: :j :m • I: L • [ : Shude Dial provides a lied appmach rim to dialat6 aooessat� ma. dntlea &atones' 'y alff 93'Town CeMp9 NgdaDaiectory Icy OSfK1W0 C9Mf6 (nearSemi) 'The -NEW SOnr � p R .721 4 K s CM RX 140 P�• r -St Y W. Ota AVcetate Z5T4-1IY2 We B*ka tD _ a i3Owr ,•_`s tet- t �1� J, 2 December 11, 1996 • The Original Boy News . Taxpayers in marina by Clenn Hendry says local councillor Sherry The Town of Pickering is Senis. ready to close a land deal that The sale of the bankrupt Port will cost taxpayers at least Pickering Marina lands - rife $250.000 more than needed, with controversy since negoiia- Primrose sold for $250,000 by Glenn Hendry Jim McKean, the former owner of the bankrupt Pon Pickering Marina. has sold the Primrose dredge for a price that f sources peg at $250,000. Dubbed a "hulking eyesore" by one Pickering councillor last spring, the dredge was towed out of Frenchman's Bay last summer, ending years of fighting between McKean and Front Road residents. Originally listed as part of the trustee holdings in the bankrupt marina, the Primrose was awarded back to McKean amid much controversy just before its removal from the ba}. At the time. McKean had received just one offer, a bid of $46.500 - scrap value - from cruise ship owner Mac Makarchuk. Last week, however, Makarchuk (through his Jacktot Express company) upped his offer to $250,000 to close the dell. Makarchuk wouldn't con- firm the sale price, although he admitted it was "largely differ- ent" from his original bid. Makarchuk said the dredge will eventually become a hydro -foil depot for casino players headed to the floating casino in the Detroit River. The craft will need extensive renovation work - perhaps as much as $500.000 worth - before it is seaworthy. Makarchuk added. He expects the Primrose to be operational next spring. McKean was not available for comment. 1410 BAYLY ST. JUST EAST OF GO STATION AT LIVERPOOL GIANTTWO GAMES &XMAS WRAP WAREHOUSE ccBLOW-OVT» FRI.2.9 • SAT. 10-4 • SUN. 10-12 ONLYA PEW DAYS LEFT1 Waxing 619-8267 tions with former owner Jim McKean and trustee Price Waterhouse began last spring - hit more snags Monday night when several residents, as well as Senis, complained about the price of the 2.9 acre waterfront site, now slated to become a waterfront park. The town agreed in June to pay $900,000 for the land and convinced the MTRCA to chip in $250,000 for a 20 per cent share. But Senis claims Pickering could have bought the proper for $900,000 - with no strings attached - and then sold a share to the MTRCA, saving taxpayers a quarter -mil- lion dollars. "It's a blatant misuse of tax- payer dollars." Senis told coun- cil. As a taxpayer I'm disgust- ed." The deal could get even worse. Senis pointed out. The town is only obligated to pay $900,000 - with or without MTRCA money - but the tim- ing of the sale may leave local taxpayers on the hook for an another $250,000. That is unlikely, she admit- ted, but it does remain possible if the conservation authority were to back out of the deal after the town has already front- ed the full $1.15 million to the trustee. Barry Farquharson, a Front Road resident who has watched the deal unfold, also believes the town has made a bad deal. 'There's no reason to do it this way," he said. 'The way the deal is written the town could be on the hook for the whole $1.15 million if the money doesn't come from the MTRCA." Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs defended the deal, say - deal? ing the town had a "moral and legal obligation" to achieve the best deal possible for the trustee. "it would be unconscionable and potentially illegal to abort this deal to make a back -door deal with the MTRCA." he said. The authority has already granted conditional approval for its share, and will be hold- ing a public meeting on the issue Friday in Pickering's council chambers. The Ministry of Natural Resources, however, has not yet given the deal its blessing. Without the ministry's okay, the MTRCA deal is dead. Rob Messervey, the min- istry's manager for conservation authorities, said he will be briefing senior staff on the deal today and promises an answer by the end of the week. Another wrinkle in the deal is James Priest, who owns a thin strip of land that bisects the manna property. It is unlikely a viable waterfront park can be designed without his land and Priest told council Monday night he isn't selling. Priest also took a few shots at council over the terms of the deal. "We're offended by this excessive use of taxpayer dol- lars that is essentially being used to bail out a bankrupt busi- ness owner," he said. Regional councillor Doug Dickerson said last June that the town will expropriate Priest, if necessary, to develop the park. Theoriginal land sale - between the town and the trustee - is scheduled to close December 20. The deal between Pickering and the MTRCA will close January 31. Methane plant illegal, says MOEE Metro criticized for supporting project by Glenn Hendry West Landfill Site breaches position that if waste were to An environment ministry the legal deal reached be received at the proposed spokesman says a methane between Metro and the facility it would not consti- gas pilot project at Brock Town of Pickering to close Lute a breach of condition the dump. one? If Metro believes that ... SAVE MOEE Pickering district could you please provide a .� Q a BE manager Dave Beech, in a rationale for that position." 