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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDS1997_01_22,;�.�v. ._.--- STT 1 1 .. :- - '�-. �... ...,.. .. � ..�.� ., i. n... ;�... ... ...: ,.� .._ u � .+!'o - - _� �51y. 4._:t:M _ '^^{.L =�'=,s it � .. .. <. .. _ s M' �»1;97 , t Arthurs pushing merger again: "One city, one government -911 by Glenn Hendry Pickcring council is step- ping up their efforts to woo Ajax into a marriage of amalgamation, despite a rebuff on Ute lust (late. Pickering councillor Maurice Brenner, who wants the two towns to take their time in the courtship by first sharing services - including a joint chief adminstrative officer - says merging the administration of the in nrnicipaIftics is "des- tiny." Nla� or Wayne Arthurs. however, has no problem with file "A" word. He's ready to ditch the courtship in favor of immediate con- sumafton. saying the time is right for "one city. one gov- ernment." Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, meanwhile, insists he isn't that kind of mayor, pointing out that his council won't be falling for their smooth -talk- ing suitor too fast. Parish adds that any CAO who would take file dual - town job "needs profession- al help." Brenner got the debate re -started Monday night with a motion calling for the two towns to share a chief administrative offi- cer. a position cur- rently vacant in both municipali- ties. The motion follows a request in December from Pickering asking their Ajax counterparts to meet regard- ing more shared services. "This isn't about amalga- mation: this is about com- mon sense," he says. "Both communities require the same services and both com- by Glenn Hendry munitics serve about the Durham Region has same areas. approved a tentative 1997 "It's very creative for us to budget plan without factoring in recent dramatic changes in provincial funding. charge several regional councillors. Queen's Park recommenda- tions - announced last week - eall for municipal govern- ments to pick up a bigger slice of the welfare pie, while the province will now pay educa- tion costs, and Pickering councillor Maurice Brenner believes approving a budget plan now is a "a hard dash to nowhere." "You just can't cut yet." Other councillors also have reservations about the budget plan, which would see region- al taxes increase two per cent - about $9 per household - while 52 homes for the aged employees will be laid off. All departments - with the exception of police - will be cut in the pian. The police budget (with the threat of cop layoffs the alternative) will see an increase, however, a decision that Whitby Mayor Tom Edwards, the social ser- vices committee chairman, says he is unable to support. "I'm wrung out from this ... but I have difficulty with the recommendations." . Pickering councillor Doug Dickerson is also against lay- ing off homes for the aged staff, noting that when Durham takes over social look at merging the func- tional administration of the two communities. One might say it's, in a sense, destiny, to look at creative options. " But Arthurs, repeating other recent public state- ments he has made recently, wants the two municipalities to take the issue a step further towards the "inevitahle" union of Plckenn�(-Ajax. "It's my personal political philosophy that it's time to make every effort to move the yardsticks towanis a sin- �r Mayor Wayne Arthurs gle model for municipal goventment," Arthurs said following the council meet- ing. "It's time for us to be serious...because the future is one city." Arthurs admitted that Parish (at an informal meeting in December) was not "receptive" to P i c k c r i n g ' s advances, but pre- dicted the provin- cial government - as has already happened with Metro - will likely force a merger in the next three year%, anyway. "I think the province will, before November's election, conte and tell us 'glad you're talking about shared ser- vices, but between York (Region) and Durham there are 19 governments. That's too many. Get rid of some of them or we'll do it for you."' Parish, though, is still waiting for evidence that a merger will benefit Ajax residents. "This council is committed to keep- ing Ajax as a separate corn- munity," he said at Monday's Ajax council meeting. "Amalgamation of and by itself doesn't auto- matically produce savings. ik, Mayor Steve Parish There is a myth out there that it does, but I've seen no study that illustrates this." Sharing a CAO, he adds, makes "absolutely no sense" because of conflicts, "unten- able" situations and divided loyalties. Brenner's motion for a shared CAO carried 5-2, with Sherry Senis and Rick Johnson casting dissenting votes. Former Pickering Town Manager Tim Sheffield left his position last August, while Barry Ivialrnsten vacated his Ajax CAO post January 6. Both posts are expected to be filled by spring. Durham Region to raise taxes BROKEN WINDSHIELD? NO O%'ERCHARGE TO INSURANCE CO. SAVE $7O OO (Limrted;,meony- UP TO ri P!ckerinq Location) Wo Pay FREE up to 11.111� WIPER based or nsurar,ce Pnces. All work fuk pu3renteed. Car for detaR. on Car Ckm Ups! 860 Brock Rd. S. • • Unit o1, Pickering i Auto Glass mw_., 837-7819 G►M,� GRADE .. F"FjCTArn0N8 LEARNING CENTRES IHE KNO ER: �� sw THE AN READING Mir WRITING ANKEr STUDY SKILLS MATH • 6rwk 1 to OJLC. • lttt�iriebifttzed M • Low SWeut/kocber rltrl5o mow► • ( fie Assessment 1885 Glenanna Rd., Suite 103, Pickering 420-9930 Start the New Year With Confidence — Enroll Nowlll assistance programs next year "you'll have to hire them back, anyway." The police budget also came under tire. with Clarington councillor Larry Hannah saying the depart- ment has not been "innovative enough" in finding cuts. espe- cially in police administra- ion. Where ommercial and industrial tax base is what makes every town or city thrive. The huge taxes that are paid far exceed the financial burden they place on the area in which they locate. Some twenty Ajax councillor Roger Anderson, a former cop, also believes approving the budget guidelines is premature. "We still have to deal with the provincial changes ... and there will be increases. This will add up to a lot more than two per cent and I don't think the taxpayers will accept that; they may not accept two per have they :something else in common. They have each decided to :move their corporate headquarters out of Pickering. When The Original Buy News reported last fall that cent." he says. 'There's going to be a big hit down the road and it won't go; it won't fly." The budget guidelines (which do require the police services board to whittle $600.000 off their $54 million police budget) were approved by a 16-11 vote. The final document is expected to be on the council floor March 24. gone? :,mishandling taxpayers' ':dollars throughout its term ..;in office. -Last year C1ubLink, another ::..Simmonds brainchild, were treated very poorly when they came before Pickering y1 FWPn' "T council. Not only have the located years .:,ago :..:.....: their head office Pickering lured the(elsewhere :...:.:::..: Kj ` .. but their S i m m o n d' s 441 immediate expansion families to locate plans are focused their head office 34':cuWdeOfP� right here in Pickering. Cleattret was consideringS i m m o n d s Over the years they became moving we were criticized Communications likewise the largest employers within by .politicians who moved their corporate office Pickering, next to Ontario questioned the accuracy of and have put up for sale Hydro. Today the same _the story which we broke. their former offices here in family boats three 'When it happened, one has Pickering. nationally recognized .oto wonder what Pickering Sadly,ahese are corporations, eich of which Mayor Arthurs means when businesses we lee get away. trades publicly on the Mhe states that the move out Insignificant? Not from our Toronto Stock Exchange. ;of Pickering ' wasn't Viewpoint. Haw much of a Today Cleamet, Simmonds :--significant. Especially from :,factor was the indifference Communications, and an administration that has :aof our politicians? We may ClubLink each share -been ....:accused : -of Inver know. Regional tax increase draws fire from Ajacians by David "aurin Say no to tax hikes was the battle cry from residents at Monday night's Ajax council meeting. User fees and amalgamation also made it to the Iloor at the meeting, scheduled to allow the public an opportunity to discuss the 1977 town budget. Larry Pickcll, a pensioner who hasn't seen a pension increase in almost four years, railed against Durham Region's possible two per cent tax increase to maintain its current level of law enforcement, stating that any tax hike represents. in affect. a decrease in his incorne. "(Regional Chairman Jim) A'itty thinks I wouldn't mind taking a pay cut to keep the cops on the street. %Fell, he's wrung. do mind." Pickell said. Pickell also attacked the region's school board, with its recent history of annual tax increases, stating that the hoard "rohs from the poor and gives to the rich." and sugg,csting that "teachers. police and everyone working for Durham Region take a one or two per cent decrease in pay." The region has not yet announced school tax levels for 1997. Providing a broader context for these comments. 