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Home My WebLink AboutBN1996_12_18WILDWOOD FORD "THE CAR & TRUCK CENTRE^ 1167 Kingston Rd., Pickering (between Whites Rd. & Liverpool on Hwy. 2) ms) 839-6665 Call for a Quote Today! Buying a new car? Check with us. There can be a huge difference in the cost of insurance between various cars. Check with us before you bud! 111 a See page 3 News C . .y�r"'1!"-'�', r tYG'r.� � s,c. '.,eAA.` •V , ,� �„i'�G'.��,,,,�,.t��, ��cc.. r 7 -PR + x � � �.� r� -. .(.1 ifs � 's u•R h 'mow. -'_ - c ii'r'� • +:, � � , ,.+ � � -� y � -...A y� 3l. t � aA ,. '��• A?'` � i . ��i _ �.3d••• �.' +.'4 T'`T�, r ? December 18, 1996 • Tho Original Bay News V 619-8267 Professional Nail Care by ftwa c LIGHT CONCEPT NAILS WAXING - PEDICURE ;r----- COUPON-----� Purchase of $20.00 & over 1� 1 1 with this coupon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 � 1 1 ■ OOOFFi 1 (=A. 7atf. 2/97) 1 i% r'�1 �� f►os tea) 1 1— MORTGAGES & LOANS • 1st & 2nd *Lines of credit *BEST RATES Frank Callahan 686-6450 24 Hours Upper Canada Funding Inc. Nothing to do' Interested in a night of great entertainment? GET FIT' HAVE FUN.' GET CLOSER TO THAT SOMEONE. SPECIAL... ole f— less than a ticket to the movies • latrn • merengue • salsa • soca • jive • contemporary ballroom • canbbean • One on one / couples / groups Professional GIVE THE GIFT THAT Sbows for LASTS A LIFETIME your special 837—STEP (7837) occasion 1060 Brock Rd. Unit 06 (just S. of Hwy. 401 on the W side) ')of:7 ffQi • creditor proposals • personal and business bankruptcies HAROLD BRIEF & ASSOCIATES LIMITED Truua ix Baxkruptq 539 KINGSTON RD. W., AJAX Holy Trinity launches $500,000 lawsuit by Glenn Hendry While The Rev. Richard Newland and his parishon- ers prepare for Christmas services at Holy Trinity Anglican Church's interim location on Monarch Avenue, church lawyers are getting ready for another special ser- pwaum vice - a $500,000 lawsuit. The 40 year-old church, which held services on Kings Crescent until September, launched the law- suit (through the Diocese of Toronto) last month, naming 13 individuals and corporations, including the Town of Ajax. The Diocese (which did not return phone calls) filed the suit after structural prob- lems in the building were discovered earlier this year. In August, the building was declared "unsafe," forc- ing staff and parishoners to move to an industrial plaza on Monarch Avenue. "We noticed a crack on the porch of an addition in February, so we called in a structural engineer," Newland explains. "By late August it was determined the building suffered from wind loading and was deter- mined to be unsafe. The only viable option left to us dations one-third the size. "But the church is more than just the building. We've discovered the gift of each other. That's what will carry the congregation into the companies, structural engi- neers, the town and individ- uals involved in the build- ing of the Kings Crescent church, including the Town of Ajax, Crawford was the vacate the build- ing." .Newland, who is leaving the church after Christmas to join St. Dunstan of Canterbury in Scarborough, said the congregation - about 150 strong - has been "very united" in the new facility. "It's been a difficult time for all of us; having to pack up and move into acr.omo- new site." Regular Eucharist church services at 400 Monarch Avenue, units l and 2, will beheld as scheduled on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Newland says the search for a new site - which would cost approximately $1 mil- lion - has not yet begun. Named in the lawsuit are architects, construction Construction, Grace Development, Chapelstonc Development, AD Structural Engineers, Abbey Building Group, Vyt Kvedaras, Stanley Garret, RJ Dray, Bruce Hastings, Ray Newman (the fomier chief building officer for Ajax), Chris Boldy (the current senior building inspector) and Gerald Robinson. Tru, stee under fire for Frenchmen's Bay deal by Glenn Hendry Friday is D -Day for the Port Pickering Marina bankruptcy land sale but the assault on the heaches of Frenchman's Bay has started early. The sale is, depending on who you talk to, either the best dead possible, or an agreement rife with irregularities. It is also pos- sibly illegal. The Town of Pickering, which is claiming victory in the 18 - month skirmish, has been field- ing accusations for two weeks for allegedly Paying too much for the property. This week it's the trustee in the estate - Mike Psotka of Price Waterhouse - who is under fire for his handling of the affair. Psotka - who has been on the case for more than a year - has struck a deal to sell the 3.6 acre split lot to the Town of Picketing for $900,000, with the Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA) chipping in another $250,000. On paper the sale is sound: the total debts accepted in the bankruptcy total 5871,000, so the sale to Pickering should enable Psotka to pay off all the creditors. .But Bob Moonlight, who is owed 540,000 to lead the pack of unsecured creditors (although he claims he's owed four times that much), believes he will not see his money. "Price Waterhouse is trying to snow everybody. There isn't going to be any money left over." Moonlight points out that Price Waterhouse's fee has to be taken off the top, claiming that the sum will top 5100,000. As well, Psotka paid neighboring marina owner Hamid Hough $40.000 (plus more than three dozen marine light standards) to "quit title" on lands on the estate that were encroaching on Hough's property, a transaction that Moonlight says was unnec- essary. "Price Waterhouse screwed up," Moonlight says. Add on back interest - which, at seven per cent of $871,000 over 18 months would amount to more than $90,000 - and the position of unsecured creditors like Moonlight becomes even cloudier. Ajax's Bert Maurer, whose B. Maurer and Sons Excavating company is owed $1,600, is also doubtful he will be paid. "If there's that much money left over ... the money should come to us," he says. "But that will be hard to believe. 1 had already given up (getting the monev back)." Ken Barfknecht, who has been involved in the negotiations for most of the year, agrees the cred- itors are getting burned in the deal. "Thr creditors are getting screwed," he says. Acting as an agent for Toronto cruise ship owner Mac Makarchuk, he tried during the summer to buy the Primrose dredge from Psotka, but was turned down. The ship - a key element in the entire deal - has since been sold (by former mari- na owner Jim McKean) to Makarchuk for a reported $250,000. Barfknecht is also alleging "collusion" between the principle players involved in the negotia- tions, pointing out dwt McKean shouldn't have been able to sell the Primrose at all. The dredge is fisted as part of the bankruptcy assets and, as such, can only be sold by PsaduL "The creditors are getting screwed" — Ken Barfknecht A11 are invited to attend Dan McTeague's. Town Hall meeting (this is the 42nd meeting) on Thursday, December 19, 1996 ,,..