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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA1999_01_27RICHARD HOLBORN 'C,1Ilision rotes suggest investi,>;ation is required.' ° ' r ° Pickering seeks `formal investigation' to see if corrective action possible BY LINDA WHITE (toad between Dillingham tistic,. the Region is able to Road and Bayiy Street was timings or even major recon - Staff Writer Road and Bayly Street haze impro%c upon their design and 10.15. struction of the affected inter- PICKERING — Concerns recorded a sufficient number maintenance standards and Collision rates above 1.5 sections or road sections:' over the number of collisions of collisions to be considered prionti/e operational improve- are considered high, according Though Ward I Regional at two busy intersections here 'High Collision Rate Loca- menu:' a report from the to established standards. Councillor Maurice Brenner has prompted a request for a tions' — though no fatalities town's director of public "These collision rates sug- believes the recommendation "formal investigation" of the occurred at either location. works Richard Holborn ex- gest that investigation is re- to look at those areas has al - areas. The document compiles in- plains quired at each location to de- ready been initiated at the re - According to Durham Re- formation annually on all re- The collision rate in 1997 at termine whether corrective ac- gional level, Mr. Holborn be- gion's 1997 Collision Summa- portable collisions on regional the intersection of Kingston tion is possible;' Mr. Holborn lieves a.request from Town ry. the signalized intersection roads. and Whites Roads was 1.97, says in his report. Council will help ensure it re - of Kingston Road at Whites "Through the analysis of while that mid -block on Brock "Such corrective action to assist with teaching (the Road and mid -block on Brock these collision records and sta- Road between Dillingham may include revised signal See CRASH Paget PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER P I C K E R I N G' S PRESSRUN 44,000 42 PAGES Economic impact study rapped What's in it for Pieckering BY LINDA WH/TF questing information on the Staff Writer economic impact' of the nu- PICKERING — The clear plant on its community. terms of reference of a study Covin. Brenner said. to be undertaken by Ontario Hydro is also "behind the Hydro on the economic im- times" in its reference to Pay - pact of the Pickering nuclear ment in Lieu of Taxes (PILs), station on its host community which are "already redundant" have been accepted, though becathse the provincial gov- with some reservations. ernment has done away with "It appears to be very, very them, Coon. Brenner noted. one-sided and slanted: Re- Last fall, Council had gional Ward I Councillor asked Town staff to look into Maurice Brenner criticized at the p,N%ihility of requiring a !ks Say's ececrri,e commit- munictpot licence and for tee tweeting. from the nuclear station. Among his concerns is the Provincial legislation now al - priority given to property val- lows mtuticipalities to charge wes and health and safety ser- such a fee if it represents true vices, which were "buried in costs to the municipality. the middle. in small print" Councillors suggested the Coun. Brenner noted. Town should investigate the -How have property values economic benefits the Picker - which affect taxation been af- ing station has brought to the fected''" he asked. "What is community and its negative the real cost to this municipal- effects in such areas as busi- ity for having this (nuclear nes% deciding not to locate station) here'r' here because of the plant. The study, requested by some local and regional politi- See TOWN Pbte 2 C 0 M M U 1 I T Y IWS1)APER SINNCE 1965 \\ EDNESDAN..l \\l \121 _�. 1999 tH'l ltt`'\1 4 %1I I K DI LIVERY $5/ S1 NEWSSTAND Separate board exercises gym class cians, will also look at the Jim- ' ' Scahill, family life and religious station on ittssacommun ty.and Durham board welcomes arbitration ruling bboorrd.notingthe�� c,rre`� r the impact of the two stations programs arc a good fit for I on Durham Region a% a Union leader laments `increase over the previous workload' meeting the requirements tithe ' whole. new curriculum. But Hydro also wants to look at the economic impact BY SUSAN OWEILL on the City of Scarborough, Staff Writer < according to the study's terms Durham's public high of reference. Coun. Brenner school teachers will have the ridiculed Hydro's reference rte heaviest workload of any pub - Scarborough, which has been lic board in the province under part of the so-called 'mega an arbitrated settlement that city' of Toronto for more than sided with the Durham District a year. Schoxwl Board Tuesday, says a "1 don't recall local union leader. ,(Toronto/Scarborough) re- But Craig Burch, superin- Inside the News Advertiser �,�j TD m R O O Edbrial FqP .... ...6 > Erie Dari ..........6 V,. Eatlsrtait M@d ......11 Sp b ............ 13 ClasdOW ..........15 o 8" ow wheNs PUN"d WE N A CALL Gem ....... 683-5110 Wdribslisra ...683-5117 11sa1b NOM .683-3005 Atrtliss Liras ..683-7545 WEEKDAY LUNCHEON Siscsrsay Ytalss ...... SDFCIAI S trom td 15 t t ton 1-800-662-8423 Email ............... newsroomOdurham.net Web sib durhamrews.net FAX .........683-7363 option R Y S I SAVO'NEILL tendent of employee relations Staff Writer \ partnership between the at the board, says new teachers : )urham Catholic District Fully Alive, is an "excellent fit" N,h,xil Board and the Region's wilth department means ee- "ease the burden of (teaching)tion ,k•ntary teachers will have -ex - .client" resources for imple- seven of eight" periods for ncnting the Province's new 'Kalth and phymcal education Durham high school teachers. :urriculure, trustees heard Mon- day. After more than 40 days of The separate board is caw- ing a partnership with the negotiations and mediation, Durham Region Naito Depart - to develop a curriculum re- arbitrator Richard Jackson wurce for the healthy living por- tion of doe Ministry of Ediea handed down his decision yes- flow awJ T�'s r be-uh and physical education cw"- terday, ruling public high Itim for Grades I to S. A full-time nurse will work position. Catholic teachers al - with board staff through June to AJ. GROEN/ News Advertiser pA o Prepare a ..comprehensive re - Kee ove on the ball �Cde for is each grade level, Gerry Blake, super- intendent your of programs told progr ✓ trustees in a repos, adding the to assist with teaching (the health department "is to be ap- Ajax Cadarackque Public School's Daniel Kinsmen) Basketball Classic held Saturdav pilauded for this initiative. West ariempts to avoid Oshawa Wooderest at Durham College in Oshawa. The -Waith our partnership with Public School defender Nick Forest at the Cadarackque P.S. squad won the match 21- the health deportment we feel 19th annual Rick Peuyjohn (formerly the 20. confident our teachers will have sew curricullust" she said. excellent material:' added Diana cians, will also look at the Jim- ' ' Scahill, family life and religious station on ittssacommun ty.and Durham board welcomes arbitration ruling bboorrd.notingthe�� c,rre`� r the impact of the two stations programs arc a good fit for I on Durham Region a% a Union leader laments `increase over the previous workload' meeting the requirements tithe ' whole. new curriculum. But Hydro also wants to look at the economic impact BY SUSAN OWEILL on the City of Scarborough, Staff Writer < according to the study's terms Durham's public high of reference. Coun. Brenner school teachers will have the ridiculed Hydro's reference rte heaviest workload of any pub - Scarborough, which has been lic board in the province under part of the so-called 'mega an arbitrated settlement that city' of Toronto for more than sided with the Durham District a year. Schoxwl Board Tuesday, says a "1 don't recall local union leader. ,(Toronto/Scarborough) re- But Craig Burch, superin- Inside the News Advertiser �,�j TD m R O O Edbrial FqP .... ...6 > Erie Dari ..........6 V,. Eatlsrtait M@d ......11 Sp b ............ 13 ClasdOW ..........15 o 8" ow wheNs PUN"d WE N A CALL Gem ....... 683-5110 Wdribslisra ...683-5117 11sa1b NOM .683-3005 Atrtliss Liras ..683-7545 WEEKDAY LUNCHEON Siscsrsay Ytalss ...... SDFCIAI S trom td 15 t t ton 1-800-662-8423 Email ............... newsroomOdurham.net Web sib durhamrews.net FAX .........683-7363 — Ms. Scahill reports the tendent of employee relations board's family life program, at the board, says new teachers Fully Alive, is an "excellent fit" hired in the last week will help with the new healthy living por- "ease the burden of (teaching)tion -- of the curriculum which seven of eight" periods for covers topics such as healthy Durham high school teachers. eating, growth and develop - After more than 40 days of merit personal safety and injury negotiations and mediation, prevention and substance use arbitrator Richard Jackson and abuse. handed down his decision yes- "We are in a very forturnase terday, ruling public high position. Catholic teachers al - school teachers in Durham ready have excelhatt resources must teach 6.5 of eight classes to assist with teaching (the every two days. healthy living portion) of the "It's clearly an increase sew curricullust" she said. over the previous workload," And, Ms, ScshiB noes pm - says Pat Jermey, Durham dis- gramis such as the Values, Influ- trict president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' CRAIG BURCH r ._� .PAT JERHEY ,'tAL - ants and Peers (VIP) program and the Racing Agauw Drugs Federation (OSSTF), noting 'It 's beew a long process.' A number of res*wdow event will "greatly help^ teach teachers here now have the ers in meeting die dead of heaviest workload "of any Under the union's prior six of eight classes over a two- the new guidelines. public school board in the agreement with the board, ed- day period, And, the bood's Meanwhile, Mr. Blake soled prm isce." ucators were required to teach See DURNAN Are S inwilementing the new ellemen- Hospital wr emergency warn overflows uty curriculum wiA be a thee - °gto take some done to introduce , to ;:A busy emergency depart- "Extret Ay' busy and no were either 04 rodtrecil cons3tl- the schools," he told trustees Monday. isest has forced the Ajax and beds;' is bow Ms_ Hodgins ex- exation or ctidc9-cam bypo s, He also note the board plata Pickering ring Health Centre to plains the train. in which emergency dgmt- so research the availability of limit admission to only the Under redirect considera- merits are closed to all new W sew curriculum resources being most critically ill patients. tion, ambulance crews are in- tients. written by other boards across Health centre spokesman strutted to only bring in the As the siltation can change the province and the availability Lois Hodgins says the facility most critical cases. at any time, the health centre of CD ROMs and videos to as - has been on 'redirect considera- The situation here rrinrors could remove the redirect con- sist teachers in implementing tion' all day Monday and Tues- that in Toronto on Monday, as sideration status or upgrade it the new learning guidelines. day. 14 of 19 hospitals in the city to critical -care bypass. Mi . PACE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION. Ueou paved with asphalt Eight regional roads here need improvement: Pickering PIC:KERING — Town ofti- Dellbrook Avenue north in cials here have put together its preparation for Hwy. 407 is list - wish list of regional roads "most ed as the top priority, followed immediately (needing) improve- by the widening of Finch Av- ments" enue to four lanes. Widening Brock Road from The remainder of the wish Crash -prone intersections in Pickering on review list CRASH Fmm NRe I ceives and acts on the local rec- ommendations. Regional Ward 3 Councillor Rick Johnson, chairman of the Durham Region's works com- mittee, said the trend is to find "innovative ways" to collect money to install lights at inter- sections. Of about two dozen which meet the requirements, just three arc installed at the Re- gion's expense each year. In some instances, develop- ers pay for the installation of lights: municipalities and the Region may share the cost in some areas: and plaza owners may also put money towards the cost of lights. RICK JOHNSON 'Innovative vva.W to find money. list, in order, is as follows: street lights, sidewalks and aes- * Widening Altona Road to thetic improvements. Traffic four lanes from Kingston Road control signals at intersections it) Finch Avenue. that do not meet warrants re- * Improving safety at quire funding provided by oth- Kingston Road at Whites Road. ers. * Widening Whites Road to Last year. the Region ad - four lanes from Oklahoma Drive dressed several concerns in to Hwy. 401. Pickering, including installing * Widening and improving traffic lights on Kingston Road the intersection at Whites Road at Rosebank Road and at Notion and Oklahoma Drne/Granite Road: reconstructing access at a Court. Bayly Street address: traffic * Installing traffic lights on calming measures in the Hamlet B:q ly Street at Squires Beach of Greenwood: installing traffic Road. lights on Fairport Road at Finch * Improving the intersection Avenue: resurfacing Kingston on Finch Avenue at Dixie Road. Road from Glengrove to Merrit- The public works department ton roads: and installing traffic annually updates and recom- lights on Brock Road at Dell - mends the Regional Road con- brook Avenue. struction priorities for Council's The works department has consideration. also put together a list of other Regional road construction recommended construction pro - costs are borne entirely by the jests, most of which don't re - Region, with the exception of quire immediate work. New -to -you sale needs donations PICKERING — St. Martin's \nghcan Church n looking for donations for its next New to You sale. The sale will he held Friday. Jan. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1201 St. Martins Dr., Pickering. 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Call Marianne Takacs at 683-5110 study Hydro an- nounced plans to undertake the study in Octo- ber, when nu- clear division head Carl An- dognini recog- nized -the need for this study has become more urgent.- At rgent "At that time, he explained that for Picker- ing, the study would look at the economic impact of oper- ating the 'B' side alone. restarting the 'A' side, and de- commissioning the plant when it goes out of operation. (The 'A' re- actors were taken off-line at the end of 1997 following a crit- ical review of Hydro's nuclear operations, re- sulting in a de- cision by the utility to shut down seven of its 19 reactors in order to con- centrate re- sources on im- proving the per- formance of the rest.) Hydro will pay for an inde- pendent consul- tant selected by the Town to monitor its study. Jack Gartley Consulting has been hired at a cost of $16.000 to $20,000 for a study expected to take '30 man days'. The study was originally slated to be fi- nalized and de- livered to Hydro by Jan. 15. It is now an- ticipated to begin at the be- ginning of Feb- ruary and to be completed by the end of April. — With files from Marianne 7'Ttkacs PRICES IN EFFECT TILL CLOSING SAT., JAN. 30M -MEAT & DELI MEAT SPECIALS • SUPER BOWL PARTY FAVOURITES CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A, AA, AAA BEEF "BUY ONTARIO - BUY QUALITY" "BUY ONTARIO - BUY OUALITY" BRUNO'S NEW YORK .99/Ib. CENTRE $ .99/Ib. PEAMEAL $ .99/Ib STRIP LOIN CUT PORK •� BACK �S $13.20 kg LOIN CHOPS $s -ss kg �CO TMEnECE $6.58 kg CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A. AA, AAA BEEF "BUY ONTARIO - BUY OUALITY" "BUY ONTARIO - BUY QUALITY" "BONELESS" "BONEUM" MEATY FREBN TOP .49/Ib. BUTTERFLY •99/IbBACK PORK .99/Ib. SIRLOIN33 PORK SPARERIBS 95 STEAKS $7.69 kg CHOPS $13.80 kg 1NOTetu $13.20 kg CUT FROM CANADA GRADE A, AA, AAA BEEF "BUY ONTARIO - BUY QUALITY" PRIME .99/Ib. 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HO��TAoGR M LVEAL D RALU�N SAUSA6� MOZZARELLA KIELBASS- STUFFED PEPPERS & MANY L37 S 2each COIL •88` 100 g MORE AVAIL 284 g pkg. in ra Rd. r...., w� "0e. 9 PAL 905)509m:3U22'Fkka ng &Ma� �s&M>r�Psm 2"d SAM Whem Cjwm S smoke... Durham kids urged not to BY SUSAN O'NE/[d. Staff Writer Teaching students about the dan- gers of smoking was a hot topic in classrooms last week as schools marked National Non -Smoking Week with interactive programs and activi- ties. "There are so many schools and only so many opportunities to get in and talk to students about tobacco use prevention," says Catherine Walker, project co-ordinator for Durham Lives!, a heart disease and cancer pre- vention program launched in Pickering and Oshawa earlier this month. "We're trying to find the most exciting and in- novative ways (to discuss prevention with young people)." One new initiative being offered in public and separate schools in Uxbridge this week is a program called Packaged Lies, sponsored by Durham Lives! and the Committee for a Smoke -Free Uxbridge. "It's a new puppet show and inter- active workshop with youth about to- bacco prevention," Ms. Walker ex- plains, adding she hopes the program will expand to schools in other munic- ipalities soon. Developed by Karen Marks, a reg- istered nurse in Uxbridge. Packaged Lies is designed to use positive peer pressure to "teach students how to make good choices. "The idea is for students to talk to students about tobacco prevention," Ms. Marks adds, noting "one of the reasons kids start smoking is peer pres- sure." And, she says if peer pressure can be used in a positive way, then maybe kids won't start smoking. The program's star, a cigarette pup- pet called Burny Butts, gives students information about the dangers of smoking during an interactive puppet show. "I felt if I was going to be putting in the time (to develop a program for schools) it should be something good," Ms. Marks says. "Little people pay at- tention to puppets and older kids pay attention to their peers. "Something has to get the message through to these kids. We have to get to these kids before they start smok- Durham high school teachers' union leader raps ruling DURHAM /'r," page 1 move to hike the teaching load to seven of eight classes last fall sparked a three-week teachers' strike in September. "1'm pleased that it's over," noted Mr. Burch of the arbitration. "It's been a long process." He reports the ruling, which "favours" the final offer put forward by the board, has necessitated the hiring of 66 additional secondary teachers. "We hired about 66 teachers last Wednesday night," Mr. Burch says, noting -we knew we would have to hire at least 66 teachers because that was our final offer." He says the board will continue the hiring process this weekend and estimates roughly 40 occasional teachers are still to be hired. "We're increasing the number of teachers and decreasing the work- load," he said in an interview. "We're hoping the 66 teachers will help ease the burden of seven of eight. It won't go all the way, but it will help." -Tile arbitrated settlement, which covers the period from Sept. I, 1998 to Aug. 31, 2000, also means teach- ers won't get a wage increase. And Ms. Jermey says that means teach- ers, whose last increase was in 1992, will go eight years with no pay hike. She also reports there have been "a number of resignations from the board on a daily basis" because of the increased demands being placed on teachers. Yet Mr. Burch says there have been "no more than usual." Under the )rovincial govern- ment's Back to School Act, which ended teachers' strikes and lockouts last fall, school boards and teachers federations were placed in a manda- tory mediation/arbitration situation in several regions across the Province. And, in all of the cases settled to date, arbitrators have accepted board positions. Meanwhile, Graeme McKechnie, the mediator -arbitrator appointed to deal with the negotiations between the Durham Catholic District School Board and loca members of the On- torio English f atholic Teachers' As- ing," she adds, explaining that's why it's important to target pupils before they're in Grade 6. "Twelve is the big age. In Grades 3 to 5 students are dead set against smoking, but in Grades 6 to 8 they begin to change the way they think. And a lot of it is peer pressure. "When we take our smoking pre- vention programs to young people in the schools, we are able to assist youth to resist peer pressure and the influ- ences of advertising and to choose not to start smoking," says Mary Sue O'- Connor, Durham Region Health De- partment representative for the Com- mittee for a Smoke Free Uxbridge. addition to programs that are light up under way this week, the region's two school boards also offer tobacco pre- vention programs year round, includ- ing the Values Influences and Peers (VIP) program, which focuses on to- bacco and alcohol as well as on deci- sion-making and peer pressure, and the Lions -Quest programs which help young people develop positive social behaviours and drug-free lifestyles. Meanwhile, Burny Butts and the Packaged Lies program are heading to Claremont Public School next week. "Hopefully we can make a differ- ence in some kids' thinking so they'll be better equipped to say 'no';' Ms. Marks says. 