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Home My WebLink AboutDS1997_02_05Ajax curler repeats as national champion February 5, 1997 7S¢ (700 + 5¢ GST) Tr,eresa Worona 16 Pages Pressrun 76,000 Vol. I • Issue 3 Methane plant madness - page 2 i BONUS OFFER!Free Mather case 'ry FREE car adapter pp 1 5 r .,..._... _,�..,� .ti"�3�1�_.4- '. +.e.. s,k..,.... �...�pW�:-t'3"S�""a xa.m:� :�. �..a!""}�C:�'r-'9fi2d , .1186}. •.°P"A.. .. ._ .....,.. _ .. ,. .., ._. go - 44 i BONUS OFFER!Free Mather case 'ry FREE car adapter pp 1 5 r .,..._... _,�..,� .ti"�3�1�_.4- '. +.e.. s,k..,.... �...�pW�:-t'3"S�""a xa.m:� :�. �..a!""}�C:�'r-'9fi2d , .1186}. •.°P"A.. .. ._ .....,.. _ .. ,. .., ._. Feud heating up over Methane gas plant by Glenn Hendry Super Blue Box Recycling and PACT have brought out the heavy artillery in the battle over a pro- posed methane -extraction pilot project at Brock Rest landfill site. 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I WITH COUPON ONLY I WITH COUPON ONLY EXPIRES MARCH 1, 1997 EXPIRES MARCH 1, 1997 ' L.........—L_________� chief opponents, has fired back, however, by dismissing the results of the company's tele- phone survery as "imbalanced" and pointing out that Super Blue Box plans to utilize "unsound" and "unproven" technology. The entire debate is moot, adds PACT chairman Dave Steele, because Brock West - through the settlement agreement with landowner Metro - is closed. The landfill site officially closed late last year, although it is still taking garbage from neigh- boring Brock North Landfill site. Super Blue Box vice-president Greg Vogt. whose project was shot down by Pickering Council and is now being reviewed by regional staff, is doggedly deter- mined to see the proposal fly. Vogt says a survey, conducted January 17-19 by ComQuest Research (a subsiderary of BBM) Shows 90 per cent support from Pickering residents for a plant that would "process 100 per cent of Pickering's garbage ... save tax- payers money and create jobs." Four -hundred Pickering resi- dents were polled, with the results considered accurate within .5 per cent, 19 times out of 20. "The results tell us the politi- cians - the town councillors - are not really in synch with what the people want," says Vogt. "It's amazing to see how far ahead the residents are from the town coun- cillors." But Steele, armed with docu- ments from Metro, the environ- ment ministry and Ontario Hydro, says Vogt has no approvals in place for his project, which claims to convert garbage and recylables into energy. "The technology he's propos- ing hasn't been seen by anybody. It's not been approved by the MOEE or the new technology branch of Ontario Hydro," he says. "We haven't seen it either;. we requested drawings and spe6- fications over a year ago. We're still waiting for them." Steele points out that Vogt approached Metro in late 1995, requesting permission to handle Metro's solid waste, but was turned down. MacViro Consulting, in their report to Metro in December, 1995, stated Vogt's proposal "did not demon- strate technical soundness" and did not have sufficient "experi- ence and technical capability" to take on the job. As to the Super Blue Box sur- vey, Steele says his group did their own polling last summer and found 99 per cent of Brock Ridge neighborhood residents in favor of closing the dump site. "But this is a planning issue; not a popularity issue. His poll means nothing because Brock West is closed." Pickering regional councillor Maurice Brenner, when told of the survey results. accused Vogt of "manipulation," pointing out that the survey questions failed to mention that the pilot project «ill need to import garbage from Metro (the landholders at Brock West) to make it work. "I don't think there is one per- son in Pickering that wouldn't support recycling... But they for- got something: to make the pro- ject financially viable they would have to accept Metro's waste as well; it's in their agreement with Metro," Brenner said. "They should be discussing this with their landlord. Metro Toronto has a legally Nnding agreement with Metro that Brock West is to be closed. Pickering has to agree with this, so Super Blue Box might as well go home, or find a more suitable location." Game show flavor mars land sole debate by Glean Hendry Pickering councillors played The Price Is Right Monday night over the sale of a 3.84 ane road allowance, turning the council chambers into a three ring circus in the process. The debate - centred around the land sale to Club Link Corporation to enable an expansion of the Cherry Downs golf course - took nearly three hours to conclude and carne complete with fire alarms (Preceding the meeting). a poria announcement (following the voce), procedural debates, a "ques- tionable" appraisal. deferrals, referrals and enough sale price suggestions to pkase Bob Barber. In the end. council approved the sale, but simply left the price blanc, to be neSobated between town stn$and Chub Link offia ds. Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner. embroiled in an evening - long feud with Mayor Wayne Arthurs over procedure, called the result "ridiculous." Jack Wmberg. representing Club Link, said the whole debate was "unbelievable." The sore point on the sak was the appraised price of $2,000 per acre. Several councillors, as well as resident (and local realtor) Mike Newman, called that price far too low. The appraisal itself was also callod into question; it was perforated by Central Ontario Appraisals, a company recom- mended by Club Link, not by the town. That placed town solicitor Peary Wyger on the hot seat for not xutwmg her own search and prompted councillor Sherry Sens to ask for a new appraisal "so MOVIE PRODUCTIONS BUSY, AGGRESSIVE TORONTO AGENCY SEEKS NEW FACES TO WORK IN FILM, TV SERIES, COMMERCIALS, PRINT ADS & LIVE PRODUCTIONS (No expertience required but an asset) 01100011011 EXTRA'S 17.00 - $22.80/hr MODELS 145.00-175.00/hr ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS Work quarenteed if acx:eptsd. For aPpoinbnent Call PaUlette (416) 593-7667 there's no question of interest because (Club Link) supplied the appraiser." Her motion was defeat- ed. A question of public notice also arose; the issue was "inadvertcnt- ly" put on the previous week's agenda by Pickering's legal staff and a proposal to defer the wbok matter two weeks was also defeat - :d. Then council started throwing new figures around; Brenner's demand for a $25,000 per acre price lost and Regional Councillor Rick Johnson's offer of $5,000 was lost before it hit the floor, for want of a seconder. Councillor Enrico Pistritto even suggested the town not sell the land at all, but lease instead. That was defeated (also for want of a seconder) as well. The final sale price is now a mystery to both sides, a situation that both Brenner and Winlx;r¢ find disturbing. "This is the most disgusting thing to happen here in some time," Brenner fumed. "I see noth- ing more than an attempt to ram this through. It's morally inappro- priate." Wrisberg, who said his compa- ny will pay "the appropriate price" for the land, countered by saying council had "lost sight" of what Chub Lint is trying to with the expansion. 7hey're trying to hold us up for ransom. 11 doesn't seem fair." No time frame was given for The negotiations, although Wmberg said he hoped they could be concluded "as soon as possi- ble." ,"'At t' t ud �� The Durham Sun Weekly February 5, 1997 5 e char a ne eded to stop canna e Sixty per cent of trucks detained for safety defects in two-day blitz: "unacceptable", says Theresa Worona -from cover toms. As well, charges were they were unsafe and they died (and has the support of was 5360; less than the price truck safety problems. Worona was speaking after laid against 51 drivers and 54 knew there was a blitz going the Canadian Trucking to buy and install a new tire. "He doesn't say that now." a two-day safety blitz in truck owners. Nearly 80 per on. but they were out on the Association). also had choice As well. she adds, talk of Trucks were pulled over it Pickering wrapped up last cent of the vehicles had some road anyway, because there's words for transportation min- licence suspensions - 15-90 the Hwy 401 -Brock Roac week. The numbers are star- sort of safety-related defect. no penalties, there's no real inter Al Palladini. who has days - from Palladini is just area and taken to the Meirc tling: of 124 commercial Two blitzes (on Hwy 4(K) doerrant if and when they arc earned plenty of press recent- that. vehicles pulled over and and Hwy 401) last year result- caught. East Trade Centre for rnsprc ly 14 his tough stand on "He talks the tough talk but tion during the Thursdar- inspected, 71 - nearly 60 per ed in a 50 per cent defect rate. "It's just the cost of doing unsafe rig*s. L_ all we got was watered-down Friday hlitz. The operatior. cent - were detained because "It's unacceptably high that business." But his legislation merely legislation." she claims. was a joint effort of the OPP. of safety defects, including there are so many rigs out Worona, who has been increased fines for violators. "Palladini said when he was Durham Regional Police. loose wheels. faulty brakes there that are unsafe." Worona championing the cause of Worona pointed out. The sworn in that the public was Mctro police and the trans - and defective steering sys- says. "These (operators) knew truck safety since her sister average fine during the blitz blowing out of proportion portation ministry. Region "condemns" welfare switch by Glenn Hendry • "Paying only 20 percent The provincial govern- has literally wrecked our mens. with their decision to roads program to avoid tax download 50 per cent of the hikes." chimed in Whitby social services cost (from the councillor Marcelle present 20 per cent) to kcal Brunelle. "This will twist municipalities. "has got it all around our budget forever wrong," declared Durham and a day." Region councillors after a Oshawa Ma%or Nancv lengthy and divisive debate Diamond, whose no vote last week. prevented universal condem- Durham Council officially nation of the province at a "condemned" the megaweek recent GTA Mavor's meet - announcement by the ing. also turned down the province, urging Queen's Parish/Nicholson motion last Park to instead adopt recom- Wednesday, calling it a mendations of David "knee-jerk" reaction. Crombir's Who Doe% What "1 don't think we should be - panel. The provincially- cherry -picking one piece appointed committer recom- from a megaw'eek of mended municipalities get announcements." she said. "1 out of the welfare business don't think our residents altogether. want us to fire vollevs at the The motion, jointly pre- province ... and I don't think scanted by Ajax Mayor Sievc we have the time for these Parish and Oshawa council- ancient rituals of political for Brian Nicholson. prompt- warfare. ,ed a long debate and a "We don't have the infor- tabling motion (which would mation to make this stand." have delayed a regional The motion carried 22-6. response until politicians although Edwards remains received more information) skeptical that Premier Mike very nearly split council Harris will hear the message. -down the middle. "If 1 go by his comments Oshawa's Jim Potticary at the GTA Mayor's meeting, noted that the region needs 1 have no confidence at all to crunch the numbers (that he'll change his mind)," before "we begin screaming Edwards said after the vote. y that the moon's falling "But I would hope that the down." people who advise the Council rejected the Premier - and many are Tory tabling motion, however, supporters - will persuade deciding that they must send him that he has to take a new a "clear message" to Queen's tack. This is just not accept - Park. ,able." "The government has Edwards pointed out that made a terrible mistake," while welfare rolls are cur - said Whitby Mayor Tom rently on the decline, the Edwards. .numbers are "volatile, " : • "We have to protect our explaining that over one 12 - residents," added Nicholson, month period in the early "and say no to a Toronto tax 90's the totals went up 109 grab." per cent. 0 r Happy 100th Ajax resident Mae Ramsden celebrated her IOOth bbrdw* = January 30 among