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Home My WebLink AboutDS1997_05_07!7,427-1696 S.A*x The D= foup ? R a AARoom orrateOut &* eenoeen Weatrsal. b Harwood Free Dek-ery 141614 •1000 61$-0343 4z -n ItinPER 07 CAL Weeklv - ✓ s'";':�R`�"d �l� :�"t'=� CLUBI _^� S�s Rte; it '�>;.� �M O� -V and f�0 R1-1212 / z ,. ft** CLUB vehicle device! _4 = j x"943 Kingsz, w • Ods BONUS OFFER! '* • Fres' leather case • FREE car adapter c ... ,... -..:. .,,...., .. _..., •r.. .+.r��„ywi�,� :. .... �r.�...x ,n... ^t v..*';:w-.,'•'C.'„t"�nt3,.+seC�*�.aY,'� K"R�+'Rr, ..i9r*u':-'p,�,.-a,tr r.�st!T?!i'.�SruiT.fj*:� r,...2•;�.Rt�Y,�;+`�;!!e'.”'44�'y`,"'.,r..-y,r•,�,r,+t....�.� 7 May 7, 1997 - The Durham Sun Weekly 0 The Town oC Pickering will not be hiring a new CAO for this term of office, despite an "under -re- sourced" staff and a six-month search that cost $20,000. Council made the decision to table the hiring at a special in -camera meeting April ? 1. despite mis- givings from Mayor Wayne Arthurs (who. nonetheless, says it is in council's "best interest" to hold off hiring) and councilors Dave Ryan and Sherry Sems. Arthurs says -the day-to-day opera - MORTGAGES & LOANS •1st & 2nd *Lines of credit *BEST RATES Frank Callahan 686.6450 24 Hours Upper Canada Funding Inc. BROKEN WINDSHIELD? NO OVERCHARGE TO INSURANCE CO. SAVES 1 ?0� 00 UP TO=� L�or�t�m1I FREE + - + + 0 Based on Insurance From AN work ILOV quarameed Can to details on Car Clan Ups! 860 Brock Rd. S. 'Interprovincial unit #Ft, PickeringAuto Glass r1i j 837-7819 tions of the town and issues "of a broad corporate nature" need to be addressed right now. "There's the work with Ajax, the Region, the GTA and the Province that need the attention of the cor- poration. A CAO would he well suited to take on those operations," Arthurs says. "We also need a CAO for the day-to-day operations. We're under - resourced." Council approved the hiring of a new civic boss last fall, shortly after former Town Manager Tim Sheffield left town to take a new position in North Bay. The hiring process - initiated by Coopers and Lyebrand of Toronto - narrowed the field from 100 applicants to two, both of whom were interviewed by councilors. Councilors Doug Dickerson and Enrico Pistritto, however, tried to add general manager Tom Quinn (who didn't apply for the CAO job) and an Ameri- can who didn't make the short list to be inter- viewed, but that motion lost. The motion to defer the whole matter until after November's municipal election, moved by Re- gional Councilor Maurice Brenner, carried 4-3. Arthurs says the issue is dead until after the elec- tion. "In my view this will not be lifted from the table," he says. "It is council's best interest to set the mat- ter aside during the balance of the term of office." The Town of Ajax was in a similar position but re- cently filled their CAO vacancy by hiring former town human resources director Rick Parisotto. Leach blinks on, welfare deal 06: By Glenn Hendry nqji., The province has flip-flopped again - on the downloading of welfare to the municipalities, a decision that has municipal leaders breathing a sigh of relief. But the complicated transfer is still going to be a "difficult" pill for municipalities to swallow, notes Whitby Mayor Tom Edwards, Durham Region's Social Services chairman. "It's still going to be difficult, but a least we know what the difficulties are; we can deal with them," Edwards says, adding that his staff hasn't finished studying the provincial proposal. - Queen's Park's initial offer was to trade educa- tion bills for social services, an idea they changed their mind on twice after saying the ;proposal was "non-negotiable." Social Services are currently 80 per cent funded by the Province and the plan to split the costs 50-50 - placing the burden for welfare directly on the backs of prop- erty taxpayers - was met with howls of protest from municipal leaders. "It would have been devastating," says Edwards. "When times go bad and the economy worsens, the poor would have been blamed when proper- ty taxes rose. "Now that won't happen, so it's_ definitely an improvement." The other tradeoffs, involving some education funding, health department funding, social hous- ing responsibilities and welfare administration, were not as well received by Edwards. Changes to public health budgets - Durham will now foot the entire bill - were called devastating by the veteran mayor, who says inoculation campaigns and public health education will now have to "compete" for tax dollars with capital projects like roads and sewers. Welfare administration costs will be a "double whammy" for Durham, he added, because the region is responsible for both family benefits and general welfare. Municipal Affairs Minister Al Leach says the new deal will not have a financial effect on mu nicipalities - the province will be $3 million in the hole, he claims - although Toronto Mayor, Barbara Hall says -the trades will add mm thea $300 million to Metro property taxes. Edwards, however, while pointing out the n - pact to Durham taxpayers will be in the mil- lions of dollars, is happy the worst didn't happen. "I'm pleased the government has had second iougbIls. It straws dwyW at least win* to listen to us," he says. "(So many peopiei told them how wrong they were and at knig last, (the ad- . vice) was heeded. __- Durham Sun V11 _kel el oT:J We've been robbed! Durham Sun staffers were met with that nasty sur- prise when they arrived at work Friday morning. There were holes in the drop ceiling, debris on the floor, and empty desks where computers once rest- ed. Sometime in the night, between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m., thieves came in and stole business equip- ment, including faxes, photo copiers and printers. "It's very disappointing. I've been doing business for years and this is the first time something like this has happened," says Durham Sun co-owner Kip Van Kempen. "It's a sign of the times, but it's a shame." The robbery is the latest in a string of crimes tar- geting business offices in Durham and Van Kempen says The Durham Sun will invest in more sophisti- cated alarm systems in the future. Durham Regional Police were on the scene Friday morning but have no leads yet. By Glenn Hendry Is Claredome Pickering's $3 million white elephant or to- day's W,(XX) question" That's the question town councillors had to answer Monday night at council when staff put in a request for $100,000 in extra funds - minimum - to complete the controversial com- munity centre/fire hall project in the town's north. Problem number one, says regional councillor Maurice Brenner, is that more than $64,000 has already been spent beyond the budgeted maximum, money that had not been approved by council. "These alterations