50-.60- EARLY - I letter to Metro's works In the meantime, Pickering department, also rebukes councillor Doug Dickerson Metro for supporting the pro- has stepped up his fight to WOR CRASHERi' jest (proposed by Eastern keep the plant - which would xM% wRAP Power Development affiliate convert garbage and recy- Super Blue Boz Recycling) clables into energy - from the which would bring on site as landfill site, which closed 9S, /ROLL much as a million tonnes of last month after years of NO UMIT garbage every year. legal wrangling. OVER 3000 ROLLS "Condition one of the min- Eastern Power already G S• utes of settlement that ended operates a methane extrac- EE POthe legal action ... states: tion plant on site but the Ft/! To KIDS. Metro will cease to receive closing of the dump will or dispose of any waste at spell an end to its source of ASH INY CAR Ry Brock West on or before supply - garbage. That's November 30 ... Is it Metro's when Super Blue Box came Professional Nail Care by 7& -� CONCEPT Pedicure GN N,j// ,/- OFF Ct(� rte. "/9?) h l 1 , ca ) Purchase of $20.00 & over with this coupon ' 4I44utaaC 619-8267 UP with the new project, an idea that was roundly dis- missed by local councillors at a recent meeting because it needs to import garbage to operate. Dickerson, who hopes to get regional support at the Dec. 18 council meeting, says the motion should "send a strong message" to Metro (the owners of Brock West) and the province that Durham does not want to import garbage. "This will not take away Eastern Power's legal rights ... but we want to avoid any further and costly litiga- tion," he says, "We want to short-circuit what could oth- erwise become an ugly situa- tion." St -George's Anglican Church LA Ll Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Drive, Ajax 683-7981 SUNDAY, December 15, 1996 The Third Sunday of Advent 9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with hymns 10:30 - Sung Eucharist, Sunday School & Nursery followed by Coffee Hour SPECIAL CHORAL EVENSONG according to the Book of Common Prayer Hymn Sing • Organ Recital featuring STEPHEN P. HOLLOWAY our new organist & Choir Master at 7:00 PM followed by Wine & Cheese Reception Pickering begins courtship for marriage with Ajax by Glenn Hendry Love is grand - especially when you can save a few. That may soon be the mantra in Pickering and Ajax as the two towns prepare for the inevitable plunge into the mar- riage of amalgamation. The love affair is already heating up, although it will be economics - not passion - that will send the two almost -will- ing partners to the altar of holy amalgamation. How much can be saved by pooling dowries is not clear, but estimates range from $5 million to $15 million per year. The boy/girl next door never looked so good. David Crombie's Who Does What panel has recommended major structural changes to GTA communities, including the merger of the six Metro governments into one city (which could save taxpayers as much as $200 million), or the creation of one huge GTA gov- ernment. Either scenario - the former is favored by provincial municipal affairs minister Al Leach - would mean the end to meal govemment as we know it and local leaders have react- ed by funding favor in an idea dismissed as big city folly only months ago. While the two municipali- ties have spent a quarter-centu- ry playing hard -to -get, the threat of art arranged marriage has politicians and community leaders scrambling to find some common ground for a marriage of their own making. Local businessman and for- mer Pickering councillor Kip Van Kempen, however, has been championing the union plan for years. He believes "substantial savings" can be achieved through amalgama- tion. "When we can share hospi- tals, phone directories and United Way fundraising cam- paigns. there is no reason a sin- gle administration couldn't handle a combined population of 120,0(X)." he says. Arranging the marriage on their own terms - with a pre- nuptial agreement in place - is also the thinking of Pickering councillor Maurice Brenner, who has been quick to support the idea. Brenner, who tabled a motion recently asking council to take a hard look at sharing a joint chief administrative offi- cer (a vacant post at both towns) and other senior staff positions, says "everything would be on the table" right now. "Do we need two CAO's ? Do we need two of every department? We have to look at duplication and overlap," he says. "The time for building separate regimes is gone. Money is money that can be saved for the taxpayer in Ajax and Pickering. And you get better service." Brenner was joined by fel- low councillor Sherry Senis, who says residents would be "well served" by cutting the number of councillors and department heads by half. Even Mayor Wayne Arthurs, who has not supported the merger concept in the past, now believes the Pickering - Ajax marriage would work. The possibility does exist for huge savings from a merg- er: Taxpayers pay more than a quarter -million dollars to run two mayors' offices: $300,000 - plus for 12 councillors: $3(0.000 -plus for two CAO's: $1.5 million for two treasury departments: $500.000 for two To amalgamate or not to amalgamate that is the question is good to see one Ajax needs a Chief down to the province, such as councillor shares our Administrative officer and so welfare etc. views. Here's a leiter does Pickering; now would be The tangible benefits to the The Original Bay News a good time to begin the taxpayer are a reduction of received Iasi week. process of sharing services. taxes, as we reduce operating With the amalgamation of Council could be reduced costs without compromising Ajax and Pickering services. � We already now just a matter of+ _ share ' �� �� 1 �� VIEWPOINT time, it behooves us V a Hospital, Social to took at the entire Development picture proactively. 