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Low prices on all computer programs. 292.9000 Southlawn Plaza KennedylHuntingwood Vol. zbNo. s1 40c per copy Published by Watson Publishing Company Ltd. Every Wednesday Second Class Mail Registration No. 1645 $is per yr. by mail IThis Space Could Be Yours For $12 PER WEEK Pickering, Ontario Wed. December 18, 1991 PICKERING Jaosf Serving the Community for 25 Years! Debate On New Apts by Brenda Birinyi Despite months of public Bldg People are still busy shopping at the Above, a view of some of the lovel% fur Marketplace m the :Metro East Trade Centre, Pickering. marketplace ends Dec. 22nd. (Photo Pa Durham Bd. Of Education Notes Success at skill olymr'ies Harwood S.S. teacher Karl Neuman reminded trustees that the Durham Skills Challenge was begun in 1999. Students from Durham have expen - - r P great success in the com- petition. This year, 21 Durham students went to Hamilton for the Ontario Skill Olympics. Scott Ben- nett. Bobbi Reid, Scott Pat- terson and Mike McGee returned with gold medals and the right to compete in the national Skill Olympics in Kentucky. There. Bobbi Reed was the only Cana- dian in the competition to earn a medal, a bronze which she von in the bak- ing contest. Student Mike McGee was present to accept the con- gratulations of trustees. Karl Neuman reminded the board that the 1992 Durham Skills Challenge would be held Wednesday, April 15 at Harwood S.S., Ajax. He thanked trustees for their continued support of Durham students entering these competitions. Interim Progress Report Received Trustees received an in- terim oral report on the Program Services Special Education audit from Beth Cassels of Peat Marwick Stevenson & Kellogg. Donald King of the. same firm and Mary Stager of the Faculty of Education of the University of Toronto also were present. Beth outlined the process the team has taken in inter- viewing staff. focus groups and trustees to gather in- 0 formation about the Organizational structure of and the services offered by the Program and Special Education Departments. The findings to date in- dicate that the team likely will recommend some com- bination of a central, area and school based model in order for the board to best meet the needs of Durham staff and students. The team will continue its inter- viewing process for another six weeks before brims its final report to the board in late January. Sinclair Scboel No Laager Required Trustees officially declared that the Sinclair Public School, Whitby, is no longer required for school accommodation purposes. The board cur- rently is investigating with Whitby and Durham Regional Councils their participation in the costs of the future use of the school and a report will be made to the December meeting of the Property, Planning and Transportation Com- mittee. The Sinclair Public School currently is used to accommodate many of the board's Special Education Services staff. Among the options for the future of Sinclair Public School is that it will be relocated prior oo the start of con- struction on the new Education Centre and Whitby secondary school to be built on the same site on the north side of Taunton Road. near Highway 12, Whitby. Values Policy Approved The board adopted the new Values Policy which was developed by a sub- committee of the Family Life Advisory Committee. The rationale behind the new policy is that teaching communicates values af- fecting physical, intellec- tual, emotional, social and spiritual growth. The Values Policy states that Ube values outlined in the board's System Plan will be enacted in school en- vironments and will focus on the appreciation of and commitment to developing a positive sense of self, car- ing and respect for others, demonstrating a concern for the environment and building social visions com- patible with a democratic society. The board hopes the policy will provide all employees and members of the public with the message that we have a clear and concise sense of what values precede and inform our actions. Community Use of Schools Policy set The board's revised Community Use of Schools Policy, which was approv- ed in late September for circulation on the Con- sultative Process, was returned to trustees for final approval. The policy PRINTING Z�Ica(woK OFFICE CENTRE solo 683-1968 now requires that reciprocal agreements be reached in order for groups to receive free use of Durham Board facilities. As well, special fees will be set for groups which generate large amounts of garbage in order that the board may cover its in- creasing costs for garbage disposal. All groups will now be to cover the costs of Ming and lighting if the buildings are kept open for use outside school hours. Trustees Bid Farewell Trustees bade farewell to their colleagues who will not be returning to the board and thanked them for their assistance and guidance over the past Years. The nine retiring trustees represent about 120 years' service and their experience and expertise will be greatly missed. Trustees Gary Kitchen, George Miksh, Lyn Craig, Ruth Lafarga and Stephen Saywell and Chairperson Ian Brown expressed their mixed emotions about leav- ing the Durham Board. They thanked the board for allowing them the oppor- tunity to serve the students Of Durham and for the many rewards experienced during their terms of of- fice. This Space Could Be Yours For $ 1100 PER WEEK ■ opposition from the Highbush-Rougemount community, a six story co- op apartment is slated for development in their Kingston Road and Rouge - mount Road neighborhood. To decide the issue, a special meeting of Picker- ing Council was called last Monday night, resulting in the co-op being approved an a 41 vote. Ward One Regional Councillor, Maurice Bren- ner, whose ward it will be built in, declared a conflict of interest citing, "a relative has made an ap- plication to live there". The conflict disqualifies him from voting on the issue. However, the Ward One Local Councillor. Wellman endorsed the pro- ject saying, "It will loot great on Kingston Road". "Pickering needs to give the developer (Lantana) a chance .. they have put so much time into the development,.. Wellman added. Nearby resident, Enzo Girardi, however, pleaded for more time. "nine, as a new council• to properly research the issue without being pressured into mak- ing a premature He balked at council's at- titude disclosing that the 105 unit coop is what the developer needed to mike the project financially viable and they ( Lantana ) would not 'settle' for anything less. Mayor Arthnrs explained to the residents that there was no more time left for the proposed coop to deal with this issue. In or for the coup ap• plitwts to be entitled to government grants, the new zoning to allow a six story apartment would have to be in place and, non -contested by the ed of this year. Co-op chairman Helen Dion, pressed the residents not to object the development by take it to the OMB. But the OMB is exactly where resident Peggy McKinnon is taking this development - "Tomorrow I am going to file an appeal with the Town of Pickering," says McKinnon whose property is adjacent to the proposed development. McKinnon vows she will fight the pro- ject until the end and won't stop until council's plan of a six story apartment building facing her back yard is overturned. Help Your Community/ It Pays To Advertise Page 2 THE NEWS/POST Wed. December 18, 1991 Opinion a page for expression for you and us Remember The Children With Arthritis The holiday season for most children is a magic time. But for children with arthritis, and their families, the holiday reason can be a hectic, exhausting and often difficult time, reports The Arthritis Society. "Having a child with arthritis has certainly altered our family's approach to day-to-day life, and especially the holidays," says Laurie MacAllister, president of The On- tario Juvenile Arthritis Association (O.J.A.A. ). "There were times my daughter Sarah Ann couldn't open her own presents or even help decorate the tree. When her neck was involved we couldn't take her in the car - holiday visitors had to come to us. „ Juvenile arthritis (JA) is a painful, sometimes disabling collection of childhood conditions that can involve a few or many joints. And for the 74,000 children 15 and under who have it, climbing steps, throwing a snowball, opening gifts. oreven walking can be difficult. "People are most surprised to learn that arthritis affects children," says Dr. Earl Silverman. rheumatologist and medical advisor to the O.J.A.A. "Arthritis can affect anyone from infancy through adulthood." Before being diagnosed with arthritis, a child may be ill for months with unexplained fever, swollen glands, muscle weakness - with or without pain in joints. Arthritis in children can be serious because the disease can affect not only the joint function but also the bones' growth centres, and may. in some cases. inmpair the child's general growth - What About The Children? Dear Sir: We read with great interest your coverage of the Sagamihara Scarborough Kite Event. We were disap- pointed. however, in the lack of coverage of the involve - matt of cnldren from Scarborough at the event. We gathered together 26 students from Scarborough schools on Thursday. November ?nth at the Civic Centre to construct 14 "Rokkaku" kites. The colleen decorated the kites with Ontario motifs. Representing the West Hill com- munity at the event were the following students: Chief Dan George: Clair Egan, Lisa Chu mbiy. Adrean Smith . Joseph How Sr : Nick Brach, Jeff Peck. Jimmy Sur- ty: Su Oliver Mowat: Neils Jensen. Ran Hart: William G. Miller: Sam Hamilton, Jonathan Ng. On the Fri. Nov. 29th, at the formal ceremony, Dianne Williams, Chairman for the Scarborough Board of Educa- tion, introduced me as the children's kite instructor. I• in turn. introduced the students who carne forward and presented their kites as gifts to the Japanese delegation. The Japanese were very touched by the students' actions, and, in exchange• they formally presented each student with a handcrafted replica of the Sagami kite now on display above the rotunda at the Scarborough Civic Centre. In addition each student received a wide brimmed straw "Kite" hat which is popularly worn at Japanese kite festivals. The children also wore headbands ( which my hus- band. Seth. and I made for the occasion) with the Japanese writing Tako Kichi meaning "kite crazy". We were all ask- ed to join the Mayor and the delegation for the formal 'laun- cung' of the Sagami kite. The photo taken on page 3 of the Dec. 4th issue of The Mews shows the students in the foreground just after this launching. During this same ceremony, after the students had presented their kites. I introduced Seth, who was also a kite instructor for the event. He then called forward Mr. Katsuyuki Tanaka. Consul of Japan, to receive a miniature indoor kite on a flying stick. This kite is very special to us. It was designed by Seth for the occasion and is in the shape of Changes Due To Holidays Due to Christmas Day and New Year's Day being on our Wednesday publishing days, we are changing our publishing schedule as follows: Next issue - Tues. Dec. 24th. Following issue - Wed. Jan. 8th, 1992. The offices of Watson Publishing Company limited will be closed during the week of Dec 30th news[p 0 S if Published every Wednesday by Watson Publishing Company Limited, Est. 1950 Office & Address: 150 Milner Ave. Unit 35. Scarborough. Ont. MIS 3R3. Telephone 291.2583 Publisher i General Manager - gob Watson office Manager • Irene Watson ADVERTISING - Irene Watson, Bertha Kronenberg, EDITORIAL - Audrey Purkiss,, Diane titaiiwa.n�, Bill Wa!i. SUBSCRIPTIONS. $15 per yew - 409 a copy. Mainstream Canada Promises, promises: made to be broken By A4ichael Wvcks No politician likes to be faced with a tough political decision. The odds are, once the decision is made, a significant number of people won't like it; that's a political reality. So when the rare situation arises where there is unanimous agree- ment amongst all concerned citizens, politicians have the easy task of simply following through on their wishes. It's a shame our federal government can't even get that right. In its backhanded form of consultation, the government asked for and ignored the opin- ions of business and labour groups, as well as its own Unem- ployment Insurance Commis- sion, and recently levied a 6 per cent hike in U.1 C. psertaiums, effective January 1. 