'A'ard i Councillor Joe Atkinson alluded to the province's plan to remove education from the municipal tax bill and replace it w ith health and Social service responsibilities. Atkinson expressed concern about Possible public misconception surrounding the province's "shell game." "The worry that I have as a citizen, not as a politician, is that there is this perception that taxes will go down (with the changes to education funding). that somebody has worked some kind of miracle here. Unfortunately, the kinds of things that are replacing the school board costs are demanding kinds of items as well." Bert Dchaan, a Durham resident for 20 %ears, called Alax's property ' taxes "ridiculous" and proposed that the town consider a user fee system instead. "w'hat we have to do is find a fairer way to tax the people. It would be fairer if eyervbod% paid their fair share. Nk'hy should pensioners he burdened with school taxes or the same garbage costs as a family of six.'" Dchaan also suggested that amalgamation with Pickering or even 'A'hitbv would save the town money by eliminating duplication of various municipal services. Ajar Mayor Steve Parish responded that "a user fee system would not he a pr. iti%e development." He also remained skeptical regarding the hcnefitN of amalgamation. "This council is committed to keeping Ajax as a separate community. Amalgamation of and by itself doesn't automatically produce savings. There is a myth out there that it does, but I've seen no study that illustrates this." Atkinson agreed with the mayor, fearing that amalgamation could lead to increased bureaucracy. "If we move to larger groups. we may end up with a gang of full-time politicians with full- time assistants and full-time support for them. The last thing we need is a mcgacity of Durham. That is a hurcaucrac% we don't need." The meeting was not well - attended b% the public, but R'ard "l Councillor Pat Brown, the town's 1997 budget chair. saw this as "a positive sign." "I take it as a kind of support for the work Ajax council has dune thnou_hout the year." Brown also noted that members of the public will have other oppxtunities to make their voices heard. The budget will be discussed at the town's next general government mectin;. Thursday. January 23, from p.m to 5 p.m., and again on Monday. February 17. GOING TO PICKERING GO TRAIN CALL 837-1111 Special Rates to Airport Seniors 15% off Students 10% off PICKERINUS FINEST TAXI The Durham Sun Weekly • January 21, 1997 3 Whitby Transit facing service cuts by ,Janice Frampton Whitby Transit riders may face a reduction in ser- vices this year in order to maintain the 1990 transit tax rate, according to a report presented to the town's operating committe Mi mday. Nearly $290,000 will have to be shaved from this year,, transit budget because of reduced funding from the pro% ince, said operating committee chair Dennis Fox. This will mean a reduction of 700) service hours for the community. The routes affected will be Saturday husing to the Oshawa Shopping Centre and off-peak services. Saturday evening buses will he completely removed including Go Station ser,, ice after 7 p.m. Approximately 150 riders will he affected by these chanL,es. Councillor Joe Drunun said he is "very sorry this has come before us" but noted the committee had no choice but .1- accept the recommendation because of the provincial cutbacks. Drumm also said the move by the province could he the "demise of good municip4l bus ser- vice.' The recommendation will he coming hefore full council for appro%al Jan. 27. ANO APPOINTMENT �. WARRANTY NEEDED®� APPROVED , P , •�- Expires: Feb. 28, 1997 NU I I -;. 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE ®� IWU&s up to 5 L of oil, 1$ 99ndudes 4095From$4904 , oil filter; ?t pointkapecbon From From$ 95 , surfs oottpon 3 months or 5000 Am ft gasket � t parb & cannot combine 00 any other oil change coupon & labour Woo 1 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK195 WESTNEY RD. (South of 401) AJAX (905) 427-6796 I T------------------------------------ 4 January 22, 1997 - The Durham Sun Week/v Editorial !ppinion ..................... . Sun shines on Durham The bright new Durham Sun will arrive every Wednesday on the doorsteps of over 70.000 homes in Ajax. Pickering and Whitby. This makes our parer the largest independent newspaper in Ontario. It is hard to believe that in a space of less than 18 months our circulation has more than doubled. Our premises have expanded and our staff of eager local workers has grown as well. Our new name — The Durharn Sun — is reminiscent of Toronto's little paper that grew — The Toronto Sun. Many of us that grew up in the Toronto area will remember how their paper sprung to life, despite the doomsayers, following the death of the Toronto Telegram. It would be a dull world if there was only one newspaper or media outlet from which to choose. The choice out here will be either the Metroland production or our very own locally operated Durham Sun. With local governments amalgamating and taking over new responsibilities there will be touch news to report as OUT tax dollars arc stretched to [fie limit. The Durham Sun is committed to be there reporting accurately the local news and offering opinions and viewpoints from its readers. Our new paper will proudly carry our advertisers' messages across our expanded area and new advertisers will appear as The early response has been terrific. The Durham Sun: We promise not to lose sight of the local flavor within the community that makes us unique. Two CAO's needed' Merger talks were front and centre Monday night at Pickering Council, although this time with a twist: councillors (five of them, anyway) approved a motion to initiate talks with Ajax for a joint chief administrative officer. This papa supports a .am"'on of Pickering and Ajax: it simply nukes good financial sense. But -hir- ing one CAO to serve both communities? No chance. Pickering councillor Sherry ' Serbs used a sports analogy to explain her no vote, describing a CAO as the "catch" of the team. "We have two teams, so we need two coaches;" she ; said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish was even more blurt: noting that the position would be rife with 'conflicts And divided loyalties.". He also claims any person taking the job -without twice the normal pay - would need "professional help." We cmildn'i have said it better. Letters to the Editor Promote police from within says reader Dear FAilor, May I express my opinion about two matters, The fust is how the new Chief and Dcputy Chief of police for Durham Region will be chosen, and the second is a response to someone else's opinion some weeks ago that we should bring in two brand new senior officers from outside the region to replace our retiring Chief and Deputy Chid. It is my understanding that the dccision on these two appoint nems will be made by a committee which consists of our Regional Chairman. Mr. Jim Witty. the Mayor of Scugog. and three provincial government appointed members. Shouldn't this be a job for Chairman Witty and our regional councillors, or even Chairman Witty, our regional councillors, and aJl the mayors within the region? This is still a democracy, and these arc the people whom ws have elected. Why should the provincial govermment appoint three of the board members? With regard to going onto& die region to fund m&cancnb. I am opposed. I suggest that we have very capable senior officers who are completely qualified to fill these positions. On a personal note I have had reason to recently deal with a certain Inspector and I must say I was very impressed with his professionalism and the manner in which he handled the problem. I have also actually scan him out on patrol with his officers. Siimilarly I have head other people say very positive things about him Clearly. in my view, he is "Senior Executive 'D ttledat, President: Dave Demerino Sr. Vice-president Kip Van Kempen Publisher / Executive Director: Tony Hubbard Production Manager: May -Jean Powers Photographer: Jim Lynch Material." I am equally sure that our other senior officers