fanny and (rends ac Ulychfre lodge Guests included her nephew Kenneth McClelland from England and Mayor Steve Pansh who presented her a ' plaque on behalf of the town Photo M Jim Lynch: Welfare changes may mean tax hikes by Janice Frampton der Metro and have larger benefits and general welfare Senis says municipalities Residential taxpayers - who populations. or 10.46 per cenL mu!.t start concentrating more will now shoulder more of the Whitby mayor Tom Pickering's operations on the task of finding ways to financial burden for social ser- Edwards, who chairs the director Tom Quinn says tower the numbers of welfare vices - may be faced with regional social services com- municipalities are going to cases. higher property taxes or cuts mittee, says that Durham's have to take a closer look at "Tire focus needs to be on to services should welfare numbers are probably higher the welfare rolls now that the creating jobs to lower welfare rolls increase, says Pickering because of the diverse mix of province has downloaded rolls," she says. "It's obvious councillor Sherry Sens• people in the region. more of the costs to regional that it is time for Pickering to Durham Region has the "The occupatio nad mix of governments.put out the welcome mat to seventh largest welfare case -people in the region is similar "Municipalities are now encourage business to come bad in the province, accord- to that of Metro," he say& going to be forced to ask ques- here and I'm not sure we're ing to figures released by the Because of this we are probe- tions about welfare and doing that at this time." Ontario Municipal Social bly more adversely affected address them," says Quinn. Of the otter municipalities Services Association which than some of our neighboring "This is an avenue we have in the region, Whitby has the includes information submit- regions." not gone down before." third largest welfare caseload ted by 63 municipalities, Within the region itself, Quinn says Pickering's at 9.2 per cent and Ajax is counties and regions. . Pickering has the second higher numbers are "probably fourth at 9.12 per cent. Durham's numbers are largest welfare caseload because we are right next door Oshawa has 56.2 per cent of higher than the regions of (behind only Oshawa) with to Metro but that is only an the caseload while Uxbridge is York mad P03 which also bar- 1,385 people receiving family educated guess." the lowest with 1.44 per cent. 4 February 5, 1997 - The Durham Sun W*oidv Editorial Opinion Ajar Mayor reveals truth about Pickefing I guess Ajax Mayor Steve Parish has grown weary of being painted, along with his council. of having his bead in the sand over the move afoot to amalgamate the Towns of Ajax and Pickering. Ile has now spoken out and what he has a say is very revealing. But first the background... Pickering Maya Arthurs me ndy did one of the quickest flip-flops in recent memory towards amalgamation. Over the years he has refused to look at the possibilities and scoffed at the idea of a referendum on the subject during the last election. As recently as November be sated his opposition. Now be changes his time and states amalgamation of Ajax and Pickering would have many taxpayer benefits. (A point of view we have bad for years). It has also been implied that Ajax council and, in particular. Mayor Parish, stands in the way: opposed to even talking about the subject. Mayor Parish now reveals that when he became mayor he approached Pickering about several cost sharing joint ventures to which Pickering refused to even look at. Well, isn't that interesting! How does Pickering council explain this to the taxpayers it represents! Sadly, the pro amalgamation stance of Pickering, led by Mayor Arthurs, is simply political grandstanding, since this is an election year. Who though, can blame him after the fiscal gaffes that have come hum his administration? Word has it Maya Arthtus is bitterly disappointed that liberal Dan McTeagw has decided to run for re-dkctioo in the federal riding that includes Pickering. Anhws apparently hoped thea was interest so he WW peddle his politics in Ottawa. With the door apparently shat to him he has to ooumunle on his own reelection pians. Given this term's disanl track record, has the NDP found its candidate yet? Infrastructure decisions f It is Most inteti sting that the Ontario government wants to have: more say in how the infrastructure funding, initiated by the fodeW govemmeat, is spent. In essence, they want to determine the pt>jects . W the local municipalities. Mike Harris is right in questioning the projects piqued for fmdin6, Pickering has already declared it well use any f du a [Hooey (m due MOWN) to build a pedestrian fudge over the 401 highM. (No, we Be not kidding). Why me Pkkexiag tax payers booting the bill for this? Why is the Pickering Town Centre not paying for such a fodhudY pmjed? Sanely they have in= to Gain thea the average "Yet , Macy of the pr*cts sekeaed last time were of deboes valve w bur measmed agamst other [trate Felling seeds. Ove GTA mmhinpility SIM a mnil loupes an indoor bocce boll coma. Out bete in Derhm the projects last time ranged from the ridiculous to being most wethwlile. Aja: ad Whitby dtoae b spend moor of their mosey as tie savidng of loads. Notably, Whitby Woo* long osradoe saviour to Bwoidia. In Mcloering, ower $3 ni iott war spent on Clamdome - a n dd purpose baagaet bA had gunge in dowabwa CL emose. laves Dan Me'lieagoe, our Liberal representative, questioned the apptnpritttexarafthitertpddiArre. -.. ... Should rite ptovinoe Inane the deoWw to The nWd~—_Ove can hardy blame them for der o noets for wpayer dole Like cbildtaett, if some MWdt alines spend their Alerrraioe foolishly, then maybe de ptmat it correct in Vending itf m 16em. Letters to the Editor Is taxation fair? Dear Editor, With recent annou ncemetit of changes that will remove edu- cation taxation from property and replace it with property taxa- tion for social services progrartrs, we should be considering what is fair. To begin with, where did taxation come from? in the early 1800's property tax was assessed to pay