1992. This, on top of a 24 per cent jump in premiums on July 1 of this year. That makes for a punishing hike of 30 per oar, all within a span of six months, and will bring an employee's contribution to S3 for every 5100 of insatrable earn- ings with employias paying out about $4.15 for every S100. Criticism to the proposed premium hikewas fast and furi- ous. For example, in a Inter to federal minister of employment and immigration, Bernard Val - court, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businessalied the government's approval of the premium increase- "in the face of unanimous advice from business and labor, a mockery of the consultation process." !tore importantly, says CFIB vice president and general man- ager, Jim Bennett, this move will cost jobs. This government obviously has no sense of what their mis- guided policies are costing the business community," Bennett says. "The U.I. increase proves that if the government is looking for ways to prolong the reces- sion and drive more people onto the unemployment lines, their strategy is working. But if emer- gence from this recession and a healthy economy is their goal, they're way off base." The facts, Bennett says, speak for themselves. "The government transferred all responsibility for funding U.I. to employers and employees back in October, 1990. Since then, it has effectively acted as banker, collecting premiums through taxes and distributing those monies to unemployed Canadians. In 1990, Ottawa promised to freeze premium incenses for three years, and now. with two premium hikes since then, it's apparent the fed- eral government 's promises arc made to be broken." Bennett acknowledges that drone unempk mwm above 10 per cem across the country has drained the U.J. hand. But. he adds, the government's deri- sion to ignore the best advice of all ivaerested parties indicates a strategy aimed at pushing two premium hikes through in 1991 to put themselves in better shape for a 1993 election. "So the U.J. deficit may be kept at a reasonahle level in 1992- but at what cost?" asks Bennett. "No firm could have planned for such a huge hike in fixed costs in one year. Tax increases during a recession act only to damage, not stimulate a strug- gling economy, and unemploy- ment numbers, ironically, could easily swell now as business owners buckle under the strain of excessive taxation." c9,9 xv*ft,.. Here and There $149,146 Training Project Laid -off apprentice general carpenters are continuing their training through a Ministry of Skills Development community project at Carpenter's Union Local 27 Training Centre, in north Toronto. The $149,146 project is a repeat of an earlier exercise at the Union's Training Centre, bringing total fuming for the laid off apprentice projects at the centre to $337,049. Both projects were established through the Ministry's Help for Laid -off Apprentices program launched last February by Skills Development Minister, Richard Allen. a maple leaf. We were very heartened to see your coverage of the history of kites in Japan. We hope that this event will be the beginning of a renewed interest in kite flying in the com- munity, and serve to enlighten people on the significance of kites around the world. Sincerely yours, Mary -Lynn Schlifer 14 Grandlnall Court West Hi I I Here and There $100,000 Grant For Recreation The Parks and Recreation Federation of Ontario (PRFO) will receive a $100,000 grant to help recreation leaders res- pond to the social, economic and environmental issues of the 1990's, Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation Peter North has announced. "Phase 1 of 'Recreation: An Essential Service' produced a catalogue outlining the benefits and priorities of recrea- tion," Mr. North said. "Phase 11 will allow recreation pro- viders to respond to those priorities and market their pro- grams to involve more people. This complements our governments' goal of giving Ontarians a greater opporturd- ty to improve their quality of life." Project Based Training A $1,194,534 federal contribution under the Project Based Training, a component of the Employability Improvement Program will fund a project in Toronto to help 200 people learn both the personal and technical skills they will need to secure and retain employment. This project was announced by the Hon. Pauline Browes, Minister of State (Environment) and M.P. for Scarborough Centre, on behalf of Employment and Immigration Minister Bernard Valcourt. The sponsor, Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, will provide classroom and on-the-job training to the participants. In addition. the students will receive counselling in appropriate work habits. The training provided will assist the students presently on unemployment insurance benefits, to increase their employability by offering them comprehensive training and employment services. They will be givers vocational assessment, group sessions. skills training and appropriate referrals in various social and vocational resources within the community. "We must train people in the technical components of a job as well as teaching them the personal skills that are part of working." said Mrs. Browes. "This project will give the participants the abilities necessary to find and keep School Achievement Indicators Program Ontario Education Minister Tory Sihpo has announced that Ontario will take part in the national School Ach eve- merd Indicators Program, now that the Caincil of Ministers of Education. Canada (CMEC) has agreed to significant changes in the program's goals and design. "Ontario is pleased to participate in a renewed School Achievement Indicators Program," said Mr. Sihpo. "We have always set our sights on two goals: accountability and program improvement." The announcement followed discussions at a two-day meeting in Toronto of the educa- tion ministers of Canada's provinces and territories. Mr. Sihpo said that changes to the program reflect On- tano's position an three major issues. The program will be bused on each province's curriculum requirements; it will allow provinces to choose samples that reflect each pro- vince's demographic make-up; and provinces will be able to consult with educators, school boards, and parents about the content of the tests. 'Ibis educational indicators program can help us find ways to improve the education we give our children," said Mr. Silipo. "We can now look forward to building a better, more accountable education system." Social Assistance Rate Increases Manon Boyd, Ontario's Minister of Community and Social Services, has announced rate increases for Ontario's two social assistance programs, Family Benefits Allowance ( FBA) and General Welfare Assistance (GWA). Mrs. Boyd said there will be a two per cent increase in basic allowance for individuals receiving assistance. and a six per cent increase in the maximum shelter allowance. This six per cent increase in the shelter component will be implemented in two stages with the fust three per cent ire crease in January 199¢, and the second three per cent in Jw ly 1992. $1 Million Culture and Communications Grant Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Peter North, on behalf of Karen Haslam. Minister of Culture and Communications, has announced a $1 million grant award- ed to the Alexander Street Theatre Project of Toronto to renovate its facility. The Alexander Street Theatre Project will consist of pro- gramming, seven days a week, with an innovative mandate which will include the best theatre, dance. chamber music. jazz, folk music and children's entertainment from Toronto and across Canada. The gorilla walked into a drugstore and ordered a 50t sun- dae. He put down a ten dollar bill to pay for it. The clerk thought, "What can a gorilla know about money?" So he handed back a single dollar in change. As he did, he said, "You know, we don't get many gorillas in here.,, "No wonder," answered the gorilla, "at nine dollars a sundae. " i Give A Gift That Lasts All Year! A year's subscription to one of these newspapers SCARBOROUGH A INCOURT WEST HILL news news news ' CHECK THE ONE YOU WANT NORTH YORK EAST END I KFRIN( • news news J P O ? Now al _ Send $15 cheque, money order or VISA number (plus expiry date) to: Watson Publishing Company Limited 150 Milner Ave., Unit 35 Scarborough, OnLM1S 3R3 Name. Address Wed. December 18, 1"] THE NEWS/POST Page 3 Tonks Returned As Metro Toronto Chairman For New Council At the inaugural meeting of Metro Toronto Council, Alan Tonks was voted in as chairman in a vote of 2B to 6. His opposition was Coun- cillor Joe Pantalone whose support came entirely from the New Democrats on council. A striking committee was formed with Chairman Tonks and Councillors Pan- talone, Christie, Flynn, Harrison, King and Prinsloo. In the official ceremony in the afternoon the St. Joseph's College choir sang "O Canada" and His Grace Aloysius M. Ambrozic, Ar- chbishop of Toronto gave the invocation. The declaration of office for Chairman Alan Tonks was administered by the Hon. Mr. Justice Paul Cosgrove, including the oath of allegiance. The committees of Metro Council were formed and members were announced. The Police Services Board will have Coun- cillors Dennis Flynn, Norm Gardner and Chairman Alan Tonks as well as Susan Eng, Laura Rowe, Roy Williams and Rev. Massey Lombardi. The Toronto Transit Commission will have Councillors Paul Christie and Howard Moscoe, Mike Colle, Lois Griffin, Brian Harrison, Bev. Salmon and Chairman Alan Tonks. The management Com- mittee includes Chairman Scott Cavalier, East York Maureen Prinsloo, Peter Tonks as chairman with Mayor Dave Johnson, Joe Oyler, Brian Ashton, Anne members Dick O'Brien, Pantalone. Derwyn Shea, Johnston and Lois Griffin. Register Now For YMCA Camp Pine Crest If you're considering residence camp this year, consider YMCA Camp PineCrest. Registrations are now being accepted for boys and girls, 7 to 16 years of age. YMCA Camp PineCrest has been pro- viding resident camp ex- periences to campers for more than 8D years. Located in the magnifi- cent Muskokas, YMCA Camp PineCrest offers a variety of activities in- cluding swimming, canoe- ing, kayaking, drama, crafts, environmental education, boardsailing, and traditional camp pro- grams - all to develop campers' confidence, skills and self worth. For more information and a free slide presenta- tion about YMCA Camp PineCrest, call 922-7474 to- day or call your YMCA - TRI IUM MCA. 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OR DROP I 1 700 pr ro Cable Pickerin gB EL O W i M1 �jr� Ave, 751 McKa Cable 1 L 1 W 3Rd. 1 i PAY-PER-VIEW i 1 Cable REQUEST FORM i Cusrorner Name: o < Address: r pt*ne: Morrie: Bus.: I SELECTIONS 1 Movie or Event Title Gate of show i Selection 1 Mo/I)AY/ AM Of Show 1 1 pM Selection 2 1 1 Selection 3 1 r Selection 4 I Selection 5 1 r�=k=lur9rnBg r* 'V Gcs r — ann„Cr♦ _ atvo 44= "*Vl is 6 scents 1 Page 4 THE NEWSi POST Wed. December 18, M\3�\T1 Grp M DIARY' Space under this heading is available at no charge to non- profit groups. WED. DECEMBER 18 9:30 a.m. - 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 a.m. - 7 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Manulife Permanent Clinic, 55 Bloor St. W.. 2nd floor. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 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 Birchrrxiunt Rd. Phone 396-4040. 1 - 3 p.m. BINGO Birkdale senior citizens invite everyone 55 years of age and over to enjoy an afternoon of bingo every Wednesday at Birkdaie Com- munity Centre. 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 2 - 3 p.m. LIVING %7TH CANCER Living With Cancer, the support group for the Metro Toronto District Office of the Canadian Cancer Society, inerts at 2 Carlton St., Suite 710 on the first and third Wednesdays to provide informa- tion about nutrition. relaxation, support services and practical guidan.x The puhlic i, invited to come. talk or listen. 7 - 9.30 p.m. ITC MEt: i%(: International Training in Communications, Upper Canada Club, meets the third Wednesday of every month at Harold R. Lawson School, 2'20 Ellesmere Rd. For more details call Barbara Towrtrow at 334-3490. 700 p.m. FAMIL.I LIFT: GR(x'P A Support Group meets we cki,. in your community for parents whose kids are in trouble with drutm. alcohol, running away, crimes, parent abuse and dropping out of school. The SLarborough group inerts ever,. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information call 223-'444. 9 Pm EUCHRE Scarborough Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr., south of Sheppard Avc. between Alidland Ave. & Brim icy Rd.. sponsors an evening of euchrecyrry Wednes" day. Adntismon is $2 including prizes and refreshments. Everyone is weicome. THURS. DECEMBER 19 9 - 11 a.m. F.A.MI1 1 LIFE (xm*r Young mothers in the aotanwnuv arc in%ited to attend the Family Life Group am West Hill United Church. 62 Orchard Park Dr., West Hilt. The group meets every Thursday to enjoy speakers, craft. and fcdlowship Babysitting i, a,a,labie. For more doaih call 281-4120. 10 a.a 1%Ht F L.F1IO)ARD All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy a rnorrung of shuffleboard cyer% Thursday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Berchmovunt Rd. Photic )964001. 12:45 p. m. Et GHRF. .411 scnkvr%,vvcr the age of 55 arc invited to enjoy an afternoon of euchre at Stephen Leacock Scnion Centre, 2530 Birchmnunt Rd. Phone 396-4(141) 12:45 p.m EUCHRE Birkdale senior citizens imitc everyone 55 years and over to enjoy euchre every Thursday at Birkdalc Community Centre, 1299 Elksmcrc Rd. 1 - 9 p.a MAYOR'S BLOOD DONOR (IJNI(' Mayor David Johnson will host the annual Mayor's Blood Donor Clinic at the East York Civic Centre, 950 Coxweil Ave. Help the Red C'rm% help others by attending thio clinic. There is no greater gift than the cif: of life. 1 p.tn. S(X'14I. INFOR!%4ATlO% AI•Tt:RN00N The Lung Association of Metropolitan Toronto and York Region is holding a Social Information Afternoon for people with chronic respiratory disease at Richsiew Public library. Etobicoke. The topic to be discwscd is "%ledications st Delivery Methods"..Admission is free. For more details .;All %4-1112. 7 Pm LEGAL (OUNSFI.tJ%G Agincourt Community Sasses Association. 4139 Sheppard Ave. E. offers free legal counselling every Thursday evening. Call 321-6912 for an appoinimcni. 7 - 11 pm CHESS CLQ B .Agincourt Chess Club mcet, weekly on Monday". Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fnday, in Room 113 at Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ase., one block north of Sheppard. For details all 493-0019. 7 - 11 p.m. CHESS CLUB The Interregional A.W.H.P.A.W.O. Chess Association and its affiliate West Hill Chess Club offer rated slow -play and active -play chews tournaments, speed chess, and casual play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate. 54 Lawrence A, c. E. For mformanon phone 283-62% or 284-5860. 