weren't authorized by council, and that's the disturbing point," Brenner said, pointing the finger at parks and facilities director Everett Buntsma (who person- ally approved $26,000 in modifications) and the town's building committee, which includes Buntsma, Mayor Wayne Arthurs and regional councillor Rick Johnson. "1'd like some protocol in the future that only council may au- thorize changes that increase expenditures for any of these capital projects." Problem number two? Some of the money needed to finish the job is for alterations - such as a larger exhaust system for the kitchen, extra drywall for the furnace flue, heavier duty wiring for the rooftop heating/cooling equipment and minor door changes - to bring the building up to fire and building code standards, something that Brenner believes "should have been picked up" by consulting engineers Moffatt Ki- noshita. , Regional councillor Doug Dickerson was blunt in his as - May 7, 1997 • The Durham Sun Weekly sessment of responsibility for the changes, placing the blame on the shoulder,, of Moffat Kinoshita and builder Johnson, who accused his colleagues of electioneering, said he was "embarrassed" by the treatment of Buntsma. "I've Bradso:ott. "If you picked the wrong wire, sorry, tow had. never seen an over -expenditure treated with a microscope You eat (the extra cost)," Dickerson said. "You have to live like this one. And 1%e neer seen staff .subjected to the line with the quote, whether you like it or not." The project has been beset with funding problems since the beginning. After the facility - funded under the tri -party Canada -Ontario Infrastructure program - was given the okay the town's contribution was set at $870,000. But when Bradscott's tender was opened. "more detailed estimates" pushed the town's share nearly $120,000, to S$989,726. On top of that there were concerns over an inflated land price and extra servicing that needed to be done to bring the prop- erty up to spec. The next problem to crop up was $123,000 in extra costs for an expanded dance hall in the facility. Part of that cost is in- cluded in the current request for the extra $100,000 to finish the project. Buntsma, who told council he will try to "negotiate" finan- cial concessions with Moffatt Kinoshita, was put in the hot seat over the unauthorized expenditures by both Brenner ,and Dickerson. "We've paid a lot of money for engineers ... and I'm hearing you say, 'give me the money tonight and I'll go sort it out with the consultants," Brenner said. "These are very serious breakdowns ... in building codes and safety." "What authorization do you have to go out and spend five cents?" chimed in Dickerson. The attack on Buntsma drew a response from Johnson, however, who came to defend the director's honor in an im- passioned speech. of questioning like I've seen tonight. "Over -runs are not uncommon for municipal projects. But it makes good press in an election." Johnson called the alterations at Claredome are 'minor modifications" demanded by the community, adding that the facility (expected to be completed next month) is a "wonderful project that is being hindered at the 1 Ith hour by a short discrepancy." Arthurs also came to Buntsma's aid, noting that some of the extra costs were brought to council's attention late last year. The extra money was not included in the 1997 budget, the mayor noted, because Buntsma hoped to make up the over- expenditure with deletions. In the end council approved the $64,000 already incurred at the site. The $33,700 in additional expenses forecasted were put on hold until staff can meet with Moffatt Kinoshita to arrange a settlement. Putting a halt to the proceedings, was not in the cards, says Brenner. "Obviously it's got to be finished. We can't leave a white elephant. But I want some assurances that the kind of :. thing that happened to Claredome won't happen again." m The confusion over the extra expenses was further exacer- bated, Brenner said, by the circulation of several reports an- alyzing the changes, all quoting slightly different figures. The latest report, dated May I, was only delivered to Bren- ner hours before Monday's meeting. _ !�r�i tr^..k.t��;,;T?z., � "'a:..!i�??unap;:s•� taz: �.,qYi ;,,24'r.. .,- 4 May 7, 1997 " The Durham Sun Weekly Itoria Editorial Opinion •.•. 1 f • i a • • • • 0 t • i 1 t f i 1 1 1• R t i• i t i•• f t•• i• i A Vote of Non Confidence �r `'When Pickering and Ajax both embarked upon a search for new chief executives to run the respective towns we thought it was an ideal time to hire one person and give him or her the task of running both towns. It would mean sharing the costs and one more step towards bringing the two cor mumtes a closer towards a cost efficient amalgamation.. ,s Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and others from his council went their own route. conducting a search for candidates and unan- wbousty agreeing on one person. Ride Parson, for the job. w He has taken over the reins and from what we hear has made 41 a smooth transition. y Pickering is another matter. Council hired an independent head -hurter to commence the search for the best pert oa for the job. After a cumber of interviews and a $20.000 consuk- lag bill theft was a short list of two outside candidates to be nom. tiosen from, in addition to Torn Qum (the long time Pick- ' [ring staffer and acting CAO) and an American who Enrico ¢'Pistruto seems to knew through his Stephen Covey follow- ?b $art the fnlnrNty Of the vote taken (which was benne closed tlioors) revealed a shocker Not only was the candidate that had pat forward rejected from coosidaatm for the so was Quinn. Tae vote was close but Mayor ' cant the deciding vole not to ooatader the man who has been adwd to perform tae job. Certainly not a of conftderrce. ' wade does this leave Pickering'? Tae only d&W they de after spending $20.0W on a wntltr put off f shrug position. wmM tho k after the calf m0ion dollar 40ldlle pay- w to a combat m. die $1 Million inve stfia t loos and sob- ctbm-up, and the mounting ayrr-thkpeutt>iarera as- widr Claredorae teat tht: aaatyor srtwiti wraat aotlaeont at tobdis of wbo appears to be m&kdless ship. tultFioe lrrottld 6e b nese ruined bora ltsaaaparlrtod Mar �$ dt N aa. at aeprtea+na on a contrast baths tet dear[ up � testees atiliia ere T'atwa of Pidatxity,. !