for local services such as roads and bridges. Soon after, it was expanded to cover the cost of building schools, with the province funding the cost of teacher's salaries. Water and sewer were often included as they became available. During the first World War, personal taxation was implemented to fund the social benefits required by destitute people resulting from the war. Prior to this, churches and philanthropic societies provided social assi.stance. Provincial sales taxes were: initially to pay for health benefits and assure that all citizens had access to a reasonable level of health carr. This all seerned practical at the time. Today the system provides some opportunity, for thought. Generally, people with more education are paid higher salaries. This gives them the ability to pay higher income taxes. Thu seams fair. Heahttt cane services are used by all irdividtW& People that use more, should be expected to pay more User fees would seen fair for those that can afford them. This discloses a major moral / social question: should the rich '`. ,::4 r _ M,il qty Pubbsher: Dave Demerino Sr. vice-president: Kip Van Kempen Executive Director: Tony Hubbard Noductim Phobograplwr r May -Jean Powers Jim Lynch be expected to pay for maintenance of the pool? Would it be better to return social assistance to the charitable Organizations that provide it efficiently? If the church and non- profit organizations distributed. services, funding could be retumed to tax-deductible donations by those capable and inclined to give. Bureaucratic overhead would be reduced. Less taxation would increase disposable income of workers, a definite boon to the economy. Improved business would reduce the needs for social assistance and reduce unemployment. Everyone would be better off. Credit must be given the present provincial government for trying to improve the fairness of taxation, mare the bureaucracy more efficient, and establish realistic levels of social benefits. If only they could see that more efficient, and establish realistic levels of social benefits. U only they could see that more radi- cal changes would result in a fav system of taxation for all peo- ple. But then, what is to be tngwed of people that cannot cal- allate precisdy what C&M social program changes will have on expenditures. Perhaps that is why they are politicians and not busim:ss people. With this m mind, we can only ask, "Will tax- ation ever be fair.,, DomM G. Y"11% Ajax 7h* 0-*-" � is a nes �bMdiK Inc. 1400 &* Se., Unit I I , PkkKint io u W 3R2 Nawuom.Advwroisint & CW0ARdon: (90u) 837_19118 Chs.iR.ek (1f05) 937-2900 - Fac (906) 8374260 _. Member of the Onrario - Ca"~ky MmVVWA>�socidon Monter of WJdoCanununity Gn.dh„ �ipWw Aaociadoa r r i- c t e' �' °'h:T'M Durham Sun Wieldy Februery S, 1997 SSolar-powered path provide•afetj ni:attd learnng experience for Pine Ridge students �; iccs IF Students at Pine Ridgeseveral kilometres from the for assistance in lighting the Natural Resources Canada,i, $9.99/month RATE ONTARIO 4124 keen a Iry Ye. c� net pst dayrlw� a On1erN Secondary School in Pickering walk to school for many path. GNB Battery Technologies and.f; koae • S9.99.50 win,/ to msA6 SUM" have created their own short cut to school: a one kilometre path students. To improve path conditions the Town constructed Ontario Hydro's Environment Division and Ontario Hydro Advanced Battery S Y�ems. The s Tell us (in 50 words or less) and you could win :Y- - lit b solar ower — from Y • P a gravel walkway last August Technologies accepted the students at Pine Ridge will be involved in monitoring y ` „�.7,• two tickets to Heron ate Dinner Theatre's g production of Plaza Suite .- ;t•,:.; �•� Valley Farm Road to the school. but, since the path follows a challenge and recommended programs associated with this x "'z: on Saturday February 15. Funny, romantic or The short-cut traverses land river and crosses some rough installation of photovoltaic pilot project. Most of the dataq. otherwise, we want to hear your story. 1. owned by the Town of areas power lines for security (solar) powered lights along the collection and evaluation will Drop off orr fax 8 - by Thursday , Pickering, the Metro Region Conservation lighting would have been very path. The lights were installed also be performed by students February 1 p.m. at The winner will be notified Friday, February 14. Authority and difficult to install. The Town with the help of the Town, as part of the science Ontario Hydro and eliminates then approached Ontario Hydro Lenbrook Energy Systems, S curriculum. .... � `. - gra •K.o,;�.. .. ,. ✓_. ... , : A sweetheart of a deal for charity What does a "loonie" buy hearts. On February 17 rants can tie the promotion these days? More than you each facility will enter all into their own Valentine's might think! Until February hearts sold into a draw for a festivities, customers have a 16, a loonie can buy you a complimentary dinner for chance at a free dinner, chance at winning a free two. restaurant staff have a dinner for two and help the "It's a deal that will bene- chance at some great prizes, Heart and Stroke fit all involved," says Bob and finally, the foundation Foundation of Ontario fight Williams, volunteer event will receive all the donated heart disease and stroke at coordinator. "The restau- loonies." the same time. It's all part of the "Sweetheart Deal," an upcoming Valentine's pro- motion being supported by 45 restaurants and pubs in Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. For just the price of one dol- lar, customers visiting the participating restaurants can purchase a bright red heart and dedicate it to their sweetheart. During the three-week promotion, the restaurants will adom their walls with the decorative We've Got °abeMebw weedscr,a,l INTERNET Everybody Talking! �; iccs WESS from Fu►T t�ett.I"" �'°"" $9.99/month RATE ONTARIO 4124 keen a Iry Ye. c� net pst dayrlw� a On1erN •�. tlisceuM pwwds fr a Flnl Isle �� koae • S9.99.50 win,/ to msA6 SUM" N• Can aitwtsa 1St sock) Siwr • 519.99. 