'Wf K'�4 Council, animal _-, We would be 4 7',_ control ...and better served to specialized services come up with a game plan from 11 councillors and two for transit which has just ban rather than have the province Mayors to six councillors and implemented, so the make the changes on our one Mayor. They should be transition should proceed behalf. Faced with full time to better serve the painlessly and without much overlapping tit duplication of local constituents, be paid incident. services and over -governance, accordingly and run at large ;Is cooperative planning there are good arguments in to avoid the "Ward Wars" that achievable? As parochialism favour of amalgamation. Our presently exist. has no place, this is a two municipalities could be _ Our Economic challenge we must as elected well served with one CAO, Development would become Wives rise to meet in one Treasury, one Director of more viable. combining both the very near future. Operations, one Transit departments into one. P.S. Anyone out there director, one Recreation and Pickering Village would creative enough to come up Culture Department, a come back to Pickerin& with anew name???? streamlined Fue Department We will need staff to take Sherry Sems and one Works Dept. ete,etc. over some of the new Hey, they don't all have all under one roof: - , ..r :, ,responsibilities being handed their heads in the sand. . . economic development units and more than $1.6 million for two planning departments. It is estimated savings in those departments could be nearly 50 per cent. In big ticket departments such as fire protection (a com- bined $10 million), the savings would certainly be less, but administrative savings, the elimination of service duplica- tion and better efficiencies could still have a large impact on the budget. Other big savings could be found in legal services, pur- chasing and information sys- tems, to name just a few. With 1996 departmental expenditures in Ajax and Pickering nearly $70 million, a 20 per cent saving through amalgamation (with the expected golden handshakes for displaced executives fac- tored in) wouldn't be out of the question. Those kind of savings are enough to interest Ajax council members, like Mayor Steve Parish and regional councillor Roger Anderson, but they have been more cautious in their comments. Both agree more shared services should occur in the future but remain uncon- vinced an Ajax -Pickering union would result in "substan- tial" taxpayer savings. License renewed As expected, the Atomic Energy Control Board has given the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station a six- month license renewal. The board made the announcement last Friday. a week after holding a public hearing on the issue. Ontario Hydro had asked for :i standar.: two-year rene,al but u_re fumed down because of safety-relat- ed changes at the station that still need to he addressed. The board. in its decision. however, did note "encourag- ing signs of improvement" at the station_ Board staff, who had rec- ommended the six-month leash, will initiate a full review of station operations next spring. 4 December 4, 1996 • The Originoi Bay News • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Editorial Opinion .............I...................... Whitby Free Press will be missed ;t was with profound regret that we learned of the closing of The Whitby Free Press — a newspaper that enjoyed such high regard within its community that it commanded the kind of readership loyalty most papers can only dream of. If the Free Press could go down, can any newspaper afford to feel smug or secure' Such a loss to the community can never be measured in mere dollars alone: it is the silencing of "voice", of alternative vision, chat most sorely will be missed. We cannot help but be reminded that it was the death of a similar community "institution" — the old Bay News — that prompted the birth, a little over a year ago, of The Original Bay News, when it was realized that, overnight, a very important voice in the community had gone. As we said in our initial editorial, on September 6, 1995: "With so many businesses folding around us, it's not always easy to recognize the importance of some deaths over others, but we believe that nothing quite equals the loss of "voice" — the freedom of thought and opinion that only a community newspaper can provide. When you think about it, our newspapers — whether we agree with their differing editorial policies or not — are probably the only lasting platforms for public voice. Where else can we air our differences, make knnwn our protests, proclaim our public and private victories and defeats, and leave them all (for better or worse) recorded as a permanent pan of our history? Whenever a newspaper dies, an incredible number of jobs can be affected. Few people realize just how many workers it takes just to create and deliver one community newspaper. Freedom of speech and the ability to seek out alternatives are rights which we, as Canadians, should never take for granted. Our writers — those voices which often speak for those who can't — should never be silenced We believe that people in the communites we serve` deserve to hear more than one side of any story. Local business must have choice in where to advertise; readers need a plaftorm from which to "sound off' now and then. If we are to function, as a nation or as a community, our communications network must remain functional — alive and well and competitive. The loss of any Canadian publication — especially a community newspaper — should never be taken lightly." Knowing as we do, the amount of cane and attention — not to mention the hard woe and team effort • that goes into producing a weekly community newspaper, we can only congratulate the management and staff of the Whitby Free Press on a job well done. You will indeed be missed. _.. L�tw� xa V,4.e EkU4 Please don't paint us all with the same brush To the Editor, If a neighbour picks up a gun to rob a store, shooting someone, is the whole neighbourhood now a group of thieves and murderers? If your neighbour is charged with drug trafficking, are you and the rest of the neighbourhood a bunch of dope dealers? The problem is one neighbour with a problem, that has to be dealt with. ,So why when alcohol and drug items are found at Pickering Station, are all the employees being labelled as a bunch of drunken dope heads, who don't know what they are doing, instead of a few employees with a problem, which need to be dealt with? It is through the proficiency of employees