PAG.~,'W}fTBY R RSSr"ýWBDNESAYJLJNE,29;il988 LASCO test herm is outlined to chamiber >By Debbie Luchuk Bon' Dieff, independent consultant working with LASCO (Lake Ontario Steel Co.), spoke to Whitby Chamber of Commerce mexubers about the experimental berrn operation at LASCO Iast Tuesday night. LASCO relies on scrap nietal as a source of supply for steel fabrication. Much of this scrap - metal cornes from, demnolished cars. Tlhe scrap cars are shredded by large shredders and the ferrous metal, other metals and "car shredder waste" are separated. 'The non-ferrous metals are shipped elsewhere for use by other companies, Dieff said. The ferrous mnaterials are used by LASCO in steel-making ope- rations. The problemn, Dieff said, is disposing of the car shredder waste, the rubber, vinyl, foamn and plastic that is found inside the cars. Formerly the waste was shipped te a landfill site in Hanilîton. The shredder ope- ration has since moved to Whitby fromn Toronto and the problern of disposaI has become a serious problem, Dieff said. The bermns, to surround the LASCO plant, are to be comnposed of the car shredder waste, covered with landfill and landscaped. The dual purpose of the berms is to improve the look of the LASCO site and to deal with the waste problem. "The ministry agreed to an experiniental berm (for testing). If it is not approved, it will have to bernoved," Dieff said. "Vie have to deposit enough security to remnedy any problerns that could exist," he said, referring to the possibility of any environmental danger or accident. "It is a non-hazardous product, an inert product," dlaims Dieff. ]Ricli Rags offers lightly worn clothing Viomen should be getting money back for clthing they no longer wear and that is sitting in their closets, according to Tina Blaauw. Blaauw is one of three t"partners" running a new-to-you boutique called "Rich Rags." The store selîs lightly worn, better quality used clothing, and selîs on consigTlment. The store cardies new lines of Calvin Klein Casuals, Willy Glump and other lines. As well as women's clothing, the store features children's clothing. Blauuw said her staff constantly obtains "new and diffrent accessories." The boutique carnies new and used shoes and accessories, as well as a variety of new jewelry to accent a clothing purchase. "We're looking at business people and housewvives, who can get money back for new clothes, instead of just leaving them hang in their closets," Blaauw said. Blaauw also cites weight loss as., a reason for emptying the closet - and as a reason te patronize Rich Ra-as. "As long as clothing is dlean and current, we will take it. Vie like better labels," Blauuw said. "Vie are trying te, educate women not to keep clothes for longer than two years. It makes life interesting. People shuld try to have a nice turnover in their closets,'" Blauuw concludled. Rich Rags (430-3420) is open from 10 a.m. te 6 p.m. Monday to lriday. It is located at 118 John "The berms will be situated on impervious soul, and there will be no leaching (into nearby water supplies or the lake). We've been convinced by geologists (of this)." He said that there was no fire hazard, and that leachate and water was constantly recycled over the berms, rnaking them constantly wet. The waste is soa- ked before deposited in the berm, he added. "The plant growth has been fairly good, because the waste holds water," he said. Testing of the berms will continue until all possible problems are resolved, and the Ministry of the Environnient approves a.berming operation. for LASCO. Dieff said that the Whitby fire department will be conducting fire tests on the bern and that other berrning operations in the U.S. and Canada are being in- vestigated for longterm effects on the environment. He said that the public is invited to corne to view the berm and have their questions answered by berrning staff and consultants, by appointrnent. 'Easygong' Yvonne's Esthetic Boutique in Pearson Lanes in Whitby features aIl ,*esthetic services and a relaxed atmosphere. Owner Yvonne Dirken said, "lWe t«ry to keep things easygoing. Sometimes we get people "howling" away, people who don't know each other (having a laugh together)." The boutique offers facials, manicures, pedicures, eyelash tints, waxing, paraffin wax treatmenits, makeups and advice on the day to day care of the skin. Yvonne's cardies a wide selection, at varied prices, of Ellen Betrix, Thalgo, Gehwol (foot care) products, as well as an Whitby, 507 Brock St. N. (3 blocks N. of Hwy $2) 668-4231 Mon.-Wed. 10-6, Thurs. & Fni. 10-9 Sat. 10-5:30 atm95hrI exclusive "Yvonne's" line of makeup. We et a lot - of people. of alV ages, from ail economic strata, not; necessarily upper cruat," Dirken said.' "They (esthetic services), are becoing a.part of good grooming Dirken's mother, and receptionist, Emmy, said. " Ve ail work so hard, we've got to have something for yourself, Dirken continued. Dirken opened the boutique because she was. "ready to have her own business, and wanted to ftry new things." b When she found the location in iPearson Lanes, Dirken said she Strike will affect Whitby telephone service By Debbie Luchuk The Bell 'Canada workers' strike will also affect the speed of service, information and installation 01 telephones in Whitby. Ma Bell's service people and operators are on stnike in Ontario, Quebec and parts of the Northwest Territories as of Monday. Contract talks broke down Friday between the Com- munications and Electrical Work- ers of Canada and Bell. The of part-time workers, the contrac- ting of jobs to, non-union staff, and cost of living adjustments in wages and pensions. Orma Little, section manager of Bell (Oshawa office) said, "~Well be using managers to fill the need." Trained managers will assume the duties of those on strike. She said there may be some delays te get service, information and the assistance of operaters. For example, an overseas call lirnited staff to provide service. "We hope it will be resolved soon," said Little, adding it is now "difficult to give a lot of information. Apparent1 -lie union has an $11 million e fund, xnuch more than' ,ad for the last strike in 19,,. appears that-the, union'is ready for a long strike. On Monday, attempts to, contact a nyone at information -te, obtain, a phone number'failed. No nhew taiks were planned as of last Friday. Tfi Sissauga, Homýe & Design Centre, just E. of Winston ChurchiLll Blvd. on Dundlas St. 828-1212 mon.-Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6 it Yvonne's. l~ust knew, it w as the spot." lfe Dirken i8 a qualfe esthetician, as las SandY 'Pipher, the* other esthetician 7ýat -the, boutique. Between- them, Dirken said they :havè nine -years experience.& Dirken believes,.that, sun damage is the most serlous*,skiin problem she is seeing today. -"It make s you, feel good to have a littie color, but thedamage:will show 20 years fromn now." ,ý1- She recommends facials, every four to six weeks, and appointments are necessary.. The boutique Î5 p en' Afro Tuesday to Thursday fromi 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to, 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Hm i jXA~~ k»ciaytoilNarcus Craed Withf Prid.. *11~