-'-from. 7 pm - 9 pm. - h location: the Pickering Council Chambers One the Esplanade, Pickering -< for more information a call: 427-6203. Pickering councillor Doug Dickerson confirms it was McKean who sold the dredge to Makarchuk, but speculates that McKean may have struck a side deal with Psotka to buy the Primrose with personal money. "Jim would have had to sell it; it was his boat to sell," Dickerson says. An independent bankruptcy trustee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, says the disposi- tion of the Primrose was "unusu- al" and possibly against provin- cial regulations. "I would want to question that further. If an asset is part of the bankruptcy it can't be taken off the list. "But I can't say it's wrong. A trustee's primary responsibility is to the creditors and if the transfer is fair for all parties, then it's fn w. Ultimately, it's up to the bankruptcy court to decide." Kevin Thatcher, the Official Receiver for the province (responsible for monitoring all bankruptcies), agree% that P"otka - not McKean - should have responsible for selling the Primrose, but insists that Psotka handled the bankruptcy properly. "It can only create more headaches by not sticking with the law. So I assure you he has carried on in a legal way." Thatcher says he has received several complaints about the deal, but there is "no evidence of wrong doing." "At the end of the day the trustee is going to deal with all the assets. If he hasn't done this in a responsible way then we can deal with it. And people can sue." Brian Jones of the National Bank, certified as an inspector in the bankruptcy, says McKean did buy the Primrose before selling it, adding that the sale "wasn't a straight -forward transaction." But he agues with Thatcher that the deal is "absolutely" above board. The National Bank, owed $624,000 plus interest, is the largest creditor in the estate. Psotka dict not return phone calls. McKean could not be re:chcd for comment. The Orltlrtaf Bay Pimm -0 December 'f 8, 1994 3 Dolienner-cleared by Gkstt Hendry While the lawsuit and cotta Innocent. tersuit between the town and Picketing councillor Maurice Novacor are still pending Brenner, named with the Town of (Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs Pickering in a $1 million lawsuit is hopeful he can reach an out -of - by Stouffville . contractor court settlement), Brenner says Novacor in July, has been cleared he is "relieved" his name has in a summary judgement. been dropped from the case. Judge J. Sheard declared "It's like a weight has been December 10 that he was "satis- lifted from my shoulders. I feel fed" that there is vindicated " he "no genuine issue" requiring a trial against B r e n n e r. "Accordingly, the counterclaim against Brenner is dismissed." Brenner and says. Brenner, who gained consider- able media atten- tion when the lawsuit was filed, says his own "freedom of speech" was the town were Councillor returned with the accused of "dam- Maurice Brenner summary judge - aging" Novacors ment- reputation after Pickering "Only the court can convict launched a lawsuit against the me, not the court of the news company in June. The town's media." he says. "Considering lawsuit was triggered by a then: was an editorial that tried November, 1995 overpayment to and convicted me. I'm pleased Novacor contracted to re -con- The Original Bay News is doing struct Fairport Beach Road- its best to reflect the court's dis- which was never ret;aned. int.", 11. It L+ecemver i o, 1 YYo • r no ori`inal t3ey N4nw Editorial D�?inion ........................ It's business as usual at Holy Trinity This year, a surprise lies in store for a large number of Ajax residents who make it part of their annual ritual to include a Christmas eve service at the local church — if the church is the very popular Holy Trinity Anglican. Condemned as structurally unsafe, the handsome building will be closed to the public this Christmas. for the first time in its 40 -year history. And a saddened congregation will make the best of it in the off -beat ambiance of an industrial strip mall. Historically, this Anglican church, and its congregation in Ajax, actually pre -dates the town itself. It was 1942, while the world was in the midst of war, that Defense Industries Limited ( the munitions plant which spawned a town) began holding ecumenical services each Sunday evening — services which filled the massive rec centre that stood on King's Crescent, roughly where the post office is now. Area clerics took turns ministering to the faithful. At war s end, the various faiths found buildings as the local population continued to grow and eventually a swelling Anglican parish demanded that a large new church be built a The sod turning for Holy Trinity was held in May of 1956; the following December saw the building's first Christmas celebration when "parishioners brought a piano into the still roofless building." as Ken Smith tells it in 'A Town Called Ajax'. "carols were heartily sung, with the wintry stars shining their Bethlehem -like light on the scene." Dedication of the building and its fumishings most of which were gifts from the patislkners themselves, came the following May. Who among us can not now share the sense of sadness and outrage this congregation must feel? At last mporL it was said to be extremely doubtful that the building will be saved. So unsafe is its structure that, as one parishioner noted, ;ate at night, white cleaning up,1 could bee] that big building actually shat ing in the wind" At age 40, this Ajax landtnark is now facing demolition. Sadly, the surrounding community remains largely unaware of this tragedy. With lawsuits pending and silence demanded, the church has managed to keep the public pretty much unirn%tmed. If the building had bummed to the ground in a spectacular fire.Am need for our sysupa thy and ,sliste would, undoubtedly, have called us all so wdoo. . Insmad, we ;W only aMfees t andhaustration. How: cm anyatewhelp?' Naturally; the ionizegatiom soldiert on. Refuentto allow.. tis s,04)ack to>desuq the joy of ChristmasH*y. Trinity will ob3.cm serviecc at usual. Now wortdtipprag: each Sunday'iti ii. built *bich oncie houmd thelocal Dartiont, Collage SPP the eortgregsition hopes it can:: �P titwayls Ams oP at minister Rrid hived peahapif he+o0ld `cry sa untbDelttt -•= jt>:i ice' cease theas ori the may• its Chdamaa And ies busium as usual. al Holy 7Y ty 1 PAR K .............. The City of Toronto and the GTA To the Editor, bureaucrats have built operations in small towns of In about a year, we will have a new City of Toronto under 100,000 people that would suit cities five times surrounded by a bunch of old regions jury-rigged as large. At the same time we have been saddled with together by a GTA services board, 2.3 million people a regional government that has increased costs for our in a declining city while 2.5 million in growing residents without real benefits. The savings to us airrounding regime gm second shift. from removal of excess government are of equal Everyone seems to agree on the need for improved importance to those in Toronto. economy by reduction of government. Cutting back Why are we getting the short shift? on Toronto government as their population declines is Don Young, sensible. Why are the 905 regions being deferred in Aj= their evolution? The regions are to be given restructuring power in the new year, but that does not ensure capable managers to do it. The appointaxat of an old bureaucrat who spent the past eight years in retirement does does nothing to suggest competence. Since he is from Oakville only suggests that the communities to the east of 'Toronto will not be served. Since he last worked in the '80s, will we get old solutions for current problems? We can't expect march. Why is that? .Over the recent years, local politicians and Letters welcome The Original day News welcomes Letters to the Editor. Letters should be Ibnitad to 300 words WW are subject to WOWS They must be signed. the address and telephone number of the sender prOvid" "M letters toe The OHOW dap Nevus,. 