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Pickering is putting the potential benefits for its facili- ties and local economy ahead of the ethical angst and scan- dal surrounding the Olympic site bidding process and is throwing its support behind Toronto's bid for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. As Ward 3 Councillor Rick Johnson notes. "It would be our foothold to work towards putting Pickering and Durham on the map." Indeed. Pickering, situated a, it is on the eastern fringe of Toronto, can benefit in many ways from a successful Toronto bid to host the Games. And. as Toronto gains. so too does the Town of Pickering and its citizens. Some of the frills for Pickering in anticipation of the 2008 Summer Games would be a speeding up of the pro- posed Durham College University campus in north Picker- ing: a commuter GO station at Brock and Taunton roads, the creation of additional sports and/or training facilities which would be enjoyed by Pickering residents for gener- ations to come. the construction of a hotel facility here. And those specific, so-called hard services and benefits can be seen and touched. What of the economic activity the Olympic Games would bring'' Think of the international recognition of not only Toronto, but its neighbouring towns and regions, like Pickering and Durham? The spectacle of hosting visiting athletes and dignitaries? The pride of co - hosting a truly global event with all of its pomp and cere- mony, if you will? Pickering Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner argues that Pickering is an ideal location for hosting sailing and other water -related competitions. He, too, points out the demand for better facilities — and even new roads — could very well be in the Town's future if the Gaines were awarded to Toronto. It's all conceptual and wishful thinking right now, but it could happen. Couldn't it'! Says Coun. Brenner: '~ahoy are all dreams, but those dreams could become a reality." Indeed. Let's also throw our support behind the mega -city's bid to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. With the backing of its citizenry, one could even argue that Pickering's support is mewwred in Olympic proportions. Drive clean in Ontario New program not a tax grab, but designed to curb pollution You may think of it as just another government cash grab. Or, you may prefer to think of it as a victory for the en- vironmentalists. Whatever you think, it's time for you to clean up your vehicular act. Under Ontario's new Drive Clean program, which takes effect l this spring, each and every aging car in the province will be required to pass emissions testing every two years. It will cost you money. It will be somewhat more in- convenient, comparatively speaking. But it will also en- sure that fewer toxic chemicals will make their way into our atmosphere and help us to collectively reduce air pol- lution. Keep your car tuned. Follow the proven tips to reduce gas consumption. Drive clean. Your children will thank you for it. YOU SAID IT Asked at...Ajax Plaza The question was: What do you think of Durham Region raising taxes by 2.5 per cent? Bob Cochrane Stan Watkins George Eldopou- says, "It's not says, "It's very los says, "No- good, but it docs- bad. It should be body wants that. n't affect me. I'm avoided." It will put too not a homeowner many people out right now." of work." 5 LETTERS TO THL EDITOR Voter will remember council salary hikes at election time To the editor: I will certainly remember these we permit, we promote. hikes at election time and vote ac- cordingly. William F. Rae, Scarborough Luigi Gaggio, Pickering What we permit, we promote Politicians not getting the message To the editor: 1 don't think that our politi- cians have gotten the message. We do not need to more taxes. We need to reduce our costs. It Our Town fathers who sit at the To the editor: seems more than a coincidence Pickenng Town Council have de- 1 moonily read a headline that the news about the council- eided. and voted for, a salary in- which noted 'Holdups on the in- tors' wage increases (which were crease varying from 23 per cent to creast'. hiked approximately 24) per cent) 30 per cent, retroactive to Dec. 1. At first I thought it referred to came just as other taxes are 1998, with the last hike effective another federal government tax being increased. They may be July 1, 2000. heist, but it actually referred to an called fee increases but ncvcrthe- Honestly. I blamed Mike Har- increase in armed robberies. less they are merely tax bites. ns and his 'Common Sense' poli- Murders, child molestations. This is in addition to an increase tics for the increase to my proper- rapes. muggings. awned robberies, of 16 per cent on my property ty taxes. Now I know better and, and home invasions seem to be taxes this year. Add this to In - as a consequence, a question pops daily occurrences. The lenient creases in water and sewer taxes up: Following the restructuring sentences the loathsome creatures (fees) it makes about an increase ordered by the Province. did Jur who commit these despicable acts of 20 per cent in taxes this year. Town fathers deliberately raise the arc given arc met with head-shak- while my income has risen by property taxes in 1998, knowing ing disbelief by their victims and .01 per cent. well in advance that the 1999 bud- their families. Perhaps we could have a sur - get will definitely be much, much It simply boggles the imagina- vey to see if other people in lower than the previous one and tion that we continue to tolerate Pickering feel the same as I do. an increase, up to 30 per cent, in the outrageous and unlawful act this notion. their salary would not be felt by of predators who give no thought C.M. Potter, the taxpayers? to anyone but themselves. What Pickering Is two better than one? Merged opposition has shot to win Some of Premier Mike Harris'sbl NDP leader Howard Hampton, opponents are trying to put togeth- .a mong other retorts, hat said theer an arrangement by which they two panics' policies are too diver - will join together to prevent him ErIC gent. The Liberals would maintain from being re-clected, but trey Mr. Harris's income tax cuts and will have problems making it Dowd movement toward a balanced bud - stick. get, for example, while the NDP The benefits of uniting to stopeen's Park would withdraw cuts from the bet - the Progressive Conservative Pre- ter -off to restore some services and mier obtaining a second term have sees deficits as a still -useful tool. been underlined by his rise in the erned from 1943-85 without once The Canadian Auto Workers most recent poll to 43 per cent, receiving a majority of votes cast. union, which traditionally helped which normally has been enough Calls for a common front dur- the NDP, has proposed at a late to win a majority. ing this earlier Tory reign came to stage those who normally support The Liberals are at 41 per cent nothing. In 1963 Liberal leader the NDP should vote for it in rid - and the New Democrats at only 14 John Wintenneyer held talks with ings where it has a chance, but per cent. Critics look longingly at some New Democrats trying to vote for Liberals where this is the these figures combined and the persuade them to join forces. after only way to defeat a Tory, and Mr. fact Mr. Harris, although popular he lost an election and his seat. McGuinty naturally has welcomed among many because of his tax prompting the NDP leader of the this notion. cuts, is resented by retard because day, Donald MacDonald, to re- Others on the left are studying of his cuts in services, and how spord its members'will not betray it. But supporting the Liberals on they can unify those against him to the sacrifices we made to get the basis of polls would be foolish, defeat him. where we are.' because they are notorious for Such dreams of opposition par- An NDP MPP in the 1970s, leading in polls before elections ties uniting in an election to throw George Samis, made an annual rite and then losing, as they did in out a government are nothing new. of telling his party joining with the 1990 and 1995. The NDP premier Bob Rae, whom Liberals was the sure way to get There are difficulties identify - Mr. Harris defeated in 1995, rec- the Tories out. ing ridings where one opposition ogni zed the appeal of the Tory as a But the last time parties joined party has a better chance based on tax -cutter and the deep antipathy in an election was as far back as past voxes, particularly since most he also stirs and raised the idea 1955, when the Liberals did not boundaries have been redrawn be_ within weeks of losing office. run a candidate in Cochrane South cause Mr. Harris has reduced the Mr. Rae said he would not rule to allow the Tories to push out Bill number of ridings. out the possibility of the opposi- Grummett, a thorn in their flesh Many areas where the NDP did tion parties realigning, because who was House Leader of the Co- poorly in 1995 are those they they had to do everything within operative Commonwealth Federa- swept when they won government their power to •msurc Mr. Harris tion, the NDP's predecessor. No in 1990 and they can cling to the and his 'harsh cuts' was not elect- wonder New Democrats are wary hope they will do better there than ed. of joining Liberals. the Liberals if the latter trip dra- Mr. Rae pointed out 55 per cent Liberal leader Dalton McGuin- matically again. of votes in 1995 were against the ty, who led polls through the past There also is no suggestion Lib - Tories and urged they should not two years until now, has felt strong erals should reciprocate by sup - be allowed to return to'the divide- enough not to negotiate any al- porting New Democrats where and -conquer politics that helped liance with the NDP and urged its they have the better chance — this them in the past.' Tories more supporters to vote for him as the arrangement seems a little one - moderate than Mr. Harris gov- best chance to oust Mr. Harris. sided. t e ctebrpte the lv%,et fn! ,* a � UR=�99 PICKERING. NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt F.dttor-in-Chief Steve Houston Afanaging Editor Bruce Danford lhrector of Advertising Duncan Fletcher Retail Advertising .Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified. ldvertising .Man- ager John Willems Real Fstate .automotive Ad- vertWng Manager Abe Fakhoarie Distribution Stanger Lillian Hook Office .Manager Barb Harrison Codnposeng .Manager dews (905)683-5110 SakIl (905)6x3-51 to Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 General Fax (905) 683-7363 E Mail newsroom u durham.net Neb address www.durhamncws.nct 130 Commercial Ave.. Ajax, Ont. LIS 2H5 The New. Advertiser is one of the %kiroland Printing, Publishmg and Distributitlg group of newspapers The News Advertiser is a mol, ' , of the Ajax A. Pickcnng Board of Trade, Ontario C'ommumN Newspaper Assoc- Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the Chuario Press Council. The publisher reserves the tient to classify or refuse any adveniwment. Credit for ad- vcnisemcnt limited to space price erns occupies. IIIIIIIIIIN The News Advertiser ac- cepts letters to the editor. All letters should be typed or neatly hand-written, 150 words. Each letter must be signed with a first and last name or two initials and a last name. Please include a phone number for verifica- tion. The editor reserves the tight to edit copy for style, length and content. Opin- ions expressed in letters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We regret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be print- ed. If MARIANNE TAKACS SuW Writer B erristang a major accident or some unexpected scientific discovery clearly showing nuclear tiuns are unsafe, Durham residents will likely con- tinue to live in the shadow of two power plants Ibr at least another 10 to 15 years, even if those who want the stations phased out have their way. If they don't, it could be much longer, according to those who support the nuclear industry, per- haps as many as 30 to 40 years. "This is still the first genera- tion of nuclear power plants;" says Brian Moore, director of nu- clear energy for the Energy Re- sources Branch of the federal Natural Resources Department. "Wc really haven't seen yet how long a plant can really operate with the proper investment and upgrades. It remains to be seen what the economic life of a power station is" The key word here, according to just about everybody, is "eco- nomid :' Even those who want nu- clear stations shut down such as Durham Nuclear Awareness (DNA) admit it is the economic viability of nuclear power that will determine it% future here and elsewhere. That's especially true in Ontario now, with the opening up of the province to competition in the electricity sector. "Some people are