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Home My WebLink AboutPP1991_02_27This space could be yours for just $24 per week ..............................:.............• -•----....::tip::--- oei+ Red Cross Society This Space Could Be Yours For !S 12 ,„,e., 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $15 per yr. by mail Custom Crafted Furniture For c -le— [raped Quality at very allnrdable p es Over 34 years ertxrrenco Wn aien re upholster $35 KNgslew IIa Plcke,k,y Ont. Liv 3"T 831-8017 431; Vol. 26 No. 9 Pickering, Ontario Wed. February 27. 1991 PICKERING . Aposp This Space Could Be Yours For �$12 per week R.R.S.P.s Call the expert KEITH PYMAR B-&, s I e. e. North American Life Since 1Ss1 (416) 427.2913 DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC WalfarJ.Wimmar D.T. Pickering Town Centra Pickering Phone 420-5020 VISA $42,000 For Toys In Centres New toys and equipment will be purchased and minor renovations made at six child care centres in the Oshawa area with a $42.000 grant from the provincial government. Drummond White, MPP for Durham Centre, has an- nounced the funding for the municipally -operated cen- tres in Durham. Mr. White said that as well as buying new toys and equipment for the cen- tres, the one-time funding will pay for painting and flooring repairs and replacement. The child care centres benefiting are the Lakewoods and Gibb Street child care centres in Oshawa, the Edna Thomp- son Child Care Centre in Bowmanville, and the municipal child care facilities in Ajax, Picker- ing and Whitby. Pickering Arts Council members were displaying their art in the Pickering Town Centre last weekend. Gwen Williams 1 above i stops for a moment from the pastel portrait she was doing from a black and white photograph. ( Photo - Bob Watson Durham Education Highlights Cartwright HS Stage Band Entertains On Feb. lith Trustee Joyce Kelly was pleased to introduce Cartwright HS Principal Peter Fawcett, school Music Director John Bierness and the Cart- wright HS Stage Band. The band performed three upbeat selections: Tuxedo Junction, Hanging In and My Funny Valentine. The thirteen members of the group were warmly com- mended for their perfor- mance and Chairman Ian Brown commented that "although Cartwright HS is small in size, its students are big in talent". Junior Kindergarten Im- plementation Delayed In response to the Throne This Space Could Be Yours For $11 PER WEEK Speech of April 1989, the Durham Board of Educa- tion set up an Early Years Task Force to study the in- troduction of Junior Kindergarten in Durham Board schools. The Task Force studied the implica- tions of implementing this program and presented its findings and recommenda- tions to the Program Com- mittee. The committee was unable to recommend to the board that Junior Kindergarten be introduc- ed in the 1992-93 school year because of the high cost of the program and of pur- chasing or renovating facilities to accommodate it. As mandated by the government, all boards of This Space Could Be Yours For $1100 R Wim( education in Ontario must have Junior Kindergarten programs in place by 1994. Curriculum To Be Developed Trustees approved a mo- tion to develop and imple- ment a curriculum and in- service program to ensure that students are taught that abstinence is the best method of preventing A-I.D.S. and other sexually transmitted diseases. An appropriate curriculum could either be purchased or developed locally and would be offered in schools along with sex education and A.1.D.S. education pro- grams currently in place. Transfers Announced Ef- fective 1 JWy 91 Principal Don Real from PRINTING 683-1968 Serving the Community for 25 Years! It' S Maple Syrup Time The Maple Syrup Demonstration program at Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area continues with weekend tours for public and community groups. Visitors will have an oppor- tunity to see all aspects of syrup production on tours led by Authority staff, in- cluding Indian and pioneer methods. Sap is collected in metal buckets and also by pipeline, using a vacuum pump. The sap is boiled down in a wood -fired i-vaporator at the sugar hack. For final heating, a finishing pan is used. Since propane is used at this stage, the temperature of the finishing pan can be finely controlled to produce the best quality syrup. After checking for density, colour and grade. the syrup is packaged for sale. Community groups are encouraged to schedule weekend tours. Special ar- rangments can be made for disabled groups. including some weekday openings. All groups must contact the Authority office for reser- vations. Weekend tours will meet at the parking lot at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Maple products, including syrup, butter and sugar, will be available for sale. Also available this year is cooking syrup and recipe books, while they last. Tours will be available on the weekends of Mar. 9 and 10; 16 and 17, 29, 30, 31 and Apr. 1. The annual pan- cake weekend will be held in co-operation with the Durham A.M. Kiwanis Club on Mar. 23 and 24. Purple Woods Conserva- tion Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast corner d Simcoe St. at the loth Concession Road. Ad- mission, parking and gwd- ed tours are free. For fur- ther information contact the Central lake Ontario Conservation Authority at (416) 579-0411. Lake Vista Celebrates YOU . Geiebrate YOU" will be February's theme at Lake Vista Senior Public School as the school takes time out from regular classes to learn about healthy sex- Thorah Central PS to Cart- wright Central PS. Principal Roden Rutledge from Cartwright Central PS to Ttwrah Cen- tral PS. Vice -Principal Peter :sieve from Ajax HS to Prin- cipal of Sunderland PS (ex- change from Secondary panel with Doug Brown, presently Principal of Joseph Gould Sr. PS) . Principal Jim Smith from Sunderland PS to Cannington PS. Principal Robert Arbeau from Cannington PS to Palmerston Avenue PS. Principal Wayne Ellis from Palmerston Avenue PS to F. M. Heard PS. Principal Pat Prentice from F.M. Heard PS to Lakewoods PS. Looking For Volunteers The Social Development Council of Ajax -Pickering, a non-profit organization, is currently looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. The mandate of the Social Development Coun- cil, which is funded by the United Way of Ajax - Pickering, includes inden- tifying community needs and initiating services to meet those needs. Current services in- clude: Information Ajax - Pickering, HomeFind- Durham, and development of a Youth Resource Cen- tre. Interested individuals can call 686-2661 for more information. utility. Videos, rap songs, games and displays will focus on healthy sexuality at a health fair to mark the month-long theme. One game, modeled after the well known game show "Jeopardy", allows students to explore issues related to sexual health, self-esteem and decision- making. Learning about AIDS takes a new turn in a board game called "On The Road to Good Health: Knowing the Facts About AIDS". Questions about sex? A question box at the health fair will allow students to leave anonymous questions which will be answered during school an- nouncements, and through visual Sys. "Celebrate YOU" will continue with a series of workshops presented by local experts from the Department of Health Ser- vices and the South Oshawa Community Health Centre on topics in- cluding self-concept, body image, gender roles, sexually -transmitted disease and AIDS. The month concludes with a lunch-hour film festival and a school -wide assembly featuring the Port Perry High School Drama group. The drama group will enact its play en- titled "Gender Roles". The film festival will feature "How Can I Tell if I'm Really in Love. "Celebrate YOU" is part of a comprehensive, on- going health promotion project entitled "Teen Talk: Decision for Wellness". This project is a joint venture of Lake Vista Senior Public School, the Department of Health Ser- vices and the South Oshawa Community Health Centre. Page 2 THE NEWS POST Wed. February 27, 1991 opinion a page for expression for you and us Our Metro Roads by Bob Watson Back some years ago our former premier, Bill Davis, decided to curry favour with some city of Toronto folks and killed the Spadina Expressway going down to downtown Toronto from North York. The heaviest Metro traffic now is around Sheppard W. and the Spadina but that didn't bother the premier. Today many years later no expressways have been built since Davis dumped the Spadina and there are still politi- cians who really believe that you can double Metro's population without building a single new expressway! Our former Metro roads commissioner, Sam Cass, pro- duced the right system on paper to solve road traffic to dow•ntowm Toronto. He had the Scarborough Expressway going east from the Gardiner Expressay and ending up con- necting to Highway 401 in east Scarborough. This ex- pressway would have reduced the traffic on the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401 and all the other roads which people must now use to go east without getting caught in jams on the Don Valley Parkway. Some people really believe that by curtailing roads for cars that everyone will use the transit system! The joke is that if everyone ditched their cars, not only would thousands of car dealers and their employees be out of work but the transit system wouldn't be able to handle the flow of traffic. The facts are that cars are here to stay but the roads they use can be improved. One idea which has never been used for sonic unknown reason is to put expressways - and GO trains - down our Ontario Hydro right of ways. The hydro towers and traffic could get along together easily. However, we feel that action is needed to make traffic flow better and the latest one to extend Leslie St. from Eglinton Ave. E. down along the Don Valley to Bayview Ave. and then widening Bav iew Ave. down to Boor St. E. would solve some problems. It takes so long now to get a road system under construc- tion with all the emrironmental assessments etc. that speed on Metro's part to build these expressways is absolutely essential. And the province's cooperation in producing some funding is also necessary. Let's get cracking and build these expressways - they are essential to handle Metro's expansion. Murderers Meeting Letter to the Editor The feds have announced that more than 10o convicted murderers from across Canada will be attending a lifers' 3 day tax paid conference on prison reform. The conference will be held at Joyceville penitentiary from May 21 to 23, 1991 as part of the government's planned consultations an Sentencing and Parole Reform prior to legislative changes. .Now that the government has organized this conference for murderers it should do the same for the victimization side. The government should now organize a conference for the 'kin of victims' snuffed out by these same 100 or so murderers. However. we doubt that our legislators would without in- tense pressure provide equal representations by victims. They certainly didn't with the All Party Committee Hear- ings into Bill C-58 last fall. These hearings were held into the proposed amendments to the Y.O.A. and included no Victim Groups whatsoever. Of the nine groups represented all were either civil servants or were partially assisted by government, or were offender or legal defence organiza- tions. If the public wants victims to be fairly represented at these upcoming government consultations they will have to holler out to their local M.P. who needs their vote and will listen. If he doesn't bear from you bet your bottom dollar that we move towards more lenient sentencing and parole after the government hears the dangerously unchallenged arguments of the self vested anti -punishment lobbies. Yours truly. Gordon Domm Spokesman Coordinator Citizens' Coalition Favouring More Effective Criminal Sentences STATFACTS A full one-third of all persons employed in 1969 at the time of a Statistics Canada survey on education and work said they used computers on the job. -newmel rpostl Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Postal Address: Box 111, Agincourt, OM. MIS 3154 Office: 150 Mlinr Ave., Unit 35, Scarborough - 291.2583 Publisher b General Manager - Bob Watson Office Manager- Iron Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson. Bertha Kronenberg, Ralph Walker. EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss.. Dane Matheson, Bill Watt. SUBSCRIPTIONS - $15 per year - 40t a copy. Mainstream Canada Postal pain at, Terry O'Shaughnessy Things have been awfully quiet down at Canada Post recently. That's not to say, however, that the cost and/or efficiency of mail service in this country has improved. Because it hasn't. Take, for example, an announcement made last year by federal Communications Minister Marcel Masse—an announcement which could cost weekly newspaper pub- lishers 600 per cent more in their postal rates. The rate change is pan of a package that comes into effect March 1 and was designed by Canada Post to comply with guidelines set out by Masse last June. Under the changes approved by the government, the old $220 - million postal subsidy program available to publications would be cut in half and replaced with a direct grant system. The government felt, rightly or wrongly. that too many foreign- owned publishers were benc- fitting from the subsidy. As a result of Masses changes how- ever. all free publications, newspapers as well as foreign- owned publications will be subject to commercial mail rates. And that, say the pub- lishers, win likely cost them a la more money. All in all it hasn't been a great start to the year for pub- lishers of magazines and weekly newspapers. Like most Cana- dian businesses, publishers are struggling to cope with the effects that the current reoession is having on sales and advertising revenues. Then. as of the first of this year, the industry was saddled with the costs of the new 7 per cent Goods and Ser- vices Tax. This added blow by Canada Post was described by one industry expert as "push- ing publishers to the wall." The changes have already forced some publishers to reduce the frequency and issue size of their publications as well as increases to advertising rates in the hopes of at least partially offsetting the postal hikes. Both the government and Canada Post have been unable to satisfactorily justify this latest round of rate increases. For its part, the post office is on the record as stating that "there have been and continue to be extensive consultations between representatives of community newspapers, the Government of Canada and Canada Post Corporation." Big deal. Canadian postal users, long-time victims of the postal monopoly, have grudgingly come to accept the fact that we own and