11400 Sayhr Street, Unit 6A. Pickering. Ontario L 1 W 3R2 or flak Isatters to (M) 937-0260. Conservation Happenings G4a H"P414104- Ontario forests often go unrecognized Tees are a unique and valuable resource in our urban environment. Few people realize the extent of the northern forests within our province. In Ontario, we have three major types of forests — the vast Northern Boreal forest composed primarily of conifers; the mixed woods of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence regions; and the deciduous Southern Carolinian forest. These forest regions reflect the major climactic zones of the province, but individuals trees almost always reflect the quality and integrity of local conditions. Along the Metro Toronto shoreline the trees tell a very interesting story. White pine trees arc scattered along the shoreline. For one reason or unothcr, at the Rouge River and Highland Creek. mature trees escaped the pioneers' axes. Other areas, like Petticoat Creek Conservation Area and the Christmas dinner for needy requires volunteers Help make a needy family's dreams happy and bright this Christmas by volunteering some time for those who otherwise may not enjoy the fruits of the season. The Pickering Firefighters and The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 request volunteers, support or sponsorship for their First Amoral Christmas Dinner. The program will provide dinner to less fortunate ;families, friends or individuals in Picketing and surrounding communities, ' The Christmas dinner will take place at 5 pm, on -Saturday, December 21 at the Royal Canadian Legion, -1555 Bayly Street, ,pickering, Interested volunteers or sponsors are asked to call Ron or Bev Ireland at 665- .0418 or councillor Sherry ,Sens at 4204605. Guild Inn, have woodlots of mature hardwoods (beech, oak, and maple) that are many years old. Communities like the Birch Cliff area in Scarborough have mature trees that remain today because of past land use as a hunting club. In contrast, the Pickering area was extensively cleared for agriculture, and groves of mature trees are hard to find. Other areas of the shoreline are regenerating on their own by natural succession or by helping hands. The helping hands at the Conservation Authority nursery are skilled experts in silviculture, the practice of forest management. For over 30 years, we have operated a tree nursery in Vaughan that's now 1 I hectares in size and grows over 50.000 native trees and shrubs annually for conservation projects. This self-sufficient operation does not rely heavily on government funding and subsidies. I am always impressed with the skill, vision, work ethic and dedication of our nursery staff. Their attitude comes with the profession. While the movement to wholesale native plant production is relatively new, it is not the intent of our nursery to compete with or supplant, products or services provided by the private sector. Rather, it is the MTRCA's aim to augment current supplies of plant material so that as many individuals, groups and organizations as possible can participate in the establishment of greenspaces throughout the Metro Toronto region. For more information about the MTRCA nursery call (905) 851-2809. Gord MacPherson is the Coordinator of Coastal Ecology at The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. He can be reached at (416) 661- 6600, ext. 246. Bar fight tragedy An Ajax bar fight has left one man dead and another charged with second-degree murder. Paul Lebar, 26, of Wright Cres. in Ajax, was pronotinced dead at Ajax -Pickering General Hospital early Saturday morn- ing after a fight outside the Second Storey Bar and Grill on Harwood Avenue. Lebar hit his head on the pavement after being hit by the accused, Durham Regional Regional Police say. Charged is 23 year-old Gregory Freeman, of Emperor Street, Ajax. ,1, { t_ Tire Orisiaotl Soy N4ws - December 1a 1996 S Speaking out of both sides of your mouth! an you believe about amalgamation." Why the change you might Pickering Mayor An absolutely amazing ask? We can only offer three Arthurs actually statement isn't it, considering reasons and let you choose agreeing with the which reason you views of this believe to be true. newspaper thatVIEWPOINT 1) For the good there is benefit to of the taxpayers, or merging Pickering and Ajax? Note this /, 2) Because K 4AI G+q-e - councillors Sherry month in history Senis and Maurice because he may Brenner were very well change his tune. his refusal over many years to preparing motions on this Precisely, one month ago he even examine the duplication subject and the mayor didn't voiced his opposition to of services ongoing at the want to be upstaged, or amalgamation and, in fact, various hydro commissions 3) He reads The Original stated he hadn't "heard a thing within Durham Region? Bay News. The $250 winner of the Christmas Bell Contest is Lynn Smith of Pickering. Congratulations! OOPS! The Town of Ajax (parks and recreation department) will host its pre -New Years Eve family party at the Ajax Community Centre only - not at the McLean Centre. Tickets to the event wr71 be sold at both locations, however. The Original Bay News regrets any confusion this may have caused. HY-HOPE FARM is open for Christmas baking apple, mincemeat & other fruit pies Shortbread cookies - mincemeat raspberry & buttertart jams & preserves Fresh pressed cider 15 miles N. of Whitby on Lakeridge Rd. ,�>.. y 655-3091 K r�. Vvennt f lir\ty�IJ Specializing in Q Call hair rvice textures, aesthetics Professional hair care products include: Dudleys, Nexxus, Ashtae, Dikson, Goktwell, Black Elegance & hair accessories. Close to the GO station. Yvonne and her staff wishes you all a Merry Christmas & a prosperous 1997. 