bolting at market forces as being perhaps a goxxl thing:' says Irmo Kock of DNA. -It will force full costing for the nuclear stations' Tlxsc market forces will af- fect the future of exisung nuclear stations, as well as the comes of any new ones being built. "Ontario Hydro currently plans a nuclear asset will remain in operation for 40 years." says Patrick McNeil, vice-presdent of corporate planning for Hydro. But. he adds, there are "sono sig- nificant rc-investment decisions Mot have to be mate within that time frame:' Its expected reactor preswrc tubba may have to be mptwed at all of Hyddroi s reactor, except the four 'A' reactors at K-kcnng, where it's already been tone. Steam generators may aHo have to be replaced and other signifi- cant upgrades might be requited. Whetter the work will be dnc or the reactors will he %W down earlier will be chided on a plant - by -plant basis depending on whether Hydro thinks it can get a clecem return on its investment. says Mr. McNeil. Right ntm. there are no plans to build new nuclear stations in Ontario or anywhere in North America, according to Murray Stewart. president and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Asstcta- licn, a gawp representing the nu- clear industry. And he doesn't ex- pe.K any to be under way within the next five to 10 year either. "It's going to depend very Ontario Hydro has a three - stage plan to deal with the Year 2000 issue at all rats taco ities, reports the utility in a Jan. 1 corporate statement. Stage One involves certify- ing all critical systems as Y21K ready, and of more than 1,870 critical systems across the uni- ty, all lot 23 were certified as ready by the end of December 1996. Hydro has also hired two major consulting firms to help it achieve Y2K readiness, launched an independent re- view of Its Y2K program, and met Atomic Energy Control NM ADVEIT OM wED11EW W EDITION, Jaruwy 27, 1980 PAGE 7 P Nu clear4'' The question remains -- does it make dollars and sense? Advocates and critics disagree over the economy of nuclear power and what that means for its future in Ontario. much on the market:' says Mr. Stewart. In fact, he notes, no large power plants of any kind arc in the works txxause of an over -ca - pacify in the electricity sector across the continent. The uncer- tainty of dcregulatwm and pnvau- zation in the power industry here and elsewhere is also resulting in a reluctance to invest in big new facilities. But when the excess capacity is used up and deregulation issues we soned out a few years down the road, it will be decision trine for the industry, according to Mr. Stewart. The only places molar sta- tions arc being built now is in the developing world, in countries such as China and Sarah Korea where barge facilities are nexo-d to provide a purer infrastructure that is not in place yet, as it is here. According to Mr. McNeil. when circumstances arc right, nu- clear power offers the lowest marginal cost of production. even when things such as high inival capital outlay. fuel wwage, king - term upgrades and decommis- sioning are factored into the equation. "You invest large amounts of capital to get cheap fuel costs," he explains. That may make new nuclear stations attractive to countries such as China. but they won't necessarily he built here when current capacity is exhausted. "A nuclear plant would nor be the first on the list right now:' says Mr. McNeil. -h depends where the price of gas goes" Currently, natural gas is rela- tively cheap and there's plenty of Zeroing in on YEAR 2000 The bottom line on hydro is the BOTTOM LINE, it in North America, so that makes p& -fired power plants an attracuve option for electricity needs. As well, while new no - Clear plans right be cost-effec- tive for a huge increase m power generation. the rue in demand is not expected to be so great and fast So gas -feed plants, which m much cheaper, can operate on a much smaller scale and can be built widun about two years, would seem more pradic:al. '"ITtem's been a kr of work in- ternationally on the economics of various power soirees," notes Mr. Moxrc. " Roc short of it is probably natural gas wcuki he your fust choice today.. However, the pinure could change significantly if the process sorted in Kydro, Japan in 1997 to draw up an international treaty to reduce gteenhoue gas emissions, principally carbon dioxide, is successful. Such a treaty would impose financial penalties on countries with high CO2 emissions. "If Kyotudoes come into play, technologies that are less carbon intensive will hayc a natural cost advantage:' says Mr McNeil. Gas - I trod Board milestones for ceditica- for supporting safety systems tion of special mi fear safety by Dec. 31.19%. systems by Sept 30, 1996 and Stage Two involves deploy- e Probe 12eethw PICKERQVG TOWN COUNCH. Monday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. — Pickering Town Council, council chamber, Pickering Civic Com- plex, One The Esplanade. DURHAM REGIONAL COUNCIL Tne Way, Feb. 2, 10 am. — Planning Commit- tee, Planning Department Boardroom, 4th Floor, Lang Tower, Whitby Mall, 1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 11 ata — Waste Manage- ment Steering Committee, Works Department Boardroom, 105 Consumers Dr., Whitby. Tuesday, Feb, 2,1:30 am. — Works Commit- tee, Works Department Boardroom, 105 Con- sumers Dr., Whitby. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10 am. — Finance and Administration Committee, Room B-15, Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whit- by. DURHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION Malay. Feb. 1, 7 p m. — Durham District ScMwl Board standing committee, Education Cen- power plants produce about half as touch CO2 as coal, lot moor stations generate practically none. Whether nuclear power would there become the most at- tractive power option fmancialty, he explains, will depend on the details of whatever treaty is ar- rived at. He says it's even possi- ble coal-fired plants would be - conic so nor-compaitm from a cost porno of view the capacity they now provide would be re- placed by tucker facilities. DNA's Kock, however, doesn't buy the rgu- mcnt that nuclear P w of is the answer to the Cot problem. 'It's a false rgumcnt.7 she says. toting nuclear power hnngs its own ser of environmental, safety and health concerns. "We sec it as ndwukws to just change one set of mwes fir another" Ms. Kock says emissions from power stations are relatively small contributors to the CO2- grccnhcusc gas problem. Most of the problem, she says, is a result of deftwcbmion and emissions from vehicles, planes and ships. She also mairtimm routine ra- diaoctne emissions from nuclear power plants have a huge envi- ronmental and health impaK, and ing remaining remediated sys- tems back into operation, while meeting regulatory require- ment and undertaking leshng to make sure they wild operate property in cormection with the CRY grid Stage Three includes devel oping emergency response and Preparedness plans, conduct- ing drills and simulations, com- platin9 risk management plans and setting plans in place for operating the system in a very conservative, precautionary posture during the actual certu- ry changeover' This stage has e-, . 'WORDS FROM THE WISE Politics, Points of View and Parodies tre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby Nuclear news: Who you gonna call? Thee following is a list of organizations in Durham and beyond related to nuclear power and the two nuclear generating stations in the region (Pickering and Darlington). Call them if you have concerns or questions, or if you're interested in learning more about nuclear power: Atomic Energy Control Board: 1-800-668-5284 Darlington Nuclear Generating Station: 905- 623-6670 Durham Emergency Measures Office: 905-432- 2792 Durham Nuclear Awareness: 905-852-0571 Energy Probe: 416-964-9223 Pickering Nuclear Station: 905-839-1151 emissions from an accident at a nuclear station could have a cata- strophic impact. While nuclear operator and regulators maintain routine radioactive emissions arc low and pose no hazard, Ms Kock says there is significant cy- idence even low-level radiation can be dangerous over the long term. "It's a case of real controversy even within the scientific com- munity on low-level radiation risks. Even within the nuclear in- dustry there arc people who differ on what the acccpcd* n%Ic, arc:' We still don't know how this controversy will resolve w%clf. says Ms. Kock. or even how re- search can tar undertaken to help «solve it As for major emissions from an accident at a maclear plant. she mairtams that even by tate uubz - try's own nsk management cal- culations, it's "only luck" that there hasn't been a mayor mdshap yet in Ontario. -We can only keep our fingers cma L%cd in terms of --vert acci- dents. A senoto accident will cause a tremendras problem in who kndwvs how big an area-­ Neither re l"Neither does DNA agree with the argument nuclear power can be ccortcrrui d under the right cnr- crunstarices. Ms. Kock wonder how costs such as upgrading and decommasioning nuclear plants can be factored into the est of eschar power when its cull un- clear what will have to be up- graded: there has never been a full dlecommissionmg of a Cantu nuclear plant, and there has been no resolution of the issue of long- term storage of nuclear waste. She maintains there's "huge un- certainty" about practically all a targeted completion date of Nov. 30. 1999. Hydro says a has more Ilan 600 people working on the Y2K issue, and has committed a lxrdriet of $125 million for A. In its nuclear division, Hydro says it has identified dg- ital assets that could be affected and the Y2K challenges in- volved. The division does not eupW Y2K to affect its ability to generate power and operate SoN- Ontario Hydro Nuclear is also instituting a Y2K aware- ness program for all employees Did you know: The results of a four-year study released last April indicated the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station was "seismica ly robust". The conclusions were based on the type of earthquake which On- tario Hydro has estimated would have a one -in - 10,000 chance per year of occurring in the area — a quake measuring six to 6.5 on the Richter scale with its epicentre 100 kilometres away from the Pickering station. ❑❑❑ The operating licence for the radioactive waste management facility at the Pickering nu- clear station is in effect until Dec. 31, 2000. The licence coscrs the Pickering plant's dry fuel stor- age facility. whore radioactive spent fuel rods are placed after at least 10 years of 'wet storage' in one of the station's water -filled 'pools'. the costs associated with nuclear power, and that Hydro has a very pox track record in projecting costs and performance at its nu- clear facilities. If developing countries are still tuming to nuclear power, says Ms. Keck, that is to a large extent because nations that sell nuclear technology, like Canada, are providing them with financial incentives to do so. "'fire deals they're offering am always sweetened with incredi- bly generous financing:' Meanwhile, the CNA's Mr. Stewart and Hydro's Mr. McNeil see no major safety issues in the way of continued operation of nuclear facilities, and are confi- dent the used fuel issue will ulti- mately he resolved with govern- ment approval for long-term bur- ial