that all problems are reported and not hidden and covered up. The most important people to me in this world live in this area, my family and friends.I do not feel they are in any danger. Yes Pickering has problems, and they have got to be fixed. Fast and very safely. Will Luchford Whitby Will initiatives include all child care? To the Editor: Janet Ecker. Ontario's Minister of Community and Social Services, is preparing some new initiatives related to child care in Ontario. It is hoped that her initiatives will be inclusive of ALL child care choices, including direct parental cane. Up until now, governments at both the federal and provincial levels have set funding and tax policies that penalized those families who choose to have a parent at home raising young children. They have also rewarded certain child cane choices with tax breaks and subsidies. It is only fair that all choices be treated equally and all children should benefit from the $775 million spent annually on child care in this province, not just the 10% cared for in licensed, regulated settings. Linda Wainwright Pickering n» Ortbdl der News is a BarPublhhlnig Inc. 1 jl o �► w —ey Q 1*WS 1400 Bary St. Unit 1 I , Pkkwin& onario L I W 3R2 r ; President: - Sr. Viae -president: Publisher / Executive Director: Dave Demerino Kip Van Kempen Tony Hubbard rn Nawwoc,Advwtsinj & Cireulaeion (905) 837.1889 Classified (90S) 937.2900 • Roc (906) 637-02W Community Newspeper Association Member of the onarioew - Production Manager. Mdogr�� May -Joan Powers Jim Lynch Member of the Canadian m • Comunity Newspaper Association a Provincial Happenings J" E4t4 Minister of community and social services Strong economy leads to more jobs he Ontario Minister of Finance, Ernie Eves' recent economic update shows this government is on the right track with its economic policy. Ontario's economy is gaining strength, jobs are being created and we are meeting our targets toward a balanced budget. When this government took office, Ontario was faced with a deficit of $11.2 billion. But through decisive action during the last 18 months, we have EVERY FRIDAY The Serenity Group - :2 Step Recovery Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Picker- ing. Call Jim 905-428- 9431 (evenings) for more information THURSDAY DECEMBER 12th The Durham Home- prereur Group will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Annandale Golf and Country Club Ajax for Holiday Network- ing and product display. $10 fee for members, $15 for non-members. Includes continental breakfast. To reserve call Carol Kudla.420-7913 WEEKENDS TO DECEMBER 14 The Three Bears, a Christmas pantomine, will be presented by Pickering Players at Dunbarton-Fair- port United Church, week- ends at 8 p.m., plus matinees. Call 420-2507 for ticket information. SATURDAY DECEMBER 14th Join the Lung Associa- tion Durham Region's Christmas Seals Cam- paign Chairperson, and local politicians, as they once again scoop free ice cream cones from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at Lick's Homeburgers & Ice Cream 'Restaurant, 1163 Kingston ..:Road, Pickering. SATURDAY DECEMBER 14th The Pickering reading circle and the William } Creek Co-op reading circle r will be celebrating the fes - reduced the deficit to $8.2 billion this year. We will cut it to $6.6 billion next year. It is our plan to eliminate the deficit entirely by the fiscal year 2000-2001. There is more good economic news for the people of Ontario. Their take-home pay will go up January 1st for the second time in six months due to our promised tax cut. By 1999, when the tax cut is fully implemented, 91% of all taxpayers will receive a and 4:00 pm at the Amber - lea Presbyrterian Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Picker- ing. Call Rap at 839-3037. SATURDAY DECEMBER 14th Festival Players' second concert 'Spanish Accents' to be held at Pickering Vil- lage United Church, 300 Church St. N. at 7:30 pm.Tickets available through Mastermind Edu- cational in Pickering Town Centre or by calling 471- 6926. SATURDAY DECEMBER 14th The Oshawa & District Humane Society will have its last day of Pet Pics with Santa from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the shelter, 199 Waterloo St. All proceeds to the care of the animals. Call 433-2022. MONDAY DECEMBER 16th The Town of Pickering will host an awards presen- tation to honour 23 long time employees at 7:30 pm prior to the regular Council Meeting. The Mayor, Mem- bers of Council, Executive Director of Operations and the Fire Chief will present the awards. MONDAY DECEMBER 16th Toronto Fathers' Resources offers a STRAT- EGY CLINIC for $19.95. Learn strategies of dads who work on healing the kids, instead of blaming ,'mom Held at Market Lane Public School, 246 The Esplanade - 2nd Floor Library from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm• live season between 1:00 tax cut of 30% or more. For many with modest incomes, it will be even larger. But as premier Mike Harris stated in the legislature on Wednesday December 4, it is not enough to cut taxes to create jobs. A solution must be found to the problems that led to high taxes in the first place. Cutting government spending is not enough; restructuring government is necessary to prevent high government spending in the future. That's why Premier Harris announced a special winter session of the Ontario Legislature which will begin on January 13 and run through March. Ring in the New Year family -style by David Bojarzin Looking for a family - friendly way to celebrate New Year's Eve? Concerned about getting the lids to bed at a reasonable time? Ajax's Parks and Rec department has an eleventh hour solution. The town will be hosting family New Year's Eve parties at both the McLean and Ajax community centres on December 31, from 6-9 p.m. The festivities will include public skating, sleigh rides, face painting, a pre-school play room and a 9 p.m. countdown to accommodate the needs