� iflandrnll. was s Ackwist "M a Wen -am opersdos with ap admit YE Stadi would wtciaotaa do hta d dug90�:(11DC t aq�s fax Sad commentary of the times by Kip %'an Kempen Friday morning• after just settling in with a strong coffee. i sat at my word processor pecking away at the keyhoard with suggest- od assignments for our roving reporters. After• creating my less than perfect instructions and of course running it through "spell check" lar correct those same words 1 teem to constantly misspell. I decided to fax the document to the Durham Sun office. After three unsuccessful attempts 1 decided to phone and hark out instructions as to how to fix the essential piece of equipment. But there was no repair possible this time. We had been bur- glarized. Unbelievably. the Durham Sun had been broken into and our computers, fax, photocopiers and printer had been stolen. 1 would not wish the feeling that one suffer with on any- one. Durham Regional Police arrived minutes after the discovery of the break in and did their best to collect evidence. Even though this is my first experience with this crime, apparently, it is com- mon place today even in the "safe" Region of Durham. The fast work from the insurance companies and the "How can 1 help attitude" from our printing partner, the Toronto Sun, gave each of us the feeling that all was not lost. Through sheer deter- mination we were going to get out this week's paper despite our setback. Why do people resort to this type of crime? How much will the criminals actually net from this heist? Will burglar alarms and video surveillance will catch them next time or will they day move on to some other premises? If anyone has any information about this crime, which occurred Lw, Thursday night or Friday morning, please contact Durham Regional Police. Letters to the Editor Senis Benefits From Sale Dear Editor: Stop the presses: "Pickering Councillor Senis Shuns Sun Paper." This is news" And on the front page? The Durham Sun report - cd that Sherry Senis benefited from the -,ale of a waste transfer station and declared a conflict of interest. The real news here is that the same person who campaigned before the last municipal election against a composting facility benefited financially from the sale of a garbage transfer station after assuming office. This is all a matter of public record, as Senis accurately noted. The News Advertiser should stop the presses and put this on the front page. ,Sincerely your, Sybil Kamlade. Pickering Senis "busyee in campaign Dear Editor: Re: Your headline "Councillor or Dealmaker Letts than one week after your headline Mr. Sens announces her bid for the Mayor's chair. The old saying, "the best defence is a good offence" certainly does apply here. Ms. Senis's campaign platform was to stop the "Bickering in Pickering If she stays as busy as she has been, running around "setting records straight,' correcting 'misquotes" and "untruths," and giving all of her quotes to the other newspaper because she won't talk to The Durham Sun. she will be far too busy to even notice if there is any "Bickering in Pickering". The Durham Stn Weeldy is a l3ay PkAtlishirtp Inc. �S Tile newspaper published every Wednesday. c y MOM 1400 Bayly St., Unit 11, Pickering, Ontario L1 W 3fi2 Newsroon, Adrerfieirtp 3 Qrculebw: (905) 837-1888 Weedy ?'- Classified: (9W)837 -2M -Fax: (906) 837-0280 Member of the Ontario Publisher: Kip Van Kempen Witty Newspaper Association ExetaAitre Director tv Tony Hubbard Proction Manager -May Jean Powers Member of the Canadian du Com Photographer. ' ' 3 Jim LynCommunity Newspaper Association 16 Off to the Orient! Some lucky golfer could be on their way to the Orient if they ace the eighth hole at the Joe Dickson $95 Golf Tournament on Thursday. July 24 at Fawn Brook. Thanks to First Picker- ing Travel and Van Kempen In- surance for sponsoring the hole in one contest. Donations will go to the Ajax -Pickering Salva- tion Army Food Bank and a Whitby food bank. Call 683-7940 to join me. Flying On Snow Pickering's Al Thompson has set the North American snowmo- bile standing start quarter -mile speed. Sanctioned by the OSRF Al droyr his hand built incl do signed Arctic Cat at 161 miles per hour at a Rice Lake event at Bewdley. The bottom end of the engine was built by Leitner and Bush Engineering with the top end built by Pickering Marine. That was 161 MPH and not KPH! Turning Down A Million Dollars Now with his confirmed univer- sity four year honors degree equivalent wide, let's also judge Dan McTeague on his track record. In addition to his acade- mic accomplishments and high praise from CFRB Talk Radio and other media. let's not forget the obvious. He turned down the MP'. gold-plated pension. caping which could have earned him up to a million dollars, and has just received the endorsement of the Canadian Police Association. He's been strong on family val- ues legislation, criminal legisla- tion and has been tough by vot- ing against his own government when his residents spoke loud and clear. He has to be junior cabinet material the next time around. Pickering Is Foundation Site The Regalis Restaurant fin the Clearnet Building) is the site of the Community Foundation of Durham Rcgion Annual General Meeting on May 27. It is being held at neon and those interest- ed in helping can call chair Gale Mo..man at 4'-8-1 ;'-ti. _`.www `■ -t , Y+ovr9elf • WAY= • P� • tDrtra r `:4Sat. AprO 26th \40 am & 1 pm Quality Quality Service Product May 7, 1997 • The Durham Sun Weekly , S by Joe Dickson Ajax Over 500 MTRCA acres known confirmed the gates are closed as Greenwood Conservation for daily use. There is no daily Conserva- Park in Ajax has been closed be- staff available and the park is • cause of Ontario budget cuts, ex- not accessible inside by vehicle. tion area cepting special events or select- Remember when you could go closed ed activities. Although tLe con- to one of our government parks servation authority does a daily for a family or church picnic' maintenance check. they have I I I I • I 1 I I � I I { I I • r m I �CL C - v 0�0 -...,. GRASSCYCLING .. . l Leaving your grass clippings on your lawn provides natural, free fertilizer reduces the need for watering I • saves you time—no more raking and bagging.For more I information,I Regionthe .• . Department . :.. r rMonday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 . .r -r 6 May 7, 1997 • The Durham Sun Weekly ►� �� orrrai�rr>Ill� • .- Incorporating the Ajax Shopping - Plaza, the Torgan Mail on Commercial * i1I "I i Aven;,e, the Hunt Street Plaza on -- Hunt Street. and the Station ' Commercial Plaza at Station and Commefcaal Streets, south of .