7:30 p.ta BINGO .An evening of bingo is held ever,, Thursday at Metropolitan Com- munity Church of Toronto, 2029 Gerrard St., cast of Woodbine Ase. Everyone is wcicorne. For detail, call 690-2133. 7:30 - 10:30 p.m S%ELT .4JJEL1Nt:S Scarborough Sweet Adclines meets every Thursday evening at Washington United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd. (cast ofMarkham Rd.). It is open to women of all age, who love to sing. For more detaii, call Mara Otter ai 225-9929. 7:30 - 9 P.M 11% INC %iTH CA\CER Living With Canoe;, the support group for Agincourt and Scar- borough Units of the Canadian Cancer Society, meets every second Thursday at Benda]e Acres, 2920 Lawrence Ave. E. The public is in- vited to come, talk or li,ien. Professional Directory C-H-ARTERED LEGAL ACCOUNTANTS SERVICES :1 Clarke, Co.Henning 14 Chartered Accountants 10 Bay Street Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario Phone 3644421 J.W.Enterprises LAW CLERK & BUSINESS SERVICES Corporate, Commercial, immigration, Small Claims, Incorporation, Business Registration, Collections, Typing Services & more vlsA 298.5W2 11ft we list your PM%Uiww SerAO8 .f 1e/R Metro's Strategic Plan Discussed At Council by Brenda Birinyi vironmentally sustainable Metro Toronto's urban development, social Strategic Plan, was equity and accountable discussed at Scarborough government. Council on Monday with Tonks revealed the Metro Toronto Council criteria for achieving the Chairman Alan Tonks. goals focused on several "It is all about looking at priorities which appeared major challenges and under such headings as, development strategies 'disentanglement' and 'in - and how to deal with tergovernment partner - them," stated Tonks. The ship'. play focuses on four areas, Defining disentangle - each with a primary goal: ment, Tonks said it relates a vital economy, en- to a "clearer definition of ............................................... ice*- -. .....{:•........................................ 'r. THURS. DECEMBER 19 9 p.m. EAST YORK GARDEN CLUB East York Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month in the Stan Wadlow Clubhouse, 373 Cedarvale Ave. It features ex- cellent spakers, monthly shows and good fellowship. Eveyone is welcome. For details call 757-2406. 9 p. m. OSTOM1' TORONTO Ostomy Toronto is holding its annual Christmas Party, with San- ta Claus dropping in for a visit, at its usual location - Bedford Park United Church, Renleigh Rd. off Yonge St. (exit Lawrence Subway). There is ample free parking. Everyone is welcome. FRL DECEMBER 20 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. FREE FiLMS Enjoy an afternoon of fdrm. coffee, and company at Downsview Library, 2793 Kecic St. every Friday. Films will include classks, mu,icals, and travel. it's free. 1:30 - 9 p.ma. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donots are welcome. There is no greater gift than the gift of life. 9:30 p.m. SINGLES MEET The Willowdak Chapter of Separated. Divorced k Widowed Catholics Group is holding its taoothly dance at St. Gabriel Centre. 672 Sheppard Ave. E. For details call 391-0275 (evenings). SA T. DECEMBER 21 11 am - 5 p.m. BLOOD Dt)%OR (UNIC Harweood Place, Ajax, 314 Harwood Ave. South. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. The greatest gift of all i, the sift of lite. 4:30 - 9 p.m CHRISTMAS NIGHTS The Metro Toronto Zoo presents "Christtm Nights a Celebea- tion of Christmas. on Saturday and Sunday evenings until Jan. 5th. featuring twinkling Christmas lights, Santa preparing for Christmas. strolling Chrmmas carollers, '!Meet the Keeper' talks and camels and reindeer at the main entrance. 9 p.m CAROMS %iTH BR.A.ss The Amadc s Choir. conducted by Lydia Adams. will present "Carols with Brass featuring winners of the 1991 carol writing conipc ition. organist Barry Peters. and the brass quintet at Winston Churchill Collegiate, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E.. west of Kennedy Rd. For ticket information and reservations call the box office at 751-7920. SUN. DECEMBER 22 1:30 - 2.-30 p.m. CONCERT Rita Rosc will present **The Golden Oidies" in the Common Room at the Watmart Centre. 55 Ameer Ave., North York. Admis- sion is free and cvervone is welcome. 2 - 4 p.m. BAND CONCERT Jim McHarg's Maple Leaf Jazz Band will entertain at the regular afternoon concert at the Scarborough Civic Centre. AdinLuk-mi is free and evervonc is welcomc. 3 p.a CAROLS %1TH BRA -10% The Amadeus Choir, conducted by Lydia Adams, will present "Carols with Brass" featuring winners of the 1991 carol writing competition. organist Barry Peters, and the brae quintet at Winston Churchill Collegiate, 2239 Lawrence Ave. E., west of Kennedy Rd. For ticket information and reservations call the box office at 'Si -"920. 4.30 - 9 pi -m CHRISTMAS NIGHTS The Metro Toronto Zoo presents "Christmas Nights a Celebra- tion of Christmas, on Saturday and Sunday evenings until Jan. 5th, featuring twinkling Christmas lights, Santa preparing for Christmas, strolling Christmas carollers, 'Meet the Keeper' talks and camels and reindeer at the main entrance. MON. DECEMBER 23 9:30 - 11:30 a.tra & I - 3 p.a BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Ontario Sports Centre, 1220 Sheppard Ave. E. The greatest gift of all is the gift of fife. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welcome. 10 a.m. - 12 emelt NUTRITIONAL. COI: NSF -LING Nutritional counselling services are available to seniors free of charge every Monday at the Wellness Centre located in the Bernard Betel Centre, 1003 Steeles Ave. W. For an appointment call 225- 2112. 12:30 p.m. BRIDGE & CRIBBAGE Birkdale seniors invite everyone 55 years and over to enjoy an afternoon of bridge and cribbage every Monday at Birkdale Corn- mur ; Centre, 1299 Ellesmere Rd. 12:30 - 3 p.m. BRIDGE All seniors over the age of 55 are invited to enjoy an afteraon of bridge every Monday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- ehmouni Rd. Phone 3964040. TUES. DECEMBER 24 10 am. - 3 p.m. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Scartxrough General Hospital, 3050 Lawrence Ave. E. Help the Red Cross help others by attending this clinic. All donors are welc�me. 12:45 - 3 p.nL MKIAL do LINE DANCING All seniors over the age of 55 are invited its enjoy social and line dancing every Tuesday at Stephen Leacock Seniors Centre, 2520 Bir- chniouni Rd. Phone 3964040. 6:30 p.m. BINGO The Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd.. Highland Creek holds a Bingo every Tuesday evening. Everyorwe is wrlcxorne. 7:30 p.m DON VALLEY CHORUS Ladies are invited to join the Don Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelines, Inc.) and sing 4 -part harmony at Church of St. Andrew rehearsal hall, southeast corner of Hwy. 401 and Victoria Park Ave. every Tuesday. For more details call Mary McFadyen, 625-0913. WED. DECEMBER 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS responsibilities between without the corresponding Metro Toronto and the Pro- transfer of funds to sustain vine for program plann- that program. Tonks sees it ing, funding and service as a priority for delivery." establishing fiscal respon- In an interview with the sibility for each level of Metro Chairman, he stress- government. ed that a "full dialogue is "It is not time for govern - needed to decide which ment to be arguing over level of government is for delivering turf," was Tonk's peace keeping responsible message to the service." members of council. Tonks is critical of the ad "Strategic planning will br- hoc decisions by the provin- ing us closer together, tial government to "off without pitting different load" programs to levels of government municipal governments against each other." Parents' Night At Borden Sir Robert Borden elementary schools are Business & Technical In- welcome to attend. This stitute, 200 Poplar Road West Hill, will be holding a meeting is for students Parents' Might for Grade 8 ,entering 9 is 1992 pupils on Thurs. Jan. 16th. All parents and children For further information in Grade 8 from other call 3%-6810. .•:::: ret.':::.: � :: :•:::::::::: :•:: •::::::::::::::::.::•.•: v.::•.•.•..� Anniversaries/Birthdays r:........::ai•:...................... .....----- :--------- 50TH WEDDING A.NiNiVERSARIES Two Scarborough couples are celebrating Golden Wedding Anniversaries this week. Audrey and Redvers Spurling of Mtzgibbon Ave. will mark 50 years of marriage on Fri. Dec. 20th. Bernice and Willard Soderberg of Kennedy Rd. will Celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Wed. Dec. 25th. NTH WEDDiNG i1UNNIVERSARIES (mamas Day was also the wedding date for Lily Ann and Reginald Gates of Gooderham Dr., Scarborough who will celebrate W years of marriage on Wed. Dec. 25th. Alide and Evald Tirmi-lir of Innismore Cress., Star- broough will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on 11burs. Dec. 26th. A celebration will be held for themanon Fn. Dec. 20th. Congratulations and best wishes to these four couples on their special days. BOTH BIRTHDAY Happy birthday to Mary Anne O'Neill who celebrates her Both birthday on Fri. Dec. 20th- A wine and cheese party will be held at Birkdale Villa in her honour by her far children on Sun. Dec. 22nd. Mrs. O'Ne ill's eight grand- children and two great grandchildren are all expected to at- tend the party. Got an annhmersary or birthday to celebrate Call 291-2583 for inclusion in this column. Provincial Constituency Offices 9 a.a to 5 p.m- CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of the Hon. Alvin Curknig. MPP Scarborovo North. located at 5200 Finch Ave. E., Unit I R. Scarborough is open Moo - day to Friday from 9 a.m, to 5 p -m. Phone 297-5010. 9 a -m. to 5 p.s CONSTLT LT_%CY OFVICIE 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 appointments phone 297-6569. 9 a.m. to 5 P.M CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The office of David Warner, MPP Scarborough -Elks e. located at 695 Markham Rd., Unit 30, in Cedar Hoots Plaza, is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For appointments phone 438-1242. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p-. CONSTiTUENCYOFFICE OPEN The office of Anne Swarbtidk, MPP Scarborough West, located ac 16MA Kingston Rd. is open Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 .m., Wednesdays 1 to 5 p_m. and Fridays 9-30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone 698-0967. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OrEN The office of Dr. Bob Frankford, MPP Scarborough East. located at 4403 Kingston Rd.. Umt 6A, just wet of Lawrence Ave. en E., is opMonday to Friday from 9 am- to 1 p.m. Phone 71511 -219-. Federal Constituency Offices 9 am 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 constituencv office of Bob Hicks, MP Scarborough Eau, located at Morningside Mall, 255 Morningside Ave., Suite 314 is Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30P m. Phone 281-6767. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFiCE OPEN The office of Tom Wappel, MP Scarborough Wet, 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 am. to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OF'FI(ig OPEN The Constituency offtee 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 a.m. 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 OPEN The constituency office of Renk 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 &.veto to 5 p.m. CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN The constituency office of Derek Lee, MP Scarborough Rouge River, located at 200 Town Centra Court, Suite 219. Scarborough. MiP 4X8 is open Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fn. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wal. 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 3950 Finch Ave. E., Suite 406, is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 am. to 1 p.m. oY aPpointuxM only, call 321-5454. Medarbir country Wed. December 18, M THE NEWS/POST Page S i.PGQULY JQlVI I, L)al ucl 0I1Vp. Chapel, Interdenominational Services. Laundry Facilities. Full Range of Housekeeping Options. r CAU 431-6400 for an �_________________ • McBride escoutud tour c ".&ook Lodge , ori5y an ; S drop20 M""am Rd, y sw�u0, opo `Sunda 7 0 to 4 MIH3A1 or caM 43144W HWY.401 � � ELLESMERE RD. O i Name: LAWRENCE AVE. E. � Street: EGLI T ; City: Prov.: Y , KINGSTON R Postal Code: Phone: �- - - ------------ - - - - - � and Comfort. with Affordabilty at Ce��-6�-00� I-aWvw- ..... 0 ,T 0 Page 6 THE NEWS POST Wed. December 18. 1991 Bill Watt's Worlds AT THE OPERA: After a banquet, the dessert. After Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber brings us "Aspects of Love" currently in for a limited engagement at The Elgin. "Aspects of Love" premiered in London in the Spring of 1989. In conjunc- tion with the event, Hogarth Press reissued a special edition of the novella by David Garnett upon which Mr. Lloyd Web- ber's work is based. We were sent a reviewer's copy and here is what we said about "Aspects of Love". "It's a silly little confec- tion about a young man los- ing his mistress to his uncle and then being attracted years later to the daughter of the union of the uncle and the mistress." (We should have added that the uncle's mistress. a sultry sculptress also undulates through the plot.) It .. was first published in 1955. Reading it. it's dif- ficult to determine whether Garnett influenced 1'enfant terrible Francoise Sagan or vice versa but it's not really important. Neither is the book except possibly as a last flickering ember from a member of the much over rated Bloomsbury set... '.And, should Mr. Loyd Webber be able to turn it in- to a good musical -we said good; it's almost a given that it will be successful - one will be able to achieve some minor cachet for hav- ing read the source." Well, "Aspects of Love" is not a good musical but it is a fine opera. Make no mistake and do not be misl- ed into thinking that you're going to experience a lush musical of the kind done so well on the Broadway and London stage. This is opera -all dialogue is spoken -and is the case with most operas, far more powerful than its source. The characters are bet- ter delineated and their passions leap across the footlights far more effec- tively than was the case with the pseudo - sophisticated scribblings of Mr. Garnett. In print, "Aspects of Love" is pallid; in music and dramatization it is vital and alive. Larger than life it might be but it's alive, gloriously alive! The music' Well, Mr. Lloyd Webber is stingy. as always. with melody but even so there are at least two arias that are true scenery chewers. And yes, another• two songs are in- cluded that we suspect the composer intended as throwaways but which linger most pleasantly in the memory. 