of the younger meaymakers in attendance. Admission is $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for cht'idmil. Noise -makers will beprovided. This will be a special "Who Does What" session which will finalize changes to municipal governments and school boards in order to end waste, overlap and duplication of services. The session will help ensure that Ontario turns the corner towards jobs, prosperity, opportunity and renewed hope for both ourselves and our children's futures. All this is increasing consumer confidence. Ontario retail sales continue to rise, housing starts and Ontario's international exports continue to increase. For the people of Ontario, this means more jobs. Since we were elected in June 1995. ►n• 127,000 net, new jobs have been created in this province. That's nearly 60% of all new jobs in Canada. We are confident that our plan will continue to create 200,000 to 300,000 net jobs over the next two years. This is giving Ontario's youth a reason to be optimistic too. Young people are beginning to benefit from the improved fiscal and economic climate. In October, 10,000 more young people had jobs in Ontario than a year before, while there were actually 63,000 fewer jobs for youth in the rest of Canada during the same period. By cutting taxes, reducing red tape and m&ws - uecernoer ► i, i yyo government barriers to jobs and restoring balance to labour relations, our government has established the key ingredients to attract investment and jobs to Ontario. We are doing everything we can to create a vibrant job -producing economy. With such strong economic policies in place, Ontario is in a good position to outperform the rest of Canada and most G- 7 nations over the rest of the decade. The stronger our economy, the more we can do to maintain those important social programs that add to our quality of life. This makes Ontario the best place anywhere in which to live. work r invest. MORTGAGES & LOANS _$• 1st & 2nd •Lines of credit •BEST RATES Frank Callahan 686-6450 24 Hours Upper Canada Funding Inc. 'g Q iitraitnre p a! licecaaoriu -r<xz .w. vcxu nint�nu�; !rm�a' 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 6 December 1 I , 1996 The Original Bay News .... 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O hear the angel voices!rR Pickfair Plaza , O night divine! O night when Christ -lark the Herald ` ' e iSW corner of ;.... Liverpool & Hwy. #2)was born �. Angels Sing 41.,; 2 Harwood Ave. S. O night divine! O night, O night divine! (Key of G) Led by the light of faith serenely beaming gHark! the herald angels sing, rrj • _��: ? i With glorifying hearts by His cradle we "Gloryto the new-born King!I�' :- 37 ; stand; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, God and sinners reconciled." ` �rl.-Here came the wise men from Orient land. r .. 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OSHAWA (905) 404-2025 PICKERING (905) 427-7733 TORONTO (416) 213-7177 10 December I 1, 1996 • The 000nal Bay News Carol Book Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Rockin' around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring! Inter we'll have some pumpkin pie And well do some caroling! 5th ANNIVERSARY SALE in our NEW, BIGGER STORE. Extra special values... -Model railroads, including starter sets -Slat car racing sets and accessories -Plastic model kits of all kinds -Radio control cars, boats and planes -Doll Houses ockets & Kites )i • BEST SELECTION OF THOMAS I THE TANK ENGINES 1801 Dundas St. East, Whitby KMART PLAZA 40 48888 Next to Golden Griddle December 14. 1996 10aw GPM _Chnslasas special: (Wooden Calendar Frame & Lang Calendar $29.99 * Gou~ Food Sanp&tg � Gvn"� �olk•tlddas'lunnusr '� Custom & l age %cleam of Cxwumet n Colt Baskets * Blankets. Carnes. 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Rudolph the red -nose reindeer Had a very shiny nose Q Winter Wonderland d if you ever saw it Sleigh Bells Ring You d even say it glows Are you listening? it of the other reindeer Y In the lane snow is glistening Used to laugh and call him names A beautiful sight, They never let poor Rudolph we happy tonight cin in any reindeer games. !Walking in a Winter Wonderland Then one foggy Christmas Eve —Gone away is the blue bird to came to say Rudolph with your nosF so bright -Here to stay is the new bird ,: Won t you guide my sleigh tonight It sings a love song As we go along _ Y_. l en how the reindeer loved him Walking in a Winter Wonderland they shouted out with gleea In the meadow we can build a snowman udatph tlx red -nose reindeer And pretend that he is Parson Brown You'll go down in history. - ifl�gle Bells He'll say are you married We'll say no man, the—;Ww, �,�{, din dot o Ob R m F Christmas Parties - Private Luncheons Pull Blown Evening Affairs Complete Dinners from $12.50 per person Special menus to fit your budget Annandale Country Club k 683-32.10 "Seasons Greetings" from STEVE SMITH CARPENTRY LTD. 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Oh, you better watch out y; �4j • '� ,-' You better not cry' You better not pout l �; I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town. • •t • "Seasons Greetings & - �q. best wishes for the ' ubcoming yea" r — • MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE - PRIVATE SCHOOL . . PICKERING 1 1/2 years -12 years Full Montessori Curriculum. =L ;J extended hours available. J ,'401 Kingston Rd., Pickering' 509-1722 0010 986 Du n barton �V ..,.839-2090 - The kids in girl and boyland Will have a jubilee They're gonna build a toyland town All around the Christmas tree. So, you better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm tellin' you why Santa Claus is comin' Santa Claus is coming to town! O Chrisimas Tree O Christmas tree, 0 Christmas tree, _ How beautiful and bright. O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,;,,.