of the fuel waste in the rock of the Canadian shield. " I don't think there's a safety r ncem:' says Mr. Stewart. "lite ,chrKAogy is sound and nhc track rocord is exemplary from a safety p3mt til view" ouawa's Mr. Moore ..r. s he's confident he lucl burial solution w i l l help address a lot n hoe public concern abo ut nu�lcar power. He also rotes radiation emissions frorn station, have been reduced over recent years. "Emissions from nuclear plants arc below the natural back- ground level in many cases" But Mr Morrc does acknowl- edge there is controversy over the m%uc of safe radiation levels. "Fox every drop in radiation there is a huge fimulicial cost to achieve it. Hour low do we need to go? There's quite a debate to the (scicntiftc) cunni tunity right now. I don't think there's an an- swer to that:' Mr Stewart and Mr McNeil are confident that when all the fi- nancial, safety and environmental arguments re taken into consid- eati.m, nuclear power will re- main a viable energy option fel quite erne film. "1 see nuclear power as being a log -term solutkn artd it will be round for many years to come:' says Mr Stcwart. ..Nucicar h:u performed well for thte ffinimc:' says Mr Mc- Neil. '-It leu had some pcdir- numc problems of laic. We're actively working on those. I ex- pect nuclear to pertirm in On- tario for a kng. long time yet" DNA is advocating a 10 -10 -- 15 -year phase-out of nuclear power in Onano, to allow time for the rccovery of a significant porton of Hydroas investment to nuclear facilities, and to pt alter- native soirccs of power in place - The organization maintains it would be a mistake to restart the 'A' rcactdxs at Pickering or make other major investments. in nu- clear purer that could prolong our reliance on it. 1f the wrong decisions are made from our perspective, we're locked into that:' says Ms. Kock. and implementing Y2K modd,- cations on training simulators to allow operators to try the Y2K - compliant systems out. As well, an Emergency Readiness and Preparedness Plan for transition to the new rnllenrwunt is to be prepared by the end of June 1999. Ontario Hydro Nuclear says it's currently about three months behind where it would like to be in dealing with the Y2K issue, but its objective is to complete the Y2K effort for all production - critical systems by the end of June 1999. Ya_YQU'DT{IiNK YVE WRI N't NSDSim AT 7% ; �MI'»tMmcTfoa^ 4• f t PC 4 A# POM t; NEW ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDIlMN, Jrwary 27, 1999 ANDREW 1WANOWSKt/ News Adi erftser January thaw.. Mild weekend weather brought local residents Rotan• Park ivalkwav was a busv thorough - out fora stroll along the lak�jront in Ajax. The jitre jor area residents out after lunch. The world visits Pickering High School Ajax multicultural festival ready for spring AJAX — Organizers of the Ajax Multicultural Festival are holding the annual event in a new location this year in the hope of attracting greater com- munity participation. The festival is moving from the Mcl.eam Community Centre, where it's hcen held for the past two years, to Pickering High School. The event will also he held following the spring break and the Easter holiday. The festival's planning committee confamed April 10 as the date for the 1999 event at the group's first meeting Iasi weekend. *Ile new date will allow greater participation by diflcrcnt partner from tote community:' said festival co-ordi- rotor Paul Pakvan in a news rckase. -It falls after spring break and Easter so people will have returned from vasa - t10 rls The Town's Race Relations Comt- mittec. which hosts the event. also de- cided to change venues this year be- cause Pwkenng High School offers more spay for displays, pcdormances• food concessions and parking. -Tlw Ajax Multicultural Festival is into its third year. The event has gained considerable interest and popularity within Ajax and surrounding communi- ties:' said Roland Rutland, chairman of the Race Relations Committee. "Roe festival provides opportunities for part- nership with civic groups• social orga- tm7athons. educational. Uhmmunity and multicultural groups. It has also gener- ated interest and support in the business community" The Town has set up a special tek- plane hotline to handle ingWnes about the event. For moors information call 619 -AJAX (2529) ext. 366. Support group to -help deal with grief '•; AJAX — A support group for teo- coping with the death of a loved one itis meeting next week. The Grief Support Group is for peo- ple who have lost a parent, partner, Child or friend in the past 12 rnorMds. During the six-week program, topics to be covered include accepting a death occurred, coming to emotional with a death, creating a new kkn- pty that incorporates the loss, and deal - with anniversaries and other special dors. Meetings are on Wednesdays from 7�.3"0 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ajax and Pick - Wing Health Centre. The first meeting �s on Feb. 3. It's being held in the Meatal Health Outpatient Department, on the third door of the west wing. Heading up the is Richard Newland. There's no cost, but those interested .trust register. Applications are available at the Mental Health Outpatient Department, by calling 683-2320, ext. 3263 or fax- ing 683-8527, or by calling the McEachnie Funeral Home at 428-8488. CORRECTION For our 24 page Price Meltdown Pre - Print (Sale dates: Jan. 25-31/99) Page 23 - All Craftsman Snowblowers & all Craftsmen Snow Shovels both issues not available for the promotion. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused Sears custgIners. •- --------—-—-—-— "They drained my oil, ; 1 not my bank account" I I Oil Change, Lube & Filter onI _ I I s 1 vrr.cirr Wok dWs emnpm. �.e s8.ee =z�� • — • Riicommwl0ae wy 3. MM w $,DOD Yin. 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V -ere at 683-%363 NEWS ADVERTISER Wsnmr rmwM.+..+r V. iw roses ro Learn to speak Spanish atAjax-Pickering adult education centre It's not loo late to sign up for Adult and Continuing Education versational skills and we ideal Courses for beginners are of- ish for husiness are offered each 26, are held Tuewlays fnon 6 to(I Spanish lessons being offered by Centre. for people planning to travel to leered every Thursday from 6 to 9 Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, p.m. All courses run for 10 the Durham Catholic District Classes, which begin this Spanish-speaking countries fix p.m., beginning tomorrow. starting on Jan. 30 and interme- weeks. Call 683-7711 for more Schol Board's Ajax -Pickering week, focus on developing con- business oir pleasure. Classes in conversational Span- diate classes, which started Jan. inhumation. ,BILLBOARD JAN. 27, 1999 WEDIYE.SDAY, JAN. 27 DISABILITY: 'Ihe Durham Region Support Group For People With Mobil- ity Impairments meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the River - breeze Townhouses, I Richards Lane, Ajax. The group provides those with mobility impairments the opportunity to share information, provide support to each other and promote community awareness of access issues. New mem- bers welcome. 686-9696 (Kim). ALZHEIMER: Alzheimer Durham hosts its next Ajax support group meet- ing at 7:30 p.m. at 487 Westncy Rd. S., units 19 and 20, at Clements Rd. All caregivers welcome. 576-2567 (Kim). CANCER CAREGIVERS: A weekly Carcglvcr Support Group drop in meet- ing, where people supporting a cancer patient can share feelings and coping strategies, is held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Colborne St. W., Oshawa. 579-4833, SCHOOL COUNCIL: The School Community Council at Maple Ridge Public school hosts a meeting al 7 p.m. at the school, 2010 Bushmill St., Pick- ering, to discuss traffic and safety issues in the school community. All welcome. 420.4103. OPEN HOUSE: Trafalgar Castle Sch,x11 holds an „pen house from 7 to 9 p.m. for Grades 6 through OAC, show - Lasing both academies and extracurric- ular programs. The private girls' school is at 401 Reynolds St.. Whitby. 668- 3354, THURSDAY. JAN. 28 CHRISTIAN µ'OMEN: the Ajax - Pickering Christian Women's Club mats from 9:30 to 1 1:15 a.m. in Gal- lantry's banquet room on the lover Ill of the Pickering Town Centre. This nxxlth's Wpic is decorating with a del1ercrool Music and a guest speaker. Cost is S5. Free babysitting for prc- Scho of children. 665-8191 ( Laura). DISABILITY: Tho: Learning Disabili- ties Association of Durham West holds its ntt3rithly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterun Church located an Q4rrd6 S4. N. in Pickenwg Voltage. All wekcAinw. 686-1790. BREAST CANCER: A par support group mecting her women living with breast cancer is held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, 86 Colborne St. W., Oshawa. This Is a drop -In gaup. MI registration is reywred. 579-4833. FINANCES: 'Rhe Credit Counselling Ser%:LC of Durham Region hosts a free seminar on How to GLK your Finances in Order from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pick- ering Public Library, One The Es- planade. Register, 811-6265 or 68tr 0250, ext 243. BINGO: "lite St. Bernadate's Catholic Women's League holds a bingo from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the church, corner of Harwood Ave. and Bayly St.. Ajax, Admission S5 gets 10 playing cards. 683-8540.427-8829 (Pat). 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Sample calculations based on a 8.75% financing rate comparison. Financing not available with any outer offer. Dealer may sell for less. Offers may change without notice. Some conditions may apply. Limited time offers. See Dealer for full details +The highest front and side impact rating for both the driver and front passenger to U.S. government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing for vehicles within 227 kg (500 lbs). Side impact rating applicable with optional side air bags. Toronto FMDA, PO Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario 1.6J 5E4. s: Call tfday to reserve tickets `ted 683-5110 $S.00� 2 .�or $81 � w}{ also be pumbased at thew AdlfwWex Ajax *Four Sfztlalas Cflaaofy Cl* PAed ledD Pi& ocrobe PJCLa ���y k • oc7wavr °` �t k•t rr Inn, Ace, 4 &r Moll Vfte 3* � # 1 t Pickering Ivy, Pick -•Play It A W Val. Aja iGr&mth jewielas. AW t PRIZ>?s -HORS D'OEUVRES -FASHION SHOW 2:30PM wedding Extravaganza Sunday *y; January 31, 99 11-5pm a Dicke -ring Recreation Complex,` Farms Riad, Pickering 3 III,* SPONSORED ON. a(�, �i v%sE 1Off ',� • . ? 