150 miu/nts. t •Onaio'sw4ftt Nelrork ro, Z1.i1 5, DN•Ih I ninwes 12t sock) iei� 539.99 - 350 ntiaitne. • (esirl'I niwlss tOc ..del , 99 TELEHOP (ttmmuttications Ody i6wh 133 Aro& St. N. Whitby (905) 430-8031 .. t'" 0 THE DURHAM REGION ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD Invites All Interested Parents/Guardians and Ratepayers to an: INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MEETING Regarding Registration for FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM GRADE 4 (entry point) DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13,1997 PLACE: ,ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 400 PACIFIC AVE. OSHAWA, ONTARIO TIME: ,x:00 P.M. DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1997 PLACE. HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 747 LIVERML ROAD SOUTH PICKEMG , ONTARIO TEM: 7:00 P.M. i^ 71w preaetitations Will iwju&: • a description of the Boatels Preach Lwacrsion Program; • the esbl *dwd procedums for application, r000mmnendation and registration of pupils: • an opportunity for questions and answers. The application period wt'11 commence [oBowing the information meeting. G.A. Andrews, Director of Education T. Okhnan, Chair of the Board 11 t / DURHAM REGION 1 More 0 0 0 PLASTIC CONTAINERS CODED • Check the code ... include only plastic containers with a "1" inside the recycling symbol . • Rinse, remove caps and lids, place loose in your Blue Box • Examples include: pop, water, juice, mouthwash, salad dressing, vegetable oil, and liquor bottles ALUMINUM PIE PLATES • Rinse and place loose in your Blue Box .r.e-c.e.sees.�t.�,r....�......,_:....�...,_:•_.�w7r,'7�rzw��- : Ilti b February S, 1997 • Tho Durham Sun Weekly „F SHHH011,010 Lowest Price Ever! For the first time we are offering our Quietly Smart line-up of central vacuum systems for the same price or less than our regular central vacuums! You get all the power and convenience of a central vacuum system PLUS unique 3 -level sound baffling so you can vacuum anytime day or night - even in condominiums and townhomes! Complete systems start at just $399' Beam of Canada Inc. 1271 Kingston Rd. (just west of Liverpool) Pickering 831-2326 MBEAM CANADA'S FAVOURITE BUILT-IN VACUUM! ='MURD E o MYSTERY' o The Red Barn Players presents ' The Bridesmaid from Hell !/ An Intriguing "WHODI/NIT" 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 �� FM (905)683-3210 Limited Seating - Book Early Dv h0 r,:®Cevnay Group rates available. For more information call: (905) 472-3085 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering Opening February 14 Neil Simon's Hilarious Comedy "Plaza Suite rr Dinner & Shou, Thurs. thru Sun. Starting at $34. 95 AM �- �•• _ Your Host Travel Agency Ltd. Packages: Caribbean Las Vegas & More _.rte We'll Make Your Vacation Dreams Come True BW st `A three-week undercover police investigation has tumbled .down ..rive Pickering bars on liquor infractions. Dubbed Project Tumbler, the Durham investigation resulted in a total of 67 charges, including serving liquor after hours. Charged is Mix It Up, Celebrity's. The Palace East. Braveheart's and Mud Hens. The Whitby Inn Restaurant & Sports Bar BAR SPECIAL 21b wings & jug Every niqht • bar only DINING ROOM SPECIALS Prime Rib....$9.95 12oz. Peppercorn ... $12.95 Steak Chicken Parmigiam.48.95 Valentines Day Dinner is _ Dancing • DJ ` Book Now Cruises Group Travel Corporate Travel Se& 619-2012 105 Bayly St. Ajax - 'Baywood Centre Beside the Liquor Store t J 1 The Durham Sun Weekly a February S, 1997 B.I.A. EXECUTIVE Henry Nelson, Joe Dickson, Tony Stolk, Scott McMurray, Joe Atkinson ST. L 132 Friendly Business & Professional C offices Ready To Serve You! DOWNTOWN AJAX 3 FREE 3 Hour Parking in Main Areas FREE All Day Parking in Other Areas r 0 f� _AJAX Incorporating the Ajax Shopping Plaza, the Torgan Mall on Commercial Avenue, the Hunt Street Plaza on Hunt Street, and the Station Commercial Plaza at Station and Commercial Streets, south of Hwy 401 at Harwood Avenue. va OWN'OF P1C`vXJ.RING%905} 420-2222 9os) 683-2760 Public Open House East Duffin Study The Town of Pickering has undertaken a land use and urban design study for Ifne East Duffin Area, as shown on the key map. You are invited to attend an open house (as detailed below), to review and dISCLES the Referred Land Use Plan for the area Your comments on this plan will guide Staffs recommendations to Cantil. If ycu halve any questions or require additional inforrnation, please contact Geoff McKnight of the Warring Departinent at (905) 420-4660 extension 2032, or (905) 683-2760. What: Public Open Hasse - East Duffiru Study When: februsy 18, 1997 Open House: 4:00 - 6:00p.m. Dreserntabon & Discussion Session. 7:30 - 9.00p.m. Where: Council Clambers, Pickering civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickft Cirbtio EAST DUMNS STUDY AREA LEGEND •�•• TOVIM BOUNDARY • STUDY BOUNDARY Join In —qqq The Celebration of the Rich Cultural Heritage of the Town of Pickering National Costumes Customs & Dance Heritage Crafts Traditional Foods Heirlooms & Treasures Saturday, February 15, 1997 Plckering Recreation Complex 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To obtain this ir*mnaticn or set up a booth( display or a ckrrionstralicr� please Call 6�the DepaiWm t d Cd ufhre & Recreation (905) 420-46[20 Town of Pickering Department of Cult<ue and Recreation (905) 420-4640 NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW PARKING STALL SIZES TAKE NOTICE that the Coutscil of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering passed Zoning By-law Numbers 4897/97.489&'9'.. 