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From December 18th to 31st only -�� Around and A bou a Your Dining & Entertainment Guide The First Man You Remember. Remember, however, that's the opinion of this reviewer, the one who still believes the best song from Evita is the seldom heard Night of a Thousand Stars. Keith Mitchell is the nominal star in the role of the uncle. This is the role refused by Roger Moore and one can see wiry. No matter how well the role is played, it will always be subsidiary to the impact of the first two lovers. Even so, Mr. Mitchell acquits himself right nobly. He sings well, if lightly, and his presence is never that of a debauch6e but rather that of a man who enjoys life. So much so, that death holds no fear for him; his heaven is alreadv here on earth with his wife and his beloved daughter. Well done Mr. Mitchell! Ron Bohmer is the young lover. Without, we hope. being too overblown. he looks like an Apollo and sings like, well a young Jack Cassidy. His acting is more than good but perhaps less than ex- cellent. Yet. surely acting in an opera is one of the more ddfwWt feats of the theatre and to do it well is to deserve praise. Linda Balgord is the "lady.. with whom uncle and nehew have and have had the sublime act of physical unm. We have put 'lady" in quotation marks because the role is really that of a trollop. or something just short of it. Oh. one can rationalize that she is simply a woman who craves love but there are many such who do not have lovers while being -truly -in love with a husband. Miss Balgord manages the dif- ficult task of making her role almost sympathetic and she does so in large measure with the powerful intensity and emotionalism of her singing voice. Oh yes, she also has great legs. Kehl James is effective as the enigmatic -and sexy! -sculptress while Lori Alter is poignant as the daughter of 15 years who in her form of innocence can see no harm in a carnal yearning for her father's nephew. Mee contributions too by Judith Theirgaard as the uncle's housekeeper, Stephen Foster as a lover of the uncle's wife and David Chaney as a sincere old friend. Astute readers will have noted that we have not given the names of the characters. They're not im- portant. What is important is the aspects of love as seen through something more than a m6nage a trois and perhaps less than an exhaltation. Please see "Aspects of Love" but carry this caveat. Do not even at- tempt to compare it with Phantom of the Opera. The two works stand alone and it would be specious to at- tempt to say which is the better. The only criterion must be whether or not one is more enjoyable than the other. That's for the in- dividual to decide. LAST CALL: The Sum of Us concludes its engagement at the Bathurst Street Theatre on Dec. 222nd. In the bustle of holiday activity, we suggest that a An early Christmas present has been received by The Bob Rumball Centre or the Deaf A cheque for 111.000 was presented to Peter Virtue. Interim Executive Ihrector by Santa and George Christie, Chairman :Monte Carlo Committee. A !Monte Carlo night of blackjack. wheels and auction was held in October at Thomeliffe Market Place. The event was organi z- ed by Wilson Heights Lodge No. 1996 B'nai Bnth. The Canadian Progress Club and spon- sored by The Metropolitan Toronto Police Association. All proceeds of this event were donated to The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf. The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, located at ?395 Bayview Ave. has been in operation since 1979. The centre provides many different services to the deaf community including social. recreational. residential and educational. The purpose of the Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf is to provide opportunities for a higher quality of life for deaf people whie preserv- ing and promoting their language and culture. Theatre Around The Local Area by Frank Knigbt We can say that we are now halfway through the theatre season for our Scarborough community groups operating out of the Village Theatre. Each one has presented at least one show. Apart from a good presentation of The Music Man" by S. M. T. there has been little excitement in the choice and presentation of plays. Even the balance Of the season has nothing especially new although Ages of God" by S.T.G. should be interesting and a challenge. The same groups produc- tion of "Kiss Me Kate" will see if they are back on track after last year's bad- ly presented musical. I would have that the play groups have been capitalizing on the British comedy series and Agatha Christie's mysteries which are so popular an T. V. When are we going to see an Alan Ackbomn play? He is the most profilic playwright in the English speaking world today. A top dramatist is Peter Storey. We have yet to see one of his plays produced in Scar- borough. There are lots of good shows from the past, but we should not neglect our new writers. To our Listing shame Scarborough does not have one profes- sional theatre group. But many Scarborough people do travel to other areas in this part of Metro, for that special night out to the theatre. Coming up at the Markham Centre is 'Bentkmawia' an Dec. I7th & 18th. At Herongate the final nun of 'Loves A Lux- ury' runs to Dec. 21st. Callen Dimer Theatre has now extended "Driving Mhs Daisy". 'a must see' show until Jan. 25th, whilst champagne dimer theatre opens on Dec. 11th with the ever popular Neil Simmers play " Ibe Last of the Red Hot Lovers". Here's to good theatre and all the best of the holi- day season. North American Open Poetry Contest 112,000 in prizes will be awarded this year to over 250 poets in the North American Open Poetry Contest sponsored by the National Library of Poetry. The deadline for the con- test is Jan. 31, 1992. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. visit to this gentle play could be a relaxing ex- perience. IN PRINT: Aspects of Love remind- ed us to go to our review shelf for Courts of Love by Jean Plaidy (Fon- tana ; Collins) . It's the story, written in the first person, of Eleanor of Aquitaine. What a remarkable woman she was! Married twice, mother of eight, including Richard Couer de Iron and John, survivor of all but two, she was a most pas- sionate woman and had an affair with her uncle. That's not to suggest that Courts of Love is a glorified Harlequin Romance but rather that most people of significant achievement have strong sex lives. Miss Plaidy has done her research well and the book is as historically accurate Any poet, whether previously published or not, can be a winner. Every poem entered also has a chance to be published in a deluxe, hardbound an- thology- To enter• send one original poem, any subject and any style, to the Na- as is possible. It's a good book and one that can be read with a feel- ing of accomplishment. Kate Pullinger is a Cana- dian who moved to Britain in 1982. When the Monster Dies ( Random House) is her first novel and is said to be "a marvellous realiza- tion of her promise as a ac- complished young writer". Yes! Well, she might be an accomplished writer (thanks, we believe, to a sympathetic editor) but the young lady really doesn't have much to say. Monster is about squat- ters living in modern day London and railing against the System and the Establishment. Fair enough; youth always rebels. These youths, however, are of today's breed who seem to have no moral ethic. Rail against the Systgm tion! Library of Poetry. 11419 Ctromidge Dr., P.O. Box 704 -PB, Owings Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be no more than 20 lines, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page. if one feels strongly enough but .. don't take from it at the same time. Don't snarl at the hand that feeds you because you can't or won't feed yourself. Enough of polemici zing! It's too close to Christmas. Still, When the Monster Dies is too close to hoarse for us to enjoy it. COMMENT: Who will be the first to suggest that the William Kennedy Smith rape trial is a sort of proof of piece on earth and good Will? FAST EXIT: "Some cynical Fren- chman has said that there are two parties to a love transaction; the one who loves and the other who condescends to be so treated." Thackeray. "I would have written of me on my stone, I had a lover's quarrel with the world." Robert Frost. -t - Santa receives a visit from Melissa Bhakta, .r, r .- December 10, juvt before he gives the gift of life at a rec c•n! blood donor clinic at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children A Thalassemia Major patient, Melissa must go to the hospital every month to receive a blood transfusion (picture) to treat her severe form of chronic anemia. Seasonal Gift Ideas Looking for fun, inexpew sive, gifts that could have someone feeling like a million dollars' Consider one of the seasonal lottery games from Ontario Lot- tery Corporation. "Celebration 92", the ultimate lottery is now on sale. Celebration 92 offers more than $tri million of prizes. Priced at $3D per ticket, Celebration 92 offers a main draw with more than $12 million in prizes uxhKhng top prime of $5 million, a series of four early -bird draws with top prizes of $100,000 and an in- stant portion with top primes of $10,000. Other prizes include lux- ury automobiles and ex- citing vacations. And 40 winners will take part in a special televised draw from Quebec City Jan. S, 1991 for chances on a total of $1.6 million in cash primes. Celebration 92 is also available through mail order with a cheque, money order, or with Visa or Master Card. In Ontario, the season marks the return of Stock- ing Stuffer, the popular Ins- tant game from Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC) that offers two play arras for cash prizes and a third play area offering Sony electronic items including personal cassette players, personal CD players, hand - cam's, cordless telephones and televisions. These $2 tickets with top prizes of $25,000 sold quickly last year and are expected to sell out again. Got the itch this season? Try Ows Holiday Instant Scratch Pack, a package of six Instant tickets for the price of five. Each package nd is $lo aincludes one Stocking Stuffer ticket, one Banco ticket (Banco offers nd a top prize of $50,000), a four other popular Instant games -yaw lottery retailer for these inexpensive gift alternatives from Ontario Lottery Corporation. Retires After 40 Years Staff Superintent:r;:t Robert (Jack) McBride is retiring from the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force after 40 years of service. Jack McBride joined the police force in 1952 as a third class constable in the one posers a chance to hear their carols performed by a 100 voice adult choir, com- plete with organ and pro- fessional brass quintet. Winning composers from this year's Amadeus Choir Carol Writing Competition, the fifth of this annual event, include 9 year old Bethany Jo Mikelait's "Calling All Shepherds", 12 year old Alison Leyton - Brown's "A Baby is Born„ and 14 year old Kola Owolabi's "Hodie, Christus Natus Est", a motet for double choir of mixed voices. Kola is no stranger to this competition, having achieved a prize or an Honourable Mention in the children's category every year of the competition's history. A relative newcomer is the Youth category winner, Ottawa's Scott Tresham, who has won for the second year in a row with a carol for mix- , -d voices, brass and organ. 'cloth young men show ex- ceptional promise and will certainly be heard from in years to come. Eleanor Daley, a publish- ed composer from Toronto who entered the competi- tion for the first time this year, surprised herself and the jury ( who do not have access to the names of en- trants until results are final) when she tied with herself in one category, woo another category. and achieved an Honourable Mention for a fourth entry! Ten carols in all from both published and un- pubi'Sshed composers in all age ranges were chosen as winning carols, and all will be performed at the Amadeus Choir's "Cards with Brass", a traditional family Christmas Concert that contains this special element interspersed among both well-known and lesser known cards. Special guests will be the Bade Children's Chorus, who will perform with themr Amadeus Choir and on Wed. December 18, 1"] THE NEWS/POST Page 7 Th Amadeus Choir Gives Young Composer Opportunity e Amadeus Choir will their own, incuding Ms. save $2 off the door price by vance. Phone 751-7920 for e again give young com- Leyton -Brown's winning obtaining tickets in ad- information and tickets. Traffic Department. In 1960 he moved to Scar- borough and joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force as a Proba- tionary Detective. In 1972 he became Detective Sargeant and in 1960 he was made Staff Inspector. He was promoted to SuperintendentSuperintendentin 1964 and Staff Superintendent in 1985. Jack McBride is married and has two children and four grandchildren. His hobby is boating and Jack ns plans to do plenty of that at his retirement home in the beautiful Bay of Quinte area. Metro Police are holding a retirement evening for Jack on Feb. 5th. 1992 - ex- actly 40 years after he first started work as a police constable. The News wishes him a long and hap- py retirement. FTD FLORIST WHERE FLOWERS AND ART COME TOGETHER METRO WIDE DELIVERY RiCLUO1N6 MARKHAM UNIONVILLE & STOUFFVILLE Between Eaton's and Sears lower level SCAR6011101 , TWM CENTRE �— 296-1010 '. carol. Among the carol com- petition winners was 9 year old Bethany Jo Mikelait of Scarborough and 14 years old Kola Owolabi of West Hill. Honourable mentions went to Eleanor Daley, Debbie Fleming, Stephanie Martin and Ted Nasmith of Toronto; Kunle Owolabi, 13 and Julie Winn of West Hill. Two performances of "Carols with Brass" will be held, on Sat. Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. and Sun. Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. at Winston Churchill Collegiate (on Lawrence Ave. just west of Kennedy). Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (GST included) or The Staff & Management Of ULLY'S Wish you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season 430 Nugget Ave. 293.9292 4 2938 Eglinton Ave.E. 431-7157 Adult &Continuing Education Winter '92 Join us and enjoy: • General Interest Courses • Credit Courses • Seniors Classes • English as a Second Language Classes • Literacy Classes, and more... Register ig pMpn: General Interest — January 7 and 8, 6A0 - 9:40 pm. Credt — January 15 and 16, 6..00 - 9:00 p.m. CALL 591-8149 The Reform Party of Canada PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday January 22nd.,7:30 p.m. Metro East Trade Centre Hwy 401 and Brock Rd. Pickering Preston Manning, leader of the Reform Party will be the speaker. If you would like to obtain tininformation regarding informatiregarding the principals and policies of the Reform Party of Canada, you are cordially invited to attend this meeting. rockets are S5. Call 267-6009 or 266-2797 Season's Greetings From Your Local Merchants Hunter's Paint & Decorating Supplies 3454 Kingston Road Scarborough 261-1547 Hyway Cleaners 4180 Kingston Rd. West Hill 282-1461 Gator'^ Custom Windows Home of quality windows doors and installations 8 Colli rove Rd Scarbori 284-9254 _. Page 8 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. December 18, 1991 CLASSIFIED ADS Classified ads °'� call 291=2583 -D ARTICLES FOR SALE MARY - Perpetual desk dlar• be at Just $4.00 plus tax 0" $4.00 oolotw19" swell bound. You enter your own dr fns - IN days pK I>oge•. Id" for ,lits. Keep uracil of maelsl or business a pope to w ts. Send to Watson AgNrcorRt, SL s4 °or 'drop In to 150 MMrres Are., Unit 35, se«boouph, 291-2583. WASHER d, dryer for sale. $400 or best offer. 297-9944. APPLIANCES TO GO Asca+dltbrNd used reltig. Orators, stoves,washers, dryers. dishwashers freozers and gas stoves. 3317 Danforth Avenue at Pharmacy. 699-4819 FOR SALE 4 mag wheels. 266-4"- AUCTIONS 66-4"AUCTIONS BOXING DAY Dec.26 at Lemonville Community Centre on McCowan Road at 11 am Gone With The Wind Lamp. 3 pc. French clock with gamiture. cast standing mail box. electronic dart game. a mantel clock. and O.G clock. Bradley and Hubbard dragon lamp. an antique wan telephone. Bendix dish. old day bed. spinning wheel. shaving muG, miniature coal oil lamps. Barbie dolls with cases and clothes. hockey cards. Royal Doutton piece coiled Margaret. plus a Collector's Steen (Doulton). mechanical banks. old chocolate bar dispenser. spennet desk. secretary desk. Bee! roe press backed chairs. Windsor rocker. Windsor chair. a blanket box chum. piano bench. an Oak side by side. many other good pieces. Terms cash Earl Gauslin. 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Call Rodgers Schooi at (416) 7w 3546. FIOIME IMPROVEMEKT If You Quit Will You Gain? •'Sure. I'd love to quit smoking. but I'm really afraid of gaining weight. ' ( Anonym outs Smoker) . Today many people are glvulg up smoking. Many more would like to but are afraid of gaining weight. Is weight gain unavoidable? Wright gain when you quit smoking 1s possible but not in- evitable. Studies have shown that while around two-thirds of quitters gain weight, around one-third stay the same and some even late. For those who do gain, the average is only around 4 to 13 pounds t 2 to 6 kilos). flu it passible to gain weight when you quit. even if yea don't eat more' Yes, it is possible. The research suggests - although it is too early to be sure - that smoking alters metabolic pro- cesses. This right explain why snorers tend to weigh less than non-smokers. Once you quit, your metabolism changes. So some ex-smokers gain, even when their diet re - maims the same. A regular cardiovascular -based akercise 0I d King man' such as sw>i�.'Wng, crmlly siding or brisk walking is recommended. It I wit smoking and gain weight haven't I }et traded ane Cole At h`' "'""' aeather- No, you haven't. Take a look at this cottlparison. The health hazard of a pack-a-day habit is equual to the problems associated with carrying 12.5 pounds (57 kilos) more than is Theatre nwma1 for your height and fid. Remember the average weight gain is only from 4 - 13 pounds (2 - 6 kilos) . .Old King Cole" visits Quitting smoking takes effort and will -power. For now, le Theatre Passe Muraille for rote on giving up cigarettes. Once you have kicked the Yuletide Serial 16 the smoking habit you'll have a new boost of confidence. Ryerson Ave. from Dec. 26 Then you can focus on taking off any extra pounds. to Jan. 5th daily at 2 p.m. Can I eat whatever I want until I've kicked the smoking Directed by Booth Savage and written by wbit? No you should be sensibleIt's too easy to get caught in a renowned playwright Ken ..Old vicious circle: some quitters start eating excessive amounts and their weight shoots up, then the weight gain is Campbell, King Cole" is Theatre Passe Muraille's used as an excuse to start smoking again. Returning to Christmas show for the their former eating and smoking habits, they will then lase family (especially those weight, and perhaps talk about smoking as though it were between the ages of far an effective weight control ss Program. It isn't. and twelve' ) What guidelines should I follow to reduce the chances of . ..Old King Cole" is ac- ggIin1°g weight' There are lots of ways in which you can keep the extra tush, about The Amazing at bay. Hexa are some suggestions. F•A•Z 1 celebrated dirty deed) oho - Smokers often associate certain situations with cigarettes. ung assistant twos. The When you quit the temptation is to eat in that situation. For story opens when far the f example, if you always had a cigarette with your coffee or fust and only time their after a meal the craving may become intense. Don't reach lives, Fonly and twos for the cookie jar. Get up from the table as soon as you have coals into contact with the act with finished. Change old habits. Go for a walk, or drink your coffee in the living room. If you can't drink your coffee actual Royals. nam- la ed the play after the King without snacking you may have to give it up for a while. Or, himself f to giveit a bit of if you used to drink it with milk or cream, take it black. The class. is like that -ve F*Aquite changed taste may help the association with cigarettes cunning and fiendish, really. fade. Ni -cotine is thought to depress the appetite for sweets so T) Tickets line. GST) are you may find yourself craving for desserts now. Have low children $5, adults calorie foods available to satisfy your urge to nibble. Apples are great. They are easy to carry, take a while to eat and lir=:•:f•:•::::::f�+t••'rfr% ' '•:3S make your mouth taste fresh. Individually wrapped melba Freedom of toast, crackers, a carton of slum milk or fruit juice will get through you the snack counter. At home, try the old favourites - carrots, celery sticks, even popcorn (unbut- Expression Is tered, of course). For variety add raw cauliflower and broc- coli dunked in a low calorie dip. If you want something strong tasting, dill pickles are a good choice. Valuable - Keep moving. Walk, cross-cokultry ski, swim, dance - choose the activities you enjoy and stick with them. 14�:.••�r:.•'r:�:•rr:L•G4Cfi :•: Regular_ exercise will help curb your appetite,• burn J.E. O'Heam & Son PAINTING i DECORATING lfTERIOR i EXTERIOR 425-5043 Rogers WED. DECEMBER la, in] 1103111. t2-60 Festival of Fsbvab 1:00 Aorams Grook shwa 2:00 Hsoied On FU&I l[ 2:30 Ceesert77 Sri[ �a'+Fesee 3.00 Eresama-Fa .w 4:00Cbiieee Sgprlt cases[ 3 ~ Falk Chir ah-3e+rs 6:00 NIP torr Reports chw;r Ve 6:30 1101nameeGreek Gospel 7:00 Roterx Caeaecbm 0:00 Beachm Jnr Ranee foe 0:30 Labor Show 9:00 Ursab Award 36:60 MCA llatadr Costry Mugu 16:36 MCA They No AObed Lys Abeet Our Futtare 11.00 Tntiug Sex This space could be yours for $ 20 per week Cable TV 2:00 Ta LU it 2:30 Msae, h The Buri 3:00 Mae.= d Armada 3:30 Sita send-Phmr is 3:40 Fitt ! is 6:30 baa 7:00 Reaetiaa 0:00 Festival of Fartmals Documentaries A lyes FOV 100 Taacur Sas 1000 MCA: ifeeuse 10:39 MCA:Pllewmac, Talk 11:00 Fpmepeiv FRI. DECEMBER 21 Px 12:0 E sirs Chile Peter H. Elis 1:48 Good Adenaea TV 2:00 pet TV 3:00 Hob` Ceig ae TMMS. DECEMBER If 'w'° 3:30d Soa mea. 1a rJL 3:00 Highway I►Aadeam 12:00 Good Af horsTV 3: U 1:00 EW4" C1uaPeter !]1s 6:60 dip' 1Q+P Rats Pres Sien,broot Health Centre _6:391 Metra Slth con ed calories, relieve stress and give you a sense of well -being - You can breathe easily. - Some quit-smnokirig programs recoaunetnd increasing your fluid intake. Make sure these extra drinks are caffeine -free. Coffee, tea, chocolate and colas all contain caffeine and they may increase the "jitters" - a common side effect of nicotine withdrawal. Since you also want to keep your sweet tooth under control try mineral or soda water, tomato juice, diet drinks or evert plain water. - Get others to help you. Ask your family, friends and col- leagues for support. Be direct. Tell them you would like low calorie snacks at get-togethevs. Let them know you would appreciate tactful reminders when your srtacking gets out of hand. Involve them in your food monitoring. Ex-smokers may be particularly reassuring so ask for their advice. - Reward yourself for not smoking. Don't use food as the grand prize! Put your ..cigarette money.. aside and spend it on a special treat or save it for a holiday. Spoil yourself. Celebrate each non-smnoking anniversary: the first day, week, month and year. A special note on stress: Quitting smoking does not necessarily create stress. But it does remove your usual method of dealing with it - which was to reach for a cigarette. If you know this ahead of time you will be able to find new and better coping mechanisms. Nutrition and stress interact. Stress affects your nutritional status and your nutritional status affects how well you cope with stress. Current research shows that one of the most effective ways of dealing with stress is to maintain a well-balanced diet. You'll feel so proud of yourself once you've kicked the habit. Volunteers Needed For Eva's Place Volunteers are needed Committee (16-24), Fun - for Eva's Place -North draising Committee and York Emergency Home for Community Relations Youth. They should be peo- Committee. ple who are willing to If you are interested con - donate their volunteer time tact Ivonna Danbergs, Ex - for service onvarious com- ecutive Director at -tmittees, such as Youth 4919~48rs_ It Pays TO Advertise 7:00Cad Muuelc Coarpetrtnm 7:30 NCUMMe I% O�Mstra 8:00 Natnetl Ckiasen Comm 9:00 MCA Leser Aird 40,w W..:00 MCA: terga Santa Clow Par 11:rudder Chains, 11:30 stem, Mends, SAT. DECEMBER 21 A.M. 91.00 Card am Chu r.