92S LIVERPOOL RD. 420-5411 Just south of Sayy St, Picketing Mon. 3 Tues. 9.5; Wed. -Fri. 9-9; Sat 73 6 December 18, 1996 • The OrWnol Boy lows GIVE THE GIFT OF GOLF Golf Monday to Thursday ti 170' PER YEAR + GST (Exdudss HdMays) CORPORATE GOLD CARDS Golf Monday to Friday =215°0 PER YEAR + GST Onckdm Hoha.y. pus sal &sur altar a p.nr.) Not b your Few ps.bt.. ANNAAVAU COUNTRY aIle, Ajax 683-3210 �70- HOLIED"S Don't u vioe da"er io your holiday aAebrations. Cheekyoursmake alarm and . . !n -ape Christmas Classic: A swimming symphony Twenty clubs and 526 swimmers gathered in Pickering over the weekend for the 10th Annual Christmas Classic hosted by the Pickering Swim Club. Once again the mut was a success and PSC members put forth a terrific showing in their own pool. "It was an important meet for us because we're coming up to our Christmas training camp," says head coach Bob Boadway. "We're a fairly young club and we're really pleased with their times. In terms of how much everyone improved there were sonic quantum leaps, so to speak. The quality of improvements were greater than I expected." Graham Wokh. had four personal best times in the boys 11-12 year old division with his best finish an eighth place in the 50m freestyle. Bracton Barbaro bettered hiss time in the 10 and under 50tn freestyle as did Brianne Ferreira in the 2(tt)m and 400m freestyle races in the girls 13-14 year old division. Eric Gauthier. competing in the ho v. 15 and over division, lust missed finishing up on the medal pcxlium with his hest result herne a fifth place finish in the -Slyrr.: 'rcc%tcic En: also set four other personal best times in the 50- 200- and 100m freestyle events and the 200m individual medley. Alicia Kaye set best times for her in three of the five races she competed in at the Classic. In the same age gawp, Nathan Faye won silver in the 20(hn freestyle rmprr-.1ng on his time in that event. Kelly Lee improved in all eight events in the 10 and under group while Patricia Hearsall had four personal best times in half of her events. Twelve year old Megan Hanks set six new times for her to heat over the weekend while Lauren Walker improved on VA- of her time; in the same division. A b Other competitors from ,.� v the club who took part . in the meet were: Scott Allen, Lauren Campbell, ` Laura Kurowski and Man Wokh. Two of the more impressive ' performances came from Brenna Wilson and Nrrk Howard. Seventeen year old Howard, entered in the 15 and over division, won three gold and a silver along with setting three personal best times. Derek struck gold in the 200m butterfly, 100m butterfly and 200m freestyle. His silver medal came in the 400m freestyle. He also had a fifth, sixth and ninth place finish in his other races. Wilson, competing in the 10 and under age group won a silver medal for her performance in the 50 metre butterfly while recording a personal best time. She also set seven other PB's in her remaining events, capturing two bronze medals in the process in the 50m freestyle and the 100m butterfly. "They're two of our better athletes," says Boadway. "Derek has been swimming with me for five years when I was in Scarborough and C Brenna is new on the scene and I think she is Egoing to he a great swimmer. Our higcest 9 problem with her n holding her hark " r Independent swimmer puffing up impressive results Colin Russell, an year old division, was able silver, one bronze, four freestyle. His fourth place independent 12 year old to prove himself as an up- fourths and one fifth place finishes came in the 200m swimmer, recently and -coming swimmer to finish. All of his times and 400m individual competed at the be noticed across the were personal bests which 'unedley and the 100m and International North York country. His first place added an extra bonus for 200m butterfly events. To Youth Cup Invitational finish in the 400 metre his top placings. cap off the meet he also with spectacular results. freestyle event was the Claiming a Youth Cup collected a fifth place Top swimmers from fastest time recorded in the for his 400m freestyle finish in the 50m freestyle. ,across Canada and country this year in his age performance, Colin also Coached by his father, England competed at this group. Along with his gold collected a silver in the Colin is very confident annual event. Colin, medal performance, Colin 200m and 1500m freestyle about his future as a competing in the 11-12 was able to secure two and a bronze in the loom -ompetitiveswimmer. T16- et.4-9-8 n_.. u_..._ , e / nnA 7 Hungry Panthers motor over competition A total team effort from the Pickering M&M Meat Stores/Canadian Tire major atom "AA" Panthers hockey team paved the Way CU1 iwo recent back to back wins. Key contributions along with several unsung heros propelled the Panthers to wins over Belleville and Port Peng. In a 6-4 win over Belleville, defenseman Matt "Mr Blueline" Yarmaluk showed great anticipation by repeatedly keeping the puck in the opponent's zone while speedsters Brian Campbell and Andrew Hackett sustained the offensive pressure. Captain Chris Papalia had a three point night (two goals and one assist) while Campbell, along with Michael Watkins and Richard Carev. garnered two points each. Defensemen Tyler Vangijn and Eric Neubauer along with forward James Fmslie also contributed with one assist each. Pickering then dumped Port Perry 9- 2 in a match which saw great skating and playmaking early in the game by Mike Murphy. Murphy collected one goal and one assist while linemates Andrew Hackett and Kyle Harding both earned one goal and two assists each. Two point contributions came from Campbell, D'Alimonte, Papalia, James Emslie, Richard Carey and :•tichael Watkins. The defense also garnered some points with Ryan Gemon and Robert Bayley each getting an assist. Vangijn scored on a wrist shot from the opponents' blueline after mounting an impressive rush from his own end. a VA December 18, 1 Ajax 996 • Ths Orisinai Bay News notice of m province on by David Bojarzin A notice of motion presented by Ajax councillor Frank Schaper at a recent council meeting boisterously opposes the Ontario government's proposed changes to the Development Charges Act. Schaper's resolution states that the town "strenuously objects" to the amendments on the grounds that they will have "significant financial impact on all taxpayers in the town of Ajax. and upon the town's ability to provide municipal services and facilities required to promote growth within our town." Development charges are fees paid by land developers to cover the cost of municipal services ranging from "hard" services, such as water, sewage and roads, to "soft" services Pickering hosts New Year's countdown On December 31, from 6:00 p.m. until 90) p.m. Pickering residents are invited to the Recreation Complex Arena for free public skating. clowns, disc jockeys, spot prizes, and pare favours. Free coffee and hot chocolate is being donated by the Pickering Hockey Association. Bring out your noise makers as the Annual New Years Eve Countdown promises to be fun for the whole family. Mayor Arthurs and members of Council will be on hand. _ Support the food drive by bringing a non-� perishable food item. - tion challenges development charges such as libraries and recreation centres. Under the already controversial proposed legislation, introduced by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister AI Leach on November 25, municipalities would have to pay 10% towards "hard" services and 30% towards "soft" services. in addition, so-called "gold plated" services such as museums and theatres would be completely exempt from development charges. Leach argues that the new act provides "a workable balance between what the development industry needs, what municipalities need, and what new residents and new businesses have the right to expect." He claims it will keep new home construction costs down and create jobs in the industry. But Schaper claims the act will force local governments to boost taxes just to maintain the status quo. "The burden of additional funding will have to be borne by the taxpayers of Ajax (and other Ontario municipalities)," he says. He states that developers, not