-,� How beautiful and bright. ,t; The sight of thee at Christmas tide, Spreads hope and goodness Far and wide. O Christmas tree Q Christmas tree How beautiful and bright. "Seasons Greetings" from MURRAY D. STROUD 36arristcr. *oltcaor Potari, 43ublic 356 Kingston Rd. Pickering 509-1353 ry Seasons Greetings fro m r`'ktch-j iy.s.agc.. Providing excellence in quality home daycare ARexible hours Monthly home visits •Reliable back-up service ALL LICENSED AGENCY c Please Call . 686-4816 z - 1:'i.�P '1'�`•.Y�:a14rVik..r _ J'R<r. ay... .: 0.. ... _ . ��_� ... .. _ a .. �w'R��'8' 14 December If, 1996 The Original Bay News Carol Book I AMa- a MERRY CHRISTMAS TO A - ALL TO ALL A • icy 1, ,A � ; //moi:%///��/i Op wpm TOYOTA TERCEL i TOYOTA COROLLA o il per monthpper month from /48 months • from /48 months WITH ONLY $1,000 DOWN WITH ONLY $1,000 DOWN 4,5 -speed manual transmission *air conditioning *power steering *automatic transmission •1.5L 16 valve DOHC 4 -cylinder engine 91.6L 100 HP DOHC 16 -valve engine *power brakes •full wheel covers •power steering *intermittent wipers *body side moulding *tinted glass •side -door impact beams •60/40 fold down rear seat *tinted glass •colour keyed bumpers •AM/FM stereo cassette *Michelin all -season radials Plus much more! Plus much more Hurry in! A lease payment that looks this good won't last long. DICKERING TOYOTA 420-9000 WIEN 67 KINGSTON RO.. PICNEAIN6'�EaRSes"Or'Or,oEai6a!rduueNaM! mmommz= The Original Bay News December 11, 1996 IS L:::.1f..,estY1e.- A R T S •. A C T I V E >., L I V I N G •._ .L E N S U R E FUN I Music and art make beautiful Christmas gits Wondering what to do for Church St. N. The concert 6926. Under the baton of new for a full season of great Christmas celebration, that special, elegant person will include Manuel De Sunday December 15, is music director/conductor, music. Whitby's Station Gallery is on your Christmas list? Why Falla's Ritual Fire Dance the opening concert of Marco Parisotto, this From December 12 to offering a special sale — not give a gift of music or and Georges Bizet's exhila- Oshawa -Durham Symphony evening of stupendous February 2, The Robert until December 15 — of art? rating opera Carmen. Orchestra's 40th Season. music will take place at McLaughlin Gallery in Inuit sculpture and several On Saturday December Featured in this special "The Great Romantics" will College Park Church, 1164 Oshawa, is presenting of the gallery's own original 14, Festival Players presents treat will be 1996 Pickering include Liszt's Piano King St.E. in Oshawa, at "Greetings of the Season: print editions. its second concert "Spanish Rotary Music Festival win- Concerto No.I in E flat, 8:00 p.m. For ticket infor- Paintings by Sam Both galleries offer the Accents" — festive music ners Scott Holyk and Ursula with soloist Andre Laplante, mation, call (905)579-6711. Paonessa", Hallmark's artist opportunity to shop for a with a Spanish accent — at Zielinski and the Durham and Brahms Symphony Both orchestras offer in residence in Canada. In unique gift in a truly glori- 7:30 p.m. in the Pickering Phffharmonic Choir. Tickets No. l in C minor, Op 68. excellent subscription rates addition to its annual ous setting. Village United Church, 300 are available by calling 471- 0a0,#t_W A Ve� 4* 1 Drop off your entry to The Original Bay News, 1400 Bavly St., Unit 11, Pickering, during office hours before Monday Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. The prize is a $25 gift cer- o- tificate from the featured restaurant. The w;tiner's name will appear in next week's newspaper. -------------� 1 Name: 1 1 Address: f 1 Town: Phone 0 (days) 1 ns L — — — — 1 5FY(qV& • Drop off a new or gently used unwrapped toy at our restaurant to brighten a less fortunate child's Christmas. --�� Drop off time 11 am to Spm now until Dec. 21 st and fill out a ballot form for the chance to winprizes. g rear 774 Liverpool Rd. S. Pickering 839-5758 Thanks to the Pickering Fire Dept. Volunteers who will be distributing all toys collected. e :Kqw Restaurant serving the community since 1965. 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Lionel Conacher (hockey), Toiler Cranston (skating), Nancy Greene (skiing), Foster Hewitt (media), George Knudson (golf), Joe Krol (foot - hall,. Tom L_OTL!N)t track and L.u!,,^rine (box - n h LSe- ball), Doctor James Naismith (basketball), Bobby Rosenfeld (track and field) and Edward Plunkett Taylor (thoroughbred racing) follow last year's inau- gural crop of Big Ben, Petra Burka, George Chuvalo, Milt Dunnell, Halvor and Anne 3eggtveit. Rus; Jack.on, Ferguson Je^k <. Sir Stanley Such. \' • I no Vrlg/nall nay imews ---ver r r, I rvo r i A bracelet • hotline. - wallet card. • and database 401, • .r 1 -800 -off -1507 At MedicAlert x4 2 new Legends _0�_ Whipper Billy Watson and the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs into the Hall. All 25 legends honoured in the last two years will grace the walkway of the Pickering Esplanade Park in spring of '97 with a Walk of Fame. Bronzed plaques along the walkway depict;- 'he H_ii' of Fame :=Local skaters looking Next stop, Nationals.If `:°All four skaters qualified Last year at Divisionals, A goes well for four local `;or Quebec after finishing I.eedle and Johnson figure skaters, a trip to :1n the top four at Sectionals `:;finished in ninth spot --not Vancouver in February ...,In Barrie. Leedle and ;,:,,good enough to advance. could be next. r, . .�ohnson advanced by ,.The top four finishers at Meredith Leedle and her -winning the Novice Pairs 1Divisionals wW advance to partner Kevin Johnson. 