1899/97 and 4900197 on January 20, 1997 to allow a minimum parking staff size of 2.6 metres in width by 5.3 metres in length. These Zoning By-laws amend the Gctseral Provisions within the Consolidated Zoning By-laws and apply to all lands in the Town of Pickering. AND TAKE NOTICE that any individual, corporation or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the fly -laws by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the town of Pickering not later than February 26, 1997 a notice of appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal and must by accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Municipal Bared which is $125.00 AND TAKE NOTICE that only individuals, corporation and public botiies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontatio Municipal Board A notice of appeal may not be filed by an uninecirporated association or group. How evm a notice of appeal may be filed in the argent of an individual who is it meresber of the association or the group on its behalf. FURMER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS MATTER MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE TOWN'S PLANNING DEPARrMENr AT 42"17. Dated at the Town of Pickering this 5 th day of February, 1997. Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM Town Clerk, Town of Pickering One The Eaplan sde Pickering, Ontario. LIV 6K7 Do you wan! to get in shape but need step by step instruction?!... Then the Fitness Classes offered at the Pickering Recreation Complex is just for YOU! attaxi all the classes you went for one, low price. An A miel Fitness Manbaship Mows you access to unl'mted Fdriess Classes for aniy $5 a wtdc pjdme yotr Amens 0 year) Or Sr SOW (3 month) A mftship, at 3W tine. for kxrg Lam flirrtess guarantee or simply pay tis for ewh class with no oxmuitrmerrt over 35 dlfera 9 clssses to chose km, affdod at ALL tines of day...there is alleys a elms that wits your needs over 4000 square led to move arourud,, get iito the music and enjoy you wodw 7 qudfied, fum and nw wd% f vss instructors will guide you through a great wnrkat Isn't it about tiraatl For more information call 905-831-1711 or 905-683-6582 8 February 5, 1997 " The Durham Sun Weekly GOLF MEMBERSHIPS Golf Monday to Thursday ti 70*O PER YEAR + GST IFxdudes Holidays) CORPORATE GOLD CARDS Golf Monday to Friday $21 S' PER YEAR + GST r r� (l"chWes Hol days plus Sal 8 Sun after 3 p m.) No Green Fees Dwable. ANNANDALE COUNTRY CLUB. Alax 683-3210 • Two in a ro w for Turcotte Ajax's Bob Turcotte has done it again. For the second consecu- live year. Turcotte and his curling team, this time repre- senting the 1�itchener/Waterloo Granite Club, successfully defended The CIBC Canadian Senior Men's Curling crown they won a year ago. Turcotte and his Ontario team defeated Saskatchewan ,4 in the championship match at Thornhill to lav claim to the crown once again. Immediately after winning the title. Turcotte didn't hesitate in announcing Ills team of RoN Weigand. Bob Lichti, and Stc�e McDermott would attempt to threepeat next season in hopes of tying a record. "It'll he a lot tougher." says Turcotte of trying for the third consecutive title. Winning the title match didn't come easy. Despite goint,12-0 du: in - the tour- nament. Turcotte found him- self in a battle right from the start in the championship contest. "When thc_y stole two in the first end. I thought. oh. oh, we might he in trouble." says Turcotte. Atter giving up two to open the title match, the Ontario rink began to take control and eventually took the lead. A pick up of two in the ninth end put Turcotte up 6-4 going into the final rocks. Saskatchewan needed a tricky bump -and -roll to send the game to an extra end with their final rock. But Turcotte stole the point and was a 7-4 vic- tor. "It %%'as a very difficult shot." says Turcotte. "It was possible, but it would have been close. Half way down the ice 1 knew he wouldn't make the shot." Only once this season did Turcotte'% senior team lose a game. Winning a honspiel in Ottawa, breezing throu,,h the zone and regional play - downs. Turcotte suffered his First and only defeat in his first game of the Ontario c h a m p i- onships. From that point on, his team kept winning game after game. Turcotte Junior curlers hope ring up a Provincial Members of the Whitby trip to the Ontario to own the title of Ontario's Curling Club are keeping championships. Boocock, best mixed curling team, it's their eye's on the prize. the youngest member of the await and see scenario of Setting the goal to become Provincial champions at the start of the season. four junior curlers from the club have put themselves in position for a shot to accomplish what they had set out to do. From February 12-15. Sean Jackson, skip, Heather Boocock. vice, Scott Sonley. second and Tracee Nemeth, lead, will represent the WCC in Lindsay for a shot at becoming Ontario champs. Nemeth competed at the Provincial's two years ago with another team. She finished just out of medal contention in fourth spot and hopes her fortunes with her new teammates carry her a little bit further. For the three remaining curlers, it will mark the fust team at 16 years -old. had what kind of talent they are never been past zone playdowns. "It was tough competition and we had to play the hest we could." said Boocock. "This is where we wanted to get (Provincial Championships)." Going through the zone and regional playdowns undefeated, the four - member team is modest about their accomplishments thus far. Put together at the start of the season and only practising as a team on rare occasions, the foursome are on a roll and hope to return home with top prize. "It'll be nice if we can say we're the best in Ontario," said Nemeth. While all four would love up against. "We'll do the best we can and just take it end by end." says quiet leader Jackson. For the most part. the team is more of an offensive group who likes to make things happen. But as Jackson says, "it depends on how 1 feel that day." ."He is very calm," says :Boocock of her skip. "He has a great temperament for it and he never looks stressed out at all. We all have a lot of fun together." All four would love to reach the ultimate goal and represent Canada one day. But the first step towards that goal begins in Lindsay with hopes of becoming the Ontario Junior Mixed champs. says competing at senior's events and in the men's draw lox the Brier gave his learn the col, -,e theN needed. "lir he quite hr n, t. thought tie d� rr ,,. n this one." says Turcotte. "Bill the first one. Northern Ontario deserved to teat us. We were probably more con- fident this time because we knew what to expect." Now Turcotte and