local citizens, should pay for the infrastructure that necessarily accompanies residential development: "New growth must pay for itself." The notice of motion will be considered by council at its next meeting, January 6. Should it pass, copies will be forwarded to premier Mike Harris, Al Leach, local MPP Janet Ecker and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Durham police- vests may be last gift to Britain by Glenn Hendry A gift of 250 life-saving bullet-proof vests from Durham cops to their British counterparts made it across the water last month, a donation that may not be repeated because of politics. A 7,000 vest donation — offered by the RCMP — was killed by Ottawa after the British Home Office and British police chiefs condemned a program — dubbed Partners in Safety — that delivered body armor to British police officers. The program has already distributed 4,000 vests to Britain. Another 5.000 bobbies — who aren't issued bullet-proof vests — am still on a waiting list. Police officers on both sides of the Atlantic say the RCMP donation was cancelled because of pressure from the British government, who may be embarrassed by Partners in Safety. Durham Regional Police Staff Sgt. Sandy Ryrie says the Durham gift did make it through before Ottawa imposed the ban. He doesn't know, however, what happened to the vests after they arrived at Heathrow Airport. Hungry enough .to eat a house Kathy and Peter Watson, of Whitby, have ciieited a gingerbread replica of eight structures from the Pickering Museum Village. The benefactor of their endeavor will be The Ajax/Pickering General Hospital and the lucky raffle ticket winner. Raffle tickets are available from the foundation at Ajax/Pickering General Hospital for $1.00. The draw will be held on Thursday, December 19 and the three ss by five foot village will be presented to the winner at the hospital by Janet Ecker MPP on Friday, December 20, 1996 ` at 6:00 p.m. Kathy and Peter are no strangers to large scale projects, last year they recreated Queen's Park. Starbucks coming to Durham Centre The first foray of the Starbucks coffeehouse chain into Durham Region will be to the land of STAR$, while Chapters book stores will also be booking space in Ajax' Durham Centre in the new year. The announcements, along with the news that the mall has been sold to a Montreal company, are the latest installment to the Durham Centre story. Developed by Markborough Properties, the three-year old mall was sold November 13 - with the exceptions of indepen- dendy-owned Zeuers, Loblaws and Costco - to C=Wml Ltd of Montreal. The new owners, Ajax general government com- mittee members learned last week, will add several new tenants (including Starbucks, Chapters and The Beer Store) to a 69,000 sq. ft. expansion fronting Harwood Avenue. Extra parking will also be added but second -floor office space, incorporated in the original plan, will be put on hold. Some original land- scaping will also be sacri- ficed. The new building's design will have treatments that will allow office hese to be supported in the future, however, and will provide architectural treatments that will generate the "percep- tion" of a second floor in the ittaerim. Construction of the expansion will begin imme- diately, with completion expected by next spring. North Ajax shorts lex set for."97.construcffoh. by Ghon Hendry The winning designer (12 neav way" of dt>tag bttmesa. Jituljoraee= all require'.tenoi ale or au impaw on - Foto companies are gear- companies expressed _ a tiaoa of a half mSkn (dol, ers, y ing up to bid on a mega -mil- four were shortlisted) will be motivator -ba lite needs of lars) each," he points ot�t, Drvelopmcnt Charges Act bon dollar sportsplex m North announced after the comped- 111:11identa have to be bahmeed .: the facility will irlch is oahld &1106 a. dramatic effect Ajax next month, a project tion closes Jauttazy 34, : with the 5nat�rcial : ton- kart the d nkx - three allele :.oat futtmc revellm. Under the that: could house as many as Ile successful applicant *mints." could ht added at stiffs ctxrtrilf ]egtsiagoq, the spm_ sat ice pads and host 90 per will also operate the facility, RegiaalC01MCj 1pr. Roger - as well as baseball flow, apleit would brig in,as`tm)ch.: cent of the town's baseball although the town will retain Anderson, Who heads tip the soccer piths and a eottnmu- aa9t 515 trillion in develop - and slo-pitch games. :ownership of the land >ckcdan cOmmittae the P t+rhent charges the The fatality, which will be John Frittenbtrg of The JF project is a high prioriry. :Construction at the site .fees. ;If changes to the . act are built on a 97 -acre site at Group, the consultant hired because a "minimwn" of cotuld begin as early as this approved at Queeds Pak the. Taumon and Audley roads, is by the town to cc -ordinate the. tim ice pads are needed, at am meg : revei for load taxpayers expelled to be completed to process, says the pubGc/pti- $3.5 million eachWhile Andersen says the from the Project would be the fall of 1998. » vete partnership is clearly a ., _ Its no secret the two „ project will be built with lit- zem. Pickering Library fines help United Way On Saturday, December 21, the Pickering Public Library will direct fines collected that day to the town's United Way campaign. Staff hope that library users will make a special effort to bring back their overdue items and contribute to a good cause. Users are asked to return items in the usual way. Holiday heroes needed this holiday season Be a Holiday Hero and give the best of gifts this holiday season - the gift of life. Make a special commitment to give blood and help boost the blood supply during a critical holiday period. This year's blood donor clinic is scheduled for Friday December 27, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saturday, December 28 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Metro East Trade Centre in Pickering. Holiday Heroes from 17 to 70, each receive a colorful collector's pin to commemorate their specia! donation. For complete clinic information please call (416) 974-9900 or your local office of the Red Cross. Lung Association golf books a hit The 1997 Golf Book, a great Christmas gift value at $25, focuses on courses located in Central Ontario with nine in Durham and other clubs in locations such as Markham, Lindsay, Peterborough, Barrie and Cobour& "The number of books available this year is limited, and as we have already had a good response from previous pmdhasas, we suggest tux if peq* tram one, they should call as soon as possible," says Mrs. Georgieff of The Lung Association, Durham Region. To order a Golf Privilege Book or for more information, call The Lung Association, at (905)436-1046. "Happy New Fear" from ROYAL WOODS LINCOLN MERCURY 686-2300 Durham Comfort Inn Pickering We care about your safety. During December ask about our Christmas party room. Put your key in our door, not in your ignition. 1-800-228-5150 533 Kingston Rd., Pickering 831-620 We care about your future Don't Drink & Drive Ride the Bns Ajax Transit Coughlan Homes Building quality for over 36 years 427-7703 "Please don't drink& drive" Pickering Square Rougecnount _.Square First Pickering Place "Please don't drink & drive" 839-0000 Wishing You a Safe & Happy Holiday from the staff of ideal Hours: Mon. -Wed. 72m-6pm, Thurs.