1660 Kingston Rd. I kering 831-0222 „ �, -Puckering 4126-7884 AX / PICKERING DEWS ADVERTIS lomvml ridal Section publishes: Tuesday, January 26,1999. ;,, � •.r To reserve booth ppm tall (905) 683-5110 i AM PAGE 10 NEM AOVEpffl 1 WED01E@W EDM011, ,Mrwr127, 1M 3Y • rW. l icreationse couldputworkyour in print World Wildlife Fund Cana- lected may also be used as the $2.500 for environment/educa- 'Worms Go To School', an at 420-5625. da (WWF) and SAJO Con- basis for a poster series to be LaJTaine tion related initiatives. environmental science book U U U struction are asking all created by SAJO. For teachers who missed featuring experiments, togeth- Future brides and all who Schools for Wildlife partici- Create, using an 8 1/2" xROUIS[On last week's Recycler's Corner• er with a small Vermi-I.ab for will he attending the Ajax - pants to send in their draw- 11" format. the kind of future a video contest is being Spon- live observation, was recently Pickering News Advertiser's Ings. paintings or collages you would like to see for Reticler y (•„rte cored by Consumers Glass. If developed by The Original Spring Bridal Expo on Jan. 31 showing Canada's wildlife at wildlife and people. The unable to locate the column. Vermicomposter. at the Pickering Recreation risk. theme for WWF's worldwide call I-905-873-9484. The Vermi-Lab is a mini- Complex can look for Blue A piece rif art from your celebration of the millennium List of Species at Risk. which For students interested in terrarium with a surrounding Boxes to collect unwanted class or group could be chosen is "Let's Leave Our Children WWF sent to schools, or by starting a vermicomposter. in- cover that could sit comfort- paper and drinking bottles. to illustrate W IAT', 1999 list A Living Planet” Teachers can calling 416-489-8800. formation is available. The ably on a teacher's desk or on There will also be a pails of Species at Risk and Species ask students about the balance Send entries io Kim Bilous, Composting Council of Cana- a library bookshelf. available to gather apple cores. at Risk poster. WWF will needed between people and Education Manager. w'WF da published, 'Composting For details about this innov- etc. which will be taken to a choo,c one piece of art for the other living things and how we Canada, 245 Eglinton Ave Goes to School: Teacher's ative combination, call 416- backyard composter. front cover of the list for the all interact in the web of life. East. Ste. 410• Toronto. b14P Guide', a 58 -page booklet of 693-9744. Chris Rausch, event co -or - poster, along with five others Participants will find infor- 3J1 postmarked no later than experiments and information. Videos on vermicomposter dinator, wants to ensure that for use in the list elsewhere to mation about Canada's species Feb. 19. As a draw prize for all To acquire a copy of the book- and microscopic insects can be recyclables and food waste promote the recovery of Cana- at risk at their local library, on entries. SAJO is offering the let, which has a small fee, call borrowed from the Pickering discarded at the show do not da's species at risk. The art se- the Internet, and from the 1998 choice of a computer or 416-535-0240. Waste Reduction Committee end up in landfill. Did you know... The News Advertiser is a member of the Ontario Press Council, 80 Gould St., Toronto, Ont. ONTARIO PROS ('UL'.h'(7L M5132M7, an organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers. n6!�£ *_ 7-1-ki rnw�CO >; Aw" Lights ... >f camera... SAVINGS! Great savings are the main attraction during our spectacular STAR-STUDDED SIDEWALK SALE. The scene is set for blockbuster bargains and "Director's Cut" prices through- out the Centre ... and the starring f' role is all yours! So don't miss your cue to shop and save. Come and step into the savings spotlight during our sidewalk sale :w of "epic" proportions! I r , u SCARBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE s= l Hwy. 401 and McCowan Rd.Over 200 stores to serve you including Eaton's, Sears and The Bay. Web Site: www.scarboroughtowncenirc.com Entertainment N F W A1)VVR I iINf:fi j A, 7,,,' RON PIhTRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo May they haves 'more? Students at Pickering High School kick off their musical prrxluction of Oliver tonight at the school. The perennial favourite runs until Saturday. In a recent dress rehearsal are (top row. from left) Sandra Cmfford and Nicole Norris. Middle row from left is Anson Sing. Stefan Mohammed and Michael Pantaleo. Rebecca Harkness (frrmt) plays the role of Oliver Twist. • • • • • • • • • • • • VIV Pickering Town Centre 839-2507 Let us entertain you: The News Advertiser 2.7 1999 Players stage comic mystery PICKERING — Following a utcce"ful run of Snow White The Panto in December, the Pickering Players theatre group is ready to pre- ,cnt the second production of its 1998-99 season next month. The Players will present Out of Sight ... Out of Murder, a hilarious mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael Lit Dunbarton-Fairport United Church. Opening night for the pro- duction is Friday. Feb. 12. Out of Sight ... Out of Murder, di- rected by Rhonda Brewster. will fea- ture a cast of local actors, including Chris Gray, Elizabeth Holden. Stephanie Langstaff. Helen McDon- ald, Norman Hussey, Roly Rickard, Sherry Senis. Lisa Young and John Downs. The production will be per- formed on Friday. Feb. 12 and Satur- day. Feb. 13: Friday. Feb. 19 and Sat- urday. Feb. 20. The closing weekend for the play is Friday. Feb. 26 and Saturday. Feb. 27. Curtain time for all performances is 8 p.m. On open- ing night the Pickering Players will offer a special ticket deal with all tickets at half price. Ticket prices are $12 for adults. $10 for students and seniors. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church is at 1066 Dunharton Rd. Call the Pickering Players' box of- fice at 416-410-0211. We're online at w,�A­vv. .durhamnen s.net SThis Thursday! • - Sale Up to off FOR YOUR HOME 50% off e All pillows, natural and synthetic • Selected housewares. Includes selected ceramic serving pieces and pepper mills 40% off '' • All solid colour towels, _including designer brands. ;:..(Eaton Home towels not included) tA� Off .. • All flannel sheets available in twin, double, queen & king selected items storewide FOR WOMEN 60% off • The Work Connection holiday fashions. Includes glitter, glitz, beaded, velvet, burnout, soutache, shimmer, iridescent & lurex styles in regular, petite & woman sizes Casual Connection velour separates Additional 20% off • Previously reduced career and casual women's wear in ,regular, petite and woman sizes. Excluding The Work Connection holiday fashions 50% off • Women's selected shoes. All styles from The Work Connection and selected styles from Nine West FOR MEN 30% off • Regular -priced Levi's® 30% off • Dress shirts & ties. Excluding Tommy Hilfiger and cK Additional 20% off • All previously reduced clearance designer fashions FOR KIDS 50% off • IZOD fashions for boys FACTORY OUTLET 25% to 50% off* • Selected merchandise 25% to 50% off • Selected handbags More great deals in store. Just look for the balloons. Surprise Sale is one day only — Thursday, January 28,1999 EATON'S Personal stopping only. Sale offers good January 28r, only, unless otherwise specified. Savings are on the original ticketed pace unless otherwise noted. Sale offers cannot be combined ctfers exclude Warehouse Stores and Clearance Centres. Selection vanes by store. 'Fact, , Outlet excluded from all other Surprise Day offers , • �/ 6 EATERY OPEN / • • • F'/F AV DAY 9 0 You Can Eat For As Little As You Can At Hoole i BREAKFAST SPECIAL (Dam) '2" • • LUNCHEON SPECIALS (Daay) s6�s • • V TWO CAN DINE FOR (Dady) $7 4.9 r • • • • • • • • • • • • VIV Pickering Town Centre 839-2507 Let us entertain you: The News Advertiser 2.7 1999 Players stage comic mystery PICKERING — Following a utcce"ful run of Snow White The Panto in December, the Pickering Players theatre group is ready to pre- ,cnt the second production of its 1998-99 season next month. The Players will present Out of Sight ... Out of Murder, a hilarious mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael Lit Dunbarton-Fairport United Church. Opening night for the pro- duction is Friday. Feb. 12. Out of Sight ... Out of Murder, di- rected by Rhonda Brewster. will fea- ture a cast of local actors, including Chris Gray, Elizabeth Holden. Stephanie Langstaff. Helen McDon- ald, Norman Hussey, Roly Rickard, Sherry Senis. Lisa Young and John Downs. The production will be per- formed on Friday. Feb. 12 and Satur- day. Feb. 13: Friday. Feb. 19 and Sat- urday. Feb. 20. The closing weekend for the play is Friday. Feb. 26 and Saturday. Feb. 27. Curtain time for all performances is 8 p.m. On open- ing night the Pickering Players will offer a special ticket deal with all tickets at half price. Ticket prices are $12 for adults. $10 for students and seniors. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church is at 1066 Dunharton Rd. Call the Pickering Players' box of- fice at 416-410-0211. We're online at w,�A­vv. .durhamnen s.net SThis Thursday! • - Sale Up to off FOR YOUR HOME 50% off e All pillows, natural and synthetic • Selected housewares. Includes selected ceramic serving pieces and pepper mills 40% off '' • All solid colour towels, _including designer brands. ;:..(Eaton Home towels not included) tA� Off .. • All flannel sheets available in twin, double, queen & king selected items storewide FOR WOMEN 60% off • The Work Connection holiday fashions. Includes glitter, glitz, beaded, velvet, burnout, soutache, shimmer, iridescent & lurex styles in regular, petite & woman sizes Casual Connection velour separates Additional 20% off • Previously reduced career and casual women's wear in ,regular, petite and woman sizes. Excluding The Work Connection holiday fashions 50% off • Women's selected shoes. All styles from The Work Connection and selected styles from Nine West FOR MEN 30% off • Regular -priced Levi's® 30% off • Dress shirts & ties. Excluding Tommy Hilfiger and cK Additional 20% off • All previously reduced clearance designer fashions FOR KIDS 50% off • IZOD fashions for boys FACTORY OUTLET 25% to 50% off* • Selected merchandise 25% to 50% off • Selected handbags More great deals in store. Just look for the balloons. Surprise Sale is one day only — Thursday, January 28,1999 EATON'S Personal stopping only. Sale offers good January 28r, only, unless otherwise specified. Savings are on the original ticketed pace unless otherwise noted. Sale offers cannot be combined ctfers exclude Warehouse Stores and Clearance Centres. Selection vanes by store. 'Fact, , Outlet excluded from all other Surprise Day offers , 1 ACP P*M 12 NE1Mi ADVENT1111M WEDNESDAY ENTtt)N..r.mun n,11tH I1� ,Get into the swingwith local dancers MMO W :Mi AMwr• Rd..111taurYq > t Good Old, . ;- Free sequence dancing lessons offered by retired Pickering couple Bad Old Days Musical Comedt' PICKERING — The revival of the fancy foot work they've learned tion. They offer lessons Sundays front 7 trot. 21)..10 theiris keeping a local couple on to master. "It usually takes several weeks to to 9:30 p.m. at the East Shure Cont- theirtoes. Now retired, the Roocrofts are master." munity Centre. All you need is ap- Whether it's swing, the foxtrot, eager to pass on the secrets of their Last Sunday night, dancers were propriate footwear, dedication, disci- cha-cha, jive, tango or rumba, se- trade to people with two left feet. treated to a night of the mamba. pline and, of course, a partner. quence-dance instructors hen and "Sequence dancing is great he- "Bv the end of the night, we had A fee of $3 per lesson is charged Betty Ruocroft never miss a beat cause it makes you think and keeps all 20 people doing it:' Mr. Rootcnift to cover the cost of renting the room. when the music's on. you fit:' says Mr. Ruocroft. reports. Call 686-0128 for more informa- (905) 472-3085 The dancers have been teaching He says the foxtrot is the most dif- The couple first started sequence tion. www durhammat.coitiibilicrgate their skills to others for 10 years and ficull dance to learn because it re- dancing at the East End Modern Se - invite area residents to learn some of quires careful timing and concentra- quence Dance Club in Scarborough. Hear big band sounds in Ajax SaturdayCANAAN _ � Chinese Sutfet Nestaurent AJ -',X — Those who love to Pub and Eatery from 8 p.m. to mid- The Georgie Lake Big Band's Ajax CANTOMMA MCltuAN jump. inc and wail arc invited to a night. performance follows a successful 4011,1111111111111111111 dance featuring popular swing music The hand, comprised of local mu- sold -out dance in Pickering with an Ajax nightclub this Saturday swians, features the music the nearly 400 in attendance. night. YEAR OF THE RABBIT SPECIAL night. swing cost which is making acome- Lord Stanley's is at 520 Westney The George Lake Big Band. an back with the success of such big Rd. S. CHICKEN LO -MEIN 18 -piece swing orchestra. will play a bands as the Brian Setter Orchestra For more information, call 426- return engagement at Lord Stanley's and Colin James' Little Big Band. 1899. (Chicken with mixed vegetable & egg noodle) FR 235 Bayly St. W E MEEw _ Ajax Restaurants 683-5111 FAST L['A' H SPECIALS .AT A GREAT PRICE" DAILY' FROM I I A11I - 2PNI Itn n -Ii ,. 