his team have a shot at winning three consecutive senior titles. A feat done only once. "Wc talked atr>ut it all week." says Turcotte of his team returning for another shot at being Canadian champs. "Before the compe- tition started. the second and I were sitting around reading the stat hook. When we found out someone had done it three times. we said why don't we dr, it'" With a handled ,11 +Iualitv teams available to partici- pate in next year's senior's draw, including Paul Savage and Ed Werenich, Turcotte and his team may have their work cut out for themselves. "It'll be a lot tougher." admits the two-time Canadian Seniors champ about the chances of winning three in a row. If Turcotte's team man- ages to win next year, there's no hesitation of returning to be the Ione name in the record boxoks as the only team to win four in a row. "There has to he (another year l." sa%s Turcotte of goint- t��r Ira)r tl all is sui- cesstul nr•\, Plenty of rockin' going on at Cl,t'�%1� ''�� i r : c�#lt�S � F mother Ajax resident inded last Saturda at the Y Ring top prize. Runners-up Donalda Club. With Payne were the team of Jackie hoping to follow in Bob Turcotte's footsteps of win-�ce, ere Dave Hutchison at 'Gorecki, Donna Ta for and yRing a Canadian title is Mike Richardson at Barb Matthews. �. Kim Bourque. v Ysecond. and Craig Reid The very popular Mr. Bourque, in her second ,playing lead. On Leslie's tnd Mrs. Bonspiel was year at Memorial "teat► were vice Mike held recently at the WCC. University in St. John's, Nelson, second Marvin An the 21st year of this par- Newfoundland, is once "'Harrison, and lead Ken `ticular bonspiel, teams again on the Provincialvtoore. ,::-from the WCC as well as Junior Women's champi- Congratulations go out outside clubs participated unship team. Her team cap- ` to skip John Kunetsky and ''in the two-day event. tured the Newfoundland his team of Bill MacLean, "'Martin Litvin's team of title for the second consec- :;Ken Chambers. and Claire vice. Hazel Litvin. second utive year and are now ;Kidd of the Whitby ':Jeff Comer, and lead Marg headed for the Maple Leaf Curling Club for winning :Hoselton captured the Canadian Juniors finals in he Masters grain Event in crown. Selkirk. Manitoba from the Investors Group An Annandale Bantam February 8-16. 0onspiel. ';boys' team had a successful For three years mi a row, Playoffs for the Spragge. outing to an invitational the Annandale pair of `,Trophy for the first draw of spiel held recently at the teams skipped by Jon the Ladies Afternoon Uxbridge Curling Club. Payne and Warren Leslie "Section of the WCC were Blair Metrakos skipped a have been zone playdown held remily with the team team of Jason March. winners. Also winners of "Of Bette Robertson. Janice Graham Hill. and Kade the last two regional play- Weather" Jany Flanagan -,`Bolger to victory in the downs, the tag tram's Rai and Coma Mcl�nese win team field Minor Novice AAA Raiders on four -game winning streak It's four wins in a row and counting for the Ajax \xemen Miner Novice AAA Raiders. After knocking oft ( )shave a 7-2. the \jax/Pickering Raiders continued with their woal- scoring barrage by defeat- ing Whitby 12-2. Against O%hawa, Lucas LaBelle connected for a hat - trick and added an assist to his totals. Ryan Dawe tal- lied twice in the victory over the Motor City team. Kyle Speers and Lee Morris notched the remaining 1 I V g(ml%. Andrew Wilkins and Robert Bentley picked up two assists each while William Mitchell. Speer%, Michael Broaderip, and Danicl Prebble all notched solo helper, in the victory. In the victory over Whithy. Bentley recorded a six -point night which included three assists and a hat -trick. Two of his goals came IS second,, apart dur- ing the second period. LaBelle also recorded the trick ;Wd added a sin" -de assist to add to hu totals "pay As You Go" r -"DAILY • WEEKLY • MONTHLY Keeping it simple INITIATION " TEE OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT��_�� 1035 Brock Rd., Pickering `,i Chris Chappell added two goals for the Raiders in the lop -sided win while Dawe, Wilkins and Jason Dale %cored once for the winners. Chappell contributed with two helper% in the vic- tory while Dale, Broaderip. Speers, Dawe, Prebble. Mitchell, Morris. and Paul Galea all chipped in with solo helper%. Ajax/Pickering continued its winnin,, ways against Central. With the score tied at 3-3 headine into the final peritA. the Raider% connect- ed fnr three goals to come out victorious 6-3. Wilkins popped in two goals while Bentley, Speers, Dawe, and Chappell added single goals. Speers, LaBelle, Galea,Brandon Crummey, and Kyle Neadles all added solo assists in the win. But the big playmaker of _ the game was Dawe who added three helpers to his goal. Defenceman Greg Leyden and goaltender Colin Dobson have also contributed in the win- ning streak. Russell brothers Independent swimmers Colin and Cameron Russell have started 1997 with sparking performances. Competing in the Etobicoke A and B Invitational, the Ajax swimmers, who are coached by their parents, snatched a barrel full of medals at the recent meet. Eight year-old Cameron. swimming with the 10 and The Durham Sun Weekly - February 5, 1997 9 continue winning Under hoys, won two golds, three silvers and two bronze medals en route to capturing the High Point Trophy in his division. Older brother Colin. competing in the boys I I-12 year old division, gained successes of his own, winning three golds and three bronze medals. Cameron captured gold in the 200 metre and 400m freestyle, silver in the 3Om and 100m freestyle as well as the 200m individual medlev along with bronze in the 104)m and 200m breaststroke. Colin won gold in the 100m and 200m freestyle and the I 00 breaststroke. His bronze medal performances came in the 200m breaststroke. 400m freestyle and the 2Ui)m individual medlev. 