-Fri. 7am-7pm, Sar. S:OOam-5pm 631 Kingston Rd., Pickering (just west of Whites Rd.) 831-8488 "Seasons Greetings" from JOHN L. LAY LTD. Insurance Brokers 467 Westney Rd. S. Ajax 683-3301 *Auto *Fire • Marine *Life e Business "Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season" from BAKERY PLUS CAFE 509-0709 375 Kingston Rd. (at Rougemount) The Original Boy News • December 1& 1996 9 ARRIVE ALIVE! Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on our troubles will be out of sight. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the yuletide gay From now on our troubles will be miles away. Here we are in olden days, Happy golden days of yore Faithful friends who are dear to us, Gather near to us, once more. Through the years we all will be together, If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now. "Arrive Alive" Don't start your holiday season in tragedy. During the holidays, when drinking and driving related accidents and deaths are more likely to occur, you can do something about it. If you drink, don't drive. Appoint a designated driver. See that others who are drinking have a ride home. Report any intoxicated drivers you see on the road. This message is brought to you by the community minded businesses on this page. From All o/ Us to All of You "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" ,..DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE! GOING TO PICKERING GO TRAIN CALL 837-1111 Special Rates to Airport Seniors 15% off Students 10% off PICKERING'S FINEST TAX% "Have a Safe & Happy Holiday" from FULL AUTO 837-2593 905 Dillingham Rd. Unit 18 PICKERING MARINE ARCTIC CAT' u.vid Cass Sn�aric4xlss- Serving Durham Region more than 25 years 837-0653 1644 Bayly St. Pickering Classic Arrangements Harwood Place Mall (Woolco Mall) Ajax 427-1663 Whitby 666-6747 POWER TOOLS- HAND TOOLS -FAST �''• - • • - BOSCH NERS-CUTTING TOOLS • ' 150 WENTWORTH STREET EAST, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MH 3T6 MON. - FRI. 74m-6pm PHONE- 579-5222, FAX -579-2524 * * VISA-MASTERCARD-PUBLIC WELCOME L 10 December I8, 1996 The OPislnal Bay News ,41—L fe, "'y A R T S A C T I V E .—L 1 V 1 N G L E I S U R E F U N Legend Music Enterprises Acoustic Guitar Packages j Electric Guitar Package J full size guitar • I strap I strat style guitar • I strap • I stand • I book I stand • I book • 3 picks 3 picks • I crate I S- watt amp only s24999 r -.d, S,.r.—*...,a...... Wy) only$3 6999 Student Guitars (Gift wrapped) only $69.99 =i11.41 t; [N IYA'■ A SI]','[$ 10 to 50% OFF EVERYTHING gam to Spm - Thurs. Dec. 26 ONLY 50% OFF SELECTED MATTS & FRAMES 50% OFF SELECTED PHOTO ALBUMS 25% OFF SELECTED DARK ROOM SUPPLIES 10 TO 20% OFF CAMERA ACCESSORIES 10% OFF ALL CAMERAS 10% OFF ALL FILM S0 25% OFF CAMERA BAGS 905 J. . .00201. C40 a 427-5064 235 Bayly St. West Ajax IML The $25 gift certificate winner of the November 20th Mystery Restaurant contest was Richard Dabrowski who correctly answered "Rix Place" Congratulations! HOME CLEANING �- SERVICE -EST W- BONLED k INSURED SPECIAI (ZING IN GENERAL CLEANING PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF GLS A RA NTE ED W ALIT Y-RELIABL E SERVICE W-1 WhCLEANINGSUPPLIES PROVIDED 144 NC.UF 6.1K:ti 1�1If 2885 Altona Rd -Pickering HILARIOUS COMEDY There's still time for carolling The Christmas spirit descended in south Ajax December 8th as over 40 people from 17 families got together for the fifth annual Gregory Street Carolling for Charity. Phil and Rhea Babin organiT.e the event each year and dropped off nyers five days ahead of time, asking residents to donate a non-perishable food item during the evening of singing. People not home even left a bag on the doorstep. At least 30 grocery bags of food will be delivered by the Babins to the Salvation Army for their Christmas Food Drive. Rhea Babin says the carolling has expanded to other streets during the years from seeing it reported in the local news- paper. She hopes others \x -ill band together in the future to conduct Carolling for Charity. There's still time this Chnstmas season' X472.3085 RISING SUN TAE KWON -DO JIU JnW BO]UNG TAI CHI Let us teach your child the skills to live by!! ��„ i mac. cE 42"292 428-2219 CHRISSPECIAL $8oFirst 15 people . 8 includes uniforms Cdfor M RM SUPERIOR FITNESS WITH A PURPOSE May all your Christmases be white I happens every year about this time. People who ordinarily curse the stuff start looking toward the heavens in anticipation. Elevator conversations shift from "Nice Day" to "I wonder if..." And normal, rational people dewy-eyed every time they I Bing Crosby sing. The stuff is snow, and I must admit that I too, am a Christmas snow junkie. I'm not exactly sure why it doesn't quite seem like Christmas without snow. After all, the birth of the Christ child that we're supposed to be celebrating probably happene sometime in August, in a se-___ tropical country, on the other side of the world. And while snow occasionally does fall in Israel in the winter, it's highly unlikely that Bethlehem was covered in snow at the end of the Mediterranean summer, A few evenings ago, my son and I were on our way out when it started to snow. Matthew, who's at the awkward age of 11, where it isn't particularly cool to show childlike wonder, stopped in his tracks and gazed upward, "Mom, look up," he gasped with delight. "It looks like a star field whizzing by. If you squint your eyes, just the tiniest bit, it feels like you're ..ui that's also why we celebrate Christmas at the passing of the winter solstice. Back in Roman times, long before the division of religion and nature, the pagan celebration of the birthday of the sun was combined with the ritual of marking the birth of Christ. The passing of the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year, was celebrated in a festival of candles and gift giving, and offered new hope, both physically and spiritually, for the spring season to follow. If we view our world ' tsucally, its perfectly natural that at a time of spiritual !bration, our environment Auld reflect the season. Deep in our collective unconsciousness, the peaceful blanket of snow that covers and protects the ground at Christmas, reminds us of that gentle, silent night so long ago, that brought the message of peace to the world. The 3vistrnas fights twinkling on the snow, remind us of the eastern star, sparkling in the night sky, that heralded a new beginning for humanity. -May your days be merry and bright, and may all your Christmases be white." Happy Holidays. Su:anne Elston can be found ho-ho-hoing on the evergreen internet at selston Catvo.org. The winner of last week's Mystery Restaurant contest was Winifred Duxbury tof Pickering. who riml* Italian. correctly answered l on the edge of the Universe." Thanks to my son's enthusiasm, I finally began to understand our obsession with December snow. It's the light. Regardless of how dark the night, snow brings with it a luminous brightness that can penetrate right through to our souls. That's why we cover our homes in lights at this time of year. And Merry Christmas from Baskin n Robbins. Order your cakes now for the Holo s 105 Bayly St. West 428-34291Ajax Your Family - • Restaurant , • Specializing in: •Italian Cuisine *Catering Licenced. Private rooms available for business meetingsa&, parties. It's Just.