-i— Hwy 401 at Harwood Avenue. United Way campaign chair United Way of Ajax -Pickering picked a million -dollar campaign chair for their $1 Mil- lion '97 campaign when Lesley Whyte, General Manager of the Ajax -Pickering Board of Trade, was introduced last week. Whyte, an executive officer of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Executives and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada, is a graduate of the Canadian Institute for Organization Management at the University of Western Ontario and is working towards a degree in Economics through Queen's University. An active volunteer. Whyte is a past -president of the Big Brother's Association of Ajax -Pickering and former host of the cable television shows "Community Magazine" and "Community Today". She is also an active supporter of the Ajax -Pickering Gen- eral Hospital and the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. Whyte's volunteer efforts also include the local Lion's Club and Durham Pool League. Another highlight of the Wednesday evening annual meeting was the Kathy McKay Community Service Award, awarded in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the towns of Ajax and Pickering through a volunteer effort on behalf of United Way and/or its agencies. This year the award was presented to Denise Cramer, who, as well as volunteering, is also a client. She also works diligently as a volunteer for the Canadian Institute for the Blind. Cramer is a facilitator of a peer support group at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Ajax, where she provides support and encouragement to those who are newly diag- nosed. On behalf of the CNIB's Community Awareness Program, Cramer speaks to Boy Scout and Girl Guide groups and schools. She has also spoken as a representa- tive of a United Way agency to the staff of Hubbell Canada during United Way of Ajax-Pickering's 1996 Campaign. This year, as chair of the White Cane Week com- mittee, she was instrumental in having Mayor Steve Parish declare February 2 - 8 White Cane Week in Ajax. Cramer has tirelessly raised funds, delivered service and gone above and beyond what others may view as a "disability" to assist the clients and volunteers of CNIB Durham with information, support and endless encouragement. 420-2222 TOWN 4F .PICKLRING ..,::,:F.-��--: :� � X905) 683 2700 Executive Committee Meeting • East Duffin study The first phase :;f »,e Eest :;,I ' ^. 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PCX" q/C'SNI rI MO VJD M�, ST,...! j RerAar+11(4. /M i wsaw•+ h10k saw*wV+r'—atIOx,.+o4saaor..rapm .os.r, sr.1- vas: nrvcls rEoa rw *Yow�'�• kr.-urr,.o(t an. 0"MOICA L(tv V"ea CY)wX (X(Ft.pw✓ VIC Al 0640 (dam)I Codec QW(Ob : Y*W" YON r'.(.ve'KOO neat yJpdY, Gt IIII b P Vali al, nes . • M M0c ow ckm 410, va: woe RaEtir fats! � � ar !EBT FMaaas V j WE" $4240%and PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE STEAM UP & OPENING ::Sunday, May 2 5, 1997 11 am to 5 pm ♦ The Museum's Lias do Sream Barn will 'Stetm Up" wit working mills, traction engines do authentic scale models ♦ Costumed interpreters bring village to life. ♦ Model'Rulroading Misplays 4 . . ♦ C'.ollecrar items, railway memorabilia 'Springtime vilkage activities, ♦ Family entertainment $ km east of Brock Road on Hwy. 7 in Greenwood Ontario .--420-4620 or 683-8401 T !1111 r' !�•`//� 41 MAN I� r .ter s Fes,. �t, r•• � f ::Sunday, May 2 5, 1997 11 am to 5 pm ♦ The Museum's Lias do Sream Barn will 'Stetm Up" wit working mills, traction engines do authentic scale models ♦ Costumed interpreters bring village to life. ♦ Model'Rulroading Misplays 4 . . ♦ C'.ollecrar items, railway memorabilia 'Springtime vilkage activities, ♦ Family entertainment $ km east of Brock Road on Hwy. 7 in Greenwood Ontario .--420-4620 or 683-8401 T M Mouse pads and coffee cups helping pay for history Although early rural education was often accomplished without the basic aid of books, the Advisory Committee of Pickering Museum Village is counting on 20th century technology to help fund the transformation of an early 1800s log home (the Puterbough House) into a typical schoolhouse of that era. The committee is also counting on 20th century marketing techniques to help pay for the restoration. With assistance from Town of Pickering and Min Com Realty, the committee is producing a line of speciality items carrying the schoolhouse image. The original sketch by artist Gloria Papastavros, a museum volunteer, will appear on T-shirts, coffee mugs, recipe books and mouse pads. The slogan - learning without books - awesome! - (coined by the advisory committee) reflects early 1800s rural education style. Often called Durham's heritage education centre, Pickering Museum Village is well known to elementary students and teachers. About 10,((X) visit each year and an additional 5,(XX) experience the museum village through outreach programs. A favourite resource to schools and youth groups for more than seven years, Pickering Museum Village, through its education staff, is con- tinuously expanding and upgrading its courses. In September, environmental programs adaptable to grades 4 to 10 will be introduced to accompany their tlexible'Thing-a-ma-jug' class. The committee, chaired by Laura Drake, hopes to have the first phase of the building ready for business by September. All profits from any item with the schoolhouse image will go directly into the restoration fund. If you would like to be a part of this unique undertaking, please contact the administration building at 683-8401 or Town of Pickering, Dept. of Culture and Recreation 420-4620. May 7, 1997 The Durham Sun Weekly 7 iI�f^ei1[! We've Moved! From: 1725 Kingston Rd., Pickering To: Unit 5, 1105 Finch Ave. Pickering, Ontario L1 V 1 J7 (905) 420-2667 South east corner of ,;Finch & Di* Margaret Hennebury, Sales Representative `11'e are looking forward to seeing you there Good Value From People You Can Trust' Cthe co-open to -m- 0 Dunn'st... �TaloriWe Won't UNLESS IT SUITSt You Wear I IN YOU MENS RANGEI RANGE2 RANGE3 RANGE4 SUITS $295 $395 $495 $595 1/2PRICE$1479 $197T $247° $29750H "OVER 12-5 'YEARS of MENS WEAR A A EXPERIENCE" EN'S stm REG. TO 2 95 $129r MEN'S SPORTS JACKETS Values to $195 112 PRICE NOW $975O EACH MEN`S SLACKS Casual or Dress VALUES 2 95 TO $60 NOW EA. VALUES Now $35" TO s70 EA. VALUES 5000 TO $700 NOw EA. MEN'S London Fog Double Breasted TRENCHCOATS Values to $195 1/2 PRICE $9750 EACH MEN'S SPRING WIND BREAKER Microfibre - Soft Finish Sizes 38 to 46 Values to 999' NoW699E5 MENS SHOD 1?�A & FLORS EIM OPEN: VA111F5 Tntip NOW $5995 AWES J7 Tofiu NOW 58995 I j 0. May 7, 1997 • The Durham Sun Weekly III if estyle IU, AIR CONDITIONING WYORK 1 JK Heating a, --,C Air CondTior:ng i Leaders in Home Comfort Innovation Since 1-errinjj the Durhajn ReZiou -for SALE E E Authorized Dealer A "� (OvSlv�fRs (,AS 10 i ea rs. I7, t 5 Fj Goveraaaeat s abut nuacing cioions. Choosing in abut dsci&mg priocitias. Primitiss are ultimately abut valve. My vaiu- are char. Y.sraa &i ity. Coaepssi M FaaMsw. 