'division. Delcourt and Pugh :;'Vancouver and the Ajax along with the pair of an'11 follow their Dunbarton pair believe they will be Brianne Delcourt and ::High School skaters and :booking a trip to the west Christopher Jeremy (CJ) ;Toronto Cricket Skating vcoast. Pugh wild: `be in Baie and Curling Club members , °We're getting t lot Comeau, Quebec this 3o Quebec via a second .4rwpr, a lot faster and all weekend for Divisional ;place finish in the same :;the elements were doing Championships. ;category. etre mane diffctdt;haul last recognized by the Legends Hall of Fame, will line the walkway early next year before a permanent building is erected in Pickering. Three foot square plaques along the sidewalk behind the town hall leading to the Pickering Recreation Complex is the first phase before finding a site for the hall. 1 know Pickering is going he a fine site for the Hall of Fume." says President of the ')nano Sport Legends Hall of F.une. George Ludgate. On April 10, 1997, all 24 inductees will be formally inducted into the Hall. -We call it the Legends Hall of Fame because those going in are legends.' says Ontario Sport Legends Hall of Fame Chairman Bruce Prentice. "And well ensure those going n shall be called legends." One legend who was induct ed last year. Russ Jackson, was on hand to unveil the prototype stanchion of himself. "1 think it's going to be a great idea to have the pedestals for everyone to see and it's a great new concept for the Hall," says Jackson. "Other provinces have already estab- lished Hall of Fames and it's great that we finally have one." Along with the Walk of Fame, a hard -made "Golden Album" will act as the reposi- tory of all the names of the leg- ends inducted. The album will act as a permanent record of those inducted and will he on display for the public, forming the centrepiece of memorabilia n a contemporary Hall of Fame. Directors of the Ontario Sport Legends Hall of Fame beliet-v Pickering is the right choice as site for the Hall and feel it will be a distinct tourist attraction. `Tis the season for Christmas shows For the third year, the Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club will hold its Gymnaestradia Christmas event on Dec. 14. Approximately 50 kids from the club will perform dance and gymnastic rou- tines in the Christmas spirit to the "Century of Music." Tickets are available to the public at the club for S3 for adults and at the two shows on Dec. 14 — at 2 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Last year's shows were sold out. for a berth to Nationals :year," says Johnson. :"Hopefully well medal, but we'll see how it goes." Delcourt and Pugh also believe, coming out of the toughest section — Central Region — will give them an edge in hopes of moving on to the next stage. "It will be fun," says Pugh. "It's our first big <: daft of the year and I think we have a chance (to finish `top W." "<Leedle/Johnson and Delcourt/Pugh are entered against nine other pairs teams in Quebec with hopes of travelling to Vancouver ort their minds. "That's our goal," says Delcourt of qualifying for British Columbia. "If we skate good, we can move on. We want to skate some good programs 'cause we Ahdn't really skate well last lime (at Sectionals in Barrie)." .Competition in Quebec runs from December 12-15. Pickering Figure Skating -Club member Rick Amtda will also be competing in Quebec. Gregoire will ::-participate in the Junior :Freestyle Dance, Junior Original Dance and Junior Compulsory Dance events. If successful, the dance pair .will travel to Vancouver for ��Nadotntls. .. .. iii v+�^F:'��f',n.. � 'f-1'.'.�„p��„'„ ! .. w.n—. .• n. 'a :'Tlt... ._. .w..... w..-�.—... .. -,yp. l.!Ccrnw s-.., .. rnrf�[.�GrV•�--7�R�M" n�-•'r,--Wr..,��.,A.Q1,79.Mp}Q►:,i,. r�l:I .. 12 December 11, 1996 The Original Say News • Pickering sw111 immers make a splash at Fall Fest Setting nineteen new club records and collecting five high points awards en route to being crowned overall champions, the Pickering Swim Club made the recent Durham Fall Fest meet a memorable weekend. In the eight and under girls division, Stephanie Peters placed first in the 100 metre backstroke. along with three seconds (50m backstroke, 100m individual medley and the 100m breaststroke) and a third in the 100m freestyle. Stephanie placed second overall in her age group for high points and finished three other races in the top eight. Laura Barnes won two races (50m and 100m breaststroke) and finished fourth in the 100m ,ndividual medley. Other eight year olds with finishes .n the top eight were Danielle Schon. Sarah Wolch and Itlalynn Cowley. In the eight and under boys category. Bradley Johnston touched the wall first in the 25m butterfly and was second in the 50m butterfly and the 100m individual medley and tinished top eight in his four other races, finishing third overall for high points. Other strong swimmers in this age group finishing top eight were lake Stevens (7) and Jake Passmore. Kent Williamson (7) finished well in each of his five events. Brenna Wilson led the way for the 9-10 year old girls placing first in the 50m butte -fly and second in both th-, 100m butterfly and the 50m backstroke. She also placed third in the 50m backstroke earning her a third place overall finish in points in this age group. Kelly Lee swam strong finishing four of her races in the top eight. Taryn Kavanagh, Caitlin Heggie, Sophia Doria and Melanie Campbell all put forth their best efforts. Matt Wolch and Mike Fleming finished third in the 50m breaststroke and 50m freestyle respectively in the 9-10 year old boys group. Other great efforts from PSC swimmers came from Scott Allen. backstroke, 100m freestyle and 200m individual medley. Jennifer Aquino, Adrienne Byng, Melanie Gogal and Jennifer Wiggins all put forward great efforts and swam well for PSC. Warren Barnes, competing in the 11-12 year old boys age group. finished first in the 50m breaststroke with seconds in the 100m breaststroke and 200m individu1'�_ medley. He al finishedin the top eight in freestyle and collected four thirds (50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke, 50m backstroke and 200m individual medley). Alicia Kaye won gold in the 200m individual medley. Alicia earned two silvers (100m butterfly and 100m freestyle) and a fourth in the 100m backstroke and a sixth in the 50m freestyle. Lauren Campbell achieved great results winning