arc of the same calibre. I urge my fellow citizens to get involved. Call your regional councillors and provincial Members of Parliament and express your views. Let's have a "promotion from within" policy: e.g. two of our Inspectors are promoted to Chief and Deputy Chief, two of our Staff Sergeants are promoted to Inspector, two of our Sergeants arc promoted to Staff Sergeant, two of our Senior Constables are promoted to Sergeant, two of our Constables are promoted to Senior Constable and we then hire two young enthusiastic recruits. It is a proven fact that "promotion from within" is a contributing factor to maintaining high morale in any structured organization. The results would surely be a "win-win" situation for both citizens and police officers alike. My fellow citiaens, please exercise your democratic right to let your elected officials know how you feel. Yotrrs tt ly, Demo am*a, WMeby 1vL..eatten Wdeome DO D whm sera -•-..., welc am tewars to Ito WarLataars abode bo rwAftd to 300 wer* ane We SAIGM b edkir*Ttwy wast be mod Ina addnns and , , F, -no arwVer of dw aadsr M. hW haws toe i)w Drhww sen VAft14e0"see- unit 11. ndwri� ow.,io ttw 3R2 er (m tsar- a post tt37-0]f0. Tar. bw h.t■ Stu tAAteldp is a tDay FWWb hht floe, l400 Ba' pubRahed l , Rd- ,& 0M& 14001tNy sc. T.Init l T, Pidtarlr,6, GKario uw 31t2 Newaroan.Ad-arti ft a eiralladm (m) e37 -thea Ch -And MS) 637-2900 - Feta (905) 037-0260 Member of tM Grano 4CCNA Community Newspaper Association Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association _ -- �..-►�.,,,- �..--._--_ -- _ _.— .--_-.r...,.�wl�-�� . -,.. — ... . -. ✓G.... »•":.�wf•R+. ft{': r w n. a,uepMi�l�I The Durham Sun Weekly • January 22, 1997 S MTRC pulls oof B Final episode still unwritten in Port Pickering Marina saga by Glenn Hendry Pickering's longest -running soap opera - As the Port Pickering Marina Lands Tum - continues in prime time this month, albeit without one of its strongest financial backers. The Metro Toronto and Region Conservation Authoritv (MTRCA) - who had committed $250000 towards the purchase of the 3.6 acre split -lot Frenchman's Bay property - withdrew their sup- port earlier this month when their parent company - the nat- ural resources ministry - refused approval. The announcement leaves the Town of Pickering as the sole underwriter for the $900,000 production, now scheduled to close February 14. The soap opera still has sev- eral cliff -hanging episodes to be resolved, however, with the plots unknown even to the star players. - Will the National Bank, the main creditor, receive the money they are owed? The bank is owed $624,000, plus interest and expenses and when the fee for Price Waterhouse (the trustee for the bankrupt estate) and other expenses are factored in, the bank may not end up with 100 - cent dollars. Price Waterhouse's fee is expected to be well in excess of $100,000. -What will the unsecured creditors do when they learn they won't see any of their money returned? Bob Moonlight, who is owed $40,000 (he claims more) to lead the pack, bluntly says the deal "stinks," adding that the legal costs in fighting the deal will be prohibitive. "I don't think this is a bonafide deal; I never thought the MTRCA was going to come up with the money in the first place," he claims. "I think they just cooked that up to make the deal look better." • Was the sale of the Primrose dredge legal? The transfer of the ship from the trustee to a numbered compa- ny to Jacktot Express ( con- trolled by cruise ship owner Mac Makarchuk) for 5250,000 has already come under fire. Cuts to run deep at A=P Hospital.? (Board issues 201 lay-off notices; most are expected to be rescinded Ajax -Pickering General Hospilal has sent out lay-off notices to 201 employees - one-third of its unionized staff - because of'cxpccted provin- cial finding cuts. Most of the lay-offs arc expected to be cancelled, however. "as the financial pic- ture becomes clearer," says hospital president Bruce Cliff. "There is no intention to actually lay-off 201 employ- ees, but until we know the degree of the funding cut we are unable to assess its final impact on the operations of the hospital," he explains. A three-year funding plan for hospitals (announced November, 1995) calls for an 18 per cent reduction over three years. The 1997/98 fis- cal year will he year two in the program. Cliff says issuing the lay- off notices now allows the hospital to comply with time limits set in its collective agreement with workers. Last year the hospital issued similar notices to 304 employ- ees, although only 20-30 posi- tions were eliminated. "Rest assured, we are striv- ing to plan for minimal down- sizing and we expect many of the lay-off notices will be rescinded," says hospital board chairman Doug McKay. "It is imperative the hospital continue to live within its bud- get. The hospital is expected to receive a one-time grant of $1.3 million this year (award- ed to hospitals in high growth areas) but still require clarifi- cation from the health min- istry on the grant. The lay-offs are scheduled to take effect April 1. 11,1905" residents want fair hospital funding People living in the regions of Durham, Halton, Peel and York (GTA/905 area) want the provincial government to invest more funding in their local hospitals according to an Angus Reid Group pool released last month. The poll, commissioned by the GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, showed that 78 per cent of respondents want the provincial government to redistribute existing hospital funding to high population growth areas. The regions are home to 22 per cent of the province's population. But the hospitals comprising the Alliance receive 10 per cent of the funds allocated to hospital by the provincial government. 'The rate of population growth for the GTA/905 is up to five per cent per year, which is two to three times the growth of other areas in Ontario. According to the chair of the Alliance, Virginia McLaughlin, residents want to be able to receive their health care closer to home but because the current hospital funding system does not factor in substantial population growth, services cannot be expanded to meet the growing demands. "Our communities have told us they think the funding discrepancy between Metro hospitals, which receive $1,000 per capita, and the _hospitals in the rest of Ontario, which receive $680 per capita, compared to the GTA/905 hospitals which receive $400 per capita is unfair and should be rectified through redistribution of funis. That is why our Alliance is working closely with the government to develop a new, fair funding formula which recognizes population growth" Last year the government provided hospitals serving areas of high growth with $25 million in one-time funding to assist in providing care closer to home, which according to McLaughlin, was a significant step forward in recognizing the needs of the GTA/905 communities. "These funds have been used to expand existing services and start new ones to meet the growing need. What we need now is a sustainable funding system, which will ensure we can continue to provide these vital services and develop new ones as our communities expand," she said- The aidThe GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance is a coalition of 17 hospitals serving the regions of Durham, Halton, Peel and York. Pickering Library hits one ,million mark At yew's end, Pickering Public Library staff had a special countdown underway to ring out the old year and for the first time ever the fibrary checked out a million items in one year: Mary Tang — who borrowed the millionth item — was the lucky winner of a special gift from the Pickering Public Library Board: a signed copy of Tlie Pickering Story by Dr. William A. McKay, nestled among seasonal goodies. Tang was thrilled, and so was board chairman Jill Foster. "Ms is an important milestone and our use just continues to increase year after year." She attributes the growth to Pickering's added population and the increasing importance of reading and leaming among the community. Now Ken Barfknecht, who acted as an agent in the negoti- ations last year, says the dredge should have been awarded to Makarchuk in March for $46,600. Barfknecht cites a bankruptcy inspector meeting on March 28 that gave Mike Psotka of Price Waterhouse permission to accept any offer for the dredge higher than $40.000. "We should have had that dredge then," Barfknecht says. • Will the whole deal fall apart because of Jim McKean? The former marina owner, who was somehow allowed to dispose of the trustee -con- trolled Primrose, has not yet signed over the deed to the smaller portion of the proper- ty