3Lespaet I believe flat Sororraarst na, should and assist be a Sm — for good;. Tlat is wy I Law stood up for this ca=r auaity. And wZ cand a to do am My vaim are soobd in this coslsauaity. Since 1990 I law &mgk an your labsK ona nu=Uw d esu- that comma ti's eoasasunity. Fa ft r safety b cable rat- b dry oasts, I law Istsaed b you add re0eelsd your conewsis, in Ottawa. I seed your support on Jus a 2nd to condwoo tie work fiat las besum To jos ay eaapa�p4 Who a 4wa sip oe yet name hdbrnatioa please drop by my ad&* at , 964 Ksyston Rol or caD 427-6100 DAw MCTCA00M 9W 11 ACb a- au", 11 060 Piekerixg-Ajax- Uxbridge nd ---- ;4 Carnation Time ,s y It's Carnation Time again and the Multiple Sclerosis society's Carnation Team is gearing up for another sell-out year! If you can spare a couple of hours, the MS Society (Durham Chapter) needs your help. MS carnation sales traditionally coincide with the Mother's Day weekend, with this year's event taking place on May 8- 10. The society needs more help than ever as they expand locations, and the team is seeking volunteers from all municipalities in the Durham �wY Region to help sell mini and long stem carnations. All it takes is a few hours of your time and training will be provided. 4 , For more information on the campaign or to volunteer, contact Gianna Morrish at 686-2581 y,F With your help we can Find desire' rk:r:,:virf2',�.d&R",PSU.w.�.Pa';:.wdX THE MISADVENTURES OF CRAWFORD AND SONS. Iml ow ar dA" WWI SPECIALTY PRODUCT APPLICATORS FOR CONCRETE (Over 20 years experience and more than 5,000 homes repaint Injection specialists (polyurethane✓ epoxy) for foundation cracks (no digging in most cases) Cement Block Foundations Waterpnm inglaump pumps/drainage systems concrete repair and restoration FIX POTENTIAL LEAKS BEFORE ±R -RENOVATIONS` your expert trouble shooting offers you the optimum repair at the best prides with a 0< w 10 year full guarantee,.:. FREE ESTIMATES -37 4. May 7, 1997 - The Durham Sun Weekly'9 Rita shines at Herongate By Glenn Hendry The classic clash of two classes - Willy Russell's Educating Rita, now playing at Herongate Barn Theatre - could be subtitled Academic Angst Meets Academic Awakening. The play, a 60s version of George Bernard Shaw's epic Pygmalion, is the story of Frank (played by Herongate veteran Paul Francies), an alcoholic English professor and frustrated poet who is playing out the string at a north England university. He gains some inspiration from the appearance of Rita (Margaret St. John), a colorful, uneducated free spirit from London with a yearning for learning. Rita blossoms under her tutor's care and we see the transformation from an insecure ragamuffin who was afraid of being in scholarly company to a confident women churning out poetic analysis. BARN.t t� 2885 Altona Rd. Pickering For tickets and information 72-3085 Words 7Ntsdom -Joe Dk ltt m Young boy explain- ing why he wasn't putting money in his piggy bank: "it turns kldes into mi- sers and parents into bank robbers." Frank, on the other hand, seems to slip farther down his slippery slope as the play progresses, especially as he sees Rita learning to get by without his help. The play is billed as a comedic drama, but the com- edy is only delivered in the first act, and only from Rita, with her broad, almost campy accent and col- orful clothing choices. There's nothing funny about Frank: he calls his students "appalling" and claims that those who do succeed do so "despite me." Unfortunately, we don't feel his pain in the first act. In the second act, however. Educating Rita be- comes a true drama and Francies begins to shine in his role. We understand Rita's yearling from the beginning: "What I've learned about art and literature feeds me inside"..."He can burn my books. but if it's in Hy -Hope ,farm Golf Course Established 1980 Hanging Baskets for Mother's Day Executive Course 18 holes Par 3 15 miles N. of Whitby on Lakeridge Rd. 655-3091 ,IqIIMPY'S DINER my head, he can't touch it There comes a point when you have to decide if you want to change your life, or change your dress. And it's really tempting to just get a new dress." And we applaud inside as Rita makes the Pygmalion -like transfor- mation from hairdresser to scholar. But Frank's slide into oblivion coincides with Rita's rise, and clash is inevitble. "You'd rather see me as the peasant I was," Rita tells Frank. after her drunk- en mentor claimed she was writing by rote, and not from the heart. "I don't need you." Educating Rita's run at Herongate (on Altona Road in Pickering, just north of Taunton Road) has been extended to May 17. I vp i ;, , eI ` i. s Treat Mom to a meal at 50 % off (with the purchase of a regular priced meal at equal or greater value) 50% off Mom's Meal C~ vena wt[h coupw ny. Present coupon apon a"itg 64 Harwood ave. S. Ajax Plaza (across from municipal building) 427=1 993(tio -Wwith any othw.fan dhmmurft. Only anUoMw.sDay) \1101[e1►�016I• Solarr - - - T, V� 1W _`q Free TAKE -THE , Blanket. Deck LadderPLUNGE SALE 25 Yearwarranty ON ABOVE 20 y arpon°ilner GROUND POOLS Complete Pool Including wall Skimmer, High Grade Sand Filter, Vacuum Head, 1 H.P. Pump, Leaf Skimmer, Telescopic Pole, Test Kit, Filter Sand, Vacuum Hose 7a CWe%l a Paoli 133 Taunton Rd. W., OSHAWA 571-0189 ZTAMffON O J J t� 2 > WROSSLAND_ O tt ti I v may i, ► YY i - 1 he Durham Sun Weekly Pickering Library now on-line Youth Fest is a great way for kids of all ages to celebrate Pickering Public Library has restructured its information network to allow the public access to information sources on the Internet. Because of recent developments in technology, a considerable amount of information is available only on the Internet, or is only affordable through the Internet. 'aCD ROM's have been the most effective technology for our users until recently," said Chief Librarian Sandy Cameron. "But many CD ROM products are increasingly available via the Internet, which will become the preferred format for access to this type of information." Library staff have designed quick access to selected sites, taking searchers directly to information sources useful to the most common research needs of public library users. it is, however, impossible to limit access to the broader Internet, and this can present problems. "Most people are concerned with access to controversial files," Cameron continued. "But in our opinion, the much more serious issue is the reliability and quality control of Internet information. Users will have to be much more aware of who has developed a database, and how reliable it is, as well as deal with response time problems and the different skills needed for searching the network." Staff will offer assistance in using the library's Internet each Saturday morning between 9 am and 11 am from May 3 - 31. Staff will provide printed guides on how to use the Internet most effectively, for users in general, and parents in particular who will need to help their children evaluate their Internet findings. 