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Stop / Step 2 step J Copyright 19911 lean Canada Irk I�_ dews aovERnSER, WEDNESM EDITION, January 77, 1/M PAGE ata ► Sports &j,EISURE N' F W '� ADV Elk I I I R I A S ?. -I 1 9 9 9 ANDREW IWANOWSKI/ News Adverriser Pouncing on the puck Port Hope Buzzards' goaltender Jason Nedulski OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hoeke.y League pounces on a loose puck as Pickering Panthers' Gar- contest w•as played at the Pickering Recreation Com - ret Winder (9) moves in for a possible rebound. The ple.r Friday night. Pickering won 5-3. Tureotte invited to take senior mens rink to Orient Area curler headed to Japan forpost-Olympic event BY JIM f:ASSON Special to dhr Nr.s Advertiser AJAX — Bob Turcotte of Ajax and his senior men's curling team will represent Canada in Japan at the invitation of the Olympic Committee there. The Japanese had invited Mike Harris's Olympic-sil- vcr-mcdal winning team to attend, but the liming con- flicts with the rink's compe- lition at the Nokia Cup Provincial Championship in Brantford Feb. R to 14.. The two-time Canadian Senior Championship team of Turcotte. Roy Weigand, Bob Lichti and Steve Mc - Dermot will make the trip with fifth man Bob Widdis from Feb. 2 to 8 The team skipped by Cathy Borst of Alberta will also represent Canada in Japan. Gold medallist San- dra Schmirlcr had a conflict and was unable to be in Japan. the Turcotte team has many ycu,, but curlers effective. No funds have also submitted an entry to were never included. Mcm- been granted yet. but the compete in the Nokia Cup hers of the Harris team Canadian Curling Associa- Challenge Round slated for could earn S950 a month tion is confdent it will hap - the Quinic Curling Club once the carding hecomes pen. Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. Should they %in the round, the — — — — — —— ——— — — — — —— — -- — team may have to come home from Japan early or I 1 relinquishtheir spot to the I 1 runner-up team. I-- osegy en 1 The winning team from 1 I the I6 -team challenge 1 Woof Loss 6 wellness of Canty• t round advances to the On- 1 •o. oRen tariff, finals in Brantford. I AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE Teams skipped by Wayne Middaugh and Mike Harris 1 Do you sufier from... I already have byes into the 1 • Hcadachcs • Insomnia Provirwial playdown. 1 • Stress • Colds and Flu The Harris nnk is to the 1 • Breathing Problems - Poor Circulation 1 process of becoming 'card- I Why not try ArollwWwapy mEttiiB!' 1 ed' athletes which means I team members, including 1 • Full Body • Neck, Face, Head Pickering residents Richard - Upper Body • Back. Arms. Hands I Han and Collin Mitchell. 1 • Lower Body • Feet I could he eligible for a fed- 1 • Hands • Back I oral subsidy to continue full-time training. The gov- 1 10% OFF 1 ernment has supported I 1 1 world-class athletes for 1imanommomm 1_1550 Kitxgston Rtaad Pickering0-42 4220 I ,\ Pickering Village Soccer Club Announces rRegistration for the 1999 Summer Soccer Season 00, for ages 5 and up Registration fee $85.- 88118tin The News Advertiser welcomes your notices for bulletin board. Non- profit organi- zations are welcome to submit their announce- ments for publication. DEADLINE: 10 days prior to event. FAXthem: 683-7363 EMAIL them: newsroom@ durham.net AWL them: 130 Commer- cial Ave., Ajax, ON. L1 S 2H5 We are looking at forrmina Tier 1 Teams in each ase mmup. OUTDOOR SOCCER REGISTRATION The Ajax Warriors will be holding registration for the 1999 outdoor soccer season on: Saturday, Jamnary 36th 1600 ai e . - 3000 p.m. Additional Information call the Registrar 686-5434 or the clubhouse 683-0740 House league Registration Fee: $100.00 All registrations will be at the clubhouse i ` 25 CENTENNIAL ROAD 00 behind the Ajax Community Centre W Volunteers Needed: Male & female coaches, convenors BEAT THE Kms 41140 Introductory Otter 50% off Your first batch of wine 121lfl�stwai Swim club members return with medals Pickering swimmers post impressive results at Etobicoke meet PICKERING — The Pickering Swim Club had some impressive re- ,ults at the Etobicoke "A -B" swim meet recently. On the 'A' side. Brenna Wilson placed first in the 100m and 200m but- terfly and fourth in the 200m freestyle in the II -12 girls division. Joey I.upiccini had two great swims to fin- i,h sixth in the loom and 200m breas- iroke. In the 10 and under girls division, Stephanie Peters finished second in the 200m backstroke, fifth in the 50m and 4(1()n free. fifth in the 100m back. sixth In the 200m breast, seventh in the 200m free and eighth in both the 100m breast and 400 free. In the 13-14 boys division, Warren Barnes finished fourth in the 200m breast and fifth in the 1(()m breast. Megan Shanks represented Picker- ing in the Birk 13-14 category and had four personal best swims. Representing Pickenng's Senior swimmers on the 'A' side of the meet were Alicia Kaye, Eric Kelly and David Grose, who all turned in superb efforts. On the 'B' side of the meet. Daniel Langlots placed first in the 100m and 200m free. first in the 200m back and 200m irxlividual medley, second in the 100m hack, third in the IOOm breast and fifth in the 50m free. Bradley Johnston also had a gird day, placing first in the 200m breast, second in the 200m I.M and fourth to the 100m brick. Alex Griffith finished second in the 50m fly. third in the 200m LM . sixth in the 50m free and eighth to the 200m free. Kent Williamson had a strong sxl-im, finishing sixth in the 200m back. Nicholas Barharo, Scott Johnston, Jcrcmv Preven. Michael Stono and Eric MI Ilion also swam ex- tremely well for their club in this age group In the 10 -and -under girls' division, Natashia Szpak finished fourth in the 1(x)m fly. fifth in the 200m I.M. and sixth in the 200m breast. Mikki McGuinty finished fourth in the I 00 breast, fifth in the 50m free and sev- enth in both the 100m and 200m free. Sarah Wolch finished fifth in the 100m breast while Jessica Ward finished eighth in the 200m free. Caihc Douse and Alizeh Ladak also turned in excel- lent performances on the day. In the girls' I I-12 division. Caitlin Heggic finished eighth in the 200m breast. Alin representing Pickering in this age group were Jenna Bayley, Melanie Campbell. Erin Gordon, Krista Hastings. Taryn Kavanagh, Kel- ley Lee. Alana Power and Kim Young. Brandon Barbaro was Pickering's representative in the 11-12 boys divi- sion and finished sixth in the 100m free. seventh in the 50m free and eighth in the 200m back. The 13-14 year old age groups were represented by Stephanie Math- ias and Fahreen Ladak for the girls and Willie Ball. Matt Johnston. Michael Loewcn and Matt Wolch for the hays. All of these swimmers had outstanding swims in their respective events. In the 15 and over division, Lauren Campbell placed first in the 100m breast and 400 I.M. third in the 200m fly and sixth in both the 200m I.M. and I(M)n Fly. Jenn Manin finished second in the 200m breast, fourth in the 100m breast. seventh in the 100m back and eighth in both the 50m and 200m back. Carrie Lahti finished fifth in the 100m free and sixth in the 50m and 200m free and 100m back Brett Harding was impressive. win- ning a first -place finish in the 200m free, second in the 100m fly and 10(kn free, third in the 200m LM. and fourth in the 100m hack FAMILY DENTISTRY IN PICKERING Dr. P. Goodman & Dr. S. 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January 27, 1!N Sport SHORTS Ajar -Pickering peewees edge Ottawa Valley in final JAN- 27. 1999 Raiders take tourney LighUiieg `All' 210 golden at tournaments After bringing home the gold medal at the recent Sarnia Star Fires Tournament, the Durham West Atom AA Honeywell Lightning girls hockey team continued their winning ways by capturing the gold medal at the Scar- borough Sharks tournament. The Lightning were a perfect 5-0 in the tournament, including the final game which they won 2-1. Goals in the championship game went to Alix Kole and Bnanna Gooding with Karen Wiltshire and Chrissy Tereshyn adding the assists. In the fourth contest, Durham de- voured the London Devilettes 5-2. Goals came from Tereshyn while Kole and Alicia Konecny added a pair each. Assists went to Danielle Bent- ley, Jacqueline McArthur, Kole and Alyssa Branson. In the tournament's opening game, the Lightning started off in fine style. thrashing the Kitchener Falcons 5-1. McArthur. Joanna Ogilvie. Good- ing. Tereshyn and Branson accounted for the markers while Kristen Marson, Bentley. Kole. Konecny and Kyla Thurston had a single helper each. Durham ate up the Bluewater Hawks 3-0 in game two. Ogilvie had two goals while Lindsey Ryan added a single. Assists went to Tereshyn, Caley Hulme, Ryan and Branson. Goaltender Paige Marlow was brilliant in net for the Lightning, making sever- al key saves. In game three. Durham knocked off the Scarborough Sharks 3-1 with goals coming from Marson- McArthur and Kole. Bentley, Kole and Mcarthur accounted for the assists. The defensive team of Ryan, Branson. Hulme and Wiltshire was outstanding throughout the tourna- ment. Goaltender Paige Marlow Sparkled in net. keeping her team in the game The squad is coached by Jim Gooding, Dave Hulme and Paul Ryan. Cindy Marlow is the trainer and Car- ole Konecny is the manager. Atom Raiders outshoot foes but drop tourney final to Red Wings The Ajax-Pickenng major atom Raiders made it to the finals of the Windsor Spitfire Tournament this past weekend before losing to a tough Toronto Red Wings team 3-t. Ryan Eickmeier scored the Ione marker for the Raiders in a game that saw Ajax -Pickering outshoot Toronto 22-17. Graeme Bannan was credited with the assist. Bryan Scott was solid in net for the Raiders. To advance to the finals. the Raiders buried the Brampton Battal- ion 7-2. Goal scorers were Paul Kent with three. Ryan Carey with two and Josh Marchand and Joey Assenza with one each. Bannan and Graeme Murphy had two assists apiece while Assenza, Eickmeier, Adam Bell, Marchand, Adam Brown and Carey had one each. The opening game of the tourna- ment saw the Raiders play to a 2-2 tie with the Toronto team they would eventually meet in the final. Weltering and Kent scored for Ajax -Pickering while Eickmeier picked up an assist. The Raiders outshot Toronto 19-15. Watering was named game MVP. Goalie Matthew Thompson was solid in