to the bank. The town may end up with only the nonhem plot, although town councillor Doug Dickerson insists that if that scenario unfolded, the town would go back to the table and re -negotiate. That would leave the National Bank with even less money and other creditors with even less hope. "We want this land free and clear." Dickerson notes. "If it isn't, we may have to revisit the deal." • Why was McKean allowed to collect on assets for the estate last year, at a 50 percent commission rate'.' The players in this melo- drama hope to receive answers to these and other questions by February 14. When the audi- ence - Pickering taxpayers - leam the final storyline is still unknown. Stay tuned. ,*M Or- ,C .a + TOWN OF PICKERING PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice of intention to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell to rhe abutting owners part of the Rodd Allowance between Lors 14 and 15, Concession 7, Pickering as shown as on location map below. NOTICE is hereby given pursuant ro rhe i-funicipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, that the Council of Thr Corporarion of the Town of Pickering intends, at irs meering ro be held at the Pickering Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario at 7:30 p.m. on February 3, 1997 to pass a by-law-ro stop up, close and sell to the abutting owners part of rhe road allowance between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 7, Pickering. The proposed by-law and plan and description showing the lands addecred may be seen in the office of the Town of Pickering. At the above mentioned meeting, Council will hear in person or by his or her counsel any person who claims his or her lands will be prejudicially affected by the by-law and who applied to the Clerk to be heard. Any such person who wishes to be heard should as soon as possible make written application co: Bruce J. Taylor, ACT,CMS Town Clerk Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 420-4611 Dated at Pickering this 16th day of December, 1996. 6 January 22, 1997 The Durham Sun Weekly GOLF MEMBERSHIPS Goll Monday to Thursday :i 70 PER YEAR + GST .• 11p Mohdaysi 7 CORPORATE GOLD CARDS GOIt Monda, to Fndav `215' PER YEAR , GST _ : L__,I.ilncluc.•., .. ,!a. - : sa: & Sc atter 3 P.m r No Breen Fees Pavahie ANNANDALE COUNTRY CLUB. 4 a c 683-3210 Olympian rows into Pickering Derek Porter visits Dunbarton High Schools High Performance - athletes One of Canada's Olympic athletes recently rowed into town to speak to athletes in the High Performance program at Dunbarton High School. Derek Porter. silver medallist at the 1996 OI%mptcs, visited with the ,tudents of DHS to converse ::bout setting goals while hriefing them on how he hecame an Olympian. -1 didn't discover rowing r:ntil I went to L' etc l,'ni%crsity of Victoriat." ass Porter. "From the first ,troke on. I knew it was —mething l wanted to do and I set my goals. I always i:3d an Olympic dream and .~hen I tuund rowing. I knew was the sport for me." Porter had asked the athletes who had Olympic dreams. Of the approximately 100 students, half raised their hands and he The Pickering Swim Club sent 14 young swimmers to the 10 and Under Christmas Festival with all swimmers putting forth their hest efforts resulting in terrific perfor- mances. Eight year-old Bradley Johnson had fantastic finishes winning three gold medals in the 25 metre butterfly. 50m but- terfly and the 10(hn individual medley. He also earned two sil- ver medals in the 25m freestyle and the 25m breaststroke as well as two bronze medals in the 50m backstroke and 50m breaststroke. Also in the eight and under category Jake Stevens. seven, swam to a bronze medal finish in the 25m butterfly and a fourth place fin- ish in the 50m breaststroke.. Jake Passmore and Kent Williamson. seven. also had great swims at the meet. Of par- ticular note is the outstanding proceeded to tell them how he reached the Games in Barcelona and Atlanta. "Goals are the key in getting where you want to go." says Porter. "You have to live your goals: wnte them down on a piece of paper and put them in your wallet or on your mirror where you can see them every day su it is a constant reminder of what you need to do. It you see it e%ery day. you'll do somethtn-, to achteye it. "It's something that worked for me and I would highly recommend it. It moth ate,, you and it keeps You on track through the bad times." ,From silver medals at World Championships to the 8 -man crew, a gold medal w ith that same crew at the '92 Olympics. to World Champion in single sculls and now silver medallist at the '96 Olympics. Porter is living prose his goals method works. "For me, it wasn't so much winnim_." says Porter of his goals It was mercomim, the tollo%% your heart. r . 1I. A lot of Ereopl .... of failure. but it will hold you in vood stead later on in life. I don't believe in limitations." Besides setting goals. Porter said you has e to he ysilling to work hard and "INC up some aspect, Ir h are Imprrr x,... , You want to achieve your goals. "If you're not a great athlete, with hard work, you can overcome a lot of things." says Porter. "You have to give up a lot to pursue your dreams, but with hard work you find a lot of tarry over and there is a definite reward for working hard." Porter picked up at least one new admirer while at I )unharton. Equestrian Jackie I honipson picked up a few 'Ip, from the two-time Olympian and said his speech was inspirational towards helping her realize what it takes to reach the ultimate sports arena. "I definitely want to go to the Olympics in the year 2000," says Thompson. "I learned a lot about writing down your goals. I had Young swim stars shine at meet results achieved by the tx�ys eight and under relay team. win- ning gold in hath the 100m freestyle relay and the I(X)m medley relay. Team members include Johnson. Stevens Passmore and Williamson. The boys will .miss valu- able relay team mem- h e r . Passmore as he rooves up in age at the end of the month. In the eight and under girls division, Laura Barnes won gold in the 25m breaststroke and silver in the 5(kn breast- stroke. setting new club records in both of these events. Stephanie Peters won two silver medals for her efforts in the 25m butterfly and the 50m backstroke as well as a bronze medal in the 25m freestyle. Stephanie also earned four fourth place finishes in the 25m breaststroke. the 25m back- stroke. 5()m frecstvle. and the I(X)m individual medley. She is the current club record holder for the 25m and 50m freestyle. 50m backstroke and the 100m individual medley in the under eight age group. Also swimming well for Pickering in this age group was Sarah Fleming, Natasha Szpak, Danielle Schon and Sarah Wolch. Melanie Campbell represenf- ed the club well as the only nine year-old girl swimming for Pickering. As well as fine indi- vidual swims, she was also a member of the 10 year-old med- ley relay team. Pickering was well represent- ed by four nine year-old boys. 1Cow R1NG S . p�GKE Scott Allen. Ryan Shanks. TJ Stevens and Daniel Walker all had good individual swims as well as winning bronze in the 1(1)m freestyle relay. Allen set a new club record for the 25m backstroke at the event. Brenna Wilson swam to a sil- ver medal finish in the 50m but- terfly in the 10 year-old girls category. She also had very strong showings in her other races. Kelley Lee and Tann Kavanagh also turned in strong Performances in the age group. These girls also swam in the 10 year-old medley relay winning silver. Brandon Barbaro was the only M year-old boy represent- dways had them in my mind wt 1 had never written them down. And now I'm going to. He's living proof that it works. "1 feel very stressful at times and he made me realize you can put it aside by having a positive attitude." Thompson's path towards the Olympics is rather unusual. "1 was inspired by television." admits the grade I I student. "1 was watching TV and Black Beauty came on and told my mom 1 wanted to do it." Competing in the Equestrian field of 3 -Day Eventing. Thompson has been named the top junior rider in Ontario and top pre- training level rider, both in '93. She'll be heading to the United States to continue her goal of being an Olympian. ing Pickering at this meet as he swam to some very impressive finishes setting a new club record for the 25m freestyle in this age group. All of these hard working young swimmers are to he com- mended for their hard work and ,great results and for their well - representation of club. Panthers It's inevitable. Needing only two point., or one more win, the Pickering Panthers will clinching a playoff spot. That win could come this Friday