>I �'vew 12:00Chet Attu! Town 32 39 Metaaris of Arsede 1:90 Studlee 2 2:00 Pet TV 3:00 MCA: Eliall eoYe Yeah noted 9:20 M mdhRgtm�Scdltsol Chess 6:00 MP MPP Rmerts 6:30 Can. Music c...edtim 7:00 1luwa ig1►§ a pns ai 7:30 stormy u1sainy Cluneg� megCoolest Na0:00 Chrisde0s lI:Slmarlg 9:30 TasOeT!'esRs< MOM 1100 Feah Doinumeatanes 11: 0 Labor Sties 11:30 $misbr Came SUN. DECEMBER = A.M. 1:00 Empire Cleb 16: a Health Line 11:40 Ireactioa P.M. 12:00 Avramis Greet show 1:00 Imats d tray 1:30 lio�d an Fialletair 2:00 A Christmas 2:30 Santa Show Repeat Phone in 4-00 Chinon Siagimg Caalaat 3:00 Good Altermm TV 6:00 MP' MPP Reports cwdaw 4:30 Lab Wlwtls 7:00 Festival of Festivals 0:00 Reaction 9:00 Sher 0 TV Comedy Skis 9:30 Can. Music Competition 14:00 Highway 10 -.Steve Payne 14:30 Beadles Jaa-David McMurdoJaa Orchestra 11:00 The Lem nod Show MON. DECEMBER 23 2:00 2:30 4:00 c:00 0:30 7:00 11:00 Canadian Club -Haynes TUES. DECEMBER 24 P.M. 12:00 4nyatdd�isan Club 1:00 Cau.Mus'Ur c Competition 1:30 Beaches Jia -David McMurdo 2:00 Tai Cbi 2:/0 Money In The Bank 300 Pet TV 4:00 L,ernonaid Show 5:40 Reaction ,:00 C.OMMLJNM MESSAGES Programming Returns . December 27 at 12 p.m. Cr Business Community News Accountants Expand In Metro East The accounting and con- sulting firm Ernst & Young is continuing to grow in Toronto Metro East despite the tough economic times affecting business and residents in the area. "Even with the recession during the pest year, the Metro East area continues to grow and the needs of the community are becoming increasingly diverse,,, says Office Managing Partner Ron Buckle. Re/Max Welcomes Goldenway Realty Re/ Max Ontario -Atlantic Canada Inc. has welcomed its newest franchise, Re / Max Goldenway Real- ty, located at 3390 Midland Ave., Unit 8, Scarborough. Previously known as Goldenway Realty, the company found it was limited in its ability to grow in today's highly com- petitive market. Broker;Owner S.S.Ng and his partners Eric Chan, James Yeung and Eddie Chow recognized the many advantages thatthe Re/Max organization of- fers. "The Be/ Max system is certainly the most sensi - Lots Of Pets Like Madison Phone 266-0836 MIKE'S HOME BAKERY FOR THE BEST IN BAKING Closed on Sundays 2344 Kingston Road Season's Greetings from North York Block Parents' Assoc. Give a Christmas present this year Become a Block Parent Can 492-7584 At Toronto Humane Society Madison is a lively, ram- bunctious, 'pedigree' mongrel. A better name for him might be Freeway or Tramp. The Toronto Hunum Society staff keep him well in hand though. There's such a wide variety of animals and buds at 11 River St., corner of Queen St., Toronto, that you really should come down and take a look at them. These wonderful animals are badly in need of a loving, responsible home. Call 392-2273 for adoption or fostering, or to make a donation, or call the Scar- borough Humane Society at 757-3606. Want to be sure the Christmas gift you give is a perfect fit? We can send it across your street or around the World. Just call or visit e nge Uquc o~lowers in the Agincourt Mall Telephone 291-2311 ble because it rewards those who work hardest,.. says Ng. "We have a strong team of mom than 60 Sales Associates and they're delighted with our decision. We chose Re; Max because we wanted to join the leading real estate organization in the coun- try' Finding Good Firewood firewood can be difficult. it is not only cosily but the quality is not always _f.hable and there is the ;uestion of. how the wrood harvested_ Forest fuel, a division of ire Kelly Group. manufac- -res a foot -long fire log -•gym highly compivssed -wood shavings. The logs are barkless, ;� ,fless, bugloss and re - U1 re no splitting. They produce almost no creosote and provide as much beat per dollar as -eat wood. The idea of a compressed wood fuel was conceived in :he early '30s as a means of -: sposing of dry sawdust wind chip waste from umber manufacturers. The process uses no nemical additives or bon - i: ng agent (unlike others which use old oil and waxes and leave a heavy residue in the flue). Extremely high pressure and temperature in the pry duction process result in a natural wood log that is three times as dense as or dinary firewood, very dry, and delivers a high heat Arne lack of creosote will be of particular interest to those with metal chimneys. With good, properly seasoned wood getting harder to find, compressed wood logs are becoming a popular alternative, par- ticularly in condominiums and apartments where it is Wed. December 18, 1991 THE MEWS/POST Page 9 Lots Of Activities In East York The holiday season spells vaction time for children and extra time for the whole family to enjoy ac- tivities such as skiing, swimming, skating, and visiting some of Toronto's many attractions. To help you plan for the holidays, the East York Parks and Recreation Department is offering several special programs. A Christmas Break activity program for children age 5 to 13 will be held on Dec. 23 and 27 and Jan. 2 and 3, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at 'the East York Community Centre, 1081 112 Pape Ave. .This program includes crafts, games, movies, in- door sports and recrea- tional swimming. Secord Community Cen- tre, 91 Barrington Ave. of- fers a full-day program for 6 to 12 year olds with movies, a Christmas party, winter carnival, and day - trips to Black Creek Pioneer Village and the skating rink at Toronto Ci- ty Hall. Public skating is available at Dieppe Park rink. East York Memorial Arena and Leaside Gardens arena. as well as at several outdoor natural rinks (weather permitting). The parks system and the adjoining Toronto ravines, provide ample opportunities to try out your cross-country skiis. toboggan, or snowshoes. Public swimming hours have been extended at the East York Community not practical to stack card wood. If you are having trouble fusing a local dealer for the fuelogs you can contact Forest Fuel. Call collect to 1416' 841-5096. CASSELMAN'S car Cart Inc Service to ap makes and models Pickup and delivery Ow Recession Fghter F%plt Helping iVopfe.. Une free hour of labour 1tv each new customer you refer to us Art Casselman LiceBced Mechanic at the rear of 65 Crockford Blvd. Scarborough. Ontario M1 R 3B7 Bus: 28&8208 Res: 421-6634 Stella s ORIGINALS Arid Salon 25th.Anniversary 50 - 750/6 off I Specializiflg in Wadding Dmss"s No Pattem Required Over 30 Yrs. Experieflce 4028 Sheppard Ave. E., 2nd floor Caft for Br)dW ConsuN ltion 266.4132 Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Avenue. Call 778-2199 or 425-7722 for skating and swimming times. M —1 LLY'S- The office, previously in Scarborough with 14 pro - located on 1200 Markham fessional staff. "Our broad Road, has moved into a range of services is design - larger facility at 300 Con- ed to meet the needs of sulitan Place, in the Scar- businessesin the Metro borough City Centre, cors- East area,,' says Buckle. sidered to be the heart of s�ooncolueiNAnolvsa.�s , Metro East. "Many of the businesses The office has a profes- in our market area are nta- sional staff of over 65 and Dor international com- offers a frill range of ser- Panes- Equally important vices, including audit, cor- to this area are the many porate and personal tax, successful Canadian owned entrepreneurial services and managed en - and financial planning. In trepreneurial eompanes," 1977, the office first opened he adds. Re/Max Welcomes Goldenway Realty Re/ Max Ontario -Atlantic Canada Inc. has welcomed its newest franchise, Re / Max Goldenway Real- ty, located at 3390 Midland Ave., Unit 8, Scarborough. Previously known as Goldenway Realty, the company found it was limited in its ability to grow in today's highly com- petitive market. Broker;Owner S.S.Ng and his partners Eric Chan, James Yeung and Eddie Chow recognized the many advantages thatthe Re/Max organization of- fers. "The Be/ Max system is certainly the most sensi - Lots Of Pets Like Madison Phone 266-0836 MIKE'S HOME BAKERY FOR THE BEST IN BAKING Closed on Sundays 2344 Kingston Road Season's Greetings from North York Block Parents' Assoc. Give a Christmas present this year Become a Block Parent Can 492-7584 At Toronto Humane Society Madison is a lively, ram- bunctious, 'pedigree' mongrel. A better name for him might be Freeway or Tramp. The Toronto Hunum Society staff keep him well in hand though. There's such a wide variety of animals and buds at 11 River St., corner of Queen St., Toronto, that you really should come down and take a look at them. These wonderful animals are badly in need of a loving, responsible home. Call 392-2273 for adoption or fostering, or to make a donation, or call the Scar- borough Humane Society at 757-3606. Want to be sure the Christmas gift you give is a perfect fit? We can send it across your street or around the World. Just call or visit e nge Uquc o~lowers in the Agincourt Mall Telephone 291-2311 ble because it rewards those who work hardest,.. says Ng. "We have a strong team of mom than 60 Sales Associates and they're delighted with our decision. We chose Re; Max because we wanted to join the leading real estate organization in the coun- try' Finding Good Firewood firewood can be difficult. it is not only cosily but the quality is not always _f.hable and there is the ;uestion of. how the wrood harvested_ Forest fuel, a division of ire Kelly Group. manufac- -res a foot -long fire log -•gym highly compivssed -wood shavings. The logs are barkless, ;� ,fless, bugloss and re - U1 re no splitting. They produce almost no creosote and provide as much beat per dollar as -eat wood. The idea of a compressed wood fuel was conceived in :he early '30s as a means of -: sposing of dry sawdust wind chip waste from umber manufacturers. The process uses no nemical additives or bon - i: ng agent (unlike others which use old oil and waxes and leave a heavy residue in the flue). Extremely high pressure and temperature in the pry duction process result in a natural wood log that is three times as dense as or dinary firewood, very dry, and delivers a high heat Arne lack of creosote will be of particular interest to those with metal chimneys. With good, properly seasoned wood getting harder to find, compressed wood logs are becoming a popular alternative, par- ticularly in condominiums and apartments where it is Wed. December 18, 1991 THE MEWS/POST Page 9 Lots Of Activities In East York The holiday season spells vaction time for children and extra time for the whole family to enjoy ac- tivities such as skiing, swimming, skating, and visiting some of Toronto's many attractions. To help you plan for the holidays, the East York Parks and Recreation Department is offering several special programs. A Christmas Break activity program for children age 5 to 13 will be held on Dec. 23 and 27 and Jan. 2 and 3, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., at 'the East York Community Centre, 1081 112 Pape Ave. .This program includes crafts, games, movies, in- door sports and recrea- tional swimming. Secord Community Cen- tre, 91 Barrington Ave. of- fers a full-day program for 6 to 12 year olds with movies, a Christmas party, winter carnival, and day - trips to Black Creek Pioneer Village and the skating rink at Toronto Ci- ty Hall. Public skating is available at Dieppe Park rink. East York Memorial Arena and Leaside Gardens arena. as well as at several outdoor natural rinks (weather permitting). The parks system and the adjoining Toronto ravines, provide ample opportunities to try out your cross-country skiis. toboggan, or snowshoes. Public swimming hours have been extended at the East York Community not practical to stack card wood. If you are having trouble fusing a local dealer for the fuelogs you can contact Forest Fuel. Call collect to 1416' 841-5096. CASSELMAN'S car Cart Inc Service to ap makes and models Pickup and delivery Ow Recession Fghter F%plt Helping iVopfe.. Une free hour of labour 1tv each new customer you refer to us Art Casselman LiceBced Mechanic at the rear of 65 Crockford Blvd. Scarborough. Ontario M1 R 3B7 Bus: 28&8208 Res: 421-6634 Stella s ORIGINALS Arid Salon 25th.Anniversary 50 - 750/6 off I Specializiflg in Wadding Dmss"s No Pattem Required Over 30 Yrs. Experieflce 4028 Sheppard Ave. E., 2nd floor Caft for Br)dW ConsuN ltion 266.4132 Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Avenue. Call 778-2199 or 425-7722 for skating and swimming times. M —1 LLY'S- DINNER SPECIALS Served Mon.-Thurs.from 4 p.m. &SHRIMPS $9.--95 "SZTEAKS' Broiled Jr.Cut N.Y.Steak cious Breaded S rkrigis. J CHEF'S PLATTER $_9_._95_`) B.B GAbs,Tender CNdm FirVers F t and Beef WoSh!ft TerfyakL s�ooncolueiNAnolvsa.�s , Tasty Sh►imps and FiQet of Sole 1 Beaded and Fried to Golden B!�iwn CHICKEN TERIYAKI $8.95 . OsMcious Boneless Braaa"of Chkckan 1 ley Mann~ and Gniled Served WNh Tarlyakl Saucs ABOVE INCLUDE: SOUP — SALAD BAR RICE, BAKED OR F.F. POTATOES ICE CREAM or FROZEN YOGURT COFFEE or TEA 430 NUGGET AVE. 293-9292 One elock No,!•.:r Sneopvt2 or Man ham Road OPEN: MONDAY TO FRIDAY FttOM 11.30 A.M. SATURDAY& SUNDAY FROM 4 P.M. 2938 EGLINTON AVE. E. 431-7157 One Mock of McCowan on the wyx l .S -Jt OPEN: TUESr- :r To SUNDAY FROM ', 1:30 A. M. CLOSED MONDAYS `j��Q Perso i ta(iz d J L L io Rcv. OL' Inc Mattiit'iv II;;t,1• �ti;ti�ta'r offers a precious and meaningful ceremony, adding your special touch to this time of commitment Please call for a friendly consultation 0 Z Tuesday to Saturday 10-6 oma? CITY OFSCARBOROUCH SCARBOROUGH WORKS & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT Boxing Day Holiday Refuse & Blue Box Collection Schedule Residents on Thursday collection route: NO collection on Thursday, December 26th Next collection Saturday. December 28th Call 396-7372 for further information. .4!16 Cir of S VMORouCh • a41/11ao i Page 10 THE NEWS/ POST Wed. December 18, 1"1 ., Winter Celebrations At Toronto's Historic House Museums Y ,, r The holiday celebrations continue as Spadina, Mackenzie House and Col- borne present Twelfth Night. Enjoy a tour which focuses on this important 19th century holiday tradi- tion. Twelfth Night or Epiphany marked the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas. One Twelfth Night tradition observed in England was the wassail- ing of apple trees in which cider was thrown on an old apple tree, cider -soaked toast placed in its branches and shots fired through the leaves while the wassail song or invocation to the tree was sung. The celebration also in- cluded a special Twelfth Night cake which contain- ed a hidden bean and a pea. The person who found the bean was crowned the King and the Queen's crown went to the person with the pea in their piece of cake. The crowned royalty earn- ed the right to demand entertainment from the others seated at the dining room table. Since Christmas decora- tions were taken down on the Twelfth Night, another common activity included making scrapbooks from the Christmas wrapping paper and cards. Spadina In keeping with tradition, Spadina will remain decorated until the twelfth day of Christmas when the ornaments are carefully packaged for the next year. Visitors will hear how the .