net. The Raiders then tied a physical Sun County team 3-3 with the equal- izer scored by Derrick Gray while goaltender Scott was on the bench. Kyle Watering and Eickmeter also scored for Ajax -Pickering. Gray, Ryan Hutton, Carey and Kent added as- sists. The Raiders outshot their oppo- nests ,2-13. Eickmeier was chosen as the MVP. oed regi tel• wo ole PICKERING — The Bay Sports/Sports Excellence Pickering Panthers major peewee 'AA' hockey team pulled out all the stops to hold first -place Markham to a 2-2 tie in the final regular -season game recently. Derek Farmer opened the scoring with a solid feed from linemates Gordie Brettell and brother Stephen Farmer who then went on to score Pickering's second goal, again assist- ed by Brettelf. There was also some solid hitting from forwards Brian Campbell and Brett Connolly and strong forecheck- ing by Kyric Aitken, Kyle Harding, Jennifer Sadler and Matt Fettes, which shut down Markham's offensive power. The defence was also instrumen- tal in keeping Markham at bay with solid goaltending from Mike Fleming, and great clearout passing and play - .making from defencemen Tyler VanGtjn, Ryan Gemon and Eric Neubauer. Other defenders Evie Hanna and Cale Smith almost scored several times with some blistering shots from the blueline. The team is coached by John Fleming, Carl Chivers, Barry Fettes and Ron Harding. in overtime thriller The Ajax -Pickering TD Bank/Rogers Cable peewee Raiders started the new year off in fine style capturing the 1999 Greater Kingston Hockey Tour- nament. The Raiders defeated Ottawa Vallee 3-2 in double overtime in the final. Ajax-Pickcring took a 2-1 lead on goals by Derek Lyn - den and Brett hicConnachie who were set up by Brad Dorntiedy and Michael Alexiuu. Ottawa Valley rallied to tie the game with six minutes remain- ing. Lynden scored his second of' the game on a breakaway to win it for the Raiders in OT. Michael Kostka and Matt Pernerowski set up the marker. Goaftender Brian Homer was ensational. stopping 23 of 25 .hotS. In the semi-final :ontest. the Raiders won a 2 1 squeakei against the previously undefeat- ed Sudbury Laken Alexiou and McConnachic so,icd while Greg Garrett and Alexiuu were credited with assist. Sean O'- Sullivan was rock solid in net for the Raiders. Ajax -Pickering started the tournament on the wrong foot. dropping a 3-0 decision to Ot- tawa Valley. The Raiders rebounded in the second game to wallop Kingston 10-5. Chad (;]title. Andrew Sawvcr and I.yndcn had two goals each while Lenny Bell. Flag football league looking for new recruits Pernemwski. McConnachie and Dormiedy tired singles. Donniedy notched three assists while Brian Wilkins, Kyle Mar- tiniuk. Garrett. Gloxle, Sawyer and Nocl Cuultice had one helper each. O'Sullivan picked up the win in net. .Ajax -Pickering edged New York State champs, the Buffalo Regals, 3-2 in the third game. Sawyer, Glode and Mc- Connachie were the marksmen while Wilkins, Alexiou and Lvn- den assisted. 1'hc defensive corps of Coulticc. Kostka. Mar- tiniuk. Garrett and Bell lunacd the Regals to few ,coring chances. Horner earned the win in net. The Durham Youth Flat Football opt --rates in Ajax, starting on May 25 League is looking for players for the through to Aug. 12. cumine 1eas0n Early registration for the Durham Thr Iraguc. entering its second year Youth Flag Football Lleague is available in operation, needs both boys and girls by calling league convener Bill Moore ages 10 to 18 vears for the league which at 683-49"; Players sought for hockey school PICKERING — A sessions of three one-hour non-profit hockey school classes at Art Thompson is being offered during the Arena in Pickering. March Break for boys and The sessions will be girls ages five to nine. held on March 16, 17 and The school will 1x run 18 from I I a.m. until noon by a number of volunteer or 4 until 5 p.in, coaches imd will focus on For more information skills development through about the hockey school fun, organised skills. The call Paul Etherington at school will he offering two 420-2971. AU. 1MJ0RAPftMCES ON SALE F n inal 4 L aysAl. 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Staff Writer A popular streetproofing program designed to in- crease safety awareness among elementary students is being reviewed by the Durham District School Board in light of concerns raised by parents and police about the message the course delivers. The Youth Awareness and Safety Program, offered to students at Cadarackque Public School in Ajax last week. is in its 10th year tour- ing schools throughout the GTA. And, co-ordinator Antho- ny Tomlinson reports the program is designed to teach kids "street smarts" and raise awareness about safety is- sues. Cm just making these kids aware of what's going on and how u) help them- selves. The kids need this in- formation. This is a life skill.' he says. However, sonic parents and police officers here are voicing concerns about the program's approach to street safety. "We've heard sonic con- cerns from some of the par- ents about what they were doing (in the progrunl:'says Durham Regional Police Sergeant Paul Malik, who re- cently expressed his own concerns about the program W the rcgion's two school boards. Sgt. Malik, who has never seen the program himself, says he was alarmed by the comments parents have made about the self-defence strategies taught through the course. -They're teaching (sow dents) to fight without first talking about what they should be doing, which is flight:' he says, adding it's important to tell children. -Don't put yourself in the position where you have to fight.' But, Mr. Tomlinson main- tains, if somebody grabs a child "they need something to help them get away ... I leach the right techniques for tae chit ien to help them-- selves. hero-selves. It's all defensive lechniqum not offensive." He adds, "Self-defence is one per cent of the program, 99 per cent of the program is street smarts." However, Durham Con- stable Esther Rathwell, who minis the Kid's Safety Village In Whitby, says, "In none of the programs we offer, do we teach that a child should try to defend themselves. That's setting the kids up for some problems. "It's pretty scary to me, as a police officer, that people are telling kids things that could really get them hurt:' Const. Rathwell adds. Ajax parent Anne de Bruyn, who sat in on a ses- sion at Cadarackque last week, also has concerns about the program. "1 am all for promoting self-respect, respect of oth- ers, self-confidence, safety and common-sense street awareness in children, but have to question whether this is the best or most appropri- ate way to accomplish these laudable objectives," she wrote in a letter to the public: board. Arid, in an interview. Ms. de Bruyn said she didn't like what she heard when she sat in on a program for Grade 4, 5 and 6 students, noting pupils were taught to use physical force to escape an attacker. "Students were taught to adopt what 1 believe was re- ferred to as a 'war stance' and then punch their attacker in the r.ose," she report%, adding "parents should be aware of what is being taught and how it's being However, ]sir. Tonrlinsoa notes, "I've been doing this for 10 years now and I've never had any complaints like this." And. Cadarackque princi- pal Shirley McDonnell re- ports the program, which was approved by and paid for through the school's par- ent advisory committee. has received glowing reviews from other schools In the rc- gN1a1. It introduces students to basic self-defence strategies and increases awareness of street safety:' she says. adding "it's been very well received by all of the other schools." Both Ms. McDonnell and Kcvin Lowe, an administra- tive officer with the public board, sat in on the program Thursday and said they saw no problems with the materi- al. "I don't see a problem with the program, Mr. Lowe said. noting there was "a very strong awareness and safety message in the prc%cn- tation." But, Linda Lowery, sub- stance abuse facilitator for the public board. says the board's safety and security committee will be *'review- ing" the program "in light of the concerns expressed." NEWS AOVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 27. HIM PAGE 1T AM RON PIFTRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Drive-by fooding? Natalio Lavayen has a laugh as he feeds the popular spot for birds and those who like geese and swans at the foot of Liverpool feeding them. Mr. L avaven was out yesterday Road in Pickering. The lakefront area is a afternoon with the birds. SellingSomething'.) ' 2 EASY WAYS ' a s t • 1 O l -HERF_'S ""VV IT WC�RKS- 1. Your 19 %word ad is pubilsiled for I ccm,rt-utive day, 2. 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Bap Przer 11. Ivor Welker 11. Al Sakate 9 Rob Mann Pon Hope 34 20 26 46 Mud hams Sew Leahy , 1. Dave Amen S. Steve Herm 7 e3 1 O Seth Gay e0•rmamvee 37 25 20 4s GAME '/ Aaron Lee Tremor 38 12 33 e,5 Van Kampen Insurance 40 vs Envoy Busress Siaea r tG3C 0" C�P�x Pekng Luc CmaMm a Jana Rcbertaori KngRar 41 23 22 40 17 27 45 -TOP 35 SCORERS - am - vs Pm Camaro Lyth Alex 40 17 26 43 Van Kempen Rally F4rtski 17 Jan Espyao 7. Steve Pari Mail- L�tury 38 16 26 42 Herrlph.n 6 A' S /Z For $8.00 Gary Sag. VsaBngbn 37 8 33 e,1 Envoy Rope, Young 16. Fed Dever :.. Tom Kr1m Osneae 3e 14 27 41 GAME THREE .. �i0at rO Jay MLCemaa Kagom 40 20 21 41 EN~ Holarga 56 vs. Insurance Por 53. jt 83- 5)`��3-'S 110 Or :! -.all"101P Mach Roeriat P.dierrg rvr~ WYaeon 28 24 16 26 40 40 TOP SCORERS SAW"uhNn GO SCOP Frank Gael 17. Ray Fox 12 ... asreft or ... i.'; Do0e,1 Daw CMrippeaAuburnWallington Kra; Ca eon Auburn 34 23 11 34 25 39 % lrl4vxena PonIOAD Dow Bayksa 14, Roy Cmrmenssn 14, Clever , > . L _ ==. Mee Wsor1 Oetaire Jan Send. ,A1se.V- 36 tJ 1e 39 20 19 41 13 ?d 39 3P 39 Re�Aarl DoFralce , , GAME FO1111 Vaaeye 57 vs MCW1e P.ngles 36 ' M�r . �Ck. L !w+ EASTERN CONFERENCE GOIILTENDERS N o1 Jan 24 TOP SCORERS M611" N 8mie,t 14. Berry Wood 10. •se,�y • P111t7^b PldL • �„ TEAM a109 GP GA AV 1D Bob Akckelord 10.PLA Jags 10 '•' • C1r� �. NOW B. t4aN B•dbC Lndsey 1709 2848 G 3 12 2 Orw Bepwr A1oe,n 625 13.75 43 3 13 1 Mol a4efarie Perigee Brun Bnad ,1. Kaon YAa/er 10. Grey CaaPdY 5 �A�. • • T t rte. A tt G"'Y- Q •1 �a4eaaTa, �Oe - L Joe' Cameral PxdWNV 1560 26.33 0, 3 19 2 Anew Sem Cob -9 2072 34.33 112 3 24 3 EASTERN AAA LEAGUE As a Jan ' 1 1999 � .. • tatbef C...�.- 'V�,��r y�• NL ws 99 9� MARTIAL ART B199YB BYF Paul Gudxr Pidwa ng 607 ,345 45 3.35 0 A I M.104I NOVICE EAST DIVMION • ^T;•'�" • Ptlt a Md, tio,r aIea� CALL- �rl/{A/ Jaam NeWa4 Obit IrOPe eel 14.35 49 341 0 TEAM tiP L GF GAITS Table cc= ccx ccU cc>� ccJr cc>r cc>r cc>r cc>M cc>tc cc>r ccs' cc>tt CCU tennis tourney in Pickering Sundae PICKERI tic: -The Pickering Table Tennis Club will host its fourth annual Pickering Flea Market Open Table Tennis Tournament Sun- day, Jan. 3I. Starting at 9 a.m. The event will feature eight di- visions including the premier NP"*s and women's open, with prize money at stake. This year's event will in- clude doubles play. The other di- visions are the 'B', 'C' and 'D' categories, as well as under -15 and over -55 age brackets. Tournament director Kam Dhatia is delight - Fd to see the event grow into the largest table tennis showdown in Ontario. For more in- formation about the event call Sharia at 831- 4282. 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