night at home when they take on arch rivals Oshawa Legionaires. But everyone involved with the Panthers won't rest until they have clinched first place in the division. Quinte had closed the gap on division -leader Panthers after Pickering had lost two consecutive games last week for the first time this season. It was almost three loses in a row last Sunday night, but the team squeaked out a 5-4 victory over West cellar dwellers Shelburne. "It was ugly," admits Panther coach John Blackburn. "Chalk that one up (in the ugly column) for sure." With 15 game% remaining on the schedule, the Panthers widened the gap on Quinte For A� Thp Durham Sun Wa kiw " Innun" 77 1997 7 urcotte twice is nice snap out of by nine points as they look to wrap up first place in the Fast. "What we have to do is string together four or five wins in a row and the back on a roll and get the confidence back up," says Blackburn. In the two consecutive loses, Blackburn feels teams have resorted to tactics used by the Broad Street Bullies over 10 years ago. "1 think teams are looking at us and seeing a highly skilled team and having to do other things like the Broad :,,Street Bullies did ten years ago," says Blackburn. "Twenty guys have to stick up for each other. We can't afford to have our better kids in the penalty box." Blackburn went as far as calling those teams "meat heads" for having to exercise those kinds of methods. Two of his better players have since returned to the line-up in Mike McCormick two -game and David Cornacchia: both of whom won gold medals representing Ontario at the Under 17 Wtwld Challenge in Red Deer. Alberta. It was a golden holiday season for our local hockey players. David Cornacchia, Mike McCormick (both of the Pickering Panthers), Pickerion Sean Avery, who plays with the Owen Sound Platen in the Ontario Hockey League, and Ajacian Ryan Milanovic, who is in the OHL playing with the Kitchener Rangers, captured gold for Ontario at the Under 17 World Hockey Challenge in Red Deer. "It was a good experience and one I'll never forget," 'gays Cornacchia. "It was great competition and we had to adjust a bit to the faster competition. But we knew the teams would be a lot faster and smarter." Cornacchia was able to play his best game in the One year after claiming the Canadian Men's Senior Curling crown, Bob Turcotte is hoping to defend his title. Turcotte, now curling out of the Kitchener -Waterloo) Granite Club, was able to qualify for the Nationals by win- ning the Provincial crown recently. The. Ajax resident. who skips a team consist- ing of' Roy %Vci_and, Bob Lichti and Ste -,c McDcrmot are looking to defend the title they won last year. "We know how tough it is _oing to be," .says Turcotte. "We're prohably goint, to Ic the favorites because we won last year. The teams keep getting better and better and it'll be tougher to repeat." Turcotte expects his stiffest competi- tion to come from Alberta. Northern Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Turcotte', I irst goal is to qualify fi)r the playoffs. after that, the team will eye rctainine the title. "It'll be great to end up first." says Turcotte. "But the goal is to make the playoffs, first. We're shooting to make the playoffs, then we'll see what hap- pens." Going in as champions takes on a dif- ferent role. But Turcotte is taking it all in stride. "1 don't feel the added pressure." says Turcotte of having to defend his title. A just want to go out and play a simple game and try to win." Tucottc had plans of retiring after last year, v ictory but had a change of heart. v,11c was going to he curling a lot and 1 didn't want to stay at home and do nothing," says Tucottc. "Plus the guy, talked me into it." Now the Ajax curler has a shot at repeating a, Canadian Men's Senior Curling champ beginning this weekend at the Thornhill C'ountry Club. Axemen climb back into playoff contention losing skid championship final collecting a goal and an assist to increase his stock in the upcoming OHL entry draft. It was the two points the speed defenceman would tally during the tournament. but he picked the right time to shine. McCormick. who played on a line with Milanovic and Avery in the final two contests was able to account for some goal production as he potted four goals and contributed with two assists. "It was an opportunity of a lifetime," says McCormick. Milanovic threw his weight around as usual and Avery, being compared to Dale Hunter, provided more speed to the line and. made his common visits to the penalty box. All four players return to their respective clubs in hopes of winning more hockey titles. "So far, this has been the highlight of my life," says Cornacchia. "It was a huge win fiw us," said Axemen head oxich Bill Bowden. 'The problem we've had late!% is the fourth line is dk)ine the ,conn_ and the top line hasn't been doin,, anything latelv." But the top two lines popped in a few goal% to lift the team to vicuwv. Having lost back-to-back games against Trenton made the race for the final two playoff spots interesting. Instead of being eight points up on Trenton and sitting comfortably with a playoff -berth, the Axemen have been 'their own wont enemy. But last week's big win over Peterborough may just be the remedy to get them back on track_ "1 told them it was up to them to do it now," said ..Bowden off reaching the post -season. "Destiny is in xwr own hands. We just want to make the playoffs." Another big test for the ailing Axemen is a home - and -home series with the much -hated Bowmanville Eagles. Ajax won both earlier thi, nx)nth against the Fagles. but were stripped of two points when Bowmartvillc tiled a protest for the Axemen's use of an illegal eoultender. "It's getting even time," promises Bowden. With a couple of wins versus its division rivals. Ajax could vault in to third place and match up against Peterborough in the first round of the playoffs. But Bowden only concern is grabbing one of the two remaining berths. "I just hope we keep winning and get fx)ints_" said Bowden. "1',n pleased with the club. We've had a bad day since day one. But everybody is doing what their supposed tu, but we've got to be more consistent." Ajax and Bowmanville tangled last night at the Ajax Community Centre (before Durham Sun's deadline) and will match up for the final time in the regular season this Sunday (January 26) at 6:45 p.m. in Bowmanville. The Axemen are back home on Jan. 28 to look to put a nail in Cobourg's playoff coffin. Two Axemen, Markus Quinn and Dave Defrarweu:o were both selected for the Provincial Junior A all-star game last Sunday. A much needed win was ecterboroueh for the first just what the doctor ordered time in sir attempts this for the Ajax Axemen. season. «ith the win, the Sitting_ dangerously close Axemen were able to put at missing out on the some breathing room playoffs once again, the between themselves. the Axemen finally clicked on Trenton Sting and the all cylinders to knock off Cobo urg Cougar%. losing skid championship final collecting a goal and an assist to increase his stock in the upcoming OHL entry draft. It was the two points the speed defenceman would tally during the tournament. but he picked the right time to shine. McCormick. who played on a line with Milanovic and Avery in the final two contests was able to account for some goal production as he potted four goals and contributed with two assists. "It was an opportunity of a lifetime," says McCormick. Milanovic threw his weight around as usual and Avery, being compared to Dale Hunter, provided more speed to the line and. made his common visits to the penalty box. All four players return to their respective clubs in hopes of winning more hockey titles. "So far, this has been the highlight of my life," says Cornacchia. "It was a huge win fiw us," said Axemen head oxich Bill Bowden. 'The problem we've had late!