operate one of the most expensive postal systems anywhere in the world. Going after the country's community-based newspapers and its readers, however, may be going one step too far. Sooner or later the government is going to have to realize that the constant upward spiral of postal prices with no com- mensurate increase in service must stop. Postal users should not accept large unjustified increases in cost from a crown monopoly. And neither should the government. Here and There Collective Bargaining Settlements Federal Labour Minister and Minister of State Transport,. Jean Corbell. has released figures show/ that the average increase in tease rates arising from maw collective bargaining settlements reacted in December was 5.5. percent, down from 5.6 percent in November, and 5.7 percent in October. This brought the average for the fourth quarter as a whole to 5.6 percent. Averages for the other quarters of the year were as follows: first quarter - 6.2 percent, second quarter - 5.5 percent: third quarter - 6.4 percent- The overall average for 1990 was 5.7 percent. The 1989 average by comparison was 5.3 percent. STATFACTS Two thirds of all workers whose jobs were affected by either computers or automation in 1989 said that the skill levels needed to perform the job had increased. And, accor- ding to a Statistics Canada survey, just under two-thirds said the changes had made their job more interesting. When it comes to formal training on computers and their use. a 1989 Statistics Canada survey of education and work found the broadest experience among young workers. Ask- ed whether they had taken an instruction course on com- puters, one worker in every three across all ages answered yes. But in the 15 to 24 category 58% had taken a course compared to just 14% for persons 45 and over. Here and There Help Guide Canada's Future A public meeting set for Toronto on Thurs. Feb. 28 are part of a drive by the Ontario Legislature to hear what thousands of everyday Ontarians think about Canada's future. The Select Committee on Ontario in Confederation is travelling to 20 communities in February, seeking opinions about what the Province's role should be in the new Canada that is emerging. Their widespread outreach began with a Discussion Paper called "Changing for the Better - An Invitation to Talk about a New Canada". It was released in January to "help launch public discussions on our future," as Ontario Premiere Bob Rae writes in an introductory open letter. The all -party committee, made up of 12 elected members of the Legislature, is seeking the widest possible input from the greatest member of people to prepare its interim report by Mar. 21. New ground is being broken in the process. No previous Committee of the Legislature has established such an extensive schedule of public meetings, with so many ways to participate. The Feb. 28th meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. at Room 151, Main Legislative Bldg., Toronto. 2nd. Reactor operating At Darlington On December 13, Unit 1 at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station began supplying power to the Ontario grid. This is the second of Darlington's four reactors to sup- ply power. The initial generation was small, about 25 megawatts, but by mid-January Unit 1 was at full power, feeding over 850 megawatts into the provincial electrical system. This is enough power to meet the needs of a com- munity ty the size of North York. Unit 2 has been producing full power since last July, but was shut down temporarily in Janaury for investigative pork on a damaged fuel bundle. Recession And Job Loss by Tom :Nitcbell Economy watchers agree. Late in 1990, Canada dipped in- to a recession. There are no maps to show the road ahead. We may get sort* guidance by looking back at what happened last time the country encountered and weathered a recession. Statistics Canada figures show that one started in 1981 and rut through 1982. In human terms, unemployment is the bottom line of any economic downturn. Job lass usually lags behind some of the first signs of a recession and persists after the economy bottoms out and starts to recover. This was certainly the case last time. The peak in umemployrnent came in 1983, with an average of 11.8% of the Labour force out of work that year. Unemployment had been running 7% to 8% prior to that. By 1989, it stood at 7.5%, about where it was before the downturn. How are we doing this time' Unemployment was 9.1% of the Labour force in November 1990, up from 8.8% the previous month. The unemployment figures let us make a direct com- parison with earlier recession experience. But changes have been occurring since 1981 -82 --some air still in progress–and they make it harrier to forge such solid links with the past. The characteristics of our labour force, which totalled just under 13.5 million by 1989, were changing throughout that decade. There was a reinforcement of a trend that has run strongly through our recent history: women continued to swell the ranks of our work force. Some 59% of all women were in the Labour fare in 1989, up from 49% a decade earlier. Women with children gave a particularly strong push to this increase. The rate of participation in the labour force by mothers with children under age 16 at home was 69% in 1989, up sharply from 49% in 1979. Similarly, 63% of women with pre -children were in the labour force in 1989, up from 43% a decade earlier. More than two-thirds of all jobs were in service in- dustries. There was a galloping growth rate of just under 30% for service industry jobs from 1979 to 1989. Industries producing goods grew by only 4% in the same decade. More than one job in every seven in 1989 was a part-time job. It was about one in six a decade earlier. Even so, the 1969 level of part-time to full-time jobs was down a bit from the period from 1983 to 1986, on the heels of the last reces- sion. Amid the many changes, one hangover from the 1981-82 recession persisted at the end of 1989: the time that a worker spent out of a job and searching for a new one had stretched out considerably. The average 1989 job search took just under 18 weeks, up three weeks from 1979. But it was still lower than the peak of almost 22 weeks which was reached in 1983. r------------------------------------ I Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGHA INCOURT WEST HILL news news news CHECK THE NORTH YORK EAST ENDJ KFRIN( New Renewal ONE YOU WANT news ne CISSend $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont.M1S 3R3 Name: Address: — a aaaaa--a—aa—aiaiaaaaaa--a—aa-- J.r.sves� i ^.." �l' 'ah pIA + ,'.ZKl I. A group of excited students from Hodgson Senior Public School were presented with an IBM PS I computer by Heinz Reese, Executive Director. Technology and Exhibits at the Ontario Science Centre on Feb. 6th. The class won the com- puter for collecting 190 kgs. ( 419 lbs. � of food for the Daily Bread Food Bank. '[heir donation formed part of the On- tario Science Centre's Holiday Food Drive. School groups visiting the Science Centre during December were challenged to participate in the successful Puzzles and Plum Pudding program. Amesbuuy Middle School came a close second with 182 kgs. ( 401 lbs.) . Con- gratulation and thanks to all Food Bank donors' Hey, this scale only measures up to 180 kgs. and we don't all fit! Students from Hodgson Senior Public School tried to climb onto a scale at the Ontario Science Centre to repre- sent the weight of the food they collected (i90 kgs. or 419 lbs.) for the Science Centre's Holiday Food Drive benefit- ting the Daily Bread Food Bank. The students were at the Ontario Science Centre to claim first prise in the School Group challenge - an BM PS 1 com- puter for their classroom. Our Synchronised Swimmers Take 3 Gold Medals Ontario was very proud day with 3 Gold Medals in of its synchro athletes as Synchronized Swimming they returned home Satur- from the Canada Games in Here and There Hospitals To Receive $7.3 Billion Ontario hospitals will receive more than $7.32.5 billion in operating funds for the 1991'92 fiscal year. Health Minister Evelyn Gigantes has announced. This allocation represents an increase of 9.5 percent in funding from 1990.91 for the province's 221 hospitals. Fust Decline In 0ectriaty Use Since 19C After seven consecutive years of uninterrupted growth. Ontario's electricity consumption declined in 1990 by almost three percent. The last time consumption dropped was in 1962 when it dipped 0.8 percent. The 1990 decline of 2.8 percent was due mainly to the cur- rent recession, strikes in the industrial sector, a milder winter and coder summer, and successful energy efficien- cy programs. Consumption in the last month of the year dropped a significant 12.5 percent from the same period in 1989 - the coldest December in 113 years. Last year's 20 -minute December peak of 21,794 megawatts was about 8 percent lower than 1969 when sustained, bitterly cold weather set a new record for electricity demand and prompted Hydro to make public appeals for reduced power use. Special For Visitors Present this ad when you visit and save 15% off ticket price. ATI .ANTIC ®I FURCQ LTD 263 Adelaide St. W. Suite 300 Toronto, Ont. M5H 1 X9 Phone 593-0984 40 years experience has established us as "The manufacturer - to -customer" outlet at factory prices. BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND SAVE! Personal Service Guaranteed P. E.I. Sheri Walter, of West FEB, along with her team - China Troupe In Town The internationally - acclaimed China Na- tionalities Performing Art Troupe is scheduled to stage three spectacular shows of Chinese dances, solos and acrobatics in the Minkler Auditorium at Seneca College. 1750 Finch Ave. East, on Feb. 28, Mar. Ist and 21x$. at 8 p.m. The troupe is now perfor- ming in several cities in the United States, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington and Chicago. Many of the members of the Troupe, including singer Dong Wenhua, dancer Wang Xia and Gu Mei are not only well known in China but also renown internationally. The magician Liu 271ong performed the magic fishing for former presi- dent Richard Nixon during his visit to U.S. in 1974. Tickets are available at the Box Office at the Minkler Auditorium. Tel. 491-8877 or inquire at 596.1301. CANCER CAN BE BEATEN CANAOM C.AW- tt SCAN CHU44 � sDUCANM mates from the Olympium Synchronized Swim Club received the Gold Medal in the Team event, the 1st Gold Medal Ontario has won in this sport in several yam - They placed 1st with a Championship score of 170.4079, followed by Quebec with a score of 168.8663 and Alberta 167.6767. Sheri and her duet part- ner, Cathy Maloney, of Willowdale, placed 1st in routine with a score of 83.08 with a combined figure score of 82.1166, giving them a Championship score of 165.1966 placing them in 2nd place in the "B" Flight of the Duet event. Quebec placed 1st while Alberta took 3rd place - In the "A" Flight, Erin Woodley and Janice Bremner of O.S.S.C. cap- tured the Gold medal in the Duet event. Erin took the Gold medal in the solo event. The Olympium swim- mers will be participating in the Eastern Divisional Championships in Win- nipeg in April. Wed. February 27, 1991 THE NEWS, POST Page a World Day Of Prayer The World Day of Prayer Service will be held this year on Fri. Mar. 1st. The service for the West Hill area will be held at Melville Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 70 Old Kingston Road. This service is sponsored by The Women's Inter - Church Council and was written by the Christian women of Kenya, with the theme "On the Journey Together". The speaker will be Priscilla Anderson, who is Back Canadian Products a 3rd year student at Knox College with experience in the mission field. There will be refreshments and a time of fellowship provided follow- ing service. Everyone is most welcome to attend. Several other churches in Scarboorugh plan to hold World Day of Prayer ser- vices. Phone 282-2879 for the one closest to you and the time of the service. "Next to being shot at and Missed... nothing Is quite as satisfying as an Income tax rotund." 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February 27, 1"1 MV��3" Cp M DIARY Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. FEB. 27 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FiRST AID/CPR COURSES First Aid/C.P.R. training courses are offered ongoing, daytime, evenings and weekends at Scarborough Red Cross, 1095 Bellamy Rd. N. Call 438-5243, Monday to Friday, for more details and to register. 9:30 a.m. BINGO Help the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre help others. Play Bingo every Wednesday morning at Finch Bingo Country, 2424 Finch Ave. W. at Weston Rd. 1 p.m. CRIBBAGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of cribbage every Wednesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchrnount Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 to 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdale Com- munity Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SENIORS SOCIAL. A seniors social and recreation group meets every Wednesday at Malvern Family Resource Centre, 1301 Neilson Rd., Scarborough to participate in crafts, cooking, social (rips, lectures, game days and sing-alongs. For more details call 281-1376. 1:30 p.m. EUCHRE: A euchre dub meets even Wednesday at St. Dunstan% Church, 56 Lawson Rd., Highland Creek for euchre and other games. Refreshments follow. 7:30 p.m. FAMILY LIFE GROur A Support Group meets weekly in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drugs, alcohol, running away, crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The Scarborough group meets a%cry Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 223--444. 7:30 p.m. EAST YORK COMMUNITY Cl(NR East York Community Choir practices every Wednesday al Fast York Collegiate, Coxwell and Cosburn Ave%. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join this malelfemale four-part choir. For more details call 423-5743. 8 p.m. EUCHRE The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, Scar- borough, 100 Salome Dr., sowh of Sheppard A%c. between Midland Ave. & Brimley Rd.. %ponsors an evening of euchre every Wednes- day. Admission is SI.50 including prim and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. THURS. FEB. 28 9 to 11 a.m. FA.MIL-i LIFE GRO t P Young mother% in the community are invited to attend the Family Life Group at West Hill United Church. 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hill. The group meet% evm• Thursday to enjoy speakers, crafts and felloM%hi0 Bahv,im rig is a%aiiabfe. For more details call 281-4120. 10 am. SHt F LEB4)ARD All %e fors cher the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a morning of %huinchowd c%er% Thur%day at Stephen Leacock Senior% Centre. 