'Me first work stations will be in the adult area of die Central Library, with planned installations for Children's Services later in the year. Expansion to the library's branches will start in 1998. Mother's Day Ma. See you Sunday at , • , Rutaurants Add 1pf_.X. The Special Restaurant for Moms May 11th. Open Noon to 9 pm. 75 Bayly Street West, Ajax Phone (905) 683-7400 MOM I S Woula rather go to TM .o join us Mother's Day May 12 • Free Carnations _ ,for the ladies • Sunday Brunch from loam to 3pm • Night Buffet 4pm to 9pm _ � y Bela m 's Restuarant 235 Bayly St. West. Ajax (905) 683-5111 Don't Forget Mom on May 11 Travelodge t Cl TORONTO SPECIAL MOTHER'S DA Y BR UN CH Sunday May 11,1997 Enjoy a relaxing, delectable hot and cold Brunch with an exciting Dessert table. $17.95 per person Children under 12 $8.50 (subject to applicahle taxes) From 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ;z Y% > r 'S5 Hallcrown Place F North York, Ontario MA 4R I (416) 493-7000 Ext. 244 41, �, . . ,:,h+�r+s /waMA �l tls. �►r l viewii. h.t .�.w./ �, -.- ,-�-----'----"�. . - ..._.: :. t^..�+.•:;A�.wnrt,�.a,„;ams,.+P,'c,�.,zv+•�ac;.�`€=:h��,ta-.'•A:;a a?�:'^�:t�-^71;.T.?cu ••,, .- -...;•..'�'z~'n r f ems' � _ • �% Travelodge t Cl TORONTO SPECIAL MOTHER'S DA Y BR UN CH Sunday May 11,1997 Enjoy a relaxing, delectable hot and cold Brunch with an exciting Dessert table. $17.95 per person Children under 12 $8.50 (subject to applicahle taxes) From 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ;z Y% > r 'S5 Hallcrown Place F North York, Ontario MA 4R I (416) 493-7000 Ext. 244 41, �, . . ,:,h+�r+s /waMA �l tls. �►r l viewii. h.t .�.w./ �, -.- ,-�-----'----"�. . - ..._.: :. t^..�+.•:;A�.wnrt,�.a,„;ams,.+P,'c,�.,zv+•�ac;.�`€=:h��,ta-.'•A:;a a?�:'^�:t�-^71;.T.?cu ••,, .- -...;•..'�'z~'n r sports a Gilbert Morris, the founder of 'The Original Shinnt*WO -- A Portable Skating Rink is one of the nominees for the Manning Awards The Ernest C. Manning Awards Foun- dation is a national, privately fund- ed, non-profit organization es- tablished in 1980 to pro- mote the recognition and y encouragement of Canadian innovators. Morris, an Ajax resi- dent put his product ow,�rth� r1VA on the market last ar and now it uld pay off in a way. Winners -r_ will • be an- nounced on " t October 20, 1997 at the S. Sixteenth An- nual National Awards Cere- monies. Ibli nice in L SSA6. Lacrosse The quest for LOSSA supremacy in a variety of spats is in full swing. There is only two weeks remaining in the short girl's field lacrosse season as they prepare to crown a champion. At the same time, the bovs field lacrosse, boys and girls rugby, girls soc- cer, girls softball, boys baseball, and the track and field season should provide some exciting moments Girls Field Lacrosse results: Sinclair 10 (Lesley Maybury (2), Julie Shields (2), Laurie Taylor (2), Courtney Burnett, Cape Challoner, Amanda Herat, Lynz Keys) Denis O'Connor 0 Denis O'Connor 10 (Claire Hanlon (4), Deb Irwin (2), Judith McGarrige (2), Courtney Mott, Jill Shannon) Anderson 71 Sher- ry Ghafurt (3), Lindsay Nomm (3), Colleen Savage) Sinclair 12 (Kirsty Wield (3), Taylor (2), Burnett, Challoner, Heron, Angie Johnston, Jessica Lee, Amanda Redick, Shields) ,Ajax 2 Leading Scorers 'GLOSSA Girls Field Lacrosse Standings School GP G A PTS 3.4 = Courtney Burnett Sinclair 3 7 3 10 -GP W L T F A_ PTS Maggie Hinkson Henry St. 2 7 1 8 Sinclair 3 3 0 0 35 6 6 Julie Wagar Central 2 6 0 6 Henry St .2 2 0 0 23 6 4 Kim Hall .Donovan "2 5 1 6 G.L. Roberts - 1 0 0 l0 4 `��°'2 Jan Willoughby ' `�r 'Donovan., " 2 6 �2 Donovan 2 1 1 0 18 14 2 Sherry Ghafur Anderson 2 5 0 5 Denis O'Connor 2 1 1 0 10 17 2 Laurie Taylor Sinclair 3 4 1 5 Central 2 0 2 0 6 27 0 Laura Cantofanti Donovan 2 4 0 4 Austin 1 0 .1 ) 4 13 0 Claire Hanlon D.O'C 2 4 0 4 Anderson 2 0 2 0 11 20:.0 Lindsay Nomm Anderson 2 4 0 4 Ajax } . 1 0 l =r:,0 2 12 0 Jessica Williams ?Henry St. 2 A 0 4 May 7, 1997 - The Durham Sun Weekly c As part of the Rouge Park's Watershed Week celebrations. the mouth of the Rouge Ri%er will be the site of the first Great Toronto Canoe Race Mav 10. Traditional six -person North canoes will compete for the fastest times over a course of about one mile. starting at 9:30 a.m. (registration 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.). The West Rouse Canoe Club will demonstrate paddling techniques including sprint racing The Rouge Park van will be on site from 8:30 a.m.. with children's games and activities, and lots of information on what you can do in the Park. Wetland experts will be ex- ptaining the significance of the Rougc Marsh, a rich and diverse ecosystem. This is a great opportunity to see and learn about the natural beauty and wildlife of the Rouge Park and explore on a of the most significant shoreline marshes in the Greater Toronto Area. T �G Idd UPI al Pony Clubs recently participated in the Central. ,Ontario Region Quiz at Seneca College 1 -In the team standings at the C level. Ajax finished in .A second place without placing an individual in the top tour overall seedings. g Quiz is different from most other Pony Club activities in It hat it does no require horses or ponies. The Quiz is broken into four phases: 1) a written test done independently; 2) a n isual test where competitors have to identify strange, obscure and unusual horse objects: 3) at the C and A/B levels, two oral tests for individual and teams.. 12 May 7, 1997 - The Durham Sun Weekly automotion 1997 FORD CAR HIGHLIGHTS The all-new Escort, redesigned for more power and efficiency, heads Ford Division's all-star lineup in 1997.Ford offers the safety benefits of standard dynamic side impact protection and a dual air bag restraint system on all 1997 model cars.Most mod- els also feature 100,000 -mile tune-up intervals under normal driving conditions with routine fluid and filter changes. Several models, including Escort and Taurus, take big strides in environmental re- =----------- --'. SPRING ;- 1 IBRAKE .1 SPECIAL '�� _�_ L— — — —_—_— —_—_ _—_—_— .—_— _ _- r - SPRING SPECIAL TUNE-UP PRICING 4 Cyilndu 6 0111dw 8 Cyor4or MW an i ph": ,4t11/971 --------------------- SUPER SAVER MAINTENANCE PAC GE ■ Oa. MER CHANGE I E TORP u LEVELS ) U ■ 10 PONT -PEACE OF NNW I E0SPECTM ■ ORNM Ra PECnON — — — Exp` w_ _14M7 j woold V$kMw s Expk": May,4MM7 I sponsibility. Escort and Taurus meet California's tough low -emission vehicle standards, and Crown Victoria is offered in a special natural-gas ver- sion.Here are the highlights of 1997 Ford Division cars, ranging from the subcompact Aspire to the full-size Crown Victoria. Ford Aspire Aspire, available in three- or five -door hatchback models,combines fresher front-end stylln. with firmer suspension, more precise steering control and quicker acceleration. Aspire has a standard 1.3 -liter SOHC four -cylinder engine that delivers 34 mpg city/42 mpg highway when equipped with a five -speed manual overdrive transmission and 29 mpg city/34 mpg highway when equipped with a three -speed automatic - Ford Probe The GTS Sport Appearance Package has been added to the list of options for the 1997 Ford Probe GT. Included are two wide racing stripes that run up the hood, over the roof and down to the rear bumper, special GTS decals, a rear spoiler and 16 - inch chrome wheels.Known for outstanding safety among front -wheel -drive sport coupes, both the value -priced Probe and high-performance GT add dynamic side impact protection and an upgraded warning light for the available antilock braking system. 