% is the fourth line is dk)ine the ,conn_ and the top line hasn't been doin,, anything latelv." But the top two lines popped in a few goal% to lift the team to vicuwv. Having lost back-to-back games against Trenton made the race for the final two playoff spots interesting. Instead of being eight points up on Trenton and sitting comfortably with a playoff -berth, the Axemen have been 'their own wont enemy. But last week's big win over Peterborough may just be the remedy to get them back on track_ "1 told them it was up to them to do it now," said ..Bowden off reaching the post -season. "Destiny is in xwr own hands. We just want to make the playoffs." Another big test for the ailing Axemen is a home - and -home series with the much -hated Bowmanville Eagles. Ajax won both earlier thi, nx)nth against the Fagles. but were stripped of two points when Bowmartvillc tiled a protest for the Axemen's use of an illegal eoultender. "It's getting even time," promises Bowden. With a couple of wins versus its division rivals. Ajax could vault in to third place and match up against Peterborough in the first round of the playoffs. But Bowden only concern is grabbing one of the two remaining berths. "I just hope we keep winning and get fx)ints_" said Bowden. "1',n pleased with the club. We've had a bad day since day one. But everybody is doing what their supposed tu, but we've got to be more consistent." Ajax and Bowmanville tangled last night at the Ajax Community Centre (before Durham Sun's deadline) and will match up for the final time in the regular season this Sunday (January 26) at 6:45 p.m. in Bowmanville. The Axemen are back home on Jan. 28 to look to put a nail in Cobourg's playoff coffin. Two Axemen, Markus Quinn and Dave Defrarweu:o were both selected for the Provincial Junior A all-star game last Sunday. a January 21, 1997 • The Durham Sun Weekly _ Businesses Pitching 1 i MEAT COMPANY i 11 1390 HOPKINS STREET UNIT 7, WHITBY • 666-9395 The Gordon Street Child Care Centre is asking Durham residents and businesses to donate their surplus building materials. Renovations are underway at 1200 Philip Murray Avenue, the centre's future home, right across from Lakefront West Park. The nea location is an "empty shell," right now, says Centre supervisor Debbie Weber. 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These percentages will decrease dramatically as the vehicle population, with enhanced emission control systems, gets younger (a 1972-1975 model car produces as much pollution as four new cars). Periodic checkups, along with necessary maintenance, can make it big difference in exhaust emissions. Even the simple replacement of a dirty air filter, one of the most offending components, can reduce emissions and save gas. The Car Care Council of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada offers a few more things you should know about engine conditions: If your engine is smoking out of the :xhaust, it may mean: The fuel system is malfunctioning; * The engine control computer system is malfunctioning; * The engine may need to be overhauled due to worn piston rings or valves. If an exhaust analyzer shows high carbon monoxide coruent. it may mean: * The air titter is dirty; * The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system is clogged; * The cold start systern is operating too rich, * The ignition timing is incorrectly adjusted; * The thermostatic air control is malfuntioning; * The air injection system is malfunctioning. If an exhaust analyzer shows high hydrocarbon content it may mean: * Fouled spark plugs; * Faulty spark plug wares; * Faulty ignition timing; * The fuel system is too -rich; * There's a vacuum leak. For most cars, with their numerous sensors, computers and other electronic circuitry, accurate diagnosis is a prerequisite to a proper tune-up. 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I 1 Inspect & check only $19.95 2 Wheel $39.95 1 Trucks & van alignment $49.95 1 4 Wheel $45.95 1 I . , I off any alignment with thlS ad1 1 New tires can give car new lease on life Have you ever noticed how different your favourite shoes feel with new soles and heels? The wear was so gradual you had not realized how worn they'd become. Now you're walking straight again. This is similar to the improvement in the feel of your car when you replace wom tires. You had become accustomed to the vibrations and noise of the old ones. Then, with the new rubber on the road. the car seems to glide. The old tires may have aged prematurely and developed lumpy, flat spots because of incorrect alignment of imbal- ance. Or they may have been underinflated tires. says Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, a con- dition which wastes gas as well as accelerating tread wear. One out of four cars checked in an inspection lane, spon- sored by Car Care Canada, had wheels out of alignment. How do you know if your wheels need aligning? Your first clue may come from errat- ic steering. The car may wan- der or pull from one side to the other. The condition may cause a shimmy similar to the action of an out -of -balance tire. This is known as the shopping can syndrome. W LD I WOODFORD 0 ,2thAA-1996 ry (� Check Our Prices • - . QUALITY CARE 911.. -,996 Where rhe (ivahn nr �oinors"" BAD TIMING? ; DON'T SLIP 11 GET RID OF � 11.,►Up. 'UNSIGHTLY ' A DISC I I . P.rtrr . par" . pM,u Duality Care Disc Brake Service I OIL &DIRT. • "ca,��, r OUALJTY CARE I I Qt�aII� Care Oil Cltaii9e I Yu.r CrywrM a .s-. _.�—t..��.� _�-J OIL, LUBE & FILTER j TROUBLE CONTROLLING I For most domestic cars a tlit trucks I 1 YOURSELF? I I FRONT END OUAUTY CARE I ' ' UAUTY CARE 64 T ALIGNMENT4ut °4�e,`,.�..`;'. ' uwYt.o.nr.. 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And you certainly want to be sure the wheel alignment is O.K. before installing your expensive new tires. Always have new valve stems installed when buying new tires. These, along with installation on the wheels and balancing, are usually included in the bottom line price of a new tire. If they are not, they should be, concludes Car Cam Canada. Rotating extends tire life Then there's the story about the tight-fisted guy who installed his snow tires on the rear wheels of his front wheel drive car so they'd last longer. True, tires do wear better on the back end of a front drive vehicle, about 2 1/2 times longer than the front when all wheels are properly aligned. This fact occasionally raises a controversy about the phos and cons of tire rotation (periodic switching location of tires on the car). Is it better to keep the same tires on the rear and replace only the front tires when they wear out? Not such a good idea, says the Car Care Council. Front wheels not only cavy most of the weight of a frau drive vehicle, they also provide steering, braking and propul- sion. So it stands to reason that they deserve healthy tires. If wheels are not rotated, the front tires would be wom thin while the back ores still would look nearly like new. One reason for rotating tires is to keep the wear as even as possible. A tire which remains in one position throughout its life may wear unevenly because of such factors as pas- senger weight variations from one pan of the car to another, pul l of the crown of the road of certain handling characteris- tics of the vehicle. They should all wear at about the same rate. Most cars are equipped with the small space -saver: a spare tires which carmot be included in rotation, so recommended pattern is a modified Criss. cross left front to right rear, right frau to left near, left rear to left frau and right rear to right front. 479 BAYLY ST. 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If winter gets the best of your car, 'this certificate entities you to one free tow to ; • Master Mechanic, Pickering *Not for Battery Boosts *Most cars & small vans Call Bradshaw's Towing at 905-683-1927 --•-------------- --------- ---•-------•---- ----------------------------------•-----•- Winterization S eclat p * Lube, Oil & Oil Filter Change For Just * Tire Rotation * Cooling System Inspection ■9.�i * 30 pt. Maintenance Inspection 34- Ca11 Doff, Warily to book an ayupo�rrtlnlrant 0 420,4040 i Electric cars: Are they just around the bend? What kind of car can get you around town without ever needing gas, oil, radi- ator fluid or an air filter? Here's a hint: Its battery needs to be charged — often. And that, experts concede, is one of the drawbacks to electric cars. But not for long. In the U.S., The Big Three auto makers, the U.S. Department of Energy, bat- tery manufacturers and utility companies are working together, through the U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium, to develop a better battery for what they believe will be a better car. The Green Machine Electric cars would reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 89 percent, carbon monoxide emis- sions by 99 percent, and would produce less than half as much carbon diox- ide, a greenhouse gas, the Air Resources Board says. Since the cars' batteries would be charged at night, during off-peak hours, sci- entists at Southern California Edison believe the Los Angeles basin could handle one million electric vehicles with its current off-peak generating capacity. And the Electric Power Research Institute calculates that the coun- try's generating capacity could support 40 million electric vehicles without building new power plants. While year don't see a lot of electric cars on the road these days, electricity, as