25'-10 Btrchrnount Rd. Phone 396.4040. 12:45 p.m. EL'CHRF: All %enior% over the apse of 55 are invited to enjoy an ahernoim of euchre at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Birchmouni Rd. Phonc _V* 4040. 12:45 p.m. EUCHRE Birkdalc senior citizens imiic c%eryone 55 year% and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdale Community Centre, 1299 t nc.merc Rd. 7 p.ra to nttidnight CHESS The Regional A. N'. H -P. A. W.O. Chea% Associai con and the W'eat Hill Chc%s Club offer slow -plan tournaments rated by the Che%% Federation of Canada on both Tuc%days and Thur%days at Sir Oliser \Mowat Collegiate. 5400 Lawrerwc Ase. E. For rnorc details phone 2.83-(L'96 or -'w4-5860. 7 p.m. LEGAL CYx'NSELIJNG Agincourt Community Services Asxx-wrcm, 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thur%day c%ating. Call 321-6912 for an appotntmrw. 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PURIM CABARET The Accord Royale Company under the direction of Ella Krylo% is presenting Purim Cabaret in the Assembly/Dining Room of the W'agman Centre. Rc%iderts free, member% $2. and guests S3. Register at the Wagman Centre office. 7:30 p.m. ILFJTIS AND COLITIS ME&. -TING The Nkrth York Chapter of the Cartadiati Foundation for Ileitis and Covlin% are holding a special education meeting I'm-uvang on life ia%urancx- for patients with Ileitis and Colitis. The meeting will be at the North York Board of Education, Administration Bldg., 5050 Yonge St. 8 p.ta PROGRI SSI% E (UtNSER% AT1VE GENERAL MEETING Annual general meeting of the Scarborough -Rouge Rt%er Pro- gressive Conservative .Association will be held in John G. Diefen- baker Public School, 70 Dean Park Rd. Refreshments will be served. 7:39 p.m. IU'`(A) An evening of bingo is held e%en Thursday at Metropolitan Conn munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., east of Wtxxlbine A%e Everyone is welcome. For detain .all 690-2133. 7:30 ret 10:30 p.m. HARMONI INTERNATIONAL. Harmony International, Scarborough Chapter (formerly Scar- borough Sweet Adelines) meets every Thursday evening at %kiusion Churchill Auditorium, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E. at Kemiedv Rd. It is open to women of all ages who lo%e to sing. For moredetails call Sue Munro at 683-4831. FRI. MAR. I Professional Directory CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Clarke, Henning Co. Chartered Accountants 10 Bay Street Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario Phone 364.4421 May we list your Professional Services hen' Overland Learning Centre The Overland Learning Centre still has spaces available in the following courses; infant drop-in, French drop-in, dos and software, watercolour painting, silk flower ar- ranging, stained glass, ballroom dancing level I and 11, sewing level I and tailoring. Call the Overland Learn- ing Centre for more infor- mation at 4440347. SAT. MAR. 2 9:30 a.m. SATURDAY SERVICES An invitation is extended to all Scarborough Jews to attend Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. for regular Saturday ser- vices. i - 6 p.m. SPRING FESTIVAL Haru Maisuri (Spring Festival) 1991 will be held by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre at 123 Wynford Dr., Don Mills (Don Mills & Eglinton). 8 p.m. SYMPHONY CONCERT Scarborough Philharmonic is giving a concert at the Birchmount Park auditorium entitled "A Toast To Vienna". 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. GIRL GUIDE EVENT An Annual Hobby Show Exhibition, tea room, craft & bake sale is being held at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbar - ton Road, (Dixie Road & Highway No.2). This event is open to the public. Admission Adults .50a', children .25¢. Free admission if dressed in guide uniform. SUN. MAR. 3 2 p.m. CONCERT SERIES Scarborough Concert Series features Doug Crossley and his band with popular vocals and golden oldies in the Scarborough Civic Cen- tre. 2 p.m. ROMWALK Royal Ontario Museum volunteers lead free, hour-long walks every Sunday and Wednesday, rain or shine, at the Royal Ontario Nlusmm, 100 Queen's Park. For details call 586.5513. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. HADASSAH-%IZO ORGANIZATION The Great Treasure Sale is being held at Lawrence Square Shopp- ing Mall, 700 Lawrence Ave. West (Allan expressway). Exceptional collection of fine quality Items such as silver, china, ceramics, jewelry, glass, paintings At sculptures. Unique treasures in perfect condition. Ample Free parking. Major cards accepted. Wheelchair accessible. For more infomation call 789-4373. 10 am. - 4 p.m. MINi MAKERS W'illowdale Mini -makers present a show and sale of outstanding handcrafted miniatures at the Education Administrative Centre, 5050 Yonge St..Admission is $1.50. 8 p.m. MUSIC AT METROPOLITAN Music at Metropolitan is presenting Lilac Cana, soprano, and mezzo-sopranos Clare Dennis and C.J. Robertson in a Chancel Concert in Metropolitan United Church, Quern and Church Streets. Admission is free. MON. MAR. 4 10 a m. to 12 MN>. NUTRITIONAL CO)K.'NSELLING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Beed Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225-21 I2. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE; Birkdale umkws invite e%ervone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Coen munity Centre, QW Flle%mcrc Rd. 7 to 11 p.m. CHINS CLUB The new Agincourt Chess Club meets every Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday in the basemen of Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland A% c.. one block north of Sheppard A% c. For more details call Alex Knox at 493-0019. 7:,10 p.m. - 10 p.mL TO%%N HALL M. E T11%C Barbara Greene. MP Don Valley North, is holding a town hall meeting at McNicholl Public School, 155 McNichorll Ave. Questions on the economy. GST, justice, the UN -Iraq war and any other Iederal i% uc, will be disen%scd. 7 p.m. INFORMAT101 NIGHT The Catholic Children's Aid Society is holding an Information Night for those interested in f(vstering. For more information call Luallc McDonald at 226-1010. 7:30 - 9.30 p.taL LADIES C11 IFtEE Hf)UR You are invited to (;race Church (Presbyterian) at 447 Port Union Road. West Hill. Speakm are Mary Turner & Birgid Mac -Callum, ",r:h York Crisis in Pregnancy Centre "Women in Crisis". TUES. MAR. S 1 p.m. BRIDGE. Social bridge at West Hill United Church, Kingston Rd. & Or- chard Park Dr. This bridge is. for anyone interested in meeting of her people with a similar interest. For more details call 231.4769 or 282-8566. The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., Highland Crcek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. E%cowne is welcome. 7:30 p.m DON %ALLEi CHORUS Ladies are invited to loin the Don Valley Chorus (Harmony Inter- national) and sing 4 -part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehear- sal hall, southeast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Avc. For morc detail, call `fan McFad%cn. 625-0913. 8 p.m. SEEN OAKS CAMERA CLUB No%we and experienced guests are welcome to the meetings of Seven Oaks Camera Club which meets every Tuesday on the second floor ai St. Andrew's Public School, north side of Brimorion Dr. between Brimley & McCowan Rds. For more details call Doug Hall at 431-6922. WED. MAR. 6 The Amazing Flowers Of South Africa Larry Mellichamp, botanist, horticulturist, teacher and researcher at The University of North Carolina, will be at The Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence Ave. E. North York on Mon. Mar. 11th at 7:30 p.m. with an exciting, eye-opening slide presenta- tion on The Amazing Flowers of South Africa. The evening is based on a 5 week trip Larry took to the Southwestern part of South Africa. Having ex- plored over 3,000 miles of this area, he reports on the daily life, economic crops, local customs, animals and special plants. The slides show, not only the general geograpnic location, climate and the regions of the area in- cluding the deserts. moun- tains, costal areas and the wine -growing regions but also the famous habitats of the origins of protean and heathers and other familiar cultivated plants. The visual tour of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is a highlight of this collection. The Civic Garden Centre, located at Lawrence and Leslie fin Edwards Gardens), offers plenty of free parking. Refreshments will be serv- ed following this special presentation. Admission is $4. The Canadian Red Goss soc". Centennial -Rouge United Church by Evelyn G. Dempsey The members of Centen- nial Rouge United Church Women met for their regular meeting on Feb. 12, at the home of Joyce Helyar, with president Jane Ogaki in the chair. Jane welcomed everyone and opened the meeting by repeating in unison the poem "The Least Coin." The worship convener, lifian Morris, conducted the worship service. Lilian has chosen to speak about "Women in the Bible and Peace." The scriptive passages were: I Samuel Chapter 25 and 1 Peter Chapter 3 verses 8-12. Abigail was known as a peacemaker. Her gracious intercession averted the death of her husband, Nabal, by David. in turn she made David realize the foolishness of his anger and contemplation of killing Nabal. Peacemakers are quiet unassuming people who do not attract attention to themselves. They have lov- ing words; they listen and give wise counsel. It takes strength and grace to be a peacemaker. Peacemaking involves both attitude and action and peacemakers try to create peace and recon- ciliation where there is hostility. Jesus Christ was the ultimate peacemaker reconciling sinful people to God through his life. death and resurrection. Peacemaking is not meddl- ing; it brings God's love to a loveless situation. Christ did this for us and asks we do it for others. The worship closed with a fitting prayer expressing ways that people can become peacemakers. The study for the meeting included a video portraying a „New View of the World and emphasizing how the old Mercator map is out of proportion in com- paring sizes of continents and countries. The new Peter's projection map is more accurate portraying countries in comparison as their actual size in sq. metres is shown. A second video, "Memories of the United (Murch Women from 1897 - 1981" of the present United Church Women who had taken part at the morning church service of Feb. 3, was viewed. The script, written by Molly Daniels led the con- gregation on an imaginary viewing of women's groups from Women's Missionary Society 1897, Ladies' Aid and Women's Association until formation of the Un- tied Church Women, 1962, to the present times 1991. The work of the women m the church gave an insight into all the work the women do in the church and dif- ferent ways they assist both at home and abroad. Business matters were discussed and attended. There was a motion that we assist an infant in need of nutritional supplement by supplying formula for this child for sit months. The World Day of Prayer is to be held Mar. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul's an the Hill, Anglican Church. The president urged that everyone attend. We missed Gloria Moore at the meeting as she was vacationing in Calgary with friends. The next meeting will be on Mar. 12 at 8 p.m. in the church hall, 6540 Kingston Road. New members welcomed. .......................................... Anniversaries/Birthdays Doris and Frank Paltrier of Scarborough celebrate their 50th anniversary on March 1st. On Mar. 5th Les and Gloria Valliere of Scarborough celebrate 50 years of marriage. Got an anniversary or birthday to celebrate? Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPE1 The office of the Hon. Alvin Curling, MPP Scarborough North, Iocaied at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit 114, Scarborough is open Mon- day to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 297-5040. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Gerry Phillips, MPP Scarborough -Agincourt, located at 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 204, northeast corner of Sheppard and Kennedy, is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointment% phone 297-656H. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OWE\ The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Ellesmere, located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30, in Cedar Heights Placa, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to I p.m. For appointments phone 438-1242. Federal Constituency Offices 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of Pauline Browes, MP Scarborough Centre, located at 2163 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite B. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p -m. Evenings by appointment only, phone 751-7400. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough East, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is open Monday to Fridav from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 281-6767. 9 am. to 4 p -m. CONSTITUENCY O)FFiCE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough West, located at 483 Kennedy Rd. is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evenings and Saturday mornings by appointment only, 261-8613. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Barbara Greene, MP Don Valley North, is located at 173 Ravel Rd., Willowdale in the Finch -Leslie Plaza. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays the office is open by appointment only. Phone 493-1994. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE (WEN The constituency office of Rend Soetens, MP Ontario Riding, located at 103 Old Kingston Rd., Suite 4, Pickering Village is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment only. Phone 686-0432. 9 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derck Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centre Court, Suite 219, Scarborough, MIP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Wed. 1-5 p.m. Phone 296-8899. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Jim Karygiannis, MP Scarborough - Agincourt, located at 3850 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment only, call 321-5454. Queen's Park Report Elinor Caplan, M.P.P. Oriole Although Ontario is thousands of miles from the Persian Gulf, the effects of the crisis will be felt here. As the United Nations deadline passed on Jan. 15, we had to ask whether Ontario is prepared for the effects of war on our people and our economy. Three civilian hospitals in Ontario have been specifically designated to handle any wounded: Victoria Hospital in London, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre in Toronto and the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Officials from the Ottawa Civic say they may have to cancel some elective surgery and transfer patients to other hospitals in the event of many casualties from the gulf. Sunnybrook Hospital's emergency plan is in place, though it is not yet known exactly what type of injuries will have to be treated. We must also ensure the psychological well-being of returning soldiers and their loved ones at home. Do we have the supports in place to explain war to children, to comfort those in distress and to heal the emotional scars of battle? A war will have a significant impact on our economy. Federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson says the major effect of a gulf war would be increased oil prices, which would have a negative effect on our economy. The federal government says it has no intention of introducing controls to stop oil prices from rising. As a result, financial analysts project the current recession in Ontario and Canada could continue for much longer than expected, perhaps until well into 1992. Ontario's Ministry of Energy will continue to monitor oil prices to watch for price gouging, however it has No provision to regulate pricing. Security of our public facilities must also be considered. Ontario Hydro has made arrangements for extra security measures at the province's nuclear plants. At Queen's Park, a Cabinet subcommittee with representatives from various ministries made recommendations to the Premier recently on measures Ontario should take in the event of an emergency. It was decided that Ontario would issue no of- ficial directive to increase security at outside agencies (e.g.. fire stations and police stations), but plans are being Metro Toronto Council City of Scarborough Scarborouglu Bluffs BRIAN ASHTON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., State 308. Call 392-4052. Searborouo Agincourt SCOTT CAVALIER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m- Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 211. Call 392-4050. Searberougb Qty Centre BRIAN HARRISON - office open 8: 30 a. m. - 5: 00 p. m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 205. Call 392-M15. After hours 261-6641. Scarborouo Highland Creek KEN MORRISH - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., State 307. Call 392-4055. Scarborough Wexford MAUREEN PRINSLOO - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 212. Call 392-4045. Scarborough Malvern BOB SANDERS - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Moa to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 316. Call 392-4076. Scarbornuo MAYOR JOYCE TRIMMER - off -ice open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St-, Suite 208. Call 392-4006. City of North York "lack Creek MARIA AUGIMERI - office open 8:30 a. in. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 203. Call 392-4021. North York Centre NORMAN GARDNER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 204. Call 392-4018. North York Humber MARIO GENTILE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 303. Call 392-4064. North York Centre South BEV. SALMON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 206, evenings by appointment. Call 392-4014. North York Spadina HOWARD MOSCOE - office open 7 a. in. - 7 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 201. Call 392-4027. Seneca Heights JOAN ICING - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 215, Toronto, Ont. M5H 3Y7. Call 392-4038. Don Parkway MARIE LABATTE - office open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 305. Call 392-"1. North York MAYOR MEL LASTMAN - office open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St.. Suite 304. Call 392-4075. Borough of East York East York PETER OYLER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 217. Call 392-4030. MAYOR DAVE JOHNSON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 216. Call 392-4033. City of Toronto Don River ROGER HOLLANDER - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St. Suite 306, Call 392-4060. East Toronto PAUL CHRISTIE - office open 8: 30 a. m. - 4:30 p. in. Mon. to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 314. Call 392-4062. Toronto MAYOR ART EGGLETON - office open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon to Fri. 390 Bay St., Suite 315. Call 392-4079. Wed. February 27, 1991 THE NEWS/POST Page 5 Leslie St. & Bayview Extensions Deferred Metro Transportation extension and the Bayview Committee held a big Ave. Extension En - debate on Thurs. Feb. 21st vironmental Assessment. on the proposed Leslie St. East York Mayor Dave .............. reviewed for emergency preparedness. The government has acknowledged the possibility of an emergency taking place in Ontario and says it will take any necessary action in that event. Every Ontarian feels the effects of the Persian Gulf crisis in some way, and will until it is resolved. But regardless of an individual's view on how to end the conflict, regardless of political ideology, we must work towards a lasting peace in the Middle East. NDP Transfer Payments Fail To Meet Commitments Last week ( Mon. Feb. 11) , the provincial government an- nounced its transfer payments to municipalities, colleges and universities, school boards, and hospitals. The an- noucement doesn't generate as much attention in the news media as Budget Day, but the transfers amount to 30 per cent of provincial spending, about $16 -billion. That's a lot of your tax dollars, so it's useful to examine where the money is being spent. Municipalities: Ontario's municipalities will receive a 5 per cent increase in unconditional grants, which councils are free to spend on local priorities, and 5.5 per cent for municipal roads, for a combined total of 51.7 -billion. There was no indication from the NDP on how the government will help municipalities faced with skyrocketing welfare caseloads caused by the recession. Colleges and Universities: Post -secondary institutions will receive a 7.3 per cent increase to bring their funding to SI.96-bigion. The NDP also announced an 8 per cent in- crease in university tuition fees, a break from the NDP's commitment to eliminate tuition fees. School boards: Grants to school boards will increase 7.9 per cent to 54.9 -billion dollars. There was no progress in the NDP's commitment to increase provincial funding for education to 60 per cent from its current level of 41.5 per cent. Hospitals: The Province's hospitals will receive a 9.5 per cent increase in operating costs for a total grant of 57.3 -billion. The Ontario Hospital Association was asking for an increase of 13.2 per cent. The OHA says the shortfall will result in staff layoffs, fewer services for patients, and bed closures. The limited increase means that Premier Rae has not lived up to the commitment he made last November at the Ontario Nurses' Association annual convention to significantly increase pay scales for nurses. In all cases, the increases were lower than increases granted last year by the previous Liberal government. And as Opposition Leader Robert Nixon points out, the in- creases are knaer than amounts the IVDP used to criticize as inadequate. In making the announcements, Treasurer Floyd World Day of Prayer The theme for the World Day of Prayer 1991 - "On The Journey Together.. was written by the women of Kenya. They have invited us to journey with them to their country with its varied weather conditions and geographical features. Kenya is a multi -racial society with only 15% of its population living in the ur- ban areas. Christian men and women in 170 countries will gather this day as members of a world-wide family on this "faith journey" to pray together for guidance, to seek and to understand a deeper mean- ing.. the purpose and the power of prayer. "The World Day of Prayer" is sponsored by the Women's Inter -Church Council of Canada, and we Canadians have been in- volved since 1919. Services are printed in English, French, Finnish, German. Japanese, Chinese ( Cantonese ) and Korean. There is also a large print available and a Children's Service. Men and women are in- vited on Fri. Mar. 1st. to at- tend one of these services held in the many churches across Metropolitan Toron- to. Let us all join in this prayerful event - "World Day of Prayer" - Fri. Mar. 1st. Support Your Local Charity Johnson told the committee ceedings to get this road that this extension and work done. The proposal widening was essential for passed then was to extend future development of in- Leslie St. as a four lane dustry in the Borough of arterial road southerly East York. from its present terminus He also pointed out that it at Eglinton Ave. East, was part of the long range across the Don Valley and plan to relieve the Don Valley Parkway. Councillors Bob Sanders and Mario Gentile argued in favour of proceeding with the environmental assessment for the project because it will take a few years to get the roads com- pleted. However, City of Toronto officials were present and said they wanted the On- tario Minister of Transpor- tation to advise council of his position on this Leslie St. extension before the matter proceeds any fur- ther. It was back in 1968 that Metro began the pro - then running parallel with CP Rail line to Bayview Ave., widening of Bayview Ave. to six lanes from this point to Bloor St. East in- cluding a reconfiguration of the Bayview Ave. i Bloor St. interchange. Metro Chairman Alan Tonks spoke strongly in favour of the proposal go- ing forward to council for approval but the vote to defer the matter was 4 to 3 with Councillors Labatte, Pantalone, Salmon and Griffin against further ac- tion on the project and Chairman Tonks and Coun- cillors Gentile and Sanders voting to keep it going. Gardiner Bike Fest Mr. J. Rabinovitch ap- Transportation Commis- peared before Metro's sioner Doug Floyd said he Transportation Committee was against the use of the on Feb. 21st to ask for the Gardiner Expressway use of the Gardiner Ex- because of the potential pressway for a bike fest. danger to people on bikes The idea is to close the and the height of the ex - Expressway between pressway from the ground. Etobicoke and the east end The committee decided of the Gardiner for some to get a report on this situa- hours on a Sunday to allow tion for the next committee this bike race to take place. meeting on :tar. 7th. Laughren admitted that the transfer payments fall short of commitments made by the NDP. He blames the recession, although the NDP has made it clear that its commitments are based on the assumption that Ontario is hurting economically. The Treasurer is expected to table the NDP's first budget in April. It should be interesting to see if the government is able to develop a clearer sense of its priorities, and whether the NDP will finally be able to explain which commitments it will keep. 11 1991 RRSP LIMITS ARE GOING UP. ARE YOU UP FOR IT:' 11 Today's rate. Tomorrow's money. The Accumulator Retirement Investment Certificate As you are probably already aware. RRSP Contribution limits for the 1991 tax year are increasing substantially. So how does one save as much as $11,500? Well, Bank of Montreal's RRSP Program offers the solution. The new Accumulator Retirement Investment Certificate is a unique and easy way for you to make your 1991 RRSP contribution. Lock into today's rate and choose from terms between I and 5 years, then invest in 12 monthly contributions. It's that simple. One of our RRSP Specialists will be glad to give you all the details. Village of Abbey Lane 91 Rylander Blvd. 282-4357 Kingston & Morningside 4500 Kingston Rd. 284-4701 X) R R4 aBank of Mommal Centennial Park Plaza 5530 Lawrence Ave. E. 284-0157 Guildwood Village 71 Livingston Rd. 266--1574 Page 6 THE NEWS; POST Wed. February 27, 1991 Bill Watt's Worlds ONSTAGE: The still new Bayview Playhouse has presented the theatregoing public with another success. What's more, it's a com- pletely Canadian work written by Norm Foster, a native of Toronto who presently lives in Frederic- ton where he is a radio an- nouncer. It's a comedy titled Sin- ners and .. get ready for this, Sinners is filled with winners: a clever if im- plausible plot, good per- formers and good pacing. The plot involves a slut- tish minister's wife and the attempts of she and her more or less reluctant lover to cover up the accidental -well maybe - death of her husband who has discovered them in flagrante delecto. Whether or not justice is to prevail depends upon the efforts of a bumbling police chief who wants to be mayor and his ambitious wife. We will say no more about the plot, only that it is hilarious and you will en- joy it. It is the first play we've seen in a long time with some downright sus- tained belly laughs. The central character is the reluctant lover and he is played by David Nairn to the manner born. A widower. he has the drive of a man who enjoys fleshy Pleasure i ie: horny) but the decency to be reluctant about making out in the home of the man he is cuckolding. Still, lust conquers all. Then the fun begins as we watch his bumbling at- tempts at extrication. He delivers his lines well as should be expected but it is his takes and even double takes that carry the day. Watch particularly for a scene wherein he realizes that there just might be some hope. Watch for the slow widening of his eyes. It's the stuff of which pleasurable memories are made. Ted Follows is the police chief and if his perfor- mance seems just a tad too bombastic, blame it on direction about which, more later. His wife is played by Araby Lockhart and hers is a performance which should be studied by all aspiring actors and ac- tresses. Her role is that of a small town busybody -you know the type -and she plays it to perfection from the tilt of the nose to the gleam of greedy eyes. And, oh my, how she can deliver a line! Looking at a photograph of the minister's wife on her wed- ding day, she declaims "I see she wore white. Well, I'll say this for her, she had grit". Delicious. As the minister's wife, Muhelle Hart is voluptuous ( great thighs!) and desirable evil counter- pointed nicely by the ersatz mousiness of Glynis Davies playing the wife of another of the former's conquests. Oh yes, she has had many lovers including.. whoops, almost gave something away there. The minister himself is played in a manner that will surprise. Well, of course we're not going to tell you what it is. The direction? A little too frenetic we thought. The plot. the lines and the characterizations are stdfi- cient to make the play all that it should be. There is no reason to go broad though one admits the temptation must be strong. Sinners in its totality is sinnerfully delicious, just like the individual perfor- mance of Araby Lockhart. Enjoy! ON YOUR TOE.'