697 EAGLE TALON TSi A 5 SPEED MANUAL, 2.OL 16�' DOHC TUR PIWINDOWS/LOCKS. CRUISE. TILT. AM/FM CASS.. L $399.00* per month 30 MONTH GOLD KEY LEA 697 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AUTOMATIC. 4.OL CYLINDER, AM/FM CASS.. ABS, S PIWINDOWSJLOCKSIMIRRORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, CRUISE, TI Ford Mustang For increased owner protection and potentially lower insurance costs, all Mustangs add Ford's unique Passive Anti -Theft System (PATS) to their s*andard equipment. Interiors feature fresh new color schemes. New equipment packages and an improved cooling package for the Mustang GT and Cobra heighten the appeal of Amerlc&s best-selling small specially cars. Ford Contour Ford adds an extra dimension of sportiness to the Contour lineup in 1997 [Alai ELECTRAC4WD. with the introduction of a new Sport package. WD Available on standard BO EATHER SEATS GL and upscale models, Sport creates excitement with its colorful exteri- SE or and interior appear- LAREDO ance, special badging, wheels and other equip - LT. DEEP TINTED GLASS. ment. WHITE LETTER TIRES. AND MORE $329.0°* per month Ford Crown Victoria • LEASF. KM ALLOWANCE 51.00 KM. 9 CF.A7S PF.R KM PENALTY. IXIW'N P.4) , MEW S320). FREIGHT TALON $695. GR.CHEROKEE IAREIXI $70). PLUS All. APPOC ABU /AXES. USED VEHICLE ®I� SPECIALS LAREDO VS RID 72ABMM 52 LITRE, AUTO, LOADED W31"s ®GNI m AUTOIMATW- AD2, AMIFIM CA9REI'MP/3TFJ=V4 JRRAX= $1l 9" Y '95 JEFJ' YJ RIO GRANDE 4 CTL, S 3M GRFEDYTAN TOr MAM KM :ts m LARED0 4WD 72,000KH AUTOMATIC, AIR NWTND0WS/L0CKS. KEYLESS ENTRY, ARS RRAKF-% CRUNF, MT, AM/FM CASSETTE SK"S *%JEWCHEX0KFE Srorr2DR 72AW KM, 4.N, 6 CYLINDER, S SrFM MANUAL, AM FM CASSEI7E fK9" As the industry's lowest - priced six- assenger V-8 encine-equipped car, Crown Victoria excels in value among full-size four -door sedans. Its steering gear has been upgraded to provide more on -center feel and stability. A special nat- ural gas version is the ` first factory -produced dedicated natural gas car, with the cleanest in- ternal combustion car engine ever certified for sale in North America. :?fi,'r'�" It May 7, 1997 • The Durham Sun Weekly 13 automotion 1997 LINCOLN=MERCURY DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS Led by its technologically innovative Lincoln Mark VIII, the value -driven compact Mercury Tracer, and its first sport utility vehicle, the all-new Moun- taineer, Lincoln-Mercury Division enters 1997 with new models in three important segments. The 1997 lineup includes improvements in quality, performance, durability and safety. All Lincoln- Mercury products now feature standard dynamic side impact protection and a dual supplemental air bag restraint system, and Mark VIII ushers in "firsts" in lighting safety. Here is a capsule summary of highlights of the 1997 products, ranging from Tracer to Town Car. Mercury Tracer With its expressive styling, high degree of com- fort and refinement and amenities rivaling those of larger cars, the all-new compact Mercury Tracer is geared to smart, value -conscious buyers. Virtually every aspect of its design -- from its one- piece bodyside construction and tighter -fitting doors and windows to its firmer suspension and more responsive steerinc, -- has been upgraded. The all-new interior increases comfort, safety and convenience, typified by additional front seat head- room and legroom, a sleek new instrument panel with easily 'accessible controls in its Integrated Control Panel, a dual air bag supplemental restraint system and height -adjustable shoulder belts/lap belts. A new 2.0 -liter four -cylinder engine improves economy and performance with two smoother - shifting transmissions: a standard five -speed man- ual or optional four -speed automatic with electron- ic controls. The new engine qualifies Tracer as a low -emission vehicle (LEV) and offers 100,000 - mile tune-up intervals under normal driving condi- tions with regular fluid and filter changes. Tracer is available as a four -door sedan in GS, up- scale LS and sporty Trio appearance package levels and as a five -door LS wagon. Mercury Mystique Mercury Mystique accents value with a colorful new Spree package of appearance options, available on the luxury LS series. The five -passenger, front - wheel -drive Mystique sedan, available in both GS and LS series, continues to build momentum with its European -style handling and performance. HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO with every complete Bodywork do Baseclaw Paint Job • stale or the An Downdmft spray Booth a ; . car and Tnwk repair spedaNab - • Oren Baked Rnish • Visa and Yastsreard aco.pad a • AN work Guwanlsed _. OFFER EXPIRES JUNE 1 ST Mercur-y Cougar XR7 Cougar XR7 toasts its 30th birthday with a special anniversary edition, painted in rich Dark Toreador Red and highlighted by anniversary emblems and distinctive features such as bright, lacy spoked wheels. Cougar models benefit from a new instru- ment cluster with easier -access controls. Upgrades to the standard four -speed electronic automatic transmission increase smoothness and durability. Lincoln Town Car Lincoln Town Car's spacious interior, exceptional ride and comfort should appeal to traditional luxu- ry buyers seeking such qualities in a full-size, rear - wheel -drive luxury automobile. Its newly re- designed steering system provides higher -quality, more precise control and on -center feel. Three Town Car Series -Executive Signature and Cartier - - continue to be available for 1997. "WE'RE PULLING OUT All THE STOPS" Marold lila lemon's %Wig Sales Eseat Hurry on in for Marigold's Spring Sales Bonanza!! Extended sale hours, highest trade in values, "Kids Play Area", unheard of low, low interest rates. Get in on our pop a balloon contest & win up to $1000.00 off your best deal. _ . 