the Edison Electric Institute puts it, "is already taming industry's wheels." And there's more to come. Those green road machines are just around the bend. Even defense industries are gearing up to take part in the move to electrics. A Westinghouse plant in Baltimore, for instance. makes fighter and subma- rine parts — and compo- nents for electric cars. In California, CAL - START, a statewide pub- lic/private sector consor- tium, is developing a California-based advanced transportation industry. Call it the greening of industrial America. Results can be grim when you fill to the brim Do you try to "fill'er up" to even money at the gas pump, causing the automat- ic nozzle to shut off several times before you're satisfied the tank is full? Break the habit, urges Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. Overfilling can waste fuel and cause engine problems as well. Further, it pollutes the air. The reason for all this, says the Council, is that raw gasoline at the top of the tank enters a tube leading to a vapor recovery container under the hood. The char- coal filled canister is sup- posed to send gas vapors to the engine where they are burned off, but the raw gas presents a problem. It cre- ates an over -rich mixture and causes poor combustion in the engine. The results: poor gas mileage, rough running and possibly hard staining. You may also notice a gas odor in the car. Unburned hydrocarbons from auto exhaust, a major cause of air pollution, have been reduced by 96% since 1960. The biggest source of trouble from the tail pipe now is due to maintenance neglect: a dirty air filter, GOOD USED TIRES P1856014 GOODYEAR 4. P2056515 GENERAL 6 P2156515 GOODYEAR 4 P2357515 MICHELIN 4 P2357515 RRESTONE ` 4 P2257515 GOODYEAR WRANGLERS 4 Prices Steal from $9.95 call Paul at wom spark plugs, incorrect timing or general lack of tune up. .But other sources of hydrocarbon vapors, such as fuel evaporation when fill- ing the vehicle, continue to plague us. Corrective measures are being taken. For example, some service stations have special nozzles and hoses to capture these vapors and return them to the under- ground tanks. An expensive proposition, but effective. There's talk of incorporat- ing sealed systems on future vehicles, whereby the vapors cannot escape during the refuelling process. For now, however, vigilance is .. the answer. And, of course, keep the engine in good mechanical condition. An added cau- tion for motorists with res- piratory ailments: avoid gasoline filmes. They are especially irritating to sensi- tive lungs. Spend the little bit extra for full service, concludes Car Care Canaria - The Durham Sun Weekly • January 22, 1997 IS 1997 Mercury Sable app Sable, Mercury's best -selling vehicle, builds on the success of its redesign by THE ALL NEW AWARD-WINNING FORD ESCORT offering improved engine responsiveness and a newprcmiurn audio system. A& —..m - — Sable appeals to a demographically diverse group of buyers consisting of families, middle-aged couples and empty nesters; buyers who are attracted by Sable's outstanding driving dynamics, superb safety and security, innovative styling. and sophisticated levels of comfort and convenience. With a modified version of the standard 3.0 -litre Vulcan engine, the Sable GS four - door sedan and wagon are expected to meet the LES' standards of the California Air Resource Board soon atter the beginning of the model year. The 1997 Sable qualifies as a transitional low -emission vehicle (TLEV ). The CSS and upscale LS series benefit , from the use of submersible connectors, which extend the life of components such as the brake fluid switch, engine coolant •�' �` temperature sensor and washer pump motor. , o� The LS series offers a new Mach Audio '97 ESCORT LX WAGON ,stn Escort uc System, with premium tuner and digital 1"y vayw signal processing for equalized sound WEA 011/ distribution and it high-powered 60 -watt Cier"S -Wnp amplifier. 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"The house's main heating source is not electric, and I didn't want to have to change that," he said. "I was also concerned about the operating costs of electrical supplementary heaters, and about the build-up of static electricity that might result from their use." Plus the only space beaters he'd ever seen were portable models that someone was always tripping over. Through Ontario Hydro, Ted learned that electric room heaters don't require changing a home's main heating system, because they operate independently. He also discovered that the s e Exile : on page ry -.. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 1964 Notion Rd., Pickering 905-683-0380 r�.. �Rl:��s.LF Clip i�il�l J'�rt r. .7�7r a'r �:e .$� .».. ur ♦'r s`t'. r„ :. ass,s•a _81 RCC 299f, 110X ;. .�.a _-�.�..,._.,__ .. - - _. _.. ... �. _ 4 K i I C H-, ~ r' .tem. 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IiCOMMOEM "SPECIAL COMBINATION DISCOUNTS" CALL NOW FOR DETAILS Convert to the `Clean Burning' Energy "Natural Gas' _ and SAVE up to 65% on energy costs with Lennox We install the old fashioned wa ` high efficiency heating equipment. 10 years parts y st labour available. •24hr full service department *No piece work C_ R1 k Tti court rc - to *No subcontractors •Facto trained installers new home, "We tried everything - including turning up the thermostat for an hour in the morning - but that was a huge waste of money and energy," said Ted. It wasn't just the bathroom. They'd get goosebumps every time they opened the door to the chilly basement. And the family room addition was riot connected to the main heating system, so it was also quite cold. This year, before the winter weather hit, Ted decided to find out what he could do about the unpleasant "cold spots" in his house. When Ontario Hydro suggested electric supplementary heating, at first he was skeptical. "The house's main heating source is not electric, and I didn't want to have to change that," he said. "I was also concerned about the operating costs of electrical supplementary heaters, and about the build-up of static electricity that might result from their use." Plus the only space beaters he'd ever seen were portable models that someone was always tripping over. Through Ontario Hydro, Ted learned that electric room heaters don't require changing a home's main heating system, because they operate independently. He also discovered that the s e Exile : on page ry -.. 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Call (905) 721-3052. 4=0 Educmbm You for the fiwl World. f nvironment exhibition at Oshawa gallery Environmental Canada, an exhibition of works by artists who have dealt with the environment in their work during the past 25 years opened at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Civic Centrc, Oshawa January 9. This exhibition was made possible through the support of The Eaton Foundation, Dr. Zoltan Fekcte, and Nurse Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. of Whitby. Curated by Linda Jansma, the exhibition explores the environment artistically from an historic perspective, from the "feel good" environmental 1960s and 1970s to the changing view of the 1980s and 1990s that the environment is a much more social and political issue. Works from the gallery's permanent collection include Kim Ondaatje's painting Furnace 1971, and Sheila Butler's mixes media drawing Untitled 1986. Major works on loan from other galleries include Fast Wurms, deal. with issues of power politics and native issues as they relate to the environment. Untitled 1992, a two dimensional, mixed media work by Orono artist Tony Cooper will be on view. Special programming throughout the duration of the exhibition will include "Environmental Canada Project: Lectures" and Stories of the Scared Trees, "environmentally friendly" storytelling for the family on Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. The exhibition continues until May 11. MOVIE PRODUCTIONS BUSY, AGGRESSIVE TORONTO AGENCY SEEKS NEW FACES TO WORK IN FILM, TV SERIES, COMMERCIALS, PRINT ADS & LIVE PRODUCTIONS (No experience required but an asset) EXTRA'S $7.00 - $22.80/hr MODELS $45.00 - $75.00/hr ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS Work quarenteed if accepted. For appointment Call Paulette (416) 593-7667 Brock Road Chapel, 1057 Brock Road, PICKERIN G (Just south of 401) v ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL (905) 686-5589 T h e --bridesmaid re ''flel pays a visit, to Annandale This hilarious murder mystery, opening at Annandale Country Club in Ajax Febmary 15, was writ- ten by Gregory 1. Toner, a promising new writer who is currently working on a novel. Without giving