+: The mid point presenta- tion of the National Ballet's winter season was an even- ing of three one act ballets. In the world of the con- cert hall, J.S. Ww h's Con- certo in D Minor for Two Violins is referred to as ab- solute music as opposed to program music. To it, the late George Balane»ne set a ballet of pure form rather than narrative and called it Concerto Barrocco. i Go for baroque we say. Some regard it as an ex- ercise in pristine purity. Others consider it mere ex- ercise albeit albeit cosset- ted in rhythmn. What ever, it is a ballet that escapes the deadly love it or hate it considera- tion. It is impossible to dislike. One's response to it ranges from appreciation through enjoyment to af- fection. Our's is more than mere appreciation but a lit - Around and About Your Dining &Entertainment Guide He short of affection. So then, what does one seek when viewing Concer- to Barocco? For us it is in- dividual performances and on the evening of our atten- dance we were rewarded by those of the three prin- cipals. Karen Kain, Dominique Dumais and Serge Lavoie. It goes without saying that their dancing was technically pure and ar- tistically satisfying. Allow us then, to comment upon the youthful beauty of the trio. Balanchine, while clever, was also despotic in his in- sistence that the per- formers should not detract from his choreography. He wanted his dancers thin not slim, lean rather than lithe. gaunt instead of spare. Well. maestro B. is no longer with us and most certainly did not direct this production. The result? Well, his pure choreography was more than enhanced by beauty, it was transformed by the beauty of the human form and visage at their best. Miles. Kain and Dumais are simply gorgeous. The former is, we believe, the older of the two and seems just a bit heavier than she once was but that's all to the good. her legs are shapelier and even more attractive than formerly. individually, each is attractive; together they are stunning. Complement them with the cheery, almost insou- ciant smile of M. lavoie and Concerto Barocco becomes a feast for the eyes. Is it a banquet for balletomanes? Each must make his or her own deter- mination but it's certainly beautiful sustenance for all. We suspect the fine but firm hand of Artistic Direc- tor Reid Anderson in mak- ing a polyster purse out of the sow's ear that is Glen Tetley's overblown pas de trois titled Sphinx. Those who have read our reviews of previous presen- tations will recall that our r ELLAS RESTAURANT AND BANQUET HAUS LUXURY BANQUET FACILITIES Any size up to 1500 people • WEDDINGS • ENGAGEMENTS • COMPANY MEETINGS • SEMINARS • DINNER • LUNCH • BREAKFASTS • RETIREMENT PARTIES • BAPTISMS 35 Danforth Rd. Scarborough Ample free parking. For reservations 694-1194 702 Pape Ave. (above Danforth Ave.) 4634334 in its 14th.season 199091 A Dolls House by Henrik hisses Designed by Robert Armstrong. Directed by L. 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The change is the elimination of the flange footed drop step of which Mr. T. seems so inordinately fond. No longer do the dancers ap- pear to beating their feet on the Mississippi mud at sun- down but rather, gliding over desert sands at the dawn of a short lived love. Quite compelling. As noted, Sphinx is a vir- tual extended pas de trois, in effect if not in intent, and each of the three dancer did well by it. Gregory Osborne was an almost frightening presence as Anubts, the an- cient Egyptian god of the death. So strong is his characterization that he could probably be just as effective without the ridiculous costume with which he has been burden- ed. Rex Harrington, arguably the handsomest man in ballet today is all youthful vigour as Oedipus. One almost expects and would not have been of- fended by a display of tumescence. It was Gizella Witkowsky, however, who dominated the work in the title role. Here, to the life, was a goodess willing to sacrifice her immortality for the sake of an earthly love. Looking like a cat in oestrus she writhes with suppressed passion before bursting into not so subtly suggested coital pleasure. At the end of her supreme moments of bliss and after Oedipus has gone on to his own tragedy one wonders is she now sated or besotted., a sphinx like question. No question, though, about the power of Gizella Witkowsi .. and the effec. tiveness of modifying Glen Tetley's excessive dance design. the second detail is deliberately titled in lower case. It deserves to be. the second detail was the final offering of the even- ing. It was also the world premiere of this William Forsythe work. Dare we wish there was a portent in the juxtaposition? Dare we wish this is the last time any audience will be sub- jected to such a sophomoric endeavour? The applause for the se- cond detail ( well at least it's easy to type) was more in the nature of toujours la politesse and had nothing to do with, or say for, what had just been inflicted on a more or less unsuspecting audience. One goes to an evening of ballet to see dancing. One doesn't go to see a group of People dressed in com- munist grey cavorting around what appears to be an innercity health club. Jogging belongs on jogging Paths, not on a ballet stage. One also expects music, not the sadistic outpourings Of Thom Willems original and recorded score. It can best, and most charitably be described as the sound one hears when home craft - men are building a recrea- (Continued on Pqp 10) Wood. February 27, 1/91 THE POST Page 7 Development Of New Materials For Bone Implants I Little did Dr. Dennis C. Smith imagine that the pioneer- ing work on bone implants he conducted 20 years ago would come into use someday on a very special patient - himself. 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Nick swam his personal best 100 metre backstroke ingevent making finals, plac- andif or the tit Cu dWaa me His backstroke buddy Shauna also made the Canada Cup time in that event. Heather made 8th place in the 100 fly final while the rest of the ggiirls were consolation finalists Margaret in the 100 and 20d fl , Megan in 400 I.M. and L, una in 200 fly. The girls' relay team of Jana, Heather, Megan and placed Znd in the 200 reestyle relay 4th in the 400 freestyle relay and 6th in the 400 medley relay This past weekend the novice team memt'bers from Scarborough swam in their 2nd meet of the Etobicoke series. Dramatic drops in times occur at this level as begin- ner competitors improve tltrcoachi and iceyvv ek y workouts Three clubs, Scar- borough, Etobicoke and Mississauga met early Saturday morn,ng, at the Olympium with their a time year olds Mark Ramos and Ihu Miller; 11-12 year olds Nadia Rampersad, Kristin Smith, Angela Miller, Elmer Ramos, Jesse Flet- cher, Josh Hunt Michael Amann and Jeff Moss. In relays, the 10 and under girls team of Adrian- na, AdrienneErin and Kosten wereiirst; the bo 10 and tinder team of Mark, Raymond, Michael Flynn and Diu were 3rd and the Jeremy Hunt 13, won his So flyy, 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle open girls team of Kristen, Angela, Naida and Lynne events, made "A" times for this series won 2nd place. and therefore moves on to On Mar. 2nd and 3rd, competitien, Aarianna atri0ro 9 won Scarborough Swim Club willhost t a annual "Cindy her 50 backstroke and 50 g meet Laurier breaststroke, Michael Flynn 10, at P00, gh member's of Scarborough s won the 50 breaststroke, was 2nd in 25 team will be taking part fly and 3rd in 50 freestyle. while their proud parents Adrienne Milnes 9, wore the work the pool deck as of 50 freestyle, was 2nd in 50 flees• breaststroke and 3rd in 50 'Delve hundred swim - open 00 Taylor won the was 2nd in all the other strokes. Other finalist ribbon win- ners were: 8 & umders Amanda Smith, Kristen Smith, Erin Creighton, and Raymond Navarro: 9-10 Scarborough Swim Club mers are expected at this multi-level invitational. Any Scarborough swim fans are invited to drop by the Laurier gallery to catch an exciting race or two. Thirteen and overs race in the mornings, 8 a.m. to 12 noon; twelve and unders swim afternoons 1:30 pm. -5:30 p.m. both days. Snack bar service available. See you there! Finalists In Championships Easy1sv 1114arid Wardenthe breadthand depth of Scarbrough Swim Club had finalists at the recent Ontario Provincial Age- GivW Haps.Bob brought home a silver medal for his petsonal best 200 metre fly swim ( 2.19.87 ) and 10 year ofd Andrew Kwa won the bronze backstroke effort. Bob swam finals in 100 backstroke ( 5th) and 200 backstroke ( 4th) and was a Consolation Finalist in the 100 fly race. Andrew made ath place pants for Scarbrough in his loo breaststoke event. Alison Jones, 11. was 8th in the 11 & 12 girls 200 freestyle .and ended the final day at the 3 day meet with a fifth place swim in the 800 freestyle_ Chekang, 14 swam a i:aee In rile 1W i With 900 swimmers from across the entire province esentuiq and ll ah cteam�isitt was the climax of another short course swim season in Ontario. Hosted by Swim Ontario, held at the Etobicoke Olympturn and officiated by the man parents of local and Visiting swim teams it was an exciting racing event for the 14 and under qualified elite swimmers of Ontario with winners emerging from everywhere across our pnvvir�ee O hef r Scarborough swimmers who made Con- solation Finals ( 9th - 16th) were Liz Warden 13 Kerri Ford 14, Amanda Slkopec 14 Nenad Minic 13, and Mitchell Lau 14. Head Coach Darin Muma is off to Calgary to the Winter Nbreiststations ships with qq�uali ied Jeff Guest. Upon their return the club ti ai�gbegiipn these Eking course d the 1the rest W swim season with senior swimmers aim- ing for summer nationals. the top age-�ou�ers work ing for Youth Nafianals and the young age -groupers setting ther goals f long course Provincial Cham- pionships in July. Scarbo Swim Club will be � its annual Cindy Nhis' Meet on Mar. 2nd and 3rd at Laurier Pod in Guildwood vTT hirteen and over swim- mers will race in the morn- ing sessions, 8 a.m. to 12 2 and under will swim aftoutigsters ernoons 1: 30 to 5:30 p.m. Drop in and watch some of the action in the pool. See our local swim star in rac- ing form.fu Flu rther information call the club office 266-4531, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Wed. February 27, 1991 THE NEWS/POST Page 9 Air Canada Sports Awards Finalists Eight individuals from a Bashaw, Alberta, Cana- Official of the Year will field of 64 have been chosen dian Figure Skating be awarded to one of the for the finals of the Air Association; Peter Judge, following individuals: Jim Canada Amateur Sports Gloucester, Ont, Canadian Cressman, London, Ont, Awards. Only three will be Ski Association–Freestyle; Canadian Federation of awarded top honours as and Alan Morrow, London, Amateur Baseball; and Executive of the Year, Ont, Rowing Canada Margaret Lanning, West Coach of the Year or Of- Aviron. Hill, Canadian Women's ficial of the Year. The Air Canada Official Field Hockey Association. Air Canada's Executive of the Year Award With Johnny Esaw as of the Year Award pays recognizes the valuable ef- Master of Ceremonies, the tribute to the individual forts of the individual who Air Canada Amateur who best strives to ensure meticulously conducts Sports Awards will be held that his/her particular events in a manner in in Ottawa on Mar., 2nd sport organization which athletes compete in where three of the finalists flourishes from year to a fair and world-class man- will be honoured as na- year• ner. timal award wirwrc Finalists in the category of Executive of the Year are: Peter King, Ottawa, Rowing Canada Aviron; Mark Lemay, Rouyn - Noranda, Quebec, Cana- dian Cycling Association; and Dr. David Bees, North Bay, Ont, Canadian Ski Association–Cross Country Canada. The Air Canada Coach of the Year Award acknowledges the valuable efforts of the individual who encourages young athletes to be the best they can be, while instilling a sense of sportsmanship and fair play. 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Fiber -rich foods generally contain a mixture but often more of one. Insoluble fibrr,-- wheat, com or ria bran— ` �•-- helps maintain a healthy di- gestive system and gently aids doubling dietary fibre ,t:,r:, regularity. Foods such as with increasing the variety of Nabisco 100% Bran are ex- foods in the diet. They further ecllent sources. Every half- suggest we take clues from Seniors For N a t u re cup serving provides 10 g of top restaurateurs which offer die frbre—I/3of, thtcaloric-slim, low fat entrees Canoe The "Seniors for Nature Canoe Club" is inviting people to join its club. Membership re- quirements are: 55 years or over; ability to swim; and members are expected to provide their own transportation and must be willing to transport a canoe. Flatwater canoeing skills (i.e. ability to stern a canoe) is preferred. The club does not offer formal instructions. Scheduled activities in- clude at least one outing per week throughout the year, such as one -day canoe outings, hiking, cross-country skiing and multi -day canoe trips. From October to May membership meetings are held once a month. The club can supply canoes, but many members have their own. Lary new Club recommended quota. Soluble and accompany them with a fibre --in foods like legumes, tantalizing variety of whole oat bran, barley and prunes— and multi -grain, fibre -rich Seniors for Nature Canoe appears to help lower blood breads. Here are some tasty Club is a special interest choksterol levels. recipes you can make at home club affiliated with the - Why more complex car- to help you achieve a healthy Federation of Ontario bohydrates? Complex carbo- dietary fibre intake. Naturalists. It received hydrates — cereals, breads, Rr~an 'n Oat Scones startup Horizons Program of g funding from the New Hy pasta, rice, vegetables, beans Scrve these hearty scone., warm and they'll melt in our Health and Welfare and lentils—are rich in fibre, y Canada. The club is a non- low in fat. The body requires mouth.'liicy're great for break - profit organization, considerable energy and time fasts on the run, afternoon tea managed and operated by to convert complex carbohy- or to complete soup or salad volunteer members. drates to energy. Your body meals. Ilecause the recipe For more information expends 20 to 25 percent of combines tolled ecus and whwt call 766-81176 or 239-456.2. calories from complex carbo- bran, these scones contribute hydrates just converting them both soluble and insoluble fibre •� �`:ti to energy. Thus, complex to your diet. ....................... carbohydrates satisfy hunger 1 cup Nabisco 1000% Bran •• •::: •� = :::::: • :� _ with fewer calories and for Cereal :.