#7 .. aL I ' CptER1NG t♦tAVRANt ANO Tho Original Boy Nows • December 18, 1996 11 NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY limited tickets still available Call for (905) 683-3210 .Details Annandale Country Club oo&, AM TM LUNCH WITH SANTA Sunday December 22, 11 am to 3 pm KIDS: FACE PAINTING PHOTO WITH SANTA ALSO: Food Drive:Remember those less fortunate this Christmas St. Vincent de Paul Society Box at Front Door .M 683-5 111 235 Bayly St. West in Ajax New Year's Eve Party Tickets still available NOWOPEN Wednesday, December 18th 50's & 60's Diner Oben for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner :=-Harwood Plaza Ajax Tel: (905) 427-1993 Across from the Municipal Building 1 11 12 December 18, 1996 • Th* Original Boy Nowa Tfe M�:t� La++.Fte�Cw7ive k.Za�f-ave fp.;a% Make The Great Escape'. ...to your Ontario Ford & Mercury Dealers before it's too late! For a limited time get unseasonal savings and great end of year deals on all remaining '96 Ford & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks and Minivans. n No Limit 48 Molnth Financing Or ;� $2,000 ;Cashback Financed Amount 12 %t over thsa 18% ever I VOW Sav1 % $15,000 $ 904.91 $2,746.78 $1,$41.87 $20,000 $1,206.55 $3,662.37 SUN IZ $25,000 $1,508.19 $4,577.97 $3,Oil.78 $30,000 $1,809.83 $5,493.56 $3din73 s�- �►n emergency `kit `Don t leave home without it! 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ON n do nw q•b ftLwc W Mwry aum w Camo Lndrd am 4"aBulisl b, wrsw So doW 6r AYi OiMrb /LPDA 1A Nn WI]ERO GIFT -1 CERTIFICATES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT HOME FOR ALL YOUR PIUNTBALL SUPPLIES Mat. -tri. -9 t�•opiw n 12� StIIMnt 8tNffMA) CHK15TMAS s Free lube oil and filter on every new or used vehicle purchased for life g *Maintenance to be done at Wildwood Ford _ FORD PUSH PULL"ORDRAGyour car or truck in and reci v e e$20OOmOO .....uarante g ed trade in value on any used parpurchase. BLOW OUT RUNS WED., DEC. 18TH TO SAT., DEC. 21 ST JVL Free gift certificate from Lone -Star Restaurant with any vehicle purchased. fo New 1997 Expedition in stock. ® 1167 Kingston Rd., Pickering (6erween Whires Rd. do Liverpool on Hwy. 2) ° (905) 839=6666 BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTI C i; I A Richard Barklay Rammler I Reed MoePhil Chuck Sarrazin Stevenson Humhe: on all new and 'demo cars & trucks Shawn Bruce Gord Mott *Interest on used car special is 6.7% fixed rate up to 60 raonths. 1992 vehicles or newer. P L Call 837-2900 or Fax 837-0260 .. .• V% TORONTO Pickering Campus WMA=q I nom.MPFISM1450 Kingston Rd Hclputg PILBad-W a Been Liffe 420-1344 FuU A Part Time. Sales people wanted to sell Display Advertizing Program to local businesses. Some IwwWw of trews pop" +fi-puy "VerttrinA www be 11110e.saeW, ►.t SW a fogUireat ML SS Sell today and get an instant pay -out SS. FAX your resume to (905) 837-0260 or call 837-1888 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 cit police clearance. We offer paid layovers, safety bonus, competitive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept. 416-740-1426 WEEDED IMMEDIATELY 2 or 3 days a week, Merattee and haveer Windows exptedenoe. Must have a vehide. Fax nsmfll" to Aann (W1837.2 Assemble Light products at home. Earn $400+weekly Pleasant work. Call recorded message 24 hours (416) 631-4808 Ext#9. AVOQ [von a head start. Earn a cash to help pay Christmas bills. Sell products. where you r work. Call today e Naulls. 427 .w Carriers wanted for Ajax Contact Todd. 416-492.0 8... Employment DRIVER WANTED On-site work. 5 days a week. Female preferred. 4343)04 SORRY I LOST YOUR NUMBER. would the family I spoke to about a second income opp., please call Trevor or Mary. 428-8660 Mens Sheepskin Coat Size 40. Brand new. Cal 905-686-M] KENMORE STOVE Self-cleaning ,� 100.00 CaU 905-428-1307 ��,� --r-Is. ,j THE SEASON Thinking of having a Christmas or New Years part this season? No time to clean? let ds Touch lake the stress out of Christmas entertaining by providing professional, mWienced borne c" services to you housefald! 109E discord for first lime customers and =ial C.hr�mas gill, c ihCales available. *Weekly. bi-maihly. monthly -Move-ns 8 move -outs -tree estim*s! •Fully insured -affordable pricng!a WLURD'S TOUCH HOME CLEANING SERVICES , (903)839-7703 CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies, 1980 - 86 cars. Lease To Own. From $275 down on U.I.C. / W.C.B. / M.A. No inter- -st, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 Havels Balgain raft. an niffir fl. WL. PUM vabbb.MI p• 416423 416-296.6613 OSHAWA FLEA MMKEr 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular Booths $25 week & tip Arts & Clats $20 month & up Celebrating Our 17th Year Call Ken (M) 6e54M Bsmt. Apt. for Rent Clean 1 bdrm. bsmt. apt. Av. Jan. 1st $525 per month. Includes caale, utilities, laundry dr parking. Feawle only. Non -smokes No pets. F/L 831-0758 House Cleaning •wed* OBI-eredit Tel (416) 291-8244 Cel (905) 706.4365 APsr (416) 377-0937 alb ttIT11111dAMIs ELECTRICIAN Residential & comrrL Free estimates. Reasonable rates. No job too small. Ready to be at your service. In business over 20 years. PF,NFOLD ELECTRIC LTD. 429-8660. All custom hardwood floorirx3. Installation and refinishing. Done at reasonable rates. Free Estimates. •Serving; i- 44)Ul Ajax - PRIME RATES NO UPFRONT FEES Mortgage rates up to a 1/2% below market. Loans start at 9.75% and second mortgages up i to 100%. 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) 430-8429 THE MORTGAGE FACTORY Driving School.. To��Y ALLSAFE SKCIAL $279.00 PRO DRIVERS 4 Dear 1111111114M cougE I rive about our ular course DEC. 21sT To 24TH reg wt. 2 0. r 5TH 25 hour classroom -13 lessons in car G1 licence waiting time 8 months _. 'Anond W WO / OIL I OWA can 428-17 1 T max"''pumm 111161 ,n "ice Autos . WAMTED DEAD OR ALIVE FREE towin for scrap. used or pis 8 trucks. 1 hr. pickup. TOP PRICES PAID. UP TO :65 (414) 281-,3499 To advertise in the Hoene Improvement I section contact at (905) 837-1888 CONGRATULATIONS! to our Christmas Colouring Contest Winners. _.:,,Age 5 - Drake Worsfold - Age 9 - Nancy Santos Betten-Court . 