3 Days only. Starts Thurs. May 8, gam - 9pm z , ` _Fri. 9am - 9pm and Sat. 9am - 6pm - COME EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION _•._ 1120 Dundas at Anderson in Whitby (905) 668-5893 is 20 14 May 7, 1997 - The Durham Sun M4eldy Full Time Graphic Artist / Production Guru wanted immediately for this newspaper. Must have 100% understanding of MacIntosh based environment including the programs Quark X -Press, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Aldus Freehand. Ability to layout and paste-up newspaper is essential. A knowledge of prepress and scanning would be considered an asset. Fax resume Act: Tony Hubbard / Jim Lynch or drop off at The Durham Sun 1400 ,Bayly St., Unit 11, Pickering L1W 3R2 Fax: 905-837-0260 WORK FROM HOME Part/full-time. Health industry. $1000- $5000 / month. Call for FREE booklet. 416-631-4925 Durham Lawn Care Company requires seasonal help. Previous experience required. 905-686-5296 Service Bay with hoist for rent in a busy tire shop for a licensed mechanic. Price negotiable 905-430-8900 ii W:.•fiy:: 0 A'Z professional drivers wanted i 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 i I bonus, benefit package, good equipment, competitive wages etc. Phone Safety Dept. '416-744-5061 CIRCULATION MANAGER needed for Community Newspaper call iJ{a ilp>�l �lYilwa► at 837-1888 CONSOLIDATION LOANS A SPECIALITY NO UPFRONT COSTS Mortgages below market noes. Loans from 6.25% 2nd ' mortgages to 100%. • Reduce payments by 50% plus. Prime 2nd mortgages from 4.75% PROFESSIONALLY SERVING DURHAM FOR 11 YEARS CALL SYLVIA JULES Mon. -Fri. 9-6 (905) 686-2557 Toll Free Evenings and weekends (905) 430-8429 THE MORTGAGE FACTORY Thanks to St. Jude and the sacred Heart of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved & preserved throughout the world now & forever. Oh sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the eighth day your prayers will be answered regardless of how hopeless your situation seems. Publications must be promised T.E.D. GIRLS WANTED From Ont. between 6-19 to compete in this year's 1997 Toronto pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships, including trip to nationals in Las Vegas. Call today 1-800-367-2125 Ext. 212 AVON sales dealers required fpr Pickering and Ajax area- Start your own business. Call today Pauline Naulls 427-4689 I'll show you how' The Durham, O titario's largest independent wt.kly newspaper is presently aacpting applications for letter llomes & Builders account repre- sentative. Preference will be given ,hl: those who have experience with the real estate and new home buiWers marketplace. We offer. -Base salary -Plus commission dt Overrides -operating Allowance -Incentive program If you are a dedicated and moti- vated full time professional able to commit to this exciting c t g work , please send your resume to Mr. Tony I-lubbard. 1400-11 B Bayly St., Pickering, Ont. LIW 2R2 lax: 905-837-2555. No phone call: accepted. DD MAY SPECIAL � 4 We" ds Mry 24, 25.31 a .het• 1 House wanted to rent. 3 bdrm preferrably in Oshawa for July 1 st/97. Call 837-1888 or 905-723-7175 ask for Christian -Ann CREDIT NOT A PROBLEM Everyone qualifies. 1984-87 cars Lease To Own From $275 down on U.I C. 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Sir..t ad& c..der Fu. fn*srknM orw e QuerarAm all OrraNty - au for pop r-» it tiamt Honour your environment with poetry The Frenchman's Bay Festival will be holding its third annual Poetry Contest this spring, an opportunity for students to activate their creative juices and learn more about the environment surrounding Frenchman's Bay. The contest is open to all students attending elementary schools in the Water- front Trail area. Students are encouraged to write about the bay, the wildlife of the bay, or any experiences that occurred at the bay. The aim is to create a long lasting impression of the value of the Frenchman's Bay area and the environ- mental impact it has on our community and wildlife. Last year four students were honored at the fifth annual Frenchman's Bay Fes- tival with a personalized scroll and the opportunity to read their poem to,a wide audience. There will be two winning entries selected from each participating school with the winners each receiving a prize as well as two grand prizes. The deadline for poetry submissions will be May 16, 1997. Students wishing to submit their poem should send it to: Eileen Higdon, Festival '97 Chair, 852 Fairview Avenue, Pickering LlW I M8.The winners will he announced at festival lune 7-8. Blood donors needed Victoria Day weekend .Plant some hope this Victoria Day weekend by giving the gift of life. To help ensure that patient blood requirements are met, the Red Cross is holding several special blood donor clinics, including a clinic at Metro .East Trade Centre, on Saturday May 17, from noon to 4 p.m. .Accident and burn victims, cancer and leukaemia patients, organ trans- plant recipients and those undergoing major surgery all depend on the gen- erosity of blood donors. Healthy individuals age 17 to 70 are encouraged to bring a friend along and help save even more lives. For more clinic information call (416) 974-9900 or a local office of the Red Cross. Durham 'Works" The Region of Durham Works Department earned an Award of Excellence April 25 for "Commitment of Quality," an awards program administered by the Bureau of Excellence in Durham Region ( BEDR ). The award% recognizes organi- zations which have adopted Total Quality Principles, batted on six core principles-, leadership, customer focus, planning for improvement, people focus, process optimization and supplier focus. Measured outcomes of these core principles form the basis of the management philosophy in world class organizations. Honour your environment with poetry The Frenchman's Bay Festival will be holding it% third annual Poetry Contest this spring, an opportunity for student~ to activate their creative juices and learn more about the environment sur- rounding Frenchman's Bay. The contest is open to all students attending elementary schools in the Waterfront Trail area. Students are encouraged to write about the bay, the wildlife of the bay, or any experiences that oc- curred at the bay. The aim is to create a long lasting impression of the value of the Frenchman's Bay area and the environmental impact it has on our community and wildlife. Last year four students were honored at the fifth annual French- man's Bay Festival with a personalized scroll and the opportunity to read their poem to a wide audience. There will be two winning entries selected from each partici- pating school with the winners each receiving a prize as well as two grand prizes. The deadline for poetry submissions will be May 16, 1997. Students wishing to submit their poem should send it to: Ei een Higdon, Festival '97 Chair, 852 Fairview Avenue, Pickering L 1 W 1 M8. The winners will be announced at festival June 7-8, May 7, 1997 " The Durham Sun Weekly IS tj 0 1 111k 41�_ ~ _- 1 neat �Ne W51 III *Sce your carrier for details. 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