1 NEW - Extended Hours Now Accepting New Patients Strict Sterilization Procedures All phases of Dentistry & Dentures Wheelchair Accessible Call 579-8730 for your appointment We Accept Direct Payment from Insurance Plans' 6 Dentists - I Oral Surgeon - I Periodtiinti�t 10 February S, 1997 - The Durham Sun W«Idy www.meramer.com N FROM $ 4 95 PER MONTH W E S 433-2113 Meramer International Ltd. 83 Centre St. South Oshawa Ontario L1H 4A1 _MORTGAGES & LOANS •1st & 2nd •Lines of credit *BEST RATES Frank Callahan 686-6450 24 Hours Upper Canada Funding Inc. financial Planning Free tax assistance for needy Last January. 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As a loan against your tax refund -- which, in effect, it is — that can translate into an annual interest rate of up to 180 percent." 1.1 1 "We want to help individuals as much as possible," Barr says, "and we want them to get all of their refund, not just a portion of it." Anyone meeting the income requirements, who is interested in taking advantage of this free service offered by Ontario's chartered accountants, should watch for announcements in local community newspapers and bulletin boards or call their district chartered accountants association. For more information, call 1-800-387- 0735, ext. 236. In Toronto, call (416) 962-1841, ext. 462. GUNDY JW� The Leading Indicator. .Membrr CIPF lour Hosts: Laurel A. r rnutrong Robcrt Cbopousci Your Irlvitutron to: Financial Consultant Finamcial Consultant An evening with Top Performing Mutif,al Fund Companies Guest Speakers: Kim Rolren, Vice President G.T. 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It seems as though every single engine function runs off a computer. All those computers, electrical clocks. etc. maintain a power drain on the battery, whether you drive the car or not. That's why you can sometimes end up with a flat battery (even if you didn't leave the lights on) after a prolonged ski trip, for example. Here are some common questions and answers, reported by Car Care Canada. What's the white powder that I see on my battery terminals? That powder is corrosion, and it acts as an insulator. When you get enough of it on the battery posts, no current can get through and your car won't start. You can clean it off with a wire brush, or with battery post cleaners 4NER0 ARMT SURPLUS anter, CANADIAN ARMED FORCES WORK_ BOOTS CSA --f APPROVED t $25.00 ^X w Moa.-Yti1.94 124011"AftWrayAve n THarrs. 9 9 m 6 4 Across treaty LAM Pawk S -6 SW r West (ftd M Sleuaasaa) The Durham Sun WoWdy - February 5, 1997 11 n Isyour battery cranky? available at all automotive stores. You can also clean off your battery with a solution of baking ,oda, which will counteract the acid in the electrolyte. When the posts are clean, give them a coating of battery terminal grease to keep the corrosion from recurring. My battery is called maintenance free, but it isn't really, is it? Actually, yes. Other than keeping corrosion off the terminals, there is very little you need to do to a good battery. It's no longer necessary to check each pot and top up with distilled water. The battery pretty much holds its own electrolyte level. Hats how the battery works. It consists of lead oxide on the positive plates and lead on the negative plates, submerged in an electrolyte (dilute sulphuric acid). 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CALL SYLVIA JULES Mon. -Fri. 9-6 (905) 686-2557 Toll Free Evenings and weekends (905) 430-8429 THE MORTGAGE FACTORY SALES PERSONNEL required for prominent pnanorional advertising products business. 27 years in Pickering. Excellent career possibilities for positive self starrers. Good commissions with bonuses. Please call 905-619-9000 for interview. Deer Creek Golf & Country Estates will be accepting applications for all clubhouse positions on Sat. & Sun. Feb. 15th & 16th, 1997. Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in person only. 27 Buggey Lane, Ajax - (Taunton & Salem Rd) A/Z professional drivers wanted immediately to run U.S.A. 500-600 mile radius and long haul. Must have I.C.C., medical, abstract & police clearance. We offer paid layovers, safety bonus, benefit Trackage, good equipment, competitive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept, 416-744-5061 WORK FROM HOME Part/full-time. Health industry. $1000- $5000 / month. Call for FREE booklet' 416-631-4925 Business Opport- Employment OWN YOUR OWN HEALTH FOOD STORE Unlimited income. Small investment. Work from home..Call Daisy at 427-0249. Notice to Creditors and Others All claims against the Estate of Leo A. Presse, late of the City of Pickering, who died on June 28, 1996, must be in my hands by February 21, 1997, after which date the estate will be distributed. Monique Press6, Executrix and Estate Trustee 1440 Helena Montague Ave. London, Ontuio, N6K 1Z4. CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies, 1984-87 cars. Lease To Own. From $275 down on U.I.C. / W.C.B. / M.A. No interest, no credit oho& 570034 0 a M Ltd. ISMMllmmn - Rd. 6M-7428 Avon Earn extra money. Sell Avon where you live or work. No quotas. Call Pauline today & join to recieve your free gift. 427-4689 C'0UNTRY FURNITURE Custom made solid pine C.D. & video stands, lamps, deacons benches, buffet & hutch, dry sinks, armoires, blanket boxes, shelves, custom built-ins. CALL 1-905-665-1664 CARRIERS WANTED PICKE RING/AJAX/WHITBY Call (905) 837-1888 Coming Events Join us for our Valentines Day Progressive Dinner. We'll tour a winery, afternoon tea at the Pillar & Post, visit a candle factory, dine atop the Skylon Tower and stop at Casino Niagara. Silwerline Tours in Whitby. 430-2253. LADIES BOXERCISE & KICKBOXING CLASSES with Carl, your fully ccrtiffed instructor. lose weight; feel great! Personal training or corporate classes also available in my fully -equipped gym or your location. 839-FITT (3488) 2 rooms ay. for renr in Pickering (Liverpool & Bayly) $600 per rrxmrh for both. Washer & dryer. Use of all 6cilicies. Single parent with child welcome. Av. Feb. l Call Donna or Bev 831-6638 Apt. for Rent H ousecleanIIng DIAMOND SHINE MAW SERVICE Quality home & office deanaq. Single or Team service available. Insured & Bonded. 839-5413 �i2I2Y •Weemy •I9i- Td (416) 291-8244 Cel(905) 706-4365 Pat (416) 377-0937 FREE ESTDtATES 1 bedroom spacious basement apt. 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