71a nk you to everyone who entered & have a wonderful Christmas: ' Computer Support Network and Specialist (CSS) Communications The rapid increase of PC networks in offices. Technician (NCT) factones and retail outlets has led to a demand for The aim of the NCT program is to produce computer personnel with the expertise to administer these technicians capable of fulfilling a hardware support installations. The Computer Support Specialist will role in a variety of situations. have the technical skills required to set up and Students receive hands-on experience working with maintain users on 'stand-alone' computers or on PC mi ro comp iters: Troubleshooting equipment; networks Eff"asis is placed on the administration installing and troubieshooUng 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 a Support Database Management Communications System Support Fundamentals Network Administira Network Administration Installation i Configuration The Unix operating system Readiness and Job Client !Server Computing search workshop Readiness and Job Search workshop Finarwj.W Assistance may be available TORONTO Pickering Campus WMA=q I nom.MPFISM1450 Kingston Rd Hclputg PILBad-W a Been Liffe 420-1344 FuU A Part Time. Sales people wanted to sell Display Advertizing Program to local businesses. Some IwwWw of trews pop" +fi-puy "VerttrinA www be 11110e.saeW, ►.t SW a fogUireat ML SS Sell today and get an instant pay -out SS. FAX your resume to (905) 837-0260 or call 837-1888 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 cit police clearance. We offer paid layovers, safety bonus, competitive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept. 416-740-1426 WEEDED IMMEDIATELY 2 or 3 days a week, Merattee and haveer Windows exptedenoe. Must have a vehide. Fax nsmfll" to Aann (W1837.2 Assemble Light products at home. Earn $400+weekly Pleasant work. Call recorded message 24 hours (416) 631-4808 Ext#9. AVOQ [von a head start. Earn a cash to help pay Christmas bills. Sell products. where you r work. Call today e Naulls. 427 .w Carriers wanted for Ajax Contact Todd. 416-492.0 8... Employment DRIVER WANTED On-site work. 5 days a week. Female preferred. 4343)04 SORRY I LOST YOUR NUMBER. would the family I spoke to about a second income opp., please call Trevor or Mary. 428-8660 Mens Sheepskin Coat Size 40. Brand new. Cal 905-686-M] KENMORE STOVE Self-cleaning ,� 100.00 CaU 905-428-1307 ��,� --r-Is. ,j THE SEASON Thinking of having a Christmas or New Years part this season? No time to clean? let ds Touch lake the stress out of Christmas entertaining by providing professional, mWienced borne c" services to you housefald! 109E discord for first lime customers and =ial C.hr�mas gill, c ihCales available. *Weekly. bi-maihly. monthly -Move-ns 8 move -outs -tree estim*s! •Fully insured -affordable pricng!a WLURD'S TOUCH HOME CLEANING SERVICES , (903)839-7703 CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies, 1980 - 86 cars. Lease To Own. From $275 down on U.I.C. / W.C.B. / M.A. No inter- -st, no credit check. 570034 Ontario Ltd., 1976 Notion Rd. 686-7428 Havels Balgain raft. an niffir fl. WL. PUM vabbb.MI p• 416423 416-296.6613 OSHAWA FLEA MMKEr 727 Wilson Rd. S. Regular Booths $25 week & tip Arts & Clats $20 month & up Celebrating Our 17th Year Call Ken (M) 6e54M Bsmt. Apt. for Rent Clean 1 bdrm. bsmt. apt. Av. Jan. 1st $525 per month. Includes caale, utilities, laundry dr parking. Feawle only. Non -smokes No pets. F/L 831-0758 House Cleaning •wed* OBI-eredit Tel (416) 291-8244 Cel (905) 706.4365 APsr (416) 377-0937 alb ttIT11111dAMIs ELECTRICIAN Residential & comrrL Free estimates. Reasonable rates. No job too small. Ready to be at your service. In business over 20 years. PF,NFOLD ELECTRIC LTD. 429-8660. All custom hardwood floorirx3. Installation and refinishing. Done at reasonable rates. Free Estimates. •Serving; i- 44)Ul Ajax - PRIME RATES NO UPFRONT FEES Mortgage rates up to a 1/2% below market. Loans start at 9.75% and second mortgages up i to 100%. 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) 430-8429 THE MORTGAGE FACTORY Driving School.. To��Y ALLSAFE SKCIAL $279.00 PRO DRIVERS 4 Dear 1111111114M cougE I rive about our ular course DEC. 21sT To 24TH reg wt. 2 0. r 5TH 25 hour classroom -13 lessons in car G1 licence waiting time 8 months _. 'Anond W WO / OIL I OWA can 428-17 1 T max"''pumm 111161 ,n "ice Autos . WAMTED DEAD OR ALIVE FREE towin for scrap. used or pis 8 trucks. 1 hr. pickup. TOP PRICES PAID. UP TO :65 (414) 281-,3499 To advertise in the Hoene Improvement I section contact at (905) 837-1888 CONGRATULATIONS! to our Christmas Colouring Contest Winners. _.:,,Age 5 - Drake Worsfold - Age 9 - Nancy Santos Betten-Court . 71a nk you to everyone who entered & have a wonderful Christmas: ' k r Gimant..Stocki n Oka-,% nor stuffdAf This year, stuff your stocktrigs. vi th,,a gift whirl will bring boy for years! Santa's elves have produced a special limited edition BEAM CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM package just in time= last_minute shoppers. Visit our WOX K#O @X Ti6l our ultra -powerful, h +die►i�te�r>rtodel. And really big stockin BOND PAY NW Gn y on any Beam Central Vacuum System and Accessories PLUS Beam Clean Water Filter Systems. DA E ; -1N UU Sr .n n s - Usciclift VA be aiv&L ooer..at�.a•rK ,a9s 1&1*E1MlM1a= Holiday Drop -In to Youth During the Christmas Holidays when schools are closed, The Youth Centre at 360 Bayly St. W., Ajax, will be extending the hours of its drop-in program for Ajax and Pickering youth. Local youth between the ages of 13 and 19 are wel- come to drop by and enjoy music, movies and games such as ping pong, bil- liards, fooze ball, and many others. Various game tournaments will also be organized. The drop-in will be open: December 30th & 31 st from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., January 2nd from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and January 3rd from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Youth Cen- tre will also continue to offer counselling appoint - meets and walk-in medical services for youth thmugh- out the holiday period. For .more information. call 428- 1212. EVERY FRIDAY The Serenity Group - 12 'Step Recovery Meeting wll be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. Call Jim 905-428-9431 (evenings) for more infor- mation. . ATTENTION ALL CULTURAL GROUPS The Town of Pickering is in the process of updating a list of all cultural groups within the community. To register your group, please call the department of Cul- ture and Recreation at (905) 420-4620. The follow- ing information is required: The name of the group, adress for the group. con- tact person(s) and phone numbers(s). For more infor- mation contact Lynn Win- temtein at (905) 420-4620. TUESDAY DECEMBER 31st The Ajax Lions Club will be hosting the New Year's Eve Dance at the commu- nity centre in the H.M.S. Ajax Room from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Buffet will be provided just after mid- night. Proceeds from the night will be used towards Lions community projects. Tickets cost $25 per per- son. Contact Terry at 683- 3216 or Jim at 683-5368. MONDAY JANUARY 60 Toronto Fathers' Resources offers a FREE MONTHLY MEETING! How to find a good divorce lawyer and save big $$$. Held at Market Lane Public School, 246 The Esplanade - 2nd Floor Library from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. MONDAY JANUARY 13th Toronto Fathers' Resources offers a PARALEGAL CLINIC for $19.95. Come ask your questions: Creating wintwin solutions for divorced dads. Held at Market Lane Public School, 246 The Esplanade - 2nd Floor Library from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. MONDAY JANUARY 20th Toronto Fathers' Resources offers a STRATEGY 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 7:00 pm - 9:30 lm - TUESDAY JANUARY 21st Ajax & Pickering General Hospital announces a Grief Support Group for those who have experienced the death of a parent, child or friend within the past 12 months. Week one 7-9pm, following weeks 7:30- 8:30pm. 6 weeks in dura- tion (limited number of spaces). Ajax & Pickering General Hospital 3rd floor West wing Mental Health Outpatient Dept. 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