too much away, the bridesmaid at a wedding reception is mur- dcred. Felicia, our ill-fated victim, is a rather obnoxious person and not very well liked by anyone at the wed- ding. All the 'gucstti have reason to have done the deed. As the play unfolds, intrigue - marital and financial - is revealed. No one is above suspicion. Was it Aunt Mabel (Andrea Beal) or Aunt Jean (Mitch Garner)? Mabel is a kindly soul, but she has a deep secret. Jean is a gossip. Did either of these seemingly harless ladies kill Felicia? • Or was it lovable Uncle Harry'? He's thought by many to be the richest mart in town, but he has developed into a drunk, and appears to be very unhappy. • Or maybe Michel (Bill Hackenbrook), an Irishman turned French. Since he became maitre d' of the exclusive French restaurant, Maitre D's, it has become clear that he knows some- thing, but isn't talking. • Then there's Camilla de Seville (Shelley Sereda), a 21 year-old widow who has already buried two husbands, each of the dear souls in their late 70s. She hates Felicia, and the feeling was mutual. • Or Bob, who appears to have wandered into the reception accidently. We sus- pect that he will figure prominently in this mystery. • We mustn't forget Detective Richard Dick. He thinks he's Miss Marple, but he's more like Sam Spade. Will this mystery actually stump the great detective? The Bridesmaid From Hell is presented by the Red Barn Players. which has been operating professional sum- mer theatre since 1949. .Tickets for The Bridesmaid From Hell at Annandale Country Club arc S35 and include cocktails at 7 p.m. and a prune rib dinner at 8 p.m. For ticket informa- tion call the club at 683- 3210. Eerie images mark paintings by Ajax artist Architectonic Spaces and Human Places is the theme of an exhibition of paintings by Ajax resident Mark Fordham at Oshawa's Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Works from 1988 to the present will be shown in this exhibition, Fordham's first at the gallery. The exhibition will nun to March .10. The earlier paintings show the artist's interest in architectonic forms. Done in grisaille, these arc impenetrable images of viaducts, bridges, and buildings. There is an eeriness to these paintings; ghosts from the past seem to haunt the architecture. While the artist explains that the work Fordham leaves out of his is about form and compostion, canvases is as telling as what it also makes the viewer come he includes. Under the fact to face, in a close-up and influence of his daughter, the somewhat intimidating manner, artist has also begun to sculpt with specific constructs which and will show the resulting one regularly pass and may apoxy-resin horses which have ordinarily taken for maintain the strict formalist granted. However, after the concerns found in his birth of his daughter, Fordham paintings. became interested in A 1969 book on the work of playgrounds and merry -go- Andrew Wyeth compelled rounds — color began to factor Fordham to change what in these more recent paintings, looked to be a future in the film yet the mystery of the vacant industry to that of being a location continues. Indeed, painter. A graduate of the what Fordham leaves out of his Ontario College of Art, canvases is as telling as yet the Fordham was invluenced by mystery of the vacant location realist painters such as Lopez continues. Indeed, what Gracia and Alex Colville. He MURDER MYSTERY The Red Barn Players presents } ,. The Bridesmaid W. from Hell An Intriguing "WWWWANr Dinner Entertainment at the , Annandale Country Club in Ajax Saturday, February 15, 1997 Cocktails at 7 pm followed by Prime Rib Dinner at 8:00 pm Tickets $35.00 per person available at The Annandale Country Club (905) 683-3210 Limited Seating - Book Early also teaches at Sheridan College in Oakville and is a matte painter for the film industry. V Arl Of PUB S RESTAURANT Friday and Saturday Robbie Burns Sat. Jan. 25th SuperborH ftr" Sun. 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EVERY FRIDAY all cultural groups within the The Seren Group - 12 Step community. To register your Recovery Meeting will be held group, please call the depart - at 8.00 p.m. at the Bayfair Bap- ment of Culture and Recreation tist Church, 817 Kinnston Rd , at (905) 420-4620 The follow - Pickering. Call Jim 905-428- ing information is required: The 9431 (evenings) for more infor- name of the group, address for oration the group, contact person(s) PEACE MEALS A collective kitchen where participants cook five main courses to take home for $1 per serving, is held every Mon- day morning from Sam to noon ,qt Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. Babysitting is available. For more information please con- tact Heddi Gregor at 831-3046. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Kinark Child and Family Ser- vices is looking for: (a) volun- teers who are interested in providing emotional support to a parent or parertts of a special needs child, (b) volunteers who are interested in being a Spe- cial Friend to a child, (c) volun- teers who would be available to drive families to and from appointments. Training provid- ed. Please call 433-0386, extension 308. ATTENTION ALL CULTURAL GROUPS The Town of Pickering is in the process of updating a list of and phone numbers(s). For more information contact Lynn Winters WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22nd A planning meeting for the Frenchman's Bay Festival will be held at 7 p.m. in the newly opened Waterfront Bistro at the foot of Liverpool Road in Pick- ering.Enthusiastic workers, ser- vice clubs, businesses and community groups are needed to help plan and organize this event. To get involved call Eileen Higdon at 839-8809 or Victoria Caballero at 839-5746. THURSDAY JANUARY 23rd The Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program is an infor- mal course in the arts of com- munication and leadership. A seven week program that will take place on Thursday after- noons from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St. West in Ajax. This session is open to youth between 14 and 16 years of age. Youth who are 17 to 19 years may sign up now for future sessions. There is no cost to attend. For more information, please call 428- T212 THURSDAY JANUARY 23rd Durham Environmental Net- work is hosting a panel discus- sion & information update on Nuclear Power - A Part of our Community at 7:30pm at St.Mary's High School Library on Whites Road North, between Hwy.2 and Finch Avenue. DEN is a non-profit volunteer organization that facilitates discussion, educa- tion and co-operation on envi- ronmental isssues among concerned individuals and groups in Durham Region. For more information, please con- tact Gail Lawlor, DEN Chairper- son at 5093156 FRIDAY - JANUARY 31 at St.Martins New to You Good used clothing and white ele- phant table. Bargains galore. St. Martins Anglican Church Pickering, one block east of Liverppol Rd. off Bayly from 7pm-9pm. For information call 839-9281. MONDAY FEBRUARY 3rd Parkinson Support Group - Durham Region Chapter - will meet at 7:30pm at'St.Mark's United Church. Whitby, corner of Colborne and Centre St. - Entrance by south door. For information call 723-3183 or the Parkinson Foundation at 1- 600-565-3000. MONDAY FEBRUARY 3rd The Youth Centre will be holding an information session for interested parents about eating disorders at 7pm. This session will present information about eating disorders and the factors in our society that con- tribute to their development. Please call The Youth Centre at 428-1212 to reserve a space for the presentation. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20th A new group program for teens concerned about eating disorders begins at the Youth Centre.This group will present information weekly for 8 weeks about eatktg disorders and the factors in our society that con- tribute to their development. Teens will have a medical assessment before, during and after the group. Parents of par- ticipants will be invited to three of their own sessions during the eight week. Please call The Youth Centre at 428-1212 for further information. The Durham Sun Weakly January 21, 1997 23 Carrier Wanted Autos Financial Financial CARRIERS WANTED PICK Call (905) 837-1888 Help Wanted A/Z professional l drivers wanted immediately to run U.S.A. 500-600 mile radius and long haul. Must have I.C.C., medical, abstract & police clearance. We offer paid layovers, safety bonus, benefit packagc, 1 good equipment, compeutive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept. p 416-744-5061 Assemble Light products at home. Earn $400+weekly Pleasant work. 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