� longer time periods. Unless 1 cup quick -cooking rolled Canadianism you use them immediately in oats 1/2 cup raisins IS First physical exertion, most fat 1 cup plain yogouri calories can go to body fat. 1 cup all purpose flour Multiculturalism - Are drastic changes re- 1/4 cup granulated Sugar IS s@COnd quired toachieve a 30 g daily 1 tbsp Magic Baking Pow - fibre intake? No, nutrition- der • ..... ists say that for most people 1 tsp baking soda 1 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutrneg 1/3 cup butter or margarine Toppi1/r Nabisco 100% Bran Cereal 2 tbsp milk Combine cereal, oats, rai- sins and yogourt; let stand to soften. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add cereal mixture and stir just until moistened. Turn out onto floured board and knead 10 times or until smooth. Place on greased baking sheet and flatten to ()- inch circle. Score surface into 12 wedge,. Combine topping ingredients, stxion evenly over surface. hake at 4_'5'F for 20 to 25 m inutes or until golden. Serve warm or cooled, cut into wedges. Makes 12 same.•,. Per saxic: about 177 calories, 4.4 g pro- tein, 6.1 g fat, 29.3 g carbohy- drate, 3.7 g dietary fibre. Goof source of thiamine. Four Grain Soda Bread This moist, robust bread is a good accompaniment tostew, haked beans or other hearty family favorites. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup quick -cooking rolled oats 1 cup Nabisco 100% Bran Cereal 1 tbsp Magic Baking Pow- der ow- tsp baking soda 2 tsp Batt 2 cup butter or margarine ti2 cups buttermilk or soured milk* 2 tbsp liquid honey Combine flouts, oats, ce- real, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl or food processor. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine milk and honcv; stir into dry ingredients dust until moistened. Turn out onto floured hoard and knead about 10 times or until smooth. Divide in half and form each into round loaf. Place on greased baking sheet and cut 1'4 -inch deep cross on top of each. Bake in 375"F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 2 loaves or 3 serv- ings. Per serving: 5.5 g die- tary fibre. 'Note: To sour milk, place 4 tsp vinegar in measuring cup. Add milk to make 1 1,'2 cups. IleartStyle Recipes For more tasty tactics to help you balance your diet and lifestyle, send your name and address to Heart -Style for Life. P. O. Box 5059, Paris, Ontario N3L 3W5. You'll receive a new recipe, nutri- tion -oriented booklet pro- duced by the l kart and Siro lee Foundation of Canada and Nabisco Brands Ltd. 1 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutrneg 1/3 cup butter or margarine Toppi1/r Nabisco 100% Bran Cereal 2 tbsp milk Combine cereal, oats, rai- sins and yogourt; let stand to soften. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in large bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add cereal mixture and stir just until moistened. Turn out onto floured board and knead 10 times or until smooth. Place on greased baking sheet and flatten to ()- inch circle. Score surface into 12 wedge,. Combine topping ingredients, stxion evenly over surface. hake at 4_'5'F for 20 to 25 m inutes or until golden. Serve warm or cooled, cut into wedges. Makes 12 same.•,. Per saxic: about 177 calories, 4.4 g pro- tein, 6.1 g fat, 29.3 g carbohy- drate, 3.7 g dietary fibre. Goof source of thiamine. Four Grain Soda Bread This moist, robust bread is a good accompaniment tostew, haked beans or other hearty family favorites. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup quick -cooking rolled oats 1 cup Nabisco 100% Bran Cereal 1 tbsp Magic Baking Pow- der ow- tsp baking soda 2 tsp Batt 2 cup butter or margarine ti2 cups buttermilk or soured milk* 2 tbsp liquid honey Combine flouts, oats, ce- real, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl or food processor. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine milk and honcv; stir into dry ingredients dust until moistened. Turn out onto floured hoard and knead about 10 times or until smooth. Divide in half and form each into round loaf. Place on greased baking sheet and cut 1'4 -inch deep cross on top of each. Bake in 375"F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 2 loaves or 3 serv- ings. Per serving: 5.5 g die- tary fibre. 'Note: To sour milk, place 4 tsp vinegar in measuring cup. Add milk to make 1 1,'2 cups. IleartStyle Recipes For more tasty tactics to help you balance your diet and lifestyle, send your name and address to Heart -Style for Life. P. O. Box 5059, Paris, Ontario N3L 3W5. You'll receive a new recipe, nutri- tion -oriented booklet pro- duced by the l kart and Siro lee Foundation of Canada and Nabisco Brands Ltd. Page 10 THE NEWS, POST Wed. February 27, 1991 Business Community News - ENNE Reducing Red Tape To Save Costs Reducing red tape in the building approvals process in order to streamline con- struction and achieve cost savings is one of the key issues of 1991 for the On- tario Association of Ar- chitects (OAA), said newly -elected president Eliseo Temprano. "Cutting red tape also allows us to support government efforts to pro- vide affordable harking," said Temprano. "We can streamline the process and increase the appreciation of the architect's role in delivering value for money. " Temprano said his term as president will also be marked by efforts to prepare the profession for the challenge of increased competition due to the globalization of the economy with particular emphasis on the Canada -U.S. Free Trade Agreement and Europe 1992. "Like many other profes- sions, architects are being pinched by the current economic environment. This market makes it more important than ever for the association to help protect the architect's role and faster an understanding of the contribution made by the profession... Temprano's firm in Ot- tawa. Temprano Associates Inc., is involved in institutional, com- merical and industrial work, feasibility studies and master planning. The 10 -person firm is dedicated to the implementation of State-of-the-art computer technology in architectural practice. An architect of Spanish origin, Temprano earned his Master of Architecture degree at the University of Manitoba in 1979 after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University in Ottawa. The Ontario Association of Architects is a self- governing organization founded in 1889 and incor- porated in 1890. It is governed by provincial statute, The Architects Act, RSO Chapter 12, 1964. Only those architects issued a Certificate o► Practice by the OAA may offer architectural services to the public. There are currently 2,500 members and 1,200 member firms in the OAA. Metro Toronto Board of Trade Recent Policy Submissions Airports Upgrading of Terminals at Pearson Airport. The Federal Minister of Transport, Doug Lewis, is seeking community input on the plan to modernize Terminals 1 and 2 at Pear- son Airport. In its Jan. 18, 1991 letter, the board's Air Services Committee supports the concept of privatization, believing that privately developed and managed terminals can be a part of a local airport authority. The board urges the Minister to P oceed quickly with the request for proposals ( RFP) on terminal upgrading, addressing such issues as inter - terminal transit, rapid transit to the airport and improved cargo facilities. Ins.rance In its Jan. 17, letter to On- tario Financial Institutions Minister Peter Kormos.. the board's Insurance Committee recommends that the recently introduc- ed Ontario Motorist Protec- tion Plan I OMPP) be given an opportunity to be fully implemneMed and assessed - However, if it is felt that some element of govern - met lt ownership must be In- troduced into the present OMPP program. the board recommends that this be done in partnership with the free enterprise system- Economic ystemEconomic Policy 1"i Federal Pre -budget Commentary In a Jam. 17, submission to Federal Finance Minister Michael Wilson, the board's Economic Policy and Taxation Com- mittees reiterate their long-standing concerns over the need to reduce government spending, rather than increased taxes, as a means of reduc- ing the deficit. They also urge, once again, the removal of the territorial limitation in the Interna- tional Banking Centre legislation that discriminates against the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). On tax issues, the board made 10 recommendations, including: technical aspects of the Goods and Services Tax. the need for tax simplification, the non - deductibility of interest related to tax payments, the international com- petitiveness of Canadian corporate tax rates and the recently announced pro- posal to increase late filing penalties for large corpora- tions. Pensions Use of Pension Surplus In a January 17, letter to Ontario Premier Bob Rae. the board's Pension Policy Committee reiterates long- standing concerns with respect to the ownership and use of pension pian surpluses. The board disagrees with the Premier's contention that "all money in pension plans is deferred wages of the pension plan members and ought to be used only to pay for benefits under the plan.. - The board argues that if Bill Watt's Worlds continued fart Pmp 6 tion room in an old base- ment .. the sound of con- crete being scraped by cold chisels and the sound of stapling guns pinning wall panels to rough wood col- umns. Can one find It in one to fud anything good to say about the second detail? Yes, one can. Swallowing hard, one has to concede that it makes the works of Desrosiers acceptable and those of Grossman seem almost competent. Oh. let us stop now; we're in danger of becom- ing vitriolic and don't like ourself very much for it. Try the second detail for yourself should it ever return. Perhaps there is value to it but we, at least, could detect none. ON YOUR TOES AGAIN: On Mar. 5th, The Na- tional Ballet celebrates its 40th anniversary with a wonderful gala at The O'Keefe. We have insufficient space remaining to list all of the performers who will be taking part in what pro- mises to be a memorable evening but there is much other material available from the other media. We wish to mention, however, that the special guest for the evening will be Her Royal Highness the Duchess ss of Kent. Ticket prices are not in- expensive, ranging from $30 to $600 for dinner and dancing. However, there will be a limited number of rush seats available at :20 on the day of the perfor- mance. We shall not be in the city for the gala but our thoughts most certainly will be. Forty years. Where has the time gone? In PRINT: By now you'll have read that Angelica Huston has been nominated for an Academy Award as best actress for her role in The Grifters. She just narrowly missed the Golden Globe Award in the same category. The movie opens this Friday in Toronto. The Grifters is based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Jim Thompson and we've just finished reading it in a Black Lizard / Vintage Crime soft cover. This is the first of the popular Mr. Thompson's books we have had the pleasure of reading but firmly intend it shall not be the last. It's not a private eye opus though it is written in the style that reminds of Chandler, Hammett and Woolrich. Rather, it's the story of Roy Dillon a short con grifter and his relation- ship with his mother Lily who is only fourteen years older than he and his mistress who is ten years older. Her name is Moira Langtry . . Lily and Langtry. Get it? You won't in the movie where the name has been changed to Myra. It's a good satisfying read -we read it at a single sitting -both as a revealing look at the world of the grifters and as a psychological look at just what individuals will do to survive. We can't and won't say anything more other than to remind that this isn't a private eye shoot 'em up. It's a well crafted piece of work that almost ap- proaches art . . the art of the grift, the smack and the tat. Hell, we'd almost forgotten the tat. Mind you, that goes back to the days of club cars on trains. Excuse the reminiscence but you won't excuse yourself if "you're the last person on the block" to read The Grifters. FAST EXIT: A good book is the best of friends, the same today upperand for ever. Martin Tup- per Developers Council Officers The Economic Developers Council of On- tario Incorporated (formerly the Ontario In- dustrial Development Council Inc.) have an- nounced the election of Patrick Olive Ec.D. Comm. of Economic Develpment Region of Durham as president for 1991. Mr. Olive has served the association for the past four years in various capacities. His extensive experience in both the private and public sectors will serve the council well during the upcoming year. Director Alan Greenway Ec.D. of Admin. & Marketing Services of the City of Scarborough has been elected as treasurer for 1991. Previously Mr. Green- way held the Government Liaison Chairmanship. EDCO is an independent, incorporated association of persons engaged in in- dustrial and economic development. The council, under the name of the On- tario Industrial Develop- ment evelopment Council Incorporated was organized in 1957 and incorporated in 1962. In January, 1991, the membership voted over- whelmingly to change the name to the Economic Developers Council of On- tario Incorporated in or to better reflect the ex- panded role of Economic Tourism, Small Business Development and Downtown Revitalization. Anne Donohue, Director of Trade & Investment sup- port Branch Mlluster of In- dustry, Trade & Technology at Queen's Park has been elected as :HITT Faison Director:..:: all surpluses belong to plan members, so do the deficits. But since, under present rules, deficits must be funded by the employers, employers face a classic "beads you win, tails I lose" situation within which, if the coin lands one way, the employer must pay more and, if it lands the other way, the employer receives nothing. The board urges that employers continue to be allowed to have full control over the funding of pension pians and not be restricted in the application of surpluses. Education Select Committee on Education, Third Report In a letter to the Ontario Minister of Education dated Jan. 3, 1991, the board's Education Com- mittee responds to nine of the Select Committee's recommendations toner ing education finance in Ontario. Specifically, the board offers comment on those recommendations pertaining to funding levels for education, sources of revenue, accountability of school boards and the fun- ding of independent schools. Labour Force Develop- ment Issues for 1991/92 In a letter addressed jointly to the Federal Minister of Employment and Immigration and the Federal Minister of :Finance on Jan. 17, 1991, the board's Education Committee applauds the creation of the National Labour Force Develop - The Kidney Foundation's Kidney Awareness Program is a travelling puppet show that in 1991 travelled to 24 Scar- borough schools educating around 8,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade Six about kidney function, kidney disease and allows each child to take home a test kit to test for bacteria in their urine - a stepping stone to kidney disease. Creative Play Program Agincourt Community Services Association is opening its second Creative Play program starting Mar. 21st, every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bridlewood Bretheren In Christ Church, 480 Hun- tingwood Ave., west of Warden Ave. Pre-schoolers with their caregives are eligible toat- r:._....