first place in the 50m and 100m breaststroke 1°e"fourth events. She rwas also in the 200m individual medley and sixth �. in the 100m freestyle. `�,4-� J e n n Brendan Barbaro, Chris Fox. Ryan Shanks and T.J. Stevens. An outstanding performance by Megan Shanks in the 11-12 year old girls saw her collect four gold (50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 100m freestyle and 200m individual medley) while swimming to three second place finishes (50m freestyle, 100m breaststroke and 100m backstroke). Lauren Walker swam four great races finishing third in the 50m and IOOm his other three races. Graham Wolch finished second in the 50m breaststroke and third in the 50m and 100m freestyle with a fourth in the 100m breaststroke. Meanwhile, .Matt Tamburro earned a fifth place finish in the 50m backstroke. Also swimming well for PSC in this division were Adam Janssen, Ryan Ferguson, Jon Kaye and Willie Ball. Swimming in the 13-14 year old girls group, Brianne Ferreira touched the wall first in the 100m Martin continues to move up the ranks in this age group achieving a sixth place finish in the 50m breaststroke. In the 13-14 year old boys group, Brandon Ellis finished second in the 100m butterfly and third in the 200m individual medley. He finished his other two races in the top eight. Bryan Leung earned third (50m backstroke) and two fourths (50m breaststroke and 200m individual medley). He also placed sixth in the 100m freestyle. Ross McDonald's and D.E.A.A l(a)unch a new partnership by Cheryl Bromfield PHS Coop student McDonald's has cooked up a new deal with the Durham Elementary Athletic Association. D.E.A.A's partnership with Ronald's favorite restaurant will assist the cost of public school sports programs in Uxbridge, Brock, Scugog, Oshawa, Whitby. , Ajax } land Pickering. To kick off the new deal McDonald's. presented a cheque for $5,000 to D.E-A.A. The programs are open to 40,000 elementary students in Durham. The sports are in the areas of cross-country, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, folkdancing, gymnastics and track and field. Fundraising efforts will buy equipmerit and rat facilities, among other things. The fundraising events will take place on January 22, March 5 and May 28 at participating McDonald's restaurants in the region. Tom Thompson, vice- principal of Southwood Park Public School and past president of D.E.A.A says, "fundraising will hopefully eliminate the levy from schools if enough money is raised." Jun Hunter member of the Durham Board of Education says "I think it's exciting news... it will strengthen and maintain quality sports... If both parties agree that it is successful we'll go into something more long -tern." The partnership is in effect for this coming season. Werlick put forth a great effort placing fourth in the 50m butterfly and sixth in the 100m backstroke. Mike Shoreman finished fifth in the 50m backstroke and was top eight in two other races, contributing to Pickering's overall point total. In the senior boys division, Derek Howard had five great swims (100m butterfly — gold, 50m and 100m backstroke and 200m individual medley— silver). Howard also earned a fourth (100m freestyle). Nathan Kaye turned in strong performances achieving gold in the 200m individual medley and bronze in the 50m and 100m backstroke and 100m freestyle. He also collected two fourth place finishes in the 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle. Eric Gauthier won bronze in the 50m backstroke and 200m individual medley and fourth in the 100m freestyle. Gauthier also placed in the top eight in his eight events. Pickering's senior girls turned in great performances. Laura Kurowski had three second place finishes (100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 200m individual medley) and placed fifth in the 50m freestyle and finished in the top eight in her other races. Patricia Pearsall had great swims earning a second in the 50m backstroke to go with third place frnishes,in the 100m freestyle, 100m butterfly and 200m individual medley. Special mention in this age group goes to Amy Kurowski who had terrific swims earning a fifth place finish in the 50m backstroke and a seventh in the 100m freestyle. Amy earned several points to contribute to PSC's overall total helping to give Pickering the Championship Team standing at this well attended meet. Collecting high point titles were: Matt Wolch and Mike Fleming in the 9-10 year old boys, Megan Shanks, who won by 57 points in the 11-12 year old girls division, and Warren Barnes who won the 11-12 year old boys group with teammate Graham Wolch a close second. Derek Howard rounded out the high points winners from the club in the senior boys age group. This high level of achievement is testament to the outstanding coaching of head coach Bob ,Boadway and his assistant ,Lisa Flood. Pickering is now set to host its annual Christmas Classic at the Pickering Recreation Complex from December 13-15. Admission for spectators is free for this large event which will see more than 500 athletes from over 20 clubs compete. >TeAms sought for sno-pitch tournament ` ': `?'Calliag all "boys and:guaranteed three games. 'girls of summer." Have the .and the cost is $150 per ''baseball blues setin .`'team. All funds support heady? Are you hci ing >-research into heart disease qxing thaw, just so you and stroke. East Side -ion ga cracking those bats : Mario's in Ajax will be fpm`) Here's a solutia m :, hosting the event, and will Why not do your ;heart be of ening breakfast spe- ornc : good and get your c els and. team awards. 9wout for sortie fon in.the : �: burn wnert applications "vtitite staff"? Support the are stvailable fit m the Heart Max Cl: p of the Heart :and Stroke office. 725. >and Stroite Foundation and ` Westney Rd. S., Ural 5. flan on 11010M them it, : Rfmm 9 M to 5 p,m. week their Fourth Annual Mixed :days. 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