�Q�� No Tax Days at 1%,. OS 4 'p MOLLY FURNITURE LTD. �r 255 Morningside Ave.,Scarborough 724-7844 Morningside Mall 3 piece SOFA set $699.00 Box spring a Mattress from 8 piece OAK bedroom suite $2499.00 $189.00 per set. - ► No tax on all furniture tv v on December 20, 21 & 22, 1991 Season's Greetings to all our customers and friends from Lori & Ed, Karen, Phyllis, Neal and Remy of PET VALU WEST HILL 4597 Kingston Road, West Hill 282-8831 Mon --Wed. 9-8. Thurs-Fri. 9-9. Sat. 9.6. Christmas Eve 9-6 Don't forget your four legged and feathered family members over the holidays! I O� -- — --- COCA CoQ FREE i Oti CHRISTMAS GIFT BAG FOR YOUR I i DOG OR CAT � I PET VALU WEST HILL 4597 Kingston Road, West Hill 282-8831 CO�pO Ors offer expire One coupon f �tome�, Austins might have celebrated the holiday season and can sample shortbread and cider in the kitchen. Museum inter- preters will talk about the Roman feast of Saturnalia which povided many of the traditions for the celebra- tion of the feast of Twelfth Night. Children are invited to make a Twelfth Night crown and participate in Blindman's Bluff, a later version of the Haxey Hood game played at Twelfth Night celebrations. Maclrenne House See how a middle class Victorian family in Toronto celebrated Twelfth Night. The house is still adorned with its holiday finery and the dining room table is set for a holiday feast which in- cludes a sumptuous array of mid -19th century desserts. Enjoy a piece of Twelfth Night cake - you might find a bean and win a prize You can also try your hand at writing a holiday thank you card with an old fashioned straight pen. Colborne lodge Come to scenic High Park in the winter! Visit Colborne Lodge where the Christmas decorations re- main until Epiphany or Twelfth Night. Learn about the significance of the twelve days of Christmas and sample a piece of Twelfth Night cake and hot mulled cider. Families are particularly encouraged to corse and bake cookies us- ing the wood -burning stove in the historic kitchen. Follow a tradition of John and Jemima Howard, owners of Colborne Lodge, and skate on picturesque Grenadier Pond. Skating is also available on the man- made rink at the north end of High Park. Spadina, 285 Spadina Rd. next to Casa Loma (392-6910); Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St. (392-6915); and Colborne Dodge, south entrance to High Park ( 392-6816) are open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun- days and holidays, 12 noon to 5 p.m. They are closed Dec. 25th, 26th and Jan. ist. Admission is $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and youth and $3 for children. New Chief Psychologist For Board The Scarborough Board of Education has appointed Howard Marcovitch as Chid Psychologist effec- tive Mar. 1. 1992. Dr. Marcovitch will replace Bruce Whitehouse, who has announced his retirement as of Feb. 29, 1992 - Currently a Senior Psychologist with the board, Mr. Marcovitch has worked for the board since 1982. He has held his cur- rent position since 1984 - Dr. Marcovitch holds a doctorate degree in Ap- plied Psychology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Sir George Williams Universi- ty, Montreal. He has been a Registered Psychologist with the Province of On- tario since 1983. A member of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Mar- covitch has written several research papers and reports, and has been ac- tive in the development and application of a strategic plan for integrating students with learning ter' Flipper's Fish House '� WE SPECIALIZE IN FRESH FISH AND SEAFOOD 995 DAILY DINNER SPECIALS from CATERING A IAILABLE FOR OFFICE & HOUSE PARTIES For Reservations Call 2300 Lawrence Ave. E. at Kennedy 759-6671 Seven employees of the Toronto Hotel Prtncc- .. $31,130.14 second prize in the November 13 Lotto s 4,+ :.. Trudy Shields of Toronto, Isobel Millar of .alai. ha; Bokos of Thornhill, Paw Assi of Ridmiond Hill and -Scar- borough residents Peter Fernandes, Sylbert Joseph and Amy Man, have been playing Lotto 6%49 together for three years. The ticket was purchased at Honest Crook in Ajax. Their winning numbers were 7, 17, 21. 39, 49 and the bonus number 23. Above Peter Fernandes and Mrs. Isobel Millar are two of the group of seven from Hotel Prince. Seniors Winter Programs The Scarborough Recreation, Parks and Culture Department operates the five recrea- tion centres for those Scar- borough residents 55 years of age and over. Registration for pro- grams such as: bunks, line dancing, woodcarving, woodburning, fitness, paper tolestained glass and many, many more is Mon. Jan. 6th to Fri. Jan. 10th. The five recreation cen- disabilities, called "Blueprint for the Future". Bruce Whitehouse holds Master's degree and a Ba from the University y of Toronto. Before coming to the Scarborough Board in 1966, Mr. Whitehouse work- ed in private industry and for the YMCA Counselling Service. He became Chief Psychologist for the board in 1967. tres are Birkdale Com- munity Centre, Port Union Community Centre, Leacock Community Cew tre, the Mid�carborourgh Community Centre and Scarborough Village Cam- munity Centre. Jesters Perform Dec.21-22 The Jesters Children's Theatre is presenting the "True Meaning of Christmas" on Sat Dec. 21st at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sum. Dec. 22nd at 2 p.m. at Wexford Collegiate, 1176 Pharmacy Ave. All seating is reserved at xi each. For tickets can 266-1090. FOR FINE GREEK CUISINE & GREEK DELIGHTS COME TO /Jum Restaurant & Bakery Catering available office & house parties 2034 Lawrence Ave. E. Scarborough Reserve Now 759-2221 travel Lee Island Coast Florida News Europa FunKruz Sets Sail On Lee Island Coast The Europa FunKruz line has started daily cruises from Palm Grove Marina on Fort Myers Beach that include casino ;gambling and live enter- tainment. The Europa Star is 165 -feet long, has three decks and can accom- modate 300 passengers. The ship features lunch and dinner cruises that take passengers on an apprax- imate six -lour cruise nine miles into the Gulf of Mex- ico. Live entertainment takes place on the first deck and the open-air top deck. The casino on the middle deck includes blackjack tables, slot machines, roulette wheels and craps tables. Lunch cruses, costing $39.96 plus tax, depart at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednes- day, Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Dinner cruises depart at 6:30 p.m. on Mon- day and Thursday for 539.95 plus tax, and at 6:30 on Friday and Saturday for $0.95 plus tax. The Sunday jazz brunch deports at 11 a.m. and costs $39.95 plus tax. For more information and reservations. contact Europa FunKruz at 1 -800 -688 -PLAY in the United States or (813) 4365000 locally. Captiva Cruises Buys New Boat Captiva Cruises, former- ly Cruises from the Gulf. at South Seas Plantation Resort and Yacht harbour has set sail with the 150 -passenger "Jean Nicold". This 65 -foot long, 24 -foot wide vessel has two decks, a complete galley, a cocktail bar and is air coo- ditioned and heated on the bottom deck. The "Jean Ncolet" is available for private charter. Daily cruises in- clude: Continental breakfast - 9:10 a.m. at $22 for adults, and $11 for children 3-12 years old; Island Cruise -10: 30 a. m. to 3 p. in. to either Cabbage Key or Useppa Island at $27.50 for adults and $13.75 for children 3-12 years old. Lunch not included; Sightseeing - 3:30-4:30 p. m. at $16.50 for adults and $8.25 for children 3-12 years old; Dinner Cnuise - Times and prices vary. For more information, call (813) 472-7549. Edison and Ford Estates Increase Rates ' Tours of the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Winter Estates, popular at- tractions on the Lee Island Coast in Southwest Florida, have increased by $1. The rates are Adults (13 years and older); $7 for Edison, $5 for Ford and $9 for both; Children (612 years old); $3 for Edison, NOVA TRAVEL LTD. OM. Uc.31567ffi "Complete Travel Service" b M destinations Dudortli Rd.b Mldhlid Av. 2682 $3 for Ford and $4 for both and Children younger than 6 are free. Reservations for groups of at least 10 people must be made in advance and :special rates are available. For more informaion, call (813) 3343614. ,Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Opens To Public The Six Mile Cypress Slough reserve, a 2,000 acre wetland ecosystem in Fort Myers, is now open to the public. Visitors to the Cypress Slough can journey on a mule -long boardwalk where Southwest Florida's diverse plant and wildlife can be found. Visitors may spot subtropical ferns and wild orchids and birds such as herons, egrets, spoon- bills and storks. The 9 -mile long Cypress Slough also includes a pic- nic area, amphitheater and observation decks. The en- trance fee is $2 per vehicle. For additional informa- tion, call (813) 338-3300. Micro - Brewery Opens on The Lee Island Coast Kidders Brewery & Eatery opened recently, making history as the Lee Island Coast's first micro - and Bob Kidder serve five of their own select brews along with several special blends. Kidder's brews in- clude: Caloosa Ale - Deep amber with a balance of sweet caramel flavors and happy bitterness. Kidders Pale - A refreshing copper - colored ale with a medium body. superior smoothness and assertive hop characteristics. Edison's Wed. December 18. 1991 THE NEWS/POST Page 11 (From left) Twins Malcolm and Julian Da1411esh. 6, and Danny Ignas. 8, help boost Helping Santa Santa's blood ter before he gives the gift of life at a recent blood donor clinic at Toronto's Hospital forSick Children. All three boys are blood recipients. Also lending a helping hand is nurse Marianne Greig. x :.: 'r.:..: i:'r:.: vrs.S :....:::::ter:: f � i .... %s!l=: _ :=.::ia�.::.:. 7C: ::�•:...:: r . ..•�a�, itC � •... ......::� ::':fit:.•.•• ;! Don't Forget Your Return Address On Santa's Letters Letters to Santa have parents to ensure there is a been pouring in from return address on letters to children across Canada Santa if they would like to and other countries. In the receive a reply. Toronto area approximate- This marks the ninth con- ly 40.000 letters have been ucutive Yt1r that Canada received so far. Unfor- Post has helped Santa tunately, about 2,000 of answer his letters on a na- these don't include a return banal basis. Designed to address, so Santa can't image letter writing. write back. the program also promotes Canada Post Corporation correct addressing of let - employees, wbo help Santa ters and use of the postal answer his mail, are code. reminding children and The program awes its Light - A full flavored chocolate and coffee. pilsner. Tarpon Bay Beer - Special Blends include Lively and refreshing. Red & Geld, which is a slightly sharp tasting brew with a shot of wheat beer that is brewed raspberry syrup and Geld using only pale and wheat & lime. which is Kidders malts and German Haller- Pale Ale splashed with tau hops. Black Caesar's fresh squeezed lime juice. Porter - A dark beer made Kidder's also includes a with six different malts and full hunch and dimer menu. Northern Brewer and For more information, call Cascade hops with hints of ( 813) 939 -BREW (2739). Safety Tips For Winter Road Travel Thousands of Ontario motorists will be travelling greater distances during the Christmas -New Year's period, as they visit family and friends. To ensure a safe trip, the Ontario Pro- vincial Police is recom- mending motorists carry several important items with them. To prevent a rear -wheel - drive car from beconung stuck in the snow, a bag of sand could be placed in the trunk to improve traction. To help free a stuck vehi- cle. sand, rock -salt, kitty litter or ashes, from a con- tainer in the trunk, could be sprinkled in front of the drive wheels to allow the tires to grip the surface. A piece of carpet or a car floor mat could also be us- ed to keep the tires from spinning in the snow or on ice. Other cold weather travel aids can be found around the home. They in- clude: a blanket, an old jacket, gloves, boots, mat- ches and an empty coffee can to bold a candle for warmth. A pencil and paper. coins for a pay phone, and a ..Call Police" sign can be used to alert others that you need gyp• In addition, a driver should carry a snow bash, an ice scraper, extra wind- shield washer fluid, battery boaster cables, a fust aid kit, and emergency warn- ing triangles, flares or lights. In the days prior to a trip, the OPP recommends that a car be checked for max- imurn operating efficiency to reduce the risk of the driver being stranded_ And while travelling. the gas tank should be kept at least half -full to limit con- densation in the gas line and to provide reserve fuel to keep the engine running in an emergency. A driver may find fewer service sta- tions open during certain days and nights of the holi- day period, so should plan fuel purchases according- ly. Donating Their Singing Carswell Studios Profes- sional Singers will be donating their services at Sister's Eatery, 4 Old Kingston Rd., east of Morn- ingside Ave., on Fri. Dec. 20th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner guests will enjoy a medley of Christmas carols and Christmas an- thems and in return Sisters will make a generous dona- tion to West Hill Communi- ty Services. For reserva- tions call 282-M43. There will also be a toy box for anyone wishing to donate an unwrapped new toy which will also be donated to West Hill Com- munity Services. This same group is offer- ing its services, free of charge, to sing Christmas carols for a brief period. approximately ten minutes, in the West Hill area on Dec. 20th after 8:30 p.m. The group will entertain your guests at a dinner par- ty, sing in a seniors centre, or sing for someone who is ill at home. In exchange, the in- terested party makes a donation to a registered charity of their choice. For further details and to reserve call 724-1463. success to the dedicated Canada Post employees who volunteer their spare time to help Santa answer children's letters. Last year. 768,000 letters were handled by over 9,000 volunteers across Canada. Santa receives letters from child-rn across Canada, as well as mail from youngsters in other ports of the worid. Santa always answers his letters in the language they are written. Be sure to mail your letters by Dec. 18. 