--' ..... ..........:sir. .......................... ment Board, offering to participate on any sub- structure which may be created in Metro Toronto to support the new national framework. The board also comments on funding issues and approaches regarding education and training for consideration in the h.,,e��,,..1991 92 budgetary pin�`�process. tend - babies can be accom- modated in the room if necessary. Creative Dance For Kids "March Moves 1-2-3" is a week long creative dance workshop, with outstan- ding teacher choreographer and performer Maxine Heppner. It takes place 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Monday to Friday. March 11 - 15th, with per- formance taking place 12 noon on Sun. Mar. 17th. It's all happening at the Koffler Centre School of Dance. For information, call Jacque or Elaine at 631-$659. Our4lst. Year of service to the community. SCARBOROUGH news -1 AGINCOURT 1- news WEST HILL news NORTH YORK news EAST END news PIS K --mING pos t PUBLISHED BY Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, Ont. M 1 S 3R3 Phone 291.2583 Our typesetting is the best! Got a magazine, newspaper, booklet, flyer to typeset? Ce 11291.2583 for an estimate of cost. Serving the Community Since 1950 Ltraveli Sea World Announces New Shows For 1991 Visitors to Sea World of Florida this spring will discover family entertain- ment at its finest as the marine life park features an entirely new line-up of exciting shows for the 1991 season. Sea World's entertain- ment productions sparkle with new scripts, sets and costumes sure to bedazzle every park guest. The new entertainment package of- fers a glimpse at the pro- mising growth and development yet to come at this popular vacation destination. At the Whale and Dolphin stadium, families share the exciting discoveries of the ocean while whales and dolphins from different seas of the world play and frolic together. "Discovery Cove". an all-new presen- tation at Sea World, con- veys the harmonious rela- tionship between man and animal. The individual talents and personalities of Atl an- tic bottlenose dolphins, gentle beluga whales and sleek false killer whales are revealed throughout "Discovery Cove", bring- ing park guests a little closer to understanding and appreciating these creatures of the ocean. In- teracting together, these beautiful animals and their trainers create a breathtaking performance. At the Atlantis Watenski Stadium, early American history comes to life in Sea Worid's wildest, wackiest production ever, the "Gold Rush Water Ski Show". In this . action -packed melodrama, the world- famous Sea World skiers try to "strike it rich" while performing daring tricks and high-juiks water ski- ing• long distance jumping. high-speed barefooting and graceful water ski ballet. A cantankerous '49er guides park guests through the "Gold Rush" produc- tion where waterbound pro- spectors nub shoulders with the millionaire miners of boom town, "Bullion !states". The mining camp revels as the world-class athletes perform non-stop water - sport action and recount the miners' rip-roaring water ski ride from dirt poor to filthy rich. Visitors will journey to a PANORAMIC LIMO - SCENE For all occasions: Weddings • Parties • Sigifteeing sl Tours service Phone 4647741 ^`� NOVA TRAVEL LTD. OM.Ue.31567116 "complete Travel Service" to all dbstlnations Danforth RdA Midland Av. 265-6682 . � �Earuens 10% Seniors' I . Discount OW Pvk Plm.Unl„2 tial Srhris of �p,� t on Ad Bus: 284.3174 Res:29a-2a7al far away land as the "Chinese Golden Dragons„ appear at Sea World's Nautilus Showplace. Styliz- ed Chinese mountain- scape, golden dragons and an authentically -designed temple set the backdrop for one of this country's oldest art forms - acrobatics. Athletic prowess, stunn- ing grace and dynamic gymnastic abilities all describe the mysterious demonstrations by this troupe of master per- formers. ( Performing at Sea World through Labor Day.) Two of Sea World's other major new shows - "Shamu: New Visions" and "Clyde and Seamore 10,000 B.C. " - premiered in the summer of 1990. Nar- rated by Jaynes Earl Jones, "Shamu : New Visions" is a living documentary which explores the multifaceted reputation and complex personality of the killer whale. Through underwater cameras and video technology, this show allows visitors to come closer than ever before to the world-famous killer whale family. Up -close views of whales and their trainers demonstrate the unique relationship they share. In ' Clyde and Seamore 10,000 B.C. ", hilarious an- tics abound as the famous sea lion duo starwith otters and walruses in this lighthearted comedy. Sea World's pinniped come- dians take the Stone Age by storm as they recreate the beginning of history. mak- ing discoveries which will environmentally impact the future. Modern man may never be the same. Sea World of Florida also features several other educational and entertain- ing shows and exhibits, such as "Window to the Sea", the Penguin En- counter, Sharks', Tropical Reef and Caribbean Tide Pool. community pools for dolphins, sea lions and har- bor seals. stingray petting pool, Cap'n Kid's World and the Hawaiian Village. Open year-round from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sea World is located at the intersection of I-4 and the Bee Line Ex- pressway, 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando. Park admission ( tax not icluded): adults, $25.50; children ( age 39), :21.70; two and under, free. For more information, call ( 407) 363-2494. Sea World of Florida, is owned and operated by Busch Entertainment Cor- poration, the family enter- tainment subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Com- panies, Inc. Busch Enter- tainment also owns and operates the Busch Gardens theme parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa.; Adven- ture Island in Tampa: the Cruise News From The Cruises People Following tradition, which is one of Holland America's strong points, the company has decided on the name for the fust of three new ships being built by Carnival and leased to H.A-L. The ship will be the M.S. Statentdam, a name that graced five Holland America liners over the past 117 years. Itineraries have not yet been announc- ed for the 5o,000 ton 1,250 passenger ship which is ex- pected to join the fleet in late 1992. Zenith To Sail Caribbean All Year Celebrity Cruises has an- nounced itineraries for its brand new M.S. Zenith when it arrives April 4, 1992. She will do alternate eastern and western Carib- bean itineraries leaving open the possibility of 14 -day combined cruises. The ship will sail from R. Lauderdale. The eastern itinerary will include Antigua, St. Thomas and Nassau with three full days at sea. The western itinerary will in- clude Nassau, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Playa del Carmen'Cozumel in- cluding the maiden voyage, April 4, 1992. . ........................... Sea World parks in Orlan- do, Fla., San Antonio, Texas, Aurora, Ohio and San Diego, Calif.; and Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Fla. Join Us For A Special Preview of our i", 1-• e ti U,X'C"NU 1_ -JAZZ crullsu_ IN THE CAU 1UU1fArS DATE: Thursday, February 28th TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PLACE: Scarborough Village Community Centre Kingston Rd. at Markham Rd. For: A celebrity cruises video presentation on the S.S. Meridian All details of our Nov. 23191 One Week Cruise Party Dancing to the music of the Riverside Jazz Band Refreshments will be served Space is limited so please let us know if you will be attending Please call r.TA PARKWAY TRAVEL Mi.... 123 Gui/dwood Parkway �� = = Scarborough, Ontario M1 E 4V2 264-3211 in the Guildwood Plaza Wed. February 27, 1991 THE tiEWS!POST Page it Australia, like Canada, owes much motor car was Aftelr modernity and progress. to development of the motor world War II, when the country was car enjoying the stimulus given to 25 -horsepower Talbot that helped manufacturing development by war Special Report bring this about. needs, the federal government deter - The 3250 kilometres from mined that Australia should make its The arrival of the motor car at the Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north took 51 days. This was a own cars. "It was symbolic of being an ad - turn of the twentieth century sig- nailed the start of a new era. People longer time than the sea journey by vanced country if you could make in Canada, like others many parts of steamship between the two towns. cars. It meant breaking away from the world, were no longer restricted "When the Talbot made the trip in Australia's rural image," Chit - Chit - tleborough said. by the vast distances that separated 1908, the motor car was still seen largely as a fad for wealthy en- While car bodies had been made their small communities. Australian historian Geoffrey thusiasts who relied on mechanical- in Australia for imported engines and Blainey has said, the motor car, ly-minded tradesmen to keep their vehicles running," motor museum chassis, it was not until November 1948 that the first fully Australian - along with the railway, meant that "the tyranny of distance" constrain- head Jon Chittleborough said. manufactured car for a mass market ing development could be broken. "While some doctors and farmers had begun to demonstrate the practi- - now held by the museum - came off the production line. It was so suc- The importance of the car in Australian history is celebrated cal advantages of motor cars, most cessful that the car - the Holden 48 - every two years in Adelaide, South people found them a novelty that 215 - had a waiting list of more than 18 months. Australia. On a September Sunday, raised clouds of dust and had an un- usual new smell. Hence the trip The car makers grew out of the more than 1000 veteran and vintage cars and motor cycles journey from across Australia by Dutton and merger during the Depression in the seaside suburb of Glenelg to the Aunger in the Talbot was important 1931 of the Australian subsidiary of town of Birdwood in the Adelaide in demonstrating the potential of the the American firm, General :Motors, Hills, 70 kilometres away, motor car in this vast continent. As and the Adelaide firm, Holden Motor The vehicles are cheered by some one contemporary magazine said, it M,s "a triumph of automobilism". Body Builders. Holden had long built motor bodies for various firms 100 000 people who line the streets of Adelaide and vantage points along Thirty years later the car was such as Austin. Bedford and Dodge the route through the hills. The bringing the city store to the remote interior. Vans of hawkers became as well as General Motors. With Holden under General Motors, Adelaide event ithe biggest one day nut of historics cars in the world.. treasure-houses for isolated farming Adelaide became a centre of motor The day ends at the National communities. On display at the vehicle manufacturing in Australia. It is still so today, being the Motor Museum at Birdwood where museum is the van that once was used by 'Harry the Hawker' when it Australian headquarters of Mit- Mit- Australia's largest automobile col- lection is based. carried blankets, towels, hats. subishi, as well as the manufacturing At the museum, twentieth century toiletries, patent medicines, watches and assembly centre for General Australis unfolds through the more and mouth -organs to the people who Motors. In a city of about 1 million than 300 cars and cycles display. in the Outback. Harry Mansoor was born in people, the two firms directly lailived employ 10 000 people in Adede One of the most important exhibits is a a 1908 Talbot - the actual car that Lebanon and arrived in Australia in f d a further 6500 are employed anby made the fust motorised crossing of 1890. In 1926 after years of hawking component suppliers. Australia with t hauled b a carY donkeys and So. given the economic impor- Australians took to the motor car mules, he bought an American Lance of the car industry to South at least as fast as any other people in Graham Brothers one -ton truck. It Australia, it is perhaps appropriate the world. The exploits in 1908 of became his shop and home -on -the- that the biannual tribute to the history Australians Hang Dutton and Mur- road for 30 years. of motoring in Australia should take ray Aunger in their English -made By the middle of the century the place in Adelaide. Cruise News From The Cruises People Following tradition, which is one of Holland America's strong points, the company has decided on the name for the fust of three new ships being built by Carnival and leased to H.A-L. The ship will be the M.S. Statentdam, a name that graced five Holland America liners over the past 117 years. Itineraries have not yet been announc- ed for the 5o,000 ton 1,250 passenger ship which is ex- pected to join the fleet in late 1992. Zenith To Sail Caribbean All Year Celebrity Cruises has an- nounced itineraries for its brand new M.S. Zenith when it arrives April 4, 1992. She will do alternate eastern and western Carib- bean itineraries leaving open the possibility of 14 -day combined cruises. The ship will sail from R. Lauderdale. The eastern itinerary will include Antigua, St. Thomas and Nassau with three full days at sea. The western itinerary will in- clude Nassau, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Playa del Carmen'Cozumel in- cluding the maiden voyage, April 4, 1992. . ........................... Sea World parks in Orlan- do, Fla., San Antonio, Texas, Aurora, Ohio and San Diego, Calif.; and Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Fla. Join Us For A Special Preview of our i", 1-• e ti U,X'C"NU 1_ -JAZZ crullsu_ IN THE CAU 1UU1fArS DATE: Thursday, February 28th TIME: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PLACE: Scarborough Village Community Centre Kingston Rd. at Markham Rd. For: A celebrity cruises video presentation on the S.S. Meridian All details of our Nov. 23191 One Week Cruise Party Dancing to the music of the Riverside Jazz Band Refreshments will be served Space is limited so please let us know if you will be attending Please call r.TA PARKWAY TRAVEL Mi.... 123 Gui/dwood Parkway �� = = Scarborough, Ontario M1 E 4V2 264-3211 in the Guildwood Plaza Page 12 THE POST Wed. February 27, 1991 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson SLO PITCH COACH NEEDED The Competitive Ajax Ladies' Slo Pitch Team is looking for a coach for their team. Someone with previous coaching experience would be preferred. If you are interested in this position please call 427-1876. SLO PITCH MEETING A general meeting of the Competitive Ajax Ladies' Slo Pitch will be held on Thurs. Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Annandale Golf & Country Club. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE St. John Ambulance Brigade is looking for volunteers to spend time helping out in the community. The brigade will provide training. Call 666-3457 if you are interested. PARKINSON INFORMATION A meeting. open to public, is held every Thursday bet- ween 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at St. Mark's United Church, Byron and Colborne Street in Whitby, to those interested in learning more about Parkinson's disease. DON'T JUST LIE THERE: SAY SOMETHING This comedy is playing at the Herongate Barn Dinkier Theatre in Pickering until Mar. 24th. Book your seats now, don't miss it' For reservations call 472-3085. SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Six Pickering softball groups will be holding joint registrations at the Pickering Recreation Complex. These are: Pickering Softball Association. Pickering Rep Association. Women's Slo pitch. Mixed Slo-pitch. Men's Slo- pitch and Men's and Women's adult softball. Signup dates are as follows: Thurs. Feb. 28: 7 to 10 p.m.. Fri. Mar. 1: 7 to 10 p.m.. Sun. Mar. 3: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost to register is $35 for one child. SW for each additional child and $60 for an adult. For T -ball registration a child should be no younger than five years old as of Jan. 1. 1991. For more information, call the regisration coordinator. at 831-2159. HON m SEMINARS The Pickering Idea Place is presenting "How-to" seminars. workshops and demonstrations. Sponge Painting - Creating depth and texture on your walls used to be achieved mainly through the use of wallpaper. Learn the basic steps needed to sponge paint walls for a coordinated professional finish. This will be held on Mon. Mar. 4 at 2 p.m. The fee is 526.75 l inc. GST) and the materials required are: white art board approx. 11x17. natural sea sponge and a foil pie plate. Interior Decorating Course Part 2 (no prcrequisite required) . Course outline: Reek 1: Review of Decorating Course 1; wallpaper fun - hatboxes. Materials required: Hatbox kit t available at White Rose Nurseries), scissors, glue. single roll wallpaper. Optional: cording. braiding. ribbon ) . Week 2: Basic steps in Designing a Room: Demonstrations on paint finishes i i.e. marbleizing. pickling, stencilling, gilting 1. Week 3: Window Treatment How-to's: Valance creator dernonstratwns and dealing with problem windows inex- pensively but creatively. Reek 4: Fabric Orientation: Demonstrations using fabric (i.e. frames and headboards �. This course is held on Mondays, '.Har. 4 to 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a fee of 542.80 (inc. GST). StenciWng (approx. 1 hr.) - A practical guide to easy effects you can reproduce in your home on a variety of surfaces. Add individual style and charm to furniture, walls and floors - create architectural detail or camouflage design weaknesses. A demonstration of the basic techniques will allow participants to adapt the procedure to their par- ticular design problems. This will be held on Tues. Mar. 5th at 2 and 7 p.m at a cost of $32. All seminars will be held at the Pickering Idea Place Seminar Centre. Call Pickering 427 -IDEA for more infor- mation. CAR SEAT RENTAL. The Kinette Club of Ajax wants you to keep your baby safe. They have a rental program of car seats that you can buckle your baby into while travelling. Call 683-9578 for more information. SCOTTISH DANCING St. Andrew's Royal Scottish Country -Dance Society is holding classes every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Roland Michener Public School. Call 683-3754 for more details. HOCKEY TOURNAMENT The Shore Memorial Hockey Tournament registration deadline is Thurs. Apr. 4th. Registration forms are available at McGinnis Landing, Papps, Morgans and Don Beer Arena. Player draft for the tournament will be held at the Don Beer Arena on Apr. 10th at 7:30 p.m. SELF HELP If you are planning on starting a Self Help Group, the Canadian Mental Health Association. Durham Branch will help you with self-help kits for your own support group. Call 436-8760 for more information. GULF APPEAL Local residents are being asked by The Ajax Pickering Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society to contribute towards an International Red Cross Gulf Appeal. The target of the campaign is $1 million, and donations from residents should be dropped off or sent to The Canadian Red Cross, 1648 Bayly St. Pickeirng, Ont. L1W 11.9. Mark the envelope "Persian Gulf Crisis". TIME: IN) SPARE? Could you spare some t inne io help t he visually impaired? The CNIB needs volunteers to help drive, read and shop. Call (416) 294-5752 collect to find out how you can help. LEARNING DISABILITIES The Durham West and Oshawa Learning Disability Associations are holding a meeting on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Avenue Public School Library in Pickering Village. Speakers from Durham and Centennial College and York University will talk about LD sufferers after high school, the supports that are available inside and outside the classroom. Refreshments will be available. For more infor- mation call 683-5629. WOODCARVERS A demonstration and exhibition of wood carving will take place at the Purple Woods Conversation Area on Mar. 9, 10, 16 and 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 579-0411 for more information. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Register now for classes taught by a Midwife/Certified Childbirth Educator. Glasses in early pregnancy, labour and birth, VBAC and sibling information will be offered. Call 420-3890 for information. MARCH BREAK Both Pickering and Ajax have plenty of activities for children during the March Break. Pickering has planned a Sports Camp and Arts Camp for children aged 6 to 12 years. This takes place at Dunbarton High School from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The cost for each camp is $72. An Extend -A -Camp operates out of the Pickering Rec. Complex and children can be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and can be picked up between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost for the Extend -A -Camp is 528. For more information about registering call the Dept. of Community Services at 4204621 or 420.4612. Ajax has a series of workshops for children between 8 and 12 years old. A painting and drawing workshop will be held on Mon. Mar. 11; on Wed. Mar. 13 the workshop is "Creative Clay" and on Fri. Mar. 15 it is T-shirt painting. All workshops run from 9 a.m. to noon and take place at the Mill Street Community Centre. Each costs $20 and all materials are provided except for a T-shirt for the Friday workshop. If a child is registered for all three, the cost is $50. A free drop-in centre will operate at the Lakeside Com- munity Centre and WesUwy Heights Public Centre for children 6 to 15 years old. The centres operate between 10 a.m. and 12 noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be no supervision between 12 and 1 p.m., so pleae do not send lunch with your child. Call 477-8811 for more information. CALLING .ALL AUTHORS Children and teenagers aged 9 to 13 are invited to submit short stories, not more than two typed pages, to the Bay Ridges Branch of the Pickenng Library before Mar. 13th. You may illustrate it if you like. Put your age on the front cover. and your name and telephone number on the back of the last page. Best entries will be added to the short story collection in the library. For more information call 839-3083. PARKINSON'S DISEASE Regular public meetings, held every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., will bring you up to date on Parkinson's Disease. These free meetings are held at the Church House of St. Mark's United Church. Byron and Colborne St. in Whitby. Refreshments are served, and there is free park- ing- PARKINSON FOUNDATION MEETING The Durham Region Chapter meets every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a. m. at the Church House of St. Mark's United Church in Whitby. Call 666.8576 for more information. A HIKE THROUGH THE ROUGE VALLEY A very active member of Save The Rouge Valley System, Bill Lewis spends much of his time making presentations and taking trips in the Rouge with school children. He has recorded in-, y aspects thigh photography and he will show us the vaned plant bird and animal life which abounds in this unique and predos ecosystem. No hiking boots re- quired' Sit back and let Bill walk us through his Rouge. This take place on Thurs. Mar. 7th. If you are interested in attending call Margaret Wilson at 831-1745 for time and location. CALORIE COUNTERS This is a self-help group that meets every Monday even- ing at the Village Retirement Centre in Pickering at 7:30 p.m. They have lectures, weigh -ins, advice and support. if you are interested in finding out more please call Lynn at 420-W46 or Fhanne at 831-3555. 6) BE A DESIGNATED DRIVER Join the many people who agree not to drink alcoholic beverages ... and to drove everyone in their group home safely. wo Rene Soetens, M.P. On Jan. 31st the Minister of Supply and Services, the Hon. Paul Dick, announced a special commemorative coin pro- gram being undertaken by the Royal Canadian Mint to help celebrate Canada's 125th birthday in 1992. These special commemorative coins will be made from selected designs submitted by the public, providing a uni- que opporturnty for Canadians of every walk of life to par- ticpate. The series of coins, to be issued in 1992, will be chosen according to how well they depict the beauty of this Feat land of ours. The scenes you choose to depict should be easily recognizable, those which make our country special and distinctive. Twelve designs will be selected, one for each of the pro. vinces and territories. As well, a design will be selected to become the Standard-bearer of Canada. For each cateogry, three designs will be selected: one winner, a first runner-up and a second runner-up. Each winning designer will receive a prime of $5,000. the first runner-up $2.000. and the second runnier -up $1,000. The selections will be made by a panel of Canadians, and the Royal Canadian Mint will then recom- rnend the final selection to the Government of Canada for approval. Submitted designs must be original, and not modern or stylized in their approach. Photographic or photocopied designs will not be accepted. The detailed line drawings you submit for consideration must be done in either black ink or black pencil and use only a minimum of shading. All designs should be in a 20.5 cin (8") diameter circle, and if at all possible mounted against a 30.5 cm (12") square rigid black backing. The Mint would also appreciate a 24 mm photographic reduction of your design(s). The reduction should be affixed on the lower right hand corner of the front of your mounted submission. Your name, ad- dress and telephone number should be clearly printed on the back of each design submitted. To ensure anonymity and fairness, your initials or name should not appear on the design surface. However, should you win the competition, your initials will become an in- tegral part of the final design. You are invited to submit tip to a total of 4 designs: a maximum of three in the provin- cial territorial category and no more than one for the Canada Coin category. Submissions should be received by Mar. 15, 1991, and should be appropriately packaged, with Confidential clear- ly marked on the outside, Send them to: Canada 125 Coin Competition, Royal Canadian Mint, P.O. Box 478. Station "A", Ottawa, Ontario, KIN 919. 1 encourage the residents of Ontario Riding to participate in this important celebration of Canada. With talent and a little luck, you could create one of the designs that will stand as a timeless symbol of our beautiful country. Wouldn't that be something to show your grandchildren.' Finance Minister Michael Wilson will present his annual budget to Parliament on February 36, 1991. The budget will be broadcast live on television across Canada and the budget debate will be earned by the House of Commons channel. I have received a great deal of input from you regarding your thoughts on government spending. all of which I have expressed to caucus. As such, I expect the budget to contain tough, but necessary measures aimed at fighting the deficit. At this time I cannot yet tell you what is going to be in the budget. However, I can give you an outline of how a budget is debated and passed by the House of Com- mons. IMe Budget Debate Budget Day: Mr. Wilson will introduce a motion that asks Parliament to approve "in general, the budgetary policy of the government", and will then present his budget. The government must have the confidence of the House of Com- mons to continue in office, and the budget debate will be on this motion - Mr. Wilson will outline how much money the government expects to raise and spend in the coming year, announce changes to taxes and programs, and describe the state of the economy. When Mr. Wilson Punishes, someone from the official opposition -the Liberals -will reply for about fifteen minutes, and then ask for the debate to be adjourned until the next day. Day One: The Liberal speaker finishes his or her remarks and presents a motion that proposes to turn the confidence motion into one of run -confidence. If the Liberal "amendment" were to pass, the budget motion would read "this house rejects the budget for the following reasonns ..". Someone from the NDP will then speak and present a "sub -amendment" to the Liberal motion stating further reasons why they believe the budget should be rejected. Day Two: The NDP sub -amendment is voted on; Day Two: Debate continues; Day Three: The Liberal amend- ment is voted on; Day Four: Debate continues; Day Five: The main budget motion is voted on. Has the budget passed? Many of the budget measures will take effect right away, while others will take effect on a specific date later on. Even when the budget motion has passed, many of the changes in the budget are not law. Several different bills may be necessary. For example, in- come tax, sales tax, and tariff changes are usually passed as separate legislation. Tax changes take effect on the date specified in the budget on the assumption the necessary legislation will be passed. In next week's column I will outline the contents of the budget. Canadianism Is First... Multiculturalism Is Second!