1991 and address them to: Santa Clara. Math Pole. Canada, H1H" SNOWBIRDS y -- John Ingle Travel Insurance unummd Nomad Travel Protection Hoop" a''''°`"' m ' OUT OF CANADA TRAVEL INSURANCE Availabl& Week -t Year, No Age Limit PAYS M ADD MION TO O.H.I. P. David Reeves Call 439-5398 CHRISTMAS QC N EW YEAR'S EVE AT THE PRINCE This is a magical time of year at the Prince Hotel. join us for a fabulous five -course Christmas Dinner in Le Continental. And for Ne«' Year's Eve, there are two exciting parties - a Gala event in Le Continental and a less formal but equally enjoy- able celebration in the Brandy Tree Lounge. For complete information call: 444-2511 Toronto PRIWC, E HOTEL York Mills Rd. at Don Mills Rd. ! s - Page 12 THE POST Wed. December 18, 1991 Here & There In Pickering by Diane Matheson PRE TEEN DANCE There's a Christmas Dance organized for pre -teems at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Fri. Dec. 20th. The dance will feature lip -sync performances as entertainment. To take part in the lip sync, auditions will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. Call 420-4621 for more informa- tion. AEROBATHON The Premier Health Club in Ajax is running an aerobathon on Wed. Dec. 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. to benefit the south Durham Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Sup- port a good cause! LA (ECHE LEAGUE If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby, you are invited by the Pickering La Leche League to come to its meeting on Thurs. Dec. 19th at 7:45 p.m. for information and support. You are welcome to bring your baby along. Call 839.9425. 427-8063 or 283-5044 for more information. CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Royal LePage is helping in the toy drive for the Salvation Army. Toys for ages 6 to 16 are needed_ Call 47,-652'1 if you can help. AQUATIC CLUB The Ajax Aquatic Club is holding pre -,competitive group tryouts at the Ajax Community Centre on Tues. Dec. 17th from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Wed. Dec. lath from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information call 683-9059. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Music Department of Ajax High School is putting an "A Christmas Caacert" that you will be scare to enjoy. The show is being presented on Wed_ Dec. lath at 7 p.m. at Ajax High. Everyone is welcome. BINGO The Silver Dollar Bingo is the location for fund-raising bingos each Friday to benefit the Pickering Ringette Association. Games being at 12:45 p.m. and jackpots are $1,000 and $500 with $100 prises on regular games_ For more information call 839 -SW - EUCHRE The ladies' Auxiliary of Branch 606 Royal Canadian Legion has organized a euchre party for Wed. Dec. 18th starting at 8 p -m. The legion Hall is at ISM Bayly St. in Pickering. Cast of admissiom is $2. $1 for seniors. There are prizes and free luncheon included. Call 839-2990 for more in- formation. FREE FROM FEAR FOUNDATION The Free From Fear Foundation meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1400 Bayly St.. Pickering. This nota -fit organization is dedicated to help- ing those suffering from amnety disorders and phobias and offers information, educational materials, guest speakers and support groups. For details call $31-3877. ENGLISH English as a second language is being offered in the even- ing vening at Dennis O'Connor Separate School on Monday & Thursdays from 6:31) to 9:30 p.m. To register call 576-615. ext. 214 or 215. HOCKEY PLAYERS NEEDED A non -contact men's hockey league needs players for Saturday afternoon games at the Art Thompson Arena. If you are intersted call Bill at 427-9638. TUESDAY MORNING LADIES CLUB Ladies 18 and over are invited to the Tuesday Morning ladies Club held from 9 to 11 a.m., every Tuesday from September to May, at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, south of Hwy. 2, east of Church St. In the Village. Activities include exercise class, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, crafts, coffee time, social activities. The cosi is $1 per visit and $2 for child supervision. To fund out more call Mardi Melas 668-6674 or Shannon Buchan at 427 -6657 - OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS This group meets every Wednesday to help those who are having problems with their weight. The Wednesday's meeting is in the upstairs choir room of the Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N. in Pickering Village. Step study runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The general meeting is from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Enter the meeting by the nor- theast door. For more information call Caren at 831-2570 or Lily at 683-6479. ARTS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND TEENS The Ajax Recreation Department has a great line up of arts and craft programs for 6 to 14 year olds. Starting on Jan. 11th for five weeks "Be a Star! ". Self ex- pression and creativity are developed by participating in story telling, role playing, theatre games and rhythm exer- cises. This is for the 6 to 9 year olds. Creative Expressing will run on Jan. lith for ten weeks for the 8 to 12 year olds. Creative Expression is a drama program that allows for further development of imagina- tion, creativity and self experession. Participate in role playing, characterization, movement, voice awareness and many more creative activities. Arts Adventure is a program that introduces various art mediums and helps develop skills and imagination which encourages individualistic freedom of expression. It is for the 10 to 14 year olds and runs for ten weeks beginning Jan. 11th. For all these programs and many more, pick up an Ajax Parks and Rec. News book or call the Rec. Department for registraiton information. PICKERING .AND %7LLAGE SENIORS The club is located at 29 Linton Ave., beside the Village Arena. Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednes- day of each month starting at 2 p.m. Activities are open to citizens 55 years and over. with a membership fee of $3 per year. The club has a very active craft group, with quilting, sewing. knitting. painting on cloth, embroidery. etc. The program includes bridge, euchre, darts, pool. social events, exercise classes. bingo. day and overnight bus trips. For more information call 683-8450 Monday and 'Tuesday after- nons or M2349. READING HELP One out of five adults in the Durham Region needs help with reading and writing. Reading a menu or a form for a lob. writing cheques or paying bills is very hard for some people. "Read Hot Line" - 1 -a00 -263-09M - is the number to call if you would like help. You can choose a program that suits you: one-to-one, small groups. classes, day or evening. Or if you would like to become a volunteer, there are pregrains to train those too. Call the above number for more information. BALLROOM DANCE CLUB U you like damning come and join the Durham Ballroom Dance Club where you will have frac, meet new friends and practice your dance steps to strict tempo music_ Club members meeting on Thursdays at 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Avenue Public School. The fee is $12.50 per person per year. this includes admittance. For more information call Maureen Cooper at 427-7i42. THE .ANIMAL RESCUE MISSION Recently the Animal Fescue Mission had a display at the Pickering Town Centre. These people are devoted to animals and their mission is to save all unwanted pets and rescue animals in distress. It is rum by full and part time volunteers and is entering its 21st year of operation One of the fine programa that you can take part in is to became a 'faster parent' While the mission is looming for a permanent home for the pet, you provide a atonthty dona- tion to take care of its food. etc. You will receive a recent colota photograph of yew foster pet - 50t a day ($15 per month) is all it costs. If you are Witerested and would like more information write to: The animal Rescue Nrssion, 2793 Danforth Ave.. Toronto. Ontario M4C 11.9.1be monthly newspaper is automatically sent to all pet foster parents AJAX PHILATELIC SOCIETY The "Stamp Club" meets on the first and third Mondays of the month nth from September to June from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Parish Hall, St. Bernadette's Church in Ajax. Activities at the meetings include "swap & sell" nights. table auctions and presentations on various topics to do with stamps. Cast is $6 for adults. Juniors aged 10 to 16 are welcome to join at no charge. Call Shanie 11Mangulirns at 465-1291 in the evenings only. Dewnocracy is onty as good as t1w individual cMzen. M you want to infkaance government, sand your fee&Vs to your political representative_ or a tatter to our newspapers. L0 isten to Your Heart.' In just a few hours, you could learn to help save someone's life. Learn CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. In just a few hours. So listen to your heart. Contact one of the following agencies to enrol in a CPR course near you today: The Canadian Red Cross S-ociety • The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada The Royal Life Saving Society • The Canadian Ski Patrol • St. John Ambulance with Rend Soetens, M.P. We have all heard of the unfavourable media attention concerning the recent Auditor General's report for 1991. What I have found to be almost totally lacking in these ac- counts is any mention of positive items culled from the report - expect the Auditor General to find problems with the way money is spent. That, after all, is his job. Otis job is to fix those problems. We want to make sure that tax dollars are spent wisely. Contrary to popular belief, not everything in his report is negative. He comments positively about the way we have acted on past recommendations and recent measures. He also supports the aims and principles of PS 2000, the government's civil service revitalization effort. Since you'll probably be hard-pressed to find these positive statements in the media, I'd like to include a few of them in this week's column. Regarding follow-up of past recommendations: ".Overall. progress is being made in taking corrective ac- tion in response to deficiencies noted in previous Reports... (paragraph 3.1) The departments in our 1967 study on microcomputers have made considerable progress in implementing our 1987 recotrlmleildations. " (3.29) ..We recommended that several changes be made in presenting information to Parliament .. with respect to the Borrowing Authority Act. Considerable improvement has subsequently been made .. ' (3.64) .the Government Telecommunications Agency (GTA's) new data communications bulk purchases .. are beginning to provide savings to government while expan- ding these services to 1 F A new needs. GTA estimates a savirnga of =13415 million in 1991-92." (3.96-3.97) .. the ( Canada Employment and Immigration) Coax mission has taken several measures that satisfactorily res- pond to otr observations and recommendations. :dation. For in- stance. it has developed new preventive measures to discourage abuse of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) system .. " (3.179) Regarding Financial Management and Control of Non - Tax Revenue: • be results of this review are encouraging. They in- dicate that steps are being taken by central agencies and departments to improve the financial management and control of non -tax revenue. " (9.1) I believe that this illustrates that the government can be entrusted to properly allocate the tax doAars of Canadians. While then is certainly roan for improvement, signifiram advancements have been made in many areas and depart- Ments. and further advancements will be forthcoming. PICKERING NATURALISTS looking ahead a bit to the new ytar. the Pickering Naturalists have organized some interesting outings. On Sun. Jan. 12th winter birds are featured. Meet at the south- west corner of Pickering GO Station at 9:30 a. m. and enjoy some volute• binding_ u will depend on what birds are around. We will probably visit the waterfront and areas in north Pickering. Call leader Margaret Wilson at 831-1745 if you need more information. The next monthly indoor meet ft will be held an Thurs. Jan. 9th at 7:30 p.m. Reid and Margaret Wilson will share slides taken at their cottage on an island an Georgian Bay. The show will include wildflowers, birds and other animals. New members are welcome. The monthly meetings of the Naturalists are held at the Rouge dills Public Library (just south of I•fighway 2 on Rougemount Lk.) on the first Thursday of each month, unless noted. For more information contact Margaret Wilson at 831-1745. AL2HEIMER GROUP A support group meeting a the Alzheimer Society of Durham: Region will be held on Wed. Dec. lath at 1 p.m, at the YWCA, 199 Centre St. S., Whitby. For more information call 5762567. TOPS TOPS stands for "Take off Pounds Sensibly" This group meets every Thursday at the Village Retirement Centre, 1955 Valley Farm Rd. in Pickering. Call 427-9619 if you would like to find out more. Canadianism Is First Multiculturalism Is Second Did you know one in five Canadians suffers from breathing disorders and lung disease? Learn more about the health of your lungs on the Lungmobile, a travelling van offering tree lung function testing and educational materials. Date: Tune: Location: Contact for more information: LUN BILE 004 THE � UAM HEALTH